Waminda Bakery

Waminda Bakery in Campbelltown is a pie-first kind of bakery, and that's what most people head there for. Locals mention the meat pies more than anything else, and there's a decent spread of flavours to choose from. Bacon and cheese gets plenty of love, and so does garlic chicken and mushroom, a combination one first-timer was glad they took a punt on. The curry pies have a following too, whether beef or chicken, and one local called the chicken curry delicious. You'll also hear good things about the chilli beef.

Beyond the pies, the cabinet covers what you'd expect from a proper bakery. Sausage rolls, vanilla slice, bread and cakes all get a mention, and the croissants have their fans, with the strawberry one picked out as a standout. People talk about the food coming across as fresh, and the pies arriving at a temperature you can eat straight away without burning your mouth.

One regular found a recent visit to the curry pie didn't hit the mark, and another local thought the sausage and spinach rolls ran a bit dry. That's the exception rather than the rule, and the general feeling around Campbelltown is that this is a bakery worth returning to.

The staff come up often as friendly and good-humoured, and the prices are described as fair for the quality, which matters when you're buying lunch for a few people. It works for a quick stop on the way to work, since people say you're in and out even when it's busy, but it also suits sitting down. There's coffee, breakfast, alfresco seating and a quiet spot to enjoy it.

Waminda offers takeaway, dine-in and delivery. Getting there is easy, with free street parking and a free car park, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. Cards and mobile payments are accepted. They open early on weekdays, a shorter day on weekends and are closed one day a week, so check the hours before you head in.