Cremorne has a bakeries scene that punches well above what you’d expect. The suburb runs polished, family-friendly, upscale — and the food reflects it. We’ve eaten at every bakeries spot in the area and these are the ones worth your time and money. The cheaper end gets you sourdough, the higher end gets you croissant done properly.
Our Top Picks
1. The Royal Kitchen — 181 Plenty Drive
Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm + 5:30pm-10:30pm Price: $19-33 per person
The Royal Kitchen is the benchmark for bakeries in Cremorne. The danish pastry is what most people order, and for good reason — it’s consistently excellent. The rye loaf is the other standout, done with genuine care rather than the paint-by-numbers approach you get at chain spots.
The room seats about 45 and fills on Friday and Saturday nights. Midweek you’ll walk straight in. The service is efficient without being rushed, and the owner is usually behind the bar. Insider tip: The specials board changes weekly and is usually better than the printed menu.
2. Tom’s Bistro — 171 Brunswick Place
Hours: Tue-Sat 12pm-3pm + 5:30pm-10pm Price: $20-32 per person
This is the locals’ pick — less polished than The Royal Kitchen but arguably more flavour per dollar. The kitchen runs tight with a small team, which means everything is made to order. The croissant here has a depth that comes from doing the same dish three hundred times until it’s muscle memory.
The space is small — about 30 seats — and they don’t take bookings on weeknights, so arrive before 6:30pm or after 8pm to dodge the rush.
Best dish: The sourdough ($20). Simple, executed perfectly. Pro tip: BYO wine on Tuesdays ($5 corkage).
3. Stella’s — 66 Brunswick Place
Hours: Tue-Sat 5:30pm-10pm Price: $14-27 per person
Stella’s opened in late 2025 and has already built a following. The menu is short — eight dishes — which is usually a good sign. Everything on it is considered.
When to go: Sunday lunch is the sweet spot. Same food, half the crowd.
4. Hazel — 380 Main Avenue
Hours: Tue-Sat 12pm-3pm + 5:30pm-10:30pm Price: $14-22 per person
The takeaway option on this list. Hazel doesn’t have table service — you order at the counter and either take it home or eat at the three outdoor tables. The quality-to-price ratio is the best in Cremorne. The danish pastry ($14) is the standout.
5. The Humble Quarter — 310 Pine Lane
Hours: Tue-Sat 5:30pm-11pm Price: $19-31 per person
A solid all-rounder. Not the cheapest, not the most experimental, but consistently good across the entire menu. The croissant ($26) and the sourdough ($25) are both worth ordering. The wine list is surprisingly thoughtful for a bakeries place. Friday and Saturday — book 3-5 days ahead for the top two spots.
Parking: Street parking along Plenty Drive is metered until 6:30pm. Side streets are usually 2-hour. After 6:30pm, most are free. Best option: Public transport options in Cremorne.
Dietary: Every restaurant listed handles vegetarian requests. Vegan and gluten-free: call ahead to confirm, but most are accommodating.
Delivery: Hazel and The Royal Kitchen are on Uber Eats and DoorDash. For better quality, order directly — delivery platforms compress your food in those bags and charge restaurants 30%.
Nearby Guides
- Richmond Bakeries
- Hawthorn Bakeries
- Cremorne Cheap Eats — when budget matters
- Cremorne Bars — post-dinner drinks
- All Cremorne Guides
Last updated: March 2026
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