Central Baking Depot

Central Baking Depot

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Posted 2012-06-07 by Justine Crowleyfollow


The on Erskine Street in the city is small, however it does pack some finesse and let's talk about this establishment factor thrown in for good measure. On the contrary, a work mate of mine referred me to this establishment, and our office was so close to ordering some pies in one day; yet our office was a block too far (on Kent Street) to receive the free delivery charge in making this experience worthwhile. If a street smart person tells you about a place is that cracking and that great, you would easily part with your cash to experience it first hand. Many Sydneysiders think so, and on this occasion I happened to be one of those content, satisfied souls come breakfast time this morning (as at the time of writing this, a real Tuesday morning treat.)



I arrived at this tiny patisserie come cafe at around 8am. It is easy to cringe at first observation as you peek to the right towards the dining tables. Gees, the tables and chairs look so small; I mean how could someone slim yet tall sit comfortably here? Yes you do, and it does not take long. The complimentary help yourself water was welcoming during the sit down experience, yet the cakes and pastries are just so mouth watering and rather indulgent. It was not the easiest to sneak in a photo or two at the counter as I was served rather quickly, and it is fascinating how $8 can be gobbled up on a latte and a ham and cheese croissant no different to flushing toilet paper down the loo. It can and it doesn't matter. The food was worth it, although on this occasion the latte wasn't quite at the standard you would expect from cafe society Sydney.



First and foremost there was no sugar at my table, so I had to take some from another table to make my latte drinkable on this occasion. Sorry guys, my latte tasted quite bitter and burnt. Bitter to the taste where the coffee machine was in dire need of a good clean out, or perhaps something could have gone a bit haywire with the roasting of the coffee. Two sugars saved the day.



However, my ham and cheese croissant was delightful, and looked more like a focaccia than a croissant. The pastry was rather fresh and tasty. The ham tasted fresh and the cheese was hinting towards really gourmet. Definitely not your everyday cheese like your Kraft or your Coon. You would be forgiven for thinking that you are eating out in France. Shame about the coffee on this occasion though.



At 8:15am the crowds flocked in and you would be forgiven for feeling claustrophobic for a moment. This tiny establishment does a roaring trade, and with the right food it is easy to refer people on. The service was average, nothing overly friendly or spectacular that would make you say wow. Needless to say I will be back for more. The acid test: I will be back. For a sweet pastry next time. No wonder why this establishment was awarded the best bakery cafe in the Sydney Morning Herald 2011 Good Cafe Guide. The food is tops.



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