Black Star Pastry Newtown
1/325 King St, Newtown, New South Wales, 2042
“Home of the World's Most Instagrammed Cake”
Known for
Why Choose Black Star Pastry Newtown?
Black Star Pastry in Newtown is the shop you'll hear mentioned whenever someone talks about cake worth a detour. Its Strawberry Watermelon Cake is the signature draw, light, fragrant and fresh, with the fruit staying juicy rather than turning soggy, and the rest of the cabinet holds up just as well. The space is small but the staff are welcoming, making it a worthwhile stop for a custom cake order, a slice to take away, or a seat in for coffee and dessert.
About Black Star Pastry Newtown
Black Star Pastry in Newtown is the Newtown bakery you'll hear mentioned whenever someone talks about cake worth a detour. Its Strawberry Watermelon Cake is the one the whole place is built around, and the shop leans into that fame with the line "Home of the World's Most Instagrammed Cake." The cake itself gets the nod from locals: light, fragrant and fresh, with the fruit staying juicy rather than turning soggy.
The rest of the cabinet gets plenty of love too. People talk about the lemon pistachio cake for its balance of sweet and sour, the ume forest cake with its faint hint of alcohol, and the Zen Cheesecake with its mix of cheese and sesame. The pastries and croissants have their fans as well, and one local said a pastry they tried left them thoroughly impressed. For a birthday or celebration, custom and tiered cake orders are on offer, and it's a popular pick for taking a cake home to a friend.
You can dine in, take away or have things delivered, and coffee, breakfast and lunch are on the menu alongside dessert. Seating is limited, with only a handful of seats inside, so takeaway is often the easier option, though there's outdoor seating too. It's good for kids, the entrance is wheelchair accessible, and cards are accepted.
The staff are often described as friendly, helpful and patient, though one or two people have had a less accommodating experience at the counter. One customer has mentioned that prices have crept up and portions feel smaller than they used to, and parking nearby can be a challenge. If you're after a particular cake, ordering ahead is wise, since popular ones can sell out later in the day. Check the opening hours before you go, as the shop stays open later on weekends.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“The cake was really freshy and in perfect textual even with juicy fruit.”
“The Insta famous Watermelon cake certainly lives up to the hype... Light, fragrant and delicious.”
“The staff were friendly, helpful, and patient.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Black Star Pastry Newtown
Black Star Pastry in Newtown is best known for its Strawberry Watermelon Cake, the signature creation behind its "Home of the World's Most Instagrammed Cake" tagline. Locals and visitors praise it for staying light, fragrant and fresh with juicy fruit that doesn't turn soggy. The cabinet also includes the Raspberry Lychee Cake, Origami Lemon Cake, Zen Cheesecake, Mango Yuzu Cake and Chocolate Oasis Cake.
Yes, Black Star Pastry Newtown takes custom cake orders alongside its everyday range of signature cakes. It's worth contacting the Newtown shop directly to discuss design, flavour and timing, especially around birthdays, since popular cakes like the Strawberry Watermelon Cake can sell out later in the day.
Black Star Pastry Newtown offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery. The shop on King Street has a small, charmingly designed space with limited seating, including some outdoor seating, so it suits a quick coffee and cake stop more than a long sit-down visit. It's also set up for breakfast, lunch and dessert, with vegetarian options available.
It is good for kids and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, making it manageable for families and groups passing through Newtown. Seating is limited, so larger groups may want to plan for takeaway instead. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful, and the shop accepts credit and debit cards.
Beyond the Strawberry Watermelon Cake, Black Star Pastry Newtown's published menu includes signature cakes like Raspberry Lychee, Origami Lemon, Zen Cheesecake, Mango Yuzu and Chocolate Oasis, plus limited edition items such as a Halloween Cupcake, Naked Ninja Cookie Box and Tiramisu Danish. Coffee is also available, and many visitors pair a slice with a flat white.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 2 9557 8656
- Address
- 1/325 King St, Newtown, New South Wales, 2042
How Black Star Pastry Newtown Compares
in Newtown
More reviews than 89% of bakeries in Newtown
Custom Cakes: 1 of 2 in Newtown
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9:30am-5pm
- Tuesday
- 9:30am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 9:30am-5pm
- Thursday
- 9:30am-8pm
- Friday
- 9:30am-10pm
- Saturday
- 9:30am-10pm
- Sunday
- 9:30am-8pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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