Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Melbourne

"There’s a good chance you’ll find a queue when you stop by Lune Croissanterie’s Collins Street shop in the CBD, but the treats here are definitely worth the wait. These expertly made croissants have been the talk of the town since Lune first popped up in Elwood, and then Fitzroy, years ago — and with good reason. It’s hard to go past a classic, especially when it’s made to this standard."

"Where: Fitzroy (There's also a CBD "express" offshoot in Russell Street.). Why: Blending bedrock Aussie flavours and French fabulousness with typical Lune flair, croissant pastry is slathered with black gold and cheesy bechamel, rolled into a scroll then topped with gruyere. It's a deluxe spin ($8) on a lunchbox staple."

"Restaurants Patisseries Fitzroy. Their pastries fly out of the shop by noon most days, but does Lune really cut the mustard?"

"All you need is a love of carbs to join this particular club, where the rewards are awe-inspiring breads, pastries and pies. The two Frenchmen behind the venture have worked e at Vue de Monde, Woodfrog Bakery, Tivoli Road Bakery and Baker D. Chirico. Classic sourdough and baguettes are a given, while creative turns results in delights like Banana Split croissants, toffee custard doughnuts and saffron buns."

"And who wouldn't line up for baklava escargot and 'Tirami-choux'?. Follow Bread Club's Instagram for the daily drop of menu items. Think brie pumpkin sourdough sando, pepperoni pizza, chewy choc chip cookies and loaded doughnuts."

"Melbourne is in love with this simple dessert, and you wouldn’t want to miss out on the hype surrounding this Japanese-style cheesecake. One of the joys of Uncle Tetsu’s shop is the simplicity — the store sells a couple of simple variations on the perfect combination of wheat, egg, milk and cheese. A slice of the original signature Japanese cheesecake is melt-in-your-mouth soft and fluffy."

"On its window, Monarch Cakes claims to be “Exquisite since 1934”, and it's not a lie. There’s an old-school charm to this St Kilda cake shop, the kind that no amount of climate-controlled, Parisian pastry precision can match. The bundt chocolate kugelhopf, a marble cake with stripes of melted chocolate throughout, is the kind of cake you want to take home to your mother."

"Monarch Cakes in St Kilda has been making desserts on Acland Street since the 1930s. With more than 80 years’ experience, the staff at this place know a thing or two about making delicious treats. There’s the Polish baked-cheesecake made from a 100-year-old recipe, the locally loved chocolate kooglhoupf, and the continental custard vanilla slice."

"Specialising in custom designed quality wedding cakes, whether your theme be Vintage, Elegant, Rustic or Modern. Elegant & custom made wedding cakes and sweets, located in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne, Epping. My work is a reflection of what I've learned by well known decorators both locally and internationally."

"It’s fair to say, any one of Becky’s creations will make you go ooh and ahh She loves creating as much as you’ll love eating them. From a young age Becky had a flair for baking (and eating, too), but she never considered either as a career. Instead she did the proper thing and completed a university degree in IT, before going on to work at one of the region’s largest banks.It wasn’t until Becky fell pregnant with her very first child that her artistic talent paid a visit once again."

"Restaurants Fitzroy North. You’d almost think you had wandered into a little patisserie in the Marais upon entering Cavallini – the feel is distinctly European. Creations by pastry chef Robert Coco include sourdough and olive bread, panini, pizzette and a range of sweet and savoury viennoisserie including a spinach and bechamel topped croissant guaranteed to make you weak at the knees."

"Very close by for us, the area around WTC Wharf and opposite South Wharf was an area we got very well acquainted with during the Metro Melbourne covid lockdown. With the impressive Seafarers Bridge in the foreground this lovely quiet spot is one of our quick and easy go-to’s for a Melbourne sunset."

"Pushing the boundaries, this innovative burger joint led by talented head chef Sargum Chaudhary serves up seemingly endless options. Three One 2 One is the Melbourne burger shop that caters to all walks of life, giving them something to behold. The presentation of their creations is culinary art and each bite as good as it looks."

"Part of the Saltwater Coast residential development, Crocodile Park is open to everyone with a playground, boardwalk and barbecue area. The playground includes a play structure, and a water play area with a large crocodile at the centre, and a stream running into a wading pool and water jets. Crocodile Park, Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook"

"Out of all the park in Melton, Navan Park is a childrens park that caters for babies right through to older kids, and is an all-abilities play space. The playground is easy to spot within the park as it has a rocket ship shaped tower in the centre. There is also other play equipment, sand play, paths to scoot on and lots of grassed areas."

"There’s so much more than pizza on offer at Bay Beach Pizza & Pasta in Port Melbourne. Cosily located on Bay Street, diners can sit alfresco and soak up warming rays under red market umbrellas, or din..."