D'avoine French Bakehouse
240 Waterdale Rd, Ivanhoe, Victoria, 3079

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Why Choose D'avoine French Bakehouse?
D'avoine punches above its quiet street presence with standout pies and pastries, notably almond croissants and beef pies that locals rate highly. The team here will listen to what you want in your coffee and make it to order, though service can be uneven and it's worth checking trading days before visiting.
About D'avoine French Bakehouse
D'avoine French Bakehouse is a small French-style bakery in Ivanhoe, Victoria, and it's easy to walk straight past. The street presence is modest, but customers have remarked on the baking.
Pies are what it's known for, and one local called the beef pie the best they'd ever eaten. The pastry cabinet holds croissants, danishes and choux, along with hot cross buns in season. There's a chicken schnitzel baguette for something more savoury, though one person thought the bread could be crisper for something sold as a baguette. Coffee is made to order, and we've heard of the team happily adjusting a cup to suit a regular's taste.
You can eat in or take away, and breakfast is on the menu. Cards and tap-and-go payments are accepted, and there's a wheelchair-accessible car park.
The service has drawn mixed responses, with the fit-out dated and a fairly sparse display on some visits. The products win people over more than the decor does.
It runs weekdays only, and the hours online don't always match what people find at the door, so check the hours before you head in. If you're after a proper pie or a flaky pastry in Ivanhoe, it's a bakery worth trying.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Probably the best beef pie I've ever eaten.”
“Maybe the best almond croissant I've ever had.”
“Thank you for listening to my coffee needs and making it the way I like.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About D'avoine French Bakehouse
This small French-style bakery is best known for its pies, with one local calling the beef pie the best they'd ever eaten. It's also praised for croissants (the almond croissant gets singled out often), danishes, choux pastry and seasonal hot cross buns. The chicken schnitzel baguette is on offer too, though some feel the bread could be crisper.
Yes, D'avoine French Bakehouse offers both dine-in and takeaway in Ivanhoe. It's a modest, easy-to-miss shopfront, so keep an eye out as you pass. Coffee and breakfast are served alongside the pastry cabinet, and the bakery accepts credit, debit and NFC mobile payments. A wheelchair-accessible car park is also available.
Coffee is made to order at D'avoine French Bakehouse, and several visitors have called it excellent, with the team happy to adjust it to how you like it. Others found it only average, so it may depend on the day. Pair it with a croissant or choux pastry from the cabinet while you're there.
Start with the beef pie, which one customer rated the best they've ever had, or the almond croissant, another standout according to regulars. The cheese twist and choux pastries also get strong praise, and hot cross buns and mince pies appear in season. For something savoury, there's a chicken schnitzel baguette.
Experiences with service at D'avoine French Bakehouse vary. Some visitors have been served warmly, including one mention of Vanessa and her father offering coffee and chatting about the origins of choux pastry. Others have found the service less friendly. It's worth going in with an open mind, as the baking itself is generally what keeps people coming back.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 3 9499 8839
- Address
- 240 Waterdale Rd, Ivanhoe, Victoria, 3079
How D'avoine French Bakehouse Compares
in Ivanhoe
26 reviews on Google
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-4pm
- Tuesday
- 7am-4pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-4pm
- Thursday
- 7am-4pm
- Friday
- 7am-4pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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