Kenny's Bakery Cafe
35 Merchant St, Docklands, Victoria, 3008
“Baking with love since 2002”

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Why Choose Kenny's Bakery Cafe?
Kenny's Bakery Cafe is a Docklands lunch fixture that delivers fresh, crunchy bread rolls with generous fillings, locals return for the pork crackling banh mi, BBQ pork rolls, and Vietnamese-style noodle and rice bowls at fair prices. The welcoming staff and quick service make it a natural weekday grab-and-go, with reliable quality that keeps the midday queue moving.
About Kenny's Bakery Cafe
Kenny's Bakery Cafe is a family-owned bakery cafe that has been baking in Melbourne for 20 years, and the Docklands shop is a weekday lunch habit for plenty of office workers. If you're looking for a bakery in Docklands, Victoria, this is the sort of place that fills up fast around midday for good reason.
The rolls are the main event. Locals rave about the pork crackling banh mi, the BBQ pork roll, the chicken roll, and a bacon and egg roll that gets a mention too. The bread comes out fresh, crunchy and light, and the fillings are generous. Beyond rolls, you'll also find pies, sausage rolls, salad rolls and rice and noodle bowls, which are a favourite when you want something more filling. Coffee, breakfast, brunch and dessert are on offer as well.
It suits a quick bite or a longer sit-down, with indoor and outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery and catering. There are vegetarian and vegan options, and it's good for kids. People like the value, and the staff get plenty of praise for being friendly and quick, even at the busiest times. One local found a roll too dry, another wasn't won over by the sweetness of the Vietnamese coffee, but many come away happy.
It's a weekday operation, so check the hours before heading in. If you want to dodge the lunch queue, aim for just before or after the peak.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“The bread was the highlight of the meal. It was fresh, crunchy, and exactly what you would hope for in a bakery roll.”
“is not fancy, but serves very tasty and well priced food.”
“Always greeted with a smile, and food is always delicious.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Kenny's Bakery Cafe
Kenny's Bakery Cafe is best known for its Vietnamese-style rolls, especially the pork crackling banh mi and BBQ pork roll. The bread is fresh, crunchy and light, and fillings are generous. It's a popular weekday lunch spot for office workers in Docklands, also serving noodle and rice bowls, pies, sausage rolls and pasties.
Yes, Kenny's Bakery Cafe offers both vegan and vegetarian options, including a tofu salad roll, tofu noodle bowl and tofu rice bowl alongside its meat-based rolls and bowls. The menu also covers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert, so there's variety beyond the classic banh mi.
Kenny's Bakery Cafe offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery, with seating available including outdoor seating and a view over the Yarra. It's set up as a quick-service lunch spot, so expect it to fill up fast around midday on weekdays as office workers line up for rolls and coffee.
Staff at Kenny's Bakery Cafe are consistently described as friendly, with several regulars noting the team remembers their usual order. Locals call it good value for a Docklands lunch, with fresh bread and generous fillings, though a few mention it's worth timing your visit to dodge the lunchtime rush.
Beyond its well-known banh mi and pork rolls, Kenny's Bakery Cafe serves noodle and rice bowls with BBQ pork, BBQ chicken, pork sausage or crackling pork, plus steak pies, pasties, sausage rolls, party pies and a bacon and egg roll. Coffee, including Vietnamese coffee, is also on offer. Ask in store about catering.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 422 109 567
- Address
- 35 Merchant St, Docklands, Victoria, 3008
How Kenny's Bakery Cafe Compares
in Docklands
125 reviews on Google
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 6am-4:30pm
- Tuesday
- 6am-4:30pm
- Wednesday
- 6am-4:30pm
- Thursday
- 6am-4:30pm
- Friday
- 6am-4:30pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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