Guidebook for Kensington
Food Scene
Yummy pizzas that are good value for money, and if you don't want an ingredient, they will gladly substitute another one in its place! Great, friendly service too :)
Choice Gourmet Pizza
148 Anzac ParadeYummy pizzas that are good value for money, and if you don't want an ingredient, they will gladly substitute another one in its place! Great, friendly service too :)
Lovely coffee!! Good food too, if you don't mind the wait. I really enjoy the ambience here :) Great for a leisurely weekend brunch :)
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The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley StLovely coffee!! Good food too, if you don't mind the wait. I really enjoy the ambience here :) Great for a leisurely weekend brunch :)
Have as many types of cake, however much of each, as you like! This cafe sells cake by weight :) Good coffee and generous pots of tea. My favourite place to visit before a movie at Randwick Ritz ;)
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Kürtősh
20C St Pauls StHave as many types of cake, however much of each, as you like! This cafe sells cake by weight :) Good coffee and generous pots of tea. My favourite place to visit before a movie at Randwick Ritz ;)
Reasonably priced delicious Japanese and Korean cuisine - no MSG used, friendly owner and staff. Free miso soup once you are seated! Try the beef bulgogi and lion roll - my faves :)
Nikko Japanese & Korean Restaurant
305 Anzac ParadeReasonably priced delicious Japanese and Korean cuisine - no MSG used, friendly owner and staff. Free miso soup once you are seated! Try the beef bulgogi and lion roll - my faves :)
The Sweet Spot Patisserie
18 Perouse RdAnother fantastic place to get dessert :)
Baste
152 Anzac ParadeGood deals on burgers, chips and drinks. Yummy too!
Ogalo
160 Anzac ParadeIt's Ogalo :)
Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café
91 George StBelgium Chocolates! Cakes! Ice creams! Coffee!
If you like cheap, good Indonesian food, this is the place to go :)
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Ayam Goreng 99
464 Anzac ParadeIf you like cheap, good Indonesian food, this is the place to go :)
Good hawker-style Malaysian food. Try the Char Kway Teow. The portion size is more generous than in Malaysia, of course. You may want to bring a friend ;)
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Petaling Street
760 George StGood hawker-style Malaysian food. Try the Char Kway Teow. The portion size is more generous than in Malaysia, of course. You may want to bring a friend ;)
Great place for some creamy curry that is not spicy. They have student discounts too. You will want more rice/naan to mop up those curries!
Himalayan Char Grill
41 Glebe Point RdGreat place for some creamy curry that is not spicy. They have student discounts too. You will want more rice/naan to mop up those curries!
Big selection of dishes available. I always have the lamb tagine when I go there for brunch :D If you have space after that, go for a dessert ;)
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Kazbah Balmain
379 Darling StBig selection of dishes available. I always have the lamb tagine when I go there for brunch :D If you have space after that, go for a dessert ;)
Fresh and good Japanese food less than 10 mins' walk from home.
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Sushi Tengoku
262 Anzac ParadeFresh and good Japanese food less than 10 mins' walk from home.
Bagels, bagels, bagels! The place to get fresh bagels and an awesome coffee, right here in Kensington! This famous bakery has just relocated to Kensington and it is a few minutes' walk from home! :)
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Grandma Moses
105-109 Anzac ParadeBagels, bagels, bagels! The place to get fresh bagels and an awesome coffee, right here in Kensington! This famous bakery has just relocated to Kensington and it is a few minutes' walk from home! :)
Everything Else
Love to come here for walks and even to take a nap in the day. Rent a bike, feed the swans, play with dogs, have a picnic! In Summer there's Moonlight (outdoor) cinema too!
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Parque Centenario
15 Locked BagLove to come here for walks and even to take a nap in the day. Rent a bike, feed the swans, play with dogs, have a picnic! In Summer there's Moonlight (outdoor) cinema too!
Affordable organic food and produce! Great atmosphere here, try hot/cold chai tea or get fairtrade coffee from Alex's coffee cart. Chat with the farmers! Spend a day here. Dogs welcome too :)
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Organic Food Markets
142 Addison RdAffordable organic food and produce! Great atmosphere here, try hot/cold chai tea or get fairtrade coffee from Alex's coffee cart. Chat with the farmers! Spend a day here. Dogs welcome too :)
Ole Charcoal Chicken
142 Anzac ParadeDon't feel like cooking? Grab a whole roast chicken from here!
For a weekly price, you can get a good variety of classes. I used to train here. Nice facilities too.
UFC Gym Sydney
93 O'Riordan StFor a weekly price, you can get a good variety of classes. I used to train here. Nice facilities too.
Great place to learn Muay Thai! X-training classes available too, if that is your thing. Professional instructors and great vibe, close to Bondi Junction train station. Check it out!
Eight LIMBS
306 Oxford StGreat place to learn Muay Thai! X-training classes available too, if that is your thing. Professional instructors and great vibe, close to Bondi Junction train station. Check it out!
Open on Saturdays only. Handmade items sold here. Great atmosphere, wonderful place to spend an afternoon. Max Brenner Chocolates and plenty of cafes closeby, or go shopping along Oxford Street.
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Paddington Markets
395 Oxford StOpen on Saturdays only. Handmade items sold here. Great atmosphere, wonderful place to spend an afternoon. Max Brenner Chocolates and plenty of cafes closeby, or go shopping along Oxford Street.
Kind of like a flea market. You may pick up some treasures here! Then head to San Churros across the road for some sweets after ;)
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Glebe Markets
Glebe Point RoadKind of like a flea market. You may pick up some treasures here! Then head to San Churros across the road for some sweets after ;)
Pick up your bus/travel tickets here before you travel. Also good for last minute groceries. Open till late.
