Where to get artisan bread, gourmet pastries, and sweet treats

Whether it's to grab some fresh bread for lunch or pastries for a morning snack, a trip to the bakery is a guaranteed dopamine hit. Thankfully, Newcastle has plenty of fantastic bakeries for when the carby cravings arise.

Are you looking to get your hands on some fresh bread and baked goodies? Look no further than our guide to the best bakeries in Newcastle (plus some extra spots for sweet treats).

Bakeries

Baked Uprising
A staple of the Newcastle bakery scene since 2016, Baked Uprising creates scrumptious bread, pastries, tarts, cakes and more out of its Maryville bakery. We're very partial to their city loaf sourdough smothered in plenty of quality salted butter. Find Baked Uprising creations at its Maryville location, at Harris Farm Markets in Cooks Hill, as well as at plenty of cafes and restaurants around the city.
Where: 21 Downie St, Maryville | Harris Farm Markets Cooks Hill, 227 Darby St, Cooks Hill

The Blind Baker
The Blind Baker specialises in gluten-free baked goods – great news for gluten-free locals who are sick of dense, dry bread. There are even gluten-free pies and sweet treats, so no one has to miss out on all that baked goodness.
Where: 4/89 Regent St, New Lambton

Bootleg Bakery
Bootleg Bakery is well worth the Friday or Saturday morning pilgrimage – just get there before its goodies sell out! Open from 8am-12pm each Friday and Saturday, expect focaccia, danishes, tarts, and coffee – all out of a little red van tucked into suburban Merewether, across the road from Henderson Park.
Where: 10 James St, Merewether

Crumb
Former Covered in Crumbs pastry chef Gareth Williams has teamed up with hospitality powerhouse Ben Richardson (Autumn Rooms) to launch Crumb – a pastry cafe concept filled with flaky, buttery, ridiculously delicious baked goods.
Also: Rivvia Projects has opened its first retail store in Newcastle for two months only, with Crumb setting up a cafe and patisserie inside the pop-up. 
Where: 113 Elder St, Lambton | Rivvia Projects x Crumb Pop Up, 205 Union St, The Junction



Farrar & Sons Bakehouse
Situated on Maitland Road, Farrar & Sons is a family-owned and operated bakery providing an assortment of fresh baked products on the daily. You can also enjoy some of their baked goods (pies included) at Southy Canteen.
Where: 224-228 Maitland Rd, Mayfield

The Grumpy Baker
The Grumpy Baker has become a local favourite since it popped up in The Junction in 2021. Don’t miss its range of breads or savoury pastries, like cheese bourekas, gourmet pies, and sausage rolls. Grab a seat outside and watch the world go by while you gobble up all that flaky pastry.
Where: 53 Glebe Rd, The Junction

Liebe
A European bakery in the Sprout Catering space on the corner of Union and King Streets. From Wednesday to Sunday, get your hands on a range of croissants, pastries, and focaccia, with new creations each week.
Where: 11 Union St, Newcastle West

Pekárna
The word pekárna means bakehouse in Czech, and this spot on Brunker Road serves up a range of delicious sweet and savoury European pastries baked in-house. We’re big fans of the bee sting cake and ricotta-filled pastries topped with fruits like plum or cherry.
Where: 277 Brunker Rd, Adamstown

Piratti Bakery
The place to go to get all your Fino-Italian sourdough bakery needs, you'll find Piratti Bakery down the alley within the Clyde Street creative hub. 
Where: 50 Clyde St, Hamilton North

The Redhead Bakehouse
This Lake Macquarie favourite is known for its scones, pies, and breads, all made in-house at its Redhead bakery. Grab a barista-made Glitch coffee to sip while you devour your treats, or better yet, take them down to the beach to enjoy.
Where: 113 Cowlishaw St, Redhead

Starter Stories
Since its official opening in February 2025, Starter Stories has become a cherished part of the Stockton community. The bakery  is a reflection of owner Shivangi’s global journey and her love for artisanal baking. As well as delicious sourdough, you will also find a pastry cabinet filled with a range of sweet and savoury pastries, and a small selection of low-gluten products. Open from 8am-2pm Thu, Fri, Sat (or until sold out).
Where: 224 Fullerton St, Stockton

Union St Pastry
Wickham’s French pastry bar is brought to you by Jessica and Phillip – a couple some may recognise as the original owners of Lorn’s much-loved patisserie. The space is intentionally small with just enough room for everything they need to offer: no more than 12 different types of pastry every day alongside coffee with beans from Sydney-based roastery, Padre Coffee. 
Where: 9 Union St, Wickham

More sweet treats & special mentions

Butter
Based in Newcastle, Butter has become known for its playful approach to celebration cakes. Order through their online store – choose from a range of thoughtfully designed cakes for birthdays and other special occasions. 
Order online.

