While some of you might be content with a 6 pack from Woollies, there’s nothing more tasty than an artisan hot cross bun. You wouldn’t dream of a bakery crawl by car but, by bike, you can roll up outside as many stops as your legs can take you. Taste test one at each stop, or buy a box and pop it in your panniers for a picnic later on.
We’ve planned out biking routes to visit some of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney’s hot cross hotspots (all you need is the Strava app), or you could create your own closer to home.
Don’t forget to share your tasting notes in the Rider Network!
Brisbane
Sample some of Brisbane’s most delightful Hot Cross Buns around James Street and Newstead, then burn off a the cals with a pedal around to New Farm Park!
Route includes:
- Agnes Bakery, James Street
- Jocelyn’s Provisions, James Street
- Nodo Donuts, Newstead
- Baker D. Chirico, Newstead
A special mention goes to Cerin Pasticceria in Woolloongabba for their hot italian take on an HCB – The Hot Cross Maritozzo. Oooh. This one’s a perfect little stop over if you happen to be visiting us in store, it’s just down the street!
For other Brisbane bakeries getting into the Easter cheer, check out the Urban List.
Sydney
Follow our route around Surry Hills – a great little pocket for HCB’s this Easter. Pack your picnic blanket and head to Centennial park afterwards, a perfect post-tour spot to do some taste testing.
Route includes:
A special mention to Black Star Pastry in Newtown which is an easy little side trip from the Lug+Carrie store if you’re coming in to see us! There are also Black Stars in Rosebury and the CBD). They’ve rolled out a Blueberry Hot Cross Bun for a bit of a twist on the classic.
If you’re on a Hot Cross Bun hunt in another area of Sydney, check out Broadsheet for some inspiration.
Melbourne
Sample some of Melbourne’s boldest Easter buns around Fitzroy, then burn off a few cals with a pedal around Carlton Gardens.
Don’t forget to stop in and say hi at Lug+Carrie!
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For other bakeries to explore check out Good Food’s pick of the best buns across Melbourne.
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