Sonoma Bakery Alexandria
32 Birmingham St, Alexandria, New South Wales, 2015
“Pure intentions, humble beginnings, quality focus & exceptional customer service”
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Why Choose Sonoma Bakery Alexandria?
Sonoma Bakery is known locally for hand-crafted sourdough that keeps customers returning, and the pastries, croissants and pain au chocolat in particular, deliver impressive texture and flavour. Service runs friendly and efficient, the atmosphere is spacious and welcoming, and the range extends well beyond bread to include good pies and sausage rolls.
About Sonoma Bakery Alexandria
If you're after a sourdough loaf in Alexandria, Sonoma Bakery is known locally for it. It's an artisan bakery built around handcrafted sourdough, and the business traces its roots back to the late 1940s. Locals talk about the bread first, and customers speak highly of it. One neighbour, who lives right across the street, says many of their mornings are made better by grabbing a loaf to toast before work.
The baked goods go well beyond bread. We hear the pastries are flaky, with croissants and pain au chocolat getting special praise. There's a solid range of pies and sausage rolls too, plus vegetarian options, and people say the sourdough makes the sandwiches a smart pick. The bacon and egg roll comes up often, and one local was won over by its provolone and braised brassicas, though they'd have liked the yolk a touch runnier.
It's also a proper place to sit down. The converted warehouse has high ceilings, plenty of tables for small and large groups, and old photos on the walls telling the story of the business. Breakfast and coffee are on offer, and you can dine in, take away, or order delivery. In-store pick-up is available as well, and there's free street parking nearby plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Card and mobile payments are accepted.
Staff get plenty of warm mentions, described as friendly, attentive and efficient, with food and coffee usually ready without much waiting. Some locals are a little split on the coffee and the pace at the counter on busier days, so it's fair to say the baked goods are the main event. People also describe the prices as good value.
Doors are open most of the day, every day of the week, though it's worth checking the hours before you head in.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“The service is great, it's friendly, professional and efficient. Not much waiting, food and coffee are there ready to go.”
“The moment you walk in, the smell of caramelized butter and fresh dough hits you. We tried the almond croissant and the pain au chocolat, and both were textbook perfect: shatteringly crisp on the outside, airy and tender inside.”
“Sonoma produces the best sourdoughs in Sydney and my family has been hooked on them since trying one from the supermarket (in the inner west).”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Sonoma Bakery Alexandria
Sonoma Bakery in Alexandria is best known for its handcrafted sourdough, with locals saying it's among the best in Sydney. Beyond bread, the bakery turns out flaky croissants, pain au chocolat, sausage rolls and pies, plus a full breakfast and coffee menu. The converted warehouse space has high ceilings and plenty of seating for a sit-down coffee or a quick loaf to go.
Both options are available. Sonoma Bakery Alexandria offers dine-in, takeaway, in-store pick-up and delivery, so you can grab a loaf and go or settle in for breakfast and coffee. The space has a spacious, industrial feel with high ceilings, making it comfortable for smaller groups or a longer catch-up over pastries.
Yes, coffee and breakfast are a big part of what Sonoma Bakery Alexandria does. Locals come for strong coffee alongside pastries, bacon and egg rolls, sandwiches, avocado toast and baked eggs. It functions as both a bakery and a cafe, so it suits a quick morning coffee or a sit-down breakfast.
Sonoma Bakery Alexandria is generally seen as good value, with helpful staff and a mix of baked goods on offer, from sourdough loaves to pies and sausage rolls. Service is usually quick with not much waiting, though it can get busy, so it's worth checking the hours before visiting if you're after a fast takeaway.
Yes, delivery is available from Sonoma Bakery Alexandria alongside takeaway and dine-in options. This makes it easy to get their sourdough bread, pastries or pies without visiting in person. For specific delivery areas or costs, it's best to contact the bakery directly.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 437 733 371
- Address
- 32 Birmingham St, Alexandria, New South Wales, 2015
How Sonoma Bakery Alexandria Compares
in Alexandria
More reviews than 71% of bakeries in Alexandria
Known for Sourdough: 1 of 2 in Alexandria
Good Value: 1 of 2 in Alexandria
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-3pm
- Tuesday
- 7am-3pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-3pm
- Thursday
- 7am-3pm
- Friday
- 7am-3pm
- Saturday
- 7am-3pm
- Sunday
- 7am-3pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-in, In-store pick-up, In-store shopping
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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