Lune was absolutely worth the visit! The place is not that large but has a good amount of seating. The service was friendly and quick. We tried the regular croissant, almond croissant and a sugared caramelized croissant. The regular croissant was good , but honestly it was very similar to what we normally get at the South Melbourne Market. The almond croissant, however, was amazing..incredibly rich and flavorful. The caramelized one was the standout for me. It was easily the best one we tried. The texture and flavor were incredible. We arrived at just the right time and barely had a wait, but a line started forming shortly after, so timing definitely matters. Overall definitely worth trying! read more

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The first thing I will seek out on any adventure is the quintessential coffee and croissant. Obviously not expecting a croissant to deliver a French baker seal of approval outside of a French bakery, but I'm not picky. Croissants are my kryptonite in any form because...butter. And buttery flaky layers will always be welcome in my food kingdom. In the other hand, Melbourne is known for being the coffee connoisseur of the world, so I was confident I would find many memorable coffee experiences on my Australian journey. Luna is tucked away in the ritziest part of the Melbourne CBD, so I found myself wondering along with the guy in line behind me who asked the quiet part out loud...'how expensive are these croissants?' Well...the French would riot at the cost of these beauties starting around $7 AUD+ (about $4.50+ in US) but the French riot at most things (which I totally appreciate btw, so no shade, my frenchie comrades) I'm going to say the price is pretty reasonable considering the cost of a plane ticket nowadays to get the real thing would be a lot more, so moving on. Also, this is a pretty average price of a croissant or pastries at most coffee shops in the states, especially considering it's located next to Chanel and Dior. The line was out the door and down the block, but moved impressively quickly. I was through the line within 5 minutes, and had my croissants and coffee within 3 minutes, then was on my way to food heaven. Now to the croissants. I think I half expected these to be over-hyped because of the bougie location and who's who status of these croissants. Literally 4 different people on my walk back to the hotel, and a girl in the elevator saw the bag and asked if I had ever tried these before. Luna is THAT girl. Luna IS the instagram influencer. Starting with the impossibly glossy exterior, then I started into the first layer. Layer by layer flaking off one by one until you start to reach the perfect buttery soft, stretchy layers inside that melt in your mouth, one by one. It was marvelous. Frenchies don't come for me, but this rivaled any croissant I had in my travels through the French countryside, (except they weren't $1.50). I sampled the ham and Gruyère croissant, the pain au chocolat, the classic croissant, and complimented it all with a white coffee. Tomorrow I'm returning to sample their lemon cruffin & famous kouing aman read more

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Man oh man was this an awesome stop. It's worth the wait in line for probably the best croissants I've had out of France. So fresh and so good. Service was so great everyone had a smile and they looked happy to be there. Highly recommend the twice toasted almond. The chocolate and crème combination was absolutely divine. Do yourself a favor and come on by this location or I'm sure any of their locations in Australia. You won't regret it. read more

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Lune Cbd is known for their croissants and there's a reason why. Their process in the ovens is mesmerizing and while the offerings are slim and selective, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The croissants were perfection, especially the lemon curd morning bun and the sugary croissant. The service was great. I had no line upon arrival, but it was busy inside and there was a line upon leaving. Upon walking in, you're immediately encompassed with the smell of fresh croissants and it's truly amazing! read more

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I can see why this place is so popular. They are very well know for their croissants and pastries and for good reason. Super fresh and crafted really well, the croissants are buttery and just a nice flakey consistency. The other pastries were delicious too, but I was a big fan of the croissants. read more

Lune Cbd - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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One block from our hotel so I had to go twice. There's always a line so just be patient. This central business district location is bizzzzyy! But so worth the wait. Our favs were the lemon curd, TimTam, kouin aman, and ham and cheese. So crunchy and flaky. So satisfying. The TimTam one makes a great dessert to be shared! read more

