Handcrafted crusty sourdough loaves baked daily by chef Johan van der Walle are the focus at this dedicated Appleby breadmaker. Running on an ethos of zero waste and unpretentious baking honed from San Francisco, Melbourne, and Motueka, the bakery keeps to a tight, focused selection of honest daily loaves and traditional items like sesame-crusted koulouri. Loaves are built with substantial crust and crumb, whether carved into thick breakfast doorstops, served alongside dinner, or taken in bulk for parties and gatherings.
Regulars value the generous, uncomplicated character of the baking, leaning on the hearty loaves for everything from school kai to gifts for neighbours, right down to turning remaining slices into croutons, pizza bases, or crumbs. You will find the bakery at 28 Lansdowne Road in Appleby, holding an unblemished record with everyone who picks up a loaf. Our pick in rural Tasman for true, crusty everyday sourdough.