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Fitzroy's world-famous croissant lab — monthly rotating pastries baked in plain sight, queues optional.
Bakeries You Must Try in Melbourne
From Lune's legendary croissants to A1's Lebanese manoushi, Melbourne's bakery scene spans French patisserie, artisan sourdough, and vegan innovation.
Fitzroy's world-famous croissant lab — monthly rotating pastries baked in plain sight, queues optional.
Carlton's grand Italian coffeehouse — dazzling pastry counter, serious espresso, and open from 5am till late.
Brunswick's Lebanese bakery institution — fresh manoush, crispy falafel, and baklava that keeps the whole suburb coming back.
Melbourne CBD's Japanese-inflected laneway bakery where the queue is worth it and the yuzu almond croissant is worth planning around.
South Melbourne's queue-magnet patisserie where pandan croissants cause genuine pilgrimages.
CBD laneway institution — artisan donuts made on-site, serious coffee, and not much room to linger.
Spotswood's obsession-worthy bakery where shelves empty fast and the tres leches is unmissable.
Ascot Vale's 100% vegan bakery destination for cinnamon scrolls, bronuts, and custom celebration cakes
Fitzroy's Montreal-style bagel institution where the monthly specials have Melbourne's food crowd hooked.
Coburg's beloved Italian deli-bakery where 30-year regulars still get remembered by name.
St Kilda's historic Central European bakery since 1934 — the Kugelhopf is a Melbourne institution.
Fitzroy's cosy neighbourhood bakery where the lemon tart and carrot cake have devoted regulars.
French patisserie institution on Bay Street — sourdough, gateaux, and serious coffee
Fitzroy North's artisan bakery institution — world-class pastries, sourdough, and coffee in a tiny space.
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