Pistachio is having a serious moment, and Sydney/Eora has fully embraced the obsession. Nutty creations are hitting menus left, right and centre from viral Dubai chocolate pancakes with lashings of pistachio spread to donut burgers dripping in pistachio sauce.
Whether you're a pistachio purist or just here for the hype, these Sydney spots are serving up the greenest, glossiest, and most gloriously OTT pistachio desserts right now.
Here are OB真人视讯’s picks for the best pistachio treats and pistachio gelato in Sydney.
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The Best Pistachio Treats In Sydney
Up South
249 Bondi Road, Bondi
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It’s no secret that is one of Sydney’s top spots for a pistachio fix. The Bondi cafe is run by TikTok sensation Cherry Yap, who is constantly whipping up new creations like creamy pistachio matcha served with a dippable pistachio cookie, and the viral pistachio crookie: a soft pistachio cookie sandwiched between a buttery croissant, topped with a generous dollop of pistachio spread.
Sir Braxton Chocolate Bar
2/13-19 Bryant Street, Rockdale
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For pistachio dialled all the way up, make a beeline for . Here you’ll find Dubai chocolate-everything from a Dubai chocolate pistachio burger (pistachio knafeh, melted chocolate and strawberries stuffed between warm donut buns), to Dubai chocolate French toast, crepes, acai bowls, croissants, strawberry cups and more. Every treat is totally over the top—in the best way possible.
Speedos
126 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi
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The viral Dubai chocolate strawberry cup has landed at Speedos Cafe in Bondi—one of Sydney’s most Instagrammable cafes. Strawberries and chocolate are always a good combo, but adding crunchy kataifi drenched in glossy pistachio sauce is a game-changer. Grab a spot on the Grassy Knoll and lick up every last bit.
Afandi
19 Breust Place, Punchbowl
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began as a takeaway shop in Bankstown—but now it's a staple for mega cheesy and crispy Palestinian knafeh, especially at the annual Lakemba night markets during Ramadan.
As well as the traditional treat, they do knafeh ice cream topped with pistachio spread and crushed nuts, and satisfyingly bitter Arabic coffee brewed traditionally over sand.
Bar Biscotti
24 George Street, North Strathfield
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is home to heaps of pistachio-packed desserts. The most famous is probably their pistachio crookie, a half-croissant, half-cookie hybrid that usually gets snapped up before midday. You can also get choc-chip pistachio cream cookies, alongside specials like oozing pistachio bombolone, pistachio cake, and pistachio-loaded hot cross buns at Easter.
Pasticceria Papa
145 Ramsay Street, Haberfield and 95 Queens Road, Five Dock
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makes its own pistachio spread, which stars in a range of their sweet treats. The Italian patisserie dishes up traditional delights like pistachio horseshoe biscuits and fluffy maritozzi buns loaded with pistachio cream, plus pistachio croissant scrolls and mini pistachio tiramisu cups.
Celebrating something special? Go big with Papa’s whole cakes, like a pistachio and nutella gelato cake or a crostata tart filled with creamy pistachio goodness.
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ASLAN Coffee Roasters
25 Nurses Walk, The Rocks and Ground Floor/201 Miller Street, North Sydney
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is a go-to for great brews, but their house-made treats deserve just as much hype. The pistachio basque cheesecake brownie is as delicious as it sounds, with a velvety pistachio basque cheesecake cushioned on a fudgy chocolate brownie base. Or sink your teeth into the Dubai chocolate brownie, sprinkled with crisp kataifi pastry coated in silky pistachio butter—only available for a limited time.
Tessuto
Ground Floor, Lobby/32-34 York Street, Sydney CBD
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If, like us, you love trying new coffee creations, Tessuto has just the drink for you. The Italian CBD cafe’s infamous Picciriddu layers espresso with luscious pistachio cream and milk froth, served in a pistachio-crumb-rimmed glass. It’s the perfect balance of rich and nutty, and should definitely be on your pistachio hit list.
