Best Lamington in Sydney

Order:

Verdict

A boutique patisserie that specializes in fine tarts and cakes; their lamington is a refined, high-quality treat. — Leichhardt

Queue

Go

10:30.

Price

$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

A high-end pastry shop that applies fine-dining precision to every bake, including their lush, chocolatey lamingtons. — Surry Hills

Queue

Go

09:30–11:30.

Price

$$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

A modern Sydney institution that elevated the pie using high-quality Wagyu beef shin and exceptional flaky pastry. — Surry Hills

Queue

Go

08:30–10:30 for the freshest morning bake.

Price

$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

While famous for their sourdough, they occasionally produce some of the city's most honest and soulful sweet bakes. — Bronte

Queue

Go

08:00–10:00; they sell out of popular items fast.

Price

$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

Famous for the watermelon cake, but their lamb and rosemary pie is a hidden gem using premium slow-cooked meat. — Newtown

Queue

Go

11:00–13:00.

Price

$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

Known for refined, high-end pastry; their lamb, potato, and rosemary pie is a local cult favorite. — Woolloomooloo

Queue

Go

09:00–11:00 before the lunch crowd picks the shelves clean.

Price

$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

Known for its generous fillings and a pastry that strikes the perfect balance between crispy and tender. — Surry Hills

Queue

Go

10:00–13:00.

Price

$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

For those looking for the simple, no-fuss traditional lamington; the delis at the fish market often stock fresh, honest versions from local bakeries. — Pyrmont

Queue

Go

10:00–12:00.

Price

$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

The best option for gluten-free travelers; they produce a lamington that is so good you won’t believe it’s wheat-free. — CBD

Queue

Go

11:00 weekday.

Price

$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

Known for their creative weekend specials; their lamington is always a visual and textural standout. — Alexandria

Queue

Go

10:00 weekend.

Price

$$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

A premium city bakery that often features beautifully decorated, high-concept lamingtons and cakes. — CBD

Queue

Go

10:30 weekday.

Price

$$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

Offers a sophisticated "chef's" version of the pie, often featuring high-end cuts and experimental spice blends. — Surry Hills

Queue

Go

09:00–11:00 for a rooftop breakfast.

Price

$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

A Portuguese bakery that has mastered the art of the Australian lamington, using high-quality local ingredients. — Alexandria

Queue

Go

09:30.

Price

$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

A specialist shop that reinvented the lamington with global flavors like Yuzu, Pandan, and Black Sesame alongside the "OG" traditional version. — Newtown

Queue

Go

12:00 for the best selection of experimental flavors.

Price

$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

A bakery known for supplying the city's best restaurants; their lamington is an honest, expertly-executed classic. — Chippendale

Queue

Go

10:00.

Price

$$

Dietary

Order:

Verdict

A reliable local chain that delivers consistent, high-quality traditional Australian cakes and pastries. — Vaucluse

Queue

Go

10:00.

Price

$$

Dietary