Éclair

4.6(184)

275 Hampton St, Hampton, Victoria, 3188

“A French baker's craft, five minutes from home”

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Services:Sourdough BreadCateringTakeawayDine-In

Known for PiesFriendly Staff

Known for

CroissantsBaguettesMuffinsTakeawayDine-inCoffeeOutdoor seatingBreakfast

Why Choose Éclair?

Éclair is a French-style boulangerie, pâtisserie and café in Hampton where handmade bread, pastries and cakes are baked on site daily. The signature éclairs draw most attention and have earned genuine local praise, whilst the savoury menu, including standout sausage rolls and the Croque Monsieur, holds its own. Staff are consistently noted for their friendliness and attentiveness.

About Éclair

If you're after a French-style bakery in Hampton, Victoria, Éclair is worth a visit. It's a boulangerie, pâtisserie and café on Hampton Street, down at the beach end, and the setup is exactly what you'd hope for: handmade French bread, pastries and pâtisserie baked on site daily, with the tagline "a French baker's craft, five minutes from home." Stéphane, who spent ten years baking in the south of France, is behind the craft.

The namesake eclairs get most of the attention, with plenty of varieties in the cabinet, and one local called them some of the best in Melbourne. We've also heard good things about the canelé, the apple tarts, croissants and baguettes. It's not only sweets, either. Pies are a drawcard, and the sausage rolls have won at least one fan outright. The savoury side of the menu runs to quiche, tarts, sandwiches and a well-liked croque monsieur, plus sourdough bread if you're stocking up.

You can dine in, with seating inside and out, or take your order away, and they also do catering for events and functions. The café is set up for families and has wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Coffee gets a regular nod, and the friendly, helpful staff come up as often as the pastries. When a coffee was spilt, one visitor says it was sorted with a smile and a fresh cup.

The odd visitor has found a filling a bit light or a muffin past its best, and a hot lunch or two has been hit and miss. The pastries and cakes are what keep customers coming back.

It's a busy, warm spot with a Parisian feel, open early most days and into the early afternoon. Check the hours before you head in, especially if you're planning a group lunch.

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What Customers Say on Google

Pastries

“The coffees and French pastries and cakes from Eclair are delicious. They also do yummy lunch options - I love the Croque Monsieur. This cafe is fantastic for either eat in or takeaway meals/coffees. The staff are also incredibly friendly and helpful!”

Service

“have tried their sausage rolls and OMGGGGG one of the best sausage rolls I've ever had!! Definitely a hit. Beautiful place with such amazing and friendly staff.”

Cakes

“As the name suggested, one of the best eclair in Melbourne! Better than any of those popular names. Cozy little place with great coffee too.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Éclair

: This French boulangerie and pâtisserie on Hampton Street's beach end is known for its namesake eclairs, with around ten varieties in the cabinet including chocolate, Paris Brest and salted caramel. Croissants, baguettes and muffins also get a mention, alongside its Croque Monsieur and sausage rolls, which several locals rate highly.
: Both options are available. Éclair offers dine-in and takeaway, with indoor seating plus outdoor seating on Hampton Street. The space has a cosy, French café feel, and it's wheelchair-accessible with an accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet, making it comfortable for a relaxed coffee or lunch stop.
: Yes. Alongside its bread and pastry range, Éclair serves coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch, with savoury options like Quiche Lorraine, Croque Monsieur and baguette sandwiches. It's set up as a full café experience rather than just a bakery counter, good for either a quick takeaway or sitting down with a meal.
: The baking is led by Stéphane, who spent ten years baking in the south of France before bringing that craft to Hampton. It fits the bakery's own tagline describing itself as offering a French baker's craft just five minutes from home, with bread and pastries made on site daily.
: Yes, catering is available alongside its usual dine-in and takeaway service. Given the range of French pastries, bread and savoury items on the menu, it's worth contacting Éclair directly to discuss catering options and any pricing for your event.