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30min to 1 hour wait. Not open on holidays (e.g. Christmas Day). Very nice pastry that is fresh and high quality read more

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This is a popular spot so prepare to stand in line. Not many seating area inside. The croissants were fluffy and crispy, but not cheap. read more

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Staying at a hotel across the street from Lune, I had to try what the New York Times called "the world's best croissant". There was about a 15 minute wait to get in and I can say the wait was absolutely worth it! I tried the classic, pain au chocolat and the ham & gruyère exceptional. If I had to choose a favorite, the ham and cheese stood out, but really it's like picking your favorite child - impossible! Do not miss this place while you're in town, it's awesome. read more

Lune Cbd - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

We were encouraged to visit this place. Actually our friends told us if we bring them back pastries, it must be from here, otherwise don't bring any back; wow, LOL. Quality/Quantity - They are known for their croissants. Lemon Curd $9.80. Almond $11.70. Everything Croissant $11.20. We ordered more than usual, as I knew that I was NOT coming back due to the line. Plus we had some amazing pastries yesterday at the South Melbourne Market (see other review). All were good. Atmosphere - Very small location. Always busy; we waited 26 minutes to order. See my picture when I got in line. I am told this is a bake off; the pastries are made from scratch from another one of their locations. In the downtown area so they cater to tourists and business people. Open 7 days a week from 7:30am to 3pm. On weekends from 8am to 3pm or until they sell out, so if there is a specific pastry you want, you must get here earlier. Yelp hours differ. They also leave a dog water bowl outside for your furry friends. Service - Counter service. Price - Expensive, but worth it. Cashless business, so make sure you have your cards. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2012 and with your 5 locations and growing! read more

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Hands down, the best croissant in the world. I must confess, I'm not the most well-traveled person, but from my experiences in Japan, the US, France, Italy, and now Australia, none compares to the ones from here. I can't pinpoint a single factor that decisively tops the others, but the features I love include a very subtle hint of sweet aftertaste and a chewy texture. There are several varieties to enjoy, but I recommend starting with the plain ($7.80). This one makes a statement. read more

We heard this was the best croissant place in the world, so we queued up the long line. There were about 25-30 groups before us, but the line moved fast. The cashier walked out to tell the line people that they only had 3 options: traditional, almond and chocolate left. It was 12PM at that time. I finally picked up one of each, and brought our croissant to the nearby park to sit and eat the croissants picnic-styled. The almond one was really good! Not too sweet, and the sugar powder was just at the right amount of sweetness. The almond pieces were fresh and crunchy We weren't too impressed with the chocolate and traditional ones. Cost about $27 AUD for those 3 croissants. Overall, great croissants but not mind-blowing. read more

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The bakery was a MUST for me. Me and everyone else apparently. I arrived not too long after they opened, and yes there was a line. It didn't take too long though. I went with the almond croissant, kougin-amann, and lasagna pastries. I had some amazing almond croissants before, and this was not it. It was good, don't get me wrong, but I've had better. To me, there are too many sliced almonds on top. The kougin-amann however was amazing. I loved the caramelization. The lasagna (monthly special) was my least favorite. Should you go? Definitely. It's one of those things you just have to try while in Melbourne. read more

Lune Cbd - Almond Croissant, Lasagna, & Kougin-Amann - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Your pastry choices are laid out before you in a line, each one a delectable and beautiful. We chose four and got lattes. No place to sit at Lune, so we feasted standing while watching the pastry chefs construct the next batches of cinnamon rolls and chocolate croissants. read more

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Get here early! I got here at 7:34, 4 minutes after they open and I had 15+ people ahead of me. They close when they sell out. The fragrance inside is just divine! They do show you your selections at the counter. Everything was delicious. Baked to perfection. Amazing crumb on the original croissant. Well worth the $9 read more

