Historic Gundagai Bakery
Overview
The Historic Gundagai Bakery is believed to be the oldest working bakery in Australia. In 1864 German immigrant and baker, William Bibo, built and opened the bakery and became a successful businessman and citizen who later became Mayor of the town.
In 1976 enthusiastic Gundagai residents rallied following the threatened closure of the bakery. Fifty locals became shareholders in a new company that purchased the business and premises.
For the past 23 years, John Catling has been Lessee and supplying the Riverina with Little John's pies and a variety of cakes, slices, sandwiches and coffee. It's a great friendly place to have a bite to eat for all the family
Present baker, John Catling, is renowned for his pies and sausage rolls. The famous Little John's Pies, have won awards. With delicious cakes, slices and sandwiches it would be hard to go past!
“The meat pies were some of the best we have had”
Reviewed 9h ago by Tony WStopping at Gundagai for a quick on the road lunch that wasn’t going to take us long. We found the bakery to have some of the best pies that we have tried for a while. They were freshly prepared...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Australia’s Oldest Bakery: A Missed Opportunity for Greatness”
Reviewed 6mos ago by Chloe IThis humble bakery has the potential to become a world famous bakery. They could use their leverage as the oldest bakery in Australia. If only they had food that was as impressive. They salad rolls...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Great Rolls”
Reviewed 8mos ago by Susan MPurchased some rolls so that we could make lunch on our road trip. Best rolls we’ve had in a long time, sprinkled with sesame seeds. If I’d known how good they were I would have also bought a loaf of...
Read the full review on TripAdvisorCuisines
- Beverage
- Bakery/Patisserie
BYO Licences
- Not licensed
Facilities
- Outdoor Dining Area