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The most exciting food news in Sydney right now.
The Sydney food scene is THRIVING. Following an incredible 2024, packed with new openings, 2025 has already kicked off with a bang. With a swathe of talented chefs choosing to make their home in our harbour city and bringing us the best flavours from around the world and locally, it’s never been a better time to be a Sydney sider. If you’re keen to stay abreast of the must-know food news in Sydney, we’re here to help.
Catering Project Drops a Viral Dubai Chocolate Croissant That’s Worth the Hype
Viral treats have become our love language — and Catering Project’s latest drop is speaking directly to our sweet tooth. Enter: the Dubai Chocolate Croissant. Flaky, golden and oozing with chocolatey decadence, this luxe pastry is going viral for a reason. At $120 a platter, it’s made for sharing (or not — we won’t judge).
Also on the menu? The Mini Dubai Chocolate Bar platter ($69), a bite-sized take on the trending treat that’s just as rich, indulgent, and Insta-worthy. Perfect for office morning teas, elevated events or, let’s be honest, a personal pick-me-up.
Available for delivery in Sydney and Melbourne
Good News, the Pistachio Papi x Krispy Kreme Collab is Back For a Limited Time
As Australia’s pistachio cravings continue to rage, the return of this iconic collab is music to our ears. But only for two weeks! What can you expect? A freshly baked, iconic Krispy Kreme dipped in Pistachio Papi spread and stuffed with Pistachio Papi mousse. They’ve also added candied pistachios on top for good measure. Our only tip? Get there early as the daily quota of these bad boys often sells out.
Available in Krispy Kreme Stores in NSW, VIC, QLD & WA
Yo-Chi’s Latest Delicious Collab Has Landed
We didn’t need another reason to love Yo-Chi, but the cult froyo brand is once again serving up some seriously tasty goods with their latest limited-edition treat.
Teaming up with Aussie food creator Nick Vivitis, known for his Insta-worthy oozy, over-the-top cookie pies, Yo-Chi has introduced the Cheesecake Cookie Pie to its toppings bar. Think cheesecake-level creaminess, warm cookie gooeyness and the spiced caramel crunch of Biscoff, all in one glorious, irresistible bite.
The caramel collab is available at Yo-Chi stores now, and will be sticking around for about four weeks—or until it sells out (which is bound to be soon, so don’t miss out!)
Available at Yo-Chi stores nationally.
This Limited-Edition Pie Could Be the Collab of Our Pastry-Loving Dreams
Black Star Pastry and South Dowling Sandwiches have teamed up for a pastry-packed collaboration that is as flaky as it is flavourful.
In a fusion of flavour and texture, the duo has crafted a pithivier-style pie, available for a limited time only. The dome-shaped delight is stuffed with South Dowling’s signature caramelised carrots (you know the ones), spicy chilli chicken and a vibrant red pesto, all wrapped in a flaky fortress of Black Star’s famously buttery, golden pastry.
While it’s definitely a match made in foodie heaven, it won’t be here for long. The custom creation will be available at select Black Star Pastry locations and all South Dowling Sandwiches spots from Thursday, May 22nd until Sunday, June 1st—and quantities are limited so you’ll want to get in quick.
Don’t want to miss out? You can also pre-order two or four packs of the pie online here and pickup at any of Black Star Pastry’s locations.
Available from Thursday, May 22nd
Select Black Star Pastry locations and all South Dowling Sandwiches stores
Brooklyn Boy Bagels New ‘Hot Bakes’ Delivers Fresh Bagels Every 20 Minutes
Sydney’s go-to for authentic New York-style bagels, Brooklyn Boy Bagels is coming in hot with its new weekend special, serving up freshly baked bagels, to enjoy warm, just how the New Yorkers intended.
The new ‘Hot Bakes’ special will be running out of the Marrickville outpost, offering their signature bagels, fresh croissants, pretzels and cookies straight from the oven every 20 minutes until midday.
Forget about your routine eggs on toast, if you’re in the inner west, swing for a still-warm Everything bagel and a thick cream cheese schmear, and while you’re there, why not pick up some freshly baked pretzels or their flakey almond croissants too, all made the proper Brooklyn way.
19 Carrington Rd, Marrickville
American Cult Classic, Wingstop Opens in Sydney
It’s been a good week for fans of buffalo-style chicken as the popular American chain Wingstop finally opened its doors to its first Australian outpost.
The Texas-born brand is loved for its flavoured chicken that comes in the form of wings, tenders and boneless pieces, with 12 different seasonings to choose from. Fan favourites include lemon pepper, garlic parmesan, Cajun, and hot honey, with options for those who love a spicy bite. Wingstop’s much-hyped ranch and blue cheese dips will also feature on the Aussie menu bringing the full American experience down under.
11am–2am daily
1/111 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point
Uber’s New ‘Dine Out’ Feature is Debuting Down Under
Uber Eats is spicing up the Sydney food scene, announcing a slick new feature that let’s you book ahead and access exclusive deals at some of the city’s best restaurants.
