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Lox Stock and Barrel

It’s all about bagels, brioche and brisket at this New York deli-inspired bakery café in Bondi

First published on 13 Mar 2013. Updated on 8 May 2013.

This shiny new Bondi café is the little brother of popular brekky spot Brown Sugar, just around the corner on Curlewis Street. But unlike Brown Sugar’s fairly straight, surf-style café fare, Lox, Stock and Barrel are offering something a little left field. We’re talking bagels, and lots of them.

The beauty of a bagel lies in its density. The slightly sweet, chewy dough that has been boiled and then baked is usually as solid as a brick and would do similar damage to a windowpane, all things told.

This is where a little tweaking by the people at Lox, Stock and Barrel comes in. Their bagels still retain a touch of sweetness and require strong jaws to eat them with, but somehow they’ve made them lighter and almost fluffy. Purists may scoff but it’s this give in the dough that makes them ripe for the filling.

With a name like this you’d be a fool not order the lox. Get it on an onion bagel decorated with a smattering of sweet, fried onion pieces. They aren’t holding out on you here. Both sides of the bagel are generously spread with cream cheese, which cements the smoked salmon (lox), rocket, red onion and juicy capers.

Can’t quite muster the space for boiled bread? The lock’n’load is just what the doctor of moderation ordered. A crisp-shelled hash brown the size of a child’s fist comes with a loop of smoked salmon bejewelled with diced lime and a citrusy, dill crème fraiche dressing. If you’re here for a breakfast blowout, turn your attention to the brioche French toast. Two slices of brioche have soaked up the creamy, vanilla and egg mixture so that the outside is fried golden brown.

Lox, Stock and Barrel is decked out like a schmick Euro canteen with black-top tables, a white-tiled counter and a massive, open kitchen along the back wall – not a speck of ocean blue paint or a surfboard to be seen. Service is friendly and attentive but word has spread already and the pace never really dips below brisk. If you’re planning a trip at café peak hour, be prepared to wait.

Dinner is still in the works, but they have a wine, cocktail and beer list ready to go so we’re guessing it can’t be far off. In the meantime, order some chicken soup for your soul and a pickled Bloody Mary just because you can.

Words by Emily Lloyd-Tait |

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140 Glenayr Ave

Bondi 2026

Telephone 02 9300 0368

Open Daily 7am-4pm

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Truffle Pig said:
Lox stock and barrel is Bondi's newest cafe, and the crowds they are constantly bombarded with is a testament to how excited the locals are the have a great new place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The menu is a bit different to most, which I love. The main focus is bread, there are plenty of types to choose from, all freshly baked including sourdough, bagels and soy and linseed and many more. From there you can pick a number of toppings like avo smash, scrambled eggs or house cured smoke salmon. I teamed my poached eggs with sourdough with a couple of potato Rostis which are served with cream cheese and a generous amount of herb coated salmon - a huge, satisfying way to start the day. Next time I will be coming back to try their beef brisket, which looks delicious. The coffee was also really nice and the service was friendly although a little all over the places but I went there on their second day of business so I am sure they are running like a well oiled machine by now.

Posted on Wed 10 Apr 2013 23:31:21
Truffle Pig said:
Lox stock and barrel is Bondi's newest cafe, and the crowds they are constantly bombarded with is a testament to how excited the locals are the have a great new place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The menu is a bit different to most, which I love. The main focus is bread, there are plenty of types to choose from, all freshly baked including sourdough, bagels and soy and linseed and many more. From there you can pick a number of toppings like avo smash, scrambled eggs or house cured smoke salmon. I teamed my poached eggs with sourdough with a couple of potato Rostis which are served with cream cheese and a generous amount of herb coated salmon - a huge, satisfying way to start the day. Next time I will be coming back to try their beef brisket, which looks delicious. The coffee was also really nice and the service was friendly although a little all over the places but I went there on their second day of business so I am sure they are running like a well oiled machine by now.

