Under Bakery’s come a long way since head baker Lachlan Cutting began selling cardamom and cinnamon buns at local farmers’ markets, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON. 

Whether you love sweet or savoury baked goods, made fresh daily, you can do NO WRONG at Under Bakery.

Originally opened in Mawson in 2020, Under Bakery is now truly settled into its much, much larger location at Dairy Road, Fyshwick. 

This suburban bakery specialises in heart-warming, hand-crafted sourdough, sweet buns and pastries. It’s come a long way since head baker Lachlan Cutting began selling cardamom and cinnamon buns at local farmers’ markets. 

We popped by the new location, choosing a picnic table outside in the sun, for a coffee and treat (dine-in also available).

Under Bakery is famous for its artisan cardamom bullar and we devoured ours. Formed into sweet-looking, traditional knots, these buns are created with high-quality white flour, butter, brown sugar, salt, yeast, milk and cardamom seeds. They are sticky-sweet on top and have an irresistible soft interior ($5).

The same knotted effect is a feature of Under Bakery’s equally famous cinnamon buns ($5) – beautiful creations with warm and slightly spicy cinnamon.

Also from the pastry range is Under Bakery’s vanilla bun ($5.50). This perfectly round treat is loaded with vanilla cream and is pretty on the plate. The cream is next level, and the bun is as fluffy as a pillow.

Last but not least, we indulged in an expertly executed peach and lemon custard bun ($5.50), delicious and a magical combo of flavour, texture and colour. 

Pastries at Under Bakery also feature croissants (plain, chocolate, and ham, cheese and mustard), macaroons and cookies. 

Under Bakery’s bread line-up covers all bases. Invitingly displayed are yummy baguettes, dark rye loaf, fig date and nut loaf, light rye loaf,white sesame loaf, white tin loaf and spiced fruit loaf ($7 to $12). The team at Under Bakery strives for perfection when baking.

On our visit, a constant stream of faithful customers visited, picking up loaves of bread and take-away treats, or selecting goodies to enjoy on-site.

Coffee is batch brew only ($5). We asked if a large espresso machine would be coming in-house for those who love flat whites, cappuccinos, and the like, but were told a flat no (sadly, rather abruptly… perhaps staff are tired of being asked). We’re not sure whether this is a philosophical decision, an operational one or a space limitation issue. At any rate, Under Bakery has partnered with hip Barrio Collective Coffee Roastery, also at Dairy Flat, for its supply.

Tea lovers will be happy with the small selection by Teacraft ($6) – a “cool” herbal blend, “heal” herbal blend, Darjeeling, and green Dragonwell. Orange juice is $6.

Both Under Bakery locations are open from Wednesday to Sunday, 8am to 2pm (or until sold out, which can be early).