In a little alley along Swanston and Little Bourke and in the many small restaurants on Hardware…read moreLane is this little salon de te. This place is said to have THE best macarons in Melbourne. That is a bold statement and it is accurate. I got a box of all their flavors to find out which ones I'd like and another box of flavors I'm pretty sure I would love: green tea, salted caramel and hazelnut. Their green tea macaron is heaps better than the ones I've had from L.A. (Bottega Louie, Mitsuwa and small shops in Japantown). Their hazelnut macaron is better than (I'm sorry I'm not being a traitor) Laduree. There! I said it! They have the usual chocolate, vanilla, rose, lavender, raspberry, etc. Those were good but really, you have to have green tea, salted caramel and hazelnut. The macarons come in cute boxes. Just like Laduree and Bottega Louie, if you don't ask for the hard box - they'll give you the flimsy box. You have to pay extra for the hard box but if you're transporting them elsewhere, it's worth it. They currently only have 2 locations. If you're in Melbourne, you need to find this place.

Five solid Yelp stars!…read more Seriously, this place is exquisite - it's a dream come true for all macaron lovers! It's a cute little shop, with the feel of a story book setting and tucked in a small alley of Melbourne's walkway - quaint and adorable! On display, there are a few choices of elegant pastel colored pastries. Although flavours here are quite limited, each one they served tasted extraordinary! Every flavour here is delicious and each has its distinct taste from fruity and floral to chocolatey fantastic! At $2.60-$2.80 a piece, it's a small price for the luxurious quality they served. Some of my favourites: salted caramel, Paris brest filled with hazelnut (a must!), grey earl and chocolate and blueberry and violet! These are probably the best macarons I've ever had! Yes, to me, La Belle Miette tasted better than the famed Bottega Louis in Los Angeles. I'm in LOVE!

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.

I stumbled across this place by chance, I was looking for cupcakes for my girlfriends birthday…read more Being her first time trying cupcakes I wanted it to be a little special so I asked the cupcake family could they design Chanel cupcakes, which they happily did and the results were terrific. She was very happy when she seen them. The staff in the shop were very helpful and accommodating. For 4 small cupcakes it cost $18 dollars and were ready fresh made after 1 day. Which I felt was a bargain. The taste was as good as the design!! So if your looking for a birthday cake or cupcake designs for a special occasion or just for any old reason for a cupcake, drop in here!!

First let me say, I didn't have a cupcake. I only tried their macarons. Yeah, it does seem a bit…read morestrange that I would go into a cupcake shop and only purchase macaroons, but they are a big part of the Cupcake Family store. The black sesame macaroon had no real flavour of black sesame. It was quite unfortunate, but the macroon still had that thin crisp layer that cracks to reveal a chewier sweet center. The deluxe strawberry cheesecake however did have various flavours running through it that gave it a cheesy, sweet cheesecake experience. It was even rolled in cookie crumbs for that extra bit of authenticity. Plus the strawberry layer was packed with strawberry goodness. The mini cupcakes do look very cute, and they have some interesting flavours available. So would I come back? Yep, and I'd try another deluxe macarons or perhaps a Rose Pistachio cupcake. Mmm, I haven't been able to stop thinking about that one.

Yelp Review 2023 #293:…read more A cute little patisserie in Melbourne that has macarons, chocolates, tea, and coffee. You can enjoy your macarons to-go or by getting a table and eating here. The interior is bright and ornate with just a few tables - by few I mean 2-3 tables. Macarons and chocolates are neatly displayed behind the glass case. The macarons are delicately colored in pastels. I got a box of 18 macarons to bring home with me. I got a few different flavors like chocolate, fleur de sel, pistachio, passionfruit chocolate, lavender, strawberry, Earl grey, raspberry, and chocolate. The flavors aren't always the same so perhaps, check their website or just come here to find out what flavors they have. They're good and not overly sweet. Formed feet, good filling in the middle, nice shell. Service is quite friendly. They take their time with each customer without rushing them. My box of macarons didn't travel too well. I brought bubble wrap to prevent them from cracking. But no worries, I ate the ones that cracked.

Small and cute place. There is a variety of macarons available- $2.80 each. I went with the…read morestrawberry passionfruit rhubarb and earl Grey. Both were delicate and delicious. If you order more, they come in cute gift boxes. There are 5 locations.

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!

