Tenterfield Bakery

Tenterfield Bakery is the sort of country-town bakery where people are happy to queue at the counter, known for pies. Pies, sausage rolls and salad rolls are popular for a quick lunch. One visitor from out of town raved about a steak and onion pie and a Portuguese tart, and another said the beef and veg pastie was moist and fresh. The counter staff mentioned that the meat and veg are sourced from the local area and made fresh daily, which is just what you hope to hear in a bakery in Tenterfield, New South Wales.

It's a proper sit-down spot as well as a takeaway one. There are tables and chairs beside the display cabinets, so you can have a pie and a coffee on the spot or grab something for the road. The coffee gets good words from some, and breakfast is on offer too. Free street parking is handy, and you can pay by card or phone. Hours look to run through the morning and early afternoon, with a slightly later start on weekends, but check before you head in.

Custom orders seem to go down well. One family called ahead for a celebration cake and said it was fluffy and delicious, with everyone who tried it commenting on it. The slices have been a hit with people taking some home for afternoon tea.

Some locals have found the service abrupt, and some have mentioned that the sweets and slices weren't fresh. There was also a surprise over a public holiday surcharge, so ask about that if you're visiting on a holiday. Others describe the staff as friendly and helpful, so your experience may vary with the day and who's on the counter.

If you're passing through and after a pie and a coffee, this is a sensible place to pull up. Go for the pies first and expect a busy counter.