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Melbourne-chic patisserie & boulangerie converted from a large warehouse
very lovely dishes perfectly balancing creative flavours & textures, with to-die-for french-inspired desserts & artisan bread
friendly staff on display in the open-concept kitchen
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celebrate special occasions such as Christmas & Valentine’s Day with their very festive holiday-inspired sweet menu
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Chez Dre
Rear of 285-287 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, Australia VIC 3205
+61 9690 2688
Mon-Sun: 7.30am-4.30pm
Andrea Reiss (Dre) & business partner Steve Sam bring sweet french masterpieces down south [melbourne]
the mac attack – a special coffee & macaron tasting board consisting of: a short black, macaron & short mac
poached eggs on sourdough w/ ham hock, Gruyère cheese, pea purée & herb oil
coffee is roasted by The Maling Room
morrocan baked eggs w/ spicy herb lamb sausages, minted yoghurt & warm baguette
poached eggs on sourdough w/ ham hock, Gruyère cheese, pea purée & herb oil
roast chicken baguette w/ Gruyère cheese, roasted garlic aioli & cos lettuce
breakfast here is available all day & always deserves to be followed by dessert
morrocan baked eggs w/ spicy herb lamb sausages, minted yoghurt & warm baguette
milk chocolate blackcurrant mousse w/ blackcurrant cream & praline crunch, topped w/ a blackcurrant macaron
in the early 20th century, Ladurée’s Pierre Desfontaines evolved the macaron to what is known today – two almond meringue discs typically filled w/ a layer of buttercream, jam or ganache
jasmine cream tea w/ milk chocolate mousse & flourless chocolate biscuit
a wrought-iron trellis adorns the steps leading into cake heaven
follow the trail of olive green tiles to the pastry lab
enjoy lunch offerings like the ploughman’s lunch: smoked ham, terrine, brie, Gruyère, grated carrot, roasted beetroot, cornichons, mustard, chutney, savoury tart, baguette & a sweet treat
the pastry lab a.k.a. the open kitchen
floor to ceiling windows fill the cafe w/ warm, inviting light
having worked in Paris & London, Dre’s macaron creations are some of the best in town
beautiful industrial touches complement french chic
the two gleaming espresso machines
the pastry cabinet enviably showcases the sweet gems like macarons, tarts, madeleines & gateaux freshly made in-house daily
there’s also a quaint courtyard to enjoy your cakes in the sunshine
originally planned to operate as just a production place, the beauty of the location & space beckoned to be something more
the entrance hidden off a cobblestone laneway
look out for the shiny, gold sign heralding the way to stunning sweet delicacies – & be excited
that’s a beautiful place and the treats look fantastic
You have no idea how exciting the flavours are!
absolutely stunning! all of it. gorgeous photography!!!
Thank you so so much Audrey! It’s hard to take photos of food that you just want to devour
Wow I must visit this place when I’m in Melbourne again! Gorgeous photography!
Thanks Samantha! Your work is adorable! =)