Waters Burra Bakery

Waters Burra Bakery is the busy corner stop in Burra that tradies, farmers and visitors passing through the old mining town all seem to know. Locals will tell you the pies are the main event. The pastry gets plenty of praise, and the range runs from bushman's pies and steak and kidney to pepper pie, a chicken curry pie and a vegan option. Cornish pasties and sausage rolls are regular favourites too, and the pasty slice is a popular pick for a later lunch.

Beyond the savouries, there's a good spread of bread, buns and sweet things. We hear the vanilla slice and the Kitchener buns, filled with real cream, are worth a try, and doughnuts, hot cross buns and coffee scrolls sit alongside them. The coffee gets its own share of compliments, so a flat white with a morning tea is an easy order. Things come out fresh from the oven, and even when it's standing room only at morning tea, service is quick.

You can take your order away or settle in. There's indoor seating and an outdoor area, and table service once you've ordered, which suits anyone travelling with a dog or just keen for some sun. Staff are described as friendly and warm, and the odd chat with other travellers is part of the appeal.

To be fair, opinion isn't unanimous. Some people would like a chunkier steak pie, and one or two found the pies or a veggie pasty more ordinary than they'd hoped, so it pays to try the pies the locals rave about rather than assume. Most of the talk, though, is of a friendly country bakery that's well worth the stop.

On the practical side, there's free street parking, an accessible car park and entrance, and card and mobile payments are accepted. They're open seven days, with shorter hours on weekends, so check the hours before you head in.