Guidebook for Coogee
Food Scene
Spice Thai Cuisine
183 Coogee Bay RdGreat massaman curry and stir fries
Best coffee in Coogee, hands down. The wait can be 20 minutes when they're packed, so download the BeatTheQ app and order as you leave the house.
79 locals recommend
Gusto Espresso Bar
211 Coogee Bay RdBest coffee in Coogee, hands down. The wait can be 20 minutes when they're packed, so download the BeatTheQ app and order as you leave the house.
Good Vietnamese in a big restaurant which accepts bookings, so great for a group. It's also off the main drag.
17 locals recommend
Bananapalm Vietnamese Cuisine
260 Arden StGood Vietnamese in a big restaurant which accepts bookings, so great for a group. It's also off the main drag.
Despite the chef refusing to serve poached eggs (?) this place is great for breakfast, if only for the view.
100 locals recommend
Barzura
62 Carr StDespite the chef refusing to serve poached eggs (?) this place is great for breakfast, if only for the view.
If you're after a big breakfast then this is the place. Also do great salads at lunch.
56 locals recommend
The Little Kitchen
275 Arden StIf you're after a big breakfast then this is the place. Also do great salads at lunch.
Great place to enjoy a beer and a taco in the sun. They do specials most days too- the only place your meal comes with a side bucket of Coronas!
14 locals recommend
Beach Burrito Co. Coogee
260 Coogee Bay RdGreat place to enjoy a beer and a taco in the sun. They do specials most days too- the only place your meal comes with a side bucket of Coronas!
Everything Else
A supermarket, 50 metres from your front door. The organic BBQ chickens here are surprisingly the best in Coogee. Note that the location shown on the map is wrong - its actually on Coogee Bay Road.
48 locals recommend
Woolworths
20 Ebsworth StA supermarket, 50 metres from your front door. The organic BBQ chickens here are surprisingly the best in Coogee. Note that the location shown on the map is wrong - its actually on Coogee Bay Road.
Dunningham Reserve
2 Baden StGo here for a picnic. The view is amazing.
Coogee Beach Club
51 Dolphin StBarefoot bowling, and they've got a BBQ. Boom.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bay is a great spot for a Sunday arvo beer, a night out, or really any time. There's a guy running a sausage sizzle in the beer garden at night, and it's unbelievable. Get the works.
139 locals recommend
Coogee Bay Hotel
253 Coogee Bay RdThe Bay is a great spot for a Sunday arvo beer, a night out, or really any time. There's a guy running a sausage sizzle in the beer garden at night, and it's unbelievable. Get the works.
Yummy casual food and drinks downstairs and trendy cocktail bar upstairs with awesome beach views. Downstairs is family friendly with ping pong tables and a giant scrabble board. Try the burger :)
515 locals recommend
Coogee Pavilion
169 Dolphin StYummy casual food and drinks downstairs and trendy cocktail bar upstairs with awesome beach views. Downstairs is family friendly with ping pong tables and a giant scrabble board. Try the burger :)
Great little spot to grab a drink and some nibbles and watch the world go by.
52 locals recommend
Little Jack Horner
274 Coogee Bay RdGreat little spot to grab a drink and some nibbles and watch the world go by.
Sightseeing
Coogee Yoga
57 Bream StWander past and watch Randwick play rugby
Essentials
Go here for your fancy organic/gluten free/raw/gourmet groceries. They also have a great selection of pre-made food for when you want a home cooked meal but don't want to do the cooking.
160 locals recommend
Maloneys Grocer
214 Coogee Bay RdGo here for your fancy organic/gluten free/raw/gourmet groceries. They also have a great selection of pre-made food for when you want a home cooked meal but don't want to do the cooking.