We enjoyed a fantastic, fresh, healthy and colorful meal with excellent unhurried professional well-timed service. Lucy greeted us and made sure our order was right on considering my dietary restrictions. Our appetizers and mains were all excellent. I ordered two sides for my main and that turned out to new tasty excellent choice. The crispy potatoes were flavorful and a little bit spicy and a lot tasty. The salad had this amazing yuzu chile dressing. Life is good with modern Australia food in Bondi! read more

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I'm not sure why this is only a 4, it should be about a 4.8. We had an excellent clean eats experience (2x) on some of the busiest days of the year during the Holidays. We sat at the bar and had awesome drinks (wine, cider, Bloody Mary) and great food. As absolutely slammed as they were, the staff does a great job staying positive and inviting to guests. Elle took care of us at the bar and was a delight to order from! She was knowledgeable about the menu and nearby area. We had super healthy green salads one of the visits and then a fluffy pancake brekkie snack the second. Highly recommend this place. read more

Bills Bondi - Green delicious simple salad! - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

Went here for years and really love the location and oh those ricotta pancakes... dreamy. Although it is very crowded on the weekends and the prices are quite dear, it is still one of my favorite breakfast spots in Sydney. The service has been a bit hit or miss over the years (and the pandemic did not help). Still would recommend a visit if you're in the Eastern Suburbs. read more

Super busy here even during the week so make sure to allow time for seating. But we soon found out why there is a typical wait... Ricotta hotcakes Don't taste the cheese component at all. These are thicker than usual American pancakes, super fluffy and warm. Tastes great. Comes with banana slices, strawberries and honeycomb butter. Sweet corn fritters Roast tomato, spinach and avocado salsa, not as sweet as I was anticipating and needed some salt, which I don't say too often. Full Aussie Scrambled eggs, cumin roast tomato, herbed garlic mushrooms, pork, chili and fennel sausage, bacon, Iggy sourdough toast. Quite reminiscent of a traditional English breakfast, the most different being the scrambled eggs which looks like a pile of goopy mayonnaise but tastes good - like steamed egg whites. The bread is excellent and seems to be part of most dishes. The portion size is not that large and can easily be consumed by one person. Mocha Tastes normal but at the bottoms the chocolate bits accumulate and don't melt. Sort of like sediment for an aged hot chocolate. Didn't know what to make of that. Highly recommend this as a breakfast or brunch option. Service is friendly and prompt. That is it. read more

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Enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Bills. Came in after watching the sunrise down at Bondi beach. Service was top notch and I felt everyone I talked to enjoyed their job. I had the Poached Eggs, Potato And Feta Rösti, with Gravlax And Dill along with pickled cucumbers. I also enjoyed a perfectly prepared flat white. Everything tasted wonderfully. A definite 5 star visit! read more

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Can't go past the hotcakes - famous in Sydney! The black sesame latte is also wonderful.

Tourist trap - food was mediocre with little flavor. Prices were expensive. Not memorable

I was sold for their authentic Aussie breakfast they offered for brunch. There was a long line but somehow I was offered a table al fresco. I happily obliged since it was such a beautiful day. The Aussie breakfast is similar to an English breakfast, minus the beans. The scrambled eggs, delicious! The puffy and creaminess to the eggs were similar to the omelette in NYC Prune cafe, but not as yellow. I love the grilled tomatoes & mushrooms, delish! A large flat white was what I needed to get myself out of jet lag. I did just arrived yesterday. read more

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​best pancakes EVER! Totally worth the 15 hour flight . The entire staff is Awesome! The menu has something for every taste. read more

Bills Bondi - ricotta hotcakes, banana and honeycomb butter - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

