Ferguson Plarre's Bakehouse
5 Little Channel St, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350
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Why Choose Ferguson Plarre's Bakehouse?
Ferguson Plarre's Bakehouse is a solid choice for custom cakes, pies and everyday baked goods in Ballarat Central. They're known locally for generous, well-decorated cakes at fair prices, friendly service, and a reliable coffee alongside a cabinet of pies, pasties and rolls. Dine-in or takeaway, with accessible facilities and free parking.
About Ferguson Plarre's Bakehouse
If you're after a bakery in Ballarat Central that covers pies, cakes and a decent coffee under one roof, Ferguson Plarre's Bakehouse is a familiar stop. It's part of a bakery group with shops across Melbourne, Geelong and Ballarat, and locals know it for a wide cabinet that runs from pasties and bacon and egg rolls to cream-filled lamingtons.
Cakes are a big part of the story here. They take custom cake orders, and we've heard good things about the mud cake and the red velvet in particular. One local was pleased to find a beautifully decorated mud cake that fed more people than expected, and another ordered their wedding cake here after trying a tasting pack at home. There are vegan options too, and catering platters if you're feeding a crowd.
You can dine in, grab takeaway or in-store pick-up, or have an order delivered. Coffee is on the menu, and one local called their takeaway coffee made well and tasty. The staff come up often as a highlight, with friendly, helpful service mentioned by regulars, and people tend to see the prices as good value for what they get.
As with any busy bakery, experiences aren't identical every visit. One local felt the service was a bit flat on a quiet morning, and another found a pastry wasn't as fresh as hoped, so earlier in the day tends to suit the baked goods best.
There's a free car park and free street parking nearby, plus wheelchair-accessible entry and parking. Check the hours before you head in, especially on weekends.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Bought a mud cake recently and was amazed by the ease, efficiency and value. Amazing, attentive customer service, wide variety of cakes and for under 30 dollars i was able to get a beautifully decorated cake that served around 12 people instead of only 8.”
“Friendly staff, good range and reasonably priced. Everything we had was delicious, from the egg and bacon roll, to the cream filed lamington, to the coffee.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Ferguson Plarre's Bakehouse
Yes, custom cakes are a core part of what this Ballarat Central bakery does. Locals order mud cake, red velvet and rainbow drip cakes for birthdays and weddings, including a wedding cake tasting pack to sample flavours beforehand. Cakes are generally described as moist and nicely decorated, and the store has been flexible about changing pick-up dates when plans shift. Ask in-store about lead times for a custom order.
Alongside its cake cabinet, this bakery runs a full savoury and sweet range including pies, pasties, quiches, bacon and egg rolls and cream-filled lamingtons, plus coffee. Its published lunch savoury packs cover a Vegetarian Tiddly Oggie, Cottage Pie, Butter Chicken Pie, Quiche Lorraine, Spinach & Tomato Quiche and Classic Beef Pie, so there's a solid spread for a quick takeaway lunch or a sit-down bite.
Yes, dine-in is available alongside takeaway, delivery and in-store pick-up, and coffee is a regular order here. Several visitors mention popping in for a brunch stop, enjoying a flat white or takeaway coffee alongside an egg and bacon roll or cream-filled lamington. The store also has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, plus free street and car parking nearby.
There are vegan and plant-based options available, including a Vegetarian Tiddly Oggie pack that's plant-based and vegan friendly. The bakery also offers catering, so it's worth asking directly about putting together a mixed order of vegan, vegetarian and standard savouries for an event or office lunch.
Many visitors mention good value, pointing to cakes like a decorated mud cake serving around 12 people or a rainbow drip cake praised as well priced for its size and finish. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, though service experiences can vary visit to visit. For current pricing on cakes or catering packs, it's best to ask the bakery directly.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 3 5332 9499
- Address
- 5 Little Channel St, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350
How Ferguson Plarre's Bakehouse Compares
in Ballarat Central
More reviews than 50% of bakeries in Ballarat Central
Custom Cakes: 1 of 1 in Ballarat Central
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 8am-5pm
- Tuesday
- 8am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 8am-5pm
- Thursday
- 8am-5pm
- Friday
- 8am-5pm
- Saturday
- 8am-5pm
- Sunday
- 8:30am-4:30pm
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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