Beatrix

Still cannot believe Beatrix is closing permanently in a few days. It is indeed one of the best bakeries in Melbourne. Their cakes are absolutely beautiful. Simple, homey but executed perfectly. Just like the cakes my grandma bakes for me. Their banoffee pie is definitely unbeatable. I’m going to get their cookbook and do a copycat version. Thank you so much for bringing all these lovely goodies to Melbournians.

Cute little bakery selling a variety of delicious treats. Mainly take away. Would have tried everything if we didn't have to fly that day. Highly recommend a visit. Moroccan spiced chocolate caramel tart was new and divine. Well spiced and reminded me of eating gingerbread. Rich chocolate tart couldn't be any better. Lemon curd tart - my friend's favourite. Tangy, sweet and just the right amount of tart shell. Almond chocolate cookie was super chunky 😍. Crispy on the outside. Chewy on the inside. Perfect for my liking.

Beatrix offered a variety of freshly baked cakes that were moist and delicious. They were rather dense but I suppose that was how traditional sponge was. I loved how you could find classic baked goods like banana cake, carrot cake, cheesecake, chocolate cake - no mirror glazing, no perfectly round moulded chocolate shells, no mousse-based creations - only real cakes here. We tried their ciabatta sandwiches and they were also very flavourful. The only downside was there were limited seatings available.

Beatrix is known for their cakes and tarts, but recently I found out that their pastries are also phenomenal. They are comparable to the other famous croissant places in Melbourne, certainly better than the much hyped up Lune! And that speaks volumes! The Escargot was amazing - light, flaky, buttery, fragrant and so much flavour! The prosciutto, basil and tomato danish were also SO GOOD!

GREAT CAKES AND FRIENDLY SERVICE This place is so popular that there is a line up out front before the shop opens! Great quality cakes and excellent customer service. Not taking advance orders for cakes right now because of COVID but I'm sure they will do once COVID is behind us. Good gluten free options. Really like that they provide you with a little "how to care for your cake" booklet - how to store, when to take out to bring to room temp etc.