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    Black Star Pastry

    3.7 (20 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    David O.

    Black Star is a patisserie that has become an institution in its own way by producing all original recipes but keeping to traditional if hand making all it's creations. When you walk into the Rosebery bakery it's reminiscent of the classic movie that we all know, "Oliver" and you are in a world of food glorious food. From pies, croissants, ginger ninjas to the famous watermelon cake the choices are crazy as they are amazing. I frequent this place for the herb and mushroom quiche and a coffee on the way to work. Both items are made with love and for only $10.00 it's a nice way to start the day.

    Amy S.

    Ah i have been here a couple of times and every time has been amazing! Coffee is great and love the selection of cakes and pies available on hand for breakfast lunch or just a little snack. I love their lemon and myrtle cake - the cake itself is so soft and yummy! I also enjoy their quiches. They have the first bitcoin atm for those that need it. They also have the fresh green juices. Some of the sweets can get pretty pricey though! Alas, i have yet to try their famous watermelon cake. Will have to do so this summer. Street parking is available. But you can hardly find any during the week, probably more luck on the weekends.

    Macadamia Brownie
    Cindy K.

    "I did not know they do lunches," was the first thing I said when my friend suggested the place as this place is well known for their dessert. Their lunch menu is basic, you'll find your usual pies, salad and sandwiches. There's a 'make-your-own' toast section next to the bubbler and get your own cutlery and condiments section. The place has an industrial chic feel with high ceiling and exposed brick. So what makes people fallen over heels with this place? Is it the comfort food they serve, the beautiful looking slash photo ready cake, or because almost everything there taste great? Maybe it's the combination of everything. I started my lunch with Lamb Shank and Red Wine Pie with some Salad on the side. The pie pastry was perfectly flaky, the filling was tender and tasty. The salad was perfectly seasoned with great combination of spinach, pumpkin, grilled capsicum and goat's cheese. They're all delicious on their own but complemented each other when eaten together. My Pork and Lamb Sausage Roll was too dry for my taste. It probably spent a few minutes too long in the oven, otherwise it would've tasted great. I closed the meal with some dessert. You don't go to Black Star Pastry and not have their dessert. And of course I had their famous Strawberry and Watermelon Cake. It was light and not overly sweet. My daughter and I enjoyed it immensely. But with fame comes expectation. I did come with a very high expectation and although it tasted great, I was expecting a 'wow' moment and i did not get there. The Orange Cake with Persian Fig was delicious. The cake was moist with a prominent orange syrup flavour and the cream cheese that cuts through all that sweetness. The macadamia brownie was rich and a bit dark which I prefer. Suffice to say I walked out happier. Nothing beats great food!

    Frangipani Tart and Orange Cake with Persian Fig and Cream Cheese
    Paul O.

    A buzzing and energetic place filled with the most gorgeous cakes and pastries. I'm in heaven. There is also a savouries quiche and pie section and lots of plain, wholemeal and sourdough breads on sale to take home. If you want to get a piece of the cafe's signature Strawberry Watermelon Cake with Rose Scented Cream, you'd better arrive early (around 8am) as this is a winner and sells out fast! The cake consists of two layers of almond dacquoise, fresh whipped cream, watermelon, Strawberries, Iranian pistachios and rose petals. Another favourite of mine is the moist Orange Cake With Persian Fig. This dainty little morsel is a pretty work of art. It is made from whole boiled oranges, and is garnished with cream cheese icing and seasonal preserved fruit, Persian figs, pistachios and rose petals. I highly recommend this cake - beautiful and oh so moist and deliciously decadent. The coffee here is strong and flavoursome as it is made from Little Marionette coffee beans served in colourful cups. Go for large or you'll be going back for more. The only problem in this cafe is the lining up to get served. You feel like you are back at school waiting, waiting to be served and getting to the top of the line to be told that your favourite cake has been sold out. If only you could sit down and receive table service, it would make this place better.

    The most IGed cake. Managed to score one for birthday celebrations tonight
    Tina R.

    Oh Black Star, you things so well, yet some not so well. Hmmmmm.... I'm not a fan of tuck shop run of the mill sandwiches, but do get cravings at certain places like Black Star. But I am disappointed every time!! You'd think I'd learn by now. Find the sandwiches very bland. And I am someone who can eat bland. But sandwiches are simply too dry & lack flavour. Spotted a new item. The lychee and raspberry cake. Since the watermelon rose water is the most IGed cake, one does not see and not try. Thoroughly & utterly disappointed!! Am on same level as Chinese fruit sponge cake. Was expecting a bit more oomph, especially at $10 a piece. Best part was the chocolate base. Staff here are either very helpful or not at all. There is no middle ground.

    Jennifer S.

    Delicious strawberry cake, orange cake and blueberry tart! Exactly the same flavours as Newtown, less people but there's still a queue. Service was pretry poor with waitresses rushing your order, plating salads in a mess, slamming coffee onto your table. Just get used to it and lean back to avoid spillage on your clothing. Drip coffee was no good, no aroma, very watery. Something they need to work on. Recommend their pastry, cakes for sure. You might like to just take it to go so you have enjoy the entire delightful experience without drawbacks.

    Watermelon cake
    Marie G.

    Came to try the famous watermelon cake, it wasn't as good as the hype. I tried 2 versions: the single take away portion and the big cake for a house warming. Both times, the flavours and textures seemed a bit strange. I would prefer to eat a watermelon by itself.

