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The freshest addition to the iconic Walsh Bay finger wharves, Seventeen is a café by day and contemporary restaurant by night. Also featuring an in-house concierge, dine-out options and a fully stocked deli (just saying).

Prepare to throw any semblance of healthy eating out the window, team. There’s a new ice cream truck in town and (wait for it) they’re serving pimped scoops of deep fried ice cream. We still have no freaking idea how deep fried ice cream really works, but what we do know is a creamy scoop of goodness wrapped in a crispy shell is a damn good idea. Always. 

This is it, guys. Here is where the magic of LUXE all began. This is the home of the famous LUXE poached chicken sandwich, the LUXE plate with avocado, tomato and goats feta or ricotta, and some of the best coffee and baked items, right in the heart of Westfield Bondi Junction.

The Baron boys have just opened a bagel café in Bella Vista and oooooh boy, you need to head here. If you’re a local then you already know how freaking good this place is (these guys wouldn’t have it any other way), but for those of you who couldn’t fathom crossing the bridge for something like a bagel, welllll all that’s about to change. 

Prepare your taste buds for some seriously delicious eats people because from the ashes of Bao Stop, rises Cloud Thief!

Tucked away on the quieter end of Darlinghurst Road, you’ll find the unassuming Black Bottle. Described by the owners as a cave á manger (French for a wine shop that doubles as a restaurant), this slick tapas style bar is everything Sydney has been waiting for.

Add Nirvana, Radiohead and Blur to your playlist, because there’s a brand new 90s rock ‘n’ roll-inspired Japanese restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. From the same guys who brought us Indu and Mejico, Kid Kyoto is the third instalment of this legendary foodie trifecta.

Bea opens inside a beautiful AF three-storey building in Barangaroo and honestly, let the feasting begin. The restaurant itself seats 180 so there’s plenty of room for you and your crew. And in true Matt Moran fashion, everything on the menu is home style with a twist—that twist being a little bit special and all kinds of delish. Expect all your favourite seafood, meats and veggies from Australia’s very own backyard.

Ever felt embarrassed about your super-specific coffee order, or had your barista raise an eyebrow when you request an extra half shot? If you’re a fan of the java juice who likes to be a little extra sometimes, you’ll froth (pun intended) on the “coffee tailoring” concept at Haven Tailoring Coffee Joyously. In case you couldn't tell from the name, judgement is out the window at this bright and airy Surry Hills café, where they’ll tailor every brew right down to each single element (body, sweetness, aroma, acidity, and aftertaste) to ensure you have the perfect bespoke cuppa.

The three most romantic words in the English language: chocolate gift box. Gift-giving just got a whole lot easier (and prettier) with the beautiful little handcrafted truffles from Good Measure Co.

Once a local milk, The Rio is back in Summer Hill and better than ever. Because now they’re serving booze. The once loved milk bar that dished up milkshakes and all things sweet on the daily, has been transformed into a Greek-style cocktail bar that pays tribute to The Rio back in the day. You can thank owner George Poulos for that stroke of genius.

It’s no secret that we’re a fan of all things Swedish (IKEA, meatballs—you get the idea). Funkis Köket, which translates to kitchen in Swedish, is our latest Swedish obsession in Sydney and we can’t get enough. This quaint cafe sits in the transformed storeroom of clothing and homewares store Funkis in Paddington and extends to an outdoor courtyard complete with lush plant porn.

Sydney has new cafes joining it’s delicious ranks daily, but every so often one will deliver a dish that is so perfect, we can’t help but take notice. Guys, we’d like to introduce you to our new friend Everyday Espresso and more specifically, their Coop’s Benny. Before we dive too deep into that bad boy (which is a pimped AF croissant, in case you were wondering), we’ll tell you a little something about this fresh Redfern gem. 

Time to dig out your spandex people—Infinite Cycle is going to get you moving again (lord help us). As Australia’s only virtual cycle studio, traditional gym prepare to have your mind blown. With responsive bikes that actually lean from side to side (like an actual bike), Infinite Cycle has changed the Sydney spin class scene for good.

From the legends who brought us Holey Moley Golf Club comes an epic circus-themed funhouse that delivers on all fronts. We’ll explain: this one involves everything from wild arcade games to wacky cocktails and all with a retro spin. Yeah, we’re all over this one. 

