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    Black Star Pastry

    4.0 (41 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Thembi S.

    Black Star was a recommended place to visit in Sydney, particularly for the raspberry lychee cake. The accompanying picture of said cake got me interested, so I stopped by Black Star on a recent visit to Australia. Ordering was mostly easy tho I got more than just the raspberry lychee cake. As soon as I laid eyes on the strawberry watermelon cake, I knew I had to have it. Payment was easy, but be advised, these cakes aren't cheap, nor large. I took the cute little Black Star bag and sat down nearby to eat. Even the box the cakes come in is adorable. Both cakes were quite good but I preferred the strawberry watermelon one. Something about that watermelon texture was extra special. Definitely recommend.

    Katie M.

    Home to the 'most instagrammed' strawberry watermelon cake - it's definitely a unique treat worth trying at least once. The soft, fresh slice of watermelon layered with cream, almond dacquoise, and rose petals creates a surprisingly harmonious flavor combination - it's light, refreshing and visually stunning. While I enjoyed the delicate balance of flavors, it's probably not something I would order again. It feels more like a must-try experience than a dessert I would regularly crave. They do offer a wide assortment of cakes that I wanted to try next time I am back.

    Watermelon Cake & cappuccino
    Tim H.

    The cake was amazing and the service was fantastic. I know this isn't completely in their control but they could really use a better location with some sort of seating.

    Cakes
    Steph G.

    As you already know, Blackstar pastry is all over the socials. We opted to try it and we're unsure what to expect. This location is in a busy shopping arcade off of George Street. It is more of a walk up and take away as opposed to an actual dine in bakery, which we did not know. of course, we had to try the watermelon cake and we ordered a iced strawberry Matcha. Service was very helpful because we were so undecided on which cake to order. Once we placed the order, we stood off to the side and waited for our well presented boxed cake, which was placed in a small bag. There are some seats about 10 feet away designated for this bakery and also some seating upstairs for this bakery, but it does not have its own stand alone restaurant/bakery interior. I personally did not enjoy the cake. I thought it was a little dry and had a very floral taste. Possibly from the rose water. my daughter loved it. She said it was one of the best cake she's ever had in her life. The strawberry Matcha was well balanced with sweetness and Matcha flavor. Overall, the visit was very good. If we come back, we would probably try the mango Yuzu cake. Very Instagram worthy.

    Helena D.

    The strawberry watermelon cake is amazingly delicious and it's not very sweet and it's light and refreshing. I love this cake. Can't get it anywhere else. Good customer service and quick service due to always a line at this place.

    Yummy and gorgeous
    Nadia K.

    While searching for must eats in Sydney, I came across Black Star Pastry - home of the original Strawberry Watermelon Cake; also known as the "the world's most Instagrammed cake." The popular bakery sells 20,000 slices of its photogenic cake a week through its four locations. During our trip, we visited their location that is within a bookstore in Sydney's bustling Central Business District. I admit, I got a slice for the gram and was very pleasantly surprised that it was every bit delicious as it was beautiful. The watermelon slice is refreshing and with its crunchy texture pairs nicely with the rose cream and cake. My son had some as well as he devoured his ninja gingerbread cookie in seconds. We enjoyed our sweet snack and would definitely recommend a visit to this bakery.

    There is that little awesome Strawberry Watermelon Cake!
    Lou E.

    We have been wanting the "Star" cake for a few years and it was everything I had expected. We picked this location(not the original) because it was in the Central Business District. It is located in a mall type setting almost within a bookstore. There was a small line when we arrived but it moved quickly. There is was the "beauty" ... Strawberry Watermelon Cake. And yes it has a slice of watermelon as one of its layers. Beyond my imagination and it really does work. 5 - for taste and beauty 5 - cost $9AUDs($6 US) 5 - pleasant staff 3 - lack of seating....seats about 12 and have to get on a wait list to stand inside bakery to eat. Would definitely go back. Highly recommend.

    Cyrus A.

