Baker D. Chirico

I’m am proud to say that this is my local bakery. Friendly staff, wonderful bread and pastries. So far I’ve tried their sourdough, caneles, pain au chocolat — and the best, ever Christmas fruit mince pies.
Can’t have enough of those mince pies.

One word describes my relationship to Baker D C’s almond croissants: OBSESSION.
Don’t skip the loaves of bread. They are dense and super flavourful and make you feel like you’ve given yourself that well-​deserved taste of luxury for the week. Plus, the shop girls are super sweet and will help you pick out the perfect treats to fit your tastes.

‘This is one of the places I’ve been meaning to go to for ages, but I never quite got around to finding out where it was. Stopped this morning to go to Brunettis, walked past it, decided to go in, saw the amazing wooden shelves and was like «Hey, this is that place I’ve been meaning to go to and never did! Awesome!». Almond croissant, wandered around Lygon for a bit on a quiet saturday morning. Really enjoyable. Lots of nice creamy almond butter filling.

Carbohydrates are a good friend of mine. They keep me warm in winter and boosts of energy after long gym sessions. The main contributor of my carbohydrates is delicious bread which more often than not comes from Baker D. Chirico. Best bread on the PLANET.
Light and fluffy croissants, thick cut bread and incredibly danish delicacies and all perfectly baked by talented little bakers.
The thing that impressed me the most about Baker D. Chirico however was not the bread but the venue itself. It has a stunning, trendy layout that makes you wish it was a restaurant and bar as well. Simply stunning.
Listen up guys, this place is going to get very popular very quickly, so check it out now before the line stretches around the corner.

I can’t believe I held out for 2 whole hours after Baker D. Chirico opened in Carlton before going in. I am amazed at my own restraint.
I’ve had Danny Chirico’s famous bready things in St Kilda before, and agree they’re some of the best going, so I was pretty chuffed when the shop front on Faraday Street was boarded up with signs saying Chirico was coming to Carlton. Located between Carlton Wine Room and Brunetti’s, over it’s first weekend Chirico was pretty quiet, but I have no doubt it will get as jam packed as its south side counterpart once the word gets out.
I treated myself to a croissant and it was pretty damn spectacular — fresh, light and flakey. The range of baked goods wasn’t as big as I’d found in St Kilda, but I’m guessing that’s because they had literally just opened — the service staff were still learning the ropes while I was in there.
The fit out in the shop is really impressive — beautiful curved timber stretching from the walls up to the ceilings. I have a feeling the addition of Baker D. Chirico to Faraday Street is going to increase the popularity of this little foodie hamlet even more.