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I recently ate here again after a year and a half gap between visits. The coffee is amazing. The service was a little full on as soon as we sat, with three people asking if we would like to order literally before we had properly sat down. It was quiet so this wasn't so confusing. We were then almost ignored for 25 minutes by the three people we had spoken to as we arrived. We were then given a like warm bottle of drinking water. I could see chilled bottles on other tables. We eventually were served by an all round Aussie bloke who was phenomenal and friendly, and very attentive. We had a savoy breakfast and a ricotta pancakes. The pancakes were nowhere near as good as they used to be as I used to frequent this Bills every weekend when I lived there. The fresh juice was fantastic, however my almond chai latte was really not very good. A mixed review. Unsure if I'll return. read more

Bills Bondi - Coffee to die for - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

Delicious fresh modern food. The ambiance is hip and cool. Plus, it's a great location 1 block to Bondi Beach. We were visiting from California and it was some of the tastiest food we had in Sydney. I definitely recommend and would eat here again. read more

Was very excited to try this place! The breakfast was unique and the flavors were very different and tasty. I would recommend going outside your comfort zone to try the salmon toast with grapefruit. read more

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Came here for lunch recently, and the food was delicious! They have a section that is all day breakfast, which I greatly appreciate, as well as having separate breakfast and lunch options. All the food on the menu looked delicious, as well as the food when they were brought out. Would recommend the hot cakes, the corn fritters and the linguine! The staff were all very friendly and welcoming, but were a little bit slow on service, perhaps because it was quite busy when we went. We also had to wait quite a while to be seated, as the restaurant is at decreased capacity due to the restrictions, but the café seemed clean and sanitised. The food is a little bit pricier than some other cafés, but still a great option for a Bondi brunch. read more

Bills Bondi - The prawn linguine and corn fritters with avocado salsa - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

Love the food and ambience at Bills but wow the service at the Bondi location is terrible! It all starts at the top with the head host / manager (American) who is perpetually put out, gruff and often just plain rude to patrons. I'm shocked to see him still working here after several years of creating an unwelcoming customer environment. If I see him working the counter, I just keep walking past. Do yourself a favour and head to bills in Surry hills or even in Waikiki if you're lucky - excellent warm Aussie service with the same delicious and creative food. The way Bill Granger would have wanted it. read more

This is a great example of a fine dining experience. I was welcomed as soon as I walked in. It's tastefully decorated so you feel cozy like you're in your own home. I liked the kindness of the server. Just made you feel comfortable and very attentive. I got the ricotta hot cakes. They did not disappoint! So fluffy and delicious. With chips of butter that melt on top. What a treat. read more

Bills Bondi - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

I rocked up at Bills a bit shattered. Direct from the airport, with a cold I'd developed in flight, my room wasn't ready at the hotel (but really, when is it when you totally need it?) and I'd spent the previous week sleeping about half as much as I needed to. But Bills turned it all around, y'all. From the cute American dude from San Diego who suggested I peruse the Daily Telegraph to the perfect scrambled eggs, by the end of my meal here I was on my way to being human once again. They have a terrific selection of magazines along the back wall - Monocle, Frankie and the like - so even if you come here alone you'll be in good company. The scrambled eggs are an absolute must order (trust me). Beyond that, I'd also recommend the chia seed pot with coconut yogurt and the almond milk chai (if you like yours spicy, and somewhat chewy). I never did get to try the famous Bills ricotta hotcakes with banana and honeycomb butter but on every visit I debated ordering them. Bottom line: Definitely don't leave Bondi without breakfast at Bills. read more

I've been to the Bill's in Surry Hills a couple times and always thought it was just OK, nothing spectacular. Well I'll be damned, the Bondi version of Bill's is quite spectacular. I've been here for lunch and dinner now and each time I've come away impressed, since I never really had any expectations in the first place. Service is great, and the crowd here is pretty eclectic, ranging from surfer blokes to suits, so you get an interesting vibe. For lunch I've had the pork belly burger, the corn fritters, and the korean fried chicken. Delicious. For dinner my friends and I didn't recognise some of the ingredients on the menu and came away surprised by some of the dishes. We ordered 3, and noticed most dishes are on the healthy side. The kale linguini/brocollini is AWESOME...totally unexpected, and totally awesome. The salmon with noodles is also delicious, with the roasted salmon tender and tasty. The pork belly was not what we expected at all, it's kind of korean bbq style where you wrap it in lettuce wraps and without any crackling. Out of the 3 dishes we ordered it was my least favourite, but it wasn't bad by any means, just not what we expected. All in all a great new addition to Bondi for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I would love to try all the items on the menu now. read more