Cafe Levant
331 Waterloo Road, Greenacre
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Meet the delicious Dubai chocolate pancakes from —a stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes laced with crispy kataifi drenched in melted milk chocolate, Pistachio Papi spread, and a generous dusting of crushed pistachios. You can order it as a single serve, or bring the whole crew to take on the massive six-person stack. Pair with their dreamy iced pistachio matcha latte and thank us later.
Yin Viennoiserie
Shop 13, 131/145 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
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is a hidden gem on Glebe Point Road run by a self-taught pâtissier who makes everything in-house. The pistachio tart is a must-try, loading flaky pastry with a smooth pistachio paste made from real pistachios, giving it a super nutty flavour that’s perfectly balanced and not too sweet.
Miss Sina
132 Illawarra Road, Marrickville
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Pistachio treats are constantly popping up on ’s menu, from pistachio tiramisu served tableside and pistachio mochi cookies to flaky baklava croissants and pistachio pain suisse—and to top it all off, everything is vegan. The menu changes frequently with fresh specials each week, so keep an eye on their socials for the latest pistachio treat.
Yo-Chi
Various Locations
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Pistachio Papi spread has sat on ’s benches pretty much since the self-service fro-yo stores opened. But sometimes (if we’re lucky enough) we’ll be treated to extra pistachio indulgences like nonna-approved New York style cheesecake crowned with Pistachio Papi spread. Be sure to load up cause it gets dusted off fast.
Banksia Cafe & Dessert Bar
Shop 5P/351 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park
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This Oran Park cafe and dessert bar slings some of the yummiest pistachio breakfast plates in Sydney. Pick between 's waffles drenched in pistachio sauce or pancake stacks slapped with green goodness, both served with a spoonful of pistachio gelato and pistachio crumbs.
Top Impression Bakery
Various Locations
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For Portuguese tart fans, does a delicious pistachio edition with whisper-thin layers of golden puff pastry cradling a pistachio custard. Their pistachio cromboloni is also a fan favourite, blending a croissant and a bomboloni with a circular pastry shell pumped with pistachio cream. Find them at their North Sydney, Central Park, Wolli Creek, Mascot, and Rhodes locations.
The Best Pistachio Gelato In Sydney
Rivareno
Various Locations
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Rivareno is a no-brainer if you’re on the hunt for pistachio gelato. Their ‘pistacchio sicilia’ flavour is extra creamy, made with Italian pistachios, and occasionally appears as a dairy-free special. Grab it from Rivareno's Barangaroo, Bondi Beach, Darlinghurst, Parramatta or Potts Point stores.
Gelato Messina
Various Locations
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Gelato Messina offers two versions: pistachio (made with Sicilian pistachios from Italy) and their more famous pistachio praline (fior di latte gelato with white chocolate, pistachio fudge and pistachio praline), which you can also grab in a tub from Woolies.
Plus, keep an eye out on socials for Gelato Messina's weekly limited-edition specials like the previous Pistachio Mami, mixing pistachio gelato with dulce de leche and almond praline. Find your nearest Gelato Messina location
Anita Gelato
Various Locations
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’s pistachio gelato can be added to their Greenberry Cup, which combines fresh-cut strawberries, pistachio-coated kataifi and melty chocolate in a cup. Or for a tangiest twist, top with their house-made fro-yo. Find it at all their stores in Barangaroo, Bondi Beach, Bondi Junction, Central Park, Manly, South Eveleigh, and Cronulla.
Custard & Co.
Shop 6/364 Bay Street, Brighton-Le-Sands
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For something slightly less traditional, in Brighton-Le-Sands makes a frozen custard cone coated in crushed pistachios with an oozing pistachio centre. The drippy dessert can get a little messy, so grab a few napkins before you dive in.
Freo
Various Locations
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Freo offers self-serve express gelato (kind of like soft-serve ice cream) that swirls straight from the machine into your cup. Their Sicilian pistachio and sea salt flavour is a must, topped with extra pistachio sauce on tap (at the Darling Square location), fresh fruit, popping pearls, mochi, and whatever else your heart desires. Find Freo in Chatswood, Town Hall and Darling Square.
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