Under the reflected glare of the iconic Kings Cross Coke sign, nestled amongst the hip boutiques of Darlinghurst, lays a little secret that locals like to keep close to their chest. It’s a home away from home for the diverse and colourful local community. It’s the chesterfield lounges, the comfort food, the always great coffee, the pop art which lines the walls, the boss’s eclectic soundtrack – it’s all of these things, plus a certain mysterious charm that has kept Tigerbakers nicely ticking along for nearly ten years.

The constantly-evolving interior which pulls references from art deco, to pop art and much in between. With the unique vibe created by the eccentricity of its design, so too the eccentrics of the neighbourhood followed.

Part of Tigerbakers charm is the broad cross spectrum of people that make Tigerbakers part of their everyday routine. To sit at one of the wooden tables (stenciled with portraits of the family-like staff by a local artist) and observe the parade of customers gives a true indication of the natural diversity which makes Darlinghurst such a special inner city neighbourhood.

It’s tempting to describe the atmosphere as bohemian, but that would do a disservice to its real charm of relaxed inclusiveness. It’s not a place to feed your ego – it’s a place to feed your hunger. Its food without pretention philosophy has served it well. It’s simple, well priced, soul food. Food to nourish in an environment that nurtures. The locals take comfort in that fact that Tigerbakers has become so ingrained in the fabric of the neighborhood. In an urban tapestry that’s ever changing, it’s nice to know some things are here to stay.