Poppy Scrolls Southport: Fresh Scrolls, Wild Matcha and a Honey Pepperoni Surprise
Poppy Scrolls Southport is now open on Lawson Street, and we’re happy to report it lives up to the hype. We went, we ate, and we’re already planning a return trip.
From market stall to Southport shopfront
Poppy Scrolls started small. Pastry chef Mishel Botor took a punt on a cinnamon scroll market stall, fuelled by a love of baking and a hunch that Gold Coasters would share her enthusiasm.
They did. Within a month, she had a permanent spot at HOTA Markets. Soon after, she left her previous career behind to bake full time.
The next step was obvious. Customers wanted scrolls on days that weren’t market day, so Mishel opened her first bricks-and-mortar bakery in Southport.
What to order at Poppy Scrolls
There are eight scrolls on the menu, and they cover both sweet and savoury cravings. The classic cinna creme is soft, warm and finished with signature frosting and a dusting of cinnamon. If you want to go bigger, the Biscoff scroll stacks spread, biscuit and frosting on top. The apple crumble pairs apple compote with a buttery house-made crumble, while the blueberry lemon curd is tangy, sweet and generously frosted.
Not a sweet tooth? The honey pepperoni pizza scroll is one of the bestsellers, combining pizza sauce, three cheeses, pepperoni and a drizzle of honey. It’s easy to see why people love it. There’s also a spinach and cheese scroll with cream cheese and a three-cheese blend, perfect for anyone skipping the sugar rush.
The secret behind a good scroll
It isn’t a secret ingredient. It’s patience. The dough gets plenty of time to rise, which keeps the scrolls light and fluffy instead of dense. Each batch is baked fresh in the early hours and served warm.
Matcha and coffee worth lingering for
The drinks menu is just as creative as the scrolls. Coffee is organic from Seven Miles, but the specialty list is where things get fun.
For matcha fans, the churro matcha combines house-made caramel, churro milk and churro cold foam. The panna matcha has real panna cotta in it, and the jasmine einspanner matcha is topped with a cloud of cream.
Coffee lovers are well covered too. Try the pistachio cold brew finished with pistachio cold foam, the maple sea salt latte with its sweet and salty edge, or the Poppy spiced orange with double ristretto, orange cream and fresh zest.
Poppy Scrolls Southport: location and hours
Poppy Scrolls is at Shop 2010, 5 Lawson Street, Southport, open Thursday to Monday, 9am to 2pm.
It’s a handy stop for a morning tea run or a midday treat if you work nearby. Our tip: order a scroll to eat now and one to take home.
