Disappointed by the lack of drool worthy cakes and slices at Pablo & Rustys in Gordon, I ventured…read morearound the corner to find this awesome little cake shop that served the purpose extremely well. The only problem I had now was deciding what to get. They boys settled on a cupcake each, and at $2 each, I was surprised how cheap they were. Not surprisingly, these cupcakes disappeared at the earliest opportunity... :-) For me though, the cherry almond slice was hard to resist. So shiny. So gooey. Such a crisp base...... *drool*.... this is what I wanted. The only shame was that I could not have an awesome cup of coffee with it... Still, if you are after a sugar fix and are in Gordon, this is a great option.

if you would like to be respected, don't work here (the staff are good people, the managers…read more(two???) provide contradictory demands and are unkind). FEEL FREE to ask for clarification/details if you would like (reply to the comment).

This is a lovely little bakerie cafe, in the European tradition. Lots of freshly baked breads in…read morethe racks behind the counter and yummy pastries out front. There are only a few seats inside so at busy times you my have to get a takeaway as the place is very popular. The coffee is top notch, good flavour and not too hot. Great place to go after shopping.

Mmmm.... the SMELL coming from Vina Bakehouse early on Saturday morning is absolutely phenomenal -…read morepies, bread, desserts all baking in the oven; heavenly. The bakery has come under fire from the establishment of competitors Michel's Patisserie in recent times, but still remains popular with Belrose locals for a good reason. The range of food produced in this tiny little shop is astonishing - croissants, pies, tarts, brioche, sausage rolls and of course bread crowd the small shop. The service can be rushed and abrupt, but the vast range of yummy food on offer makes up for it. For less than $5, you can have yourself a whole range of carb-filled lunches. Happy days!

This Bakery / Coffee Shop is open at 7.30 am when I stop by. It is part of the small shopping…read morecentre on Glen Street. The other coffee shop wasn't open. Pleased I found this spot! I usually grab a take away as I'm one way to work but there are some tables and chairs if you have the time to linger. There is plenty of parking nearby. Each time I've been there I've seen the Coffee & Pastry Special that I've been unable to resist. No willpower!!!!

Even living in the area I didn't know that these series of shop right around the corner from us…read moreexisted until I saw a little sign at the light that said German Bakery with an arrow. Curious I decided to turn and drive into the suburban street where there are 6 shops next to each other. Besides the butcher the bakery was the only shop open. Walking in the aroma of fresh baked bread and other goodies filled the air. A couple of shelves of bread and a table with various baked goods from muffins and croissants to Almond horseshoes and pastries. I love pretzels (and they make a couple of styles) and most of the ones I see at the mall are either hard and dried, out or greasy and buttery. These pretzels on the other hand were fresh and baked with just enough sea salt to give it a little bit of flavor. This also seems to be the local spot for coffee. In the back they sold a number of German goodies, which added to the authenticity of the place.

This place has amazing baked goods. Especially the meat pies. However the opening hours are strange…read moreand the prices are on the high side. They also sell nice coffee!

Visit Bertrand's Cakes around Christmas time and you'll see what all the fuss is about. He…read morehandmakes the most glorious gingerbread Christmas trees (and houses) that sell out every year. They make perfect presents and are devilishly delicious to boot. For the rest of the year you can go to Bertrand's for your cake or macaroon fix. In fact everything he bakes is scrumptious - so much so that I often have to stride purposefully past in case I get lured inside by the promise of a cupcake or one of those mouthwatering macaroons. My only wish for this cafe is a makeover! I would love to see the place redesigned to make MUCH better use of the space and create a pleasant place to actually sit in and enjoy your coffee and cake. It's a crying shame, considering all the competition for cafes in the area, that Bertrand's just doesn't cut it in this regard. Because as far as the cakes (and those gingerbread Christmas trees!) are concerned, Bertrand's is the best.

