There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked pan de sal in the morning — warm, soft, and slightly sweet. For many Filipinos living in Sydney, a visit to a Filipino bakery is more than just a food stop. It’s a slice of home. A reminder of Sunday mornings, merienda with family, or childhood memories of buying pandesal in a brown paper bag from the local panaderia.
Whether you’re craving ensaymada, hopia, or a slice of classic mamon, here are some of the best Filipino bakeries in Sydney that continue to serve tradition, one loaf at a time.
1. Panadero Bakery – Rooty Hill & Blacktown
Ask any Filipino in Western Sydney where to find good pandesal, and they’ll likely point you to Panadero. A long-time favourite, Panadero is the go-to for traditional breads and pastries, all baked fresh daily.
What to try:
- Pandesal (soft, with the perfect crust)
- Spanish bread
- Ube cheese pandesal (a modern twist that’s a hit with younger generations)
- Ensaymada topped with generous butter and cheese
With a loyal customer base, Panadero feels like walking into a bakery back in Manila — friendly staff, familiar smells, and always a queue during merienda hours.
2. Kubo – Botany
Kubo is part bakery, part cafe, and 100% Filipino pride. Their menu reimagines traditional flavours in creative and modern ways. While it’s not your classic panaderia, it’s a place where ube reigns supreme and Filipino flavours shine in every pastry.
What to try:
- Ube pastel de nata
- Leche flan croissants
- Pan de coco
- Filipino-style breakfast rolls
Set in a stylish space with a community vibe, Kubo is popular with both Filipino and non-Filipino foodies, proudly putting Pinoy flavours on Sydney’s culinary map.
3. Bakerni – Blacktown
Bakerni started small but quickly became a local favourite. Their breads are simple, soft, and made with the kind of care that tastes like home.
What to try:
- Mamon
- Cheese rolls
- Puto
- Hopia with munggo or ube
This humble bakery is all about the classics — no frills, just honest-to-goodness Filipino baking.
4. The Daily Knead – Campsie (and pop-ups)
A newer face on the scene, The Daily Knead offers sourdough-style Filipino breads and desserts with a fresh take. They often pop up at community markets and are active on social media for pre-orders.
What to try:
- Ube pan de sal with purple yam and cheese
- Kalihim (“pan de regla”) made with love and a modern twist
- Brazo de Mercedes rolls
They sell out fast — a good sign that this new generation of Filipino baking is here to stay.
5. Filipino groceries with hidden gems
Don’t sleep on local Filipino grocery stores across Sydney — many stock freshly delivered breads and pastries from local bakers.
Check spots like:
- Philippine Oriental in Mount Druitt
- Pinoy Asian Store in Liverpool
- Tindahan Grocer in Blacktown
You’ll often find fresh pan de sal in plastic bags, frozen Spanish bread to bake at home, or even locally made kutsinta and sapin-sapin in the fridge.
6. Bake ‘N Flake – Plumpton
A local gem in Sydney’s west, Bake ‘N Flake has earned a loyal following thanks to its generous portions and authentic flavours. They bake fresh daily and their shelves are always stocked with well-loved Filipino favourites.
What to try:
- Ube crinkles
- Pandan cake
- Puto and kutsinta
- Taisan (Filipino chiffon loaf)
This is the kind of place where families swing by for treats after Sunday mass — warm, familiar, and always welcoming.
7. Double Delights – Blacktown
Double Delights blends the best of Filipino pastries with Aussie café culture. It’s part bakery, part dessert bar, with beautiful presentation and that home-style sweetness we all love.
What to try:
- Ube cake slices
- Mango float cups
- Cassava cake
- Ensaymada with layers of butter and sugar
It’s also a popular choice for celebration cakes and custom Filipino desserts, especially during Christmas and fiesta season.
8. Lola’s Kusina & Café – Rooty Hill
While Lola’s is best known for its traditional Filipino meals, their bakery selection is a hidden gem. Think of it as a turo-turo meets panaderia — you can grab a hot meal and walk out with a bag of fresh pan de sal or sweet bread.
What to try:
- Pan de coco
- Yema cake
- Leche flan in jars
- Sweet rolls with ube and custard filling
It’s a one-stop shop for Filipino comfort food, served with heart.
Pro tip for local bakers: If you’re looking to save time without compromising on quality, try using Suprima’s frozen dough — made from scratch and snap-frozen so you can bake fresh, whenever you need. It’s a smart way to scale up, reduce prep time, and still deliver that soft, fluffy, freshly baked goodness your customers love.
More than just bread
For many Filipinos in Sydney, these bakeries are more than places to grab something sweet. They’re a connection to culture, memory, and community. They remind us of early mornings at home, lola’s merienda table, and the joy of food that speaks our language.
So next time you’re missing the flavours of home — or want to introduce your mates to something truly special — drop by one of these bakeries. And don’t forget to order extra. You’ll want more for later.
Got a favourite Filipino bakery that we missed? Share your go-to spot and help others discover the joy of Filipino baking in Sydney.
