PEP Artisan Bakers
Shop 7/1142 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon, Victoria, 3084
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Why Choose PEP Artisan Bakers?
PEP Artisan Bakers is an Italian-style bakery in Essendon baking since 2015, known for hand-crafted fermented breads and filled rolls like ciabattinas with cured meats. The staff are consistently welcoming and knowledgeable, and the coffee and croissants draw regular local visits. Delivery and takeaway are available, and there's free parking on-site.
About PEP Artisan Bakers
PEP Artisan Bakers is an Italian-style bakery in Essendon, Victoria, baking in the area since 2015. The focus is fermented breads, seasonal cakes like panettone and Colomba, and the pasticceria classics you'd expect from an Italian counter. They work with Italian and local flours and an 80-year-old mother yeast, with everything hand-crafted and baked in stone ovens. They supply both retail customers and wholesale.
One visitor has praised the filled rolls. The ciabattinas stuffed with salami, prosciutto and other cured meats are mentioned, and the prosciutto panino comes up by name. Croissants are offered alongside the cakes and pastries, and one local called them the best in Essendon. There's panettone for the festive season too, and cakes, including custom cakes, if you're planning something for a celebration.
It's also a proper stop for coffee and breakfast. People rave about the baristas, and one regular who has been dropping in for years reckons the coffee is outstanding. A hot chocolate got a glowing mention too, as did the potato and rosemary pizza. The staff come in for plenty of praise: friendly, knowledgeable and able to handle a group coffee order without fuss. Prices are described as good value for the quality.
We've heard the odd grumble about a loaf or a cake not living up to expectations. Most of the talk, though, is about fresh-from-the-oven goods and a warm welcome.
For getting your bake, they offer takeaway and delivery, plus a free car park and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. They take cards and mobile payments. They're open daily, so check the hours before you head in.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“The variety of ciabattinas filled with salami, prosciutto, and other meats is fantastic. Every bite showcases top-quality bread that's fresh and perfectly baked.”
“The staff are incredibly welcoming and always eager to help. You must try this place, they serve the best coffee and croissants in Essendon.”
“You can taste the quality of the ingredients and the love that goes in to making these.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About PEP Artisan Bakers
PEP Artisan Bakers is an Italian-style bakery known for fermented breads, croissants and pasticceria classics like panettone and Colomba cake. It uses Italian and local flours with an 80-year-old mother yeast, baking everything in stone ovens. Visitors often mention the ciabattinas stuffed with salami and prosciutto, plus the prosciutto panino and tuna panino from the counter.
Yes, PEP Artisan Bakers serves coffee and breakfast alongside its bakery goods. The espresso and hot chocolate get regular praise, and staff are frequently described as warm, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, making it a popular stop for a relaxed breakfast or a quick coffee while passing through Essendon.
PEP Artisan Bakers supplies both retail customers and wholesale, and custom cakes are among the signals confirmed for this bakery. For panettone, Colomba or a custom cake order, it's best to contact them directly in Essendon to discuss what you need and current pricing.
The bakery is in the Coles car park at the intersection of Mt Alexander Road and Keilor Road in Essendon, with free parking available right out front. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, and accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Takeaway and delivery are both offered.
Regulars rate the croissants, the Italian filled rolls, and panini such as the prosciutto panino and tuna panino, along with the range of fermented sourdough breads. The seasonal panettone and Colomba cakes are also popular, especially around the holiday periods, and the bakery is generally seen as good value with friendly counter staff.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 3 9379 9009
- Address
- Shop 7/1142 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon, Victoria, 3084
How PEP Artisan Bakers Compares
in Essendon
More reviews than 64% of bakeries in Essendon
Good Value: 1 of 3 in Essendon
Custom Cakes: 1 of 4 in Essendon
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 6:30am-3pm
- Tuesday
- 6:30am-3pm
- Wednesday
- 6:30am-3pm
- Thursday
- 6:30am-3pm
- Friday
- 6:30am-3pm
- Saturday
- 7am-3pm
- Sunday
- 7am-3pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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