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Local Favourite Stevie & Marli Is Popping Around the Corner

Local Favourite Stevie & Marli Is Popping Around the Corner

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Local Favourite Stevie & Marli Is Popping Around the Corner

After six years in its familiar beachside spot, Stevie & Marli is moving into a new daytime home at Osteria Coogee on Alfred Street.

Local favourite Stevie & Marli is popping around the corner to Osteria Coogee, bringing its much-loved menu and familiar faces to a new daytime home on Alfred Street.

After six years in its beachside spot, an absurd increase in rent has prompted the move—but thankfully, Stevie & Marli is not going far.

In a brilliant example of local businesses backing one another, Regan from Osteria Coogee has offered the restaurant’s space during the day, agreeing with Sanjit to create a Stevie & Marli pop-up inside the venue.

The Stevie & Marli pop-up will operate during the mornings and early afternoons before Osteria continues with its regular restaurant service.

Two local businesses. One shared space. Different shifts.

We love to see it.

Where and When to Find Them

Stevie & Marli at Osteria Coogee
Alfred Street, Coogee

Monday–Friday 5.30am–2pm Saturday–Sunday 5.30am–12pm

The Good Stuff Is Coming Too

Stevie & Marli has long been a favourite among fitness enthusiasts, post-swim regulars and anyone wanting a breakfast or lunch that is fresh, filling and packed with goodness.

The menu moves between protein-packed breakfasts, salads, burgers, wraps, soups and slow-cooked broths, with plenty of gluten-free, keto, vegetarian and vegan-friendly choices.

There are fluffy protein pancakes, hearty brekkie rolls, house-baked sugar-free treats, turmeric and ginger tonics, nourishing soups and hot or frozen broths ready to take home.

Stevie and Marli savoury porridge with chicken, egg, grilled kale, cabbage and chilli oil

Mel’s Pick

The Savoury Porridge

Forget the sad bowl of oats you may be picturing. This one is made with chicken broth and topped with crunchy cabbage, grilled kale, poached chicken, egg and chilli oil.

It is warm, filling and ridiculously good. I will continue talking about it until everyone has tried it.

The Familiar Face Behind It All

Sanjit has become the heart and backbone of Stevie & Marli.

I cannot remember a visit when he has not greeted me with a smile or gone out of his way to look after the people around him.

That warmth and personal connection are a big part of why people continue to return.

A Clever New Chapter

The arrangement gives Stevie & Marli a fresh start nearby while making clever use of Osteria Coogee’s space earlier in the day.

During the morning and early afternoon, Stevie & Marli will run its pop-up. Osteria Coogee will then continue with its regular restaurant service.

Simple, smart and very local.

Follow Stevie & Marli around the corner.

Stay for breakfast, pick up a broth or finally listen to me and order the savoury porridge.

The location is changing. The good stuff isn’t.

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