There are but a few places that make fine sourdoughs in this town and Sugardough is undoubtedly one…read moreof them. In fact, there are three other great bread shops within about a 500 metre stretch of Sugardough, and then there's nought for miles (?!?). Where Sugardough stands up is through the consistency and crunch of their breads. They don't over produce, so you won't be getting left over stock at the end of the day. This can mean that they won't have exactly the variety you're after, but you know it's fresh and that's of far more importance. They also do great (and consistently so) coffee, cakes, pizza slices and have some of the best pies in Melbourne. Actually, it's the pies that get me going back now that I don't live in the area -- they've still got a bit of a grip on me...

This little patisserie is popular - very popular - and there are hundreds of doughy, sugary reasons…read morewhy. It could be the rustic loaves and pastry filled shop-front window that draws passers-by in for a closer look, and then it could be the country-home interior inviting you to take a seat at one of the delicate tables. What it most definitely is will be the cake-muffin-pie-orgy of a display cabinet running the length of the café that hypnotises everyone who enters with promises of sweet, creamy treats that taste even better than they look. This place isn't just for the sweet of tooth though. There are delectable hot, savoury munchies - spicy Malaysian pumpkin tart, spanakopita with salad and homemade chutney, and breakfast pies, to name a few. Don't forget to check the specials board, and when the cosy café is just too full to accommodate you, place your order at the counter then mosey on out to the back garden for some sunny, courtyard action.

I've been here twice and it's always a treat. Chocolate from floor to ceiling! It's a great place…read moreto find that perfect gift for a chocolate lover or to treat yourself to something sweet. They serve up some amazing croissants - original, chocolate, pistachio, Nutella and almond. Coffee service is a bit slow, so be prepared if you are in a rush. Otherwise they blend in chocolate very nicely for a smooth, sweet Cafe Mocha. Or go with their special hot chocolate. It's a nice and simple concept that is well executed with no pretentiousness despite the dozens of truffles that line the display case.

I mentioned 3 months ago how great the Affagato was... Forget everything great about this place its…read morejust turned brown like Crap.. More significantly the business is connected all in one phone line as I have realised later. When I called the Collins St. Business to put a formal complaint in I ended speaking with the manager (mentioned below balding gentleman) I've been there maybe more then ten other times since my Affagato review And not by myself. In all the times my friend and I walked in was greeted. and given menus "while seated"... This time- we both walked in, my friend sat immediately I was then told at the counter "you must pay first in order to get service" my friend hasn't told me what he wanted to drink and I wasn't going to guess so I thought it was best to go sit down. So then I said: "can you just come to the table And give us service so we can tell you our coffees?" .... (Her French accent) she said: "yes, but you need to pay first before you get your order..." she neither got the fact that I wasn't by myself- or the fact that who I was with is somewhat elderly and had to sit down.... Her tone was a bit ugly and I then insisted she get the supervisor.. From there it went down hill cause my friend didnt understand why we couldn't get service. We started to get up to leave when.... All racial hell broke loose... Where not just the Manager of the place but another customer who is a "blued hair old woman" started screaming at me about how that French girl supervisor was "trying" to do her job. The manager nearly laid two hands on me!!! While the old woman customer was talking at me.... I'm almost tempted to report his actions to the police!!! I touched no one and I was screamed at!! All the while MY friend was not near me and had already headed out the door and saw none if the last terrible predicament I was in... Left looking like a terrible "tan skinned American" who sounded crazy while a partially balding gentleman And and old "uptight" woman talked down to me. Perhaps it was the time of day- 4:20- 4:40pm Perhaps it was the day- Tuesday Perhaps it was that this so called supervisor doesn't like "American accented people" (after all the acting supervisor is French) Perhaps it was just the fact that a new supervisor could have handled herself better with her tone to a customer.... Whatever the facts.... This business is officially tainted on my foodie list. In regards to customer service... You break one And that can be followed by more... If I'm just one customer, it's just time before others discover how sour they'll be handled while there too!... I can never go back to Ganche now... Too bad. It was on my high list.. Forget that now! I most likely do better with Lindt on Collins st. Or Cocoa Black, maybe even San Churro or Max Brennan.... BP Chocolate isnt far from this one either... They are much better too!! GOOD RIDDANCE!!!!

