Bakemono Bakers

Offering stellar staples and a menu deeply inspired by the bakeries of Japan and Korea. Just follow the scent of browned butter down Little Lonsdale. Pastry devotees brave the fast-moving morning queues here for one very good reason—expert laminage. Those in the know skip breakfast to snag the towering blueberry danish, crowned with crunchy crumble and fresh fruit over a perfectly light custard. The almond yuzu croissant is another undeniable heavy hitter. A massive, shatteringly crisp pastry where bright citrus cuts straight through the rich frangipane. Craving something subtly sweet? The shokupan delivers a pillowy, tear-apart crumb with just the right crust. Throw in chewy Dubai chocolate mochi and crusty matcha canelés, and it’s no wonder the display case empties fast. Standing room only. Grab a box, hit the laneway, and eat immediately.