Cakes, pastries, bread and much more – make your dreams come true at Melbourne’s best bakeries and bread shops!
What’s better than a hot and flakey pastry with a freshly brewed coffee to start your morning? We’ll wait…
When it comes to bread, pastries and other sweet treats, Melbourne pretty much takes the cake. But, with so many options it can be hard to know exactly where you can get the best baguettes or the most sensational sourdough.
So, to help you out, we’ve tracked down the best bakeries and patisseries in Melbourne you need to try in 2025. Because life’s too short not to enjoy your carbs, right?
Best Bakeries in Melbourne
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Bakemono Bakers
A converted city garage, Bakemono Bakers looks like a private parking spot when the roller doors are down. But, when opened, the space transforms into a Japanese hole-in-the-wall cafe and bakery – complete with a wooden façade and rich doughy aroma. That inspiration carries onto the menu: popular items like their Korean-style garlic bread or Shokupan (milk bread loaf) are hard to come by in Melbourne. Time is of the essence at Bakemono Bakers with their pastries often selling out by midday – so plan to get there early if you’re keen to try one of the most Japanese bakeries in Melbourne.
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Baker Bleu
Mike and Mia Russel first opened Baker Bleu in 2016. Their desire was to provide delicious and ethically produced bread to the local community. This bakery handcrafts sourdough bread and pastries using the highest quality ingredients that have been sustainably and locally sourced. To bake their sourdough, Baker Bleu uses a traditional long fermentation method resulting in a high-quality product that is not only delicious, but also more sustainable. Whether it’s their classic sourdough loaf, bagel, baguette or beautifully golden pastry, it is always baked with care.
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Ket Baker
This Melbourne based bakery has developed a cult following for its delicious 100% sourdough breads and pastries. At Ket Baker you’ll usually find a long line of eager pastry lovers waiting to get their hands on one of these sourdough sensations. Head baker, Miek Paulus, started her pastry journey in Belgium, then travelled to France to learn about the world’s best cuisine (and drink wine of course). Eventually, she moved to Melbourne and opened her bakery which was her way of giving back to the Bellarine community.
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Lune Croissanterie
A Melbourne institution, Lune Croissanterie is one of the most top rated bakeries in Melbourne for good reason. Lune prides itself on crafting a croissant unlike any other. With each bite you can taste the precision, care and passion that has gone into baking it. Start simply with their traditional French croissant that has been prepared over a three-day period. Once inducted, try their Pain au Chocolat, Persian Love Cake, Cheese and Vegemite Escargot or their famous Lemon Curd Cruffin. Always creating limited-edition items or bringing back vintage cult classics, Lune is a must-visit for any Melburnian.
Crafted using traditional French techniques with a modern flair, Publique Bakery is a must-visit French artisan bakery. Located at both Preston and Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, Publique prides itself on delivering buttery croissants and handcrafted breads that reflect a deep commitment to quality and heritage. With a huge range of exceptional fresh baked goods, we recommend their garlic croissants and mouthwatering Danishes to any first-time visitor. For authentic French bakery delights, look no further than Publique Bakery.
Loaves of bread. Photography by YesPhotographers via Shutterstock.Publique Bakery
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Penny For Pound
Start your weekend off right with a pastry from Penny For Pound. Located off Bridge Road, this family-run business makes everything in house – from jams to puff pastry, confectionaries, cakes, cookies and, not to mention their famous pastries. You’ll be salivating just looking at their wide selection of baked goods on offer! To ensure their croissants are endlessly fresh, Penny For Pound bakes them every 30 minutes – hot and flakey every time!
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Rustica Sourdough
Located on the ever-so bustling Chapel Street, this iconic bakery and cafe is the perfect spot for brunch. Not only are their artisan breads and sourdoughs to die for, but each venue exhibits a customised menu that reflects the unique charm and feel of the location. Watch on as the skilled bakers craft each sourdough that takes up to 48 hours to ferment. With an emphasis on sustainable farming and showcasing local produce, Rustica’s offerings are always delicious, memorable and will always leave you wanting more.
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Tivoli Road Bakery
This cosy bakery and cafe serves up fantastic sourdough, pies and delicately crafted cakes and pastries that are baked fresh every morning. Whether you’re into traditional sourdough, soy and linseed, multigrain, fruit and olive or even spelt, they’ve got it all. A classic loaf is their stone-ground sourdough with a caramelized crust and a perfectly chewy centre. Or, try one of their croissants, fruit Danish or heavenly morning buns. Their artfully crafted pastries, cakes and tarts that are simply too pretty for consumption. One of the best bakeries in Melbourne!
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To Be Frank Bakery
Tucked away in a quiet side street in Collingwood, To Be Frank Bakery offers delightful breads and pastries that have been slowly fermented and naturally leavened. They work with local producers to select ingredients that have been responsibly produced and farmed. With their 18-hour-long fermentation technique and the amount of yeast used in their dough, To Be Frank Bakery is famed for their distinct tasting sourdough you can’t get anywhere else. One of the best bakeries in Melbourne!
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Wild Life Bakery
Located in the heart of Brunswick, Wild Life Bakery serves up high-quality seasonal produce that shines through their sourdough breads, pastries and cakes. Each time you visit, you’ll instantly feel the warm ambience and sense of community about the place. Grab something on the go or try their fantastic dine-in menu. Wash your visit down with a coffee supplied by Market Lane Coffee or a devilish dark hot chocolate from Mörk Chocolate. It’s no wonder why they’re one of the best bakeries in Melbourne for 2025!