Such delicious cakes and slices. I really want to eat them all!! So sweet, perfectly rich and in…read moregood proportion, I have just found my new favourite cake shop!! I happened to hear about Beatrix from a colleague who mentioned wonderful biscuits they made according to the Beatrix cook book. Quick to look the business and pay a visit, I certainly was not disappointed. The brownie was superb, with a hint of espresso and chocolaty rich as it should be. Luckily the shop is a little bit of a stroll away, otherwise you might find me there every day.

3 years... It took me 3 years to get here. I read an article about this place back then and only…read morechecked it out early last year. All that time I could have been enjoying wonderful, delicious cakes. This place has an older fashion vibe that feels like you're at grandma's place. The back wall is covered in old beaters (the kind before electricity), simple furniture, quiet neighbourhood, and everyone is friendly! Even the customers are really friendly to other customers. It makes for such a good community feel. They have such a great variety of cakes on offer, all made on site. Some are hard to find though. They usually have a list on the wall near the till saying what's on offer. Two things to look out for: Glim Glams and vanilla slice. The Glim Glams are their (better) version of Tim Tams with 24c gold leaf, hence the name, and they are amazing. The vanilla slice I often describe as the best vanilla slice on the planet. Better than my mums! I've had them from Aussie bakeries to French patisseries but no one is as good as Beatrix. The pastry is the perfect balance of flaky, buttery, and stability. The custard is the perfect texture and the passion fruit icing is genius! The right amount of sweetness but with delicious sourness that cuts through everything. Damn they are so good! If a paragraph just on their vanilla slice wasn't enough to make you want to go then I'll eat your vanilla slice for you!

So happy to finally crossed LuxBite off my list, a sweet spot in South Yarra that I had been eyeing…read moreon for a while. Residing on the long stretch of Toorak Rd, just a couple of blocks from the metro station. LuxBite is a medium-sized cafe that has successfully creates a charming and homey atmosphere with a touch of class from the high ceiling, modern design and marble table top. I walked in at around 3:30 p.m., and already they ran out of 50% of their selections, also missed the opportunity to try their MasterChef famous Lolly bag cake *sad* My pick of treats: Kuma - A wonderful play of strawberry and banana cream flavor on top of a chocolate tart pastry. The presentation was insanely adorable, but taste-wise, it was too sweet and heavy for my liking. The chocolate decorations was not delicate and the tart based pastry was a tad too hard. With each cake costing $8-9 each, expensive for what basically amounts to a few bites. Be My Love - Again, the presentation was so darn cute, almost too beautiful to be eaten. However, it was just as forgettable as the previous. A milk chocolate mousse with raspberry jelly in the middle- it has that combination taste of sweet and sour that was a little too overpowering for my palate. The best part about my trip to LuxBite however, has got to be sipping their Rose lychee latte. Mildly infused Rose-lychee flavor latte garnished with raspberry bits. Quite creative, delicious and slightly bitter - a perfect remedy to tone down the richness and sweetness of the cake. Short to say, LuxBite was just an alright experience for me, but I would say it's still worth the try - the taste might not be anything too special, but the cake artistry here is superb and the staffs are full of smiles. Would definitely be back for the Lolly bag one day!

Too hyped up. I'm all for patisseries. I used to baked so I've always had a sweet tooth. I was…read morerecommended my a local saying this was the best place for the desserts. So I ended up buying 3 different ones which ended up being around $60. Must say the presentation is on point. 10/10. Out of the 3 my colleagues and I only like 1 of them. The dark chocolate bite was a 8.5/10. You should try it out though. There croissants looked amazing but I was only looking for desserts around.

