Annandale Bakehouse has been the place locals start their day – a warm, humming corner spot where the smell of fresh bread and coffee hits you before you even step inside. Every morning the cabinets fill with loaves, pies, pastries and sandwiches baked in-house, and the line of regulars snakes past the coffee machine as people grab “their usual” on the way to work or school.

This bakery’s reputation is built on simple things done properly: crusty sourdough, flaky croissants, generous toasties and friendly staff who know the neighbourhood by name. It’s the kind of place you recommend when someone asks, “Where should I grab a quick breakfast around here?” – reliable, busy in the best way, and always stocked with something sweet to take home.

Annandale Bakehouse is located on Booth Street, a must-visit stop on any Annandale café wander.