Born and Bread Bakehouse opens doors to new home

AFTER more than a decade in its original home, Newtown favourite Born and Bread Bakehouse has moved down the road to a brand-new space amid soaring demand and popularity.

The bakery reopened on Tuesday this week to their typical line out the door, exactly 12 years from the date they initially launched in 2014.

Customers won’t have to travel far for their coffee and pastry fix, with the new location just a short walk from their previous spot in Marshall Street, further down the Barwon River end of Pakington Street.

The bakery is owned by Tash Gower and her husband Ben, who is a third-generation baker and leads the charge in the kitchen.

Tash explained that they outgrew their initial space, with the immense traction a pleasant surprise.

“We didn’t envisage at all that we’d be so busy when we first opened 12 years ago,”she said.

“We just needed to improve efficiency for our team so that we can grow.

“It’s a purpose-built bakery, so we’ve really gone next level with the equipment.

“It just makes everything work smoother for the team.”

As they enter an exciting new chapter, Tash explained she and Ben were conscious not to change too much and focused on playing to their strengths of being a true artisan and handmade bakery.

“We tried to keep the flow and the business model that we’ve had and what customers have grown to love and respect.

“The products will be the same, we’re hoping to serve people quicker and give them a little bit more space to sit and enjoy.

“We’re a bakery and that’s what works for us.

“I think being down this river end as well, with the river being so close and the beautiful leafy trees, it’ll be really nice for people to come and meet together and enjoy our goodies.”

“The community really embraces us and it’s been fabulous.”

Tash thanked VDC Group and Dowel Jones for their work in building and fitting out the new space.