Levain Doughnuts
100 Nepean Hwy, Mentone, Victoria, 3194
“Good doughnuts make the day.”
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Why Choose Levain Doughnuts?
Levain Doughnuts is known for handmade, fresh-from-the-oven doughnuts with light, fluffy dough and an impressive range of flavours from classics like jam and vanilla custard to Black Forest, creme brulee and pistachio. The shop offers gluten-free and vegan options, dine-in seating, and takeaway or delivery, making it a flexible choice whether you're stopping by on the way home or ordering for an event.
About Levain Doughnuts
Small doughnut shops that make their own dough tend to have a loyal following, and Levain Doughnuts in Mentone is a good example. The tagline is "Good doughnuts make the day", and locals seem to agree. This is a handmade, fresh-from-the-oven operation, and people say the dough comes out light and fluffy rather than the pure-sugar hit you get from the big chains.
The range is where this bakery in Mentone really gets people talking. Classic jam and vanilla custard sit alongside Black Forest, Ferrero, donutella, cookies and cream, raspberry cheesecake and a creme brulee that gets a lot of mentions. There's apple pie and cinnamon scroll, plus tiramisu for those who like a gentle coffee flavour. Several vegan options are on offer too, and gluten-free varieties as well. If you can't decide, the staff are happy to talk you through the choices, and we've heard they know the menu well.
Beyond the counter, Levain does custom cake orders, including donut cakes, as well as catering. They offer delivery and pick-up across metropolitan Melbourne, and you can also take away, dine in or grab a coffee with your doughnut. Locals call it a nice spot for a date or a kids' treat. There's free street parking nearby, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, and card and mobile payments.
On price, it's fair to say these are artisan doughnuts and not the cheapest around, though plenty of people feel the quality and size justify it. A popular flavour can sell out later in the day, so if you have your heart set on one, go early. We've also heard one disappointing experience with a vegan order for a special occasion, so for custom or celebration orders it pays to confirm the details with the shop directly.
Check the opening hours before you head in. Locals say people often line up as the doors open.
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What Customers Say on Google
“They are so good, light, fluffy and great flavours. Not like other chains that seem like pure sugar.”
“Freshly made right in front of you, insane variety- i mean Black Forest Doughnuts .. hell yes!”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Levain Doughnuts
The range is extensive, with classics like jam and vanilla custard alongside Black Forest, Ferrero, donutella, cookies and cream, raspberry cheesecake and a popular creme brulee. Seasonal and novelty flavours such as apple pie and cinnamon scroll also turn up, with the dough made fresh and known for being light and fluffy rather than overly sugary.
Yes, vegan options and gluten-free options both feature on the menu, alongside the usual fresh-baked range. It is worth asking in-store or via their website about which flavours are available in these options on the day, since the lineup can vary.
Custom cake orders and birthday doughnuts are offered, and the shop also does catering, delivery and takeaway alongside dine-in. Given at least one account of a birthday order running into timing issues, it is sensible to book well ahead and confirm details directly with the shop.
Opinions vary a little: many locals call it good value for handmade, artisan doughnuts with generous flavour and nice packaging, while others note the doughnuts sit at a higher price point than standard chain offerings. Either way, the consistent view is that the quality and freshness justify a visit.
Along with its doughnut range, the Mentone shop serves coffee and dessert items like cheesecake, with seating available for dine-in. It also offers wheelchair-accessible entry and car park, in-store pick-up, and free street parking, making it an easy stop whether you're grabbing a quick takeaway or sitting in.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 3 9583 4250
- Address
- 100 Nepean Hwy, Mentone, Victoria, 3194
How Levain Doughnuts Compares
in Mentone
More reviews than 89% of bakeries in Mentone
Custom Cakes: 1 of 3 in Mentone
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 8am-10pm
- Wednesday
- 8am-10pm
- Thursday
- 8am-10pm
- Friday
- 8am-10pm
- Saturday
- 8am-10pm
- Sunday
- 8am-10pm
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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