Lumos Bakery

4.8(366)

Shop 3&4/240-250 McKinnon Rd, McKinnon, Victoria, 3204

“Bread, Coffee, Pastries and Good Vibes”

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Services:Sourdough BreadTakeawayDine-In

Fresh From the OvenKnown for SourdoughGood ValueFriendly Staff

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Hazelnut croissantCroissantsAlmond croissantTakeawayDine-inCoffeeBreakfastWheelchair accessible

Why Choose Lumos Bakery?

Lumos Bakery in McKinnon is known for standout sourdough and laminated pastries, the almond and hazelnut croissants are particularly celebrated for their crisp exterior and generous filling, as is the brownie bomb. The staff are attentive and genuinely friendly, and pricing sits well below comparable Melbourne patisseries for the quality on offer.

About Lumos Bakery

Lumos Bakery in McKinnon is a spot where the croissants are particularly popular. Locals rave about the double-baked hazelnut and almond croissants in particular, both flaky and crisp outside, soft and generously filled within. The brownie bomb is the other name that keeps coming up: a rich, solid brownie wrapped in laminated pastry, with plenty of filling. If you're a croissant person, the hazelnut is worth trying first.

Bread is a big part of the story too. They specialise in sourdough, baked fresh, and one regular says they now buy their loaves nowhere else, with the seeded sourdough getting a special mention. On the savoury side, the chilli cheese scroll and the chilli garlic twist have their fans (heavy on the chilli, so be warned), and the maple bacon croissant and sausage roll get a good word as well. Opinion is a little more mixed on the sandwiches, a babka and the coffee, so the pastries are the safer bet.

The helpful staff behind the counter are known for their warm approach. Many describe it as a cosy room for a slow morning, and the pastries are known for being generous in size. You can take away or dine in, though a couple of people would prefer proper plates and cups for dining in, as food comes out in takeaway packaging. They also do coffee and breakfast, and the entrance, seating, toilet and car park are all wheelchair accessible, with free street parking nearby. They are women-owned and LGBTQ+ friendly.

Go earlier in the day if you have your heart set on a particular croissant.

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What Customers Say on Google

Pastries

“the almond croissant here is the best I've had in Melbourne 100/10. It was perfectly crunchy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside and packed with delicious almond filling.”

Staff

“The staff here are very friendly and the baked goods are AMAZING. Favourites: Double baked hazelnut croissant (to die for!!) and the Brownie Bomb.”

Value

“for a cheaper price of 8$ compared to Lune and elsewhere, you get a MUCH larger croissant than expected.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lumos Bakery

: Lumos Bakery is best known for its double-baked croissants, especially the hazelnut and almond versions, which are crispy outside, soft inside and generously filled. The brownie bomb, a solid brownie wrapped in laminated pastry, is another favourite customers keep mentioning. Sourdough bread, baked fresh, is also a big part of what they do.
: Yes, sourdough is a specialty at Lumos Bakery. Loaves are baked fresh, and the seeded sourdough is a particular favourite among regulars, some of whom say they do not buy bread anywhere else once they try it. It is worth getting in early as popular items can sell out.
: Yes, Lumos Bakery offers dine-in as well as takeaway, and it serves coffee and breakfast alongside its pastries and bread. The space is described by visitors as cosy, making it a nice spot to sit down and enjoy a morning coffee with a croissant or pastry.
: Lumos Bakery offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet, and accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Free street parking is available nearby. The bakery is also identified as women-owned and is LGBTQ+ friendly, and families with kids are welcomed warmly by the staff.
: Many visitors highlight Lumos Bakery as offering good value, with one customer noting the croissants are larger and cheaper than comparable options elsewhere in Melbourne. Quality and portion size are frequently praised together, though as with any bakery it is best to ask Lumos Bakery directly about current pricing.