The BEST pastries ever!!!! So light and flaky and decadent. Can watch them making them all day…read more Many different varieties to choose from. They are are so yummy, hard to pick a favorite. They sell coffee as well but it's the pastries that they are known for!!!!

Lune Croissants has gained quite the acclaim, which is why there are long lineups at the store…read morelocation in the CBD. But this one that's out in Fitzroy has a large interior and doesn't have a lineup extending out the door. The interior of the store is quite beautiful, with a glass enclosure where they roll out and cut sheets of pastry. Behind the glass enclosure is where the assembly happens and they definitely don't want you to take photos there. I ordered the ham and gruyere croissant. It was definitely flakey. I found the ham and gruyere to be an excellent combination. It was flavorful and I enjoyed the creamy gruyere cheese. While the croissant was good, I don't get the hype though. I've had croissants that are just as flakey in other countries.

I don't have much to say about this. This will be shorter than my usual reviews…read more I had no idea scrolls could be this good. Just melt in your mouth amazingness. Get there. Get there now.

I'm not usually a fan of scrolls but we were walking past here and the whole set up looked too cute…read morenot to give it a try. I had the cruffin (cross between a crossaint and a muffin) with custard and salted caramel and it absolutely blew me away. It was one of the most delicious things I've ever tasted.

I had written a previous review indicating that the carrot cake was horrible. I decided to try it…read moreagain just to see whether it was a one off. The carrot cake I had today was considerably better and I recommend it. It just depends on the particular day. Babka is a cafe I recommend for both desserts and breads.

In my fairytale life, this is the cafe that would be sitting pretty at the end of my aspirational…read moreleafy suburban street. Cosy provencal interior, fantastic salads, seasonal offerings, delicious coffee and exceptional baked goods. The aroma and sight of fresh baked breads and croissants is beyond delightful.

Baker D has been a favourite carb heaven for many years, but I love it especially more at Easter…read morewhen they bring out their hot cross buns. Dense, fruit-packed with some decent spice, these are always a crowd pleaser with the grown-ups at Easter time. While you may need to take out a second mortgage (you'll need $20 to buy a half dozen) they're well worth the investment as they'll last for several days on the bench in their bag waiting for someone to say "is it time for a cup of tea and a hot crossie?"

I'm am proud to say that this is my local bakery. Friendly staff, wonderful bread and pastries. So…read morefar I've tried their sourdough, caneles, pain au chocolat - and the best, ever Christmas fruit mince pies. Can't have enough of those mince pies.

If you are in Melbourne/Australia, you should definitely give Laurent a try!!…read moreThis is one of the best, and one of my favorites Bakery/Cafe I have been to. I tried their Hot Chocolate & dessert cake, called "Monte Carlo". It's a Chocolate mousse with cafe creme & chocolate biscuit covered with milk chocolate glaze. The glaze outside was shinny, smooth, and light, which is perfect for me. Texture, creamy, but not too sweet. Dessert was great, and Hot Chocolate too. Located in the city, 5 to 7 minutes away from Flinders Street railway station by train (Melbourne, Victoria). A cute, nice, fancy French bakery/cafe in the city, nothing can be better than spend a free day with your friends/love/family at Laurent. Services and staffs are great! I didn't have to wait for long, they take good order, and give you great recommendations, and ask for your opinions after. Customers will always feel welcomed, and happy when the staffs are always smiling. Overall, great place + dessert! Try it out, if you have a chance, definitely worth it. Love and miss this place.

During our two week stay in Melbourne we've seen a couple of these little French bakeries, one on…read moreToorak Rd and then this one on Little Collins in the CBD. Finally succumbed this afternoon. Pleasant surprise - they serve a pretty large latte in a bowl (like those I recall from trips to Paris) rather than the thimbles served all over the city! I also tore up a delicious lemon tart. Woohoo - good times!

WOW! What a delightful find. We all seems to congregate around The Block Arcade and others, but if…read morewe step out a little we'll find little gems such as The Little Royal. These scrumptious delights melt in your mouth. They have flavour that is perfect and the softness of the 'biscuit' is broken with a gentle bite. The filling is sweet and packs a punch, yet not heavy and over powering. At $3:00 each, $18 for six or $35 they aren't the cheapest treat but well worth the spend. A delightful treat that you will not be disappointed with. I would highly recommend The Little Royal. Happy eating.

