What a fantastic place. The servers were so nice and patient with me as I had a hard time choosing…read morewhat to get. Overall it's a tiny place but there are plenty of spots outside to sit and enjoy your food and coffee. I ordered the ham and cheese croissant and a latte. The croissant was delicious, a perfect breakfast. The coffee was hot and perfect on a chilly morning and had just the right amount of milk. It was so good I ordered one to go, with an almond croissant. It was the best decision made on this trip. The almond croissant was out of this world, maybe it was the powdered sugar, or maybe it was the fact it's rum dipped. Either way it was amazing and will be my new breakfast go-to. Don't miss out!

The Croissants just average. But loved my origina and the selection of patisserie's The are @ an…read moreanother level. Svc was nicer and quieter in the pm. Vs am Svc. Very busy and a line to get In. Very Parisian atmosphere outside. !! Definitely go for the ambiance w the Sydney vibe and energy

We were in town for a few days and wanted to sample some meet pies. This place was recommended for…read morethe area so we decided to give it a try. The restaurant itself is on a corner and is really set up for takeout orders. We chose to eat there and were able to snag one of the few tables outside. The restaurant is very busy so it's best to know what you want when getting to the order counter. We tried the Classic Beef pie and one that had beer, beef and mash. Both were actually quite tasty. We tried them with and without sauce (sauce is on the side). I liked the sauce - not a ketchup (or tomato sauce as the Aussies call it) but close to it - my wife did not. The pies were quite flavorful and tasty and we were pleased both the the quality and the speed of service.

We were strolling around Barangaroo and wanted a coffee. Great coffee and delicious savory pies and…read moresausage rolls!

HOLE IN THE WALL! If you love cheesecake, this is a must visit! They have other pastries/desserts…read morebut the cheesecake is what I think they're known for. Simple, moist, smooth with the right hint of lemon/lime. It was perfection!

Our friends in Sydney bought us take away from Lorraine's because they think this is the best…read morebakery in Sydney! We had the mascarpone cake which was a pleasant sensation of texture and flavours. Mascarpone layers interlaced with coconut crisps (not quite crispy anymore since we had ours takeaway) and the strawberry slices came together to deliver a great combination. The cheesecake totally blew me away! Bear in mind that I had this takeaway at least 2 days after it was bought. Even then, the cheesecake slice was still beautifully moist and smooth. With just a hint of lemon/lime, the cheesecake delivered a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess! Cookies from Lorraine's were really good too! So so so glad our friends bought us these takeaway as I will definitely be looking it up next time I'm back in Sydney!!! Two thumbs up!!!

I mean how could I resist a spot with Flaky Tart as their name?…read more I stopped in on one of my first mornings and had a breakfast pastry. So I went back on the weekend and bought one of almost everything to shar with my family. Yes to 5 donuts for $5, all were cake donuts btw which are my preferred style. I bought a wide selection of breakfast pies and tarts, etc. The staff was lovely and helpful despite my indecision. The space is small and the folks running in for a coffee were annoyed with my lengthy order but I spent way more money them so ...

Donuts: yummy. Meat pies: yummy…read more Service: friendly and efficient. We ordered one cinnamon donut for $1.50, enjoyed it so much, then bought 5 for $5. We tried the beef and mushroom pie ($5.50). It was so hearty and tasty, we ordered the chicken with leek, and it was just as good if not even better. This neighbourhood bakery and coffee shop was the perfect find on a rainy day. If I lived nearby, I would definitely be a regular customer.

Great food and service. The owner is on site. I had the freshly made roasted beef with veggies and…read moresalad. The Chimichurri is made in house and taste amazing. He also makes pork belly with a perfectly crisp skin.

The chicken was a bit dry, wasn't my favorite. The pork however was perfect, crispy skin and juicy…read moremeat! It is priced really well too! The people working the counters are really nice and the food comes out rather quickly. It is inside a place with other eateries. They have a couple communal tables and other seating throughout the complex.

