The best Quick Bites in Sydney | Sluurpy updated in April

Malay Chinese

90/100 (793 ratings)

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"A nice Malay Chinese restaurant that’s known for their beautiful Laksa. I also like their other dishes such as Nasi Lemak and Char kway teow...."

Hungry Teddy

"My go-to choice is the classic Chicken and Prawn Laksa ($12.7). The broth had a promisingly creamy appearance, its surface dappled with a slick of..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Im so sorry for not really appealing photo since I am taking away. Trust me, I am from Asian and it has really great beef fried rice and Laksa there...."

Glauzex1

"The har mee is amazing! Rich and tasty in flavour, and always quickly served. The hainan chicken rice is good too.Try to avoid the peak hours,..."

Harry X

"I have been coming to this place from long time and this is the best laksa place you can find in the Sydney...."

Janaka Lokubalasuriyage Don

"We had the skinless chicken laksa and sing chao mai, the dishes came out super fast!The laksa had a really nice deep flavoured broth..."

Pie

"The place that all Sydney laksa fiends know well. They’ve been serving great laksa here since I can remember. You line up, place your order, pay in..."

Victor Greenwich

"Finally some great laksa. The laksa had a very rich flavour in the broth (could still have been spicier and I hope that isn’t connected to the sign..."

Dominic Svensson

"We all got laksas as this is their most famous dish. The food came out in 10 seconds and it was a big bowl. The broth is really nice! My favourite..."

Hayley

"Popped into this place at 1pm today and it was very busy! Plenty of seating in the restaurant, however, during the lunch peak there was not a single..."

Benji

"What can I say but wow? The har mee is freaking amazing. If you like authentic asian soup with a strong shrimp/seafood flavor look no further. The..."

Jonathan Lim

"I challenge you to find me a better laksa in Sydney! The king prawn laksa is my favourite. For $15 it is huge and packs such a flavour punch...."

Hungry Diner

"The moment we entered this place we felt like we walked in a food court or hawker center in Southeast Asia. It's hot, full of people and lively. The..."

Debby

"Really good Laksa - to me sets the bar. The fine balance of creamy richness without being too heavy or too watery. Enough seafood to satisfy,..."

Tony

"Best laksa and Har Mee in town! The queues are testament to this. Get there early if you’re after the Har Mee as this tends to sell out pretty..."

Jess

"This is my first time to try Chicken Laksa, soup is good, not live up to exception, service is good too, they will give you some recommend. The most..."

Jianing Liang

"This restaurant is one of the best to try chinese items.I personally have visited this many times and I have never been disappointed by the service..."

Yashpal Sharma

"Working close by, I see the massive lines out of the door from this place every lunchtime. Instead of trying to find a seat during the week, I came..."

Every Crumb

"+3 standard points for food+1 incredible toppings+1 good noodles, soup, and speed.5 = the toppings, sublime! The laksa? A..."

Catherine

"I'm giving this 5 stars because it has the best harmee in town. Harmee is served on Tuesdays and Fridays only and it's super busy during lunch time..."

Chey_ct

"Have been coming here since I was a kid, and even remember sitting next to Neil Perry and thinking how good the food must be to have chefs like him..."

Laura Cohen

"Can’t get enough of their Beef Laksa. I never liked Laksa before as to me it is always too creamy, but friend took me here months ago and now I am..."

LKH

"Great prices. Large servings. Great location. Reminds me of home. No fuss. This should be a 4.5 rating. Not sure how to do that on the app. Comment..."

Pinicolada

"An easy 3.75/5King prawn laksa 3.5/5, plump succulent prawns, the laksa broth is a bit weak but rates among the better ones in sydney,..."

Food_Rampage_AM @INSTA

"Friday lunch time, before you can even walk inside, you'll see the massive queue out the door blocking the front of 3 other shops before it. That is..."

Manz

"As people say, it is one of the best laksa in Sydney.Also, very quick service. You don’t wait at all for laksa, it is basically “ready..."

GobbleDok

"This place is top notch.I ordered a chicken laksa and it was delivered before my friend's order was even taken. The soup was creamy and..."

Henry's Food Reviews

"4 star for its price. We ordered chicken laska and seafood laska, and the taste was alright. The coconut flavour isn't that rich. Not really..."

Jin

"Best laksa ever! Speaking from someone who lived in Southeast Asia for years.I’m a regular customer there like many of us working in the..."

Gugu_Chailatte

"Really good Laksa, in a great location right in the heart of the CBD.The restaurant looks a bit old and dated, and the decor is minimal,..."

Andrew C

"We LOVE this restaurant in CBD. Located right on hunter street this restaurant always has a crowd and we now know why! They have a assorted variety..."

Famishedduo

"Very very delicious. Perfect flavour balance and yummy noodles and bean curd. Would definitely come back. Place was packed. Staff were friendly and..."

Elese

"Fantastic laksa. I have not had laksa I couldn't live without, until now. I have been craving malay chinese ever since I first had it! Would..."

