Tivoli Road Bakery

Walk past the open prep kitchen at South Yarra’s Tivoli Road Bakery and that intoxicating hit of butter and roasting espresso grabs you immediately. Those chasing the ultimate weekend *viennoiserie* inevitably end up here. It’s all about the crème brûlée pastry—lush custard cream finished with a perfectly torched, glass-like sugar crown. Savory loyalists will look you dead in the eye and declare the boldly spiced sausage roll the absolute best they’ve ever tasted. Grab a flaky almond frangipane strawberry danish or a loaded bacon and egg brioche. Pair it all with a flawless short black—the baristas here pull shots with brilliant light acidity and a lingering chocolate punch. Premium prices, sure—but an absolute must for top-tier bakes.