The coffee is quite good, unfortunately I quite belive the bake just vegetarian and meat pastry they don't advertise any vegan product. Probably because of tradition and old europen recipes they didn't evolve yet.
Really friendly staff. Was pretty cheap for a soy flat white and soy chai. Both were really good. Just got take away but the tables looked rad
Great range of delicious cakes, danishes and donuts. Very good coffee and friendly staff. The prices are pretty normal. We will be back here soon.
Dana has now become a staple for me in Balaclava. I usually go during quite times, so i have never had an issue with wait times, rushed service or food/coffee quality - it has been consistently good. I originally came for a coffee and cake.. which kept me coming back due to the great selection and quality of cakes (and consistent coffee [3/4 soy latte or Melbourne magic]). However, i recently ventured into their savoury pastries and boy have I been missing out. Their little mushroom, cheese, pizza, spinach pastries are extremely morish... and I also have to give a very special mention to their choux pastries (wow).
If you're passing through or live around Balaclava, give this place a go. Grab yourself a coffee, a pastry and a sweet - see you there! 🤣
Spot on 3.7. Quick coffee stop today. Slightly cool but pleasant service. Very nice coffee. Near the best coffee I’ve had on this strip. All the right flavour, delivers quickly. Good option here.
Visited Dana Patisserie for the first time and loved it. They have a wide range of delicious pastries, cakes and drink options! Plenty of space for everyone from families to couples and friends. We sat on the upper floor that had a great view of Carlisle street and a nice breeze, it's different to all the regular cafes, has a more homely feel.
I was walking past today and couldn't resist going in to see what was on offer. I was hoping for something custard filled but ended up getting an almond chocolate twist and a plain croissant. The almond chocolate twist was incredible- so soft and delicious with amazing dark chocolate. The croissant was light and fluffy and delicious as well- perfect flaky layers going all the way through! Very glad in my decision to stop by!
I had to edit my review (from 4.5 to a full 5) after my second visit here.
Not only the sweet, but the savoury stuff is also very good and the ambience is nice too. All this with a friendly staff makes it a full 5/5 for this patisserie.
[Earlier review : Have had just a Nutella donut and an apple blueberry pie, but they were the best I've ever had!
The donut was so light and fluffy and yummy too! The pie too tasted great and really felt like a home made pie.]
Got some take away here today. There are a lot of bakeries in Balaclava.
I had a pizza sausage roll which was cold but still really good. Having the pizza filling in pastry seems to work. Mmnn haha
And I brought a crossiant which was a little doughy in the middle but otherwise ok.
This bakery had some amazingly good looking cakes e.g. a large chocolate cake for $14.90 and some amazing pastries etc.
No need to ask, yes I'm definitely going back haha
And I hope someone gets my humour in my pics. If not tell me m I'll try n stop lol. Joking... mmnn lol
I love this place since it moved locations. My favourite is the pear danish. It is delicious. The coffee here is also good - most times without the wait of some of its more superficial sisters up the street. The staff here are always welcoming and friendly too.
Chenenka Liyanapathirana
+5
Dana is one of my favorite coffee shops I have ever been to around Melbourne. I am a hot chocolate person, but I know that they have amazing coffee! Pastries are always freshly baked. Chocolate and almond croissant are the best! Staff is simply amazing, superbfriendly and privide great service. Highly recommended!!
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Dana is one of the best bakery/cake shop that I have ever been to around Melbourne. Excellent coffee, delicious pastry and all freshly baked. Staff is amazing, superbfriendly and privide great service. Highly recommended!
This place is Iconic!
Great coffee is just the cherry on the top of all their amazing delicious housemaid pastries cookies biscuits cakes.
My favourite is the vanilla caramel shout.
Truly a happy place and always consistent.
Always beautiful service which I really appreciate.
Yeeee! You gotta a beautiful bakery around the street. Usually you’ll find bakeries but this is something unusual.
You’ll find very different eatables that is not even in the books like Plain Croissant, Apple Chaussons, Chocolate Almond Croissant, French homemade pastries, Cookies, Cakes, Burekas, Coffee etc.
On the top of it, you’ll see how the are baking these eatables which are always fresh and made with love.
Had a chance to finally tried the pastries and artisan baked goods here and definitely won’t be the last time!
On the day we got:
- choc chally (only available on Friday)
- mixed berry
- pineapple & coconut
- tomato & feta
- lemon tart
Love the buttery and flaky pastry along with all sort of fillings and toppings. These are freshly baked and you definitely want to come in early before all the favourite pastries sold out. And look at how big the choc challa is, definitely a must get if you come on a Friday!!
Great coffee! It was so good that I got a second cup right after (even though the second one didn't taste good). I also liked their croissant - tasty and very fresh.
Oh my gosh! Amazing coffee but that’s just the cherry on the top of the most beautiful home-made in-house Patisserie’s cakes and biscuits.
My favourite is the vanilla caramel choux, But all the stuff is absolutely amazing.
I’ve been coming here for years and it is heaven!
The poppy seed babka was amazing! Friendly service, awesome selection of pastries.
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