Wild Bakery

A bustling, bohemian bakehouse down in Freo. Just a five-minute stroll from South Beach—and pulling off the elusive trifecta of top-tier *viennoiserie*, proper artisan loaves, and stellar savory bites. Morning coastal walkers routinely form a fast-moving queue for French-style baguettes boasting a serious crust and croissants with textbook lamination. The chatter on South Terrace points straight to their unexpectedly flawless bee sting pastry—a total triumph of texture—alongside deeply rich salted caramel chocolate tarts and chunky sausage rolls. Expect a slight wait for the espresso machine. It gets a heavy workout from the early crowd, but the pour is dead-on. Snag a standout pizza slice with a perfectly blistered *cornicione* (vegans are well-sorted here, too) or a hefty slice of their famously moist orange cake. Grab a spot in the cozy alfresco area. Soak up that infectious morning energy before hitting the sand.