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The Bogey Hole Cafe

473 Bronte Rd, Bronte NSW 2024, Australia

Recommended by 21 people

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473 Bronte Rd, Bronte NSW 2024, Australia

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61 2 9389 8829
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Sunday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Bogey Hole Cafe

Directly opposite Bronte Beach, this seaside perch fuels dawn swimmers and coastal walkers with robust flat whites, in-house baking, and generous, unpretentious fare. Salt-crusted regulars wander up from the Bronte Baths around dawn for outdoor tables overlooking the surf. Morning runs straight into brunch with plates of Bogey Benny under rich hollandaise, mushroom and halloumi stacks, and fresh friands or banana bread baked daily on the premises. Afternoon brings chilled Pinot Grigio and fresh tuna against panoramic ocean views.

  • Beachfront Dawn Routine: Serving early ocean swimmers and coastal walkers from 6:00 AM with outdoor seating facing Bronte park and surf.
  • Daily In-House Baking: Cakes, friands, muffins, and banana bread are baked fresh on the premises every morning.
  • Substantial Coastal Brunches: Plates are piled high with favorites like the Bogey Benny, avocado mash with juicy field mushrooms, and chilli jam stacks.
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Why Choose The Bogey Hole Cafe

Why swimmers, walkers, and locals make this Bronte institution their morning stop.

  • Hearty Portions and Robust Coffee

    Generous brunch portions and robust coffee refuel coastal walkers and morning swimmers directly along the beachfront.

    portions are large and could easily last me half a day. Coffee was robust too.

    Hui Ning Lau

  • Fresh In-House Daily Baking

    Daily baking takes place right on the premises, offering fresh muffins, friands, brownies, and homemade banana bread.

    It was pleasing to find an old style shop front that actually baked their goodies on the premises.

    Andrew Burrell

  • Soul-Soothing Coastal Reset

    Unwinding after an ocean swim or long week brings soul-soothing revitalization against scenic coastal views.

    Hit the soul soothing spot, delicious! Add some nice ocean views and vibes for a perfect Sunday brunch.

    Sylvia Koresh

  • Welcoming Beachfront Haven

    A long-standing local sanctuary where sandy beachgoers and morning bathers are welcomed with dependable hospitality.

    Whether you're coming in sandy from the beach, or just passing through Bronte for the first time, you will be looked after.

    MoyesHangGliding

  • Dawn Coffee and Changing Sunrise Views

    Early-morning outdoor seating catches the ocean sunrise and shifting dawn light over Bronte beach and park.

    I love sitting outside with my morning coffee watching the changing shades of colour in the early morning.

    carmel williams

  • Idyllic Post-Walk Atmosphere

    Ocean vistas and relaxed open-air vibes create an ideal vantage point overlooking Bronte Beach.

    The relaxed atmosphere and stunning location near Bronte Beach make it the perfect place to unwind after a swim or the coastal walk.

    Paul Vidal

Hearty, generous breakfast and brunch favorites after your morning swim or walk

  • Eggs Benedict

    At least 20 years we’ve been coming here for great pancakes and eggs Benedict.

    Charles Fairlie

  • Purple Avo Toast

    The standout for me was the Purple Avo Toast—loaded with avocado and full of flavor.

    Pau R.

  • Chilli Jam Stack

    Highly recommend the Chilli Jam Stack and the house made Raspberry jam on toast.

    Sean Lang

  • Truffle Scrambled Eggs

    Love the truffle scrambled eggs soooo good 😊 keep up the good work and thank you for the excellent food and service

    A A

Other favorites

In-house baked treats and sweets to accompany your morning brew

  • Homemade Banana Bread

    Particularly love their homemade banana bread, their scrambled eggs with tomato relish, and anything with their hollandaise sauce on it.

    Bryony G3

  • Almond Croissant

    Lovely selection of pastries, I highly recommemd the Almond Crossaint, drop in and check out the menu aswell.

    willie byrne

  • Brownie

    We have a very nice brownie and friand with our lovely coffees at a very reasonable price.

    Andrew Burrell

  • Banana Crepes

    We got banana crepes as sweet treat as well.

    My Nguyen

Before you head over

Helpful planning tips on morning timing, seating, and portion sizes at Bronte Beach

  • Arrive early for sunrise and peaceful seating

    Arrive early near opening around 6:00 AM or 7:30 AM to beat the mid-morning rush and run groups, secure outdoor seating with direct ocean views, and enjoy a quieter coffee.

  • Expect peak morning table waits

    The cafe gets very busy during mid-morning coastal walk rush periods; be prepared to wait a short while for an outdoor table facing Bronte park and the water.

  • Plan for hearty, generous portions

    Plates like the acai bowl, purple avo toast, and savoury stacks feature exceptionally generous portions, making them hearty enough to refuel post-swim or share.

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