Easter Eats: The Best Hot Cross Buns in Sydney

Whether you’re a spiced and fluffy traditionalist when it comes to hot cross buns or are into more modern variations, come Easter Sunday you'll want your kitchen to be well-stocked with these delicious baked bundles of goodness. Hot, buttery, rich and flavourful, the only bad thing about these seasonal treats is that you can only buy them once a year. To make this Easter the best ever, check out our edit of the very best hot cross buns that Sydney has to offer.

Humble Bakery 

Beloved Sydney bakery Humble has gone and done the world a solid by providing the goods this Easter. Covering all bases, they'll be slinging traditional hot cross buns as well as a sweet and savoury bun for good measure. The Hot Cross Reu-bun is a twist on the classic sandwich in what is bound to be a cult classic. As for the sweet bun, it's oozy dulce de leche all the way. You really will need one of each. 

Surry Hills & Circular Quay 

Sweet Belem

Sweet Belem is officially responsible for what may be one of the holiest combinations ever conceived of - the custard hot cross bun. Plump, pillowy buns topped with a custard cross - Easter has peaked. Sweet Belem are baking these beauties daily right up until Easter so pop in-store to snag a couple (and if you know what's good for you be sure to include one of their iconic Portuguese tarts in your order). 

35 New Canterbury Road, Petersham 

Bar Mammoni

Rocked up to the cafe but can't decide between a croissant and a hot cross bun? Consider it a problem of the past. Bar Mammoni have introduced the limited edition hot cross cruffin and it's the perfect combo. You'll get a splash of spice, buttery dough and a filling of creamy chocolate namelaka infused with the likes of cinnamon, star anise, cardamom and nutmeg. Worth the cals. 

Shop 3, Loftus Lane, Sydney 

Tokyo Lamington 

We adore a trip to Tokyo Lamington any day of the week but in the lead-up to Easter, these guys are amping things up even more in the baked goods department. They've got two limited edition goodies up for grabs this Easter - a yuzu and rasin hot cross bun and a lamington hot cross bun. Decisions, decisions! 

277 Australia Street, Newtown 

Messy Spoon

There's no need for our vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free friends to miss out on the seasonal goodies this year. Messy Spoon has done us all a solid and created the most nourishing hot cross bun we've ever had the pleasure of biting into. Handcrafted in small batches, we recommend popping in-store bright and early if you want to get your hands on some. Whilst you're there, be sure to stock up on their gut-loving loaves, snacks and sweets for the week if you're keen on a happy tummy. 

2 Farnell Street, Sydney

Kafe Kooks

Fancy branching out this Easter? Roti specialists Kafe Kooks have created something very special and we could eat 10. This roti-based Easter treat is layered with cinnamon sugar, chocolate and sultanas and features a sugar dusted cross. Be quick! They're only available until 31st March. 

63 Mountain Street, Ultimo 

House Made Hospitality 

When you think you've tried every iteration of the traditional hot cross bun, this beauty pops up. If you like your buns spicy, this is the pick for you. House roasted speculoos spices, goji berries and candied orange zest come together in this rich and deliciously dense bun. Glazed with orange and saffron it feels that little bit extra. 

Available at Bar Mammoni, This Way Canteen, Promenade Bondi Beach & Martinez Sydney 

Black Star Pastry

As you’d expect from one of the best bakeries in Sydney, these hot cross buns are seriously good. And this year, the team aren't only offering their cult frankincense buns. They've teamed up with chocolatiers Koko Black to serve up a decadent choccy version, too, that are also doused generously in Black Star's beloved frankincense syrup. And the best news? They're vegan, so everyone can join in the party. 

Various locations across Sydney

Infinity Bakery

Arguably serving up one of the best hot cross buns in Sydney, there is so much to love about this light-filled bakery-slash-café.  The perfect balance of soft and crisp, these hot cross buns are very dense  – think chunky and fruit-filled  – so be sure to come hungry. 

Darlinghurst, Manly, and Homebush

Frenchie's Bakery & Patisserie

Frenchie's have got a little something for everyone this Easter. Not only are they slinging classic and chocolate hot cross buns by the piece and in six packs, but they've also got a glorious Easter babka up for grabs that serves 6 to 8 people. The perfect Easter table centrepiece. 

4/61-71 Mentmore Avenue, Roseberry 

Sonoma

Stepping somewhat out of line, Sonoma’s ‘Not Cross Buns’ are branded with an ‘S’ rather than the typical cross – it’s ok, the taste justifies this misdemeanour. Packed with fruit including cranberries, cardamom and pepper, the Sonoma buns are utterly addictive. As you'd expect from some of Sydney's finest HCBs these buns will fly off the shelves so make sure you get in early!

Various locations across Sydney and the ACT 

Bourke Street Bakery

In addition to their traditional buns, Bourke Street Bakery is also known for churning out hot cross loaves which are guaranteed to get you in the Easter spirit. The enormous round loaf (serves 6) is best served sliced and toasted, allowing the sweet dried fruit to crisp up in the toaster before you slather it with a hearty dose of butter and honey. Be sure to arrive early as the best hot cross buns always sell out fast, and an Easter without hot cross buns is hardly Easter at all.

Various locations across Sydney

Once you've gone on an epic bakery crawl to get your hands on the best hot cross buns in Sydney, you might want to keep planning your Easter celebration with our Pinterest guide to Easter entertaining.