A.P House (A.P Bakery)

Skip the ground-floor brunch queues, hit the elevator inside Paramount Coffee Project, and step out onto the roof. Welcome to A.P House—a sun-drenched Surry Hills terrace where the viennoiserie commands absolute respect. Discerning carb-hunters point straight to the buttermilk croissants and impossibly layered cheese and onion pies, marveling at the masterful laminage that shatters perfectly on the first bite. The savory game is fiercely dialed in. Think thick, bouncy focaccia dusted with Aleppo pepper or loaded with potato pesto, alongside a smoked brisket pie packing serious, slow-cooked depth. And the drinks? Flawless. Espresso purists nod in approval at the impeccably extracted flat whites, while the wildly nostalgic cold brew—capped with a lush orange cream—hits entirely new frequencies. Grab a shaded seat outside, sip a coffee while you wait for a table, and soak in the buzzing, thoughtful atmosphere.