A Sweet Tooth’s Guide to the Best Pastries in Melbourne

One of the best feelings in the world is scoring yourself a piping hot pastry straight from the oven. The bag becomes translucent from the butter as the sweet smell of perfection hits your nose.

Melbourne is a city steeped in pastry privilege and we’ve taken on the mighty task of finding the flakiest and sugariest around.

From picture-perfect patisseries to humble neighbourhood bakeries, here’s where you’ll find the best pastries in Melbourne.

Amann Patisserie

A pastry door nestled in Carlton North beckons, where freshly baked delights like flaky croissants, unctuous cinnamon rolls, and decadent kouign amann await. Amann Patisserie’s expertly crafted pastries are baked from Thursday to Sunday, and their chausson aux pommes transports you straight to France with its buttery, delicate layers. With a reputation for combining traditional techniques and modern twists, Amann’s pastries are some of Melbourne's finest right now. Run, don't walk. 

645 Nicholson Street, Carlton North 

Blanc Bakery

Blanc Bakery, tucked away in Berwick, is a pastry haven where hand-rolled croissants and freshly baked breads steal the show. Led by former Burnham Beeches chef James McMurray, the bakery blends classic French techniques with a contemporary twist. The croissants are the star—flaky, buttery perfection—while other pastries, like Danishes and donuts, are equally tempting. The minimalist interior exudes a cosy charm, making it a beloved local spot. With every bite, it’s clear: Blanc Bakery is a must-visit for pastry lovers in Melbourne’s southeast.

14 Adams Lane, Berwick

Publique Bakery

Another top destination for pastry enthusiasts in Melbourne is Publique Bakery. With expertly crafted treats like the signature Pain de Ruban, a striking bow-shaped delight filled with almond cream, and the must-try almond croissant, it's clear why the bakery has earned a reputation for its creativity and precision. Known for inventive twists on classics and dedication to high-quality ingredients, their cronuts and croissants are particularly beloved. Publique's attention to detail and bold flavours make it a standout spot for pastries in Melbourne. 

18 Blender Lane, Melbourne

Preston Market, Preston

The Flour

The Flour is a pastry lover’s dream. Led by pastry chef April Yoonhee Bae, this charming bakery serves up a range of exquisite treats, from their signature pistachio cake to delicate canelé and almond-infused dacquoise. Known for its blend of European techniques and Australian seasonal ingredients, every bite promises a moment of indulgence.

With expertly brewed coffee also on hand, The Flour offers one of Melbourne’s most creative and delicious pastry experiences. 

199 Victoria Street, West Melbourne 

Small Batch Roasting Co.

Small Batch is a treasure trove of pastry delights, where magic happens in every bite, and where innovation and tradition meet in perfect harmony. This hidden away coffee roastery and bakery is known for its expertly crafted treats, from flaky croissants to exciting flavour combinations that push the boundaries of classic pastry. Think strawberries and elderflower cream with a lemon verbena jam, and chocolate cream with koji caramel and toasted rice. 

Every bite is a burst of creativity, with each small batch ensuring freshness and quality. Whether you're indulging in something familiar or trying a new twist, Small Batch is the go-to for incredible pastries in Melbourne. 

3-9 Little Howard Street, North Melbourne

Baked Wonder 

Baked Wonder is a pastel-hued dream come to life, where sweet, flaky pastries await to brighten your day. Their signature Berry Cream croissant is a true delight, featuring a perfect balance of creamy filling and buttery layers. For something truly inventive, try the Carrot-Ssont—a delicious fusion of croissant and carrot cake that offers a playful twist on tradition. To top it off, indulge in these treats inside their charming, sky-high and sun-soaked glasshouse bakery, turning each bite into a delightful escape from the everyday.

70 Middleborough Road, Burwood East

AM Bakehouse

AM Bakehouse in Glen Iris is a pastry lover’s paradise. Renowned for some of Melbourne’s best pastries, their croissants steal the show—think almond, pistachio cream, and even biscoff. The savoury pastries are just as irresistible, especially the mushroom and tomato relish Danish. Every bite proves why this hidden gem is worth the visit.

