Paul's Bread

Paul's Bread is a Korean-leaning bakery in Mount Sheridan, Queensland, and one of those places where the display case rewards a slow look. People who go regularly talk about the sausage rolls, the apple turnover and the curry croquettes on the savoury and flaky side, then swing over to the cream buns, cream rolls and the basque cheesecake when they want something sweeter. The twisted donuts get a special mention, particularly from parents whose kids ask for them by name.

We've heard the sweet breads are a draw for anyone curious about Korean bakery styles, with flavours like tiramisu and green tea turning up in the rolls. One local called the cream roll with strawberries the best they'd had in Cairns. There's also a pumpkin cheese puff and an interactive tiramisu macaron if you like something a bit different.

Coffee is a real part of the visit here. They serve White Whale coffee, there's boba iced tea for those who prefer it, and a few seats outside make it easy to sit with a cup and a pastry rather than rush off. The shop itself is small and cosy, with a friendly, polite team behind the counter, and that warmth comes up in conversation about this bakery almost as often as the food does.

For a bakery in Mount Sheridan, they cover the practical bits well. Takeaway and delivery are both on offer, you can pay by card or phone, and there's free street parking and a free car park with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. They're also known for custom cakes, though one local mentioned a particular celebration cake request wasn't something they could take on, so it pays to ask what they can do before you plan an order.

Opening hours run through the morning and early afternoon, with a closure one day of the week, so check the hours before heading in. Go early if you've got your heart set on the sausage rolls or a specific bun.