I can't visit Sydney without coming here. I've been to different Laduree locations around the…read moreworld. This one is located on the third floor of Westfield right by the escalators in the high-end shops wing. They have a small cafe area. They have have candles, perfumes, books, bags and of course, the perfect macarons. I picked up a box of macarons in my favorite flavors + the new flavors: lime basil, chocolate coconut marshmallow and chocolate Peru (which replaced chocolate Madagascar). They're about 4AUD a piece. For Laduree macarons, it doesn't even matter. Perfect shell, great fillings and flavors.

A Laduree haiku for you:…read more Macaron expert Chewy texture is pure bliss Empty your wallet As my haiku alludes to, these puppies are pricey: $3.80 AUD each! Of the Marie Antoinette (rose/citrus/honey), salted caramel, rose lychee, and praline sesame, we enjoyed the caramel flavor the most.

I ordered online for my son's birthday all the way from Florida. Read the reviews and 100% didn't…read moredisappoint. The cake was delivered on time and looked as good in person as it did in the photos. I was told the Ferrero Roche cake was the best they've ever tasted. The staff was fabulous at communicating about delivery and arrival time as well. I will absolutely order again. Just so sad I couldn't try for myself.

I ordered a variety of tarts to be delivered for a birthday. I am beyond grateful to the staff…read more There was excellent communication, the staff was extremelly attentive, friendly and helpful! They were really accomodating, I contacted them because I decided (after the fact) I wanted to add a note to the delivery. I was contacted immediatelly (even with the time zone difference!). Excellent customer service, and I was told the tarts were TO DIE FOR!! I look forward to order more items from the menu in the near future.... Love, love, love this place!!!

Passed by here and saw a signage that said best cookie or something to that effect and I thought it…read morewas for traditional cookies like chocolate chips, but it was for macarons. I decided to go in and check it out and saw they had unique flavours, so I decided to get three flavours to try. Got the unicorn, which is just vanilla, only because I got this for someone, so of course I didn't get to taste this one. Mango, Passionfruit & Macadamia - good, but I tasted more macadamia than mango and passionfruit. Pandan & Coconut Custard - thought it was great they offered this Vietnamese flavour and thought this was good as well. I wish they offered more flavours, but I would say I still prefer Laduree passionfruit more because I actually could taste it.

These macarons are made fresh on the premises and come in lots of delicious flavors: salted caramel…read moreand praline chocolate are especially great. You can pick up a box of 10 at about 1/3 of the price of Laduree, which are actually baked in Switzerland, frozen, and then flown all over the world (I didn't know this until today). Highly recommended!

This Zumbo is located in the Macquarie Shopping Centre near the Woolworths. Good place to stop by…read moreafter doing a big shop! Offering the usual selections of bread, Zumbarons, Zonuts, and cakes as the rest of the chain. A selection of Zumbarons were chosen as it was bought as a gift for friends and easy to transport in their handy boxes. Service was a bit so so. As it was a slow time and not much passing trade and since we were taking a bit of time deciding on what flavours to get, the original server didn't end up serving us and went somewhere else to start sweeping. The other server eventually came over after we waved her down.

We bought a rhubarb danish from Macquarie Centre on Thursday around lunch time. My husband had it…read moreand that was a serious mistake. The passion fruit seeds (at least that's what I hope it was) cut his soft palate, and he was suddenly in so much pain. I checked his mouth and there was a huge 'blood bag'. We rushed to the Macquarie Uni GP and was told that he had developed oral hematoma from the food that he just ate. He had to be on liquid diet for 48 hours, and though the condition is not life threatening, hewas in constant pain for a week. I would give them a zero star if I could. And their PR response to the whole issue was just appalling.

I have never actually been to this patisserie. What am I doing here?…read moreI am here telling you about the AMAZING quality of their baked goods *cue mouthwatering* I am spoilt. So when friends come visit, they know what to bring. What to bring = Good baked goods. The cakes, macarons, pies, tarts, EVERYTHING at Patisserie New York is even better than that. I promise. Look at my photos, it should give a hint! Their chocolate mud cake. I know, boring choice in the face of rhubarb crumbles in all sizes, and miniature fruit tarts bursting with the rainbow! But it is the best chocolate mud cake that I have ever eaten! Soft, and moist, and so fresh! I feel like the chocolate god would be proud! My other favourite from their bakery is their red velvet cupcake. People know I hate cupcakes from stores because besides the frosting, they never have much going for them. The red velvet cupcake here feels like you are drowning in soft, velvety goodness. It is tasty, and just sweet enough to compliment the strong frosting! I would keep writing but there is too much to say! So save me the trouble, do yourself a favour, and please, go visit the incredible bakery!

