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Landing Bakery has opened in Scarborough, delivering a new community hub with classic pastries, fresh bread and sandwiches in a space designed to reflect the coastal landscape.
Local Roots And Partnership
The bakery officially began trading in mid-August 2025 at 71 Landsborough Avenue, led by hospitality operators Tom Cooney and Jack Wakefield. Wakefield grew up in Scarborough and wanted better cafés and bakeries. Cooney, known for Riser in Toowong, joined after seeing the site’s potential by the waterfront park.
Both operators had worked together before at Anytime Coffee, later sold to pursue new projects. They wanted Landing Bakery to be shaped by local ties and designed for residents rather than tourists.
A Focus On Design And Community
The bakery’s design came from Five Mile Radius and Matthew Reynolds. It uses pigmented sand, cast concrete and pale timber to reflect the red cliffs. Large communal tables and a bright interior invite locals to gather. Outdoor seating offers space to enjoy food under Norfolk pines.
The aim was to create a place that blends coastal character with modern design while offering a relaxed setting for Scarborough’s growing community.
Pastries, Bread And More
Head baker Dan Smyth leads the kitchen, producing pastries such as almond croissants, pain au chocolat, morning buns and gochujang scrolls. Fresh bread is also available, including sourdough, focaccia and a country loaf.
A sandwich menu rotates with options like chicken salad, Reuben with house pastrami, roasted vegetable and hummus, and porchetta rolls.
Pantry items, including beetroot ketchup, smoked ketchup, tomato relish and pickles, line the front shelves. Coffee is prepared from a custom blend, with sourcing noted differently between reports as Fox Coffee and Vox Roasters.
Responding To Local Demand
Landing Bakery’s opening followed months of planning by the founders, who said Scarborough was ready for new food ventures as more Brisbane residents move to the peninsula.
Early soft service drew strong local interest, showing demand for a community-focused bakery. The bakery is open Wednesday to Sunday from 6:30 am to 2 pm.
Published 3-October-2025
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