Given the current obsession with all things pastry, Canberra is delivering the (baked) goods and making a name for itself as home to some of the tastiest, flakiest, buttery layers of pastry in the country.
Expect artisanal sourdough, laminated pastries, iced brioche buns and delicately flavoured macarons from our curated selection of bakeries and patisseries scattered across the city without the hour-long queues! Get ready for a pastry coma.
UNDER
under-bakery.com
1/30 Mawson Place, Mawson
This suburban bakery has a cult following and for good reason! Initially starting life as a humble market stall, where it became famous for its freshly baked cardamom and cinnamon buns, UNDER moved into its current premises in 2020. Specialising in drool-worthy baked goods such as hand-crafted sourdough, sweet buns, and pastries, this bakery is definitely worth a visit.
Silo Bakery + Cafe
silobakery.com.au
36 Giles Street, Kingston
Described by the New York Times as ‘part Brooklyn, part wartime Parisian bakery’ this aesthetically pleasing bakery and cafe has long been regarded as one of Canberra’s best bakeries. Famous for its delicate pastries, artisanal breads and delicious tarts, it’s the perfect spot to savour some of their freshly baked sourdough or rye loaf, followed by a fluffy almond croissant. The cafe also serves an all-day menu and a stellar cup of coffee.
Three Mills
threemillsbakery.com.au
Woden, Fyshwick and Belconnen
Having recently welcomed another outpost in Woden, Three Mills is fast becoming a Canberra institution for delicious artisan breads, pastries and hot baked goods. Famous for their artisan sourdough using house-milled flour, traditional long fermentation techniques and local ingredients, they also offer a delicious selection of hand-rolled pastries from flaky, buttery croissants, danishes and escargots to a variety of quiches, sausage rolls and pies.
Flute
theflutebakery.com.au
8 Barrier Street, Fyshwick
One peek at Flute’s Instagram feed filled with macarons, rich gateaux of every flavour, and freshly iced brioche buns, you’ll be jumping in your car to drive to their Fyshwick store. It’s a pastry lover’s dream! Need a cake for a special occasion? They also produce large flourless cakes, with gluten free options available.
Wildflour
wildflour.com.au/cafe
Kingston, Fyshwick & Weston
Matcha croissants, Biscoff buns, Pearl Milk Tea pancakes, soft cinnamon donuts and stacks of freshly baked bread are just some of the items on offer at this Canberra staple, located in Weston, Kingston and Fyshwick. Not to mention excellent Ona coffee.
Space Kitchen
space-kitchen.com.au
3G/12 Furzer Street, Phillip
Expect a sugar rush when you visit the Willy Wonka inspired Space Kitchen which was named the Best Patisserie in Australia in 2022. This colourful and quirky eatery produces deliciously wild desserts and Instagrammable creations perfect for a sweet pick-me-up.
The Bakesmith at Pialligo
https://www.instagram.com/thepialligobakesmith/
12 Beltana Road, Pialligo
This artisan bakery and cafe located at The Commons serves up classically French sweets and pastries, baked fresh by owner and creative baker, Natalie Van den Bosch. To complement her delectable treats, guests can savour the savoury breakfast and lunch menu and a cup of freshly roasted coffee.
For more information on Canberra’s F&B offering, please visit https://visitcanberra.com.au/food-and-drink
