The Best Bakeries in Melbourne for the Ultimate Sweet Tooth

If there’s one thing that Melbourne isn’t short of, its baked goods. It feels like everywhere you turn, there’s a fresh new bakery popping up – and we’re not complaining. It fills our foodie hearts (and bellies).

From croissants, bread and doughnuts to cakes and pies, there’s nothing quite like tucking into a fresh, doughy delicacy. To satisfy your addiction – and ours – we’ve done some delicious research and found the best bakeries in Melbourne. You’re welcome!

Urbanstead

Urbanstead marks a thoughtful new chapter from the founders of Tivoli Road Bakery, a warm, quietly beautiful Abbotsford spot shaped by craft, community and slow-food ideals. Naturally leavened loaves made with Victorian grains sit beside golden croissants folded with Lard Ass butter, savoury pies, Cornish pasties and daily galettes. Shelves hold buckwheat cookies, cardamom shortbread and Monte Carlos, while pour-over coffee keeps things deliberate and low-waste.

With workshops, local produce and a gentle, homestead-meets-city feel, Urbanstead brings honest baking back to its soulful roots. Their hands-on classes offer a warm, joy-filled dive into slow, seasonal cooking and expert technique, guided by Michael and Pippa James and designed to inspire confidence, connection and genuinely delicious food at home.

203 Langridge Street, Abbotsford

Butter Days

Butter Days has drifted into Malvern like a butter-scented daydream. Dessert Masters champion John Demetrios brings Michelin-sharp precision; Martina brings Scandinavian soul; together they bake with a flavour-first mantra: more butter, more better. Sunshine Buns take centre stage — enriched, lemon-cinnamon-kissed, unapologetically golden. Brown Butter Bickies hide silky fruit custard; BMOs (Danish morning buns) arrive warm with salted butter and Comté; lunch runs on potato-pretzel rolls stacked with egg, pastrami and pickled green peppers. Allpress in the cups, flour-mill whites and pale timber in the room, and pastry sketches on the walls. Neighbourhood bakery, high romance; queue early, leave giddy.

209 Glenferrie Road, Malvern

T6 Patisserie

T6 Patisserie in Carnegie has us seriously considering starting a Facebook group — or possibly a full-blown cult — dedicated to one singular, god-tier pastry: the Malaysian potato curry puff pain au suisse. It’s got layers — flaky, golden, absurdly buttery — and inside, a spiced potato filling so good we’d swear allegiance to it if asked. And then there’s the pandan gateau, a softly spoken stunner with all the elegance of French patisserie and the nostalgic joy of Southeast Asian sweets.

T6 is tiny, but the flavours are full-tilt. We’re talking croissants with pistachio knafeh, kaya-filled kouign-amann, and treats that feel both exacting and a little bit joyful.

88 Koornang Road, Carnegie

Back Alley Bakes

Back Alley Bakes is Coburg North’s microbakery marvel, hidden behind a pink roller door and pumping out artisanal sourdough, buttery viennoiserie, and the cult-fave crois-sauso — a pork-fennel sausage roll wrapped in flaky croissant dough. This husband-and-wife passion project turns biodynamic flour into irresistible morning buns, danishes, cinnamon scrolls, a gorgeous array of sandwiches, and Basque cheesecake, all paired with robust Axil Coffee Roasters brew. Open early and buzzing with local love, it’s the perfect pitstop for Coburg’s brunch hunters, craving craft and comfort with every bite.

10 Leslie Avenue, Coburg North 

Tarts Anon

Tarts Anon is the cult bakery reminding Melbourne that tarts can be the main event. Former fine-dining pastry chef Gareth Whitton and partner Catherine Way turn out rotating creations that swing from classic lemon to smoked pecan, tiramisu, mulled-wine ginger and whatever wild stroke of genius hits that month. Each slice is silky, balanced and borderline addictive. Pop in for a wedge, or preorder a whole tart and instantly become everyone’s favourite person — no questions asked.

Pre-orders open each week on Monday at 6pm

10/658 Church Street, Richmond

Prahran Market

29A Gwynne Street, Cremorne

Pecks Road

Pecks Road has gone from Caroline Springs cult favourite to full-blown CBD obsession — and thank goodness, because crossing town for a turon doughnut was becoming a personality trait. Here, Filipino flavours meet Melbourne bakery magic: pandan cream buns, brûléed banana doughnuts, ube lattes, Spam-adjacent sandos and a Filipino banh mi that deserves its own fan club. This place is pure, playful joy.

Sitchu Tip: The ube matcha iced latte is ridiculously good.

Shop A6/1-7 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs

Shop 3/234 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Masses Bagels

After five years of fermenting fanfare, Masses Bagels has landed in Collingwood — and it’s every bit worth the hype. Hand-rolled and wild-fermented over three days, these chewy-crusted beauties come in classic schmear form or tartine-style with trout, tomato and next-level quark. There’s coffee, house-made shrubs, and a front-row seat to the rolling-and-boiling action. A cult market favourite turned micro-bakery dream, this 15-seater is Melbourne’s new spiritual home for bagel lovers.

5 Smith Street, Fitzroy

Bakemono Bakers 

We’re big fans of the pastries flying out the door at Bakemono Bakers. This Japanese-inspired bakery, housed in a converted garage on Drewery Lane, offers an impeccable selection that’s hard to resist. Enjoy puffy Danishes filled with blueberry custard or Nutella and strawberry, and for something savoury, the classic ham and cheese croissant. It’s one of the cutest spots for some of the best pastries in Melbourne.

Sitchu Tip: Don’t miss their soul-warming chai latte, brewed in-house weekly — it’s delicious!

273 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Akimbo

Akimbo is Northcote’s golden child of naturally leavened loaves and low-key cool. Behind its terrazzo counter, Sunda alum Lindsay Oates turns out sublime seeded sourdoughs, pizzetta focaccias, cardamom buns and brown-butter macadamia cookies — all baked in a rare Italian oven. Batch-brew from Fieldwork Coffee seals the deal. A sun-drenched space with serious flavour cred, Akimbo brings a restaurant-level finesse to your everyday loaf run.

205a Victoria Road, Northcote 

Sebby’s Scrolls

Sebby’s is Melbourne’s cinnamon scroll institution, known for baking fresh beauties every morning. Their warm, buttery dough hits all the right notes, with a generous swirl of cinnamon and sugar, crowned with the perfect glaze. Not just a one-trick pony, Sebby’s also offers vegan scrolls and a variety of other flavours, including savoury options like pizza and Vegemite scrolls. Warm it up, pair it with one of their expertly brewed coffees, and indulge in a treat that’ll have you feeling like you’re winning at life.

367 North Road, Caulfield South

2C Acland Street, St Kilda

OCAB Bakery

An artisanal gem encased in the backstreets of Moonee Ponds, Ocab Bakery marries French technique with Persian soul. Founded by a French-trained baker and a civil engineer-turned-pastry-whisperer, this cult favourite turns out exquisitely layered croissants (including Biscoff and Vegemite twists), saffron-poached pear tarts, and daily baked sourdoughs. Paired with Coffee Supreme and a warm, local vibe, it’s one of the best bakeries in Melbourne worth crossing town for — flaky, fragrant, and quietly refined.

28A Shuter Street, Moonee Ponds

32A Ballarat Street, Yarraville

Double Dutch Bakery

Housed on Stubbs Street, Double Dutch Bakery is Kensington’s artisanal treasure — a sleek, sunlit space where flaky kouign-amanns, glossy danishes and signature sourdoughs fly off the shelves daily. Helmed by Jacob Dekker (ex-Hazel) and fuelled by Rumble Coffee, this elevated neighbourhood bakery delivers craftsmanship with heart. Expect buttery Speculaas buns, epic Reubens, and perfectly pulled espresso — all made with ethically sourced, locally loved ingredients. A must for pastry purists and Melbourne brunch connoisseurs alike.

61 Stubbs Street, Kensington

Zelda Bakery

Zelda Bakery has earned its cult status — just follow the buttery scent and the queue snaking through Ripponlea. Open only Wednesdays and Fridays, this micro-bakery is home to some of Melbourne’s flakiest, most sought-after croissants, golden sourdough, seasonal crumble cakes, and glorious chocolate babka. Everything is handmade with precision and passion, and the result is pure baked magic.

54 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea 

Secondipity Roasters

Secondipity Roasters is where Melbourne’s coffee scene meets Korean bakery magic. Known for their wildly popular salt breads — think spring onion cream cheese or vanilla cream-filled — this Collingwood spot brings serious flavour. Their monthly seasonal bakes keep things fresh (hello, Mont Blanc with a salty twist), while their house-roasted beans fuel everything from perfect pour-overs to creative lattes. It’s bold, buttery, beautifully balanced — and absolutely worth the hype.

88 Langridge Street, Collingwood

Semla the Bakery

Semla the Bakery is a Scandinavian dream in Seaford, slinging cardamom buns, rye sourdough, and caramelised tosca buns straight from a converted garage. Inspired by Sweden’s beloved “fika” ritual, this micro-bakery brings soul and sweetness to Melbourne’s southeast. Free delivery is now available based on your suburb, or catch them at the Edigrocer pop-up in Edithvale every Saturday from May. Follow the scent of spice and sugar — your weekend just got way more delicious.

Free local delivery; order by 12pm Wednesday for delivery every Friday

Check postcode eligibility at shop check out

SATURDAYS – Edigrocer pop-up (every Saturday from May)

Simply Mike’s

Simply Mike’s in Albion is where French pastry meets a touch of Asian flair, creating a one-of-a-kind bakery experience. Famous for their next-level cinnamon scrolls, each bite is soft, gooey, and perfectly balanced with cinnamon and sweetness. Beyond these irresistible treats, the bakery offers a freshly-made and constantly evolving menu of mouthwatering creations, from delicate pastries to innovative delights.

29b Perth Avenue, Albion

Dua Bakehouse

At Dua, Raymond Tan reimagines Scandinavian classics through a Southeast Asian lens — most famously with his vivid green pandan princess cake layered with chiffon, jam and pastry cream. Bread lovers are spoiled with pillowy shokupan, semla-style melonpan and ube-filled pandesal, while savoury favourites include Spam-and-egg sandos and siu mai sausage rolls. Settle into the vintage Ikea–inspired space, order a cherry mocha or strawberry matcha with malted milk, and enjoy one of Melbourne’s most creative, comforting bakery experiences.

Collingwood Yards, Shop 1/35 Johnston Street, Collingwood 

Baker of Things

Richmond just scored a dreamy new bakery, giving serious Beatrix Bakes nostalgia. From the Maker Coffee crew, Baker of Things is helmed by ex-Beatrix star Zoe, and the cabinet? Pure joy. Picture blackberry yo-yos, raspberry caramel Lamingtons, citrus layer cakes, and wild-filled fougasse that might just be Melbourne’s best. It’s sweet, creative, and already drawing lines. Go early, go hungry, and don’t leave without something whipped and wobbly. A new cult favourite is born.

117 Burnley Street, Richmond

Baker Bleu Cremorne

Cremorne just levelled up with the arrival of Melbourne’s iconic Baker Bleu. It’s their biggest, boldest venture yet. Alongside cult-loved sourdough and pastries comes an irresistible all-day menu: challah French toast with whipped ricotta, ploughman’s plates, and stracciatella-topped sourdough pizzas. Ficelles and Market Lane coffee seal the deal. Come for breakfast, stay for everything.

65 Dover Street, Cremorne

Hector’s Bakery

From the legends behind Hector’s Deli comes Hector’s Baker, Richmond’s newest carb mecca and already the source of serious queues (yes, it’s worth it). Open daily from 7am, this sleek, sunlit spot is turning heads with cinnamon scrolls, apple fritters, flaky pain au chocolat, and that cheese and pepperonata croissant. Add their cult-fave sandwiches to the mix, and you’ve got breakfast dreams on lock.

Designed by Quinten and Josh Powell, it’s a new Melbourne bakery you’ll want to lose time in.

