After lunch at Izakaya Den, we fulfilled Jo's sweet tooth by paying a visit to the French…read morepatisserie, Le Petit Gateau. We were pretty full from our lunch, but upon arriving, our bellies were at once again ready to go! I'm more of a fruit tart type of gal, so I went for the Lemon Tart (6.8). The others had the Brownie & Passionfruit Chocolate Gateau (8.6) and the Hazelnut Millefeuille (8.6). We essentially shared our desserts, so I got to try all three! I loved the Lemon Tart, as it was neither too sweet or sour, and I love tart pastries! Although it's difficult to go wrong with a lemon tart - there definitely wasn't any added or artificial flavor that shouldn't have been there. The Hazelnut Millefeuille was also delicious, as it reminded me of a Ferrero Rocher. It was definitely richer, so it was difficult for me to have too much, but puff pastry always does it for me. The brownie cake was also really delicious, and was a good balance of all the flavors, especially with the layer of passionfruit. They do an afternoon coffee and dessert special for $9 that we should have done, but we didn't see it until after! The place actually reminded me a bit of a petit Le Bon Choix in Brisbane, but definitely with better tasting desserts and better service!

Little cake. Extraordinary flavors…read more A charming little shop located in a quiet alley of Little Collins. Upon walking in, I felt I had entered a high-end cake boutique. On display behind immaculately clean glass were dozens upon dozens of colorful and perfectly delectable French pastries. The Mister Green Tea (what a witty name for a cake) caught my eyes immediately. Absolutely enchanting with perfectly crafted raspberry jam and gold leaf on top of a faint green tea cake, it completely stole my breath away. Upon looking closer, the tiny pastries were made with black sesame sable base and green tea mousse. And as I bit into it, I found the center filled with luscious raspberry cremeux. Everything about it is a testament to perfection and deliciousness! I also got their Matcha Latte, and it was just as sensational as the rest of the desserts. That green tea was light yet rich, slightly bitter to counter the sweetness of the cakes. Beautiful in both presentation and taste! The price may be quite steep for such a small plate of dessert ($9.90) and a cup of latte ($6), but to find a rare gem like this certainly makes up for once in a lifetime experience.

Terrific gelato This is good quality gelato at a reasonable…read moreprice. The flavours are true and the gelato has a small batch, artisanal feel!

Anytime I walked by this place there was always an abnormally long line. Finally decided to check…read morethis place out and their ice creams and gelatos are amazing. Their hazelnut made me feel like I was eating a light whipped Nutella and their passion fruit yogurt was equally as delicious.

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!

Yes, it's in Blackburn, an Eastern suburb of Melbourne. But for a surprisingly traditional taste of…read moreFrance, go no further than the French patisserie in Blackburn, Bonjour de France. I've been to France on the odd occasion, and I must say that every time I was in a Parisian bakery I'd think to myself "Wow, this feels a lot like Blackburn." That's not entirely true, but Blackburn and France are joined with a wonderful bakery serving the most delicious french pastries and more. Wit both owners as pastry chefs, you wont find a better place in a good ten kilometres of here. The only problem I've had every time I go it "What to have?" which often leads to "What to have first?" Vanilla slice with delicious flaky pastry. Tarts. Meringues. Eclairs. Cheesecakes. Truffles. The list goes on. For those after a more savoury selection, there is also pasties, quiches and pies. All bits are made fresh daily on the premises, so the best time to come is mid morning for the best selection available. Come any later and you may miss out. The coffee is a wonderful strong addition to the sugary sweetness of the pastries, and all the energy will keep you going until your next meal.

Always fantastic food here…read more You wouldn't expect this sort of quality in an outer eastern suburb shop yet this shop never fails to deliver. From their assortment of Pies and Quiches to the mouth watering pastries. I always buy the Vanilla Slice and recommend it to anyone interested.

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 ;-)

This is undoubtedly the best Chilean bakery in Melbourne. We travel 12 km to get there and always…read moreoverspend because everything is so good. Empanadas, Chilenitos, Maraquetas, Torta de Mil Hojas, Tortas de Pina, Pan Amasado, and many sorts of fresh creamy cakes. They do seafood empanadas at Easter. We have bought their multi-layered creamy birthday cake over a number of years and for $35 to $40 you can get a cake big enough for 20 people. Marciano now has another store in Maidstone so those in the west and north can now also enjoy the best that Chile offers. You can also get the classic Chilean lemonades "Pap", "Bilz" and "Kem".

I called long distance from the US and made a very difficult request of having a cake delivered to…read morea family member in Boronia who really needed cheering up. Marciano's does not deliver, but the gentleman who answered was very courteous and helpful in helping me find a way to make this happen. He ended up suggesting we get a cab to deliver it and arranged everything for me while I waited on the phone. Later that day the cake arrived. I later received a very emotional email thanking me for the gesture which would not have been possible without the kind help of the folks at Marciano's. I was also told the cake was amazing.

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.

omg! the best cookie/cake/more cookies/biscuits/more cakes/more cookies/eclairs/chocolates/sweets…read moreand other drool-making yumminess store/cafe. the biggest problem for every client that enters this cafe is.... the insane variety of sweetness you can buy! and the prices are cheap! a $1 a cookie - I can do maaaaaaaaaaaany cookies for that price. we shared a passion fruit cheesecake slice for $4 with a friend... and omg it's RIIIICH!!!! don't take a whole slice for yourself unless you're a sweet consuming super person!=) ahahaha amazing place. don't believe the boring outside layout. it's all within. TIP: it's cash only

This is my favourite place for sweets on Sydney Rd. The baked cheesecake is a must, it is truly…read moreamazing and delicious. There are loads of the usual Greek biscuits which are lovely and then there are the treats like the custard ice cream cone thing...yes, I'm sorry, it has a special name which I can't spell or pronounce! The family who run this bakery are lovely and know their products. Remember to bring cash but you'll be pleased at how reasonable their prices are. Do yourself a favour and pick up some treats and don't forget the cheesecake!

Such a treat to have this as our local bakery, however it's worth a drive too. We're hooked on…read moretheir Multi-grain Loaf, which we buy every week, religiously. Their sweets are amazing as well. I am quite partial to their Vanilla Slice, bit they have gorgeous tarts and cakes too. The ladies are so nice too- neighborhood gem!

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

When I told my local Melbournian friend I was hitting up the South Melbourne Market early in the…read moremorning, she immediately recommended I grab pastries at Agathe Patisserie, and boy were they delicious! Pandan croissant and pandan flan were our favorites. They were not too sweet. The croissant was nice and flaky. Flan was so smooth... I could've eaten another one and not regret it. Definitely go early if you can because the lines do get long and you can tell with all stanchions set up in front of the bakery. It's crowded, it's loud, but it's all part of the wonderful morning market experience. There is some seating (for 6-7 people) on the side, but I wouldn't count on the bench being available all the time. I would continue exploring the public market with a pastry in hand.