Wannabe Foodie

"Step in to the place , you will underestimate the food. Wait until you get what you order. I recommend to order the Laksa, if you still have room try..."

Daniel Tjoanoto

"Just finished meeting, and asked by my mate to try this malaysian-chinese restaurant. Laksa was awwwesome. Tried the chicken and prawn, and was so..."

Gideon Setyawan

"They say they have the best laksa in town. Tried it and it was okay but I think I may have better. Tastes more Chinese than I expected. Service was..."

Prida

"Best Laksa In Sydney By Far!!!!I never knew what Laksa was let alone to have ever tried it... Until my work colleague asked me to go to..."

A Guide For Your Appetite

"Arrived at 11am on Saturday and there were already some people eating at the place. They have special menu that day which was the prawn noodle. Since..."

Eating_Monster

"Tried the chicken laksa! The broth is so good and the chicken is so tender. Will definitely be coming back for more! Gets pretty crowded around 1.15..."

Hui Ming Kayla

"We've been eating at this place for over a decade for authentic Malaysian food. Quality is consistent though lunch times are almost impossible due to..."

HungryForMore

"First time trying laksa! I chose the bean curd laksa but I think it would be better next time to choose something with more ingredients, since just..."

Food Is Really Great

"The Tiny Fish says: "A must try for any Sydneysider Laksa lover"Food: creamy, hearty Laksa soup, but I would prefer my noodles..."

TheTinyFish

"When word goes round, it picks up quite fast, particularly for this small eatery on hunter st. I attempted to eat around noon on a weekday and boy..."

Pacc

"Great Laksa for a very competitive price. Staff is very friendly and efficient. Bravo! The rest isnt too bad either! Keep it..."

Maël Hartl

"Safe to say this is the best laksa in Sydney. A good balance between the coconut milk and the chillies. Their rice and fried noodles are very good..."

Bo Meng

"Heard a lot about this place and I finally got to visit on a Monday afternoon. I initially dropped by around 1:30pm, but it was PACKED so I went for..."

Nem

"The signature laksa at Malay Chinese Takeaway is sooooo goood!!! The strong flavour of the coconut milk counterbalanced the spiciniess of the chilli..."

Leon

"I've heard so many great things about the laksa from this place and I finally had the chance to try it out! The queue during work lunch hours were..."

Ningjaeats

"had a memorable lunch of Hainan chicken rice, still taste the same after 30 years, and my friend had chicken laksa reminded him of home. my friends..."

George Anakotta

"It was introduced by my colleagues and recommended by bf. I am quite impressed by this family owned/run outlet and its laksa coz I had been in..."

Joey The Whale

"Har Mee here is amazing! They only do it on Tueaday, Friday and Saturday mornings, so best to go on these days. Also get here early because they get..."

JDub

"Malay was recommended by my friend as one of the best Laksa in Sydney. Laksa is a noodle soup dish that combines Chinese and Malaysian..."

Jianierrrrrr

"Best Chicken Laksa I ever had (and I had a lot!). Try their skinless chicken laksa and it is to die for. They are open 7 days a week, anytime; it..."

Bijan Hoomand

"Malay(sia), truly Asia. Laksa is king (I ordered seafood laksa). Great balance of flavours, not too heavy and generous helping of seafood. Zero decor..."

JH

"Please don't judge a book by its cover! This place isn't fancy... In fact it looks like a canteen... But the food they offer there is top of the..."

Yulithefoodie

"If you want laksa in the Sydney CBD, this is the place to go. The laksa is the specialty here and it is very popular indeed. I find there is always..."

Randomness_of_existence

"Malay-Chinese Takeaway to the unenlightened:If you're ethnic, you'll know what I mean when I say that white people never get it right when..."

The Ruthless Foodie

"When you need a hit of comfort food, Malay Chinese Takeaway is a super quick fix and cheap eats option.I’m a little late to this party. I..."

Sandy Shakes

"Ever time I visit Sydney I come here to get the king prawn laksa and agree it is the best I have ever had which is why I keep returning. My only..."

LNK

"Omg! The best laksa I have ever had so far, is at this place. There's definitely value for money. Enjoyed every bit of laksa in the big bowl. It's..."

Diya Amar

"I've tried the chicken laksa here a number of times, reputedly one of the best in Sydney. Other dishes that I have tried include the chicken noodle..."

Pierre

"Best laksa in Sydney. It's always very busy during lunchtime during winter or summer. Awesome value for money too - the other dishes are also pretty..."

Johnny Pan

"•Busy at lunch with plenty of seats and service is quick•Seafood laksa - honestly not the best I have had, flavours a bit bland but the soup..."

Getinmybelly

"I tried the chicken and prawn laksa. They served extremely quick and the volume is big. However, the taste is not empressive. Next time I might try..."

Speed Lee

"What can I say but yummo! The laska is the right mix of spice and coconut milk at the right price. The place is small and not air conditioned but..."

Tortuguita Comiendo

"As everyone else says best laksa in Sydney. Great little Malaysian lunch joint. Super packed so not good for a cozy, leisurely sit down. Pretty..."

