Crave Deli Cafe

I’m sorry to say I went back recently and the old magic has well and truly gone. We were the only one sitting on the barstools, in fact the only one there for the whole time, had a terrible spaghetti Bolognese [and old Crave speciality ] and an inedible toasted sandwich. A ray of shine was a decent coffee. Look even Mark was in a fierce mood serving up this muck. Its over. Head to the old Crave site in Bondi Junction for amazing food and service, The Cook and the Baker… it’s such a shame as I miss sitting on those stools in the sun having a chat.

What do locals know about this little café that always has a stream of people? Is it the food? The atmosphere??? Well if I were to put it down to anything it would be the coffee…
Bellevue Road is a long street that takes about 15– 20 minutes to walk up from end it end… its a residential suburban area… mainly filled with established professionals… Now there are a few cafes up and down this street… but none of them really make a decent cuppa…
Craves in the middle of Bellevue Road… so if you’re on your way into the city from the East or you’re on a walk with one of the girls… then this place is a quick and easy café to drop into and grab a coffee…
*please note I can’t scientifically prove my theory, it’s just an educated guess*

On a quiet strip of shops in Bellevue Hill, Crave is a popular deli-​cross-​takeaway place always busy with locals savouring a Santos coffee and one of the many daily-​changing menu options.
Though I’ve personally never sat down to eat here, I regularly grab a coffee to go and some goods for lunch or dinner, and I’ve never been disappointed.
The shop itself is pretty small, but they manage to pack in an impressive selection of goods. Behind the counter, there are olives, cheeses, cured meats and artisanal bread loaves as well as pre-​prepared meals including pastas, salads and roast meats. On the facing wall, they stock seemingly hundreds of difference deli products, including everything from bottled sun-​dried tomatoes to flavoured flour tortillas.