Bakery · Lilydale
Mooroolbark Bakehouse
Bakery in Lilydale known for banh mi, pies.
About Mooroolbark Bakehouse
A bakery and café known across the Yarra Valley, Mooroolbark Bakehouse sits in Lilydale with a respectable 4.5-star Google rating. In a region that prides itself on artisanal food production, a quality bakery sits at the centre of weekend mornings — locals on coffee runs alongside Melbourne day-trippers stocking up before heading further east.
Get there early — the best pastries and pies routinely sell out before lunch. Most Yarra Valley bakeries also serve coffee and have a few tables for breakfast or a light lunch on the spot.
Notable features include wheelchair access and accessibility features and a dog-friendly policy for the outdoor area. One recent guest summed it up: "Best Bakery in Mooroolbark! MUST TRY for Lunch or Brunch next time your in the Area 💖"
Mooroolbark Bakehouse operates 6 days a week, giving plenty of options for fitting it into a Yarra Valley itinerary. Weekend mornings get busy from around 9am through 11am — visit earlier or post-noon for shorter waits.
You'll find Mooroolbark Bakehouse at 48 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia. With bookings on 03 9727 0022. Worth combining with a longer drive through the Yarra Valley to break up the day.
Why visit
- ✓ Consistently well-reviewed (4.5★ on Google)
- ✓ Fresh sourdough, pastries and pies baked on-site daily
- ✓ Dog-friendly
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Easy Lilydale drive from Melbourne (60-90 minutes)
What to expect on your visit
Counter ordering with a few tables on-site. Get there early — the best pastries sell out before lunch. Most also serve coffee and have outdoor seating for warmer days.
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Plan your visit
- Getting here
- 48 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia - typically a 60-90 minute drive from Melbourne CBD. Free parking is available on-site or in nearby street parking.
- When to visit
- Open 6 days a week. Bookings recommended on weekends; midweek offers more flexibility.
- Bookings
- Book by phone on 03 9727 0022. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Best Bakery in Mooroolbark! MUST TRY for Lunch or Brunch next time your in the Area 💖"
"First time walking into the bakehouse and instantly felt at home. Linda and her team are wonderful and her food is just as good! Thank you Linda"
"Delicious food served with care. Can not fault service and price! Friendly, fun and kind. Highly recommend."