Pastizzi Cafe - North King Street
A long-running Maltese pastizzi cafe on Newtown's King Street, rated 4.6 across more than 2,300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Pastizzi Cafe sits on King Street in Newtown, the long, vibrant heart of one of Sydney's most characterful inner-west suburbs. Specialising in pastizzi — the flaky, savoury Maltese pastries — it brings a distinctive and authentic offering to the strip, and has built a big following as a beloved, long-running fixture of the Newtown food scene.
The appeal is that focus on a genuine specialty, served in a casual, characterful setting that fits Newtown's eclectic, food-loving mood perfectly. It's the kind of affordable, satisfying spot that becomes a local institution, drawing students, locals and visitors alike for a quick, tasty feed.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 2,300 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular King Street spot gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a casual feed of pastizzi and other Maltese fare, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's been a Newtown favourite for so long.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- WednesdayToday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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