Best Bakeries in Melbourne: A Pastry Lover's Guide to the City's Flakiest Finds
There's something about the smell of warm bread drifting from a neighbourhood bakery that anchors you in a city. Melbourne, with its hidden laneways, ever-expanding food culture, and obsession with the perfect croissant, has quietly become a pastry mecca. With competition around every corner, each bakery must stand out not only with unique flavours but also with an ambience that invites you to create memories. Sharing a flaky croissant over morning coffee becomes a weekend ritual; bringing home a rosemary potato sourdough for the holidays becomes a family tradition. And with GoGet car share, you'll be able to explore the best bakeries in Melbourne tucked further out in the suburbs, discovering those hidden gems where you yeast expect them.
Melbourne’s best bakeries are flaking out in all the right ways.
Lune Croissanterie: The Temple of Viennoiserie
Stepping inside Lune Croissanterie, you might think you've walked into a science lab for flaky pastries. Nestled in Fitzroy and now with a stunning outpost in the CBD (that sees an ever-expanding line around the corner), Lune is one of Melbourne's best bakeries and an international benchmark. Lines out the door are standard, as early risers gather for what's often described as the world's best croissant.
Run by a former aerospace engineer turned pastry chef, the shop's industrial interior contrasts with the buttery softness of its bakes. The ham and gruyere croissant is a savoury masterpiece, followed closely by their traditional pain au chocolat. With a special rotating monthly menu, try some unique offerings, such as a miso cherry cruffin or a truffle potato loaf. Sitting down with a signature ONA coffee to watch the pastry chefs through the glass makes this one of the best spots in Melbourne.
💡 Pro tip: Going to Lune on a weekend? Set your alarm. Doors open early, lines start even earlier - and the best pastries sell out fast.
Sourdough bread worth planning your morning around.
Wild Life Bakery: Sourdough with Soul in the Inner North
In Brunswick East, Wild Life Bakery stands as one of the best bakeries near the city for those who live and breathe sourdough. As both a cafe with a sandwich and toasty menu as well as baked goods to take away, you can enjoy the minimalist warehouse ambience with a friend over coffee or take a treat for the drive - it’s that ‘no crumb gets left behind’ kind of bakery goodness.
Dozens of sourdough loaves line the back wall, all beautifully scored and begging to be taken home. This is the kind of bread you plan your morning around. You'll find classics like the baguette and seeded rye, alongside sweet and savoury pastries — cardamom buns, strawberry-topped tarts, and cake slices that entice you for a cheeky bite before dinner.
💡 Pro tip: Planning to grab a sourdough loaf? Bring a tote or bread bag — this crusty goodness deserves better than being squished under your laptop.
Tarts Anon: Hidden Sweetness Tucked Away
Tarts Anon, tucked away in Cremorne's backstreets, feels like Melbourne distilled into a patisserie. Started as a side hustle during the Covid lockdown, these tarts quickly became a highly sought-after commodity made by an ex-head pastry chef of Dinner by Heston. This bakery-slash-cafe dishes out some of the best tarts in town, and while the shop is a little hard to find, it's completely worth it.
While they maintain a menu of their classic flavours (like lemon, chocolate caramel, and pecan butterscotch), they introduce new, intriguing options each month, such as sticky date and Earl Grey, or yuzu and mango. Every tart is a study in texture and balance. If you're looking for something unexpected, this is the place.
💡 Pro tip: Pre-order your favourites online. These cult tarts are tiny, perfect, and tend to disappear before lunch.
Flaky, golden, and absolutely not optional.
Tivoli Road Bakery: The Icon in South Yarra
Tivoli Road Bakery is one of Melbourne's old faithfuls. A bakery that's seen trends come and go but has remained beloved thanks to its incredible loaves baked with heart and a warmly lit atmosphere. Inside, it smells like proper bread and jam, and the window display is stacked with pies and sausage rolls that look too good to be true.
