Hot cross bun season seems to start earlier and earlier each year, and we're not complaining. As the cooler weather sets in, nothing brings us more joy than biting into a warm, toasted bun smothered to the max with butter.
Whether you prefer juicy fruit, decadent chocolate or something even more exotic, there's a bunned beauty in Perth/Boorloo for you to enjoy, including some for the vegans and gluten-avoidant amongst us. At Urban List, we've knocked back plenty of the easter goods to bring you our hit list of the best hot cross buns in Perth.
Croff Bakehouse
131 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000
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Croff Bakehouse has just brought out their version of the hot cross bun and it is not one to miss. The croissant knot pastry is rolled in with mixed spice and cinnamon butter and filled with raisins and fruit custard goodness. Dessert for breakfast? Yes, please.
Dough Street
Shop 4/207 Jones St, Balcatta WA 6021
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This gluten-free bakery is dishing up a selection of tasty Hot Cross Buns, with four flavours to choose from. Dough Street has brought out traditional ($4.70), chocolate ($4.70), and two filled options: Chocopistachio ($6.50) and Nutella ($6.50). You can expect a soft, rich texture from their debut brioche dough. Yum.
Chu Bakery
498 William St, Highgate WA 6003
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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 at Chu. Slide in early to snap up a six pack before accidentally eating half of them on your stroll back through Hyde Park.
Mary Street Bakery
City Beach, Highgate and West Leederville
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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 going for $14.50.
Miller + Baker
6b/236 Lake St, Perth WA 6000
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The crew at Miller + Baker are cranking out a new sourdough HXB recipe this year that's hard to ignore. Available every day in March, There are two new recipes available: Classic and Chocolate. These babies are made with a long ferment, sourdough, stone-milled flour that's infused with orange syrup and packed with housemade candied peel and fruit (or chocolate), plus spices like nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon and allspice, all topped off with an orange glaze. Drool. It's 6 for $25.00, 12 for $48.00 or 18 for $70.00.
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Joe's Bakery
1248 Hay St, West Perth WA 6005
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With over 40 years in the hot cross bun game, Joe's Bakery is the real deal. And with so much time serving up top notch buns, it should come as no surprise they've got something for everyone with their super popular traditional bun, chocolate chip, no peel (still has sultanas) and for those that are scared of fruit, completely plain.
In fact, out editor picked Joe's as her favourite classic fruit bun.
"A perfect fruit to bun ratio, and a really lovely spice blend. Joe's is my go to for a classic hot cross bun, which I'll toast and slather in butter," she said.
Joe's hot crossies are available as singles, half dozen and dozen packs! Whatever you choose, you're in for a treat.
Grain Bakery
19 Lathlain Pl, Lathlain WA 6100
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Grain Bakery is a family-run joint in Lathlain and Shenton Park is bridging the gap between contemporary bakehouses and the familiar country-style bakeries of yesteryear. And much like Nan’s baked treats, these hot cross buns deliver the nostalgic flavours you’re craving.
You'll find traditional, choc and fruitless varieties on offer, plus this year they've introduced a pistachio custard stuffed version of their chocolate chip buns, because chocolate plus pistachio is a no-brainer. Now all you have to worry about is finding the ideal ratio of butter to your bun.
Strange Grains
197 Onslow Rd, Shenton Park WA 6008
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If you want to keep it classic, Strange Grains is back with their Traditional Hot Cross Buns. Containing hints of cinnamon and mixed spices, these delicious buns are ones to come back to every year. Plus, they're vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. What's not to love?
Wild Bakery
Inglewood, South Fremantle and North Fremantle
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Wild bakery is dishing up soft and spiced Hot Cross Buns freshly bakes every day until Easter. Their six packs are going for $15.60. Enjoy them toasted or fresh, whatever floats your boat. We guarantee they will taste good either way.
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. Get in the door early to avoid missing out.
Knead Bakery
Unit 1 A/241 W Coast Hwy, Scarborough WA 6019
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This family-run micro bakery is a local fave in Scarborough and their gorgeous sourdough hot cross buns will make you see why. Knead has mixed up their recipes this year, offering Traditional, Chocolate and Sour Cherry options. Like last year's, they are still based on Head Baker & Founder, Robby Thomas' Nan's ‘Lassie bread’—a spiced fruit loaf made with molasses. Baked fresh daily, just get down early to avoid missing out.
Chez Jean Claude
Subiaco and West Leederville
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Chez Jean Claude in Subiaco and West Leederville is back at the hot cross bun game and thank goodness for that. Their six packs are going for $14.00. Filled with raisins, currants and a good dose of cinnamon, these little buns of deliciousness are the perfect vessel for a good slathering of butter.
Everyday Bread
Unit 7/8 Simms Rd, Hamilton Hill WA 6163
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The bake crew at Everyday Bread in Willagee have dropped a double glazed hot cross bun infused with a special blend of Ceylon cinnamon and oranges all pureed in-house. Open from 3.30pm til 7.30pm daily, it's the ideal spot to pull in for an afternoon pick-me-up.
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