New bakery brings slice of France to the western suburbs
Artisan Crust Bakery flung open the doors to their Floreat Forum venue on Tuesday morning.
Husband and wife duo Benjamin and Marie Gauthier are the culinary brains behind the western European inspired venture, aiming to bring a taste of France to Perth.
Specialising in a selection of French treats, the venue is serving up croissants, pain au chocolats and their signature canéle de Bordeaux.
The menu also boasts a range of savoury delights from Aussie-style meat pies, quiches, toasties and baguettes filled with local ingredients.
Coffee lovers can fuel up with an assortment of caffeinated drinks brewed with beans from Blacklist Coffee Roasters.
The bakery has been hinting at the location's upcoming arrival since an initial announcement post on Instagram in early May.
Artisan Crust Bakery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30am to 3:30pm and can be found in the Outdoor Forum at Shop 81/5 Howtree Place Floreat.
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