HOT SPOTS in Dee Why, Sydney (northern beaches)

The beach

Bacino Bar – Howard St – for its own coffee blend, Italian style scrambled eggs, younger crowd. Also at The Strand in Manly.

Deck 23 - 23 The Strand - huge with locals. Ph: 9971 0744 www.deck23.com.au

Chill Bar - 20 The Strand - gelati. Ph: 9971 8459

Sand Bar -25 The Strand - huge with locals. Ph: 9984 8444 www.sandbardeewhy.com.au

Sea la vie – 3 The Strand – a family friendly café Ph: 9984 8644 www.sealavie.com.au

Indian Spice Store – Pittwater Rd – for its supplies of all things Indian, including home made frozen curries and naan bread

Brezel Bakehouse – Oaks Ave – for its bread

Vumbaca Brothers – Oaks Ave - fruit and vegetables