Top 5 Bakeries on the Sunshine Coast
The smell of freshly baked bread and roasted coffee is always a warmed welcome. Bakers across the country work tirelessly day-in and day-out to provide their customers with the best baked goods. Whether you’re there for the sweet morning pastries to give you an energy boost or for the hot coffee on a cold winter’s day, having a bakery in the area can tremendously increase your quality of life.
With each bite, these magical pastries can really make your day. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top 5 bakeries on the Sunshine Coast and the specialties that each of them offer!
1. Kenilworth Country Bakery
When: Monday to Friday (7am to 1pm)
Where: 8 Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth
Established in 1924, Kenilworth Country Bakery is a household name in the Kenilworth area. It is a World Heritage listed bakery with its old woodfired bread oven and centuries old character. The bakery not only specialises in baked goods and sourdough bread, they also offer artisan pies, donuts with every flavour imaginable, dog treats, vegan, and gluten-free options! Tucked away in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, this bakery is situated right on the Mary River – you can expect travellers, locals, and outdoors enthusiasts alike to flock this bakery early in the morning.
2. Vans Wegens Continental Bakery
When:
Monday to Friday (6am to 4pm)
Saturday (6am to 2pm)
Where: 15/130 Brisbane Road, Bundilla Shops, Mooloolaba
Renowned for their cronuts and cruffins, Vans Wegens Continental Bakery has twenty-odd years under their belt churning out award-winning pies, pastries, and sourdough to the local community. Located on Brisbane Road, you can buy directly from their shopfront in Mooloolaba or if you don’t have time to visit the shop itself, this bakery also supplies their baked goods to dozens of local cafes across the coast. If you’re cruising through Mooloolaba, this place is a must try! Make sure to visit early in the morning if you’re aiming to snag one of their ironic cronuts or cruffins as they are local favourites and sell-out fast.
3. French Patisserie Le Bon Delice
When: Thursday to Tuesday (6:15am to 2pm)
Where: 224 David Low Way, Heron Street, Peregian Beach
Overlooking the blue horizon on Peregian Beach, Le Bon Delice is an award-winning French patisserie with melt-in-your mouth almond croissants, finest celebration cakes, and treats for all to try. Take a portal to France right at your doorstep with Le Bon Delice and their delicious brekkie plates such as their croque monsieur, baguette sandwiches, and sweet French crepes. If you have more of a sweet tooth, you can expect classic French pastries such as chocolate eclairs, macarons, an assortment of croissants, and mille-feuille.
4. Maleny Pie Guy
When: Monday to Sunday (8am to 3:30pm)
Where: 13 Maple Street, Maleny
Though not exactly a bakery, we couldn’t leave this special place out of our list. Maleny Pie Guy is your go-to for innovative flavours generally not seen in your typical bakery. Each pie is boasted to have its own small batch recipe – ensuring that each pie that comes out of the oven is freshly made with the highest quality ingredients from the Sunshine Coast. Their gravies are made with a 20+ hour roasted bone broth for all pies, pasties, and sausage rolls. If you’re just passing by, feel free to snag a frozen ready-to-bake and enjoy your baked goods in the comfort of your own home.
5. Pacific Haven Bakery
When:
Monday to Friday (5am to 3pm
Saturday to Sunday (5am to 2pm)
Where: 3/30 Buderim Street, Currimundi
Taking home a gold and 6 silvers at the ‘Australia Best Pie Comp’ at the Baking Industry Trade Show in 2018, Pacific Haven Bakery definitely know what they’re doing with their award-wining Chilli Beef Pie. If you’re not a savoury pastry person, feel free to take a bit out of their cookies and cream doughnuts, Tim Tam cronuts, and glazed danishes to fill up your sweet tooth. Tucked down the southern end of the Coast, this is the perfect spot after an entire day at the beach to satisfy your hungry stomachs.
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