The best Bakeries in Fitzroy | Sluurpy updated in April

Rustica Sourdough Bakery & Cafe

85/100 (975 ratings)

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"Bought a loaf of sesame sourdough to take home. Given that the word sourdough is in the restaurant name, we had high expectations and they did not..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Great bakery, cafe and brunch spot in Fitzroy! Great coffee and delicious food all round 😋 The lobster eggs bennedict is a personal favourite!..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"This place is popular so be ready to wait for a table! I had been craving Okonomiyaki all week and while this wasn’t the best breakfast version of..."

Sarah

"Visited Rustica cafe on Saturday afternoon. I ordered Avocado toast with extra trout. Love the combination of crispy toast, mashed avocado, fresh..."

ALWAYS_CHEATDAY

"Love this place! Their baked goods range is off the charts! Hot tip - get the savory muffin that’s stuffed with cream cheese! The waffles with..."

Thebrunchgirls

"By chance my 20yo daughter spied this place as we drove up Brunswick Street and insisted we explore for lunch. Initially we sat outside but..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Bloody amazing. Great friendly Baristas, good tunes and amazing brekky. But please bring back the mushroom breakfast! It was the absolute best and..."

Rachael Conway

"One of the loveliest danish I have ever had. Amazing flavour with the passion fruit and pineapple danish.For more foodie goodness follow my ig:..."

Emptystomach

"It was almost closing time, I happened to find the nice place on the way home.Ordered strong latte and bought coffee beans 'First Love'.It..."

Leena

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I love that there is a bakery at the back where I can see the freshly baked croissants and pastry come out of the..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"The cake display 😍😍😍 One of the best porridge’s I’ve had over the years! Loved loved loved it The food here is epic!..."

Brunch Enthusiast

"Walked in the first thing grabbed my attention was the cake display. So many different options and they all looked so good. Sat down and couldn't..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Absolutely amazing!!! I keep thinking of the food here. I’m obsessed!!! The food looks beautiful as well as tasting beautiful!! Clever cheffing..."

Sue Mccarthy

"This is one of my absolute favourite cafes in Melbourne! Their breakfast and brunch menu is superb, the chilli scramble and smashed peas are..."

KnowingMelbourne

"The Melbourne foodie hub was lucky enough to have some of these sensational croissants catered at its 1st birthday party. Rustica is absolutely..."

Good Food Good Mood

"The pâtisseries here are absolutely brilliant. You can see the pastry chefs rolling croissant dough through big glass windows and their bread is..."

Brunch Diaries

"Needed some good quality bread so popped into Rustica late afternoon to grab a couple of loaves. Sadly, but I really should have expected, the stock..."

Espy Eats

"We loved the coffee there. Cheesecake and vanilla donut were excellent. Friendly staff and efficient service. We will come back for the coffee and..."

Maidstone Yana

"Nothing like really good toasted grain bread, poached egg, avo and Hummus for breakfast. The best brekkie I've had other than my own. You know it's..."

Natalie Edwards

"Shopping in Fitzory, passed on this cafe. $50 for two. Beautiful food presentation. Lots of brunch/cafe in this suburb, this one is a little higher..."

Shizuko

"Awesome little cafe and bakery in Fitzroy. They do run out of things, so I don’t recommend going in the afternoon. I went in Saturday around 10:45..."

Cookiemuenster

"Loved the breakfast board, love the idea of savoury and sweet. My friend had the greens and really enjoyed it. The staff were very friendly would..."

Beck Haley

"Have been to two locations of this cafe, Hawthorn & Fitzroy and would love to check out the city one soon! I ordered the greens + seeds dish..."

Anneliese

"Came late to this cafe but glad they still have 1 ispahan croissant left.. 😊 We ordered ispahan croissant, strawberry vanilla cronuts and latte,..."

Donita

"Great Atmosphere. Great Food! Staff are friendly. It does get a little busy, but its totally understandable the food is just too good! Got a matcha..."

Gizelle

"With an appetizing array of baked goods on display, this place is open, clean and always busy. The brunch/breakfast dishes are typical of what you..."

Flying Forward

"Loved the chestnut eclair and would goback to try more of their pastries. Its berry jam & cream filling was a bit inconsistent i sometimes got a bite..."

Ponzugirl

"The scramble was cooked amazing, one of the better ones we've had in Melbourne- super flavoursome. The donut sweet dish was also super interesting..."

Brunchtime

"Great bakery and cafe. Savoury and sweet loaves between $5.50-7, small rolls and pastries. Tarts/pies about $7.50. Vegan options..."

Affogato Addiction

"I had a wonderful experience here! We got a table straight away as it was early on a weekday. Service was friendly and prompt. I loved the interior..."

Amy Sharma

"Fabulous delicious and wholesome breakfasts, coffee is average but the most amazing pastries and breads. I have seen many cafes around CBD stick..."

Deep Dhanoa

"I had to choose a cafe close to where we were shopping today and came across this cafe/bakery. I can now confirm eating bacon and eggs on brioche is..."

Fiona Le

"The food and coffee were delicious. We ordered French toast: Strawberry, vanilla ice cream, fresh flowers, chocolate. Breakfast board:yogurt, healthy..."

Fiona Wang

"Second time visit in over 6 months, menu hasn't changed dramatically but that's a plus great variety and choice for all tastes or for the more..."

Leo Vredenbregt

"Love this place. Fantastic coffee and amazing selection of baked goods/bread. If I wouldn't put on 20kg from eating cronuts everyday I would be more..."

An

"Brunch dates are starting to pick up from my end, enabling me to try out various brunch spots that I have not even thought about. Small cafe with an..."

Michelle Leong

"This cafe is probably well known for their bread as their name suggests. (I'm only speculating here.) Had a pretty standard breakfast here, scramble..."

Tzi-Eu

"Very popular cafe, but generally have to wait as it is quite busy. Friendly staff but on a few occasions, the service has been a bit slow. Happy with..."

Cynthia Giang

"French toasted croissant and Ham. Looks really lovely and really tasty～Open kitchen and warm friendly staffs～Good place to go with friends in..."

Yingliu0429

"Go to for fresh mouth-watering just-out-of-the-oven baked goodies, pastries, croissants, cronuts not to neglect the great coffee and tempting..."

PS91

"Absolutely love this place! If you are looking for a delicious and good looking brekkie, this is the place! Food is packed with flavour and The..."

Mia Tua

"Nice little cafe, perfect for brunch. We had the smashed Avo and the chilli scrambled eggs. Both definitely had a kick. Loved the food and coffee...."

DK S

"Oct17 update - went for a weekday breakfast and took the pumpkin with fruit toast and the breakfast salad. Not convinced by either of the dishes...."

