Mrs Jones the Baker

Mrs Jones the Baker is a Manly, Sydney bakery focused on in-house baking, with artisan breads, sweet fare, cakes, pastries, coffee and seasonal gelato made on the premises. The website places freshness at the centre of the offering, describing baked goods made that morning and loaves coming straight from the oven. It also says the bakery uses local ingredients and avoids artificial additives and improvers.

Bread is a particular focus. The sourdough loaves are made with organic flour, natural starter, sea salt and spring water, and take two days to prepare. The bakery’s sweet selection includes cakes, pastries, cookies, meringues and other baked treats, while its handmade gelato changes with the seasons. Coffee is sourced locally from Roseberry Street Roasters, with the house espresso blend described as clean, sweet and easy to drink.

The setting is designed to make the baking part of the experience. Mrs Jones the Baker describes a rustic table and an open-plan viewing window where visitors can see the team icing cakes and drawing loaves from a four-deck hearth oven. That behind-the-scenes element gives the bakery a more hands-on feel than a simple grab-and-go stop, while the range of coffee and sweets also suits a casual individual visit.

The business was established by Barry and Lucy Jones, who the website says developed their baking skills while working in notable hotels around the world. Their experience spans international kitchens and pastry work, but the focus here is local production in Manly. Families are catered for with kids’ cupcakes, meringues, cookies, gingerbread-style treats and chocolate popsicles; boxes can be ordered with a day’s notice. For larger occasions, the pastry team also handles celebration cakes and catering for gatherings, weddings, christenings, corporate lunches and events of up to 500 people. With options ranging from a fresh loaf or coffee to children’s treats and event orders, it is a practical bakery for both everyday visits and planned celebrations.