Elwood Sourdough

4.8(122)

24-26 Riddell Parade, Elsternwick, Victoria, 3185

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Services:Sourdough BreadTakeaway

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Jalapeño bagelsBaguettesJalapeno cheesy bagelTakeawayCoffeeWheelchair accessibleCard & contactless payments

Why Choose Elwood Sourdough?

Elwood Sourdough is highly regarded for sourdough and specialty bagels, the jalapeño and cheese bagel especially draws repeat visits. Their pastries, from mandarin almond croissants to currant buns, are made with care, and the team's friendliness and passion for their baked goods make it a welcoming spot to visit.

About Elwood Sourdough

Elwood Sourdough is a small bakery in Elsternwick, Victoria, and the sourdough is what put it on the map. The loaves come in a good spread of varieties, and locals rave about the olive loaf and the rye as much as the baguettes and rolls. They bake with traditional fermentation, and it shows in the crumb and the flavour.

Then there are the bagels. The jalapeño and cheese one gets mentioned more than anything else, and people who've tried it tend to come back for another. The spotties (currant buns) are the sweet pick, and we've heard good things about the almond and chocolate croissants too, though one local did point out the almond croissant runs on the small side. Opinion on the rest of the range is overwhelmingly warm. It's the kind of place where people end up trying something they hadn't planned on and going home happy.

The staff get plenty of credit as well. Tracey is the friendly face people mention, and the team come across as genuinely passionate about what they bake. You can pick up in store or grab takeaway, there's coffee, and the wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park make it easy for everyone. Cards and tap-and-go are accepted.

It's closed early in the week and shuts at lunchtime on the days it's open, so check the hours before you head in, and go early if you have your heart set on a particular bagel or loaf.

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What Customers Say on Google

Pastries

“Although the sourdough bread here is top class with various options; for me, the real winner is the mandarin almond criossant. Such a unique and delicious flavour that works perfectly, filling is insanely good and perfectly baked.”

Staff

“They have an amazing jalapeno cheesy bagel thing that is awesome. The olive loaf is also delicious. The ladies are super friendly and passionate about their baked goods.”

Bread

“The bagel was the best I have ever tasted and the currant bun divine. The staff were very helpful.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elwood Sourdough

: Elwood Sourdough made its name on traditionally fermented sourdough loaves, especially the olive loaf and rye, alongside baguettes and rolls. The jalapeño and cheese bagel is mentioned constantly by locals, and the spottie (currant bun) is the pick for anyone after something sweet. Almond and chocolate croissants also get strong mentions from regulars.
: Yes. Elwood Sourdough in Elsternwick offers takeaway along with coffee and in-store shopping, so you can grab a loaf, bagel or pastry and a coffee on the go. The site is wheelchair accessible, including the entrance and car park, and accepts credit, debit and NFC mobile payments.
: Regulars point to the jalapeño cheesy bagel as the standout, along with the olive loaf, rye and baguettes. The spottie currant bun is a favourite sweet option, and the almond and chocolate croissants are frequently praised too. Staff are consistently described as friendly and genuinely passionate about what they bake.
: The shop itself is based in Elsternwick, Victoria, but Elwood Sourdough's baked goods have also turned up at stalls like the Elwood Farmers' Market, St Kilda market and Whitehorse market, according to locals who've spotted them there. For current stock and takeaway, visiting or contacting the Elsternwick shop directly is the best bet.
: It's a small, well-loved bakery, so popular items like the jalapeño cheese bagel and spotties can sell out. It's worth getting in earlier in the day for the best selection. For current pricing on loaves, bagels and pastries, it's best to ask the bakery directly.