Grange - Mr Ts Bakery

If you're after a bakery in Grange, Queensland, Mr Ts Bakery is a neighbourhood spot that covers a lot of ground. The pies are what most people mention first, with the bacon and cheese and the steak and mushroom getting regular nods. One local called a pie the best they'd had in a long time, praising the crisp pastry, the browned base and a generous meat filling. Sausage rolls get the same kind of attention, and there's plenty of talk about how reasonable it all is for the money.

Beyond the pie warmer, there's a good deal more on offer. The cabinet runs to slices, cupcakes and cakes, and one customer raved about a strawberry cake alongside a coffee. Custom cake orders are available for birthdays and celebrations, though experiences with those have been mixed, so it pays to be clear about exactly what you want and to talk it through with the staff. They also do catering, and a party host was delighted with the rice paper rolls and sliders, which disappeared quickly.

The banh mi has become a talking point too. We've heard the rolls are generously filled, with a crisp but not hard crust and fresh ingredients, and the pork crackling, char siu and lemon grass beef versions all have their fans. One diner even rated the service and the roll above ones they'd tried overseas. A visitor on one occasion found the filling lighter and the pork cooler than expected, so like any busy shop, results can vary.

Another local mentioned that pies can still be warming up when the doors open early in the morning, so if you're after one piping hot, a little later in the day may suit better. Staff come across as friendly, and takeaway and delivery are both available. There's coffee and breakfast too, free street parking and a car park (including a wheelchair-accessible one), and cards and tap-and-go payments are accepted. Hours run early on weekdays and shorter on weekends, so check before heading in.

It's the sort of bakery that works for a quick pie and a coffee, a few banh mi for lunch, or a catering order for a gathering, and plenty of locals keep coming back.