The Best Focaccia in Melbourne: Top 10 Edition

More often than not, it’s life’s simple pleasures that we crave. Whether it’s a sweet treat, a scenic walk, or cosying up on the couch for a movie night, going back to basics is sometimes exactly what we need. One of our simplest – but greatest – pleasures is focaccia. Big, fluffy, soft, and warm, this comforting bread is perfect as an entrée at a restaurant or taken home from a bakery to enjoy however you please. Simple but oh-so-delicious, there’s no denying it’s one of the best breads to grace this planet (and our bellies).

While it’s been a tough mission, we’ve rounded up the best focaccia in Melbourne that leaves us salivating every single time.

Juju’s

Thornbury’s Juju’s is the go-to spot for focaccia sandwiches that are nothing short of life-changing. Their focaccia is pillowy, flavour-packed, and perfectly baked, making every bite unforgettable. Start your day with the Morning Bite sando, featuring creamy avocado, fluffy eggs, and alfalfa sprouts between their standout bread.

For lunch, the chicken schnitzel, mortadella, classic salad, and salami with nduja combos shine, showcasing fresh ingredients and unbeatable bread. The shop’s cute fit-out makes the experience even sweeter.

750 High Street, Thornbury

263 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

Mari Mari Bakery

For Northcote locals, Mari Mari is the neighbourhood micro-bakery making waves with its incredible handmade focaccia. Crafted in small batches using traditional techniques and top-tier ingredients, their focaccia is a true labour of love—pillowy, golden, and bursting with flavour.

Freshly baked to order from their cosy home kitchen, Mari Mari delivers to Melbourne’s inner north every Friday and Saturday. Prefer to pick up? Swing by ONLY_S cafe and grab your pre-order. Whether you’re after a loaf to share (or devour solo), this is a focaccia in Melbourne worth planning your week around.

Only S, 58a Victoria Road, Northcote

Zita’s 

When it comes to focaccia, Zita’s in South Yarra rises to the occasion with bread so good, it feels like a warm hug. Their authentic Italian focaccia is fluffy, golden, and utterly irresistible. Pair it with a spritz from their perfectly curated menu, and you’ve got yourself a match made in heaven.

The best part? It’s now offering gluten-free focaccia, ensuring that everyone can indulge in their irresistible creations.

Sitchu Tip: Don’t miss their toasted focaccia with octopus, ’nduja, fennel salad, and stracciatella cheese—it’s a hearty, soul-warming sandwich that feels like a warm hug on a plate. 

16 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Austro Bakery

This beloved European-style bakery is back, and it’s all about that focaccia. After closing their South Melbourne storefront in March, Sally Roxon and Christian Gattermayr have reopened Austro in North Melbourne, now offering some of Melbourne’s fluffiest, most irresistible focaccia slabs twice a week.

Perfectly golden and full of flavour, their focaccia is so good it’s supplied to hotspots like Cam’s Kiosk and Florian. Don’t skip their carefully-crafted pastries, either. 

39 Lothian Street, North Melbourne

Hope St Radio

Big, fluffy, and (almost) a meal in itself, the focaccia at Hope St Radio in Collingwood is some of Melbourne’s finest. Order a number of share plates amongst the group of you while you’re here, and make sure this bread is at the top of your list. Served with a light, creamy whipped butter, these carbs go down a treat.

35 Johnston Street, Collingwood

Bar Rosella

For the best focaccia in Melbourne, make a beeline straight for Bar Rosella. The stuzzichini (appetizer) dish is done Puglia style, with the top crisped up to provide a crunchy contrast to the soft, fluffy underside of the bread. Served with a drizzle of olive oil and a hint of Italian spices, you’ll fall in love at first bite.

229 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

Henry Sugar

We all know and love Vegemite as the classic go-to for morning toast, especially when we were kids. But what about enjoying it at an established restaurant and wine bar? Henry Sugar is reimagining this quintessential condiment in a whole new way: serving it alongside an incredible focaccia, paired with smooth Vegemite butter for spreading. The result? A perfect hint of salty, umami goodness to tantalise your taste buds before diving into the main event.

296-298 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North

Don’s Wine Bar

Its’s no secret that Don’s Prahan is home to some of the best focaccia in Melbourne. Slightly salty, slightly sweet, this focaccia has sea salt flakes, rosemary, olive oil, and all the goodness you could ever want in a generous serving of bread. Pair it with a glass of vino from the impressive list they have, and bask in the vibrant yet intimate atmosphere.

202 Commercial Road, Prahran

Candied Bakery

Candied Bakery in Spotswood is the ultimate destination for focaccia lovers, and trust us—it’s worth the trip. From Thursday to Saturday, this bakery transforms into a focaccia paradise, serving up golden, mouth-watering slabs that are almost too good to share. Whether you’re after a classic focaccia or one packed with briny Kalamata olives, there’s something to tempt every carb enthusiast.

Feeling snacky? Their stuffed focaccias take things to the next level—think prosciutto, rocket, and cheese sandwiched between perfectly fluffy layers. 

136 Hall Street, Spotswood

Focacceria Pugliese

Focacceria Pugliese is your go-to for Italian street food that hits the spot—especially when you’re craving a quick yet satisfying lunch break indulgence. This gem serves up focaccia in all its glory, starting with their signature Focaccia Pugliese (made with potato for extra fluffiness) alongside irresistible varieties topped with tomato, rosemary, and more.

Their stuffed focaccias make the ultimate grab-and-go sandwich. Or, if you’re feeling ambitious, snag an entire loaf to take home—whether to savour slice by slice or devour in one glorious sitting. Either way, it’s buonissimo!

111 Cecil Street, South Melbourne

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