Where to get the best Galette des Rois in Melbourne in 2026

Written by: Johanna B., Frenchie in Melbourne and Galette des Rois specialist!
First Published: January 2023
Last updated: 3rd January 2026

Happy New Year Melbourne! And with the new year, it is time for the delicious… Galette des Rois!

Read on to find out more about the king cake and see where you can get the best one right here in Melbourne.

What is the Galette des Rois?

The Galette des Rois is a traditional cake most famous in France. It is an iconic and historic dessert made in January of each year.

The galette is otherwise known as the king cake or three king cake in English and koningentaart in Flemish and Dreikönigskuchen in German.

In the majority of France, it is a puff pastry filled with frangipane (a tasty cream made from sweet almonds, eggs, butter and sugar). Regional variations exist including the South of France version flavoured with orange blossom and topped with candied fruits like citrus and cherries. Portuguese, German, Dutch and Spanish variants of the galette can also be found.

The king cake is historically associated in many countries with the Epiphany (or the twelfth day of Christmas when the three Kings arrived in Betlehem to meet newborn Jesus). While it is no longer a particularly religious holiday in France, they luckily still enjoy the cake that comes with it!

With the celebration and the cake comes the tradition of drawing the king or queen: a “fève“ is hidden in the galette before baking, and the guest that finds it in their slice is symbolically declared to be king or queen and gets to wear a paper crown for the day. The feve is made of a range materials, most commonly a porcelain figurine (note: choking hazard).

Fun fact:  Nearly 70% of French people admit to cheating and rigging the process so kids find the feve.

Can I get the Galette des Rois in Melbourne?

You can definitely indulge in this famous galette right here in Melbourne. And a good one too!

But unlike crepes in Melbourne which you can enjoy throughout the year, you have to be organised as you can generally only get the Galette des Rois early in January each year and this is especially true in 2026.

Johanna, our local Galette expert

To help you out, we asked Johanna, a galette loving Frenchie in Melbourne to let us know where we can get the best Galette des Rois in Melbourne.

You could call Johanna the Queen of the King Cake…

If you know of other places to get the Galette des Rois and would like Johanna to try it out so we can list it here or would like to get in touch with Johanna or Melbourne Buddy, please shoot us an email at:
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We hope you find the following guide useful.

When can I get the Galette des Rois in Melbourne?

The king cake is traditionally enjoyed on the 6th of January to celebrate the Epiphany. As such, it is only available to buy in January and often, quite early in January. Be careful not to miss out as it can be a long wait until next year.

Where can I buy the Galette des Rois in Melbourne?

Luckily, you can get your hands on some very good quality Galettes right here in Melbourne. Let’s get into some more details about each one. Always confirm any information with the individual bakeries.

Laurent

Address: multiple locations across Melbourne (not all may stock the galette)
Opening Hours: check website
Available: Early January 2026, possibly 3rd and 6th only in 2026 (please confirm and call ahead)
Website for more galette info: Laurent
Price: $40 at last time of checking in 2026 for a standard size galette

The galette comes with a crown and a feve.

Laurent’s galettes are consistently Johanna’s favourite. An outstanding traditional taste at a very reasonable price that has stood the test of time!

Noisette

Address: Available from Noisette Port Melbourne and Bentleigh locations
Opening Hours: check Noisette website
Available: From 4th Jan 2026, recommend to preorder and check availability
Website for more galette info: noisette.com.au
Price: Not listed at time of writing

Johanna is looking forward to trying this one in 2026. They also come with a cute feve and paper crown.

Limited availability, please check and preorder or by phone to ensure you don’t miss out.

Agathe Patisserie

Previously available, unsure about their availability in 2026
Website for more galette info: Agathe

Reverie

Address: 31 Izett St, Prahran and Westfield Doncaster, Doncaster
Available: Limited time, pre order, check website
Website for more galette info: Reverie

Traditional frangipane Galette des Rois. Early January 2026 only and preorders crucial.

Escargot Bakery

Address: 154 Martin St, Brighton VIC 3186
Opening Hours: check website
Available: Early January 2026 (please confirm and call ahead)
Website for more galette info: Escargot Bakery
Price: Check with the bakery

We have seen some posts on social media about the arrival of galette des rois so we hope it is available when they reopen in January 2026.

Choukette French Bakery

Address: 318 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056
Available: Early January
Website for more galette info: Choukette

Their Galettes des Rois are available as of 3rd January 2026. I believe preorders are the safest way to ensure you get taste buds on one. Visit the bakery, email info@choukette.com.au or phone them on (03) 93808680.

Le Yeahllow

Address: multiple locations across Melbourne (not all may stock the galette)
Opening Hours: check website
Available: Early January 2026, possibly 3rd and 6th only in 2026 (please confirm and call ahead)
Website for more galette info: Le Yeahllow Galette
Price: $70 at last time of checking in 2026 for 4-6 people (8 inch)

Flaky puff pastry, filled with hazelnut frangipane, topped with crushed hazelnut and more caramelised hazelnut. Traditional galette with modern presentation. Each galette comes with a fève and a crown to commerate the traditional moment.

References

1. Individual bakery business websites and social media, accessed early 2026
2. Wikipedia King Cake page, accessed 2023 and January 2026

We have updated this article most recently in January 2026. Please keep in mind that any information below can change at any time and we do not guarantee the accuracy of any of the information provided. Always refer to the individual business galette info and check availability and opening hours to avoid disappointment. We hope you found the “Galette des Rois in Melbourne” article useful.