TraceyCharlotte

"This place definitely have the best laksa in sydney by far. It gets quite packed so come in just before 12. It looks like you get more food if you..."

Iwan W

"This place has the best laksa in Sydney (in my opinion).Flavoursome, large portions and great price. The only drawback is it's always..."

SheWhoMustNotBeNamed

"My all the time favorite laksa place in Sydney. The soup base is so nice.Portion is huge. No way i can finish it.I love the green chilli..."

Ashley Xu

"A frequent lunchtime haunt for me- though expect it to be everyone else's too as it gets crazy packed! A few more fans or air con would be well..."

Stef

"Ckt was average- felt it lacked ingredients so was disappointing. The seafood hor fun was really tasty though and will definitely be back for more...."

Mukie

"Hands down the best laksa in Sydney. They also do a mean CKT and clear seafood soup. The only disappointment I've had here was with the chicken rice...."

Princess_Porky

"The good laksa. My antenna started waving as soon as I walked through the door of Malay Chinese and saw the long queue of people waiting to order..."

Kai Luv

"Im always satisfied after coming here. It's hearty no-nonsense Malay food and you really get your money's worth. The laksa and hainan chicken are..."

Thebrokefoodie_

"The Top Line: When you see the a giant line building, and when all hope for grabbing a table seems lost, don’t give up. Fight through the crowd and..."

It's CAKe Time

"The best laksa in Sydney if not in Australia!!! It is so addicting. Just a warning, you will have laksa cravings after trying Malay Chinese..."

The Happy Tummy

"Came on a Saturday afternoon, which might have been a mistake. Have been here before and the laksa is delicious. This time they seem to be running..."

Jason Meaden

"I'm Malaysian and I confirm that they have the best true Malaysian Laksa. No one else comes close. Lunch queue is always crazy. So go early or..."

Joanna Spencer

"Seriously amazing laksa - I can't believe I've been living around the corner for so long and had no idea! I had the seafood laksa which was..."

La Petite Bobo

"This place has been around forever and when I lived in Sydney I used to go to their shop in Castlereagh Street. Now many years later I'm glad to see..."

James Wong

"Best..."

Lei Song

"Simon Food Favourites review. My favourite place in Sydney for a laksa fix. Tried the Chicken & King Prawn Laksa ($12.50). Good depth of flavour,..."

Simon Leong

"Light and full of flavour. Light spicy and lots of flavour. Great serving size and customer service is average but makes up for it in snappiness...."

Luder.crous

"A special of the day I ordered at another time was the Asam Laksa (or Assam). This type is not commonly found in Western countries but there should..."

I'm Still Hungry

"One of best Laksa restaurants. Soup of Laksa is a full of creamy, heavy body, and coconut based curry flavor. Unfortunately, Laksa soup is not..."

Jimmy LEE

"I have never had a better Skinless Chicken Laksa, anywhere. The tofu is amazing and the broth is full and rich. The chicken is so tender it almost..."

Danny Merrey

"Probably the best option out there for a quick and great meal! Lines were ridiculously long but they go by pretty quick (same with the..."

Bartholomew Tan

"Very fast service 2mins. Lovely chicken laksa. Very creamy and nice to have on a rainy day. Not the best laksa I've ever had but definitely the best..."

Jiamin Guo

"Ordered a Chicken + King Prawn Laksa for $16.50 (cash only). Probably best Laksa in Sydney especially the broth. Incredible curry flavour with the..."

Tony Tam

"Fast and convenient. Laksa soup was good, great flavour but very very oily. 0 vegetable in the chicken Laksa, I was expecting a minimum. I will try..."

Anne-Sophie Henri

"Ok... here me out. The best Laksa in Sydney (so far), from the extremely succulent and tender chicken, perfect spicy soup base and wonderful..."

Justin Wu

"Blazing fast service as always and consistently delicious laksa every time. Can't go wrong here. Just note that they only accept cash and the seating..."

Jeffrey Li

La Renaissance Patisserie (the Rocks)

89/100 (2529 ratings)

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"Thoroughly enjoyed the pork, bacon and fennel sausage roll. Surprisingly moist filling! I'm not normally a dessert person but couldn't resist trying..."

Silva Star

"The pastry itself was delicious, but a little pricey. Also my food was attacked by a pigeon in the garden seats so I could only eat half :(. The..."

Tuna

"This place has the best plain butter croissant. Good price, beautiful place and cozy environment. Very good choice spending my weekend morning here..."

Vellencia Yanto

"Simply Beautiful cakes and cookies. Coffee was tad cold but their cakes are to die for. I ended up getting 2 boxes of assorted cakes. I will be back..."

Unassumed

"La Renaissance cafe in The Rocks. One of the best patisseries in Sydney. Love their coffee and cakes. Creme brûlée is a must..."

Steven Gu

"Great patisserie, the cheesecake is really good, so is the Zulu. Friendly staff, it's a small place so it can get a bit busy and crowded inside...."

Quentin Zil

"The cheese cake was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. A nice little tanginess to it. 4 star as the staff was not very attentive and the..."

