Laurent
139 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, Victoria, 3079
“A Sweet Escape”
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Why Choose Laurent?
Laurent Ivanhoe offers French-style sourdough, croissants and pastries in a dine-in or takeaway setting on the main strip. The almond croissant draws praise for its buttery flake and generous almond filling, though expect premium pricing and check their hours before visiting, as stock can run low in the afternoon.
About Laurent
Laurent on the main strip in Ivanhoe is one branch of a French bakery group that runs across Melbourne. The group is known for handcrafted pastries, patisserie and French-style breads, including the Levain sourdough range made from a starter created more than 25 years ago.
At this Ivanhoe shop you can eat in, take away, pick up in store or have orders delivered. They also take custom cake orders and do catering. Locals tend to mention the croissants, the almond croissant in particular, along with sandwiches, cakes and chocolate cake. Coffee and breakfast are on the menu too, so it suits a morning stop as easily as an afternoon one.
The shop is on the compact side inside, and there isn't a lot of outdoor seating, so it works better for a quick coffee and something sweet than a long, spread-out catch-up. Parking is straightforward, with free street parking and a free car park nearby. The entrance and car park are wheelchair accessible, and they take cards and tap-and-pay.
Staff here have been described as friendly, and the café has a clean, inviting feel. Cake and pastry selection can thin out later in the day, so if you have your heart set on a particular tart or pastry, it's best to go earlier rather than late afternoon. They post long daily hours, but it's worth checking before you head in.
If you're after a French-style bakery in Ivanhoe, Victoria, for pastries, sourdough or a custom cake order, this is the local Laurent to know.
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What Customers Say on Google
“The almond croissant was flaky, buttery, and filled with a generous almond paste, creating a heavenly combination of crunch and sweetness.”
“Always a pleasure to stop and enjoy your time at Laurent Ivanhoe. Been going here off and on over the past few years and always had a top quality food experience.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Laurent
This Ivanhoe branch of the Laurent bakery group is known for its croissants, especially the almond croissant, along with sandwiches, cakes and chocolate cake. The group more broadly is recognised for handcrafted pastries, patisserie and French-style breads, including a Levain sourdough range. Coffee and breakfast are also on offer, making it a popular morning stop on the main strip.
Yes, the Ivanhoe store takes custom cake orders as well as offering catering. You can eat in, take away, pick up in store or have orders delivered. For details on cake designs, lead times or catering quantities, it is best to ask the bakery directly.
Laurent's own published menu lists a solid range of French-style breads: sourdough in white, multigrain, rye, olive and fruit varieties, loaves including batard, multigrain, pain de mie, raisin, ciabatta and rye light, plus baguettes and rolls in white, wholemeal, multigrain, sourdough, olive and walnut.
Many visitors drop in for coffee and breakfast, with the almond croissant and other pastries frequently mentioned alongside a decent coffee. Experiences do vary, some describe it as a pleasant spot with friendly service, while others have found service slow or inconsistent, so it pays to check in before a quick visit.
The Ivanhoe store has a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. It also offers free street parking and a free car park, along with in-store shopping and pick-up, and accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 3 9497 3844
- Address
- 139 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, Victoria, 3079
How Laurent Compares
in Ivanhoe
More reviews than 50% of bakeries in Ivanhoe
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-6pm
- Tuesday
- 7am-6pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-6pm
- Thursday
- 7am-6pm
- Friday
- 7am-6pm
- Saturday
- 7am-6pm
- Sunday
- 7am-6pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-in, In-store pick-up, In-store shopping
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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