From chewy and crispy, to doughy and just a little undercooked, a great cookie is something of an art form. And luckily for us here in Sydney, it's something several bakeries have nailed. From cult-favourite bakeries tucked into laneways to glossy newcomers causing queues around the block, the city is a treasure trove of sweet, buttery indulgence — and one the RUSSH team is more than a little familiar with.
And while, less than a year ago, hundreds of Bondi locals clamoured to get their hands on a one-day pop up from US bakery Crumble Cookie (which turned out to be a rouse, but that's another story), we're here to tell you that, in the case of cookies, local is better.
Wondering where to get your next sweet fix? Below, we're rounding up the best cookies in Sydney, according to the RUSSH team.
1. Butterboy
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Locations: Manly, Chatswood Chase, Broadway, Brookvale (coming soon)
This bakery has earned internet fame in its own right. Their deliciously stacked cookies are baked fresh every day, and include classic flavours like double chocolate chip snickerdoodle, as well as one-off masterpieces from honey roasted pistachio to caramel apple crumble. But wait, it gets better. If a cookie wasn't enough, you can upgrade your order with a swirl of soft serve ice cream. It's no wonder their adding new stores to their offering at rapid pace.
2. Kuki
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Location: Darling Square
Over in Darling Square, relative newcomer Kuki is fast becoming known as a bakery to watch. They've mastered classics like brown butter chocolate chip cookies, but also have some interesting creations on their menu, including taro mochi, and earl grey and white chocolate. We suppose we'll just have to try them all!
3. Humble
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Location: Surry Hills
Humble is considered somewhat of a Surry Hills institution — and for good reason. In addition to delectable cakes and sandwhiches, the bakery also whips up cookies of the finest calibre. While their menu changes regularly, it's been known to include classics like chocolate chip and Anzac biscuits, and shortbread that's almost too pretty to eat.
4. Sweet Splits
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Location: multiple locations
For those not in Sydney, Sweet Splits is our go-to for cookie goodness delivered Australia-wide. Mark your next special occasion with one of their giant cookie cakes (you can even add balloons and candles to your order) or simply treat yourself with a mixed box of six, nine, or 12 cookies.
5. Flour and Stone
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Location: Woolloomooloo
You've like seen (or tasted) Flour and Stone's impressive cake creations, but did you know they're also the brains behind some pretty epic cookies? Their classic choc chip and gingernut varieties are the perfect addition to your next afternoon tea, or for the indecisive amongst us, why not try Nadine's assorted creams? Packaged in a tin (complete with wax paper and yarn) this nostalgic selection features old school delicacies like wagon wheels, sour cherry and almond jaws, and orange creams.
6. Sweet Chick
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Location: Surry Hills
This Surry Hills bakery is a sweet tooth's dream. For those hunting down Sydney's best biscuit, we can't go past their iced honey jumbles for a heavy hit of nostalgia, and their custom fondant creation for special occasions.
7. Baker Bleu
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Location: Double Bay
There's just one cookie on the everyday menu here, but it's worth writing home about. Chewy and crispy, it's made up of 70% chocolate chips, with burnt butter & a sprinkle of Tasman sea salt on top. Plus, you can stock up on plenty of other baked goods while you're there.
8. Bennett Street Dairy
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Location: Bondi
These are baked fresh every day and trust us, they're good. Stop by for your morning coffee and enjoy a cookie straight out of the oven. Or, if you prefer, they also sell cookie dough that you can bake at home yourself.
9. Lox In A Box
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Locations: Bondi, Coogee, Marrickville
Okay, they might be best known for their bagels, but did you know Lox In A Box does a killer cookie, too? On the menu, you'll find nutella, biscoff, and double chocolate varieties, baked fresh. The perfect dessert to a delicious bagel, if you ask us.
