Heebi

4.7(587)

127 Pelham St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

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Services:TakeawayDine-In

Good ValueFriendly Staff

Known for

Shio panHotteokCaneleTakeawayDine-inCoffeeOutdoor seatingBreakfast

Why Choose Heebi?

Heebi is a Japanese-inspired bakery café in Carlton built around shio pan, the salted bread with a crisp, buttery base and soft, hollow middle, though staff warming it up makes a difference. The canelé is excellent, deeply caramelised and substantial, and the coffee and baked goods draw consistent praise from locals, as does the friendly service and cosy atmosphere.

About Heebi

If you're after a Japanese-inspired bakery cafe in Carlton, Victoria, Heebi is worth checking out. It's built around shio pan, the salted bread with a crisp, buttery base and a soft, hollow middle. Locals say it's worth asking the staff to warm it up, and the flavoured versions (ube cream cheese, tomato basil) offer something different to try.

Beyond the bread, there's a full counter of baked goods and sweets. The hotteok shio pan has its fans, and the canele gets plenty of love: big, heavy, deeply caramelised on the outside, and fair value for the size. Cakes are part of the picture too, with a Basque cheesecake, yuzu and matcha cheesecakes and a raspberry scone all getting a nod. The signature Heebi Deep and the peanut cream coffee have been mentioned by visitors, plus a hojicha latte that's not too sweet or too bitter. The drinks menu is long and customisable, and the team is happy to talk you through it.

The room itself is a drawcard. People describe a cosy, vintage-feeling space with a lovely atmosphere, and there's both dine-in and takeaway, with outdoor seating, a welcome for kids, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating. Staff are friendly and quick to move a queue along, and we hear it's good value for what you get.

A few people found some drinks a touch bland or the shio pan less warm than hoped, but the overall word is strongly positive and plenty of people say they'd happily come back.

Open every day, with seating for a morning coffee or a relaxed afternoon stop. Check the hours before you head in, especially on a busy weekend.

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What Customers Say on Google

Staff

“The coffee is absolutely top-notch rich, smooth, and perfectly brewed. What made this place even more special is the amazing staff. Everyone is super friendly, welcoming, and always serves with a warm smile.”

Bread

“The bread was definitely a highlight, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, with just the right amount of buttery, savoury flavour.”

Pastries

“an excellent canelè. it has a deeply caramelised, glassy, waxed exterior, that is much thicker than usual. as a sensible trade-off, the interior is only moderately custardy, but this no issue. it's also extra big and heavy.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heebi

: Heebi is a Japanese-inspired bakery cafe built around shio pan, the salted bread with a crisp, buttery base and soft, hollow middle. It comes in flavoured versions like ube cream cheese and tomato basil. The canele is also popular, described as big, heavy and deeply caramelised, and the hotteok shio pan has a following too.
: Yes, coffee is a big part of the experience at Heebi, with drinks like the Heebi Deep, Vienna Cream Coffee, matcha latte and hojicha latte mentioned often. Many visitors say the coffee is rich and smooth, and the drinks menu is varied with customisable options, though a couple of reviews found certain drinks a little bland.
: Heebi offers both dine-in and takeaway, with indoor seating as well as outdoor seating. It's a cosy, vibey space near the University of Melbourne in Carlton, good for kids, and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating area.
: Customers generally call it good value, especially the large, deeply caramelised canele for its size, though a few note items like the Basque cheesecake are a touch pricey per slice. Staff are consistently described as friendly and happy to talk through the varied menu, which helps given how extensive the options are.
: Beyond its signature salted breads, Heebi has a full counter of baked goods, cakes and sweets, including Basque cheesecake and canele. The bread display tends to sell out by early afternoon, so arriving earlier in the day gives a better chance at the full range.