I still remember when we first arrived in Sydney. The watermelon cake from Black Star Pastry was a small kind of romance shared by almost every international student.
A neat square slice of watermelon cake, around $5.50 back then. Layers of strawberry, watermelon, and cream stacked together. Light, refreshing, and just sweet enough. That one bite felt like Sydney summer.
Among all the viral desserts over the years, the watermelon cake is one of the few that truly lives up to the hype. It fits perfectly with what we want from a dessert: refreshing, not overly sweet, and not heavy. Definitely worth trying at least once.
Black Star Pastry is also one of those dessert spots in Sydney CBD that many people eventually discover.
The signature Strawberry Watermelon Cake is easily the highlight. After trying so many overly sweet cakes around the city, this one feels completely different. The sponge is soft and delicate with a light milky aroma. Fresh strawberries add a gentle sweetness and a bit of tartness, giving the cake more layers of flavour.
The most memorable part is the thin slice of watermelon in the middle. When you take a bite, it feels cool, light, and incredibly refreshing, almost like eating a piece of summer.
The cake also looks beautiful, with its soft pink tones and clean layers, making it one of those desserts people naturally want to photograph.
Besides the cake, their coffee is also solid. A flat white pairs especially well with the cake. The coffee has a rich aroma, smooth texture, and blends nicely with the milk without tasting bitter.
Whether it is for a relaxed afternoon tea or just a quick break while walking around the city, it is the kind of place that many people in Sydney have visited at least once.
Black Star Pastry Sydney CBD
Address – Shop 26, Ground Floor/500 George St, Sydney NSW 2000