Japanese specialty coffee brand % Arabica has announced the opening of its first Australian flagship store in Bondi, Sydney.
‘Coming Soon’ signage was installed over the weekend at the corner of Hall Street and Campbell Parade, with the store scheduled to open in late 2025. On April 21, % Arabica also launched its official Australia Instagram page, featuring a post about the Bondi location, which is now listed on the brand’s website.
Julie Lanham, COO of Retail Leasing, commented:
“We’re thrilled to announce that our client % Arabica has signed a lease for their first Australian flagship store, opening late 2025 on the most iconic corner in Bondi Beach — Hall Street and Campbell Parade. Once home to the beloved Bates Milk Bar, this landmark site now sits beneath the stunning new Hall & Campbell luxury apartment development.”
Founded by Kenneth Shoji in Kyoto in 2014, % Arabica operates 224 locations worldwide, with new openings planned for Nepal, Spain, Iraq, and Australia. Most of its stores are concentrated in Asia and the Middle East.
“Our dream is to grow % Arabica across unique lands and cultures of the world, so that we can ‘See the World Through Coffee’,” Shoji says on the brand’s website. “We only live once, so let’s explore the world we live in, set goals, and enjoy our time together over an amazing cup of coffee.”