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Bondi's new café-cum-wine bar on Glenayr Avenue, Crate Louise will happily take you from day to night with its extensive breakfast, all-day and dinner menus. For brekky, make sure you try the Crate Louise Portuguese free-range baked eggs with capsicum, cheese and chorizo; and for dinner we love the oven-roasted duck breast, pear, pecan, Gorgonzola salad. In order to while away your evening, Crate Louise serves up an extensive wine, beer and cocktail menu—the lychee margarita is a must! Crate Louise is one of the best new cafe, wine bar, restaurants to hit Bondi.

Buffalo Dining Club in Darlinghurst is definitely a contender for the best Italian restaurant in Sydney. This cosy restaurant serves up classic, tasty Italian cuisine with some special twists thrown in for good measure - spaghetti served from a wheel of cheese, anyone?

Often mentioned in our conversations about the best hairdressers in Sydney, the friendly and talented guys at Prema Hair are experts at taking your hair up a notch and becoming your new best friend in the process. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a long day or get pumped up before a night out. 

A haven for stationery lovers, Pentimento in Newtown stocks beautiful and unique products, with everything from gift cards and wrapping paper, to ceramics, candles and coffee table books. The store has been an institution on King Street for the past 15 years. Within Pentimento's eclectic mix of products, you're sure to pick up a real gem!

Well known amongst Sydney's fashion set, Maple Store boasts a curated collection of men's and womenswear. You'll find a broad range of cult Australian and international labels including: Vanishing Elephant, Bassike, Neuw, Nudie and Dr Denim. The range of accessories is also impressive spanning Karen Walker, Funkis, Moscot and Herschel. Be sure to check out Maple Store at its Balmain or Newtown location.

As Sydney's cycling scene continues to flourish, Reid Cycles has become a go-to for affordable and stylish bikes. At its Glebe outpost you'll find a vast range of bikes to suit every taste and riding ability including: road bikes, fixies, ladies vintage bikes, mountain bikes, folding bikes and hybrids. There's also an extensive collection of top quality apparel and accessories. Make sure you pay a visit to Reid Cycles for all your cycling needs.

If you're looking for the best cupcakes in Sydney, look no further than My Little Cupcake in Neutral Bay. Dedicated to the art of classic cupcakes, you can choose from two traditional flavours - good, old-fashioned vanilla, and chocolate, topped with butter cream frosting. But it's not just cupcakes here: they also do colourful coconut lamingtons and custom-made cakes. My Little Cupcake in Neutral Bay are perfect for your next celebration! 

Well known among Sydney sweet tooths, Sparkle Cupcakery prides itself on baking stylish cupcakes with adventurous flavours, including: spices of the Middle East; lavender and honey; green tea and bubbles; and banana toffee. For the gluten-free folk, be sure to check out Sparkle Cupcakery's daily GF option. Drop in to Sparkle Cupcakery's Surry Hills store and enter cupcake heaven!

Home to some of the most delicious cupcakes in Sydney, The Cupcake Factory offers a range of decadent creations, such as the Malteser Delight, Vanilla Sundae, and Jaffa Squash. With a flavour to suit every taste, as well as beautiful range of designs, make a beeline for The Cupcake Factory's Drummoyne, Earlwood, or Hornsby outposts for your next sweet fix.

Servicing sweet tooths in Sydney's CBD, Cupcakes On Pitt offer up some of the best cupcakes in Sydney, created with the freshest and finest ingredients.

If you're looking for the best cupcakes in Sydney's Inner West, get to The Cupcake Room in Leichhardt. At this boutique cupcake shop you'll find beautifully decorated, melt-in-your-mouth mini cupcakes for all sorts of occasions. Not only do The Cupcake Room's cupcakes look incredible, with gorgeous, intricate detailing, but also they taste absolutely divine.

Step inside The Classic Cupcake Co. headquarters in Mosman, and enter cupcake nirvana. With tier upon tier of delectable treats (and some of the best cupcakes in Sydney!), Sydney cupcake lovers will be spoilt for choice. Our favourite picks include Banana Bread Latte, Midnight Mint, Purple Velvet, and Strawberry Cheesecake.