Announcing the new feature at the fifth annual GO-GET product showcase event in New York City, Sydney has been revealed as the first city in the world to have access to the new offering. Set to roll out next month, a partnership with OpenTable and Uber Eats app will allow users to not only book a table at their fave dining destination, but book a ride there and back at the same time. How’s that for convenience?
Some of the city’s most iconic restaurants—including Catalina, Fabbrica, Wings and Tins, Malabar, Employees Only and Raw Bar—are expected to sign up for the launch, with more options across a range of cuisines and price points soon to get in on the action.
Your New Go-To Lunch Spot in the CBD Just Dropped
Tucked away on Pitt Street in Sydney’s CBD, Otogo is a fresh, fast, and fun little spot serving up some of the best onigiri in the city. Think Japanese convenience store with a serious glow-up. Expect rice balls made by an AI-powered machine (yes, really), stuffed with goodies like miso salmon, spicy pork, and chicken karaage, all wrapped in crispy nori.
The vibe is chill, the ordering’s all done on slick touchscreens, and everything is affordable. You can grab a couple of onigiri, a snack, and a drink for around $10. Bargain! Otogo also has hand-pulled soba noodles if you’re after something warm and slurpy, with broths and toppings that feel way fancier than the price tag suggests.
Our favourite? The chicken karage onigiri with original mayo. A crispy outside with super tender chicken — what’s not to love?
1/56 Bay Street, Ultimo
Have Your Cake and Take It Home with Four Seasons Sydney
Crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Nicolas Blanc and the team behind Sydney’s most seductive sweets comes The Art of Cake: Travel Cakes Collection by Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. Inspired by classic French gâteau de voyage, these beautifully baked, retro-inspired pound cakes are made to be shared, gifted, and devoured on the go. They’re nostalgic, full of flair and free from perishable fillings and perfect for picnics or presents. Flavours include Raspberry Rose Petal, Lemon Myrtle, Pistachio Praline and more—all glazed, topped and packed with personality.
Available in full-size, $55 or a mini sampler pack for $65
Butterboy Opens New Location on Broadway
Good news, inner-city friends — you’ll can now get your chunky NYC-style cookie fix at Butterboy Broadway.
Known for their decadent, layered bakes and unique flavours (think blackberry crumble, banana Biscoff and black sesame) the demand for these cult cookies means a fourth opening from the beloved brand. Ooey gooey monthly specials, soft serves and milkshakes will very shortly be yours for the taking when your 3pm slump hits. The only question left to sort is — what flavour first?
Plus, a fourth outpost is coming to Brookvale next week!
Shop G06/1 Bay St, Glebe
Ahem. Black Star Has a Parramatta Outpost
In some very happy pre-Easter news, Sydney favourite Black Star Pastry has opened its first Western Sydney store. You’ll find the sleek kiosk within Paramatta Westfield. In celebration of the sixth opening, Black Star have created some incredible new menu items including a mochi eclair and a white miso mushroom toastie. Pop on over to sample these beauties for yourself!
Level 5 Food Court, Westfield Parramatta
Yo-Chi and Papi Reunite for Second Limited Edition Collaboration
The internet went wild over Yo-Chi and Pistachio Papi’s limited-edition collaboration last year, so much so that they decided to make the hot pistachio white chocolate sauce a mainstay in Yo-Chi’s bench of toppings. This month, they’ve joined forces to satisfy our stomachs once more with the ultimate frozen yoghurt topping: Pistachio Papi cheesecake. This classic, New York-style cheesecake has a buttery, crumbly base and decadent layer of Pistachio Papi sitting pretty atop the creamy cake.
It’s on for one month only, don’t miss out. Run to your closest Yo-Chi to get your hands on this ASAP.
Multiple locations
Bon Iver’s “SABLE fABLE” Drops with Some Tasty Collabs
Bon Iver’s dreamy new album SABLE, fABLE drops today—and it’s bringing the flavour with it. For one day only, some of Sydney’s local hotspots are serving up exclusive, album-inspired treats that hit as hard as his music. At Lox in a Box, munch on a Sable Fable Bagel featuring salmon rillette, picked onion, cucumber, chive & watercress salad, on a toasted everything seasoning bagel.
Bondi, Coogee, Marrickville
Three-Michelin-Star Restaurant, L’Enclume, Six-Week Residency Menu Revealed (Plus, More Seats Released)
If a Euro summer isn’t on the cards for you this year, you can still dine out at La Liste‘s number-one-ranked restaurant in the world, L’Enclume, without even leaving the country! Sydney favourite Bathers’ Pavillion will be hosting internationally renowned chef Simone Rogan MBE for six weeks. You can expect every little detail to be pulled off with aplomb, from custom crockery to bespoke art installations and a 14-course menu. The residency will be the second partnership between the two restaurants with L’Enclume’s 2023 visit concluding with a 2000 table waitlist.
