Oasis Bakery

Bustling and a hive of activity — with that goes the noise. Oasis has a great range of groceries, but the worst soy Chai I’ve ever had. Such a shame, great for everything else.

After hearing of this place for a few years now, I decided to venture in.
Clearly with signs out the front stating that Oasis Parking available at rear indicated this place gets busy.
Upon walking in, table real estate is at a premium, so don’t come alone. Get a seat, and then check out the menu.
Oasis Bakery certainly has a cosmopolitan vibe to it, and is not shying away from its Lebanese roots.
The breakfast menu is well varied but not extensive, so one does not stare at the options for ages in an indecisive way.
Passing the open fridge for help yourself to beverages (including ciders) which at 9:30am on a Sunday I refrained. Place the order and received an electronic buzzer which kindly notified me of when my coffee and breakfast was ready for collection.
Service was very friendly, food ready in a timely manner and tasting amazing, it is no wonder the Oasis Bakery has such a brilliant reputation in Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs and is highly recommended.
Come and enjoy for yourself!

This place is just a gem. Years ago, it was a small-​ish middle-​eastern grocer with some tasty baked items, and it has built upon that (and the popularity they rightly earned) to become a juggernaut in an unassuming strip of shops. It’s hard to decide if you should come hungry, because you’ll spend way too much money on interesting ingredients and groceries in the shop, but you’ll also be able to enjoy their great pastries fresh.
It *IS* on the expensive side when it comes to the groceries, but they carry such a good range including a lot of exotic spices, chiles, obscure ingredients (if you’re a fan of Ottolenghi you can stock up on pretty much everything you’ll need here) and the quality is generally quite high, so it’s not outrageous.

What’s not to like about this Mecca of the south east! It’s packed with people on weekends and their food is great. Wonderful range of produce, organic and health foods. I love trying out their specialty chocolate from all parts of the world. Well worth a visit. Parking limited but you can find in the back or behind the buildings.

Fantastic middle eastern food. Amazing supermarket with virtually every spice and condiments. Best shawamas in town.

For such a busy place, the food is always top quality. You can get take away if you don’t want to wait for a table. But if you say to eat, you can walk off your feast wondering through the supermarket section. So many treasures to be found.
Need spices, nuts and tasty snacks you wont be disappointed!

Love love love! Oasis bakery is such a misleading name. It’s not a bakery it’s way way more. It’s more like a middle eastern deli. A big one! With a huge variety of stuff!
Seriously I was overwhelmed.
The only issue is parking. Not enough!

Great food! I live quite close to this place which is why I have been here. It doesn’t get enough credibility, it is the type of café you could come for lunch to on a daily basis.
An awesome variety of food, serving something for everyone.

We have lived down the street for 2 years and never been in. A month ago that changed and we now go 3 times a week. And that’s only with a lot of self control. This place is cheap and the food is amazing. The grocery makes Sunnybrook look half done. Couldn’t say they could do anything better than they do. Get the friends with benefits card! It makes my pickle chips cheap. Mmmmm

In the relatively spice-​free south, this little bit of Egypt by way of Sydney Road is a boon to the cook.
What started chiefly as a tradie take-​away joint and middle-​eastern grocery is now just a few innovations short of being a one-​stop culinary shop. The only thing they’re yet to sell is green groceries and fresh meat. Once they do, I imagine I’ll just move next door.

There is no doubt that this place has a wide array of groceries and baked good. Predominant middle eastern, and it is their specialty particularly in fresh foods, they also stock a wide variety of other ethnic foods including a great range of Mexican salsas.
You will find all sorts of spices, grains, legumes and dried fruits as well as an expansive range of fresh dips, cheeses and baked goods. The choice can be overwhelming and indeed I found myself quickly filling my basket until I had a good look at the prices.
This place has become quite commercial and the prices are more expensive than you would pay for similar products elsewhere.
If you do have allergies or food sensitivities you will probably feel right at home here. Everything is organic and there are plenty of vegetarian, vegan, gluten and dairy free friendly ingredients.
The deserts are super delicious as are the Falafel chips but at $ 10 a packet they’re hard to justify.

