Chu Bakery on William Street, Highgate, has been open just a few months. In its short life, the teeny tiny bakery has amassed a very strong and loyal following, often selling out of its sweet goodies. Little Chef and I headed there on what felt like a sort of pilgrimage. It was a school holiday treat – for both of us!
There’s not a lot of room inside the small bakery and faced with so many good-looking pastries, I started to feel a little overwhelmed! I definitely needed sugar and fast! For Little Chef, deciding which pastry to pick for morning tea wasn’t quite as tough – he made a bee-line for the first thing he saw that was covered in chocolate! There are almond croissants, passionfruit and chilli brioche doughnuts (which sound very interesting!). If it wasn’t so hot I would have grabbed a coffee too.
There’s just a few stools outside Chu. I had my sights on the gorgeous Hyde Park right across the street. Little Chef found a spot to sit on the grass, right under a shady jacaranda tree. Perfect.
Little Chef literally hoovered up his hazelnut praline éclair. It was spot on, I was lucky enough to have a very small nibble. It’s absolutely the best éclair I’ve ever tasted. The light choux pastry is golden brown and filled with decedent hazelnut praline cream.
I took a little longer over my Lychee and raspberry chu puff, taking some photos, then savouring the pastry and raspberry cream. Hiding inside was the sweet lychee and boy was that a great flavour combo! Everyone seems to pick the ‘on trend’ matcha chu puff, but I really loved this version. 
After we’d scoffed our sweet treats, we walked it off around the little lakes and had a run about the playgrounds. It was so lovely to meet Chu!!
Chef was a bit upset we’d made the visit without him – so we’ll be seeing Chu again very soon I’m sure! 🙂
Love this little bakery! Definitely perfect location with lovely Hyde Park across the street!
It sure is April! Chu was closed over the Christmas break (we went 1st week of hols) so I’m really desperate to go back!
With school going back soon i’m sure there’ll be plenty of time to go there! ‘m always keen for a coffee and treat if you ever feel up for a quick meet n greet 🙂
I’d love that April! I’m free most arvos after 3pm. I’m always up for a foodie catch up 🙂
You sold me on the lychee and raspberry (my fave fruit) , and I’m going to go tomorrow. I’ve read so many glowing reviews about this place and I still haven’t been! Might have to get a few extras to take home to make up for lost time 🙂
haha Yes – I’d absolutely take a boxful home Annette 🙂 I’m desperate to go back for more!
This is a lovely bakery! Those pastries are worth giving a try. I just love it!