Alexis Chiu

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Kitty Tang

"BEST EVER cakes and pastries in the Rocks area!! I bought three different varieties for a taste and defo LOVED it all! Going back for sure need to..."

ILoveFood

"I’ve only tried their macaroons here and they were so delicate and delicious - just the right amount of sweetness. Their barista is so friendly and..."

Eunifoodie

"Decided to swing by this cafe after hearing many good things about it. Located in the rocks area, this is a cafe offering many delicious looking..."

Sunshine

"The cakes here are amazing in visuals and taste. I bought a cake here for my mums birthday and she was very happy with it. The staff are nice and had..."

Helen

"Oh my globbb this apple turnover ($4.50) was so perfect in terms of filing to pastry ratio. Also not too sweet and generously filled with apples...."

Chewie

"I picked the cake Monet this time. It tastes great with a thin layer of white chocolate on the outside, there are also fruits on top of the cake, so..."

The Peppermint Mermaids

"We are never disappointed with any of our experiences here! Situated at a stunning location and a similarly wonderful cafe environment inside, this..."

Helen & Michelle

"French Cafe with heavenly pastriesRoaming around the Rocks, Mrs and I stumbled into this cafe. It is off the beaten path but a treasure..."

Moodie_Foodie

"My 27th birthday cake! Strong taste of passion fruit and other berries( forgot name of the cake) . But it’s a bit too sweet for me, I only ate 1..."

Miss Song

"I love the packaging. So sturdy and classy. They were so caring while putting the cakes in the boxes and even provided spoons. Environmentally..."

Pinicolada

"Have never purchased a cake from here that I haven't loved! It's often my first choice when I need to buy a birthday cake for someone.I've never had..."

DailyDevours

"I haven’t bought a cake here that has disappointed. The most recent cake I’ve tried was the Goya cake which was an amazingly delicious mix of..."

Annie Nguyen

"The desserts in this cafe are as beautiful as arts! And also very tasty. Hard for me to make a choice. I had Monet, Brûlée and flat white this time..."

Evelyn Chen

"The pastries here are good, but I mostly come for coffee. Its the only exceptional place in the Rocks for coffee and so worth the pastry queues to..."

TrufflePig

"+3 not just pastries and cakes+1 but beautifully crafted+1 mouthfuls of joyNoise level: conversation at normal speaking..."

Catherine

"The loveliest cafe in the city! The Rocks is probably my favourite place in Sydney to go and I always have to pop into here for a quick pastry or..."

Laura Cohen

"Nice little French place with an open courtyard at the back perfect for lazy afternoons with nice coffee/tea and lovely cakes that will transport..."

QueenBee

"This place is surely a WOW and I couldn’t believe can find such a beautiful bakery in this tourism location. Had the renowned almond croissant..."

Panda Lover

"The food tastes great. It wasn't too sweet and the pastry on the bottom added great texture to the experience. The atmosphere of the cafe was..."

TD

"Popped by this cute cafe 20 mins before it closed, after a friend recommended it to me. They have a variety of desserts but also savoury pastry...."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"Headed to La Renaissance for breakfast prior to our trip to Manly and we didn't regret it. The pastries here are so good! We had the pies, cheese..."

The Engineer Eats

"Their ham and cheese croissant is the best! The coffee taste good as well. I really love the backyard outdoor seating. It felt like I was in having..."

Gece

"Went in a raining day and enjoyed my afternoon tea with my friend after shooting a short film. He also had a take away for his girlfriend, who liked..."

Silver

"A warm little patisserie at the rocks that felt just like home. From ordering the cake online, staff had exceptional service throughout the process...."

Benkyousuru

"This is the place for really good quality cakes and pastries - the best almond croissant ever! The fruit tart and citron/lemon tart were delicious..."

MSG_Traveller

"Great tasting tiramisu pastry though not a huge fan of the orange hint. I do prefer the original. Portion size could’ve been a bit more generous...."

Saket S.PANDIT

"This place got a backyard and it is a good place to go for a lazy afternoon, have fun with friends. I ordered a monet cake and it is quite good,..."

Yukko

"So I am always critical with cakes cause I believe all cakes taste the same.. Nothing special.. just looks good but the taste are always a let down...."

Iwan W

"One of best desserts in town! :) it’s also a perfect place to hang out with your friends as their courtyard is just have the perfect atmosphere..."

Ainy Zheng

"One of the best places to go for cake and coffee chocolate essentially anything sweet in the CBD! It's an equally egalitarian breakfast lunch brunch..."

Arijit Das

"Love having brunch here. All the cakes and patisseries are yummy. Pastries are crunchy and cakes specially Larme de Gauguin and Le roi..."

Deb

"Enjoyable place to visit and eat. Very authentic food! I visited France 3 months ago and this made me feel nostalgic about my time there. Lots of..."

Jessica

"The Food is great, and place looks really nice. I strongly recommend the French twist it is really tasteful. These staff are really welcoming and..."