I know the place for around 8 years now, good and food that can match any person wallet.
The recent changes didn’t improved the service, it becomes to commercial to my liking but food remained good.

This place is unrivalled. The most impressive middle eastern market I’ve ever been to, and one of the best specialty grocers I’ve ever encountered. The selection is staggering, the facilities are spotless and the service is excellent. I’m glad I live nearby, because I’d be returning often regardless of the distance.

If you’ve never been to Oasis, you’re missing out. Amazing range of middle eastern grocery treats and food on offer. You can get a dazzling array if hot food for breakfast, lunch and dinner and there’s also cakes on offer. I like the ricotta and jam cigars myself — and I can’t go past a good felafel roll either.

What is it about this place that drives me ten more kilometres away from my route than I would otherwise?
Well, there are a mountain of reasons for anyone in need of anything middle eastern.
Aisles of spices, sugary treats, ingredients of the Middle East. That is only half the story. This place also have, tangine dishes, kebabs, rice dishes, pizzas, breads, coffee, tea and is oh so different than your average joe restaurant. Going to this place will take you to the land of desert culture, and thousands of years of experimentations and evolutions of food.
There are staples of food that came to the middle east (potatoes) with globalisation and became part of those cultures and other ingredients that were natural to this place. Either way I see only beautiful things happening from that.

I haven’t eaten here, but been dragged by my mother for groceries. Needless to say, she’ll need to drag me no more.
Great range of spices, herbs, health food, everything (with a Middle Eastern bias). A little pricey, but convenient. And apparently always busy. Plenty of car parking, places to stand and eat, and sweet nothings to nibble on. The owners repackage bulk goods (fruits, nuts, LSA meal) with funny titbits — «Whatever you do, don’t vote liberal!». Great to see some personality while supporting a clearly independent family owned store.
Purchased items of note: delicious Collective black plum natural yogurt, bean-​to-​bar in Madagascar chocolate, lavender flowers for baking, and so many chia seeds they’ll be coming out my ears. Other items of interests: ibriks, tortilla presses, EVERYTHING. Nearly as dangerous as Essential Ingredient for my wallet.

A friend put me onto this place as the best spice shop in Melb. I have to agree! I have found so many good quality spices here, some that are really hard to find too! Some of their stock includes pinto beans, (a staple in Mexican food!) quinoa, nuts, all the spices you could ever need in a decent quantity, (not like those dime bags of oregano from commercial grocery stores) dried Mexican chiles like anchos and guajillos, masa harina, polenta, lentils, tapatio, mole poblano, tortilla presses, felafel makers and so much more! I haven’t even listed a fraction. They also have a bakery with some pretty decent macarons, baclava and petit fours.
If all the food and spice shopping has made you peckish, why not stop for a rest in their food court for some kebbeh or the best shawarma rolls or plates in town! This place is very popular for a very good reason.
They also do online shopping orders.
2013 update: I just wanted to update that since I’ve discovered I need to go gluten-​free, we’ve discovered that Oasis has an aisle full of gluten-​free items. Everything from gluten-​free soy sauce (tamari) to various gluten free pastas, muesli, pancake, bread mixes and more. They also carry a range of gluten-​free starches: potato, rice, tapioca, buckwheat, corn. Did you know primo chorizo has gluten syrup in it? I was outraged! Thankfully, Oasis carry a delicious brand of both hot and mild chorizo that’s specifically listed as gluten free. We tried it. Better than primo. (Primo, you’re now on my list!)
Also, when we went to eat in the bakery, they have a range of gluten-​free and when ordering, was advised/​warned as to which plates not listed as gluten-​free might still have traces of gluten in them. Really happy with them for this.

If you have ever been lucky enough no know the joys of discovering that the mirage in the distance really is an oasis and not a figment of your imagination, then you will be just as happy as that moment when you find Oasis Bakery. Oasis Bakery will give you shade on a hot summers day and quench your thirst with a selection of worldly delights.
Every time I come here with one item in mind, I have no choice but to walk around the supermarket section and fill up a shopping basket, but not before I finish their star attraction… The Shawarma.