Restaurant
Loafer Bread
146 Scotchmer St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia
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146 Scotchmer St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia
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Book NowAbout Loafer Bread
This North Fitzroy staple nails pristine lamination and daily sourdough crusts with zero fuss. Morning regulars queue up for the savory potato danish—layered with crisp buttery pastry, tender sliced potato, and briny black olives—alongside lightly spiced cardamom scrolls. Midday shifts focus to crusty, filled baguettes and sandwiches. Just remember to pack your own travel mug for flat whites: single-use takeaway cups are strictly off the table.
- Savory potato danish: Crisp laminated pastry layered with soft sliced potato and black olives.
- BYO cup policy: Single-use takeaway coffee cups are not offered—bring a reusable mug for to-go orders.
- Cardamom scrolls & sourdough: Tender, spiced sweet buns topped with cardamom sugar alongside classic sourdough loaves.
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Why Choose Loafer Bread
Handcrafted sourdough pastries, wholesome lunch baguettes, and community-minded cafe rituals in Fitzroy North.
Expertly Laminated Pastries
Artisan baking centers on crisp exterior lamination and delicate texture across sweet and savory pastries.
the pastry was perfectly laminated with a very crispy and flaky exterior, especially on the tail ends; and inside was soft, moist and buttery
Barry Distinctive Savory Potato Danish
Loafer's signature savory creation pairs thin slices of potato and salty black olives inside crisp laminated dough.
The danish was perfectly flaky and crispy on the outside with a warm savoury filling inside — not soggy at all, which honestly makes such a difference.
Srividyasenthil Genuinely Caring Counter Service
Warm and attentive counter interactions turn regular morning routines into personal, uplifting visits.
Every staff member is so lovely, but I need to give a special shoutout to Ken as he has made my morning every time I go!
milla tosolini Second-Home Warmth
Customers frequently describe feeling immediately embraced and welcomed like household regulars.
The staff are WOW so FRIENDLY! Made me feel like I was in a second HOME.
N Hm Satisfying Lunchtime Baguettes
Wholesome crusty baguettes and fresh savory fillings provide an effortless, high-quality midday meal.
The bread crunch and the flavour of the egg and mayo is moorish and can’t be stopped.
Jay Cao Committed BYO Cup Policy
To combat waste, the cafe strictly requires patrons to supply their own reusable mug for takeaway coffee orders.
Bring your own cup if you want coffee take away too, they dont supply those plastic lined paper cups and a good thing too.
Winston Appleyard
Most popular items
Handcrafted laminated pastries and signature morning favorites
Potato Danish
The danish was perfectly flaky and crispy on the outside with a warm savoury filling inside — not soggy at all, which honestly makes such a difference. Fresh, buttery and really well baked.
Srividyasenthil Cardamom Scroll
it is a pull apart sweet bread with a cardamon butter filling, topped with cardamon sugar. It was tender with a nice bite to it, not too sweet
Barry Croissant
the pastry was perfectly laminated with a very crispy and flaky exterior, especially on the tail ends; and inside was soft, moist and buttery; very tasty
Barry Almond Croissant
Best almond crossiants hands down in Melbourne.
Joel Melbourne
Other favorites
Savory lunches, filled baguettes, and seasonal pastry specialties
Focaccia
The focaccia had a pleasant chew to it with a toasty base and crispy edges. Toppings were flavoursome with plenty of capers
Barry Egg Baguette Sandwich
The bread crunch and the flavour of the egg and mayo is moorish and can’t be stopped.
Jay Cao Strawberry Danish
my favorite strawberry danish- crunchy, delicious, not too sweet either, just perfect.
reem Almond Escargot
the almond escargots were an absolute highlight - so delicious.
S P
Before you head over
Practical tips on takeaway cups, compact seating, and morning queues
Bring your own cup for takeaway coffee
If you plan to grab takeaway coffee, bring your own travel mug or reusable cup, as the bakery operates without single-use disposable cups.
Plan for compact table seating
Seating is limited to three small two-person tables inside and three outside, making it ideal for solo visitors or pairs rather than larger groups.
Expect morning and weekend queues
Morning lines and weekend queues form regularly; visiting with a bit of patience ensures you catch popular morning bakes like croissants and potato danishes fresh.
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