Lavie & Belle Bakery - Surry Hills

Our favourite place for croissant and coffee even though we always have to take away! As soon as I arrive I can smell the butter (I felt I was in France) and the staffs have French accents! Coffee was standard but when coupled with croissants and their cakes, it kinda balanced.<br/ <br/ Strawberry tart, almond croissant the baguette were all great! A must to visit. I love this place

The sourdough baguette, oh my God..I have never tasted a bread so delicious and keep me biting for more! Pain au chocolat and Almond croissant are also very nice..most recommended to everyone who is looking for a life-changing bread! Will try the goat cheese tomato quiche next time ;

Pastries, tarts and crossiants are way too delicious here. It's quite tough to buy something and share it!

I may not be an expert in French croissants but I did spend months chasing down the ones on various best lists in Paris a few years ago. So, what a treat that there are amazing croissants in my own neighbourhood. Really, I should be coming here every morning. Like a number of the best French bakeries, this one proudly announces who is doing the baking: Christian Bonne, who opened the bakery in Surry Hills with his partner Kareen Ferrali in early 2017.

The recommendation from a friend to try the croissants here definitely paid off! The aromas coming out of this bakery wafted out and drew me in. The service is super friendly and in a good sign for this store is that the queue kept building behind me. <br/ <br/ Came here for almond croissants but unfortunately the couple ahead of me bought their last ones! Not to worry they still had other choices from their viennoiserie. Suitable alternative was the Almond Pain Au Chocolat. It was the best of both worlds as offering the traditional almond croissant with the chocolate insert you’d usually get with a regular Pain Au Chocolat. The pastry is crispy and so full of flavour. Loved the combination and would be back here to try their other goods!