Lilette - Kurunjang

While strolling down Glenferrie Road, an unassuming French bakery caught my eye. With images of croissants in my mind, I walked in without any hesitation. As I dropped in 15 minutes before closing time (sorry for being THAT customer), there weren't too many choices left and I only had the option to takeaway.<br/ <br/ Almond croissant and baked cheesecake in one hand, and a skinny latte in another, I bid the super friendly and chatty barista farewell and went off to enjoy my goodies.<br/ <br/ Munching away, all I could think of was wow, the almond croissant was amazing! So flaky, very buttery, much delicious! The baked cheesecake was yum too. The buttery crust held together very well, and the cheesecake layer was smooth and creamy. Great flavours too!<br/ <br/ The skinny latte was quite hot to drink, but cooled down to become a decent brew. Not bad but not great, but who really cares when I just want to return for the sweets?

This place has a delightful array of authentic French cuisine. All their pastries, sandwiches and cakes are lovingly prepared fresh each day. <br/ <br/ The ultimate highlight is unquestionably the almond croissant. Each bite takes you closer to food heaven. The layers of buttery, crispy goodness just warms the heart (and clogs the arteries). Their products are consistently made to sheer perfection. <br/ <br/ The coffee is outstanding. They also offer weekend high teas if you have an occasion requiring French cuisine indulgence. <br/ <br/ If you want a taste of Paris, spend your air fare money here instead!

What a lucky FIND...This little French Cafe is truly a hidden treasure. We had amazing pies! I had the beef and my partner had the chicken). If you are a PIE LOVER you definitely have to try this cafe's pies!! WOW!!WOW!! WOW!! Real buttery pastry so delicate, flaky and exquisite! Chunky beef real beef pieces not pretend little bits). We had the pleasure of dining in with we think) are regulars. Very friendly environment full of happiness the host a lady who spoke French) was bubbly and very polite, the Chef comes out as well and brings your food if the wait staff are busy). I recommend to book as it can get busy at lunch time! Try to make room for dessert or take an Almond Croissant Home... Worth a visit if you are in the Malvern Area. Will definitely come back to try out the French Onion Soup!!

I work over the road from Lilette.  Each and every Saturday morning I look forward to the best quiche Lorraine in Melbourne and a hot café latte to get me started for the day. Totally divine freshly baked cakes and pastries to die for and beautiful friendly staff who know their customers personally and provide the most lovely service and French atmosphere.

It’s not often that someone’s lauded for their flakiness, but when that someone’s producing the kind of croissants and pies that Lilette are, I’m sure they won’t mind one bit. With each bite of their almond croissant, I couldn’t help but wonder how this unassuming cafe seems to have flown under the radar for so long. The natural question you’re going to have is whether their croissants are better than Lune. In my opinion, the issue is moot as both are 100% delicious and you’d be splitting hairs over personal preferences at this level.