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Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
633 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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633 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Book NowAbout Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
Tiny corner shop, serious pastry pedigree—this Surry Hills counter remains the benchmark for Sydney's morning ritual. Regulars and returning travelers map entire itineraries around the savory cabinet, led by the beef brisket and red wine jus pie: tender chuck packed into a butter shortbread base that shatters on cue. For sweet, the ginger brûlée tart balances dense, spiced custard under a glassy sheet of torched sugar. Grab an almond cap, find a perch along the pavement, and watch the light rail glide past the park.
- Beef Brisket Pie: Braised chuck and red wine jus baked into a rich, crumbly butter shortbread crust.
- Ginger Brûlée Tart: Torched caramelized sugar cracking open to a silky ginger-spiced custard center.
- Pork & Fennel Roll: Seasoned pork and crushed fennel seed encased in crisp, layered pastry.
- Sidewalk & Park Perch: Outdoor curb and parkside seating overlooking the neighborhood light rail line.
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Six Reasons to Visit Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
Discover what makes this Surry Hills corner an enduring Sydney culinary landmark—book your visit today.
Masterclass Meat Pies and Flaky Crusts
Every batch of savory pastry is baked to crisp, flaky perfection, encasing deeply seasoned fillings and savory gravies.
The best meat pie I’ve ever had! The sauce and pastry were incredibly tasty, and the crust was perfectly crispy and flaky.
MMM Iconic Crisp-Topped Ginger Brûlée Tart
The bakery's signature sweet bake balances a brittle torched caramel shell with velvety spiced custard.
The brûlée was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and creamy inside—so good.
haochi飯 Sidewalk Perch Along the Light Rail
Outdoor bench seating offers an intimate neighborhood vantage point to take in the Surry Hills streetscape.
love the seating outside while watching light rails pass and park... truly recommended
Surya Adil Wijaya Casual Green-Space Picnicking
The compact shop makes it seamless to grab warm pastries and coffee for an easy picnic directly across the street.
There’s a limited number of tables outside, so I usually get my stuff and take it to the park in front, which is lovely.
Santiago Ae Enduring Travel Highlight
A standout benchmark on Sydney itineraries that lingers in memory long after trips conclude.
This bakery has stayed in my mind even a month after leaving Sydney.
Hien Tran Essential Return Pilgrimage
Former locals and seasoned travelers consistently prioritize this original outpost as their very first stop upon returning to the city.
it was number one on our list during our holiday, 1 year after moving back to Antwerp, Belgium!
Stef Neefs
Most popular items
Customer favorites and signature bakes at Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills.
Ginger Brûlée Tart
The brûlée was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and creamy inside—so good.
haochi飯 Beef Brisket Pie
REALLY enjoyed the beef brisket pie which is so buttery and flavourful!
Deborah Lee Pork & Fennel Sausage Roll
Tried the pork & fennel sausage roll and it was delicious 🤤!!
Sandra Cinnamon Scroll
It was well worth the wait because my cinnamon scroll was delicious.
Paul “Brinsley Black” Schwarz
Other favorites
Beyond the headline pies and brûlée tarts, morning coffee orders, savory breakfast staples, and counter sweet bakes round out the visit.
Almond Cap
I also had an Almond Cap and it was perfectly creamy.
Marko Belobrajdic Bacon and Egg Roll
Best bacon and egg roll in town and great value for money.
Michelle Ren Lemon Tart
The lemon tart tasted good in the end, it's just fresh.
Mary Pongco Chocolate Chip Raspberry Muffin
I had the vegetable curry pie and a chocolate chip raspberry muffin. Both were 👌👌
Kimberly Maxwell
Before you head over
Essential advice on beating footpath queues, scoring seating, and securing your spot at Sydney's iconic bakery outpost.
Picnic in the Park for Seating
Outdoor seating is limited to a few sidewalk benches that fill fast during peak hours. Order your bakes to go and picnic across the street in the park.
Navigate Peak Rush Hours
Footpath queues stretch long during peak breakfast and midday lunch rushes. Visit between main meal hours or aim for early morning arrivals to bypass the crowd.
Schedule Saturday Sourdough Runs
Specialty sourdough loaves like the potato, rosemary, and olive oil sourdough are only available on Saturdays, so time your visit to grab this weekend exclusive.
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