A Guide to the Best Bakeries in Sydney
Here you’ll find the bakeries and patisseries in the city that you really knead to know! Looking for the butteriest croissants, the softest sourdough, and the most creative sweet treats around? From the inner city to Liverpool and everywhere in between, you’ll find something right here to make your dreams crumb true! So why not grab a GoGet and discover your new favourite bakery in Sydney today!
Cafe de la Fontaine – Potts Point
This might just be the closest thing to a Parisian bakery you can get in Sydney. The hybrid cafe/bakery has just re-opened but has firmly established itself as a crowd fave. You’ll truly experience the complete French experience, with a working kitchen upstairs staffed by pastry chefs who have received traditional French training, and crepes and galettes being produced for diners downstairs. No matter how full you are, you must try an eclair from Cafe de la Fontaine before leaving! They are delicious and melt in your mouth.
Cornucopia – Naremburn, Castle Cove
The word Cornucopia means an abundance of good things, and good things can be found in spades in these two lower north shore venues. Pies, pastries, croissants, whole cakes, delicious vegetarian offerings and delectable breads are all baked on site in Naremburn. The coffee is top notch too, with plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy a sweet treat.
Cherry Moon – Annandale
Home of Apollonia, a hand-built wood fire oven (named after Prince’s girlfriend in Purple Rain), Cherry Moon’s woodfired breads are so delicious that the bakery frequently runs out of stock. Cherry Moon is the brainchild of pastry chef Kimmy Gastmeier (formerly of Rockpool and Tetsuya) and woodfire specialist Aimee Graham. Not only are the breads outrageously good, there is a wide array of delectable baked good for those with a sweeter tooth. GoGet tip: Don’t skip the Russian Honey cake or the Portuguese custard tarts. And it’s not just the pastries and cakes that bring out the Inner West locals in droves, the café and general store also offers amazing house-made fermented goods for you to take home.
Liverpool Supreme Bakery – Liverpool
This is a local gem that is definitely worth travelling for! If you’re a burek fan and haven’t been to Liverpool Supreme Bakery in Sydney, affectionally known as a “shrine to burek” you are missing out! Customers can choose from an array of fillings including feta and ricotta cheeses, tender and lean beef mince or fruits and locally sourced vegetables. This traditional balkan bakery strives to bring traditional and authentic homemade food from Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia, and Croatia to Sydneysiders. Outside of their famous bureks you can also find lepinja, traditional pogaca, cakes, breads and croissants.
Madame & Yves – Clovelly
Madame & Yves is a French bakery, patisserie, gelato shop, and boulangerie that combines classic flavours and with a modern twist. Hand-made by world-renowned Yves Scherrer, coach of the 2019 Australian Team in the World Pastry Cup (we volunteer to be tasters!), every pastry, éclair and brioche on sale is delicious. Make sure to sample their delightful croissants, which take 3 days to prep. Totally worth it in our view! Adventurous groups can also try their extraordinary “Eclairzilla” an éclair that serves 4-6 people.
PiOik Bakery – Pyrmont
The family-owned PiOik Bakery, located in a charming heritage terrace house in the heart of Pyrmont, is a great option for a range of delicacies including pastries, tarts, meringues, frittata and cakes. But what has made PiOik famous is its bread. After all, PiOiK (pee-oyk) means ‘the bread’ in Coptic Egyptian. The Epooro bread (The King), is worth experiencing! Weighing it at 2kg, this beast of a stoneground organic whole-wheat and rye loaf is fermented over 36 hours. Their focaccia is also highly recommended!
Berkelo – Brookvale, Mosman, Manly, Monavale
North Sydney natives will undoubtedly be familiar with Berkelo which has now expanded to four sites in Brookvale, Mosman, Mona Vale, and Manly. Berkelo’s bread is what attracts the biggest crowds, but their range of teas made from dehydrated fruits and vegetables such pineapple sage, native river mint, and rosella, grown on Berkelo’s Terrey Hills farm are worth a sample. The trademark sourdough is irreplaceable, but if you’re looking for something new, we suggest the brown bread prepared with rye, NSW honey, toasted malt, and khorasan flour, an ancient grain.
