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Coogee is replete with cafes and restaurants offering a quick bite to eat and an "almost" beach view. But tucked away from the chaos of Coogee Bay Road and Arden Street lies a little gem worth getting off the beach for. Bite Cafe is quite possibly the closest you can get to the fun, sun and relaxation of the beach without the sand between your toes. Serving up delicious fare in a casual, friendly environment, Bite Cafe offers you a taste of beach-house atmosphere matched with an equally agreeable menu.
The cafe boasts an all-day breakfast menu par excellence, with all the usual favourites plus a few in-house specialities. The cheerily named "Kenny's Benny" is an Eggs Benedict that will please the most diehard of breakfast lovers – Turkish bread piled high with perfectly poached eggs, ham, spinach, a hash brown and a zingy hollandaise sauce. This breakfast special is renowned along the coast and will certainly have you well-fuelled for a day in the surf. Beyond brekkie, there are robust and flavoursome pastas, gourmet burgers and plenty of enticing snacks, all of which easily rival the best eats in Coogee. Served with a freshly squeezed juice or a post-beach beer, this food will hit the spot while you soak up the relaxed atmosphere and gaze out onto the beautiful coastal surroundings. In a vast sea of waterfront dining options, Bite Cafe sits above the rest. The oh-so-enviable location, the relaxed atmosphere, the friendly staff and the delicious food will ensure that this seaside cafe becomes part of your regular beach ritual.
Claire Reilly