When the mushrooms run out at daybreak on a wintry Bondi morn, one can take solace in the knowledge that local stalwart "BIlls" will provide sustenance and shelter. Invigorated by the suggestion of breakfast mimosas, my hardy companions and I slunk into the refined surrounds of the Hall St location and tried not to perspire all over our table. First established in the early-nineties, it's apparent that Bills didn't subscribe to the Nirvana-inspired punk rock ethos of the period. Boasting multiple locations, the restaurants are well-appointed if a little ascetic, a lot like the wait staff if the truth be told. It's more Pacifico-Stockholm than 90's Seattle but I was hoping on this occasion for something more than meatballs and flatpacks, so to speak. Our attempts to coerce the waiter into serving champagne and orange at 7.45 AM were soundly rebuffed by the no-nonsense maître d' so we settled on scrambled eggs and green juices all round like scolded muntins. The steady hum of muted conversation and deft crockery handling served as a pleasant backdrop to the overcast vista south across Bondi. Some rare moments of adulthood envelop you like a warm, fluffy Bills pancake or, at least, we like to remember them that way. The wait for our food was just long enough for us to negotiate the last channel of our slanted, deltaic conversation. Purportedly, Vladimir Putin had been denied entry to Berghain during his tenure in the KGB as a foreign agent. In retribution, Putin had returned later on and defecated in the queue out the front of the club. Talk about controversially laying a cable into Europe! Such demented blathering did nothing to put us off our meal, in as disembodied a state as we each were. Say what you will about their acquiescence to archaic licensing laws and loose, millennial-style jean trends, Bills know how to cook the shit out of their scrambled eggs. I haven't fully partaken of the menu but the eggs and green juice have piqued my interest sufficiently to explore further in future. We tipped to account for our beastly presence and wandered out into the salty, moist air. We'd cleared the delta and it was time for us to each face the sea again alone.
Bill's is certainly quite unique and unlike other restaurants. It's set in a beautiful area right next to Bondi Beach. It's definitely worth going to and I loved it.
The ricotta hotcakes are the only thing I get when I go to Bills... they are hotcake perfection; fluffy, fat, and moist with chunks of ricotta through them. there is a slab of honeycomb butter on top and you get a jug of maple syrup on the side.. it also comes with a banana sliced which makes you feel like you’re eating something kind of healthy. The cafe looks nice and it wasn’t too busy around 8:10am.
Sunny day at Bondi and we decided to rock up at this place last minute. Luckily we didn’t have to wait too long as soon as we arrived and I have to say, I was quite satisfied with their service. Adequate waiting time for table, ordering and food! Quite a big feat especially since it was a busy Saturday lunch!
This is a great find along Hall Street in Bondi! As an appetizer, the semolina-crusted Calamari is exquisite. But the highlight probably is their yellow fish curry which is probably the best of its kind that i have tasted! The flavour is just well defined that you just get to enjoy every bits. The place gives you a hippster feel, perfectly suited with the cool cafes along Hall street. Attentive staff, with such positive vibe, gives unbiased opinion and recomendation on their dishes. Overall, the place gives such a happy mood and satisfied craving. Go enjoy Bondi and make a dinner stop at Bills to cap the experience!
This place holds a special place in my heart as it’s where I decided on my first apartment in Sydney, along with my current flatmate (also our first meal together!), so the rating might be a little biased. However, part of me feels like there cannot be a better place to mark this occasion because of the classic coastal living vibe that you would expect from Bondi, along with its excellent food. It’s the type of restaurant where everyone in it seems to be genuinely happy. We absolutely loved the fish curry and would definitely come back for more.
Generous portions of delicious food and excellent service explain the almost full house at 9am. Ricotta hot cakes and the absolutely best scrambled eggs are a must try, but there are numerous interest piquing items on the menu. Waitstaff are attentive and polite. Service is quick but not harried. Coffee is outstanding. A place you would want to keep going back to.
Great menu, able to accommodate to a dairy & egg allergy and make substitutions.
Great decor & attentive switched on hospitable experienced wait staff.
This place is fantastic. We ordered from the classics: banana hotcakes, corn fritters (added the avo salsa), and the scrambled eggs (added avo & haloumi). Each was amazing, the most delicious breakfast my friends and I have eaten in recent times. We went back today for BLTs and the big breakfast as were just as impressed. Staff were nice too, chai latte fab, and the atmosphere and decor is lovely. Highly recommended. Fleur Cameron
Ate here twice with a party of 7. Every single meal met or exceeded expectations. Not cheap, but better value than other restaurants in Bondi beach and absolutely worth it for what you get.
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes