The Best Hot Cross Buns in Brisbane to Make Your Easter Egg-stra Special

Easter gives us all an excuse to overload on baked treats, chocolate and maybe even an Easter-themed cocktail or two… so we’re getting in the spirit early with our hint for Brisbane’s best hot cross buns! From traditional to downright decadent, bakeries across Brisbane are taking things to the next level with this year’s Easter goodies.

Banjo’s Bakery

Whether you’re a sweet tooth or a traditionalist hot cross bun consumer, Banjo’s Bakery has you covered this Easter! The team will be baking up a range of flavours for you to share with your family and friends (or keep to yourself, we don’t judge), ranging from traditional fruit, chocolate, gourmet fruit or the utterly decadent double choc Nutella hot cross bun. We’re drooling already.

Various locations across Brisbane

NODO Donuts

If you’re feeling a little creative this Easter, or want to bring some a little egg-stra special along to family brunch, hop into Nodo for their Easter-themed gluten-free donuts! Let’s start with the carrot cake donut… and it’s not just any old carrot cake. This spiced carrot cake donut is frosted with vanilla cream cheese, buttercream and garnished with gold leaf. Then the quintessential hot cross donut is back, featuring couverture chocolate frosting as well as a couverture white chocolate cross decorating its delicious top. Talk about an elevated easter!

Various locations across Brisbane

Darvella Patisserie

If you need to go nut-free this Easter, there’s no need to compromise on flavour. Darvella Patisserie’s soft and fluffy hot cross buns are flavoured with whole nutmeg, citrus zest, cranberries, sultanas, currants, figs and dates that have been soaked in brandy for two months. These decadent buns are baked fresh each morning by the Darvella team to make your morning (if not your whole day). Pre-order your pack now (and why not add on some Easter cupcakes, while you’re at it?)

37 Oxford Street, Bulimba

Alcove Cafe & Deli

Alcove Cafe & Deli is renowned in Wilston for its absolutely delectable fresh bakery items, filling the noses and bellies of locals with warm, bready goodness. Easter is no exception to this rule, with hot cross buns making a special appearance in the bakery cabinet that proudly greets you as you enter the hustle and bustle of this ever-popular cafe. Hop on in for a bite to eat along with exceptional coffee, and take some hot cross buns home with you!

92 Kedron Brook Road, Wilston

King Street Bakery

The clever kitchen folk at King Street Bakery never misstep and Easter is no exception. The skilled team behind the iconic French Montrachet have set up shop in Bowen Hills and have never looked back. This Easter, you can delight in decadent Easter goodies from the King Street store that will make you the favourite child, housemate or friend over the long weekend.

20 King Street, Bowen Hills

So there you have it everybunny, Brisbane has truly taken Easter goodies to the next level this year! Now that your snacks are sorted… how will you spend your time off? If you’re looking for an escape this Easter long weekend, why not head to a local camping spot and soak up some quiet time in this perfect weather we’ve been having! Or scroll through our event guide to find out what events, exhibitions and shows are on around town. See you in the line-up at Lune!