Banjo's Bakery Café

If you're after a bakery in Bundamba, Banjo's Bakery Café sits in the food complex next to Costco Bundamba and the Caltex truck stop, which makes it an easy stop for drivers. The drive-through is available, and there's also a dining room, kerbside and in-store pick-up, takeaway and delivery. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are all there too.

It's a franchise bakery café, and the tagline is "Great food, made fresh each day". The breads are baked on the premises daily, and the counter also carries cakes, handmade treats, savouries, sandwiches and donuts, with coffee and breakfast on offer. Custom cake orders and catering are available too, so it's worth asking the team about timing if you need either.

Pies are what most people bring up. We've heard the Ned Kelly and the sausage, egg and bacon go down well, and one local called a beef, cheese and bacon pie a standout, with big pieces of meat and a firm, flaky case. Regulars say they keep coming back for them. The vanilla slice has its fans, and the donuts, including the French vanilla, are described as fresh and well presented. Party pies and sausage rolls get a good word too, though one person found them a little pricey. The Tasmanian scallop pie divides opinion, with some wishing for more gravy.

Staff are a highlight. People talk about a warm welcome and patient service, and one drive-through team member, Tammie, earned a special mention for her friendly, energetic manner.

A few locals have found the coffee on the weak side, and there have been the odd wait and some confusion over ordering by QR code at the table, where you still need to tell the counter you're ready. If you eat in, let them know once you've ordered.

Doors open early and stay open through to the evening, and hours are worth checking before you head in. For a hot pie at the start of a Costco run, it's a handy spot.