Krispy Kreme

If you're flying out of Sydney's domestic terminal and want something better than a sad sandwich, Krispy Kreme in Mascot is a spot travellers stop in. It's a donut shop first, with the Original Glazed as the headline act, and locals will tell you it's the one to start with. Soft, warm and just sweet enough is how people describe it, and the donuts come fresh from the oven.

Beyond the glazed, there's a decent spread of fancier options. We've heard good things about an apple crumble custard donut, and one local tried the new pistachio and found it sweeter and more white chocolate than pistachio, though still fair value for the price. Another regular goes for the Oreo, with a Nutella and hazelnut one also getting a mention. It's worth asking about any combo offers on donuts and water while you're there.

It's not only donuts. They also do coffee, iced coffee, milkshakes and hot chocolate, plus bagels with cream cheese, which people like for a quick breakfast when airport prices elsewhere feel steep. One traveller said the bagel was fine rather than exciting, and the generous cream cheese went down well. The coffee gets mixed opinions, with most finding it smooth and fresh and one visitor not so impressed, so it's a little split there.

Where the shop earns real goodwill is the people behind the counter. Friendly, upbeat staff come up again and again, and service tends to move quickly even when there's a line, which matters when you've got a boarding call to think about.

You can take your order away or sit in, and there's seating if you'd rather not eat on the move. The shop is accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet, and you can pay by card or phone. Hours run from very early most mornings through to the evening, but check before you head in if you're on a tight schedule. For donuts, coffee and a friendly face in Mascot, it's an easy stop.