Nayef Albert Abi Said

"SO good!!!! Tried 4 pastries and each of them was amazing. My favourite was the white chocolate mousse pastry ( was it the Monet?) And the teardrop..."

Kritika Kamath

"Any visit to The Rocks means a pitt stop to La Renaissance Courtyard Cafe - I've been heading here for years for their delicious macarons and have..."

Neateatsydney

"Ok, just hanging about and my wife loves cake. Saw this from the corner and we made a beeline. There is a great selection of extraordinary cakes. The..."

Danny G

"My partner purchased the 'Milles Feuilles' for my birthday and it was probably the best cake I ever had. The level of sweetness was just right and..."

Katrina

"One of the best patisserie in Sydney. I love all their cakes and the service is excellent too. Chef Jean-Michel and his team are doing great things..."

The Hand That Bites

"Great bakery! Lots of variety and great location in the quaint area in the Rocks. Highly recommend this place . My fav was Vanilla Slice......omg the..."

Wanderlust

"Celebrating @smoothchocfest over the weekend, we opted for the "Goya" and the "Le Roi Soleil" from @Larenaissance. The cakes were perfect, and not..."

Famishedduo

"Cheese cake.They are famous with their cheese cake.Cheese cake is nice and smooth with hint lemon scented after taste. This place has..."

Culinary Artist

"The ladies at the counter were very warm and welcoming, and explained the recommendations well. Came here with my friend from France, and boy was he..."

Gstarfoodie

"Amazing experience. The chef was incredibly humble in discussing chocolate and pastry with us - these truffles and baked goodies were so amazing...."

Issac_eatsalot

"Located in the Rocks, La Renaissance is well known for its amazing desserts. Always packed even up to close, there's an inside courtyard area for..."

Will Eat Yum

"Super friendly staffs, very attentive. Bought some croissants and 3 cakes, goya, vivladi and menot.They were all very very good indeed, money..."

Marvin Ding

"A favourite of my parents for 20 years! This French patisserie offers exceptional French pastries including a range of baguettes and sweet cakes..."

Verity Gresswell

"Went to La Renaissance about 5pm before they're close to get a whole cake for celebration. About that time there's limited choices of cake available..."

Kravengerfoodie

"I went to La Renaissance Cafe at lunchtime and I ordered croissant, monet and rival black star.Croissant was very crispy and fluffy which was..."

Keito09

"So delicious!!! Great spot. Good coffee. They have a lovely back patio as well. It's easy to find from the train or bus stations. The staff are very..."

Kate Fuller

"Waiting for my girlfriend who was climbing up on the Sydney bridge so I walked around in the rocks and came across to this little cafe. The frontshop..."

Midi Et Soir

"This is my favourite cake shop in Sydney,u must go there.every single cake has a unique flavour n I love everything.i don't know what should I eat..."

Princess Pan

"It was a beautiful sunny day with a cool breeze. It was a weekend and naturally, the main strip was pumping and busy. All the seats outside the cafe..."

Occasionalist

"Really loved their mille feuille and Zulu! If you're lucky you might have rainbow lorikeets checking you out. They eat sugar but other customers may..."

Hui Min Yau

"After looking at the markets on the weekend, we decided to give this place a go. There was a small line to order but the staff got through the orders..."

More Than Nourishment

"Oh my.. missus loves this outlet, been coming here 'gain n 'gain with takeaways to boot. This was my 1st as i dont go chasing sweety pies (no sweet..."

Food_Rampage_AM @INSTA

"Perfect services & Friendly staff. If you want to have a brunch there on weekends, be aware that it just has about 5 small tables and 15..."

Daisy ZHANG

"As a dessert fanatic, I highly recommend this cafe (as long as you don't mind overdosing and going on a trip to sugar heaven). Since it was my first..."

Lyohl

"Definitely I will come here again. Love the cakes, and nest time I want to try cheese sticks, they are attractive. I like the cake 'Monet', white..."

Emerald Chiu

"Great pastries! Best almond croissant with apple filling ever! Cheese stick and quiche were yummy as well! #quiche #cheese #yummy #pastry #breakfast..."

Maria

"Great way to spend the afternoon. They have good selection of pastry and serves great coffee! Loved the pastries, and the chocolate truffles...."

Novi Sumarto

"I have only been here for take away once but I have to say I had one of the best cakes ever made by man. It was so fresh and full of flavour and the..."

Justin

"The desserts were appealing and the courtyard was lovely, however the service was a little too efficient. We were hoping to enjoy our afternoon tea..."

Seeaych

"This cafe has a special place in my heart. Reason being, it's helped me for every single birthday I've planned for the past year whenever I need a..."

Michael Li

"Awesome cakes in the Rocks.So hard to choose cake from so many beautiful one from the showcase.millefeuille is my favorite.The each..."

Erika-Anne

"For those who are unfamiliar with the history of the Rocks, it is an area which has been enriched with Australian history— from centuries old..."

The Plus Ones

"This little French patisserie situated at the rocks near Guylian's café. Easily spotted by the queue that floods or if its front door, the brown..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Every time I'm in Sydney I make my way to La Renaissance for a fresh butter croissant and something I've never tried on the menu - I'm yet to be..."

