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Perrymans Bakery

54 Tynte St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia

Recommended by 72 people

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54 Tynte St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia

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+61 8 8267 2766
HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Perrymans Bakery

Century-old baking heritage lives on in North Adelaide without gimmicks or experimental shortcuts. Instead of rotating dozens of novelty pies, the ovens focus on time-tested classics—from chunky steak pies stuffed with prime beef cut by the butcher next door to traditional pasties washed down with tomato sauce. Devotees point to the Kitchener bun as the benchmark: dense dough, generous cream, and all the sweetness carried cleanly by the jam. Crisp almond flakes and sweet custard top the bee sting bun, while apple turnovers arrive packed heavy with fruit. Grab a double-shot latte, settle in under the umbrellas at the outdoor pavement tables, and catch the Saturday rush for loaves of cheese and onion sourdough.

  • Heritage Sweet Classics: Old-school South Australian baking shines in dense Kitchener buns balanced by tart jam, alongside custard-filled bee sting buns topped with crisp sliced almonds.
  • Butcher-Cut Savory Pies: Traditional chunky beef pies feature prime steak sourced directly from the adjacent butcher shop, baked in golden pastry.
  • Street-Side Coffee Pause: Outdoor street-side seating under umbrellas offers a relaxed neighborhood spot for morning coffee, pasties, and specialty weekend sourdough loaves.
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Why Choose Perrymans Bakery

Discover why North Adelaide locals and visitors rely on Perrymans Bakery for heritage baking and relaxed pauses.

  • Time-Honored Heritage Recipes

    Perrymans focuses on heritage recipes and real bakery classics rather than rotating through dozens of novelty flavor profiles.

    what they do is the real bakery food from back in the day and they do it really well!

    Mark Renshaw

  • Butcher-Sourced Prime Beef Pies

    Savory chunky steak pies are prepared with fresh prime beef cut directly next door at the local butcher shop.

    real chunks of steak (straight from the butchers next door which serves up Prime meats)

    john mitchell

  • Balanced Sweet Indulgences

    Generations of patrons return for balanced traditional sweets like jam-sweetened Kitchener buns and custard-filled bee sting buns.

    whereas Perrymans let the Jam provide all the necessary sweetness, allowing maximal enjoyment of the denser Bun texture and richness of the Cream

    Adam Michell

  • Centurylong Bakery Atmosphere

    The historic bakery offers a transportive, authentic feel that connects guests to early 1900s Adelaide bakery heritage.

    A very nice bakery which takes you back to the early 1900s when this bakery was established.

    Mick Micallef

  • Shaded Street-Side Seating

    Shaded outdoor seating along Tynte Street offers a calm neighborhood perch to relax with fresh pastries and hot coffee.

    The shaded seating abutting calm residential setting off O'Connell Street makes lunch a relaxing fare.

    donna maree

  • Casual Al Fresco Neighborhood Pause

    Outdoor tables under the umbrellas provide a welcoming spot for casual mornings and watching the neighborhood go by.

    we enjoyed sitting out under the umbrellas watching the world go by.

    Chad Mckenzie

Handcrafted heritage savory pies, traditional pasties, and signature breads

  • Bee Sting Bun

    The bee sting bun ($5.70) is the best I’ve eaten (certainly better than the ones I’ve eaten in Victoria). The filling was luscious on my tongue and lips. The bread had dried fruit for an extra treat. The almond flakes were crisp and not bitter, unlike some that can be.

    Gary Lum

  • Chunky Steak Pie

    Delicious chunky steak pie. Beautiful pastry and real chunks of steak (straight from the butchers next door which serves up Prime meats)served with a beautiful gravy with hints of pepper. This could be the best chunky steak pie I’ve had in South Australia.

    john mitchell

  • Pasties

    The pasties are arguably the best in adelaide

    Max Chaff

  • Cheese and Onion Sourdough

    the cheese and onion sourdough is the greatest bread I have ever had the pleasure of consuming.

    Max Chaff

Other favorites

Classic South Australian sweet pastries and baked morning treats

  • Vanilla Slice

    The vanilla slice ($5.80) was good. The vanilla custard was firm but not a stiff gelatinous block of snot like many I’ve eaten in Victoria. The icing was sweet but not sickly.

    Gary Lum

  • Kitchener Buns

    I’ve been getting Kitchener Buns from Perrymans since the 70’s, and they remain the best in Adelaide. Other bakeries overload their Kitcheners with sugar in the cream and on the bun, whereas Perrymans let the Jam provide all the necessary sweetness, allowing maximal enjoyment of the denser Bun texture and richness of the Cream.

    Adam Michell

  • Apple Turnover

    The apple turnover ($5.70) is one of the best I’ve eaten. On picking it up, it was heavy with apple filling. The pastry was light and crispy. The cream was delicious; it wasn’t overly sweet, yet it was light and had substance.

    Gary Lum

  • Ham and Cheese Danish

    I purchased a coffee and ham and cheese danish and was pleasantly surprised that the cost was not exorbitant! I was even more surprised by the quality of the coffee and food.

    Anon Toyou

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate visits to this historic North Adelaide bakery

  • Made-to-Order Bee Sting Buns

    When display stock runs out, the team happily prepares fresh bee sting buns on demand upon customer request.

  • Complimentary Gingerbread Figures

    Guests ordering drinks or dining in receive a complimentary mini gingerbread person alongside their pastry or coffee.

  • Complimentary Pie Sauce

    Savory pies can be topped with complimentary tomato sauce, offered freely to diners enjoying lunch on the street.

  • Short-Notice Custom Cake Orders

    Celebration cakes are accommodated even on short notice, crafted with custom decorative piping and lettering for special occasions.

Before you head over

Practical timing, seating, and ordering advice from customer experiences.

  • Time your visit for Saturday specialty bread

    The bakery's specialty cheese and onion sourdough loaf is baked and sold exclusively on Saturdays, so plan a weekend visit if you want this specific bread.

  • Plan for limited seating and tight entry

    Outdoor tables under the umbrellas can fill up quickly during peak midday periods, and the historical narrow entrance limits indoor wheelchair accessibility.

  • Ask for fresh bee sting buns at the counter

    If the display case has run out of bee sting buns, ask staff at the counter, as fresh buns are assembled on request when batches sell out.

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