Laurent
Shop 2108/171-175 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood, Victoria, 3134
“A Sweet Escape”
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Why Choose Laurent?
Laurent offers sourdough from a 25-year-old starter alongside handcrafted pastries, cakes and custom orders, worth visiting for the display cabinet alone. Its location in Eastland Shopping Centre makes it a convenient stop for coffee and a croissant, with dine-in seating and friendly service, though note that pricing sits at the higher end and quality can vary with staff on the day.
About Laurent
Laurent is a French bakery and patisserie inside Eastland Shopping Centre in Ringwood, Victoria, part of a larger Melbourne group that specialises in handcrafted pastries, patisserie and authentic French breads. Its Levain sourdough range comes from a starter created over 25 years ago, and sourdough is the one to look for if bread is what you're after.
The cabinet is where most people end up lingering. Cakes, croissants, macarons and quiche are what customers tend to talk about, and custom cake orders are a speciality if you're planning a birthday or a gathering. Catering is available too, so it's worth asking if you need something for a larger group.
It's also set up as a proper café. You can dine in, with both indoor and outdoor seating, or take your order away, pick it up in store or have it delivered. Coffee and breakfast are on offer, along with hot chocolate and a spread of savoury items alongside the sweets. The staff are described as friendly, which suits a spot that works well for a break from shopping with family or a catch-up with friends.
Getting there is straightforward. There's free parking, wheelchair-accessible entrances and car parks, and cards and tap-and-go payments are accepted. Trading hours stretch later on a couple of evenings, so check the hours before you head in.
If you're in Ringwood and want a French-style bakery for sourdough, pastries or a custom cake, Laurent is worth knowing about.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“The croissants are absolutely divine, flaky, buttery, and fresh out of the oven.”
“bought a birthday cake here… walked in and only two were left in the window- pear fruit cake and chocolate cake. Bought the pear one and it tasted really good- good combination of sourness and layers of chocolate, not too sweet, perfect for me.”
“The staff are friendly fly and accommodating.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Laurent
Laurent is a French bakery and patisserie inside Eastland Shopping Centre, part of a larger Melbourne group. The cabinet is the main drawcard, with cakes, croissants, macarons and quiche drawing regular mentions. Its Levain sourdough range, made from a starter created over 25 years ago, is worth seeking out if you're after proper French bread rather than sweets.
Yes, custom cake orders are a speciality at Laurent, making it a solid option if you're organising a birthday or gathering. The cabinet regularly features cakes like pear fruit cake and chocolate varieties, and staff are described as friendly and accommodating with helping with orders.
Laurent's published menu covers a proper French bread range: sourdough in white, multigrain, rye, olive and fruit varieties, along with loaves like batard, pain de mie, raisin and ciabatta, plus baguettes and a range of rolls including walnut and olive. Beyond bread, the cabinet is stocked with croissants, quiche, macarons and cakes.
Yes, Laurent offers dine-in as well as takeaway, delivery and in-store pick-up. It's set up as a spacious cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating inside Eastland Shopping Centre, serving coffee and breakfast alongside its pastries, so it suits a relaxed sit-down visit or a quick grab-and-go.
Opinions vary on pricing, with some visitors finding the pastries and cakes pricier than expected while others feel it's a reasonable treat spot. The cake and pastry quality and the cafe's styled, elegant interior are consistently praised, though service speed can vary depending on how busy it gets. It's best to check current prices directly with the bakery.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 3 9870 2771
- Address
- Shop 2108/171-175 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood, Victoria, 3134
How Laurent Compares
in Ringwood
More reviews than 80% of bakeries in Ringwood
Custom Cakes: 1 of 3 in Ringwood
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9am-5:30pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-5:30pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-5:30pm
- Thursday
- 9am-9pm
- Friday
- 9am-9pm
- Saturday
- 9am-5pm
- Sunday
- 10am-5pm
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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