Kensington Supermarket
76 Anzac ParadePick up your bus/travel tickets here before you travel. Also good for last minute groceries. Open till late.
Other than sports matches, there are often also concerts held here. Coldplay was here when I started hosting!
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Allianz Stadium
Driver AvenueOther than sports matches, there are often also concerts held here. Coldplay was here when I started hosting!
Arts & Culture
I believe this is the cheapest cinema in town :) Great selection of flicks, only $8 per ticket on Tuesdays! Get some cake from Kurtosh before/after a movie ;)
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Ritz Cinema
45 St Pauls StI believe this is the cheapest cinema in town :) Great selection of flicks, only $8 per ticket on Tuesdays! Get some cake from Kurtosh before/after a movie ;)
World famous Sydney Opera House! Attend an opera here, or burlesque, if that's more to your liking ;) Visit during the day or night - the photos will be amazing. Especially during the Vivid festival!
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Sydney Opera House
World famous Sydney Opera House! Attend an opera here, or burlesque, if that's more to your liking ;) Visit during the day or night - the photos will be amazing. Especially during the Vivid festival!
Walk around the Rocks and have tired feet? Catch a movie here to rest your paws. Grab some popcorn here or chocolate at Guylian's too.
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Dendy Cinemas Opera Quays
1 Macquarie StWalk around the Rocks and have tired feet? Catch a movie here to rest your paws. Grab some popcorn here or chocolate at Guylian's too.
Be entertained by performances put up by students! There could be another Hugh Jackman in one of those.. Ticketek also has a box office here.
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NIDA - National Institute of Dramatic Art
215 Anzac ParadeBe entertained by performances put up by students! There could be another Hugh Jackman in one of those.. Ticketek also has a box office here.
There is a bar or two here. Nestled inside UNSW near the main gates, cheap tickets to shows here. I love going to the comedy shows most!
Roundhouse
International RoadThere is a bar or two here. Nestled inside UNSW near the main gates, cheap tickets to shows here. I love going to the comedy shows most!
Cinemas, bars, restaurants, shops... also a weekend market here - be entertained!
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The Bavarian Entertainment Quarter
212 Bent StCinemas, bars, restaurants, shops... also a weekend market here - be entertained!
Essentials
Organic produce sold here, also a good variety of food and drinks at their cafe. The bigger main shop is in Rozelle. Happy to lend you my membership card for a possible discount ;)
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About Life Bondi Junction
37 Oxford StreetOrganic produce sold here, also a good variety of food and drinks at their cafe. The bigger main shop is in Rozelle. Happy to lend you my membership card for a possible discount ;)
Wholefoods House
9 Danks StreetOrganic produce supermarket close to home :)
Pick up quality products at a lower price from Aldi :) Remember to bring along a grocery bag - they charge extra for plastic bags and credit card payment.
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ALDI Waterloo
20 A Danks StPick up quality products at a lower price from Aldi :) Remember to bring along a grocery bag - they charge extra for plastic bags and credit card payment.
Shopping
Pick up items for your home here at good discounted prices! Nice to simply wander around in here, if you like homeware, kitchenware, cookware, bakeware... I do :)
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Peter's of Kensington
57 Anzac ParadePick up items for your home here at good discounted prices! Nice to simply wander around in here, if you like homeware, kitchenware, cookware, bakeware... I do :)
Churros con chocolate! (Though not like what is available in Spain but still good!)
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San Churro
47 Glebe Point RdChurros con chocolate! (Though not like what is available in Spain but still good!)
Good range of organic products at oftentimes big discounts. I always check prices here :)
Doctor Earth Bondi Junction Health Foods & Wellness Clinic
444 Oxford StGood range of organic products at oftentimes big discounts. I always check prices here :)
Looking for comfortable and stylish shoes/boots/bags? Have a look in here.
Sandler Factory Outlet Kensington
51-53A Anzac ParadeLooking for comfortable and stylish shoes/boots/bags? Have a look in here.
Sightseeing
I love going to markets of all sorts :) This is open on weekends.
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The Rocks Friday Market
Playfair StreetI love going to markets of all sorts :) This is open on weekends.
The Bridge Climb is pretty pricey... if you are on a budget, try the pylons - much more affordable! Similar view ;)
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour BridgeThe Bridge Climb is pretty pricey... if you are on a budget, try the pylons - much more affordable! Similar view ;)
I always say, "The whole world comes to Bondi!" I often sit in my car by Bondi Beach to take in the ocean waves, breeze and beauty
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Bondi Beach
I always say, "The whole world comes to Bondi!" I often sit in my car by Bondi Beach to take in the ocean waves, breeze and beauty
Something a little different. There is also a teahouse here to quench your thirst.
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Vaucluse House
69A Wentworth RdSomething a little different. There is also a teahouse here to quench your thirst.
Take a leisurely walk along the bay. You can get here by bus/ferry. Relaxing and beautiful place. I love seeing people with their furkids out and about.
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Rose Bay
Take a leisurely walk along the bay. You can get here by bus/ferry. Relaxing and beautiful place. I love seeing people with their furkids out and about.
In the centre of Chinatown, factory outlets upstairs in Market City, market stalls downstairs in Paddy's Market. Fresh food produce available too! Great chinese food around the area too.
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Paddy's Market
13 Hay StIn the centre of Chinatown, factory outlets upstairs in Market City, market stalls downstairs in Paddy's Market. Fresh food produce available too! Great chinese food around the area too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Small bar, intimate setting, good for catching up with friends. There are also other bars on the same street, if you cannot get in :)
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Small Bar
85 Willoughby RdSmall bar, intimate setting, good for catching up with friends. There are also other bars on the same street, if you cannot get in :)