Because every human deserves to unwind in a floating cocoon. Oh yes, cocoon meditation is here people and you’ll be all loved-up and carefree in anti-gravity silk (there’s really no other way to fitness). And just so you know, it’s mega luxe and basically oozes vaycay vibes.

W1LL is the newest yoga studio to hit Surry Hills and FYI, you need to know about it. Taking over the studio space once home to Urban Yoga, this place boasts the latest and greatest tech to help with all things mindfulness. And yes, that’s a thing. Yoga classes see song and visuals (curated by an in-house DJ) paired with each movement and the goal is to create a fully immersive experience. Meanwhile, meditation classes use audio guides to help you escape the distraction and hassle of the daily grind. TBH, we feel pretty damn relaxed already.

It’s the brand new CBD hole-in-the-wall sandwich bar churning out delicious vegan sangas. Let’s take a moment to thank the foodie gods for this one (and of course the real dream-makers here—the team behind Verd). Taking the location of Zeitgeist, Joe’s is the humble vegan abode with all things pickled, spiced, slow-roasted and veggie-friendly.

Lavico is an Italian restaurant hiding in one of the most unlikely spots—Canterbury Leagues Club.  They have nailed the casual vibes with an outdoor dining amongst the lush bougainvillea and come night time, it’s all about the fairy lights. Perfect for families and groups, the menu has a share plate focus where traditional Italian dishes are king..

Sydney just scored this bloody winner of a new Mexican joint and it’s one that you’ll most certainly be hitting up. And not just because of the treasure hunt you’ll find yourself on while trying to locate the entrance (hint: it’s above the Newtown train station) or the awesome string of colourful flags or fairy lights that adorn this beauty. 

If you’re not familiar with The Daily Edited (TDE.) then prepare to have your handbag-loving mind blown. TDE. is the place you head (either on the interwebs or in DJ’s Sydney) when you’re in desperate need of personalised leather goodies. ICYMI, every single one is crazy beautiful.

This damn delicious cafe is just quietly the ideal place to take your friend with the difficult dietaries (you know the one) and the only cafe you need to hit up post gym. That is, if you want all the protein, carbs, coffee and sneakily healthy cheat meals, all filled to the brim with nutrition. Yep, Warren & Holt is officially the dream and it’s just become one of our go-to cafes in the inner west. 

From the legends who brought us the iconic Masala Bowl, comes Masala Kitchen. It’s the new kid on the block in Moore Park, and it’s here to transport you straight to India with some of the most authentic fare this side of the equator. 

Now that we’re all grown up (for the most part), we’re all looking for ways to workout that aren’t necessarily traditional, aka boring or difficult. Cue Ninja 101. It’s like the creators of this place were listening to our thoughts and answered our prayers. If you’re looking for a way to get that heart rate up without having to buy a gym membership, continue reading.

Central Park just got a whole lot fancier (and comfier TBH) with their newest addition—a luxe AF cinema. Take a seat on their reclining plush lounges and munch on buttery popcorn in the newest Palace Cinema in Central Park Mall. FYI that’s the huge building covered in lush greenery (you know the one). 

Just when you thought Sydney’s Mexican food scene had reached its peak, we come along to tell you there’s more to come. So much more. Melbourne fave, Fonda, has just opened in Bondi Beach and they’re serving up traditional Mexican eats on the daily.  They’re taking some of Australia’s best produce and taking it to the next level so you and your crew can (and should) go HAM on their share-style menu.

Sitting smack bang in the middle of the always bustling Potts Point, The Larmont is a modern boutique hotel with SoHo vibes. Oh, did we mention that it’s all about luxury here? Because it is. 

What’s better than a boutique hotel built by the water? One built on top of it, of course. We’d like to introduce you to one of our fave (and one of Sydney’s most luxe) hotels, Pier One. Located in Walsh Bay, literally under the Harbour Bridge, Pier One has views that we (and you) can only dream of. Seriously, this is PEAK Sydney. With rooms and suites of all sizes available for your choosing you have just found the spot for your next staycay, business trip or well-deserved holiday. 

