Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Portarlington

"There’s a good chance you’ll find a queue when you stop by Lune Croissanterie’s Collins Street shop in the CBD, but the treats here are definitely worth the wait. These expertly made croissants have been the talk of the town since Lune first popped up in Elwood, and then Fitzroy, years ago — and with good reason. It’s hard to go past a classic, especially when it’s made to this standard."

"Lune’s own account has 90,000 followers, and it’s easy to see why. Their croissants and cruffins are delicious works of art, with posts showing off glossy shells, mesmerising layers and creative garnishes. Plus, given they’re one of the hottest foodie tickets in town, it’s a case of “if you didn’t ‘gram it, did you really get one”?"

"Restaurants Patisseries Fitzroy. Their pastries fly out of the shop by noon most days, but does Lune really cut the mustard?"

"All you need is a love of carbs to join this particular club, where the rewards are awe-inspiring breads, pastries and pies. The two Frenchmen behind the venture have worked e at Vue de Monde, Woodfrog Bakery, Tivoli Road Bakery and Baker D. Chirico. Classic sourdough and baguettes are a given, while creative turns results in delights like Banana Split croissants, toffee custard doughnuts and saffron buns."

"And who wouldn't line up for baklava escargot and 'Tirami-choux'?. Follow Bread Club's Instagram for the daily drop of menu items. Think brie pumpkin sourdough sando, pepperoni pizza, chewy choc chip cookies and loaded doughnuts."

"Melbourne is in love with this simple dessert, and you wouldn’t want to miss out on the hype surrounding this Japanese-style cheesecake. One of the joys of Uncle Tetsu’s shop is the simplicity — the store sells a couple of simple variations on the perfect combination of wheat, egg, milk and cheese. A slice of the original signature Japanese cheesecake is melt-in-your-mouth soft and fluffy."

"On its window, Monarch Cakes claims to be “Exquisite since 1934”, and it's not a lie. There’s an old-school charm to this St Kilda cake shop, the kind that no amount of climate-controlled, Parisian pastry precision can match. The bundt chocolate kugelhopf, a marble cake with stripes of melted chocolate throughout, is the kind of cake you want to take home to your mother."

"Monarch Cakes in St Kilda has been making desserts on Acland Street since the 1930s. With more than 80 years’ experience, the staff at this place know a thing or two about making delicious treats. There’s the Polish baked-cheesecake made from a 100-year-old recipe, the locally loved chocolate kooglhoupf, and the continental custard vanilla slice."

"Insta-baker Raymond Tan’s Raya is hidden in a laneway off Little Collins Street. Hunt it down and you’ll find him baking South East Asian-influenced cakes and savouries. Try treats like spinach and olive oil sponge, or grab gigantic cookies flavoured with miso, pistachio, sour cherry and dark chocolate."

"A boutique bakery based in Melbourne Australia, specialising in dietary requirement desserts and unique custom cake creations. Mad About Cakes is a boutique bakery based in Melbourne Australia, specialising in dietary requirement desserts and unique custom cake creations. We offer a delicious range of cake and dessert flavours and we have an extensive range of gluten free, dairy free and vegan options."

"Why: Finely grated potatoes, bound with a suggestion of egg and just the right amount of salt, are fried to a golden crisp then topped with poached eggs, smoked salmon, sour cream and little basil pesto in a brunch dish ($16) that embodies continental contentment. The experience: Israeli chef Yaniv Rosen recently took over the 25-year-old bakery and has given it a big boost. The dining area has expanded into adjacent premises and the brunch menu includes challah French toast, a pretzel plate with beetroot and walnut salad, and a frisky Tel Aviv-style platter with dips, salad and one of the excellent boiled bagels that Rosen starts making at 4am each day."

"Restaurants South Yarra. Locals are lucky to have Tivoli Road on their doorstep. Run by head baker Michael James and partner Pippa, the bakery makes deeply tan, glossy escargots topped with chopped pistachios and pork sausage rolls wrapped with flaky pastry and flecked with fennel seeds."

"Rippon Lea, cared for by the National Trust, is a beautiful historic mansion with gardens that are just wonderful to explore. The mansion was built in 1868 by a businessman who made his fortune selling soft-goods on the goldfields. Take a guided tour of the house, enjoy the lovely garden and finish up with tea and cake at the Gatehouse cafe."