Kate Reid’s world-famous croissanterie has finally come to Sydney. Visit the bakery’s enormous flagship at Rosebery’s Engine Yards Precinct for croissants, kouign-amanns, danishes, morning buns and more.

Superfreak’s head-turning fit-out makes it a contender for Sydney’s best-looking cafe. But there’s plenty more to love – including a fresh, homely menu and a vinyl soundtrack.

The “inner city sando committee” is in session. Come for next-level versions of the classic Japanese konbini snack, plus specialty coffee by a cult Sydney micro roaster.

This takeaway-only sibling to AP House serves all the classics – like Aleppo scrolls and cheese-topped focaccia slabs. But you’ll also find got exclusive baked goods (like Japanese-inspired cream puffs) and roasted-croissant soft-serve.

This welcoming spot from the team behind The New Paradigm Coffee Roasters only serves single origin coffees. On Saturdays, a tight food menu inspired by the owners' backgrounds (Chile and Germany) is joined by treats from a cult Instagram bakery.

Choose from 12 ready-to-go flavours – including nanko-ume plum with shiso or marinated onsen egg – at this specialist onigiri shop. Luxe made-to-order options like flame-grilled M9 wagyu add a touch of drama to the diminutive space.

A light-filled cafe inspired by the convenience stores of Japan. Come for bento box lunches, Japanese soft serve and iced coffees spiked with yuzu. From the teams behind Kurumac and Mapo Gelato.

The Chica Bonita team takes on brekkie at community-minded Noon. Find the usual breakfast darlings, plus creative morning plays showcasing suppliers you don’t usually see on the northern beaches.

Hit this breezy cafe-bakery for a monthly rotation of baked treats, from croissants to cookies. For lunch, you can’t go past the hefty focaccia sangas.

Japanese homewares and specialty coffee are a match made in heaven at this peaceful cafe by Artificer and Provider Store.

Just a short stroll from Cooks River, surrounded by sporting ovals, sits this lively little sandwich shop. It’s got lunchtime covered with whopping schnitty sangas and a deli number packed with cold cuts.

By day, head to the light-filled cafe for viral hotcakes and dinner for brunch (like meatball pasta). Then, on the right nights, unwind with a glass of vino, share plates and good company (read: house-made tiramisu).

Part Paris cafe, part LA hotel, this playful spot from the owners of Ursula’s in Paddington is here whatever time of day you need it. Come early for a classic big breakfast, or later on for pasta and salads. It’s all elegant.

Come for the freshly fried falafels as they are, or pocket them up with veggies and lemony skoldalia. Stay for a yarn with the owner-chef-server who’s doing it all himself.