Laurent

Kew's slice of French bakery culture. pastries, cakes, and civilised afternoon coffees.

Comfortable and quietly elegant café seating on High Street, with bucket chairs, good air conditioning, and a display counter that tempts even the most disciplined visitor. Calm enough for meetings and catch-ups on most days, including Saturdays.

Part of the Laurent Melbourne bakery chain; cashless venue (card and contactless payment only); most items prepared off-site and finished in-store; peppermint tea prepared with attention to detail; comfortable bucket-chair seating throughout.

Laurent's house style draws on French patisserie tradition. pastries, danishes, and cakes reflect classic French technique. The peppermint tea is prepared with care and noted as exceptional by one reviewer.

On the pricier side for a café chain. individual cakes noted at around $12 each. Most regulars consider it worth the premium for quality pastry in a relaxed setting; a minority find it overpriced and the coffee inconsistent.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.