The Best Bakeries in Sydney

This is a simple yet delightful bakery-cafe situated on a rooftop terrace. The spot is known for its excellent craftsmanship and mouthwatering creations. Visitors often enjoy a flat white or espresso, accompanied by a selection of delicious baked goods.

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Beau Clugston

Chef – Copenhagen, Denmark

A lovely bakery/cafe on a Sydney rooftop. A simple place with great craftsmanship and delicious creations. Located on the rooftop terrace of the Paramount House. A place to go and have a flat white, espresso and baked goods.

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Known for its exceptional baked goods, Flour and Stone is a small bakery that has made a big impression. The panna cotta lamington is a crowd favorite, with recommendations suggesting it's the best to be found. Other standout items include the quince and custard tart, rocher cake, and fine apple tart.

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Thomas Carr

Journalist – Melbourne, Australia

I'm calling it. The best bakery in Sydney. Utterly extraordinary. Everything Nadine touches turns to gold or, in this case, sweet sweet magic. You will have likely heard of her panna cotta lamington. Yes, the rumours are true, it's the best you'll ever have. Quince and custard tart, rocher cake, the lemon dream, fine apple tart....honestly, all of it is incredible. Let yourself loose, order it all. Return the next day and do it all over again. The bakery is across two storefronts, both are tiny. So dont plan on a table. Just get takeaway and go to a neighbouring garden.

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Specializing in pastries and bread made from locally sourced flour and produce, Goodwood Bakeshop Marrickville offers a unique selection of baked goods. Their laminated pastries are known for their freshness and the use of interesting flours, such as whole wheat in rough puff. Additionally, their spelt rye bread is described as being flavorful and not overly dense.

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Christina Wood

Pastry chef – Seattle, United States

Pastry and bread shop using locally sourced flour and produce Their laminated pastries were fresh and seasonal. They used interesting flours, such as a whole wheat in the rough puff, and let the local produce shine. I also purchased a loaf of spelt rye bread that was divine. Not too dense, very flavorful.

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At Lode Pies & Pastries Surry Hills, you can expect to find a creative selection of sweet and savory pastries, each carefully crafted with layers of butter and dough. Their pastries are not just for a quick bite, but rather a culinary experience, with each one filled with homemade creams, ganache, jams, and preserves. Their menu includes a variety of offerings, from classic Aussie pies and sausage rolls to refined French viennoiserie, such as the iconic croissant and pain au chocolat.

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Christina Wood

Pastry chef – Seattle, United States

Elegant and decadent filled croissants and meat pies. The presentation of pastries in this feminine and minimal space was exquisite. A smallish menu but each pastry has flawless lamination and thoughtful garnishes. Definitely not pastries to eat on the go, as all of them had a cream filling of some sort and requires a fork and a plate. The savory options were delicious, and the sweet options were just the right amount of sweet. The chocolate hazelnut croissant was my top recommendation.

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This eatery offers a classic Australian café experience, with a menu featuring smashed avos, scrambled eggs, flat whites, and more. The food selection is diverse, with options like the bunless chicken sandwich, sourdough pancakes, and an array of salads and sandwiches. The café is situated in a lovely part of town, ideal for people-watching and leisurely strolls.

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Beau Clugston

Chef – Copenhagen, Denmark

Classic Australian Breakfast. A classic Australian cafe to get your smashed avos, scrambled eggs and flat whites. In a lovely part of town to people watch and stroll the streets.

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Tucked behind The Corso in Manly, Rollers Bakehouse is known for experimenting with the humble croissant, creating new and exciting flavor profiles. The bakery is recognized for its top-notch croissants that are incredibly light, flaky, and have the right amount of crunch on the outside. In addition to their delightful pastries, they also serve a variety of savory options and damn good coffee.

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Christina Wood

Pastry chef – Seattle, United States

Top-notch croissants in a relaxed beach town setting. Incredibly light and flaky croissants with the right amount of crunch on the outside. Their savory options are very creative and well executed. Lamination is top-tier. I traveled from Seattle to try these and they did not disappoint.

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With a unique twist on French croissants, Tenacious Bakehouse offers a fusion of French and Korean flavor profiles. The pastries, featuring interesting flavors like kimchi cheddar and black garlic, are known for their impeccable lamination and eye-catching presentation. Complementing the wide selection of savory pastries, the restaurant also serves excellent coffee, including carefully crafted pour-over coffees and espresso.

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Christina Wood

Pastry chef – Seattle, United States

French croissants with a Korean flavor profile and really good coffee. The pastry flavors are really interesting (kimchi cheddar, black garlic, grape, etc) with impeccable lamination and eye-catching presentation. A much wider selection of savory pastries than most croissant shops. Customer service is great as well! Very friendly folks. Attention to detail with pour-over coffees and espresso.

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