Bake-It Bakery And Cafe

If you're after a bakery in Underwood that doubles as a proper sit-down brunch spot, Bake-It Bakery And Cafe offers custom cakes and dine-in options. It leans Korean-inspired, and the cabinet shows it: plenty of sweet and savoury treats, from cream-filled chubby donuts to a mushroom bread that's cheesy and creamy, plus a soft house-made milk loaf that one family says reminds them of Japanese soft toast.

The donuts come up often. One local had been dreaming of a chubby donut and said the taste was divine, and another found the cream not too sweet, letting the plain pastry shine. The cookies get a good word too, thick without being fudgey. Savoury fans have options like a loaded chicken croissant and a beef brisket sausage roll, and the staff can reheat your bread for you, which people say makes it even better.

Beyond the cabinet, there's a full sit-down menu with brunch dishes such as French toast, eggs on toast, a chicken burger, and a bulgogi omurice that one visitor called excellent value and very filling. Coffee is a strong point, and the drinks list goes further, with matcha, taro and injeolmi lattes and a monthly special (a lavender latte got a rave). The shop is described as spotless, with cheerful, helpful staff who'll find you a spot even when it's busy.

Cakes are a real feature here. They take custom cake orders for celebrations, and one local who needed a cake on a public holiday raved about a light strawberry cake that wasn't too sweet. Whole cakes are available to buy from the counter.

It gets busy on weekends, the tables are on the small side for a group of four, and the strip of shops can make parking a bit tight, though there's a free car park with wheelchair-accessible parking and toilet. One visitor found it a nice spot without being spectacular, and another grumbled about being charged for a side of tomato sauce. Takeaway and dine-in are both on offer, and it's worth looking up the hours.