[Melbourne] While Lune Croissanterie has usually been the go-to place for croissants and pastries in Melbourne, Agathé Pâtisserie is the other well-known name recommended by many of my friends.
Make sure you head over to South Melbourne Market, which is a bustling and vibrant market located in the heart of the city.
It has been operating for over 150 years and is one of the most popular and beloved markets.
Make your way to Stall Number 63 Aisle B of South Melbourne Market and find pastry chef Agathé Kerr’s beloved Pâtisserie.
Agathe Kerr trained at L’École de Boulangerie et de Patisserie in Paris and Pâtisserie Lenôtre, before heading to Melbourne to set up her first permanent outlet.
There is also a Agathé Pâtisserie Petite outlet at Shop 49A Royal Arcade located on 335 Bourke Street.
This Paris-inspired bakery offers the freshest French pastries, cakes, savouries, and baguettes. An open kitchen showcases before your eyes how they are baked.
Like a typical French boulangerie, Agathé Pâtisserie is arranged such that breads and pastries are pushed to the front of the dual stall front.
Menu offering continuously changes, so there’s no room for boredom here.
They keep on innovating, that is why you see untraditional croissants infused with pandan, matcha, and café au lait.
Try their Pandan Croissant (AUD 8) sweet but not too much, and the pandan flavour was light.
Crisp on the outside, but fluffy and pillowy within.
As I grew up in a country where pandan is found in many cakes, I wasn’t super over the moon over this and expected a stronger pandan fragrance and less sweetness.
Purists will still find a plain Parisian croissant, but why not try one filled with almon and red bean paste?
Sometimes I felt that I had one Almond Croissant too many in Melbourne, but still decided to go for Agathé (AUD 8).
Their Almond Croissants are quite one of the kind, which was super crunchy and nutty. I personally would have preferred more fluffiness within, but I think this version would find many fans.
If you like savouries, go for their Smashed-Avocado Croissant with feta or mushroom puff (AUD 7) filled with bechamel, onion, thyme, and mushroom.
Bread lovers will find an assortment of baguettes, from traditional ones to flavoured ones (honey and sesame; olive and garlic; chocolate chip milk-bread) and even skinny ones aka ficelle (parmesan & cheddar; poppy seed).
On weekends, treat yourself to some piped-fresh-to-order cruffins filled with salted caramel, Nutella, or peanut caramel.
Agathé Pâtisserie has built a loyal following of customers who enjoys the variety and authenticity of their French pastries.
Their stall at South Melbourne Market is a must-visit for those appreciates artisanal baking and croissants of varied flavours.
Agathé Pâtisserie
South Melbourne Market, 322 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Opening Hours: 8am – 4pm (Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun), Closed Mon, Tues, Thurs
Google Maps – Agathé Pâtisserie
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