Fast food
Take-out
Bakery
Vietnamese
Australian
Vegetarian bakery selling a large variety of mostly vegan foods including vegan sausage rolls, pies, donuts, cakes, pasties, and slices. Makes to-order bahn mi sandwiches for takeaway. Coffee and drinks available. Open Mon-Sat 6:00am-5:00pm, Sun 6:00am-4:00pm.
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Last update on 27 Apr 2022 by Tasty.Plant.Based
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65 Reviews
First Review by vegiemelb
Kotty
Points +223
Awesome taste and prices - Edit
I have to come here every time I visit Melbourne! The bahn mi this time was even bigger than I remembered, yummmmm. And they had plain vegan croissants which might be a new thing because I only remember them having vegan chocolate ones. Had to have one, but in my excitement forgot to take a pic of it. Typical
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-07
Kotty
Also love their prices!
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JaqAvery
Points +137
A Melbourne institution - Edit
As good now as it was many moons ago and still almost as cheap. In the time since La Panella opened the availability of vegan pies has massively increased but these are still the best. Everything here is a vego version of the classic Australian bakery fare and tastes like childhood. I intend to serve the party pies at my birthday, wedding, and funeral!
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vegan_poffarges
Points +20
Bang for buck - Edit
Sausage rolls and croissants are amazing and so cheap! Stopped by here everyday while visiting Melbourne for a week
Read morePros: Cheap, Best tasting vegan sausage rolls I’ve ever had
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Ine
Points +213
Okay but nothing special - Edit
I bought a vegan sausage roll and a mushroom pie. The sausage roll was very bland and boring, the mushroom pie was quite nice. A lot of things looked kind of cheap and basic, e.g. the vegan croissants etc. didn’t look appealing at all. The good is cheap but not worth a detour.
Read morePros: Affordable, Loads of vegan options
Cons: Kind of bland, Not very appealing or refined
Guest
niki_nine
Points +1171
Goated - Edit
Nearly all vegan, the Bahn mi is incredible and everything is so freaking cheap.
Read morePros: Bahn mi, Cheap, Delicious pastries
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Seitanicveg
Points +1331
Okay - Edit
Enjoyed the lemongrass and vegan ham Bahn mi. Caramel slice pretty average.
Read morePros: cheap
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a_m
Points +55
99% vegan bakery treats - Edit
Mock-duck banh-mi is a standout ($9), as is vegan Vietnamese iced-coffee. Bakery sweets can be a bit hit-and-miss in my experience - some really good stuff.
Read moreThey have a few dairy-milk products in the fridge, but I think all their in-house items are vegan.
Pros: Cheap, Delicious, fresh ingredients, 99% vegan
Cons: Some dairy products
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TimCiantar
Points +58
If you're vegan, just go there! - Edit
Just about everything they sell is vegan. A couple of non vegan items but mostly vegan. Pastries, savoury and sweet. Nice Bahn Mi and nice coffee. Lots of bread if you're just after that. They also have vegan pies and sausage rolls.
Read morePros: Food, Friendly Staff, Not too pricey
Cons: Wish they ditched the few non vegan items.
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crediblewitness
Points +1721
Cheap delicious mock meat pies - Edit
Cheap delicious vegan mock meat pies
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Neth
Points +1028
Great desserts and banh mi - Edit
Banh mi is always a hit, but I get the Ciabatta roll as I find their standard roll is a bit dry. I like the tofu and shredded pork. They always have amazing Vietnamese Iced coffee (specify vegan). My fav desserts would have to be the custard tarts and caramel slice. The owner is a very lovely lady. They are cash only
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tux
Points +64
Vegan Banh Mi ! - Edit
Vegan banh mi in Preston.
Read moreTried the vegan tofu and "chicken" banh mi with fresh chillies. So yum!
Eat in option with cold bottled drinks (soft drinks, orange juice etc)
Baked goods looked great.
Guest
KarolinaJoniec
Points +353
So. Much. Choice! - Edit
Uh, come here with an empty stomach and you won’t regret! Almost everything is vegan. I had a ‘chicken’ roll and a cream donut, and I wish my stomach was twice the size to squeeze in more!
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chatreuse
Points +4243
Delicious fresh crunchy banh mi! - Edit
I LOVE the banh mis here. The salad fillings were so fresh and the bread so crunchy.
Read moreMy absolute favourite, the meatball, is sadly no longer on the menu as surprisingly hardly anyone ordered it.
The tuna and avocado, and ham and bacon banh mis were perfectly made yesterday
(sometimes they put too much hoisin sauce, mayo, and butter).
The Vietnamese iced coffee is a little too strong for me, but has a beautiful creamy coffee taste.