Bills Bondi - Pork belly burger - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

When I told my NSW-born husband that I had gone to breakfast at Bills he laughed at me and said that is where people had brunch in the 90s. I think he was over exaggerating a little, but it did define that Bills has that 'brunch institution' thing going for it. Everyone goes there because it was one of the first to do interesting breakfasts, and also won't bat an eyelid at paying $25+ for breakfast. The food is tasty and their corn fritters and hotcakes have a bit of a following in Sydney. I enjoyed my corn fritters but they were as good as any I've had and definitely not the best. Coffee was ok but the staff knew nothing about it. They serve both espresso and filter, although on enquiring about a filter our waitress told me "we don't do that". When I questioned why they had 3 x v60 cones at the front she said "that's for pour over". Ok. So if you're into filter coffee, ask for a pour over! Definitely one of the better places for brunch in Bondi, but still a bit pricy/lacking in service for a 5 star rating. Probably one I would recommend checking out for lunch or dinner for better value. read more

Bills Bondi - Corn fritters - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

There's a reason why this place is always packed! The staff were very friendly and attentive. The hot cakes are a must! Good coffee and drinks as well. Don't forget to leave room for some dessert!! read more

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Walking past the restaurant it gives the impression of stylish dining at no doubt stylish pricing but when you look at the prices they are very fair and reasonable and makes you think let's try it. We decided to go with Calamari small dish then Pulled Pork and a prawn Omlette with a side of herbed fries. The Calamari was delicious and mixed well with a squeeze of lime. The omelette was very bland in flavour and disappointing. Was a dish you would be upset with if you ordered but luckily we were all sharing . The prawns were the nicest part of the dish . The BBQ pulled pork was a culinary delight . The dish came with lettuce and peanuts and was meant for eating as a wrap. The crunch of the lettuce provided intense flavours and just kept you wanting more and more. This was the best dish of the lot. Overall the staff were very friendly and gave good recommendations on food selections and told stories about the history of the company . Good dining experience :) read more

Bills Bondi - Pork Belly & Calamari & prawn Omelette. - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

The food is still OK but the service is really poor. Please train your team Bills. We waited 10 mins for a menu, had to ask for it. Drinks took more than 30 minutes to arrive - one at a time - while the bar staff and waiters chatted away to each other. Food arrived some time after that. Had to call the waitress over to order more drinks. And it wasn't busy. We watched a table of 4 come in, sit for 15 minutes with no service and leave. It's not hard to get the basics right but you gotta give your young staff some training. read more

Along with hordes of others, we headed down to Bills at Bondi for a relaxed Sunday brunch. They don't take bookings, and when we rocked up around 9.45am there was already a backlog of people waiting for tables - the manager was helpful though, taking our name and telling us there would be a 20 minute wait. Can't fault the place for being popular! We wandered down to the beach in the meantime before returning back to take our table. We did have to wait another 15 mins, making it 35 in total - but to their credit, once we'd taken our seats the staff didn't make us feel at all rushed, and provided good service even though they were clearly busy. The food is simply great. I had the broken egg plate, with ricotta, chilli, spinach and sourdough toast, and let me tell you it was some of the best eggs I've tasted. Coming from a vegetarian that's pretty high praise! The ricotta made the dish beautifully creamy, and aside from needing a touch more chilli I couldn't fault the food. The service does have a little room for improvement - my drink arrived after my food - but the staff were all very friendly and helpful, with a nice helping of eye candy to boot (which is perhaps partly why the clientele is predominant yummy mummies and beautiful girls?). The toilets, incidentally, are also beautiful - I'll let you decide whether that's important for a brunch venue, but overall Bills is well worth a visit and I would definitely return. read more

