Only four stars simply because I need to go back and try the cakes and pastries! I just popped in…read morefor coffee however, I was blown away by the fabulous sweet smells, the home made ginger bread houses on the counter (it's Christmas time), and then I spotted ALL the fabulous looking cakes, slices and pasties. OMG! Stay turned for pictures. Just a word of the services which was genuine and really friendly. The vibe of the place was nice. If your in the area, or even if it's a bit of a hike for you, check it out.

Proximity to home. Divine patisserie & bread. Bringing some luxe to Bentleigh.read more

After lunch at Izakaya Den, we fulfilled Jo's sweet tooth by paying a visit to the French…read morepatisserie, Le Petit Gateau. We were pretty full from our lunch, but upon arriving, our bellies were at once again ready to go! I'm more of a fruit tart type of gal, so I went for the Lemon Tart (6.8). The others had the Brownie & Passionfruit Chocolate Gateau (8.6) and the Hazelnut Millefeuille (8.6). We essentially shared our desserts, so I got to try all three! I loved the Lemon Tart, as it was neither too sweet or sour, and I love tart pastries! Although it's difficult to go wrong with a lemon tart - there definitely wasn't any added or artificial flavor that shouldn't have been there. The Hazelnut Millefeuille was also delicious, as it reminded me of a Ferrero Rocher. It was definitely richer, so it was difficult for me to have too much, but puff pastry always does it for me. The brownie cake was also really delicious, and was a good balance of all the flavors, especially with the layer of passionfruit. They do an afternoon coffee and dessert special for $9 that we should have done, but we didn't see it until after! The place actually reminded me a bit of a petit Le Bon Choix in Brisbane, but definitely with better tasting desserts and better service!

Little cake. Extraordinary flavors…read more A charming little shop located in a quiet alley of Little Collins. Upon walking in, I felt I had entered a high-end cake boutique. On display behind immaculately clean glass were dozens upon dozens of colorful and perfectly delectable French pastries. The Mister Green Tea (what a witty name for a cake) caught my eyes immediately. Absolutely enchanting with perfectly crafted raspberry jam and gold leaf on top of a faint green tea cake, it completely stole my breath away. Upon looking closer, the tiny pastries were made with black sesame sable base and green tea mousse. And as I bit into it, I found the center filled with luscious raspberry cremeux. Everything about it is a testament to perfection and deliciousness! I also got their Matcha Latte, and it was just as sensational as the rest of the desserts. That green tea was light yet rich, slightly bitter to counter the sweetness of the cakes. Beautiful in both presentation and taste! The price may be quite steep for such a small plate of dessert ($9.90) and a cup of latte ($6), but to find a rare gem like this certainly makes up for once in a lifetime experience.

I never leave reviews but this was legitimately the best gelato (or even ice cream in general) I've…read moreever had in my life. Literally the culinary highlight of living abroad in Melbourne so far. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

Terrific gelato This is good quality gelato at a reasonable…read moreprice. The flavours are true and the gelato has a small batch, artisanal feel!

I love this bakery. Almost every weekend I stop by for pastries, coffee, bread or take away brunch…read more The coffee is amazing - never had anything burnt or below par. It's not a seated brunch kind of place - there is some seating but it's more for waiting or having a coffee. Great location too, especially for those after a quick coffee on the way to work. Huge selection of breads, pastries, cakes, biscuits, sweets - you name it, they will have it there. The service is always friendly and speedy, a fantastic new addition to the area.

Laurent Bakery must be a major pastry supplier for local markets and it's retail counters must be…read morevery popular in the neighborhoods. However, I was very disappointed that I had to wait for my Flat & White in the next 15 minutes, that I was told to be excused for staffs shortage. The table I sat down wasn't serving ready and I pointed out to the server but no one cared. This time no excuses. Coffee was so so, their pastries are far much better presented in the super markets. Same pastries for example the Almond Croissant in store is $5.8 and in the market which is $3.50.

Super tasty toasted ham and cheese sandwiches here. For $7 it comes with a salad on the side as…read morewell. Purchased a cheesecake for a birthday which was a crowd pleaser. Pretty to look at and better to eat. The staff were friendly but the service was a tad slow. I had to ask for my sandwich after my friend had finished.

Staff were very friendly...I tried the beef stuffed red capsicum on special for $14. I loved the…read morebanana milkshake which had delicious banana syrup inside the glass cup and banana smoothie was finished to quickly to leave some after the food to wash down the delicious beef. The capsicum was so sweet and the beef was very tasty especially with the holodaise sauce they added on the plate. If I'd go back I'd have two. The girls are all wearing the same uniform which is cool. They take care of you quickly and don't leave you waiting around for long at all...

Cakes, I loves cakes especially yummy Italian treats. Now I know ferntree gully is a bit of a hike…read morefor most yelpers but if you love out this way or are just in the hood i highly recommend stopping in. I have a particular soft spot for mini ricotta cannoli actually make that mini cannoli of any description so they will always make my list. The cabinet is full with minutes pastry, custard and cream delights and you can also get full sized cakes, larger cakes for celebrations or biscuits. Being of Italian origin I love bringing a tray of biscuits or mini pastries for a special occasion. I was meeting my boyfriend's family for the first time and the team kindly let me in after hours to pick my treats. If you are wanting something extra special try the semi freddo. These need to be ordered ahead of time but you won't be disappointed. The cake is made up off layers of gelato between alcohol infused Italian sponge cake and usually some custard cream. You even get to pick your gelato flavours (normally 2).

Excuse me while I have a bite of lamington to wash down my mouthful of disappointment…read more According to the Danish Australian Cultural Society, this unassuming suburban bakery in Bentleigh is supposed to be THE place to get authentic Danish bread in Melbourne. Well! Not only did they not have Danish bread, they didn't have any bread. At all. I was not a happy camper. In their defense, it was later on in the afternoon, so maybe all the bread had sold out. But it was not, despite the framed 1980's posters displaying Denmark's beauty, a Danish bakery. I was lied to by the internet! I'm guessing the Cultural Society has had it on their list for some time, but failed to notice that it's changed hands and is now just a run-of-the-mill Australian bakery. There's nothing wrong with standard suburban bakeries - in fact, I'm generally a fan - but my boyfriend has been talking up the wonders of Danish bread for weeks now, so we made a special trip out to Bentleigh, hangovers and all, only to be disappointed. I'm just glad Bentleigh has such a wealth of junk stores and op shops so the trip wasn't a complete waste of time.

I've only been into this cafe twice and only ended up leaving with coffee. Their speciality seems…read moreto be cream cakes. I'm sure they taste delicious but I'm not really a fan of cream cakes. Because I don't really eat cream I notice the strong cream (sugar?) smell as soon as I walked in. What I can tell you with certainty is that the coffee tastes great and was handed to me speedily. That was once I poured it into a regular cup out of the takeaway cup which I wasn't thrilled with and was filled to full. Upshot, great coffee, friendly staff maybe better to leave the cakes and eating in to your elderly Aunty who might be more partial to lacy type decor. Read Not hipster.