Bourke Street Bakery (Surry Hills)

The original 2004 corner bakery that spawned a Sydney-wide (and New York) empire, still turning out the pork and fennel sausage roll and ginger brulee tart that made it famous. Tiny, genuinely great, and worth the Surry Hills detour. Caveat: seating is a handful of footpath stools, so plan to eat walking or in a nearby park.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I order at Bourke Street Bakery?

The pork and fennel sausage roll and the ginger brulee tart are the two things it built its reputation on, and both still deliver. If you're there early, the croissants and sourdough are also the real thing.

How do I get to Bourke Street Bakery by public transport?

The Surry Hills light rail stop is about a 7-minute walk, or it's roughly 15 minutes on foot from Central station through the prettiest part of Surry Hills. It's an easy stop on a Surry Hills food wander.

Does Bourke Street Bakery do good coffee?

Solid, proper Sydney-standard coffee, though it's a bakery first. If you're a coffee obsessive, grab your pastry here and your flat white at one of the specialty roasters nearby in Surry Hills.

What time does Bourke Street Bakery open?

7am daily, closing around 6pm on weekdays and 5pm on weekends. Popular items can sell out, so morning visits give you the full spread.

Is the Surry Hills Bourke Street Bakery the original?

Yes — this little corner shop at 633 Bourke Street is where it all started in 2004, before the outposts across Sydney and even New York. If you only visit one, make it this one for the atmosphere.

Is there seating at Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills?

Barely — a few stools inside and some footpath seats that are always contested. Most people take away and wander; Ward Park is a couple of minutes' walk south.

How long is the queue at Bourke Street Bakery?

Weekend mid-mornings can mean 15-20 minutes down the footpath. Weekdays before 10am you'll usually walk straight up. The line moves fast because most orders are takeaway.

Is Bourke Street Bakery expensive?

No — pastries and sausage rolls sit in normal Sydney bakery territory, a few dollars each, so it's one of the cheapest genuinely famous food experiences in the city. A pastry and coffee will run you roughly what any cafe charges.

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