Rise of Robe Specialty Bread — Restaurant in Robe

We stumbled across Rise of Robe on the main street and were instantly drawn in by the baskets of artisan bread and pastries on display. It’s a small, unassuming shopfront, but don’t let that fool you — this place is doing something really special. The first time we visited was late in the day and almost everything was already sold out (which is always a good sign!), so we made a point to return early the next morning — and we’re so glad we did.

We picked up a white sourdough loaf, a croissant, and a pain au chocolat, and every single item was outstanding. The sourdough had a perfect crust and a soft, chewy interior — miles ahead of anything you’d find in a supermarket. The pastries were flaky, buttery, and clearly made with care and experience.

The gentleman behind the counter — who I assume owns or runs the bakery, possibly with his wife — was lovely and welcoming, and there’s something really wholesome and genuine about the whole operation. It feels like the bread is baked offsite and brought in fresh each morning, which adds to the charm and sense of local craft.

If you’re in Robe, make sure you swing by Rise of Robe early in the day. It’s the kind of bakery you hope to find in a coastal town — honest, high-quality, and...

The range is limited but the quality is great. We bought the sourdough here most days during our holiday in April 2021. I haven't had better sourdough. It's moist and full of flavour. Great for a sandwich or jam and cream when fresh and it makes wonderful toast. We tried the croissants and Portuguese tarts as well and made repeat purchases. The gentleman behind the counter is very gracious. My young grandchildren had the confidence to make their first unsupervised shopping experience by walking down and buying our bread from him. When we left we made sure to buy loaves to take home with us. If you visit Robe and you like quality bread you MUST...

After hearing about these specialty breads we had to try them for ourselves. We were not disappointed. First thing I did upon returning to the motel here, was to dip pieces of the sour dough into a little bowl of virgin olive oil, with salt and pepper... I thought I was back in Italy again. The Pain de Chocolate were perfect, as were the croissants. Worthy of any paitisserie in Paris. The Portuguese Tarts are being held hostage until tonight. Well done and thank you for restoring our faith in finding the right bread, here in Robe. Well done, we...