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Woodfrog Bakery
This quirky bakery knows a thing or two about taking time to carefully craft the perfect sourdough. The Woodfrog bakers ferment their sourdough for 28 hours, resulting in a caramelised crust and fluffy open crumb. In the early days of Woodfrog Bakery, these guys were baking out of a vacant furniture store in St Kilda. Nowadays, they have over 10 locations in Melbourne, serving up some of the best sourdough you can get. Their selection includes a plethora of options like their pumpkin loaf, soir or olive loaf. For something a little less traditional, try their Honey Oat Yeasted Sourdough.
Best Patisseries in Melbourne
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Agathé Pâtisserie
In the heart of Melbourne’s iconic South Melbourne Market you will find Agathé Pâtisserie. Famed for their authentic flair, their airy croissants and gleaming fruit tarts have garnered some fame as one of the best places for French pastries in Melbourne. Agathé also loves to incorporate non-traditional French ingredients into their pastries, such as their bright green Pandan Croissant or Matcha Almond Croissant Slice. Always flakey and always delicious, you can’t go wrong with Agathé Pâtisserie!
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Bibelot
Bibelot is the place you come to satisfy your sweet tooth. Inside their beautiful South Melbourne venue you’ll find a selection of divine handcrafted cakes, bonbons, macarons, biscuits, gelato and chocolates. Each one has been made with pure artisanship that pays homage to traditional French patisserie. However, to get the full Bibelot experience try their beautiful Gourmandise tasting board which includes some of their most signature chocolate bonbons, biscuits, macarons and famous Petits Gâteaux.
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Brunetti
This authentic Italian patisserie in Melbourne first began trading in Faraday Street Carlton in 1985. Since then, Brunetti has crafted a mouth-watering selection of cakes, bite-sized desserts, gelato and, of course, excellent Italian-style coffee. Our personal favourites include their Tiramisu Semifreddo, Lemon Brulee Tart, Nutella Cannoli and their delectable Coffee Éclair. If you’re looking for one of the best Italian patisseries in Melbourne, this is it.
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La Belle Miette
One of the best French patisseries in Melbourne’s CBD, La Belle Miette is serving premium macarons, bonbons and dragées (chocolate coated nuts and fruits). Translating to “beautiful crumb” or a “small beautiful thing” in French, their name perfectly describes their delightful bite-sized offerings. Using premium ingredients, pure fruit purees and high-quality vanilla beans to make their macarons, they also use chocolate from premium producers and butter from an Australian dairy producer that utilises traditional European methods. Why not treat yourself to a Parisian inspired afternoon tea at one of their beautiful locations?
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LuxBite
LuxBite is the unique and innovative patisserie in Melbourne you’ve been looking for. Get ready for traditional French baking methods combined with nostalgic flavours from their Malaysian heritage. You’ll be salivating at their wide selection of 100% French butter croissants, each filled with something you might not expect. From Pandan Cream and Black Truffle & Hazelnut to Rose, Raspberry and Lychee, as well as a Macadamia Praliné and Biscoff spread – LuxBite always keeps you on your toes. We recommend the Signature Tea Set, which includes nine of LuxBite’s most iconic celebration cakes that have been miniaturized into bite-sized tea cakes.
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Millstone Patisserie
With an incredible selection of cakes, tarts, and pastries, discover why Millstone Patisserie is one of the best patisseries in Melbourne. On top of their generous offerings, here you can also design custom cakes where you create the perfect flavour combination and design. Unlike other patisseries, Millstone also caters to all dietary needs thanks to their beautiful selection of vegan and gluten-free offerings that is sure to convince even the most discerning of sweets lovers. One of the best patisseries in Melbourne to visit in 2025!
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Pidapipo Laboratorio
Pidapipo, one of Melbourne’s Best Gelato Shops, is bringing their gelato expertise to pastries! Close to their famed Lygon Street location, Pidapipo Laboratorio has taken Melbourne’s favourite gelato and transformed it into a range of seven stunning gelato cakes. Each cake plays around with Italian classics like Tiramisu and Fererro Rocher with an experimental new twist. One of the best patisseries in Melbourne, grab a lab coat and head on down to Pidapipo for a decadent dessert!
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Sucre Du Jour
Sucre Du Jour is a humble patisserie and bakery that will delight you with their delicately crafted celebration cakes, tarts, French pastries and petit gateaux. This indulgent Melbourne patisserie is all about blending traditional French baking methods with a little bit of Melbourne flare. With years of training in some of the best restaurants and hotels, their exquisite offerings are unforgettable. We love Sucre Du Jour and we know you will too.
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Tokyo Lamington
Australia’s best contribution to the world of desserts, there are few things are scrumptious as biting into a fresh lamington. And Tokyo Lamington – after spreading the good word of the lamington in Japan and Singapore – has now opened shop in Melbourne. Offering some of the best lamingtons in Melbourne, this boutique patisserie offers experimental flavours including yuzu meringue, red velvet, and even fairy bread. Treat yourself to a Tokyo take on an Australian sweet at Tokyo Lamington!
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