Azuma Patisserie

Japanese french patisserie

A Japanese influence is what sets the classically French trained chefs of Azuma Patisserie apart. Visit their brand new location at the front of the HSBC centre (George Street) and taste artful chiffon cakes, mont blanc, green tea rolled cakes as well as various teas, green tea lattes and homemade frozen yoghurt. The unmistakable aroma of baking, inspired by the acclaimed Chef Kimitaka Azuma from Azuma Restaurant Chifley Plaza, will see you heading in the right direction.

Address

Ground Floor, HSBC Centre, 580 George Street, Sydney

Phone

9967 7701

Ben & Jerry's

The stuff of ice cream dreams

Cake Batter, Cheescake Brownie, Boston Cake Pie... this American ice-creamery turns up the wattage on classic flavours and comes up with something new. Visit for the dessert equivalent of your dream summer holiday.

Address

Shop 9, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood

Phone

8014 8561

Central Baking Depot

Award winning bakery

Cherry, fennel and walnut sourdough; capsicum and olive foccacia; scrolls with sweet tahini and cinnamon - this is not your average bakery. Pizzas, cakes, good coffee, sandwiches and pies round out the menu - a coeliac’s nightmare.

Address

7/19-25 Grosvenor Street, Neutral Bay

Phone

9953 5555

Croquembouche Bondi

French patisserie

The indecisive will want to avoid this French patisserie, one of three Sydney outlets by Laurence and Frederic Caillon. Together they whip and glaze dozens of sweet and savoury treats, from croquembouche towers that defy gravity to macarons in every flavour under the sun and cakes - fondant, opera, nougatine - that will leave you weak. And then there are the tarts, truffles, petits fours… Visit for breakfast or lunch and enjoy French specialties and piled-high sandwiches.

Address

91 Bondi Road, Bondi

Phone

T: 9386 1265

Gelato Messina

Adventurous gelato, specialty cakes and pieces.

The mad professors of Darlinghurst desserts have brought all the fan favourites to the new location too including the poached figs and marsala and salted caramel with white chocolate.

Address

241 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.

Phone

8354 1223

Gelato Messina Surry Hills

Adventurous gelato, specialty cakes and pieces.

The mad professors of Darlinghurst desserts have brought all the fan favourites to the new location too including the poached figs and marsala and salted caramel with white chocolate.

Address

389 Crown Street, Surry Hills

Phone

8354 1223

Infinity Sourdough Bakery Potts Point

Organic handmade sourdough & treats

The backstreets of Paris meet modern day Sydney at this shrine to the art of sourdough. Visit for a contemporary twist on ancient, artisanal baking techniques along with a heavenly lineup of pastries and brioche buns.

Address

225 Victoria Road, Darlinghurst

Phone

9380 4320

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

My Sweet Memory

Cult stationery and sweet treats

Desserts and stationery may seem like a strange pairing but in the case of My Sweet Memory it makes perfect sense. Visit for kitsch Korean notebooks as well as melt-in-your-mouth pralines from cult chocolate shop Kakawa.

Address

Shop 4, 370 Anderson Street, Chatswood

Phone

Sparkle Cupcakery & Luxe Espresso Kiosk

Cupcake devotees can get their sugar fix here. Baked daily, each Sparkle cupcake is hand finished and topped with a splash of colour. Sparkle incorporates all elements of luxury from the cupcakes, the service and the stunning packaging. Come and indulge in a sweet treat.

Address

Espresso Kiosk, Martin Place (between Elizabeth & Castlereagh St)

Phone

9361 0690

St Remy Baked

European gourmet bakery

Reinventing the European bakery since 1936, this one-stop shop sells great coffee, artisanal bread and droolworthy pastries. Pies, cakes and rolls are baked on-site daily, complemented by Italian and French loaves, gourmet sandwiches and fresh juices.

Address

140 Sydney Road, Fairlight

Phone

9949 2662

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 Mad Hatter Pâtisserie

Over 50 cakes & slices

One of Balmain's newest haunts is also one of its naughtiest with 50-plus types of cake on the menu. Paired with strong coffee, slap-up breakfasts and smoothies, this place punches well above its baking weight.

Address

325 Darling Street, Balmain

Phone

9810 7250

The Nut Shop

Delicious nuts

Housed in the Strand Arcade, Sydney's favourite nut purveyor has been exclusively supplying Vienna Almonds, Candied Macadamias and pure chocolates since 1939. We dare you to stay away!

Address

Shop 25, The Strand Arcade, Sydney

Phone

9231 3038

Yogurberry

Home of the low-fat sugar fix

This frozen yoghurt shop is the unofficial headquarters for sugar fiends with a conscience. Try the velvety chocolate or addictive Green Apple, or mix up your cravings in the form of a yoghurt parfait.

Address

Shop 23, 445 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood

Phone

9748 2233

Zen Q

Home of left-field desserts

This Taiwanese dessert shop invents offbeat flavours and crazed confections to make Willy Wonka green. Try the Q-ball - it's a heady combination of taro, matcha and sweet potato.

Address

Shop 223, Westfield Shopping Centre, Anderson Street, Chatswood

Phone

9411 6882