Beechworth Bakery, founded by Tom O'Toole in 1984, started as a small bakery in Beechworth and has grown to include bakeries in multiple locations, including Bright, with a focus on family-owned operations and delicious baked goods.
Here's a more detailed look at the Beechworth Bakery's history:
Founding: Tom O'Toole established the bakery in 1984 after purchasing the Ideal Café and Milk Bar and transforming it into a bakery.
Expansion: The bakery has expanded to include locations in Beechworth, Echuca, Albury, Bendigo, Ballarat, Healesville, Yackandandah and Bright.
Family-Owned: The bakery is family-owned and operated, with Marty Matasoni, who started working for Tom at age 13, now co-owning the bakeries with Tom.
Bright Location: The Bright location, part of Victoria's High Country, is a popular spot for visitors and locals, offering a wide range of freshly baked goods, including pies, cakes, coffee and more.
Community Involvement: Beechworth Bakery is known for its commitment to the communities it serves, with the bakery in Yackandandah being a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
Legacy: Beechworth Bakery has built a strong legacy of excellent food and service, with Marty Matasoni continuing to uphold the values established by Tom.
Bright Location: The Bright location is a great spot to sit down and enjoy bakery delights, a coffee and catch up with...
Read moreUmmm so, have to say this is one of the best Beechworth Bakerys that I’ve been to. At first I was a little unsure and was gonna bail out but the lady that greeted us was so friendly and welcoming that I ended up buying some focaccias and snacks. Which leads me to the next part, the team who make the sweets! My god. You all deserve awards. I was blown away at how great all the product looked. The eclairs, Bavarian cream rings and everything looks insane! Hands down best I’ve ever seen. I wasn’t going to get anything but I just had to because they looked so good and it didn’t disappoint. I felt so good after leaving I even went and told a bunch of people a few days later how impressed I was. Amazing job! And the initial lady that served...
Read moreWhile satisfied with the bakery products, I was appalled by the service received this morning. I was the first in line waiting to pay at the cashier, the lady behind counter attended to a customer next to me instead of asking who is next; when I reminded her I came before that customer, she didn’t attend to me but just said ‘wait’. The next staff didn’t attend to me either after I raised my hand & tried to make eye contact signalling I was the next customer in line; When finally a third staff served me, I explained what happened, she brushed it off saying ‘well we couldn’t see everyone’ to my surprise, instead of showing any sign of...
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