I'm a foodie, NOT a shopper!…read more After walking around Sydney's CBD, we visited the famous Queen Victoria Building, a late 19th-century Romanesque Revival marketplace that is now a shopping mall filled with high-end boutiques and eateries. We crossed George Street to The Strand, where we were in search of the world-famous patisserie, Black Star Pastry. Although I don't use IG or FB, I heard about Black Star Pastry's Strawberry Watermelon Cake while reading an old New York Times article about this Australian patisserie, which declared this signature cake and most-requested cake as "The World's Most Instagrammed Cake." So, I made Black Star Pastry a destination during our pre-cruise stay in Sydney. We followed the directions posted on The Strand's directory to Black Star Pastry and ogled the artistically and attractively decorated cakes while zeroing in on the Strawberry Watermelon cake slices lined up next to the Raspberry Lychee and Mango Yuzu cake slices. Honestly, all of the cake slices looked lusciously delicious, but our taste buds were craving a refreshing slice of Strawberry Watermelon. We selected the cake slice, and the amicable countergirl neatly packaged it and asked if we needed eating utensils. Of course, we needed and wanted eating utensils as we dreamed about digging into the cake at their dining counter right away. My husband rushed me to finish taking photos, and he jabbed his fork into the tender yet juicy cake. Before I knew it, he unassembled the cake slice to reveal a fresh-cut slice of juicy, ripe, and sweet watermelon, light rose-scented cream, tender cake, and was topped with fragrant rose petals and fresh strawberries. He claimed it would be easier to eat because the cake slice was about 3" high and looked like it would've toppled when pierced from top to bottom. Yeah, it was HIS "thing" about eating this cake, I decided to take a bit of the top layer, then a small slice of the watermelon bottom layer together. It truly was refreshing, light, and not overly sugary. The lightness and flavors of this cake seemed like it might have been low-cal, but even if it wasn't, who cares when you're on vacation?!

Came here to try the most instagrammed cake, the watermelon cake. I thought it was good. It wasn't…read moreoverly sweet and not dry. I would recommend to try a small slice. Lines aren't too bad and it goe by quick!

Absolutely amazing with a coffee, we had to queue up 5min before entering so I was sure it must be…read morenice. Found this place when I was just exploring the city

BEST BREAKFAST! My friend ordered the ham and cheese croissant and had them warm it up. I ordered…read morethe Infinity Croissant with maple bacon and scrambled eggs with cheese and it was SO SO DELICIOUS! I highly recommend ordering something they make. You will not regret it!

I've seen my fair share of beautiful bakeries, but this one may be one of the top so far!…read more It's not just that the food on display looks perfect, it's also a really refreshing and imaginative collection. I'll name just some of the things on show- sumptuous squares of marshmallow, multi-coloured macaroons, delicate meringues, baby chocolate mousse cones, flourless chocolate cake and champagne infused trifle. Wow. There were even gold-leaf decorated cakes and a Sydney specific one called the 'The Opera Cake,' like it! There's a whole load of blurb about the founder of this bakery, and it's sister one in Woolloomooloo, which includes the words 'Masterchef' and 'award winning,' so you know you're in safe hands with this one. Though I have to mention the amusingly teenage shop assistant! Amongst all this baked finery he sat there looking ever so 'too cool for school' texting away on his phone during my entire visit! Clearly he's not as caught up in the whole thing as I was! Expensive? Hell yes, but if you're into patisseries this shouldn't be missed.

A plus was that they were open when they said they would be. Can't say the same for several…read moreestablishments in the area that DID NOT update their open hours info for the holiday period. Nice looking baked goods with a tight seating area. Too bad the taste of the food did not match the appearance. The chocolate croissant had about a snack size candy bar's worth of chocolate in it. The beef filling inside the meat pie had dried up a bit and was quite salty. I've had much better meat pies from frozen food sections at way less than half the price.

Can't fault this place. Been going to Barby's and Breadtop for years for my Asian baked goods fix,…read morewhen I came across this tiny corner shop on Sussex st in Chinatown. Haven't been back to either of the aforementioned shops since then. I always seem to get a combination of some of my favorite items: red bean buns-not to be confused with their red bean "paste" buns, which are thicker and sweeter-, custard buns, egg tarts, plain polo buns, and taro polo buns. There's all range in price $1.00 ~ $2.00, and I definitely prefer their versions to the ones found in other shops as these ones are less sweet and more generous with filing. Also, please be on the lookout for their pre-close specials, where they bag a few assorted items for a hugely discounted price in late afternoon around 5-6pm!

Delicious bacon & egg rolls, good coffee, and excellent loaves of bread for not much more than…read moresupermarket prices. You can also bring along your dog.