Best of Brisbane 2021: Top 10 bakeries revealed

Satisfy all your carb cravings at 1o of Brisbane’s best bakeries as voted by our readers! See who made the list here!

There’s something special about a beautiful loaf of bread. For some it’s a crusty sourdough, a flaky and buttery pastry, or gorgeous individual cakes that have complex layers.

After our readers nominated and voted for the best bakeries in town, we can now reveal the winners.

10. Le Bon Choix, Various locations

379 Queen St, Brisbane City

lebonchoixbakery.com.au

Instagram: @lebonchoixbakery

From fresh baguettes to beautiful tarts, pastries, and gourmet sandwiches on fresh bread, this is a Brisbane favourite for all things bread, sweets and savoury treats.

You can expect bold and detailed designs as well as exquisite flavours when you order from Le Bon Choix.

Beautiful individual cakes are baked every day at Le Bon Choix

9. Miettes Boulangerie Pâtisserie, Graceville & Corinda

8/158 Graceville Ave, Graceville

miettesbakery.com.au

Instagram: @miettes_bakery

Find yourself some marvellous bread, pastries and cakes at either one of Miettes’ stores where you’ll experience a taste of traditional Europe without having to travel far.

Each creation is made by hand with love, so whether you’re after something from their popular range of sourdoughs such as their Heritage (sustainable), linseed and sunflower, or haloumi and mint sourdough, or are looking for more traditional options like Turkish bread or ciabatta, you know you’ll be receiving a loaf of bread that’s had time and passion gone into it.

If you’re looking for something a little fancier to take to morning tea, Miettes also offers a range of French-style cakes, pastries and biscuits made only with the best ingredients available.

Miettes offers a wide selection of baked products. Picture: Miettes Boulangerie Patisserie

8. Yeronga Bakery and Cafe, Yeronga

429 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga

Instagram: @yerongabakerycafe

A little local secret, this Brisbane bakery is stocked with well-priced, freshly baked goodies seven days a week from 5.30am.

If you’re thinking of stopping by in the morning, you can’t go past a bacon and egg roll, which is said to be the best in the city.

With what seems like miles of pies to choose from, you’ll love their flaky pastry packed full of whatever filling your heart desires.

This is the perfect bakery for anyone wanting to pick up a quick tasty bite to eat.

Creme Brulee doughnuts from Yeronga Bakery. Picture: Yeronga Bakery

7. Rainforest Bakery, Everton Hills

101 Camelia Ave, Everton Hills

rainforestfreshbakery.com.au

Instagram: @rainforest_bakery

Rainforest Fresh Bakery has been serving Brisbane locals and visitors for over 20 years and though they may be small, they’re definitely mighty and are loved by all including those who are gluten-free.

The team here are known for their excellent service and consistent bakes, which means you won’t ever find a bad loaf of bread or pastry here.

Serving up all the classics and then some, if you’re on Brisbane’s northside, Rainforest Bakery has all kind of goodies you and the family will love like classic white and multigrain bread loaves, cheese and bacon rolls, cupcakes, sponge rolls, and neenish tarts.

Rainforest Bakery's ham and cheese cruffins.

6. Chouquette, New Farm & Graceville

1/19 Barker St, New Farm

chouquette.com.au

Instagram: @chouquettenewfarm

This New Farm French patisserie and boulangerie specialises in breads, cakes, savoury items and pastries and is dedicated to upholding authentic French methods to craft the most divine traditional and contemporary baked products.

Think beautiful croissants, Pain au Chocolat,brioche, eclairs, mille-feuille, and cakes that are so gorgeous you might want to just display them.

Chouquette is passionate about bread and only use the best Australian flours to bake the most delectable and consistent loaves every morning. On weekends, you’ll find an array of specialty breads like pumpkin loaf or fruit loaf – safe to say there’s something for every carb craver.

Chouquette makes their beautiful baked goods daily.

5. Crust & Co Artisan Bakery, Newmarket

140 Edmondstone St, Wilston

Instagram: @crustandco

What started out as a wholesale-only bakery hidden in Wilston’s historic brick bakehouse has turned into one of the best bakeries the River City has to offer and invites everyone to see what great bread should look like (and taste like).

Inspired by their French, Italian and Australian heritage and with many of their team having studied bread making in France, their skilled artisan bakers honour tradition are able to give Brisbane an authentic experience.

Sesame seed fancy baguette from Crust & Co. Picture: Crust & Co

4. Banneton Bakery, Various locations

584 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove

banneton.com.au

Instagram: @banneton_bakery

With a philosophy rooted in the belief that bread should be naturally tasty, wholesome and free from artificial nasties and additives, Banneton prepares their doughs with the utmost care and uses only traditional methods and natural ingredients to build their perfect doughs.

Through their large selection of baked products, you’ll recognise influences from countries France, Germany, Italy and even our own backyard at this Brisbane bakery.

The Banneton team are encouraged to share their ideas to bring forth the next best thing, so their selection is never boring with new and creative products always in the works.

Dreaming of Banneton Bakery's sweet Cinnamon & Vanilla Scrolls. Picture: Banneton Bakery

3. Brewbakers, Albion

1/337 Sandgate Rd, Albion

brewbakers.com.au

Instagram: @brewbakers_brisbane

You may not be able to fly to Paris but you can drive over to Brewbakers to get your hands on authentic artisan bakery goods all made by hand.

Using only organically sourced flour from Kialla Pure Foods, everything produced at this Albion bakery is made with the best produce available, artisanal skill and effort by their bakers to give Brisbane some of the best breads, pastries, and cakes the world of baking has to offer. Their bagels are a must-try!

Brewbakers' soft and fluffy bread rolls are perfect for school or work lunches.

2. Christian Jacques Artisan Boulanger, Kangaroo Point

8 Baildon St, Kangaroo Point

christianjacquespastries.com

Instagram: @christian_jacques_pastries

Money may not be able to buy you happiness but it can definitely buy you the most beautiful croissants and pastries from the croissant king himself Christian Jacques.

At this Kangaroo Point bakery, their croissants are made the traditional French way that involves slow fermentation over two days using premium French butter to create flavours, layers and textures found exclusively at their bakery.

At Christian Jacques you’ll find artisanal products like baguettes, batards, delicate eclairs with fine fillings, sweet and savoury croissants and so much more.

It's a pastry lover's dream inside Christian Jacques Patisserie. Croissants ready to be baked!

1. Flour & Chocolate, Morningside & Northgate

4/621 Wynnum Rd, Morningside

flourandchocolate.com

Instagram: @flourandchocolate

The people have chosen Flour & Chocolate as the best bakery in the Greater Brisbane region and it’s no wonder why. Visitors from near and far are spoiled for choice with their delectable range of baked goodies made daily.

From danishes, brownies and beestings, to sourdoughs, quiches and sausage rolls, there’s something to satisfy everybody’s bakery desires.

On the weekend you’ll find long lines that attest to the superb quality of breads, sweets and savouries they have in-store.

One of the fan favourites at Flour & Chocolate is their special focaccias. Picture: Flour & Chocolate