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Best bakeries in Canberra
Canberra's baking scene is a testament to the city's growing food culture, with talented bakers and patisseries tucked throughout our neighbourhoods. Whether you're after a perfectly laminated croissant to start your morning, an elegant cake for a special occasion, or simply a quiet spot to linger over fresh bread and coffee, our capital has something wonderful to offer.
This guide brings together seven of Canberra's best bakeries, each with their own character and specialties. You'll find established favourites alongside newer spots that are making waves with innovative approaches to traditional crafts. From sourdough artisans to French-inspired patisseries, these venues showcase the skill and passion that goes into every batch.
We've curated this list to help you explore the best that our local baking community has to offer. Whether you're a devoted regular or discovering these places for the first time, you'll find something to love in these carefully selected bakeries.
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Silo Bakery
Long-running artisan bakery and cafe in Kingston, known for sourdough, French-style pastries and a busy pastry counter.
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Three Mills Bakery
House-milled sourdough specialist with shopfronts in Fyshwick, Belconnen and Woden, plus pastries and bake-at-home ranges.
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Sonoma Bakery
Braddon outpost of the well-known sourdough baker on Lonsdale Street, serving fresh loaves, pastries, sandwiches and coffee.
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The Flute Bakery
Fyshwick bakery making artisan breads, sourdough, croissants, pies and elaborate gateaux and small cakes to order.
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Knead Patisserie
Belconnen Fresh Food Markets patisserie baking artisan breads, croissants, tarts, cakes and sandwiches from scratch daily.
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L'epi Artisan Bakery
French-style artisan bakery in Yarralumla, handcrafting sourdough, baguettes, pastries and specialty cakes across several ACT sites.
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Dobinsons
Long-established Canberra bakery and cafe with shopfronts at Westfield Belconnen and Woden, baking pies, sausage rolls, tarts and cakes.
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