If you only eat kosher and you live in Sydney alas there's not much choice.... but if you are…read morecraving a meat meal, I can strong recommend Katzy's. This corner restaurant has the feeling of a New York Deli, the decor makes you feel like you're in Manhattan. Being a meat restaurant expect to find meat on the menu - Beef Ribs, Kebabs, Burgers, Boerewors and Hot Dogs. Yes, of course there are other things, but if you're kosher or psuedo- Kosher I'm going to assume you're there for the protein kick. If you're not sure what to get, the beef burger keeps coming up as the meal of choice... Insiders tip - if given the choice between salad or chips - go the salad and pick the poppyseed dressing - it's scrumptious. Prices range between $10 - $20. A fun place to visit with good food and atmosphere.

When I was in Australia a few summers back I ate here and to be honest, I never had food this good,…read moreeven in New York. The ribs are like a taste of heaven on a plate, and the burgers were just as good. Unfortunately I didn't get to eat much else before I left. Although I heard the original owner moved to New York and opened a restaurant here, so I'm dying to know where that is.

Best lox bagel I've EVER had. My partner had the Pastrami Sandwich - also the best he has ever had…read more My lil one ate a kids brioche french toast and he ate it all. Ingredients are so fresh. We added a cacao smoothie at the end and it was perfect. The service was impeccable - kind, efficient, friendly. The vibe inside was like a cafe but it's a "deli". All in all it only cost about $50 USD! Recommend!

This place is GREAT. One of the few places that I enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner - all 3 are…read morereally good. They have a great selection, pretty much handles a wide range of food choices without a huge menu. Breakfast is awesome, probably their best meal - my kids would shoot someone for their hash browns. Lunch and dinner are really good. Coffee is excellent and I always find the staff to be super friendly and nice. Never a long wait for the food either. GREAT PLACE - try it!

Deli Cucina stocks the finest foods from France, Italy, Spain and Australia. From extra virgin…read moreolive oil to parma ham, Deli Cucina has a fabulous selection of products and a fantastic wealth of knowledge and expertise that they are happy to pass on. I was initially attracted to the smell of sizzling sausages that were being cooked as samples to passers-by. The sausages were fantastic - very meaty and perfectly seasoned. I couldn't resist a quick look at the cellophane wrapped packages of excellent quality pasta and rice in a range of spelt, polenta and gluten free pastas as well as the normal shapes and sizes. They also stocked a wide variety of Tracklements condiments - delicious hand made products from Wiltshire in the UK, such as organic mint jelly, onion marmalade and horseradish cream - only the finest quality ingredients are used, most of which are grown on the farm in which they're based. In addition, this would be a great place to pick up Toby's Estate Coffee beans, cruskits, crackers, biscuits, dried porcini, anchovy fillets, vinegars, pastes, vinaigrettes and oils. It is also very much worth noting that Deli Cucina stock an impressive range of Maxims de Paris chocolate hampers. These would make a fabulous Christmas or birthday present - groaning with tuiles, truffles, pralines and a number of other chocolaty delicacies. Deli Cucina makes a brilliant lunchbox destination - freshly made salads, pastas and cheeses are just waiting to be piled in to takeaway boxes. Delicious, healthy and high quality, this is a gem of a deli that the Easter suburbs are lucky to have.

By far the worst customer service from the employees. They clearly do not want business. Refusing…read moreto slice cold cuts, rushing customers saying that we are closing in five minutes. Stay away from here.

I love Russia. There, I said it. From it's dour, crab apple-like babushkas to it's Siberian gulags,…read moreit is mysterious and bleak and utterly intriguing. Also those fur hats. Enter Russkis, with it's powerful propagandist imagery and a shop full of things I don't know much about but that I want to know better. Chopped herring salad dip, dumplings, jars of kraut and pickle and roe, whole freezers full of things, wonderful things. I thought I was buying a small chocolate-coated biscuit and ice cream treat, and ended up with frozen ricotta filled with blueberry jam. See? Amazing.