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- crazy friendly service - I was second person in line at 739 am on a weekday - the line was out the door by the time I left at 815 - as good as croissant is, it was my third favorite item - I liked the palmeiri - enjoyable coffee - ham and cheese was alright - almond croissant was tasty - a lot of people got the lemon curd, I didn't have the space in my belly - there was some pastry with beef. it was the best thing I ever ate I forget the name read more

I lined up about 20 mins before opening and there were already people lined up in front of me. Per yelp, the opening time is actually off by 30 mins which worked out for me because if you came at the actual opening time, the line was literally around the block. I was luck enough to be 3rd in line and waited only 20 mins to opening. I ordered two Croissants: 1. Chocolate: INCRECIBLE. Super rich and high quality and rich. The Croissant was crispy and fresh. It was one of the best I've ever had. 2. Lemon Curd: I felt like it was a bit too sweet. I didn't like it as much as the chocolate however in it's defense, I ate it later in the day so it wasn't as fresh. 3. Flat White: Very good but not the best coffee I've had in Melbourne. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, go early at opening because otherwise the line gets massive and they also often sell out. It's worth the wait. Expect about 20 min wait but the line moves fast. The times on yelp are a bit off by 30 mins so i'd check google instead. read more

Yes, these are the best croissants in the world. Believe the hype. My super foodie husband insisted we had to get up early and go stand in line during our last trip to Melbourne. I was mightily annoyed at the whole situation until we tasted it (and by it I mean almost one of everything... we bought a giant box that we brought back to the hotel and shared with our friends). This place is the real deal. The lines are a drag, so plan accordingly. read more

I went here for snacks. I ordered 1. Chocolate croissant (5/5) 2. Almond croissant (5/5) One of the best croissant in Melbourne. Definitely will come back to this bakery. The line could be long. Services were excellent. Staffs were very helpful. CONCLUSION = RECOMMENDED!!! read more

Over the course of 3.5 days we tried the triple chocolate croissant , lemon curd bun, morning bun and of course the butter croissants. Everything was buttery and baked to perfection. Our favorite was the morning bun but they were all delicious. Drinks are wonderful too. Hot chocolate, chai and regular coffee were great. Line can be long but moves quickly. Amazing bakery in an amazing city. read more

Lune Cbd - Butter croissants, triple chocolate croissant, morning bun, lemon curd bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Recommend by my brother. It wasn't the hype I envision. Bought 5 items and the chocolate croissant was not what I expected. It was not flaky or airy or buttery. Daughter said Starbucks croissant tasted the same. Nothing special. The morning bun while good reminded me of churros costco used to sell. Bit of crunch sweet and salt. There are probably better bakeries in melbourne. Similar to the old Mr. Holmes in Los Angeles that sells similar items. The staff was pleasant and quick. Go early to avoid the line. Plenty of streets parking. No sits only limited standing spaces along the centre table. Would I pay 60 for 5 pastries read more

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The best croissant we've had hands down and I don't even like eating croissants. We came here twice, once towards closing on a Monday and the next Tuesday right before it opens. On a Monday towards closing, only the original croissant was left. It's located in the CBD area and inside had a good amount of people but wasn't too packed. Quite steep for a croissant but so well worth the $. It's flaky, it's crispy, it's light and delicious and buttery. Not overbearing in butter. The shape and aesthetics of it all is very beautiful. The next day, there's a small line before opening at 730am. My husband lined up and was 6th line, took him about 5 min to get his croissants. He got an almond croissant, french one, and a savory croissant. The almond croissant was the best and I'm still day dreaming about it to this day. Not too sweet but has the perfect almond flavoring inside, as well as chunks of almost on the top. The French croissant was still good as leftovers the following day. They seriously perfected croissants and I'm craving them again. They also serve coffee which I wish I tried! read more

The croissants are a work of art! Visually appealing and delicious! We had the original croissant and almond. Both spectacular. If you are coming here in the mornings get here early as the line was 45 minutes and can be longer depending on the day! read more

