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Cobb Lane Bakery

Stall 42/322-326 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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Stall 42/322-326 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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+61 3 9939 5579
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cobb Lane Bakery

Market regulars skip the sprawling outer queues and head straight to stall 42 for precision lamination. The black sesame tart anchors the cabinet—deep roasted nuttiness settling into a crisp, buttery shell. Beside it sits the charcoal pain suisse, cutting earthy matcha cream with sharp yuzu jam. Savory cravings are met with equal care, from beef-and-Gruyère pies to crisp ham, cheese, and sun-dried tomato croissants. Signature trays consistently empty out by two in the afternoon.

  • Black Sesame Tart: A crisp pastry shell filled with smooth, rich roasted sesame cream that sells out daily.
  • Matcha & Yuzu Pain Suisse: Charcoal-striped pastry layered with earthy green tea cream and vibrant citrus jam in a crisp thread pattern.
  • Savory Counter Bakes: Hearty hot options alongside the pastry trays, from beef and Gruyere pies to ham, cheese, and sun-dried tomato croissants.
  • Staggered Baguette Bakes: Loaves pulled warm twice each morning on a dedicated schedule around 7:30 am and 11:00 am.
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Why Visit Cobb Lane Bakery

Precision viennoiserie, East Asian flavor profiles, and timed warm oven bakes inside South Melbourne Market.

  • Viral Black Sesame Tart

    Flaky pastry encasing a smooth, deeply roasted black sesame filling that delivers concentrated nuttiness without excessive sweetness.

    The pastry was buttery, flaky, and baked to perfection. The black sesame filling was smooth, rich, and packed with a deep nutty flavour without being overly sweet, making it easy to finish the whole tart.

    Sophie Nguyen

  • Charcoal Matcha & Yuzu Pain Suisse

    Charcoal-laminated dough folded into crisp thread patterns, pairing rich, earthy matcha cream with tangy yuzu citrus jam.

    Inside was soft and filled with a nice earthy matcha cream which paired pretty well with the vibrant sweet yuzu jam.

    Barry

  • Substantial Savory Market Fare

    Hearty handcrafted savory pies and rolls that provide a fast, satisfying hot meal while navigating South Melbourne Market.

    the pies were a great savoury option, perfect for a quick lunch or something filling after browsing around South Melbourne.

    Amilliah

  • Brisk Counter Service

    Efficient counter ordering that delivers premium patisserie without the agonizing wait times common at other market bakery stalls.

    it’s the experience of a fancy Melbourne bakery without having to wait in a queue.

    Jono Hayward

  • Staggered Warm Baguette Batches

    A dedicated dual-batch baking schedule ensuring warm, crusty baguettes with soft, chewy interiors are pulled fresh at approximately 7:30 am and 11:00 am.

    What makes it truly stand out is that it is baked fresh. A batch comes out around 7.30 am and then another around 11ish.

    John Smith

  • Artisanal Take-Home Loaves

    Pantry-ready artisan loaves and sourdoughs crafted for home consumption, allowing marketgoers to bring elite bakery staples home.

    Best sourdough breads in town, in my opinion. So far everything I've tried here was absolutely lovely.

    Reni S.

Acclaimed pastries and freshly baked staples from Cobb Lane's South Melbourne Market stall.

  • Matcha & Yuzu Pain Suisse

    Highly recommended the Matcha Yuzu Pain Suisse, perfectly balanced the matcha umami and the yuzu honey.

    Mandy Choy

  • Black Sesame Tart

    The black sesame filling was smooth, rich, and packed with a deep nutty flavour without being overly sweet, making it easy to finish the whole tart.

    Sophie Nguyen

  • Ham and Cheese Croissant

    The ham and cheese croissant was crispy and tasty and delicious.

    FlavourFiend

  • Baguette

    Crispy outside and beautifully soft and chewy middle.

    John Smith

Other favorites

Sweet danishes, comforting buns, and hearty savory bakes from the market counter.

  • Blueberry Cheesecake Danish

    The blueberry cheesecake danish has some weight to it. The pastry layers were flaky and buttery, and inside is layered with a sweet blueberry jam and a thick and mildly rich cheesecake custard which was balanced with a generous amount of fresh blueberries.

    Barry

  • Beef & Gruyere Pie

    You did it - beef & Gruyere pie. BEST f'ing pie I have EVER had - and I've had quite a few!

    Alex K

  • Sausage Roll

    The Sausage Roll tasted as good as it looks, could be the best in Melbourne I have tried so far, must get

    Jiah Hao Lee

  • Cinnamon Bun

    The cinnamon bun OHH that cinnamon bun was perfect

    FlavourFiend

Before you head over

Practical guidance on oven schedules, sell-out times, and navigating South Melbourne Market. Book your visit today.

  • Arrive Early for Signature Pastries

    Signatures like the Black Sesame Tart and Matcha & Yuzu Pain Suisse regularly sell out before mid-afternoon. Arrive well before 2:00 pm to ensure you secure their most popular viennoiserie.

  • Time the Baguette Bakes

    Freshly baked baguettes come hot from the oven in two daily windows, at approximately 7:30 am and 11:00 am. Plan your market run around these drops for warm, crusty loaves.

  • Bypass Congested Market Queues

    While surrounding market bakery lines can crawl, Cobb Lane operates a brisk counter service. Head straight here for quick savory croissants and pies when the central market corridors peak with crowds.

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