Shadow Baking, Marrickville

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Inside Gelato Messina’s flagship store in Marrickville is Shadow Baking, one of my fave pastry shops in Sydney who now have a dine in breakfast menu from 8am to 12pm Thursday to Sunday.

Line up at the pastry counter and try to resist ordering one of everything. The custard tart is one of my faves in the cabinet, the buttery pastry is ridiculously flaky and holds a centre of smooth custard that has the perfect level of sweetness.

This sausage and egg bun with apple cider hollandaise hits the spot, pro tip: add the rosti for $4 extra for that satisfying crunch. The sausage patty is on the thinner side and while I wish it had cheese, it’s still a tasty and satisfying breakfast sandwich.

And finally the famed croissant loaf French toast with maple butter and drenched in crème anglaise. This was outstanding, the bread is buttery and rich and somehow the custard just elevates everything, making each bite pure decadence.