I. D.

"Went with baby and toddler early Sunday morning. Tot loved her hot cross bun (though ours was served pre-buttered which wasn't ideal) and I thought..."

Soy

"the spicy smashed avo is perfect, also the croissant very good. It s definitely my favourite place in Melbourne. The staff is friendly and present..."

Clar Isse

"With central Brunswick Rd dominated by vegan only restaurants; it's reassuring to know there's still great establishment for mixed affair brunch if..."

Xin Zhao

"Went today for crossiant and coffee, it was around 1pm , the cafe looks quite busy . Although I missed those cronut which might be sold out already ,..."

Mrs Lavender

"Had a cronut and croissant from here today along with some coffee. We took a sourdough home to enjoy as well. Everything was divine!!! Will..."

CDee

"A small Sour Dough Bakery in the heart of FitzroyA pretty impressive sight and smell of baked goods as you walk in the door. We were..."

Just Jamie

"Noice little hipster cafe. We tried some of their premade baked treats, which were Awesome! Two coffees, two brioche donuts and two Ispahan..."

.iHo

"I arrived at Rustica Sourdough on a Sunday morning around 10.30 and was there with a group of around 10 people. We waited for around 20 minutes..."

Dr S

"You can't beat a place that bakes their own baked good really can you? Awesome muffins and other baked treats, wonderful breakfast menu..."

DStarTing

"Yum, yum, yum! Finally got my butt to Rustica today and glad to finally get to join in on the hype. I had the Beef Brisket burger with tater tots and..."

Demi

"I've frequented this cafe a few times over the Christmas break as my usual cafe has been closed. Poached and scrambled eggs were cooked well. Coffee..."

FoodN

"Okay, so the sourdough toast placed under my chilli scrambled eggs was delightful, and the coffee very good... I expected that... but all in all the..."

Mattiva

"Easy to be seated at 11am Sunday morning, and get a free sour dough for moving from a big table to a smaller one! First time receiving bread because..."

Ye Liu

"Picked up a few afternoon treats & was not disappointed with our choices at all.We got the pistachio custard danish, heavenly.We also got a..."

CasualFoodie

"Quite nice cafe although it is a little bit small. The sautéed mushroom is so great which has garlic purée truffled eggs and ricotta. Honestly I..."

Happytalent.66

"Chilled out cafe with welcoming and very helpful staff. Coffee is fantastic and the food... holy moly. I ordered the greens + seeds and my..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Rustica Sourdough is not exclusively for doughnut enthusiasts. Indeed anyone with a sweet tooth will cry Marly and Me-style over their glassed..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"Loveeeee everythang about this place! Choosing something from the menus was a task purely as it was all so yummy!!! But definitely the French..."

Emii KS

"Nice bakery, noting you want more but patisserie and bread. Ok coffee there...busy cafes, not recommend for a long stay. Breakfast are so so, best..."

Margaret

"Almost spewed at the long line outside Lune around the corner at 8am on a weekday. Already had my eye on Rustica for ages and so so happy I went. The..."

Friedrich Hayek

"After a 6am wake up call, Rustica hit the spot.Luckily, breakfast was 8.30, so it was still quiet and the food came quickly, which is..."

KevC

"Passed by the store and only tried their cronut, both my friend and I almost lost words.It's crispy and sweet outside. But there's yoghurt in it..."

Klara

"Freaking delicious and fast! Had the chilli scramble with a side of Avo and they give you half an avocado!! The sourdough bread it was served on was..."

Deezarock

"The presentation of our dishes were wonderful and well portioned. The breakfast board is perfect for someone who wants a sweet and savoury breakfast...."

BrunchQueen

"This place was a nifty idea, a cafe and bakery in one! With a large cake display and a window into the bakery kitchen what a fresh idea. I really..."

Loulou

"I had the steel cut oats porridge for breakfast and they were filling and delicious, although so much banana that I couldn't finish it! The chai was..."

Bella Cameron

"Would come here for the bread alone! One of my favourite brunch spots in Melbourne's north. It's one of those places where you find yourself coming..."

The Hangry Chick

"Got here early for breakfast on a Sunday, got a table easily but by the time we were leaving there was a queue to get a table. I had the avocado with..."

Gidget

"Poached eggs were slightly over cooked, but was still a delicious meal regardless. Sautéed greens were great, and I loved getting an entire half an..."

Megan Henderson

"I know, I know, a place that specialises in buttery baked goods is not the most vegan friendly joint but I feel like it deserves a review on the..."

Bronimal

"A delightful bakery that serves fresh delicious delights and consistently has a line out the door for take away and full tables for most of the..."

Em Belden

"Loved the sautéed wild mushroom but the serving size was a bit small...(or maybe just because I have a great appetite?😂) The lobster Benedict..."

Elderblood

"Main Branch of Rustica SourdoughWent here on a Friday afternoon. Its quite full. But we easily get a table.This place has a high..."

Hartini Wong

"Spotted rustica sourdough at the flour market today and omg! Such a delight they were. Great servers - friendly and efficient. So many to chooose..."

SueyLuey

"Lovely breakfast, had the lobster Benedict such a sexy dish and my friend was going for Kaiserfleisch and pumpkin dish so tasty. Worth the trip from..."

821629753

"Went on a Saturday afternoon for brunch. It was very busy but got a table straight away. The food was delicious I ordered the breakfast board..."

Shell

"Had an amazing brunch with my friends today, loved the sauteed greens with the trout not to mention the coffee cronuts 👌 we all will be returning..."

Rebecca Borg

"Some people always need to have the most luxurious and decadent of everything. me I keep it simple. take this Ispahan croissant I had today at..."

Feed Your Fancy

"Beautiful bread and pastries! I had the crushed avo with Meredith feta and Beetroot chips on olive bread and the bread was delicious. Chips were a..."

Confessions Of A Foodie

"Not at all a sweet tooth.. But my goodness!! That French toast is not only super Instagram worthy, but tastes absolutely delicious! Perfect..."

She Eats And Eats

"Excellent service and an excellent burger. The food was fantastic, great flavours with the lobster burger. Beef burger was also great with exciting..."

Lachlan Chan

"I loved this place! From the beautiful pastries to the coffee this is one of my fav routine brunch places hands down! I cannot recommend it enough!..."

Belinda Vee

"Rustic Sourdough Bakery would have to be the best cafe on Brunswick street housing the most aquatinted and helpful friendly staff, creating a family..."

Brew Hunter

"Very friendly staff and a nice atmosphere for a coffee and a good book. Came here midday during the week and it wasn't too busy. Ordered the french..."

