Babka Bakery Cafe
Freshly baked crusty sourdough loaves cooling on a rack at Babka Bakery Cafe
4.4 rating · 806 Google reviews

A Fitzroy Institution for European-Style Baking

Fresh sourdough, buttery pastries, hearty pies and good coffee — baked daily and served with no fuss on Brunswick Street.

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About Us

Old-world baking, made fresh every day

Babka Bakery Cafe is a friendly, no-frills bakery and cafe on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. We bake European-style bread, challah, croissants, cakes and savoury pies daily, alongside hearty breakfast, brunch and Eastern European dishes — all served with good coffee, chai and tea. Dine in or grab it to go.

  • Homemade & Rustic

    Everything is baked from scratch, no-frills, the way European bakeries have always done it.

  • Friendly & Local

    A familiar face behind the counter and a warm welcome for regulars and first-time visitors alike.

  • Established in Fitzroy

    A long-standing part of the Brunswick Street strip, known for affordable, honest baking.

The colourful Babka Bakery storefront on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, with outdoor cafe seating and a chalkboard menu

Area Served

Proudly based in Fitzroy

You'll find us on Brunswick Street, right in the heart of Fitzroy — a familiar stop for locals and a welcoming spot for anyone passing through.

358 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065

Fitzroy

Google Reviews

Loved by the locals

4.4

Based on 806 Google reviews

We're grateful to the Fitzroy community for making Babka Bakery Cafe a regular stop for fresh bread, pastries and a good coffee.

Get In Touch

Visit us or give us a call

Drop by Brunswick Street or reach out with a question — for cake orders, we recommend calling ahead.

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Some third-party listings show a 6:00 AM opening — please confirm by phone before an early visit.

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