Jinius

Skip the standard harbour traps. Jinius in Dawes Point is the real deal—a minimalist, sun-drenched space pushing out phenomenal Korean-leaning cafe plates. Pastry hounds queue up early for their top-tier viennoiserie. Think impossibly flaky injeolmi croissants heavily dusted in roasted soybean powder, intricate Mont Blancs, and savory Portuguese truffle tarts. The kitchen flexes serious culinary muscle here. Sydney brunch purists are obsessed with the layered fig French toast, but the savory menu hits just as hard. A blisteringly hot Egg in Hell. Juicy fried chicken focaccia cut with sweet, tangy Korean pickled cabbage. That killer fusion Porchetta Banh Mi. Pair it with an expertly dialed-in espresso or a deeply rich, earthy matcha. Yes, the hype is loud—and so is the dining room during peak hours. Expect a line. Service might drag when the docket rail is packed. But grab a table early, order big, and experience some of the sharpest cafe fare in the city.