The Other Jenners

"Perhaps the best patisserie I have been to. Located in the rocks area of Sydney, just next to the harbour, this place became a must visit everyday..."

Mayank Arora

"Reached there around noon and it was quite crowded. The staff was nice and friendly. Will definitely come back and recommend to my friends since it..."

HJia Teo

"Popped in for lunch. You order at the counter, and then can sit in the lovely courtyard in the back. I had sort of a croque monsieur, but with a..."

Andy Quan

"Wow popped in for a look and couldn't go past the brioche. I gobbled it up standing so didn't get a chance for a nice picture of it. Truely buttery..."

Gabbys79

"The cabinet pastries and cakes all looked amazing. Gorgeous little courtyard space out the back and friendly staff. Good for a quick bite and a..."

AshleighH195

"Visited The Rocks on Easter Sunday and it was overflowing with people. Originally planned on visiting another food place for breakfast but the line..."

Bec

"Nice spot to stop and have a sweets break if you're in the area. Grab a seat out back in the courtyard and escape the hassles and crowd of tourists...."

Manz

"This place is a just visit if you're ever visiting the Rocks. Standing the test of time with beautiful innovative creations m, amazing quality and..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Excellent French patisserie boulangerie. The courtyard is beautiful to sit in and staff are very friendly. All of their cakes are amazing (just look..."

Emily

"Saddest thing is the rainbow lorikeets that are eating the sugar packets. Pity, because this is an authentic french cafe in a beautiful location. ..."

GPS Joe

"This place is just excellent. Always recommend people try this place. Authentic. Amazing almond croissants. Nearly as good as Black Star's pastries!..."

JT Esse

"A nice cafe in the middle of the Rocks with amazing french desserts. The only problem is there are too many treats to choose from. I eventually..."

The RnB Diary

"My favorite place for afternoon tea time around the rock.Their macaroons are the best, beautiful cakes. Hit chocolate is very nice..."

Ashley Xu

"After being recommended for their desserts, we visited La Renaissance Cafe for breakfast. We had the Beef Bourguignon Meat Pie and the Vivaldi cake..."

Reluctant Foodie

"Flashbacks to Paris - quiet courtyard leading into a tiny street, French language in the backgrounds, great croissant and a coffee and my bags packed..."

Igor

"La Renaissance Cafe has been loved for a long time but recently had great cause for celebration. I'm calling it the best French Patisserie in the..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Great sausage rolls, beautiful almond croissants and really good coffee. Lovely quiet little courtyard out the back. We also shared the cherry..."

Rachel Hutton

"La Renaissance Patisserie and Cafe, became the first Australian patisserie in the Southern Hemisphere to be officially inducted into the prestigious..."

GiGi MV

"Jean Michel Raynaud of La Renaissance Patisserie; the Sydney Rocks Institution with its amazing patisserie eats and pieshas been inducted into Relais..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"One of my favourite spots in Sydney. The courtyard is a peaceful and comforting spot for any casual catch up or light reading. Pastries are always on..."

Katharine Suy

"This little café is just so charming and I love the decor. When it comes to food, the éclairs are to die for! It brought back childhood memories...."

Sparkles

"I just love this café...Im always alone and they make me feel so welcome,like family.The food is really fantastic and service is just perfect.We are..."

Barbara-Louisa Walker

"When I learn the fact that La Renaissance is selling more than 1000 Almond Croissants each week.. I am sure they're making it clear it's one of their..."

Let's Nomnom

"Great food and desserts! I ordered cake from them for a birthday and the cake was beautifully made. Everyone had enjoyed the piece of cake. Recommend..."

Roanne Mao

"One of the few cafes in The Rocks that I don't classify as a tourist trap. Lines can be long but for good reason - the delicious French pastries and..."

Orange_tree

"After a walk to the newly opened Barangaroo Reserve, we stopped by for some tasty French pastries as a cheeky reward! We ordered our sweet treats..."

Khana

"I love this place. The coffee is great and all, but the baked goods are some of the finest I've had. The pork and fennel sausage roll is out of this..."

Samuel Ryan

"Everything this patisserie produces is pure quality. The pies and sausage rolls sold here are brilliant. We always buy our birthday cakes from here..."

SheWhoMustNotBeNamed

"I love this place! The courtyard is so cute and the food is delicious. The croissant jambon fromage is a must-try. Not your average ham and cheese..."

Bw_betman

"I went to this cafe for had some dessert a few days ago. I sat in their backyard or garden or whatever it's called. Really nice place for spend the..."

Yusuf Christian

"This place has been one of my favorite cafe in Sydney for years, coffee is okay but what is great about this little place is its ability to transport..."

Pollo_pesce_me

"So during the stay in Sydney, my friend with me visited this French café and we loved it. We sticked with Latte as usual (liked it). Then I had..."

Vivian LI

"Nice place for a cafe and a dessert! A bit expensive in but quality is without complaints! To try if u're around with friends or family. ..."