33 Stewart Street, Richmond

Lulu & Me

Lulu & Me is the cheesecake haven Collingwood didn’t know it needed. This light-filled, minimalist warehouse bakes up TikTok-famous pay-by-weight Basque, pandan, and New York-style cheesecakes. With irresistible specials like tiramisu and rich chocolate, it’s a tasting experience you won’t forget.

1-5 Hotham Street, Collingwood 

Falco Bakery

Falco Bakery in Collingwood is a beloved local gem blending artisan baking with serious credibility. Head baker Christine Tam, whose experience spans Melbourne’s top bakeries and San Francisco’s Tartine, crafts exceptional sourdough loaves, divine pastries, and unique treats like the iconic peanut butter miso cookie. Their chicken sandwich and Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and pastrami toastie are standouts, while house-roasted coffee seals the deal. A true must-visit for bread lovers and brunch enthusiasts​ alike. 

288 Smith Street, Collingwood 

266 Johnston Street, Abbotsford 

156-158 Langridge Street, Collingwood

Small Batch Roasting Co.

Tucked inside a coffee-roasting warehouse, Small Batch Roasting Co. is home to one of Melbourne’s most exciting micro patisseries. While the coffee is excellent, it’s the pastries that inspire true devotion: seasonal fruit Danishes, maple bacon escargots, chestnut pain suisse, mango–passionfruit creations and perfectly caramelised canelés. Croissants come filled with delights like blood orange and pistachio frangipane or chocolate cream with koji caramel. If you haven’t been yet, make it a priority — pastry lovers consider this essential.

3-9 Little Howard Street, North Melbourne  

Amann Patisserie

You can trust Amann Patisserie to satisfy every sweet craving. Owner Yohann Godec honed his craft at a boulangerie in Versailles, so the croissants here are as flaky and buttery as they come. Operating from a small commercial kitchen with a charming “pastry door,” the focus is firmly on impeccable technique and fresh-from-the-oven perfection. There’s a small counter if you want to enjoy your treats on the spot, but otherwise, it’s all about precision-made pastries.

645 Nicholson Street, Carlton North

Creme de la Creme

Sweet tooths and savoury tooths alike will love Creme de la Creme in Spotswood. Wonderfully flaky croissants, danishes, cookies, and donuts are just some of the many baked goods you’ll find in this Spotswood bakery. We recommend trying The Habibi, which includes crispy golden potatoes with a spicy, tangy kick of garlic, coriander, and chilli, all on a flaky croissant dough. For something sweet, you can’t go past the Iced Vovo croissant or the knafeh croissant. 

101 Hudsons Road, Spotswood

Publique Bakery

Publique is one of Melbourne’s most beloved French artisan bakeries, now with two locations including a luxe new outpost near Queen Victoria Market. It’s a true sanctuary for beautiful baking, where passion and technique come together in every loaf, croissant and pastry. With more than a decade dedicated to mastering French classics, Publique feels quintessentially Parisian — elegant, polished and consistently delicious.

Sitchu Tip: If you’re craving something savoury, the Quiche Lorraine is an oozy, salty marvel that’s impossible to resist.

QVM MUNRO 18 Blender Lane, Melbourne

Preston Market

The Flour

Baking their way to our happiness, The Flour is one of our new favourites, where expert coffee gets poured alongside the likes of exquisitely presented Mont Blanc cakes, pistachio matcha lime and stout malted milk cakes, freshly baked madeleines and canelés, choc-hazelnut galettes, and the sweetest strawberry tarts and peach tarts we ever did see. It’s a French patisserie and bakery in Melbourne not to be missed.

199 Victoria Street, West Melbourne 

Heart Bakes 

Let the warm, buttery scent of freshly baked cinnamon scrolls draw you in — and don’t be surprised if your heart grows three sizes in the process. That’s the magic of Heart Bakes, a sweet little corner shop serving pure comfort in every bite. Settle in with a great coffee and a perfect treat: Levain-style walnut chocolate chip cookies, carrot cake, breakfast muffins, Earl Grey cream cheese cupcakes and those legendary scrolls. The only challenge? Choosing just one.