    This pastry shop popped up on multiple searches of places to eat in Sydney. Apparently their claim to fame is their strawberry watermelon cake (pictured), so I set out to check for myself. After trying this cake, I realized I want fresh watermelon in every pastry I ever eat from now on. It compliments the rest of the cake perfectly, adding a light crunch and lots of juiciness to each bite. The rest of the cake is delicious, too! The rose, the cream, and the shortbread are all sweet in a way that's mouthwatering without making you feel like you just ate a stick of butter with a side of oil. I definitely recommend this cake, and understand why it's so popular. This location is on Floor 2 of a shopping center, sharing a space with a bookstore. As a result, seating is very limited, and you can only do takeaway after 5:30pm. There's open seeing on the ground level of the same shopping center, but it does take away from the charm a bit, having to compete for space like that.

    Water melon on the left, dragonfruit on the right.

    Decent selection, quick service. Short queue that moves quickly. I got watermelon and dragonfruit cake to share. Cute packaging.

    Watermelon and strawberry cake (really good and not too sweet)
    Tony L.

    If I can, I would rate Black Star as 4 1/2 stars. My wife's friend recommended the watermelon cake here, so we decided to stop by and try it. This shop is located in the Japanese bookstore of the mall, so it isn't very big. They do have a few tables where you can enjoy your pastries or drinks, though. As for the watermelon cake, it is really good. As with most Asian desserts, it isn't overly sweet, which I prefer. It consists of layers of cake, cream, and watermelon, with strawberries on top. The cake is nice and light, and is a great way to end a meal. We ended up coming here twice for the watermelon cake (also tried the pistachio lemon cake: while good, definitely not the same as the watermelon), so I would definitely come again when in Sydney.

    Orange cake
    Jasmiini Y.

    So we are here being the tourists trying the famous watermelon cake. The taste was yum and very refreshing given the generous amount of the cream. It feels very light and doesn't make you feel too guilty with the calories. We also try the custard flan? It was very good too and not too sweet. We then also decided to try the orange cake which was a bit disappointing. The flavor was good but has a quite bitter aftertaste. We each took a bite and just couldn't finish it. The store occupies a little section of the bookstore and seating area is very cramped. So you might want to come eat first before going shopping.

    Watermelon Cake
    Mary A.

    It might be overrated & cliche for some, but it was my first time trying the infamous watermelon cake at Black Star Pastry, & it's seriously my new favourite! Its refreshing and not too sweet. A play on textures too. You'll be a fan too if you love watermelon & appreciate cakes that aren't too rich. It's one of those things you have to try for yourself! I will say it is a bit hard to eat (maintaining the structure of the cake), but it's so beautifully presented. It becomes a beautiful mess lol. This Black Star Pastry cafe was a great hidden little find in the Jap bookstore in Sydney CBD. It has its own section in the store with a substantial seating area. I would come here all the time to have great coffee and cake while enjoying reading great books, it's perfect.

    Justin S.

    Dude, it is all that!! My GF found this place on a rainy day and simply judging from the location I didn't think it was going to be all that. Being in a book store how good could it be? Their flagship pastry deserves all the praise. Hopefully they can open a shop in my town. One can always dream.

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    The cake lived up to the hype. Check it out for sure! Was a treat, little difficult to find. It's in the bookstore.

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    0.0 kmSydney
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    The Grounds of The City - Strawberry chiffon cake  Great to stop and enjoy for afternoon tea

    Strawberry chiffon cake Great to stop and enjoy for afternoon tea

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    Interior space

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    Merchandise for purchase

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    This was a very good breakfast!…read more I had the avocado toast with sttaceletta cheese and hot chili oil. Everything paired so well together and it was very fresh. My coffee was also delightful.

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    Paramount Coffee Project - Cappuccino...yes I got 2 of them in my first trip.

    Cappuccino...yes I got 2 of them in my first trip.

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    Paramount Coffee Project - Avocado toast with stracciatella cheese and hot chili oil.

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    Avocado toast with stracciatella cheese and hot chili oil.

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    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts

    4.3(72 reviews)
    0.8 kmHaymarket
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    Walking around sure makes you hungry! It was time to grab a…read morecoffee and a donut. Vacation carbs don't count, right? I came around lunchtime and just wanted a coffee and donut. I got a hot latte and a sour cream cake donut. It was delicious! The coffee was hot and sweet and the donut was crisp and delicious! I sat here for a little while and enjoyed my snack. The shop was nice! Cozy, with a fresh brewed coffee smell!

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    What's available today?

    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts - Ricotta cheesecake donut.

    Ricotta cheesecake donut.

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