There isn't one memory of my childhood life that didn't include visiting Bexley North Bakery every…read moreSunday morning. Of course the bakery offers the usual goods; crunchy French bread sticks, fresh soft rolls and sweet caramel slice, but it was the meat pies that kept the locals returning. I used to feel that those delicious, crispy meat pies were my reward for my good behaviour in church, but now I realise it was just my mother's way of feeding the family with decent, delicious food without having to go through the trouble of cooking it herself. For only $3.20 each, the bakery offers a wide selection of flavours to suit everyone's tastebuds. From original beef pies, to mushroom and gravy and the even more exotic curry pies, nothing beats the traditional Shepherd's pie, a pocket of pastry filled with steaming gravy and beef, topped with a potato lid and baked to crispy perfection. Maybe I was just a little kid with underdeveloped tastebuds. Maybe I'm just being nostalgic, but either way there isn't a thing I would give to take those delicious memories away.

Rosso Espresso wraps itself around the corner of Elizabeth and Devonshire Street and what it lacks…read morein size it makes up for in personality. The courtyard spills that spills out onto Devonshire Street is a great place for people watching (Surry Hills always guarantees an interesting crowd!). The guys that run Rosso Espresso can't be missed in their trademark red and white check shirts and are super friendly. The Morgan's Espresso Coffee is excellent and the Wraps are a fresh, delicious lunch option (try the Chicken and Haloumi $9). In winter they also do homemade soups with flatbread which are really nice but a bit on the small side.

Stopped here after a ParkRun and immediately loved the vibe. The place is open and bright with…read moreplenty of seating, inside and out. The staff were friendly, but the best part, the food. Damn it was good. Good job chef!

Dropped in for a coffee whilst waiting in line for breakfast next door…read more The lady inside is lovely, and we had an enjoyable chat whilst she carefully prepared my coffee to go. The coffee is great. Strong and smooth, and not acidic. Will be back to try their breakfast!

I still mourn the day I moved away from The Point Deli…read more It used to be my local. A couple of times a week (ok, often more) I'd trundle down for one of their sumptuous sandwiches. Mostly I couldn't go past ham, avocado and salad on rye, and mostly I couldn't finish more than half. Those were happy times. Now I simply have to make a point of going back to the Point! After some time overseas I was delighted to note the shop's simple makeover (love the stripy cushions outside), but more thrillingly, my eyes went straight to the blackboard declaring Allpress coffee! Squee! I didn't think The Point Deli could get any better. Aside from the happy couple of tables outside, there are a few stools by windows and a large table to pull up a pew. But if you're coming for a lunchtime sandwich, you'll have to fight the hoards of hungry workers who all make similar pilgrimages to the point each day. Instead, I'd recommend taking your sandwich and your coffee and following your nose down the hill to Blues Point Reserve. Your deli feast will taste even better with that multi-million dollar view.

You know, I've always wanted to feel like a grown-up. This deli, more than the sandwiches, more…read morethan the salads, more than the baked goods and house-made banana bread, more than the coffee, more than the view just a short walk down the road, does that. There is a certain adult-like coolness about the space - which is painted white and cut into two parts (one room for eating and the adjoining one for ordering) - and the people - who are both alone and coupled and of much varied age. It is all very civilized and indeed, picturesque (the latter extends to the people who, here and there, look like they came straight out of a portrait picture, at least those regularly found in frames laid out for sale in department stores. This holds true particularly on my last visit, where one grandfather and his young grandson were sitting together for a meal). But you don't go to a deli for the crowd. The food here is sensational. On my last visit on a Sunday morning I had their breakfast egg roll sans the cheese and ham while, as per my request, was given a few extra things to add to the pot. As that suggests, the staff here are always very courteous about following through on your creative creations to the last dot when it comes to sandwiches - even if they're already pre-prepared. You always want to be around people who are willing to get their hands dirty. The chicken schnitzel sandwiches here are wildly popular based on my cursory observations while waiting for and then eating my breakfast roll.

i love everything about this place biscoff chiller goes…read morecrazy every time i walk in i feel happy 5 stars

Oh, but I've got a raging taste-bud mad-on for for pie, cake and hot bread shops…read more Just cannot get enough of them. Here's why: 1. Honest, delicious, soft-pastried meat pies with mushroom, or steak, or tasty mince meat, all from $4. As far as I'm aware only labourers and council workers are allowed to eat pies every day without being arrested, and I would very seriously consider retraining in either one of those occupations to eat these suckers day in day out. I mean, how hard could they be, right? And what a payoff! Plus: shiny vests. 2. Massive banh mi ($5) made on soft-yet-crunchy baguette and bursting - bursting, I tell you! - with 3 types of pork, springy coriander shoots, pickled carrots and enough chilli to make your eyes water in the best kind of way. 3. Cakes. Walls and walls and walls of cakes. And then a cabinet of more cakes just in case you didn't cop an enough of an eyeful before. And this place is 5 mins from my house. I like to hang out there sometimes. They think I'm weird. They might be right.

The Vietnamese rolls are great but geez the coffee has to be the worst I have ever, ever tasted…read more Now I know coffee can be burnt but this clearly nuked guys, even Nescafé International Toast coffee taste better than this..!

Translated into English 'The Martin' hasn't exactly got that innately sophisticated and French feel…read moreto it, perhaps this is a reflection on the cake shop itself which doesn't quite live up to a French patisserie's standards. The traditional Aussie cakes go big on design with little thought for the cake mixtures which are often overly saccharine and just that tad too stodgy. The best one to go for is the simple sponge cake they produce which, showing that when kept simple, Le Martin can produce some winners.

This little bakery is worth a visit if not just for the giant (and one and only) chair. If you dine…read morein to this wee bakery you're guaranteed to be the only one. It reminded me of the long lazy couches of my favourite café in Guatemala. Unfortunately the view nor the food is quite as healthy. All the cakes are made in store and this is pretty obvious as they have an imperfect rustic look to them. The pies, gingerbread men and donuts are equally 'homey'. The do a gluten free chocolate cake and an orange and almond meal flourless cake for all the wheat intolerant. Coffee is from Toby's Estate. What I like about this French bakery is that it is run by a very friendly Asian family who smile lots. That and the fresh flowers displayed on the counter make this little bakery a quirky port of call for the sweet tooth.

Great location next to the beach. This is the perfect place for breakfast after a morning run,…read morecycle or swim in the ocean. They put cushions on the steps leading up to the kiosk and we always been able to find a spot to sit. Great place for parents too as it is right next to the sand and you can sip on your milkshake and enjoy your bacon and egg roll while keeping on eye on your kids playing in the sand.

I love this place. So close to the beach, you can sit with a yummy smoothie or coffee whilst…read morestaring out at the beautiful ocean. It's a pretty small place, but they've made the most out of the space putting cushions on the steps out front. Or you can grab a stool inside. Definitely recommend.