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La Bouche

71 Shore St W, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

Recommended by 16 people

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71 Shore St W, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Bouche

Pure French butter and painstaking technique turn this unassuming Cleveland storefront into a mandatory morning detour. Regulars line up early for laminated viennoiserie, crusty artisan sourdough, and expertly pulled espresso. On the savoury side, the signature chicken, leek, and white wine pie delivers tender braised filling encased in golden, buttery pastry. Rotating weekend creations—from ricotta bee stings to freshly baked Saturday focaccia—sell out fast, making an assorted pastry box an easy prize to tote down to the water.

  • Authentic Viennoiserie: Handcrafted laminated dough made with French butter, turning out flaky croissants and danishes daily.
  • Savoury Showstoppers: Buttery, golden pastry packed with generous leek and white wine chicken filling.
  • Weekend Specials: Limited-run treats like Saturday focaccia and specialty croissants that disappear quickly.
  • Top-Tier Coffee: Consistent, high-calibre espresso pulls that draw a dedicated local caffeine following.
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What's On at La Bouche

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Why Choose La Bouche

Discover why locals line up early for artisanal French baking and gourmet savoury pies in Cleveland.

  • Artisanal Morning Pastries and Coffee

    Artisanal French pastries, fresh sourdough, and morning brew crafted with French butter and careful technique.

    Coffee is awesome, and croissants are to die for

    Kylie Devery

  • Gourmet Handcrafted Savoury Pies

    Scratch-made savoury lunch options include generous chicken, leek and white wine pies and pulled pork pies.

    The ratio of filling to pastry was spot on, and it tasted fresh and well made rather than overly processed.

    Monique

  • The Thrill of Small-Batch Weekend Specials

    Handcrafted in small batches with new creative flavours, creating eager weekend anticipation before items sell out.

    Real handmade patisserie made in small batches with new and interesting flavours.

    magda jeffries

  • Warm, Personable Neighbourhood Service

    Attentive and welcoming owners ensure guests leave genuinely uplifted and cared for on every visit.

    From the incredible customer service, excellent coffee and delicious almond croissant, I always walk away happy.

    Cameron Bennet

  • Perfect Pit Stop for Coastal Outings

    Gourmet sweet treats and savoury bakes packaged conveniently to grab before trips to nearby parks or coastal strolls.

    It’s a great little stop for savoury pastries, sweets, and small treats before heading down to the beach or nearby park.

    Monique

  • Shareable Boxes for Family and Office Treats

    Convenient boxes of sweet pastries and hot lunch bakes make early morning treats easy to share with family and colleagues.

    My husband surprised me in the morning with a large box of sweet goods and we were back by 10 am to try their coffee and pies.

    Carmen Yow

Handcrafted French viennoiserie and scratch-baked gourmet pies.

  • Almond Croissant

    delicious almond croissant

    Cameron Bennet

  • Chicken, Leek and White Wine Pie

    their chicken, leak and white wine pie are to die for

    Carmen Yow

  • Pulled Pork Pie

    tasty, chunky melt in your mouth pork in the pie

    Sandra Potter

  • Cinnamon Scroll

    The scroll was flaky and had a soft centre with a sugary icing.

    CW107

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and handcrafted extras that elevate every visit

  • Personalised Counter Hospitality & Pastry Guidance

    The owners take the time to personally engage with guests and describe individual pastries and daily creations in detail.

  • Creative Weekend Small-Batch Bakes

    On Saturdays, the kitchen crafts limited-batch creative viennoiserie, focaccia, and experimental treats that draw early morning queues.

  • Puppuccinos for Visiting Pets

    Diners bringing four-legged companions can pick up specialty dog-friendly puppuccinos at the counter.

  • Gentle-Ferment Sourdough Loaves

    Traditional artisan sourdough is slow-fermented, offering a lighter, gut-friendly bread option for sensitive stomachs.

Before you head over

Practical planning advice on timing, lines, and ordering for your visit.

  • Arrive early for weekend specials

    Rotating small-batch pastries and Saturday specials sell out rapidly, so visit early in the morning to access the full counter selection.

  • Plan for Saturday morning lines

    Expect peak morning queues, particularly on Saturdays, as customers line up outside for fresh bakes and specialty coffee.

  • Inquire about counter pricing

    Counter pricing is not consistently displayed across all baked goods, so check item costs with the team before ordering.

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