Zelda Bakery

4.8(158)

54 Glen Eira Rd, Ripponlea, Victoria, 3185

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Services:Takeaway

Fresh From the OvenKnown for SourdoughKnown for PiesFriendly Staff

Known for

BabkaCroissantsFocacciaTakeawayWheelchair accessibleCard & contactless payments

Why Choose Zelda Bakery?

Zelda Bakery in Ripponlea is a highly regarded local favourite known for standout sourdough, pies, and pastries that sell out fast. The speciality babka and croissants draw consistent queues, and the freshly baked counter runs on limited trading days (Wednesday and Friday), so arrive early, items go quickly.

About Zelda Bakery

Zelda Bakery in Ripponlea draws queues of people waiting for fresh items to come out. Walk past when a fresh batch is out and you'll often see a queue on the footpath, and locals will tell you it moves for good reason. It's takeaway only, with no dine-in, so you order at the counter and head off with a paper bag.

Sourdough and pies are what the neighbourhood talks about most, and fresh-from-the-oven is how people describe the whole counter. The range goes well beyond bread. We hear plenty about the babka, especially the chocolate and halva versions, along with croissants (the almond croissant was a standout), potato focaccia, dark rye and walnut rye loaves, pretzels, rugelach, morning buns and the potato knish. Apple pie has its fans too. The selection changes often, so there's usually something new to try, and one local kept coming back for the pistachio cardamom cake.

The staff are friendly and patient. People mention being walked through unfamiliar items even when the line was out the door, and being steered to the right vegan babka for dinner guests. One visitor on a busy weekday found the display and a couple of pastries underwhelming. Most who go leave very happy.

A few practical points. Popular items sell out, so earlier is better, and some people line up well before opening. The bakery is open only a couple of days a week, and regulars wish it were more, so check the hours before you go. Card and mobile payments are accepted, and there's a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. For a bakery in Ripponlea with a loyal following, this is one to plan a trip around.

Location

Table Loaf
Our house loaf, made with a blend of white, wholemeal and rye flours and a wholemeal starter. Pareve, Vegan.
$9.50
Olive Boule
Blend of white, wholemeal and rye flours with Mt Zero organic kalamata olives. Vegan. Pareve.
$11
Khorasan/Spelt/Sesame Bread
Blend of wholegrain khorasan and spelt flours, coated in sesame seeds. Tin loaf. Vegan.
$12
Multigrain Bread
Sourdough made with a blend of white, wholemeal and rye flours with the addition of our seed mix containing pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, linsee
$10.50
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
A mixture of white, wholemeal, rye flours with raisins, currants and a heavy dash of cinnamon, coated in sesame seeds. Sourdough. Vegan. Tin loaf.
$13
Rye Bread
100% wholegrain sourdough rye bread. Vegan.
$10.50
Miche, Extra Large
A large 2kg loaf made with a blend of wholewheat, rye and locally grown heritage flours from Tuerong Farm. Vegan.
$31.50
Mini Miche
An 800g miche loaf made with a blend of wholemeal, rye and locally grown heritage flours from Tuerong Farm. Vegan.
$12.50
Sesame Ring
A sourdough sesame ring made with a blend of white and wholemeal flours, coated in sesame seeds. Pareve. Vegan.
$7.50
Baguette
A sourdough baguette with a blend of white and wholemeal flours. Best eaten same day. Pareve. Vegan.
$7

Whole Cakes

Chocolate Vegan Babka
Sourdough vegan babka with chocolate filling and streusel. Vegan. Dairy equipment. Serves 8.
$36
Chocolate Babka Loaf (Dairy)
A sourdough chocolate babka made with sourdough brioche and braided with a rich chocolate filling, chocolate chunks and covered in butter streusel. Dairy.
$36
Chocolate Halva Vegan Babka
Sourdough chocolate halva vegan babka. Dairy Free. Contains sesame.
$40
Chunky Apple Cake
A home-style, beautifully moist spiced apple cake, generously filled with chunks of cinnamon-spiced apple. Dairy free. Contains eggs. Serves 8.
$44

Sweets

Croissants (Pair)
A pair of our flaky butter croissants. Dairy.
$14
Morning Buns (Pair)
Our flaky croissant pastry rolled with cinnamon sugar and orange zest. Dairy.
$18
Almond Croissants (Pair)
A pair of twice-baked almond croissants filled with almond frangipane with hints of vanilla bean and orange zest.
$20
Sweet Cheese Danish (Pair)
Our flaky pastry with a sweet cheese filling, coated in our crumble and dusted generously with icing sugar. Dairy.
$18
Blackberry Cheesecake Croissants (Pair)
A pair of twice-baked blackberry cheesecake croissants with house-made blackberry jam and cheesecake filling, topped with butter streusel. Contains dairy.
$24
Fruit Crumble Galettes (Pair)
Fruit galettes (open tarts) are made with a dollop of creme pâtissier, roasted seasonal fruit topped with an oat crumble and encased in a gentle flaky pastry. D
$18
Custard Tarts 4 Pack
$18
Chocolate Dairy Babka Buns (Pairs)
Sourdough babka scrolls. Naturally leavened sweet soft enriched dough with a chocolate filling, covered in streusel. Contains milk, eggs, cream, butter, wheat.
$18
Chocolate Buckwheat Cookies (Box Of Four)
$20
Choc Chip Walnut Cookies (Box Of Four)
$20
Anzac Biscuits (Box Of Four)
$20
Rugelach (Box Of Four)
$18

Savoury

Potato Knish (Pair)
A pair of our savoury potato knishes, a pastry filled with dutch cream potatoes, caramelized onions and coarse black pepper, sprinkled with sesame seeds. Recomm
$18
Mushroom Knish (Pair)
A pair of filled savoury pastries with mushrooms, leeks and feta cheese enclosed in a flaky tender pastry.
$20

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

What Customers Say on Google

Pastries

“The chocolate halva babka is to die for. It's my favourite dessert ever. It's salty and sweet and decadent.”

Bread

“Fantastic sourdough, pastries, cakes.”

Staff

“Such a gorgeous bakery with amazing freshly baked produce and lovely staff.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zelda Bakery

: Zelda Bakery is known for its sourdough and pies, plus a counter that's constantly described as fresh from the oven. Its babka, especially the chocolate and chocolate halva versions, draws a lot of attention, alongside croissants (almond included), focaccia and morning buns. Locals often queue on the footpath when a fresh batch comes out.
: No, Zelda Bakery is takeaway only, with no dine-in area. You order at the counter and head off with your bread, pastries or pies in a paper bag. The shop does offer in-store shopping, and the premises has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park.
: The published menu covers breads like table loaf, olive boule, rye and multigrain; whole cakes including chocolate vegan babka and chunky apple cake; sweets such as croissants, morning buns, almond croissants and fruit crumble galettes; and savoury items like potato and mushroom knish. Items do sell out, so arriving earlier in the day helps.
: Yes, queuing is part of the experience. Fresh batches draw a line on the footpath, and locals describe getting there early since popular items like the almond croissants and babka can sell out. Check the bakery's hours before heading over, as it doesn't trade every day.
: Zelda Bakery accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments such as tap-and-go, in addition to takeaway and in-store shopping. The bakery is also wheelchair accessible, with an accessible entrance and car park, making it straightforward to pop in for bread, pies or pastries.