Chargrill charlie's opens old school milk bar in very special location

By ALICE MURPHY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA 05:15 18 Feb 2021, updated 05:15 18 Feb 2021 * CHARGRILL CHARLIE'S HAS OPENED ITS NEW FLAGSHIP STORE AT SYDNEY'S BONDI BEACH * THE BRAND IS

WIDELY REGARDED AS THE HARBOUR CITY'S LEADING CHICKEN SHOP * Latest restaurant is an old school milk bar, conjuring memories of summers past * Soft serve ice cream, milkshakes and

limited edition dishes will be on the menu Iconic restaurant chain Chargrill Charlie's has opened its new flagship store at an equally iconic location - Sydney's Bondi Beach. At

the back of the diner on Curlewis Street, just one block from the world-famous beachfront, is an old school milk bar that conjures childhood memories of summers past. The milk bar can be

accessed through a separate window on Gould Street where customers can order $2 soft serve ice cream, $8.90 thickshakes and limited-edition menu items that will be announced throughout the

year. The new store will also serve up Chargrill Charlie's signature dishes including hero chargrilled chicken, chicken schnitzels, seasonal salads, and hot chips, as well as classic

desserts like homemade apple pie. For the rest of February, the family-run business - which is widely regarded as the Harbour City's leading chicken shop - will treat customers to

surprises such as free soft serve and  picnic pack giveaways. Terry towelling T-shirts and bucket hats will also be up for grabs, while an in-store DJ will be spinning tunes from local

artists each weekend until the end of summer. Decked out in beachy, bohemian décor and cane furniture, the new store is a perfect representation of the laidback Bondi lifestyle. Store

partner Greg Cohen said opening an outlet beside the beach is a lifelong dream come true.  RELATED ARTICLES 'The anticipation and support from the local community as the store has been

built has been extraordinary to watch,' Mr Cohen said. 'We're so excited to be opening during summer and can't wait to welcome family and friends as they walk off the

beach and into our doors to create lasting memories together over good food.' The Bondi opening is the first of two store launches slated for early 2021, with Beecroft on the Upper

North Shore set to follow in the coming weeks. Chargrill Charlie's now operates 17 stores across Sydney and Melbourne, with locations including Annandale, Coogee, Dee Why, Drummoyne,

Mona Vale, Mosman, Randwick and Woollahra. The Coogee store opened its doors in November with a retro menu complete with original prices from 1989. The chicken chain first first launched

more than 30 years ago on the golden shores of Coogee Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Fast forward three decades and the business turned back the clock to where it all began,

offering chooks from as little as $3.90.