Choose what kind of bakery day you want
A loaf for home, lunch on the run and cake with a friend call for different kinds of stops. These three businesses offer a useful starting spread rather than a verdict on the city’s best pastry. We have checked their published information and Google listings, but this guide is not based on a tasting visit. Use it to plan your own small bakery expedition.
1816 Bakehouse: bread in the city centre
At 18 Armstrong Street North, 1816 Bakehouse lists sourdough, house-made pastries, pies and filled sandwiches. It is a practical starting point when your plans already take you through the centre. In a 2024 interview with Visit Ballarat, owner and head baker Josh Chapman described a baking path that included The Forge and Ballarat Specialist School. That published interview offers some background to the business; it is linked below for anyone who likes knowing the people behind the counter.
Golden Nugget: a stop that fits the errands
The Golden Nugget branch at 1117 Sturt Street has eat-in, takeaway and drive-through options. That distinction makes it useful to consider when you are arranging an outing around other jobs, or deciding whether to sit down. This listing is specifically for the Sturt Street branch: the business also operates elsewhere, so check the branch before planning a pickup.
La Miette: put something sweet on the plan
La Miette Patisserie is at 611 Main Road in Golden Point. Its own visitor information describes house-made sweet pastries and cakes, Enga coffee and indoor and outdoor seating. It currently lists a Thursday-to-Saturday schedule, so check before making a special trip. The shop says it does not take table reservations. Keep your order flexible, ask about the day’s selection and confirm any dietary requirements directly rather than relying on a general description of the range.
Researched from the public sources below. These are suggested outings, not first-hand reviews. No business paid for inclusion. Check opening hours and availability before travelling.
Sources checked 25 September 2026:
- 1816 Bakehouse: bakery range and location
- Visit Ballarat: published interview with Josh Chapman, February 2024
- Golden Nugget: Sturt Street branch
- La Miette: visiting and opening information
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