220 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne

AM Bakehouse

This bakery is equivalent to heaven for any pastry lover. Located in Glen Iris, you’ll come here for the sweets, but stay for the savoury items. Their pancetta and brie ciabatta toastie is warm, gooey and deliciously creamy, and all their pastries are baked to be crisp, flaky and light. AM Bakehouse makes for the perfect weekend outing, so grab your friends, pick out a bunch of goodies and sit at one of their tables to enjoy the atmosphere while you eat.

Sitchu Tip: We recommend you try the fig danish. With a crispy, perfectly baked exterior and creamy, sweet interior, it’s absolutely divine.

286D Tooronga Road, Glen Iris

Gordon Street Bakery

You haven’t lived until you’ve tried Gordon Street Bakery’s choc-almond croissant. That’s all. Oh and their sourdough bread and low-key friendly vibes are the perfect antidote to the Sunday morning scaries. It’s one of our go-to bakeries in Melbourne, every time. 

142 Gordon Street, Footscray

#1000 Bread

A relatively new bakery on the CBD block, #1000 Bread quickly grew a cult following thanks to TikTok. Walking the line between a traditional European bakery and modern Asian bakery, owner Kathy Wang takes inspiration from both, but adheres to neither. This unique bakery is known for their unconventional viral cube crossiants that are a delight to tear apart and munch on. However, you can’t ignore their mochi bagels and egg tarts, which are equally as delicious.

315 Swanston Street, Melbourne

Madeleine de Proust 

Madeleine de Proust is Melbourne’s dedicated madeleine patisserie, earning instant acclaim for Hyoju Park’s nostalgic, exquisitely crafted take on the French classic. Each bite blends artistry with memory — delicate, sculptural and almost too pretty to touch. The flavours shift from elegant vanilla to creative, modern twists, all baked with meticulous technique.

Sitchu Tip: Don’t miss the corn madeleine: brown-butter sponge filled with cream cheese and buttered corn, topped with popcorn ganache and a corn-infused chocolate “husk.”

253 Lygon Street, Carlton 

Mietta by Rosemary

The heavens descended the day cake queen Rosemary Andrews decided to open up her first brick and mortar store. The former Attica Summercamp head pastry chef has put down sticks in Malvern with Mietta by Rosemary. This is one of the dreamiest bakeries in Melbourne, focusing on cakes by the slice, takeaway coffee and other premium baked goods, all handcrafted by Rosemary and her team of experienced pastry chefs.

Sitchu Tip: Try and get your hands on her famously good lemon tart, or a slice of the burnt honey espresso dulce de leche layer cake. 

23 Glenferrie Road, Malvern

Iris The Bakery

Iris The Bakery may be relatively new to Brunswick, but it already has a loyal crowd lining up at its charming shopfront for daily bread, coffee and something beautifully baked. Everything is crafted with produce that nourishes both people and the planet, revealing the team’s talent and heart. Expect cardamom buns, chocolate chip cookies, honey–spelt loaves, focaccia, croissants, whole quiches and savoury tartines — a wholesome, flavour-filled start to the day and one of Melbourne’s most exciting new bakeries.

1 Wilson Avenue, Brunswick 

The Butter Room

The Butter Room is where Korean and French influences collide. From the theatrical lava pandoro (an Instagrammable favourite) to matcha-chocolate canelés, cream cheese garlic bulbs, and croissants that melt in your mouth — think flavours like matcha and injeolmi. Add towering fruit-laden cakes, black sesame scones, and the iconic strawberry matcha latte, and you’re set.

The Archway, 16 Katherine Place, Melbourne 

Core Roasters

One of the best new bakeries in Melbourne has landed on Barkly Street in Brunswick East. Behind its forest-green façade and minimal signage, Core Roasters blends small-warehouse charm with a coffee bar and pastry kitchen that go far beyond the ordinary. Yes, the almond croissants and carrot cake are spot on, but it’s the inventive creations — pandan and coconut jam toast, mushroom rendang pastries, espresso banana bread, tiramisu cookies — that really shine. Exceptional coffee anchors it all, while the housemade hot chocolate and lightly gassed Taiwanese iced tea offer something genuinely different.

