I like being able to walk into a bakery being confident that I can have nothing but spare change in…read moremy pocket and still walk away with something fresh and of high quality. The Ormiston Bakery has heaps for under $5 like breads, buns, coffee and even fruit salad. So far, I have not bought anything that hasn't been fresh and tasty. I really like their white bread plus every time I go, they is always a lot of temping looking chocolate slices and baked sweets that try to sway me and usually do if it is in the afternoon.

Brown's Bakery got with the program. When this nice family took over the bakery in the middle of…read moreone of Cleveland's busiest street, they brought it into the 21st. The tired old place got a facelift but no legacy treasure was lost; the average bread made way for a great range of breads, pastries, cakes and hot savouries. The pies are really good - especially the steak and tomato, which my firend has regularly when he needs to eat lunch on the run. Best of all for those allergic to bakeries, these dudes make a really goood range of gluten free breads and cakes. They keep some range on the shop floor, or you can order ahead. Gluten free seedy loaves start at about $5.00.

YThis local bakery with friendly staff has a nice selection of sweet and savoury baked items and…read moretasty fresh sandwiches with some gourmet filling options. They have a nice seating area which makes it a great spot for a good value lunch.

Horizons is a relatively new shopping area down the far end of Wellington Point and Wello Point…read moreBakery is undoubtably one of the stars of the new complex. Don't be swayed by the neon 'Open' sign, it is actually a really decent bakery. The staff are super friendly are always happy to have a chat and the shop is owned and run by locals. Most importantly, the breads and produce is baked daily and always taste really fresh. They have a good range of different breads like sour dough, pastries and cakes although I am yet to try the cakes. Definitely worth trying if you are in the area.

This bakery is tops!!!! Pies are great…read more Bread to die for.!!!!! Try a sandwich while your there.

This little shop in Cleveland is producing fabulous sour dough breads and pastries. Croissant fans…read morehave a choice of traditional, pane chocolate, ham and cheese or their signature almond. The quiches are sublime - the filling is so delicate and light, while the pastry is so buttery and crispy. The best sausage roll you will ever have is their 3 little piggys - a virtual heart attack wrapped in flaky pastry. They also have a range of gluten free options and vegan meringues. Watch their Facebook pages for one off short run weekly special treats like their amazing Mille Fuille.

There is something about the smell of fresh bread, don't you agree? If you are planning on making a…read morestop at Birkdale bakery I would recommend going in the morning for this reason. I like to pick up a loaf of bread sometimes on a weekend. It is hard not to be tempted by the other treats lining the glass counter such as pink iced buns, chocolate éclairs and decorated cakes. The staff are friendly and efficient and I am a fan of the bread. It is a bakery after all, enough said.

This bakery has some of the best pies on the bayside. We gained a few kilos eating them last winter…read morebecause they're just so good that everytime we were driving by around lunch time, we couldn't resist. There are heaps of varieties - you'll know the usual suspects - chunky beef and bacon, pepper, chicken curry, beef and tomato, etc. I knew they tasted great but just discovered yesterday when talking to one of the local business women that they get their meat from the busy butcher a few doors down. We like the meat from this fellow too, so now I feel even better about these pies, knowing they are made from great ingredients.

Bittersweet is a chic, stylish patisserie in Wellington Point. They have a range of breads, tarts…read moreand coffee but lets be honest, it's the cakes and sweets that are the real star here for me. Chocolate heaven for chocoholics like myself. Chocolate muffins, slice, cakes, toppings. It is all good and beautifully presented. It is tucked right down the end of the strip and I think it might get overlooked a little. It is true you do pass a number of café's and food places before you get to it. I find the shop really stylish and they have irresistible treats.

Love this little bakery! It's about the size of a postage stamp out front, but spills into the mall…read morearea of its home in the Manly 7 Day Markets shopping centre. On the tables out front there's always a good selection of bun loaves and savoury bread loaves, scones and cakes, but that's not all... inside the counters, not only is the bread good, but it's a great place to buy a huge, stacked, salad roll or sandwich. In winter the pies are hard to resist too after a walk along the windy harbour.