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Humble Bakery - Surry Hills
Shop 2/50 Holt St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Shop 2/50 Holt St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Surry Hills regulars make a beeline for Holt Street to split bakery classics upgraded with serious culinary pedigree. The main draw is the nostalgic pink finger bun, sliced open and layered with a thick slab of butter. Savory cravings lean toward generous lunch focaccia—crusty, olive-oil soaked, and piled high with mortadella or salami. Order at the counter and take a seat out back, where tables look directly onto the bakers shaping loaves in the kitchen.
- Cult Finger Buns: Classic pink-iced buns upgraded with a thick slab of butter between the folds.
- Stuffed Focaccia Lunches: Generous mortadella and salami sandwiches on olive-oil-soaked house dough.
- Back-Kitchen Dining: Counter ordering up front with back-room seating overlooking the open kitchen.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Humble Bakery
Why locals and visitors seek out Humble Bakery for nostalgic treats, artisan lunches, and relaxed bakery vibes.
Iconic Butter-Layered Finger Buns
Humble reinvents the classic bakery finger bun by layering a generous slab of butter and balanced pink icing between flaky, rich buns.
Followed it with the decadent finger bun, with its slab of butter. Perfect balance of sweet and savoury.
hello carmel Artisanal Focaccia Sandwiches
Baking fresh, crusty focaccia loaded with top-notch fillings like mortadella and salami delivers an elevated lunch sandwich.
Today I saw they had a mortadella sandwich on fresh focaccia and I knew that was the one for me.
John Enevoldsen Childhood Nostalgia Reimagined
Reimagined childhood staples like the finger bun and Basque cheesecake spark warm memories elevated well beyond traditional bakery fare.
The finger bun and carrot cake, in particular, brought back wonderful childhood memories of the cakes I loved growing up.
Maralto Relaxed Neighbourhood Atmosphere
A welcoming vibe and comfortable indoor-outdoor setup create an inviting retreat to decompress over freshly prepared treats.
The atmosphere at Humble is young, relaxed, and inviting, making it a perfect spot to unwind.
Maurizio Deep Layout with Kitchen Views
The shop unfolds beyond the front counter into a spacious back dining area offering a behind-the-scenes look at the bakers at work.
It's a larger space than you think too and stretches all the way down the back (which is great in the colder months) and you get to have a sneak peek behind the scenes in the back section of the kitchen.
Anne N Surry Hills People Watching
Outdoor tables along Holt Street provide an energetic, sunny backdrop ideal for watching the neighbourhood go by over coffee.
A busy Surry Hills spot at lunchtime but I got an outside table for some fabulous people watching.
hello carmel
Most popular items
Iconic bakery creations and savory focaccia favorites
Finger Bun
Finger bun nostalgia goodness!!! This is why they are famous. It’s so good! It’s like no finger bun we were served in our school canteens and tuck shops. This is the Louis Vuitton of finger buns. The icing is pure magic, the bun is flaky and buttery and to add to that there is a layer of butter slapped between the two buns.
Niki Vasiliadis Mortadella Sandwich
Packed with top notch ingredients, so flavoursome.
hello carmel Basque Cheesecake
The Basque cheesecake was outstanding.
Maralto Carrot Cake
Ordered a carrot cake for a Birthday party. Wow I don't even like carrot cakes and it's probably one of the best cakes I've eaten. Everyone was very impressed.
Justine
Other favorites
Pastries, baked treats, and savory snacks
Almond Croissant
I'm a big fan of the almond crossiant and the chicken schnitzel sandwich but again, they have a lot of butter (probably why it tastes so good).
Michael Gribben Cinnamon Scroll
Their cinnamon scroll is #1 in Sydney for this local guide.
Nanita Burnt Butter Cookie
The cookie was nice and fresh, moist, with generous amounts of chocolate chips.
Mark Mc Laughlin Sausage Roll
Got the sausage roll and alfajor to takeaway - we had the chorizo from Porteno previously and was pleasantly surprised to see it on the menu.
Hayley Lam
Before you head over
Practical advice on lines, seating, and ordering for your visit
Counter Ordering and Rush Times
Lines can build during lunch and morning rush hours, but the counter queue moves fast and staff bring dine-in orders directly to your table with a number.
Look for Rear Seating
If street seating out front is full, head down the hallway to the deeper dining area at the back, where you can also watch bakers working in the kitchen.
Pairing Savory and Sweet
Balance rich, butter-forward signature pastries like the iced finger bun by pairing them with a savory focaccia sandwich or coffee.
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