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    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts

    4.2 (29 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Fresh batch of donuts are ready!
    Christine S.

    Their donuts are made fresh daily, and it's in a prime location in Barangaroo. Some of the donuts are a little on the oily side, but they're more on the cake-y side - which I like! I really like their Australian Honey & Sea Salt Cruller. The Earl Grey & Rose Donut is VERY flavorful. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed their Salted Coconut Yuzu & Kaya Donut. The citrus taste was quite refreshing. I thought I'd like their Maple Walnut & Brown Sugar more than I did, but I have to adjust my taste buds & remember that I'm not North America. I like how they rotate their flavors, so I'll be sure to go back & try more flavors

    Maple and walnut doughnut
    Brad D.

    Doughnuts are fresh and roll out as they open. Very rich so one would be sufficient with coffee. Coffee was good but the large size is not really a large. Hoo friendly service.

    Connie B.

    To be honest I have been disappointed with donuts in Australia. I stopped even trying to eat them, no matter how pretty they seemed. They have a density that is somewhat off putting to an American used to a lighter texture. I come from SF, the home of Mr Holmes (well, along with LA) and Bobs, and that place on 3rd and King with the best apple fritters you can probably get, Donut King or something? I hate to even mention Neighbor Bakehouse because the Dogpatch is getting crazy. I won't be wasting my precious calories eating a bad donut. That said, I had a moment of weakness after a very good meal at Anason around the corner. Turkish, and I wrote a glowing review for it. Coming around the corner I spotted some Gorgeous looking doughnuts! I took home the peanut butter and jam one. Creamy peanut butter filling with very strawberry flavored icing. Donut was yeasty and good, slightly denser than a fluffy US donut, but not heavy as lead or anything. Really very nice, or maybe I am getting used to Australian donuts? Going native? Let me be clear that Mr Holmes passion fruit filled donut (or almost any of their filled donuts) are the best of class, top ranked donut in my history. This was not as good as that, but it was really pretty good. Trying to help out my fellow SF travelers who are probably very frustrated with almost no Yelp help in Australia. Yes, you can trust me. Tip-use Dimmi here, don't try to use open table.

    Whiskey Maple Bacon & Boston Cream Doughnuts!
    Elisha P.

    You know when you just 'can't even'? Yep. You get it then. No explanation required. The doughnuts here are supreme; their glaze rendering me weak at the knees. Having visited the store in Melbourne a few weeks back, I took the opportunity last night to wander down to the store on Barangaroo Ave just before closing time. Without a hint of hesitation, Elana C. & I order a Whiskey, Maple, Bacon Doughnut, a Boston Cream & an Earl Grey & Rose with a couple of cappuccino's to boot. We strap our eatin' pants on & take a seat at the far end of the store. The goods land on our table within minutes, the doughnuts eyeing me with their glaze'y deliciousness. Cutting each in half, they survive no longer than minutes. The Whiskey, Maple, Bacon; elevated by hints of bacon, cutting effortlessly through the sugariness of the glaze. The Boston Cream; with its oozing guts, punches us in the mouth repeatedly with bold notes of chocolate & vanilla. Each doughnut is wonderfully decadent, delicate & everything a doughnut ought to be. In a moment of clarity, we take the Earl Grey & Rose to go, the opportunity to enjoy it later with a cup of tea at home proving too much. Packing it into my handbag, we rug back up & head back out into the crisp Sydney evening. we will absolutely be back. If you're looking to be ruined for doughnuts forever, Shortstop is your place. You're welcome!

    Vanilla Bean Raised ($4.50)
    Ed H.

    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts lives up to its name with some of the finest donuts and most memorable flavours. This little oasis hides in the shadows of Barangaroo's monstrously tall corporate buildings. But don't let that fool you, despite its size this place has a voice to be heard. A delicious doughy voice. Service is amazing, hands down. Sparkling water is offered to you while you think over which donut to order. Tables are quickly cleared and cleaned, and the staff are only too happy to assist. I was even able to have a conversation with one of the bakers as she iced a tray of Vanilla Bean Raised. The flavours are just as tasty as they are unique. They capture both imagination and balance. They find that right level of sweetness which makes you forget about all your troubles and worries. The dough is perfectly precise; soft and squishy yet firm and pronounced. It's bright looks, wooden decor, large windows and high ceilings gives a feeling of freedom, even though there is limited space and seating. If you are unable to grab a table, worry not, as you are only a few seconds away from King Street Wharf. Range of coffee is a little limited, but who cares when you have the best donuts in town!

    Ferdinand W.

    Among those flavour that tried today, the best one is New Orleans iced coffee. The coffee is very strong and dominant and not to sweet. The rest as I tried just ok, nothing so spectacular. However coffee is just nice. I am definitely will be back for burnt caramel flavour

    Cookies and cream
    Alexandra M.

    I was so excited because of the line and beautiful donuts but was let down. I'd try again, there was nothing wrong with the donut I had per say, but it was dull. I feel that way a lot with unfilled donuts, maybe I should just stick to filled..... Staff were nice and they have a good system to get you in and out!

