Scorll era: Sydney spots worth getting sticky fingers for

Sydney’s in its scroll era. From old-school cinnamon to Biscoff-laced showstoppers, these are the spots worth getting sticky fingers for.

From old-school cinnamon to Biscoff-laced showstoppers, these Sydney spots are worth getting sticky fingers for. Picture: Supplied

Try these spots to see why Sydney’s in its scroll era.

Sundays

Bondi

Sundays. Picture: Supplied

This hole-in-the-wall, scroll-only micro-bakery on Bondi Rd has been making waves since opening in June, with hour-long queues often snaking up the street and around the block. And this instant cult status is all down to the power of social media. Using a recipe perfected by 22-year-old owner Laetitia Loefti, the scrolls are baked fresh three times a day from Friday to Sunday only. There are four variations on offer: the traditional cinnamon will always be a good option but, for the sweeter tooths out there, the scrolls topped with Biscoff, Kidner Bueno or pistachio frosting will be hard to resist.

211 Bondi Rd, Bondi

Baking 101

Stanmore

Bakery 101. Picture: Supplied

Inside a pocket-sized heritage shopfront in Stanmore, Baking 101 is a charming new addition to the inner west’s ever-growing bakery scene – and it’s already making a name for itself as a go-to for excellent scrolls. The cafe-meets-bakery is small but mighty, with a serious kitchen set-up turning out golden croissants, buttery madeleines, hearty pies and generous slabs of house-baked cakes (the carrot cake is a standout). But it’s the cinnamon scrolls that have quickly developed a loyal following – big, soft and spiced. Ask to have it warmed, and always say “yes” to the optional whipped cream on top. Consider it a non-negotiable.

128 Percival Rd, Stanmore

Fika Manly Cafe

Manly

Fika Bakery. Picture: Supplied

The Swedes take their scrolls very seriously. Cinnamon and cardamom buns (that’s kanelbullar and kardemummabullar, for the purists among you) are staples of fika – the beloved Swedish tradition of coffee and cake – and Manly-based cafe Fika serves some of the best and most authentic in town. Available at both their Market Lane cafe and the Fika bakery just around the corner, these perfectly soft, yeasted buns come beautifully scrolled and twisted, with warmly spiced centres and a generous dusting of pearl sugar on top. Pair one with a bryggkaffe (Swedish-style black filter coffee) for the ultimate Scandi moment.

5B Market Lane, Manly

Baker Bleu

Double Bay

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The beauty of a Baker Bleu scroll lies in the impossibly tender brioche dough, made all the more decadent with CopperTree Farms cultured butter – and, yes, that gooey, cinnamon-laced sour cream glaze. Early birds beware, though, as these scrolls are only available after 8.30am. But time it right and you might even get one warm from the oven. If you’re seeking something scroll-adjacent, the mini babka (only available on weekends), twisted from a sourdough pastry and laced with dark chocolate and hazelnut paste, is another great bet. Or do as we do, and get one of each.

2 Guilfoyle Ave, Double Bay

Bourke Street Bakery

Multiple locations

Bourke Street Bakery. Picture: Supplied

Generously coated in cinnamon sugar, Bourke Street Bakery’s scrolls are a reminder that sometimes simplicity wins. They’re made simply – pastry is brushed with pastry cream before being generously coated with a blend of cinnamon and brown sugar, and rolled and then baked to golden-brown perfection. While they might share the cabinet with flashier treats (we’re looking at you, ginger creme brulee tarts), a fresh scroll paired with a strong coffee is morning tea perfection. The beauty in these scrolls is also in their availability – Bourke Street Bakery has outposts Sydney-wide, from St Ives and Parramatta to Barangaroo and Caringbah.

bourkestreetbakery.com.au