Bluto’s Banana Bread
Shop 3/89 Grafton St, Cairns City, Queensland, 4870

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Why Choose Bluto’s Banana Bread?
Bluto's is built on banana bread done well, moist, flavourful loaves in varieties like blueberry, raspberry and chocolate chip that locals buy week after week. Their gluten-free and vegan options deliver the same quality, making them a reliable choice whether you're after a standard loaf or catering to dietary needs. Good value and friendly owners seal it.
About Bluto’s Banana Bread
Banana bread is the whole story at Bluto's Banana Bread, a Cairns City bakery that has built a loyal following around one thing and done it in plenty of varieties. Blueberry gets a lot of love, and raspberry and chocolate chip come up as favourites too. Locals will tell you the loaves are moist and full of flavour, and one person swears it makes the best French toast going.
For many, the main attraction is the range. There are gluten-free loaves that people with dietary needs rave about, with one regular describing it as excellent banana bread, and vegan options as well. A regular says a slice toasted with butter is the best way to eat it. Opinion on the vegan loaf is a little split, with one person finding it on the dry side, so it might be worth asking what's fresh.
This is a takeaway operation, and it's one you'll often find at the local markets as well, where the loaves have a habit of selling out, so getting in early pays off. Folks also mention fair prices for a locally made loaf, and the owners and staff get repeated mentions as friendly and lovely to deal with.
You can pay by card or tap on your phone. Check the hours before you head in, as the bakery keeps to weekend trading rather than a full week.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Absolutely excellent banana bread! It has the perfect texture and flavor. Pro tip: it makes the most incredible French toast you will ever eat.”
“Great banana bread with a variety of different flavours available and very reasonably priced. The owner, Alex, and his partner Emilee are very happy and friendly.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Bluto’s Banana Bread
Bluto's Banana Bread focuses on one thing done in many varieties: banana bread. Blueberry, raspberry and chocolate chip come up again and again as favourites, with loaves described as moist and full of flavour. One regular even swears by it for making French toast. Gluten-free and vegan loaves are also part of the regular lineup.
Yes, both. The gluten-free loaves get particular praise, with coeliac customers calling it some of the best gluten-free banana bread they've tried. Vegan options are available too, including a raspberry variety that regulars rate highly, though at least one review found the vegan loaf dry, so flavour experience can vary.
It's generally considered good value, with loaves described as reasonably priced for the quality and variety on offer. Pricing isn't fixed across every market stall or location, so it's worth asking directly on the day.
Beyond the home base in Cairns City, Bluto's Banana Bread is a regular at weekend markets, including Rusty's Market, Palm Cove Market and Marina Markets in Port Douglas. Stock can sell out quickly on market days, so getting there early is a good idea if you want a particular flavour.
Yes, the owners are frequently mentioned as warm and welcoming. Locals describe them as happy to chat and easy to deal with, which along with the consistent quality of the banana bread has helped build a loyal local following.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 452 161 663
- Address
- Shop 3/89 Grafton St, Cairns City, Queensland, 4870
How Bluto’s Banana Bread Compares
in Cairns City
37 reviews on Google
Good Value: 1 of 4 in Cairns City
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 7:30am-3pm
- Saturday
- 7:30am-3pm
- Sunday
- 7:30am-3pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, In-store shopping
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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