Dunedoo Pie Shop

Dunedoo Pie Shop is the kind of stop that travellers detour for, and it's easy to see why. People heading through Dunedoo, New South Wales, on the way to Mudgee, Dubbo or Coolah get pointed here by locals, and one visitor even took a 20 kilometre detour on the strength of a groundskeeper's say-so. By all accounts, the truck drivers who call in regularly are happy to tell you the pies don't need sauce.

Pies are the main draw. The curry pie has beautiful pastry and a hit of curry that lingers just right. The chilli beef pie has a proper kick from big pieces of red chilli, and there's an egg, bacon, cheese and beef pie for those who like a heartier filling. Sausage rolls have a following of their own, with one local calling them historically awesome and another praising the size and soft pastry.

It's not only about pies, though. The sandwiches are generous, with a chicken salad sandwich that one traveller from the Gold Coast rated the best they'd ever had, and fresh salad sandwiches that people call very well priced for the size. There's also a bacon and egg roll, an apple turnover that goes down well, and sweet treats described as classic old-school done properly. Coffee gets a thumbs up too, and breakfast is on offer.

You can eat in or take it away. There's free parking on the street and in a car park, including wheelchair-accessible parking, and they take cards and mobile payments. Caravan and RV travellers have mentioned a spot behind the park nearby where you can pull up.

The staff come across as friendly and welcoming, even when the place is flat out. One person noted that a very busy weekend meant fewer flavour options, so it's worth going earlier in the day if you have your heart set on a particular pie. One visitor found the pie pricey and didn't enjoy it, and another felt the pastries had changed a little after a change of owners. Visitors leave happy, though, and the silo art in town makes a good excuse to stretch your legs while you're there. Check the hours before you set out.