Everyday Bread

Cancel the flight to Paris. The most convincing slice of European baking in WA lives right here in Hamilton Hill. Perth’s sourdough purists practically camp out on weekend mornings—it gets wildly busy, so set an early alarm. The ovens here turn out serious crusts and an impeccable crumb. We’re talking a spelt loaf that legitimately rivals rural France, a beautifully soft pumpkin seed bread with a faint hit of sweetness, and a deeply complex sourdough. But the viennoiserie is where things get staggering. Francophiles across the city champion the pain au chocolat for its flawless lamination, while the mille-feuille—shattering layers giving way to rich cream—is easily some of the best in the country. Throw in a brilliant mandarin cream danish, slabs of addictive banana bread, and an expertly pulled espresso. The price point leans premium, but for technique this fiercely authentic? Totally justified.