11/30/2019

Oliver's Patisserie & Cafe Niddrie, Melbourne

This is an unpretentious place, a typical neighborhood decent bakery and cafe. Their coffee is smooth. They have a great variety of gourmet breads baked on site every day, as well as what I call 'tradies lunches', and a good selection of freshly baked cakes, which are lovely. The cruffin in the photo is delicious. The place has no character and the sitting arrangements inside are not very inviting or cozy. Not a remarkable place or gourmet place, but very good every day hangout. 

11/16/2019

11/11/2019

Parisian Baker, Essendon Vic, Melbourne

This is one of the most popular bakeries on Keilor Rd Essendon for many reasons. The wonderful location and European vibe to start with. But, most importantly due to the quality of the breads, pastries, croissants and cakes they bake on site. Their coffee is a good smooth coffee. I have been going to this place for many months, and I love their pistachio and raspberry croissants, pain a chocolate, and some of the smooth cheese cakes on sale. The staff is friendly and efficient. and I have barely had any issue with them. The bakery is packed during weekends. A very pricey place.