baking daily since 2016
Baker Bleu was founded in 2016 by Mike and Mia Russell with a clear ambition: to create ethical, deeply flavoured sourdough for Melbourne.
Drawing on years spent in some of Australia’s most respected kitchens and bakeries, Mike brought a commitment to long fermentation, natural leavening and confident baking. From a small shop in Elsternwick, we’ve built a bakery grounded in patience, community and craft.
Early on, our signature Dark Crust became a defining choice. What began as a neighbourhood bakery quickly became part of the fabric of Melbourne. Supply the restaurants of friends expanded
Today, Baker Bleu spans multiple locations across Melbourne and Sydney, supplying leading restaurants while remaining closely tied to the communities around each store. Our shelves are filled daily with sourdough bread, pastries and food to share.
Place & Practise
Each space balances modern precision with traditional techniques, innovation grounded in heritage and considered experiences. As we grow, our ethos remains steady: quality without compromise, sustainability in practice, and products that are hand made with the best produce daily.
Dark crust Daily
At the centre of Baker Bleu is our signature Dark Crust sourdough. Long fermentation allows natural sugars to develop before meeting a confident bake that caramelises the crust and builds depth of flavour. The result is a moist crumb, a rich exterior and a signature bread that our customers know and love.
We use stone-milled, chemical-free flour from Wholegrain Milling Co., working with traceable grains grown through sustainable farming practices. Our partnerships with farmers, millers and artisan suppliers are built on shared standards and long-term respect. Every loaf and pastry is shaped by hand and guided by time, made with love for our community.
Questions?
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how can i contact head office?
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do you accommodate dietary requirements?
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How is your bread made?
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How is your bread made?
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Do you bake birthday cakes?
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It starts with sourdough. We make all our baked goods with with care, quality ingredients, traditional methods, and modern techniques to honour community and craft.
A little introduction. We bring back the joys of real bread using the ancient techniques of long fermentation sourdough. We harness modern innovation in baking to create an ancient product with love. We make sourdough bread & pastries to share and enjoy.