Where To Find Perth’s Best Hot Cross Buns For 2026
Maddie Wallman
Contributor | Urban List
Let the bun-anza begin—hot cross bun season has officially hopped into Perth/Boorloo. From fruity classics and chocolate-stuffed show-offs to vegan and gluten-free heroes, buns all across our sunny state are finally ready to be warmed, slathered, dunked or eaten straight from the pack in a glorious, buttery defiance of your diet.
We’ve toasted and taste-tested the city’s most irresistible, spice-studded, cross-topped Easter treats to bring you this definitive hit list of Perth’s very best. Here's where to get your hot cross bun fix in 2026.
The Good Grocer x Rottnest Bakery x Drew Dawson
6 Silas St, East Fremantle WA 6158
What happens when you combine Rottnest Bakery’s cult-fave hot cross buns, superstar chef Drew Dawson and a birthday bash at The Good Grocer East Fremantle? Some seriously tasty hot crossies, that's what. Dawson’s putting a sweet and savoury spin on the Easter staple with two terrific takes: chocolate buns slathered with melting dulce de leche butter, and a stacked situation of treacle ham, Tilsit and zucchini relish. These sweet-salty showstoppers are hopping out for one day only at the East Freo Good Grocer on Saturday 14 March, so you’ll want to hot cross hustle if you plan on getting your paws on one.
Croff Bakehouse
131 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000 and Raine Square, Shop 20/300 Murray St, Perth WA 6000
For a quality classic bun that's perfect each and every time, make a beeline to Croff Bakehouse. Both the Barrack Street flagship and the Raine Square outpost are now rolling out two Easter crowd-pleasers: classic hot cross buns for the traditionalists and choc-filled buns for those who need a little extra sweetness in their day. Soft, spiced and dangerously snackable, get them now before Easter's over for another year.
Dough Street
Shop 4/207 Jones St, Balcatta WA 6021
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Gluten-free, but make it glorious. This year’s hot crossy lineup from Perth's premium gluten-free bakery is stacked: traditional, pistachio, Bueno, Nutella, plain choc and—brace yourself—mini egg. Yep, in a stroke of genius, the talented pastry chefs at Dough Street have taken the iconic candy-coloured Easter eggs and tucked them into (and on to) a fantastically fluffy hot cross bun to make a 100% GF sweet treat. Delish.
North Street Store
16 North St, Cottesloe WA 6011
Cinnamon scrolls may normally steal the spotlight at North Street Store, but come Easter, the hot cross buns take their turn in the limelight. The recipe is fine-tuned each year to hit peak fluffiness, spice and fruit-studded perfection, making them the kind of treat that has you reconsidering your scroll loyalty.
Chu Bakery
498 William St, Highgate WA 6003
Image credit: Chu Bakery | Claire Logan
Hot cross buns have hopped back into Chu Bakery, and like pretty much everything else in the cabinets at this Highgate fave, it's pretty hard to ignore the glistening trays of fruit-packed hot cross buns. Only available in classic fruit, these buns are every bit as traditional as they are tempting, but don’t dilly-dally, because once Easter’s over, so are they. Early birds can pre-order a six-pack (or more) to avoid bun-based heartbreak, just call at least a day ahead to secure your buns.
Mary Street Bakery
City Beach, Highgate and West Leederville
Image credit: Mary St Bakery | Danica Zuks
We can't get enough of Mary Street Bakery’s fresh, fluffy buns. They don’t hold back when it comes to the spices either, packing these babies with cinnamon, nutmeg and oodles of dried fruit. Choose the traditional flavour or, if you're up for something different, go for their choc-orange hot cross buns. Singles are going for $2.80 and six packs are $14.50.
Miller + Baker
6b/236 Lake St, Perth WA 6000 and 45 Hobart St, North Perth WA 6006
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The crew at Miller + Baker are cranking out two types irresistable HXB options this year. There's the traditional, packed with juicy fruit, fragrant spices and house-made orange peel with a glossy glaze, and the rich, indulgent and dangerously addictive chocolate. Drool.
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Joe's Bakery
1248 Hay St, West Perth WA 6005
Image credit: Joe's Bakery | Danica Zuks
With over 40 years in the hot cross bun game, Joe's Bakery is the real deal. This Easter, they’re serving up all the classics: traditional (still the most popular of the bunch), chocolate chip, no peel (but yes, sultanas!), and completely plain for the fruit-fearful among us. These buns hit that perfect fruit-to-bun ratio and are basically begging to be toasted and slathered in butter. Grab them as singles, half-dozen, or dozen packs and prepare to be in hot cross bun heaven. Whatever you choose, you're in for a treat.
Grain Bakery
19 Lathlain Pl, Lathlain WA 6100 and 4/155 Onslow Rd, Shenton Park WA 6008
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Grain Bakery, the family-run fave bridging contemporary bakehouse vibes with the comforting nostalgia of country-style treats, is now back with its famed hot cross buns. Baked fresh daily, these buns are like Nan’s baked goods but better. Get yours at both the cosy Lathlain and Shenton Park hot spots.
Strange Grains
197 Onslow Rd, Shenton Park WA 6008
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Strap in, plant-based bun lovers: Strange Grains is back with their legendary hot cross buns. Traditional or chocolate, every bun is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, corn-free and nut-free—basically a free-for-all for every dietary requirement, with none of the compromise on taste. Finally, a hot cross bun that’s as kind to your conscience as it is to your tastebuds.
Wild Bakery
Inglewood, South Fremantle and North Fremantle
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For flawless hot cross buns, there's Wild Bakery. Perfect toasted, buttered, or eaten straight-from-the-pack, grab a six-pack of classic, fruit-studded buns for $16.80 from the Inglewood, North Freo and South Freo bakeries.
Teeter Bakery
145a Claisebrook Rd, Perth WA 6000
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Word through the grapevine tells us that Teeter Bakery's Hot Cross Buns are a 10/10. When something works, why change it? Teeter's buns are traditional and delicious, with pear syrup glaze and butter to finish it off.
Knead Bread & Coffee
Unit 1 A/241 W Coast Hwy, Scarborough WA 6019
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Scarborough just got a whole lost sweeter. This family-run micro bakery is a local fave, and one bite of their super-soft sourdough hot cross buns will show you why. Whether you’re a fruit fan or a chocoholic, Knead has you covered. Baked fresh daily, just get down early to avoid missing out.
Chez Jean Claude
Subiaco and West Leederville
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Subi and West Leedy's Swiss bakery Chez Jean Claude is back in the hot cross bun game, and thank goodness for that. Their half-dozen buns ($16.50) are subtly spiced, packed with raisins, currants and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon.
Everyday Bread
Unit 7/8 Simms Rd, Hamilton Hill WA 6163
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Some hot crossies don’t need bells, whistles or chocolate explosions. Everyday Bread's buns are light, fragrant, and stuffed with just the right amount of spiced fruit. No gimmicks, no frills—just golden, perfectly baked buns that get snapped up early. Snag yours before they vanish for another year.
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