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Our recipes

Baked and brewed fresh each morning. The selection shifts a little with the seasons, so there's always a reason to come back.

Breakfast cakes

Best enjoyed while warm
  • Sourdough & soft eggs$9

    Thick-cut toast, two soft eggs, cultured butter and a pinch of sea salt.

  • Honey granola shortbread$8

    House-toasted granola, thick yoghurt, seasonal fruit and a drizzle of honey.

  • Warm cinnamon coffee cake$7

    Slow-cooked oats, baked apple, toasted nuts and a swirl of cream.

  • Avocado & ricotta toast$10

    Smashed avocado, whipped ricotta, chilli and lemon on toasted country loaf.

  • The big breakfast$13

    Eggs your way, roast tomato, mushrooms, greens and a generous slice of sourdough.

Sweet treats & bakes

Available while supplies last
  • Butter croissant$4

    Laminated over three days for a proper flaky, buttery crumb.

  • Cinnamon bun$5

    Soft, sticky and best eaten warm — you'll want the corner piece.

  • Almond danish$5

    Frangipane, toasted flaked almonds and a light sugar glaze.

  • Chocolate croissant$5

    Two batons of dark chocolate folded into buttery, flaky pastry layers.

  • Seasonal fruit galette$6

    A rustic free-form tart with whatever fresh fruit is at its peak right now.

  • Sourdough loaf$7

    Naturally leavened, blistered crust, open crumb. Take one home.

Sweet afternoon treats

From 3:00 PM
  • Warm cake & tea$9

    A slice of today's homemade cake with your choice of loose-leaf tea.

  • Berry shortcake$10

    Fluffy sponge cake layered with fresh whipped cream and seasonal berries.

  • Salted caramel brownie$11

    Rich, fudgy chocolate brownie swirled with our house-made salted caramel.

  • Lemon meringue tart$9

    Buttery pastry shell, tangy lemon curd, pillowy toasted meringue.

Coffee & treats

Fresh beans roasted locally each week
  • Espresso$3

    Our signature blend, pulled short and bold.

  • Flat white$4

    Cappuccino

  • Filter of the day$4

    Double shot with velvety steamed milk and foam.

  • Spiced chai latte$5

    Single origin pour-over

  • A rotating single-origin, brewed fresh by hand.$5

    Chai hot chocolate

  • Homemade vanilla buttercream$4

    Whipped fresh in small batches with real butter and Madagascar vanilla. Pure and simple.

Got a dietary need or ingredient preference? Just ask — I'm happy to explain what goes into every recipe, and there's always a dairy-free option available.
Baker's favourites

My go-to recipes

First time here? Start with these three — they're the ones my readers request again and again.

A warm chocolate chip cookie on a plate
Reader favourite

Chocolate chip cookies

Baked fresh daily. Grab one while it's still warm from the oven.

A crusty sourdough loaf with a golden-brown exterior
The standby

No-knead sourdough

A slow fermentation and a crispy crust. The bread that started it all.

A slice of brown butter cake with frosting
Most loved

Brown butter cake

My signature recipe at its finest. Rich, nutty and never dry.

Plan your baking day

Weekends get booked up quickly. Reserve your spot and I'll have fresh pastries and a full recipe guide waiting for you.