Located on centre road in the middle of the Bentleigh East shopping strip, this bakery is a hidden…read moregem. I've visited a few times over the years. I've tried pies and sausage rolls mainly but also some of the cakes and bread. The food has been consistently yummy. I'm a big fan of the pies especially. It's not a big bakery but they do have 2 tables with chairs at which to consume your purchases. They serve a nice coffee but frankly that's not why you'd visit. Staff are friends and warm as are the pies. Sorry I'm a bit obsessed with their pies at the moment. Ample parking behind.

As said in the other reviews, this place is a total institution and anyone who's spent any time in…read morethis area will probably be quite familiar with Sunbeam. Over the years I've visited here too many times for lunch/afternoon snacks when I used to work nearby, and I've had birthday and our wedding cake from here. It's a charming bakery/cake shop with friendly staff. We popped in mid afternoon and they still had a good selection of sausage rolls & pasties so I got a veggie pastie to take away. Of course then I was looking at the cake counter so also got some chocolate spider and donuts to takeaway. This is a must-visit place if you're in Mentone as it's just so wonderful - it's not modern, or fancy, but they know their cakes and are super welcoming people.

Something of an institution in Mentone, Sunbeam Cakes has been producing excellent German /…read moreEuropean cakes and pastries for 20 years at least. They are known for their birthday cakes and their beesting. The pies, pasties and sausage rolls are also always pretty good. You can tell they care about the quality of the cakes.

Very beautiful old building, well maintained. The staff were…read morevery friendly. The servings were big - very filling food. Liked my eggs on toast, and the scrambled egg and buschetta. The coffee was just ok. The croissant was oily.

The Convent Bakery shines at all times of day. Visit in the morning for a quiet coffee, there is…read moresomething rather special about watching the Convent wake up. Brunch and lunch are a relaxed affair and the crowds gather around the outside tables for a drink after work. On weekends the bakery is standing room only so grab the first clear table you see! The location is fantastic. You can choose to stay indoors or soak up the sun and the convent gardens. It is the first building you see as you enter the main gate so it is the perfect meeting place. The bakery is where you should always either start or end your tour of Abbotsford Convent. It would be sacrilege not to. The quality of the Convent bakery produce is next to godly both rather literally and in terms of ingredients and taste. The breads are well made and turn a sandwich into an event, the pies and sausage rolls pastry heaven and the cakes and sweet treats divine. Last Christmas I happened upon their mince pies and all other mince pies are now ruined in comparison. These are the real deal folks. It can get rather chaotic in the Bakery but it is worth the hustle. Maintain your inner calm and you will be rewarded. The Convent Bakery is sinful and soulful and perhaps almost a religious experience.

Divine and beautifully dressed desserts on display…read more This place on Glenferrie Road dresses the street up with their stunning display of cakes, pastries and savouries. You pay for what you get. It's very busy on the weekends so a touch of patience is required but once you take a seat, it's a place you want to be to share a cup of coffee and a chin was with a friend. Don't be fooled by the size of the place at the front as they have more seating at the back. The lemon tart had a good balance of tart and sweet. The pastry was crumbly and complemented the filling. Definitely a local's favourite for catch ups or simply to read the newspaper.

In all consideration of the idea that some "hole in the walls" are great! This little place is just…read morethat! Excellent on service! All smiles! A must: Chocolate eclairs! potato pies, Lamingtons (when it's there- runs out fast) and the special menu!!! Ham crossiant and coffee deal!!! ... The nenish (spelling) tart!!! A delicious must! Added update: Aug 18th. 2016 I found that some of their best seller items are the following- -steak and mushroom pie -chicken and mushroom pie -Vanilla slices -The tortes- fruit or chocolate, but mostly chocolate -And their half size cakes I recommend their lunch specials/ reasonably priced and comes with coffee or cold drink.

Food: Found this place by chance one day when nowhere else was open, and now we're regulars. Their…read morecakes are gorgeous - we particularly love the almond friands, which I actually could eat 100 of every day, but they do pretty little jam tarts with crispy pastry and beautifully crafted desserts and biscuits too. Coffee is the only let down - it's fine, but not excellent. Atmosphere/service: There are a couple of tables inside and a few out on the street. We will often try to sit in if there is space, but it's definitely more of a takeaway bakery. Space is very limited and the few tables that are there only seat 2 people. Service is efficient and friendly, not much chit-chat, mostly due to the nature of the place, but pleasant and smiley. Would I recommend it: Yes! Their cakes are spot on. Don't go for the coffee, or fancy service, but if you want delicious, classic baked goods, this is a real hidden gem! Quality surpasses many of the flashier places on nearby Chapel Street, but you'd walk past this bakery 10 times before you even realised it was there.

Deliciously full of dangerous goodies! This one looked like the best cake shop of the lot along…read moreAcland, so I stepped in. I had the chocolate mousse cake, which was several layers of awesomeness. It was ever so slightly dry in one or two parts, but still quite fantastic. It had tons of chocolate, but also wasn't sickeningly sweet. Price was fair at $7. Service wasn't too friendly nor rude. It just got the job done.

The apple crumble was so delicious. Fresh and juicy. thank…read moreyou Nick

So lucky to live in the Yarra Valley and enjoy the beautiful selection of food this place offers…read more The staff are kind and helpful and the bakehouse has a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. Incredible selection of pies, delicious sandwiches and great coffee. You must try the Vanilla slice or the carrot cake!

Great food and plenty of it Service was a little slow but…read morethey were really busy Certainly go back again

Really enjoyed it. We had the cheeseburger, a whole grilled trout with a side of rosemary fries,…read moreand a smoked sausage hot and pink from the smoker, a little spicy and served with pickled cucumber and carrot. One of the few places in Melbourne that cooks burgers to order, but unfortunately we ordered medium rare and it arrived well done. Still tasty though! The trout, however, was genuinely AMAZING. Succulent and cooked to perfection on a hot grill. Chips were golden and crispy with a rosemary salt, really good. The sausage and pickles were delicious. There's no phone signal (for us anyway) so it's a rare chance to fully focus without the temptation of peeking at the phone. The meals took a fair stint to arrive, but we weren't there for fast food and the location is incredibly beautiful so it was a nice chance to stop and breathe. Speaking of breathing - we were seated outside, and every time the wind gusted our way there was a waft of .... I don't know what. Sewage? Pigs? Something on the septic side of the scent spectrum (I know, pure poetry). It wasn't pleasant so I removed a star for that.

What a place! Well worth the drive and what a picturesque drive it is. The first thing you notice…read moreis the magnificent looking silos. On a wet summers day the mist was rolling in so it made it all the more pretty. Everything about the cafe is thought thru, from the bakery to finishing touches of the decor. Our waiter was efficient and had a great sense of humour. He certainly made it all the more memorable. The drinks came quickly followed by our delicious meals. We were there for breakfast but there is everything from buying a loaf of bread and toasting it yourself, pastries to the purchase of three different sized picnic baskets. And if the salads on display are anything to go by I'll certainly be back to order one and stroll through their gardens. They are currently expanding the gardens. But there is plenty to do! From lawn bowls, children's play areas, picnic area and meet bubble and squeak the residents of the pig sty. I couldn't recommend the Piggery Cafe enough. I will certainly be back. I could imagine that it will get busy on the weekends if during the week was anything to go by - so be prepared. Happy eating.