I've reviewed this venue before, so rather than provide another rating, I will offer a short guide on how to best enjoy time at this unique but often very busy establishment. The first point is to be reasonable in balancing your orders against the amount of time you intend staying. This isn't corporate Starbucks where nobody cares if you spend 5 hours on your laptop for one cup of coffee. This is a small family owned business and while it's reasonable to expect hospitality - charity is something altogether different. There is nothing more uncomfortable for staff or clients than issuing a request to leave. So at the least, if settling in for a long read, keep your orders ticking over. Secondly - don't downplay the bookstore element. If you are after a particular book or genre, don't be afraid to ask for help and you will probably be pleasantly surprised at the expertise of staff. Lastly - Covid has greatly impacted the tourist clientele of G&A. This will almost certainly shortly change and the cafe will return to crowded trade. So get in now while there is a bit more space 😃

Amazing coffee place!! I could stay here for hours enjoying good coffee and amazing vibes! The staff is super friendly!

Good vibe and many variety of books are available. They make good coffee. Lovely place to relax. Just a bit too chilly when I set at the table inside

Gertrude & Alice has always been my favourite coffee place in bondi! Even now that I’ve moved to a different suburbs, I always come back. For their chai tea obviously, and love for books. The staff is very kind and the vibe is great. Can’t recommend it enough if you’re looking for a bite (menu is great!), coffee, nice place to chat, with sittings inside or outside!

Ok, I've never actually read a book while drinking coffee. And by the looks of things here, these activities are mutually exclusive. The coffee is mid standard. No complaints, but no complex notes of the good oils blended with particularly well volumised milky stuff (yeah, I drink soy). The toast is yum and the crowd as mixed as fruit salad juice.