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Wild Life Bakery

90 Albert St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

Recommended by 65 people

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90 Albert St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

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+61 3 8060 0547
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 – 2:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Wild Life Bakery

Brunswick East regulars make a beeline for this converted warehouse for sourdough bakes, buttery pastry, and dialed-in flat whites. Inside, a broad glass partition lets you watch bakers pull sourdough loaves and viennoiserie straight from the deck ovens. Counter regulars lean toward the savory stuff—especially the kimchi and cheddar croissant sporting a blistered cheese skirt, or twists packed with confit garlic and fermented chilli. Communal tables accommodate midday readers sipping oat lattes beside plates of mushroom toasties or crusty roasted cauliflower baguettes. Shelves near the counter hold house pickles and organic grains to take home alongside fresh loaves.

  • Savory Fermented Bakes: Flaky bakes highlight fermentation, from kimchi-and-cheddar croissants with crisp cheese skirts to confit garlic and fermented chilli twists.
  • Open Kitchen View: A broad glass viewing partition looks straight into the production kitchen where bakers pull fresh sourdough and viennoiserie.
  • Warehouse Dining & Sandwiches: Spacious warehouse dining with communal tables ideal for tucking into mushroom toasties, baguettes, and well-pulled coffee.
  • In-House Pantry Provisions: Shelves stocked with house-pickled goods, sauces, and organic grains alongside daily loaves.
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Why Choose Wild Life Bakery

Distinctive fermentation-led baking, hearty daytime dining, and an open warehouse kitchen in Brunswick East

  • Artisanal Sourdough Loaves & Morning Bakes

    Wild Life delivers artisanal sourdough loaves and specialty laminated pastries, pairing warm morning buns with freshly brewed takeaway coffee.

    By far the best sourdough in Melbourne! We’ve been buying our sourdough from here for more than 2 years. Haven’t been able to find another bakery that matches the quality!

    Rim El-ayoubi

  • Integrated Retail Pantry & Specialty Provisions

    An in-house grocery section pairs freshly baked loaves with bottled condiments, house pickles, and organic dry goods.

    there were lots of in house sauces and picked goods to buy take away.

    Chris Price (Pricey)

  • Crusty Baguettes & Made-to-Order Toasties

    Diners enjoy hearty daytime fare, from melted mushroom toasties to crisp roasted cauliflower baguettes made on house bread.

    Roasted Cauliflower one was just wonderful. It was very crusty with just the right amount of savouriness and creaminess from the fillings. Top tier!

    Mark C

  • Open Glass Production Kitchen

    A large viewing panel connects the cafe seating to the production area, allowing visitors to watch bakers laminate dough and shape loaves.

    The glass panel allowed customers to see the kitchen in action, which was a nice touch.

    Y T

  • Spacious Communal Warehouse Seating

    The airy warehouse layout and large communal tables offer a relaxed environment for friends catching up or solo guests reading.

    Simple, Modern, Warehouse-based interiors. Very spacious. Perfect cafe for reading

    Mark C

  • Welcoming Neighborhood Community Feel

    Friendly front-of-house staff cultivate a welcoming neighborhood presence where regulars and local visitors feel known.

    Such a regular spot for me and my friends. Great food and coffee served with a smile. The staff go above and beyond every time.

    Levii Wishart

Signature artisanal sourdough, laminated twists, and lunch baguettes

  • Sourdough Loaf

    By far the best sourdough in Melbourne! We’ve been buying our sourdough from here for more than 2 years. Haven’t been able to find another bakery that matches the quality!

    Rim El-ayoubi

  • Cheddar Twist with Confit Garlic & Fermented Chilli

    Cheddar twist with confit garlic & fermented chilli; the exterior was light and crisp and inside was soft and buttery. It was savoury and flavoursome from the confit garlic and cheddar, and the fermented chilli packed some heat and spice

    Barry

  • Morning Bun

    Amazing pastries, cute warehouse vibes. Staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend the morning bun and the chedder and confit garlic twist.

    Tanzania

  • Roasted Cauliflower Baguette

    Grabbed Roasted Cauliflower Baguette & Special Baguette with Asian fillings. Roasted Cauliflower one was just wonderful. It was very crusty with just the right amount of savouriness and creaminess from the fillings. Top tier!

    Mark C

Other favorites

More sweet pastries, cookies, and specialty lunch toasties from the bakery

  • Mushroom Toastie

    Stacey got the mushroom toastie which she has proclaimed as the best she’s had in Melbourne. I scored a few bites and can agree it was delicious

    Chris Price (Pricey)

  • Pain au Chocolat

    Pain au chocolate has beautiful lamination the whole way thru . Chocolat has just the right bitter-sweet notes.

    Rose Atkins

  • Dark Chocolate Cookie

    The dark choclate cookie was also THE best that I've had in Melbourne so far. Loved how dark the chocolate was since most chocolate chunk cookies in Melbs are usually made with milk or semi sweet chocolate.

    Stephanie Loo

  • Seasonal Fig Danish

    Had their seasonal fig Danish today and it was EPIC! Amazing lamination and the texture and flavour of the pastry was divine.

    Stephanie Loo

Beyond the menu

Distinctive details that elevate your visit to Wild Life Bakery

  • Glass-Fronted Production Kitchen

    A glass viewing panel gives guests a direct window into the kitchen to watch the baking team and chefs in action.

  • Artisanal Pantry and Ferments Provisioning

    Beyond loaves and pastries, patrons can purchase house-made pickles, specialty fermented condiments, and organic grains to take home.

  • Fermentation-Driven Savoury Pastries

    Pastry craftsmanship steps beyond standard French classics with fermented pairings, like cheddar twists laced with confit garlic and fermented chilli.

  • Warehouse Communal Seating

    Guests can settle into generous communal tables inside the calm warehouse space, accommodating leisurely reading or group gatherings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit to get the full selection of bread and pastries?

Popular sourdough loaves and signature pastries sell out quickly, with plain croissants and specific loaves running low by midday, while specialty warm savory items like baguettes emerge around 10 or 11 AM. Arrive earlier in the morning for the fullest selection.

Does the bakery offer savory and fermented options?

Yes, alongside classic sweet pastries, the bakery is noted for fermented and savory bakes such as kimchi cheddar croissants, confit garlic cheddar twists with fermented chilli, mushroom toasties, and thick sourdough focaccia slices.

Can you dine inside, or is it strictly takeaway?

Yes, both dine-in and takeaway options are available. Guests can take baked goods and coffee to go or sit inside the warehouse dining space, which features a large communal table and open views into the working kitchen.

Is parking readily available near the bakery?

Street parking in the surrounding residential pocket can be a struggle to find, though free street parking options exist in the nearby neighborhood.

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