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The Grumpy Baker

14/124 Marine Parade, Maroubra NSW 2030, Australia

Recommended by 13 people

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14/124 Marine Parade, Maroubra NSW 2030, Australia

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+61 2 9314 0329
HoursMonday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Grumpy Baker

Set right across from Maroubra Beach, this coastal bakery nails the post-surf recharge with chunky savory pies and crusty artisan loaves. Morning beachgoers swear by the chunky beef and rich mushroom pies, paired with hot flat whites and outdoor tables overlooking the sea. The display counter turns out golden sausage rolls and Eastern European potato bourekas alongside olive and garlic sourdough straight from the oven.

  • Beachside Setting: Outdoor tables overlook the water, offering a breezy takeaway spot right across from the coast.
  • Hearty Savory Pies: Savory options range from chunky beef and goulash to creamy mushroom pies and golden sausage rolls.
  • Artisan Sourdoughs: Loaves baked daily include crusty olive and garlic sourdough alongside traditional Russian rye.
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Why Visit The Grumpy Baker

Artisan sourdoughs, hearty chunky pies, and prime seaside seating right on Maroubra Beach

  • Chunky Beef Pies and Savory Pastries

    Hearty, stew-like beef pies with tender chunks of meat and flaky pastry offer a satisfying beachside meal.

    They actually give you chunks of beef. The flavour was great.

    Charlette Bree

  • Crisp and Filling Sausage Rolls

    Classic hot sausage rolls deliver a crispy golden crust and filling seasoned centers ideal for a quick breakfast.

    It was tasty, had a pastry crust to die for and most importantly, filling!

    Abe Khamis

  • Artisan Olive and Garlic Loaves

    Specialty olive and garlic sourdough baked with a crisp crust and soft crumb provides distinctive loaves for the home pantry.

    Their olive and garlic bread is also a must-try, crisp on the outside and soft inside.

    Ale Lasas

  • Specialty Dark Russian Rye Loaves

    Distinctive Eastern European-inspired breads including dark Russian rye cater to shoppers seeking robust specialty loaves.

    They also have the best dark rye bread!

    Maren

  • Beachside Outdoor Vantage Points

    Outdoor sidewalk tables positioned directly across from Maroubra Beach allow patrons to recharge while admiring the coastline.

    The outdoor seating overlooks the beach.

    Nip C

  • Oceanfront Dining on the Go

    Convenient takeaway packaging lets visitors bring warm pastries and coffee right over to the sand and coastal paths.

    If you can't find a seat just get takeaway and eat it by the Ocean.

    Tim

Signature savory pies, rolls, and artisan specialty loaves

  • Chunky Beef Pie

    I had a chunk beef pie and its meat was soft and smelled good.

    Areum dabda

  • Sausage Rolls

    The sausage rolls were delicious!

    Nip C

  • Mushroom Pie

    the real standout for me is the mushroom pie, absolutely amazing!

    Ale Lasas

  • Olive and Garlic Bread

    Their olive and garlic bread is also a must-try, crisp on the outside and soft inside.

    Ale Lasas

Other favorites

Sweet pastries, specialty baked treats, and cakes

  • Croissant

    this is my favorite place to get a croissant

    julie .khamny

  • Lemon & Poppy Seed Cake

    lovely lemon & poppy seed cake

    Aidan Wright

  • Boureka

    the Boureka is like a croissant stuffed with ricotta or potato

    Tom Butler

  • Raspberry Danish

    favourites have been the raspberry danish

    Toni Jordan Feros

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning your visit to The Grumpy Baker

  • Queue Expectations

    Lines outside are common during peak hours but tend to move briskly, so expect a brief wait at the counter.

  • Weekend Parking

    On sunny weekends, street parking nearby fills up quickly; plan extra time to park or walk from adjacent blocks.

  • Coastal Takeaway Alternative

    Outdoor seating directly facing the beach can be limited during busy periods; grab takeaway and head straight across to the coast or grassy park.

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