Bun Appétit! Here’s Where To Find The Best Hot Cross Buns In Brisbane
Warning: may cause cravings
By Style Journos | 31st March 2025Easter is quite literally just around the corner and, if you’ve yet to sink your teeth into an irresistibly tasty hot cross bun, it’s high time to join the party with the very best hot cross buns Brisbane bakeries have to offer.
The sweet scent of freshly baked hot cross buns is drifting out of bakeries all over Brisbane, tempting us and making those extra calories seem totally justified. After all, it’s practically a seasonal requirement, right?
So, whether you’re a stickler for traditional buns, prefer the fruitless variety (no judgment here), or can’t resist a decadent chocolate-filled bun, we’ve created a list of the hottest spots to score the best hot cross buns in town. Thank us later.
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Agnes Bakery
Fortitude Valley
It’s no surprise that Agnes Bakery has found itself on this list thanks to their delectable sourdough hot cross buns. Offering sourdough hot cross buns seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg, currants, raisins, and dash of their secret spice mix, these buns are baked to perfection in a woodfire oven and served fresh every day. Be sure to pick up some of their house-cultured and churned smoked butter to lather on for an extra touch of flavour. Available in the bakery or pre-orders by the half dozen through their website, get your hands on their buns today.
Darvella Patisserie
Bulimba
Making our mouths water since 2020, Darvella Patisserie is another local fave delivering Easter goods. Their traditional hot cross buns are available both in-store and online every day leading up to the Easter weekend. With new flavours on offer, like Kinder Bueno and Raspberry Velvet only available don’t he weekends, pay them a visit this SZN!
Jocelyn’s Provisions
Albion, Camp Hill, Fortitude Valley
One of Brisbane’s most iconic bakeries, Jocelyn’s Provisions, has its buns fresh and ready for you to devour. Choose from the classic spiced fruit or the indulgent dark and white choc chip—both best enjoyed with a generous slather of butter. Available in six-packs or singles in-store, you can also pre-order online now.
Lune Croissanterie
Let’s take a moment of appreciation for Lune Croissanterie because they’re blessing us with hot cross cruffins this year. Offering the best of both worlds – a flaky, buttery cruffin filled with the flavours of a hot cross bun, it’s a match made in pastry heaven. Their pastry wizards have laminated dried fruits, candied peel, and mixed spice into the signature Lune croissant pastry. Inside, they’ve added a brown butter mousseline topped off with, of course, a cross.
Nodo Donuts
Everyone’s favourite gluten-free doughnut shop is hopping into Easter with their GF hot cross puns in two delicious flavours: traditional and chocolate. Purchase in-store or pre-order online.
Baker D. Chirico
Newstead
Newstead’s newest bakery hailing from Melbourne, Baker D. Chirico is serving up their famous hot cross buns this Easter. With a perfect blend of spices and topped with golden glaze, treat yourself this season.
Images: @nododonuts / @jocelynsprovisions / @agnes.bakery.brisbane
