Granvile El-Rawda Bakery and Cafe

Early risers know this one. Granvile El-Rawda Bakery and Cafe in South Granville has been going for 12 years, and the word around the neighbourhood is that people turn up before dawn for breakfast, whether they're feeding the family or grabbing something on the way to work. There are a few tables inside and out if you'd rather stay.

The speciality is Lebanese baking, and manoush is what most people come for. The sujuk version gets plenty of mentions, as do spinach, chicken and cheese pizzas and a BBQ chicken pizza with a thin, crunchy crust. One regular who eats manoush a few times a week says the dough, the crisp and the cheese are what keep them coming back. Another local points out the crusty bread, pushed in the oven until the crust goes properly dark. If you're sharing, ask about the longer manoush. We've also heard the camel burger gets curious takers, and there are sweet treats and good coffee if you want something to finish.

Locals mention everything coming out fresh from the oven, generous servings and prices that feel fair for the quantity. Staff get warm praise too. One family singled out Mahran for service that went well beyond what they expected, and others describe the counter as quick and friendly. You can watch the kitchen working, which people seem to like.

On the practical side, they offer dine-in, takeaway, delivery and in-store pick-up, plus custom cake orders. The hours run very early and very late, so it suits both dawn breakfast runs and late-night cravings, though it's worth confirming the opening times. There's free street parking and a free car park, with a wheelchair-accessible car park too.

One thing to know: one local found the payment setup frustrating and left unhappy about it, so it's worth confirming how you can pay before you go. Otherwise, this is a busy, well-loved Lebanese bakery in South Granville, New South Wales, and worth a try for manoush, pizza and an early breakfast.