Before you get over excited, these desserts are not from New York. But then again, with cakes like…read morethese, who really cares? This is one of the best cake shops I've ever been to. Located in the Sutherland Shire's suburb of Caringbah, Patisserie New York sells some of the best pastries Sydney has to offer, in particular their cakes. Among my personal favourites; the Belgian White Chocolate Mud, a white chocolate sponge layered with white chocolate ganache and topped with hand shaven chocolate curls - all of course made with fine Belgian chocolate. For the impeccable quality and exquisite taste, the $40 used for this baby is money I like to call well-spent. But if amazing white chocolate mud cake isn't your thing, another favourite - the double baked blueberry cheesecake just might be. And if you're still not satisfied, the patisserie offers a wide variety of cakes and desserts suitable for any occasion including tarts, slices, macarons, cupcakes, muffins, sweet breads and more to suit anyone's sugar fix needs.

Great local place close enough to Westmead hospital but out of the way enough for some peace of…read moremind. Had a BBQ and Corn pie, the texture of the pastry was amazing, you can really tell how fresh everything is.

A really yummy and friendly cafe. Love their savory pie. Coffee is excellent as well.read more

Reviewing only the wine part…read more I fly out of the 50s gates often and there's nothing else really to do around there, so I usually end up picking a bottle or two. The assortment of wines is eclectic, particularly the foreign stuff. They have brand names at the usual premium (although I notice the Mouton '45 is at a mere A$46k vs SIN's S$50k, a touch over A$3k more), but also the odd very cheap, interesting bottle. Last trip, I picked up a Madeira that a port loving friend is still raving about. This trip's highlight was Hugel's gewurztraminer which for A$24 was an absolute steal compared to what that gets you in Australian. Who on earth curates this stuff? I always felt like I was playing the lottery with the slower moving stock, which is stored vertically at room temperature. And eventually I did hit the jackpot, or the full chamber since it is more like roulette, and found a cork with mould on both sides, a brittle texture and wine so acidic and off that I couldn't even pretend to drink the otherwise so appetizing Robert Weil spatlese riesling. A$45 down the drain, and obviously no opportunity for a return or indeed any type of way to reach customer service. The sales lady had mentioned that both these bottles had been sitting unsold for years due to lack of demand since "they switched the gates to Asia-bound flights" whose customers "prefer brand names"; and this would explain the cork drying, opening to the outside, and the mould coming through as a result. Guess I'm back to the main duty free shop going forward (A Little Something is Heinemann-owned). Never had a bad bottle from them, perhaps due to fast turnaround? Shame, because I liked this usually empty shop with helpful staff.

I had a lot of time to kill at the Sydney airport. Out of sheer luck, I stumbled upon A Little…read moreSomething - and immediately turned into a giddy little girl. This seemingly new, well-stocked, and cute-as-a-button store carries "a little something" from all over the world. In particular, that means that you'll find sweets from various leading international brands. You want Fortnum & Mason jams? Max Brenner chocolates? Italian wine? Who needs to go to London, New York, or Rome? Apparently, you can get them all in the T1 terminal. (I literally felt like a little kid in a candy store!) The service is another plus: the staff were all really attentive and friendly. They gave me free samples (of chocolate), offered recommendations for what to get my dad, and were generally helpful and accommodating. After browsing for a little while, I settled on purchasing some macarons (from MakMak). Although this is no Laduree or Pierre Herme, the store featured some really interesting flavors: - Bellini (Peach + Prosecco) - Green Tea Latte - Smoked Vanilla & Pecan Praline - Rhubarb & Rose I told the person I wanted a box of 6 and then 2 additional ones - and to my surprise, he told me that it'd actually be cheaper to get the box of 10. I did the math - he was right!, oops - and told him that I actually liked the small box better. To that, he said he'd still give me the small box of 6, then put 4 separates in a bag - and just have me pay the (cheaper) price for a box of 10. Nice, right? As a New Yorker, I'm certainly not used to store people looking out for the customer like that. I eventually ate the 4 separates on the plane (favorite was hands down the green tea - yummmmm!), and found them all to be really yummy! Definitely worth the price. Of course, these goods don't come cheap... Even in their respective countries, these are, after all, delicacies - so getting gifts for others (or even a treat for yourself) may cost a pretty penny, depending on what you want. But based on my experience, the quality of the treats more than makes up for it. And most of their goods are packaged and non-perishable, so they'll withstand long journeys. Bottom Line: If you have time to kill while you're waiting at the Sydney Airport (and especially if you're in need of a gift), wander over to Terminal 1 and get lost in the wonders of A Little Something! :D

I went here last year. This dessert spot is wonderful. Three main items on the menu:…read more Chocolate, Churros, and Macarons. They also have ice cream and coffee. This is the place you bring one friend or a date for quiet conversation. Outside seating is also available. I ordered an affogato coffee. It was delicious.

They may sell the nicest chocolate (debatable) but their service in the Parramatta store is…read moredeplorable. They might be nice people but they are cranky when they get busy - maybe more staff would be the answer. After dinner a few weeks ago, we had planned to have dessert at San Churro. We found that to be impossible with crowds of people at the counter and no where to sit. The staff were busy serving and their attitude leaves a lot to be desired. After waiting 15 minutes and seemingly not getting any closer to the counter, we gave up and went further down the road and had dessert at another restaurant. C'est La Vie!