#1000 Bread

4.1(468)

315 Swanston St, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

“Where European and Asian flavours are perfectly blended”

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Services:Vegan OptionsTakeaway

Fresh From the OvenGood ValueFriendly Staff

Known for

Cube croissantEgg tartPretzelsTakeawayCoffeeCard & contactless payments

Why Choose #1000 Bread?

#1000 Bread is a Melbourne CBD favourite that blends European technique with Asian flavours to create distinctive pastries, breads and cakes you won't find elsewhere. Daily baking without preservatives and regular restocking means fresh stock through the day, while cube croissants, egg tarts and pretzels in inventive flavours, matcha, taro, Dubai chocolate, draw locals back repeatedly. The quality and care in every bite justify the price.

About #1000 Bread

If you're after a bakery in Melbourne CBD that mixes European technique with Asian flavours, #1000 Bread is one locals keep coming back to. The pitch is right there in their tagline: European and Asian flavours blended together, and the shelves bear it out. Bread and pastries are made daily without preservatives, and people mention that trays get restocked through the day, so what you pick up tends to be fresh from the oven.

The cube croissants are a popular item, with matcha and strawberry custard versions mentioned locally. But one customer will tell you not to stop there. The egg tarts are a big draw, especially the taro, mochi and pork floss one and a Dubai chocolate version, and the pretzels come in flavours ranging from matcha milk filling to smoked chicken and cheese. Bagels, brioche, focaccia and baguettes are on the menu too, and we've heard good things about the honey butter toast, the black truffle baguette and the blueberry cream cheese bagel. A recurring comment is that the sweet things aren't overly sweet.

It works on a self-serve basis: grab a tray, load up, and pay at the counter. There's takeaway, coffee and vegan options, and they take cards and mobile payments. The staff get a friendly mention, with one local singling out the cashier as lovely.

Some people find the prices a touch higher than average, though others note the quality and freshness make it worthwhile. Tastes differ on the sweeter items too, and one person found a particular cake filling off, so it's sensible to give anything you buy a quick check. Hours run through the evening most days, but check before heading in.

For a quick treat or a box to take home for breakfast the next morning, it's an easy one to slot into a day in the city.

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What Customers Say on Google

Bread

“Everything is bakes fresh daily and restocked regularly throughout the day so everything is super fresh.”

Pastries

“The croissant, cream cake & egg tart were light, fluffy, and full of flavour without being overly sweet.”

Value

“Prices are a bit higher than usual, but the quality and freshness make it worth it.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About #1000 Bread

: #1000 Bread on Swanston Street is known for blending European technique with Asian flavours, as its tagline suggests. Its viral cube croissants (matcha and strawberry custard versions are popular) get a lot of attention, alongside egg tarts, pretzels in many flavours, truffle breads and unique items like taro mochi pork floss egg tart and matcha mochi adzuki bagels.
: Yes, #1000 Bread offers vegan options alongside its usual range of breads and pastries, and everything is available as takeaway. The bakery also serves coffee and accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments, making it an easy stop for a quick snack or drink in the CBD.
: Yes, bread and pastries at #1000 Bread are made daily without preservatives, and trays are restocked through the day, so items are usually fresh from the oven whenever you visit. Locals mention that the shop near QV and the State Library on Swanston Street is reliably stocked with freshly baked goods.
: Customers generally describe #1000 Bread as good value with staff who look after you, though a few note that some items like the egg tarts run a bit pricier than usual. The quality and freshness are often mentioned as justifying the cost. For exact pricing on any item, it's best to ask the bakery directly.
: Beyond the well-known cube croissants, popular picks mentioned by visitors include egg tarts (including a Dubai chocolate version), pretzels in flavours like honey mustard kransky and smoked chicken cheese, matcha mochi adzuki bagels, sponge cake bites, cream puffs, and truffle breads. The menu leans into Korean-Japanese style bakes with chewy textures and flavours like matcha, earl grey and red bean.