Pros: good range of delicious banh mi
Cons: cash only, no more meatball banh mi
Guest
wuasabai
Points +417
The Best Restaurant in Melbourne!!!!! - Edit
Love it, love it, love it! I've enjoyed coming here for many years.
Read moreEat in-store and have a DIY vegan degustation meal or get a few things and hop across the road for a "La Panella Picnic" in the church garden - God doesn't mind, He wants you to be vegan!
Vegan versions of all the yummy traditional bakery things that you used to enjoy when you didn't know/care about cows... Doughnuts, jam tarts, snot block, apple cakes, slices, croissant, face of funny appearance... About 90/95% are vegan. All labelled as "vegan".
PLUS... OMV... The Barn Me which is Vietnamese for "delicious salad roll" which are made FRESH with wide selection of succulent, juicy, tender mock meats* and lush salady stuff like lettuce, carrot and coriander.
* Mock Meat is an essential part of a well-balanced vegan diet as it contains amino acids not found in regular vegan food.
PLUS... OMV... The pies and pasties!! Yummo!! They also sell them cold if you've got a big freezer with lots of empty space.
Dunno why they can't be 100% vegan though! They're almost there apart from a few items eg Lamb-ingtons (contains lamb, I assume), croissants, some doughnuts.
PLUS... OMV... So unbelievably well priced! Get about 6 or 7 things for around $20.
Aloi Maak!
Updated from previous review on 2019-02-18
Pros: Big selection almost entirely vegan, Nice price, Friendly staff
Cons: Not 100% vegan yet, Non fair trade coffee and chocolate used, Bonsoy (ie food miles)
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Vegfix
Points +8125
Banging Bahn Mi - Edit
Perfectly baked rolls that they use for the Bahn Mi, really enjoyed the vegan duck roll. We also ordered a sausage roll and pastie from the hot counter which were lighter than expected and perfect for lunch.
Read moreI love the half price stand full of yesterday's goods, so much better than just throwing them out, and good for those wanting to save a few pennies/cents. We bought the Apple Scrolls and heated them up in the microwave, they were perfect.
4 stars but would absolutely give 5 if they were fully vegan.
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Krumpet
Points +73
Great Vegan Bakery - Edit
I was after classic Aussie bakery food and stumbled across this gem. Wonderful food and mostly all Vegan!
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options, Classic Aussie bakery food, Vanilla slice and doughtnut was bomb!
Tasty.Plant.Based
I looove La Panella! What items were vegetarian if you don't mind me asking? I was under the impression they were fully vegan.
Read moreKrumpet
I can't remember the specifics, there were just some items without "vegan" on them so I avoided these. If I go back soon I'll update with specifics! Thanks for the feedback 😀
Read moreTasty.Plant.Based
We have tried most of their sweets, their sausage rolls are so good and if you haven't already tried their mixed meat Bahn Mi you should, they're unbelievable!
Read moreTasty.Plant.Based
Edit - well I'm blind, you obviously tried their Bahn mi! 🤣
Read moreKrumpet
It was yum 😉
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NirvanaRoseWilliams
Points +5910
Love this place - Edit
Real bakery food at without the vegan tax. I have been often and never been disappointed. Looking forward to going back. Always go when I am in Melbourne.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Cheap , Tasty
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aashkat
Points +590
Delicious vegan desserts - Edit
Amazing bakery and reasonable prices. Normally, I have found vegan baked sweets always expensive as compare to non vegan cakes, muffins and slices etc but this cafe is exceptional! The food is must try. I loved all my purchases.coconut biscuit, custard tart, chocolate muffin(super soft), almond and walnut slices. I wish they introduce more items.
Read morePros: Yummmmy food, Affordable prices, Clean place
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Tasty.Plant.Based
Points +818
Best Bahn Mi I've ever had. - Edit
We visited La Panella 20th April, and arrived at around 5.10pm. Google and happy cow previously stated they were open until 6 so we were very disappointed to see the doors shut and lights off.
Read moreThe gentleman inside came to the door to let us know they now close at 5pm, and obviously looking very disappointed, let us know he had two pies left, and did we want them. We went inside and happily bought those, alongside some packaged doughnuts from that day.
We tried the mushroom pie and the curry pie he had left, some jam doughnuts, two chocolate doughnuts and some apple pies, he also threw in some chocolate hot cross buns for free and gave us a discount on the price as it was the end of the day.
Everything was delicious, the jam doughnuts and the chocolate jam doughnuts especially. The pies were both very flavourful, would definately get them again.
The hot cross buns were great, though they are not making then again until next year I presume! The apple pies lasted a few days and we reheated them and threw in some ice cream.
