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Monforte Viennoiserie

585a Canning St, Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia

Recommended by 37 people

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585a Canning St, Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Monforte Viennoiserie

This Carlton North micro-bakery draws early queues for viennoiserie defined by crisp lamination and bold sweet-savory balances. Regulars head straight for the signature croissant brushed with Tasmanian leatherwood honey and flecked with sea salt—a sticky, airy staple. The tiny takeaway spot operates just four days a week, rotating savory creations like vadouvan potato gratins alongside warm beef and ale pies before selling out.

  • Leatherwood Honey & Sea Salt Croissant: Glazed with aromatic Leatherwood honey and finished with sea salt flakes over crisp, butter-layered pastry.
  • Chef-Driven Savory Viennoiserie: Savory bakes rotate weekly, featuring dishes like vadouvan spiced potato and onion gratins or slow-cooked beef and ale pies.
  • Four-Day Micro-Bakery Runs: Operating four days a week with takeaway service that routinely clears out before stated closing times.
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Why Choose Monforte Viennoiserie

Why pastry enthusiasts and locals queue at Monforte Viennoiserie

  • Signature Leatherwood Honey & Sea Salt Glaze

    Monforte's signature bake coats delicate, flaky lamination in Tasmanian leatherwood honey and coarse sea salt for a balanced sweet-savory profile.

    perfectly flaky, beautifully buttery, and the sweet–savory contrast was spot on. A real treat.

    Nicoló Dalmasso

  • A Worthwhile Pastry Pilgrimage

    Customers frequently travel across town and wait in weekend lines for pristine lamination and distinct pastry craftsmanship.

    my 1-hour travelling across the town for this goodie was definitely worthwhile.

    Ma tt

  • Chef-Driven Savory Viennoiserie

    Rotating savory creations incorporate complex savory components like vadouvan curry, potato gratin, taleggio, and seasonal vegetables.

    the pastry was crunchy, flaky and buttery and the filling had so much flavour, Delicious!

    Rui Mei

  • Inventive Seasonal Flavor Pairings

    Intricate seasonal flavor pairings provide memorable culinary highlights to share with visiting friends or fellow food enthusiasts.

    the sweetness, the nuttiness, the umami was a surprisingly well balanced flavour combination - truly special and worth commending!

    Hungry Piglet

  • Micro-Bakery Morning Window Service

    Operating as a dedicated takeaway counter four days a week, early morning queues quickly claim limited daily batches.

    A hole-in-the-wall bakery takeaway dishing out outstanding pastries and quality coffee. Tends to sell out earlier than indicated closing times.

    Justas Pipinis

  • Neighborhood Walk Ritual

    The North Carlton shop fits neatly into morning neighborhood walks, offering brisk service and packaged coffee drinks.

    I love coming here when out for my neighborhood walks.

    Alice Cat

Signature artisanal croissants and culinary viennoiserie worth the pilgrimage

  • Leatherwood Honey and Sea Salt Croissant

    this croissant, without filling, is probably the best I’ve had in Melbourne.

    Y T

  • Spent Coffee & Koji Bun

    It has strong coffee flavour but not too bitter and still sweet, but the smell is its best feature.

    Alber Christianto

  • Triple Chocolate, Peanut and Burnt Miso Pain Suisse

    the sweetness, the nuttiness, the umami was a surprisingly well balanced flavour combination - truly special and worth commending!

    Hungry Piglet

  • Beef & Ale Pie with Celeriac Mash, Cream & Shoestring Crisps

    the pie was flaky and buttery with a tender slow-cooked beef filling, topped with three different celeriac layers which added a nice contrast of textures from the soft mash, smooth cream and crispy shoestring crisps

    Barry

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you arrive early or expect a line?

Expect a queue, particularly on weekends where waits can reach 30 to 40 minutes shortly after opening. Arriving early is recommended, as popular pastries frequently sell out well before the scheduled 2:00 PM closing time.

What days of the week is the bakery open?

The bakery operates Thursday through Sunday only, from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM on weekends, remaining closed Monday through Wednesday.

Is there indoor or outdoor seating available?

Monforte is a tiny takeaway setup with no customer seating. There is only a small space inside for ordering and payments, designed for grab-and-go.

What is the signature pastry to try?

The standout signature item is the Leatherwood honey and sea salt croissant, renowned for its balance of sweet floral honey glaze, salt flakes, and buttery, airy lamination.

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