Our Story

Guten Tag!

Welcome to Butterken Bakery.
We’re Anita and Hendrik, two people with a passion for German bread culture and a desire to bring that culture to Australia.
Living on the Mornington Peninsula, we believe it is the perfect place to create a community that shares our values and love of good, healthy, sourdough bread.
At Butterken Bakery we are dedicated to handcrafting sourdough bread of artisan quality, with a modern approach to health, sustainability and taste.
We take the best from tradition and innovation, so that our customers can live and eat better. Come and taste the difference when you visit our German bakery!

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Our Values

Live and eat better
We love sourdough bread for its superior flavour and health qualities. It’s why we only use natural, high quality ingredients and proper techniques to maximise nutrition.

Seasonal is sustainable
We use seasonal produce, working directly with farmers and suppliers from across Victoria and bordering regions. Come on in and check out our rotating specials!
Shared experiences
We bake on-site in an open production space so that you can see what goes into your bread from start to finish for yourself.
Handmade bread is our passion
Bread is an art and a science. Our bakers are skilled at producing breads of authentic artisan quality. We pride ourselves on the focus, care and passion that this demands.

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The Butterken Difference

Bread büt better

If you’re looking for a genuine sourdough bakery in Melbourne, look no further. We offer rotating seasonal specials alongside our traditional organic wheat sourdough loaves, our 100% German rye sourdough loaves, and our wholegrain spelt loaves.
Authentically German

Traditional German baking techniques and a strong passion for quality means we have the best pretzels in Melbourne if we (and our lovely customers!) say so ourselves. We also offer a seasonal menu of delicious German cakes and pastries.
Lunchtime Hotspot

Our tasty sourdough rolls make our sandwiches the perfect option for a quick lunch on-the-go or picnic in the park! We’re also proud to be part of a thriving community of businesses here on the Mornington Peninsula that serve Commonfolk Coffee.
A Slice of Home

Our dedication to making authentic German products here on the Mornington Peninsula has led to Butterken feeling like a 'little Germany'. Come experience the culture and language of home, or immerse yourself before you travel.

Our Team

Anita - Owner & Manager

Anita is the crucial cog in the Butterken machine that connects every other moving part and makes sure they are working harmoniously toward their common goal. Managing day-to-day operations in the front of house as well as attending to business administration, it is clear that Anita has a fiery passion for the bakery. Always striving for better, Anita brings the spirit that pushes others onwards and upwards, helping give Butterken the reputation it has for great atmosphere and products.

Hendrik - Owner & Head Baker

Hendrik is the powerhouse of ideas, knowledge, and creativity that is showcased through Butterken’s vast and delicious product range. Hendrik is always improving, brainstorming, and experimenting and has created an environment for bakers to follow suit. His leadership has allowed Butterken to have an endless supply of new products, ideas and creations of the highest quality. Hendrik has a love for baking and swinging pretzels that cannot be matched and he manages to instill that passion in everyone he meets.

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