Black Star Pastry

Black Star Pastry and Cafe specialises in cakes. They have a passionate team that puts in so much time and effort to perfect their cakes and pastries. The cafe's atmosphere isn't a highlight as it is small and may be uncomfortable for some people but the cakes are to die for. The place is known for its cakes and not the social aspects of the cafe. The cafe is trying to go for an authentic old industrial/wooden feel but it lacks that vibrant atmosphere we are use to whenever we think of a cafe. On the occasions that I went there, the staff's customer service isn't the best but that said, it is still worth going to and sampling these cakes. In the video below, it shows what the cafe looks like first hand.

The "Strawberry Watermelon Cake with Rose Scented Cream" is the cafe's signature cake. It well deserves its many awards and reputation as an outstanding cake. The cake has whipped cream, almonds, strawberries, watermelon, Iranian pistachios and rose petals. It is a layered cake as well. The cake is light and the strawberries and watermelon give it a fresh taste. This is by far my favourite cake that I have ever tried. I tend to buy it for occasions such birthdays and/or celebrations of some kind. Trying this cake is a must!!

Another cake that is a standout is the "The Delicious Cake". This cake is unique looking and was designed to be part of Delicious magazine hence the name. The cake has mango slices, whipped cream, meringue, honeyed figs and pomegranate. It main feature is a coconut baked cake with almonds. This cake is also refreshing.

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Gelato Messina

Gelato Messina has established themselves to be the best franchise for gelato in Australia. There is really no competition after you have tried it. Gelato Messina has a long history that uses traditional Sicilian ways of making their gelato. They make everything from scratch like they have being doing many years ago. This makes the taste much more unique as their products are all natural and not pre purchased stock that you would find at regular stores.

There are over 40 flavours to choose from so you're really spoilt for choice. There are the traditional chocolate, vanilla and strawberry flavours but these taste so much better then anything you have experienced before. Gelato Messina has unique flavours such as Pear and Rhubarb, Dulce de Leche, Coconut and Lychee, and Coffee which is actually made out of expresso.

Link to flavours gelatomessinaflavours

My favourite flavour is called Khaleesi which is a yoghurt mango gelato with dragon fruit puree. This tastes so good you will agree with me once you've try it out for yourself.

                                                                         Khaleesi 

Making of Salted Caramel gelato

You can get your gelato as a cone or sundae. Also, there are gelato cakes for those who want to try something different. To make the most out of your experience, you should mix and match flavours. Fingers crossed the combination works out for you. If you are unsure, a staff member will offer a few suggestions in regards to which flavours work with each other.

I highly recommend this place if you are craving ice cream or just want to taste gelato like you never tasted before.

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Max Brenner

Max Brenner is a chocolate bar where people of all ages come to socialise whilst in a great atmosphere.  Having great coffees, chocolates, fondues & waffles make this place an excellent choice. There are to many chocolate choices to choose from. Whether its hot, cold or even dessert. It really has set a benchmark for chocolate establishments. The "Italian Thick Chocolate" is a must. I guarantee it is the best hot chocolate you will ever try. It really is thick unlike other stores who thick claim their chocolates are rich but really is not. You can choose between dark, milk and white chocolate so you can experience what you like best.

Italian Thick Chocolate

 The waffles are a great treat. It comes with melted chocolate to dip it in as well as strawberries, bananas and ice cream on the side to balance out the sweetness. The waffle is warmed up first then served.
Here we have coffee as well twith some chocolate added to it.












Like the waffles, the fondue is also great. It comes with 2 melted types of chocolate to dip in and these are dark and milk chocolate. It also comes with bananas, ice cream and strawberries. You also can dip in it banana bread. As if banana bread isn't good enough on its own already! Dipped in chocolate its a dream.












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Ghermez Cupcakes 

Ghermez Cupcakes is a cupcake store that is well known for being highly regarded as one of the best cupcake stores in Australia. Ghermez promotes natural cakes that use no artificial colours, natural fruits, no preservatives and the freshest ingredients to produce these outstanding cakes. 

Ghermez cupcakes to me is the best cupcake shop in Sydney. There are 12 flavours which vary from chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, caramel and etc. Ghermez cakes has many flavours to satisfy the diverse taste preferences of consumers. My favourite is the "Dulce de Leche" which is a caramel cake with a sweet caramel topping. This cake has to be the best cup cake I ever had and believe me, I've tried countless cupcakes. This is the most popular cake along with the "Red Velvet", a chocolate cake with coconut icing and red food colouring that gives it that famous red layer. This is really a delightful treat; not as a big sugar-hit as the caramel flavoured ones but it is just the same satisfaction.The coconut is light and different but it work really well combined with the chocolate.

Red Velvet and Dulce de Leche in above image

Ghermez Cupcakes caters for all events as well so it's perfect for all occasions. They can customise the cakes with letters, numbers and images so you can have a theme for whatever event/ occasion you may choose. Additional, cake stands are available so you can display these cakes so they have a stand out effect.

Below is a video on how decorations are made

 Ghermez Cupcakes Website