Eatandgetfat

"Waitress forgot to put in our order so we waited 1.5 hours for our food. But they were really apologetic about it and gave us a free box of desserts..."

Super Soba

"A lovely but busy cafe in the middle of brunswick st.Fantastic vibe overall and pastries that flew out the door during a sunday..."

Em Belden

"The decor and location is great for a weekend morning breakfast. It is never too busy so you're likely to get a seat immediately. The coffee is great..."

N & N :)

"Had vine fruits + Rosemary sourdough. The bread was full of flavour with the aroma of rosemary and vine fruits. Their sourdough was very light, and..."

M&M

"Went a bit later in the afternoon so unfortunately a lot of the stuff I had Instagram stalked were sold out 👿. However I scored myself a couple of..."

Mireille

"Had the french toast there ... Omg that was massive !!! And delicious ! The fresh fruits and toast was perfect . The only bad thing was the ice cream..."

Fanny Foodie

"Perfect every time. This is such a little gem of a bakery/eatery, pastries are always yummy and fresh. This is my new go to for brunch on a Saturday..."

UDontWinFriendsWithSalad

"What a fantastic brunch spot. Great, friendly service with good coffee and delicious chilli scrambled eggs. Their cake/pastry display makes your..."

Mikaela Atlanta Fent

"Came here 3 months ago for dine in breakfast and I told myself I have to be back for their pretty ispahan croissant next time. Finally I got my..."

Bon Bon

"My mates and I just randomly stumbled upon this simple and modernly set café for a post-brunch dessert time. With a whole load of tempting sweet..."

Nona Tukang Makan

"Love'in it!The croissants here is beautiful! I cannot tell which one is the best because all of them are very good. It's also a good place..."

Shijing Wang

"I have a thing for good bread. Freshly baked loaves of warm, soft sourdough, with a crunchy crust, and perhaps scattered with grains of some sort,..."

Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni

"service was good ... so was coffee ... chicken burger was average ... wide selection of delicious pastries but they sell out early on weekends..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"A mixture of a traditional bakery and a cafe. Breakfast was good but the eggs were a little under cooked. Picked up a fresh nutella donut on the way..."

Potojong

"Had breakfast here this morning and left hungry. The scrambled eggs with chilli was ok very creamy though and not a lot of food. Partner got the..."

Dam Burger

"My friend and I visited this place today for brunch on Easter Saturday and really enjoyed our meal ^^ My friend ordered the crushed avocado..."

Thuyteeisaboy

"Staff are really lovely, coffee is great, baked goods are delicious, especially the pumpkin bread and the nutella donuts with the..."

Unravelled

"Came here today for brunch and despite being busy, the staff were very quick and efficient. We ordered the brioche French toast and the lobster..."

Happy Egg 🍳

"Walking in the cafe and the feel was just perfect. Had lots of awesome desserts on display. Food was well presented and looked very nice and fresh,..."

Anne

"Came here awhile ago... Got seated straight away but when it came to order, the staff were very slow.. Behind the counter talking to each other...."

Jennifer Lay

"Nabbed a couple of treats from the bakery to take away - a donut and a cronut, and the guy threw in a danish on the house! The pastry for all of them..."

Julycheee

"I have dreams about this place. Food is so delish and the serves are enormous. The croquettes aren't too fishy and come with this mustard sauce which..."

Hungryinhawthorn

"Yum, yum, yum...... I frequently visit Rustica for their savoury muffins. They are absolutely delicious. Be warned they sell out super quick so get..."

North Fitzroy Food Addict

"Great breakfast menu offering both savoury & sweet options. Opted for a savoury breakfast & went with the Matcha cured Salmon with sourdough...."

ROV

"Rustica was very busy on the Friday morning I visited. Nevertheless staff service and food service were timely and not delayed. Their smashed avo was..."

Bloo

"I checked out Rustica with my boyfriend after searching for best bakeries in Melbourne. We visited Sunday a little before closing time (about 2pm)..."

StellaDoore

"The perfect combination! You can come here for a well made coffee and then order a delicious sweet. Perfect place for a cuppa in the afternoon. Next..."

Peter F

"I checked this place but they were already closing in. It really was unfortunate. I end up just getting the mango lassi donut and madeleine. The lady..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"To say I LOVE this place is an understatement! What's not to love!? The food...my faves are the smashed avocado, the croque & the sautéed greens- a..."

Kitty

"Wow!!! And Wow... Top notch French inspired brunch menu. I absolutely loved their matcha cured salmon w rye sourdough. Fantastic soy chai latte and..."

J88

"Do: Any of the amazing pastries and coffee. But the chilli eggs are a must.Don't: Leave without taking a few pastries to..."

David Food Leasing

"Lured in by the delectable photos posted online, Rustica was a must try. My expectations were high, and first impressions did not disappoint. The..."

Gem

"Really impressed with Rustica's brunch menu! Had the tea-cured salmon, friends had the lamb with lentils dish and both were absolutely delicious. The..."

Hilda Lee

"Allured by the incredibly tempting photos online, I finally decided to try out Rustica. As you can already tell from the photos, Rustica's selling..."

ThatFoodie

"Went there just to try their brunch menu as I've tried their pastries before (in the CBD one). Ordered the matcha cured salmon, lobster eggs Benedict..."

Mabel Lee

"Tried the French toast and breakfast board. The French toast looks very pretty. The portion of the dish is quite big that I couldn't finish the..."

Evelyn Liu

"Rustica is heaven for sweet tooth and bread fiend. Once you walk in, you are greeted with the visually stunning display of croissants, cronuts,..."

Hello. Imnikki

"the melbourne food scene is passionate about artisan produce! we love to celebrate a finely-honed craft; a dedicated or unique chef; or a boutique..."

Inlovewithbrunch

"I just walked past this place while wandering through the streets of Fitzroy and actually turned back to go inside..I don't know if it was the smell..."

Fortheloveoftravelandfood

"Personally I'm not a big fan of having sweets for breakfast however both me and my friend were attracted by how good the pastries look the minute we..."

XiaoHui Teo

"Love this bakery!! 😘 The baked treats not only looks good but are tasty as well. A friend and I couldn't resist over ordering...almond croissant,..."

LittleM

"Bread lovers rejoice, Rustica is a beautiful cafe specialising in artisan breads & pastries which is bound to get your mouth watering. We had..."

ByTheSpoonful

"These dishes look small but they sure pack quite a punch. I got a lovely broccolini and almonds on toast with haloumi cheese (#die) and my friends..."

Elizabeth Duong

"Lovely pastries! Eat in brunch menu is good too. Wasn't too impressed with the lobster eggs benefit but the banana pancakes and sautéed greens were..."

