Targo Street Bakehouse

Targo Street Bakehouse is a bakery in Bundaberg Central with a menu that goes well beyond the usual pie-and-sausage-roll counter. Pies are what it's known for, and the baguettes, wraps, salads and Vietnamese-style fillings draw customers in.

The sandwich side gets a lot of love. One local called it the first choice whenever they're in town, praising a proper baguette with pork and salad and a choice of breads, with fillings that go well beyond meat and lettuce. The focaccia sandwiches are described as excellent value, with serves big enough to share between two. Breakfast wraps, noodle salads and salad kits also get a mention from people who say they've found a new regular spot.

On the sweet side, we've heard good things about the croissants, cinnamon donuts and a bee sting that one visitor rated very good. Coffee gets a regular tick too, along with chai lattes and a decent run of hot and cold drinks. Staff are friendly and the service is warm, and prices are described as reasonable, which suits a place where the serves are generous.

Opinion on the pies is not unanimous. Some people love them for their heavy, flavour-packed fillings, while one or two found the gravy-to-meat balance not to their taste. If you're after Vietnamese-style baguettes, note that the pork options are premade and labelled differently from what you might expect at a dedicated banh mi shop, so it's worth asking at the counter if you have particular fillings in mind. Anyone with dietary needs should also ask staff directly about ingredients.

You can dine in or take away, and breakfast is on offer. Payment is easy with cards and mobile payments, there's free street parking nearby, and the entrance and car park are wheelchair accessible. The bakery opens early on weekdays and keeps shorter hours on weekends, so check the hours before you head in.

If you're in Bundaberg Central and want a pie, a baguette or a coffee with something sweet, this is a bakery to try.