Cremorne’s café scene just got a major boost with the arrival of Baker Bleu’s latest outpost. The beloved Melbourne bakery has expanded beyond takeaway, bringing a full café menu to its largest location yet.
Baker Bleu Expands to Cremorne with a New Café and Sourdough Pizzas
Baker Bleu has brought its beloved sourdough to Cremorne, marking its fourth and largest location to date. Known for its long-fermented breads, the bakery has introduced something new—an expanded café menu featuring breakfast, lunch, and sourdough pizzas. Nestled on Dover Street, the new space is designed to serve both daily bread shoppers and those looking for a relaxed meal in one of Melbourne’s busiest inner-city neighbourhoods.
The Cremorne location officially opened its doors in early 2024 and operates from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays and 7:00 am to 3:00 pm on weekends.
A Bakery First for Baker Bleu: A Full Café Menu
Unlike its other locations in Elsternwick and Hawksburn, which focus primarily on takeaway, Baker Bleu Cremorne offers dine-in options for the first time. The café serves Market Lane coffee along with a new breakfast menu that includes dishes such as challah French toast with whipped ricotta and fig and breakfast ficelles with prosciutto and gruyère stuffing.
From 10:30 am, lunch menu begins, bringing with it a mix of sandwiches, fresh salads, and sourdough pizzas. The patrons can indulge in a ploughman’s plate with soft-boiled egg, CopperTree butter, and new-baked bread, and Roman-style pizzas with zucchini, garlic cream, and stracciatella or traditional margherita with walnut pesto and chilli oil.
A Space Designed for the Cremorne Community
Baker Bleu partnered with IF Architecture and Studio Round to create a space that fits seamlessly into Cremorne’s fast-growing food scene. The café features American oak, aluminium, and stainless steel, designed to reflect traditional bread-making techniques. A central communal table sits inside, showcasing locally sourced produce, fresh flowers, and artisanal goods available for purchase.
The seating is informal, with 20 indoor seats and additional outdoor options along Dover Street. Unlike traditional restaurants, customers order at the counter and find their own seating.
Cremorne’s Food Scene Just Got a New Favourite Spot
With its mix of classic sourdough favourites and a new café experience, Baker Bleu’s Cremorne expansion is set to become a staple for both local residents and office workers looking for quality baked goods and simple, well-crafted meals. Whether stopping in for a quick coffee and pastry or sitting down for a full meal, the bakery’s latest venture offers something new while staying true to what has made Baker Bleu a Melbourne institution.
Published 12-March-2025
