Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe
25 McCauley St, Alexandria, New South Wales, 2015
“Gluten-Free. Local. Artisan.”
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Why Choose Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe?
Wholegreen is a fully gluten-free, coeliac-accredited bakery in Alexandria known for its quality artisan sourdough and standout pies, the chicken, leek and mushroom and spinach and cheese varieties are regulars' favourites. The friendly team and range of sourdough loaves, pastries and catering options make it reliable whether you're dining in, grabbing takeaway coffee, or ordering delivery.
About Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe
Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe is a fully gluten-free bakery in Alexandria, and the coeliac-accredited kitchen is the whole point. It's a small, hole-in-the-wall kind of spot, with limited outdoor seating, and you can dine in, grab a coffee and go, or get things delivered.
The pies are what many people come for. We've heard the chicken, leek and mushroom is a favourite, and the spinach and cheese pies and pasties get plenty of love too. Some locals buy them cold and freeze a few for later. The pastry cabinet is the other draw: almond and chocolate croissants, a Portuguese tart, cinnamon swirls, sausage rolls and a ham and cheese croissant all come up. The sourdough is baked here as well, though one regular has found the loaves a bit patchy, light and fluffy some days and denser on others. Sandwiches on the house bread have won over at least one sceptic, and the passionfruit cake and celebration cakes have marked a few birthdays, with last-minute cake buying handled kindly at the counter.
The staff are friendly, from the person at the counter walking you through the options to the team handling big coffee runs. Founder Cherie Lyden spent years as a nutritionist and working in food before starting the bakery, and the focus on real ingredients, made from scratch, shows. Prices run on the higher side, which regulars on a gluten-free diet tend to accept given how hard good gluten-free baking is to find.
There are other Sydney locations, and the bread also turns up at Harris Farm Markets. Opening hours run from early morning to early afternoon, so check before you head in later in the day.
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What Customers Say on Google
“If you prefer gluten-free, or simply want quality bakery products this place is fabulous. There is a lot of gluten-free stuff available these days but a lot of it is poor quality, bordering on unhealthy. Wholegreen bakery fills the gap for excellent quality gluten-free food.”
“I usually get the chicken, leek and mushroom pie. Also tried the spinach and cheese pie. Phenomenonal.”
“I had to pick up a large number of coffees multiple times today and Daniella and Yaritha provided great service! They make great coffee and are super friendly!!”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe
Yes, Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe runs a coeliac-accredited gluten-free kitchen, so everything on the menu, from sourdough loaves to pastries and pies, is made without gluten. It's a small, hole-in-the-wall style spot in Alexandria with limited outdoor seating, offering dine-in, takeaway, coffee and delivery.
Pies are a major drawcard here. The free-range chicken, mushroom and leek pie is a local favourite, alongside the slow cooked grass-fed beef pie, spinach and cheese style spanakopita, and Susma's vegan curry pie. Some locals buy the spinach and cheese pasties cold and freeze them for later. Staff at the counter are also noted as friendly and helpful.
Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe bakes a range of small artisan gluten-free sourdough loaves, including plain, seeded, charcoal and turmeric, olive and rosemary, and fruit and spice varieties, plus a sourdough baguette. Quality has been described as generally good, though a few mention occasional inconsistency between loaves, so it's worth checking freshness on the day.
Yes, Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe can prepare celebration and birthday cakes, with the passionfruit cake getting particular praise. One customer ordered a cake last-minute without pre-ordering, though booking ahead is sensible for events like birthdays. Catering trays such as mini Danishes and assorted viennoiserie boxes are also available for pickup.
The pastry cabinet includes almond croissants, pain au chocolat, cinnamon swirls, Portuguese custard tarts and almond and chocolate croissant pudding, all gluten-free. Customers who aren't even gluten intolerant have enjoyed the taste and presentation. For current pricing, it's best to ask the bakery directly, as a few customers have noted costs sit on the higher side.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 2 8197 0002
- Address
- 25 McCauley St, Alexandria, New South Wales, 2015
How Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe Compares
in Alexandria
138 reviews on Google
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-2:30pm
- Tuesday
- 7am-2:30pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-2:30pm
- Thursday
- 7am-2:30pm
- Friday
- 7am-2:30pm
- Saturday
- 7am-2:30pm
- Sunday
- 8am-1:30pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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