This inner west chocolatier does handmade vegan takes on Tim Tams, Cherry Ripes and Snickers. Plus, a vegan version of the classic Wagon Wheel made in collaboration with the food technologist who helped create the original.

Italian baker Luigi Carrieri has been pumping out Sydney’s best loaves for more than three decades, and people outside his suburb are starting to take notice. Dulwich Hill Hot Bread Shop’s supplies don’t usually last beyond 9am, so if you get there at 5am when it opens, you’ll have your pick of his mouth-watering sourdoughs to crack open at your leisure.

This laid-back neighbourhood cafe is an island of great coffee on an otherwise barren stretch – but it's the fantastic baked goods that keep us coming back. There's a different type of pastry and focaccia to enjoy every day, plus some of the best bagels in town.

This Greek cafe channels new-school Athens, serving an array of pastries, pies and cakes.

Coffee that rejects the single-origin trend, paired with a love of chess.

A tiny bakery with decade-old recipes and 72-hour sourdough.

Za'atar pizza is the specialty at this Lebanese bakery.

A produce store and eatery in Dulwich Hill.

An eclectic, inspired menu that lets the produce speak for itself is just one reason to visit this Dulwich Hill cafe.

A deli and wine bar with plenty of French charm.

Rosa Cienfuegos has been instrumental in shaping Sydney’s Mexican dining scene. At her tiny inner west shop, you can grab her cult tamales freshly made, or grab all the ingredients to make them yourself. Plus, street-style tacos and Mexican specialties you won’t find anywhere else.

This Dulwich Hill restaurant is all about the grill.

This Dulwich Hill restaurant is all about the grill.