Okay, so it may not be the most conventional but this vanilla slice-inspired Tartelette from Yugen Tea Bar features all the trimmings of a quality snot block. If you’re new to the game this is a great spot to start your vanilla slice career.
Its brilliance is its simplicity, with a crumbly and bitey pastry that gives the slice a good structure, and the powdered sugar top in lieu of a traditional icing allows the quality custard to shine. Situated in Carlton, The French Lettuce patisserie and bakery has developed quite the vanilla slice. The French Lettuce CARLTONĪ clear fan favourite, when we asked our Instagram where to find the best vanilla slice in Melbourne we got this spot back in droves. The annual Baking Association of Australia handed the accolade out for the North End Bakehouse's take on the snot block a simple and craftful execution of creamy custard, a soft flaky pastry and sugary fondant on top. In the only real award that matters, the best vanilla slice in Australia competition, this quaint Shepparton-based bakery has taken the gold for 2023. The perfectly golden-flaked pastry rets on the top and bottom and well-set vanilla custard is sandwiched between, it's then finished off with a light dusting of powdered sugar. The bustling cafe in Mount Martha has been quietly making a name for itself in the snot block category, bolstered by countless comments from their loyal custard-favouring customers. Located just an hour's drive from town on the coastal region of the Mornington Peninsula, Donato is serving up this incredibly hefty vanilla slice slab. Without further adieu, here is where to find the best vanilla slices in Melbourne and beyond for 2023: Donato MOUNT MARTHA We visited bakehouses, cafes, and pastry shops, suffered horrendous heartburn and congestion and added a couple of notches to the belt, and we also took a few pointers from you (who are clearly just as passionate about the snot block as us) to track them down. To track down the very best vanilla slice Melbourne and Victoria had to offer, we put many a custard slab to the sword. The Australian variation usually cuts out the middle pastry layers in favour of extra thick set custard and often features sugar icing on top or a ‘fondant’ if you feel like being fancy. Affectionately referred to as a ‘snot block’ in some circles, the vanilla slice originates from the French dessert the Mille-Feuille, a layered pastry and custard creation. Small to medium sized groups will have no trouble finding a spot either indoors or in their enclosed seating area out front where there’s also plenty of room for you bike whilst you refuel.A bakery champion, a quintessential purchase alongside a meat pie, two paper bags swinging in harmony, the vanilla slice is an Australian icon. The cakes are all homemade coffee, salted caramel and Victoria sponge, alongside tray-bakes of lemon & blueberry, yogurt coated or blueberry & white chocolate flapjack, chocolate brownie and a rather tempting raspberry & almond Bakewell slice. What’s more you’ll also find their superb homemade American pancakes with toppings banana & maple syrup, chocolate, whipped cream, Greek yogurt, fruit compote to name a few.Īt lunch there’s all your usual staples of toasted & cold sandwiches, wraps, jacket potatoes, salad bowls, soup with a variety of fillings alongside daily specials (tagliatelle and curry on our visit) and warm desserts do try their rich chocolate brownie!
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The coffee is fantastic and is roasted by James Gourmet Coffee in nearby Ross-on-Wye.īreakfast is served until 11:30 and includes a full vegan, veggie or English breakfast, alongside generously filled breakfast baps and a range of ‘on toast’ options including eggs Royale, eggs Benedict, scrambled, poached, avocado (including a spicy one) and streaky bacon. A family run cafe situated near to the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, a popular pitstop with both locals and tourists looking to taste their homemade cakes, very own baked sourdough or delicious coffee.
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