There’s something wonderfully comforting and wholesome about the smell of fresh bread and cooking crust that captures people from all walks, no matter their palate preference.
Food like the humble sausage roll, mince pie, pasty, custard tart, iced doughnut and vanilla slice have long been an iconic part of Australian culture and are savoured as an all-day, any day snack or meal.
South Australia is spoilt for choice with a number of brilliant bakeries across the state, each offering fresh in-house baked goods, sweets, treats and casual eats for all to enjoy.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed lunch and coffee, or stopping for a refreshment on a drive through the regions, there are a number of delightful bakehouses to choose from across SA.
Known for its insta-worthy croissants, delicious sweet treats and creative eats, Mascavado Patisserie and Café is a must for lovers of buttery, light and fabulously flaky pastries.
Centrally located with a store in the CBD and kiosk in Norwood, customers can pre-order for pick up to enjoy at home, or grab your snack alongside a coffee in store.
A staple since 1975, Lobethal Bakery is loved for its fresh breads, sweet buns, hot savouries and traditional German delights.
With multiple locations all situated within the Adelaide Hills, this family-run bakehouse is great for all day breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea, with cakes, rolls and soups rounding out its extensive offering.
A showcase of one of SA’s most celebrated brands, Café De Vili’s presents an all-day, everyday menu incorporating both the iconic Vili’s range of baked goods, alongside a more diverse selection of café-style meals.
With multiple locations open 24/7 for diners to eat-in or takeaway, visitors can experience Vili’s renowned selection of pies, sausage rolls and sweet treats as well as great coffee, milkshakes and cold drinks.
Port Adelaide’s Mayfair Bakery & Patisserie is loved by locals and visitors alike, with its great range of products from time-honoured recipes.
For more than 150 years, this popular bakery has taken pride in creating a range of artisan goods including pies, biscuits and cheesecakes for its widespread and loyal customers.
Dubbing itself an ‘artisan croissanteur and croissant confectioner’, The Sugar Man produces some seriously sweet treats that taste beyond as good as they look.
Located within Adelaide’s CBD, the evolving range of sweet pastries and savoury snacks bring a modern twist to the traditional patisserie, with a lip-smacking selection that’ll ensure every sweet tooth is satisfied.
It’s not unusual to see a line-up outside of this inviting country bakery on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and for good reason!
Port Elliot Bakery is celebrated for its fresh pies, pasties, buns and slices, not to mention their legendary ‘donut of the month’ that’s every bit as mouth-watering as it is insta-worthy.
A revered South Australian brand since 1938, Kytons is recognised for its award-winning lamingtons, hot-cross buns and assortment of puddings and cakes.
Although available for purchase at most good retailers, there’s nothing quite like a visit to their Edwardstown retail outlet to sink your teeth into a fluffy lamington fresh off the press.
