Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Sydney Bakery for Handcrafted Goods
Established in 2004, Bourke Street Bakery began as a modest corner shop in Surry Hills and has evolved into one of Sydney's most iconic food destinations. Our journey reflects a commitment to crafting real food using traditional methods, prioritising quality ingredients and artisanal expertise. We take pride in handmaking every product, from sourdough loaves to pastries, ensuring each item embodies our dedication to excellence. Our partnerships with local suppliers, such as Sunny Coffee and Wholegrain Milling, reinforce our values of sustainability and community collaboration. Over two decades, we've expanded to 12 locations across Sydney while maintaining the warmth and authenticity of our original neighbourhood bakery.Our team of passionate bakers and chefs continues to innovate, introducing seasonal creations and catering solutions that celebrate the joy of shared meals. We actively engage with local charities and initiatives, believing in the power of food to connect people and strengthen communities. Whether through our signature pork and fennel sausage roll or bespoke catering services, we strive to deliver exceptional experiences rooted in craftsmanship and care. Our heritage, built on 20 years of perfecting recipes and techniques, ensures every visit to Bourke Street Bakery is a celebration of tradition and quality.
Services
Artisan Breads
Pastries
Cakes
Catering
Baking Classes
Coffee
Frozen Products
Merchandise
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of expertise in artisanal baking with traditional methods.
- Our team collaborates with local suppliers for sustainable, quality ingredients.
- We provide catering solutions for events of all sizes with signature baked goods.
- Our community-focused approach supports local charities and initiatives.
- We guarantee consistent quality through rigorous in-house baking standards.
Services
Artisan Breads
Our artisan breads are crafted using traditional techniques and premium flour from Wholegrain Milling. Each loaf, including our signature sourdough, is hand-shaped and baked daily to achieve a perfect crust and crumb. Ideal for everyday meals or special occasions, our breads reflect decades of expertise and a commitment to quality.
Pastries
From classic pork and fennel sausage rolls to delicate fruit tarts, our pastries combine time-honoured recipes with fresh ingredients. Each item is meticulously prepared to ensure flaky textures and rich flavours, showcasing our bakers' dedication to traditional methods and seasonal produce.
Catering
Bourke Street Bakery offers tailored catering services for corporate events, weddings, and private gatherings. Our menus feature a range of sweet and savoury items, including mini pies, tarts, and custom cakes, all delivered fresh and ready to serve. Experience our signature quality at your next event.
Baking Classes
Join our expert bakers for hands-on classes in sourdough bread-making and pastry techniques. Using our 25-year-old starter and artisan methods, you'll learn to create professional-quality baked goods. These workshops are perfect for food enthusiasts seeking to master traditional baking skills in a supportive environment.
Coffee
Our partnership with Sunny Coffee ensures a perfect match of quality beans to complement our baked goods. Sourced ethically and roasted locally, our coffee range includes blends and single-origin varieties, available in-store and online for home brewing or caf use.
People
David McGuinness
Co-Founder
David co-founded Bourke Street Bakery in 2004 with a vision to create handcrafted baked goods using traditional methods. His dedication to quality and community has driven the bakery's growth into a Sydney icon.
Paul Allam
Co-Founder
Paul brought his passion for artisan baking to Bourke Street Bakery, establishing its reputation for excellence. He oversees recipe development and maintains the bakery's commitment to using premium ingredients from trusted suppliers.
Questions
What catering options does Bourke Street Bakery offer?
We provide custom catering with sweet and savoury items, including mini pies, tarts, and cakes. Orders can be placed online or through our stores for delivery ready-to-serve.
Do you offer baking classes?
Yes, we host hands-on sourdough and pastry workshops led by expert bakers. Classes use our 25-year-old starter and teach traditional techniques for creating professional-quality baked goods.
Where do your ingredients come from?
We partner with local suppliers like Wholegrain Milling for flour, Sunny Coffee for beans, and CopperTree Farms for butter to ensure quality and sustainability in every product.
How can I order online?
Visit our website to browse products, including frozen pastries, pantry items, and coffee. Select 'Order Online' for home delivery or in-store pickup at any of our 12 Sydney locations.
Are there gluten-free options available?
While we don't have a dedicated gluten-free range, we offer naturally gluten-free items like certain tarts and muesli. Check with staff for current options.
Do you have a loyalty program?
We reward regular customers through occasional promotions and competitions. Follow our social media or sign up for updates on our latest offers and events.
Reviews (4)
Damien Chan
Jan 23, 2022
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The long queue at breakfast or lunchtime is a pretty good indicator why this is a Surry Hills institution. Definitely a must visit if you are looking for pastries, bread or a coffee. The pies, sausage rolls, and croissants are excellent and if you have a sweet tooth I recommend the chocolate sour cherry cookie, lemon curd tart, and the ginger crme broulee are excellent choices. Its takeaway only so grab a picnic rug and enjoy the food nearby on the grass. And to avoid the long queue, best to go before 12pm!
Amy Lee
Jan 05, 2022
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Great coffee and bakery!
Therere many types of bakery. Shop looks cosy and staffs are friendly!
Ginger tart is recommended.
Therere many types of bakery. Shop looks cosy and staffs are friendly!
Ginger tart is recommended.
Jason Lau
Dec 23, 2021
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Pastries to die for. Loved eating their crossiant and pear danish! This place is definitely worth the line up.
Lachlan Chan
Nov 27, 2021
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Excellent quiche, egg flavour was soft on the inside with a hard but not flaky crust. Perfect quiche. The croissants were amazing and the coffees went well with them all. Pastries to die for.