Lune Cbd - Croissants - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Lune's croissants are out of this world. No, really - the New York Times rated them as the world's best croissant. Given her former aerospace engineering background, it's no surprise that Kate Reid, the owner of the renowned patisserie, has her crescent creations down to a science. For my 30-minute trip to the moon (aka the line that stretched out the doors), I made sure to order multiple pastries: the Croissant (A$6.60), Pain au Chocolat (A$7.20), and Kouign Amann (A$8.10). Sadly, they were sold out of their twice-baked Almond (A$11) already. Of the three, the classic Croissant was my favourite. It was a marvel to watch the pastry chef closely inspect each croissant to ensure that they were nothing short of perfection. In their unbaked form, I could already tell they were (super)stars in the making. Once baked and cut, they glistened with their flaky, golden-brown crust to unveil the soft, buttery honeycomb structure. The juxtaposition of textures from the lamination was phenomenal. I found myself picking up each delicate layer that fell onto my plate, not wanting a single morsel to go to waste. Finally, I have to commend the genius of the logo: not only is it a rocket ship with a croissant engine to pay homage to Kate Reid's aerospace engineering background, but the crescent shape also pays homage to the patisserie's name, being "moon" in French. This is all to say that it's all in the details, which stretch from the exquisite pastries down to the ingenious logo. Love you to the moon and back, Lune! read more

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Long line up at 9:30 in the morning but it moved fairly quickly and we got our order in about 30 minutes. We ordered 6 different ones to try but the lemon curd one stood out for us. There is room to stand and eat but most people took out. Not cheap as 6 croissants plus a coffee and latte was $71 but worth trying. read more

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We got one of every kind since we have limited time here and have a feast. We went there around 10am and waited for 20min and my favorite is coco coconut and I pair it with black coffee and hubby like the almond croissants as usual. read more

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The hype was true. This spot was an easy walk from our hotel. There was a line but it went quickly. Ordered different flavors to try with a cup of coffee. I'm not usually into croissants but I loved it. I loved the one with almonds on top. It was the right amount of sweetness and crunch. My only regret is that I didn't order an extra set to bring back to Sydney. read more

Lune Cbd - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Based on the line to order (either eat in or takeaway, doesn't matter), don't know that anyone needs more encouragement to go here, but my goodness that Kouign Amann is sinfully delicious. read more

The less traditional pastries are definitely the strength, I didn't love that the classic croissants aren't so crispy. Decent flavors - turtle was indulgent but kinda overcooked. Beet goat cheese pastry was delicious - probably the highlight. . But it's like they artificially slow down the lines to make themselves look more busy. About half of the time, no one was taking pastry orders or helping the customer at the counter... worth a try for sure, but not if the line is too long read more

I am a regular customer, frequenting at least once a month and generally purchasing the special feature. This is the first time I have been disappointed. I ordered the 4 cheese loaf which is described as being filled with blue cheese bechamel and other cheeses as a raclette. There was no bechamel and any cheeses meant to be present were baked into the croissant. It was light and tasty but does not fit the description. And is definitely not worth $12.50. read more

When there's a line before opening, it tells you this place has something good to offer. The waiting isn't too bad....there's always something for everyone. I haven't encountered them running out of items. I would recommend trying a little everyday so you're not so overwhelmed with pastries. All of their pastries should be consumed immediately after purchase because they taste the best! When you take your first bite, the pastries are buttery and flaky (and warm....yum). All of their pastries they have to offer are delicious, including the vegemite. I wish we had a bakery in the US that constantly provides warm pastries. I will miss Lune Croissant. read more

Definitely not worth the hype. Cool place for your instagram shots and fair to say that the coffee was good. The croissants are overrated and overpriced read more

