Bakeries. Just reading the word conjures up dreamy images of early morning fresh bread runs; a mid-morning meat pie with buttery, flaky pastry; a lunchtime sausage roll dripping with tomato sauce; or an arvo finger bun, jam and cream going everywhere.
Things are evolving, especially here on in Brisbane/Meanjin, with new establishments regularly popping up offering some seriously impressive and creative baked goods. To avoid the tragedy of an underwhelming coroissant, here at Urban List we've eaten our way through every flour and butter dedicated spot in town to bring you the best thing since sliced bread—a bible of the best bakeries in Brisbane.
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Sprout Bakery
76 James Street, Fortitude Valley
With weekend line-ups out the door and all the fresh bread, pastries and treats you could ever dream of, this cosy little joint is a one-stop shop for all your sweet-tooth needs. Pop into their James Street digs to see what all the hype is about for yourself and you could be indulging in Sprout Bakery's signature sourdough, delectable range of croissants (our favourite is the twice baked chocolate), or a few flaky tarts, scrolls and danishes.
Agnes Bakery
85 James Street, Fortitude Valley
Judging by the queues forming around the block before opening time every morning, Agnes Bakery is doing baked goods right. On the racks behind the counter you'll find dense and flaky kouign amanns, dark chocolate and wattleseed cookies, charred Basque cheesecakes and savoury pastries laden with a rotating list of toppings like smoked potato, straciatella and fermented chilli. Drool.
Baker D. Chirico
16 Longland Street, Newstead
Beloved Victorian bakery and sourdough Mecca, Baker Di Chirico, has been a tantalising wait for us Brisbanites. Opening only as a weekend pop-up while construction was finished, Baker Di Chirico has kept us on our toes for the past four years waiting for the full opening while our pals down in Melbourne waxed lyrical about the spot (and their sourdough). Not to mention names like Heston Blumenthal also have nothing but praise for Baker Di Chirico. But now, Brisbane, the time is ours. Take your time pursuing the counter filled with inspired treats from France, Germany and Italy. The unsung hero of their lineup though is their rotating roster of sourdough paninos. We cannot get enough of their mortadella panino.
Beurre Pastries
33 Park Road, Milton
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There’s something about pastries being served up in industrial, sophisticated venues that makes them hit just that little bit more (do we have Melbourne to thank for this?). This is exactly what awaits you at Beurre Pastries, specifically, a marble counter lined with a selection of their culinary masterpieces. The menu is broken up into four sections including core items, seasonal treats, monthly specials and a small range of local-only items that you need to be a regular to snatch up. Flavours here are innovative and interesting thanks to owner and patissier Will Leung, who's always churning out new creations like the sesame and matcha cube: a layered cube with a matcha butter spread, dipped in a black sesame glaze and toasted black sesame seeds.
La Bouche
71 Shore St W, Cleveland
La Bouche is a charming European-inspired bakery and café in Cleveland, offering top-notch espresso, cakes, croissants, pastries, pies, and sourdough breads. Their coffee, a signature blend roasted locally by Bear Bones Espresso, pairs perfectly with a classic croissant, whether you’re enjoying it at one of the cozy benches and tables out front or grabbing it to go. La Bouche also bakes a fantastic selection of sourdough breads, including a gluten-free option, and serves up house-made granola for a wholesome treat.
Christian Jacques
8 Baildon Street, Kangaroo Point
French-style pastries are the name of the game at Christian Jacques, so prepare to go into a croissant-induced coma. They’re slinging plenty of varieties alongside other drool-worthy flakey, buttery goods, but the ham and cheese croissant is so good that you’d be mad not to give one a go.
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Darvella Patisserie
1/37 Oxford Street, Bulimba
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Right down at the river end of Bulimba’s Oxford Street, Darvella popped up in early 2021 and has been wowing locals ever since. There is little wonder why, as the bakery comes to us from Giorgina Venzin, owner of Pawpaw Cafe and one of Brisbane’s hospo icons. After the success of Pawpaw’s pop-up bakeries during lockdown, Venzin and pastry chef Lindsay Krahenbring decided to open a dedicated bakery—and suffice to say their decision was a good one, as the crowds have been clearing the cabinets of doughnuts, pastries and their specialty mini cakes every since.
Reno Fine Patisserie
4/261 Warrigal Road, Eight Mile Plains
Eight Mile Plains’ go-to bakery, Reno Fine Patisserie serves up the classics with aplomb. But perfectly flaky croissants and crusty baguettes are just the start—their cabinet full of decadent desserts is where you’ll find yourself really spoilt for choice (although the sheer number of different croissants on offer may leave you overwhelmed). From vanilla mille-feuille and berry tarts to tiramisu and mango guava cheesecake, you’ll want to try them all.
