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Adelaide's best bakeries in 2026: Sourdough, croissants, pies, German pastries, and more. Editor-curated picks with local reviews and an interactive map.
- Best overall
- Abbots & Kinney
- Top pick
- Abbots & Kinney
Top verdicts
- Abbots & Kinney: Creative pastry lovers and Instagram-worthy baked goods
- Prove Patisserie: Serious sourdough enthusiasts and pastry connoisseurs
- The Lost Loaf: Serious bread lovers seeking premium French-style bakes
The city's bakeries span the spectrum from Abbots & Kinney's Instagram-famous pastries to Perryman's 160-year-old heritage bakery. You'll find 48-hour fermented sourdough at Prove Patisserie, authentic German strudel at Hahndorf's German Cake Shop, and a 24-hour institution at Bakery on O'Connell for those late-night pie cravings.
What sets Adelaide apart is the quality-to-price ratio — expect to pay $5-7 AUD for croissants that would cost double in Sydney, and $8-12 AUD for sourdough loaves that rival any European bakery.
Area map
All 10 spots at a glance
| # | Name | Style | Price | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbots & Kinney | artisan-pastry | mid | Adelaide CBD |
| 2 | Prove Patisserie | artisan-sourdough | mid | Stepney |
| 3 | The Lost Loaf | artisan-sourdough | mid | Bowden |
| 4 | Bakery on O'Connell | traditional | budget | North Adelaide |
| 5 | Perryman's Bakery | heritage | budget | North Adelaide |
| 6 | Jenny's Bakery | modern-pastry | mid | Norwood |
| 7 | Boulangerie 113 | french | mid | Goodwood |
| 8 | Dough | artisan-sourdough | mid | Adelaide CBD |
| 9 | The German Cake Shop | german | budget | Hahndorf (Adelaide Hills) |
| 10 | Fold | modern-pastry | mid | Hindmarsh |
1Abbots & Kinney
Artisan PastryQuick comparison
- Best for
- Creative pastry lovers and Instagram-worthy baked goods
- Strengths
- Known for Artisan Pastry · Adelaide CBD
- Limitations
- Weekday only at Pirie St location · Popular items sell out
- Price / value
- $$
- Why it made the list
- Started as a pop-up, now Adelaide's most talked-about bakery chain. The r/adelaide consensus is clear — best creative pastries in the city.
- What to order
- The 'cinnabon Jovi' scroll, butter croissant, or the Moroccan lamb 'silly sausage' roll.
2Prove Patisserie
Artisan SourdoughQuick comparison
- Best for
- Serious sourdough enthusiasts and pastry connoisseurs
- Strengths
- Known for Artisan Sourdough · Stepney
- Limitations
- Closed Mon–Sun · Popular items sell out by midday
- Price / value
- $$
- Why it made the list
- Founded in 2020 by Anna Rogers and pastry chef Megan Bowditch, Prove quickly became the city's most respected artisan bakery.
- What to order
- The wholewheat sourdough (100% SA flour, naturally leavened), butter croissant, or seasonal fruit danish.
3The Lost Loaf
Artisan SourdoughQuick comparison
- Best for
- Serious bread lovers seeking premium French-style bakes
- Strengths
- Known for Artisan Sourdough · Bowden
- Limitations
- Wed–Sun only · Sells only what they bake each day · Small space
- Price / value
- $$
- Why it made the list
- Emma Shearer's fine-dining background shows in every laminated layer. The highest-rated bakery on this list.
- What to order
- Plain croissant (French Lescure butter), almond croissant, rye or seeded sourdough.
4Bakery on O'Connell
24 HourQuick comparison
- Best for
- Late-night pie cravings, traditional Australian bakery fare
- Strengths
- Known for 24 Hour · North Adelaide
- Limitations
- More traditional than artisan · Can be busy late nights
- Price / value
- $
- Why it made the list
- The only 24-hour bakery in Adelaide. A local institution for decades, keeping Adelaide fed around the clock.
- What to order
- Classic meat pie, sausage roll, vanilla slice, or any of their fresh donuts.
5Perryman's Bakery
Heritage EuropeanQuick comparison
- Best for
- Traditional European breads and heritage Australian baking
- Strengths
- Known for Heritage European · North Adelaide
- Limitations
- Closed Sundays · Traditional rather than trendy
- Price / value
- $
- Why it made the list
- Three generations of bakers. Their ciabatta is mentioned repeatedly on r/adelaide as the best outside Italy.
- What to order
- The ciabatta bread, meat pie with local produce, German streusel buns.
🕐 Opening hours
6Jenny's Bakery
Modern PastryQuick comparison
- Best for
- Trend-forward pastries and Instagram-worthy treats
- Strengths
- Known for Modern Pastry · Norwood
- Limitations
- Can be crowded on weekends · Some items sell out
- Price / value
- $$
- Why it made the list
- A 100-year-old bakery that stays relevant by innovating. The pistachio praline croissant went viral and is now an Adelaide must-try.
