Dulwich Bakery

Dulwich Bakery is the sort of corner bakery in Dulwich, South Australia, where people drop in for a hot pie or sausage roll and end up lingering over a coffee. It's part of a South Australian bakery chain with several locations around Adelaide, but the Dulwich spot gets talked about as a neighbourhood bakery in its own right.

Locals mention pies along with pasties and sausage rolls, and we hear the sausage rolls come out generously sized. On the sweet side, the vanilla slice has its fans, and one local called it the best in town. Carrot cake and chocolate croissants get a nod too, and there are prepacked cakes, rolls and biscuits if you're grabbing something to take home. Custom cake orders are available, and there's a click-and-collect option for larger orders, so it pays to check timing with the bakery if you're planning for an event.

You can eat in or take away. There's indoor and outdoor seating, and we've heard there's a kids' play area, which makes it an easy stop for parents who'd like to finish a coffee while it's still hot. Breakfast and brunch are on offer, and people who've eaten in describe fresh, filling meals, flatbread sandwiches and salads in particular. Staff are often described as friendly, and car parking, both a free car park and street parking, makes quick visits painless. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted.

Some locals feel the coffee doesn't match its price, and the odd visit has meant a slow wait at busy times or a mixed-up order. Prices aren't always labelled, so it's worth asking if that matters to you.

Hours run across the whole week, with slightly shorter days on weekends, but check the hours before you head in. If you're after a proper pie or a vanilla slice in Dulwich, this is a bakery worth visiting.