SPELT Fairfield

About SPELT Fairfield

Spelt Bakery is a dedicated artisan bakehouse bringing handcrafted sourdough breads, morning pastries, and savoury baking to the local community. Originally founded in Maori Hill in 2012, Spelt expanded its reach to Fairfield in 2023, serving locals freshly baked goods prepared with care and traditional baking techniques.

The bakery focuses on real food made from high-quality local ingredients. The team crafts sourdough loaves, laminated viennoiserie, flatbreads, and family-sized savoury pies by hand the old-fashioned way, emphasizing genuine flavour, hearty crusts, and wholesome recipes. Whether you are after a daily sourdough loaf, a lunchtime focaccia slab, or a weekend pastry, Spelt Bakery Fairfield offers a warm neighbourhood counter full of fresh daily bakes.

Spelt Bakery Fairfield: Handcrafted Sourdough and Traditional Baking in Dunedin

Since opening its original doors in Maori Hill in 2012, Spelt Bakery has earned a steadfast reputation across Dunedin for its uncompromising approach to real, handmade baking. Built on the philosophy of crafting food the old-fashioned way—by hand, with patience, skill, and premium ingredients—the bakery extended its community reach in 2023 with the opening of its Fairfield shop on Main Road.

At the Fairfield counter, locals and visitors alike are greeted by the comforting aroma of slowly fermented doughs, buttery laminated pastries, and golden family pies fresh from the bakehouse. It stands as a true neighbourhood fixture where wholesome bread is treated as a daily staple rather than an afterthought.

The Art of Traditional Sourdough and Ancient Grains

True to its namesake, Spelt Bakery honours grains that have sustained bread lovers for generations. The bakery’s bakers take quality local ingredients and give dough the time it needs to ferment naturally, producing sourdoughs with exceptional depth of flavour, open textures, and satisfying, caramelized crusts.

Beyond the flagship Spelt Sourdough, the shelves showcase a vibrant rotation of specialty loaves. Options like the Beetroot and Nigella Sourdough bring earthy sweetness and aromatic spice, while the Carrot, Chia and Pumpkin Seed loaf offers rich texture and wholesome crunch. Sweet and savory combinations shine in the Fig & Cranberry Sourdough, while traditionalists can rely on perfectly balanced White Sourdough loaves baked in both rustic and tin shapes, alongside classic Turkish Pide and Italian-style Ciabatta.

Morning Pastries and Generous Savoury Bakes

While sourdough is the foundation, Spelt Bakery’s pastry and savoury offerings draw a steady morning and midday crowd. Viennoiserie fans will find all the continental classics done right, including crisp, multi-layered croissants, dark chocolate-filled Pan au Chocolat, twice-baked Almond Croissants, and spiced Cinnamon Buns. For a fruit-forward treat, the Plum and Custard Danish pairs sweet, silky pastry cream with tart fruit in a flaky golden shell.

On the savoury front, the bakery caters to busy households and hearty appetites. Lunchgoers frequently reach for the Jalapeño & Cheese Focaccia Slab, delivering a gentle kick over olive-oil enriched dough. Families planning evening meals can pick up generous Family Chicken Pies or freshly baked Family Sized Quiches from the cold pies selection, offering convenient, homemade dining without any shortcuts.

A Welcoming Neighbourhood Bakehouse

Spelt Bakery Fairfield operates with a friendly, straightforward neighbourhood spirit. The focus remains squarely on the craft of baking and serving genuine food to the local community. Because the team works hands-on with flour, water, and fire each morning, customer queries and pre-orders are handled thoughtfully online via email and the website shop, keeping the counter staff focused on serving the freshest bakes across the counter five days a week and Saturday mornings.

Signature items

• Spelt Sourdough
• Jalapeño & Cheese Focaccia Slab
• Family Chicken Pie
• Ham and Cheese Croissant
• Plum and Custard Danish
• Fig & Cranberry Sourdough

Menu

Breads

• Beetroot and Nigella Sourdough — Artisan sourdough loaf infused with beetroot and fragrant nigella seeds.
• Carrot, Chia and Pumpkin Seed Sourdough — Hearty seeded sourdough incorporating carrot, chia, and crunchy pumpkin seeds.
• Ciabatta — Classic Italian-style loaf with an open, airy crumb and golden crust.
• Fig & Cranberry Sourdough — Naturally leavened sourdough studded with dried figs and cranberries.
• Multigrain — Traditional grain loaf baked with a blend of wholesome grains.
• Quinoa and Oat — Nourishing loaf enriched with nutritious quinoa and rolled oats.
• Rosemary and Sea Salt Flatbread — Crusty flatbread topped with aromatic fresh rosemary and sea salt flakes.
• Seed and Grain — Dense and textured loaf packed full of seeds and grains.
• Spelt Sourdough — Signature rustic sourdough crafted using traditional spelt flour.
• Toasted Seed Sourdough — Sourdough loaf layered with toasted seeds for deep, nutty flavour.
• Turkish Pide — Soft, traditional Turkish flatbread with a delicate crust.
• White Sourdough (Rustic Shape) — Classic hand-shaped artisan white sourdough loaf.
• White Sourdough (Tin Shape) — Classic white sourdough baked in a tin for convenient slicing.
• Bread Roll — Individual freshly baked crusty bread roll.

Morning Pastry

• Almond Croissant — Twice-baked flaky croissant filled and topped with rich almond cream.
• Cinnamon Bun — Rolled pastry swirled with sweet aromatic ground cinnamon.
• Croissant — Classic French-style butter pastry with crisp, flaky layers.
• Ham and Cheese Croissant — Savory butter croissant filled with savoury ham and melted cheese.
• Pan au Chocolat — Flaky laminated viennoiserie pastry layered around dark chocolate.
• Plum and Custard Danish — Crisp Danish pastry topped with velvety custard and tart baked plums.

Cold Pies & Savoury

• Family Chicken Pie — Large wholesome family pie packed with tender chicken in savoury gravy.
• Family Sized Quiche — Generous baked quiche with a rich egg and savoury vegetable filling.
• Jalapeño & Cheese Focaccia Slab — Fluffy Italian focaccia bread slab topped with spicy jalapeños and melted cheese.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Spelt Bakery Fairfield located?

The Fairfield bakery is located at 77 Main Rd, Fairfield, Dunedin.

What are the opening hours for the Fairfield store?

Spelt Fairfield is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Can I place advance orders for bread or family pies?

Yes, orders can be placed directly through the shop pages on the Spelt Bakery website.

Does Spelt Bakery have a store phone number?

Spelt Bakery does not have phones in their stores; inquiries should be sent via email to [email protected].

What kinds of sourdough does Spelt Bakery make?

Spelt produces a variety of handcrafted sourdoughs including their signature Spelt Sourdough, White Sourdough, Toasted Seed, Multigrain, Fig & Cranberry, and Beetroot and Nigella Sourdough.

Are whole family-sized meals available?

Yes, Spelt bakes take-home Family Chicken Pies and Family Sized Quiches alongside their single-serve savoury and sweet goods.

Tips

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Good to know

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