The first thing to know about Daybaker is that it’s not trying to do everything. There’s no sprawling menu, no sourdough program, no all-day offering stretching into the evening. There are no T-shirts for sale, no take-home pantry staples. Instead, Charlie Duffy’s (Tivoli Road Bakery and Small Batch) Abbotsford bakery is built around a single idea: do a small number of things extremely well.

The menu shows off his signature style with a core trio that anchors the daily offering: a plain croissant, a chocolate wattleseed version and a savoury option.

Alongside those, a changing set of pastries shifts with the seasons, including a mixture of new creations and past Small Batch customer favourites, such as Duffy’s pear and Geraldton wax danish, all showcasing local produce.

Beyond pastry, the offering is just as restrained. Lunch is built around Roman-style pizzas and a couple of sandwiches with fillings that will change often. The concise coffee program follows suit.