Definately looking forward to visiting again a little earlier in the day to try some of their other treats!
Edit 27th April 2020
Returned here for another round!We tried the lemon tart, the custard tart, the cream and jam doughnut, the custard slice, the custard doughnut, the caramel slice.
Faves were the custard tart, the pastry was crispy and buttery, and the filling was absolutely delicious. Gooey and full of flavour. The slight cinnamon taste from the dusting on top was perfect.
Lemon tart was super sweet and tangy, I would get these again if I wanted something very sweet.
My partner likes the cream and jam finger doughnut a lot, the custard doughnut and custard slice were good but not as nice as the tart.
The caramel slice I wouldn't personally get again, there was a layer between the chocolate and caramel which reminded us of wagon wheel type marshmallow which we went keen on the taste or texture, but this is personal preference.
We also got two of the mixed meat Bahn Mi's, with extra meat. They are absolutely the star of the show from this bakery. Crispy roll, creamy butter, loads of mock duck, pork, chicken and a very tasty tofu, stacks of salad and cilantro and a delicious chilli sauce on top. Hands down the best bahn mi I've ever had. My partner has tried at least a dozen different bakeries bahn Mi's, including in his carnivorous days and said it was the best bahn mi he had ever had.
100% will return again.
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-26
Pros: Loads of tasty vegan options, Reasonable prices, Great customer service.
LilacHippy
Hi, I have changed the hours now. :)
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Yona
Points +430
Bangin baked goods - Edit
I love this place like an old friend. It comes across as any old little bakery but most things are vegan. They make these really delicious Bahn Mi that are vegan with all the fake versions of the bahn Mi favourite meats. I've tried to get friends to bring it to me interstate... They would not. There's may pies, sausage rolls, croissants vegan and not vegan. Vanilla Slice, custard tart, all the usuals.. Vegan and not extortionately priced
Read morePros: Cheap and good vegan pastries, Vegan Bahn Mi that I long for when I'm away, Vegan Vietnamese iced coffee
Cons: Cash only, Some bakery items aren't vegan. All is labelled
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Neriman
Points +665
Amazing food very cheap! - Edit
Amazing Bahn mi and lots of vegan options
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Cash only
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GuoVincent
Points +13
Terrible customer service ever! - Edit
Terriable customer service I ever experienced !!! Me and my 3 years daughter went there Sunday morning to get donuts. My daughter was so exiting to see various donuts in their displayed window and she touched the glasses while I was about ordering. The owner, as she said she is, yelled my daughter with quite unpleasant tone: “hey! Little girl! Don’t touch that ok??? ”my daughter was so frightening and start to cry.
Read moreI just don’t get it like is that the right way to treat a 3 years little girl ??? I mean how hard for you to say that nicely??? Anyway, she did not even apologize, what a “great” customer service ! Never gonna come back again.
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lunadea
Points +300
Amazing selection - Edit
Seriously good vegan banh mi here as well as a massive range of baked goods. Just be aware there are a few things that aren't vegan but they're the minority. While the execution of some of the items aren't always best of the best, it's dependably tasty and can't be beat for the price. My personal favourites are the banh mi, mini pies and chocolate croissants, and their bread loaves are damn cheap as well.
Read morePros: So many vegan options, Bang for your buck, Delicious
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NDVegan
Points +6665
Loyal customer since 1998!! - Edit
I love La Panella! The custard donuts, the vanilla slice, the cream buns, the bahn mi and the mushroom pies are my staples. I live far away these days so when I'm in the area I spend like $50 and store things in the freezer.
Read morePros: Amazing & great prices!!
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gypsy_soulⓋ
Points +1706
Top notch vegan vanilla slice ... nailed the custard 👌🏼 - Edit
I always enjoy the vegan treats from La Panella and highly recommend the mushroom pies and their curry pies 🥧
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YohanⓋ
Points +6494
Amazing range of vegan items! - Edit
I have been visiting La Panella for many years, and they never disappoint! Many vegan sweet and savoury items including pies, banh mi, doughnuts, pastries and coffee. They even have vegan snot blocks! (aka vanilla slices) and chocolate croissants!
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Very inexpensive and nice staff, So many delicious vegan items that are rare!
Cons: Some items are not vegan.
Guest
emjaspiro
Points +22
Cream donut - Edit
Cream donut was great! Only plant based milk was Soy. Lots of options for food! I noticed there was lots of fake meat options and plenty of items to choose from eg sandwiches, pies, rolls. Will be back!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Cheap, Quick service
Cons: Cash only, Staff not overly friendly, Limited seating
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