Restaurant

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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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

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

Before you head over

Practical guidance on queues, seating, and ordering before you visit.

  • Fast-Moving Queues

    Morning and weekend queues are common, but staff move customers through quickly, with the kitchen continuously turning out warm pastries.

  • Seating Availability

    Indoor seating is limited inside the open-plan bakehouse, so plan to grab outdoor seating or opt for takeaway if visiting during peak hours.

  • Coffee Milk Options

    If you are ordering a white coffee, be aware that milk choices are limited to full cream and oat milk.

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