To Be Frank Bakery

Melbourne's most obsessive pastry hounds will point you straight to this ivy-draped brick facade in Collingwood. Forget the gimmicks—this is pure, unadulterated viennoiserie mastery. Step into the open-format warehouse; you're right in the action, watching bakers meticulously stretch, fold, and laminate dough. The pastry cabinet? Lethal. Discerning regulars make quick work of the Macadamia Wattleseed Honey Toast—an elite, uniquely Aussie collision of native spice, deep honey, and rich crunch. You’ll also want a slab of the blistered focaccia, boasting a fiercely airy crumb structure, paired with a robust, perfectly poured flat white. Grab a spot on the outdoor benches, soak in the gritty backstreet energy, and dig in. Just get there early—those seasonal danishes vanish fast.