Chu Bakery

Chu Bakery opened in 2015 on William Street in Highgate, opposite Hyde Park, and is run by self-taught bakers Seren and Ryan Chu. In the decade since, it has become a fixture of Perth's bakery scene, heading Time Out's 2026 round-up of the city's best bakeries and in recent guides to Perth's best cafes, which note the long queues it draws.

The focus is French-style baking. The counter is stocked with croissants, pastries and tarts, alongside freshly baked baguettes and loaves, and Time Out's early review also described toasts on house bread with savoury toppings and a ham, cheddar and Dijon toastie on sourdough. Time Out picks out the pain suisse, the raspberry almond croissant and the strawberries and cream tart as the items to try, and Perth is OK! highlights a chilli and passionfruit doughnut. In its early days the bakery also became known for its choux puffs, including a matcha and yuzu version, and for sourdough and linseed loaves. Weekend and monthly specials keep regulars coming back to see what is new.

The best advice is to go early. Time Out's original review noted that loaves and baguettes sell out quickly, and recent guides mention long queues. Seating is limited, with low cushioned seats in the windows and slim benches outside, so the park across the road is a handy alternative on a fine day.

The bakery suits anyone with a sweet tooth, from couples on a weekend stroll to solo travellers wanting a good croissant and coffee before a day of sightseeing. It is also a good place to pick up a baguette or loaf if you are self-catering, and with limited seating it works best as a quick stop rather than a long sit-down brunch.

Chu Bakery does not run a conventional website; it posts its specials and updates on Instagram, so check there for current opening days and hours before you go. The bakery is at 498 William Street in Highgate. Hyde Park is directly opposite, and Mary Street Bakery's original store is also in Highgate, on Beaufort Street, if you want to make a bakery morning of it.