Best Cake in Sydney

Name: Best Cake in Sydney — ranking data
Creator: BestDish
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The best cake in Sydney right now is Flour and Stone (score 77 from 1,347 reviews), based on 16 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for cake in Sydney — not just what tops a Google search.

● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 16 venues this month

🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best cake in Sydney right now is Flour and Stone in Woolloomooloo ($$ price tier) (3 community mentions · 3× called the best · 1 editorial list · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Black Velvet Cakes, Luna Cakes Sydney. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 16 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 16 venues ranked · 11,481 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 31 ranking points. Updated September 2026.

Best cake in Sydney — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pick	Flour and Stone (Woolloomooloo)
💸 Best cheap eat	風月堂 Savoy Cake Haymarket
📊 Most reviewed	Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills (2,135 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked	16 across 14 suburbs

Head-to-head: top 5 compared (September 2026)
	Venue	Suburb	Price	Rating	Known for
#1	Flour and Stone	Woolloomooloo	$$	4.6★	Classic bakery
#2	Black Velvet Cakes	Darlinghurst	—	4.5★	—
#3	Luna Cakes Sydney	Prestons	—	5.0★	—
#4	風月堂 Savoy Cake Haymarket	Haymarket	$	4.8★	—
#5	Cakes2U	Artarmon	—	4.9★	—

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#1 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

Flour and Stone

📍 53 Riley St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the lamington; the lemon dream cake is equally essential.

Classic bakery$$📍 Woolloomooloo

★ 4.6 (1,347 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 3× called the best · 1 editorial list · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews

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#2 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

Black Velvet Cakes

📍 Unit 3a/110 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the mini cupcakes; they look fabulous and taste sensational.

📍 Darlinghurst

★ 4.5 (1,120 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews

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#3 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

Luna Cakes Sydney

📍 Kingsdale Rd, Prestons NSW 2170, Australia

📍 Prestons

★ 5 (99 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews

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#4 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

風月堂 Savoy Cake Haymarket

📍 The Prince Centre, QG15/8 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the taro cake; the rose cake is also worth trying.

$📍 Haymarket

★ 4.8 (533 reviews) on Google Maps

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#5 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

Cakes2U

📍 23 Dickson Ave, Artarmon NSW 2064, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the rainbow layer cake; the watermelon cake is the showstopper.

🌱 Gluten-free options📍 Artarmon

★ 4.9 (642 reviews) on Google Maps

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#6 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

Dulcet Cafe

📍 Located in Books Kinokuniya, Level 2/500 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

📍 CBD

★ 4.5 (528 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews

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#7 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

The Green Bakery

📍 Shop G07, 25/29 Berry St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the lemon meringue; the vanilla birthday cake is excellent.

Classic bakery🌱 Vegan options🌱 Gluten-free options📍 North Sydney

★ 4.9 (144 reviews) on Google Maps

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#8 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

CCT Sydney | Wedding Cake | Birthday Cake | Luxury Custom Cake Shop

📍 Shop 26A/10 Brookfield Rd, Minto NSW 2566, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the birthday cake and cupcakes; the cupcake bouquet is a standout.

Patisserie/entremetClassic bakeryCheesecake📍 Minto

★ 4.7 (460 reviews) on Google Maps

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#9 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

Sweet Belem

📍 35B New Canterbury Rd, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the Portuguese tarts; the custard palmier is life-changing.

Patisserie/entremetClassic bakery$📍 Petersham

★ 4.6 (1,136 reviews) on Google Maps

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#10 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

Little Cake Box

📍 73/75 Macarthur St, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia

📍 Ultimo

★ 4.7 (147 reviews) on Google Maps

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#11 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

Black Star Pastry Newtown

📍 1/325 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

Strawberry watermelon$$📍 Newtown

★ 4 (1,081 reviews) on Google Maps

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#12 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

Cake In A Box | Cake - Cupcake - Brownie Delivery Service

📍 The Old Mill (Inside - back of complex, 11/53-55 Gov Macquarie Dr, Chipping Norton NSW 2170, Australia

Patisserie/entremetClassic bakeryCheesecake📍 Chipping Norton

★ 4.7 (964 reviews) on Google Maps

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#13 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

Cake Business Sydney - JK Cake Designs

📍 19/7 Hoyle Ave, Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia

Patisserie/entremetClassic bakeryCheesecake📍 Castle Hill

★ 4.9 (303 reviews) on Google Maps

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#14 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

Blue Moon Cakes & Coffee Thai Cafe

📍 704 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

📍 Haymarket

★ 4.9 (185 reviews) on Google Maps

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#15 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

Banksia Bakehouse

📍 225 George St, Tenancy 4 Grosvenor Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

📍 CBD

★ 4.5 (657 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best

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#16 of 16 cake spots in Sydney

Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills

📍 633 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Classic bakery$$📍 Surry Hills

★ 4.5 (2,135 reviews) on Google Maps

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Common cake questions in Sydney

What's the best budget cake in Sydney?

風月堂 Savoy Cake Haymarket is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Haymarket — #4 overall for cake.

Where's the best cake in Sydney for a special occasion?

Flour and Stone ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Woolloomooloo.

What's the best vegetarian-friendly cake in Sydney?

The Green Bakery is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in North Sydney.

Where can I get gluten-free cake in Sydney?

Cakes2U is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Artarmon.

Keep exploring: Related: 🥐 best croissant in Sydney · 🍨 best gelato in Sydney · 🍩 best donuts in Sydney · 🍡 best asian desserts in Sydney. Cake elsewhere: Melbourne · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide. Q&A: your cake questions answered. Nationally: best cake in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.

How we rank

We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.

Frequently asked

What is the best cake in Sydney?

Flour and Stone currently ranks #1 for cake in Sydney — 3 community mentions · 3× called the best · 1 editorial list · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews.

What is the best cheap cake in Sydney?

風月堂 Savoy Cake Haymarket is the highest-ranked budget option in Haymarket.

Where is the best cake in the Sydney CBD?

Dulcet Cafe is the top-ranked cake spot in the CBD (Located in Books Kinokuniya, Level 2/500 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia).

How does BestDish rank cake in Sydney?

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.