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To Be Frank Bakery

Unit 1/4 Bedford St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Recommended by 48 people

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Unit 1/4 Bedford St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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+61 494 118 955
HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM 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: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About To Be Frank Bakery

Pastry diehards head straight for this ivy-draped brick warehouse in Collingwood. Inside, bakers stretch, fold, and laminate dough out in the open while the queue files past. The glass case is stacked with serious work—from carbonara twists laced with cured egg yolk to macadamia wattleseed toast dripping with honey. Morning regulars stake out the outdoor timber benches with a flat white and thick slabs of blistered focaccia, taking in the backstreet sun before the seasonal danishes sell out.

  • Open-Format Baking: Watch the kitchen team fold, proof, and laminate dough directly from the ordering queue in an airy warehouse space.
  • Native-Spiced Toast: Standouts like the macadamia wattleseed honey toast lean into native Australian ingredients with balanced sweetness and crunch.
  • Blistered Focaccia: Thick, golden focaccia slabs baked with an airy crumb, crisp crust, and rotating toppings.
  • Savoury Viennoiserie: Inventive laminated bakes like carbonara twists with cured egg yolk and salami with goat cheese.
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Why Choose To Be Frank Bakery

Why Collingwood locals and carb lovers choose To Be Frank Bakery for their morning rituals

  • Masterful Slow-Fermented Baking

    Bakers produce exceptionally flaky viennoiserie, airy focaccia slabs, and slow-fermented loaves using meticulous lamination and proofing techniques.

    To Be Frank doesn't hide behind gimmicks—it’s just exceptional, slow-fermented, traditional baking done with immense skill and high-quality ingredients.

    M Wayang

  • Inventive Savoury Viennoiserie

    The bakery innovates with intricate savoury options, spanning carbonara twists with cured egg yolk, potato and leek danishes, and salami with goat cheese.

    love the fact they have plenty of savoury options. We had salami, goat cheese croissant + carbonara twist with parmesan, cured egg yolk, pancetta & black pepper + mushroom & tarragon & stracciatella cheese pan suisse. They were all so crispy & delicious!

    W W

  • Full-View Artisan Kitchen Floor

    The open warehouse format places customers directly alongside the bakers, allowing them to watch dough being stretched, folded, and laminated while in queue.

    There is no hidden kitchen here; you stand right in the heart of the action, watching the bakers carefully stretch, fold, and laminate pastry while you queue.

    M Wayang

  • Honest Craft Atmosphere

    Stepping into the shop provides the tactile sights and comforting bakery aromas of honest, traditional baking without pretension.

    The moment you step inside, you get that comforting smell of real bread being made the proper way.

    The Nik Take

  • Neighborhood Ride and Morning Ritual

    Whether stopping by during a weekend bike ride or ordering takeaway for home, the bakery serves as an effortless carb-focused pitstop.

    Pastries made in house…fresh and delicious…we stopped during our weekend bike ride…

    JK-Julie Karl

  • Backstreet Outdoor Seating

    Outdoor street-side bench seating under the ivy-draped facade creates a relaxed morning setting to enjoy coffee and warm pastries.

    The outdoor bench seating is the perfect spot to sit back, catch some sun, and soak up the urban backstreet energy.

    M Wayang

Handcrafted viennoiserie and signature laminated pastries

  • Salami & Goat's Cheese Pastry

    the Salami & Goat’s Cheese pastry had a perfect savoury balance

    Joshua Wong

  • Apple Tarte Tatin

    the sweet caramelised apple slices was balanced with the mellow vanilla chantilly cream, and the tart base was flaky while the top was slightly chewy from the caramelisation

    Barry

  • Carbonara Twist

    carbonara twist with parmesan, cured egg yolk, pancetta & black pepper

    W W

  • Mushroom & Stracciatella Pain Suisse

    mushroom & tarragon & stracciatella cheese pan suisse. They were all so crispy & delicious!

    W W

Other favorites

Specialty drinks and sweet counter bakes

  • Flat White

    perfectly poured, robust flat white (sporting some flawless latte art)

    M Wayang

  • Saffron, Lemon and Currant Bun

    To Be Frank’s saffron, lemon and currant bun is an absolute must. It’s gloriously soft, packed with flavour, and just the right amount of naughty.

    Gareth Lewis

  • Chai Latte

    Also the chia latte with almond milk is wonderful.

    Curious George x Dinosaur in AU, 好奇猴子X一隻恐龍的澳洲日常 (澳洲人妻日誌)

  • Hot Chocolate

    Even their hot chocolate and chai latte were of quality close to some of the best specialty shops we tried.

    Paul Chiu

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there seating available to eat on-site?

While there are only a few indoor seats in the open warehouse space, there is outdoor bench seating available along the street. Given the limited indoor layout, many visitors choose to take away their orders.

When is the best time to visit to avoid items selling out?

Arriving early in the morning is recommended. Popular specialties such as the focaccia slabs and seasonal danishes sell out quickly, and terrace seating fills up fast on busy mornings.

Do they offer savory pastry options?

Yes, alongside classic sweet pastries, the bakery offers a substantial savory selection, including items like salami and goat's cheese croissants, carbonara twists, potato and leek danishes, and focaccia slabs.

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