Il Villagio is your Euro style deli deluxe. Situated next door to the local Village Franklins…read moresupermarket, you can get those extra things you might need that the supermarket wont have. ( Or that most places wont have to be honest) A full deck of Cheeses by the kilo including Buffalo Mozzarella. Goats curd, Jarlsberg by the slice, Brie, Bocconcini. You name it really. All cold meat cuts including the usual prosciutto, and some really pricey versions of it, Ham off the bone, bacon, 'French ham', Coppa, etc. Pate. - enough said. Bread! Awesome selection of Sour dough, Rye, French stick, buns, cobs and loaves. They have fruits and veg. Carefully picked out produce like Witlof. Water cress, really big leafy Basil bunches, a fantastic array of Tomato varieties. Many different types of Mushroom, and the thing that really made me come back after the first time. I finally found a supply Dutch cream potatoes here. (Only the best potato variety ever) In the vast selection of fridges you can find Duck and Goose fat. Gourmet frozen wontons like Peking duck and chive. High end frozen pasty and ready made pies. Olive oil, and Dukka. Balsamic, home made sauces and Australian goods. They even had Peanut butter M&Ms at the counter - enabling my peanut butter fetish. I have to stay away it's just too darn good.

Pottery Green Bakers - a fusion of French-Vietnamese cooking and baking. Think baguettes, with…read moregreat coffee, delicious hot breakfast and Vietnamese salads for lunch. A glass cabinet of freshly baked goods greet you at the counter. There are three Pottery Green Bakers located on the North Shore of Sydney - one in Gordon, Lane Cove and this one in Turramurra. This is my second visit to Turramurra's and both times there has been a queue out the door for takeaway coffees and baguettes. If you are looking for a table, go around the queue and ask one of the friendly staff. They will whip you up a table (inside or out) in no time. It's table service too. Good strong coffee - I ordered a strong regular and it nearly knocked my socks off! My friend has the baked eggs every time he comes here - which is weekly; my other friend always goes eggs her way, scrambled with a side of bacon; I've gone for the provincial board which was delightful. The crowd is mixed - young, old, families, couples and friends. Basically a nice café for everybody.

Cute place, nice vibe, excellent bread. Had a pork belly baguette and although the flavors were…read moregood, there needed to be less meat to salad ratio and it needed to be a little less dry. Would definitely go back to try other items on the menu. The best part of the meal was the iced chai smoothie. That was perfection.

Café d'Calabria is a great little Italian café in Dee Why, it is perfect for lunch or a cheap…read moredinner on Tuesday or Wednesday night when they have $10 pasta. Many cheap pasta places are awful, but d'Calabria breaks the mould, I had the safe choice of bolognaise and it was delicious, a good size serving and not a tiny bit of meat and sauce spread out over a mountain of pasta, all aspects of the meal were in proportion. The décor is nothing special but that is fine as the service is friendly making for a comfortable, relaxing and unpretentious environment. I tend to treat it as a quick lunch spot as they make great burgers and they have gelato. Worth a look.

PennyFours is a hidden gem in Leichhardt. Croissants are the best I've had: crispy and flaky. Big…read morebutter flavor, but not greasy. They're better than any I've had in Paris! (or San Francisco or New York ). Creme Brûlée tarts- genius! Pastry is delicate, custard is rich and that fabulous crunch from the caramelized sugar on top. Obviously all the baked goods here are made with love and skill.

The other Yelpers reviewing this place must all be seriously wealthy or something. Sure the…read morecroissants are good, but oh the price. A croissant here costs a massive $4.50 ! I'll pass, especially when the croissants at the bakery in Marion Street only cost $2.

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.

Mmmm.... the SMELL coming from Vina Bakehouse early on Saturday morning is absolutely phenomenal -…read morepies, bread, desserts all baking in the oven; heavenly. The bakery has come under fire from the establishment of competitors Michel's Patisserie in recent times, but still remains popular with Belrose locals for a good reason. The range of food produced in this tiny little shop is astonishing - croissants, pies, tarts, brioche, sausage rolls and of course bread crowd the small shop. The service can be rushed and abrupt, but the vast range of yummy food on offer makes up for it. For less than $5, you can have yourself a whole range of carb-filled lunches. Happy days!

This Bakery / Coffee Shop is open at 7.30 am when I stop by. It is part of the small shopping…read morecentre on Glen Street. The other coffee shop wasn't open. Pleased I found this spot! I usually grab a take away as I'm one way to work but there are some tables and chairs if you have the time to linger. There is plenty of parking nearby. Each time I've been there I've seen the Coffee & Pastry Special that I've been unable to resist. No willpower!!!!

Yummers!!!! My Aussie family raves about this shop and now I understand why…read more The location is perfect after a morning at the beach. Our party had sausage rolls, a quiche, a couple of meat pies and 4 gourmet donuts. I loved my chicken/ leek pie and enjoyed the decadence of the Niutella stuffed donut I shared. This is definitely a place to visit again!!!!

If you find yourself in Freshwater, I implore you to indulge in a treat Mrs. Jones the Baker. We…read morehad an afternoon treat of a delicious rhubarb custard pastry, cinnamon twist and a delicious hot white out on their nice open air patio. Seeing that we are staying nearby of course we returned in the morning for another flat white and chocolate croissant. I have my eyes on a gorgeous sourdough loaf which I will pair with good cheese for a lovely picnic lunch later during our stay in Freshwater.

There are two Divines in this shopping centre. One is on the ground floor and dealing with…read moresandwiches and smoothies, and the another one is upstairs and it's fruits shops & greengrocers. Next door is economical supermarket ALDI, so always those two shops are competing over the prices, which is very good for shoppers. This shop is open pretty much long hours and I like it. Business Hours: M 7:00am-8:00pm T 7:00am-7:30pm W 7:00am-7:30pm Th7:00am-9:oopm F 7:00am-7:30pm Sa7:00am-7:00pm Su7:00am-7:00pm

This tiny 'island' inside Eastgate shopping centre gets a visit from me every day thanks to their…read morechicken schnitzel wraps - just $4.50. They can be a little inconsistent in terms of filling. For instance, one wrap might have one sliver of schnitzel, while another may have three, so make sure you specify which one you want or you may be disappointed. A selection of savoury salads, and a vibrant tropical fruit salad that looks like it could transport you straight to some balmy tropical island. Partner it with a choice of yoghurts, or throw in a chocolate covered strawberry for good measure. A range of gourmet toasted sangas... and wraps extend to red or smoked salmon, vegetarian, turkey, ham and plain chook. The home made pastas look like they've come fresh from an Italian mama's kitchen - in fact, it's possible they have - and I've no doubt they taste as good as they look because they sell out pronto. I haven't indulged because pasta and my belly just don't get along. Wash it all down with a fresh fruit juice concoction of your choice. And make a daily bee-line for this healthy island in a sea of fast food Bondi Junction junk.