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Humble Bakery - Circular Quay

16, Shop 19/20 Loftus Ln, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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Find Humble Bakery - Circular Quay

16, Shop 19/20 Loftus Ln, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9435 0801
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Humble Bakery - Circular Quay

Sydney pastry hunters skip the Quay tourist traps for this compact, cashless Loftus Lane takeaway hatch. The main draw is pure nostalgia rebuilt for grown-ups—specifically the finger bun, split open and crammed with an unapologetic slab of cold butter. For lunch, regulars line up for crusty baguettes stuffed with mortadella and provolone, oily pork and fennel sausage rolls fragrant with spice, and slab-cut salami focaccia. With no indoor seating and only a couple of outdoor benches, you collect your haul alongside a tall slice of coconut-and-pineapple carrot cake and head straight down to the harbor.

  • Buttered Finger Buns: A bakery classic packed with pink icing and split down the middle with a thick slab of cold butter.
  • Takeaway Sandwiches: Crusty baguettes loaded with mortadella and provolone alongside thick cuts of salami focaccia.
  • Savory Australian Bakes: Flaky pork and fennel rolls and classic Vegemite cheese scrolls baked fresh for a quick harbor lunch.
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Why Choose Humble Bakery

Why Circular Quay locals and visitors turn to Humble Bakery for quick treats, hearty lunches, and special occasions.

  • Signature Butter-Layered Finger Buns

    The signature finger bun features an indulgent layer of butter nestled inside a soft, fluffy pastry bun with sweet frosting.

    lives up to the hype, not too sweet and the layer of butter was a nice touch!

    Cait

  • Memorable Nostalgic Comfort

    Patrons praise the signature baked goods for delivering a deeply satisfying, comfort-food treat that stays memorable long after.

    loaded with flavour, it’s one of those things you keep thinking about long after you’ve finished it.

    Coffee ideology

  • Hearty Artisan Lunch Sandwiches

    Gourmet lunchtime offerings include substantial, balanced sandwiches such as the popular salami focaccia and freshly filled rolls.

    The salami focaccia is easy the best sandwich I've ever had.

    John Workman

  • Flavorsome Savory Pastries

    Savory hot pastries like the spiced pork and fennel sausage roll provide a filling, high-quality grab-and-go meal option.

    Tried their Pork & Fennel Sausage Roll and it was great. That fennel flavor really hits.

    Mychal Jonatan

  • Effortless Takeaway on the Go

    Designed with a compact counter service format, the shop makes grabbing fresh coffee, lunch sandwiches, and treats quick and efficient.

    perfect for a quick grab on the go for a morning coffee-and-bakery spot, takeaway lunch go-to

    Faa Papon

  • Crowd-Pleasing Celebration Cakes

    Generously proportioned, rich whole cakes like the layered carrot cake reliably satisfy large gatherings for milestone occasions.

    The carrot cake was delicious and satisfying for 45 people.

    Colleen O'Sullivan

Most sought-after sweet and savory specialties at Circular Quay

  • Finger Bun

    The finger bun at Humble Bakery is honestly next level. Soft, fresh, and loaded with flavour, it’s one of those things you keep thinking about long after you’ve finished it.

    Coffee ideology

  • Carrot Cake

    tried the carrot cake, definitely one of the best i’ve had. the cake was super moist and filled with lots of shredded carrot, coconut and i believe pineapple.

    keke ow

  • Pork & Fennel Sausage Roll

    Tried their Pork & Fennel Sausage Roll and it was great. That fennel flavor really hits.

    Mychal Jonatan

  • Salami Focaccia

    The salami focaccia is easy the best sandwich I've ever had. I look forward to getting one every time I visit Sydney.

    John Workman

Other favorites

Pastries, quiches, and sweet bites to accompany your takeaway visit

  • Ham and Cheese Baguette

    Never in my life did I think I could enjoy a ham and cheese baguette (THE hambo) as much as I do here. it's a 20/10.

    Katarina T

  • Ham and Cheese Quiche

    We bought ham and cheese quiche (which my 20 month old boy loved as he ate most of it, mind you he is a picky eater), salami focaccia and a brownie. They're all so good

    Janina Cabasal

  • Fruit Tart

    Tried their 🥧 Fruit Tart as well, not as impressed as I was with the Finger Bun but still amazing nonetheless 😍.

    Faa Papon

  • Chocolate Croissant

    I ordered the chocolate crossiant and fruit bun and both were lovely.

    Amanda Powell

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there dine-in seating available?

Humble Bakery operates primarily as a grab-and-go takeaway bakery with no indoor dine-in seating. Seating is limited to a few small outdoor benches along the lane.

What are the opening hours, and when is the best time to visit?

The bakery is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Arriving right at or slightly before opening is recommended, as items can sell out and queues form quickly.

What are the must-try menu items?

The bakery's signature item is its finger bun, served fresh with a distinct thick slab of butter in the middle, alongside popular savory items like pork and fennel sausage rolls and sandwiches.

Do they accept cash payments?

Humble Bakery is strictly cashless, so be sure to bring a card or digital payment method.

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