BC's Bakery

BC's Bakery is a traditional, old-school bakery in Ashmore, Queensland, the sort of place that reminds people of the pies and slices they grew up with. If you're after a bakery on the Gold Coast that does things the classic way, this one is worth knowing about.

Pies are what it's known for. Locals rave about the Ned Kelly pie, and one weekly lunch regular calls the food cooked fresh and served with love. Another newcomer said the pie was far better than expected, with chunky beef rather than a sea of gravy. We've also heard the peppered steak pie goes down well, though it leans towards the traditional, mince-style filling rather than a modern gourmet one. If you like your pies honest rather than fancy, that suits. Sausage rolls and the veggie pastie get regular mentions too.

Beyond the pies, the cabinet covers plenty of ground. Locals talk up the caramel slice, the chocolate log, coconut slice, cream donuts and the coffee scroll, and there are filled rolls for lunch, including chicken and salad, and salad and cheese. One regular grabs a roll for work once a week. Not every item lands for everyone, and one visitor found a long john on the dense side and a pie pastry a bit firm, but the overall word is positive.

What keeps people coming back is the service. Friendly, polite staff come up again and again, and the shop is described as clean and welcoming. Prices are seen as reasonable and good value, though not rock-bottom.

It's set up for takeaway, and you can also grab a coffee and breakfast. There's a free car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, and the usual card and mobile payments are accepted. The bakery opens early on weekdays and is closed one day of the weekend, so check the hours before you head in.