Flour & Stone – Woolloomooloo
The menu at Flour and Stone, which is renowned for its excellent pastries, delectable sandwiches, and carb-heavy comfort food, is constantly changing. Daily baked goods are available at the counter, such as zucchini, chilli, and gruyere buns, salted caramel and chocolate tarts, and iced madeleines. Gourmet meat pies and sausage rolls are a great option if you’re after something more filling. Don’t leave without trying one of their delectable pannacotta lamingtons.
The Grumpy Baker – (10 Locations in Sydney)
Michael Cthurmer created the company in 2002 with the goal of developing a sourdough that was more “cheesy” and less “vinegary.” Nearly 20 years later, he has established himself as one of the city’s top suppliers of rustic, handcrafted gourmet bread devoid of additives and preservatives. Each of its 10 sites offers a mouth-watering selection of sweet delicacies, traditional pastries, and more in addition to the bakeries’ famous bread. You’ll always come away with something tasty.
Bourke Street Bakery – Surry Hills
No list of Sydney’s best bakeries would be complete without Bourke Street Bakery. Although the famous ginger crème brûlée tart, chocolate and sour cherry biscuits, and superb sandwiches are available at all 12 of the bakery chain’s Sydney locations, this Surry Hills site on Bourke Street is the OG. On weekends, there is always a line, so plan on waiting. It will be worth it. We recommend the pineapple and coconut danish, lemon and ricotta slice, and ginger and brûlée tart.
Humble Bakery – Surry Hills
Often home to a line of hungry customers, this Holt Street bakery is home to a range lavish cakes, buttery croissants, delicious bread and tasty toasties. From the team behind Porteno, WyNo X Bodega and Bastardo, Humble follows in the footsteps of its siblings adding flavourful, southern twists to traditional fare. Their fluffy finger buns topped bright pink icing are a must try. The watermelon, cheese, and pistachio pastry or the Meredith goat’s cheese Basque cheesecake are also fabulous!
Saga – Enmore
Back in 2015, Andy Bowdy’s crazy tiered cake pyramids sent him into the stratosphere of cake makers. It used to be nearly impossible to get one because they were (rightfully) wildly popular and completely unique. They were covered in caramel sauce, topped with meringue bombs, and only available for internet orders. These days you can get your hands on scaled down versions of the famous cake towers at Saga, Bowdy’s Enmore café. If that’s not enough, you can enjoy Bowdy’s take on an ANZAC biscuits, Pecan pie, Apricot crostata and tiramasu. washed down by a decadent thick shake.
Iggy’s Bread – Bronte
Iggy’s might be simple to overlook if not for the line extending outside the entrance and wafting aroma of the most delicious freshly baked bread. There is a good reason behind the queues. Some of the best bread in Sydney can be found here. The choices could get overwhelming though luckily there is no bad choice! Their sourdough, whole-wheat and rye breads are worth the hype and don’t forget to try the pull-apart sourdough buns!
Pasticceria Tamborrino – Five Dock
Pasticceria Tamborrino is the place to go if you’re looking for classic pastries and sweets that your Nonna would approve of. The hardest part of any visit is choosing what to eat from the range of freshly baked delicacies that greet you. Although long time proprietors Vincenzo and Cristina Tamborrino are actually from Rome, which is famous for its delectable biscuits, you’ll discover pastries from all around Italy in this pasticceria. The most typical Italian morning spread of coffee and a croissant, is hard to beat. Choose from ricotta, custard, or cream, or all if you like!
Infinity Bakery – Darlinghurst
Infinity bakery, which now has locations in Manly and Homebush, focuses entirely on adhering to the customs of traditional Parisian baking. Along with its selection of sourdough—white, whole wheat, rye, and country grain—it also offers pastries produced to a high standard, including croissants, banana bread, and steaming hot pies, as well as cakes, tarts, cinnamon scrolls, and an unbeatable brownie.
