Randell Street Bakery

Randell Street Bakery is the kind of main-street stop that gets people pulling over on a drive through Mannum, South Australia. It sits a short walk from the River Murray waterfront, and travellers stop in for a break, with some coming back the very next morning.

Pies are the headline. Locals talk about the breakfast pie, a full meal of sausage, bacon pieces, egg, potato and tomato, and about a cheeseburger pie that one visitor reckoned was the best they'd had. Pasties and sausage rolls get regular mentions too, along with a vanilla slice with a thick filling and a thin, flaky base that doesn't go overboard on the icing. If you have a sweet tooth, the cream puff with custard underneath and cream on top is a favourite, and the donuts, including a jam and cream Kitchener, are described as extremely fresh. The cake cabinet is a talking point on its own. One local was impressed by the sourdough, though another thought the pies leaned a touch heavy on rosemary.

Coffee is a big part of the appeal. It works as a proper sit-down meal rather than just a quick grab, with breakfast and coffee on offer. You can dine in or take away, and the place is described as spacious and very clean, with air-conditioning that goes down well on a hot morning.

Staff are friendly, and the prices are known for being good value, which suits anyone feeding a few people on a road trip. Parking is easy, with free street parking and a free car park, and they take cards and mobile payments.

The hours run early on weekdays and wrap up earlier on weekends, and the doors are shut one day of the week, so check the hours before you head in.