Treats

121BC

Italian wine shop & bar

Situated near sibling Vini, 121BC offers over 300, mostly biodynamic, Italian wines. Wine by the glass in the bar covers every Italian region and the wine menu changes monthly. The food is simple and seasonal.

Address

4/50 Holt St (via Gladstone St).

Phone

9699 1582
Accoutrement

Kitchen shop & cooking classes

Accoutrement's passion for all things culinary extends across shelves of edible delicacies, a range of essential and boutique cooking utensils and a cooking school. Their team annually tours the world ensuring you and your kitchen are equipped with gourmet ingredients, recipes and skills.

Address

611 Military Road, Mosman

Phone

9969 1031
Adriano Zumbo

Patissier

Paris-trained patissier Adriano Zumbo's sweet, edible sculptures are as spectacular as they are witty. Impeccably displayed on slivers of gilt cardboard are cakes, chocolates and pastries with names like Wheelie Good and Marry Me Ed.

Address

296 Darling Street, Balmain

Phone

9810 7318
Adriano Zumbo Cafe

Parisian style chocolate cafe

From the same famed Balmain patissier known for his sumptuous, edible sculptures comes this new cafe in Rozelle. Impeccably displayed on slithers of gilt cardboard are cakes, chocolates and pastries as well as Zumbo's iconic macarons.

Address

114 Terry Street, Rozelle

Phone

9555 1199
Alimentari

Delightful cafe in leafy street

Tucked-away at the end of William Street, Alimentari is a charming eat-in-deli. Loved by locals, this little piece of Italy in Paddington offers fantastic coffee, delicious handmade Italian food and other outstanding delicacies.

Address

2 Hopetoun Street, Paddington.

Phone

02 9358 2142
Arena's Cafe Deli e Cucina

Passionate about food - Italian deli

Exuding passion, Arena's Deli Cafe e Cucina have been a Mosman mainstay since 1959. As a community institution they pride themselves on making your gourmet palate their business. A robust assortment of fine oils, meats, cheeses and vinegars run alongside pastas and breads for take away, while antipasti plates can be custom designed for take away or eat in. Arena's is about a pinch of friendly tradition, good taste and real flavour for lovers of Italian.

Address

908 Military Rd, Mosman

Phone

9969 9905
Bourke Street Bakery

Iconic baked treats

This famous bakery is eternally buzzing. From unique pastries to gourmet sausage rolls and winning sourdough, this Surry Hills institution serves up delectable treats worth lining up for.

Address

633 Bourke Street, Surry Hills

Phone

9699-1011
Brioche Cafe & Bakery

Organic bakery and cafe

Exceeding the norm of a local bakery, Brioche is kind to the health-conscious. Our gluten-free friends can breathe a sigh of relief with an array of suitable choices on the menu. Stop by for organic sourdough or freshly baked gluten free bread.

Address

349 Darling St, Balmain

Phone

9555 7703
Broadway Cellars

Bottle shop - Spanish specialists

Spanish owner and wine connoisseur Jose Fernandez delivers a carefully edited selection of Spanish and Portuguese wines, rare and vintage reds, ports, sherries and more. Find the perfect drop for any meal.

Address

96 Glebe Point Road, Glebe

Phone

9660 3908
Formaggi Ocello

Best Cheese Store: Foodies Guide to Sydney 2010

Foodies delight in Formaggi Ocello's fine selection of rare Italian, French and Australian farmhouse cheeses, plus breads, jams, mustards, cured hams, fresh seasonal fruits, cafe and wine bar. A welcome retreat from the urban street.

Address

Shop 16, 425 Bourke Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

9357 7878
Fratelli Fresh

Ever fresh goodness

Heralded by chefs and food critics as Sydney's leading providore of seasonal domestic and imported produce and authentic Italian products. Peruse the pantry of fresh fruit and vegetables, finely pressed olive oils, imported cheeses and every imaginable herb.

Address

81 Macleay Street, Potts Point.

Phone

9368 6655
Herbie's Spices

Retail culinary herbs and spices

This foodies' heaven stocks over 300 herbs and spices - the largest selection in the southern hemisphere. Owned by spice experts Ian and Liz Hemphill, the store also carries relevant books, including Ian's own award-winning titles, and themed spice kits for all occasions.

Address

745 Darling Street, Rozelle

Phone

9555 6035
Just William Chocolates

Exquisite handmade chocolates

A Paddington institution, Just William is deservedly famous for its handmade truffles, pralines and soft and hard-centred chocolates that are as divine as the packaging in which they are presented.

Address

4 William Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9331 5468
Lumiere Café & Patisserie

Casual French patisserie

Relaxed, friendly Bourke Street neighbourhood café & French patisserie. Famous for all day breakfast and some of the best coffee in Sydney. Choose indoor or outdoor dining, or take home a delicious house made cake or patisserie

Address

St Margarets, 425 Bourke Street.

Phone

9331 6184
No. 1 Cake & Cafe

Sweet treats in the heart of Chinatown

Banana pancakes, fruit tarts, sponge cakes with cream and a happy mix of buns will tempt you here. Fillings include custard, chestnut, red bean, taro and durian or try the traditional wife cake made with winter melon. Delicious snacks also available.

Address

Shop 2A, 63-69 Dixon Street

Phone

9281 3828
Ovvio

Organic health & lifestyle

OVViO is the brand behind Sydney's acclaimed naturopath, homoeopath and herbalist, Anthia Koullouros. Book a consult or peruse the organic health, beauty and home products as well as OVViO's organic teas and herb and spice blends.

Address

2 Heeley St, Paddington

Phone

9380 7863
Patisse

Discover the art of pastry

Run by worshippers of sweet treats, Patisse is a little slice of Paris. Founded on quality and traditional pastry craft, Australian style morsels can be sampled via their patisserie, cooking classes & celebration cakes.

