At Dua, Raymond Tan reimagines Scandinavian classics through a Southeast Asian lens—like his vivid green pandan princess cake layered with chiffon, jam and pastry cream. Bread lovers, take note: pillowy shokupan, semla-style melonpan, and ube-filled pandesal steal the show. Savouries shine too—think Spam and egg sandos or siu mai sausage rolls.

Richmond just scored a dreamy new bakery, giving serious Beatrix Bakes nostalgia. From the Maker Coffee crew, Baker of Things is helmed by ex-Beatrix star Zoe, and the cabinet? Pure joy. Picture blackberry yo-yos, raspberry caramel Lamingtons, citrus layer cakes, and wild-filled fougasse that might just be Melbourne’s best. It’s sweet, creative, and already drawing lines. Go early, go hungry, and don’t leave without something whipped and wobbly. A new cult favourite is born.

Cremorne just levelled up— the city’s iconic Baker Bleu has landed, and it’s their biggest, boldest venture yet. Alongside cult-loved sourdough and pastries comes an irresistible all-day menu: challah French toast with whipped ricotta, ploughman’s plates, and stracciatella-topped sourdough pizzas. Ficelles and Market Lane coffee seal the deal. Come for breakfast, stay for everything.

From the legends behind Hector’s Deli comes Hector’s Bakery—Richmond’s newest carb mecca and already the source of serious queues (yes, it’s worth it). Open daily from 7am, this sleek, sunlit spot is turning heads with cinnamon scrolls, apple fritters, flaky pain au chocolat, and that cheese and pepperonata croissant. Add their cult-fave sandwiches to the mix, and you’ve got breakfast dreams on lock. Designed by Quinten and Josh Powell, it’s the kind of bakery you’ll want to lose time in.

Backhaus Foodstore has arrived, and it’s already a frontrunner for Melbourne’s best new bakery. All warm timber, polished concrete, and speckled tiles, it’s effortlessly cool yet inviting—the perfect setting for some seriously good sourdough. Chef-turned-baker Nick Williams ferments his loaves for 48 hours, crafting bread that’s chewy, golden, and deeply flavourful. Swing by for flaky croissants, loaded focaccias, and light rye sandwiches, plus a curated selection of local pantry staples.

Lulu & Me is the cheesecake haven Collingwood didn’t know it needed. This light-filled, minimalist warehouse bakes up TikTok-famous pay-by-weight Basque, pandan, and New York-style cheesecakes. With irresistible specials like tiramisu and rich chocolate, it’s a tasting experience you won’t forget.

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.

Falco Bakery in Collingwood is a beloved local gem blending artisan baking with serious credibility. Head baker Christine Tam, whose experience spans Melbourne’s top bakeries and San Francisco’s Tartine, crafts exceptional sourdough loaves, divine pastries, and unique treats like the iconic peanut butter miso cookie. The Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and pastrami toastie is a standout, while house-roasted coffee seals the deal.

Tucked inside a coffee roasting warehouse, Small Batch Roasting Co. delivers a quintessential Melbourne bakery. Known for exceptional coffee, it’s their irresistible pastries that keep in-the-know Melburnians coming back. The pastry menu is extraordinary: seasonal fruit Danishes, maple bacon escargots, and croissants featuring flavours like blood orange with pistachio frangipane or chocolate cream and koji caramel.

You can rest assured all your sweet treat cravings will be satisfied at Amann Patisserie. Owner Yohann Godec previously worked at a boulangerie in Versailles, so you know the croissants here will be flaky and full of buttery goodness. Serving pastries out of what they’re calling a ‘pastry door’, this small commercial-kitchen-turned-patisserie focusses on the work at hand.

Sweet tooths and savoury tooths alike will love Creme de la Creme in Spotswood. Wonderfully flaky croissants, danishes, cookies, and donuts are just some of the many baked goods you’ll find in this Spotswood bakery. We recommend trying The Habibi, which includes crispy golden potatoes with a spicy, tangy kick of garlic, coriander, and chili, all on a flaky croissant dough. For something sweet, you can’t go past the biscoff croissant or the knafeh croissant.

Melbourne’s favourite French artisan bakery has got to be Publique. With two locations around the city, including their luxe new space near Queen Victoria Market, it’s a mecca for all things baked and beautiful. The art of baking is a labour of love for the Publique team, where passion and expertise converge to craft unforgettable experiences for their devoted customers.