Bertoldo's

Bertoldo's sits right on the main strip in Griffith, and it's the kind of bakery where there's nearly always a queue. Locals will tell you the line moves quickly, with plenty of staff behind the counter keeping things ticking over and serving with a smile even when the crowds are in.

The range is big. Pies are what people talk about most, and the shepherd's pie and the lasagna pie both get a mention, alongside sausage rolls, fish pasties and veggie pasties. There are wraps, sandwiches, salad rolls and toasted paninis for lunch, and hot pasta dishes if you want something more substantial. Everything comes across as fresh from the oven, and prices are seen as fair for the quality and the serves.

The sweet side is just as busy. Cannoli and vanilla slices have their fans, and the gelato gets plenty of praise for being smooth, creamy and generously served, with coffee and alpine caramel among the flavours people rave about. An iced coffee with ice cream is another favourite. Coffee is a draw in its own right, and travellers passing through town have stopped here for breakfast and come away planning a return trip for lunch. If you're after traditional Italian cakes and pastries, they lean in a different direction, so expect something else.

It's takeaway and dine-in, but seating is limited, with spots that tend to fill. Coffee comes in takeaway cups only, and a large can mean a hefty three-shot jumbo. Parking is free, with a car park and street spaces, and the entrance and car park are wheelchair accessible, though it can be tight inside when the line is long. There are no toilets on site, but the public park across the road has them. Staff are friendly, though if you have a dietary question it's worth double-checking the answer.

They take cards and mobile payments, and it's worth confirming the opening times, as weekend trading is shorter.