Maximilian

"A very nice and lively place to hangout if you manage to find a table for yourself. Ratatouille was really delicious. A must try. I had it along with..."

Pridhi

"Superb pastries. Coffee. Quiet courtyard out back. Authentic and delicious. What more can I say? ..."

George

"This patisserie has been in the rocks for years, they absolutely know what they are doing. The best French patisserie in Sydney, a must try!..."

Taryn Buchan

"One of my favourite cafes in Sydney. Great coffee and macarons. Rosewater and mandarin & milk chocolate macarons (AU$3 each) Service: :star :star..."

Rosanna

"Classic Black Forest cake was delicious and looked..."

Munchk1n

"Better than a box of Roses...your wife will forgive you.... ...for almost anything if you get her a Croquembouche for her birthday (like I did)...."

Mark Likestorideelephants

"Dessert run ... my favourite place for macarons & super chocolately cakes for my sweet tooth ... Variety of beautiful cakes and macaons Black..."

Janlifestyle

"Really love this place. If you are a chocoholic through and through, my favourite picks are the zulu and the chocolate tartlet. The entrance is small..."

Wanderingpiglet

"Always crowded and having people line up for their delicious macarons and cakes selection. They got dining area, mostly outdoor, at the back of their..."

Gondos.kitchen

"The cafe's decor is not fancy or superficial like Laduree or Rockpool. Personally I found the existing humble country-village style setting to be..."

GiGi MV

" One of my friends had a La Renaissance cake for her 18th as well, and on both occasions we were not disappointed. The acidity of the berry mousse..."

Shirley Song

"My birthday lunch this year was spent at a very relaxing and vintage cafe ! Mr C and I walked past this cafe a fewof times, and each time I was..."

Charn Tangson

"La Renaissance is a ‘bijou’ place and customers queue out the door on weekends with tables sprawling onto the street. Come at a quieter moment..."

Glutenfreewheeler

"The display of cakes will make your mouth water. Each one so delicately created you wonder if they’re too good to eat!..."

Noshbites

"I really enjoyed it here. The food was pleasing, the court yard was very welcoming and cosy and the staff were quite friendly. A perfect place for..."

Miss Kimbers

"They were spot-on, with a nice crisp that makes you go "WOW" as you bite into..."

The Bake-a-nista

"La Renaissance is a beautiful little secret located along a broad cobbled avenue in The Rocks..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"This cake was a bit too sweet, but lovely. I really enjoyed the cream wrapped with..."

Dolly

"A sweet binge round up of our time in Sydney to end off the first week in April. We stumbled upon La Renaissance Cafe Patisserie down by The Rocks..."

D

"When you walk in, you’re met with rows and rows of macarons, cakes, pastries and baguettes. Everything just looked so delectable...."

Daphne Law

"I first visited this little gem of a French pâtisserie back in 2007 and very much enjoyed their mixed berry tart but sadly it wasn't available this..."

Simon Leong

"La Renaissance not only stocks the range of Masterpiece pastries but also a whole ensemble of other sweet pastries, cakes, as well as savoury baked..."

Simon Park

"Ever since tasting my last year’s birthday cake from La Renaissance with melt-in-the-mouth delicate chocolate sheets and light-as-air mousse, I..."

Penguin Says Feed Me

"Great baguettes - all freshly made on the premises. Lovely coffee. The choice is yours to sit at the front amongst the hustle and bustle of The Rocks..."

Satiety Society

"Lovely croissants and great coffee. We will be..."

Pilks

"ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!. I don't even know where to start with their cakes, it's all just beautiful! Let me tell you, I am quite obsessed with their..."

Aleisha Lam

"Amazing!. Every time I go to La Renaissance I try and order a different cake. Each is amazing. This has to be the finest cake shop in Sydney. Each..."

Greg

"Nice. Approaching this famous rocks patisserie around midday, we were greeted with the sight of a line of patrons queuing up literally out the door!..."

Anna001

"Hangout place. It is situated in the Rocks just behind Guylian cafe. It has a beautiful little courtyard out the back as well as seating out in the..."

Travelgeek39

"Still amazing. Haven't been here for about 6years and stopped by for a coffee and a tart (raspberry) for a total of $11 i was well satisfied to sit..."

Yulia

"Amazing pastries, croissants and great coffee. Enjoyed breakfast so much we got take away baguettes for lunch. All was exceptionally..."

Upsydaisy

"Beautiful pastries! Yum yum..."

Brianna McCoola

"Light fresh French provincial pies and the best in French pastries cooked on the premises. Fantastic courtyard cafe and seating out front where you..."

Tom

"I love this place!. Three of my favourite things... The Rocks in Sydney, Beautiful Pastries and cafe and out the back is a dream... Come to this cafe..."

Artistspace

"Magnifique!. La Renaissance is a magical little French patisserie tucked away down Argyle St, where once inside you're enchanted by the rows of..."

A.

"Wonderful desserts. Bought a variety of things to take away - both hot stuff and pastries. The desserts were better than the hot items in my opinion..."

