5 min read
The winter truffle, and the dogs that find it
Under the oak trees of the north-east, in the coldest weeks of the year, a rare crop is being lifted from the ground. The winter truffle, and the dogs that find it.
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Christmas in July · Warm from the oven
Baked with
love & flour
Artisan bread, honest pastry, and specialty coffee, something warm waiting for you all day in the Chilterns.
Open today 7am – 3pm27 Conness St, Chiltern
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Cake
Bee sting
A yeasted cake with cream and a nutty glaze. Daniel's favourite of the cakes, and one that rewards patience.
Savoury
Plain pie
No sauce to hide behind, no trick of seasoning. Daniel's stated favourite of the pies, and what he stakes his morning on.
Bread
Wholegrain loaf
Less forgiving than white. The bran cuts the gluten and the crumb closes up if you rush it. One of Daniel's two favourite breads.
“The bun dough is very special; very soft, very moist.” Daniel, Cafe Reporter, April 2026
Our Story
Where every morning begins with flour
In historic Chiltern, our little bakery opens its doors before dawn. The smell of fresh bread, warm butter, and freshly ground coffee drifts down Conness Street every single morning, a quiet signal that something good is on its way. We bake everything by hand, with patience and a love for the craft we’ve practised since 2007. Come in, pull up a chair, and let us feed you well.
Craft & Quality
Featured Highlights
Breads & Loaves
Hand-shaped, stone-baked,
honest bread
Every loaf is shaped by hand and baked on a stone deck. You get a caramelised crust, open crumb, and the kind of texture that keeps a slice good through the afternoon. Wholegrain and plain white come out of the oven before the town wakes up. The simplest food, made with complete devotion.
Coffee & Drinks
House-roasted beans,
poured with care
From the first flat white of the morning to an afternoon cold brew, every cup is a considered one. We roast our own seasonal espresso blend and rotate single-origins on batch brew weekly, there's always something new to taste. Pair it with a warm pastry for the full Chiltern experience.
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Catering & Platters
Crafted for your moment,
big or small
For a boardroom morning tea or an intimate celebration, we put the same care into every platter as we do into every loaf. Fresh pastries, artisan breads, savoury pies, and custom cakes, all assembled the morning of your event. Just give us 48 hours notice and we'll take care of the rest.
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Winter school holidays in Chiltern: small adventures for cold days
Sixteen days of winter holiday, a small town in the high country, and children who want something to do. A guide to the cold weeks in Chiltern with kids: birds to find, a museum to thaw out in, and a morning at the bakery.
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Kind Words
What our regulars are saying
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Rated
4.4
★★★★★★
out of five
544 reviews
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Alvin Trinh
★★★★★
“The food at this shop is excellent and consistently satisfying. Every dish is freshly prepared, full of flavor, and well presented. The ingredients taste high quality, and the portions are generous for the price. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick meal or taking your time to enjoy the food, the overall experience is always enjoyable. This shop is definitely a great choice for anyone looking for delicious food and good value.”
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Emily Roberts
★★★★★
“Stopped by on our way through town and felt very welcomed by the lovely staff. The coffee was nice and I like that they show on the cups how many shots are in each size. Will definitely stop by again if I’m passing through.”
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Megan
★★★★★
“Very friendly and welcoming staff. Great ready-to-eat ham, cheese and tomato croissant and a super generous bacon and egg roll. Two good coffees. All enjoyed in the sunshine in this most beautiful historic town.”
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Dexter
★★★★★
“Ordered the toastie or focaccia can’t remember but the smell of the bread ended up lingering in my hands for the whole day as the bread was fresh. Milkshake was pretty standard but sweet and tasty. Pie was amazing, the meat tastes different and better and the pastry was golden and crunchy.”
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Nhi (Nicole)
★★★★★
“This was my second time returning to this small town, and there weren't many cafes here..., and it was my first time visiting this one. The staff were friendly.”
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Nell Bea
★★★★★
“Best.Pie.EVER. The Pastry is absolutely divine. We were both totally happy with our visit, the food was delicious, coffee rates up there too, plenty of outside space to sit, staff and locals sitting have a coffee, very friendly and up for a chat. Will be returning to Chiltern for the Bakery again, pay a visit if ya in the area.”
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Kaitlyn Steavenson
★★★★★
“Food delicious. One of the best sausage rolls I have ever had. Jelly slice was yummy too. Staff very friendly and fast service. Prices very affordable.”
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Cameron Baker
★★★★★
“Had a vegetable pastie which was beautifully seasoned. Full of flavour. Latte was strong and smooth.”
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Kylie Freeman
★★★★★
“It was so good to find a bakery with great coffee and classic sweets that tasted like the good old fashioned favourites always did.”
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Alvin Trinh
★★★★★
“The food at this shop is excellent and consistently satisfying. Every dish is freshly prepared, full of flavor, and well presented. The ingredients taste high quality, and the portions are generous for the price. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick meal or taking your time to enjoy the food, the overall experience is always enjoyable. This shop is definitely a great choice for anyone looking for delicious food and good value.”
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Emily Roberts
★★★★★
“Stopped by on our way through town and felt very welcomed by the lovely staff. The coffee was nice and I like that they show on the cups how many shots are in each size. Will definitely stop by again if I’m passing through.”
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Megan
★★★★★
“Very friendly and welcoming staff. Great ready-to-eat ham, cheese and tomato croissant and a super generous bacon and egg roll. Two good coffees. All enjoyed in the sunshine in this most beautiful historic town.”
