Brickfields - Chippendale, Sydney

Brickfields in Chippendale is a beloved bakery and café renowned for its top-quality bread and delectable pastries, making it a favorite among locals. Despite its limited 35-square-meter space, the café’s cozy interiors feature crisp décor, tiled walls, and hanging plants, creating a calming atmosphere bathed in natural light. The menu offers a rotating selection of European-style bread, with the standout being the famous sourdough made from pre-industrial whole wheat for a silkier texture and heavier loaf.

The blackboard menu boasts a concise selection of dishes, including the signature bacon sandwich and the fig and walnut toast with fresh ricotta, stone fruit, and caraway. Additionally, Brickfields offers a range of home-style Italian meals that change daily, such as pasta dishes, salads, and mouthwatering paninis. The café also serves beer and wine to complement its menu. Customers are encouraged to try the house-made sodas, including the popular ‘Lebonade’ and pink peach flavors.

Brickfields is not just a café; it’s an experience. The seating arrangements are unique, with swing-out stools by the window and railway sleepers outside for customers to perch on. Despite the limited seating, the café’s inviting atmosphere and delicious offerings make it a hotspot in Chippendale. The queues outside Brickfields are a testament to its popularity, drawing patrons seeking exceptional bread, pastries, and a cozy café experience.