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Sydney, Australia

1. Bondi Beach

9.4
Queen Elizabeth Dr, Bondi Beach, NSW
Beach · 310 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Locals love the city’s most famous and trendiest sandy stretch. Surf at the south end but head north to swim without dangerous rip currents. – Green Guide Editor

Bondi Icebergs is one of Sydney, Australia.

2. Bondi Icebergs

8.9
1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach, NSW
Social Club · 99 tips and reviews
Three Blue Ducks is one of Sydney, Australia.

3. Three Blue Ducks

141-143 Macpherson St. (St Thomas St), Bronte, NSW
Breakfast Spot · 67 tips and reviews

Jason H.Jason Hoy: Great food. Great service. AND a fun winelist! Try the A. Retief Mataro - like a savoury sexy Pinot Noir.

Bronte Coastal Walk is one of Sydney, Australia.

4. Bronte Coastal Walk

9.5
Bondi Beach, NSW
Hiking Trail · Tamarama · 72 tips and reviews

David H.David Hood: Always better early in the morning or late in the day to beat the crowd. Allow about an hour for the walk so you can take your time if you like. Brekky or lunch in Bronte is great or Bondi Trattoria. Read more.

Reuben Hills Coffee Roastery & Café is one of Sydney, Australia.

5. Reuben Hills Coffee Roastery & Café

8.4
61 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW
Coffee Shop · 187 tips and reviews

Anthony M.Anthony Maggio: My favorite cafe in Sydney. Fantastic coffee, baked goods, and delicious breakfast. Come early to avoid lines.

Bills is one of Sydney, Australia.

6. Bills

8.2
359 Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW
Café · 126 tips and reviews

Anthony M.Anthony Maggio: Known for their brunch, but the dinner here is killer too. Multiple locations in Sydney, but the Surrey Hills spot has a particularly great aesthetic.

The Sandwich Shop is one of Sydney, Australia.

7. The Sandwich Shop

44 Reservoir St, Surry Hills, NSW
Sandwich Spot · 11 tips and reviews

Ria Celine D.Ria Celine De Leon: Amazing Reuben! Well, amazing sandwiches overall. Sustainable bread is delicious and affordable as well! It's our new favourite place!

Bourke Street Bakery is one of Sydney, Australia.

8. Bourke Street Bakery

8.6
633 Bourke St, Surry Hills, NSW
Bakery · 176 tips and reviews

Adam C.Adam Cubito: Four words: Pork & Fennel Sausage Roll. GET IT. (I realise my Top 12s are food related)

Sydney Fish Market is one of Sydney, Australia.

9. Sydney Fish Market

8.2
Bank St (at Pyrmont Bridge Rd), Pyrmont, NSW
Fish Market · 228 tips and reviews

Elif D.Elif Durur: Best place in sydney to go for sashimi grade fish and other little specialities!

Gelato Messina is one of Sydney, Australia.

10. Gelato Messina

9.3
389 Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW
Ice Cream Parlor · 136 tips and reviews

Anthony M.Anthony Maggio: Easily the best gelato in Sydney, and honestly, may be the best I've had anywhere. Even rivals gelato in Italy.

Skittle Lane Coffee is one of Sydney, Australia.

11. Skittle Lane Coffee

8.9
40 King St, Sydney, NSW
Coffee Shop · Wynyard · 21 tips and reviews

Steve N.Steve Nash: Dem croissants! 😌

Manly Beach is one of Sydney, Australia.

12. Manly Beach

9.4
North Steyne (at The Corso), Manly, NSW
Beach · 148 tips and reviews

BiancaBianca: Great location for fish & chips on the beach. Be warned. Nasty seagulls like an episode from Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds!

Wylie's Baths is one of Sydney, Australia.

13. Wylie's Baths

8.3
4B Neptune St, Coogee, NSW
Swimming Pool · Eastern Suburbs · 10 tips and reviews

Live EastLive East: A great ocean pool to swim laps, take the kids to snorkel and sunbake.

Watsons Bay Beach Club is one of Sydney, Australia.

14. Watsons Bay Beach Club

7.6
1 Military Rd, Watsons Bay, NSW
Beer Garden · 32 tips and reviews

Anthony M.Anthony Maggio: Popular with locals, but mostly off the tourist radar. Great place to have some beers and snacks outside and enjoy the views of Sydney and the bay.