14 Barkly Street, Brunswick

Calle

Roll into Rathdowne Street for a taste of Calle’s exceptional croissant wheels. A cult-favourite item at this Carlton bakery, spirals of glossy pastry are wrapped around oozy fillings ranging from black sesame and chocolate, biscoff and pistachio. Flavours change every month, and other pastries on offer might include almond croissants, chocolate-filled pain suisse, escargots and fruit danishes. They also have a range of impeccable artisan sourdough and baguette sandwiches if savoury is more your schtick. 

649 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North

229 High Street, Northcote

Dröm Bakery

A little drive for a big reward, Dröm is the French-inspired Bayswater bakery locals would happily cross town for. Bakers start before dawn, handcrafting loaves, pastries and viennoiserie behind glass panels so you can watch every fold, glaze and rise happen in real time. The shelves brim with sweet and savoury creations that vanish fast, so arrive early and order generously — a few for friends, a few for later, and absolutely no regrets.

1/19 Scoresby Road, Bayswater

Via Porta Bakehouse

Via Porta Bakehouse is Hawthorn’s early-morning treasure, devoted to buttery viennoiserie, warm loaves and the simple pleasure of something freshly baked. From golden croissants and seasonal pastries to beautifully crafted breads, everything here feels thoughtful and quietly refined. The bench-style space is made for a quick solo coffee or a calm breakfast moment, while pre-orders keep you ahead of the sell-out rush. A neighbourhood bakehouse with authentic European charm — and the pastries to match.

646 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn 

Candied Bakery

Armed with an impressive repertoire of fresh baked goods, this westside neighbourhood bakery is also renowned for the scrumptious array of in-house made pastries. While savoury bites are available, peeling your eyes away from the likes of cream cheese and custard, pistachio cream and peaches and cream pastries is a mighty task. We’re partial to Candied Bakery’s range of delicious croissants, like these earl grey and lemon golden wonders. Keep an eye out for their tiramisu crossiants as well. 

81A Hudsons Road, Spotswood

Kudo 

Kudo Bakery is a charming, heritage-listed hole-in-the-wall celebrating all things gluten-free, founded by husband-and-wife duo Felix Goodwin and Elena Nguyen. This isn’t just a coeliac haven — it’s a destination for anyone who loves exceptional bread. Rustic sourdoughs, seeded loaves, brioche, baguettes and sandwiches rotate daily, with the sourdough easily rivaling its gluten-filled peers. Sweet lovers are covered too, with cookies, chiffon cakes, canelés and choux pastries, all paired with expertly brewed Ona Coffee. A true CBD standout.

Windsor Hotel, 8 Little Collins Street, Melbourne 

Mabels 

Maybe it’s Mabels! This Toorak sweetheart specialises in celebration cakes that feel instantly nostalgic — from decadent choc-raspberry to classic carrot, each one layered with colourful icing and displayed on charming cake stands. The shelves stay busy with gluten-free carrot cake, vegan chocolate cupcakes, lamingtons, marshmallow slices, lemon tarts and gingerbread people. And whatever you do, don’t leave without the lamington sponge or traditional Victorian sponge — pure, old-school birthday magic done beautifully.

525 Malvern Road, Toorak

Bistro Morgan Bakehouse

Nutella scroll anyone? Serving up doughlicious delights to Melbourne’s southside sugar addicts, Bistro Morgan’s drool-worthy creations are only the second most impressive thing about this Windsor bakehouse. The flagship shop on High Street offers light bites and brunch plates, but make no mistake, the sweets are still the star of the show.

190 High Street, Windsor

Moon Cruller

If it’s sweet, doughy and deep-fried, we’re already in the queue. Moon Cruller takes the doughnut concept and gives it a glow-up, serving crisp, swirled rings of pastry in six rotating flavours. Cinnamon sugar, chocolate and vanilla glaze are always on deck, while the remaining trio changes often — and with the Lune team behind the magic, they’re guaranteed to hit. The future of doughnuts has arrived, and it’s impossibly delicious.

50 Rose Street, Fitzroy

A1 Bakery

Young and old, friends and families, rusted-on locals, and new migrants are all brought together to break delicious bread at beloved institution A1. For little more than the change in your pocket, you can walk out of this always-bustling bakery with freshly made flatbread scattered with za’atar, pillowy halloumi-filled pies, and juicy chicken tawouk wraps overflowing with crunchy pickles and garlic sauce. For the sweet tooth’s, the baklava is honeyed, nutty, flaky perfection. 

