Restaurant
Heart Bakes
220 Bridge St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
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220 Bridge St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
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Tucked into quiet Port Melbourne backstreets, Heart Bakes pulls a steady crowd for small-batch cinnamon scrolls fresh from the oven. Rather than dense cream cheese frosting, the pillowy buns get a lighter glaze finish that keeps the spice front and centre. Savoury cravings are answered with a toasted Reuben or a crisp chicken sando alongside espresso, with dog treats waiting at the counter for four-legged walking companions.
- Fresh-From-the-Oven Bakes: Cinnamon buns emerge continuously in small batches throughout the day rather than a single morning bake.
- Balanced Sugar Glaze: A lighter glaze coats the pillowy dough, letting the cinnamon notes lead without cloying sweetness.
- Pressed Lunch Sandos: A toasted Reuben and crisp chicken sando round out the counter offerings alongside espresso.
What's On at Heart Bakes
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Visit Heart Bakes
Fresh small-batch scrolls, toasted savoury lunch options, and an inviting neighbourhood vibe in Port Melbourne.
Small-Batch Baking Straight From the Oven
Scrolls are prepared and baked continuously in fresh batches straight from the oven throughout the day rather than sitting out from a single morning bake.
They cook them in fresh batches, not in one giant batch, so every cinnamon scroll is fresh and straight from the oven.
Karen Balanced Flavor with a Lighter Glaze
The cinnamon scrolls strike a delicate balance with a lighter original glaze finish that lets the cinnamon flavour shine without heavy, cloying sweetness.
Instead of cream cheese, they use an original glazed topping, which gives it a lighter finish. The scrolls themselves are soft, chewy, and not overly sweet—perfectly balanced.
Min Gamboa Gourmet Toasted Savoury Sandwiches
Beyond famous sweet pastries, the kitchen serves hot toasted savoury staples including a standout Reuben sandwich on sourdough and crispy chicken toasties.
What did completely surprise us though was the Reuben sandwich, hands down one of the best we’ve ever had. Perfectly balanced, rich, and packed with flavour.
Meril Ayoub Fast, Efficient Counter Flow
Despite long queues and high demand on busy mornings, the counter team keeps ordering and service fast and organized.
They have quick service so don't be fooled if there's a line, you won't be waiting long.
Catherine Quiet Neighbourhood Pitstop
Located away from busy traffic in a peaceful Port Melbourne street, the cafe offers a calming community setting with outdoor tables.
Tucked away in a quiet neighbourhood, it’s the kind of local café that instantly feels welcoming.
Sreerag Nampoothiri K Dog-Friendly Welcoming Amenities
With outdoor seating, dog treats sold right at the counter, and a park across the road, it is tailored for locals out walking pets.
There’s plenty of street parking, outdoor seating, and it’s incredibly dog-friendly—they even sell dog cookies at the counter, which was a lovely touch.
Sreerag Nampoothiri K
Most popular items
The freshly baked scrolls and savoury sandwiches customers return for
Cinnamon Scroll
Overall, it’s a really well-balanced cinnamon scroll that lets the cinnamon flavour shine without drowning it in sugar.
Sreerag Nampoothiri K Tiramisu Scroll
I ordered the tiramisu scrolls on this occasion and I haven't stopped thinking about them since, they're are delightful!
Catherine Reuben Sandwich
What did completely surprise us though was the Reuben sandwich, hands down one of the best we’ve ever had. Perfectly balanced, rich, and packed with flavour.
Meril Ayoub Chicken Sandwich
Now I m always on the hunt for a good chicken sando and this take the no1 spot for me atm. It was absolutely delicious and even though it was toasted everything within was crisp fresh and not soggy.
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Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality and personalized details that elevate a bakery visit.
Dog Cookies at the Counter
Staff welcome four-legged visitors with dog cookies available right at the counter alongside outdoor seating.
Table Moving for Shaded Seating
Staff readily move outdoor tables into shaded spots across the pavement to keep patrons comfortable.
Custom Birthday Cake Bakes
The team accommodates custom cake requests, including scaling up items like carrot cake with extra icing for birthdays.
On-Demand Scroll Warming
Staff offer to warm up baked cinnamon scrolls upon request to achieve an extra gooey, freshly glazed texture.
Before you head over
Practical advice on timing, seating, and ordering for your visit
Time for peak freshness and moving lines
Heart Bakes bakes in small batches throughout the day. Lines can form quickly on weekend mornings, but service moves fast and ensures freshly baked scrolls straight from the oven.
Plan around limited seating
Seating inside and along the pavement is limited during busy hours. If tables are full, consider taking your order to the park across the street or down toward the beach.
Ask staff to warm your scroll
Pairing a sweet scroll with a warm sandwich is popular, but you can also ask staff to warm up your cinnamon scroll at the counter for extra softness and gooiness.
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