Winston's Bakeshop and Resto

Winston's Bakeshop and Resto is a Filipino bakery and restaurant in Logan Central, Queensland, and it does both jobs well. Locals treat it as two places in one: a counter of fresh-baked Filipino breads and sweets, and a kitchen turning out proper hot meals through the day.

The baking is what gets people through the door. The pandesal gets a mention, and we hear it's a must-try. The cheese rolls, ube cheese rolls and bread pudding come up often too, and one parent who dropped in with the kids came away with a sweet chilli chicken bun, a twisted donut and a glazed donut, and was surprised at how little the lot cost. The bread comes fresh from the oven, and it's the sort of counter where staff will happily point you to their own favourites if it's your first time with Filipino baking.

Then there's the hot food. Breakfast and brunch are popular, with tapsilog, pork sizzling, sinigang, pinakbet and dinuguan all getting a mention, and the sisig and crispy pata have their followers too. Several people say it tastes like home, and others who'd never had Filipino food before left planning a return visit. Portions are generous and the prices are known for being fair, which suits a family outing.

The team is a big part of the appeal. People describe the staff as friendly, patient and flexible. One table asked to pay for just a bowl of soup alongside a large breakfast order and was happily accommodated.

For practicalities, you can dine in, take away, grab a coffee or order a custom cake. Catering is available too. There's plenty of seating, wheelchair-accessible parking and seating, and it works well for kids. It does get busy, and one local suggested the table situation could be clearer at peak times, so a takeaway box is a sensible backup. Check the hours before you go, as they vary through the week.