Kürtösh

This is one of best bakery shops I have been. Good samples and pay by weight. Everything tasted great. Good coffee too.

I had never had chimney cake before, and now that I have I understand why my life had been so empty. The Nutella stuffed one is so rich and indulgent that you may want to share it with a friend. Or at least come prepared to feel stuffed after. The venue is stylish and cute with marble and wood everywhere.

Caramelize your tastebuds with freshly baked and aromatic candied hazelnut kurtosh to satisfy that sweet indulgence in an extremely cosy coffee shop. As one of the top dessert and coffee locations, Kurtosh is definitely ideal for a winter’s evening as you become drawn to the warm fragrance of their freshly made pastries.

This place is better in theory than in practice. While it smells heavenly and is an adorable, inviting venue that creates the desire to have tea & dessert, when you actually sit down and chow down it’s a little disappointing. Pay by the weight of the slice rather than the arbitrary size of a slice– interesting model.
Had a slice of the carrot cake and the staff member’s favorite walnut & cinnamon tea cake, and I was surprised at how dry the cake was.
Another time we got their self-​named Nutella kurtosh and pistachio kurtosh. It was nice, but not amazing. Service is pretty subpar in general– slow, unthoughtful, forgetful.
One big up was the many free samples. Out of 6 samples, however, I was unimpressed and was better able to further understand what not to pick.

This is why I hate Sydney! (Joking) There are things here I can’t have back home in Newcastle. Of course we have cafes and cake stores but I haven’t seen something like Kurtosh.
I have visited the Darlinghurst store too and have yet to be disappointed.
There are teacakes, brownies and cheesecakes GALORE! A sweet tooths dream.
My partner and I ordered the cheesecake brownie and fig and walnut teacake. The teacake was lovely, perfect with a cuppa, and the brownie wasn’t too indulgent. Just the right amount of chocolaty goodness.
The staff were friendly. Even having a laugh with us after offering coffee to the only two people in Sydney that don’t drink it. He threatened to kick us out.
You can choose the size of your slice with pricing around $ 4.50 per 100g.
I envy the staff their patience. It’s not easy making a decision with the variety. I suggest eating in and taking a few choices home for later, (If they make it that far).

I’m a big fan of Kurtosh and cannot resist popping in for a coffee (and lots of cake samples) whenever I walk by one. The cakes are delicious, moist and full of flavour. The carrot cake is super light, fluffy and has wonderful flavour– it is also gluten & dairy free. The cheesecakes are also delicious and the actual Kurtosh pastries are definitely worth a try too! Love this place.

Good ambience, good pastry and great coffee! Had the cinnamon kurtosh and it was good

What? A dessert bar? And its not at a wedding/​christening/​birthday??? Game on!!! Slab cakes is where it’s at kids. Chilled slab cakes to be precise — do not pass up on the Almond, Pear & Frangipane cake — dear god how do they get this so right? Despite the awesomeness of this one, their others can be hit and miss. Although i was told by my aunty that the Cinnamon and Walnut was by far her favourite and she’s a self proclaimed cake connoisseur (if thats even a thing). The concept behind purchasing by weight is genius, order as little or as much as you want.
Heads up, at 10pm, they finish off the last batch of Kürtösh so if you want some authentic hungarian pastry in your belly, make sure to get in before you’re politely rejected (as was the case when I asked — don’t even talk to me about it — I’m still crushed).

LOVE this place! As someone who is indecisive, it’s great that they have samples of several things out and that most desserts/​pastries can be ordered by weight, allowing me to get several very small desserts. Great tea in personal pots as well.

I popped in for a coffee and a spinach and cheese bureka. Kurtosh has a very relaxing atmosphere and is tastefully decked out. A lovely bakery. The one thing lacking was that there was no wifi. The coffee was decent and the bureka was good. They served it warmed on a plate, it had a crumbly texture and the sesame seeds added a lovely toasted seed flavour. I didn’t try anything sweet though it all looked amazing. A great place to pop in before walking to Central Station.

Great little spot, pay for cake by weight rather than by portion. Friendly staff who are very welcoming and happy to chat. They need to provide free wifi to keep people in there for longer though

This homey café is about one thing — Delicious, passed-​down-​from-​mama recipe pastries and cakes. They’re pretty proud of their house specialty — the twisty Hungarian pastry called (funnily), Kurtosh. It’s quite good. Honestly, I’d say forget the pastry twister and go one of the Slab Cakes instead. Oh, so good! So far, my favourite has been the Catastrophe Flourless Choc Cake. Or mayyyybe actually the Lemon Crumble Cheesecake. Pretty much mention Mum’s Chocolate Cake and I’m ready to trip someone over for a bite! If you can’t choose, you could order a sliver of each and call it day. This is the best bit about Kurtosh — everything is sold by weight, and there’s no minimum (or maximum) for what you buy. So you can literally order a sliver each of four kinds of cake. Hoorah!
Extra bonus: open late so you can pop in for after dinner dessert.

Pro:
100g or the whole cake! U choose it your self!
Very good service from knowledgable staffs (plus a smile)
Comfortable seat n spaces
Con:
My baked cheese cake is very dry maybe it’s the edge

I love the fact that you don’t have to choose only one type of cake. They have a big selection of delicious cakes and you can order as many little pieces as you wish cause they charge you by the weight! If you love a nice cup of mocha with yummy dessert, that’s the place to go to! I would give it more stars if I could…

Always friendly service in a chilled out atmosphere. The cakes and deserts are top, and everyone in here (including the staff) seems to be enjoying themselves. Great to go in the evenings after dinner.

This place is a cult. Everyone who works here has this really similar happy look on their face. You start eating the samples they have out on the counter and suddenly you’re feeling quite happy too. You start talking about getting maybe just a coffee and something small for takeaway. Then all the sudden you realise that you’ve just blacked out and ordered way too many baked good for the entire office. Then you’re back the very next day, doing it all again.
Seriously though, get the Kürtösh, and always have it fresh baked. It’s wonderful. The iced coffee was nice too, although quite sweet. Lots of room to sit here, or good for takeaway if you are able to wait.

Delicious pastries!

You know those places that are so great that you find yourself in a place of tension about telling everyone you know how amazing they are because then the little secret gold mine of a café you know no longer becomes a secret?
Well, this is definitely that place for me.
I love that they are open till late!
I love that they are a cozy café!
I love that they make great coffee!
I love that they have amazing cakes!
I love that they have something unique to offer!
This is not your average café. ABOVE average! They may not serve much for the savoury palette but man do they cater for the sweet tooth.
I’m pretty sure it is the first store to display that they sell their cakes by weight. What does this mean? Instead of going to a café and ordering a slice of cake for $ 10+ and receiving a portion size you are unhappy with because it’s too big or too small, kürtösh let you pay for the slice size you want. That’s right, tell them how big (or small) you want it and they’ll weigh the slice & you pay for what you want. Brilliant!
But that’s not all, their signature kürtösh Hungarian baked pastry/​roll/​donut/​heavenly creation is a must try! Never seen anything like it in Sydney & I tell ya, will be a hard one to beat if I do see anything close to it. Check out the photo for an example.
The décor is excellent, staff are friendly & well trained. Baristas are brilliant. Atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Could definitely sit in here for a couple hours with great company.
All in all, I love this place and so will you!

Delicious! Expertly made tea cakes and desserts that you can order by weight (pricing per 100 grams). Cakes are gorgeous — the dark chocolate blood orange roulade is outstanding — rich, so you only need the thinnest slice. Passionfruit gelee was tasty and not too heavy. Samples on the counter if you’re the indecisive type. Excellent espresso as well. Staff is friendly and accommodating.