
The Pastry Lab
A well-regarded pastry shop in Caloundra, rated 4.8 across more than 400 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Pastry Lab sits on Lower Gay Terrace in Caloundra, one of the southern Sunshine Coast's most popular beach towns. A dedicated pastry shop, it's earned a strong reputation for its beautifully made pastries, cakes and baked treats — the kind of craft-focused spot that draws a devoted following for genuinely good, carefully made patisserie.
The appeal is that focus on quality, handmade pastries and baked goods done with real craft, perfect for a morning treat, an afternoon indulgence or something special to take away while in Caloundra. There's something special about a pastry shop that takes its craft seriously, and The Pastry Lab has clearly won over both locals and visitors with its quality and care.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 400 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The range, daily baking, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular pastry shop can sell out of favourites and gets busy on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and arriving early before a special trip — particularly if you've got your heart set on a specific pastry or cake from the cabinet in Caloundra.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 80
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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