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A1 Bakery

643-645 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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643-645 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

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+61 3 9386 0440
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About A1 Bakery

The aroma of hot flatbread hits Sydney Road well before the door, marking Brunswick's benchmark for fast, six-dollar Lebanese baking. A1 Bakery operates at full tilt—loud, communal, and unpretentious. Displaced Sydneysiders chasing authentic manoush crowd the counter alongside regulars grabbing breakfast. The drill is brisk: order up front, find a table, and tear into folded pies stuffed with hot halloumi or blistered meat flatbreads hit with lemon and chilli. Platters land with crisp falafel and garlic paste, before patrons clear out past grocery shelves stacked with imported spices and fresh baklava.

  • Staple Flatbreads & Pies: Hot, counter-served meat pizzas and halloumi cheese pies baked fresh daily at sub-$10 price points.
  • Bakery & Middle Eastern Grocer: The dining room doubles as a specialty grocer stocked with imported Arabic sweets, pantry staples, and spices.
  • Spacious Group Gathering: Ample indoor seating readily accommodates quick morning coffees and lively family catch-ups over shareable platters.
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Why Diners Choose A1 Bakery

From blistering hot manoush and generous group platters to hard-to-find Arabic pantry staples, discover why this Brunswick icon remains unbeatable—book your visit today.

  • Blistering, Authentic Manoush & Pies

    Freshly baked Lebanese street bakery items—from za'atar and halloumi cheese pies to traditional spiced meat pizzas served with lemon and chili—deliver genuine Levant flavours at incredible speed.

    They call it a “meat pizza,” but it’s essentially manoush, and it is so, so good. You absolutely need to have it with chilli and lemon, it’s fresh, flavourful and exactly what you want.

    Jaz Explores

  • Unbeatable Everyday Value

    Handcrafted Lebanese baked goods, hearty platters, and sides are served at remarkably accessible price points, making high-turnover bakery quality affordable for daily visits.

    Brunswick is so lucky to have such a solid place to eat food at such ridiculously good prices.

    pastelsparkles

  • Spacious Setup for Group Gatherings

    A bustling dining room with generous interior seating easily accommodates family brunches and lively get-togethers over shareable dips and bakery platters.

    spacious indoor seating that makes it ideal for large gatherings.

    Ayman Haidar

  • Accommodating Hospitality for Large Tables

    Counter and floor staff readily configure tables and coordinate orders so large parties can sit together comfortably without stress.

    Staff rearranged tables for our group of 10 and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable.

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  • Hard-to-Find Arabic Grocery Staples

    Diners can stock up on imported Middle Eastern ingredients, specialty spices, and traditional pantry goods right alongside their morning meal.

    They also have some groceries options if you want to buy some Arabic treats and some specific food that you normally don’t find in other stores.

    Mar Habbaby

  • Convenient Three-in-One Destination

    A seamless combination of bakery counter, hot-food kitchen, and grocer lets visitors enjoy a complete breakfast and complete specialty pantry errands in a single stop.

    It's like a three in one setup here. They have a cafe section, kitchen for the food and a grocery store.

    The Mog Champ

Brunswick's standout Lebanese pastries and classic savouries

  • Cheese Pie

    The cheese pie (a halloumi-filled bread) is another standout.

    Jaz Explores

  • Za'atar

    I love the za’atar and the cheese pies.

    The Moistmaker

  • Meat Pizza (Manoush)

    They call it a “meat pizza,” but it’s essentially manoush, and it is so, so good.

    Jaz Explores

  • Falafel

    The falafels – fresh, full of flavour, and really satisfying.

    Vahid Shahani

Other favorites

Traditional sweets, specialty beverages, hearty platters, and imported pantry staples.

  • Baklava

    I’m a big fan of their baklava and often grab a box to take home.

    Jaz Explores

  • Lebanese Coffee

    the robust Lebanese Coffee provided a strong kick to kickstart the day.

    Linarto Wijaya (aLiQ)

  • Middle Eastern Groceries

    Great grocery section also & the owners are always so kind & helpful!

    jessica kurban

  • Chicken Platter

    I had a chicken platter that was amazing, yummy and very colourful!

    Mar Habbaby

Before you head over

Plan your visit to Brunswick's favorite Lebanese bakery with these practical tips. Book your table now to enjoy a seamless group feast.

  • Arrive Early for Peak Hours

    Customer reviews highlight that Sydney Road gets packed and queues can reach

  • Specify Lemon and Chilli at the Counter

    When ordering the signature Lebanese meat pizza (manoush), make sure to request it with

  • Plan Ahead for Group Seating

    The venue offers

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