Baker D. Chirico

"Bread and butter is one of life's most underrated pleasures. A freshly baked baguette with a fat dob of real butter, are you with me? I'm talking 50:50 ratio here. Well, if not, there's plenty more on offer in this beautifully designed shopfront. Sweet tooth? No worries. Sandwich on your lunch break? They've got you covered there too. Last minute dash for a gift? Pop in for a jar of homemade jam. If you're in Carlton, it goes without saying to drop in to Baker D Chirico, if not for the gluten then do it for the eye candy. This space is stunning." - Seven Seeds

"Break (sourdough) bread in Melbourne The stunning Baker D. Chirico does some of the best bread in Melbourne. This place is all about quality, premium bread, and that means high prices. But with those prices and at that standard, it comes with a pretty stunning design and store fit out. Unlike the other Daniel Chirico store in St Kilda, this store has no coffee machine, deli or other distractions. Wonderful curving wood infuse light and warmth into the space, and one wall is pared back to its rustic stone and scratchy paint. Black and white floor tiles are reflected in the packaging. The store, the building and the various packaging designs were a collaboration between FOD, architects March Studio, artist and fashion designers PAM and Daniel Chirico, the stellar artisan bread maker. According to team that worked on the project, there was a focus on “the juxtaposition between age-old tradition and craft, and contemporary design thinking with a surreal twist”, the store creates a unique, welcoming and inspiring experience. Even if design isn't your thing, it's worth picking up a loaf or two here."

"Baker D. Chirico, Carlton by Seven Seeds. Bread and butter is one of life's most underrated pleasures. A freshly baked baguette with a fat dob of real butter, are you with me? I'm talking 50:50 ratio here.Well, if not, there's plenty more on offer in this beautifully designed shopfront. Sweet tooth? No worries. Sandwich on your lunch break? They've got you covered there too. Last minute dash for a gift? Pop in for a jar of homemade jam. If you're in Carlton, it goes without saying to drop in to Baker D Chirico, if not for the gluten then do it for the eye candy. This space is stunning."