Bloomwood

Overview

While this city is in no way short of banging bakeries, every now and then, a new one emerges that really captures the attention of Melburnians. Bloomwood Bakery, a serene CBD space, did just that, with its irresistible pastries and specialty drinks. 

The owners, Brian Tang, Joe La and Darren Nguyen (Brian and Joe from Sloppy Joe's Deli, Joey's Doughies, FOC and ex-owners of Workshop Bros and Braybook STN, and Darren, ex-owner of Workshop Bros), designed Bloomwood to be a calming and grounding venue, with light wood and stone bench tops playing into the Japandi aesthetic. 

Certain menu items celebrate the Asian flavours and ingredients that the owners grew up eating. You may find a taro-coco flower, a matcha, mochi and strawberry danish, or a miso banoffee pastry. 

Signature pastries, which attract hordes of visitors each day, include a passionfruit and coconut jelly flower, a pepperoni and hot honey focaccia pizza slice, a maple cinnamon scroll, a choc chip pretzel cookie and a corn and cheese crisp croissant. To drink, there are renowned two-toned drinks, such as strawberry, banana or coconut iced matchas.    

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