N.Lee Bakery

4.6(636)

220 Smith St, Collingwood, Victoria, 3066

“Fresh Everyday, Naturally Nutritious”

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Banh miPork rollsVietnamese rollsTakeawayDeliveryCoffeeBreakfastWheelchair accessible

Why Choose N.Lee Bakery?

N.Lee Bakery is known throughout the inner city for a crispy pork banh mi that has locals returning multiple times a week. The bread comes fresh with a crisp outer layer and soft centre, and generous fillings let you customise with Vietnamese chilli and pickled onions. Helpful staff, good value, and a range of options including tiger rolls, wholemeal and multigrain bread make this a standout Vietnamese bakery on Smith Street.

About N.Lee Bakery

If you're after a banh mi in Collingwood, N.Lee Bakery is worth a visit. It's a Vietnamese bakery on Smith Street, and the crispy pork roll is the one regulars talk about. One local says they're in two or three times every single week for it.

The rolls are built around fresh bread, crisp on the outside and soft in the middle, and the tiger bread option gets particular praise. Fillings are generous, and you can customise what goes in, with pickled onions and Vietnamese chilli on hand if you like some heat. Beyond the crispy pork, people mention the BBQ chicken, the pork meatball, the combination with pate and the traditional cold cut. We've heard the pate is a highlight. The menu also covers salad rolls, rice paper rolls, spring rolls and Vietnamese drinks, including iced coffee.

Friendly service is a recurring note, with staff described as smiling and easy to deal with. One local organised a team lunch for around two dozen people and came away impressed by the generous portions, and catering is something the bakery offers. Takeaway and delivery are available too, and there's coffee and breakfast if you're in early.

Opinion isn't entirely uniform. One person found the mayo a bit heavy on a chicken roll, and the odd local has remarked on the price for a banh mi, though most reckon it's good value for the filling you get. If the bread is still around late in the day, yesterday's loaves have been known to go cheaply.

There are only a few seats out the front on busy Smith Street, and lunchtime gets crowded, so most people take their roll away. Peel Street Park nearby is a popular spot to eat it in the sun. The hours run long, from early morning through to late afternoon, which suits a late lunch, but check the times before you head in. The entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible, and card and mobile payments are accepted.

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What Customers Say on Google

Bread

“The goat! I'm here two or three times every single week for a crispy pork bahn mi. One of the best in the city - can't beat it!”

Staff

“Jennifer is so pleasant to deal with. Delicious banh mi and rice paper rolls. Generous filling and portion.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About N.Lee Bakery

: N.Lee Bakery on Smith Street is a Vietnamese bakery best known for its banh mi, especially the crispy pork roll that has regulars coming back two or three times a week. The bread is fresh daily, crisp outside and soft inside, with the tiger bread option a favourite. Fillings are generous and customisable, with pickled onions and Vietnamese chilli available for extra heat.
: Beyond the popular crispy pork, N.Lee Bakery offers BBQ chicken, pork meatball, chicken breast, grilled pork, crispy pork belly and a traditional cold cut and pate combination. Bread choices include wholemeal and multigrain alongside the classic roll, and you can ask for extra chilli or coriander to customise your order.
: Yes, N.Lee Bakery caters for groups, including team lunches with assortments of banh mi and rice paper rolls. One workplace order for 25 people was handled smoothly and praised for generous fillings and portions. Catering, delivery and takeaway are all available, so it's worth contacting them directly to arrange an order for your event.
: Yes, N.Lee Bakery has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating. The shop on Smith Street has a few seats outside for eating in, though most customers order takeaway. It also serves coffee and breakfast, and accepts debit cards and NFC mobile payments for convenience.
: N.Lee Bakery is generally regarded as good value, with generous fillings and portions on its banh mi, though a few visitors have noted the price can feel slightly higher for a banh mi compared to other spots. Staff are consistently described as friendly, and the bread and fillings are fresh. Check with the bakery directly for current pricing.