Mae Mae Chua

"Food and coffee great - but on occasion the service is absolutely terrible. Not even on busy days, staff forget they've left your sandwich toasting..."

RustyLemon

"One of the best brunches in Melbourne and we have had a lot. The service can occasionally be a little slow, but if you aren't relaxing and taking..."

Chris

"My go-to for Sourdough bread and hooked my friends and families on their pumpkin sourdough, hahaha! Every time I come here I have to struggle to..."

Bioslaya

"Such great service! The staff are lovely and the bread is so tasty. Enjoyed our meals, coffee and the loaf we took home. The staff were extremely..."

Redcat

"Really pretty and delicately pared dishes. Food was delicious!! Generous servings and great friendly staff. Most of all customers were given bread to..."

Steph

"So yummy! Came here for breakfast and had previously walked past to purchase baked goods and the breakfast was so big a delicious. Had their savoury..."

Jay

"Absolutely love coming here whether it just be for some delicious pastries or bread or for a lovely brunch. They do everything to..."

Keen For Cuisine

"Cronuts are THE latest food fad sweeping Melbourne. I stumbled upon one of THE greatest cronuts in my gastronomical existence one fine Wednesday..."

Melbourne Glutton

"Absolutely yum! Rustica has just opened rustica canteen on guldford lane in the CBD and it's a must try. This is a smaller place compared to the one..."

Instamato

"Really enjoy coming here. The staff are friendly and the food is always fresh and fantastic! Even though everything on your menu is great, I must say..."

Haley

"Rustica Sourdough Bakery is a bakery/cafe in Fitzroy on Brunswick St, easily accessible by tram 11 and close to another place I've blogged about in..."

Delightfullytasty

"We ventured out to the bakery-cafe that is Rustica Sourdough at a time that I didn’t know existed on Saturday mornings. Front of shop houses the..."

Chewing Is Exercise

"Rustica sourdough make beautiful artisan breads and pastries on site that look spectacular and taste amazing. Lots of care has been taken to create..."

Olive Sundays

"We loved this place and could not recommend it more!We were there on Saturday morning for breakfast. What we ate:"Rustica..."

The Red Dress Melbourne

"Love this place. Solid coffee, friendly staff and amazing bread. I get the Reuben sandwich 2-3 times a week. Heaps of sweet treats on offer, although..."

Ben Betschel

"Really lovely little bakery, on the pricey side but worth a splurge every now and then. There's al fresco dining which is fab for a bit of people..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"The food was lovely. Really enjoyed the scrambled eggs and bacon, coffee was spot on. I would have tried squeezing in more food from the cabinets as..."

Bargirl

"Always friendly staff, delicious breads and pastries and coffee is always amazing - the manager gave us a free pumpkin sourdough because he's a..."

Happy Camper

"In preparation for a birthday get-together, I had scoured the internet for places selling good quality slider buns in Melbourne. I was referred to..."

Megan M

"I came here with a friend as we were eager to try the Insta-worthy French toast. It was overall quite nice - definitely not your normal take on..."

Ali T

"I am a massive sucker for a great bakery. I mean seriously people, who doesn’t love great bread, delicious donuts and a big buttery Danish? Yep,..."

MelbourneVita

"I really like their french toast with peanut butter and nutella ice cream. The best french toast ever. The strawberries balance out the sweetness..."

Gemills

"Went here just to taste the famous french toast because people said it is amazing. And yes, not regretting to come here in the middle of rainy..."

Jessica Marsigit

"Last Friday before I submitted my last assignment of this semester, I had brunch in Fitzroy. It was gloomy day in Melbourne, yet suddenly it turned..."

Gemills

"EveLovelle was invited to dine as guest at Rustica Sourdough Courtesy of ID Collective Question, what's better than a local cafe? One that is also..."

Evelovelle

"Favorite place for award winning cakes.. The doggies and I stop here most days for extremely nice coffee and cakes.You will find great breads,..."

Simon Pender (SiTheDogBlogger)

"I’m such a stalker, I am always stalking my foodie friends on Instagram to see what new cafe/restaurant they have recently visited and Rustica..."

DaisyNevertoosweet

"Amazing food but bad customer service.. Two weeks ago, i had the chance to discover the Rustica. I went for lunch, and i ordered the smoked salmon..."

Eva_lucas

"If you're a fan of sourdough at all, I am confident you have come across Rustica Sourdough's artisan breads. Baked using traditional sourdough..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

"A little gem on Brunswick Street, the Rustica Sourdough bakery is just fabulous, producing amazing sourdough breads for cafes and restaurants across..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The thick, golden slabs of brioche were coated with sticky butterscotch cream. From the top of the pile tumbled a cornucopia of ripe summer berries,..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"If you’ve eaten sourdough in one of Fitzroy’s cafes there’s a really good chance it was Rustica Sourdough’s, they supply to about 80% of..."

Champagne And Chips

" Large, woody, new-looking, earthy, rustic. The place is very laid back, perfect to get your computer or gadget of preference and sit there for..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"Great food, atmosphere and warm hospitality. In downtown Brunswick St Fitzroy, Rustica Sourdough Bakery serves all sorts of delicious delights. Our..."

Pau

"Visitor from Sydney. As a regular visitor from Sydney to Fitzroy, Rustica has quickly become my favourite local cafe. The breakfast is fresh and..."

Roulasfeir94

"Local who could take it or leave it.. Good points: Walnut fruit bread is amazing!Sandwiches are tastyBread is fantastic and..."

RedVespa

"Hands down best service I've had in Melbourne, was welcomed warmly by the lovely guy (who had such a way with words and charm) behind the counter. He..."

G. Jones

"Not a bad word. This place is going to become a regular. Love everything about it. The food is outstanding and don't get me started on the coffee......"

Jackie

"B-e-a-utiful!. Love this place. It's my usual coffee dig and having been a barista for 5 years I appreciate good coffee! Tom is a delight, always..."

Meegslovesfood

"Absolute favourite! Love going here for coffee and breakfast. Always head home with a variety of bread and pastries. The staff are all lovely..."

Loveroffood

"Calorie and carb laden delicious pastries. Horribly slow and confused staff. Had the strawberry CRONUT with apple jam and custard. Could really taste..."

Croissant Lady 91

"INCREDIBLE!. Had breakfast here this morning and both the food and coffee were delightful! The avocado crush was delicious as it was mixed with mint..."

AH

"Great food, bad service. Good things: The sweet things here are incredibly delicious. So far I've had the jam donut (fluffy, generous oozing of real..."

Margarita Pracatan

"Great coffe, friendly staff and good..."

Gill Christian

"Love love love this place what the hell are the others complaining about? Generous servings tasty fresh food and staff are wonderful and friendly I..."

