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Ho's Bakery And Cafe

262 Unwins Bridge Rd, Sydenham NSW 2044, Australia

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262 Unwins Bridge Rd, Sydenham NSW 2044, Australia

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+61 2 9517 2773
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ho's Bakery And Cafe

Steps from Sydenham station, Ho's Bakery And Cafe feeds early commuters and devotees with fresh-baked baguettes packed with crackling roast pork. Operating from 6 AM, this corner institution splits the difference between a traditional Vietnamese bakery and an old-school suburban milk bar. Morning crowds bypass long inner-city lines for house-baked rolls stuffed with rich pâté and crunchy pickled vegetables, or sit down over steaming beef phở and spicy bún bò Huế. The dual-concept counter turns out classic Aussie chip-shop favorites alongside Southeast Asian staples—from chicken schnitzel burgers dusted with chicken salt to flaky chicken curry pies and grilled barramundi. Quick turnaround, touchscreen kiosks, and web orders keep the bustle moving smoothly, whether you are grabbing a flat white before catching the train or sitting outdoors with a bowl of combination noodle soup.

  • Crispy Roast Pork Rolls: Baguettes baked fresh daily on-site and loaded with crackling roast pork, pâté, and pickled daikon.
  • Early Dawn Bowls: Doors open at 6:00 AM near Sydenham station for morning coffees, beef phở, and bún bò Huế.
  • Hybrid Bakery Menu: Integrates hot noodle soups and Vietnamese rolls alongside Aussie takeaway classics, burgers, and chicken curry pies.
  • Rapid Counter Service: Brisk counter service supported by touchscreen self-serve kiosks and easy online ordering.
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Why Choose Ho's Bakery And Cafe

Why commuters, workers, and locals rely on Sydenham's classic bakery and cafe

  • Freshly Baked Crispy Banh Mi

    Baguettes are freshly baked on-site with crackling crusts and packed with generous fillings and vegetables, serving as a rapid, high-value alternative to crowded inner-west sandwich shops.

    The roasted pork roll is so tasty! The pate has great consistency, cracklings too, and the amount and freshness of the vegetables is really impressive. After trying a few other recommended places, including the Marrickville one, I have decided Ho's is definitely the tastiest.

    Marie-Morgane Hieulle

  • Fast, Efficient Counter Turnaround

    Orders move at high speed whether ordering in-person or picking up takeaway, getting commuters and locals on their way in minutes without friction.

    Service is quick, unpretentious, I live around the corner, and no matter what time i come, week or week-end, I am in and out within a 5-10mn at most.

    Marie-Morgane Hieulle

  • Early 6:00 AM Station Commuter Fuel

    Opening at 6:00 AM just steps from Sydenham station, the kitchen provides hot cooked breakfasts, bacon and egg rolls, and morning coffee for early travellers.

    A cafe that opens 6am , provides breakfast, coffees. Vietnamese pork bun as well as pho beef noodle soup in the early morning. Only few minutes from Sydenham metro/train station.

    Missy C

  • Streamlined Online and Grab-and-Go Ordering

    Convenient online pickup ordering and in-store self-serve kiosks make it easy to grab lunch on the go without waiting or paying delivery app markups.

    for takeaway i very much appreciate you being able to place the order and pay online to pick it up. no absurd surchages like you would get with other restaurants via menulog, etc. pricing is overall fair and i like the efficiency and convenience of this restaurant.

    Lia

  • Vietnamese Eatery Meets Classic Milk Bar

    Combines a Vietnamese kitchen serving rich pho and crispy pork rolls with a nostalgic milk-bar setup dishing out classic burgers and chicken-salted chips.

    A blend between a Vietnamese eatery and an old corner milk store. Crunchy pork rolls and pho that rival some of the best in marrickville, the best bang for buck burgers, as if from a and old classic chip shop and crispy chips made to order.

    shaun bettridge

  • Diverse Cravings Under One Roof

    An extensive comfort menu pairs Asian rice dishes, beef noodle soup, and Vietnamese pastries alongside hot pies and cafe standards under one roof.

    Pretty popular for their pork rolls, Thai beef, and Asian rice and noodle dishes. Also, a full range of beef or chicken burgers, hot chips, and some salads. Custard tarts, cakes, and various slices look good.

    Jan

Our most popular house-baked rolls, noodle soups, and bakery classics

  • Crispy pork roll

    The crispy pork roll was delicious, freshly baked white bread rolls

    Jon Waine

  • Beef pho

    pho beef noodle soup in the early morning

    Missy C

  • Chicken pie

    I recommend the chicken pie

    Erica S

  • Bun Bo Hue

    Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup)

    Terence Ha

Other favorites

Breakfast staples, sides, and sweet bakery treats

  • Hot chips

    hot chips are always hot and cooked to perfection

    Maria Krystyna

  • Bacon and egg roll

    The bacon and egg roll is fantastic and the coffee is perfect

    Guillaume M

  • English breakfast

    English breakfast, includes coffee for $12. Bargain.

    Jan

  • Custard tarts

    Plenty of pastries, cakes & custard tarts

    Bernie Mac

Before you head over

Practical tips on ordering ahead, morning timing, and seating.

  • Order ahead or use the kiosk to avoid lunch queues

    Peak lunchtimes can get cramped inside and draw long queues for pork rolls; utilize the in-store self-serve kiosk or place an online pickup order to skip the wait.

  • Stop by from 6:00 AM for early breakfast or pho

    The cafe opens early at 6:00 AM just down the road from Sydenham station, serving hot pho beef noodle soup alongside traditional breakfast and coffee before morning commutes.

  • Plan for street parking and compact seating

    Indoor seating is tight and outdoor tables face a busy main road with truck traffic; look for street parking around 150m south on Unwins Bridge Road or in nearby back streets.

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