Their sourdough is legendary, made with certified organic flour, zero additives, and baked on a stone hearth. But what locals know and tourists quickly learn is this: Tivoli Road nails everything. Their canelés have a perfectly caramelised shell with a custardy centre. The sausage roll (pork and fennel, flaky pastry, subtle spice) might just be the best in Melbourne. For fans of viennoiserie, their croissants and danishes hold their own against the best in Paris. This is an icon that can't be missed.
Where dreamy pastries meet suburban coffee rituals.
Dröm Bakery: Nordic Pastry Dreams in Bayswater
In the industrial heart of Bayswater, Dröm Bakery stands as a luminous beacon for pastry enthusiasts. Born from the creative minds behind The Hatter and the Hare, Dröm—meaning "dream" in Swedish—pays homage to the early hours bakers keep, crafting their confections under the light of the moon. The bakery's sleek, neon-accented facade, designed by Zwei Interiors Architecture, invites patrons into a space where the art of baking is on full display through expansive glass windows.
Dröm's signature crescent-shaped croissants, meticulously prepared over a three-day process, are a testament to their commitment to quality. Favourites include the matcha half moon and the indulgent crème brûlée variant. Beyond pastries, the bakery offers a diverse selection of cakes, tarts, doughnuts, and cookies, catering to every sweet tooth. For those craving savoury options, Dröm serves up hearty triple-cheese toasties, loaded bagels, and a rotating menu of pies and sausage rolls. Complementing the fare is a beverage menu featuring Five Senses coffee and specialty lattes, such as cherry blossom and lavender.
Open daily until 2 pm or until sold out, Dröm Bakery has a line out the door on any given day. It has quickly become a must-visit destination for those seeking both innovation and tradition in their baked goods.
💡 Pro tip: Some of the best bakeries are tucked away in the suburbs. A quick GoGet booking can turn your pastry pilgrimage into a sweet little road trip.
Too many cakes. Not enough forks - sweet dreams really are made of these.
Candied Bakery: The Americana Touch
Candied Bakery in Spotswood is a vibrant fusion of American nostalgia and European pastry tradition since 2012. Established by a husband-and-wife duo, the bakery draws inspiration from their culinary explorations in the United States. The exterior, reminiscent of a classic American schoolhouse with its retro brickwork and bold red doors, invites patrons into a playful interior complete with a table tennis table and basketball hoop. Through expansive glass windows, visitors can observe the meticulous process of dough lamination and pastry preparation, adding an interactive element to the experience.
The menu offers a diverse selection of baked goods, including cinnamon scrolls and custard doughnuts, as well as their delectable range of cakes, such as red velvet and Dulce de Leche. Grab a single slice or pre-order a whole cake for a special occasion. For those seeking savoury options, the bakery serves a mushroom Philly Cheesesteak that melts in your mouth. For take-home bread options, their "super sanga" bread is perfect for crafting hearty sandwiches.
This is what mornings in Melbourne should taste like.
The Vibe: More Than Just a Bakery Run
What makes Melbourne bakeries truly unforgettable isn't just the bread or pastry; it's the lasting impression they leave with you. These are places where early morning light slants through windows dusted with flour, where the quiet crackle of a fresh sourdough loaf tells you everything you need to know about craftsmanship, and where a coffee paired with the perfect croissant can make your week. Across laneways and suburbs, from the CBD to the leafy edges of the city, these bakeries are woven into the rhythm of everyday life — places of gathering, tradition, and small, delicious rituals.
With a GoGet, it's easy to chase the scent of buttery dough beyond the city grid, to hidden suburban gems where the queues are shorter but the magic is just as rich. Each bakery visited becomes part of your own story: a pie remembered, a pastry shared, a loaf brought home still warm. These aren't just shops. They're destinations. They're part of the soul of Melbourne.
💡 Pro tip: Want to make it a full foodie day? Pair your pastry run with a stop at a nearby farmers market or coffee roaster — Melbourne’s flavour game is strong.
Butter Late Than Never - Crumb and Get It with GoGet
From flaky croissants to buttery baguettes, Melbourne’s bakery scene is worth the crumbs. The good ones aren’t always around the corner - but with GoGet carshare, they’re always within reach. Book by the hour or day, fill the boot with flaky treasures, and turn your pastry pilgrimage into a buttery little road trip.
