N.Lee Bakery
A Vietnamese-style bakery on Collingwood's Smith Street, rated 4.6 across more than 600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
N.Lee Bakery sits on Smith Street in Collingwood, in Melbourne's vibrant inner north — a strip long celebrated for its Vietnamese food. A much-loved bakery, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality, well-priced baked goods, including Vietnamese favourites — the kind of reliable, genuine spot that draws a devoted local following.
The appeal is that combination of quality baked goods and Vietnamese-style treats, generous value and a casual, convenient setting on the characterful Smith Street, perfect for a quick bite, a fresh pastry, a banh mi or something to take away. On a strip known for its Vietnamese food, a quality bakery becomes a real fixture, and N.Lee has clearly won over a loyal crowd.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The range, daily baking, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular bakery can get busy and sell out of favourites, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a quick, tasty bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and joining the regulars on Smith Street.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:00 – 17:30
- TuesdayToday
- 06:00 – 17:30
- Wednesday
- 06:00 – 17:30
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 17:30
- Friday
- 06:00 – 17:30
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 06:00 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 85
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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