Small yet effortlessly cool, Spicers Potts Point takes the best of Sydney and makes it even better. With only 20 guest rooms you’ll feel fancy AF as you stroll the halls of the three heritage listed terraces in your plush white robe and matching slippers. Or are we the only ones who do that? The completely refurbished boutique hotel sits on the oh-so-leafy Victoria Street, with the aptly named Victoria Terrace Suites making up this lush boutique hotel.

If there has ever been a hotel with a perfect location in the Sydney CBD, this is the one. Primus Hotel makes your Sydney stay easy AF with little things like Town Hall Station, Pitt Street Mall and George Street all within a minute’s walk.

Taking pole position in Darling Harbour, the brand new Sofitel Hotel oozes French luxury—all the better for pretending you’ve skipped over to Europe. With all that the harbour has to offer literally on its doorstep, you won’t have to walk far to find some seriously good eats and drinks (never forget the drinks). 

When Holey Moley took over Newtown you all lost your collective minds. Well, prepare to lose them all over again because the now famous mini golf bar is headed for The Hills. And no, not Surry.

Sydney’s Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney is in the heart of the city, just a short stroll from the heritage Rocks precinct. This grand sanctuary of luxury has served Sydney delicious cocktails, eats and views for years and keeps them coming back with their bespoke service. This not-so-little slice of heaven has epic panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and we’re not just saying this, but it’s literally the best view in Sydney.

Do you ever find yourself in need for a 5-star luxury escape in the heart of Sydney? Ok great, we didn’t think we were the only ones. The suites at The Langham are next level, with custom everything and massive terraces perfect for soaking up the sunset over the Western Harbour.

Adjacent to Darling Harbour on the edge of the CBD lies the Hyatt Regency, Sydney’s largest luxe hotel. Whether you’re staying for business or pleasure, they’ve got you more than covered. 

The Galeries is the perfect mix of luxe, artsy and damn delish food. And now it’s getting a brand new addition—the gentSac flagship store. Think of this place as the ultimate destination for the millennial gentleman, whether you’re buying for yourself or your S.O. 

Pizza Madre is the bambino of Italian restaurants that call Marrickville home and FYI, it’s all vegetarian and by the same legends behind Two Chaps. Excited? Well yeah, you damn well should be. So when the hanger pangs set in, pop down to this place, where the wood fire oven’s roaring –you know what that means: all of the delicious pizza.

While we’re all well acquainted with Potts Point bar, The Butler, its brand spankin’ revamped bar has just become one of our new favourites. Named after one of Victoria Street’s iconic residents, Juanita Nielsen, the venue is pretty much as cool as she was.

Guys, prepare yourselves. Ready? Good. A harbour side microbrewery has arrived in Sydney and yes, you should damn well be excited about it. Located conveniently in the Overseas Passenger Terminal building you’ll cop the stunning expansive views of the Quay and the Opera House when you head to this joint.

If you’re going to get your hair did, it may as well be done by the complete pros at Judena Hair. You’ll find these lock-loving legends chilling in North Bondi, and after you’ve been once, you’ll want to pay them a weekly visit—seriously, we dare you and your locks to last one week without a blow out from these guys.

Directly translated to ‘taco party’ in Spanish, Taqiza is exactly what you’re imagining and everything you need in your life right now. Whether you’re in the mood for an authentic Mexican feast or are ready to dive in deep with some of Taqiza’s (shall we say) more contemporary taco combinations like goat with lime or BBQ salmon and chilli.

Potts point has just welcomed et al. to its ranks with open arms. On the food front, you can expect a menu filled with corkers from Chef Daniel Backhouse, while the space itself oozes cool and casual vibes. Oh, and guess what? It just became your new go-to lunch spot for this summer.

Sydney we’re expecting another little one to join the Boathouse family. We know it’s a big deal. Now holidaymakers and locals of the Central Coast will be able to chow down on seaside goodies whilst enjoying the spectacular views of Patonga beach. Dreams really do come true.

The drive-in bottle-o at The Tennyson Hotel has had a pretty damn delicious makeover and yes, we’re serious. Mr. Liquor Dirty Italian Disco is effectively a driveway eatery where you’ll swing by the walk-in fridge to pick up your bev, before ordering at the counter and parking yourself (geddit?) at a table on the literal driveway.

