The Cook And Baker

Come here first thing in the morning whenever I can to get our favourite croissant fix but always we were met by a queue, and the queue is only for local bikers, joggers and just casual hungry residents like us! Really happy that they have moved to a newer and better shop opposite from where they used to be. Croissants are the best in our opinion but coffee, cakes and other pastries are just as amazing.

Popped in for a quick coffee and grabbed a chocolate croissant. Coffee was very good. Croissant tasted good but was soft rather than crunchy and flaky as it should be. Probably would have been a lot better if I came in the morning. Cakes looked delicious so will have to come back to try a few more things.

Great big chilled cabinet showing off all of the wonderful sweet and savoury treats with a window at the end looking into the newly fitted out kitchen. One of the nicer spots in Bondi Junction. Equidistant to the Westfield and the park, with adequate seating out the front and efficient service in the cafe. Definitely more set up for take away, but we ate a frittata and Reuben sandwich on the tables and chairs on the footpath. Will definitely be back to try some of the sweets.

Southern Districts Rugby Club held a Ladies Day event in July 2022. It was our first time back since pre COVID and expectations were very high indeed from both the club and the community of mums, sisters, wives, girlfriends and friends. We went all out with our planning to ensure the day was raved about and it was critical that the food was superb. A double marquee, 25 cocktail style tables, live music, raffles galore and endless canapés were the order of the day. We chose Cook & Baker because of their reputation and they did not disappoint. They certainly came prepared. 5 staff, portable ovens, all the plates, napkins and a seemingly endless supply of hot and cold goodies. They compliments and bubbles were flying all afternoon. The best event in many many years. Thanks Jodie and team. See you in 2023.

The Brownie. Today I had my regular 2 pm chocolate craving and so naturally I walked around the corner in the direction of cook and baker for a chocolate croissant. To my dismay but not so much my surprise, they did not have any left so I decided to opt for the salted brownie. MY GOD. My chances of ever saving enough to buy a house in Sydney are now RUINED because not only do they do the best coffee in the junction, but they also serve up a life-changing brownie. Fluffy and moist, sweet but not overly so, a satisfying amount of salted caramel, I could go on but I want to to finish the rest of the brownie. bye!