Sonoma Bakery Cafe Glebe

Sonoma Bakery Cafe in Glebe is the kind of place where the sourdough does most of the talking. It's what the bakery is known for around the area, and people come back for it: a proper crust, real depth of flavour, and a few loaves worth building a habit around. One regular calls the miche their favourite loaf in Sydney, and a visitor from Germany, a country that takes its bread seriously, went home talking about the linseed, soy and sesame loaf. You can pick up a loaf to take away, or order delivery.

It's a bakery with a cafe attached, so the pastry case matters too. The almond croissant, pain au chocolat, morning bun and cardamom bun turn up in conversations about the place. One local found them dry on a particular visit, while others call them a sleeper hit. The pastries are described as fresh and not overly sweet. Beyond the baking, there's coffee, a light breakfast and lunch menu with sandwiches and toasties, vegetarian options, dessert, and bags of coffee beans and homemade granola to take home.

The staff are a big part of why people stay loyal. People mention the warm welcome at the counter and baristas who get the coffee right, and one has been coming since the cafe first opened. The space is small and relaxed, with indoor and outdoor seating, and it works for kids. Free street parking nearby helps, and card and mobile payments are accepted.

Sonoma Baking Company traces its roots to the late 1940s and describes itself as an artisan bakery built around handcrafted sourdough. If you're after a bakery in Glebe for bread, pastries or a sit-down breakfast, it's a sound choice locally.

One practical tip: the shelves tend to thin out as the afternoon goes on, so go earlier in the day if you have your heart set on something specific. Check the hours before you head in, as they close mid-afternoon.