Brumby's Edge Hill

Brumby's Edge Hill is the kind of neighbourhood bakery people in Edge Hill, Queensland tend to mention in the same breath as a morning coffee. It's part of the Brumby's chain, and the loaves are baked fresh on site, so what's on the shelves has come straight out of the oven.

Pies are what many locals rave about here. The beef pie gets a good word, party pies are a family favourite for some, and the Cornish pastie and sausage rolls are said to be worth grabbing too. One visitor put it simply: if the locals keep coming back to a bakery, it's usually good, and there's often a line that moves along quickly.

Bread has its own following. The wholemeal loaves and the ancient grain malt Vienna, sliced thick, come up fondly, and people mention how fresh a loaf is when you buy it. On the sweet side, fruit buns, cinnamon rolls, plain and almond croissants and a vanilla slice that one local called the best in a long time all get a mention. Lunchtime panini are said to suit a hot day nicely.

You can sit down with a coffee, and most people say it's a good one, though one visitor found theirs a touch lukewarm. Takeaway is simple, there's a walk-up counter for weekend brunch supplies, and catering platters and custom orders are available for events. Prices strike people as fair for what you get.

The staff are a big part of the appeal. Folks describe the team as friendly, helpful and quick with a smile, and a chat at the counter is part of the visit. One longtime bread buyer had a rough experience with the service on a recent trip, but the general feeling is warm.

Getting there is easy, with free street parking and a free car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, and card and tap payments. It opens early and trades through the weekend, but check the hours before you head in.