Gawler South Bakery

Gawler South Bakery is a busy corner of Gawler South, South Australia. Pies are the main draw. Locals rave about the steak and onion, the pepper potato and the chicken and mushroom, and we've heard a good word for the Yiros pie too. Pasties and sausage rolls get regular mentions, and a bacon and egg roll is mentioned locally.

The range goes well beyond the savoury side. Fresh breads, sandwiches, cream cakes, donuts and cookies are on offer, and the sweet counter has its fans. One person called the Chester square a traditional cake done properly, and the vanilla slice is described as not overly sweet, just right. Coffee gets plenty of love as well, with a good iced latte singled out by someone passing through. Sandwiches are made to order with fresh ingredients, so it works as a lunch stop as much as a pie stop.

Staff are where the bakery earns a lot of goodwill. People describe a team that is friendly, quick and on the ball even when the place is packed, bringing out your food and fetching the sugar you forgot. Value comes up too, with a couple of pies making an easy, affordable lunch.

A couple of regulars have been less happy lately, mentioning pies that seemed to have lost their crispness and some inconsistency in how orders were packed. Others who hadn't visited for a while came back and found it better than ever, so it seems to depend on the day.

Dine-in, takeaway and delivery are all on offer, and they welcome catering enquiries for small and large groups. There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance, free street parking nearby, and card and tap payments are accepted. Some favourites sell out later in the day, so go earlier for the best pick, and check the hours before you head in.