Le Bon Choix Brickworks

Le Bon Choix Brickworks is the Southport outpost of a Queensland boulangerie-pâtisserie with a history dating back to 2004. The Ferry Road venue brings together a café, bakery and pastry shop, with breads, pastries, cakes, sandwiches, pies, quiches and in-store beverages available alongside catering options. The website says everything is baked fresh each day, making it a practical stop for a coffee and pastry, a casual lunch or something to take home.

There is plenty to browse, whether you prefer savoury or sweet. The offering includes the Ham & Cheese Croissant, described as a fuller version of the classic with extra pastry, ham, cheese and béchamel, as well as the Prosciutto & Camembert on Ciabatta Sandwich, Croque Monsieur and Quiche with Caramelised Onion and Sweet Potato. For something sweet, the range includes the Almond Croissant, Danish Sour Cherry, Hazelnut Éclair and several named cakes. The café also lists hot Sweet Potato & Capsicum Soup served with sourdough and ciabatta rolls, plus a Matcha Collection available hot, iced or with a strawberry twist.

The Southport store suits different kinds of visits without needing a special occasion. Solo customers can drop in for a drink, pastry or quick bite, while couples and small groups have a broad café-style selection to share or enjoy individually. Its catering service is designed for meetings and larger gatherings, with sandwich platters, pastry selections, sweet treats and artisan breads. The site also positions the bakery as a picnic option, with fresh pastries, sandwiches and sweets packed for taking outdoors. Cakes can be ordered online for collection, although the business does not offer delivery.

Le Bon Choix was founded by Savico Basset-Rouge, who trained under pastry chef Laurent Boillon before opening the first Le Bon Choix boulangerie-pâtisserie in Albany Creek in 2004. The business later expanded through South-East Queensland and now has locations across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast. Its approach is centred on maintaining traditional flavours, ingredients, preparation and processes rather than taking shortcuts. At Brickworks, that craft sits alongside the energy of a working café, with the website describing early-morning baking, pastry preparation and a team bringing warm service to a busy day. It is a useful Southport choice for fresh bakery food, made-to-order cakes, office catering or a simple café visit.