Posted on Wed 10 Apr 2013 23:31:21
Truffle Pig said:
Lox stock and barrel is Bondi's newest cafe, and the crowds they are constantly bombarded with is a testament to how excited the locals are the have a great new place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The menu is a bit different to most, which I love. The main focus is bread, there are plenty of types to choose from, all freshly baked including sourdough, bagels and soy and linseed and many more. From there you can pick a number of toppings like avo smash, scrambled eggs or house cured smoke salmon. I teamed my poached eggs with sourdough with a couple of potato Rostis which are served with cream cheese and a generous amount of herb coated salmon - a huge, satisfying way to start the day. Next time I will be coming back to try their beef brisket, which looks delicious. The coffee was also really nice and the service was friendly although a little all over the places but I went there on their second day of business so I am sure they are running like a well oiled machine by now.

Posted on Wed 10 Apr 2013 23:31:21
Truffle Pig said:
Lox stock and barrel is Bondi's newest cafe, and the crowds they are constantly bombarded with is a testament to how excited the locals are the have a great new place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The menu is a bit different to most, which I love. The main focus is bread, there are plenty of types to choose from, all freshly baked including sourdough, bagels and soy and linseed and many more. From there you can pick a number of toppings like avo smash, scrambled eggs or house cured smoke salmon. I teamed my poached eggs with sourdough with a couple of potato Rostis which are served with cream cheese and a generous amount of herb coated salmon - a huge, satisfying way to start the day. Next time I will be coming back to try their beef brisket, which looks delicious. The coffee was also really nice and the service was friendly although a little all over the places but I went there on their second day of business so I am sure they are running like a well oiled machine by now.

Posted on Wed 10 Apr 2013 23:31:21
Truffle Pig said:
Lox stock and barrel is Bondi's newest cafe, and the crowds they are constantly bombarded with is a testament to how excited the locals are the have a great new place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The menu is a bit different to most, which I love. The main focus is bread, there are plenty of types to choose from, all freshly baked including sourdough, bagels and soy and linseed and many more. From there you can pick a number of toppings like avo smash, scrambled eggs or house cured smoke salmon. I teamed my poached eggs with sourdough with a couple of potato Rostis which are served with cream cheese and a generous amount of herb coated salmon - a huge, satisfying way to start the day. Next time I will be coming back to try their beef brisket, which looks delicious. The coffee was also really nice and the service was friendly although a little all over the places but I went there on their second day of business so I am sure they are running like a well oiled machine by now.

Posted on Wed 10 Apr 2013 23:31:21
Truffle Pig said:
Lox stock and barrel is Bondi's newest cafe, and the crowds they are constantly bombarded with is a testament to how excited the locals are the have a great new place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The menu is a bit different to most, which I love. The main focus is bread, there are plenty of types to choose from, all freshly baked including sourdough, bagels and soy and linseed and many more. From there you can pick a number of toppings like avo smash, scrambled eggs or house cured smoke salmon. I teamed my poached eggs with sourdough with a couple of potato Rostis which are served with cream cheese and a generous amount of herb coated salmon - a huge, satisfying way to start the day. Next time I will be coming back to try their beef brisket, which looks delicious. The coffee was also really nice and the service was friendly although a little all over the places but I went there on their second day of business so I am sure they are running like a well oiled machine by now.

Posted on Wed 10 Apr 2013 23:31:21
Truffle Pig said:
Lox stock and barrel is Bondi's newest cafe, and the crowds they are constantly bombarded with is a testament to how excited the locals are the have a great new place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The menu is a bit different to most, which I love. The main focus is bread, there are plenty of types to choose from, all freshly baked including sourdough, bagels and soy and linseed and many more. From there you can pick a number of toppings like avo smash, scrambled eggs or house cured smoke salmon. I teamed my poached eggs with sourdough with a couple of potato Rostis which are served with cream cheese and a generous amount of herb coated salmon - a huge, satisfying way to start the day. Next time I will be coming back to try their beef brisket, which looks delicious. The coffee was also really nice and the service was friendly although a little all over the places but I went there on their second day of business so I am sure they are running like a well oiled machine by now.

