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T&L - Bakery & Café
174 Swan St, Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia
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174 Swan St, Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout T&L - Bakery & Café
Swan Street’s high-gear sandwich hub churns out stuffed bánh mì with blistered crackling, punchy sauces, and zero fuss. Midday queues move at lightning speed, packing rolls full of juicy roast pork, mild liver pâté, and a signature crust of crushed peanuts. Regulars count on the kitchen for plant-based orders too—crisp rolls packed with savoury fried eggplant and mock chicken hold their own alongside the charcuterie. Add fresh chilli, grabbed on the fly before a match, or pair the crunch with an iced Vietnamese coffee.
- Crispy Roast Pork: Generously stuffed rolls featuring juicy pork belly, crisp crackling, and a signature sprinkle of crushed peanuts.
- Plant-Based Variety: Dedicated plant-based choices including savoury mock chicken and crispy fried eggplant.
- Lightning-Fast Lunch Service: A rapid counter operation that powers through peak lunchtime lines with machine-like speed.
What's On at T&L - Bakery & Café
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose T&L - Bakery & Café
Why locals and visitors rely on T&L for their banh mi fix
Generously Stuffed Lunch Rolls
Banh mi rolls and salad bowls are packed full with seasoned fillings, pickled vegetables, and succulent meats.
stuffed to the brim and always incredibly tasty
Ayana Hibi Diverse Vegetarian & Vegan Options
Plant-based diners can choose from dedicated options including fried eggplant and seasoned mock meats.
consistently excellent, especially for vegetarian options
Kapil Makkar Signature Roasted Peanut Topping
House specialty rolls are finished with crushed roasted peanuts and savoury peanut sauce for an added textural crunch.
it comes with crunchy peanut sprinkled on top and heaps of flavour
Bailu Crisp Crackling & Bread Textures
Crisp crusts, creamy pâté, and crunchy pork crackling combine for a distinctly satisfying texture.
Generous severing including crackle with right amount of crunch.
Gene Stewart Convenient Pre-Event Swan Street Pitstop
Its convenient location on Swan Street makes it a dependable grab-and-go option before sporting events and matches.
Our go to place to eat before the football
Michael Harris Fast Workflow for Busy Workdays
An organized counter setup keeps queues moving swiftly during the rush of peak weekday lunch hours.
it didn't take long until it was my turn, they worked adequately fast and organised
Vincent Wong
Most popular items
Signature Vietnamese rolls loaded with house sauces, fresh herbs, and crunchy peanuts
Crispy Pork Banh Mi
Came here two days in a row for their crispy pork banh mi because it was that good! The pork was very fatty, and each piece had crunchy, crispy pork skin. We really enjoyed it with peanuts and chilli.
Annie T T&L Special
Do yourself a favour and try the T&L Special with peanut and chili.
Jaimys Arnott Fried Eggplant Roll
For vegos definitely get the fried eggplant roll.
Ayana Hibi Nem Nướng Bánh Mì
Nem nướng bánh mì - so sweet, so flavoursome, so fresh, so garlicky and spicy and peanutty and oniony omg DELICIOUS.
Tobias Horrocks
Frequently Asked Questions
How busy does it get at lunch, and when is the best time to go?
Expect a line out the door during the lunchtime rush, particularly between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM. The service moves quickly and efficiently, but coming before 12:00 PM or after 1:30 PM can help you avoid the busiest period.
Does the banh mi come with peanuts?
Yes. Unlike many standard Vietnamese bakeries, T&L finishes their rolls with crushed crunchy peanuts and a distinctive peanut sauce alongside fresh vegetables, chilli, and traditional pâté.
Are there vegetarian or vegan options available?
Yes, there are dedicated plant-based choices including fried eggplant, mock chicken, duck, and tofu, complemented by pickled vegetables. Be sure to specify vegan when ordering to skip standard dairy butter or mayonnaise.
Is there dine-in seating available?
Seating is very limited, with only a few seats located inside and outside. Most patrons order banh mi as a quick takeaway meal on the go.
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