Madame & Yves

Skip the standard bakery run. Madame & Yves is your mandatory carb-loading pitstop before hitting the Coogee to Bondi coastal walk. A compact, bustling pâtisserie punching way above its weight class. Pastry purists happily make the trek out to Clovelly just for the viennoiserie—outrageously buttery, ultra-flaky pains au chocolat and standout raspberry almond croissants packed with a tart, refreshing punch and rich frangipane. The aesthetic pastry case? A masterclass in French technique. Vibrant fruit tarts layered with flawless crème pâtissière on a crisp base. Hot cross crème brûlée buns boasting that glorious burnt toffee crackle. Seating is tight and fiercely contested. Do it right: grab a solid espresso, box up some immaculate sweet treats, and take them straight to the coastline.