643-645 Sydney Road, Brunswick

The Hamptons Bakery

From elegant interiors to an irresistible lineup of artisanal treats, there’s plenty to adore about this bayside cafe–bakehouse. The scent of freshly baked bread meets you before you even step inside The Hamptons Bakery, where modern brunch plates showcase the team’s house-made loaves and pastries. It’s the kind of place that turns a simple morning into something quietly special, built on three essentials: great food, excellent coffee and a relaxed coastal ease that keeps locals coming back.

427 Hampton Street, Hampton

Monforte Viennoiserie

When it comes to pastries, freshness is everything. Crisp, flaky layers giving way to warm buttery softness can lift even the gloomiest mood. For those craving a little sweetness, Monforte Viennoiserie delivers with a rotating lineup of delicate, melt-in-your-mouth creations. Using only local, organic ingredients — including LardAss butter from the Bellarine Peninsula — they turn simple classics into flavour moments. Their honey, sea salt and chocolatine croissants are a perfect example: golden, generous and impossible to forget.

585 Canning Street, Carlton North

Bread Club

Bread Club is a carb-lover’s dream, led by two French bakers whose résumés span Vue de Monde, Woodfrog, Tivoli Road and Baker D. Chirico. Classic sourdough and baguettes sit alongside joyful twists like banana-split croissants, toffee-custard doughnuts and saffron buns. The mint-green space is ideal for a slow breakfast with Inglewood coffee, while the savoury lineup shines with Persian potato salad baguettes, Croatian pork and pickled cabbage sandwiches, and kolokythopita-inspired pies packed with zucchini, mint and feta.

Sitchu Tip: The garlic fougasse is dangerously moreish.

558 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne

65 Cardigan Place, Albert Park

Rustica Sourdough

With several shop fronts around Melbourne, we sleep easy knowing that a Rustica Sourdough isn’t too far away. Half bakery, half cafe, Rustica is responsible for some of the best sandwiches we’ve ever tasted. There’s no doubt that the bread at Rustica is the star of the show (the olive with fresh basil is our favourite) but they also do a mean pastry – the offering changes daily.

Multiple locations around the city

Cremorne Street Bakers

Cremorne Street Bakers taps into our nostalgia with a modern twist, crafting time-worn favourites like Anzac caramel slice, chocolate whisky cake, and sour cherry pie. While they’ve long supplied Melbourne’s top cafes, their Cremorne storefront lets you grab a slice (or three) straight from the source. Beyond baked goods, their luxe Cremorne Street Hampers bring together treats from Hey Tiger, Pearsons and Gron Haus, plus ceramics and handmade body products, perfect for indulgent gifting or treating yourself. Nostalgic, delicious, and uniquely Melbourne.

135 Cremorne Street, Cremorne 

Lune Croissanterie

Obviously, Lune needs no introduction – it’s Lune after all; the home of the best croissant in the world. Owner Kate Reid (who actually used to be a former Formula 1 engineer) reverse-engineered the croissants from Paris that she was obsessing over to come up with her own. Acquiring a Lune croissant requires commitment; lines are often long and they always sell out, but we promise you that the mission is worth it. There are eleven different flavours to choose from, but the classic is still our favourite. 

Multiple locations around the city

Agathé Pâtisserie

Agathé Pâtisserie has earned itself a cult-like following. No trip to the South Melbourne Market is complete without stopping by Agathé’s little stand to get your hands on a chocolate croissant (or three.) Demand is high, and stock is always limited, so get in early. Better yet, order online to avoid disappointment.

South Melbourne Market: 322 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

Dench Bakers

Sitting on Scotchmer Street, Dench Bakers is a firm local favourite. Part cafe, part bakery, it’s the perfect spot to grab breaky and a loaf. For those that know their whole wheat from their light rye, you won’t be disappointed with their varied offering. Regardless of what you order, you better take a vegemite scroll for the road.

109 Scotchmer Street, Fitzroy North

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