Mj

"Randomly popped into Rustica for brunch with friends as our intended venue wasn't open on the public holiday. Although service was a bit hit & miss,..."

Rosely

"Consistently good coffee. Tried 3 dishes ; succulent lamb burger, creamy avocado and Persian feta ( ask for scrambled eggs instead of poached), the..."

Kokubear

"I had the best bircher, ever, yesterday. And tasty coffee too. Well played rustica, we shall..."

The Coffee Table

"Nice. What a pleasant spot. Didn't know where to go for an early lunch date until we stumbled upon a window full of delectable looking sweets which..."

Pulppops

"Fantastic breakfast. Went back two days in a row to have the avocado and Persian feta on seedy sourdough. Perfection! Husband thoroughly enjoyed his..."

Cheryl

"Tick tick tick. Indulged in some takeaway goodies - amazing coffee, hot and flavoursome. Savoury muffin that was packed with beautiful ingredients -..."

Penny Gibson

"Went there for Sunday brunch and syprisingly wasn't that busy. Great value for money, the fresh bread definitely makes the dish. Would be a great..."

Sophie Einöder

"Hidden Treasure. I don’t even know where to start...This is defiantly one of Melbourne’s hidden treasures. The weather’s cold now, so..."

Tara Stojić

"Excellent coffee! We had a double espresso and a soy flat white. Friendly barista. I would come back to try the..."

Joy

"10/10 - great service! Great food! The best sourdough I've ever had, the fig and fennel is my..."

Kathy Mosaic

"Went for first time today. so delicious. had an amazing mushroom tart and bought some olive bread...scrumptious. staff were lovely and gave me a..."

Jen Dorjee

"We've been going here for the last couple of weeks to get away from bluebird on Johnston st as it's always to busy although it is really good so we..."

Celebrity Trainer

"I come across this place a little while ago when i was in the area and it's become my fave for bread and pastries, I don't even mind having to come..."

Katie Nelson

"Great coffee and good simple food. Will..."

JeremyE

"Best breakfast so far in Melbourne!!! Big shout... But backed up! Simple menu, great coffee and amazing bread! Would recommend the poached eggs and..."

Jen Barclay

"First time here today, great find! Service was friendly but not in your face & my breakfast was really..."

Lady M

"Ordered a long mac and it was great. Will definitely come back. Highly..."

Jessica Dudgeon

"Such good coffee!! Favourite in fitzroy so far. Very impressed, and they don't charge any extra for soy..."

Taryn

"My new local. This place is my new local for my bread and coffee. Absolutely beautiful range of sourdough bread. The guy behind the counter is always..."

Al

"Amazing food, staff are friendly and know their coffee. Reccomend the bacon and egg roll to take..."

Patrick Joseph

"Great food, bread and friendly staff. The bread is fantastic, on the weekends they have a hazelnut and fig rye which i loved! Also the olive loaf,..."

Foody

"Lunch. Amazing pumpkin pizza, lovely wines with a nice selection and I took home amazing bread. Try the pumpkin bread and the dark rye both are..."

Rach

"Happy Customer. Delicious coffee, flawless customer service and most importantly my eggs and bacon were cooked to perfection. great atmosphere..."

Simon

"Great food, coffee, wine and service. Have been for both breakfast and lunch, and both times have left very..."

Alison

"RUSTICA SOURDOPE!. Noticed that this place had recently opened, and I love sourdough breads so I stopped in there yesterday to check it..."

Loz

"Rustica Sourdough is a sublime artisan breadmaker and bakery recently opened on Brunswick Street that is surely a standout in Melbourne. Come here..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Then we have the cronuts (yes, you can find cronuts in Melbourne these days - yay!), which I would describe as doughnut-shaped flaky layered pastry...."

Theindolentcook

"Disclosure: I was invited to dine as a guest of the cafe When I think of a cafe in a bakery, I normally assume that the menu will be bread driven,..."

Ashley

"Nice cafe bakery with sourdough bread takeaway, and attentive friendly staff and great breakfasts and toasties. Special coffee for $1 with any..."

Peter Behrendorff

"Must visit, best brunch we had in Melbourne! Friendly staff and food was amazing! Big portions, go hungry. I had the avo smash, and others had the..."

Francesca Everard

"Best avocado toast I’ve had in Melbourne so far! So simple yet so well done! FOOD: We ordered the ‘Avocado Toast’ and the ‘Chilli Scrambled..."

Ji Anne Yong

"By chance my 20yo daughter spied this place as we drove up Brunswick Street and insisted we explore for lunch. Initially we sat outside but today was..."

Debi Slinger

"Great coffee made well, but the killer was the lobster eggs bene'. There was a good amount of lobster on a fresh made bread roll topped with 2..."

damndit

"The absolute best cafe. Danny and Vincent are lovely, they use Ona beans (top roaster in Australia), and the cauliflower toastie has changed my..."

David Motamed

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"Hands down one of the best bakeries in Melbourne. This Russian inspired little bakery cafe has a number of specialities which I love - top of the..."

Erin

"We had a very nice brunch here awhile ago. The food was delicious and the service was fast and friendly...."

Willtravelforfood17

"Amazing tarts, really delicious. Their tart's crust is crispy and light, at a perfect thickness. The ratio of filling to pastry is also..."

Clement Lee

"As a lover of all things pastry and cake, Babka bakery in Fitzroy is heaven. The fit out of the cafe itself is fairly standard. It's cosy, and can..."

Morgs71

"BEST ALMOND CROISSANTS! Haven’t dined in or had anything else but we will definitely be returning for the almond croissants. It is a very very..."

Thuy Lu

"An oldie but a goodie. Excellent Eastern European bakery. Has that typical cosy feel on a cold day. Tried the lemon tart and it’s one of the best I..."

Revolver

"If you weren't looking for Babka, you could miss it. This unassuming cafe and bakery on the north end of Brunswick Street serves my underrepresented..."

Quince And Cheese

"Love the breads, love the dumplings, love the beef and cabbage rolls we had. Took a while to get the waitstaff’s attention but other than that they..."

Fatcat

"4.5 stars, solely for their almond croissant. The other pastries I tried were very good too, but man oh man, if you’re going to try anything from..."

Leila

"I have been coming here for years and never written a review. So I thought this time I gotta write one!Came here for a brunch with kids and..."

Foodiee

"Came an hour from closing time for dessert. The staff were reasonably friendly for the time of day. The pear tart with cream was delicious, only wish..."

SJFU

"Breakfast at Babka has been on my list for a while, but having dogs and no sun on the terrace meant it took a while to go. We went without the..."

