Little Sister Bakery Elsternwick — Restaurant in Melbourne

I came last week and got an almond croissant which was really tasty. A lovely young lady served me and encouraged me to try a piece of the sourdough. She gave me very warm welcome that made my day. Based on this positive impression, I visited again this morning around 9.50am trying to get the sourdough that I tried last time. Yet the guy with mustache who served me was really rude. He greeted the customers before and after me with very warm and positive attitude whereas he said hi without even looking at my face. Basically he just looked at the ground, and he didn’t answer my questions about sourdoughs properly. I was thinking to get which one so I asked questions, I hope he didn’t feel that i was trying to trick him. Anyway, what made me uncomfortable was his shifting of attitude towards me compared to that towards other customers. I really couldn’t figure out what’s the reason for him to treat me differently. I don’t think that’s how a good customer...

I had got some bread from here for the first time as I was at the next door cafe and there was a stream of people queuing up. I was tempted to try some as they had good reviews. I live a bit far from here so it was an opportunity to try some new stuff.

But alas the White Sourdough I got had black plastic/tar bits at the bottom. Don't get me wrong - it's not the 'well done artisan sourdough' texture I'm talking about. It was literally pieces of tar/plastic stuck at the base. I only found out as I was eating at home (nobody really checks the bread 360 right?).

I'm assuming that it was an accident of sorts but it literally left a bad taste in my mouth. I got a few danish/crossaint which were ok but this was an...

I delightfully stumbled across Little Sister Bakery (Glen Eira Rd, Elsternwick VIC 3185) and was met with a gorgeous, traditional artisan feel and the most impeccable, warm service. The staff are very, very attentive and clearly passionate about what they do, it makes the whole experience special. The croissants? Magnifique! Flaky, buttery, and worthy of a Parisian café. The bagels, meanwhile, taste straight out of Manhattan. Well-situated with easy parking, it’s no wonder this bakery is already a local favourite. They’re only open Thursday to Saturday (from 7:30 am), so plan ahead—but trust me, it’s absolutely worth it. – Hamish John Appleby /...