Nestled within the walls of the Convent Annexe or Kitchen Wing are two magnificent masonry wood fired ovens built in 1901.The Convent Annexe served as a central place for the preparation and baking of all food once served at the Convent by the Sisters of Good Shepherd. It is within these same walls that the Convent Bakery and its Artisan Bakers produces on a daily basis a fresh and unique style of old fashioned wood fired bread using ancient techniques of hand moulding which results in bread loaves that are different from one another and a little bit imperfectly formed.

The Cafe is open 7 days form 8am to 5pm offering a wide variety of rustic sandwiches, pastries,pies, croissants,quiches,tarts,cookies and a simple breakfast menu consisting of egg & bacon panini,toasted sandwiches,juice and organic coffee and tea.The large outdoor seating space is perfect for large group gatherings and a perfect safe environment in which young chidren can play while mum and dad enjoy a cup of coffee

We have set up in partnership with Melba Coffee our own coffee roaster at the Convent to ensure quality and freshness in our coffee and as we are very aware that food is a universal issue,a social,political and cultural medium where food production and harvesting increasingly occurs at the expense of indiginous peoples and the environment,we support programs and initiatives such as Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade that ensure farmers get a fair price for their coffee harvest.Come and chat with us as we roast every Saturday from 11 am,discover the history behind the bean.

Unlock the secrets of old fashioned bread making before the magnificent 108 year old wood fired masonry ovens used by the Sisters of Good Shepherd.Workshops include morning tea,walk around the convent,pizza for lunch,you own convent bakery embroidered bakers apron,1 kilo of organic flour to take home and all products baked on the day. A fun and entertaining day of baking where our artisan bakers will guide you through the simple steps for making basic sourdough bread,pizza dough,calzone and scones.

We can cater to a wide variety of events and functions within the Abbotsford Convent as well as offering a delivery service within the local vecinity and CBD.The bakery with its large outdoor seating space is also available as a function venue in the evenings.

Please download the Convent Catering Menu and Convent Conference Menu at the base of this page.

For further enquires pleaase telephone 9419 9426 or email bread@conventbakery.com or visit our website www.conventbakery.com

The Boiler Room

The Boiler Room serves award winning Grand Ridge beer,Victorian wines and organic coffee and is open Tue – Sun 12 pm till 11 pm.