Luca Bakery

Luca Bakery is a big-hearted community bakery from MasterChef Australia 2019 winner Larissa Takchi, celebrating traditional baking and the nostalgia of family recipes. 

Tucked away on a quiet road in Castle Hill, this spot feels more like visiting a friend’s country kitchen than a suburban bakery.

And don't forget the constant hum of activity—the kitchen runs all day, so you can expect your afternoon tea served hot and fresh, straight from the oven (without needing to rock up at sunrise). 

Seasonal, local ingredients are the heroes here: citrus, honey, zucchini flowers, figs, peaches, and strawberries find their way into creations like medovik honey cake, brown butter strawberry cake, and black olive focaccia with black garlic and parmigiana.

But perhaps the most special touch sits near the counter—a simple notebook and pen asking customers to share their own family recipes.

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