Darling Pies & Cakes
283 Darling St, Balmain, New South Wales, 2041
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Why Choose Darling Pies & Cakes?
Darling Pies & Cakes earns its steady local following with pies that deliver on both pastry and filling, particularly the beef pie with its old-fashioned gravy and flaky crust. The bakery also stocks fresh Vietnamese bahn mi rolls, quality bread, and cakes at fair prices, making it a well-rounded stop for takeaway or dine-in.
About Darling Pies & Cakes
If you're after a proper old-school bakery in Balmain, Darling Pies & Cakes is an unassuming shop that locals rate highly, and it earns that with food rather than fit-out. Don't let the plain interior put you off.
The pies are what the place is known for. We've heard the beef pie praised for its old-fashioned gravy, and one local who dropped in on a walk-by went away raving about the flaky pastry on a chunky steak pie. The chicken and vegetable pie has its fans too. Everything comes fresh from the oven, though one longtime customer reckons the pies have drifted towards the gravy-heavy side lately.
The other big draw is the Vietnamese banh mi. People talk about the crunchy, buttered roll, the pate, plenty of salad, chilli and coriander, and generous roast pork with little shavings of crackling on top. Ask for the crispy pork and barbecue pork combo, which isn't on the menu but is worth requesting. Bread rolls and baguettes are a staple too, and there's a good spread of cream sponges, pastries and little cakes behind the counter.
The shop does takeaway and dine-in, serves coffee, and takes custom cake orders. Locals call it good value, and the staff are friendly. Cards and tap-and-go are accepted, and it's open long hours through the week, though it's worth checking the hours before you head in.
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What Customers Say on Google
“The pastry was definitely the highlight - so perfectly flaky.”
“a beef pie ( excellent gravy-old fashioned style), a barbecue pork roll and a pork roll.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Darling Pies & Cakes
This unassuming Balmain bakery is best known for its pies, especially the beef pie with old-fashioned gravy and a chunky steak pie praised for its flaky pastry. It's also popular for Vietnamese banh mi rolls loaded with pork, pate, mayo and salad, plus bread rolls, baguettes and cakes like cream sponges and lemon tart.
Yes, Darling Pies & Cakes takes custom cake orders alongside its everyday range of pies, pastries, bread and cakes. The shop also offers takeaway and dine-in, so locals can grab something quickly or sit in. For details on custom cake orders, it's best to contact the bakery directly.
Locals consistently describe it as good value, with reasonably priced pies, bread rolls, baguettes and banh mi. The food is the drawcard rather than the fit-out, as the shop has a plain, old-school interior. Staff are regularly described as friendly, and the bakery is well regarded in the Balmain community.
Standouts include the beef pie, chunky steak pie, and chicken and vegetable pie, all noted as fresh from the oven. The Vietnamese banh mi rolls with crispy pork and pate are also a favourite, along with bread rolls, baguettes, a crispy pork roll, cream sponges and lemon tart. Coffee and dessert are available too.
Yes, Darling Pies & Cakes accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments, so tap-and-go is no problem. The bakery is set up for easy takeaway as well as dine-in, making it a convenient stop in Balmain for pies, bread, banh mi or a quick coffee and dessert.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 2 8320 9345
- Address
- 283 Darling St, Balmain, New South Wales, 2041
How Darling Pies & Cakes Compares
in Balmain
42 reviews on Google
Fresh From the Oven: 1 of 2 in Balmain
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 5am-5pm
- Tuesday
- 5am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 5am-5pm
- Thursday
- 5am-5pm
- Friday
- 5am-5pm
- Saturday
- 5am-5pm
- Sunday
- 5am-5pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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