Social media and local friend all recommended checking out Lune for their croissants and they certainly did not disappoint. Buttery, flaky, freshly baked right outta the oven before your eyes. The menu rotates thru the seasons. Be prepared for long lines even on a week day morning since this location is in the CBD. I arrived a little before opening time at 7:30am and there were already about 20 customers lined up. Most folks buy a box or two as takeaway (as I did) and some indulged in them right on the spot... seated at one of the few tables available inside the shop. The open kitchen concept and watching the croissants work its magic inside the ovens definitely added to the experience. As of December 2023, each croissant will set you back by at least $7-$11 AUD depending on the variety you choose. They were all delicious, but the price point is a tad steep. It's worth a try though especially since it's a local croissanterie that continues to expand through Australia. read more

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Will I get beaten up for saying they taste like Costco croissants? No, they're definitely crispier than Costco croissants, but for a place that claims to have the best croissants in the world, I wouldn't believe it. I felt that most of their clients were also driven by tourists like me who come because we read raving reviews about the place. Then again, the locals wouldn't have time to enjoy a $5 croissant. One is not filling enough, and 2 is too much. There are no seating areas, period. Be prepared to stand to eat. They definitely will sell out before closing time so you should come early morning. The long line isn't consistent; they're just waves of people. Come if you want to feel fancy but don't expect the best croissant of your life. read more

Lune Cbd - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Looking for the best pastries outside of the infamous Cronut from NYC? You won't be disappointed at Lune. Flaky croissant perfection. I enjoyed a coconut rough croissant. Flakey perfection filled with a chocolate cake mix/pudding like filling. My description sure does not do this sublime surgery treat the justice it deserves. I will be back, all the days! read more

Lune Cbd - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

I'm not sure how things are here during covid, but this place was super busy prior. We waited in a super long line, but it moved quickly. We tried several pastries and they were all very good, super flaky and fresh. I loved the almond pastry, it was so unique! Definitely check it out. read more

Came here on a Saturday 5 minutes before 8am, right before they opened, and there was a small line in front (maybe 10 people in front of me). They opened promptly, and the line moved very fast. No seating here, but there are tables that you can stand and enjoy your food at. Service was super friendly, and even though we weren't technically seated, they treated us as if we were - pouring water for us (still or sparkling), setting utensils out for us, and bringing out pastries on plates for us. We ordered long blacks, the ham & gruyere, lemon curd cruffin, and almond croissant. My Asian parents don't share my sweet tooth and vouch for the ham & gruyere. THE ALMOND CROISSANT THO... was one of the best almond croissants I have ever had. The croissant was flaky and buttery, filling was generous, almondy and sweet, and the best part was how aesthetic & packed the shaved almonds on top were. I loved loved loved the crunchy texture the abundance of almonds gave. I know for a fact that if I were visiting Melbourne with my friends, we would be coming back multiple times during our stay. :) read more

Lune Cbd - lemon curd cruffin cut open - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Finally came here after 2 and a half years in Melbourne. It's been the talk of a lot of my conversations for the best croissants in town. This place definitely doesn't disappoint! It's an aesthetically pleasing looking building, the service is lovely and quick and yes, the croissant is to die for! I was with a friend and had a bite of the ham & cheese croissant & almond croissant - these were soft and crispy and very delicious. Definitely a must go to place if you want a sweet treat! The hot chocolate was also yummy! read more

Lune Cbd - Lemon curd croissant - my top pick at Lune in Fitzroy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Absolutely amazing. They say it's the best croissant in the world, and it's true. Worth the line, worth getting up early for. I grabbed extra to eat later and they stayed well for the next 24 hours in just the bag without an issue. read more

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Dayummm... the best croissants ever.... Nicely layered, crispy, buttery, flaky, the savoryness of the croissant and the flavors are blowing up in my mouth like a mini fireworks in the morning... oh yummmm... I tried: Original Chocolate Ruff Ham & Gruyere Lemon Cruffin Almond Kouign Amann Coconut (special) https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/11/t-magazine/food/lune-croissanterie-melbourne-croissants.html read more