Jocelyn's Provisions
12/46 James Street, Fortitude Valley | 97 Sandgate Road, Albion | 17/25 Samuel Street, Camp Hill
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing anything from the Brisbane institution that is Jocelyn’s Provisions, you won’t be surprised to find this jewel on our list of Brisbane's best bakeries. Serving up any sweet treat you can think of, the decision becomes extremely hard to choose between a melting moment or a chewy chocolate and caramel brownie. With such a reputation for its skillful staff, quality ingredients and attention to detail, you simply must see Jocelyn’s Provisions for yourself. Whatever you do, don’t leave without sampling a melting moment because they're to die for.
Cerin Pasticceria
29 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
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God the Italians have seriously come through over the years. From gelato to sandwiches on focaccia that are out of this world, to superstars like pizza and pasta, our beloved Italian expats are to thank for a significant portion of the best restaurants in the country. The same can be said for the chefs at the helm of Cerin Pasticceria. Founders Matteo and Giuseppe blend their expertise and love for Italian baked goods to offer Brisbane a slice (or three) of authentic Italy. Speaking of slices, they offer just about everything here—like the focaccia mortadella with pistachio and stracciatella, the vanilla bomboloni or perfect cannolis. Don’t even get us started on the coffees—just head there and see for yourself.
C’est Du Gâteau
182 Grey Street, South Brisbane
C'est Du Gâteau, meaning "it's a piece of cake," is a top-tier authentic bakery and patisserie nestled in South Bank. We are repeat purchasers of the crookie, a perfectly buttery and flaky croissant with a generous log of cookie dough in the middle. While they're known for their sweet treats, their savoury options are just as impressive. Try the 12-hour slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork and caramelized onion croissant, or the Reuben croissant packed with layers of pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Dijon mustard, seeded mustard, and cornichons, all wrapped in buttery, flaky croissant dough.
Brooki Bakehouse
15 Marshall Street, Fortitude Valley
Brooki Bakehouse has single-handedly changed the food social media scene forever. An influencer in its own right, this Brisbane-based, woman-run cafe is dishing up huge NYC-style decadent cookies, bespoke cakes and cupcakes and a smattering of other sweet treats and pastries. Join the lineup nice and early at their Fortitude Valley store to secure the perfect start to your day—a sweet treat and coffee combo. In a genius move for sweet treat lovers everywhere, you can get a box of cookies delivered anywhere in Australia, and even some select overseas destinations. Brooki has even shared the recipes for her famous chunky cookies through her online cooking classes and recently released cookbook.
Croix Croissant
85 Coronation Road, Hillcrest | 68 Commercial Road, Newstead
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Originally hailing from Melbourne, artisan bakery Croix Croissant made its Queensland debut in Hillcrest, quickly becoming a local favourite (just look for the lines out the door), so much so that they’ve opened a second location in Newstead. This indulgent spot is here to satisfy all your sweet and savoury cravings—with a sign promising espresso, pastries, and happiness, Croix Croissant delivers exactly that. While they excel at classics like almond and plain croissants, it’s their inventive creations that steal the show—think pandan coconut croissants, crème brûlée pastries, crookies, cruffins, and pistachio cream-filled croissant rolls. But the true standout? The croissant cheeseburger —it’s a must-try.
Butter Meets Sugar
5/112 Birkdale Road, Birkdale
Butter Meets Sugar in Birkdale is your go-to for celebration cakes, whether you're after something ready-made or a custom creation. Their glass cabinet is a treasure trove of indulgence, packed with chunky cookies in flavours like peanut butter and milk chocolate, red velvet, birthday cake, Kinder, choc Caramilk, and s'mores. You'll also find a tempting array of brownies, including triple chocolate, Nutella, Oreo, and Biscoff, alongside everyone's favourite frosted cupcakes. Each treat is a sugary delight, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
Rise Bakery
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton | 194 Breakfast Creek Road, Newstead
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Touching down at Portside Wharf in Hamilton, Rise Bakery is a French pastry haven that is serving up French classics like pain au chocolat, baguettes, and—naturally—show-stopping croissants, alongside an array of danishes, slices, quiches, and other irresistible baked goods. More than just a grab-and-go spot, you can enjoy your treats in a cozy indoor dining area or on the alfresco terrace, both featuring a chic French-inspired design with dreamy whites, soft pinks, and gold accents. It's not just tea and coffee on offer either—a champagne bar is pouring bubbles by the glass, and you can even indulge in a tasting menu that pairs different champagnes with patisserie delights. Bubbles and croissants? Count us in.
Doughcraft
31 Collingwood Street, Albion | 181 Mary Street, CBD
Situated inside Craft’d Grounds, Albion’s new foodie precinct, this European-style specialist bakery and deli is the perfect spot to pick up your weekly loaf of sourdough from, but you can also expect a range of artisanal sweet treats, including pavlova doughnuts and cream cheese filled bomboloni. West siders can also source their treats from Paddington’s Mis.Spelt, who Doughcraft keeps well supplied in croissants and danishes.
Hugs
2/27 Windorah Street, Stafford
A good pastry warms the soul as well as a good hug does, so next time you're in need of cheering up, head for this ultra cool bakehouse. Hugs has some of the best baked treats going round, and while the classic almond is a standout, we reckon you should go a little wild and order one of their savoury croissant slices with toppings like creamy garlic potato bake or mushrooms and haloumi—yep, this is real life.
