Illawarra Food Reviews: Sweet treats of the Illawarra

Vanessa Pike-Russell

A guide to sweet treats found in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama cities.

One of the best kept secrets of the Illawarra and they keep winning awards for their quality cakes, pastries, breads and other delectable treats. Make sure you try their pecan pie, individual lemon meringue pies, cheesecakes and their cupcakes with attitude.

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Delicious cupcakes

Individual Cheesecakes

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Birthday cake decorated with lollies

Shortbread hearts and chocolate cookies

from mixed goods store next door

Jumbo size Wagon Wheel from Queen Street Bakery has to be tried to be believed. Only $2
Sure to bring out the inner child in adults and a great experience for kids who may never have tried a Wagon Wheel before.

Contact Details:
24 Queen St Warilla
NSW, 2528 Australia
Ph: (02) 4296 7133

Tonitto Continental Cakes, Port Kembla

I have been a fan of Tonitto Continental Cakes since my first visit as a young girl. My Uncle Rocco owned an Italian Restaurant (The Capri) nearby and my cousin Marina and I would visit Tonitto's and by some of the amazing canoncini (cones filled with custard or chocolate) or connoli.

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When I grew up I became very fold of the Rum baba.

Rum Baba that will make you cry 'mama' they are so good!

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And you can't visit Tonittos without a Zabaglione.

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In 1996 I had my wedding cake made at Tonitto's. They make an amazing tiramisu cake with icing and fresh flowers. Everyone loved the cake, especially those who do not like traditional wedding cake.

Photos © 2009 Tonitto Continental Cakes
Email: info@tonittocakes.com.au
169 Wentworth St Port Kembla NSW 2505
Phone: +61 (02) 42751977

Zweefers Divine Cakes

When living in Corrimal for a few years I would visit the Gourmet Platter in what used to be Corrimal Shopping World and drool over the Zweefers Divine Cakes in their cake display cabinet. Then I found out that they had a store within the same complex and was amazed at the range of products and the fresh tastes. Since then they have moved to Fairy Meadow and have a large store where you can dine in or take away these delectable offerings which are sure to tempt. Don't go there on an empty stomach!