Suspicious Fire Guts Popular Bondi Beach Café

A suspicious fire has devastated a beloved local café in Bondi Beach, Lewis’ Continental Kitchen, forcing the evacuation of residents and prompting a police investigation.



The popular breakfast spot was engulfed in flames during the early hours of Sunday morning, October 20, 2024. Fire and Rescue NSW crews responded to emergency calls at approximately 4:10 AM, arriving to find the Curlewis Street establishment “well alight.”

Multiple fire crews worked to contain and extinguish the blaze, which affected the ground-floor premises. Residents from apartments above the café were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported.

The incident has raised concerns in the beachside community, where Lewis’ Continental Kitchen has been a fixture of the local dining scene. The café, known for its prime location just steps from Sydney’s most famous beach, typically draws crowds of locals and tourists alike.



NSW Police have declared the fire “suspicious” and established a crime scene. A police investigation into the cause of the blaze is now underway.

Published 21-October-2024