Bills Bondi - Broken eggs plate - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

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I came here because of the great reviews on yelp, but I'm not as big of a fan as others are. Don't get me wrong, they're not bad; I just wouldn't pick this as my first choice out of the brunch options I've tried so far in Sydney. I ordered the Fresh Aussie-- don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't the plate that I received. The foods were exactly what the menu had stated, but I thought they would've been concocted in some way that was better than the combo of the ingredients. Alas, it was just each of the ingredients laid out on the plate. It came with a slice of lemon to spruce it up a bit, but this is not a dish I would order again from here. If I'm back here again, I'll definitely be looking at some other dish that's popular. The chai tea I ordered was quite different than others I've tried; it was not only a lot milkier than American versions, but it was chalkier if that makes sense? As if it had been made from fine powder like misutgaru. The taste itself was light and ever so sweet, but the texture was unexpected. Other than that, the staff were friendly, and the bathrooms were clean. (Btw... the bathrooms remind me of a bathroom on an Amtrak train-- the doors slide out and have hooks to lock, dimly lit, and spacious) read more

Bills Bondi - Fresh Aussie with chai - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

Ideally a 4.5, ambience and clientele is spot on. Food menu caters to all but not inspiring. Staff and service are welcoming and non pretentious. Much loved Bondi established, having been the choice of many dinners. Always recommend the pavlova, pricey but satisfying. read more

Bills Bondi - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

I'll be frank here, I only give 1 stars once in a couple blue moons. You really have to go out of the way to get a 1 Star from me I'm visiting from the states and My friends co-worker told me this is a MUST come to place (note: she's not a foodie but we still have it a go). We ordered a TON of stuff : Hot cakes- pretty good, but the honey comb butter is clearly a gimmick. corn fritters- it was easier on the stomach, but not amazing. I liked the hot cakes more salad- meh, wilted leafs and it wasn't too amazing burger- pass on this, go get mc D instead "Korean" fried chicken- just because it's fried and you serve it with a sour siracha type sauce does NOT make it Korean. Skip this and go to another place. I would rather have KFC than this. Our waitress was really rude throughout our meal. I totally get it, 2 of our party was late, but come on, the place was half empty. She was even was ballsy enough to say: "tip is complementary, so you should tip if you want, people tip" and hovered behind my friend to see the tip price (friend felt super pressured to tip). Heck, you really don't need to say anything about tip, we can read the "tip" line. At least, do not make if clear you are looking at the tip price. Now I'm used to tipping and will GLADLY tip 20-30% if the meal was great, but here in Australia, you don't tip, you only do a couple dollars if it's flipping amazing. I stayed in Australia for 2 weeks trying a TON of food places: I will say the food AND service was by far the worst I've had during my trip. I'll even say a LOT of the places in the States are better. I won't be coming back, this came off as a tourist trap filled with gimmicks. Hopefully my experience was just a one off and the team had just a off day, totally get it. Advice for the owners: -retrain the waitress (We were here Saturday Feb 3rd: our waitress was a bit on the heavier end with dirty blond hair.) that served us, but to be safe do it with the whole team. -the food really needs to get up to standard, there is a problem if I would prefer fast food over some of the dishes. - the staff should NOT be asking for tips, we can read, and if we have a question regarding the tip line, then politely say it's complementary. - remove wireless pay and do it like the good old days and give the bill. Take the tender to the register. Come back to the table and drop it, yeah wireless pay can be efficient, but having a waitress wait for someone to pay takes a worker off the floor. You're hurting yourselves having this tool if the waitress has to keep going back and forth to grab it read more

Got to try a new Bills, this one in Bondi. Exact same menu as Honolulu. Love the corn cakes with bacon and grilled tomato. Starting with white peach billini always helps the occasion. Nice accommodations and fabulous attentive service. Comfortable noise level and busy, even at 11am on a Monday. read more

