The Chestnut Cake. The end…read more I can end here but I will choose not to. Because did I say, The Chestnut Cake was freaken good? No? Well it's freaken good. It's light, fluffy and a perfect blend of whatever they put in there that makes it so dang good. And I don't even like chestnuts! I heard the taro cake provided similar reactions, but I'll have to try that and let you know. Anyways these people take their time and create quality cakes, so you'll have to put down a order ahead of time, not like 85C or Breadtop where you can just take it and go. But that's why it's called quality :)

Happiness is... delicious cake? Good value? Consistent quality? Finding another Savoy bakery? :-)…read more I have been a massive fan of Savoy cakes for quite a few years. If you have not yet given them a go, you really should. The main difference between these cakes and others is that they are not over sweet, but they still retain a heap of fluffiness... :-) At $2 and under for most of their cakes, this is a treat that you will not be sorry you sought out... :-)

I am a man who has eaten a lot of banh mi. That's not hubris, or understatement. Merely a fact. (O…read morethe ascetic pleasure of an unadulterated fact!) Vina dish up the biggest, freshest, most packed bad boy I've ever tasted. I'm not kidding when I say they jam the topping in there, there's handfuls of shredded carrot, acres of coriander, and you better believe they get liberal with the chilli. Oh, I know banh mi are cheap, but why for places gotta scrimp on the toppings? I want my crusty bread roll pimped out. Vina know this, and they're the best pimps going around.

This little Australian Vietnamese bakery brings together the best of two cultures' baking…read moretraditions, or three if you think about. All the classics are here like finger buns, neenish tarts, giant lamingtons and cheese and bacon rolls, as well as crusty French baguettes and a little counter for putting together fresh bahn mi, all going for a bit of loose change. Their 80c choc chip panini buns are my top choice when I'm just a little peckish, have a chocolate craving, feeling cheap or just plain indecisive.

The food is great but overpriced. I kind of understand since the process making takes a long time…read morebut still way too much inflation. The atmosphere could be better since it's too busy which is a great thing for them but they maybe could add some privacy place since it's so opened

Loukoumades are Greek light doughnut balls traditionally soaked in honey syrup. Today, Loukoumades…read moreare topped with everything from lashings of Nutella, salted caramel, crushed pistachios, white chocolate and strawberries. My family and I came here in need of dessert to complete an amazing night. Located in Beverly Hills, the place looks modern with open brick walls and service was warm and friendly. You can choose you Loukoumades from classic plain Loukoumades doused with honey syrup to selection of toppings you can choose from. I had the Loukoumades topped with Nutella and strawberries. The Loukoumades were fluffy and they were freshly made. The Nutella was generously drizzled on top. I had them with Greek coffee. Suffice to say Loukoumades Greek Street is a place that I hope to return to in the near future. Even my kids were confident that we will definitely come back to this place as we bid farewell, I found my kids thanking the staff and told them just that.

Thirty seconds inside this place and my eyes had diabetes…read more The good kind, though. There's a good kind, right? Meh who cares, because you just died and came to chocolate heaven. Take a good look around. Go on, don't be shy. Yes, those are geometric-shaped champagne truffles with a white chocolate ganache centre, right next to the soft caramel cremes stuffed with roast almonds, macadamias and pecans. There's crazy stuff too, like lavender chocolate, and cocktail flavoured chocolate, and yes, chocolate flavoured chocolate, the best kind. It's all lovingly hand made by master chocolatier Arthur. You're basically eating his tiny chocolate children. I know, who cares because they're delicious. Infanticide all the way!

This place makes disturbingly good chocolate. The $10.00 bar of chocolate with Salted Caramel balls…read moreis something I almost wish I had never tasted, because I find myself compelled to buy one almost weekly, and my waistline is frowning at the habit! They use chocolate from all over the world, and depending on the filling, it may be African or Australian chocolate. I bought my Mother in Law a $50.00 box last Christmas, and it was treasured. Can't tell you too much about the taste, as I only got to eat one! (It was chilli chocolate lips, and was lovely) I am a fan of their slices of candied orange with dark chocolate, and love their little chocolate lolly pops. They also have a range of cute chocolate sculptures, things like shoes, cruise ships and animals. Trust me, if you go in, you are going to be hooked!

