The Grumpy Baker
Newcastle
Monday 6:30am-4pm
Tuesday 6:30am-4pm
Wednesday 6:30am-4pm
Thursday 6:30am-4pm
Friday 6:30am-4pm
Saturday 6:30am-4pm
Sunday 6:30am-4pm
CAFE
BAKERY
A LITTLE BIT MORE
Located in the heart of The Junction, The Grumpy Baker Newcastle is a popular meeting spot for locals and visitors alike, perfectly positioned for those soaking up Newcastle’s laid-back coastal lifestyle before or after a trip to nearby Bar Beach. It’s where locals stop for a Grumpy Brekkie Roll and coffee before heading down for a morning swim, settle in over a Green Omelette to debrief the Knights’ performance from the night before, or swing by for a Summer Smoothie Bowl before wandering through the weekend markets along Hunter Street.
Menu
BREAKFAST
SUMMER SMOOTHIE BOWL
$18
Pick your smoothie blend: acai, berry, mango or banana topped with house made granola, toasted nuts, chia seeds & fresh fruit
ADD peanut butter $2 | protein powder $2
FRENCH TOAST
$16
Strawberries, maple syrup & ice cream
TOAST & SPREADS
$7.5
Butter & house made raspberry jam, vegemite or peanut butter
ADD fig & walnut toast $2
EGGS YOUR WAY
$14
TURKISH BOUREKAS
$12.5
AVO & FETA
$19
GREEN OMELETTE
$19
SWEET CORN FRITTERS
$23
Smashed avo, poached egg, labneh & your choice of bacon OR salmon
SHAKSHUKA
Single $23 / Share $39
Feta, olives, house pickles, Israeli salad, labneh & crispy zaatar toast
SANDWICHES & TOASTIES
CHEESE TOASTIE
$6.5
GRUMPY BREKKIE ROLL
$15
GRUMPY HALLOUMI ROLL
$15
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER
$16
Lettuce, fresh tomato & aioli
POACHED CHICKEN SANDWICH
$15
Avo, baby cos & chilli mayo
SMOKED SALMON BAGEL
$17
Cream cheese, capers, zucchini pickles, onion & dill in a Jerusalem bage
HOUSE MADE CHIPS
$5
A side of chilli mayo
SIDES
Tuna | Avo | Bacon | Smoked salmon | Haloumi | Sautéed mushrooms
$5
Feta | Sautéed spinach | Roast tomato
$4
Egg | GF bread
$3
House made chips w/ chilli mayo
$5
Side of Israeli salad
$5
House made jam | Peanut butter | Tomato relish
$2
HOT DRINKS
Coffee (Flat White | Latte | Cappuccino | Long Black)
$5 / $5.5
Mocha
$5.5 / $6
Piccolo
$4.6
Short Black
$4.6
Macchiato
$4.6
Dirty Chai | Matcha
$6
Chai Latte
$5 / $5.7
Turmeric Latte
$7
Sticky Chai Tea
$7
Hot Chocolate
$5 / $5.7
Tea (English Breakfast | Earl Grey | Chamomile | Lemongrass & Ginger | Green | Peppermint)
$4.5
Strong +$0.5 | Decaf +$0.5 | Alternative milks (Almond, Oat, Soy, Lactose Free, Macadamia) +$0.7
COLD DRINKS
Iced Drinks (Ice Coffee w/ ice cream | Iced Mocha | Iced Chai Latte | Iced Chocolate)
$6
Iced Latte
$5.5
Iced Long Black
$5.5
Iced Matcha
$7
Iced Dirty Chai
$7
Milkshakes (Chocolate | Vanilla | Caramel | Strawberry)
$6 / $8
Smoothies (Banana | Mango | Berry | Matcha | Tropical | Acai | Green)
$9.5
ADD protein powder $2 | peanut butter $2
15% surcharge applies to all public holidays
FAQs
Where exactly are you located?
53 Glebe Rd, on the corner of Glebe Road and Watkins Street in The Junction
Do you sell bread here?
Yes, like all Grumpy Baker locations, sourdough and other artisan breads are baked fresh on-site, including our sourdough, kibble rye, soy linseed, roast garlic & olive, and fig & walnut.
Is this a full all-day menu or mainly grab-and-go?
It’s a proper sit-down café as well as a bakery. An all-day Middle Eastern-inspired menu alongside gourmet sandwiches, salads, and the full range of freshly baked goods.
Is it close to Bar Beach?
Yes, it’s a popular stop for locals before or after a morning swim at Bar Beach, fitting right into Newcastle’s laid-back coastal lifestyle.
Is it close to the Hunter Street markets?
Yes, it’s an easy stop before or after wandering the weekend markets along Hunter Street.
Are you dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome — a nice fit with the relaxed, outdoor courtyard seating.
WHAT’S ON
The Family Behind The Grumpy Baker
More than two decades, nearly a dozen locations and thousands upon thousands of loaves in, The Grumpy Baker is still, at its heart, a family business.
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With World Sausage Roll Day, it’s time to get your hands on one of the biggest and best sausage rolls in town.