The Block 2026 premieres Sunday 2 August at 7pm on Channel Nine and 9Now, and for the first time in 22 seasons, the show has landed on our doorstep here on the Mornington Peninsula.
The Block Mount Eliza: : A Local's Food Guide | Butterken
We're Bütterken Bakery, a German-inspired bakery at 54 Mount Eliza Way, about two kilometres and a four-minute drive from the block site the whole country is about to be looking at.
So consider this the local's guide: where The Block 2026 was filmed, what tradies and contestants actually eat during a twelve-week build, what to order when you visit, and why Mount Eliza deserved this season all along.
If you've been an avid The Block watcher in the past, chances are you've fallen in love with more than just the incredible homes.
This season, Australia's favourite renovation show has arrived in the beautiful bayside village of Mount Eliza, introducing millions of viewers to our beautiful Mornington Peninsula. From tree-lined streets and beautiful beaches to village shopping and outstanding local food, there's plenty to discover long after you've visited The Block site itself.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, following your favourite contestants, or searching for the best bakery near The Block 2026, this guide covers everything you need to know.
And if you're wondering where to find exceptional coffee, artisan sourdough, authentic German pretzels or a lunch worth taking to the beach, we've got that covered too.
Where Is The Block 2026 Filmed?
The Block 2026 is filmed at 109 Old Mornington Road, Mount Eliza, placing this year's competition in one of Victoria's most desirable coastal suburbs.
Located on the Mornington Peninsula, Mount Eliza offers the perfect backdrop for The Block. Established gardens, grand homes, leafy streets and a relaxed coastal lifestyle make it an ideal setting for ambitious renovations and stunning transformations.
For visitors, it's also an excellent excuse to spend a day or weekend exploring everything Mount Eliza has to offer.
Why Everyone Is Talking About Mount Eliza
Locals have always known Mount Eliza is something special.
Now, thanks to The Block, the rest of Australia is discovering why.
Unlike busy tourist centres, Mount Eliza has maintained its village atmosphere. You'll find independent cafés, artisan food producers, boutique retailers and welcoming local businesses that give the town genuine character.
Within minutes you can explore:
Beautiful beaches overlooking Port Phillip Bay
Boutique shopping in Mount Eliza Village
Coastal walking trails
Nearby wineries and cellar doors
Parks and gardens
Some of the Mornington Peninsula's best food experiences
It's easy to understand why so many visitors fall in love with the area.
Where To Eat Near The Block 2026
One question appears again and again online:
"Where should we eat after visiting The Block?"
Fortunately, Mount Eliza has some wonderful local options.
If you're looking for something handcrafted, fresh and genuinely memorable, Butterken Bakery is just minutes away.
Our bakery has become a favourite destination for locals and visitors alike, serving artisan sourdough, authentic German pretzels, specialty coffee and freshly prepared sandwiches made on our own bread. We also get called the best bakery or the best cafe in Mount Eliza quite a lot (we’ll take it.)
Whether you're after breakfast before exploring, lunch to take with you, or simply somewhere to relax with the best coffee and pretzels, Butterken Bakery is the perfect stop.
What do Blockheads eat?
The honest answer
Butterken Bakery brings
traditional German bread culture to the Mornington Peninsula.
Everything we bake starts with the same philosophy:
Quality ingredients. Traditional techniques. Better bread.
Our sourdoughs are naturally fermented over many hours to develop flavour, texture and keeping quality.
Our pretzels are handmade using authentic German methods.
Every sandwich begins with bread baked fresh in our ovens each morning.
Visitors often tell us they're surprised to discover a bakery like this tucked away in Mount Eliza.
That's exactly what makes it worth finding.
No wonder the tradies and block contestants call it the best breakfast and lunch in Mount Eliza.
Coffee That Starts Every Great Day
Whether you're heading to The Block, the beach or the wineries, every adventure starts with great coffee.
We're proud to serve specialty coffee using Commonfolk beans, carefully brewed by our team.
Pair it with a pastry, pretzel or fresh sandwich and you've got the perfect start to your Mornington Peninsula morning.
Visit Butterken Bakery
If The Block 2026 has inspired you to visit Mount Eliza, we'd love to welcome you.
Whether you're stopping in for breakfast before exploring, grabbing a coffee on the go, collecting a Block Lunch Pack or taking home fresh artisan sourdough, Butterken Bakery is the perfect place to experience the best of Mount Eliza's food culture.
Butterken Bakery
📍54 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza VIC
Serving artisan sourdough, authentic German pretzels, handcrafted pastries, fresh sandwiches and specialty coffee.
Come for The Block. Stay for the bread.