Age.3 sandwiches.

Are these viral Japanese sandwiches worth a 40-minute wait?

Our verdict –and how to avoid the queues – at Sydney’s hottest new takeaway spot,where the sandwiches start at $3.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Inside Maggio’s Pasticceria in North Ryde.

This family-run cafe and pasticceria is an old Italian soul worth visiting

In a quiet suburban shopping strip,Maggio’s offers a cornucopia of maritozzi,sfogliatelle and excellent chicken schnitzel sandwiches.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Fish of the day and chips.

This seaside fish shop may sell the best fish 𝄒n𝄒 chips in the state

Portions are generous but it’s good to get in early before fish sell out at this small,smart and no-fuss old-school British-style chippy.

  • Lenny Ann Low
The Bungalow,Petersham

This Petersham hotspot is not afraid to switch things up

The Bungalow transforms from serene brunch spot in the day to a place of white tablecloths,brass table-lamps and cocktails in the evening.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Crullers and spiced almonds.

This hidden CBD spot for two-hatted snacks takes orders until 11pm

The deep-red late-night cocoon of cocktails and crullers looks like it’s right out of the set of Mad Men.

  • Lenny Ann Low
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Grape tart.

‘Haute couture in cake form’:This patisserie sells exquisite pastries that put flavour first

Irish chef Aoife Noonan helms a cake shop that blends the elegance of a French patisserie with the artistry of Japanese-inspired flavours.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Foccacia with various toppings.

The light,airy focaccia is worth ‘walking through a hot desert’ for at this beloved bakery

Customers keep flocking to this community-based bakery for its exquisite baked goods including croissants,sweet treats and sourdough.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Homely and warming at Earth Walker&Co.

Cosy up with flame-licked food at this candlelit cafe and restaurant

Lush and dramatic dishes made from seasonal produce over an open fire are at the heart of Coledale’s cosy coastal cafe-restaurant Earth Walker& Co.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Pancakes with poached rhubarb,baked apple,coffee caramel and mascarpone.

‘Best in the country’:Why this pancake topping is worth a stop on your next road trip

The secret to earthly delight is in pairing local fare with passion at Moonacres Kitchen in the Southern Highlands.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Schnitty sandwich with crispy chicken schnitzel,herby mayonnaise,mixed lettuce and caramelised carrot.

‘A sandwich you could use as a pillow’:Why this suburban shop is a slice of schnitty heaven

Crispy chicken schnitzel crispiness gives way to tender flesh,with herby mayonnaise and folds of mixed lettuce at Loaf in Sydney’s southern suburbs.

  • Lenny Ann Low