Meet Burleigh Baker
Burleigh Baker is a renowned bakery located on the Gold Coast in Australia, known for its nutritious and delicious Artisan Sourdough Bread.
It’s both a great place to eat and an even better place to shop for artisanal bread and yummy sweets.
With a focus on using only the finest ingredients and traditional fermentation methods, Burleigh Baker has become a staple in the local community, providing customers with a taste of authentic and wholesome bread.
With owners Geoff and Lisa frequently found at the cafe, Burleigh Baker is a true representation of a community-focused, trusted local bakery.
The passion and commitment to the craft of bread-making are evident in every loaf produced, making Burleigh Baker the go-to destination for those looking for nutritious and delicious bread.
Highlights from the Burleigh Baker menu
The Burleigh Special
A 750g sourdough loaf made of 80% unbleached organic/sustainable wheat flour and 20% organic spelt, whole grain wheat, and whole grain rye.
Fermented for a minimum of 18 hours and has excellent keeping qualities. Can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Country Miche
A traditional French-style loaf made of 60% unbleached organic/sustainable wheat flour and 40% organic whole grain wheat, spelt purple wheat, and rye. Fermented for 36-48 hours and comes in four sizes.
Contains low FODMAPS and improved nutrient and mineral availability due to the breakdown of phytates.
Farmer's loaf
A crusty, soft inside loaf with 36 hours of fermentation and 20% spelt flour. It’s similar to a ciabatta and makes a great party loaf.
Willi's Rye
Two rye breads made of stone-ground whole grain flour, one with 50% whole wheat and 50% whole grain rye mixed with sprouted pepita and sunflower seeds, and one with 100% rye flour mixed with linseed meal and spiced with caraway seeds, aniseed, and coriander.
It can be stored for several weeks in the fridge, so it’s great for those that don’t eat bread too often.
Orchard loaf
A fruit and nut bread made with the Burleigh Special dough and ingredients such as walnuts, figs, raisins, and cranberries.
No sugar or spices are added and undergoes a long 18-hour fermentation.
Olive loaf
A savoury olive bread made with the Burleigh Special dough and pitted Kalamata olives.
Herbs and spices are kept out to optimize the olive flavour and undergo a long 18-hour fermentation.
Baguettine
It an artisanal bread made with sustainable wheat and spelt flour and a pre-fermented dough.
Hydrated using “bassinage” technique to obtain the “avéolage” with irregularly shaped holes.
Elvis Bun
A NY-style bagel-inspired bun fermented for 18 hours and made with natural sourdough leaven.
Has a chewy crust and soft inside, designed to hold all the juicy ingredients of a burger together.
Other favourites from the Burleigh Baker menu
Burleigh Baker Sandwiches
The menu from Burleigh Baker consists of various types of toasted sandwiches and salads, including both meat and vegetarian options. Some of the notable items include:
- BLAT: Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, and Tomato on Sourdough Toast.
- Chicken Caesar: Koji Poached Chicken with Crispy Bacon, Lettuce, Parmesan, and Caesar Dressing on Sourdough Toast.
- Banh Mi: Free Range Pork or Chicken, Cucumber, Patè, Lettuce, Siracha, Mayo, Pickled Carrot and Daikon on Sourdough Roll.
- Beef Brisket Roll: Grass Fed Brisket with Pickles, Onion, Asian Slaw, Pink Peppercorn Mayo on Sourdough Roll.
- Smoked Salmon: Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese, Cucumber, Pickled Beetroot, Cos Lettuce on Sourdough.
- Super Salad (VG): Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber, Pickled Beetroot, Lettuce, Tomato, Sprouts, Hummus on Sourdough.
Of the menu items, the BLAT and the Beef Brisket Roll are two items that stand out for their unique flavor combinations and ingredients.
Burleigh Baker Breakfast
Burleigh Baker also serves cafe breakfast with items like the Croissant Indulgence with avocado or scrambled egg, tomato, Gruyère, Parmesan and rocket, Brekky Bun with free range bacon or avocado, fried egg, cheese, and smoked tomato relish, and Free Range Eggs with a choice of scrambled, fried, or poached, served on sourdough toast or croissant (until midday).
They also have options such as Herb & Cheese Omelette served with sourdough toast or croissant, Warm Sourdough Croissant with butter and Hanks Jam, Sourdough Toast with butter and spread, Orchard Fruit Toast with butter and Hanks Jam, House Granola Cup with seasonal fruit, chia seeds and coconut yoghurt (vegetarian and gluten-free) and Banana Loaf toasted with butter.
Where is Burleigh Baker?
Burleigh Baker is located at the Northern end of James Street, in Burleigh Heads. There’s plenty of on-street and designated parking nearby, but as many locals will tell you, these parks don’t last for long.
You can also find their location at Paradise Point or on their website.
