Lune Croissanterie

Lune Croissanterie has become something of a Melbourne icon, drawing locals and visitors alike with the promise of the city’s most perfect pastries. Founded by ex-Formula 1 aerodynamicist Kate Reid, Lune applies precision and craft to every buttery layer. The Fitzroy warehouse is the original home — part bakehouse, part cathedral to pastry, where you can watch the croissants being shaped behind glass before biting into one still warm from the oven. The classic croissant is flawless, but the specials are where things get playful, from twice-baked almond and lemon curd to savoury options like gruyère and ham. The CBD outpost makes it easier to grab one on the go, though the queues prove that Melbourne’s croissant obsession shows no sign of slowing.