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Bakery on O'Connell
128-130 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
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128-130 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
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Skip the drive-thru—this North Adelaide staple runs its warmers around the clock. Night owls drop in for the pie floater—a meat pie submerged in hot pea soup—or grab beef brisket, double cheese, and jalapeño fresh from the cabinet. Display cases stay packed with apple custard tarts, glazed donuts, and a dedicated plant-based lineup. Fast counter staff, espresso, and honest prices keep the room humming at 3 AM just as easily as breakfast.
- 24/7 Bakery Feeds: Bakes around the clock, dishing out hot savory pies, sweet treats, and takeaway espresso at any hour.
- Heritage Pie Floater: Serves the regional South Australian heritage dish—a classic meat pie submerged in thick green pea soup.
- Dedicated Vegan Menu: Offers a distinct plant-based lineup featuring hot savory pies, croissants, wraps, and slices.
What's On at Bakery on O'Connell
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Dine at Bakery on O'Connell
Explore why Adelaide relies on this 24/7 icon—visit the website to check the latest menu and plan your meal.
Always-Open Relief Whenever Cravings Strike
Operates continuously day and night, ensuring patrons can access freshly prepared hot pastries, savory bites, and espresso regardless of the hour.
the fact that it's open around the clock makes it a reliable destination whenever the craving strikes
Ilias M Unmatched 24/7 Sweet and Savory Dining
Provides a full spectrum of hot savory pies and handcrafted sweets 24 hours a day, overcoming the restricted late-night choices typical of most bakeries.
A family-owned bakery that’s open 24/7, serving both sweet and savoury items at any hour? That’s a complete game changer.
Aj Proksa Authentic South Australian Pie Floater
Showcases traditional South Australian food culture by serving the iconic regional pie floater submerged in piping hot pea soup.
truly an iconic South Australian delicacy
Callum Saville Adventurous Recipes and Inventive Pie Varieties
Continually pushes beyond standard bakery offerings with creative recipe variations ranging from cheeseburger pies to brisket and jalapeño combinations.
They have so many types of pies, and they aren't afraid to experiment.
Anthony Cooper Dedicated Vegan Menu for Plant-Based Eaters
Maintains an intentional, dedicated vegan bakery menu rather than merely offering an occasional afterthought.
We love a bakery with a separate vegan menu!
shroomi.co Comprehensive Plant-Based Savory and Sweet Choices
Offers a wide variety of plant-based savory pastries, wraps, donuts, and raw slices baked to the same high standard as conventional items.
The vegan options are always delicious with a decent range to choose from; pies, croissant, falafel wrap, doughnuts, raw slices, cupcakes, cookies and more!
Jannah Fahiz
Most popular items
Explore Adelaide's favorite savory and sweet bakery staples, then head to the website to plan your order.
Pie Floater
truly an iconic South Australian delicacy
Callum Saville Vanilla Slice
I had the best Vanilla Slice here today too
Andrew Phillips Brisket, Cheese and Jalapeño Pie
My personal favourite is the brisket, cheese and jalapeño pie. If you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out.
Jonathan Del-Giacco Apple Custard Tart
the apple and custard tart was insanely good—packed with filling, and the pastry was buttery and perfect.
Aj Proksa
Other favorites
Discover the specialty donuts, baked cakes, and all-hours coffee rounding out the counter.
Takeaway Coffee
Smooth, rich, and consistently well-made, it was the perfect companion to a late-night visit.
Ilias M Golden Gaytime Berliner
But seriously that Berliner was out of this world.
Phillip Janicki Apple Caramel Baked Cheese Cake
apple caramel baked cheese cake is super quality at $6 a slice.
donna maree Kinder Bueno Cheesecake Caramel Donut
Hands down the best sweet I had in Adelaide—so rich, indulgent, and ridiculously good.
Aj Proksa
Beyond the menu
Explore the distinct culinary traditions, dietary care, and around-the-clock service that define this North Adelaide institution—check the website to explore the full menu and plan your visit.
Traditional Pie Floater Service
Serving South Australia's iconic culinary tradition by presenting an upside-down hot meat pie submerged in a bowl of warm pea soup at any time of day or night.
Dedicated Plant-Based & Vegan Range
Catering to plant-based diners around the clock with a distinct, standalone vegan menu spanning savoury pies, flaky croissants, falafel wraps, raw slices, and sweet treats.
Rotating Monthly Savouries & Specialty Donuts
Keeping display cabinets exciting with inventive limited-run features, from monthly savoury roll creations to loaded seasonal pastries like caramel cheesecake donuts.
24-Hour Barista Coffee & Fresh Display Cabinets
Pairing hot, fresh bakery items with smoothly extracted barista-made takeaway coffee from fully stocked warmers and counters 24 hours a day.
Before you head over
Practical guidance on timing your visit, exploring specialty plant-based options, and ordering iconic South Australian savories.
Navigate Peak Rush Lines
Expect bustling counter queues during early morning tradie runs and peak weekend mornings. Service moves rapidly, but continuous 24/7 opening allows you to visit during quiet off-peak hours to avoid the rush.
Check the Dedicated Vegan Menu
If dining plant-based, look directly for the dedicated vegan menu, which features its own distinct range of savory pies, croissants, wraps, doughnuts, and slices.
Order the Traditional Pie Floater
To sample Adelaide's regional heritage dish, order the upside-down meat pie submerged in pea soup, and eat it promptly while the crust stays crisp. Check the website to explore the full selection and plan your meal.
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