Earnest Arthur - South Nowra

4.6(730)

171 Princes Hwy, South Nowra, New South Wales, 2541

“Home of Pies & Coffee”

Earnest Arthur - South Nowra in South Nowra

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Services:Custom Cake OrdersGluten-Free OptionsVegan OptionsTakeawayDine-In

Fresh From the OvenKnown for PiesFriendly Staff

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Sausage rollsJalapeno pieGarlic prawn pieTakeawayDine-inCoffeeVegetarian optionsVegan options

Why Choose Earnest Arthur - South Nowra?

Earnest Arthur is known locally for its pies and sausage rolls, with customers consistently praising the quality fillings, pastry and range available. The cafe caters well to those avoiding gluten, offers good coffee, and has comfortable indoor and outdoor seating near the Princes Highway.

About Earnest Arthur - South Nowra

Pies are the main event at Earnest Arthur, a family-run bakery and cafe in South Nowra that calls itself the home of pies and coffee. It has been going for 25 years, and the fillings are known for their quality. Locals rave about the jalapeno and beef, the beef and four cheese, a garlic prawn pie, and a Massaman curry pie, and one person who stopped in more than once said the chunks of meat were generous and the pastry held together well. The sausage rolls, including a spinach one, get plenty of love too.

If you avoid gluten, this is a handy stop. There's a gluten-free pie we've heard called the best one a visitor had ever eaten, plus a few other gluten-free options, and vegan alternatives are on offer as well. Frozen pies are available to take home and cook later, which suits anyone driving through.

It's more than a pie shop. You'll find cakes, choc chip cookies, muffins, ham and cheese croissants, wraps and light meals, and the cafe side is a draw in its own right, with one regular saying it's where they go in Nowra for a coffee and to pick up beans. Brunch and lunch are on the menu, there's indoor and outdoor seating, and it's an easy place to bring the kids. Custom cakes can be ordered, and takeaway and dine-in are both available. Vince, the head baker, has over 15 years in the industry.

It sits right next to Bunnings and is easy to reach from the Princes Highway, with parking close by and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. Expect a line at busy times, especially on weekends and especially for coffee, though the welcoming staff keep things moving. Check the hours before you head in, as weekend hours differ from weekdays.

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What Customers Say on Google

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“Easily accessible from the Princes Highway next door to Bunnings. Park very close by in Bunnings or outside the coffee shop. Good coffee and a range of very good pies plus lots of other snacks, cakes and drinks. Nice indoor and outdoor seating and the service was very good on our couple of visits recently.”

Bread

“Got the beef, cheese and jalepeno pie. Hands down one of the best pies I've had. Chili level was spot on, chunky pieces of beef and the pastry was soft but not too buttery.”

Pastries

“The best gluten-free pie we've ever had!”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Earnest Arthur - South Nowra

: Earnest Arthur is a family-run bakery and cafe known as the home of pies and coffee. Pies are the main event, with favourites including the jalapeno and beef, beef and four cheese, garlic prawn, and Massaman curry. Sausage rolls, including a spinach version, and the sausage roll range also get plenty of praise from regulars passing through South Nowra.
: Yes. Earnest Arthur offers gluten-free pies alongside its regular range, and it has been called one of the best gluten-free pies some customers have tried. Vegan options are also available, so those avoiding gluten or animal products still have a proper pie or pastry to choose from here.
: Both. Earnest Arthur offers dine-in with indoor and outdoor seating as well as takeaway, and it serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert alongside coffee. It's located next to Bunnings in South Nowra, making it an easy stop whether you're sitting down or grabbing a pie and coffee on the go.
: Yes, custom cake orders are available at Earnest Arthur alongside its usual range of pies, pastries and savoury bites like ham and cheese croissants. For details on designs, flavours or lead times for a custom cake, it's best to contact the bakery directly.
: It's well regarded locally and gets busy, especially on weekends, with queues sometimes out the door for pies and coffee. Staff are consistently described as friendly and the service is good even when things are hectic. The bakery has wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance, plus indoor and outdoor seating for families.