At this point, there are very few things that ice cream can do for us that it hasn’t already done. Basically, it takes something damn extreme to get us excited. Vegan miso caramel ice cream, though? Yeah, that’ll just about do it. 

Luke Mangan’s chicken burger restaurant, Chicken Confidential, just had a baby and it’s hanging out at Sydney Airport’s T1 International. Yeah, this is as good as you think.  

Industrial spacious vibes meet all the home comforts—Anvil Cafe & Grocer provides the goods. The fit out is everything we love, with hanging plants, a minimalist colour scheme and modern accents all ‘round. Slot yourself into one of their comfortable lounges, sit back and smell the coffee people, this just became your weekend chill spot.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again—Newtown just keeps getting better and better. First it was the likes of Belly Bao and Holey Moley setting up shop on King Street and now BL Burgers is getting in on the action. We didn’t need another reason to head for Newtown, but hey, we’ll totally take it.

Smack bang in the centre of Taylor Square (on the border of Surry Hills and Darlinghurst, duh), you’ll find your fave new go-to: Sir Allen Taylor.

Chippendale just keeps getting cooler with the re-launch of Eastside Kitchen & Bar in The Old Rum Store on Kensington Street.

Nudefish are right back at it again, opening their second poké store in as many months. Oh yeah, they’re bringing their poké bowls to the MLC Centre so you’ll never have a sad desk lunch again. While you’re busy dreaming of sashimi bars in Japan or poké shacks on a beach in Hawaii, these guys are the next best thing (promise). 

What happens when Indonesian cuisine meets traditional cafe staples? A smorgasbord of delicious flavours is what happens . Kusuka in Haymarket sits happily on the spectrum of Indo-meets-Western food and FYI, their food is damn good. Think mi goreng noodles topped with gooey poached eggs, crispy bacon, hash browns or just about any other breakfast side you can think of. And before you ask, yes, there’s avocado. 

The old Hugo’s Pizza site has had a facelift and if you’re a lover of Mexican food, this one’s for you. Chula isn't just any old Mexican joint, but instead, it’s taking a more refined take on the casual street food classics. Sitting on Bayswater Road in Kings Cross, this one is going to be damn good.

Buckle up because road trippin’ to Wolli Creek’s Concept Burger has now officially been added to your weekend to-do list. Concept Burger is taking a fresh, new approach to the standard burg’, mixing flavours from around the world, with combos like a tempura fish and watermelon radish Japanese burger—needless to say, we’re damn excited.

Chin Chin has built an army of ultra-foodies who have hospitality running through their veins. Expect an all-star line-up you’re guaranteed to fan all over; the Sydney crew boasts talent from Quay, Black by Ezard and Bistro Guillaume, with Craig Hemmings (who has been the GM of Guillaume at Bennelong for the last decade), bringing his knowledge to Chin Chin Sydney.

Anywhere with a good view is a good idea, which is exactly why you need to seat yourself at Harbour Bar & Kitchen and never leave. Tucked away in Darling Harbour, this trendy AF foodie joint was made for long lunches, laid back dinner dates and sundowners every day of the week.

Everyone knows the worst thing about yoga is the distinct lack of dogs. Everyone. Well team, a couple of Double Bay locals legends have just opened a brand new yoga studio, and not only have they given it a ridiculously cute name (Hot Dog Yoga), they’ve got a dog receptionist and all of your puppies are welcome. TBH, even if you don’t have a pup, it’s worth heading here for the endless cuddles. 

A brand spankin’ new modern Australian bar and kitchen, Husk and Vine is a must-try in Parramatta. The ethos of Husk and Vine is creating food influenced by the multicultural personality of Greater Western Sydney and they’ve absolutely nailed it—think all of the Middle Eastern meets Mediterranean flavours. 

Once upon a time toasties were a budget baller’s lifeline. Now they’re a fine dining dish that has pride of place at top restaurants like Bennelong or plain old winners like Dutch Smuggler. Well team, now there’s an entire café dedicated to your fave guilty pleasure, and yes, your life is officially peaking. 

Darlinghurst has a new neighbourhood café and it’s just become one of our faves. You need to head here if you’re a lover of good food, coffee and vibes (so all of you). But be warned, you’ll be making a repeat visit.