The best bakeries in West Vic

There’s not much better than a croissant fresh out of the oven, or a gloriously creamy pasty shaped like a flower. It can turn any Sunday into a luxurious feast, and pick up any road trip from the depths of fatigue. 

These are the Brolga’s best picks for bakeries around West Vic serving up the best buttery goods. 

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Hideaway: 

The baked goods at Hideaway are fresh out of a Studio Ghibli dream, with decadent garnishes and vibrant colours. You can eat a blueberry danish the size of your face, or try another filled with mango-passionfruit gel and petals of lemon cream. 

Where: 69 Water St, Brown Hill 

Wombat Hill House 

Wombat Hill House sits in the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, and is run by the team behind the famed Lake House Daylesford. The fresh bread is delivered each morning from their regenerative farm on Dairy Flat, featuring slow-fermented sourdough and fresh viennoiserie. 

Where: Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens (entry, off Central Springs Rd, Daylesford 

Jane Dough Bakery: 

Jane Dough focuses on high-end products from the start of the baking process to the end, right in the heart of beloved coastal town Warrnambool

Bonus: Their head chef picked up his skills travelling through England, Italy and France. 

Where: 719 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool 

The Pyrenees Pantry: 

Situated on the doorstep of beautiful vistas and one of the best wine regions in Victoria, Pyrenees Pantry is a perfect blend of eclectic country charm and good food.  

Where: 44 Neill Street, Beaufort 

Naomi & I 

Named for the original owner’s grandmother, this spot is quite literally a hole in the wall. Their drinks and baked goods are creative and they even stock viral sensation Mrs Browne's Bakes cookies. 

Where: 449 Doveton Street North, Soldiers Hill

The Freckled Duck Artisan Bakery

This spot is old-fashioned with a delightful homemade feel in every sweet treat. They also serve delectable specialty coffee. 

Where: 39 Ziegler Parade, Allansford  

Header Image: Hideaway Coffee Bar+ Naomi & I