I have been a loyal regular and advocate for this shop for a while, consistently recommending it to…read moreall my clients. Despite being warned by several people about the manager's (a man with long hair tied back) poor attitude, I never experienced it myself until today--and it was enough to ensure I never return or recommend it again. ​I ordered a simple Ham, Cheese, and Tomato toastie that arrived heavily coated in unlisted oregano (see photo). Because this isn't an ingredient I can handle and it was not listed on the menu, I asked for a replacement. The waitress was professional and immediately offered to remake it, but the manager--who was opening boxes and didn't even bother to stand up or look at the toastie I was trying to show him--intervened and flatly refused. ​He claimed the sandwiches are "pre-made," which is a blatant contradiction of the menu's promise that customers can "combine ingredients as you wish." Either the menu is misleading or he was simply being dishonest to avoid fixing a mistake. ​I usually do takeaway, but last Saturday I had breakfast here and noticed his poor attitude toward the staff. The food was late and cold, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt, thinking it was just a stressful morning. After today, I can confirm this is just how he treats everyone--staff and customers alike. ​To be clear, I would never normally bother to lodge a formal claim over a "silly" ingredient. However, his insulting attitude and total lack of basic customer service have made this a matter of principle. By refusing a remedy for a product that didn't match the description, he has failed to meet Australian Consumer Law guarantees. I am now lodging a formal complaint with NSW Fair Trading to ensure this conduct is addressed.

Favoloso is Italian for Fabulous. Need I say it? Yes this hidden gem certainly lives up to its…read morename. This cafe/deli/corner store is a fabulous treat. Full of scrummy Italian treats, there's sweet, savoury and all the things that make your mouth water. The deli section features shelves and fridges stacked with all the usual deli fare: meats, cheeses, dips, olives, breads, pastas and sauces... there's also all the good sweet stuff and a host of Italian memorabillia and gifts for sale. I recommend grabbing a table in the cafe and settling in for a while under the Italian posters. The coffee is Italian: rich and strong, and the food... is delicious! Try the toasted ciabatta with ricotta and roasted tomatoes or the meatballs, actually try anything on the menu, it's all pretty amazing. If you are looking for a great Italian treat, this is the spot for you.

It's small but it has a big reputation amongst the locals. Chilled atmosphere, in the heart of the…read morebeach, Gusto Espresso Bar is one heck of a place to pop by for a coffee. You won't be disappointed. The baristas are top notch and many of my coffee loving friends are on such good terms with them that there's always a brief chat as we walk past. That's a good way to judge a coffee place in Bondi, if the barista is always chatting to someone then you know their coffee is loved. Us Bondi folk tend to fall a little bit in love with whoever brews our beans. It's a great place to grab a latte and a muffin from and then stroll down to the beach and take it all in while you sip your warm goodness.

I just had an odd chicken salad at Gusto in Bondi. It wasn't really that odd and I don't mean to be…read morenegative as there was absolutely nothing wrong with it, it just was not to my taste. It was a very healthy salad (as I suppose salad should be), Chicken with greens, carrot and apple. I think it was the apple, which rubbed me up the wrong way. I have never been much of a fan of apple in salads (not so much into the Waldorf type salads), I love apples, but apple and chicken doesn't rally work for me. It was fresh and tasty otherwise though. Also the coffee at gusto is excellent, strong and flavoursome, that I would definitely go back for.

Deli Fresco at Bondi Junction is a delicatessen that has a generous, salivating selection of cold…read moremeats, cheeses and antipasto. They've won numerous awards for their top quality gourmet food products and are friendly and helpful too. I was lucky enough to try one of their creamy, ricotta cannoli the other day that was on sale just outside their store at east gate shopping centre. They have a good selection of cheeses, including hard and soft cheeses, bries, raclette and daily specials too, the blue cheese on special the day I visited was $4. Their selection of olives also look fresh and more varied than your normal deli, Im looking forward at trying their anchovy filled olives on my next visit.

This deli is the real deal - fresh, interesting product and helpful staff. Highly recommended.read more

Queen Street Delicatessen is one of those lovely places you drop by every now and then, to only…read morewonder why you haven't been in so long. Just a casual saunter past the front window stacked with cakes is enough to put a smile on my face - but if you're feeling hungry or in need of a sugar hit, it can be downright dangerous. This gourmet deli stocks the usual antipasto, specialty cheeses and smallgoods, plus olive oil, vinegar, marinades and a range of fresh fruit. I know some people who come here for specific products, so if you've been searching for a certain deli delight and haven't had luck finding it elsewhere, it's worth giving the Queen Street Deli a call. Sought-after products such as Maggie Beer's quince paste, Pukara Estate vinegar, Lomondo olive oil, The Stock Merchant's cooking stock (possible the prettiest packaging you'll ever see for stock!) and Ben & Jerry's ice-cream are all here. Even if you've got too much month left at the end of your money, come in for a browse and start planning the shopping list.

I frequent the Queen Street Deli for their baguettes. A variety of different fillings where each…read moreingredient is of the highest quality and to die for. Real food made with love!