The Fitz Cafe & Bar

Stayed in Bulli for the October long weekend, and decided to try out the Fitz for brunch on our second day. It’s on the main ocean road between the Royal National Park and Wollongong, so there’s a bit of traffic noise, and parking right out the front may be limited. That said, the later wasn’t an issue for us as we walked from our beachside accommodation, a casual twenty minutes stroll away. The former also wasn’t an issue once we found our seats in the rooftop bar area. We ordered two dishes. Miso Glazed Bacon Benny W/ Poached Eggs, Wilted Spinach, Seeded Mustard Hollandaise, Paprika, Chives On Sourdough Toast, and also the Poke Bowl W/ Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna, Black Olive Tapenade, Avocado, Smoked Soy, Charred Broccolini, Radish, Shallots, Nori Crumb, Sushi Rice. For drinks, we had a regular Cappuccino and a large Flat White. The coffees arrived first. There’s always a sense of trepidation before you take the first sip, in case you’ve wasted your time and money. The coffee also usually dictates the standard for the rest of the meal. The coffees were excellent. I reckon it’s the best flat white I’ve had in ages, and I’ve just returned from Europe. Think caramel, toffee, cream, just the right amount of bitterness. Perfect. The food was also good. The Miso glazed bacon was sweet, salty and cooked to crispy perfection. The poached eggs popped and oozed creamy yellow goodness. The Tuna was fresh and not overcooked, with just the right amount of sear. Combined with the other flavours it was Japan on a breakfast plate. Only downside was the Benny being served on two slices of sourdough, one under the other. This made for some tough knife work. This is a minor observation as overall the meal met our expectations. Probably wouldn’t drive here to visit but if you live in the area, are passing through or staying locally then it’s definitely worth a look. I believe the rooftop area also doubles up as a bar in the evening.

Such a good place for any time of day! Inside is intimate and moody and the rooftop is such a good spot for fresh air and good vibes. We went for brunch and had their breakfast roll and coffees. The service was spot on! Quick in getting our food but also timely in cleaning the tables and every person who served us was friendly and professional. The food was great in portion and taste and the coffee was also very good. Thank you for a great meal and a great experience!

The food is ok here, but when I asked if we could just swap the bacon for the haloumi (as we are vego) I was told it would be charged at an extra $6 each burger. Seems crazy when they are saving money not serving bacon, maybe a smaller charge? It already cost $20 each burger (with Sunday surcharge) for take away and no sides or anything - we felt very ripped off. If we ended up getting the haloumi it would have been $27+ each burger (with the Sunday surcharge) Crazy! Even though times are tough these days, cafes like this keep just upping the prices with smaller meals..

New fav Cafe. Coffee, food and service are all spectacular!

A great spot on the main strip of Bulli! A little on the pricey side, with my friend and I paying about $40 for a main, drink, and dessert each. But the food is high quality, well-presented, and generously sized, so well worth the splurge! It has a nice atmosphere and friendly staff as well. Looking forward to trying out more on their menu! The brownie is to die for!