I. D.

"I agree that the service can be a little hit or miss but the product is really good. I’ve been coming here for years. Their breads are amazing. The..."

LouLou Loves Food

"Homely and welcoming place that serves traditional Russian food. Has the approval of my boyfriend from Russia and we both enjoy the food each time..."

Bear Noms

"The best sourdough on the north side! For $5, you'll get the freshest, softest bread that is an absolute dream. The service is a bit sketchy at..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Cosy little bakery with an extensive range on offer. Freshly baked bread. I had a sandwich which was extremely tasty and filling. Coffee was..."

Avinash Rajah

"I love the food here. I hate the fact that I live in Carnegie now and have to make a weekly trip to get that beautiful Casalinga bread. The..."

Hungry Little Dinosaur

"Visited at a busy morning, still welcomed with friendly staff! Amazing food and service. No more to comment on food, it was perfect. The only thing..."

Christy Kang

"We just love this place. Sure, the service leaves a lot to be desired, but you have to overlook that because the food is amazing. Best croissants..."

Uncle Rico

"having just had a bad meal at Sir Charles, was looking for coffee and happened upon this place. Fell in love instantly with the whole dark timber,..."

Hungryjack001

"Who says you have to stick to breakfast food at breakfast time?! Came to a bakery thinking I'll have bread or pastry until I discovered that the..."

J0yy173

"My boyfriend and I absolutely love coming here for the butter crossaints and the almond croissants! They are baked to perfect. We always make a stop..."

World Eats Food

"I went here a while back but I totally forgot to review this beautiful little bakery/cafe. My brother and I ordered a crossaint each with..."

Tez

"This place is great. A Fitzroy institution, and lives up to its reputation. The food and coffee is delicious, and it's a great space.The only..."

ZZTop

"I walked past this little goldmine with no background information on what they sold. Clearly popular from their reviews on Zomato, I walked out with..."

Byron's Vanilla Slice Blog

"Picked up some Danish to go, absolutely delicious, mouthwatering, buttery& light scroll & rhubarb Danish. My only gripe was that they were cool. Be..."

Mildred

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JZY

"Love Babka for their hot chocolate and warm croissants in the morning. Have been going here for years but of late have been a touch..."

Paradise

"My fondest memories come from the aroma of baked goodies that have pop out of the oven. Strangely enough, the scent intoxicates me and often stirs up..."

Michelle Leong

"Haven't been here for a while and the Mille feuille never disappoints nor does their brioche. A beef burgundy pie is a must. Service is consistently..."

Sweet Chilli

"Has always been good with their pastries. Today, I had the Siberian Lamb Pelmeni with chilli spiced soy and silverbeet. Dumplings with a lamb..."

AdLee

"Surprised by the standards of this bakery! Though it was dodgy looking from the outside, the pastries lining the viewing refrigerator looked..."

Boxitrepeat

"Ohhh babka. My old favourite,, almost dont want to write this review to add to the long queues already Babka has the best bakery items,..."

Jli324

"Found ourselves outside Babka on a shitty Melbourne winters day, I told my partner I felt like a quality pie and low and behold there we were, right..."

Livilivilivil

"I had gone in search of the best fruit loaf in the West and inner melbourne city and somehow ended back where I initiated my search. Bread variety..."

Thrice As Nice

"Everything is so fresh here! My friend ordered croissants, I ordered a meat pie. Yes croissants! I thought they would be just standard breakfast..."

Ai

"I always come here for one thing. This bakery cafe always full of crowds. People queuing for the fresh breads and the cakes in the display fridge. I..."

Coffee And Food

"The best lemon tart EVER! The pastry is perfect, and the curd is a delicious mix of sweet and tart. If it was allowed, and socially acceptable, we'd..."

Jodie

"Best Pecan pie ever.. Its a Lovely restaurant but a little crowded. Mains are pretty good but the desserts are amazing like the lemon tart..."

Salil Acharya

"These are the best sandwiches I've had in Melbourne. They all feature a few simple well composed ingredients matched with the right home baked bread...."

Fredrik Persen Fostvedt

"My favourite at Babka is the delicious vegetable bread, which is perfect in winter with soup. They have lovely sausage rolls and other pastries, too!..."

Gemma

"Being around the corner, this is our breakfast regular. Best french toast I've had apart from the epic Ladurée in Paris!! Great coffee..."

AP23

"Big fan of this place! Been a regular for a few years and will keep going back. Normally it's a brunch stop and BLT with crispy bacon mmmm makes me..."

THE_G_MAN

"Another Melbourne institution. It opened around 1994 and has been going strong for over 20 years oblivious to changing trends and tastes.Its..."

Crispymelbreview

"Bread is amazing but service today was not great as the staff seemed on edge and we were the recipients of their nerves and apparent confusion -..."

Meg

"Plum jam in season & fresh croissants. Delicious and hard to beat. Bread worth the drive to fetch. Will definitely return - perfect thank you!!! ..."

Hungry-Caterpillar

"Babka is one of those places... you know the one you randomly walk into and never want to leave.. yeah that would round up babku for us.We..."

Devil In The Detail

"Delicious flaky pastry on freshly made pies, beautiful soft sour dough bread and the most enticing array of cakes in Brunswick st. Fast and friendly..."

Sair29

"As we walked into this bakery the smell of fresh baked croissants made our mouths water. Had a lovely breakie here of poached eggs with avocado on..."

Chantel Charchalis

"This cafe is everything good about Melbourne (despite its unfortunate location on the tourist strip of Brunswick St, blah). Never had anything but an..."

Iris Myandowski

"This tiny little bakery looks unassuming on the outside but when entering - the place is packed to the brim filled with lots of families and..."

Sweetandyummie

"Popped in for something a little bit sweet. They didn't have any babka so we Got a slice of Tarte tatin with cream on the side. $7.50. Yum! Amazing..."

Amys_food_adventures

"I'd have to say that this would the be one of my favourite coffee stops ever. Love grabbing a takeaway on my way to work but if I have the time I'll..."

North Fitzroy Food Addict

"The best lemon tart ever. I am sure other things are also delicious but can never go past this. Can also be ordered to take home. Brûlée or..."

Latitudes

"Babka is one of those establishments that is something of a stalwart in Brunswick Street, we're talking a 20+ year institution. One of the features..."

Einas

"Ordered the ricotta hot cakes with compote , mascarpone praline and pistachios . It was delicious ! They have many house made breads and pastries..."

Isabel Loveband

"Can't go past Fitzroy without buying something from Babka Bakery. You have to be in quick or place an order the day before if you want something like..."

Ms.rhino

"Have been coming to this place for almost 10 years and it remains to be my favourite. Love the cosy feel and the delicious house-made bread and..."