Oregano Bakery – South Hurstville
Oregano Bakery is famous for its scrolls. Layers of buttery dough, sticky cinnamon syrup and a special spice blend invented by Tony Jabbour, the owner and chef of Oregano Bakery, all combine to make utter magic. Tony started creating these out of boredom four years ago and now his daily production has increased from ten to thousands. The family-run company is now supplying its renowned oozing scrolls to cafes all across Sydney. Even though the scrolls may get most of the attention, the pizza remains the focus of the business. The plain za’atar pizza with cheese is the best of the bunch in our view.
Sonoma Café – Alexandria
Although Sonoma sourdough is a common ingredient on breakfast menus all around the city, you’ll need to go right to the source if you want to eat its famous miche loaf, slowly fermented baguettes, or fluffy pastries. The Alexandria shop is still the most spectacular of the eight Sonoma sites in Sydney. The shopfront, which is located within a converted warehouse, has high, slanted ceilings, a modern monochrome fit-out, and shelves filled with loaves that look like a gallery for gluten. Aside from freshly made bread, you may also indulge in croissants and French pastries like mixed berry muffins, glazed pain au chocolat, and sticky cinnamon “morning buns.”
Breadfern Bakery – Redfern
Breadfern is renowned for its homemade, organic rye breads, chicken and mushroom pies, banoffee tarts, and extensive gluten-free menu. On a sunny day, grab a takeaway and head across the street to Redfern Park. Breadfern has all of your hot, flaky pastry needs for lunch, including hearty pies, spinach and feta rolls, and simple toasties. And if you’re craving something sweet, don’t look past their danishes. The bakery is decorated with its prized bread, which is kept in wall-mounted cubby holes and is visible from the kitchen. Open every day at 6am, picking up a loaf when it’s still warm from the oven is worth getting up early for. We promise!
The Cook And Baker – Bondi
The Cook and baker make a mean doughnut. Actually, quite a few. Be warned, although the vanilla custard and raspberry jam is wonderful, it is messy! Avoid wearing a white tee when you visit! If you can look past the doughnuts, there’s also a wonderful selection of savoury dishes, such as tarts, frittatas, granola, minestrone and cheese, beef and ale, and ratatouille pies. And the flourless chocolate cake rocks!
Hellenic Patisserie & Gelato Bar – Marrickville
Hellenic Patisserie & Gelato Bar, sometimes known as “Little Athens,” is a Sydney institution for foodies and a favourite among Sydney’s Greek population. This one can be found on busy Illawarra Road. Top choices include loukoumades (Greek doughnuts soaked in honey syrup and dusted with cinnamon) and flaky galaktoboureko (semolina custard in filo pastry).
STIX – Marrickville
Blown away is a good word to use when you visit STIX. Since it first opened, STIX has served as a gateway to the STIX Farm on the Hawkesbury River, bringing fresh, farm-to-table produce right to the inner west. In this renovated Marrickville warehouse, the bread selection is just a small part of the overall scene, but what a significant part it is! with the seasonal cycle of dessert pastries like the blackberry lamington and the yuzu and black sesame dessert, the light rye and grain sourdough is a treat.
Black Star Pastry – Newtown, Rosebery, Moore Park, and CBD
Home to the Strawberry Watermelon Cake, which has sold over 1 million slices and is the “world’s most Instagrammed cake.” If you haven’t heard of Black Star Pastry, where have you been? Alongside the famous strawberry watermelon cake, there’s a mouthwatering range of others including chocolate mirage, raspberry lychee, Japanese forest, vegan chocolate popcorn, and orange cake with Persian figs. If you want a treat for your stomach and your ‘gram, look no further!
Tokyo Lamington – Newtown
With pop-up shops in Singapore and Tokyo, Min Chai and Eddie Stewart of Tokyo Lamington are on a mission to popularise the modest lamington. The Newtown location offers highly creative twists on the traditional Australian dessert. Along with the traditional chocolate and coconut confection, other items on the menu include fairy bread, yuzu meringue, and banana caramel lamingtons. Although the lamingtons are the main attraction here, you can also buy tarts, quiches, and pies that are on another level. The eggplant, sweet potato, and miso pie is unlike anything you’ve ever had. And the curry chicken pie has a delicious crumble on top. Run, don’t walk, to this desert oasis in the Inner West today.
