Everything at Simply Bread is as simple and delicious as its name suggests. The chefs truly nail the bread, toasting it to crispy perfection while keeping it wonderfully fresh and flavorful. We ordered the chicken roast sandwich, chickpea sandwich, grilled cheese, English breakfast set, and butter chicken soup. Everything was freshly prepared and served hot. The butter chicken soup could have used a little more seasoning, but everything else was absolutely delicious. What really made the sandwiches stand out was the perfect balance between the crusty bread and the moist, flavorful fillings. ✨ One of the chicken sandwiches came generously coated with a rich sauce, making it almost impossible not to love. The English breakfast set was well-seasoned, came with all the right condiments, and was served in just the right portion. The chickpea sandwich especially appealed to my Indian taste buds. It wasn’t overpowering and had subtle hints of green chilli and cilantro that elevated the flavour beautifully. For something sweet, we ordered the cinnamon butter sugar toast, which hit all the right spots. Crispy on the outside and soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, it was incredibly satisfying. I would recommend eating it while it’s hot, although if you have a sweet tooth, I doubt it will stay on the plate for very long. I also ordered the masala chai, which, as an Indian, was unfortunately a complete miss for me. Frothy milk in a cup of masala chai is a definite no-no, especially for a tea that’s meant for dipping. I’d give that particular item a 2/10. The vibe here is warm and cozy, making it a lovely place to unwind. The subtle interiors and open kitchen add to the charm and make the space feel even more inviting. You can also purchase their breads, dips, hummus, and other products to take home. If you’re visiting the Botanical Gardens area, come for the atmosphere and stay for the bread. Outside, you’ll find a range of interesting shops, Pilates studios, home décor stores, designer boutiques, and vintage collectibles. I absolutely loved spending the day here and would happily return the next time I’m in the area. :)

I suspect ratings vary tremendously because of different expectations. If you want a coffee and a simple off the counter pastry or roll, this place is decent. You’re not expecting too much. You get your food, the ambience and location are decent enough. No complaints. The place is known for a particular bread so maybe 5 stars. If you’re expecting some level of service, and order a dish that needs to be prepared, your experience could be a lot worse. That was mine. Ordered the steak sandwich. Took quite a while to arrive. Service was unsmiling and indifferent. Not a deal breaker but also not what you’d expect from a tenant of Cluny Court. The bread was rock hard. Steak was overcooked. It was still edible, taste wise. Perhaps that’s how they do it. Am no expert on steak sandwiches. But it was actually hard to eat, like physically. I actually struggled to cut the toast with a knife. Didn’t feel right to me. An unfortunate 2 stars from me :(

Simply Bread, Cluny Road: Sticky cinnamon buns are the bomb at Simply Bread. No frills, down to earth and trays of freshly-baked healthy sourdoughs greet the snaking lines. Get to go. This doesn’t look like a cosy sit down spot. #eatstylishtravelstylish

Don’t have coffee here. Menu prices do not include GST which is just a lazy lack of transparency. Shown as $5.50 but charged $6 for a latte which puts it in cafe territory pricing but what you get is food court (no) service and quality - latte is milky with no taste of coffee. Staff bring you the food but don’t explain cutlery, free water and napkins are self service until you ask. Perhaps lack of service is because they don’t charge for service.

They do their freshly baked breads really well like the ciabatta, rustic white and sticky bun. Sticky bun was the star of the show for us, sweet, soft and doughy. Unfortunately the hot food fell short, didn’t enjoy the mushroom soup and shashouka eggs (very herbaceous) and we thought the everything and roast chicken sandwiches were quite pricey given the simple ingredients. Roast chicken in the sandwich was also cold.