Sydney eats, activities & sights to see from a local 🍴🌊🦞 Whether you're here for a quick trip or a bucketlist holiday these are the cafes and local tips you can't miss x
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Eats 🍴
The best cookies in Sydney 🍪 plus their matcha selection (cookie milk, blueberry 🫐) is amazing!
Butter Boy Cookies | Northern Beaches
My fave authentic Italian in the city... with harbour views!
Ventuno Italian | Barangaroo
Perfect spot for a girls night 🍝🍸
Gina Pasta Bar | Barangaroo
Get a table outside, the courtyard has the best atmosphere on a summer evening 🍣🍸
Zushi | Surry Hills
The best vibe 😍 great for a beautiful sunny day or cozy dinner
The Newport | Northern Beaches
The cutest vintage style cafe and real coffee roastery!
The Grounds Coffee Factory | Redfern
THE go-to dessert spot in the city 😍 make sure to get the pistachio sauce!
Yo-Chi | Barangaroo
Some of the best Italian food, and the cutest spot to sit for happy hour and a few aperols 🍸
Pocket Pizza | Northern Beaches
Stunning courtyard area and restaurant 🫶🏻 the perfect summer evening!
The Palms | Northern Beaches
After a morning pilates class at Studio Mouvoir, head next door to the A.P Bakery rooftop for a well-deserved treat 🥐
A.P Bakery | Surry Hills
Sydney's version of Erewhon 🥬 go for smoothies, matcha and healthy bowls
Common Supply | CBD
A must-visit for any Sydney trip - but make sure to arrive early if you want to see the sunset!
Opera Bar | Circular Quay
One of my fave bakeries and a delicious matcha too! 🍵
Banksia Bakehouse | Barangaroo
The best spot for authentic Italian paninis🤌🏻
Luigi Panini | Surry Hills
BB's pizza bagels are the best 🍕🥯
Brooklyn Boy Bagels | Surry Hills
One of my fave rooftop spots 🍸
Harper Rooftop Bar | CBD
One of my fav Boathouse locations - perfect way to end the Manly to Shelly beach coastal walk!
The Boathouse Shelly Beach | Northern Beaches
Delicious middle eastern food paired with the perfect rooftop views ✨
Babylon Rooftop Bar | CBD
Sights
It's called 'The world's most beautiful cinema' for a reason 😍
Westpac OpenAir Cinema
This hidden library on the lower level of the art gallery is the perfect quiet spot!
Art Gallery Library
Beautiful gardens to explore and enjoy a picnic in 🧺
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Always in awe of the beautiful building & the gallery's collection 🤩
Art Gallery of NSW
The most aesthetic kiosk to get a bite or a drink for on the beach 🐚🍊
Camp Cove Kiosk
The only swimming spot in the harbour 🌊 come for a splash or just a great view of the bridge!
Marrinawi Cove | Barangaroo
Activities
The most aesthetic pilates studio in Sydney 🤍 beautiful rooftop views (and right next to AP Bakery for a post-workout treat!)
Studio Mouvoir | Surry Hills
The most aesthetic pilates studio to complete any Bondi trip 🌊
Body By Berner | Bondi
Can you think of a better view for a morning stretch sesh? Plus it's totally FREE
Yoga under the bridge [free]
The most beautiful walk in Sydney 🌊 make sure to bring a bikini!
Spit Bridge to Manly Walk
The only place to swim directly under the harbour bridge 😍
North Sydney Olympic Pool
Beautiful saltwater pool on the quieter side of the harbour, with an amazing view 😍
Maccallum Seawater Pool
Cutest vintage photobooth spot for a memory of your Sydney trip 💌
Love Letters Photobooth | Bondi
Get creative with a pottery class at Crock'd, the cutest Sydney pottery studios
Crock'd Studios | Bondi
The best vintage cinema for a rainy day in Sydney!
Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Shopping
If you're looking for jellycats, this is the place! The largest range I've seen 👀
MeeQ Sydney | CBD
A beautiful heritage building in the CBD 😍 Sit in a cafe and do some shopping!
Queen Victoria Building | CBD
Sydney's version of Sephora, with 3 levels of beauty ✨
MECCA | CBD
One of my fave fashion labels 😍
ONE MILE | Paddington
Huge curated vintage shop 🛍️
Uturn Vintage | Marrickville
Beautiful Australian resortwear pieces ✨
Asta Resort | Paddington
A beautiful old shopping arcade for an afternoon of boutique shopping 🛍️
