new found love

Renowned for its artisan baked goods and incredible coffee, Luxe started in 2003 with a whole in the wall cafe in Westfield Bondi Junction. Fast forward 11 years and they now have a wholesale business, as well as five cafes - the most recent being Miranda Westfield which launched two weeks ago.

Perfectly situated in the affulent setction of the mall (its neighbours include Zimmermann, Willow and Sass & Bide!), Luxe is al fresco style dining with a private and/or share-table environment. Fun. Luxurious. Flavoursome. Just what this area needed...

Luxe cafe is a large, open space, and has a certain buzz about it that one can't help but stop and order something... anything... The menu has a cheeky personality with its choice of words, and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful - only too happy to answer your questions or provide recommendations on food choice.

My husband and I ordered the obligatory strong piccolo and skim latte, and opted to share the Lobster Fettuccine with fennel, peas and saffron butter. I'm not quite sure how anyone could go past that dish on the menu... WOW. It was delicious! Lobster cooked to perfection, and the right amount of the flavour and remaining ingredients so as not to overpower. The coffees exceeded expectations - creamy and full-bodied. Quite possibly our new favourite coffee.

The meal and experience was absolutely divine, and 100% lived up to their values - "perfect coffee, fresh food, fine wine, and artisan baked goods, all made with love". Well done Luxe. We'll definitely be frequenting this area much more because of you... Next time, though, I'll definitely be trying the Lemon Meringue Tart!

Cafe: Luxe, Miranda
Total price: Approx $40 (1 x lunch, 2 x coffees)
Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm; Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 10am-6pm
Must order: Lobster Fettuccine
Coffee: Luxe