I've recently re-discovered the fantastic organic bakery on the corner of Warners and Glenayr in North Bondi - I think its called Organic Republic but we usually refer to it as 'that nice organic bakery down at Bondi'.

Weekend mornings are always pretty congested but the afternoons are a bit more leisurely and the best time to grab a sunny spot out the front.

Its quite unique for Bondi as, although it doesn't completely escape, its less affected by the self-obsessed, pretentious crowd that frequent most cafes in Bondi anywhere near the beach. The staff are also friendly, down-to-earth and don't try to make you feel privileged for being served a coffee.

The almond croissants are the current favourite and we were lucky enough to devour them warm, straight from the oven, this morning. Beautiful buttery pastry, sweet ground almond filling and toasted slivers of almond on top. Gorgeous.