7 Of The Best Pastries On The Sunshine Coast

There is something decadently elegant about freshly baked pastries. The irresistible aroma, golden layers that flake delightfully with each bite, and the seemingly endless variety of sweet and savoury fillings. Whether you crave the indulgence of a sweet, chocolate-studded pain au chocolate or the comforting embrace of a savory ham and cheese croissant, these Sunshine Coast institutions offer an array of treats that promise to elevate your pastry experience.

Discover these Swell Places to satisfy your pastry cravings across the Sunshine Coast.

1) Rick’s On 6th

61-65 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore

A Sunshine Coast institution, Rick’s on 6th bustles with locals eager to fill their tummies and shopping bags with freshly baked pasties. The morning run club stop by for a coffee break, friends meet for lunch, and folks in the-know stop by to pick up Rick’s popular baked goods to take home. Too pretty to eat meringue tarts, fruit Danishes of every colour and flavour, croissant cubes, custard filled cruffins, and classic almond and chocolate croissants. For those who prefer savoury, you won’t be disappointed! The smoked salmon, dill, and avocado filled croissant is a favourite. And the bacon and egg croissant with hollandaise is an absolute crowd-pleaser. There is also loaded sausage rolls and decadent meat pies to boot.

2) La Petite Souris

105/98-110 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland

As the name suggests, this classic French patisserie is sure to fulfill your Parisian dreams. A display cabinet brimming with pain au chocolat, mille feuille, eclairs, palmiers, croissants, tarts, delicate cakes, and quiche await. Local owners Amie and Pierre Surieux met while working as pastry chefs at the popular Grounds of Alexandria, Sydney. Since relocating to the Sunshine Coast several years ago, La Petite Souris has become a household name for delectable pastries. Bon appétit!

3) Tanglewood Sourdough Organic Bakery, Noosaville & Noosa Heads

59 Rene Street, Noosaville (Inside Belmondos Organic Market)

Tanglewood Bakery has become a beloved gem on the Sunshine Coast, celebrated for its natural, organic, and flavourful artisan breads created using the best locally sourced ingredients. Tanglewood supply a host of local cafes and restaurants with their famed sourdough and mouthwatering pastries - made with rich butter, farm fresh eggs, and creamy local Jersey milk. Or go straight to the source at the Tanglewood Bakery in Noosaville where you’ll find too-pretty-to-eat cakes and tarts, alongside drool-worthy toasties.

4) Meadow Bake Shop

16 Farrell Street, Yandina

Nestled within the charming Yandina township, Meadow Bake Shop is a delightful artisan bakery and patisserie offering an array of hand-crafted pastries. Owned by Melody and Jamie Flood, the creative duo behind legendary Ten Acres wholesale baked goods, this pretty pastry haven truly lives up to its reputation.

5) Kenilworth Country Bakery, Kenilworth and Mooloolaba

8 Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth or 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba

Few experiences leave us utterly speechless, but Kenilworth Bakery’s grand and exotic smorgasbord of donuts is one of those things. Imagine a tantalising spread of decadent donuts - iced, glazed, cream-stuffed, jam filled, custard-loaded, chocolate-topped - each one a mouthwatering masterpiece. For those who dare, there’s the option to dive into a colossal 1kg donut or test your limits with the famed donut eating challenge. Donut miss out on this sweet extravaganza!

6) The Pastry Lab, Caloundra

2/80 Lower Gay Terrace, Caloundra

This cosy little patisserie, just a stones-throw from the golden sands of Happy Valley in Caloundra, is a heavy-weight when it comes to pastry. Owned by long-time locals and husband-and-wife duo Chris and Emily Scard, The Pastry Lab offers a sensational spread of traditional and unique pastry creations. From the classic croissant to petite danishes, pain au chocolate, decadent cruffins, eclairs, fruit flan, slices, tarts, mousse cakes, and oh so much more! The Pastry Lab high tea is a must - boasting a selection of sweet and savoury treats to try. You can even sign-up for the Leftover Box Initiative with net proceeds donated to the local community. That’s a win-win!

7) Café Sisily

40 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach

Led by local couple, Paolo and Giuliana Steppa, Cafe Sisily is famous for authentic Italian pastry and sweets, including some of the best cannoli on the Sunshine Coast. A sweet spot of crisp pastry, Danishes, profiteroles, and delicate biscotti. Savor the rich layers of Italian torta and pastry tart, all adorned with luscious creams, decadent chocolate, velvety mousse, and vibrant seasonal fruits. Now that's amore!