Best Cake Places in Manly

"If you’re vegan, stop and drop everything - we’ve just found a cafe that has graciously made life a little sweeter with playful desserts, donuts and a full brekkie and lunch menu that are all prepared with the best naturally gluten-free ingredients!. At Nutie, they are all about ‘having your cake and eating it too!. Find them at: 44 Holt St,Surry Hills | 13 Beattie St, Balmain"

"If you’re not at the Black Star Pastry for the Strawberry and Watermelon Cake, you should be, it’s that good. Real ingredients, real flavours and not a tin in sight. Owner, Christopher Thé, doesn’t do fakery, everything on the menu, from the lemon myrtle chiffon cake to the Tarte Tatins, is made by hand."

"The incredible Paddington Reservoir Gardens is an award-winning public park sunken below Oxford Street in the inner eastern Sydney suburb of Paddington. Occupying a reservoir that was once a vital source of water for a growing Sydney, this park is an artistic transformation of the heritage-listed site that invokes comparisons with the ancient Baths of Rome and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The original brick, timber, and iron components of the reservoir were rescued and seamlessly blended with contemporary and sustainable elements."

"Located below bustling Oxford Street is one of the best hidden gems in Sydney: the Paddington Reservoir Gardens. From the street, it looks like a hodge-podge of columns, plants and graffiti art. Upon closer look, travelers see the beauty of its $10 million restoration."

"A brilliant example of Gothic Revival, next to the Royal Botanical Garden, Government House has been home to the Governors of New South Wales since the 1840s. Much of the premises remains open to the public, and you can join one of the free tours to learn more about the building and its residents. Within the gates of the Royal Botanic Gardens, you can visit Government House’s own garden every day of the week between 10am and 4pm unless hosting official functions."

"Like Cockatoo Island, Parramatta Park is also included on the UNESCO 11 convict site list. Old Government House is also the oldest surviving public building in Australia and was the country residence of the first ten Governors of New South Wales. Head here for a public tour of the building."

"Government House is a popular city centre attraction that is alongside the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens, with its strategic location providing visitors sweeping views of Sydney Harbour in the distance."

"The height of luxury, order your self a bougie date night dinner from one of The Star Sydney’s signature restaurants. Available for pick up or for delivery within 5km of The Star, pick up a delicious treat from Sokyo, BLACK Bar & Grill and The Fat Noodle. Sashimi is one of the only things we just know we could never attempt to make at home so with a $140 box you can enjoy six courses including fresh Kingfish miso ceviche and snapper carpaccio and miso glazed toothfish and Japanese salsa and Wagyu flank steak with shio koji marinade with garlic ponzu and an inventive tofu cheesecake dessert or, if sushi is more your thing, check out the 16-piece Sokyo sushi box."

"Sokyo may be one of the more high grade Japanese eateries in Sydney. The moment you walk in, you’ll notice the extravagant ceiling décor and the orange mood lighting that hints at the quality of the restaurant. The music and scent will also help to put you in the mood as you gloss over their menu."

"Set on Manly Wharf, Hugo's is the place to dine and be seen on the Northern Beaches. Known for their relaxed yet sophisticated Italian fare, the outdoor balcony provides a delicious backdrop for diners. To make the most of the food and view, get in for Sunday sundowners (the cocktails are delectable) or nook in a sunset dinner, you won't be disappointed."

"Get down to Manly Wharf and enjoy the region’s best outdoor dining experience. It is within Sydney’s most scenic waterfront regions, offering delightful views that pair with the contemporary Italian cuisine on offer. The establishment is also famous for its delicious and stunning cocktails, with even a couple winning awards."

"Get down to Manly Wharf for an unforgettable outdoor dining experience in one of Sydney’s most scenic waterfront areas. Hugos Manly serves up contemporary Italian cuisine and delicious cocktails by an award winning team. Don’t forget to book ahead if you want a seat on the deck overlooking the water."

"The Royal Botanic Garden has one of the most beautiful locations in Sydney – on the harbour, next to the Opera House, bordering the central business district. For visitors, it’s a stunning location that gives views of the Harbour Bridge and across to the north shore of the city. But it’s also one of the most important botanical institutions in the world with about 9000 species of plants."

"Royal Botanic Gardens Just past the Opera House, you will enter into these beautiful gardens. It’s full of stunning displays and hosts different events each week. It’s the perfect spot to take a break and watch the world go by or choose one of the paths and see some of the beautiful displays."