COS is one of Sydney, Australia.

15. COS

6.6
5 Martin Pl, Sydney, NSW
Clothing Store · Sydney City Center · 3 tips and reviews

Anthony M.Anthony Maggio: Buy some "smart" Sydney fashions and blend in with the locals

The Gap is one of Sydney, Australia.

16. The Gap

9.1
Gap Rd, Watsons Bay, NSW
Scenic Lookout · 27 tips and reviews

JetplaceJetplace: DON'T JUMP!

La Renaissance Café Pâtisserie is one of Sydney, Australia.

17. La Renaissance Café Pâtisserie

8.6
47 Argyle St, The Rocks, NSW
Bakery · 78 tips and reviews

Annie B.Annie Bettis: Get the ham & cheese croissant- you won't regret it. Try to snag a seat outside!

Sydney Opera House is one of Sydney, Australia.

18. Sydney Opera House

9.3
2 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
Opera House · Circular Quay · 437 tips and reviews

George J.George J Lloyd - Dubai: A must on your bucket list.

Opera Bar is one of Sydney, Australia.

19. Opera Bar

9.4
Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Bar · Circular Quay · 248 tips and reviews

20. The Clock

7.6
470 Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW
Pub · 60 tips and reviews

Kylie J.Kylie Jay: The place is like a maze! Once you know your way around, pick your favourite spot and settle in

Mamak is one of Sydney, Australia.

21. Mamak

8.4
15 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW
Malay Restaurant · Central Business District · 216 tips and reviews

高手놀리밑™高手놀리밑™: Avoid long queues by going there early (or really late)

Carriageworks Farmers Markets is one of Sydney, Australia.

22. Carriageworks Farmers Markets

8.9
245 Wilson St, Eveleigh, NSW
Farmers Market · 51 tips and reviews

David L.David Loh: Lots of organic produce. Kylie Kwong's often in da house. Great breakfasts. Native flowers ... All within the historic Eveleigh Carriageworks surrounds. Too cool for school.

Cooper Park is one of Sydney, Australia.

23. Cooper Park

8.4
Suttie Rd, Bellevue Hill, NSW
Park · 5 tips and reviews

Ken K.Ken K: What a gem of a find! Beautiful chilled little park with a wee bush walk, tennis courts, a cafe, children's play area.

Gordon's Bay is one of Sydney, Australia.

24. Gordon's Bay

9.2
Gordon Ave, Clovelly, NSW
Beach · 19 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: One of the city’s best-kept secrets. Head down to the beach and feed the groupers.

Porteño is one of Sydney, Australia.

25. Porteño

8.2
50 Holt St, Surry Hills, NSW
Argentinian Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews

OzOz: Amazing 8 hour roasted lamb and pork. Upstairs bar is also worth checking out even if you're not having dinner. Great cocktails.

Flour and Stone is one of Sydney, Australia.

26. Flour and Stone

8.8
53 Riley St (at William St), Sydney, NSW
Bakery · King's Cross · 61 tips and reviews
Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐 is one of Sydney, Australia.

27. Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐

8.2
644 George St, Sydney, NSW
Taiwanese Restaurant · Central Business District · 147 tips and reviews

Alexander L.Alexander Lobov: Go to Din Tai Fung and have Sydney's best Xiao Long Bao

North Bondi Italian Food is one of Sydney, Australia.

28. North Bondi Italian Food

118-120 Ramsgate Ave., North Bondi, NSW
Italian Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

29. Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

9.1
19 Kent St, Millers Point, NSW
Brewery · Central Business District · 100 tips and reviews

JasonJason: Check out the beers brewed onsite. I like the 3 sheets and Quayle Ale.

Palmer & Co. is one of Sydney, Australia.

30. Palmer & Co.

8.4
Abercrombie Ln, Sydney, NSW
Speakeasy · Sydney City Center · 61 tips and reviews

Melanie M.Melanie Made: Try one of the authentic prohibition era cocktails!

Pony Lounge & Dining is one of Sydney, Australia.