Suishavingfun

"So much yum going on at Babka Bakery, grab a in house baked pie or pastry or sit down and grab a menu or have a lot it the extensive specials menu...."

Jimmy Bowman

"The famous Lemon Tart seduced me in to this cute little cafe along Brunswick St in the eclectic suburb of Fitzroy. And yes, it was delicious...."

Daniel Nguyen

"My sister and I wanted to go to Hammer and Tong for a late brunch but the kitchen was closed so we ventured down the street of Brunswick and stopped..."

Filled With Food

"Tiny cafe but the more you look the more variety you see. You can come here for a coffee and a nice cake or even a light lunch. But do yourself a..."

CSingh

"Wow! Best place for savoury pastry lovers in Melbourne! Breads were great, so were the tarts and the pies. Ricotta hotcakes were also very tasty...."

Shlomi

"Went at a really busy time with a group of six so unsurprisingly our group had to be split. It was quite crammed in terms of sitting and very noisy,..."

Mel Loudo

"My fav place for breakfast and lunch! love the fresh wholesome ingredients they use. Real butter and their own jam.. Always satisfied after eating..."

Chelbelt

"This small inviting and warm place. Hands down the best value for money and great freshly made breakfast. As not to forget Melbourne's best pastries..."

Dina Kerr

"It was a tiny cafe. We had the Borscht soup, lamb dumplings and beef pie. CoMplimentary bread was served. It was so satisfying for a winters day...."

Mimifama

"Sucha lovely warm cafe. Very unique character to this place especially their seating in that lil cut out of a large door is my favorite. We stopped..."

Mommyinmelbourne

"Best bread ever! I mean ever... BUT.... Their loaves are slowly getting smaller and smaller. I'd happily pay a dollar more for a bigger loaf rather..."

Spanna3

"Been here twice and had great meals both times! Coffee was also good and unlike the others reviews I haven't experienced bad service - yet. Maybe..."

Rhys

"I don't know if people complaining about bad service are just a bit entitled or if they hit a bad day, but I found the service friendly and the food..."

David Jackmanson

"Nice, but needs improvement. Went there for lunch. Loved the bread and pie with salad but didn't like customer service much. Ordered coffee but it..."

Olrdz

"The sweet offerings at Babka are legendary, so swing on down if you are in need of a sweet..."

Joanna Chan

"MoMo & Coco Dessert Correspondents' Guide to Melbourne's Best Lemon Tarts -- the cafe-bakery all rounder from..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"It’s a tight squeeze and yes, you will be lining up. But it is well worth the wait. Try not to stare at the woman taking up a 4 person table,..."

Natarsha

"After lunch at De Clieu, we decided to head down the road to Babka for dessert. Babka, part café and part bakery, churns out fantastic bread and..."

PiCi And BC

"ever so satisfying French Toast. A little bit crispy, a light dust of sugar, soft pillowy insides and a whole of a lot of butter, and oh my..."

Al' The Picky EAter

"Perennially popular, Babka's one of those places it's better to turn up to early-ish in the morning or later in the..."

Cloudcontrol

"Mains: I found out about much hyped Babka from fellow food (and furry feline) obsessed colleague Ms J* when we were on the topic of the beloved Pear..."

Adrian

"Food and coffee is always exceptional. Staff are aloof, sometimes quite sassy and service can be slow. But aloof staff are a blessing when you have a..."

Food

"Best coffee made by best barista Kasey! Awesome cakes too, love the lemon..."

Mandy Mo

"Best croissants this side of..."

Jayman75

"Local who loves the food, doesn't always love the service. I've lived nearby to babka for 11 years. I always go here to get my bread and often..."

RedVespa

"LOVE. This is my favourite place to eat in Melbourne. I went here almost every day for a week. Ricotta hotcakes are..."

Alana M

"Beautiful ricotta hotcakes. The hotcakes are amazing, as are their croissants and pavlova. I imagine most things from this bakery won't..."

Supercallafraga

"Had a half hour to spend before an appointment and so Babka was the choice. Coffee ordered and almond croissant to take away, in hand; sat at table..."

Cafe Talk

"Great cafe to go to if you are new to Melbourne and want to experience some good coffee and food in a funky part of the city. Love the croissants,..."

Jack Lime

"Worth waiting for. I've had everything here, from haloumi salads to borscht, lamb pie to pelmeni and Georgian beans. It's never let me down. Some..."

Rosie

"Amazing pear tart. I love the pear tart - the custard in it is just perfect! Whenever I go to Brunswick St I make babka my special..."

Kadots

"You know what, it has taken me time to warm to babka. Maybe cause its cluttered. But now I really like it. The food is all great. The girls that work..."

Thefunklub

"Hubba Babka. I understand now why people get so large that they need to be lifted out of bed with a tiny crane. I would do this to myself if I could..."

Bean Fiend

"Big yes from me...love coming to this place when I get a..."

Giuls

"Delicious but pricey. This place does have great food. I recommend the breads/pies/cakes/danishes. Keep it for a special occasion though if price is..."

Isnice

"Best lemon tart!! other tarts are superb too. Chai latte is good too. French toast is good too. we always buy the whole lemon tart for birthdays..."

Jonathan Ong

"User reviews. I loved thr ambience of this place for brunch was so fresh and indie. the hot chocolate was beautiful. i reccomend the riccota hotcakes..."

Angel

"Really great!. Loooove the Raspeberry and Apple jam from this place! Have gone in for brekkie and lunch a couple of times and really enjoy my meal...."

TildaM.M

"Nice bread and even better coffee. Had some nice coffee there, and took home bread that was even better! Thx Babka! Staff is helpful and kind and..."

Zgonja

"Delicious. My favourite place to buy..."

LG

"Great food, consistently poor service. I live locally and buy from Babka regularly. Their menu, breads, pastries and cakes are delicious but I find..."

Rose

"Went on Friday afternoon, loved it so much so went again on Saturday morning with some friends. Great food, great smiles! Busy busy..."

Julia

"Another Melbourne's institution .... don't bring your baby pram okay.There's something in the air. Must be those freshly baked breads ......."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Best croissants in..."

Foodfinder

"Everything is beautiful. Literally. I was blown away by this place. The atmosphere is so calming and homely. I ordered a beef pie and a flat white...."

Eric

"Delicious food. This is one of my favourite bakery cafes. Everything is delicious here except the coffee. Pity they always seem to overboil the milk..."

Skaway2010

"After a long absence I returned to Babka and it was just as good as I remember. The BLT so tasty.....crispy bacon, herby mayonnaise and the bread -..."

