Everyone deserves a sweet treat once in a while, and these bakeries in Adelaide are chock-full of delicious, home-made delights.
Check out our pick of the 10 best bakeries in Adelaide which will definitely fulfil your sweet-tooth cravings.
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The Sugar Man
197 Hutt Street, Adelaide
Located on Hutt Street, The Sugar Man, born from the passion of self-taught baker, Alex Crawford, is a haven of handcrafted pastries and chocolates. Open only on weekends, it boasts a rotating menu that’s always a hit. Among its stars are the almond croissant, featuring almonds from Taronga Almonds in Willunga, and the Basque Cheesecake Croissant Tart, both beloved by devoted fans. One of the most recent menu items was a unique collaboration with Africola to create a Peri Peri Sausage Roll, using Africola’s Boom Shaka Laka (vegetable pickle) and their iconic Peri Peri sauce. Yum!
Any Given Sunday
33 Hastings Street, Glenelg South
Any Given Sunday is a charming café in Cheltenham that serves up expertly brewed coffee alongside authentic Serbian pastries and dishes. Their menu features favourites like bacon and egg brioche rolls, sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese toasties, croissants, BLTs, and house-made iced tea. Don’t miss their homemade gibanica—a buttery Serbian filo with cheese filling, available only on weekends. A true delight for your taste buds.
Banana Boogie Bakery
Shop 4 and 5, 10 Main Road, Belair
Nestled in the heart of Belair, Banana Boogie Bakery beckons with its array of classic treats, from piping-hot pies and savoury sausage rolls to an assortment of delectable slices and an irresistible selection of croissants and scrolls. Notably, this esteemed bakery was honoured with the prestigious title of 2023’s Best Aussie Traditional Pastie. Don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in some of the finest baked goods Australia has to offer by paying a visit to this charming establishment.
Butter & Toast
00 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide
Butter & Toast is famous for their sourdough donuts. Started by owners passionate about Italian and French pastries and bread, it’s located by the Adelaide Farmers Market. They serve classic donut flavours such as raspberry and Nutella, plus adventurous ones like pandan, pistachio, and Thai milk tea. Don’t miss their soft, sweet sourdough donuts every Sunday at the market pavilion.
Jenny’s Bakery
81 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood
Jenny’s Bakery bakes fresh cakes and pastries every morning, all “Made for You.” Their menu is diverse, offering everything from classic cheesecakes to pies and flans. Recently, they introduced a signature Nutella Cronut, a flaky layered pastry filled with Nutella. How delightful! You can also enjoy their Cronuts and Cannoli conveniently boxed. Don’t miss out on these delicious treats at Jenny’s Bakery.
Cherry Darlings Bakehouse
200 Richmond Road Richmond Village, Marleston
Cherry Darlings Bakehouse is Adelaide’s pioneering bakery dedicated to vegan-friendly treats and sweets. They’re renowned for their vibrant and inventive donuts, flaky stuffed pies, specialty cakes, and more. Their menu features tempting items like triple chocolate brownie scrolls, strawberry scrolls, and snackers scrolls. You can also order their delectable cakes. Enjoy guilt-free desserts that taste absolutely delicious.
Cakeboy
Plant 4, 1 Third Street, Bowden
Cakeboy is a delightful bakery renowned for serving Adelaide’s finest vegan donuts. Their menu boasts an array of tempting options, including their popular 12-pack of delectable vegan donuts. Choose from enticing flavors like blueberry cheesecake, lemon drop, and cookies & cream by pre-ordering your box online and selecting a convenient pick-up time from their store. Treat yourself and your friends to some of the town’s most exquisite vegan donuts.
Brighton Jetty Bakery
83 Jetty Road, Brighton
Enhance your visit to Brighton Beach with a stop at Brighton Jetty Bakery. This bakery offers a variety of options catering to those with gluten intolerance and vegans, making it a must-visit for both savory and sweet delights. Everything is freshly baked daily in-house, including pastries, coffee, donuts, rolls, sandwiches, salads, and more. Crowd favourites include their mince meat pie and baked custard tart. Don’t miss out on these delicious treats.
The Lost Loaf
Plant 4, 5 Third Street, Bowden
Located in Bowden, the Lost Loaf is an artisan bakery offers a diverse array of French-inspired treats including cakes, croissants, tarts, and desserts. Their sourdough loaves are crafted over 36 hours, resulting in a soft texture and caramelised crust that is simply delightful. Their menu also features seasonal tarts, cakes, biscuits, and doughnuts, along with filled baguette sandwiches for lunch and sourdough toast on weekends served with an assortment of jams and spreads. Don’t miss the chance to visit and savour delicious fare that’s also good for your stomach!
Alby’s Gluten Free Bakery
66 Holbrooks Road, Flinders Park
Located in Flinders Park, Alby’s Gluten Free Bakery offers a diverse range of gluten-free goodies, from apple turnovers to cakes, doughnuts, quiche, sausage rolls, lamingtons, and more. Renowned for their gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, and some FODMAP-friendly options, there’s something for everyone. Indulge in delicious sweet treats like iced cupcakes and Swiss rolls from their menu. Don’t miss out on their light and fluffy lamingtons, available in chocolate and/or raspberry flavours.
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