31. Pony Lounge & Dining

7.8
10-26 Playfair St., The Rocks, NSW
Australian Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

CatCat: Exceptional service, divine food. Get a table inside by the window. Save room for the Creme brûlée or chocolate mousse cake.

The Australian Heritage Hotel is one of Sydney, Australia.

32. The Australian Heritage Hotel

8.3
100 Cumberland St, The Rocks, NSW
Pub · 79 tips and reviews

Jess M.Jess Makin: Duck pizza = amazing

Fish at the Rocks is one of Sydney, Australia.

33. Fish at the Rocks

8.7
29 Kent St, Millers Point, NSW
Seafood Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Cristian G.Cristian Garcia: Evrything that is seafood is delicious

Sydney Sustainable Markets is one of Sydney, Australia.

34. Sydney Sustainable Markets

7.1
Taylor Sq, Darlinghurst, NSW
Farmers Market · 7 tips and reviews

高手놀리밑™高手놀리밑™: Great organic food available here. Held on Saturday mornings up until 1pm. Read more.

Orto Trading Co. is one of Sydney, Australia.

35. Orto Trading Co.

38 Waterloo St, Surry Hills, NSW
Café · 44 tips and reviews

Julie M.Julie M: They now do breakfast and so glad they do. The potato rosti with mushrooms and spinach is fantastic

Four Ate Five is one of Sydney, Australia.

36. Four Ate Five

8.7
485 Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW
Café · 84 tips and reviews

Nigel G.Nigel Goldfoot: Pulled pork on sourdough. Mmmmm

Brewtown Surry Hills is one of Sydney, Australia.

37. Brewtown Surry Hills

536 Crown St (at Davies St), Surry Hills, NSW
Café · 65 tips and reviews

Mooksy ♔.Mooksy ♔: Nice coffee and brunch! Meatballs, scrambled eggs bacon baguette and poached eggs with truffle oil if you want gooey eggs :) lovely service

Paramount Coffee Project is one of Sydney, Australia.

38. Paramount Coffee Project

8.7
80 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, NSW
Café · 105 tips and reviews

Howard T.Howard T: The fried chicken and Soft shell crab po boy are must orders, non negotiable, they are that good.

Stitch Bar is one of Sydney, Australia.

39. Stitch Bar

8.7
61 York St, Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Bar · Wynyard · 74 tips and reviews
The Baxter Inn is one of Sydney, Australia.

40. The Baxter Inn

9.2
152-156 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW
Whisky Bar · Sydney City Center · 132 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: Here, it’s all about wine’n’whisky’n’beer. Baxter also stock 360 different whiskeys with more to come. Pretzels are the complimentary snack of choice here. Read more.

Chur Burger is one of Sydney, Australia.

41. Chur Burger

48 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW
Burger Joint · 96 tips and reviews
Rockpool Bar & Grill is one of Sydney, Australia.

42. Rockpool Bar & Grill

8.5
66 Hunter St, Sydney, NSW
Steakhouse · Sydney City Center · 123 tips and reviews

FooderatiFooderati: The much discussed $22 Rockpool burger may have some baulking at the price, but most who have actually tried it would argue that it's twenty two smackaroos well spent. Read more.

43. The Grounds of Alexandria

9.0
Shop 7A, 2 Huntley St, Alexandria, NSW
Café · Alexandria · 209 tips and reviews

Marianne N.Marianne N: A hipster oasis amongst the industrial parks

Salt Meats Cheese is one of Sydney, Australia.

44. Salt Meats Cheese

41 Bourke Road, Alexandria, NSW
Deli · 21 tips and reviews

Duncan P.Duncan PJ: Food lovers paradise

Henley's Wholefoods is one of Sydney, Australia.

45. Henley's Wholefoods

38 Mitchell Rd., Alexandria, NSW
Café · 4 tips and reviews

Tony C.Tony C: In a word. YUM!!!! Great coffee. Great food. Great service!

Sub-Station Cafe is one of Sydney, Australia.

46. Sub-Station Cafe

7.5
124 McEvoy St, Alexandria, NSW
Café · 18 tips and reviews

Costa A.Costa Arvanitopoulos: Cool cafe in an old electricity sub station. Chilled out tunes with some awesome coffee....makes the perfect combo.