Core Roasters 

A new classic has landed on Barkly Street in Brunswick East. With small warehouse vibes and minimal signage, you’ll step beyond a roller door and forest green exterior into a long coffee bar complete with an attached pastry kitchen.

Core Roasters is far more than your standard coffee and croissant spot. Alongside classic almond croissants, you'll discover delectable treats like mushroom rendang pastries and plum tarte Tatin. Baked bliss!

Penny For Pound 

Penny for Pound, a beloved Melbourne bakery, boasts a flagship store on Bridge Road, Richmond, along with two other locations. Each offers an expanded selection of freshly baked sweet and savoury treats. From buttery plain croissants to raspberry-almond delights, their classics never disappoint.

For something unique, try the twice-baked red velvet or blueberry cheesecake croissants. With pastries rotating monthly, there’s always a new, flaky favourite waiting.

418 Bridge Road, Richmond

387 Camberwell Road, Camberwell

7 Cochranes Road, Moorabbin

Calle

Roll into Rathdowne Street for a taste of Calle's exceptional croissant wheels. A cult-favourite item at this Carlton bakery, spirals of glossy pastry are wrapped around oozy fillings ranging from black sesame and chocolate to Biscoff and pistachio.

Flavours change every month, and other pastries on offer might include almond croissants, chocolate-filled Pain Suisse, escargots, and fruit Danishes. No regrets, just some of the best pastries in Melbourne, every time. 

649 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North

Drom Bakery

For all your dough-filled dreams, head to Drom Bakery. Here, talented bakers blend innovation with time-tested techniques and classic flavours to create some of the most dazzling pastries imaginable, alongside artisan bread and mouthwatering sandwiches.

Make the trip to Bayswater and prepare to leave loaded with treats—egg salad sandwiches, poached chicken bagels, salted caramel and yuzu meringue half-moons, tiramisu croissants, and crème brûlée croissants.

1/19 Scoresby Road, Bayswater 

The Flour House 

Highett locals might wish to keep The Flour House a secret—and for good reason. This bakery is unlike any other. Milling their own locally sourced Victorian grain, they craft some of Melbourne’s best artisanal bread and pastries.

Highlights include the rhubarb Danish, Black Forest pastry with house-made Kirsch cream, and classic pain au chocolat.

3 Graham Road, Highett

Bread Club

All you need is a love of carbs to join this particular club, where the rewards are awe-inspiring breads, pastries, and pies.

Founded by two Frenchmen with experience at Melbourne’s top bakeries, Bread Club delivers classics like sourdough and baguettes alongside inventive pastries, including banana split and Iced Vovo croissants and toffee custard doughnuts.

Settle into the mint-green space and savour a sweet moment—these are some of Melbourne’s finest pastries.

North Melbourne & Albert Park

Via Porta & Pronto Aroma 

Via Porta is a family-run gem and a must-visit for coffee and croissants, with locations in Mont Albert (the original), Hawthorn, and Kew. Their almond croissants? Absolutely to die for.

Pastries have been a major drawcard since day one, with their croissants hailed as some of the best in Melbourne's south-east—so good, they’re now stocked at top cafes across the city!

Mont Albert, Hawthorn & Kew 

Wild Life Bakery

Glorious pastries and coffee await at Brunswick's Wild Life Bakery, where sourdough, seasonal produce, and community shine. Bread enthusiasts will adore their 24-hour-fermented sourdough and experimental loaves, while the viennoiserie team crafts impeccable French classics.

Best enjoyed fresh, these pastries are a must-try. Grab a seat in the minimalist café, set in a former mechanic's shop, and watch the bakers in action.

90 Albert Street, Brunswick East 

Lune Croissanterie

Lune hardly needs an introduction—it’s home to what's been dubbed the best croissant in the world, after all!

Owner Kate Reid reverse-engineered the Parisian croissants she obsessed over to create her own masterpiece.

Getting a Lune croissant takes commitment, with long lines and frequent sell-outs—a testament to their status as some of the finest pastries in Melbourne. While monthly rotating flavours offer variety, the classic remains a firm favourite.

Melbourne, Armadale & Fitzroy

Tarts Anon

Home is where the tart is. This cult Instagram bakery, born during lockdown, recently opened its second brick-and-mortar store in Collingwood and is more popular than ever—for good reason!

