Mum's Bakehouse

Pies are what people head to Mum's Bakehouse in Kedron for. The chunky steak and cheese is popular, and the beef, bacon and cheese has a crisp crust that locals appreciate. Sausage rolls are the other regular pick, and the display cabinets are well stocked with baked goods and sweets. The odd pie gets a lukewarm word, and opinion on the cakes and custard tarts is a little mixed, so the savoury side is where this place shines.

Beyond the pies, we hear the Vietnamese options are a real draw. Banh mi and pork rolls come up often, and they're known for being good value, with combos that keep a lunch cheap. On the sweet side there's vanilla slice, custard tart, apple strudel, date and walnut cake and cheesecake. One local reckons the vanilla slice beats the custard tart for flavour, so that's a good place to start.

You can sit in or take away, and coffee and breakfast are on offer too. There's a car park, free street parking nearby, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. They take cards and tap-to-pay. Regulars mention a free loaf of bread when you spend over a certain amount, but it's worth asking at the counter whether that's still going.

One customer has had friendly words for the staff. One visitor singled out a young man named Oryn as kind and respectful, though not every visit gets the same note, and someone once found the service a touch abrupt. The seating area is a pleasant spot to eat, with one catch: magpies. They hang around the tables hoping for crumbs, and a few diners have had their food eyed off, so taking your pie away is the safer bet.

It's a busy bakery on a main road in Kedron, open early most days and into the afternoon, so check the hours before you go. Come for a pie or a banh mi and pick up a sweet treat for afterwards.