    The blood-sugar-raising circle cakes  otherwise known as donuts
    Willie M.

    I can certainly vouch for the quality of the Sydney donut shop having earlier this year eaten Shortstop donuts in Melbourne. They are almost better in their execution and freshness, although it probably helps that they are eaten while looking out on Sydney harbour on it's summery-winters-June day only a few steps away from the Barrangaroo storefront. You simply have to try the tiramisu donut if it's on offer, and the burnt butter with maple walnut is even better! How the hell do they do it?! 5/5 is well deserved. Just ask my belly :-D

    Mark C.

    Beautiful donuts. I was excited to try the salted coconut, yuzu and kaya. Unfortunately it's so overbearingly sweet that you can hardly taste the yuzu. It'd be much better if they used lighter icing or removed it altogether.

    Martin O.

    Dropped in for some Artisinal Donuts at the new Shortstop in Sydney. The warm Burnt Caramel, Fennel & Sea Salt donut or the Maple Walnut and Brown Butter were more like desserts you might have after a very nice dinner. After ordering, they will bring your donuts to your table or take them to go. Unfortunately, I already had my morning coffee.

    Bernie V.

    Not your average donut! They mix it up with Asian fusion flavours and also get creative. I've tried the coffee which is my fave. Ask about the density of the donut as some are a bit on the cakey side. I prefer the lighter batter so I vote the coffee and the salted one! Mmmm

    Evening doughnut and coffee bliss

    Lovely little shop, very friendly and helpful staff. I noticed their quick attention to detail. They don't have skim, soy or almond milk but their coffee is beautifully crafted, although the beans are nothing out of the ordinary. Doughnuts are nice, modest selection, would love more flavours in the future, defiantly keeping a lookout for those! I only gave 4 stars for the doughnuts and coffee, but 5 stars for the customer service for sure! Oh and I'm sooo happy this joint's open till late, need more places like these around!

    Daily bake donut
    Vonelada K.

    Although the shop was a little hard to find, I tried the "Matcha", "Pistachio & Spiced Orange Cake" and "Australian Honey & Sea Salt".

    Burnt salted caramel, fennel, & sea salt Doughnut.

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    10 months ago

    So love these Donuts. The only donut shop in Australia I've found that has crullers. Bravo!

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    9 months ago

    some people may not know, but this place has some of the best coffee in Sydney and that with a doughnut and you are a happy chappy

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    7 years ago

    Awesome donuts. I am not a huge donut fan however my son absolutely goes nuts over any selection from here

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    LA Donuts

    LA Donuts

    5.0(4 reviews)
    14.3 km

    Best donuts in the Sydney area hands down, the Name says it all LA donuts and we all know the guys…read morein the states got it going on when it comes to anything to do with food haha!! Impossible to miss when driving down the King Georges road with its bright pink sign :)!! Its on the left hand sign on the way to Hurstville and about 50 metres before the entry to the M5 :) I got to an old school gym in beverly hills and one of the hot topic talks is LA donuts, what's your favorite, when's the next visit lol!! When I'm chatting to someone about donuts at LA its always the same response, fluffy and light, not overly sweet, soft, they make the donuts fresh daily. LA DONUTS eat Fresh :D... not like subway lmao !! I'm a bit of a Homer when it comes to food so a favorite is the homer donut also the Apple fritter and the Long Johns & the eclair donut .. tbe sweet tooth shakes haha!! The owner and anyone of the people at the shop have been always super friendly and easy to have a laugh with .. not sure if they laughing about my enjoyement scoffing the donuts down or the amount of times i see they see me come past :D Have to say being a foodie i love my Melbourne visits for anything food but LA Donuts have definately been another addition to putting Sydney on the map contending for the best food in the capital of Aussie mate :)!!

    Got donuts from here recently, these are the best donuts I have ever eaten in my life I will never…read morebe able to eat Krispy Kreme again now that I have tried these. The dough is a traditional donut dough so soft and filling, I had the Homer donut which was amazing and I also tried some of the Biscoff which was also amazing. The owner and the staff here are some of the loveliest people I have ever met so friendly, cannot wait to come back

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    LA Donuts - Npt a bad selectipn at all if you ask me, especially the Homer Simpson in there haha :D

    Npt a bad selectipn at all if you ask me, especially the Homer Simpson in there haha :D

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    LA Donuts - Oh yeah super soft and tasty chocolatyy long Johnny :D

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    Oh yeah super soft and tasty chocolatyy long Johnny :D

    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts

    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts

    4.3(72 reviews)
    1.6 kmHaymarket
    $

    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!