- What to order
- Pistachio praline croissant, maritozzi with vanilla cream, bomboloni filled doughnuts.
🕐 Opening hours
7Boulangerie 113
FrenchQuick comparison
- Best for
- Authentic French bakery experience in Adelaide
- Strengths
- Known for French · Goodwood
- Limitations
- Closed Sun–Mon · Smaller selection than larger bakeries
- Price / value
- $$
- Why it made the list
- The closest thing to a Parisian boulangerie in Adelaide. Multiple r/adelaide threads recommend their almond croissants specifically.
- What to order
- Almond croissant (flaky, buttery, perfectly filled), fresh baguette, award-winning sourdough.
🕐 Opening hours
8Dough
Artisan SourdoughQuick comparison
- Best for
- Market day sourdough shopping and fresh-baked pastries
- Strengths
- Known for Artisan Sourdough · Adelaide CBD
- Limitations
- Market hours only (Tue–Sat) · Gets busy on Saturdays
- Price / value
- $$
- Why it made the list
- The go-to bakery stall at Adelaide Central Market. Combine a Dough croissant with market coffee for the quintessential Adelaide morning.
- What to order
- Butter croissant, artisan sourdough loaf, seasonal fruit tart, fresh baguette.
9The German Cake Shop
GermanQuick comparison
- Best for
- Authentic German baked goods and a day trip to Hahndorf
- Strengths
- Known for German · Hahndorf (Adelaide Hills)
- Limitations
- 30 min drive from Adelaide CBD · Tourist area can be busy
- Price / value
- $
- Why it made the list
- The best German bakery in South Australia. Their apple strudel is repeatedly called 'the best strudel I've had' on TripAdvisor.
- What to order
- Apple strudel (must-try), beesting cake (bienenstich), giant pretzel, German rye bread.
🕐 Opening hours
10Fold
Modern PastryQuick comparison
- Best for
- Modern pastry enthusiasts seeking the newest Adelaide opening
- Strengths
- Known for Modern Pastry · Hindmarsh
- Limitations
- Wed–Sun only · Still building reputation · Smaller venue
- Price / value
- $$
- Why it made the list
- The 2025 opening everyone is talking about. Previously a wholesaler to Adelaide's best cafes, now serving direct to customers.
- What to order
- Their signature pastries — ask what's fresh that day. Pair with specialty coffee.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best bakery in Adelaide?
Based on local consensus, Abbots & Kinney is considered one of the best overall for creative pastries and croissants, with Prove Patisserie and The Lost Loaf close behind for artisan sourdough. For traditional pies and pastries, Bakery on O'Connell and Perryman's Bakery are local institutions.
Where can I get the best croissants in Adelaide?
The best croissants in Adelaide can be found at Abbots & Kinney (creative flavors like cinnabon), Prove Patisserie (classic butter croissants), The Lost Loaf (French Lescure butter croissants), and Boulangerie 113 (authentic French-style almond croissants). Jenny's Bakery is famous for their viral pistachio croissant.
Which Adelaide bakery is open 24 hours?
Bakery on O'Connell in North Adelaide is Adelaide's only 24-hour bakery, open 7 days a week. They bake over 200 products on premises including pies, pasties, donuts, cakes, and bread — perfect for late-night cravings or early morning breakfast runs.
Where can I find the best sourdough bread in Adelaide?
The best sourdough in Adelaide comes from Prove Patisserie (48-hour fermented loaves), The Lost Loaf (36-hour labor of love in rye, wholewheat, and seeded varieties), Dough at Adelaide Central Market, and Boulangerie 113 with their award-winning artisan sourdough.
Is Hahndorf worth visiting for bakeries?
Absolutely. The German Cake Shop in Hahndorf (30 minutes from Adelaide CBD) is a must-visit for authentic German baked goods including apple strudel, beesting cake (bienenstich), giant pretzels, and German rye bread. It's a perfect day trip combined with exploring Australia's oldest surviving German settlement.
What's the best bakery near Adelaide Central Market?
Dough at Stall 45 inside Adelaide Central Market is the top choice. They specialize in artisan sourdough, French patisserie-style croissants, baguettes, and tarts. The market is open Tuesday to Saturday.
How much do bakery items cost in Adelaide?
Adelaide bakeries offer excellent value. A butter croissant costs $4.50-7 AUD, sourdough loaves run $8-14 AUD, meat pies are $6-9 AUD, and specialty pastries range from $6-12 AUD. Most bakeries in this guide are $ to $$ range.
Which Adelaide bakery has the best pies?
For traditional Australian pies, Bakery on O'Connell has the widest selection with over 200 products. Perryman's Bakery in North Adelaide is beloved for their meat pies made with local ingredients. For artisan pies, check out Jenny's Bakery.