Inner West Swedish Baker

4.7(236)

549A Barkly St, West Footscray, Victoria, 3012

Inner West Swedish Baker in West Footscray

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Services:DeliveryTakeaway

Known for SourdoughKnown for PiesGood ValueFriendly Staff

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Sausage rollsMeatballsVegan optionsTakeawayDeliveryCoffeeBreakfastCard & contactless payments

Why Choose Inner West Swedish Baker?

Inner West Swedish Baker brings Scandinavian flair to West Footscray with standout sourdough loaves (the pumpkin and sage is a weekly regular's choice) and distinctive pies and pastries that blend Swedish tradition with local flavours. Delivery and takeaway make it convenient, and the team's warmth keeps locals coming back.

About Inner West Swedish Baker

Inner West Swedish Baker is a bakery in West Footscray, Victoria, with a Scandinavian streak you won't find at most corner bakeries. The Swedish side shows up in the kanelbullar (cinnamon buns) and in pastries like the meatball, lingonberry and cheddar one. One local called the beef and Guinness pie "diabolically good", and the pies and pasties come hot or cold, with Cornish beef and chicken and leek among the ones people rave about.

Sourdough is the other big draw. Regulars pick up their weekly loaf here, and the pumpkin and sage is the one people talk about. It's also a name you'll spot at local markets, and one visitor who found them at a riverside market said the texture and freshness of that loaf were spot on. The word is that the bread keeps well for about a week in its wax bag, the way real bread should. Pastries lean buttery and rich, which suits some tastes more than others.

Value comes up too. People say the bread is better and better priced than many market stalls, and the staff get plenty of friendly mentions. Locals describe the service as warm, and one happy neighbour was glad to have a business like this in the West Footscray village.

We've heard the odd grumble that a pie or sausage roll came with a soft, underdone base, and some visitors have found the cinnamon buns sold out by the time they arrived. It gets busy, with queues on a good morning, so earlier is safer if you have your heart set on something. One local has suggested ringing ahead to place an order.

You can sit down for breakfast and coffee, or take your order away, and delivery is available. There's free street parking nearby, and the bakery identifies as women-owned. They're closed one day a week, so check the hours before you head over.

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What Customers Say on Google

Bread

“My local for bread which is better and more value for money than any of the market stalls. Pumpkin and sage on the weekend is unique, and tasty, can be hit and miss, but love my usual if mixed grain every week.”

Pastries

“Beef and guiness pie is diabolically good. But if they sell out, the Swedish meatball and lingonberry pasties are dang good too.”

Staff

“The service is also very warm and friendly. I'm so glad we have this wonderful business in our West Footscray village!”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inner West Swedish Baker

: This West Footscray bakery has a genuine Scandinavian streak, with kanelbullar (cinnamon buns) and Swedish meatball, lingonberry and cheddar pastries alongside hearty pies and pasties. The beef and Guinness pie and Cornish beef versions are popular, along with weekly sourdough loaves, including a pumpkin and sage variety customers look out for on weekends.
: Yes, sourdough is one of the bakery's biggest draws. Regulars pick up a weekly loaf, with mixed grain a favourite and the pumpkin and sage version, available on weekends, often singled out as unique and tasty. Many locals say it offers better value than market stall bread in the area.
: The pies and pasties come either hot or cold, with Cornish beef, chicken and leek, chicken pot pie and beef and Guinness among the standouts locals mention. There are also vegan options, including a tofu and shiitake pie with curry flavours, for those wanting something meat-free.
: Yes, alongside its Swedish pastries and bread, this bakery serves coffee and breakfast and offers vegan options. It's set up for takeaway, delivery and in-store shopping, with card and contactless payments accepted and free street parking nearby in West Footscray.
: It's generally considered good value, with several locals noting the bread and pastries cost less than comparable market stall options while still being tasty. The bakery has built up a large body of Google reviews and is a well-regarded fixture in the West Footscray village, known for welcoming staff and warm service.