How nice would it be to not have to queue for ages just to pick up some of your favourite breads and pastries from the famed Bourke Street Bakery in Surry Hills? It’s an absolute shit-fight to try and nab a seat and enjoy the freshly-baked goodies as well so you have no choice but to stand on the footpath or plonk down in the gutter, feeding the ants with the flakes of pastry crumbling off your steamy pie or sausage roll.
On the other hand there’s a place just as good that offers several large outdoor tables and benches and a spacious indoor seating area with front row views into the working quarters of busy bakers pumping out the goods we all come here for. All I can say is thank god this Marrickville outlet is within walking distance of my house so I can get my fill on those orgasmic ginger brûlée tarts and one of the flakey sausage rolls.
This outlet, with all of its room to move, appears to be popular with the pram brigade so be prepared for a little squealing. Squealing from little people wearing disposables, that is, not this 6″4 bloke joyfully shoving a ginger brûlée tart down his gullet.
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The ginger brulee tart does look like it can cause a mouthgasm!
oh gawd that last pic of the tart is food porn *drools*
That tart looks good; the coffee too.
So glad you got a photo of the brulee tart – it’s made my day! And you can always swat at the ankle-biters from your great height to get to the food…
Oh a new BSB in Marrickville! Good old Marrickville is definitely moving and shaking!
The more BSB outlets the better, anklebiters or not!
awesome. looks a lot better and bigger than the surry hills place and more relaxing. i’ll have to remember to visit. i was actually in Marrickville on Friday but didn’t read your review until now. bummer! i could have picked up some yummy treats for arvo tea
mmm, must visit this place (yay for no queues!)
This is walking distance from me too! It’s so great to have it in the area, although I’m a little bit freaked by the fact that my old ‘hole’ of a neighbourhood has now become so hip & happening!
I need to find this place and visit often.
I have not been to the original BSB but Marrickville outlet is brilliant. Always stop off on the weekend for the sour dough bread/baguettes and unlike other bakers, the bread last for a few days and makes great lunches during the week. The tarts ARE amazing and great coffee. What else do you need for the perfect Saturday?