HazelBark Patisserie
Unit 8a/8b Clinch Ave, Preston, Victoria, 3072
“Exceptional pastries and honest baking.”
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Why Choose HazelBark Patisserie?
HazelBark is a highly regarded patisserie in Preston known for fresh, small-batch pastries and baked goods that locals visit repeatedly. The team consistently earns praise for their warmth and welcoming service, and everything from signature cakes and croissants to cloud doughnuts and bagels is made from scratch.
About HazelBark Patisserie
Anyone hunting for a patisserie in Preston, Victoria tends to end up at HazelBark, a small-batch spot run by husband-and-wife team Alex and Lelo. Everything is made from scratch with seasonal, ethically sourced produce, and Alex trained in some of Melbourne's finest patisseries and boulangeries before starting out on his own. Their line is "exceptional pastries and honest baking", and locals say the shop lives up to it.
The cloud donuts are light, airy and fluffy, and the brioche doughnuts are crafted fresh from scratch too. Croissants come in some fun directions (the chocolate fudge one is worth a go), and there are cinnamon buns, a hazelnut choc babka, custard and blueberry danishes, tarts and cheesecake. The bagels are a real draw. One local who first found them at a farmers' market made the drive to the shop and called them the best they'd had in Melbourne, crisp outside and soft within. The pretzels can be warmed up if you ask. Savoury and sweet are both covered, so it works for breakfast as much as an afternoon treat.
It's a relaxed, cosy place to sit down inside or out, with good coffee, hot chocolate and matcha alongside the baking. They also do takeaway and delivery, catering, and custom cake orders for special occasions. They even make candles, and one visitor said the shop smelt like Copenhagen.
The welcome is a big part of the reputation. People describe the staff as warm and genuinely friendly, happy to chat about the coffee, and the owner gets a mention for being lovely too. Things come out fresh, and one local noted a mix-up with a takeaway order was sorted out with a refund the same afternoon.
Getting there is easy. There's free street parking and a free car park, plus wheelchair-accessible entry, seating and toilet. Cards and tap payments are accepted. They're closed one day a week and the hours differ a little across the week, so check before you head in.
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What Customers Say on Google
“The staff were so warm and welcoming, and everything I ordered was incredible.”
“This patisserie smelt like Copenhagen! I got the pumpkin spiced cinnamon bun which was delicious and super fluffy - so many other options I'm excited to try in the future.”
“One of the best cafes in the area every single baked good/pastry I've had from them has been amazing.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About HazelBark Patisserie
HazelBark is a small-batch patisserie run by husband-and-wife team Alex and Lelo, known for cloud donuts, fresh brioche doughnuts, bagels, pretzels and signature cakes like the Lemon Meringue Cloud and New York Giant Bagel. Everything is made from scratch with seasonal, ethically sourced produce, and locals regularly praise the croissants, babka and coffee alongside the friendly, warm service.
Yes, HazelBark offers custom cake orders and catering, alongside everyday takeaway, delivery and dine-in. Their signature cake range includes creations like Yin & Mer-Yang and Whippin' Moo Moo, so it's worth contacting the Preston shop directly to discuss custom orders, pricing and lead times for catering or special occasion cakes.
Yes, HazelBark in Preston has dine-in seating as well as takeaway, and customers often mention sitting inside or out to enjoy coffee, breakfast and pastries. The venue is wheelchair accessible at the entrance, seating and toilet, and there's free street parking plus a free car park nearby, making it an easy stop whether you're staying or grabbing food to go.
HazelBark is very highly rated locally, with a large body of customers praising the welcoming staff, fresh-from-the-oven pastries and cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Visitors consistently call out the bagels, cloud donuts, choc fudge croissants, hazelnut choc babka and coffee, with many noting the owners and team are warm, enthusiastic and happy to offer recommendations on pastry and coffee pairings.
HazelBark sells pastries in boxes, including a Cinnabun Box, Classic Croissant Box, Cruffin Box, Mixed Croissant x Cruffin Box, Mixed Brioche Box and an Ultimate Brownie Box, handy for sharing or taking home. For exact pricing or to arrange a larger order for an event, it's best to ask the Preston team directly.
Contact Details
- Address
- Unit 8a/8b Clinch Ave, Preston, Victoria, 3072
How HazelBark Patisserie Compares
in Preston
More reviews than 67% of bakeries in Preston
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 7am-1pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-2pm
- Thursday
- 7am-2pm
- Friday
- 7am-2pm
- Saturday
- 7:30am-2pm
- Sunday
- 8am-2pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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