Flemington bakery brings vegan croissants and mi goreng brulee to the inner east
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This Flemington croissanterie created by Audi Krisnandika and Rizka Puspita has had a warm welcome to the inner east. Croissants come in myriad forms, from classic almond and pain au chocolat to vegan alternatives and 'Asian-fusion' specials such as mi goreng brulee.
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