Henry's Bakehouse

Henry's Bakehouse is a bakery in Granville, New South Wales, that makes croissants and other pastries from scratch each day, and it's the croissants that people talk about first. Locals describe them as crisp, light and buttery without being greasy, and the fillings get a lot of love for being generous right to the ends. The egg and cheese croissant is a popular pick for a savoury start to the day, and the strawberry, almond, hazelnut and blueberry versions all have their fans. If you lean savoury, we've heard the ricotta and spinach pastry and the tomato and cheese danish are worth trying too.

There's more here than the pastry cabinet. You can dine in at a handful of seats or take your order away, and the menu runs to coffee, breakfast and a good matcha latte that people say isn't grainy. Hot chocolate and iced mocha have won over a few kids as well. Coffee is described as solid, though the pastries are what most people come back for. One local did find the strawberry jam and the iced strawberry matcha a touch too sweet, and another would like to see more savoury choices, but the overall mood around Granville is warmly enthusiastic.

The space itself gets a good word: clean, cosy and neatly minimalist, with staff who are friendly, accommodating and quick with a smile. One visitor mentioned being greeted warmly by the owner herself, which gives the place a hands-on, neighbourhood feel. Locals say everything tastes fresh from the oven, and it can get busy at weekend lunchtimes, so you may need to wait a little. One regular passed on a tip that paying with cash earns a discount, though it's worth asking at the counter before you rely on it.

Access is easy. There's a wheelchair-accessible entrance, free street parking and a free car park, and cards and tap-to-pay are accepted. The hours are shortish, and the doors are closed at the start of the week, so check before you head in, especially if you're driving across Sydney for a croissant, as some people do.