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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PSA: Our sausage rolls are buttery. Very buttery. And that's the way we like it.🧈
23/10/2026

PSA: Our sausage rolls are buttery. Very buttery. And that's the way we like it.🧈

Walking, walking, stop! 🛑👀 You found us.📸 📍 The Grumpy Baker Abercrombie Lane, Sydney C*D
23/10/2026

Walking, walking, stop! 🛑👀 You found us.
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📍 The Grumpy Baker Abercrombie Lane, Sydney C*D

15/10/2026

We're all about the bread year-round, but especially so on International Bread Day! 🍞🥐🥖🥯

13/10/2026

Dough for days. 🍞🥐

What happens in Marrickville doesn’t stay in Marrickville for long. After handrolling our dough at HQ every morning, we send it off to be baked fresh at each of our café and bakery locations around Sydney and NSW.

Don't scroll! Swipe to ice the cinnamon buns 👉Your day made with pillowy pastry and indulgent icing.
10/10/2026

Don't scroll! Swipe to ice the cinnamon buns 👉
Your day made with pillowy pastry and indulgent icing.

07/10/2026
We do the baking. You get the credit. 😉 Mini pies, bourekas and sausage rolls to fresh finger sandwiches, granola cups a...
01/10/2026

We do the baking. You get the credit. 😉 Mini pies, bourekas and sausage rolls to fresh finger sandwiches, granola cups and sweet pastries, The Grumpy Baker has your next picnic, party or work meeting covered.

🥐 Tap the link in our bio to see our catering menu and order online.

☀️ Long weekend 3-5 October ☀️Abercrombie Lane 📍 1 Abercrombie Ln ⌚ Sa 7am-4pm, Su&M closedBellevue Hill 📍 27A Bellevue ...
29/09/2026

☀️ Long weekend 3-5 October ☀️

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

Keep rollin'. ⬅➡Our Grumpy brekkie roll is a cult fave. Crispy bacon, two fried eggs and sweet caramelised onion, chilli...
27/09/2026

Keep rollin'. ⬅➡

Our Grumpy brekkie roll is a cult fave. Crispy bacon, two fried eggs and sweet caramelised onion, chilli mayo and tomato relish, all packed into a warm, buttery, housemade roll. 🥓🍳

📍 All locations except Bus Stop.

Berry good mornings start here. 🫐Some of you go made for our muffins. And we don't blame you. We bake them fresh on-site...
23/09/2026

Berry good mornings start here. 🫐

Some of you go made for our muffins. And we don't blame you. We bake them fresh on-site every day, with fresh fruit combinations rotating through the week. So soft and jammy-in-the-middle... they are hard to resist.

21/09/2026

Meet the family 👋

Introducing Noa, our Ops Manager and son of OG Grumpy, Michael.

Noa runs our Marrickville HQ, managing stock and catering orders, to hand-piping pies, rolling sourdough, and prepping our delicious muffins - all ready to send out to our almost-dozen bakeries and cafes around Sydney, Bilpin and Newcastle.

17/09/2026

From start to finish, our spinach and feta bourekas are made by hand using all-fresh ingredients, on-site by our team in Marrickville, then transported to each of our shops each morning, where they go straight into the oven to bake 'til golden.

14/09/2026

Spotlight on Maroubra 🔦🥐🏖️

Sat by the beach, perfectly placed for your post-surf caffeine fix or coastal walk treat. The sound of the waves, a little bit of sea air, and a delicious pastry or two.

📍 The Grumpy Baker Maroubra, 122-124 Marine Parade

The weekend starts now. Kick it off the right way and get yourself to The Grumpy Baker.📍 The Grumpy Baker Potts Point
11/09/2026

The weekend starts now. Kick it off the right way and get yourself to The Grumpy Baker.

📍 The Grumpy Baker Potts Point

Address

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 café is located on the north side of the street.

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The Grumpy Baker on Old South Head Road is a café 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.