    Sold out already!
    Jason C.

    Black star pastry Newtown has huge shoes to fill. Arriving 12:30 on the second day of the rosebery opening saw only 3 items left on the menu available. Everything else was sold out. Having said that the only pie left was more than up to scratch; delicious light pastry and tender, taste-filled lamb shanks. Baristas were on their toes but ordering staff a shambles (happily accepted a complimentary iced chocolate for the mixup though). Small detail but the straws on offer were cheaper than cheap. Slightest pressure and they split. Coffee was the best we have had in Sydney so far. And they need some home made tomato sauce. Will be back after they iron out their wrinkles.

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    La Renaissance - Yummy cakes, fruit tarts, and THAT ZULU!! The chocolate caramel centre is my fav

    La Renaissance

    3.3(3 reviews)
    2.4 kmWaterloo

    This cafe deserve full star recommendation. I'm giving this…read morecafe 5 stars because: 1. The are famous for their cheese cake, and the pastry that I've tried today... it was out of this world. My Apple turn over was nicely glazed, sweet and slightly tanginess from the apple, which I assumed Granny Smith apple, cooked to perfections, still have a bite to it and ration between pastry and feeling, just right. 2. They served a good coffee, everything is just perfect, form the caffeine dosage through the perfect milk temperature. 3. Quick service, friendly and come with smile. Efficient service even though cafe was busy at 11.30pm, well done! Keep up good work guys!

    DON'T BUY THE CAKE!!! I ordered a cake online because it…read moresupposed to be a nice shinny marble style looking cake. But then it became honeycomb with many holes when I picked it up. I request to change another but all the staff (4 staff include the chef) insisted that it is the one and refused to do anything. Even the chef said it's normal to look like that!! Also the staff just took it in n out to show to their colleagues, finally they damaged all the edge of my cake and just repack it and pass to me. Also they just deleted my comment form Facebook. What a service ! They "USED TO BE" nice patisserie that I purchased for almost every celebration in the past. Don't buy Unless you expect the cake won't look the same as you order. Otherwise, never in the future.

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    La Renaissance - I ordered a cake online because it supposed to be a nice shinny marble style looking cake. But then it became honeycomb looking with wholes

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    I ordered a cake online because it supposed to be a nice shinny marble style looking cake. But then it became honeycomb looking with wholes

    Bourke Street Bakery - Bourke Street Bakery

    Bourke Street Bakery

    4.6(22 reviews)
    0.9 km
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    (Similar to my Surry Hills shop review)…read more Good old Bourke Street Cafe. If you live in Sydney east and you have never heard of this place; please start going out more! Located on 'Bourke Street'.... duh.... (actually there's also one on Gardeners Road as well, hence this review but they are basically the same! I go to both and I love'em both!!); it's an awesome Sat day brunch place with a few mates or actually nice enough to bring your better half for nice cup of coffee. Personally on a good Sunny Day, I wouldn't mind being there with a book while munching on a sausage roll. Yes Sausage rolls... You have to try them... they are not your Coles $5 for 30 rolls but gourmet lamb/beef/pork rolls which are superb. Their pies... oh mh.. their pies are sooo good! Always great variety, that you just gotta try them. Their dessert pastries are just divine as well! Ginger Brulee cannot be resisted! A must try - Carrot Cake! Believe me; you will love it! Great pastries; awesome coffee; love their smoothies/ice drinks; and excellent atmosphere. Imagine this. If can give a 5 star review to this place; purely based on Sausage rolls, carrot cakes; you know, simple stuff... how good it must have been! drools¬! Only down side - You really smell like pastry afterwards if you eat in.

    A great spot for breakfast or lunch in the Mascot/ Alexandria area. Tasty savory and sweet…read morepastries, great coffee and excellent service.

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    Bakerman Patisserie - Potato rosti with salmon

    Bakerman Patisserie

    4.3(7 reviews)
    2.6 kmErskineville
    $$

    Don't get me wrong-this is good, standard cafe food, but a little pricey. This French/Lebanese…read morebakery and cafe is famous among locals for its breads, cakes, Aussie pies, quiches, sausage rolls and other pastries. I tried their famous Bakerman Bacon and Egg Roll and sure enough, it lived up to the hype-a gorgeous dollop of mayo and crunchy bacon snuggled in a crusty bun. But. What's up with the $8.50 price tag? At the end of the day it's just bread, bacon and eggs. I washed this down with a coffee (the Molinari brand) and it was ok if a little bland. One time I stopped for lunch and chose the spinach and ricotta quiche with a side salad ($9.50). It was exactly what I was after (I love cheese!) but it was on the small side-the salad almost took over the plate but it certainly wasn't the star. There was not enough dressing; the leaves were a little dry. There IS something about this place that keeps me coming back though. It has a really tranquil atmosphere and is a great alternative for breakfast or lunch if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of nearby King St in Newtown. There are also gluten-free menu options and free Wi-Fi. The cosy village square is great for kids to run around after school while you sip your latte and people watch. Just don't let the kids see the $6.50 fruit smoothies. Great ambience and service but costly food you could get pretty much anywhere.

    One of my favourite spots in the Erko village. A great place to meet for brunch on a sunny day…read more Super dog-friendly. The menu's not huge but everything's really tasty. Great coffee too and don't miss the wide selection of pastries inside. Friendly service and the owner makes everyone feel like a local! Oh and they have jazz trios play during the summer weekends.

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