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This venue is a finalist for best treats in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Ma’amoul from Smeed.
1 / 4Ma’amoul from Smeed.Steven Siewert
The “taytas” at Smeed.
2 / 4The “taytas” at Smeed.Steven Siewert
The inside counter.
3 / 4The inside counter. Steven Siewert
Ma’amoul filled with raspberry, white chocolate and macadamia.
4 / 4Ma’amoul filled with raspberry, white chocolate and macadamia.Steven Siewert

Never tried ma’amoul before? Well, you’re in for a lovely time. The dense buttery biscuits, filled with everything from dates to strawberry marshmallows, are the specialty at this family-run Lebanese cafe. You could get a six-pack to go, but it’s better to settle in for a chat. The hospitality is warm, the coffee is strong, and the pistachio ma’maoul becomes magical when warmed up, served with spoonfuls of clotted cream.

Best for: Modernised Middle Eastern treats.

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