Sydney holds such a soft spot in my heart — it's where I met (& married!) my husband, where I ‘grew up’ and where I lived before moving to London… so many of my greatest joys were found there. This list isn’t a “must-see” guide, but rather the pl...
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Cafes ☕
Food 🍜
Dessert 👀
Places to Go / See 🏖️
Cafes ☕
the best places to perch with a book and sip on liquid gold!
my go to cafe! with 5 locations, you can find them anywhere in the city. beautiful matcha, wonderful coffee & amazing brunch! plus the staff are soooo friendly. highly recommend them and a must visit place!
Haven Coffee
really really really good food menu at their darling square store. asian fusion! and the coffee is great :)
Edition Roasters
best matcha in sydney and really really good coffee. you will regret not going!
Outta Coffee
my local! i would go hear nearly everyday. perch for hours with my journal, or a book, people watch, convert with the baristas and most importantly: drink wonderful coffee!
Primary Coffee
Food 🍜
Solid. If you are looking for somewhere consistent and reliable to go, with delicious food, Totti's is your place! It’s one of those restaurants you can go to with friends for a fun night out, or even just for a comforting dinner when you want someth...
Bar Totti's
A hidden gem right in the heart of the city — perfect for a quick but delicious bite! Their sandwich combinations range from classic to quite unique, all on perfectly fresh focccia! It’s the kind of spot I’d pop into on a busy day in the CBD, and it ...
Salumerie Sandwiches
sushi for lunch when you've spent all day shopping? yes please!! whenever we went into the city to shop, we would always go to sushi hotaru for lunch. convenient, quick, but tastyyyy. love it!!
sushi hotaru
Dessert 👀
drool worthy dessert!
omg. no other gelato compares! I have consumed a lot of gelato in a lot of different cities… Rivareno always comes out number 1. The flavour combos are RIDICULOUS!
Rivareno Gelato Barangaroo
omg i truly dream about this soft serve and these cookies.
Kuki Soft Serve & Cookies
Places to Go / See 🏖️
beaches, parks, shops!! all the things :)
One of m favourite escapes in Sydney. I’d go here whenever I needed a slow morning or a reset — walking under the huge trees, finding a quiet spot by the lake with a book, or just wandering with coffee in hand. It feels peaceful but still full of lif...