The guys at Bertoni Balmoral transferred here from their now closed operation on Vista Street in…read moreMosman. By heading down to the beach they're now housed at the perfect location for their bright, breezy service style. I'm greeted with a 'Hello Gorgeous' by the Barista who remembers my order, though I don't come here daily. They dish up hearty, fresh Italian cuisine and I've enjoyed all manner of tasty food from them over the years. I love the fact that they sell their wraps in half measures, so you can mix and match flavours or keep it light, so you can fill up on their delicious sweet items. My son loves the cute chocolate cupcakes they sell, in fact they're the only cakes he will eat (I often wonder if he is indeed mine). They come with a variety of jelly characters on the top and my kid is a fan of the pink penguin. Apparently there are hysterical meltdowns if the favoured character is not available. Apparently. When I was there yesterday, they were pushing the 'Cimbelle alla Nutella', an Italian doughnut slathered with Nutella and then squashed in the sandwich press. Nice idea but if I actually ate that I'd have to run home to sit on the toilet like Elvis. Glorious spot with glorious personable staff. Go.

Great breakfast location (7am-11am), 7 days…read more 10 tables outside, under canvas. Take-away also. Love their poached eggs, and they understand coffee. Friendly staff - order at the counter then be seated. You can also pre-order coffees on approach, using Beat-The-Queue app. But coffee is usually ready and at your table within 3 mins. Crowded weekends - test it out Monday to Friday.

Churros, coffee, hot chocolate...what's not to love here? The people here are so friendly and…read morewelcoming it just wants to make you come here like everyday! Full disclosure, we actually came here 4 times in one week! That's how good this place is! And dare I say this, but the churros here come very close to Disneyland churros. Yes I said it and I don't regret it! It isn't exactly like Disney churros, in fact, it's a bit different. Think of it like Disney churros little cousin. While Disney churros are known for its size, soft and pillowy inside, crunchy on the outside and super flavorful, San Churros is a smaller version of that. They also have filled churros (which I have yet to try!). This place is rarely ever packed but it could be because we go there at odd hours (like 2 pm or 4 pm). But I will say that it's never empty either. The churro pops are like a fried donut with a twist. If you've ever had malasada before, this is like this little cousin as well. The coffee was on point and that hot chocolate?! Let me give you all a fair warning, it's not thicc for nothing! You better have the stomach for that Spanish hot chocolate. Needless to say, I will be returning...multiple times lol!

Really civilised, even if you come here on a weekend…read more I always go for the new Spanish Marshmallow El Grande ($6.95) hot chocolate. Love the marshmallows and chocolate sauce on top, in a really cool glass with a double message "sweeten thy soul" inside. The chocolate is rich, and thankfully full table service and unlimited water at the front counter is a godsend. Cool runnings, and I also brought one of their hot chocolate cups for $9.95. They do keep any drink warmer for longer. They have a good kid-friendly area too. Basic, yet good.

Pretty bakery at the Oxford street and perfect for a quick bite/ break while you are shopping away…read more It's no surprise that it's filled with mostly women. I had the cronut and I asked for it to be slightly toasted. It might have been better without and I did not really dig it. The coffee was on-point and well done. They had a ton of options for both eating as well as drinks - juices, teas, coffee, etc.

Let me start with I come here nearly every day ! I live close it's convenient! But I customer…read moreservice is up to shit, they don't smile your not welcoming at all !!! Coffee is not that great and on top of this I found hair in my food ! I don't suggest going here ! I will not !!!

The worlds worst pie! And makes you upbuy under $10!…read moreNo longer a bakery. Maybe their Vietnamese stir fry is better.

Step out of daggy ol' Willoughby and into Provincial France by way of Miss Saigon…read more Faded brass and warm timber and iron birdcages and pain au chocolats and banh mi and a line out the door of people who are busy watching people except for the ones that are basking in the million dollar glow thrown off by the shelves of golden baked goods that run down the length of the delightfully cramped little shop cum bakery cum makes-you-jealous-the-decor-is-better-than-your-house cafe. My takeaway pork pate banh mi is presented in such a beautiful cardboard-and-cellophane box it makes me want to write a haiku, or something in iambic pentameter perhaps. The tomato and onion meat pie is a revelation, with loads of cooked-but-still-crunchy onion and ripe tomato. The coffee is strong and sweet and smoky, which sounds great on paper but left me a bit meh, but then again I'm Pisces and known for being fickle and capricious, so maybe I'll like it next time. Awful lot of long sentences in that review. Ever since the price of full stops went up I've found my sentences getting longer and longer.