Cakeboi
The brainchild of Masterchef alumni Reece Hignell, Cakeboi is like having all of your grandma’s best-baked treats in one place. Inspired by his nan, Reece pays homage to classic bakes at Cakeboi, with plenty of specials each week to change things up.
Where: 48 Lindsay St, Hamilton

Doughheads
Specialising in doughnuts and artisan gelato, Doughheads is an icon of the sweet treats scene in Newcastle. Expect doughy goodness decked out with indulgent toppings and fillings – you’ll leave wanting to come back and try each and every flavour.
Where: Shop 17/204 Union St, The Junction

Euro Patisserie
For over 25 years, Euro Patisserie has been providing Novocastrians with incredible cakes, pastries, and sweet treats. Whether you head in to organise a custom cake for a special occasion or just to pick up a few goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth, a stop at Euro Patisserie is always worth your while.
Where: 68 Orchardtown Rd, New Lambton

Hello Naomi Cake Studio
For weddings, and special occasions, Hello Naomi's handcrafted cakes are beautiful and top quality. Naomi also runs specialty cake courses and workshops for a range of techniques, as well as cookie workshops for occasions like Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Christmas.
Studio: 175 King St, Newcastle (open by appointment) | Order online

JenSmith Cheesecake
Spending almost two years perfecting the recipe, Jen has nailed the fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s synonymous with Japanese cheesecakes. The range includes honey & yorkshire tea, chocolate, and matcha tea, as well as the super creamy Basque Burnt cheesecake. You can order online, or book a table to dine-in. The time slots fill quickly, so you may need to join the wait list. Jen recommends booking at least three weeks in advance. 
Where: 89 Young St, Carrington

Maison Augustine
You might recognise Charline’s French pastries from her former Broadmeadow bakery, French Faves. Modern gourmet French sweets that almost look too beautiful to eat, ooh là là! From handmade celebration cakes and tarts to personally curated petits fours, Maison brings a touch of French elegance to every occasion. Currently closed until 17/02/2026 - reopening on 18/02/2026.
Order online and pick up from North Lambton (delivery available for orders of $100 or more).

Mama-P
It can be difficult to get a plant-based sweet fix, but thankfully Mama-P has taken up the task. The result? A range of vegan cakes and sweet treats that will have you questioning what sort of sorcery was used to make them taste so good sans butter and eggs.
Where: 2/142 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown

Osteria Papazzo
Brought to you by Alessandra Papazzo, who serves up home-style slow cooking from Napoli to Newcastle in her King Street space. On Saturday, February 14, she launched Saturday Market Day, selling handcrafted  goods like sourdough, donuts, focaccia, pizza, and panini.
Where: 179 King St, Newcastle.

Papa's Bagels
Papa's Bagels brings an authentic bagel experience to Newcastle with their New York style bagels - bring on the carbs – these delicious circular baked goods reach the perfect balance between a chewy centre, glossy crust, and flavoursome toppings.
Where: 569 Hunter St, Newcastle

Praise Joe Urban Pantry
Since opening its Tighes Hill doors in January 2019, Praise Joe Urban Pantry has built a cult-like following for their loaded cookies, cakes, slices, and weekend pastries. You can find a range of sweet and savoury treats at their Westfield Kotara store too.
Where: 8/20 Elizabeth St, Tighes Hill | Westfield Kotara, Shop 2150 Northcott Dr, Kotara

Sonny & Betty
Reece Hignell’s Mayfield cafe, Sonny & Betty, makes their own baked goods in-house every day. We’re talking cinnamon scrolls and other tasty treats. 
Where: 122 Maitland Rd, Mayfield

Ukrainian Dumplings
For almost two years, Alexandra "Sasha" Ivanova has been making honey cakes to order. Sasha offers this popular Ukrainian dessert in a range of flavours, from the classic to raspberry and pistachio fillings. Or try the Black Forest Cake, with more dessert options to come.
Order online, and pick up in Honeysuckle.

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