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Via Porta Bakehouse

646 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

Recommended by 40 people

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Find Via Porta Bakehouse

646 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

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+61 430 027 824
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Via Porta Bakehouse

Laminated pastries loaded with vibrant citrus and fruit curds meet espresso at this moodily lit Glenferrie pitstop. Tucked behind understated glass opposite the church, morning regulars drop in for crisp almond and lemon croissants or flaky pain au suisse. The counter displays rotate daily—alongside chilled ready-made meals and take-home dinners stacked for later. Grab an espresso, secure a rare interior table, or take away a blueberry danish balanced with sharp lime custard.

  • Signature Viennoiserie Pairings: Cabinets feature laminated staples alongside bright twists like almond and lemon croissants, pandan cruffins, and lime custard blueberry danishes.
  • Take-Home Ready Meals: Chilled retail shelves stock packaged home-cooked dishes and desserts alongside the morning pastry counter.
  • Understated Neighbourhood Space: A minimalist shopfront with minimal signage and an intimate, takeaway-geared footprint opposite the church.
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Why Choose Via Porta Bakehouse

Discover why Glenferrie locals and Melbourne pastry lovers seek out Via Porta Bakehouse.

  • Crisp Viennoiserie & Morning Coffee

    Laminated pastries feature precise flakiness alongside well-balanced coffee, delivering an elevated morning routine.

    They were flaky and had great flavour. The coffee was strong and came out quickly.

    Chelsea Zwierlein-Gibbs

  • Distinctive Citrus-Infused Pastry Creations

    Viennoiserie selections pair laminated dough with house-crafted fruit curds and regional ingredients, including citrus-laced croissants and danishes.

    the pastry was slightly more flaky outside and the vibrant lemon curd enhanced the flavour profile without making it too sweet.

    Barry

  • Take-Home Meals Beside the Bakery Counter

    Chilled retail cabinets offer ready-made dishes and take-home desserts, letting visitors sort evening dining plans during bakery stops.

    They also have ready made meals and desserts for days when you don't feel like making food at home.

    Janey Nguyen

  • Intimate Takeaway-Focused Glenferrie Spot

    A discreet, minimalist aesthetic with minimal signage provides a focused takeaway haven in the heart of Hawthorn.

    With little space for dining, but many nearby outdoor tables (two of which are their own), this is a nice spot to grab lunch to take away if you are local.

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  • Destination-Worthy Artisan Pastry Lineup

    Pastry enthusiasts travel cross-suburb to explore rare European-style lamination and specialty bakehouse creations.

    you get an opportunity to try amazing pastries that are incredibly hard to find anywhere except France itself.

    Sno Whispers

  • Early Morning Bakery Destination

    Morning bakery runs reward early risers with fresh, airy textures that set an invigorating tone for the day.

    Worth the early morning trip across Melbourne to get some fresh goodies with little traffic!

    Foti Hatz

Customer-favourite baked goods and signature pastries

  • Almond & lemon croissant

    The almond & lemon croissant was my favourite; the pastry was slightly more flaky outside and the vibrant lemon curd enhanced the flavour profile without making it too sweet.

    Barry

  • Cinnamon scroll

    We had the cinnamon scroll and it was absolutely amazing.

    Janey Nguyen

  • Blueberry & lime danish

    I enjoyed their Blueberry Danish which was nicely broken up in richness with a natural Lime custard.

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  • Pain au suisse

    Would definitely recommend the pain au suisse, but anything else you get there will likely be amazing.

    Sno Whispers

Before you head over

Practical tips on finding the shop, planning for limited seating, and securing daily specials.

  • Watch for the understated storefront

    The shopfront features minimal exterior signage and a dark aesthetic, making it easy to stroll past without noticing. Look for the entrance on Glenferrie Road opposite the church near Burwood Road.

  • Plan around mostly takeaway ordering

    Indoor seating is very limited with only a couple of small tables inside and out. Plan to grab pastries and coffee for takeaway, or take advantage of nearby public outdoor seating along Glenferrie Road.

  • Arrive early for popular specials

    Rotating signature flavours and weekend specials sell through fast. Arrive early in the morning to snag high-demand items like seasonal cruffins and savoury specials before trays run out.

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