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.

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.

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.

Gontran is a little gem in this jam packed neighbourhood of food…read more The pastries are divine. Almond croissant is flaky and they're not stingy on the almonds. The lemon curd was superb with a nice balance of tang. The berry tart and cannoli were probably the only let downs but the pear tart was awesome. Arguably it could be just a matter of taste bud preference.

Stopped by for brekky while strolling through Fitzroy. Really cute cafe with great pastries and…read morecoffee! I got the chorizo egg danish (heated up) and it was amazing--perfectly flaky-- and a cappucino. The seating area is very open and spacious! Definitely worth stopping by. Other people mentioned problem with customer service, but it was great for us. We ordered, sat down and they brought our pastries and coffee out shortly.

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!

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.

Solid brunch place with some inventive breakfast items on a cool street. Ordered the babaganoush…read morebreakfast plate with two poached eggs on top of toast with grilled halloumi and a smear of babganoush on the bottom of the plate. It was tasty but the threw all of the items on the two pieces of toast piled on top of one another - like they were in too big a rush to notice or care and I had to reconstruct it myself. Would have liked a bit more of the eggplant spread given that it was featured in the menu listing up front and not barely enough to call it a condiment. Coffee looked pretty but was just okay. Nice place overall.

Great little place. Long line moves fast. Delicious inventive babaganoush poached egg brekkie…read more Also very generous portion of side smoked salmon. Great service and lively atmosphere. Definitely a worthwhile experience.

I recently had brunch at Rustica in Melbourne and it was truly a treat. The service was excellent…read moreand the space was beautiful and cheery! First off the espresso was spot-on--perfectly pulled! I tried the Spanner Crab Omelette, which was delicious, and the French Toast was also really good. The Lobster & Prawn Benedict was nice, but the real stars of the meal were the Truffle Toastie and the Maple Cruller. The toastie had that perfect balance of crispy and melty, and the cruller was so good I couldn't resist bringing some back to Los Angeles with me! If you're in Melbourne Rustica is definitely worth a visit.

Cronut. Go there…read more Devour Cronut. Lick your fingers, don't waste a crumb. Seriously so amazing. A croissant and a donut got together and made the most deliciously glorious baby.

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 ;-)