Butterken Bakery

4.8(380)

54 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza, Victoria, 3930

“German Style Bread & Pastries in Mount Eliza”

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Services:Custom Cake OrdersSourdough BreadCateringTakeawayDine-In

Known for SourdoughGood ValueFriendly Staff

Known for

PretzelsCinnamon scrollBee stingTakeawayDine-inIn-store pick-upCoffeeBreakfast

Why Choose Butterken Bakery?

Butterken Bakery is well regarded locally for its German-style sourdough and handcrafted pretzels that customers return for repeatedly. The team is attentive and knowledgeable, and the cafe is clean and welcoming whether you're grabbing takeaway or settling in for coffee and a pastry.

About Butterken Bakery

If you're after proper German-style baking on the Mornington Peninsula, Butterken Bakery in Mount Eliza is the name locals keep coming back to. The sourdough is what it's known for, handcrafted in an open production space where you can watch the baking from start to finish.

Pretzels are the other big draw. They come plain, buttered, or filled, and a pretzel with cream cheese and chives gets singled out as a favourite. One regular has worked through every pretzel in the cabinet and still hasn't found a dud. The custard pretzel comes up more than once as a sweet surprise, and the bee sting and apple crumble cakes also feature on the sweeter side. Beyond that you'll find German-style breads like whole grain rye, plus apple strudel, croissants, bagels, cheese sticks and ham rolls. The sourdough sandwiches get plenty of praise too.

Sit-down options are there if you want them: coffee and breakfast are on, with dine-in tables out the back as well as the front, and one visitor said the coffee was smooth and the baristas kept up well when it got busy. Takeaway and in-store pick-up are easy, and they take custom cake orders and do catering if you're planning something bigger. Access is good, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park, seating and toilet, plus free street parking nearby and contactless payment.

It gets busy. People have turned up mid-morning midweek and found it bustling, and there have been queues on a public holiday, so go early if you want your pick of the cabinet. Seating is limited, though the staff have a name for being friendly and happy to talk you through the range if it's your first visit.

Check the opening hours before you go, as the bakery is closed two days a week.

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What Customers Say on Google

Bread

“Simply the best rye bread outside of Germany. So delicious - dense and soft inside with a very crusty crust.”

Pastries

“The baked goods are absolutely amazing. We especially loved the Pretzel with Cream Cheese and Chives, easily our favourite.”

Staff

“Staff are friendly and very helpful. Tables are clean. Rolls and cakes etc well presented along with lots of choices for bakery goods.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Butterken Bakery

: Butterken Bakery is known for German-style sourdough and pretzels, handcrafted in an open production space where customers can watch the baking process. Pretzels come plain, buttered or filled, with the cream cheese and chives version a standout, alongside the custard pretzel. The rye bread, cheese sticks, bee sting and apple strudel are also regularly praised by locals on the Mornington Peninsula.
: Yes, Butterken Bakery serves coffee and breakfast alongside its bakery range, with both dine-in and takeaway options. Customers often mention having sandwiches, rolls and coffee together, with the coffee itself singled out as smooth and well made. The shop also offers in-store pick-up and in-store shopping for those wanting to grab bread or pastries on the go.
: Butterken Bakery offers custom cake orders and catering in addition to its everyday bread and pastry range. For specific requirements, order lead times or catering quantities, it is best to contact the bakery directly, as these details vary depending on the occasion.
: Yes, the bakery has wheelchair-accessible car parking, entrance, seating and toilet facilities. It also offers free street parking nearby, which is handy given how busy the Mount Eliza Village strip gets, with several customers noting the shop is bustling even on weekday mornings.
: Beyond its sourdough and pretzels, Butterken Bakery's published menu includes a Strawberry Almond Cream Danish, Blueberry Quark Cheesecake Danish, Lemon Poppy Cake (Zitronen Mohn Kuchen), Choc Hazelnut Bun (Schoko-Buchteln), Chocolate Caramel Cookie and Custard Pretzel. The cinnamon scroll and bee sting are also frequently mentioned favourites among regulars.