Adelaide might be famous for wine, but it is quietly becoming one of Australia’s most exciting bakery cities. From flaky French style croissants to cult sourdough and Scandinavian inspired pastries, these are the bakeries locals will happily cross town for, and the ones visitors should plan their mornings around.
The Flour Store, Port Adelaide and North Adelaide
If you ask an Adelaide local where to find the best sourdough in the city, The Flour Store is usually the first answer. Their naturally leavened loaves are deeply flavoured, perfectly crusted, and sell out daily, while the pastries are just as strong, from buttery croissants to seasonal fruit danishes. It is worth arriving early, especially on weekends, when queues form well before the doors open.
Abbots and Kinney, Croydon
Scandi minimalism meets serious pastry skill at Abbots and Kinney in Croydon. The bakery is known for its laminated doughs, especially the cardamom buns and cinnamon scrolls that disappear faster than they come out of the oven. It is the kind of place where you go in for one pastry and leave with a box.
Muratti Cakes and Pastries, Prospect
For European style baking with decades of heritage behind it, Muratti Cakes and Pastries in Prospect is an institution. Their vanilla slices are legendary, their continental cakes feel like something straight from Vienna, and the cabinets are a masterclass in old school patisserie. It is comfort baking done at a very high level.
Jenny’s Bakery, Hyde Park
Tucked away on King William Road, Jenny’s Bakery has a loyal following for good reason. Their croissants are reliably golden and crisp, their sourdough is ideal for weekend brunch, and the vibe is relaxed, friendly, and neighbourhood driven. It is the sort of bakery you end up visiting again before you even leave Adelaide.
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Bread and Bone Wood Grill Bakery, Glenelg
The Glenelg outpost of Bread and Bone Wood Grill has become a favourite for those who want bakery classics with a little indulgence built in. Expect towering pastries, rich brioche buns, and breads designed to be paired with big breakfasts or beachside coffees.
48 Flavours Bakery, Rundle Street
Known first for gelato, 48 Flavours has built a cult following for its baked goods on Rundle Street. Their cookies are unapologetically indulgent, their brownies border on dessert theatre, and everything feels designed for serious sweet tooth satisfaction.
Adelaide’s bakery scene is not about trends, it is about craft. These bakeries have built loyal followings by doing the basics properly, baking early, baking often, and never cutting corners. If you are only in town for a weekend, pick one and make it your morning ritual. If you live here, these are the places worth driving across the city for.
Adelaide might be famous for wine, but it is quietly becoming one of Australia’s most exciting bakery cities. From flaky French style croissants to cult sourdough and Scandinavian inspired pastries, these are the bakeries locals will happily cross town for, and the ones visitors should plan their mornings around.
The Flour Store, Port Adelaide and North Adelaide
If you ask an Adelaide local where to find the best sourdough in the city, The Flour Store is usually the first answer. Their naturally leavened loaves are deeply flavoured, perfectly crusted, and sell out daily, while the pastries are just as strong, from buttery croissants to seasonal fruit danishes. It is worth arriving early, especially on weekends, when queues form well before the doors open.
Abbots and Kinney, Croydon
Scandi minimalism meets serious pastry skill at Abbots and Kinney in Croydon. The bakery is known for its laminated doughs, especially the cardamom buns and cinnamon scrolls that disappear faster than they come out of the oven. It is the kind of place where you go in for one pastry and leave with a box.
Muratti Cakes and Pastries, Prospect
For European style baking with decades of heritage behind it, Muratti Cakes and Pastries in Prospect is an institution. Their vanilla slices are legendary, their continental cakes feel like something straight from Vienna, and the cabinets are a masterclass in old school patisserie. It is comfort baking done at a very high level.
Jenny’s Bakery, Hyde Park
Tucked away on King William Road, Jenny’s Bakery has a loyal following for good reason. Their croissants are reliably golden and crisp, their sourdough is ideal for weekend brunch, and the vibe is relaxed, friendly, and neighbourhood driven. It is the sort of bakery you end up visiting again before you even leave Adelaide.
Bread and Bone Wood Grill Bakery, Glenelg
The Glenelg outpost of Bread and Bone Wood Grill has become a favourite for those who want bakery classics with a little indulgence built in. Expect towering pastries, rich brioche buns, and breads designed to be paired with big breakfasts or beachside coffees.
48 Flavours Bakery, Rundle Street
Known first for gelato, 48 Flavours has built a cult following for its baked goods on Rundle Street. Their cookies are unapologetically indulgent, their brownies border on dessert theatre, and everything feels designed for serious sweet tooth satisfaction.
Adelaide’s bakery scene is not about trends, it is about craft. These bakeries have built loyal followings by doing the basics properly, baking early, baking often, and never cutting corners. If you are only in town for a weekend, pick one and make it your morning ritual. If you live here, these are the places worth driving across the city for.
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