Amie Bakery Cafe Melbourne University

Amie Bakery Cafe Melbourne University is a Carlton bakery-cafe centred on fresh, made-daily food and fast, friendly service. Its menu brings together traditional Vietnamese rolls, bakery staples and sweet treats, making it a practical stop for breakfast, morning tea, lunch or something to take back to work. The cafe says its products are prepared with fresh ingredients each day, while its French bread rolls are baked on-site throughout the day before being filled to order.

The salad rolls are the main draw. The selection includes Vietnamese pork, crispy pork, nem nuong and xiu mai rolls, alongside fillings such as BBQ chicken, chicken schnitzel, tuna, egg, beancurd and bacon and egg. The website also describes the rolls as a popular choice, and customer comments highlight the banh mi, including the option to have a roll made to personal preference. For a quick lunch, the combination of freshly baked bread, varied fillings and efficient service suits diners working to a short break or picking up takeaway.

There is more than Vietnamese bakery fare on offer. The menu includes plain steak, steak and mushroom, steak, cheese and bacon, steak curry, shepherd’s and Thai chicken curry pies, as well as sausage rolls, party pies, spinach and ricotta rolls and vegetable pastries. Sweet options mentioned by the bakery include coffee scrolls, escargots and vanilla slices. Drinks include coffee, hot chocolate, tea and chai latte, giving regulars options for a morning visit or an afternoon treat.

Amie presents itself as a hands-on, customer-focused bakery with an emphasis on quality, freshness and courteous service. The website describes a warm welcome and quick service, while a customer review mentions an efficient team during a busy lunch period. Another review praises the hot chocolates and coffee, as well as the approachable staff. With a Google rating of 4.8 from 38 reviews, it is a strong option in Carlton for solo diners, office workers and anyone after a freshly prepared Vietnamese roll, pie, pastry or drink without a drawn-out meal.