N Lee Bakery — Collingwood, Melbourne

A Smith Street bakery woven into the neighbourhood

N Lee Bakery is an early-opening Collingwood fixture that sells Vietnamese rolls alongside familiar bakery staples. Its long-running Smith Street location makes it a practical classic-style bánh mì stop for Collingwood and Fitzroy, while a weekday branch on Little Collins Street serves central Melbourne.

What to order

Traditional pork is the best first order if you want to judge the baguette, pâté, mayonnaise, cold cuts, cucumber, carrot, coriander and chilli as a complete build. Crispy pork offers more richness and texture, while barbecue chicken is a useful choice for diners avoiding pork.

Good to know

The Collingwood bakery opens earlier than many specialist lunch counters, though hours vary by branch and day. It pairs well with Banh Mi Stand as part of a CBD-to-Smith-Street crawl. Meat-free diners should ask about the current fillings and check every spread and sauce.

Neighbourhood: Collingwood, inner north
Best for: an old-school neighbourhood bakery experience close to Fitzroy.

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