Best Cookies in Newcastle
The best cookies in Newcastle right now is Farrar & Sons Bakehouse (score 51 from 164 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for cookies in Newcastle — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best cookies in Newcastle right now is Farrar & Sons Bakehouse in Mayfield (4.9 stars across 164 Google reviews), ahead of Uprising Bakery Pty Ltd, Liebe European Pastries. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 3,986 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 2 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Farrar & Sons Bakehouse (Mayfield) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Euro Patisserie (1,031 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 13 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Farrar & Sons Bakehouse | Mayfield | — | 4.9★ | — |
| #2 | Uprising Bakery Pty Ltd | Maryville | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #3 | Liebe European Pastries | Newcastle West | — | 5.0★ | — |
| #4 | Union St. Pastry | Wickham | — | 4.9★ | — |
| #5 | Sweeet Tooth - East Maitland's Pinkest Cookie Shop | East Maitland | — | 4.9★ | — |
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#1 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
📍 Shop 1/224/228 Maitland Rd, Mayfield NSW 2304, Australia
★ 4.9 (164 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
📍 21-25 Downie St, Maryville NSW 2293, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tarts and coffee; the beef pie is a solid choice.
★ 4.6 (828 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
📍 11 Union St, Newcastle West NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the croissant; the Basque burnt cheesecake is the sleeper hit.
★ 5 (64 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
📍 9 Union St, Wickham NSW 2293, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the banana caramel Danish and the chocolate custard pain suisse.
★ 4.9 (84 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
📍 Shop 1082a/1 Molly Morgan Dr, East Maitland NSW 2323, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the cookies; the coffee is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.9 (80 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
CRUMB
40📍 113 Elder St, Lambton NSW 2299, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the lemon meringue croissant and the pistachio cream filled cronut.
★ 4.6 (257 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
Cake Boi
39📍 48 Lindsay St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the cakes and coffee; the focaccia sandwiches are the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (223 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
📍 2/27 Belmore Rd, Lorn NSW 2320, Australia
🍴 What to order: Arrive early for the croissant and save room for the cheesecake.
★ 4.5 (464 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
📍 Shop 17a/204 Union St, The Junction NSW 2291, Australia
★ 4.5 (469 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
📍 224 Fullerton St, Stockton NSW 2295, Australia
★ 5 (33 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
📍 New Lambton Heights NSW 2305, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the wedding cake and cupcakes; guests rave about both.
★ 5 (33 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
📍 307 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the banh mi; the sausage rolls are exceptional too.
★ 4.7 (86 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
My Baker
35📍 122 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Portuguese tart; the vanilla slice is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (126 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
📍 175 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.7 (44 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 cookies spots in Newcastle
📍 68 Orchardtown Rd, New Lambton NSW 2305, Australia
★ 4.3 (1,031 reviews) on Google Maps
Common cookies questions in Newcastle
Where's the best cookies in Newcastle for a special occasion?
Uprising Bakery Pty Ltd ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Maryville.
Keep exploring: Related: 🥐 best croissant in Newcastle · 🍨 best gelato in Newcastle · 🍩 best donuts in Newcastle · 🎂 best cake in Newcastle. Cookies elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your cookies questions answered. Nationally: best cookies in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best cookies in Newcastle?
Farrar & Sons Bakehouse currently ranks #1 for cookies in Newcastle with 4.9 stars across 164 Google reviews.
Where is the best cookies in the Newcastle CBD?
Vo's Bakery is the top-ranked cookies spot in the CBD (307 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia).
How does BestDish rank cookies in Newcastle?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.