Jennpf

"Enjoyed the visit to the cafe. We ordered blackberry danish and chicken sandwich. The bread and pastry texture was both crunchy and soft and just..."

Xoraelis

"You will not be..."

Roly

"Great food and generous..."

Jugkapong Wongchaaum

"Tarte tatin at Babka is the best. The best sweet in Melbourne. Baked cheese cake was rack of sugar (and maybe lemon). Dissapointed to have not sweet..."

Mali

"Ive been going to Babka for the last 2 years. previously when every time I flew to Melbourne, had to make a pit stop at Babka. These days I'm there..."

Lilu

"Lunched here today. We ordered from the specials board, myself having the sweetcorn, coriander and coconut patties with avocado and chili jam. P went..."

For All Mankind

"Best Danishes in the..."

Andy C

"Great breakfast. Walking past saw tr food and had to go in. Awesome window seat. fabulous meals. Good coffee. Had the ham sandwich which was super..."

Danielle Wilson

"Love! Amazing treats and unique service! Delicious bread, breakfast and hands down the best lemon tart in Melbourne! Quality takes time. If you want..."

Rain

"Delicious Banana Jam, hard to find anywhere else. Love the sausage rolls, the shoofly buns and the pear and custard tart. If you purchase a whole..."

Mia

"New winter home. If it were possible, I would choose to never move from my table at Babka. I always want to buy every single thing on display, and..."

Emma Chow

"Quite simply the best lemon tart I've ever tasted and the caramalised pear and custard tart was unspeakably..."

Helen

"9/10. Kudos to the freshness of their baked products and the creamy lemon tart. Had the berry bubbles too which was fantastic. Service could be a bit..."

Kevin Lee

"Loved it! My friend and I came here on a busy Sunday morning and the experience on a whole was really great. The wait staff were helpful and really..."

Chev

"Lovely. Loved everything about this place except our miserable..."

Melbournian

"Amazing bread. I love the bread from Babka, it's always fresh and beautiful, that's why I'd definitely recommend getting a sandwich from there (try..."

Nicholas

"Enjoyable, wish it was larger. You cannot beat the corned beef sandwich her, beautiful bread baked on the premises with pickles, salad and corned..."

TP

"Cute little rustic bakery. My friend and I were seated straight away and served promptly. However, it wouldn't hurt for the waitresses to smile once..."

Jo

"Like the..."

Skinnyman

"Some of the best cakes I've ever tried! Had the choc mudcake -perfect texture! Not too heavy. Every mouthful was heaven. The flourless orange cake..."

Rebecca Lim

"Yum!. Having lunch with a friend here, I found the food tasty, inventive, and very different from other restaurants and cafes I've eaten at. I'll..."

Transcendancing

"Enjoyed brunch here last Sunday and still a great choice for Brunswick st. Highlights we're the ricotta pancakes and coffee always consistent...."

Accomplice Anna

"Our first choice. Will drop by whenever we have a chance. Freshly baked bread and chicken avacado sandwich is to die for.Coffee can be..."

Chai Sipper

"Best lemon tart!. As if it hasn't been mentioned enough, this place has the best lemon tart. Food is simple but done well. Bread is good. But the..."

Ohsnap

"Nice bread - packed to the gunnels.... Liked all the meals I ate there when I was a Fitzroy local and bought a loaf of bread from time to time. Very..."

Minigolfgal

"Really good pies + custard cake + tarte tatin. This is one of my favourite place for brunch..the pies are really good and the custard cake & tarte..."

I'll Never Be Skinny

"Best Lemon Tart ever... The pastry..."

Panda

"Little Gem On Brunswick. Lemon tart.. need I say more? Definately lives up to the rave, had the more creamy, velvety filling and the crust is..."

The World’s My Oyster

"Nice multigrain bread. Will have to go back and try a hot..."

Catherine

"Old favourite. Babka's food is delicious. always.whether it cake, tart, pastry, sandwich, pie and so on, they simply get it right each..."

GidgetShare

"We buy the bread to take to freeze for the weeks ahead. Nothing satisfies like Babka multigrain. Casalinga loaves and multigrain bread we buy for..."

JohnR

"Here the chicken pie is absolutely amazing. Not really sure how it missed out from the epicures pie competition. Maybe because it's chicken or maybe..."

Walwal

"Mouth waters.... Best lemon tart ever!!!! I have recently moved interstate but when I came for a visit back to Melbourne I had to come here for lemon..."

Ilovebagels

"If anything, consistant.. I would consider myself to be something of a regular; though the staff certainly wouldn't recognise me and the owner..."

A.Peach

"Love the food here. The chicken & avocado sandwiches, the borscht, the lemon tart are all fantastic. Service can be a bit iffy at times, but you..."

Local

"Babka. Great..."

Jane Birkin

"Love it!!!. Not sure why everyone complains about the staff, they're always polite and efficient when I've been there? love the potato dumplings,..."

Ellen

"Stale service. The food here is SO good. I am an absolute sucker for the nicoise sandwich and the poached fruit. The service on the otherhand is SO..."

What's For Tea

"PMT CREW. All the staff in this place are arrogant and stupid. A righteous regal air is present in all of these stupid girls. Which is cool, right?..."

Da Restaurant King'

"Mmmm pastry. After reading the other reviews, felft I should comment. My memories of Babka are wonderful. Yes it was busy, but the service was fine,..."

N. Kramp

"Definitely worth waiting in a que if u have to.An experience your tastebuds must be exposed to. The cakes are probably the best in Melbourne-can't..."

Naify

"Patchy. Had a very ordinary brekky here a few months back (if you can't do a basic eggs on toast properly what ARE you doing???), but then had a..."

ChrisAL

"Lovely food and service. I find the food and service at Babka consistently wonderful- the menemen and blintzes in particular! The staff are lovely,..."

Margo

"Best pastries and breads food so so beautiful girly girls busy most of the..."

Rc

"We were in the mood for a fresh bake, so off to @babkafitzroy we trooped. This cosy and rather homely looking bakery-cafe is an institution in..."

Veronica Phua

"Lovely, unassuming place. Lemon pie and oat latte were great! Wanted to try the beef pie but there was limited selection left on a Sunday at 4pm...."

Chen Yingxuan

"Hidden gem on Brunswick street! This bakery ticks all the boxes, but for starters, their pies are top class. We ordered the steak & red wine pie..."

Fitzroy Forager

"I can't say I know too many Eastern European cafes but this place is definitely a hidden gem on the streets of Fitzroy. Delicious dumplings, we got..."

Elston Prat

"I love their vanilla slice with fresh strawberries. Loaded with a heavy layer of icing sugar. My sister showed me this cafe years ago and I’ve..."

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