The Grumpy Baker

The Grumpy Baker The Grumpy Baker, owned and managed by Michael Cthurmer since 2002, is a cafe and retail bakery located on Old South Head Road. They are known for their delectable meat pies and sausage rolls as well as their expertly crafted hot cross buns which have been a customer favorite for over 20 years. Visitors to this establishment can also enjoy freshly baked goods such as sourdough bread, Nutella babka (on Fridays), falafel pita, and exceptional coffee. Come visit the hidden gem on Abercrombie Lane for an unforgettable experience.

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Puppuccinos all round. 🐾✨Did you know, all of our locations are dog friendly? Every Grumpy Baker has an alfresco area fo...
23/06/2026

Puppuccinos all round. 🐾✨

Did you know, all of our locations are dog friendly? Every Grumpy Baker has an alfresco area for parking and petting your pooch while they enjoy a puppuccino and dog treats from .au πŸ₯β˜•️

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πŸ“Έ Laura Mclellan / Food, Stuff & Things
πŸ“Έ Luna πŸŒ•
πŸ“Έ Sheridan Harbridge

Brunch plans this weekend? πŸ₯πŸ³β˜€Take a seat and order up our signature Turkish Bourekas: golden pastry filled with potato ...
19/06/2026

Brunch plans this weekend? πŸ₯πŸ³β˜€

Take a seat and order up our signature Turkish Bourekas: golden pastry filled with potato & sea salt or spinach & cheese, served with a hard boiled egg, grated tomato and zhug - a spicy Middle Eastern sauce that's sure to wake you up for the day.

πŸ“ Potts Point, Maroubra, Coogee, Bellevue Hill, Vaucluse, Waverton, Neutral Bay & Newcastle

When we say "freshly baked", we mean it.  Everything at The Grumpy Baker is based in-house, on-site, every day, at our i...
16/06/2026

When we say "freshly baked", we mean it. Everything at The Grumpy Baker is based in-house, on-site, every day, at our individual locations.

12/06/2026

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πŸ“ Bus Stop, Abercrombie St, Potts Point, Maroubra, Bellevue Hill, Vaucluse, Waverton, Neutral Bay, Newcastle & Bilpin

Spotlight on Waverton. πŸ”¦πŸ₯Our sun-soaked, cosy corner bakery and cafΓ© in Waverton has been fuelling locals and visiting b...
09/06/2026

Spotlight on Waverton. πŸ”¦πŸ₯

Our sun-soaked, cosy corner bakery and cafΓ© in Waverton has been fuelling locals and visiting bushwalkers since opening in 2018. There’s a spot for everyone here, with dog-friendly seating outside, and a kids’ corner and plenty of places to relax inside.

πŸ“ The Grumpy Baker Waverton, 85 Bay Road

One roll to rule them all... It’s World Sausage Roll Day tomorrow, Friday 5 June πŸ“… and you know what that means! It’s ti...
04/06/2026

One roll to rule them all... It’s World Sausage Roll Day tomorrow, Friday 5 June πŸ“… and you know what that means! It’s time to hit us up for one of the largest, tastiest sausage rolls in town.

Big, buttery, and baked daily on-site at each of our locations, our addictively-good sausage rolls are made with premium slow-braised beef, a hint of Middle Eastern spices, and a touch of sweetness courtesy of a secret ingredient: dates. 🀫

So, you ready to roll?

❄️ Long weekend hours 6-8 June ❄️Potts Point πŸ“ 73 Macleay St ⌚ Sa 7am-10pm, Su 7am-6pm & M 7am-5:30pm Vaucluse πŸ“ 6/767 O...
01/06/2026

❄️ Long weekend hours 6-8 June ❄️

Potts Point πŸ“ 73 Macleay St ⌚ Sa 7am-10pm, Su 7am-6pm & M 7am-5:30pm
Vaucluse πŸ“ 6/767 Old South Head Rd ⌚ 7am-5pm
Bellevue Hill πŸ“ 27A Bellevue Rd ⌚ 6:30am-5pm
Maroubra πŸ“ 14/124 Marine Parade ⌚ 7am-5pm
Waverton πŸ“ 85 Bay Rd ⌚ 6:30am-5pm
Bus Stop πŸ“ 98 Elizabeth St ⌚ Sa 6:30am-3pm, Su&M closed
Abercrombie Lane πŸ“ 1 Abercrombie Ln ⌚ Sa 7am-4pm, Su&M closed
Bilpin πŸ“ 2481 Bells Line of Rd ⌚ 6:30am-5pm
Neutral Bay πŸ“ 64A Clark Rd ⌚ 6:30am-4pm
Newcastle πŸ“ 53 Glebe Rd, The Junction ⌚ Sa&Su 6:30am-4pm, M 6:30am-2pm

What's your loaf of choice? Is it one of our top 5 best-sellers?πŸ₯– Fig & Walnut Sourdough🍞 Soy Linseed Sourdough🍞 Kibble ...
28/05/2026

What's your loaf of choice? Is it one of our top 5 best-sellers?

πŸ₯– Fig & Walnut Sourdough
🍞 Soy Linseed Sourdough
🍞 Kibble Rye
πŸ₯– Garlic & Olive Sourdough
🍞 Plain Sourdough

Baked fresh on-site at each of our locations.

πŸ“ Bus Stop, Abercrombie St, Potts Point, Maroubra, Coogee, Bellevue Hill, Vaucluse, Waverton, Neutral Bay, Newcastle & Bilpin

24/05/2026

Footy pies never looked so good πŸ₯§ If you’re staying in to watch the State Of Origin, up the game day vibes with a delicious Grumpy Baker pie.

Pick up a few freshies or go large with a frozen family-size chunky beef, creamy mushroom with feta, beef goulash, chicken harissa, or Morrocan lamb pie from any of our locations, b**g it in the oven, and no matter how the game ends, you’ll be a winner. πŸ‰πŸ†

21/05/2026

Want to go grab coffee? And a cinnamon bun? And a freshly-baked fig & walnut sourdough loaf to take home? β˜•πŸ₯–
The Grumpy Baker 🀎

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767 Old South Head Road
Vaucluse, NSW
2030

To get to Old South Head Road in Sydney using public transport, you can take the train to Bondi Junction and transfer to a bus that stops on Old South Head Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus that passes through Old South Head Road directly from the city center or neighboring suburbs.

If you are driving, take the Eastern Distributor highway towards Bondi Beach and exit at Bondi Junction. Follow signs to Old South Head Road and look for street parking or a nearby parking lot.

Once you arrive at Old South Head Road, the cafΓ© is located on the north side of the street.

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The Grumpy Baker on Old South Head Road is a cafΓ© and retail bakery that has been serving up delicious treats since 2002. Their social media posts showcase their mouth-watering offerings, from Nutella layered babka to sweet corn fritters served with salmon or bacon, poached egg, and avocado. Their house-made bircher muesli is a nutritious and delicious choice, served with braised rhubarb, coconut yoghurt, and seasonal fruit. The Grumpy Baker also takes pride in their community by featuring a mural on the side of their Bilpin bakery that showcases all the animals living on their neighboring farm. Every Friday, the smell of challah baking in their ovens engulfs the shop and surrounding streets. With such delectable offerings and attention to detail, it's no wonder The Grumpy Baker has become a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

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