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Back Alley Bakes

10 Leslie Ave, Coburg North VIC 3058, Australia

Recommended by 60 people

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Find Back Alley Bakes

10 Leslie Ave, Coburg North VIC 3058, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Back Alley Bakes

Tucked into the factory pockets of Coburg North, Back Alley Bakes trades high-street polish for flaky pastry and serious crust. Expect morning queues trailing out of an industrial roller-door setup, where regulars grab fresh sourdough loaves, still-warm focaccia, and sausage rolls packed with pork and fennel inside shatter-crisp pastry. Sweet tooths hunt down the Basque cheesecake and pistachio-swirled morning buns. Space is strictly takeaway and courtyard crate perches—making it an easy spot to lean back with a flat white while dogs mingle in the sun.

  • Pork & Fennel Sausage Roll: Flaky, golden pastry wrapped around generously seasoned pork and fennel sausage filling.
  • Basque Cheesecake: Rich, creamy interior with a deeply caramelized exterior, frequently selling out early.
  • Industrial Courtyard Seating: Open-air crate seating nestled alongside an industrial warehouse setup.
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What's On at Back Alley Bakes

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Choose Back Alley Bakes

Why locals visit this tucked-away industrial bakery for artisan pastries and morning coffee

  • Signature Pork and Fennel Rolls

    Handcrafted flaky pastry with seasoned pork and fennel fillings makes their sausage rolls a signature staple.

    delightful contrast between the super crispy pastry and the savoury sausage filling

    Ivy Z

  • Artisan Sourdough and Loaves

    Freshly baked fruit, olive, spelt, oat, and traditional sourdough loaves provide premium artisan pantry staples daily.

    Multiple options (fruit, olive, spelt, oat and traditional sourdough) that all taste fantastic.

    K O

  • Convenient Morning Stop in Coburg North

    Morning visitors easily grab fresh pastries, savory sandwiches, and specialty coffee while traveling through the local pocket.

    went here this morning for a coffee and slice while I was getting my car serviced around the corner

    Meg Cook

  • Industrial Pocket Destination

    Operating as a takeaway destination tucked away in Coburg North's industrial streets, it draws dedicated queues.

    Tucked away in an industrial area, it's easily found by the queue formed outside.

    Kirsty Mollica

  • Dog-Friendly Courtyard Seating

    A casual outdoor courtyard with crate seating provides an easy open space to sit with friends and local dogs.

    sit in the outdoor area! Very dog friendly

    I.V.

  • Relaxed Weekend Hangout

    Patrons enjoy an unpretentious weekend gathering spot with background music and plenty of shade.

    great little courtyard off to the side with plenty of shade and space

    Nicholas Landy

Signature pastries and savoury bakes crafted fresh in Coburg North

  • Pork and Fennel Sausage Roll

    It’s full of porky fennel flavour and the meat melts in your mouth.

    Bossmo El Bosso

  • Basque Cheesecake

    I took one bite of the basque cheesecake and told my partner I'd leave her for that cheesecake.

    Alex Dimopoulos

  • Morning Bun

    The morning bun... AMAZING

    Alex Dimopoulos

  • Chicken and Leek Pie

    The pie was generously filled with chunky pieces of chicken thighs and a healthy amount of creamy leeks to balance it all out.

    A R

Other favorites

More fresh savoury bites, pastries, and drinks from the counter

  • Almond Croissant

    delicious almond croissant

    Cathy

  • Focaccia

    I lovedddd the foccacia, it was fluffy and slightly warm

    Julia Ellul

  • Vegan Sandwiches

    my favourite thing at BAB is their vegan sandwiches (and I’m not even vegan). They are just.so.tasty, so fresh and so inventive with their fillings

    Burcu Saglam

  • Batch Brew

    Food and coffee is great, but the inconsistency in the batch brew supply is frustrating when you make a trip out. They say its run out half the time and its not even 10am yet. Sometimes they'll offer to put it on which is nice

    Dave Sinnott

Frequently Asked Questions

What time should I arrive to get the best selection?

Popular sweet and savoury baked goods, such as Basque cheesecake and specialty pastries, can sell out by around 11am on busy days, though bread and various pastries are often still available later into the morning. Lines move quickly.

Is there dine-in seating available?

There is no indoor dining area. Instead, orders are takeaway with casual outdoor seating available, including crates and benches in a courtyard off to the side.

Can I bring a dog?

Yes, the bakery welcomes dogs, with patrons frequently bringing their pets to the outdoor courtyard area.

Is parking available nearby?

Yes, free street parking is available along the surrounding industrial streets.

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