Brighton Jetty Bakery

For a bakery in Brighton, South Australia, this one sits right by the beach, and it's the sort of place people fold into a morning walk. Pies are what it's known for, and locals rave about the gluten-free meat pies in particular. The steak pie gets a nod, and the pasties come in for praise too: well-seasoned filling, flaky golden crust, and sauce inside. Sausage rolls, donuts and a decent run of sweet things round out the cabinet.

The sweet side is worth a look. Apple scrolls, blueberry pockets, London buns with a gentle spice and currants, and a custard Berliner one local called the best they'd ever had, with no skimping on the filling. There's good bread on offer too, and the rye gets a recommendation. If you're after something personalised, they also do custom orders. One parent had donuts made to match a cricket-themed birthday and said the team, David included, looked after them from start to finish.

Dietary needs are well covered. Vegan and gluten-free options are on the menu, and one coeliac customer was impressed that staff were heating up a fresh batch of gluten-free items and offered to bring them out when ready, even on a very busy day. Welcoming staff come up often, and you can eat in or take away. There's a coffee machine going, breakfast, sandwiches, and outdoor seating that's lovely on a sunny day. They also do catering packs if you're feeding a crowd.

A couple of people feel the prices run a little high, which is probably the beachside location talking, and one local found a pie slightly underdone on the base. One regular finds the pies and pastries worth the visit.

Practical bits: there's a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, free street parking nearby, and they take cards and tap-and-go payments. They're open seven days a week, though it's worth checking the hours before you head down, especially on busy weekends when the queue can build.