Almost French Pâtisserie

4.3(277)

138 Swan St, Richmond, Victoria, 3121

“A little slice of Paris in Melbourne.”

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Services:Custom Cake OrdersSourdough BreadTakeawayDine-In

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Why Choose Almost French Pâtisserie?

Almost French Pâtisserie brings French-style baking to Richmond with daily hand-made pastries, croissants, baguettes and sourdough bread alongside custom cake orders. The pastry work earns consistent praise, éclairs, croissants and Danish shine, and the staff are genuinely warm and attentive. A good call if you want authentic French pastries and bread with friendly, unhurried service.

About Almost French Pâtisserie

Almost French Pâtisserie is a French-style bakery and café in Richmond, Victoria, and the pitch is right there in its tagline: a little slice of Paris in Melbourne. Everything is baked daily by hand using traditional French techniques, and the pastry side of things runs from croissants and baguettes through to macarons, éclairs and a chunky beef pie. They also bake sourdough bread.

The man behind it is a Maître Pâtissier and Maître Chocolatier who trained at Le Clos d'Or and has worked at the three-Michelin-starred Le TroisGros, as well as luxury hotels, cruise lines and fine dining institutions. That background shows in the cabinet, with strawberry and cream éclairs on offer. One local bought a handful of cakes as gifts and said everyone loved them.

Custom cake orders are a big part of the business, alongside everyday cakes. You can dine in or take away, and the coffee gets a lot of good mentions, from flat whites to iced lattes. Breakfast is on, and there's free street parking nearby, which helps in Richmond. They take cards and mobile payments.

Staff are often described as friendly and considerate. It's a plain, no-frills sort of shop, so people come for the baking rather than the decor. We'll be fair, though: opinion isn't uniform. Some find a few pastries and cakes a bit dry or past their best, and when it's busy with only one person on, the wait can stretch. Going earlier in the day tends to suit fresh pastry.

Hours are listed for every day of the week, but check before heading in. If you're after a custom cake, ask the team about timing well ahead.

Location

Babycino
$1
Cappuccino
$5.40
Chai
$5.40
Dirty Chai
$5.40
Flat White
$5.40
Hot Chocolate
$5.40
Iced Latte
$6.90
Latte
$5.40
Long Black
$4.50
Long Macchiato
$5.90
Matcha
$6
Iced Matcha
$7.50
Piccolo Latte
$4.50
Short Black
$4.60
Short Macchiato
$4.90
Iced Chocolate
$6.80
Iced Mocha
$7.40
Tea
$5.20
Magic
$5.90
Mocha
$5.90
Iced Long Black
$6
Cold Brew
$6.90

Summer Coffee Menu

Blended Frappe Cold Brew Tonic
$7.60
Toasted Marshmellow Cold Brew
$8.90
Strawberry Matcha
$8.50

Danish

5 Mini Friands
$10.90
Choc Almond Croissant
$8.50
Almond Croissant
This almond croissant features a flaky, golden pastry filled with a rich, sweet almond cream, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying breakfast or snack.
$8.50
Danish - Apricot
$7.90
Chocolate Croissant
$8
Cinnamon Roll
$6.20
Croissant
$6.20
Danish - Apple Cinnamon
$7.90
Veggie Danish
$8.50
Danish - Bacon Cheese
$8.50
Danish - Pear Chocolate
$7.90
Escargot
$7.20
Friand
$6
Hot Cross Bun
$4.90
Hot Cross Buns X 6
$26.50
Muffin - Blueberry
$6.40
Muffin - White Choc Raspberry
$6.40
Chocolate Twisty
$7.90
Jam & Butter Toast
$8.90
Danish - Pistachio
$7.90
Danish - Banana Caramel
$7.90
Canele
$5.20

Bread

Plain Baguette
$6.20
Ciabatta
$9.50
Dark Rye Boule
$11.50
Epis Baguette
$6.50
King Baguette
$9.50
Olive Baguette
$10.50
Multigrain Sourdough
$12.50
Roasted Pumpkin Sourdough
$12.50
Olive Bread
$11.50
Tin White Sourdough
$11.50
White Sourdough
$11.50
Wholemeal Sourdough Boule
$9.90

Individual Cake

Banana Bread
This individual banana bread cake offers a delicious homemade taste in a perfectly convenient size, ideal for on-the-go snacking or a quick treat.
$6.80
Tiramisu
$9.50
Slices
$7.90
Tarts
$8.50
Portuguese Tart
$4.90
Carrot Cake
This individual carrot cake features a moist texture and rich, spiced flavor, perfectly portioned for a single serving. Ideal for a satisfying dessert or snack.
$7.90
Eclair Chantilly
$7.90
Eclair Chocolate
$8.50
Mille Feuille
$8.90
Black Forrest
$9.90
Red Velvet Raspberry White Chocolate Ganache
$8.50
Papa Coffee Moose Coffee Chocolate Whisky
$10.90

Macaron

Macaron - Berry Cheesecake
$3.90
Macaron - Biscoff
$3.90
Macaron - Chocolate
$3.90
Macaron - Cookies And Cream
$3.90
Macaron - Jingle Bell
$3.90
Macaron - Lemon Meringue
$3.90
Macaron - Passion Fruit
$3.90
Macaron - Pistachio
$3.90
Macaron - Raspberry
$3.90

Menu as published at almostfrench.bitebusiness.com on 28 October 2026. Prices change; confirm with the shop.

What Customers Say on Google

Pastries

“I especially enjoyed the strawberry and cream eclairs and their coffee.”

Staff

“the girl working was soo lovely! she greeted us with a lovely smile, and allowed us time to pick what sweets to get.”

Cakes

“Just bought 4 cakes, 3 as presents and 1 strawberry eclair for myself. Everyone loved the cakes I gave and my eclair was heaven.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Almost French Pâtisserie

: Almost French Pâtisserie is a French-style bakery and café on Swan Street in Richmond, known for croissants, almond croissants and baguettes, plus eclairs and custom cakes. Everything is baked daily using traditional French techniques, and they also bake sourdough bread. Locals often mention the eclairs and meat pie as favourites alongside the coffee.
: Yes, custom cake orders are one of their services, and customers regularly buy cakes there as gifts as well as for themselves. Customers have praised the cakes for being good value and well made, though it's worth contacting the bakery directly to discuss design, flavour and lead time for a custom order.
: Yes, it operates as a café as well as a bakery, serving coffee (including flat whites, cappuccinos and a summer cold brew menu) alongside breakfast pastries like Danishes, cinnamon rolls and croissants. Dine-in and takeaway are both available, and several customers single out the coffee and flat white as reliably good.
: Many locals describe it as good value, particularly for the cakes and pastries, and the staff are often praised as friendly and helpful. Experiences can vary shop to shop on busier days, so if you're after something specific like a custom cake or a particular pastry, it's a good idea to call ahead.
: The bakery's own menu lists a solid bread range including a plain baguette, king baguette, olive baguette, epis baguette, ciabatta and a dark rye boule, alongside their sourdough. These sit alongside the pastry case of croissants, Danishes and friands, making it a good stop for both bread and sweet treats in Richmond.