Located at Sydney's quirkiest design hotel, QT Sydney, spaQ prides itself on offering the utmost in luxury with its excellent spa experiences. Dedicated therapists will help you relax and unwind with their vast range of treatments, including body exfoliation, a whole range of facial therapies and masage. The Barber Shop is also on site for the stylish gentlemen, while the couple's packages are a great way to experience a treatment together. Head to SpaQ for your next pampering session.

Originating in Malaysia in 2005 and expanding to now more than 80 outlets worldwide, Broadway is the latest mark on the map from the PappaRich Group. The spacious, earthy-coloured decor provides a relaxed dining ambience among the energetic crowd, while the staff is fast and attentive. But it's the food and drinks at PappaRich that will have you repeatedly braving the long queue - the menu provides your quintessential Malay dishes (such as Laksa, Nasi Lemak and Mee Goreng), with 60 PappaRich beverage varieties. Be sure to check it out if you are looking for excellent Malaysian restaurants in Sydney.

With two locations in Sydney, NakedFoods is not a café nor a restaurant, but a bulk wholefoods store in Bondi Junction that lives and breathes the mantra that food should be consumed as close to its natural form as possible. Owned and operated by Caique Ponzoni, Ponzoni's personal passion for providing organic options developed from watching his grandmother use home-grown ingredients as often as possible and sourcing the rest from local farmers. 

Where there's Mexican corn, there's us. Since its recent makeover, Glebe Mexican restaurant Flying Fajita Sistas has been knocking it out of the park with their authentic menu, delicious cocktails and more Mezcal and Tequila than you can poke a chimichanga at.

Hosted beneath the trees in the beautiful Civic Centre Park of North Sydney, the North Sydney Market is home to more than 100 stalls ranging from multicultural foods and fresh coffee and homemade lemonade, through to bric-a-brac, art, jewellery, new and secondhand clothes, books and music. The market is held the second Saturday of each month (except January).

After honing her skills under some of the beauty industry's greatest professionals, Lita Stathis of Lita Brows is renowned as one of Sydney's most experienced beauty specialists.

It appears the explanation for every perfect physical form is a firm and resounding 'pilates'. After huge success in Melbourne, KX Pilates set up in Sydney, offering beginner and intermediate classes that will whip you into shape and give you buns of steel in no time. 

Located in the lovely Paddington, endota day spa will have you feeling fresh and revitalised in no time. With organic facials and eco friendly treatment rooms, its spa menu is perfect for those looking for some zen within the concrete jungle. endota offers a fresh and down to earth spa experience to both men and women, utilising certified organic products, made with Australian ingredients.

Since its opening in 2014, Makoto has become a Chatswood favourite among people looking for the best sushi in Sydney. Offering a traditional sushi-train experience, fresh fish is the highlight, which is sourced each morning from the fish markets. You'll find a wide range of sushi and sashimi options, as well as specialties prepared in the upstairs kitchen. The nabeyaki udon is a must in the winter months.

Housed in Sydney's famed Establishment Hotel, Sushi e offers an authentic Japanese dining experience, which has earned it accolades far and wide. The menu features a modern take on traditional Japanese fare, with highlights including the salmon tartare, miso cod, and Wagyu roll. Utilising the freshest and finest seafood, Head Chef Nobuyuki Ura has created a bustling Japanese dining experience right in the heart of the Sydney's CBD.

Neatly tucked away in the heart of the CBD, Bar Tapavino is Australia's first Sherry bar with a dedication to all things Spanish. Boasting a 300-strong wine list as well as 80 Sherries, you'll find a selection of boutique and artisan drops, which accompany the high-quality food perfectly. The jamón bar is sure to impress any meat lover!  

