A tornado smashed Bondi just as a burger tornado was smashing my face. That's a terrible analogy,…read morebut hey, any port in a storm. So. The Cowboy Burger. It's big, it's bad, it's got fried onion rings and smoky tasting bacon and a patty that you want to lay down on a bearskin rug and make sweet sweet Barry White love to and not with. They also do this super cool thing where they run a special limited edition burger of the week from recipes given to them by their customers. By the people, for the people. Sweet idea. Now. The Chilli Cheese Fries. What a delightful surprise. A bowl of shoestring fries drenched -swimming! - in chilli con carne chock full of tender chunks of brisket, piled with bubbling melted cheese. Look at my photos to see what I mean. Mind. Blown. Wide. Open. Have a chat to Gaudi the owner, he's a rad guy, and real friendly. This place has been open about 12 weeks or so and hopefully will be open for another 12 years, the food + service is bang on.

Saw a new burger shop pop up and obviously had to go, and went so with a friend…read more Paradise Road Diner is a new Americana diner opened by Bondi Iceberg's David Owen. The menu has stuff from burgers, to fried chicken and waffles, to bagels, to omelettes, and even some braised beef. They also sport some staple sides like mac and cheese. Well I obviously came for the burger...and thankfully you can add extras to it. I got the Cheeseburger ($15) and added a 2nd patty plus bacon ($5, $3)...each patty is 180g so it's not a small burger even without extras. We also ordered the braised brisket. The burger is pretty good...the best way to describe it is although it's messy, it's a "clean" burger. You can eat this burger and not feel gross afterwards...but then sometimes I don't know if that's a good thing, as part of the experience of eating a burger is that greasy heart attack inducing grossness you feel eating it sometimes, like at Mary's. It's tasty but it's missing an extra kick, or the X factor that makes it completely stand out. It's an awesome new addition to the burger scene in Sydney, and especially out in Bondi. Bonditony's has some competition now, though Bonditony's bread still wins, the meat here wins over Bonditony's. The braised brisket is alright, it comes with a side of sweet BBQ sauce, pickles, and cornbread. Would have preferred smoked brisket but alas no smoker here...they're also BYO at the moment but will have a license soon enough. Would come again.

This Korean fried chicken place can be a bit misleading at first…read more You walk in and the decor looks like it's from 1996 and probably hasn't been replaced since then either. On top of this you'll be met with a smell that is very reminiscent of a foot. Once you get past that though there's a good happy hour with $5 Coronas, Pure Blondes and VB cans. I went for the Coronas but it seems the regulars loved their VB tinnies. The real reason this place gets four stars is because of the first two pages of the menu. The boneless fried chicken is awesome and probably a little addictive. The spicy drummettes are great too but if you like you food to blow your head off with spice then you'll be disappointed. They taste great but are pretty mild as far as spice goes. It's worth going to this joint for the chicken and happy hour alone. Once you get past the pungent aroma when you first walk in that is.

I went with a group of work colleagues of one who goes there for the happy hour and loves the food…read more The endless chicken items on the menu is a bit overwhelming but that aside thankfully the food is reasonable. Our order of boneless fried chicken was tasty and not to oily but a bit on the dry side of being cooked. The meal comes chips and gravy, so you have to order a side if you want to some variety. We ordered pineapple rice which was quite nice. All in all don't expect the best but is ok.

Excellent old-school burgers - I have these far more than I should! Very very tasty. The charcoal…read morechicken is also pretty decent. Chips are greasy but damn it, still tasty. There's also a range of salads and great juices/smoothies for those who are more health-inclined. A great spot for classic takeaway!

There are times in a woman's life when she knows things will never be the same. Like when she…read morerealises she's met the "one". Or, when she discovers $4 smoothies. Seriously, only $4!? They've got a sandwich menu, but why would you go for a cheese and tomato sanga when you can choose from the salad and hot food counter? Tons of variety. Creamy mushroom and bacon pasta, beef bourgignon, crispy-skinned charcoal chickens with stuffing, lamb shanks... And those salads! Easily ten different kinds- red quinoa with sun dried tomatoes, fresh spinach folded with tangy mayonnaise and chat potatoes, homemade coleslaw with massive, craggy shreds of cabbage coated in a creamy sweet sauce, chickpea tabbouleh- the list goes on. They all look as fresh and tasty as can be. Deciding to dine in, I ordered a massive slice of spinach pie and for the BF a half-chicken meal, which came with two salads and chips. My spinach pie, I was politely informed, came with my choice of two salads as well. The nice lady proceeded to pile a tremendous amount of my selected coleslaw and chickpea tabbouleh onto my plate and when I protested, she sweetly told me that anything I didn't eat I could take home (which I did). My spinach pie and two salads came to $8. For BF's half rotisserie chicken, two salads and chips, total price was $11. We both took doggie bags home and ate our leftovers for dinner. When's the last time you were able to eat a top-quality lunch AND dinner for under $20? A Delish fan for life.

