The Best Hot Cross Buns in Perth

With Easter around the corner, hot cross buns are stepping up for their annual main character moment. These seasonal treats are the perfect combination of sweetness and spice, and their limited availability only makes them more delicious.

Whether you reach for a traditional bun, prefer them plain, or can’t go past the choc-chip variety, there’s nothing better than biting into a fresh hot cross bun topped with lashings of butter, at any time of day. 

Here are our picks of the best hot cross buns in Perth to enjoy this Easter. 

Teeter

If you’re familiar with Natasha Brownfield’s work at Teeter, you’ll know this small East Perth bakery has a loyal following for very good reason. Her golden, laminated pastries and gorgeous cakes are up there with the best in Perth, so yes, the handmade hot cross buns are worth your time too. Loaded with Earl Grey soaked raisins, currants and sultanas alongside zesty orange and spice, these fruit buns are super soft and topped with a vanilla glaze. Add butter for pure bliss.

145a Claisebrook Rd, Perth

Grain Bakery

Grain Bakery went viral last Easter for its golden hot cross buns piped with velvety pistachio custard. They’re yet to drop any limited edition buns this year (although we’re keeping our eyes peeled), but trust us, their traditional fruit bun and chocolate spin (both baked fresh daily) are just as deserving of your attention.

19 Lathlain Place, Lathlain

4/155 Onslow Road, Shenton Park

Chu Bakery

Located in Highgate, Chu Bakery is a hot stop you’re going to have to get up early for if you want to score some of the best hot cross buns in Perth. It’ll all be worth it after sinking your teeth in for that very first bite. You can have a lie-down or a power walk around Hyde Park across the road after you’ve scoffed down these delectable sourdough buns…or perhaps go for round two?

Soft, fluffy, spiced and fruity, with a decent chew-factor. Do yourself a favour and make a plan to indulge in these tasty morsels before Easter is over. They’re available every day from 8:45am, in traditional fruit only.

498 William Street, Highgate 

Everyday Bread

The guys at Everyday Bread in Hamilton Hill keep it pretty classic, with loads of fruit and a super glossy glaze that practically stares you down from across the room. They’re pumping out trays of them from now til Easter, and considering they’re open from 7am til 7pm, you’ve got no excuse not to get stuck in.

Unit 7/8 Simms Rd, Hamilton Hill WA

Umberto’s Bakehouse  

If it’s authentic Italian-inspired baked goods you’re after, put this Gwelup bakery on your must-visit list. From classic vanilla slices to the most moreish continental rolls, Umberto’s are local heroes when it comes to fresh and delicious baked goods, all preservative-free and made with nothing but fresh, wholesome ingredients. And their hot cross buns deliver on the nostalgic flavours we all love; this year you’ll find traditional, choc and fruitless varieties on offer. 

707 North Beach Road, Gwelup

Miller + Baker

Miller + Baker are one of the few bakeries in Australia that mill their own flour, and it translates into delicious, fresh and impossible-to-resist baked goods. And their hot cross buns are no exception. Filled with dried fruit, in-house fresh candy peel, and a special sugary-spice mix, you won’t be cross about these buns.

6b/236 Lake Street, Perth

Big Loaf Factory

Big Loaf Factory has been supplying some of Perth’s finest hot cross buns for years. The recipe is refined each year, but always delivers a pillowy bite, loaded with tea-soaked fruit. You can pick them up across their associated outlets including North Street Store, Little Loaf and Wards Central Dining, as well as various cafes and grocers around town.

Various locations across Perth

Knead Bakery

Knead Bread & Coffee are the Scarborough go-to for sourdough perfection, and they’re dishing out hot cross buns with a difference. Head baker Robert Thomas came up with a recipe that brings back fond memories of his grandmother’s ‘lassie bread’; a long fermented sourdough densely filled with fruit and a complex spice mix, and sweetened with molasses. The buns are hand-scored with a cross and then brushed with golden syrup straight from the oven. Be quick, because they’re usually gone by mid-morning.

Luna Maxi Mart Shopping Centre, Unit 1 A/241 W Coast Highway, Scarborough

Joe’s Bakery 

Baked fresh daily, the hot cross buns from Joe’s are made onsite using premium ingredients and using traditional methods that have been finely tuned over 43 years. The result is absolutely heavenly, and it’s hard to resist tearing into one as soon as you can get your hands on it. The buns at Joe’s are available in traditional fruit or chocolate chip, and you can pre-order online for your Easter brunch.

1248 Hay Street, West Perth

Strange Grains

Perth’s gluten-free baking game has come a long way in recent years. Strange Grains remains the best in the hot cross bun territory, though. These buns are surprisingly light and bouncy, with both traditional and choc-filled styles to tuck into.

197 Onslow Rd, Shenton Park

Wild Bakery

Aside from being straight-up delicious, Wild Bakery is known for its slow ferments and better-for-you recipes. Their traditional fruit-filled hot cross buns (think: soft, spicy and oh-so sweet) are a favourite of ours in Perth, while Wild’s plain varieties are perfect for the kids who don’t do fruit.

856 Beaufort Street, Inglewood
245 Queen Victoria Street, North Freo
346 South Terrace, South Freo

Mary Street Bakery 

Handmade daily by head baker Katie, these hot cross buns fly out the door. While the traditional version is an undisputed crowd-pleaser, the unique choc-orange variety is also super popular, made with the signature love and care that’s poured into all the Mary Street baked goods. Get in early. 

Various locations across Perth

We’ve scoured the city for the most delicious, mouth-watering hot cross buns, so hop on over to our favourite bakeries, and get ready to indulge in some seriously tasty Easter treats. Be sure to check out our best new venue openings in Perth for 2023 while you’re at it.