Baker in the Rye
185 Carlisle St, Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia
Open nowToday 06:30 – 17:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A well-regarded bakery at Balaclava near St Kilda in Melbourne with a 4.3 rating across 179 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 06:30 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 17:00
- FridayToday
- 06:30 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 17:00
Why it's worth checking out
Baker in the Rye is a bakery in Balaclava, Melbourne, focused on artisan rye bread. For visitors looking for a bakery with a clear speciality rather than a broad, unspecified offering, its identity is straightforward: rye bread is at the centre of what it does.
The bakery is located at 185 Carlisle Street, in the heart of Balaclava. That makes it a practical stop for locals and visitors exploring the area, including those coming from nearby St Kilda. The venue’s website provides a concise introduction and contact details, but does not include further information about its range, baking methods, seating, atmosphere or service style.
As a result, Baker in the Rye is best approached as a focused artisan bread bakery rather than a venue with a detailed online menu or dining profile. Its speciality will appeal to people seeking rye bread and to anyone interested in visiting an independent bakery with a distinct bread focus. Call ahead on 03 9525 6744 if you need to confirm what is available before making the trip.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 179 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 70
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 68
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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