I fell in love with the family run business of Clodeli when our friends chose to locate to the diverse and lively eastern suburb of Clovelly. Even though they have migrated back to the North I still make the pilgrimage for the fruit and nut toast that is served with ricotta and house made fig jag and the corn cake stack served on a bed of greens with eggs and wasabi sauce.
Baristas craft my coffee and satisfy my caffeine fix as this is the only time I go outside my regular order and ask for a cappuccino. The cappuccino is potent and not too milky just the way I imagine.
Hands down the staff here are award winning and consistent in their hospitality. We have never asked his name though we have been meaning too however there is a kind and gentle fellow there with tattoo sleeves and dark hair that we watch welcome every patron single or with kids like his family have just surprised him. There is room for strollers, highchairs and a few toys and the toilets even have a pull down change mat.
From other online eating guides I read some criticism on how busy Clodeli can get busy - one can treat themselves to a snack from one of the bakeries, take a walk to the beach or Gordan's Bay or simply move on. However Clodeli is certainly worth the majority of recommendations its receives though I would imagine the locals wouldnt mind ifwe didnt visit Clodeli at all. read more