The Grumpy Baker
14/124 Marine Parade, Maroubra, New South Wales, 2030
“BAKING EVERY DAY SINCE 2002”
Known for
Why Choose The Grumpy Baker?
The Grumpy Baker is well known locally for its pies, which feature quality fillings, excellent pastry and gravy. The Moroccan lamb pie is a signature draw, while the sourdough bread and sausage rolls are equally popular. Gluten-free and vegan options are available, and the beachfront location makes it an easy pit stop after a walk along Maroubra's coast.
About The Grumpy Baker
If you're after a bakery in Maroubra, The Grumpy Baker is a popular pit stop after a walk along the beachfront. It's a family-run bakery that has been baking every day since 2002, with fresh bread, pies and pastries made on site using traditional methods, and it's a familiar name around the neighbourhood.
Pies are the main event. Locals rave about the Moroccan lamb pie, and the mushroom pie gets a nod too, with one regular describing it as full of flavour and satisfying even for a committed meat lover. The sausage rolls are another favourite, and the pastry, gravy and quality of the fillings get plenty of praise. Sourdough is the other big draw, and some people drop in often just to pick up a fresh loaf. We've also heard good things about the dark rye. If you've got a sweet tooth, the rugelach is buttery and flaky, and the muffins and cheese sticks get a mention as well.
There's more on offer than the baked goods. You can take away or dine in, with coffee and breakfast on the menu, and they do catering too. Gluten-free and vegan options are available, and one gluten-free visitor was thrilled with the cakes and the quick service. One customer mentions the outdoor seating overlooking the beach, which makes it a handy pit stop for a coffee and a pie.
Some locals feel the prices run a little high, though the general view is that the quality justifies it, especially for a beachside spot. We've heard the odd grumble about service on busy days, and a few visits have been uneven.
There's usually a short line, but it tends to move quickly. Free street parking is nearby, though on a sunny weekend a spot can take some finding. They're open every day, with early starts, so check the hours before you head in.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“BUY THE MOROCCAN LAMB PIE! It's the best thing your tastebuds will experience in this life.”
“Exceptionally good pies!! A bit more on the pricey side but absolutely worth it. Amazing pastry, high quality ingredients and tasty gravy.”
“I'm gluten free, so I may be very biased about the service received. Loved both cakes I had. Very stellar, in terms of ingredients I would say just right. 100/10.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About The Grumpy Baker
The Grumpy Baker is best known for its pies, especially the Moroccan lamb and mushroom and feta, plus its sausage rolls and sourdough loaves. The dark rye bread and rugelach also get regular mentions. It's a popular pit stop after a walk along Maroubra beachfront, with outdoor seating overlooking the water.
Yes, The Grumpy Baker offers both gluten-free and vegan options alongside its regular bread, pies and pastry range. Gluten-free customers have praised the cakes available there. It's worth asking in-store about the day's gluten-free and vegan selection since range can vary.
The sourdough range is a highlight, including plain sourdough, soy linseed, kibble rye, wholemeal, black Russian rye, and spelt, rye and malt varieties. Locals regularly come back for the fresh sourdough loaves and the dark rye in particular, baked on site using traditional methods.
The pie range includes chunky beef, beef goulash, chicken harissa, Moroccan lamb, mushroom and feta, and seafood. The Moroccan lamb is the standout favourite among regulars, and the mushroom and feta is well liked even by committed meat eaters. Pies are made fresh on site with proper gravy and generous fillings.
Yes, The Grumpy Baker offers both dine-in and takeaway, along with coffee and breakfast. Seating is limited and mostly outdoors, with some tables overlooking the beachfront, so it suits a quick stop rather than a long sit-down. Free street parking is available nearby.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 2 9314 0329
- Address
- 14/124 Marine Parade, Maroubra, New South Wales, 2030
How The Grumpy Baker Compares
in Maroubra
More reviews than 90% of bakeries in Maroubra
Known for Sourdough: 1 of 3 in Maroubra
Known for Pies: 1 of 4 in Maroubra
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 6:30am-5pm
- Tuesday
- 6:30am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 6:30am-5pm
- Thursday
- 6:30am-5pm
- Friday
- 6:30am-5pm
- Saturday
- 6:30am-5pm
- Sunday
- 7am-5pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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