The Cake AlchemistCake shop · Balwyn North
Cake shop · Balwyn North

The Cake Alchemist Balwyn North

1146 Burke Road, Balwyn North VIC 3104

Closed · opens 8:30 am
Directions Call (03) 9041 9967 Menu
Chocolate cream cake
Raspberry cheesecake
Bakery counter with slices and cookies
Churros with dipping chocolate
Carrot cake with cream cheese icing
Illustration: Brassluff, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Opening hours

Closed · opens 8:30 am Local time: 12:55 am AEDT

Opening hours of The Cake Alchemist
Monday8:30 am – 3 pm
Tuesday8:30 am – 3 pm
Wednesday8:30 am – 3 pm
Thursday8:30 am – 3 pm
Friday8:30 am – 3 pm
Saturday10 am – 3 pm
SundayClosed

Usual weekly hours. Public holidays and annual leave may change them.

Hours, parking & how to get there

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Welcome to The Cake Alchemist

Located at 1146 Burke Road, The Cake Alchemist serves Balwyn North and the surrounding streets of Melbourne. It is one of 6 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Balwyn North.

Opening hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 am – 3 pm; Sat 10 am – 3 pm; closed Sun. It does not open on Sundays.

620 m from here: Mozart Patisserie Cafe, the closest backup option. 2 other bakeries and sweet shops are within 1 km.

Practical information

Address1146 Burke Road, Balwyn North VIC 3104
SuburbBalwyn North, Melbourne
Phone(03) 9041 9967
TypeCake shop
Today (Tuesday)8:30 am – 3 pm
SundayClosed
Open per week37.5 hours
Time zoneAEDT (Victoria)
GPS-37.793777, 145.064013

When to go: busy times

6am9am12pm3pm6pm9pm

Today, the quietest time is usually around 2 pm and the busiest around 12 pm. Estimate based on the usual rhythm of a cake shop and the shop’s hours – not a live count.

On the menu

Cakes & slices

  • Mud cakeWhole, 20 cm$35.00 – $60.00
  • Baked cheesecakeWhole, 20 cm$40.00 – $65.00
  • Custom birthday cakeTo order, from$90.00 – $180.00
  • PavlovaCream and fresh fruit, whole$30.00 – $55.00

Patisserie

  • ÉclairChocolate, coffee or vanilla$6.50 – $9.00
  • Lemon tartTorched meringue or plain$7.00 – $9.50
  • Fruit tartCrème pâtissière, fresh fruit$7.50 – $10.00
  • Opera cake slice$8.00 – $11.00

Sweet bakery classics

  • Vanilla sliceCustard between puff pastry$4.50 – $6.50
  • LamingtonSponge, chocolate and coconut$3.50 – $5.50
  • Anzac biscuitOats and golden syrup$2.50 – $4.00
  • Cream bunJam and whipped cream$3.50 – $5.50

Typical products and Australian price ranges for this kind of shop – not the official menu.

Full menu & prices

Photo gallery

Chocolate cream cake
Illustration: Brassluff, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Raspberry cheesecake
Illustration: Martin van Dam, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Bakery counter with slices and cookies
Illustration: Andy Li, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Churros with dipping chocolate
Illustration: Irwandy Mazwir, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Carrot cake with cream cheese icing
Illustration: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Illustrative photos of typical products – not pictures of The Cake Alchemist itself. Are you the owner? Send us your photos.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Cake Alchemist?

1146 Burke Road, Balwyn North VIC 3104. GPS coordinates: -37.793777, 145.064013.

What are the opening hours of The Cake Alchemist?

Mon–Fri 8:30 am – 3 pm; Sat 10 am – 3 pm; closed Sun (local time, AEDT).

Is The Cake Alchemist open on Sunday?

No, it is closed on Sundays.

How can I contact The Cake Alchemist?

By phone on (03) 9041 9967.

Which other bakeries are nearby?

Mozart Patisserie Cafe (620 m), Gluten Free 4 U (850 m), Brazen Dessert Bar (1.1 km).

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