Hearthe
16 Douglas St, Stanmore, New South Wales, 2048
“FROM THE HEART”
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Why Choose Hearthe?
Hearthe is known locally for sourdough bread and custom cakes crafted with native Australian ingredients. Regulars return for both the pastries and the thoughtfully made brunch menu. The corner café welcomes dine-in, takeaway and delivery, with a welcoming team and accessible facilities.
About Hearthe
Hearthe is the Stanmore corner spot run by Master Pastry Chef Christopher Thé. Locals who remember his pastry years at Claude's and Black Star come to see what he does with native Australian ingredients, and the cakes feature prominently on the menu. The paperbark cake gets a lot of love, and the almond croissant is mentioned fondly. Fresh bread is a draw too. One regular took a loaf home after a single meal and told everyone to get the bread.
It's an artisan cake shop and café in one, so you can sit down for brunch or grab something to go. Takeaway, delivery, dine-in and in-store pick-up are all on offer, along with custom cake orders and a good run of vegan options. Coffee, breakfast and a savoury menu sit alongside the pastry cabinet, and we've heard good things about the Reuben and the Warrigal nest eggs benedict. Chef Reuben Martinez works the savoury side with Christopher's daughter, and the occasional dinner night has people driving a fair way for it.
The atmosphere suits a lazy weekend: bright, busy, a steady stream of regulars, and the smell of fresh pastry as you walk in. People mention the staff warmly, and the front-of-house team will happily talk you through the cakes if you can't decide. There's free street parking nearby, wheelchair-accessible seating, and cards and mobile payments are accepted.
The bolder flavours aren't for everyone. One table found a smoky chocolate tart far too strong, and it can get busy enough that the kitchen takes its time. If you're keen on the native-ingredient cakes, go in with an open mind.
Check the hours before you head over, as the evening openings run only on some days. For a bakery in Stanmore, New South Wales, with its own take on cakes, pastries and bread, this one rewards the trip.
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What Customers Say on Google
“So much so that after one meal I took bread home, because clearly I needed that bread in my life. Get the bread. Seriously.”
“The paperbark cake is so well made and would suggest getting that if anything.”
“Crispy flaky pastry on croissants and scrolls.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Hearthe
Hearthe is a corner café and artisan cake shop run by pastry chef Christopher Thé, known from his earlier work at Claude's and Black Star. It's known for its sourdough, native-ingredient cakes like the paperbark cake, and croissants. Locals also rate the bread highly, with some buying a loaf to take home after a meal.
Yes, Hearthe takes custom cake orders alongside its regular cake and pastry display. The paperbark cake gets frequent mentions, and the menu draws on native Australian ingredients throughout. For a custom order, it's best to contact the Stanmore shop directly to discuss design, flavour and timing.
Hearthe offers vegan options as part of its regular menu, alongside the viennoiserie, sandwiches and brunch dishes. The brunch menu spans baked eggs, salad bowls, soup and sourdough crumpets, so there's a reasonable spread to choose from if you're after a plant-based dish while dining in or ordering takeaway.
The brunch menu includes native granola with poached quince, baked eggs, salad bowl, winter soup, saltbush scones and sourdough crumpets, plus coffee. Savoury pastries like the Brekky Tart and Ham and Cheese Scroll are also popular, and the croissants and Danishes are well regarded for breakfast on the go.
Yes, Hearthe offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery and in-store pick-up from its Stanmore corner location. The café has wheelchair-accessible seating, free street parking nearby, and accepts card and mobile payments. It's a popular spot with a steady stream of visitors, so arriving early for a table is a good idea.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 2 8580 3489
- Address
- 16 Douglas St, Stanmore, New South Wales, 2048
How Hearthe Compares
in Stanmore
More reviews than 50% of bakeries in Stanmore
Known for Sourdough: 1 of 1 in Stanmore
Custom Cakes: 1 of 1 in Stanmore
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 6am-3pm
- Tuesday
- 6am-3pm
- Wednesday
- 6am-3pm
- Thursday
- 6am-3pm
- Friday
- 6am-3pm, 5:30-10:30pm
- Saturday
- 6am-3pm, 5:30-10:30pm
- Sunday
- 7am-3pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-in, In-store pick-up, In-store shopping
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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