Baker Bleu

4.5(255)

42 Errol St, Prahran, Victoria, 3181

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Services:Sourdough BreadTakeaway

Known for SourdoughFriendly Staff

Known for

CroissantsBaguettesBagelsTakeawayIn-store pick-upCoffeeCard & contactless paymentsFree parking

Why Choose Baker Bleu?

Baker Bleu draws a strong local following for its sourdough-focused range, from standout sourdough croissants to rye and caraway loaves with crispy crust and herb-forward flavour. The pastry cabinet spans Portuguese tarts, custard tarts, cinnamon rolls and almond croissants. Arrive early on weekends as stock moves quickly, and note that they operate card and contactless payments only.

About Baker Bleu

Baker Bleu is a French-inspired bakery in Prahran, Victoria, and it has built a strong local following on its sourdough. The loaves are sourdough, though the pastry cabinet displays an array of options too. One local told us the sourdough croissant is the one still on their mind days later: light, buttery, with a golden crisp and that slightly tangy sourdough flavour. The Portuguese tart gets a mention as well, as do the custard tart, cinnamon roll, almond croissant, chocolate croissant and bagels. There's even an onion fougasse from the chilli oil specials that one regular can't stop thinking about.

The range includes sourdough, croissants, baguettes, bagels and pan au chocolat. Alongside bread and pastries you'll find a decent retail corner with cookbooks, gifts and pantry bits like peanut butter and tinned sardines, which makes it a fun place to browse. Coffee here is simple, mostly batch brew or packaged drinks, so don't expect a full espresso bar. You can shop in store, grab takeaway or do an in-store pick-up, and there's free street parking nearby. They take cards and mobile payments, but we've heard cash isn't accepted, so don't rely on notes in your wallet.

Staff come across as friendly and helpful, and service moves quickly even when the place is busy. It often is, especially on weekends, so going early is the way to get the best pick and skip the queue. Some of the favourite loaves can sell out, and one person mentioned a weekend-only raisin and pecan batard that's worth planning around.

A couple of people have found a loaf baked a touch too dark, one found a baguette very hard, and prices sit a little above your average neighbourhood bakery. Most locals feel the quality justifies it.

Check the hours before you head in, since they differ across the week.

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What Customers Say on Google

Pastries

“first visit to baker bleu and i'm still dreaming about that sourdough croissant - light, buttery, with a lovely golden crisp and perfect sourdough flavour. portuguese tart was also amazing.”

Bread

“They're also known for using sourdough in their croissants, which gives it a unique flavour and texture, is actually one of my favourites.”

Bread

“The texture of both loaves were exquisite! Soft and moist bread with a crispy crust. The rye and caraway had a very unique herby flavour!”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baker Bleu

: Baker Bleu has built a strong local following on its sourdough, especially the sourdough croissant, described by one visitor as light, buttery, with a golden crisp and a slight tang. The Portuguese tart and cinnamon roll also get regular mentions, alongside custard tart, almond and chocolate croissants, bagels and baguettes from this French-inspired bakery.
: Yes. Alongside its well-known sourdough loaves, the pastry cabinet at Baker Bleu offers a wide range including croissants, Portuguese and custard tarts, cinnamon rolls, bagels and baguettes. It's also set up for coffee and takeaway, with in-store pick-up and in-store shopping available for those grabbing something on the go.
: Baker Bleu accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments like tap-and-go. Some visitors have noted that cash isn't accepted, so it's worth bringing a card if you're planning a visit, and checking directly with the bakery if you have questions about payment on the day.
: Yes, free street parking is available near Baker Bleu in Prahran, making it fairly easy to pop in for a loaf or pastry. The bakery is often busy, so arriving earlier in the day, especially on weekends, gives you a better chance of getting popular items like the sourdough croissant before they sell out.
: Baker Bleu is known for helpful staff, with several visitors praising attentive and helpful service when choosing from the busy pastry cabinet. Service is generally described as quick, though a couple of visitors have found it a little less warm at times. Overall it remains a favourite stop for locals in the area.