Hated it. Uncomfortable seating. Staff with too much attitude. Atmosphere was a place to be seen. All show, no substance. The only good thing was the company I was in. In one word, I've lived in Bondi my whole life and this is one example of the pretentiousness. read more

Dropped in after a short visit to the beach. We had been told it was a good place for simple but tasty food. My husband had the parmesan chicken schnitzel and I had the crisp pork belly sandwich. OMG, my sandwich was incredible! I think the chili sauce inside added a kick that made my taste buds go into spasm in a great way. I just looked at my husband and he knew something was going on with me. I couldn't talk. I was in shock with how delicious this simple looking sandwich was. My husband was so jealous that he asked if I would share. I almost said no - but gave in. His chicken dish was also good but he preferred my pork belly sandwich. We ended our meal with cappuccino's and the ricotta hotcakes, banana & honeycomb butter dessert. it was good but it was kinda missing a little sweetness and another banana would have helped with that. Overall, it was good and filling. The service was fantastic and our waitress was superb. She was beautiful with curly flowing hair and she had the most wonderful zest for life and super friendly. We had one of the best times at bills and we would highly recommend dropping in for a meal. They also have some great healthy items in case your looking for a good mix. read more

My girlfriends and I got into Sydney at 9pm on a Tuesday night, dropped our stuff at our airbnb an immediately walked to Bills. The manager said the kitchen was closing, but he'd love for us to come back the next night. We explained to him that we had just gotten off the plane and he very graciously let us sit and order if we promised to do it quickly. I am so glad he accommodated us because the food here is really good. It was a great introduction to Sydney and Bondi! Thank you Bills for a first great meal! It made our stay in Sydney get off to an awesome start. My favorite dish was the tuna and brown rice. It was basically tuna poke with a ton of avocado. Yum! If I'm ever in Sydney again, I am definitely going back here! read more

Conflicting opinions because the food was great but the service was literally barely there. Maybe it's because we were sitting outside but we were there for 2 hours because they never attended to us. Every time we had to go send someone in to remind them we were still out here. For example, he said we could go sit outside but never sent a waiter to actually come welcome us, give us menus, water, anything. The most confusing part about it was the restaurant was completely empty, but after waiting soooo long each time for them to pay attention to you, the foods actually came freaky fast. The space was nice though, great bathrooms, clean tables, good food. Just be ready to ask for what you want! read more

Bills Bondi - Solid meal - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

I am still happy to say that the big breakfast is the best big breakfast I have had so the 4 stars is for the breakfast menu. With this in mind 3 of us went for lunch today hoping for the same quality for their lunch menu. Between us for lunch we ordered the wagyu burger, hot cakes and I had the pesto. The pesto had an interesting mix of tastes but was a bit light and not very filling. The other dishes were ok but unfortunately didn't match the big breakfast standard that we had hoped. The meals and drinks are pricey so with that in mind just keep this place as a breakfast option. The staff are extremely polite and helpful and they really enjoy explaining and recommending the menu. read more

I've been to Bill's 3 times hoping the previous time was a one-off... Overall it was average at best. Awful service and average food... Bondi offers far better elsewhere. The biggest problem I have with Bill's is the service. It's amazing how much it can take away from something as simple as a cafe breakfast. The wait to get a seat was an absolute mess, with staff walking past and ignoring us, and no obvious person there to assist. Myself and another diner both went inside to try and find someone who would add us to the list, when we found her she eventually said she'd come back for our names soon... Only to wait a while longer before she came out and we could add our names to the list... To wait some more. I don't mind waiting for a seat but it felt so disorganized, meanwhile tables remained with dirty plates while we stood around waiting. I could justify the wait for excellent food, but that's the next issue... The menu is 'good' at best... quite a few options to choose from. Nothing special. Food presentation is also good, the meals themselves were alright. Not bad, but certainly not great. We walked away wondering what all the fuss was about. There are far better cafes in Bondi. read more

