The Grumpy Baker

3.7(229)

64A Clark Rd, Neutral Bay, New South Wales, 2060

“BAKING EVERY DAY SINCE 2002”

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Services:Gluten-Free OptionsVegan OptionsSourdough BreadCateringTakeawayDine-In

Fresh From the OvenKnown for PiesGood ValueFriendly Staff

Known for

Sausage rollsBacon and egg rollCroissantsTakeawayCoffeeBreakfastWheelchair accessibleCard & contactless payments

Why Choose The Grumpy Baker?

The Grumpy Baker is a well-established spot on Kurraba Road with a strong local following for its sourdough, pies and pastries baked fresh daily. Pies, sausage rolls and croissants draw regulars, and the staff are consistently noted as friendly and welcoming; those wanting gluten-free or vegan options will find them available alongside the mainstream range.

About The Grumpy Baker

If you're after a bakery in Neutral Bay, The Grumpy Baker is a familiar name around Kurraba Road, and it works as both a bakery counter and a relaxed cafe. It's been baking every day since 2002, and it's a family-run operation with a few locations across Sydney and NSW. They bake bread, pies and pastries on site, with sourdough on the shelves alongside gluten-free and vegan options, and you can eat in, take away or arrange catering.

Pies are what people tend to talk about first. We've heard the pastry comes out flaky and full of flavour, and one local called the lamb pie delicious and worth the money. Sausage rolls are big and filling, though some customers have found a roll on the dry side, so tastes seem to vary a little there. Things are made fresh on-site, and the prices are generally seen as good value for the size of the serves.

On the pastry side, the pain au chocolate gets a mention for being properly buttery, and the croissants, cheese pastry sticks, raisin scrolls and milk buns all have fans. One regular raves about the raisin scrolls being soft and generously filled, and another family came away happy with the cheese and spinach boureka.

The cafe side is a real draw too. The shakshuka is a favourite for its flavour and generous serve, and a turmeric latte pairs well with it. The coffee gets good marks, with smooth brews from proper baristas. It's dog friendly, sits across the road from Anderson Park, and has free street parking nearby, which suits a quick stop on the way to the oval.

Staff are friendly, with regulars singling out Ruby for a warm welcome. Service has been variable across different visits. It opens early and runs through the afternoon every day of the week, but check the hours before you head in.

Location

Sourdough
$9
Soy Linseed Sourdough
$9
Kibble Rye Sourdough
$9
Wholemeal Sourdough
$9
Black Russian Rye Sourdough
$9
Spelt, Rye & Malt Sourdough
$10
White Boule Sourdough
$10
Olive Boule Sourdough
$10.50
Garlic & Olive Sourdough
$10
Fig & Walnut Sourdough
$10
Potato Rosemary Sourdough
$10
Carrot Sourdough
$10
Challah
$9
Round Challah
$10
Round Fruit Challah
$11
Mini Challah
$3.80
Knot Roll
$3
Milk Bun
$3
Mini Milk Bun
$1
Bagel
$3.50
Jerusalem Bagel
$3.50
Baguette
$6.50
Yesterday's Bread
$5

Pies

Chunky Beef
$12
Beef Goulash
$12
Chicken Harissa
$12
Moroccan Lamb
$12
Mushroom And Feta
$12
Seafood
$12
Apple Pie
Bilpin Only

Pastries & Sweets

Croissant
$6
Almond Croissant
$8.50
Pain Au Chocolat
$4.50
Rugelach
$5.50
Cinnamon Scroll
$8
Cronut
nutella or jam
$8.50
Apple Turnover
$6
Muffins
spiced pear, raspberry, blueberry, chocolate, apple & fig or sour cherry
$6.50
Fruit Danish
apple, raspberry, pear or apricot
$5.80
Raisin Scroll
$5.50
Wild Berry Scroll
$7.90
Brownie
Gf
$7.20
Caramel Slice
Gf
$7.20
Coconut Nutella Slice
Gf
$7.20
Lamington
$5.50
Berry Frangipane
$5
Chocolate Tart
$5
Fruit Mince Pie
$5
Belgian Choc Cake
Gf
$7.80
Orange & Almond Cake
Gf
$7.80
Lemon & Poppyseed Cake
Gf
$7.80
Banana Bread
V
$6.50
Ginger Bread Cookie
$6
Macadamia, White Choc & Cranberry Cookie
$6
Choc Chip Cookie
$6
Nutella Babka Slice
$5.80
Whole Nutella Babka
$25
Bread & Butter Pudding
$6.60

Retail

Olsson's Sea Salt Jar
$25
Jam
$8
Carton Of Eggs
$14
Granola
$18
Muesli
$19
Candle
$55
Honey
$12.50
Dog Treat Bags
$6
Individual Dog Treats
$3
Doggy Bags
$2.50
250g Ground Coffee
$21
250g Coffee Beans
$21
250g Decaf Coffee
$25
1kg Coffee Beans
$55

Family Meals

Family Meals
$28

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Menu as published at thegrumpybaker.com.au on 28 October 2026. Prices change; confirm with the shop.

What Customers Say on Google

Pastries

“Pies are flaky and full of flavour, sausage rolls are big, sometimes on the undercooked side.”

Staff

“Staff are always happy and friendly!”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grumpy Baker

: This Kurraba Road bakery-cafe is best known for its pies, with the chunky beef and Moroccan lamb often mentioned by locals, alongside sausage rolls, croissants and a bacon and egg roll. It also bakes a range of sourdough loaves daily, including soy linseed and kibble rye, plus pastries like pain au chocolat, cinnamon scrolls and cronuts.
: Yes, The Grumpy Baker offers gluten-free and vegan options alongside its regular bread, pies and pastry range. It bakes sourdough on site daily and also runs a full cafe menu with coffee and breakfast, so there's something for different dietary needs when you drop into the Kurraba Road shop.
: Yes, it works as both a bakery counter and a relaxed sit-down cafe, so dine-in, takeaway and catering are all available. The space is wheelchair accessible with free street parking nearby, and it takes card and contactless payments including NFC mobile payments.
: Opinions vary a bit on pricing, with some visitors finding the sausage rolls and pastries well priced and others feeling prices have crept up. Most agree the pastry itself is good, with pies and croissants frequently praised for flavour, though it's worth asking in-store about current prices before you order.
: Beyond its sourdough loaves and pie range, the shop stocks retail extras like Olsson's sea salt, jam, a carton of eggs, granola, muesli and even candles. It also runs a cafe side with coffee, breakfast dishes and sweet pastries like almond croissants and rugelach, all served from its Kurraba Road location.