4 bakeries in Bayside you need to try

Some must-visit spots to add to your bakery bucket list

Bayside is chock-full of great local bakeries, but many aren’t so well-known outside of their respective suburbs. So I went on a mission to uncover some of the best small bakeries in the area — and found a few that you have to try.

Whether you're a cake fiend or cookie connoisseur, here are four must-visit spots to add to your bakery bucket list.

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Born to Bake

Right by the bus stop on Gardeners Road, Born to Bake is a beautiful local cafe with a Greek twist. This spacious cafe and bakery set-up is sure to please. They specialise in cakes, pastries, baklava, and more. I tried the orange paximadia (biscotti), which is hand-made on site, as well as vegan friendly. They also make amazing coffee. Get down there for a visit and you'll soon understand why it's a favourite with the locals.

Pastries on display at Born to Bake. Photo: Ailish Dwyer

Instagram: @borntobakegreek

Location: 1/279 Gardeners Road, Eastlakes

Croquembouche Pâtisserie

There’s a reason this is the busiest place in Botany on a Saturday morning. A charming little bakery with French flare and a great selection of both sweet and savoury pastries. I came here for breakfast and tried the cinnamon snail as well as a tomato and goats cheese puff pastry slice. This place has been around since 2000, and has rightfully earned a pretty dedicated fan base in the local area. This is for sure one bakery I’d recommend everyone visit at least once.

Tomato and goat’s cheese slice and cinnamon snail at Croquembouche Pâtisserie. Photo: Ailish Dwyer

Location: 1635 Botany Road, Botany

The Burek Brothers

A Macedonian family-owned business that specialises in burek, this place has a bunch of great offerings, including vegetarian options, and all for very reasonable prices. They also have some great ‘bake at home’ options that you can take-away and heat up in your oven. Although dessert burek is on the menu, they’re made ready to order and come with a waiting time, so keep that in mind if you have a sweet tooth.

Quarter slice potato and leek burek and a cappuccino at The Burek Brothers. Photo: Ailish Dwyer

Location: 162a Bay Street, Rockdale

Self Raised Bread Shoppe

Okay, this isn’t technically in Bayside, but just over the border — only a short walk from Carlton train station. Operated by the same team behind My Mother’s Cousin in Bexley North, the recently opened Self Raised Bread Shoppe is totally worth a visit. I went on a Wednesday afternoon and tried one of their delicious buttery and flaky croissants. The shopfront stands out on Jubilee Avenue with a super chic, retro interior and great atmosphere.

A croissant and an almond and pear tart from Self Raised Bread Shoppe. Photo: Ailish Dwyer

Instagram: @selfraisedbread

Location: 45 Jubilee Avenue, Carlton

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