Posted on Wed 10 Apr 2013 23:31:21
Truffle Pig said:
Lox stock and barrel is Bondi's newest cafe, and the crowds they are constantly bombarded with is a testament to how excited the locals are the have a great new place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The menu is a bit different to most, which I love. The main focus is bread, there are plenty of types to choose from, all freshly baked including sourdough, bagels and soy and linseed and many more. From there you can pick a number of toppings like avo smash, scrambled eggs or house cured smoke salmon. I teamed my poached eggs with sourdough with a couple of potato Rostis which are served with cream cheese and a generous amount of herb coated salmon - a huge, satisfying way to start the day. Next time I will be coming back to try their beef brisket, which looks delicious. The coffee was also really nice and the service was friendly although a little all over the places but I went there on their second day of business so I am sure they are running like a well oiled machine by now.

Posted on Wed 10 Apr 2013 23:31:21
Truffle Pig said:
Lox stock and barrel is Bondi's newest cafe, and the crowds they are constantly bombarded with is a testament to how excited the locals are the have a great new place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The menu is a bit different to most, which I love. The main focus is bread, there are plenty of types to choose from, all freshly baked including sourdough, bagels and soy and linseed and many more. From there you can pick a number of toppings like avo smash, scrambled eggs or house cured smoke salmon. I teamed my poached eggs with sourdough with a couple of potato Rostis which are served with cream cheese and a generous amount of herb coated salmon - a huge, satisfying way to start the day. Next time I will be coming back to try their beef brisket, which looks delicious. The coffee was also really nice and the service was friendly although a little all over the places but I went there on their second day of business so I am sure they are running like a well oiled machine by now.

Posted on Wed 10 Apr 2013 23:31:21
Truffle Pig said:
Lox stock and barrel is Bondi's newest cafe, and the crowds they are constantly bombarded with is a testament to how excited the locals are the have a great new place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The menu is a bit different to most, which I love. The main focus is bread, there are plenty of types to choose from, all freshly baked including sourdough, bagels and soy and linseed and many more. From there you can pick a number of toppings like avo smash, scrambled eggs or house cured smoke salmon. I teamed my poached eggs with sourdough with a couple of potato Rostis which are served with cream cheese and a generous amount of herb coated salmon - a huge, satisfying way to start the day. Next time I will be coming back to try their beef brisket, which looks delicious. The coffee was also really nice and the service was friendly although a little all over the places but I went there on their second day of business so I am sure they are running like a well oiled machine by now.

Posted on Wed 10 Apr 2013 23:31:21
Truffle Pig said:
Lox stock and barrel is Bondi's newest cafe, and the crowds they are constantly bombarded with is a testament to how excited the locals are the have a great new place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The menu is a bit different to most, which I love. The main focus is bread, there are plenty of types to choose from, all freshly baked including sourdough, bagels and soy and linseed and many more. From there you can pick a number of toppings like avo smash, scrambled eggs or house cured smoke salmon. I teamed my poached eggs with sourdough with a couple of potato Rostis which are served with cream cheese and a generous amount of herb coated salmon - a huge, satisfying way to start the day. Next time I will be coming back to try their beef brisket, which looks delicious. The coffee was also really nice and the service was friendly although a little all over the places but I went there on their second day of business so I am sure they are running like a well oiled machine by now.

Posted on Wed 10 Apr 2013 23:31:21
Truffle Pig said:
Lox stock and barrel is Bondi's newest cafe, and the crowds they are constantly bombarded with is a testament to how excited the locals are the have a great new place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The menu is a bit different to most, which I love. The main focus is bread, there are plenty of types to choose from, all freshly baked including sourdough, bagels and soy and linseed and many more. From there you can pick a number of toppings like avo smash, scrambled eggs or house cured smoke salmon. I teamed my poached eggs with sourdough with a couple of potato Rostis which are served with cream cheese and a generous amount of herb coated salmon - a huge, satisfying way to start the day. Next time I will be coming back to try their beef brisket, which looks delicious. The coffee was also really nice and the service was friendly although a little all over the places but I went there on their second day of business so I am sure they are running like a well oiled machine by now.

Posted on Wed 10 Apr 2013 23:31:21

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