Cafe De France, from the name itself, brings a touch of Paris to Coogee with its aromatic coffee, fresh crepes, and an ambience that is similar to a typical Parisian café.
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Nestled in a well-hidden row of shops along Havelock Ave– just a minute away from Coogee beach–Cafe De France offers a place to grab some coffee with a friend or a venue to settle in for a relaxed breakfast, or gourmet lunch/dinner.
True to French cooking, this cafe gives an emphasis on fresh food and high-quality ingredients. Here, classics are given a French twist, with menu items such as bacon and egg rolls with melted camembert and Croque-monsieurs or fluffy omelettes.
The star on the menu, though, are the crepes which come in a variety of options for toppings: sugar and lemon, Nutella, maple syrup and crispy bacon, double-smoked ham, gruyere cheese, and mushrooms with marinated goat cheese, kale, and pine nuts.
At dinner every Thursday and Friday night, warm up with cosy dishes such as three-cheese souffle, pan-fried barramundi, and grain-fed beef eye fillet.
Bringing a taste of France in Coogee was an idea of restaurateur Rafaele Yon, who originally opened the Le Petit Cafe in Arden Street. Ms Yon, who’s from Caen, France, studied Hospitality Management at University of Savoy Mont Blanc – Chambery (Université Savoie Mont Blanc).
As for drinks, they have an ample selection of French and Australian wines or you can BYO to further personalise your dining experience.
For more information about Cafe De France Coogee, visit their website or check out their Facebook page.
