Pastizzi Cafe - North King Street

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.