Mattisse Bread — Restaurant in Melbourne

Best almond croissants in Melbourne and outstanding and natural stone-baked sourdough breads, without all the additives one finds in so many so called upmarket bakeries in the posh suburbs...nice to find one artisan bakery, even if in such an unusual place, diagonally across the Moorabbin Wholesale market...no wonder it survived 16 years! Love the olive bread in particular....and their café is excellent between Israeli specialties, wholesome soups and yummy sandwiches...quite a choice. During my gluten-free period, I tried their gluten free bread made with buckwheat...made me think back to my time in France eating delicious buckwheat galettes...gotta say this is a bakery for the people who love and respect food! Highly...

We discovered Matisse by recommendation. The baguettes are just just like those we bought from the street stalls along the Champs Élysées - classic crispy crust with delicious, moist, slightly chewy bread in the middle, perfect for an authentic jambon et fromage baguette just like you'd buy in Paris.

Most authentic French bread & pastries we have found in Melbourne, made by an authentic Frenchman! Great place to stop for morning tea with decent coffee too.

The almond croissants & apricot Danish are to die for. If you want to impress your guests then this is the place to buy...

I bought a croissant at Cleo in Elwood and really liked it. So I asked and was told that the croissant was supplied by Matisse. Long story short, made a trek to Matisse and it was worth it! Hummus and shakshuka dish was delicious. Matisse serves it with a side of pickles, baguette bread, and a chili relish kind of dip. Good coffee, wonderful pastries, great service! Excellent sourdough breads - potato and herbs, and the...