Babka Bakery Cafe
Good for: food, atmosphere, service, Solo Travellers, lunch
Not good for: large groups, monday, atmosphere
Lonely Planet review for Babka Bakery Cafe
Russian flavours infuse the lovingly prepared breakfast and lunch dishes, and the heady aroma of cinnamon and freshly baked bread makes even just a coffee worth queuing for. Cakes are notable and can be taken away whole.
Traveller reviews for Babka Bakery Cafe (11)
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A little of Paris in Melbourne
ladybirch recommends this,
Babka Bakery Cafe is one on Melbourne’s best (sort of) kept secrets. This bustling cafe almost always has a line out the door and you have only to sample some of their wares to see why.
After walking from one end of Brunswick street to the other, you are sure to be feeling a little peckish. Ignore the other eateries and grab a buttery croissant or a hearty sandwich and head for the public seat 20 meters up the road which is a great place to indulge in people watching.
The food is always excellent, all of the staff are friendly (if a little rushed) and you can usually convince yourself to order a piece of yummy cake for desert.
Good for: atmosphere, cakes, lunch, breakfast
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Quite simply the best BLT I've ever had
justhojo recommends this,
I've had my fair few, that much is true so I feel confident in promoting this to the masses.It starts with Babka's freshly baked Casalinga, a premium choice of white bread that has the perfect amount of crust and the softest white middle. Team this with crisp cos lettuce and good thick bacon that's always cooked fresh, a few slices of ripe tomato and - the best bit - Babka's herb mayo - ooh, it's good. So so good. If the combo of fresh bread, hot bacon and creamy mayo isn't enough to get you going, the size of this sandwich is pretty impressive too, there's cakes - and great coffee!
Good for: coffee, brunch, lovers of food experiences, lunch
Not good for: large groups, monday
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best of melbourne
fullbellyhappyheart recommends this,
best discovery about melbourne...what a wonderful little bakery...I had some russian tea and baked cheese cake..and we bought some sourdough on the way out...second day we were there again for lunch...great spot..very friendly service...I loved it:)
Good for: atmosphere, food, service
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best sandwiches in the whole wide world
bonnieclaire recommends this,
what more can i say?
you must try them.
now.Good for: atmosphere, food, service
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A diamond in the (ever increasing) rough
cait8 recommends this,
Wading through the souvlaki wrappers and smashed beer bottles which decorate the Brunswick Street footpath early each morning, remnants from an atmospheric night before, Babka emerges as a shiny, clean, delicious smelling beacon of hope.
Whether in need of a running-late-for-work takeaway croissant or a lazy Sunday lunch, Babka never fails to deliver.
Almost always great coffee and consistently good soup are strong drawcards, but it's the bread that has secured Babka as the a favourite among Melbournians. Our rule: never order just one loaf, it will no doubt have dissapeared mere minutes after you get it home.Good for: atmosphere, food, Solo Travellers
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Your morning tea awaits you...
jellyjanelle recommends this,
Looking around noticing that others are enjoying themselves and having a great time with smiles on their faces, I walk in and the sweet aroma triggered my nose and made my tummy suddenly wanting to be naughty and have one of those glories pastries.
The queue was pretty long but it was so worth the wait. I ordered a pastry filled with butter and a coffee to complete my morning tea. I grabbed a table and patiently waited of my meal. The waitress came and gave me what I ordered with a big smile on her face. I began to eat the pastry and feast my eyes on it until I had finished. I drank the coffee which made me even more happier than I was before. It was a sunny beautiful morning just to make that day a little bit more special than it already was. Before I left I grabbed a bread roll for lunch. The best quality of bread and pastries had overwhelmed me.
My morning there came to an end and the feeling of satisfaction continued throughout the day.
One of the best bakeries in melbourne awaits your visit.
Good for: atmosphere, food
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A pastry lovers dream
cassiopeia22 recommends this,
If you love proper sour-dough bread, and go gaga over flaky almond croissants, do yourself a favour and stop by Babka. Not only is this one the city's most atmospheric cafes, it also boasts possibly the best pies in town. A safe bet for vegetarians and carnivores alike, make sure you save space for the delectable rhubarb pastries, they're to die for.
Good for: Romance, atmosphere, food, Budget Travellers, Solo Travellers
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Sunday Morning Glory
justjo01 recommends this,
Is there no greater smell in the morning than that of freshly baked bread and pastries... bleary eyed you wander in to this unassuming little shop, always overcrowded and bustling. Your senses are immediately brought to life with the sensational aromas of the overnight labour of fresh breads of every description, delectable pastries that are simply beyond description and some of the best breakfast to be found not only in Fitzroy but in all of Melbourne. Fitzroy is an eclectic mix of all walks of life! Those who used to frequent Acland Street St Kilda seemed to have migrated here following the sad commercialisation of St Kilda. This is Melbourne, in all it's glory, Sydney has the harbour, Melbourne has the culture and at it's heart is Fitzroy.
Babka is simply delectable, from a cheap pastry, to a full breakfast with superb coffee, you simply haven't experienced Melbourne if you haven't ventured to Brunswick St, Fitzroy and you simply haven't experienced breakfast until you been to Babka!
Oh and do yourself a favour and buy some of their chutney...it's heaven and spice in a jar!
Good for: atmosphere, food, Solo Travellers, service
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Sooo delicious!
annawelford recommends this,
I'm not a pie person generally, but Babka has turned me. Try the pumpkin one. Or the sweet pastries - the escargot is my favourite so far, but I haven't worked my way through them all yet - that's a work in progress. In fact everything I've had from here has been quite delicious - definitely worth the wait for a table.
Good for: atmosphere, food, service
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Takeaway
ms_mim recommends this,
The queues on the weekend are just awful so do yourself a favour and take away their amazing fresh bread (the vegie loaf is delish) pastries (mmm almond croissants) and excellent coffee. Also love their veggie pies (pumpkin or spinach and fetta).
Good for: food
Not good for: atmosphere
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