Ronin47

"Best cakes in Sydney. Hands down the most amazing cakes in Sydney and so so so cheap it shocks me. They are not only aesthetically stunning but they..."

ShoopShoop

"My daughter and I were in Sydney for her birthday and had cakes from here twice.. best ever cheesecake. Thanks La..."

Debra Richters

"My fav cake shop EVER. They make the most beautiful cakes and the quality of the cakes are always high and consistent. A must every time when I go..."

Jessie Cai

"Excellent little bakery. Very busy and hard to get a table. Pies are yummo. We had cheesecake and a vanilla slice also. Coffee was good and nice and..."

Sunnycoast Girl

"Very good coffee and friendly counter staff. The whole experience was let down by the service of the girl who bought the coffee to our table. She did..."

Dan

"Perfect French. Do not pass this place..."

Bec

"Joyous. Walked past this place a few times before and the line had been out the door.Decided to finally give it a go and was VERY impressed. Had..."

Ra Ra Noodle

"Macarons, ham n cheese crossaint. Coffee...."

Dan Mandy Porter

"Tried the ham and cheese croissant with bechamel sauce. So tasty and the pastry was perfect! Cute little cafe often with a queue out the door however..."

Foodpornjournal

"Absolutely wonderful cafe! Walk along the markets and then stop here for a baguette or perhaps something sweet and its like you're in..."

Bansheebeat

"Best Patisserie in Australia!. You cannot go wrong with this place. The fruit tarts are delicious and the Tarte Tropézienne will amaze..."

Kelly

"Possibly the best croissant I have had! One of the best in Sydney. It is only a small store and there can sometimes be a line at lunch times but it..."

El Boopy

"Awesome French Patisserie. Once u stepped in the shop u will be attracted the whole loads of food in the fridge. Get the staff to recommend. But i..."

Poly Yen

"Will be back. We tried a wide selection of the macarons - though personally, they weren't the best, they were still very tasty. Will definitely be..."

Jananas

"Beautiful coffee... Might have to go back tomorrow for an almond crossiant or macaroon..."

Shona Hunt

"Great spot for something sweet. A drop in here often for a cafe and croissant/opera/friand/whatever looks tasty, and usually leave with dessert for..."

Kylie

"We found Renaissance on our first day in Sydney & kept going back! Beautiful baguettes, crunchy but soft, macaroons & OK coffee. Lots of French..."

Giles

"Get the croissant..."

Rebecca R

"10 out of 13 Best croissant + coffee i have had so far Nice coutyard In rocks so too many tourists - excellent in..."

100 In 50 Days

"Great coffee, delicious macarons. Cherry and pistachio is the winner! Melt-in-your-mouth with subtle but surprising flavor combos. Great arvo pick me..."

Suedy

"YUM!!!. Best Macaroons... Great..."

Kano

"I went to La Renaissance on Monday morning. It wasn't very busy so I could enjoy myself at the courtyard. It was relaxing and lovely. I had flat..."

Wrap 'n' Rice Thai Cafe

"Fantastic, should..."

Daruma

"Looked great. I had a choc macaron which was really good, but I had one from another place nearbye that was identical. I suspect they are not made in..."

Stalksmcgee

"Best Cheese Stick in Sydney. Felt peckish this afternoon and decided to try their cheese sticks 'coz I saw heaps piling on display. For $3, it's..."

Lea

"Heaven. Great food. Also has a hidden..."

Arlanara

"This place is always packed. Desserts are reasonably priced. Pistachio Macaroon is yummy but I would prefer more alcohol in their..."

Erin

"Don't pass it by. Good strong coffee and a beautiful range of pastry delights. Settle into a table in the courtyard and get stuck in. We are looking..."

Martin C

"Yes the macarons here are fantastic, even better than the 'famous' one at Balmain, which i had to queue ages for. Personally i would rather have my..."

Chris

"The place to be for your macaron cravings. All in all the best macarons ever. in sydney. haha can't say i've tried that many but sharing is caring..."

Ebonyandlace

"Best Patissiere in Sydney. The macarons here are the best I have ever eaten and that includes Paris. The family who own La Renaissance have now..."

Rosemary

"My favourite French patisserie in Sydney. Absolutely love the pastries and cakes, and the coffee is nice as well. They have the best almond..."

Anna Lynn

"🥖 chicken baguette sandwich 🥧 meat pie ☕️ coffee eclaire 🏠: @la_renaissance_patisserie 📍: The Rocks, Sydney 📝: La Renaissance is..."

Faa Papon

"This is my favourite patisserie in Sydney! Always have to stop here when in The Rocks. Excellent selection of cakes and pastries - with both classics..."

Vi Girgis

"A cute little French patisserie. Simply delicious items and great coffee. Prompt and friendly service. Highly..."

Matthew Martin

"They have delicious and fresh desserts and sweets. Also the coffee was good. It is not cheap but due to its..."

Sherif Essawi

"What they do, they do very well! The Patisserie is located on a relaxing strip with plenty of foot traffic and surrounding shops without feeling over..."

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