The Little Royal in Royal Arcade. Monarch Cakes in St Kilda. I see a theme. Thus, this shall be a…read morevery... republican review. Or not. Hands down, the best coffee I had in Melbourne. They use Bonsoy because "there isn't any better soy milk" said the proprietor. Charming little kiosk--if only more mall kiosks were as cute as this one. Friendly, passionate service. Great coffee. That's all that needs to be said. Oh, this place, like government, is about the people. Republican enough for you? ++++ VEGAN FRIENDLINESS -- Bonsoy. Check. Macarons made with egg and other animal stuff. Cross.

Cavallini is fantastic if you not looking for friendly enthusiastic service staff, then the place…read moreis 5* the quality is with many quite unique items. even the macarons who very popular France pastry made by thousands, are exceptionally good.!! well, must try if you in da area.

I was brought here by a French friend who said that this was the only place in Melbourne she had…read morefound to make authentic eclairs that matched up to those she was used to in France. That sounded like quite a qualified reference, so I decided to indulge. Like Kate, I was sucked in by the macaroons. They look incredible and they taste even better than they look. As for the eclairs, they were also amazing. If you suffer from a sweet tooth, I'd stay well away from Cavallino. You might just start spending the whole of your pocket money here when you should be saving those pennies. It's a good job I don't live around the corner! Go in and everything you see in front of you is just TEMPTATION!

DELICIOUS,my absolute favourite cakes and pattiseries in Melbourne…read more Friendly staff and reasonable prices.not cheap but neither am l.

One of the best places in Melbourne to eat Vanilla slice! The pastry is flakey and crunchy! And a…read moregenerous size!!!The vanilla custard filling texture is perfect and smooth. I love the almond croissant and the sausage rolls! The pastry is amazing! Flakey and crunchy! Free tomato sauce is provided without having to pay extra for it. They have a limited range of hot pies, quiches and savory pastry choices, delicious and tasty.

A little hole in the wall organic bakery on Fitzroy's Gertrude Street, Fatto A Mano is chock a…read moreblock full of slices, pizzas, breads, rolls, cakes and pastries. This place is so small that it is not immediately obvious that it sells anything at all, that is until you catch sight of row upon row of its yummy looking baked goods or catch a glimpse of the queue of devotees that invariably snake out Fatto A Mano's distinctive red door and onto the street. Me? I was in the market for pastries. Lots of pastries when I stumbled in yesterday for a browse. The owner was a little brusque - but then in a space this small she probably feels as if people are literally and metaphorically standing on her toes - but the selection is wonderful. I opted for one each of the raspberry and blueberry Danishes which were nice - not exceptional - and, it must be said, a little stingily topped with custard and berries. My one qualm is what looked to me like burnt Danish undersides, but was apparently caramelised sugar. Either way the Danes tasted a little ashen.

Positioned near the corner of Gertrude and Smith Streets, Fatto A Mano is a small organic bakehouse…read morethat boasts a wide variety of breads, as well as pizza's sold by the slice, cakes, pastries, and soups. With a queue that often spills out the door, the ordering process has a rather regimented vibe to it (a la Seinfeld's 'Soup Nazi'), and you can almost hear the eyeballs roll (from both patrons and staff) when someone doesn't know their exact order by the time they arrive at the counter. Thus, my query of "which is better - the roast pumpkin pizza or the spinach pie?" is met with the deadpan response: "well do you like pumpkin or spinach?" I suppose I had that coming. In terms of the breads on offer, Fatto A Mano is most popular for its sourdoughs, which are free from ascorbic acid - apparently quite a selling point for the more discerning foodie than I. At $6 a loaf (around 2/3 the size of your standard Woolworths white), it would want to impress, and fortunately, Fatto A Mano does just that - reminding you what bread is meant to be. The bread is moist, hearty and full flavoured and the various pastries on offer (both sweet and savoury) are dangerously decadent. Make sure to try the Blueberry Danish and the Bread & Butter Pudding when available (though most things on offer are so rich that one of anything should satisfy). Fatto A Mano is open Mondays-Saturdays (and closed for the entire month of January).