Lune Croissanterie Melbourne CBD on Russell

I visited because it’s very popular on Korean blogs (Naver), but honestly, it was a bit of a mixed experience. I waited over 20 minutes in line, and while the original and Pain au Chocolat were decent, I don’t think they were worth the hype or the wait. Coming from Korea, where the bakery scene is incredibly competitive, I’ve had much better croissants back home. It felt like it’s only considered the best here because the local standards might be a bit lower. I’m no expert on dough fermentation, but I felt like the inside could have been chewier and more "alive." As for the outside, I usually expect a croissant to be so shatteringly crisp that you almost worry about scratching the roof of your mouth, but this one didn’t quite get there. It was just an average, okay croissant. One thing I appreciated was that the staff came out and let everyone in line know that the Almond Croissants were sold out. It saved us from a disappointment at the counter! On the plus side, the complimentary sparkling water on tap was a very thoughtful touch. If there’s a spot to stand and eat, it’s worth a quick visit, but don’t expect to be blown away. They could definitely step up their game! On a positive note, the staff were lovely and provided great service throughout.

Exceptional experience @ Lune, Melbourne Lune, located at the iconic 16/161 Collins St, is more than a patisserie—it’s a culinary experience that lives up to the hype. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by the stunning warehouse-feel ambience—open, minimalist, and beautifully industrial, with a glass-walled "lab" where you can watch the pastry chefs at work. The space is cool, crisp, and thoughtfully designed, making the act of picking up a croissant feel special and almost theatrical. Of course, the true stars are the exceptionally delicious pastries. Each item is a masterpiece of precision and flavor. The croissants are the gold standard—incredibly flaky, buttery, and perfectly laminated. Whether you go for the classic plain, a rich almond, or one of their innovative seasonal specials, you are guaranteed perfection. Their selection of viennoiserie and pastries is consistently brilliant, and the coffee (and related beverages) is excellent, providing the ideal pairing. While there can be a queue, it moves efficiently and is absolutely worth the wait. The service is sharp and knowledgeable, adding to the seamless, premium experience. For anyone in Melbourne with an appreciation for the art of pastry, Lune is not just a store—it’s a destination. A flawless five-star experience for the senses.

🥐 Best breakies in town, no joke! Savory, sweet, all the pastries — bangin’ 😋🔥 💧 Free sparkling water, mate! Gotta love it 🥂💦 👌 Taste & texture? Spot on! They’ve nailed it proper, even with a small selection 🤌✨ 👥 Crowded as heck all day — do some phone scrollin’ while ya wait ⏳📱 💯 Totally worth it — if you’re in Melbourne and love pastries, don’t even think twice! 🥐❤️

This store came highly recommended; however, I was hugely disappointed. It begins with the sign that says there’s a credit card surcharge as you walk in the door. And that same sign says that you must pay with a credit card. What are they thinking? A surcharge only makes sense if they accept cash. We ordered an almond croissant, a chocolate croissant, and a latte. The food came out quickly, but my “chocolate” croissant had literally no chocolate in it. I went to the counter to ask what happened and the employee said they would get me a new one, so long as I went back and got in the line again. Like I really wanted to wait another 15 minutes. So I went to a different employee who quickly swapped it out for a second “chocolate” croissant that had almost no chocolate. (You can see this in the picture.) at these prices, I expect a lot better. There are so many dessert places in Melbourne that are better that there’s no reason to waste your hard-earned money here.

This is surely one of the longest queuing place you would see in Melbourne CBD area. Lune is a bakery cafe that sells croissants and coffee. We queued and waited for almost 45 min before we got our food. Overall verdict: it’s worth the wait but we do notice there are also other very high quality bakery in Melbourne and you probably don’t need to wait so long. Highly recommend: their Almond croissant!!! Hands down this is our favourite. Once you bite it, the almond fragrance and taste invaded my taste bud. The flaky croissant goes well for me with coffee in the morning Ham & Gruyere and chocolate croissant are fine too but still, the almond croissant wins! We will surely be back again when we return to Melbourne :)

Almond Croissant 🥐 – a famous spot in Melbourne This place is very popular with both locals and tourists. The croissant is topped with almonds — delicious, crispy, and super satisfying 😚 The pastry has beautiful flaky layers, with a hint of cinnamon inside. The queue is very long from the moment the shop opens. I like that you can choose your pastries when you order. After ordering, you just find a place to stand or sit and wait — they’ll bring it to you. Drinking water 💧 is self-serve

Lune, Melbourne 🥐🇦🇺 Finally tried the famous Lune croissants and we got lucky with no queue around 3pm. The bakery is tiny with limited space, so most people would opt for takeout. We ordered the plain and chocolate croissants to try. They were flaky on the outside, soft on the inside and very Instagrammable. The croissants were good, but a little overrated and definitely overpriced for my liking. No regrets though. Had to try it once while in Melbourne to tick it off our jiakjiakjiak list. 😊 #tiramisoooo #tramisoooojiaks #jiakjiakjiak #lunecroissant #melbourne

Totally worth the hype! The title “World’s Best Croissant” from The New York Times is no exaggeration. I haven’t tried croissants in Europe yet, but among all the Asian countries I’ve been to, I’ve never had an almond croissant as good as the one at Lune. The shop is always packed, with customers lining up outside. There are standing tables for a quick bite, but takeaway is the most convenient option. The packaging is sturdy and clean, and the croissant stayed perfectly crispy even after 40–50 minutes when I finally ate it at a nearby café. The staff were efficient and quick with orders — no long wait at all. An absolutely satisfying highlight of my trip to Melbourne!

One block from our hotel so I had to go twice. There's always a line so just be patient. This central business district location is bizzzzyy! But so worth the wait. Our favs were the lemon curd, TimTam, kouin aman, and ham and cheese. So crunchy and flaky. So satisfying. The TimTam one makes a great dessert to be shared!

30min to 1 hour wait. Not open on holidays (e.g. Christmas Day). Very nice pastry that is fresh and high quality

This is a popular spot so prepare to stand in line. Not many seating area inside. The croissants were fluffy and crispy, but not cheap.

We were encouraged to visit this place. Actually our friends told us if we bring them back pastries, it must be from here, otherwise don't bring any back; wow, LOL. Quality/Quantity - They are known for their croissants. Lemon Curd $9.80. Almond $11.70. Everything Croissant $11.20. We ordered more than usual, as I knew that I was NOT coming back due to the line. Plus we had some amazing pastries yesterday at the South Melbourne Market (see other review). All were good. Atmosphere - Very small location. Always busy; we waited 26 minutes to order. See my picture when I got in line. I am told this is a bake off; the pastries are made from scratch from another one of their locations. In the downtown area so they cater to tourists and business people. Open 7 days a week from 7:30am to 3pm. On weekends from 8am to 3pm or until they sell out, so if there is a specific pastry you want, you must get here earlier. Yelp hours differ. They also leave a dog water bowl outside for your furry friends. Service - Counter service. Price - Expensive, but worth it. Cashless business, so make sure you have your cards. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2012 and with your 5 locations and growing!

Your pastry choices are laid out before you in a line, each one a delectable and beautiful. We chose four and got lattes. No place to sit at Lune, so we feasted standing while watching the pastry chefs construct the next batches of cinnamon rolls and chocolate croissants.

Hands down, the best croissant in the world. I must confess, I'm not the most well-traveled person, but from my experiences in Japan, the US, France, Italy, and now Australia, none compares to the ones from here. I can't pinpoint a single factor that decisively tops the others, but the features I love include a very subtle hint of sweet aftertaste and a chewy texture. There are several varieties to enjoy, but I recommend starting with the plain ($7.80). This one makes a statement.

We heard this was the best croissant place in the world, so we queued up the long line. There were about 25-30 groups before us, but the line moved fast. The cashier walked out to tell the line people that they only had 3 options: traditional, almond and chocolate left. It was 12PM at that time. I finally picked up one of each, and brought our croissant to the nearby park to sit and eat the croissants picnic-styled. The almond one was really good! Not too sweet, and the sugar powder was just at the right amount of sweetness. The almond pieces were fresh and crunchy We weren't too impressed with the chocolate and traditional ones. Cost about $27 AUD for those 3 croissants. Overall, great croissants but not mind-blowing.

Recommend by my brother. It wasn't the hype I envision. Bought 5 items and the chocolate croissant was not what I expected. It was not flaky or airy or buttery. Daughter said Starbucks croissant tasted the same. Nothing special. The morning bun while good reminded me of churros costco used to sell. Bit of crunch sweet and salt. There are probably better bakeries in melbourne. Similar to the old Mr. Holmes in Los Angeles that sells similar items. The staff was pleasant and quick. Go early to avoid the line. Plenty of streets parking. No sits only limited standing spaces along the centre table. Would I pay 60 for 5 pastries

Over the course of 3.5 days we tried the triple chocolate croissant , lemon curd bun, morning bun and of course the butter croissants. Everything was buttery and baked to perfection. Our favorite was the morning bun but they were all delicious. Drinks are wonderful too. Hot chocolate, chai and regular coffee were great. Line can be long but moves quickly. Amazing bakery in an amazing city.

- crazy friendly service - I was second person in line at 739 am on a weekday - the line was out the door by the time I left at 815 - as good as croissant is, it was my third favorite item - I liked the palmeiri - enjoyable coffee - ham and cheese was alright - almond croissant was tasty - a lot of people got the lemon curd, I didn't have the space in my belly - there was some pastry with beef. it was the best thing I ever ate I forget the name

I went here for snacks. I ordered 1. Chocolate croissant (5/5) 2. Almond croissant (5/5) One of the best croissant in Melbourne. Definitely will come back to this bakery. The line could be long. Services were excellent. Staffs were very helpful. CONCLUSION = RECOMMENDED!!!

The bakery was a MUST for me. Me and everyone else apparently. I arrived not too long after they opened, and yes there was a line. It didn't take too long though. I went with the almond croissant, kougin-amann, and lasagna pastries. I had some amazing almond croissants before, and this was not it. It was good, don't get me wrong, but I've had better. To me, there are too many sliced almonds on top. The kougin-amann however was amazing. I loved the caramelization. The lasagna (monthly special) was my least favorite. Should you go? Definitely. It's one of those things you just have to try while in Melbourne.

I lined up about 20 mins before opening and there were already people lined up in front of me. Per yelp, the opening time is actually off by 30 mins which worked out for me because if you came at the actual opening time, the line was literally around the block. I was luck enough to be 3rd in line and waited only 20 mins to opening. I ordered two Croissants: 1. Chocolate: INCRECIBLE. Super rich and high quality and rich. The Croissant was crispy and fresh. It was one of the best I've ever had. 2. Lemon Curd: I felt like it was a bit too sweet. I didn't like it as much as the chocolate however in it's defense, I ate it later in the day so it wasn't as fresh. 3. Flat White: Very good but not the best coffee I've had in Melbourne. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, go early at opening because otherwise the line gets massive and they also often sell out. It's worth the wait. Expect about 20 min wait but the line moves fast. The times on yelp are a bit off by 30 mins so i'd check google instead.

Get here early! I got here at 7:34, 4 minutes after they open and I had 15+ people ahead of me. They close when they sell out. The fragrance inside is just divine! They do show you your selections at the counter. Everything was delicious. Baked to perfection. Amazing crumb on the original croissant. Well worth the $9

Lune's croissants are out of this world. No, really - the New York Times rated them as the world's best croissant. Given her former aerospace engineering background, it's no surprise that Kate Reid, the owner of the renowned patisserie, has her crescent creations down to a science. For my 30-minute trip to the moon (aka the line that stretched out the doors), I made sure to order multiple pastries: the Croissant (A$6.60), Pain au Chocolat (A$7.20), and Kouign Amann (A$8.10). Sadly, they were sold out of their twice-baked Almond (A$11) already. Of the three, the classic Croissant was my favourite. It was a marvel to watch the pastry chef closely inspect each croissant to ensure that they were nothing short of perfection. In their unbaked form, I could already tell they were (super)stars in the making. Once baked and cut, they glistened with their flaky, golden-brown crust to unveil the soft, buttery honeycomb structure. The juxtaposition of textures from the lamination was phenomenal. I found myself picking up each delicate layer that fell onto my plate, not wanting a single morsel to go to waste. Finally, I have to commend the genius of the logo: not only is it a rocket ship with a croissant engine to pay homage to Kate Reid's aerospace engineering background, but the crescent shape also pays homage to the patisserie's name, being "moon" in French. This is all to say that it's all in the details, which stretch from the exquisite pastries down to the ingenious logo. Love you to the moon and back, Lune!

Yes, these are the best croissants in the world. Believe the hype. My super foodie husband insisted we had to get up early and go stand in line during our last trip to Melbourne. I was mightily annoyed at the whole situation until we tasted it (and by it I mean almost one of everything... we bought a giant box that we brought back to the hotel and shared with our friends). This place is the real deal. The lines are a drag, so plan accordingly.

The best croissant we've had hands down and I don't even like eating croissants. We came here twice, once towards closing on a Monday and the next Tuesday right before it opens. On a Monday towards closing, only the original croissant was left. It's located in the CBD area and inside had a good amount of people but wasn't too packed. Quite steep for a croissant but so well worth the $. It's flaky, it's crispy, it's light and delicious and buttery. Not overbearing in butter. The shape and aesthetics of it all is very beautiful. The next day, there's a small line before opening at 730am. My husband lined up and was 6th line, took him about 5 min to get his croissants. He got an almond croissant, french one, and a savory croissant. The almond croissant was the best and I'm still day dreaming about it to this day. Not too sweet but has the perfect almond flavoring inside, as well as chunks of almost on the top. The French croissant was still good as leftovers the following day. They seriously perfected croissants and I'm craving them again. They also serve coffee which I wish I tried!

The croissants are a work of art! Visually appealing and delicious! We had the original croissant and almond. Both spectacular. If you are coming here in the mornings get here early as the line was 45 minutes and can be longer depending on the day!

Long line up at 9:30 in the morning but it moved fairly quickly and we got our order in about 30 minutes. We ordered 6 different ones to try but the lemon curd one stood out for us. There is room to stand and eat but most people took out. Not cheap as 6 croissants plus a coffee and latte was $71 but worth trying.

Based on the line to order (either eat in or takeaway, doesn't matter), don't know that anyone needs more encouragement to go here, but my goodness that Kouign Amann is sinfully delicious.

We got one of every kind since we have limited time here and have a feast. We went there around 10am and waited for 20min and my favorite is coco coconut and I pair it with black coffee and hubby like the almond croissants as usual.

The hype was true. This spot was an easy walk from our hotel. There was a line but it went quickly. Ordered different flavors to try with a cup of coffee. I'm not usually into croissants but I loved it. I loved the one with almonds on top. It was the right amount of sweetness and crunch. My only regret is that I didn't order an extra set to bring back to Sydney.

I am a regular customer, frequenting at least once a month and generally purchasing the special feature. This is the first time I have been disappointed. I ordered the 4 cheese loaf which is described as being filled with blue cheese bechamel and other cheeses as a raclette. There was no bechamel and any cheeses meant to be present were baked into the croissant. It was light and tasty but does not fit the description. And is definitely not worth $12.50.

When there's a line before opening, it tells you this place has something good to offer. The waiting isn't too bad....there's always something for everyone. I haven't encountered them running out of items. I would recommend trying a little everyday so you're not so overwhelmed with pastries. All of their pastries should be consumed immediately after purchase because they taste the best! When you take your first bite, the pastries are buttery and flaky (and warm....yum). All of their pastries they have to offer are delicious, including the vegemite. I wish we had a bakery in the US that constantly provides warm pastries. I will miss Lune Croissant.

Definitely not worth the hype. Cool place for your instagram shots and fair to say that the coffee was good. The croissants are overrated and overpriced

Social media and local friend all recommended checking out Lune for their croissants and they certainly did not disappoint. Buttery, flaky, freshly baked right outta the oven before your eyes. The menu rotates thru the seasons. Be prepared for long lines even on a week day morning since this location is in the CBD. I arrived a little before opening time at 7:30am and there were already about 20 customers lined up. Most folks buy a box or two as takeaway (as I did) and some indulged in them right on the spot... seated at one of the few tables available inside the shop. The open kitchen concept and watching the croissants work its magic inside the ovens definitely added to the experience. As of December 2023, each croissant will set you back by at least $7-$11 AUD depending on the variety you choose. They were all delicious, but the price point is a tad steep. It's worth a try though especially since it's a local croissanterie that continues to expand through Australia.

The less traditional pastries are definitely the strength, I didn't love that the classic croissants aren't so crispy. Decent flavors - turtle was indulgent but kinda overcooked. Beet goat cheese pastry was delicious - probably the highlight. . But it's like they artificially slow down the lines to make themselves look more busy. About half of the time, no one was taking pastry orders or helping the customer at the counter... worth a try for sure, but not if the line is too long

Will I get beaten up for saying they taste like Costco croissants? No, they're definitely crispier than Costco croissants, but for a place that claims to have the best croissants in the world, I wouldn't believe it. I felt that most of their clients were also driven by tourists like me who come because we read raving reviews about the place. Then again, the locals wouldn't have time to enjoy a $5 croissant. One is not filling enough, and 2 is too much. There are no seating areas, period. Be prepared to stand to eat. They definitely will sell out before closing time so you should come early morning. The long line isn't consistent; they're just waves of people. Come if you want to feel fancy but don't expect the best croissant of your life.

Looking for the best pastries outside of the infamous Cronut from NYC? You won't be disappointed at Lune. Flaky croissant perfection. I enjoyed a coconut rough croissant. Flakey perfection filled with a chocolate cake mix/pudding like filling. My description sure does not do this sublime surgery treat the justice it deserves. I will be back, all the days!

I'm not sure how things are here during covid, but this place was super busy prior. We waited in a super long line, but it moved quickly. We tried several pastries and they were all very good, super flaky and fresh. I loved the almond pastry, it was so unique! Definitely check it out.

Came here on a Saturday 5 minutes before 8am, right before they opened, and there was a small line in front (maybe 10 people in front of me). They opened promptly, and the line moved very fast. No seating here, but there are tables that you can stand and enjoy your food at. Service was super friendly, and even though we weren't technically seated, they treated us as if we were - pouring water for us (still or sparkling), setting utensils out for us, and bringing out pastries on plates for us. We ordered long blacks, the ham & gruyere, lemon curd cruffin, and almond croissant. My Asian parents don't share my sweet tooth and vouch for the ham & gruyere. THE ALMOND CROISSANT THO... was one of the best almond croissants I have ever had. The croissant was flaky and buttery, filling was generous, almondy and sweet, and the best part was how aesthetic & packed the shaved almonds on top were. I loved loved loved the crunchy texture the abundance of almonds gave. I know for a fact that if I were visiting Melbourne with my friends, we would be coming back multiple times during our stay. :)

Finally came here after 2 and a half years in Melbourne. It's been the talk of a lot of my conversations for the best croissants in town. This place definitely doesn't disappoint! It's an aesthetically pleasing looking building, the service is lovely and quick and yes, the croissant is to die for! I was with a friend and had a bite of the ham & cheese croissant & almond croissant - these were soft and crispy and very delicious. Definitely a must go to place if you want a sweet treat! The hot chocolate was also yummy!

Absolutely amazing. They say it's the best croissant in the world, and it's true. Worth the line, worth getting up early for. I grabbed extra to eat later and they stayed well for the next 24 hours in just the bag without an issue.

Dayummm... the best croissants ever.... Nicely layered, crispy, buttery, flaky, the savoryness of the croissant and the flavors are blowing up in my mouth like a mini fireworks in the morning... oh yummmm... I tried: Original Chocolate Ruff Ham & Gruyere Lemon Cruffin Almond Kouign Amann Coconut (special) https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/11/t-magazine/food/lune-croissanterie-melbourne-croissants.html

Went on a Monday afternoon around 1pm, so there was a bit of a crowd from the officer workers. Maybe around 6-7 people waiting. Sadly the lemon curd one was sold out by the time I was served. Ordered the chocolate instead. Yes, it tasted great, very flakey but not overly oily. However, still cannot justify the price of $6.6 each (5.8 for the regular and 7.5 for the lemon curd I think).

Worth all the hype! Here is what you need to know. They only are open 7am until sold out. Arrive early and come prepared to pay with a credit card only. The menu is simple with a few variations of the croissants. The lemon is super fantastic and unique. The pain au chocolate was nice but something I've had many times if equivalent quality.

We went to Lune for pastries and coffee one morning on a vacation in Melbourne. At 9:30 am, the queued line was extremely long, but we anticipated this due to reading other reviews. The line moved, but not quite as quickly as we were hoping. It was wintertime, so it was about 20 minutes standing in the cold outside. However, the service and setup inside was excellent. The counter has 3D replicas of the 8 pastries on their menu, which made it extremely easy to order. They also don't bother with display cases like most patisseries; they leave the pastries on the oven racks behind the counter. Very efficient. We tried 6 of the 8 pastries and a flat white coffee. The coffee was good, but not nearly as good as the pastries, which were absolutely delicious and worth the wait! The service was also very friendly. There are a few tables inside for seating, but it fills up quickly. Most people take their order to-go / takeaway.

Lune and their famous croissants was right around the corner from our stay in Melbourne. So I dropped by to check out the hype. I got almost every type of croissant. My favorite was the cheese and pepper. The traditional and chocolate were good. But not as good as the pepper one.

so chic! thank you, ScottsCheapFlights for the recommendation. This was definitely a tasty, flaky, croissant that rivals those in Paris. The place itself had a very modern, sleek, chic vibe, and though it was borderline pretentious- I was astounded by the croissant and hot chocolate. I am a convert. I am a believer. Now I'm sad I'm back on the other side of the world, where I cannot find an almond croissant worthy of my time.

Had the lemon curd croissant during my visit, completely worth the wait! Fantastic!!!