Brioche by Philip

4.5(251)

114 Russell St, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

“Artisan Bakery and Patisserie”

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Services:Sourdough BreadTakeawayDine-In

Good ValueFriendly Staff

Known for

DonutsDanishBronutsTakeawayCoffeeBreakfastCard & contactless payments

Why Choose Brioche by Philip?

Brioche by Philip is a small French bakery and coffee house known locally for exceptional sourdough bread and a distinctive cabinet of pastries including danishes, croissants and their signature bronuts. The team work fast and friendly, and prices are reasonable for the quality on offer, a solid choice for takeaway breakfast or a pastry with excellent coffee.

About Brioche by Philip

Brioche by Philip is a small modern French bakery and coffee house in Melbourne, with a Japanese influence running through the pastry cabinet. The team behind it describes the style as artisan breads, pastries and croissants, and Philip himself brings more than 30 years of experience to the trade. It has been written up in The Age, Epicure and the Good Food Guide, so it's a name food-minded Melburnians tend to know.

What you'll find is a cabinet of danishes, croissants, donuts and the bronuts people keep talking about, alongside sourdough bread. We've heard the dark chocolate bronut suits anyone who finds filled donuts too sweet, and the chocolate-filled pastries get a nod as spot on. Locals also mention the apple, blueberry and apricot danishes, the almond croissant and a matcha option. On the savoury side, the avocado toast and the cheesy toasties are popular, and a regular local swears by the iced coffees.

It leans firmly towards takeaway. There are only a handful of seats inside and a couple of small tables outside, so think of it as a quick stop with coffee and a pastry rather than somewhere to settle in for the morning. Breakfast and coffee are on offer, and you can pay by card or phone.

People tend to describe the staff as friendly, quick and helpful, and it's often called good value for what you get, though one local did find the pastry prices a touch high. Some come back the next day for more, while others have found a pastry or donut on the dry side or a toastie that wasn't hot enough. Coffee gets a mostly good word, with the odd comment about the milk texture.

It's open seven days with a slightly later start on weekends, but check the hours before heading in. Arrive earlier in the day if you want the full cabinet to choose from.

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What Customers Say on Google

Bread

“Not only is the bread amazing here, but the coffee is also delicious, and the whole place smells incredible inside and out.”

Service

“The service is quick, friendly and polite.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brioche by Philip

: This small French-Japanese influenced bakery and coffee house is known for its cabinet of danishes, croissants and the bronuts locals keep talking about, alongside sourdough breads. Flavours like dark chocolate bronut, almond croissant, apple and cherry danish, and salted egg croissant come up often, plus a reliable coffee and breakfast menu with toasties and avocado toast.
: Yes. Their published menu lists White Sourdough in 600 gm and 1 kg sizes, Seeded Sourdough, a White Loaf, Stoneground Wholemeal and a Stoneground Wholemeal Cob, so there's a solid bread range alongside the pastries and donuts it's best known for.
: It's a small space geared mainly towards takeaway, though dine-in is available with a handful of seats inside and a few outdoor tables. Several visitors note it feels more like a takeaway spot, so if you want a seat it's worth checking availability when you arrive, especially during busy breakfast or coffee runs.
: Many visitors describe the pastries, coffee and breakfast deals as reasonably priced for the quality and portion size, and the staff are regularly praised as friendly, quick and helpful. As with any bakery, ask in store about current pricing on bread, pastries and donuts since menu items can change.
: Beyond its sourdough loaves, the bakery is well known locally for donuts, bronuts and Danish pastries, plus coffee and breakfast options. It accepts takeaway orders and card, debit and contactless payments, and has built a reputation around its pastry cabinet as much as its bread.