The bread friends of Freo are kicking themselves with this quaint bakehouse where you’ll find classic French patisseries and beautiful artisan bread (or if you’re lucky pretzels) worth travelling for. Must eat: pain au chocolat 2/390 South Terrace, South Fremantle, WA, wildbakery.weebly.com

Its been pleasing the locals for years and once you’ve tasted the pastries you’ll understand why. Take head though, you’ll want to get in early. The regulars know best and the croissant sell like hotcakes. Their artisan loaves are also top-notch; for something different, try one of their Italian breads – the casalinga (a white Italian loaf), stirato (Italy’s take on the baguette) and ciabatta are all popular, as is their version of Puglia’s famed focaccia topped with grapes, schiacciata – available on Saturdays only. 36 Giles St, Kingston silobakery.com.au

An unassuming hole-in-the-wall bakery that puts all the emphasis and bang in their stellar pastries, cakes, tarts and pies. Owner and pastry wiz Nadine Ingram balances the finer points of her craft with a willingness to think outside the box. Must Eat: pannacotta lamington 53 Riley Street, Woolloomooloo, Sydney, NSW, flourandstone.com.au

A classic European-style patisserie in the heart of Brisbane with wonderful artistry and real craft. Check with the bakery because they make specialty baked goods on different days of the week – doughnuts are Wednesdays. Must eat: lemon meringue tart 4g/621 Wynnum Rd, Morningside, Brisbane, QLD, flourandchocolate.com.au

Step inside this beautifully designed bakery and you’ll immediately be mesmerised by the craftsmanship of the baked goods on display. Even the packaging is special, but it’s what is in the box that counts. Baker D. Chirico is the real deal. Must eat: a fresh loaf or a beef ragu pie 149 Fitzroy Street St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, bakerdchirico.com.au