Lode – Surry Hills
Despite being one of the more recent arrivals, Lode Pies & Pastries has quickly established itself as a Surry Hills favourite. Everything on the menu is influenced by the aesthetic of viennoiserie (breakfast pastries). As a result, the art of the “lamination” technique rules supremely in this establishment, so expect to see many of stacked desserts made with creams, ganache, and seasonal fruit.
Banksia Bakehouse – Sydney
This inner-city bakery is cranking up towering cakes, fluffy pastries and fairytale-like treats. Croissants, cruffins, matcha Basque cheesecakes, and savoury focaccia topped with potato, rosemary, garlic, blue cheese, and mozzarella are available for lunches and brunches. For special occasions, you can purchase complete towering cakes such caramel toffee, black forest, cookies and cream cheesecake, and strawberry sponge in addition to single-serve pieces of those. You may not expect to find a cake shop in the bustling centre of the city, but that was the need Banksia Bakehouse aimed to answer when it debuted in late 2020. Try not to fall in love with the exquisite cakes and pastries on display. The star of the menu is the glossy green apple, which is actually a deconstructed apple pie, coupled with the biscoff and lemon-meringue croissants.
Sweet Belem – Petersham
Like the rest of Petersham, which some refer to as “Little Portugal,” Sweet Belem worships the Portuguese tart. The caramelised custard enveloped in a flaky shell of golden pastry is a tiny masterpiece. With over 600 Google reviews, you know they are doing something right.
Lamin8 – Lane Cove
In the middle of Lane Cove, perched on a corner of the busy Longueville Road, Lamin8 first appeared in October 2020 and firmly established itself as a Lane Cove institution. Named for the folding of dough, Lamin8 is worth a trip over the bridge. Try the stunning charcoal sourdough loaf with a purple, pea-flower interior and a gold-dusted crust. The Breton dessert known as Kouign-amann (pronounced “queen a-mahn”) is also an absolutely must try.
Rollers Bakehouse – Manly
Rollers Bakehouse is situated along Rialto Lane in Manly, only steps from the beach. Visit early to grab a bite before relaxing on the sand. Although there are a range of baked goods, Rollers Bakehouse is all about the croissant. Sample a wide variety of croissants available for customers, from buttery traditional favourites to unusual variations like their pineapple lime cheesecake. Stop by at lunch time for sumptuous meat pies, sausage rolls and lamb rolls prepared in the Greek way with homemade tzatziki. With items like vegan chocolate and coconut cookies and maple-bacon snails made with smoked maple bacon, maple custard, and roasted almonds, Rollers is a haven for the adventurous foodie.
Mrs Jones The Baker – Frenchs Forest, Freshwater, and Warringah Mall
You’ll be hard-pressed to find better cakes in Sydney than at Mrs. Jones the Baker. Here you’ll find a wide variety of delightful treats, including full cakes, little patisserie cakes, individual cakes, and gluten-free cakes, all produced with organic base ingredients and no artificial chemicals. You can stuff a box with goodies like Victoria sponge cakes, lamington cakes, salted caramel tarts, passionfruit cheesecake, and a lot more for your good deed of the week.
Tuga Pastries – Clovelly
Good things come in small packages which is expertly demonstrated by Tuga Pastries. Renowned for its homemade pastel de nata (Portuguese tarts), this tiny bakery offers a delightful range of treats including carrot and pineapple cake, Tart de Feijao (an almond and hazelnut tart), dulce de leche pockets, and loaded Portuguese-style doughnuts.
Flour Shop – Turramurra
They may have a relatively small menu, but what the Flour Shop does, it does very very well! Jerusalem bagels, a soft flatbread stuffed with chorizo, cheddar, and egg, are the Flour shop’s specialties but there are no bad options here! Their sour sourdough bread is not to be missed! Be sure to try the Danish of the day, inspired by whatever fruits are in season at the market that morning.