Address

G01 pyd Building, 197 Young St, Waterloo

Phone

9690 0665
Quattro Formaggi Deli Mosman

Fine food for everyday living

A traditional Italian grocer dedicated to sourcing the freshest local and speciality imported food for everyday living. Quattro Formaggi Deli offers the best from Italy and abroad with a wide range of cheeses, antipasto, cured meats sliced on demand, estate olive oils, vinegars, woodfire and sourdough breads, pasta and sauces. Try traditional ready-to-serve meals, entertain with platters, or spoil someone with a gift hamper. The friendly staff at this local delicatessen know their fine food.

Address

Cnr Raglan St & Military Rd, Mosman

Phone

9960 3555
Secret Dogs Business

Dog grooming & dog daycare

Watch your fellow dog owner glow green with envy after indulging your pooch in some Secret Dogs Business. Low profile, high quality grooming and day care for man's best friend. Also in North Sydney.

Address

156 Mowbray Rd, Willoughby

Phone

9967 0306
Sonoma Glebe

Artisan sourdough bakers

From little things, big things grow and so it was with Sonoma. From a handful of sourdough starter the Connole brothers have created three highly acclaimed Sydney artisan bakery-cafes, of which Sonoma Glebe is one.

Address

215a Glebe Point Road, Glebe

Phone

9660 2116
Sparkle Cupcakery

Glamorous cupcake bakery

Cupcake devotees can get their sugar fix here. Sparkle Cupcakes are for celebrating with a cheeky indulgence of champagne and cupcakes. Baked daily, each cupcake is hand finished and topped with a splash of colour. Visit for a T Party, Sparkle Bake Class or sweet treat.

Address

132 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

9361 0690
St Honore Bakery

French-style bakery

In the tradition of the classic French bakery, St Honore Bakery presents a wide variety of breads, pastries and cakes along with their succulent breakfast and lunch restaurant menu. For lovers of savoury and sweet.

Address

Shop 3, 555 Military Rd, Mosman

Phone

9969 6303
Sweet Art

Cakes, events, flowers, courses

Best known for its edible centerpieces, Sweet Art has been a leading light in cake and event styling for the last 32 years. Their team create to the mantra: If you can imagine it Sweet Art will create it.

Address

96 Oxford St, Paddington

Phone

9361 6617
The British Lolly Shop

All British favourites

Nostalgia meets many a new flavour at The British Lolly Shop. The colourful array of old favourites ranges from quality toffee, chocolate, sweets, liquorice and crisps to gourmet range Yorkshire Puddings, sauces and teas direct from the UK.

Address

3/1-21 Darlinghurst Rd (Cnr Macleay),Kings Cross.

Phone

9368 1703
The Cupcake Factory

The home of sweet indulgences

The gourmet cupcake trend thrives at The Cupcake Factory with classic combinations, decadent creations and themed designs for special events. There's no shortage of sweet treats here that look as good as they taste.

Address

Shop 3, 308 Darling Street

Phone

9818 6009
The Deli-Potts Point

Food lovers’ heaven – delicatessen

This award winning deli and food lovers haven offers rarely seen, imported and local delicacies and homemade meals. Let the alluring window display of unique, scrumptious goodies seduce you inside. Best Deli ’08 (Best of Sydney awards).

Address

Shop5, 65 Macleay Street, Potts Point

Phone

02 9358 1266
The Essential Ingredient

Quality foods, cookware, books, classes

The kitchen can feed the soul when prepped with the finest ingredients, utensils, culinary books and advice. This house of foodie passion for aficionados and amateurs alike gathers rare, foreign and local produce under one roof.

Address

731-735 Darling Street, Rozelle

Phone

9555 8300
The Goods Organic

Organic food store and cafe

Dine on wooden benches surrounded by Australia's finest organic produce in a warm and inviting cafe where the organic juice emporium whips up heavenly shakes and smoothies.

Address

253 Crown Street, Darlinghurst.

Phone

02 9357 6690
The Little French Patisserie

Authentic French patisserie

The Little French Patisserie may be little, but the wares definitely deliver wow factor. Noses will be pressed upon the glass, eyeing off the exquisite cakes (available to order) alongside their bread, pies and pastries.

Address

840 Military Rd, Mosman

Phone

9969 4599
The Tea Room QVB

Sydney's most decadent afternoon tea

A magnificent restaurant offering a modern a la carte lunch menu and decadent High Tea options. Indulge yourself while surrounded by Florence Broadhurst wallpaper, crystal wall sconces and majestic modern Victorian architecture. The perfect place for an afternoon of splendour.

Address

L3, North End, QVB, 455 George Street.

Phone

9283 7279
The Victoria Room

Bohemian elegance, restaurant & bar

Reminiscent of a 1920s Shanghai bar with its antiques and ornate furniture, this bar and dining room is luxurious, inviting and spiced up with an air of mystery and the exotic.

Address

Level 1, 235 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.

Phone

02 9357 4488
The Victoria Room Tea Salon

Retail therapy and high tea

Artfully framed by a curved picket fence and cherry blooms, The Victoria Room Tea Salon is a whimsical decadent experience that offers High Tea, dainty ribbon sandwiches, specialty scones and oysters served with champagne. Open from October 2011

Address

Westfield Sydney, Level 4, Designer Gallery

Phone

9357 4488
Zensation Tea House

Authentic tea bar

This charming Oriental tea house specialises in Chinese tea and ceremony. It is an emporium for tea lovers, novice to connoisseur - with over 50 house specialties. Alongside its tea collection, Zensation also hosts appreciation courses.

Address

656 Bourke Street, Redfern East

Phone

9319 2788