Very good food. I wouldn't come to Bondi without eating here. Asian food with a bit of a twist. My dish was amazing. I would definitely eat here again. Yum!!! read more

Bills Bondi - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

Saved by an attentive waiter. Table of 6 Had a few pleasant entrees. Ordered the duck ragu, it arrived with 2 tiny shreds of duck and a scattering of mushrooms. Thus unfortunately left the pasta somewhat dry and uninteresting. Others ordered snapper, steaks and chicken. They were received quite well but no one that impressed. Then... the waiter obviously heard my comment and arrived with a dish of the ragu sauce. Added it to my pasta dish and I got to taste the ragu. So... top marks to the waiter and perhaps a lot fewer to the kitchen staff. There are better options nearby. read more

The first time, we thought the uninterested service might have been because Bills was new and the staff were working out the kinks. The second time, we realised the staff *are* the kink; and they're the reason we won't be back. Both times we were served by at least four people, all of whom acted as if we weren't their table so they were just doing us a favour. It's extraordinary to sit in a restaurant and get a surprised reaction from a waiter that you might want something like coffee, then breakfast, then the bill, then to pay the bill. On the latter point, my wife finally went up to the counter only to be asked rudely, "Where's your waiter?" As no one had introduced themselves as "our" waiter, and all four staff had seemed keen to make clear it wasn't them, we had no idea whatsoever. read more

Bills was recommended to me as a fun place for brunch while vacationing in Australia. I have to agree. I thought the menu was unique compared to the LA brunches I am used to which are all pretty similar -- mainly because of the "fresh Aussie" dish I ordered here. It consists of lox, kale, poached eggs, sourdough toast (this is extra but get it), cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Although almost a little overwhelming, this is a healthy and excellent breakfast that left me satisfied and leaving this review. I give it a four stars because the flavors are all very simple and with that I felt it was slightly overpriced. Still definitely worth going. The spiced Bloody Mary with Clamato juice was simply superb. read more

Bills Bondi - Almost forgot to add the lemon--just genius - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW

Our Bondi meeting spot. The Ricotta pancakes are still fabulous.. Corn fritters are a cheeky treat... The menu is always changing & yummy! #mustvisit read more

Decided on Bills for breakfast after looking up great breakfast places in Sydney near Bondi beach. The Internet seems to rave about this place. It's convenient for an OK breakfast near the beach, but it's nothing spectacular. Coffee was good. Food was just fine although WAY overpriced. I will say the hot cakes were damn good tho. If you come here, get them. read more

Hot cakes were pretty good. Corn fritters were meh. Service was kind of slow but friendly. Agree with some other reviewers that service seems a bit pretentious but wasn't too horrible for us since we arrived off hours. I mean, we're going to Bondi Beach... not sure it's necessary to dress super nice for brunch. read more

I've been here twice now, in the past week, but once for Prosecco- adequately good, nicely poured and in rather delicate, well shaped glasses.. something I'm always willing to pay for. The second time I was so hungry after doing to walk from Bondi to Coogee beach..with a swim in an ocean pool en route that frankly anything should've impressed me, but didn't. We arrived and then had to ask to place an order after not being seen to for ten minutes. Then, after asking for cutlery after our meal had been placed inferring of us for 2 minutes, I shared the sticky pork belly, some herbed fries (devoured before the cutlery arrived using our fingers) and the quinoa salad with feta, chili, beetroot, cucumber and chicory with a friend. The chips were a letdown, a few chopped herbs sprinkled on them didn't add any flavor and the quality of the chips could've been outdone by McDonald, dare I say. The salad had no real seasoning and was well over priced for the ingredients, whilst the pork belly was nice, not really sure how the dish went together, huge lettuce leaves, massive sprigs of coriander and whole peanuts doesn't equate to a very satisfying mouthful...that's if you can keep it all on your fork. Disappointed. read more

Bills Bondi - Prosecco please! - Australian Near Me - Bondi Beach, NSW