Metro Bakery and Cafe

10/07/2026

I love knowing the origin of words (old English teacher 😁)
Did you know that the word companion comes from Latin word 'companio' literally meaning one with whom you share bread?

Sometimes the oldest words remind us of the simplest truths

For our Sicilian family bread takes centre stage with every meal. It is the side to the antipasto, the scarpetta to mop up the sauce in the pasta bowl - it gathers the family and welcomes strangers to our table

Tomorrow our shelves will be stocked with our sourdough - pop in and grab a loaf to share with someone at your table

See you tomorrow
Toni x

09/07/2026

Join us for hour with Tracy Crisp

Award winning Writer & performer who
also had a brief flirtation with stand up
Comedy! Hugely successful Fringe performer.

Tracy describes her works as a 'middle-aged coming of age'! She promises much laughter and maybe a few tears

We are so excited to host this event for our Library - so grab your gal pals and come and spend an hour (or more!) with us Thursday July 30.

The kitchen and bar will be open

This is a free event

05/07/2026

Inspired by the spirit of Sicily, she’s surrounded by the things that define who we are—coffee shared between friends, respect for fresh ingredients, families sharing food & Sharing stories, and the simple beauty of una pausa… a moment that belongs entirely to you

'She' at the centre is a representation of every Sicilian woman, inspired by a photo of Pippa, my mother. Strong and resilient

Thankyou April and Laura I could not love her more ❤️

And thankyou Rene Veno for giving us such exquisite branding all those years ago that it has taken on a life of its own

04/07/2026

And what an incredible collaboration it was. This was a project from the heart and I can't wait to share it with you all. Thankyou April and Laura. My heart is full

Exciting collaboration between myself and Laura Wagner (Signed by Laura) incoming! At my favourite place, Metro Bakery and Cafe 💗

04/07/2026

We are fully booked tonight for a private function. However you will still be able to order your Take away Pizza through Uber or by ringing the store

04/07/2026

You know your bread is good when you are selling it straight out of the oven late at night! Of course, it was going to feed some avid Socceroo fans !

Bread shelves have already been re-stocked this morning - get in quick- they sell fast

The croissants are looking super amazing especially our new Apple and custard ones. We also have a delicious savoury croissant mini calzone. It was coming out of the oven just as we were having our knock off drinks and it was so good 😊

27/06/2026

One of our regulars brings us the most incredible produce from her garden. This week it was Madagascan climbing beans - beautiful buttery and nutty bean. We put them in a soup with tomato and it is simple and delicious

Tom is busy smoking rosemary - we thought we would do another pasta e cecci - little pasta with chickpeas, tomato, chilli and smoked rosemary. Every italian family has their own way of doing it and this is from Tom's family to yours

We were also given some delicious homegrown kiwi fruit - it's going to become kiwi and white chocolate mousse - Eton Mess maybe 😁

What a gift - the gift of homegrown produce - an opportunity for our apprentices to experiment with beautiful, fresh, organic produce and to really learn to respect the produce

Thankyou to everyone who shares their bounty with us

26/06/2026

Introducing the magic behind every great loaf… the humble sourdough starter

Our starter is at least 17 years old - we have been using the same one since we opened - our founder baker brought it with him from Melbourne so who knows how old it actually is

A sourdough starter is simply flour and water brought to life by wild yeast and friendly bacteria. This is what gives it its unmistakeable tang and that chewy texture that I love!

Unlike commercial yeast, sourdough takes its time. It ferments slowly, developing deeper flavour and making bread that’s often easier to digest.

Every starter is unique too — shaped by the air, environment and the hands that feed it. No two are exactly the same - which is really special when you think about it

So tomorrow when you enjoy a slice of our sourdough, remember you’re not just eating bread. You’re tasting patience, tradition and a little bit of living history.

Sourdough available from 8am Saturday

26/06/2026

Fresh, delicious and homegrown kiwi fruit 🥝

Granola, Pearl couscous, toasted almonds, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, oranges off Theo's trees & honey

24/06/2026

Steven and Jay our Queens of the night (shift!!) will be your hosts for the 2026 Pride Party. Dinner from 5.30.... Dance Floor opens at 8pm

See you this Saturday night!

Metro Bakery and Cafe will once again host its Glitterocalypse Pride Dance Party this weekend.

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