i.lovebutter

i.lovebutter is a small pastry shop in Mosman, and the kind of place people walk to for a croissant and a coffee. Everything is baked fresh from the oven, with croissants, pain au chocolat, danishes, cinnamon scrolls and snails all part of the lineup. The almond croissant gets a lot of love, and one local reckons a good quiche, served warm, makes a perfect breakfast. There's also a banh mi on the menu that has its own fans.

If you're after a bakery in Mosman for a morning stop, it's a handy one. Takeaway is the main way people use it, and kerbside and in-store pick-up are both on offer. Coffee is part of the draw too, and one customer said the coffee was very good. It's a tiny shopfront with very little seating, so most people take their pastries away and eat them in a park. The birds around the doorway have been known to get bold with an unattended croissant.

Value gets a nod here. Locals mention the savoury rolls as an affordable lunch, though one visitor found the almond croissant a touch sweet and smaller than they'd expect for the price. Staff are often described as friendly and remembering regulars by name, although service is a little split, with a couple of people feeling rushed at the counter. It tends to be a quick, busy spot, so go in knowing that.

Beyond the shopfront, they do bite-sized catering platters for parties and corporate events, plus bake-at-home products and fresh pastry delivery around Sydney. The business identifies as women-owned. It's wheelchair accessible at the entrance, takes cards and mobile payments, and there's free street parking nearby, though locals warn that parking can be painful. They're open most mornings through to early afternoon, but check the hours before you head in.

If you're in Mosman and want a proper croissant or a danish to go, it's well placed to pick up on a walk.