Brunetti is always a fan favorite, it has cases of pastries and endless cakes/treats when you first…read moreenter the cafe. You take a number then order, you'll be given your pastries there but if you order coffee you will wait at the coffee bar just next to the bakery. It was lovely summer evening so I opted to sit outside. I wish the outdoor tables had napkins and condiments on them, they were bare so I had to walk all the way back in to grab stuff I needed. It's a bit pricey for what you get but it's the environment you pay for.

Melbourne institution We always visit Brunetti when we come…read moreto Melbourne and we feel that this is the best outlet! We love the old style service, marble counters and displays!

This place used to be so good many many years ago when I was a teenager. We used to come here for…read moretheir delicious pies, fresh breads and sweets. NOW omg stale galore the food is absolutely I literally put it all in the trash. Such a waste of money. Owned by a bunch of Asians now. You can tell when you taste stuff that's it's not fresh and it got more sugar than any thing like the sugar is literally crunching in your mouth. So gross! I'm making an official complaint about this place. I really hope they close down soon. Please if you see this review take your money elsewhere. Don't waste your money here it'll end up in the trash! Oh and they he a $10 minimum when you use card to pay otherwise they charge you a fee. So ridiculous! I really regret coming to this place. I was hoping it was as good as I remember but boy was I so wrong.

This place has great hours! Walking back from Elwood Village after nabbing a few items to take home…read more(like manuka honey), I had to stop by and try something. Those something(s) included a sticky toffee cake and a few tarts, shared. Spotted pavlovas, various cookies, etc. Not bad!!! I have a strong feeling that the breads are what are the largest sellers here, but there was a standing case full of pies and various cakes, and the variety here is not quite as good as Cake Street in St Kilda's, but definitely a cut above. I only wished the portions were a bit larger for the price (yeah, AU is pricey, 'tis true). The options were impressive for a small corner place. Across the street from both turtle cafe and Cafe de Cuba, at the corner of Broadway and GlenHuntly Roads, roundabout.

If you are in Melbourne/Australia, you should definitely give Laurent a try!!…read moreThis is one of the best, and one of my favorites Bakery/Cafe I have been to. I tried their Hot Chocolate & dessert cake, called "Monte Carlo". It's a Chocolate mousse with cafe creme & chocolate biscuit covered with milk chocolate glaze. The glaze outside was shinny, smooth, and light, which is perfect for me. Texture, creamy, but not too sweet. Dessert was great, and Hot Chocolate too. Located in the city, 5 to 7 minutes away from Flinders Street railway station by train (Melbourne, Victoria). A cute, nice, fancy French bakery/cafe in the city, nothing can be better than spend a free day with your friends/love/family at Laurent. Services and staffs are great! I didn't have to wait for long, they take good order, and give you great recommendations, and ask for your opinions after. Customers will always feel welcomed, and happy when the staffs are always smiling. Overall, great place + dessert! Try it out, if you have a chance, definitely worth it. Love and miss this place.

During our two week stay in Melbourne we've seen a couple of these little French bakeries, one on…read moreToorak Rd and then this one on Little Collins in the CBD. Finally succumbed this afternoon. Pleasant surprise - they serve a pretty large latte in a bowl (like those I recall from trips to Paris) rather than the thimbles served all over the city! I also tore up a delicious lemon tart. Woohoo - good times!

Brunch this morning for a family birthday was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we…read morehave had for a long time. One staff member was incredibly rude, dishes were missing their advertised sides, coffee was average and the Rosti/hash which was the basis of all meals was like a rock and completely inedible. Such a waste of money especially when there are so many other lovely options in the village.

Don't bother with an egg and bacon, prices keep going up, quality keeps going down. $14 for a roll,…read more2 eggs and 1 piece of bacon. Save some money and cook your own at home