Neds Albert Park

Since 2017, European-style bakery-restaurant Ned has been bringing crusty sourdough loaves, sweet pastries, brunch staples and St Ali coffee to Melbourne’s south side, with locations in South Yarra , Armadale , Middle Park and Albert Park.

At Albert Park, the first thing you’ll notice is the long display cabinet lined with viennoiseries and loaded sandwiches. A regular’s favourite might be the chicken sandwich, which works in walnuts, celery and toasted coconut for extra punch. Other must-tries include flaky Portuguese tarts and almond croissants. There are around 15 loaves on offer, too – spanning fruit loaves, grissini and seeded sourdough.

If you’re after something more substantial, the all-day brunch menu offers creative takes on the staples – like a punchy chilli scramble with chorizo and breadcrumbs, or baked eggs with eggplant, gremolata and crumbled feta – alongside Euro-style plates like seafood linguine or panzanella salad with burrata.

The space feels like a European cafe; that’s clear on the walls, which are a mosaic of photos from across the continent. There’s plenty of room to sit inside, either at the rustic communal table or in the outdoor area, which is cushioned by flower-filled planters and striped umbrellas overhead. From there you might enjoy a long and comforting lunch or a quick pastry and coffee surrounded by the many regulars that frequent this beloved neighbourhood cafe.