Melbourne's food scene is second to none, and its bakeries are no exception. From perfectly risen sourdough to sweet treats guaranteed to cure any and all ailments, baked goods is one category that this city truly excels in. Whether you're on the hunt for a loaf of shokupan from a Japanese bakery, or looking to satisfy your 3pm craving with something sweet from an authentic boulangerie, there really is no shortage of excellent bakeries across Melbourne. Find them here, with our pick of the best bakeries in Melbourne.
1. Baker D. Chirico
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You have serious willpower if you can walk past the window of a Baker D. Chirico and not be tempted to go inside. With outposts in St Kilda and Carlton, this bakery specialises in European-inspired goodies, from cannoli and bombolini, to perfectly filled savoury paninis.
2. Baker Bleu
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If you've been to a dinner party and admired the wheel of perfectly baked white loaves in the centre of the table, chances are it was the work of Baker Bleu. Not only does the bakery supply bread to cult Melbourne restaurants like Attica and Cumulus Inc., but its also a purveyor of pastries and pantry goods, with stores in Caulfield North and Hawksburn.
3. Lune Croissanterie
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It wouldn't be a crime not to include Lune Croissanterie on our list. The brainchild of former aerospace engineer Kate Reid, this bakery has perfected the art of the humble croissant, with every pastry baked to precision in a climate-controlled glass cube, in the centre of a converted warehouse.
4. Sebbys Scrolls
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Much like the name suggests, this corner store specialises in scrolls of every variety. While it's worth scheduling multiple visits to sample the entire menu, the cinnamon scroll is what really put Sebbys on the map, starring an indulgent mix of cinnamon, sticky brown sugar, and plenty of cream cheese icing.
5. Monforte Viennoiserie
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Blink and you'll miss this hole-in-the-wall spot. While the space might be tiny, the menu packs a punch, with stellar ingredient combinations in every pastry, from chocolate and olive oil tarts, to classic croissants spiked with leatherwood honey and sea salt. Come early, these will sell out.
6. To Be Frank
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This bakery has an emphasis on simple, honest ingredients. From slow-fermented breads made with wholegrain flour, to Argentinian-inspired pastries, there's something to satisfy every tastebud at their Collingwood and Elsternwick locations.
7. 4me Gluten Free
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Gluten-free friends, we didn't forget about you, and neither did 4me Gluten Free. This small but mighty bakery specialises in baked goods to suit a variety of diets, from gluten free to FODMAP friendly. There's also a range of cakes on the menu to make celebrating your next gluten-free birthday positively delicious.
8. Back Alley Bakes
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Few places feel as Melbourne-coded as this bakery in Coburg North. What started as a lockdown project has grown to be one of Melbourne's most popular venues, slinging delectable pastries, sausage rolls, sandwiches and cakes every day.
