BEST BAKERY: BOURKE ST BAKERY

To detox disciples, carbs and gluten may be mortal sins, but the line snaking out the door of this pocket-sized patisserie tells a different story: give us this day our daily bread. From their crammed tiny space, the artisan bakers of Bourke Street deliver fresh loaves and wicked little pastries. Swing by at breakfast for the buttery croissants, lunch for a gourmet sandwich or pizza perched on one of the tiny tables or just pop in for a coffee and a tart – really, there’s no need for an excuse. But be warned:  if you dither over your order when you finally reach the head of the queue, expect foot tapping and sighs from the patrons behind. Overcome by choice? Do what the locals do. Grab one each of the bakery’s signature pork and fennel sausage rolls and a crème brûlée tart (go on, you deserve it) to savour in the park across the street. Sydney’s best bakery? Amen. (Danielle Bevins-Sundavall)

633 Bourke St, Surry Hills. 9699 1011