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Where: 49 Hall Street, Bondi Beach
When: Lunch: Tue - Sun: 12 - 3pm. Dinner: Mon - Sat: 6pm - late.
Tel: (02) 9300 9885
Price: Breakfast: $12- $15 Lunch: $25 - $28 Dinner: $9.50 - $30.50

On the June long weekend rain teased Sydney, threatening to bucket down but often just delivering lingering drizzle.

After 24 hours indoors I faced a dilemma on Sunday morning. I had coffee, but no food. It was a tough call but I decided it was time to brave the elements.

Wanting somewhere I could be guaranteed of good food and a mellow atmosphere, I headed to Blue Orange on Hall Street.

Blue Orange is one of Bondi’s best brunch spots. At 9am it’s peaceful. By 10am all tables are full.

Blue Orange is a tiny place with wood-pannelled walls and warm orange lights with sculptured wire shades. Sitting there, watching the rain fall lightly outside, I felt like I was ensconced in a glamourous log cabin.

The Blue Orange brunch is vegetarian friendly (nine of eleven options are vegetarian), but vegans may struggle. Many dishes are elaborate, like the cinnamon pear and almond French toast, with maple syrup and blueberry yoghurt, but there are also simple favourites like muesli, delicious home made bread, and the big breakfast.

I created my own dish - spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms on toast. It came quickly and was simply, but elegantly, prepared. The spinach was salty and lightly wilted. The large mushrooms were beautifully roasted, and the roma tomatoes were rich with flavour.

I rounded off my breakfast with a delicious soy capuccino. This alone was worth leaving the house for.

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