Ca Phe In

Ca Phe In is a Vietnamese-Australian bakery cafe in Zillmere, Queensland, and the pies are what most people bring up first. The chunky steak pie has a loyal following, and the Ned Kelly, with bacon, cheese and egg under golden, flaky pastry, gets plenty of love too. The sausage rolls, spinach triangles and vanilla slice come up as well. Everything is baked fresh in store, and the gravy is seasoned well enough that one local singled it out.

The Vietnamese side of the menu is just as popular. The traditional banh mi is called the best on the Northside by one fan, and another found a pork version generously filled and fresh. The Vietnamese coffee is a particular draw. One visitor who fell for it on a trip to Vietnam came back a second time, and the owner happily made a condensed-milk version that wasn't on the menu. If matcha is more your thing, one local who is fussy about it rates it the best in the area.

Beyond pies and rolls, they do donuts, cheesecake and other sweets with a homemade look, plus custom cake orders and catering. You can dine in, take away or have it delivered. It's a friendly, unassuming place with an easy-going counter, and the staff keep things moving even when it's busy. One regular described a drink that was dropped outside, and the team simply made a fresh one. Locals also say the prices are fair for what you get.

Their own story goes back to a family that opened Zillmere Bakery in 1975, with Ca Phe In operating since 1997 under the same family. Their tagline sums up the mix: Vietnamese soul, Australian heart.

It suits breakfast or lunch, and it works well for families. There is free street parking, and the entrance, seating and car park are wheelchair accessible. They take cards and mobile payments. Hours vary through the week and the bakery is closed one day, so check before you head in.