a French cafe at a Melbourne beach side. To be honest I…read morewasn't expecting Noisette to be as good as it turned out to be. It wasn't just the beachside location, or the delicious fresh pastries, or the tasty ice coffee. It was the fact that the atmosphere was so friendly that I almost couldn't believe it. No ice coffee on the menu? No problem, they will whip one up for you no drama, even whip some cream for it while they're there. What's that now, you want an ice mocha ? Sure they don't do that in France but they will do it for you with a smile. Plan to hang around after closing time? They are too kind to give you a passive aggressive hint like cleaning everything from around and under you. No, here at Noisette closing time does not turn your friendly waiter to a pumpkin. In fact, I asked for water , and water was served, still with a smile. The day I went to Noisette, the waiter was French, the Barista was French, the woman who walked past the shop and greeted the shop man was French, the four customers that walked in after were French, It's like suddenly I'm in seaside France! Smiles are aplenty here and service is top notch. The fresh delish pastries and coffee is just a delicious bonus really

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 Port Bakehouse is a traditional Aussie bakery in a slightly smoother suit. It's pies and…read morevanilla slice and halfway decent coffee. Actually, I haven't tried the coffee. That's just a guess (it definitely looks like the coffee should be halfway decent). But I have had a pie here, and it was pretty good. A crunchy golden brown, covering rich meat and gravy. You know. A pie. So, if you're in Port Melbourne and want a pie or something similar, this is a good bet.

French Quarter is an east meet west French style pattiserrie. When I visited I had come in for…read morecoffee but was tempted by the mini strawberry tart for $2. I gulped this down while waiting for my coffee. Perfect size for little mouth of course, I picked up another four on my way home for my kids lunch box treats. There is a petit four tray for $7.50 which contains 4 selection of their mini tarts and eclairs. Savoury wise, there was cheese and prosciutto brioche ( I would eat anything on a good brioche) and a veg savoury tart. Lovely and simple little shop, mainly good if you are looking for a cheap and delicious afternoon tea. It's nothing fancy or elaborate like the nearby Beatrix, but it's a good option as they are open till later (5pm) and the cakes are fresh and just perfect .

Coming to the French Quarter is like taking a quick trip to Paris, but without the traffic…read moreproblems... I stumbled on The French Quarter when waiting for my car service to finish. The car place mucked up programming the key, so I got to come back! Every cloud, silver lining and all that :-) Loooove the pastries here, very French, even the seats are French Cafe. And the 57 tram goes right to the door. The petit fours are excellent - they really don't last very long though... And the coffee is quite okay too. But the pastries are why you really need to come here ;-)

Value for money at its highest level. Again, guys like me…read morelove hearty food and big serves, so read my review in this context :-) Offers all sorts of bakery-style food (my favourites being the loaded pies, but it displays also inviting desserts and more). Shame it only serves bottled drinks.

Can't really be critical of 99% of this business as I only ever visited once yet I live only 50m…read moreaway. I was hungry & thought I'd treat myself to a nice lunch as I hadnt bought a takeaway or restaurant meal in over a year probably(I am on a Pension & I budget a lot). Anyway my favorite roll is a chicken schnitzel, lettuce, cheese & mayo roll. I didn't have cash & the minimum eftpos was $10 so I ordered a cake too which whs ok but I don't even remember it now 6 months later. I got home & brewed some coffee to have with my roll but sadly there was no cheese & due to covid I didn't even watch it made. I sat at the back. Anyway, probably just having a bad day but unfortunately so was I then

I was told the bread here was really good so I lined up on a weekend morning to get croissants and…read morea chocolate muffin. Boy was it so good I got more croissants to go. Can get very busy on a weekend but the line moves fast. Highly recommended.

Pandan croissant was fantastic, but the pandan custard was a bit too eggy for my tasteread more

Walked into this cafe/dining place on a cold early morning and caught a warm whiff of aroma of…read morepastries and cakes - Mmm... Ordered the Breakfast special of the day - Bacon & Egg in Brioche + Coffee for $8. The B+E brioche - mmm... First bite, and I was hooked. Was even thinking about it the whole day. And even a few days after that. Yup! That good. Coffee-wise, well, let's say, not a lot of places know how to make a good soy latte and this place, they've nailed it. Good coffee makes me a happy person! Got the roast vege roti wrap for lunch on the same day. Extremely satisfied with that too. Filled with vegetables and absolutely lip smacking good. Definitely making this place my regular work day eatery now.

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!

Best coffee in Footscray and a great big open plan space. Corner site on Barkly lets you check out…read moreall the action, and the patisserie is just fabulous. I've been there three times now and have tried the baklava, fruit flan, muffins, cupcakes and croissants. All great. Cheap too. Definitely recommend this place.

If you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth after a bowl of pho or a banh mi at one of…read moreFootscray's excellent Vietnamese restaurants, The French Baguette has sugary treats galore: Glass cases filled with Italian chocolate dipped biscuits, Aussie "hedgehog" cakes and vanilla slices, and cream filled eclairs fill the centre of this huge cafe, while French style cakes (opera, chocolate royale) tempt from the display cases along the periphery. We ordered a rich, decadent chocolate royale cake: Mouse layered on a hazelnut ganache crust and dusted with dark chocolate on top. My Frenchie declared it as good as anything you could get at Parisian bakery....Maybe not from the top patisserie in the Marais, but solid nonetheless. At only four dollars it was priced at half what you'd get in any other suburb in Melbourne. (In fact, the next morning we spotted an almost identical looking cake at an upmarket cafe in neighbouring Yarraville that sold for 8.50). They also sell giant banh mi sandwiches, smoothies, and an array of fresh juice. Ambience is typical of Footscray (i.e, "absent") but you'll be so absorbed in your dessert that you'll hardly notice.

Update: I've had more and this is now my favorite bakery in Melbourne by a good margin. Delicious…read moreand pricey, but so worth it! The Hazelnut Yuzu, Cherry Ripe, and Honey, Mango and Macadamia are to die for. And so beautiful.

If you are hankering for some sweetness in your life, Bibelot is a place you shouldn't miss. A high…read moreend dessert boutique that offers beautiful arrays of sweet creations; macarons, gelato, chocolate, cakes and even coffee. Not only they made one of the most dazzling cake artistry I've ever seen, happy to say, they taste beyond looks. Some things to look forward to here is their plum and hojicha cake. Airy light texture paired with one-of-a-kind sweet flavor. Exquisite!