Whilst the other ten dishes will remain tightly under wraps, the first four dishes have been revealed. Diners can look forward to raw South Gippsland aged sirloin of beef in coal oil with whipped Sydney rock oysters and nasturtiums and Kangaroo Valley Jerusalem artichokes with pickled muntries and Yarrawa cheese, winter shoots and vegetables. A third dish, Donnybrook Marron with wax flower jelly, smoked roe and buttermilk sauce, is also on the menu. As for sweets, frozen Pecora sheep’s yoghurt with aerated Willyama yuzu, toasted bunya nut and preserved essences.
Additional limited seats have been released for the $590 per person menu which can be booked here
Wednesday 16th July to Sunday 24th August
4 The Esplanade, Mosman
Sydney’s Most Expensive Sandwich
For a luxe take on the humble sando, head to Tanuki. This stylish Japanese izakaya in Double Bay, helmed by Chef Ken Wee Lee, has a menu that leans into fresh seafood and late-night bites. But it’s the Wagyu Sando that steals the show. A masterclass in indulgence, this $150 pre-order-only special layers 110g of buttery A5 Kagoshima Wagyu with Mushroom Duxelle and Miso Mustard between soft Japanese Milk Bread and is served alongside a rich Truffle Teriyaki dipping sauce.
It’s one of Sydney’s most decadent sandwiches, and well worth planning ahead for.
37 Bay Street, Double Bay
Hay St Market
The time has come! The long-awaited Hay St Market has officially opened within Market City, and it’s time to sample the goods. 48 traders and 25 cuisines have made the new market precinct home. Inspired by London’s Borough Market and Singapore’s Lau Pa Sat, you’ll find two bars, 16 hawker-style kitchens, a central food market, a glass-encased urban farm, artisan cheesemongers and butchers, a Spanish deli roaming carts and more. A particular highlight is the three separate stalls operated by celebrity chef Luke Nguyen. Gather your pals and make a night of it!
Open 7 days a week, early until late
9/13 Hay Street, Haymarket
A Unique Easter Treat Inspired by a Cadbury Favourite
Easter is just around the corner, and to celebrate Japanese-inspired French Patisserie Dear Florence has launched a not-to-be-missed new treat.
Inspired by the beloved Cadbury Créme Egg, ‘The Easter Cake Egg’ will transport you back to your childhood. With coconut mousse serving as the egg white, passionfruit curd as the yolk, coconut dacquoise for spongy texture, a cereal layer reminiscent of Kellogg’s Cornflakes and a two-tone chocolate spray that makes every creation unique, this is chocolate, but not as you know it.
The limited edition creation—available in both dark and white chocolate—is available for pre-order now, and in store from April 8th until April 19th.
230 Sussex Street, Sydney
Japan’s Viral Fried Sandwiches Land in Sydney
Age.3 first opened in Tokyo’s iconic Ginza in 2023 and since then they’ve been a sensation. Fried sandwiches? How could you say no. And now Sydney has its very own outpost! Enjoy golden fried bread with your choice of over 30 different fillings ranging from whipped cream and mango to potato salad. We have suspicions that one visit might not be enough.
Shop 92, 732 Harris Street, Ultimo
Rosso Pomodoro Launch 20 Pizzas for 20 Years Menu to Celebrate a Milestone Birthday
Beloved Bondi pizzeria Rosso Pomodoro is turning 20 this year and in excellent news, they’re offering all Sydneysiders the chance to join in on the celebrations. Head in for the unique op to sample their ‘20 pizzas for 20 years menu’ that highlights some of their best-selling pizzas over the last two decades. As an extra special treat, they’re offering $20 pizzas after 10 pm, 2-for-$20 negronis and Aperol spritz and a limited-edition strawberry tiramisu!
From Monday 7th April
94 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction
Hakkoku, One of Tokyo’s Best Restaurants is Popping up in Sydney
Not heading to Tokyo anytime soon? No worries. One of the city’s finest restaurants, complete with a 6-month waitlist, is popping up at Sydney institution Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, for four intimate sittings. Each day will see just 10 guests take a seat as Chef Hiroyuki Sato slices and presents each piece of sushi by hand. There will be 15 courses to indulge in, alongside a curated drinks menu. One to remember!
$1000 per person, bookings can be made here
Tuesday 1st April, Wednesday 2nd April & Thursday 3rd April (lunch and dinner sittings available)
1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach
Grumpy Donuts Take on the Night Shift
Ever found yourself driving around in circles post-Friday night dinner, seeking out a sweet treat? Circle no more! Grumpy Donuts is launching Night Shift this week and you’ll be able to head in and pick up a loaded donut every Friday and Saturday night. Swing by and you’ll be able to choose a Grumpy Donut as well as a filling and two toppings. We’re talking custard, marshmallow fluff, passionfruit curd, peanut butter and so much more. Heaven is a place on earth!
Friday & Saturday nights, 5pm to 9pm
Launching Friday 21st March
379B Princes Highway, St Peters
If you loved this edit of Sydney food news and are looking for more openings around the city, be sure to check out our edit of the best new restaurants, cafes and bars in Sydney.
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