Cute little bakery with delicious baked goods and simple dishes (sandwiches, quiches, salad, etc)…read more Everything was fresh and seemed pretty healthy. There is indoor and outdoor seating available, altho indoor seating was a bit limited (especially for tables; plenty of bar/stool seating). Free still & sparkling tap water available. This place is perfect for a bite after a rigorous bike ride or hike. Service staff is friendly (like all of Aus that I've encountered). Not open everyday so check the hours before you go! Ordered the spinach, ricotta and feta pie with a side of daily salad (green bean and a bunch of other veggies in vinaigrette dressing). The pie came with a side of homemade chutney and the serving size was pretty big (for a pie). Even though it was filled with cheese, it didn't feel heavy in the stomach. My partner ordered the sausage apple roll (made from free-range Victorian Pork) and it was the biggest sausage roll I've seen. Jam packed with quality meat and also served with a side of homemade chutney.

Delicious. Eclectic. Quaint. The pastry chef should be commended. The pastries are world class. The…read morebreads, home made jams etc are perfection. The staff baristas can make a good cup of coffee. Highly recommended!!

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.

Awesome range of baked goods, fresh bread and good set up. In the Donburn row of shops which really…read morehides some secret gems. Fantastic coffee and am looking forward to trying a pie!

Stopped in here as the store said they won the national pie competition for the best pie in…read moreAustralia. Such a claim must, of course, be tested. Is Australia's best pie n Donvale? We got the plain pies to give it a fair, comparable test, and I must say, they really are very very good! The flavour of the filling is really good, very nice short crust base, and a suitably flaky top. In fact, the short rust base would have to be one of the best. I do think, though, to be fair, it is slightly pipped by the Kirra Bakery's pie, which as a slightly better, flakier top. But it is certainly the best pie in Melbourne, and one of the best in Australia :-)

What a great coffee shop and bakery find! Excellent espresso and a wall of delicious breads and…read morepastries! Some street parking, patio and indoor seating, plus friendly and attentive staff. A great addition to town!

3 days in the Yarra Valley and this trip I must say I struggled to find a good soy latte but…read moreHabituel hit the right spot.  Most impressed also with the baked goods on offer for breakfast.  We selected a delicious choc & raspberry muffin & sour dough toast with vegemite.  I liked that the toast came with the butter & vegemite on the side which is how we do it at home but isnt always the case in Aussie cafes.  Service was excellent & friendly.  Our only wish was that we had found this on our first and not last day so that we could have tried a few of the other great looking baked goods on offer (and had one of their excellent coffees every morning!)

CUTE! I loved this bakery. Everything you could imagine a bakery to have, and all signs lead me…read moreto believe that the pastries are locally made. My partner in crime and I stopped off to grab a bite to eat after a few disappointing house inspections and the spinach and ricotta roll went a long way to helping to put me in a better mood. This small, but well-stocked, bakery is tucked in a service road, and in between some real estate offices. If you blink, you'll most likely miss it as signage is minimal. There are a few tables and chairs out the front so that you can kick back and enjoy the surroundings of this quaint country-ish town. I hope I have another reason to pass through Riddells Creek to give something else a try. If I don't, I might make a reason.

Excellent food and they also grind their decaf on the spot so you're guaranteed real, fresh coffee…read more Their pastries are to die for, absolutely irresistible. Cheers!

Can I give them more stars? Friendly counter staff, good coffee, but hey, it's a bakery and that…read moreis what you come here for. The range of meat pies is simply awesome, the pastries likewise, as are the king size meringues. Never been disappointed in 20 or so visits over the years. My parents live in Castlemaine, and they and my family from California always find something delicious.

Excellent sweet and savoury biscuits; great cakes, slices and quiches. A small area for eating in,…read morebut most of the traffic is for take away. Great cakes available on order for special occasions. Friendly service.

Delicous food, helpful services Finest Swiss pastry for…read moresavoury and sweet food Hill Top Swiss cakes has been a popular local family business for decades

This is undoubtedly the best Chilean bakery in Melbourne. We travel 12 km to get there and always…read moreoverspend because everything is so good. Empanadas, Chilenitos, Maraquetas, Torta de Mil Hojas, Tortas de Pina, Pan Amasado, and many sorts of fresh creamy cakes. They do seafood empanadas at Easter. We have bought their multi-layered creamy birthday cake over a number of years and for $35 to $40 you can get a cake big enough for 20 people. Marciano now has another store in Maidstone so those in the west and north can now also enjoy the best that Chile offers. You can also get the classic Chilean lemonades "Pap", "Bilz" and "Kem".

I called long distance from the US and made a very difficult request of having a cake delivered to…read morea family member in Boronia who really needed cheering up. Marciano's does not deliver, but the gentleman who answered was very courteous and helpful in helping me find a way to make this happen. He ended up suggesting we get a cab to deliver it and arranged everything for me while I waited on the phone. Later that day the cake arrived. I later received a very emotional email thanking me for the gesture which would not have been possible without the kind help of the folks at Marciano's. I was also told the cake was amazing.

Great pies. Worth detour from Hume for the food. Cakes nice and sandwiches look good.read more