Travel +61 🛫 Land Down Under 🇦🇺 New South Wales

Got these as takeaways for breakfast in the apartment the next morning and heated them up in the oven. The pastry layers crisped back beautifully, warm and fragrant.

The sour cherry & pistachio danish was flaky and buttery, tart cherry meeting nutty pistachio cream in a way that stuck with me. Cinnamon bun came soft and spiralled, sugar‑coated with that warm cinnamon fragrance that made it comforting without being too sweet. The goat cheese & tomato chutney danish leaned savoury, creamy cheese and bright chutney layered on crisp pastry 》A$19

📍Two Bobs Bakery
8 Yacaaba St, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia

Felt fortunate to have grabbed the very last pie at 2pm. So seafoody and savoury with lobster, prawn and barramundi folded into a creamy filling under a golden crust. The mix carried briny sweetness and buttery depth, making each bite smooth and satisfying 》A$11

📍Red Neds Gourmet Pie Bar
3/17-19 Stockton St, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia

Fish and chips served golden and crisp with fillets that break apart tender inside their crunchy shell. Fries underneath bring that salty crunch, easy to dip into tartar. Conveniently sized so I can pick them up with my fingers, dip and bite 》A$22.90

📍EATS270
1 Violet St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia

Chunky pieces of pork belly glazed in a glossy sauce, laid over warm rice and finished with crisp greens. The meat is tender with caramelised edges, giving both sweetness and savoury depth 》A$22.90

📍EATS270
1 Violet St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia

Morning in the blue mountains feels complete with a traditional hot chocolate that’s smooth, warming and deeply chocolatey. Each sip carries a rich cocoa note that lingers gently, making it a comforting way to ease into the day 》A$8.50 / Large

📍Josophan's Fine Chocolates
187 Leura Mall, Leura NSW 2780, Australia

Waking through Sydney fish market is an experience from weaving through the busy counters to carrying our picks out by the harbour where the breeze makes everything taste better. I narrowed down to Peter’s and Christie’s but preferred Peter’s sashimi since we can choose our own cut and pay by weight, which feels more tailored. Tried abalone sashimi for the first time and found it too firm and chewy, not really my thing. The aburi scallops were tender with a smoky, cheesy richness and the lobster roll came indulgent with roe and sauce that gave it a creamy, briny punch. Sitting by the water with that mix of cooked and raw seafood it feel like a proper feast.

// Peter's Sydney Fish Market
Aburi Scallops 》A$23 / 3 Pcs
Aburi Lobster Seafood Roll 》A$25
Abalone Sashimi 》A$14.99
Salmon Sashimi 》A$12.40 (124g)
Otoro Sashimi 》A$15.90 (106g)
Chuka Kurage 》A$6.80

// Christie’s Seafood
Pacific Oyster 》A$26.99 / Dozen
Sashimi Platter 》A$30

A blend of white chocolate and hazelnut ganache, smooth and rich yet balanced. The gianduia swirl folds through with nutty depth, adding layers of sweetness that linger. A little on the sweet side but it works well for sharing 》A$7.50

📍Rivareno Gelato Barangaroo
4/33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia

Got these for breakfast and the banana bread was hearty and moist. The deep banana flavour melting together with the butter for that comforting bite. It wasn’t too sweet, carrying a nice cinnamon fragrance that gave warmth and balance. Pear Danish added a lighter touch with flaky pastry, custard base and soft pear pieces that gave sweetness and a gentle lift. Both together made breakfast feel simple yet satisfying.

Banana Bread w Butter 》A$5.80
Pear Danish 》A$6.50

📍Bourke Street Bakery Barangaroo
4/23 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia

The lychee rose cake at ENZE was so damn good! Soft sponge layers and a thick cream folded through with lychee that kept each bite juicy and refreshing. The rose note stayed gentle, adding fragrance without heaviness and the whole slice felt light yet memorable. I’m definitely coming back for more of their cakes in the future 》A$8.80

📍ENZE Barangaroo
20 Scotch Row, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia

Got hot drinks to warm ourselves up on a rainy winter day, with the hot chocolate leaning too milky for my liking and the cappuccino carrying a nice balance of foam and coffee. Both were served hot but the cold weather made them cool down way too fast so the cozy moment didn’t last as long as it should have.

Hot Chocolate 》A$7.50
Cappuccino 》A$6.00

📍 Bennie’s Cafe · Bistro
Opera Quays, Shop 10/3 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

The apple crumble cheesecake carries a nice balance of creamy base and soft apple pieces under a crumbly top that adds texture and sweetness. It’s surprisingly quite good, though a little pricy and if only the portion was bigger it would have been perfect for stretching the moment longer 》A$16.50

📍 Bennie’s Cafe · Bistro
Opera Quays, Shop 10/3 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Chunky lobster and prawns sitting in a soft buttery roll that stays warm and fragrant from the lemon butter sauce. It eats clean and easy, nothing heavy and the wedges come out crisp with that nice clean bite that makes the whole plate feel even better than expected 》A$42

📍 Bennie’s Cafe · Bistro
Opera Quays, Shop 10/3 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia