Laurent Boulangerie Patisserie, CBD

Ages ago, I casually bumped into Laurent and left without trying a single thing. Yup! Silly me. Well, I did leave after a cup of hot chocolate but the bread and delicate pastries were what I was after. So this time, a casual stroll brought us to the doorstep of this boulangerie patisserie and we finally picked our lunch after minutes of ogling upon the savoury breads and sweet pastries.

Cafe Latte

Sitting outside in the drizzle is nothing when you have a good cup of latte.

Roast Lamb

A generous amount of succulent and juicy lamb with loads of fresh lettuce and tomato slices. The bread perfectly crusty and chewy which paired wonderfully with the tender filling. The oiliness of the lamb did bothered my dad towards the end but otherwise, it was a darn good sandwich!

Pan Bagnat
(Tuna, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Olives, Hard-boiled egg)

My experiences with tuna-filled baguettes are only limited to the ones from Delifrance but you don’t need to eat loads of baguettes to know that this is a real good one! If I'm not mistaken, a mustard sauce was used which gave the tuna a wonderful flavour and extra juiciness. The olives added extra saltiness while the lettuce with tomatoes freshened each humongous bite. If you're getting dish, sharing should definitely be involved!

And now, moving on to the sweets after the savouries!

Almond Croissant

Sweet and slightly chewy. They’re nothing like the usual flaky & puffy almond croissant I'd normally get in Malaysia but it was an interesting change. I did find it a little too sweet for my likely but it would pair perfectly with a cup of black coffee.

Peach Petit Danish

There was a bigger version of this danish but we stuck with the small one. Aren't tiny pastries more appealing? Unlike the croissant, the pastry on this one was flaky and puffy! With a hint of sweetness from the fruit, I definitely prefer this to the croissant.

Walnut & Sultana Roll with Strawberry Jam

Crusty and chewy with a occasional crunch from pieces of walnut and burst of sweetness from the sultanas. If you're having guests over for dinner, this would ideal! A wonderful change from the usual white dinner rolls.

Now, that I've tried the pastries and bread after a year from my first casual visit, I'll have to kick myself in the head for not coming sooner! I'd probably give their freshly baked loaves a try the next time!

306 Little Collins St
Melbourne, VIC 3000 

03 9654 1011

http://www.laurent.com.au/