Glenorie Bakery

If you're after a proper pie in Glenorie, this is the bakery locals point you to. Pies are the main event here, made fresh in-house, and the chunky fillings get the most talk: lamb, steak and onion, chicken and veggie, and a brisket pie with big pieces of meat through it. The signature pie is a favourite, and plenty of people order theirs with mash, peas and gravy. One local put it simply: the crust isn't thick, and a pie is filling enough to count as breakfast.

It's more than a pie shop, though. The display also holds sausage rolls, croissants, other breads and pastries, and a gluten-free cheesecake that gets noticed. People who've been describe the baking as a refreshing change from the factory-made stuff in a lot of Sydney cafes. There's also a cafe-style menu with burgers and fries, brekkie, brunch and lunch, plus coffee, and vegetarian, vegan and halal options.

The setting suits a sit-down. It's a rustic, warm space with indoor and outdoor seating, and it works well for families with kids. We hear it can get busy, so expect a queue at peak times. Ordering is at the counter, and you may wait a few minutes to collect your food. One visitor found that a little unusual, though the service was quick. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, and the hostess is remembered for making a prearranged high tea feel special.

The kitchen also handles custom celebration cakes and event catering, with online ordering for catering boxes, so it's worth knowing about for a party or work function around the Hills District. The cake and catering side suits planning ahead, and it's best to check timing with the bakery directly. One visitor raised a food safety concern with a thickshake, and we'd hope the bakery has followed it up. Otherwise the picture is of a well-regarded local bakery in Glenorie, New South Wales, that's open daily. Check the hours before you head out, and bring an appetite for a pie.