Agathé Påtisserie - South Melbourne Market

Agathé Påtisserie - South Melbourne Market
South Melbourne Market, Aisle B

Baked Good: Orange Tea Cake
Should you stay or should you go?: Go. But don't say I didn't warn you.

1. Presentation - 3
2. First bite - 4
3 Texture - 4
4. Flavour - 3
5. How'd it make me feel after - 4
(1 - Not so much. 5 - This is fricking awesome)

This is now the 12th post since I started the blog and one thing I'm starting to notice is just how many bakeries around Melbourne all have the same thing. It has become a little trickier to try find somewhere that is making something even slightly different to everyone else.

And for that reason alone I am excited to share this review. It's something different for me to try. It's not a variation of a flaked pastry, though they do have those as well. Not only did I get the chance to experience something different, I also got some really warm and friendly service which I haven't felt for a little while.

Agathé Patisserie is tucked away in the jungle that is the South Melbourne Markets. Here you will be mesmerised, just like every other person standing in front of the bakery, watching them weave their magic creating deliciousness for you to enjoy.


The bakery is just a hole in the wall, there aren't any tables or chairs and there is more often than not a bit of a line to order from all that is on offer. But it's absolutely worth it. And you can eat while you peruse the rest of the markets.

Agathé Kerr the French Pastry Chef at the Patisserie who has a whole lot of options for you to try. Cakes, danishes, tarts, swirls, croissants of all kinds, breads and rolls. And more often than not, fresh out of the oven.

Today I enjoyed the Orange Tea Cake.

Finding any specific history or origin for the Tea Cake proved to be a little tricky. It seems there are variations across the world. With the Russians and Mexicans enjoying it more as a dough ball covered in powdered sugar. Then the British enjoy it more as a fruit filled bun. And then there's the Americans who know it as more as a biscuit. And in each country it's more of a traditional treat that your grandma's grandma would have enjoyed.

The Orange Tea Cake was subtle in it's orange taste. The sponge was a soft and moist with each slice. The candied orange slice garnishing the cake was a sweet and tangy delight. I enjoyed it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. But it would be perfect with a spread of butter and a cup of tea.


Overall the bakery itself was lovely. It was great to see them hard at work creating some amazing treats. The service was soft and friendly and they almost excited to share their product with you. The Orange Tea Cake was delicious and worthy of every bite I took. And rumour has it they are about to set up shop in the Royal Arcade, Melbourne CBD.

4 out of 5.