A welcome addition to Crows Nest's flourishing small bar scene, The Crow Bar offers delectable share boards and Spanish-style tapas to complement its boutique wines and signature cocktails. Highlights on the menu include the three-cheese croquettes, crispy pork belly and the Italian pork and veal meatballs. For dessert churros is the order of the day and it comes with a sinful serve of delicious chocolate. Modern and stylish, this new watering hole is set to become one of your favourite bars north of the bridge.

Located in the heart of the CBD, Zeta Bar is a stylish and sophisticated cocktail bar, serving up fresh and innovative cocktails. Boasting a chic, outdoor terrace overlooking the iconic Queen Victoria Building, Zeta Bar is perfect for kick off drinks. An award-winning team of bar keep serves up Zeta's famous signature drinks as well as cocktail classics.

Anyone who lives in Sydney, or at the very least in the east, already knows Coogee Pavilion is a god damn institution around those parts. Here, the entire family is well catered for, whether you decide to bring the entire crew and kick it in downstairs with all of the pizza or prefer to head to the rooftop for an afternoon in the sunshine. 

Located on the beachfront of Sydney's iconic Manly Beach, Hemingway's has become a bit of an institution for North-side dwellers. It's not hard to guess why.  Serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Hemingway's has every meal of the day deliciously covered. Grab a drink from their extensive drinks list – from VB throwdowns to the fanciest of champagnes - sit back and enjoy the view.

With over 60,000 bowls of ramen served since opening in Westfield in December 2012, Ippudo is definitely doing something right. Originating in Fukuoka in 1985, Ippudo has expanded globally sharing their signature ultra thin, hakata style noodles with hungry bellies around the world. Go for their famous shiromaru and akamaru ramen, and be sure to sample one of their steamed pork buns. Delicious!

Nestled in Surry Hills, the Shakespeare Hotel has garnered a reputation for its affordable and tasty pub fare with staples such as burgers, ribs, chicken wings and hearty schnitzel gracing the menu. There's weekly specials and happy hour each weeknight from 4 till 6. Out the back you'll find a canteen-style bistro, while upstairs is reminiscent of a Victorian living room where you could easily settle in for the evening.

Love Dem Apples, of Bondi and Glebe markets fame, have a sweet little store on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills that's nearly as sweet as their caramel apples. Creating delicious flavours for their caramel apples like the Cherry Ripe, Tim Tam and Apple Pie, this little shop is sure to satisfy any sugar cravings!

For a good Campos coffee in the middle of the CBD, don't walk past this little hole-in-the-wall cafe! Not only do they serve coffee to office workers needing a little bit of caffeine to get them through the day, Sourdough Panini Bakery & Cafe also sell a range of delicious sourdough sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. There's not much space to sit down, so grab a coffee a sub or a cupcake to go. We recommend the meatball sub, although the pulled pork is pretty impossible to pass up, so you might just have to get both. Also, the selection of buttery, flaky and downright irresistable croissants will have you itching for another the second you polish it off. 

You may not be on a Caribbean island, but at least your taste buds can pretend. Located on Crown Street, Jonkanoo serves up tasty treats from Jamaica, Trinidad, Cuba, Bahamas and Haiti. 

This authentic little pizzeria serves up Napoli style pizza to the hungry folk of Redfern. With a range of delicious pizzas to make your mouth water, Napoli Nel Cuore pride themselves on the quality of their dough and the ingredients they use. Great for eating in, takeaway and delivery, Napoli Nel Cuore is a very welcome addition to Redfern's dining scene.

The Northside Bunker is a delicious café and wine bar attracting a loyal following among the North Sydney business set. Serving coffee from The Grounds and a selection of delicious morsels, including hearty salads, pastas and burgers with beer battered fries, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a long lunch. On Friday nights it's open till late, so clock off from work early and bunker down!

A welcome addition to Sydney's West, The Tuckshop will take you back to your school days with its bright, airy interior and canteen feel. Offering up fresh, organic produce and coffee by Single Origin, there's plenty to tuck into with highlights including the breakfast box, its famed cheeseburger and tasty Southern spiced grilled chicken. For those on a health kick the green smoothie is a knockout made with kale, spinach, banana, mint and coconut water.