Restaurant

To's Bakery & Cafe

122 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

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Find To's Bakery & Cafe

122 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

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HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About To's Bakery & Cafe

Hopkins Street regulars skip the flashy queues elsewhere and head straight to this Footscray counter for shatter-crisp baguettes loaded with roast crackling pork. This is pure grab-and-go energy—fast, crowded, and run by aunties slinging orders at lightning speed. Crusty rolls crack open to tender pork, house-made pâté, pickled carrots, and fresh coriander, with some rolls packing fried croutons for extra crunch. Behind the counter, glass cabinets display sweet sponge cakes, packaged Vietnamese noodles, and mock meats ready for a quick lunch run.

  • Signature Bánh Mì: Baguettes baked fresh with shatter-crisp crusts, stuffed with roast pork crackling, mixed ham, and tangy pickles.
  • Packed Treats & Desserts: Display shelves packed with packaged Vietnamese sweets, savory rice noodles, and mock meats.
  • Bustling Grab-and-Go: A walk-in takeaway setup where counter staff keep peak lunch queues moving without delays.

What's On at To's Bakery & Cafe

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Customers Choose To's Bakery & Cafe

Why Footscray locals and visitors make To's Bakery their daily takeaway stop

  • Fresh Shatter-Crisp Banh Mi

    Freshly baked daily baguettes offer an audible shatter-crisp crust with tender fillings like crispy crackling roast pork.

    The baguette is the star: baked fresh daily, it has that quintessential, audible shatter-crisp crust that gives way to a cloud-light interior.

    Mason Wyatt
  • Signature Crunchy Crouton Fillings

    A distinct operational signature adds fried croutons directly inside select rolls for extra texture and crunch.

    To's banh mi are sooo good because of the croutons they put in the BBQ pork

    Josh Kerr (jshkrr)
  • Grab-and-Go Vietnamese Treats

    Counters feature full display cases loaded with Vietnamese sweets, boxed noodle dishes, and traditional packaged desserts.

    There's also a wide variety of Vietnamese desserts, savoury products and fried products.

    Stan
  • Extensive Plant-Based Variety

    A streamlined takeaway layout lets customers pick up diverse vegan tofu baguettes and packaged mock meats in one stop.

    Don't forget to suss the selection of packaged cakes and mock meats as well

    Quincy Malesovas
  • Rooted Footscray Institution

    Longstanding neighborhood patrons value an unpretentious Footscray institution run by welcoming, familiar staff.

    To's is for locals by locals.

    Franco Cozzo
  • Welcoming Community Connection

    Early morning baking and warm hospitality from the kitchen crew create an inviting, authentic local environment.

    Beautiful aunties in the kitchen baking & laughing is exactly what this world needs!

    Mariam

Before you head over

Key tips on queue timing, takeaway ordering, and retail selections.

  • Expect quick turnaround despite peak lunch lines

    Lines peak on weekends and during weekday lunch rushes, but the counter staff move quickly and get orders out promptly.

  • Plan for a grab-and-go visit

    The bakery operates strictly as a takeaway counter with no indoor seating or tables, so plan to take your rolls and drinks on the go.

  • Explore the packaged treats and vegetarian cabinet

    In addition to made-to-order baguettes, check out the retail cabinets stocked with packaged desserts, cakes, and ready-to-eat vegetarian items.

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