Annandale Bakehouse

If you're hunting for a bakery in Annandale, New South Wales, Annandale Bakehouse is a friendly corner of the neighbourhood that does a bit of everything: bread, pies, pastries and a proper cafe side with good coffee. Locals tend to sit down for breakfast or grab something to take to one of the parks nearby.

The pies are a big part of the story. We hear the chunky beef pie in particular gets plenty of love, with flaky pastry and a generous, savoury filling. Sausage rolls and quiche are on the counter too. One person found the sausage roll pastry great but the meat a touch dry. Bread gets its own following. The sourdough is the kind people say beats what the supermarkets offer, and there's a good run of loaves to take home. Gluten-free and vegan options are available, and the gluten-free bread and banana bread have fans. On the pastry side, the croissants come up again and again, with the almond croissant singled out for being properly filled right to the end. Donuts, brownies and a chocolate tower cake round out the sweet side, and there's a bacon and egg roll for the early crowd.

Visitors often mention the helpful staff. The team is friendly and welcoming, and the coffee is smooth and consistent, with one local ranking it above a well-known Newtown roaster. Toasted sandwiches are a favourite, crisp and loaded, and value for money gets a regular nod. One visitor mentioned small cookies that kids love at a price that suits a family outing.

You can dine in or take away, and there's a spot out the front if you've got a dog with you. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, cards and mobile payments are taken, and there's free street parking nearby. It's open early every day through to mid-afternoon, so it suits a morning stop, though it's worth checking the hours before you head in. If you're after fresh-from-the-oven pies, sourdough or a good brunch in Annandale, this one is worth a try.