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帝皇饼(帝皇餅) Emperor's Cream Puff

96-100 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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96-100 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 帝皇饼(帝皇餅) Emperor's Cream Puff

Step past the Chinatown gates and track the vanilla steam to Emperor’s Cream Puff—a takeaway window running on a single automated wheel. Forget elaborate bakery counters; the setup focuses squarely on sponge batter balls injected with warm custard cream, sold at seventy cents each or five dollars for a bag of eight. Haymarket regulars treat the sidewalk queue as muscle memory: wait out the brisk line, pay with cash or card, and pop them rè hū hū—piping hot—straight from the paper bag on the curb.

  • Chinatown Staple: A dedicated street-side window just inside the Chinatown gates serving hot, custard-filled sponge drops straight from the machine.
  • Pocket-Change Value: Priced for quick snacking at seventy cents each or five dollars for a bag of eight.
  • Rapid-Fire Service: Sidewalk lines move briskly as continuous batches drop straight from the automated iron into paper bags.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the wait in line?

Expect a line, especially at busy times, but it typically moves quickly as hot puffs are dispensed fresh and continuous from the machine. Wait times often range from a couple of minutes to a brief wait.

What flavours are available?

There is only one flavour available: warm, light custard cream inside small sponge-like puffs.

How much do they cost and what payment methods are accepted?

The puffs are budget-friendly, priced around $0.70 each or $5 for a batch of 8. Both cash and Eftpos payment are accepted.

Is there dine-in seating or is it takeaway only?

It is strictly a take away window located right by the Chinatown gate across from Paddy's Market, with no dine-in seating available.

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