Bella & Tortie
240 Stafford Road, Stafford
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Having moved from their original home in Grange, Bella & Tortie now has a tucked away spot in Stafford, where the selection of baked goods is so tempting you’ll struggle to pick just one—so it’s lucky they’re only open on Friday and Saturday. Every week you can stalk their Instagram to find out what the weekend menu will be, not that you’ll be able to stick to your choices once faced with the array of tarts, cakes, pastries, brownies, cookies and their specialty, caneles, awaiting you inside. Get in early, because fans come from near and far for these goodies, and you don’t want to miss out on your picks.
Lune Croissanterie
15 Manning Street, South Brisbane | 10/79 Adelaide Street, CBD
There’s a reason Lune Croissanterie’s croissants have been called the best in the world—and it’s the same reason they have a queue lined up out the door every Saturday and Sunday, just to nab some quality pastry. Your go-to for twice-baked goods and cruffin heaven, Lune will have you coming back every month for their ever-changing line up of specials.
Flour & Chocolate
4/621 Wynnum Road, Morningside | 78 Old Toombul Road, Northgate
With a name like Flour & Chocolate, there’s no denying this treasure trove’s main ingredients, and at first mention of baked delights this gem instantly springs to mind. You will be spoilt for choice at Flour & Chocolate no matter what your taste buds desire—gonuts, doughnuts, bear claws, cinnamon scrolls, quiches, specialty sourdoughs, sausage rolls, sweet and savoury tarts and croissants in every imaginable flavour.
Superthing
215 Montague Road, West End
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Banneton
584 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove | 25 Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba | 25 Samuel Street, Camp Hill
Adored for its tempting array of artisan breads, pastries and macarons, Banneton has north-siders and south-siders alike rejoicing with their delectable goods. Banneton’s bakers have well and truly mastered the art of wood fired baking and use natural ingredients and traditional methods to produce their enticing loaves. If it’s a sweet treat you’re after, look no further than the tarte au citron, which has a very silky lemon curd with just the right amount of tanginess.
Gathered Bakers
2 Kirkdale Road, Chapel Hill
If you’ve driven through Chapel Hill recently and come across a large line of people cueing outside a little bakery, there’s a good chance you spotted Gathered Bakers. This humble village bakehouse has swiftly made a name for itself within the local community since opening in 2022, and there’s no question as to why. From slow fermented loaves of sourdough to house-made pork, apple and sage sausage rolls with tomato chilli jam, each wholesome bake offers an authentic and unique flavour like no other, so get yourself one of everything.
Riser Bread
85 Miskin Street, Toowong
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After operating as a bread subscription service for two years, Riser Bread has taken over the old cottage at 85 Miskin Street in Toowong, with their legions of fans now able to drop in for a loaf of sourdough on the daily. With a fit out done almost completely with recycled materieals, the airy bakery features plentiful seating—rare for a baked goods spot—where you can sip on a coffee as you crunch your way through sweet and savoury goodies like asparagus danishes, roasted capsicum and feta bear claws and almond croissants.
Chouquette
1/19 Barker Street, New Farm
The nearest thing to strolling down a Parisian street is stepping into New Farm’s Chouquette. This authentic bakery is our pick of where to go for croissants, baguettes, gougeres and canelles. Tucked away in a side street off Brunswick Street, Chouquette is the perfect Saturday morning coffee and sweet treat spot, and the Edward Street addition is the perfect spot for treating yourself on your work break. Bringing a true taste of France to Brisbane, Chouquette’s authentic tarts and mouth-watering éclairs will have you travelling across town to sample.
Cordelia
47 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane
While they also offer up a range of bagels and sweet eats, sourdough is the item of choice here. Boasting six types of the dense, perfectly chewy bread, Cordelia’s sourdough takes 72 hours to create from start to finish, and makes use of five different starters, one of which has been going strong for 34 years. Take your pick of the plain, seeded, light rye, caramelised onion and cracked pepper, or (an Urban List favourite) green and kalamata olive loafs for some stellar sandwiches or the perfect addition to a tapas plate.
The Whisk Fine Patisserie
103/20 Sanders Street, Mt Gravatt | 155 Charlotte Street, CBD
If you want to know just how creative you can get with flaky croissant dough, head to The Whisk, where you’ll find hot dog croissants and croissant eggs benny on the menu. While their southside regulars would have preferred to keep Whisk to themselves, a hip new location in the CBD’s Inter/Section means the secret is well and truly out.
Danny’s Bread
5/113 Commercial Road, Teneriffe
Danny's Bread is an artisan organic sourdough bakery―music to the ears of every Brisbane bread lover. Though they also serve up a daily range of sweet treats and pastries, their luscious loaves are crunchy carb perfection and a welcome addition to the booming neighbourhood of Teneriffe. If you love a good smashed avo on sourdough, how about getting a loaf from Danny’s and turn it into a DIY.
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