1816 Bakehouse
18 Armstrong St N, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350
“Hand Made”
Known for
Why Choose 1816 Bakehouse?
1816 Bakehouse is an artisan sourdough bakery in Ballarat Central known for hand-made pies and pastries that draw visitors from across the region. The pies, especially the beef ragu and steak varieties, are what locals talk about first, backed by strong praise for freshly baked sourdough, croissants, and daily specials. Friendly, attentive staff and a cosy neighbourhood setting make it a reliable stop for a quality breakfast, lunch or takeaway.
About 1816 Bakehouse
Hand-made is the idea behind 1816 Bakehouse, an artisan sourdough bakery in Ballarat Central that turns out sourdough loaves, house-made pastries, hand-made pies and freshly filled sandwiches. Josh Chapman is the head baker, and the sourdough and the pies are what most people seem to talk about first.
The pies get plenty of attention. Locals mention the lamb and rosemary pie and the beef ragu, and one visitor made the trip from Melbourne after hearing about them. Opinions on the pastry and seasoning vary a little (one person found a vegetable pie on the salty side and another wanted a crispier crust), but the meaty fillings are what keep people talking. There's also a pumpkin, spinach, mushroom, feta and pine nut veggie sausage roll that one local called fantastic.
On the pastry side, the croissants come in raspberry, pistachio, almond and chocolate, and there's escargot and danishes too. The cheesecake has a fan who ordered it three times, and the Anzac cookies and date scones get a good word. A few people find some of the sweet things a touch on the sugary side, so you've been warned if you prefer yours mellow.
It's a friendly place, with staff who'll happily explain what's in each danish, and the coffee has won praise from several people. The rustic interior has exposed brick, with seating inside and out, and it's a short walk from the Town Hall. Most of the baking is on display in the window, so it's easy to point at what you fancy.
You can dine in, take away or have orders delivered. They also take custom cake orders and cater for corporate, social and event functions. The car park, entrance and toilet are wheelchair accessible, and they take card and mobile payments.
One tip from a local: the favourites can sell out later in the day, so go early. Check the hours before you head in.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“7 am, beautiful display of freshly baked goods, I can see the quality of the craft and I step in. I go for the nutella donut while sipping on a large latte, perfectly brewed and presented.”
“Travelled from Melbourne because we heard about these pies and they didn't disappoint.”
“The staff were friendly and answered our questions and helped us with what each danish's main ingredient/fruit was!”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About 1816 Bakehouse
This artisan bakery is best known for its sourdough and hand-made pies, especially the lamb and rosemary and beef ragu varieties. Locals and visitors also rate the sausage rolls, croissants (plain, almond, chocolate and raspberry) and the brioche doughnuts. Head baker Josh Chapman leads the kitchen, and the pies have drawn people travelling from as far as Melbourne to try them.
Yes, alongside its bakery range it serves coffee and breakfast items such as a breakfast roll, ham and cheese croissant and savoury scone. Several visitors have singled out the coffee as a highlight, calling it some of the best they've had in Ballarat, and the space has both indoor and outdoor seating for dine-in.
Yes, 1816 Bakehouse takes custom cake orders and offers catering, along with delivery and takeaway for everyday bread, pies and pastries. It's worth contacting them directly to discuss your order details and ask about pricing since that varies by request.
The bakery sits centrally in Ballarat, a short walk from the Town Hall, making it an easy stop while exploring the area. It has a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet, and accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments, so getting in and paying is straightforward.
Pies and popular pastries can sell out later in the day, so visiting earlier gives the best chance of getting the lamb and rosemary pie or beef ragu pie before they're gone. The sourdough loaves and croissants are also favourites, and staff are generally friendly and happy to talk through the pastry fillings on display.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 3 4372 9292
- hello@1816.com.au
- Address
- 18 Armstrong St N, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350
How 1816 Bakehouse Compares
in Ballarat Central
More reviews than 75% of bakeries in Ballarat Central
Known for Sourdough: 1 of 2 in Ballarat Central
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 6am-4pm
- Tuesday
- 6am-4pm
- Wednesday
- 6am-4pm
- Thursday
- 6am-4pm
- Friday
- 6am-4pm
- Saturday
- 6am-4pm
- Sunday
- 7am-4pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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