Pastry, Muffins, and Tarts, Oh My!

Nestled inside the foodie enclave of trendy Surry Hills is the not-so-secret, but nonetheless extraordinary, local gem, Bourke Street Bakery. Inside this artisanal shop, organic pastries and savoury foods are brilliantly united within the bakery’s tiny walls. Here, dedicated Sydneysiders brave impressive queues for exquisite breads, divine tarts, muffins, pastries, and knock-out sandwiches, sausage rolls, and other satisfying delights.

While Bourke Street Bakery’s chilled-out community vibe may give the appearance of non-chalantness, rest assured the owners – bread maker Paul Allen and pastry chef extraordinaire David McGuinness – are committed to sourcing quality, mostly organic, ingredients that they and their team diligently work into the beautiful treats that have earned them so many fans.

And if you can’t make it to Surry Hills – or even if you can – Allen and McGuinness luckily published a cookbook last year filled with simple recipes for their delicious and addictive creations, workable for even the most novice baker.

[Photos via Totally Addicted to Taste and Stone Soup.]