I went to this location last year but the food was so good I still remember the details…read more Friday night in the shire and before the squad was going to dance it up at the club, we wanted to enjoy a nice dinner. We chose Hog's Breath as we were already dressed up and I heard good things about this place. The bar side of the restaurant was super loud and busy due to the Cronulla Sharks playing that night. Service was a bit slow and it did take about 15 minutes for the server to acknowledge us to get drinks and about another 15 minutes till he came back to take our order. The restaurant portion itself wasn't busy and there were only a couple other tables that were occupied so I couldn't understand why the server wasn't able to be more attentive. The wait was well worth it. I ordered the Prime Rib with fries, prawn and a Cesar salad that was topped with a garlic creme sauce. It was very delicious and I wish I can go back again. I would suggest making this the highlight of the night or going to dinner after a movie due to the slow service.

This place reminds me of Americas style cafe…read more If you like meat and a big steak this place is for you. If you like big portion this is definitely for you. And if you like ribs - this is your place. Cocktails where decent here too.

Crispy chicken burger - good…read more Tex Mex Schnitzel - okay Angus Burger - meat patty ewww not made fresh bought in patty with gristle throughout not a good look constantly removing gristle while in the company of a group

Good from Goodtime Burgers is nice but the service is really bad and the staff are rude!…read moreThe only helpful person was one of the chefs otherwise my first experience would be even worse! I won't be going back there again.

Being from US I've been missing a good burger. Had the barbeque burger for lunch with chips. It was…read morea very good burger complete with beetroot which is very Aussi. Satisfied my craving. Service was ok. Server shorted me $20 in change after I gave her a $50. Got worked out but took her looking at receipt to believe me. Might have given it a 5 or f not for that. Atmosphere most ok but was there for the food.

Good burger joint, but coming from Los Angeles, I've definitely had better burgers. Don't get me…read morewrong, the Beef Buckler I got from Little L was pretty tasty and you can definitely tell it was made to order. It was juicy and flavorful, but I thought it was a bit on the pricey side at $13 AUD. And that's just for the burger itself. I think fries and a drink were a couple of dollars more. Overall, pleasant service and the place has a chill vibe. However, if I found myself at Coogee again, I'd probably try a different joint since I've already been here. Solid 3.5 stars.

I'm a Sydney sider and work in the CQ area and those that do probably share the same dilemma as me…read moreas to finding good, wholesome healthy food for a reasonable price. This is my go-to for salads which they do creatively and extraordinarily well. Even if you're not a salad person the changeable salad menu may change you! The salads are filling and at $8.50 vegetarian & $9.50 for meat it's a good price in this expensive part of the city.

I can follow Jake T's brilliant breakfast recommendation, with one hell of a lunchtime…read morerecommendation. On a blazing day I'd recommend pulling up a pew (or smart outdoor furniture) to one of the parasol covered tables that sit outside this cafe and watch the ferries come in and out of the quay. All very scenic. The sit-in menu has lots of Italian favourites in the form of pasta dishes as well as hearty burgers. The waiters here are really attentive and friendly. If you're looking for a grab and go option there is a huge variety of filled sandwiches and wraps, an option to build your own one, an option to have a takeaway pasta dish OR (my favourite) a salad box option. If you've become a bit disenchanted by fancy-schmancy salads filled with ever more convention-defying ingredients then THIS is your place, you won't find anything more unconventional than a prosciutto and rocket salad with walnuts in it....mental. Ask for a small box as they pack the salad in as if their life depended on giving you value for money. My only criticism is that it didn't have enough dressing, what a shame. Otherwise, a sterling performance Cafe CQ!

Oh my goodnessss! Taking a bite out of the Cheeseburger (minus the pickles) and then closing my…read moreeyes almost brought me back home to the States for a hot second! I've been craving for a real cheeseburger for almost two years (!) and this place hit the spot! I've read some reviews on zomato that mentioned that the hamburgers here were too oily?! Um sorry but that is false... definitely felt that maybe an extra slab of butter under the milk bun and a tad drip of oil on the meats would put you in cheeseburger heaven! But alas, Aussies are healthier in general, which is awesome because you get the best of both worlds! Classic Burger, keep up the good work! (On a side note-- minus a star though because the fries really need some work... sorry!)