Practicing European techniques on Australian soil, husband-and-wife team Lucy and Barry Jones keep it classic. Their spelt, zucchini and walnut cake is a showstopper. They also supply many Sydney cafes with their croissants and Persian love cakes.
A patisserie with a cult following, KOI is creative and pan-Asian inspired. It’s one of the best places to find birthday, engagement or wedding Sydney cakes
Bourke Street Bakery
Long before sourdough was a trend for tech bros, Paul Allam and David McGuinness started a rustic corner bakery on their namesake street in Sydney. Over the years, the pair built a small empire based on their commitment to quality and community.
They offer a wide selection of pastries and breads that celebrate traditional methods and artisanal recipes. They also offer savory pies and sausage rolls, seasonal sandwiches, and baked goods for breakfast and lunch. They serve a variety of coffee and tea.
In a city more familiar with quick in-and-out restaurants and greasy spoon diners, Allam and McGuinness’s bakery is a breath of fresh air. Their products are made by hand and their expert baristas are just as good at making Australian flat whites as they are at serving customers’ pastry cravings.
Pasticceria Papa
Pasticceria Papa is a little Italian cafe in Bondi Beach that offers coffee and a range of sweet treats. Their Baked Ricotta Cheesecake is a must-try, and their other cakes are also popular. They also offer traditional Italian pastries and bread.
Salvatore Papa has been successfully executing his vision of the Italian culture in Sydney for over thirty years. His bakery has become a local institution, with lines spilling out the door for their famous baked ricotta cake and other irresistible delights.
The shop has recently expanded to include a restaurant and pizzeria. It is a family business success story and prides itself on using the finest Australian ingredients to create premium products that cannot be replicated elsewhere. From locally-sourced macadamias, to butter churned on site and 100 per cent Australian flour, they make it their business to buy only the best quality ingredients.
KOI
Koi CBD is a company that offers high-quality CBD products, including gummies, tinctures, and pet spray. Their products are made with hemp grown and extracted in the U.S. They also have a strict vendor validation process. They also offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Koi are colorful carps that have been imbued with meaning and symbolism in Chinese culture. Their beauty and nobility have inspired myths and legends about overcoming obstacles. They have also been revered for their longevity.
While koi can live for up to 200 years, they are more susceptible to disease than goldfish. They should be fed a well-balanced diet that is both sinking and floating. Floating foods help encourage them to come to the surface to eat. They should also be kept in a pond with clean water and free of parasites.
La Renaissance
Whether it’s the Persian love cake or one of their many original croissants, there’s no shortage of delicious treats at this Brickfields cafe. They even distribute to other cafes around town, but you can always find more at their main store in Leichhardt.
Practicing French techniques on Australian soil, this family-run patisserie hits all the right sweet spots. Their Instagram feed is basically sugar porn, and the cakes taste just as good as they look.
Try the Goya, a raspberry mousse cake with layers of passionfruit cremeux, or the Zulu, a chocolate lava cake with salted caramel and chocolate shortbread. Pair with a Little Marionette coffee and you’re in for a treat.
Brickfields
The teeming streets of Brickfields are filled with Indian shops that sell everything from sarees and glass bangles to flower garlands and spices. The area is also home to a number of century-old churches that serve as beautiful wedding venues.
The name “Brickfields” derives from the fact that the area used to be a clay pit where good quality bricks were made. However, the area has come a long way since then. Today, it is one of the most vibrant and culturally rich areas in Kuala Lumpur.
The area is a major transportation hub, with all the city’s train lines – including the KLIA Transit and KLIA Express – passing through its central station, KL Sentral. It is also well served by buses and the free GoKL service.