    I insisted we stop in while my husband and I were walking around Melbourne for a break and…read morerejuvenating snack of donuts and coffee. Plus, I'm never one to turn down the possibility of a donut and coffee. Shortstop specializes in cake donuts rather than yeast, which allows for more creative flavors. I have always preferred more specialty donut flavors than traditional ones. My favorites in years past have been matcha green tea, earl grey, rose, lavender, etc. So imagine my elation when we stepped inside Shortstop and saw all these phenomenal flavors aligned with my preferences! I, of course, insisted on ordering the triple matcha, while my husband opted for their earl grey and rose. We also ordered coffees, a filtered coffee for my husband a latte for me. Their coffee is sourced from local roasters. The triple matcha had a matcha cake base and was topped with white chocolate, matcha glaze, and matcha icing. I'm never one to say "too much matcha," so this was perfect for me! I had a bite of my husband's earl grey and rose donut, which was a lovely balance of earl grey, lemon myrtle, rosewater, and rose. Highly recommend if you're in Melbourne craving some sweets. We're so glad we stopped in!

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    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts - What's available today?

    What's available today?

    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts - Ricotta cheesecake donut.

    Ricotta cheesecake donut.

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    Decision time!

    My Donut Box - A Golden Gaytime doughnut.

    My Donut Box

    2.7(3 reviews)
    2.1 kmUltimo
    $$$

    If you have a sweet tooth and a love of doughnuts, then you must visit this place. Boasting that…read morethey have the "worlds best Gourmet Cronuts & Designer Donuts you will ever taste" they do present a marvelous showcase, with recognisable flavours such as Golden Gaytime ($5), Jam, Caramel. They score points with their Customise Your Own Cronut at $8. Choose a main sauce to cover your cronut, then add a topping and then add another sauce to drizzle over your sugar masterpiece. Toppings include marshmallows, Oreos, M&Ms, KitKat, Twix, and more. This is one sweet mess, so be prepared for a major sugar rush. Staff are nice and are happy to help. No real wait time. The doughnuts come in their own little burger style box. It is always reassuring to see a place which is organised and clean. If you are looking for a hearty snack which is sweeter than sweet then roll on down to My Donut Box.

    Randomly found this place on Instagram and knew I had to visit during my recent trip to Sydney. It…read moreis located in the food court of the Broadway mall near the escalators. I think I might be spoiled from donut shops in LA because I was a little underwhelmed by their donut selection. I looked at the display case slightly confused and asked the guy working there if that was all they had, and he seemed kind of turned off at the fact that I seemed like I was expecting more variety. He said yes....and I was like oook then. I decided to get the Nutella Dream donut shake, which was "Original Nutella blended with ice cream and milk, topped with Nutella filled donut." Talk about diabetes in a shake! tbh, I only did it for the Instagram photo LOL, but it was decent. The shake wasn't mixed super well and had a lot of chunks of Nutella at the bottom, but I kind of liked it. The guy put my straw through the donut, so when I removed it the straw was covered in Nutella from the donut filling. Kinda gross...but it looked cool before I took it off. The donut was ok, but nothing special. Overall, glad I tried it at least once, but not sure if I would be back. Got my Instaphoto, so that's all I need :P

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    My Donut Box - My customised Cronut in the making.

    My customised Cronut in the making.

    My Donut Box - Doughnut display.

    Doughnut display.

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    Social Brew Cafe - Special of the day - french toast.

    Social Brew Cafe

    4.7(150 reviews)
    1.0 kmPyrmont
    $$

    Honestly some of the best and quickest service I've ever had for brunch/breakfast. We were seated…read morewithin a few minutes of arriving and we quickly placed our orders. Our drinks were out in 3-5 minutes and our food was out within about 5-7 minutes after. As soon as we finished we were given our checks to pay at the front. I think we were here for only 45 minutes and it was amazing! I started out with the iced strawberry matcha and my husband had their iced mocha. The iced mocha was good but the iced strawberry matcha was flawless. The strawberries were so fresh and the matcha was just perfect itself. Great combo together! My husband had the free range eggs on toast and I had the eggs Benedict. His was delicious but the eggs Benedict was amazing. The crispy kale really sold me as it was delectable in each bite. Eggs were poached to perfection and the truffle hollandaise was just delicious. Couldn't have had a better experience if we tried!

    This cafe was recommended by a family member and was an easy travel from our hotel and was actually…read morea walking distance of less than 10 minutes. For a larger party, coming in with a reservation was convenient since they are pretty busy and change tables often. Service staff were efficient and very friendly. Ordering was easy as well. Their seasonal specials is definitely worth the look over. I had the peanut butter shake and although it didn't look it, it tasted very much like peanut butter in liquid form. I also got to try the summer breeze watermelon salad. That was refreshing. It had a mix of greens, dressing, feta and a crisp prosciutto. I've never had prosciutto served fried; it was delicious. The whole piece married well, and I wish I knew the background of how it was created. I loved every bite! Although the place was crowded, it can still be intimate. Besides indoor seating, they also have a patio and seating outside.

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    Social Brew Cafe - Store Front

    Store Front

    Social Brew Cafe - Smash Beef Burger

    Smash Beef Burger

    Social Brew Cafe

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