The Bay Bakehouse — Restaurant in Sydney

This place has grown on me a lot. Great coffee. Friendly. Quirky. It’s busy for good reason. It is good. What I love about it most though is that it’s an interesting mixture of Australian culture.

It’s run by a Vietnamese family and there’s some simple good value Vietnamese food. But they’ve also combined it with a traditional Australian bakery and there’s the usual things that you get with that too e.g. scones and donuts.

The coffee is as good as any great Italian place. And then you’ve got a whole bunch of local Maroubra surfie type people coming in.

It could be the quintessential...

Great coffee☕️, best in Maroubra Beach, delicious Vietnamese Bahn Mi made the traditional way, generous & gorgeous Phò, pies and pastry plus scrumdiddlyumptious cakes and slices. All served safely, efficiently with a big smile and a cheeky twinkle in the eye!! The new McKeon Plaza transformation has seen upgraded alfresco areas providing more seating options with all weather comfort. All the more reason to enjoy the delicious food, treats and gold medal coffee along with many other beverage options in...

My go-to lunching spot in Maroubra for three reasons: 1) the sensational caramelised pork belly banh mi (just don't leave it too late in the day, as that's always the first to sell out); 2) the unexpectedly excellent coffee; and 3) the friendly and efficient service. There's a simple and basic outdoor space if you want to eat in, but this is not about the frills or ambience, it's all about...