Our Baking Recipes

Every recipe here is tested and retested in our own kitchen before it ever makes it onto the blog. We bake with the seasons, so you'll find new cakes, cookies and pastries popping up as fruits and spices come into their own — always a good reason to preheat the oven again.

Breakfast

Great for afternoon tea

Classic vanilla sponge cake$9
A light vanilla sponge layered with buttercream and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Honey granola bowl$8
Buttery oat crumble, slow-baked fruit compote and a scoop of vanilla cream.
Warm cinnamon oats$7
Warm baked apples, toasted walnuts and a swirl of cinnamon cream.
Lemon & ricotta tart$10
Creamy ricotta filling, fresh lemon zest and a buttery shortcrust base.
The ultimate chocolate fudge cake$13
Rich dark chocolate sponge, layered with silky ganache, finished with a dusting of cocoa and a handful of fresh berries — a generous slice for serious chocolate lovers.

Pastries & bakes

While they last

Buttery croissant$4
Laminated over three days for a proper flaky, buttery crumb.
Cinnamon roll$5
Soft, sticky and best eaten warm — you'll want the corner piece.
Almond pastry$5
Frangipane, toasted flaked almonds and a light sugar glaze.
Pain au chocolat$5
Two batons of dark chocolate folded into buttery layers.
Seasonal fruit galette$6
A rustic free-form tart with whatever fruit is at its best right now.
Sourdough loaf$7
Naturally leavened, blistered crust, open crumb. Take one home.

Fresh Cakes

From 11:30

Soup & sourdough$9
A bowl of the day's soup with warm buttered bread.
Roast veg focaccia$10
Slow-roast vegetables, whipped feta and herbs on house focaccia.
Garden salad bowl$11
Leaves, grains, seeds and a bright lemon dressing.
Toasted cheese & onion$9
Melted mature cheddar and caramelised onion on sourdough.

Golden Pastries

Beans roasted weekly

Espresso$3
Our house blend, pulled short and sweet.
Classic hot chocolate$4
Double shot, silky steamed milk.
Seasonal spice blend$4
A new seasonal recipe, tested and shared by hand every week.
Spiced chai syrup$5
Warm spices, honey and a hint of vanilla folded into every batch.
Molten chocolate cake$5
Rich dark chocolate, softened butter, and a pinch of sea salt.
Fresh lemon tart$4
Butter, sugar, flour and a little patience. That's it.

Baking with a dietary need or a favorite ingredient in mind? Leave a note in the comments or send us a message — we're always happy to walk you through substitutions, swaps, and tips for gluten-free flours, dairy-free butter, or egg replacers. Every week we also share at least one fully plant-based recipe, so there's something sweet for everyone to bake.

Baker's picks

What we'd bake

New to the blog? Start with these three recipes — they're the ones readers come back to again and again, perfect for your very first weekend of baking, and reliably delicious every single time you make them.

Everyone's favourite

The cinnamon bun

Fresh out of the oven every morning. Enjoy it warm from the pan.

A rustic sourdough loaf with a blistered crust

The classic

Classic sourdough loaf

A slow 24-hour rise and a crackling crust. The recipe that started it all.

A slice of vanilla bean cake with buttercream swirls

Most loved recipe

The vanilla bean cake

Our go-to vanilla sponge, smooth, balanced and never too sweet.

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