Millmerran Bakery & Cafe

If you're passing through Millmerran, Queensland, this bakery and cafe is the kind of stop travellers plan around. We've heard it's a regular break on the run to or from Toowoomba and Goondiwindi, and one family is said to call in every year on the way to and from the farm.

Pies are what most people come for. Locals rave about the spices in them, and a steak, cheese and bacon pie gets a good word, as do the sausage rolls, which come out flaky with plenty of filling. There's also a curry pie for anyone who wants something a bit different. Beyond the pie warmer, you'll find fresh sandwiches and rolls made on bread people describe as properly fresh, plus burgers, hot chips, chicken and a hot box of ready food. The cake cabinet gets plenty of attention too, with the blueberry cheesecake and pecan pies tipped as the ones to try.

It's not strictly a pastry-and-bread-only spot. Wraps and rice paper rolls are on offer as well, and one visitor was pleasantly surprised to find gluten-free options at a bakery. Coffee and breakfast are covered, and you can eat in or take away, with indoor and outdoor seating and free street parking nearby. The entrance and car park are wheelchair accessible, and they take cards and tap-and-go payments.

Helpful staff come up again and again. People talk about warm service at the counter, a helpful word on what to order if you're undecided, and a bit of a chat once you become a regular. Prices are considered fair for what you get.

One visitor who arrived close to closing found the hot food mostly finished and the welcome a bit flat, so earlier in the day is the safer bet if you want the full range. Check the hours before you head in, as the doors open early and the weekend schedule is a little shorter.

For a pie, a coffee and a quick sit-down in Millmerran, this is an easy place to pull up.