Excuse me while I have a bite of lamington to wash down my mouthful of disappointment…read more According to the Danish Australian Cultural Society, this unassuming suburban bakery in Bentleigh is supposed to be THE place to get authentic Danish bread in Melbourne. Well! Not only did they not have Danish bread, they didn't have any bread. At all. I was not a happy camper. In their defense, it was later on in the afternoon, so maybe all the bread had sold out. But it was not, despite the framed 1980's posters displaying Denmark's beauty, a Danish bakery. I was lied to by the internet! I'm guessing the Cultural Society has had it on their list for some time, but failed to notice that it's changed hands and is now just a run-of-the-mill Australian bakery. There's nothing wrong with standard suburban bakeries - in fact, I'm generally a fan - but my boyfriend has been talking up the wonders of Danish bread for weeks now, so we made a special trip out to Bentleigh, hangovers and all, only to be disappointed. I'm just glad Bentleigh has such a wealth of junk stores and op shops so the trip wasn't a complete waste of time.

I've only been into this cafe twice and only ended up leaving with coffee. Their speciality seems…read moreto be cream cakes. I'm sure they taste delicious but I'm not really a fan of cream cakes. Because I don't really eat cream I notice the strong cream (sugar?) smell as soon as I walked in. What I can tell you with certainty is that the coffee tastes great and was handed to me speedily. That was once I poured it into a regular cup out of the takeaway cup which I wasn't thrilled with and was filled to full. Upshot, great coffee, friendly staff maybe better to leave the cakes and eating in to your elderly Aunty who might be more partial to lacy type decor. Read Not hipster.

I love the variety, selection and quality of food at Aviv. There's a good mix of savoury and sweet…read moreitems, and you can always find something to buy to satisfy a craving or to organise a work lunch/party or whatever. Their bagels aren't my favourite, but they have great quiches, and often at work we get their cakes for various occasions and they never disappoint. However ... with all of that said, the only real negative I can say is that they are a tad overpriced and to me, it lets them down. I also happened to buy a birthday cake, a mini quiche and a cookie and I had some sticker shock for sure. When the cookie was rung up and it said $5, I thought that was the mini quiche and cookie added up together. So that day I spent $51 and when I was leaving, I asked if there was a bag to put the cake in. The only bags were the cloth ones, and they were going to charge me .50c for one when I just spent $51. I had to do a whole separate transaction on EFT-POS just to pay for this .50c bag. I feel that not only are they a bit overpriced, but they need to use common sense when charging for a bag after someone has spent a certain amount. It's a bit off putting, however I'm sure the lure of their bubka (the best I've ever eaten anywhere) will get me back there eventually down the road ...

If I could travel the world on a journey just to find the best vanilla slice I would go in a…read moreheartbeat. Until I book that flight I have found Melbourne's contender in the challenge and it is located inside what some say is also one of the best places to buy bagels in town, Aviv's. If you are planning to have people over for brunch I highly recommend pre ordering some mini bagels. Your guests will be as happy as I am when I go to someone's house for brunch and I see those little circles of holy dough.

Warm & welcoming staff, great food. The best custard tarts in Caulfield!…read moreHighly recommend this bakery.

You remember those shops when you were young? The shops that made not only gorgeous looking food,…read morebut also had the taste to match. Well refresh your memories with this shop. A treasure of delicious foods await to those wanting to indulge in a great quality food experience. Price are reasonable but the taste is unbeatable!

Subpar lukewarm pies, we were given a different one than what we ordered, the desserts were almost…read moreas stale as the customer service. If your kids are serving at your business at least teach them a little bit of customer service knowledge or at least the price of your items? Definitely won't be coming back, sorry.

The Bread Roll Shop has one of the best almond croissants and nutella doughnuts I have ever tasted…read morein my life. The atmosphere here is very inviting, the staff are so lovely, helpful and patient. More on that almond croissant though... so many fluffy flaky layers with a ton of almonds on top. This beats as all the other croissants I've had, as the others have have come with only have a couple almonds sprinkled here and there. I came here again the next day and had every intention of trying other pastries but just couldn't and had to have another Almond Croissant, they are soooo delicious! I do recommend following their Instagram page to keep up to date on different flavors and different pastries they are crafting throughout the year! You can't say you've had an amazing croissant without trying this place.

Exceptional bakery - they obviously take so much care and the cabinets are so full of delicious…read morelooking rolls and buns that it is hard to choose... In the end I picked one of their beautiful scrolls and it was as good as it looked. There is something about the quality here that you don't often see - there is that personal touch in the dough that makes it different. The pie pastry is really great too - proper pie pastry, it's hard to get a pie like theirs anymore. But they have done it just right!!

On a busy road in the Hamptons, Gateaux is inviting with it's friendly decor…read more Specialising in French desserts, Gateaux lives up to its reputation and offers something for everyone including gluten free cakes. The cakes and pastries are great to share or for you to hog on a night in. Personable staff and simple decor. I really enjoyed sitting outside with the lavender mint tea and 2 cakes!

I have been going to Danish Nosh for a long time. I go there for meals or coffee or anything I feel…read morelike. I just love it to bits. The owner, Yaniv is always friendly and welcoming and very easy to talk to. i have also ordered take home meals especially for Shabbat. The chopped liver, dips and salads are exceptional and I always enjoy my experience over there. I highly recommend this lovely friendly place. Esther Chait

We've been to this cafe twice in 2 weeks because our kids just love it!…read more The standout items have been their bagels, generously filled with slow-cooked brisket, pastrami, smoked salmon, and more! If my cholesterol-levels would allow it, I'd have the chopped liver every time :) Our kids love their meat pies with tomatoey minced beef and tasty chicken sausage rolls. And the kids schnitzel and chips is a steal for a huge serve at just AU$8. There are cute cookies for kids, and seriously yummy biscuits for adults. Don't go past their chocolate babka or poppyseed Danishes. You won't regret it! Best of all, service is attentive and amazingly friendly. A gem of a cafe on a deserted row of shops in Glenhuntly.

This is a local gem. The staff here are so friendly. But that's not my favourite thing about this…read morebakery. It's the baked goods of course. So far I've sampled a light rye load, the mini pizza's, jam donut, the apple turnover and their quiche. I wasn't too taken by the quiche but everything else was top notch. I've also heard very positive things about the hot meat pies. Their style is continental and they really do have a traditional honesty goodness. You can taste it. The three little bakers (and Bert) offer sweet baked goods, slices, hot pies and pasties, fresh baked bread plus a fresh sandwich bar. Oh and good coffee. The only small issue at the moment is lack of parking. Hopefully this won't be a problem for too long. Either way it's worth a visit!

I was overcharged by the owner $5 when I sent my disabled son in to pay.... we won't be backread more

I love this place. The prices are fantastic and so is the service. Most importantly their goods are…read moreout of this world good. From the sweets, to the sausages rolls, to all the great varieties of artisan breads, there's no way to go wrong. However the kranskys in pastry and meat pies are indescribably delicious, particularly the curry and the bacon pies. If I were marooned on a desert island and could only eat one thing for the rest of my days, it would be their meat pies. They have a nice courtyard area, with plenty of shade under trees and umbrellas, which is the best place to sit and enjoy their terrific coffee. Best of all, for me at least, is this place is just a three minute walk from my front door...and I'm getting up and walking there as soon as I post this review.