Bowan Island Bakery

Best to time your coffee ($3.20) for early morning, before the commuter rush cleans out all the croissants and friands and you're left with just crumbs. (Not really, there are plenty of good organic breads such as Irish soda and sour cherry sourdough, as well as a few amusingly named 'muffin tops'.) Claiming the title of Sydney's oldest sourdough bakery, Bowan Island is 20 years old this year, and will celebrate by doing a bit of a reno and adding a few more, much-needed, tables and chairs. Also in Chatswood and Five Dock Leisure Centre.