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How we read reviews →Lorne's 6am family bakery with almond croissants, fresh pies, and the coast road's best coffee.
Compact, busy bakery with old-school warmth and coastal energy. Outdoor tables facing Mountjoy Parade look out over the Lorne main strip; the space fills fast with tourists and cyclists refuelling on the Great Ocean Road. Inside is snug and cheerful. very much a family operation.
Family-run, baking fresh daily from 6am. Opens earlier than most Lorne options. Gluten-free bread and almond-meal brownie available (shared kitchen, not coeliac-safe). Vegan pasty and custom plant-based items made on request. Outdoor bench seating with street views. Card and holiday surcharges apply.
Classic Australian bakery with continental pastry influences evident in the almond croissants, custard tarts, and Danish. Traditional Aussie pies, sausage rolls, and lamingtons anchor the cabinet alongside the European-style bakes.
Tourist-town pricing with some items running higher than city equivalents. Pies and pastries generally feel fair for the quality; loaded sandwiches have divided opinion on portion value. Card surcharges apply on all transactions and a holiday surcharge has been noted on some public holidays. have cash ready if price-sensitive.
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