Great customer service. Excellent cakes, pastries, pies, fruit tarts and coffee. One of the best…read morepatisseries in Sydney.

Christophe's is a rather small and bland patisserie, with pastries and sweet treats which are…read moreneither dreadful, but aren't brilliant. The patisserie has been in operation since 1985 and survives based on little competition. The outside appearance is inviting with cakes and pastries on display. If you're searching for an aesthetically pleasing cake which tastes simply divine, it is best to venture elsewhere. The food is quite pricey considering it's a small shop. Value for money is not in the equation. The customer service is also a bit lacklustre. The patisserie is only open Tuesday- Saturday.

I have seen many imitations of French patisseries in Sydney but this one is an abomination. I…read morebought a cheese cake that was not only dry, flavourless and mealy but also stale. It tasted like it was in the fridge for a week. Oh! Yeah! And they only accept cash ... We're in 2018 ... 60$ dollars for a joke of a cake ...

Patison's Bakery…read more Located on busy Mona Vale Road, Patison's Bakery is almost always bustling with customers. It's not hard to see why; the store itself is beautiful, with a black and white tiled floor. The staff are all young, friendly and attentive. And the FOOD - oh, my! If you are in St Ives and in the market for a pie, then please look no further. My personal favourite is the traditional meat number, but I'm also willing to recommend the steak and kidney, or the potato - yummy!! There is also a tempting array of sweets in the glass cabinets to tempt you along with your coffee - brioche, anyone? Amazing! Not as good as the pies, the coffee is still pretty a-ok. If you've got time to kill, get one and sit down - the take away cups are much smaller than what you'd pay for one inhouse. However, the location of Patison's Bakery on Mona Vale Road is a bit of a let down. I like to sit in the sun, enjoy my pie and have a chat with a friend or read the paper; not be distracted by the constant roar from the North Shore's traffic; maybe that's why the inhouse coffees are so much better.

Just gorgeous. Had the family with me for a morning tea of…read morecoffee (well made) and pastries. They were delicious. Shared five between four and each was a real winner. Looking forward to making a return.

I purchased A beef and Mushroom pie. I was charged $6 for it. It was horrible. The Pie had very…read moresmall pieces is microscopic mince meat it it. It was largely a Gelatin pie about 5% meat. I paid $6 for this imposter. I tried to call the business to complain the phone was disconnected. I will never go there again. I should report this to the Authorities

It was the Danes umbrellas that drew me in. Danes coffee in a old-fashioned local bakery? Really? I…read moredecided to take a punt and I think I've stumbled upon the perfect combination! Who doesn't love their local bakery: the cheese and bacon rolls, the danishes, finger buns and meat pies? Well, throw in some high quality coffee and you've got a fan for life. This place really doesn't look like much, but whether you're in the market for your daily loaf of bread, an afternoon sweet treat or your morning coffee, Roger's Bakery definitely won't disappoint.

Such a super cute place my Aussie friends brought me to. My favorite was the pecan pie and cinnamon…read moreroll. That says a lot since I'm from Texas and we are known for pecan pie. These pastries tasted so fresh and without the added sugar from corn syrup. I enjoyed everything I tried and would love a spot like this in Dallas.

Within 100m of this bakery are 5-6 other options for coffee and snacks, so to compete you'd have to…read moredo something particularly well. These guys do cakes and cookies... quiche and bread... a range of meat pies.... and (most importantly) it is all great value and delicious. The last time I came here I grabbed the baked cheesecake and a mac. The cheesecake was awesome. Best part was that as a single tart like serve, it was not too small or too large to munch through contentedly. The mac had too much froth for my liking, but once removed, the remainder of the mac was great. Only annoyance is that when removing some of the froth I lost some of the crema and coffee oil... So if you desire good coffee and cake and don't feel like paying $5+ for something sweet, then this place is for you. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Di Stefano Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 6/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

Great service, food and especially coffee…read more Well priced too! Would definitely recommend