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Dexter
★★★★★
“Ordered the toastie or focaccia can’t remember but the smell of the bread ended up lingering in my hands for the whole day as the bread was fresh. Milkshake was pretty standard but sweet and tasty. Pie was amazing, the meat tastes different and better and the pastry was golden and crunchy.”
Read moreN
Nhi (Nicole)
★★★★★
“This was my second time returning to this small town, and there weren't many cafes here..., and it was my first time visiting this one. The staff were friendly.”
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Nell Bea
★★★★★
“Best.Pie.EVER. The Pastry is absolutely divine. We were both totally happy with our visit, the food was delicious, coffee rates up there too, plenty of outside space to sit, staff and locals sitting have a coffee, very friendly and up for a chat. Will be returning to Chiltern for the Bakery again, pay a visit if ya in the area.”
Read moreK
Kaitlyn Steavenson
★★★★★
“Food delicious. One of the best sausage rolls I have ever had. Jelly slice was yummy too. Staff very friendly and fast service. Prices very affordable.”
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Cameron Baker
★★★★★
“Had a vegetable pastie which was beautifully seasoned. Full of flavour. Latte was strong and smooth.”
Read moreK
Kylie Freeman
★★★★★
“It was so good to find a bakery with great coffee and classic sweets that tasted like the good old fashioned favourites always did.”
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Rated
4.3
★★★★★★
out of five
118 reviews
“We had a great experience here. Friendly and welcoming staff. Super generous egg and bacon roll and a very tasty ham, tomato and cheese croissant. Two good coffees. We sat a sunny table outside.”
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RoadtravellerM
★★★★★
“Spinach roll was delish, made with fresh spinach and tasty homemade pastry. Toilet facilities out the back were very clean and much appreciated.”
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Narelle
★★★★★
“Fabulous fresh made salad sandwiches and fresh fruit cup. Easy to park. Super friendly staff. Cute old gold mining town. Lots of second hand shops on the weekends.”
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Susan H
★★★★★
“Typical local bakery with great pies, and very nice coffee. We stayed in town 4 days and bought coffees each morning. Take away croissants were also excellent.”
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Shane P
★★★★★
“Ideallic village cafe for breakfast/lunch. Wide range of freshly baked delights, served by friendly staff.”
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Mortimer's Lodge
★★★★★
“Chiltern is a gorgeous historic town...lots of charm and style!! We stayed at a lovely AIRbnb that features the Chiltern bakery's bread and it is HEAVENLY!!”
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JulieBJames
★★★★★
“We stopped here on our way back to Melbourne for a coffee and snack. This is a little hidden gem. The staff were really friendly and made you feel really welcome from the get go. Cakes were fresh and tasty and the take away pies were delicious.”
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Swisshen
★★★★★
“Great people, food and drinks in the lovely town of Chiltern. The cafe also has a selection of second hand books for a small charity donation. The pies we bought for later were excellent.”
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Mark G
★★★★★
“On the road from Melbourne to Canberra, this is a great spot, just off the highway to stop for a lamb pie and a drink. If you need to pick up an edible present for someone, there is a range to choose from.”
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Tom B
★★★★★
“I had the "Ned kelly pie" early on a cold thursday morning. The building was built in the 1860s and sitting outside on the street, I felt like I was back in the gold rush!”
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Amy H
★★★★★
“We had a great experience here. Friendly and welcoming staff. Super generous egg and bacon roll and a very tasty ham, tomato and cheese croissant. Two good coffees. We sat a sunny table outside.”
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RoadtravellerM
★★★★★
“Spinach roll was delish, made with fresh spinach and tasty homemade pastry. Toilet facilities out the back were very clean and much appreciated.”
Read moreN
Narelle
★★★★★
“Fabulous fresh made salad sandwiches and fresh fruit cup. Easy to park. Super friendly staff. Cute old gold mining town. Lots of second hand shops on the weekends.”
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Susan H
★★★★★
“Typical local bakery with great pies, and very nice coffee. We stayed in town 4 days and bought coffees each morning. Take away croissants were also excellent.”
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Shane P
★★★★★
“Ideallic village cafe for breakfast/lunch. Wide range of freshly baked delights, served by friendly staff.”
Read moreM
Mortimer's Lodge
★★★★★
“Chiltern is a gorgeous historic town...lots of charm and style!! We stayed at a lovely AIRbnb that features the Chiltern bakery's bread and it is HEAVENLY!!”
Read moreJ
JulieBJames
★★★★★
“We stopped here on our way back to Melbourne for a coffee and snack. This is a little hidden gem. The staff were really friendly and made you feel really welcome from the get go. Cakes were fresh and tasty and the take away pies were delicious.”
Read moreS
Swisshen
★★★★★
“Great people, food and drinks in the lovely town of Chiltern. The cafe also has a selection of second hand books for a small charity donation. The pies we bought for later were excellent.”
Read moreM
Mark G
★★★★★
“On the road from Melbourne to Canberra, this is a great spot, just off the highway to stop for a lamb pie and a drink. If you need to pick up an edible present for someone, there is a range to choose from.”
Read moreT
Tom B
★★★★★
“I had the "Ned kelly pie" early on a cold thursday morning. The building was built in the 1860s and sitting outside on the street, I felt like I was back in the gold rush!”
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Amy H
★★★★★
To every kind word left here, thank you.