Top Pastries and Pies

If you're after a bakery in Wynnum, Top Pastries and Pies is one that people mention. It's a busy local spot that does takeaway, with coffee and breakfast options too, and it has a good reputation for pies in particular.

The pies are what many locals head in for. Chilli, Ned Kelly and chicken and veg all get a mention, and one regular says the pastie reminds them of Adelaide. Sausage rolls and quiche are popular as well, and there's plenty on display, so it suits a picnic or a family get-together.

The menu's point of difference is the mix of European and Asian fillings. You'll find ham, salami, chicken and salad rolls alongside spicy pork and chilli rolls, pork belly banh mi and a chicken satay sandwich. The rice paper rolls and homemade spring rolls have their own following, and one pair liked the rice paper rolls enough to go back twice in a few days. They tend to be fresh and generously sized. For something sweet, the choc cherry slice gets a nod, and the cakes and pastries are said to taste homemade rather than mass-produced. Bread and croissants get good words too.

The staff are friendly, and the place gets busy around lunch and smoko, so expect a queue when the tradies are in. Prices are fair for the size of the serves, and it's easy to get a decent lunch here without spending much. The shop isn't fancy, and one visitor was put off by the cleanliness of the counter on their visit, so it's more a no-frills local than a polished showpiece.

It opens early and runs fairly late for a bakery, which suits a late lunch, though it's worth checking the hours before you head in. Parking is straightforward, with free street parking and a free car park, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. They take cards and tap-and-go payments.