Freshly baked pastries, beautiful bread and a good iced latte. What's not to love? 🥐
Located at the Yarralumla Shops, L'épi brings a little taste of French-inspired baking to Canberra. Whether you're popping in for your morning coffee, picking up something for breakfast or treating yourself to a weekend pastry, there's plenty to tempt you.
The Coffee
Let's talk coffee!
I'm a big fan of an iced latte, and L'épi does a good one. It's a lovely option when you're after your caffeine fix, particularly on a warmer Canberra morning. Whether you're grabbing a takeaway coffee or pairing it with one of their freshly baked treats, it's a lovely way to start the day.
The Pastries & Bread
Now, onto what really makes this bakery worth visiting – the baked goods!
Their selection of freshly baked pastries and bread is to die for. From beautiful French-inspired pastries to their artisan bread selection, there's something for everyone. It's the sort of bakery where you walk in intending to grab one thing and suddenly find yourself wanting to take home half the cabinet. If you appreciate good bread and freshly baked pastries, you'll understand why this place is worth a visit.
The Atmosphere & Weekend Crowds
One thing you'll notice when visiting L'épi Artisan Bakery is its lovely interior. The cafe has a sleek, minimalist design, with a clean and inviting feel that makes it a lovely place to stop for your morning coffee. The space feels fresh, simple and welcoming without being overdone. Add in the friendly staff, who make the experience even more enjoyable, and you've got a bakery that's just as lovely to visit as its food is to eat.
One thing you’ll notice, particularly if you visit on a weekend, is just how bust L’epi gets.
It's popular, and for good reason! Don't be surprised if you arrive to find a queue of people waiting to get their coffee and baked goods. Personally, I think a busy bakery is often a pretty good indication that they're doing something right. It's clearly a favourite with locals, and the weekend crowds speak for themselves.
My tip? If you prefer a quieter visit and want the best chance of getting your pick of the pastries, consider arriving earlier in the morning.
Cafe Details
Name: L'épi Artisan Bakery – Yarralumla
Address: Shop 1, 45 Novar Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600
Phone: (02) 6254 6497
Website: https://www.xn--lpi-bma.com/
Instagram: @lepiartisanbakery
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7:00 am – 2:30 pm
