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Sandy bake shop

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Sandy bake shop is a small made-in-house bakery in an arcade off Darling Street, Balmain, formerly Play Coffee. It is a calm stop for cakes, tarts, slices and cheese scones, with a few seats inside. It also takes cake orders for parties. Issy Wyner Reserve is a 3-minute walk.

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About Sandy bake shop

Food at Sandy bake shop

The cabinet holds lamington cake, bundt cake, blueberry frangipane tart, chocolate cake, cookies, iced biscuits and layered slices, plus cheese scones that reviewers single out. Reviewers say everything is baked in house, and one saw whole cakes being decorated in the shop. New creations appear regularly. Whole cakes can be ordered ahead by email; one reviewer ordered a rhubarb, strawberry and vanilla cake for a party.

What to order: Cheese scone · Chocolate cake · Blueberry frangipane tart

Cakes and catering at Sandy bake shop

The shop also does catering and events, and its window says so. Reviewers describe ordering celebration cakes and being helped by the owner's team, with friends at the party asking where the cake came from.

Facilities at Sandy bake shop

♿Step-free entry

What visitors say about Sandy bake shop?Summarised from recent Google reviews.

  • 💬Cakes are moist, rich and made in house
  • 💬Warm, personal service, especially for custom cake orders
  • 💬The arcade location and smell of baking are part of the appeal

Near Sandy bake shop

Visitor tips for Sandy bake shop

  • ✓The shop opens Wednesday to Saturday, so plan around that.
  • ✓Order party cakes ahead by email.
  • ✓Take a slice to Issy Wyner Reserve, a few minutes' walk.

Getting to Sandy bake shop

Shop 7, 332 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, in the arcade off Darling Street. Entry is step-free.

FAQ

Was Sandy bake shop previously Play Coffee?

Yes, the shop was listed as Play Coffee before it became Sandy bake shop.

Does Sandy bake shop make custom cakes?

Yes, reviewers describe ordering whole celebration cakes in advance.

Is Sandy bake shop step-free?

Yes, the entry is step-free.

Which park is closest to Sandy bake shop?

Issy Wyner Reserve is about 3 minutes' walk.