Serving slices and coffee until sold out, their retail shops are a must-visit, or you can pre-order a half or whole tart online.

The choc-caramel is an essential eat, but the pear, lemon-rhubarb, and cherry-almond tarts are equally to die for.

Cremorne & Collingwood

Monforte Viennoiserie

If you need a sugar fix, Monforte Viennoiserie has you covered with their rotating assortment of sweet, melt-in-your-mouth treats. Using only local organic ingredients, like butter from Bellarine Peninsula's LardAss, they create flavour explosions such as their honey, sea salt, and chocolatine croissants. It’s no wonder Monforte is often touted as one of the best spots for pastries in Melbourne. 

585 Canning Street, Carlton North

Gordon St Bakery

If you have a penchant for pastries, Gordon St Bakery is sure to win you over. This renowned Westside patisserie offers something for both the savoury and sweet tooth, from cheese twists and crusty loaves to buttery croissants and pains aux raisins.

A Footscray mainstay, their pastries are guaranteed to sell out quickly, so be sure to get in early for the best pick of the rack!

Sitchu Tip: In our humble opinion, the almond-chocolate croissant is a total gamechanger. Go, run, get it. 

142 Gordon Street, Footscray

Bakemono Bakers 

We're big fans of the pastries flying out the door at Bakemono Bakers. This Japanese-inspired bakery, housed in a converted garage on Drewery Lane, offers an impeccable selection that’s hard to resist.

Enjoy puffy Danishes filled with blueberry custard or Nutella and strawberry, and for something savoury, the classic ham and cheese croissant. It’s one of the cutest spots for some of the best pastries in Melbourne.

Sitchu Tip: Don’t miss their soul-warming chai latte, brewed in-house weekly—it’s delicious!

273 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Candied Bakery

Armed with an impressive repertoire of freshly baked goods, this Westside neighbourhood bakery is also renowned for its scrumptious in-house-made pastries.

While savoury bites are available, it's a mighty task to peel your eyes away from tempting treats like pistachio and tiramisu croissants, or their magically delicious vanilla slice donut.  

81A Hudsons Road, Spotswood

Agathé Pâtisserie

Agathé Pâtisserie has earned a near cult-like following. No trip to the South Melbourne Market is complete without stopping by Agathé’s stand to grab a chocolate croissant (or three).

Demand for some of the best pastries in Melbourne is high, and stock is always limited, so be sure to get in early. Better yet, order online to avoid disappointment.

South Melbourne Market, 322 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

Baker D Chirico

It’s with good reason that people flock to Baker D Chirico for their desserts. Their two venues around inner Melbourne supply discerning carb-lovers and restaurants alike. While many go for the loaves of fresh, crusty bread, we also highly recommend, nay, we insist you grab a buttery golden pastry while you’re there.

Carlton, St Kilda, and South Yarra

Brunetti

A venue that needs no introduction, Brunetti has been the go-to spot for Italian cakes, desserts, and pastries in Melbourne for 30 years. True to the tradition of a Roman pasticceria, Brunetti’s creamy cornetti is undoubtedly one of the best around.

For the ultimate decadence, the Millefoglie—crispy layers of puff pastry filled with Italian custard and dusted with snow sugar—is the clear winner.

Carlton, Moonee Ponds & Melbourne CBD

Moon Cruller

If it's sweet, doughy, and deep-fried, you better believe we're lining up to try it. Like a donut but sexier, Moon Cruller’s crispy rings of pastry perfection come in flavours like cinnamon sugar, vanilla, cappuccino, pineapple, passionfruit, and raspberry.

As for the weekly wildcards, you'll have to wait and see, but with the Lune team behind it, you know they'll be good. 

50 Rose Street, Fitzroy

To Be Frank

To Be Frank’s Franco Villalva has worked as a pastry chef in Argentina, Spain, and France, and this international experience is evident in the aromatic treats that beckon from his bakery cafe in Collingwood.

There are glossy pain au chocolat, raisin-dotted escargots, and flaky pastries filled with dulce de leche and olive fougasse. The experimental flair means nearly every visit uncovers something new, offering a chance to try some of the best pastries in Melbourne. 

Shop 1/4 Bedford Street, Collingwood 

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