Laurent is really going for a ritzy French patisserie kind of vibe. Hence it really draws in a…read moreritzy type of crowd. In tune with this, it is extortionately expensive. Because, I asume, the clever people at Laurent have realised that they can get away with inflated prices if all of their products have suitably French names. And honestly, both the food and service could be a whole lot better. If you're looking for an authentic French dining experience, head to Chez Dre in South Melbourne instead.

Laurent in the heart of Albert Park is a very pleasant place to enjoy a coffee and their pastries…read moreare superb. It fits in very nicely with Albert Park's latte set. It's a little pricey but considering the quality it's worth the extra. The staff are very friendly and efficient. I'm a regular and there have been times when my coffee is at my table before I've had a chance to order it.

Nice small bakery coffee shop just by our apartment. Coffee was amazing, and the pastries all…read morelooked delicious. It's pick and go place not a sit down cafe

The owner of Noisette, David Menard, is a fifth generation Baker from Brittany, France. And with…read morethat kind of skill, it's no wonder that his bread graces the tables of some of Melbourne's top Good Food Guide Hatted restaurants and fashionable cafes. The breads are sourdough leavened which means they are not coeliac friendly. My favourites are the whole grain sourdough, baguettes, Pain de Mie (brioche loaf), chocolate Viennoise and the garlic sourdough that has whole cloves of sweet roasted garlic. Noisette in my opinion make the best and most authentic, flaky, buttery croissant and Pain au Chocolat. Also on offer are hand made chocolates, beautiful patisserie: cakes - individual and occasion sized - macarons, danish, tarts, sable breton, brownies and more. Something that makes Noisette unique is speciality items made for French festive calendar events like Galette des Rois and Buche de Noel. David was one of the Patissier/ Boulangeres that came to Australia to start up Laurent, so you may see a similarity in the sandwiches, filled baguettes and Croque Monsieur. But I think they are much better value here plus half portions are available. You can practice your French on the cheery staff and they happen to make a decent coffee too. Is it any wonder I've been a regular since they opened?

Definitely a treat to find this place open so early for the jet laggers from the US... took my kids…read moreand they absolutely enjoyed the food. How can you not love super thick toast French toast with vanilla ice cream and caramelized bananas and berries. The chocolate croissant definitely much better than the ones I have had in Bay Area. They also have an assortment of baguette with fillings which can be toasted. We tried the bacon egg and cheese and my son loved it. We will definitely come back!!!

Lovely little breakfast in a cold winter morning with lovely service and ambiance to match.read more

The Port Bakehouse is a traditional Aussie bakery in a slightly smoother suit. It's pies and…read morevanilla slice and halfway decent coffee. Actually, I haven't tried the coffee. That's just a guess (it definitely looks like the coffee should be halfway decent). But I have had a pie here, and it was pretty good. A crunchy golden brown, covering rich meat and gravy. You know. A pie. So, if you're in Port Melbourne and want a pie or something similar, this is a good bet.

Oh my goodness!! Always such fresh bakery treats!! Never disappointed when I go to Annabelle's…read morebakery. I have had an amazing vanilla slice, huge jam donut and a gluten free piece of caramel slice which is probably the best caramel slice I have ever had. The coffee isn't bad either. I would definitely recommend this bakery and I'll be going back again when I'm in Albert park.

I've eaten the food here more than ten times and have been disappointed on several occasions. The…read moregourmet pies are nice but the plain beef pies are horrible. Today I tried one of their fresh rolls with salad and 'chicken'. I was told it was chicken breast but it turned out to be processed chicken so I wasn't happy. I complained about a pie on a previous occasion but the owner got defensive and she didn't offer a refund. Will avoid this place in future.

I love this little shop! We don't have places like this in America. So charming and quaint. You…read morewalk in and you've been transported into a beautiful bakery. Everything is homemade and delicious. I would eat here every day if I lived here. A wonderful selection of breads, desserts, lunch items and much more! I would definitely rate this as a must stop if you are visiting or live here!

Think Fitzroy Street is nothing but bogans and backpackers? You've clearly never been to the…read moreamazing Bakery D. Chirico! Everything is made fresh in-house -- I should know because I lived upstairs and had to suffer the smells of heavenly pastry prep each night. Prepare for a long wait if you venture in on a weekend -- this local hot spot is always busy. Always. The inside seats all of about two patrons, but there are plenty of tables outdoors, rain or shine. The plain croissants are a perfect hangover cure, totally worth the crowd. Next time you're in the beach 'burb, you'll definitely want to stop by this incredible lil artisan bakery.

Pandan croissant was fantastic, but the pandan custard was a bit too eggy for my tasteread more

When I told my local Melbournian friend I was hitting up the South Melbourne Market early in the…read moremorning, she immediately recommended I grab pastries at Agathe Patisserie, and boy were they delicious! Pandan croissant and pandan flan were our favorites. They were not too sweet. The croissant was nice and flaky. Flan was so smooth... I could've eaten another one and not regret it. Definitely go early if you can because the lines do get long and you can tell with all stanchions set up in front of the bakery. It's crowded, it's loud, but it's all part of the wonderful morning market experience. There is some seating (for 6-7 people) on the side, but I wouldn't count on the bench being available all the time. I would continue exploring the public market with a pastry in hand.