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Iris The Bakery

1 Wilson Ave, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

Recommended by 6 people

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1 Wilson Ave, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

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+61 413 182 780
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 7:30 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 Iris The Bakery

Scandinavian baking meets Brunswick back-street craft at this open-concept hub where tables practically merge into the flour dust and rolling pins. Morning crowds move briskly past trays of flaky viennoiserie, lured by the fragrant spice of fresh cardamom buns. Purists drop in for a seeded bun with cheese or walk away with a cold-fermented sourdough table loaf. The vibe stays easy and unpretentious—grab a flat white, stake out a courtyard seat, and watch the baking crew churn out warm sheets of pastry.

  • Open-Concept Baking Space: The seating area blends right into the production floor, giving guests a front-row seat to bakers laminating pastry and shaping loaves.
  • Nordic Specialties: Signature Scandinavian cardamom buns and savory bolle med ost headline the daily morning bake alongside sourdough table loaves.
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Why Choose Iris The Bakery

Handcrafted Scandinavian-style baking, open-kitchen craft, and efficient morning takeaways in Brunswick

  • Signature Cold-Fermented Table Loaves

    Artisan fermentation and high-extraction grain yield specialty loaves with distinct crumb structure and depth.

    In love with the Table Loaf — its shape, flavour and texture, built on high-extraction flour from Tuerong Farm and an overnight cold bulk fermentation.

    Alexandra

  • Copenhagen-Style Buns and Pastries

    Traditional Scandinavian buns made with fragrant cardamom and paired with morning cheese and butter.

    Craved a bolle med ost/bread roll with cheese and this one hit the spot. Very Copenhagen vibe, fresh cardamom buns are on the level of Juno the bakery

    Henrietta Holze

  • Immersive Open-Plan Baking Space

    The cafe interior eliminates standard back-of-house barriers, letting guests watch pastry production alongside dining tables.

    The cafe inside is open plan with the boundary between baking work area and the customer seating blurred or merging from one to the other.

    Jayne Crowley

  • Bakery Spectacle and Cafe Seating

    Guests enjoy specialty coffee and fresh cardamom pastries accompanied by active views of rolling dough and pastry laminating.

    Such a beautiful, open space to enjoy watching the process of making pastries or just people watching in general as you tuck into a beautifully made cardamom bun

    dontwaitdate

  • Continuous Fresh Bakes for Late Mornings

    High production turnover keeps the counter supplied with warm, fresh bakes even through busy weekend mornings.

    Sizeable open kitchen in the back that keeps churning out freshly baked goods so you won't be disappointed if you arrive on the weekend after a sleep in.

    Doris Toh

  • Brisk Service During Peak Queues

    Counter staff maintain rapid service during morning rushes so patrons secure takeaway baked goods with minimal delay.

    Line moves super fast with friendly staff & a bustling vibey lil outdoor seating moment.

    Wils

Signature Scandinavian buns and freshly baked artisan loaves

  • Cardamom Bun

    the glorious cardamom bun

    Alexandra

  • Croissant

    Incredibly light but light and buttery croissant. An absolute delight.

    Doris Toh

  • Pain au Chocolat

    The pain au chocolat reminds me of the ones in Paris… hands down better than lunes croissants!

    Khanh Nguyen

  • Table Loaf

    In love with the Table Loaf — its shape, flavour and texture, built on high-extraction flour from Tuerong Farm and an overnight cold bulk fermentation.

    Alexandra

Other favorites

Specialty drinks and savory daytime options to complement your visit

  • Coffee

    The coffee was delicious

    Binsyowi

  • Matcha

    The Iced matcha with oat was divine

    Wils

  • Chicken Sandwich

    The highlight is the chicken sandwich, halal friendly, good price and super tasty

    Kevin Aldanu

  • Curried Egg Sandwich

    The curried egg sandwich was balanced perfectly in flavours.

    Maddie Latham

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are the queues during peak morning hours?

While lines are common during peak weekend mornings, visitors consistently note that counter staff work efficiently and the queue moves rapidly.

Is dine-in seating available?

Indoor seating is limited, but there is an open-plan indoor counter area where you can watch the bakers at work, alongside an outdoor courtyard and street seating area. Takeaway is also readily available.

What types of pastries and baked goods does Iris offer?

Iris features Nordic and European-inspired baking, notably cardamom buns and Scandinavian-style cheese rolls (bolle med ost), alongside sourdough loaves, baguettes, croissants, and seasonal sweet and savoury pastries.

Are there halal options and alternative milks available?

Staff are mindful of dietary preferences; halal chicken options are served, and staff proactively identify pastries made with alcohol. Coffee milk choices are limited to full cream or oat milk.

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