Ingle Farm Bakery

If you're after a banh mi in Ingle Farm, this bakery is the name that keeps coming up. Locals who rate it highly talk about the roast pork roll above everything else, and the tiger roll style in particular: crisp, soft-centred bread, fresh fillings and a decent hit of chilli. The lemongrass chicken has its fans too, though we've heard that the pork is the one to order if it's your first visit. One person felt the roll ran a little small and light on filling, but most come away happy with the portions for the price.

The donuts are the other big draw. People rave about how soft they are, and the flavours get plenty of attention: a Viet coffee cream donut, a vanilla slice donut, and a limited-edition Dubai chocolate donut that one local called the best of the lot. There are pies on the shelf as well, and the bakery is known for getting things fresh from the oven. Vegan options are available, which is handy to know, and the sweets range is wider than you might expect.

Service gets a warm mention overall. Staff are friendly, the counter moves quickly, and regulars say they're in weekly, sometimes more often. One husband apparently refuses to buy banh mi anywhere else now. It's not flawless, though. One customer was let down when a custom giant donut order placed through Facebook wasn't ready on collection, so if you're after something special, confirm it directly with the bakery. Another found the bakery plainer than the social media buzz suggested, so go for the food rather than the hype.

Practical bits: takeaway and delivery are both offered, there's coffee, and card and tap payments are accepted. Parking is easy, with a free car park and street parking nearby, and there's a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. Hours differ across the week, with one day closed, so check before you head in.