Nice small bakery coffee shop just by our apartment. Coffee was amazing, and the pastries all…read morelooked delicious. It's pick and go place not a sit down cafe

The owner of Noisette, David Menard, is a fifth generation Baker from Brittany, France. And with…read morethat kind of skill, it's no wonder that his bread graces the tables of some of Melbourne's top Good Food Guide Hatted restaurants and fashionable cafes. The breads are sourdough leavened which means they are not coeliac friendly. My favourites are the whole grain sourdough, baguettes, Pain de Mie (brioche loaf), chocolate Viennoise and the garlic sourdough that has whole cloves of sweet roasted garlic. Noisette in my opinion make the best and most authentic, flaky, buttery croissant and Pain au Chocolat. Also on offer are hand made chocolates, beautiful patisserie: cakes - individual and occasion sized - macarons, danish, tarts, sable breton, brownies and more. Something that makes Noisette unique is speciality items made for French festive calendar events like Galette des Rois and Buche de Noel. David was one of the Patissier/ Boulangeres that came to Australia to start up Laurent, so you may see a similarity in the sandwiches, filled baguettes and Croque Monsieur. But I think they are much better value here plus half portions are available. You can practice your French on the cheery staff and they happen to make a decent coffee too. Is it any wonder I've been a regular since they opened?

We popped into Brunetti thinking it was just a small cafe, but it's so much bigger than we…read moreexpected! The place is huge, with tons of seating, beautiful Italian-inspired décor, and a warm, inviting vibe. Perfect spot to duck in on a chilly Melbourne day. We ordered the Italian hot chocolate with cream....rich, thick, and absolutely indulgent and a small tiramisu that was light, creamy, and perfectly balanced. Both were excellent. I can't wait to come back and try the food options. The menu looked amazing, and with so much space to sit and relax, it's definitely a place you can spend time in without feeling rushed. Highly recommend if you're in Melbourne and craving good sweets, coffee, or just a cozy spot to unwind.

Melbourne's coffee culture is strong, and Brunetti's on Flinders Street delivers. The coffee is…read morerich, delicious, and expertly made--any style you want, they do it well. The pastries are just as impressive, plus there's a wood-fired pizza oven and multiple stations where you can casually hang out. We stopped in during the Christmas holidays and loved seeing locals picking up desserts for their celebrations. A fun, lively spot frequented by both locals and tourists, and a great place to pause with a coffee and a pistachio cannoli.

I came here because I'm a huge fan of the Lindt Chocolat Cafe over on Collins Street and my friends…read moreand I passed by Southgate Complex for some dessert. Those noobs went over to Trampoline while I walked into Lindt Chocolat Cafe and they have absolutely no clue what glorious desserts they were missing out on. And my friend had the nerve to take a bite of his gelato and tell me that I made the wrong decision. Ohohoho~ Cookies and Cream Ice Cream with Hot Fudge drizzled on top and 3 delicious macarons. I most definitely did not make a wrong decision. The Ice Cream had the perfect flavour and consistency not to mention brilliantly complimented the fudge. The macarons were absolutely delicious, but were a bit too pricey for what they were worth I think but that's okay. Overall, Lindt Chocolat Cafe is cheap, but a bit more expensive than other dessert spots you'll find in Melbourne. However, they don't skimp on the quality so definitely treat yourself to Lindt every once in a while.

Just opened last Friday, although the outdoor seating area is not open as yet; it will be great…read morewhen this happens. The entrance is inviting and sparkling, yet there is a bit of disappointment as you enter the establishment. The chocolate is tempting, however your much better off financially buying Lindt chocolate in any supermarket around Melbourne looking at the price tags. It is small and crowded (the latter would be expected for being the first day of opening) although the small layout is disappointing; and it was nice to have been given a two for one drinks voucher and one of their Lindor balls on the house. The staff are friendly, yet the prices can be a little over the top. Their iced and hot chocolates (milk varieties) are to die for, enjoy and experience at least once. Decided to give their ice cream a go. One scoop is $7 here, so again a bit pricey - you would be better off heading to nearby Calatrava or Baci. Tried their Black Forest ice cream; it was filling and did leave a bitter Lindt dark chocolate aftertaste in my mouth. Sorry guys, however I am not coming back here in a hurry.

The small cakes are incredible! You can get 3 for $13…read more The oreo thing was one of the best chocolate desserts I've ever had. My chocoholic bf also agrees with that assessment. It's smashed up oreos, Bailey's cream, and milk chocolate mousse covered in ganache. The citrus custard thing w/ a macaron on top was also incredible. The pecan pie was our least favorite. It was super nutty compared to the ones in the U.S. Also, pecan pie is just always better served warm. ***You definitely need to try the oreo thing!*** Tip: if you're using a card, there is a $10 minimum.

Coffee, Chocolate Macaroons, what more could you ask for?…read more One of my absolute favourite places for coffee and cake in St Kilda, the team at Cacao produce some of the most incredible Macaroons I have ever tried not surprising they won the award for Melbourne's Best Macaron & Melbourne's Best Designer Macaron in 2010. You can treat your tastebuds with flavours like pistachio, licorice, coconut and jam and cream lamington just to name a few! As if that wasn't sweetly satisfying enough Cacao also make their own selection of fine chocolates, which you can buy them singularly or mix and match for a whole box. The coffee is also well above standard, you will often see commuters around St Kilda with yellow paper take away cups, enjoying a caffeine boost on their way to work. Cacao is a chocolate or coffee lovers dream if you like to enjoy the finer things in life look no further than this incredible little patisserie.