Silo Bakery — Restaurant in District of Canberra Central

Good little bakery in a small town. FOOD: They don't really offer gluten free options aside from toast and a biscuit, both of which were terrible. Similar to gf things when they first came out, a decade+ ago. Definitely the worst gluten free food I've had in many years. Otherwise they do have a broad selection of sweets in the front counter: many of which do look really nice. Some of our dishes were hit and miss in flavour. STAFF: Lovely and attentive, especially given how cramped the place is. You constantly hear them trying to get through the tables and chairs and people at the front. DECOR: Simple, clean, modern lines, lacking character overall, which isn't necessarily bad. Only suitable for individuals up to 4 people mostly though. Not really suitable for kids or those in wheelchairs during busy times. They have blankets which is a super nice touch. The back hallway has had chairs put in to try and accommodate more people. It's squishy and looks like a hallway. OVERALL: With street parking out the front, and warm inviting staff, it looks like they're trying, so overall still a solid: good. Definitely a lovely little place to take a friend to for a pastry or take away sweet. I suspect this (versus the meals) is where they shine and...

Visit Silo Bakery and Cafe for some of the best breads and pastries around. Located about ten mins drive from Canberra CBD in the trendy little area of Kingston, it’s worth the trip.

Their Artisan bread and pastries are made in store and are pretty popular, so be sure to get there early. It’s a small spot with minimal decor and only a few tables to eat at, so it’s best to grab what you want as takeaway.

Do you prefer their silo sourdough, rye sourdough volkornbrot, kingston, white sourdough, stirato crusty italian bread, french style white baguette, ciabattini small italian style square rolls or french style roll? So many to pick from. I buy a loaf of the walnut and cranberry for later, can’t wait to eat it!

Maybe you’re a croissant fan - plain croissants, almond croissants, butter brioche, pain au chocolate, Orange & Pistachio Snail, Custard & Raisin or our pick of the day, the “Evie” - apple, almond & raisin in croissant pastry. Crispy and super tasty.

They also have a rhubarb galettes and pear galettes

From the savoury options there’s quiche, pies and sausage rolls and boreks as well as sandwiches. You can even eat in at their cafe with omelettes, eggs, French toast or muesli...

Been coming for years, 4 stars for the food, it is still great. However, table service of late has been extremely poor! The 3 young ladies at the front are lacking major coordination and experience to serve tables properly and in timely fashion. Aiden is in the kitchen now and the new faces are just lost or the it looks like no one know who should attend to the table. Simple task of seating customers and bringing menu immediately has not happened in my last 5 visits. I wait at the sign then decide either go sit or finally someone welcomes me and tells me to sit anywhere, then we are forgotten, and in past 5 visits I have to go get menus for everyone and 3 out 5 I would go order at counter for the table. 1 of the girls is always in the back kitchen and has to be called out, the other 2 are always doing something at the counter but not the tables … this is clear case of lack of training and coordination. Please pay attention to...