Origin bake
shop 3/35 Childers St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
ClosedToday 07:00 – 15:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded cafe and bakery in central Canberra with a 4.6 rating across 83 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- ThursdayToday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 14:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Origin Bake sits on Childers Street in the heart of Canberra's Civic centre, near the university. A 4.6 rating from 83 reviews marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is quality baked goods and cafe fare with a loyal following — a lovely spot to pick up fresh bakes, settle in for a coffee or grab a bite, in the middle of the city. Its central location, close to the university and the shops, makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and popular items can sell out. If you're after something particular or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly before you head over.
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 4.6 from 83 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
- 78
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 58
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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