Chéri
285-287 Coventry St, South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205
“An All-Day Eatery & Patisserie”
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Why Choose Chéri?
Chéri is a European-style all-day eatery and patisserie in South Melbourne offering handcrafted pastries and cakes alongside pizzas and brunch fare. Customers consistently praise the pistachio Paris Brest and other changing pastry selections, paired with high-quality coffee and attentive service. The space is fully wheelchair accessible with plenty of indoor and courtyard seating for dining in, or grab pastries and coffee to take away.
About Chéri
Chéri is a European-style all-day eatery and patisserie in South Melbourne, and it works as well for a long brunch as it does for a quick pastry on the way past. The display case holds handcrafted tarts baked in-house each day, signature Chéri Cakes, and a line-up of fancier pastries that changes often. The pistachio Paris Brest is a highlight, and so is the croissant Benedict, and we've heard the cold brews and coffee are a big drawcard too.
It's a sit-down kind of bakery as much as a takeaway one. There's indoor seating and courtyard dining, plus takeaway pastries, coffee and house-made gelato if you're just grabbing something sweet. The kitchen goes well beyond the cabinet, with breakfast plates, eggs, pasta, quiche and pizzas made with a long-fermented dough, and vegetarians tend to find plenty to choose from. If you're after something for a celebration, they also take custom cake orders.
The service gets friendly marks, with staff described as attentive and welcoming, and the room itself is a pretty one that people say lifts the mood the moment you walk in. Weekends can get busy, so booking ahead is a smart move if you want a booth. The odd grumble surfaces about waiting for a table or for food, and not every dish lands for everyone. Visitors tend to talk about the cakes and the coffee when they leave.
For accessibility, there's a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, toilet and car park. They're posted as open daily, though it's worth confirming the opening times.
If you're after a bakery in South Melbourne where you can linger over pastries, coffee and a proper meal, Chéri is worth a try.
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What Customers Say on Google
“My all-time favourite is still the pistachio Paris Brest, hands down the best thing on the menu.”
“The salted maple cold brew absolutely stole the show, it was perfectly creamy and sweet and balances the cold brew.”
“They were also well staffed and attentive.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Chéri
Chéri is an all-day eatery and patisserie known for its display case of handcrafted tarts, signature Chéri Cakes and pastries that change often. The pistachio Paris Brest and croissant Benedict are popular picks, and the 72-hour fermented dough pizzas, like the Margherita and Spicy Pepperoni, are also well liked by regulars.
Yes, Chéri offers both. There's indoor seating and courtyard dining for a sit-down brunch or lunch, plus takeaway options for pastries, coffee and quick bites. It also takes custom cake orders, so it's worth contacting them directly if you need a cake for a special occasion.
The all-day menu includes eggs on toast, a breakfast plate, truffled mushroom scrambled eggs, Benedict Chéri, croissant French toast and avocado tartine. There are also 10-inch, 72-hour fermented dough pizzas like Margherita, Basque and Truffled Mushroom, plus sides such as French fries, halloumi and crispy smashed potato.
Yes. Chéri has a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet, making it an easy option for those needing accessible facilities while visiting South Melbourne for brunch or a pastry.
Coffee is a strong drawcard at Chéri, with its espresso and cold brews, including a salted maple cold brew, frequently praised alongside the pastries and tarts. It's a popular stop for a long brunch or a quick coffee and pastry on the way past, especially on a busy weekend morning.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 3 9690 2688
- Address
- 285-287 Coventry St, South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205
How Chéri Compares
in South Melbourne
More reviews than 88% of bakeries in South Melbourne
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 8am-5pm
- Tuesday
- 8am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 8am-5pm
- Thursday
- 8am-5pm
- Friday
- 8am-5pm
- Saturday
- 8am-5pm
- Sunday
- 8am-5pm
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