TODCO - The Oakleigh Doughnut Co (South Yarra)

TODCO – The Oakleigh Doughnut Co’s South Yarra shop brings artisan doughnuts and specialty coffee to 187 Commercial Road. The business has been making doughnuts in Melbourne since July 2017, with a range of around 30 flavours across several styles. It is a useful stop for a takeaway treat, a coffee break or a pre-ordered box to collect from the store.

The doughnut selection includes yeast-raised varieties, which are described as soft and airy, alongside cake doughnuts with a crisp exterior and tender centre. There are also vegan yeast-raised doughnuts, choux pastry and gluten-free options. The gluten-free range is described as cakey, fudgy and oven-baked, while the vegan yeast-raised doughnuts are made without animal products. With different doughnut formats available, the range caters to varied tastes and dietary preferences without relying on one signature style.

Coffee is an important part of the offering too. TODCO works with a local roaster on its own blend, made with beans from India and Brazil. The blend is described as fruity and light, with citrus and nut notes, and is intended to work well both black and with milk. That makes the South Yarra shop a natural pairing for a doughnut and coffee, whether you are stopping in alone or picking up something to share.

The website says the doughnuts are fried and decorated in small batches during the day, with pastry chefs working in a purpose-designed kitchen that customers can view through a kitchen window. That provides a glimpse of the production process and helps distinguish the venue from a standard doughnut counter. Online pre-ordering is available for pick-up, and delivery can also be arranged through a partner, giving groups an easy way to order a selection. For visitors in South Yarra, TODCO suits casual catch-ups, solo coffee stops and anyone looking for vegan or gluten-free doughnut choices, subject to availability. The store may sell out before the listed closing time.