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Kudo

8 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 33 people

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8 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kudo

Melbourne coeliacs point straight to this Little Collins hole-in-the-wall for artisan sourdough, crusty baguettes, and savory toasties baked without cross-contamination risk. Footprint is tight—just a counter and a couple of stools—making takeaway the play. Alongside the daily loaves, the pastry case rotates French-style canelés with an East Asian twist, from pandan taro to hojicha and roasted sesame. Regulars grab a fig cheesecake choux or warm pastrami melt, then take the short stroll across the road to Treasury Gardens.

  • Dedicated Gluten-Free Artisan Bakes: A dedicated kitchen turning out house sourdough loaves, baguettes, and lunch toasties completely free of gluten cross-contamination.
  • Inventive Canelés & Pastries: Caramelized canelés rotating distinctive Asian-inspired flavors like pandan taro, hojicha, and matcha yuzu alongside delicate seasonal choux.
  • Laneway Takeaway Footprint: A snug counter setup steps from Parliament Station—ideal for taking warm sandwiches and cold brews to Treasury Gardens.
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Why Choose Kudo

Artisan sourdough, creative canelés, and peace of mind from a 100% gluten-free bakery

  • Dedicated Gluten-Free Artisan Breads

    Kudo operates as a completely dedicated gluten-free bakery, baking fresh sourdough loaves, baguettes, and toasties that eliminate cross-contamination concerns.

    Lovely gluten free sweet treats and amazing baguette. Will be back. Coeliac’s dream.

    Amy Lambart

  • Flawless Sourdough & Sandwich Textures

    House-made sourdough breads and warm savory toasties achieve authentic bakery textures and crispy crusts without wheat.

    The sour dough bread by far the best I’ve ever had cannot even tell it’s GF it’s so good

    Neva Syme

  • Worry-Free Relief for Coeliacs

    Patrons experience complete peace of mind and liberation ordering anything on the menu without fear of allergic reactions or accidental exposure.

    As a coeliac, it's such a relief to find a bakery that's 100% safe, and delicious.

    Chiara Vittoria

  • Uncompromised Culinary Inclusion

    The high quality of the bakes delivers genuine inclusion for diners on strict dietary restrictions without cutting corners on texture or taste.

    every visit to Kudo gives me access to a full-bodied culinary experience usually unavailable to those on special diets

    Zoe Chin

  • Inventive Artisan Canelé Flavours

    The patisserie crafts distinctive canelés with caramelised crusts and tender centers, highlighted by creative botanicals and East Asian flavor profiles.

    A cozy little bakery with so many unique canelé flavours ✨

    Anson Wing

  • Harmonious Japanese-Inspired Pairings

    The bakery pairs artisanal bakes with inventive ingredients like white miso, genmaicha kinako, and hojicha for unexpected, harmonious profiles.

    Their white miso sesame cookie is one of the most unique flavour combinations I've come across in a cookie!

    Izzy

Freshly baked gluten-free sourdough, savory toasties, and signature pastries

  • Sourdough Bread

    The sour dough bread by far the best I’ve ever had cannot even tell it’s GF it’s so good

    Neva Syme

  • Pastrami Toastie

    husband had the pastrami toastie

    Adrian Hepfer

  • Pandan Taro Canelé

    The Pandan Taro is absolutely phenomenal and arguably the best in town.

    Shereen

  • White Miso Sesame Cookie

    Their white miso sesame cookie is one of the most unique flavour combinations I've come across in a cookie!

    Izzy

Other favorites

Inventive specialty beverages, delicate choux, and seasonal artisan tarts

  • Genmaicha Kinako Latte

    The genmaicha kinako latte was also surprisingly good

    Anson Wing

  • Black Sesame Chocolate Drink

    I tried their #blacksesame #chocolate #drink topped with #saltedcream 🤯 it literally blow my mind !!

    Yin Tam

  • Lime Finger Lemon Meringue Tart

    I tried the lime finger lemon meringue tart, and it was absolutely divine!

    Chiara Vittoria

  • Fig Cheesecake Choux

    Today I had the fig cheesecake choux which was delectable. Not at all heavy. Every bite melted away

    Mrs. Li Wang

Frequently Asked Questions

Is everything at Kudo completely gluten-free?

Yes, Kudo is an entirely gluten-free bakery. Coeliac and gluten-sensitive visitors can safely order loaves, toasties, canelés, and other pastries without cross-contamination concerns.

Is there space to sit and eat inside?

Seating is extremely limited to just two or three stools inside a narrow space. Most visitors take their pastries and drinks to go or enjoy them across the road at Treasury Gardens.

Can pastries and cakes be pre-ordered online?

While whole loaves can be pre-ordered, specialty pastries and choux cakes must be purchased directly in the shop and cannot be reserved online ahead of time.

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