This is my lunch break coffee shop :) I have closer ones but I walk further just for this place…read more Their coffee is AMAZING! All their sandwiches and rolls are made fresh in front of you with your choice of bread as they bake it themselves. One downside is they don't have any gluten free bread. However all sandwich fillings are fresh and tasty. The inside of the cafe is small with limited table space, however outside is bigger and is undercover with clear "walls" to protect from the wind. They also have heaters in the outdoor section, thus perfect for any and all weather :) very reasonable priced, check it out for yourself!

On a busy road in the Hamptons, Gateaux is inviting with it's friendly decor…read more Specialising in French desserts, Gateaux lives up to its reputation and offers something for everyone including gluten free cakes. The cakes and pastries are great to share or for you to hog on a night in. Personable staff and simple decor. I really enjoyed sitting outside with the lavender mint tea and 2 cakes!

Absolutely amazing bread, French cheese and pastries in the most unsuspecting location!…read more I would have given this place five stars, but the presentation of the actual cafe / bakery doesn't really match their amazing products. The tables and chairs are a bit daggy and it wouldn't take much at all to make this a really beautiful and attractive space. Also, the coffee is acceptable but not amazing by any stretch. They offer a yummy little spiced shortbread with their coffee (most likely baked in-house). The sandwich / baguette menu is perfect - they make these fresh to order on warm crunchy bread with their house made mayo. I don't know of any other place who does this in Melbourne. Tastes just like what you'd find in France! The sourdough range is exceptional. They also offer their signature GF sourdough also. Well worth the travel for breakfast or lunch. Friendly service. x

I thought that all was lost for bread down south. Bakers Delight has the market cornered... that…read morewas until I heard a whisper about a fabled bakery next to an adult store in Moorabbin... somethings are worth hiding in strange places because you get more excited when you find them. This is the kind of bakery with the kind of bread that you drive a few extra miles to find. Apparently it's the closest to San Fransisco style sour dough in Melbourne. I have a friend who drives from the north of the city to get a loaf. Standard bakery fare on offer and it's all really good. Only a couple of minutes off the Nepean Highway so if you are passing through detour, you won't regret it.

As said in the other reviews, this place is a total institution and anyone who's spent any time in…read morethis area will probably be quite familiar with Sunbeam. Over the years I've visited here too many times for lunch/afternoon snacks when I used to work nearby, and I've had birthday and our wedding cake from here. It's a charming bakery/cake shop with friendly staff. We popped in mid afternoon and they still had a good selection of sausage rolls & pasties so I got a veggie pastie to take away. Of course then I was looking at the cake counter so also got some chocolate spider and donuts to takeaway. This is a must-visit place if you're in Mentone as it's just so wonderful - it's not modern, or fancy, but they know their cakes and are super welcoming people.

Something of an institution in Mentone, Sunbeam Cakes has been producing excellent German /…read moreEuropean cakes and pastries for 20 years at least. They are known for their birthday cakes and their beesting. The pies, pasties and sausage rolls are also always pretty good. You can tell they care about the quality of the cakes.

Yes, it's in Blackburn, an Eastern suburb of Melbourne. But for a surprisingly traditional taste of…read moreFrance, go no further than the French patisserie in Blackburn, Bonjour de France. I've been to France on the odd occasion, and I must say that every time I was in a Parisian bakery I'd think to myself "Wow, this feels a lot like Blackburn." That's not entirely true, but Blackburn and France are joined with a wonderful bakery serving the most delicious french pastries and more. Wit both owners as pastry chefs, you wont find a better place in a good ten kilometres of here. The only problem I've had every time I go it "What to have?" which often leads to "What to have first?" Vanilla slice with delicious flaky pastry. Tarts. Meringues. Eclairs. Cheesecakes. Truffles. The list goes on. For those after a more savoury selection, there is also pasties, quiches and pies. All bits are made fresh daily on the premises, so the best time to come is mid morning for the best selection available. Come any later and you may miss out. The coffee is a wonderful strong addition to the sugary sweetness of the pastries, and all the energy will keep you going until your next meal.

Always fantastic food here…read more You wouldn't expect this sort of quality in an outer eastern suburb shop yet this shop never fails to deliver. From their assortment of Pies and Quiches to the mouth watering pastries. I always buy the Vanilla Slice and recommend it to anyone interested.

I was overcharged by the owner $5 when I sent my disabled son in to pay.... we won't be backread more

I love this place. The prices are fantastic and so is the service. Most importantly their goods are…read moreout of this world good. From the sweets, to the sausages rolls, to all the great varieties of artisan breads, there's no way to go wrong. However the kranskys in pastry and meat pies are indescribably delicious, particularly the curry and the bacon pies. If I were marooned on a desert island and could only eat one thing for the rest of my days, it would be their meat pies. They have a nice courtyard area, with plenty of shade under trees and umbrellas, which is the best place to sit and enjoy their terrific coffee. Best of all, for me at least, is this place is just a three minute walk from my front door...and I'm getting up and walking there as soon as I post this review.