Pik a Pie Bakery

4.6(270)

98 Main Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia, 5171

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Services:TakeawayDine-In

Known for PiesCustom CakesGood ValueFriendly Staff

Known for

DonutsPastiesSausage rollsTakeawayDine-inCoffeeBreakfastWheelchair accessible

Why Choose Pik a Pie Bakery?

Pik a Pie is a destination bakery in McLaren Vale where the pies, chunky beef, Ned Kelly, cheeseburger, draw visitors from Adelaide and beyond. The donuts and cinnamon rolls are equally praised for their quality, and good-value meal deals make it worth the stop for both a quick takeaway and a sit-down meal at fair prices.

About Pik a Pie Bakery

Pik a Pie Bakery in McLaren Vale is the sort of stop that travellers and regulars both seem to plan around. People come in from Adelaide and further afield, and the pies are usually the reason. Locals talk about the chunky beef, the Ned Kelly and the Mexican cheeseburger pie in particular, with fillings that are generous rather than skimpy. One visitor from interstate called the pies "next level", which is about the size of it.

Pies are only part of the story. The donuts get plenty of praise, light and fluffy and big enough that one local used a giant one as a birthday cake. Cinnamon rolls, cream buns, scrolls and Berliners fill out the sweet side, and the savoury cabinet runs to pasties, sausage rolls (the chilli one has a real kick) and salad rolls. We've also heard the Kitchener bun here has won recognition at the SA Baking Awards, which tells you the baking side is taken seriously. Custom cakes are part of the offering too.

Value is a big part of the appeal. Locals describe good old-style pastries at fair prices, and a pie and a coffee makes an easy, filling breakfast or lunch. Takeaway is the most popular way to do it, but you can also dine in, and there's outdoor seating if the weather is kind. Coffee is on, breakfast is on the go, and there's free parking out the front and in a car park, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and card and mobile payments.

The staff get a warm mention, friendly and happy to explain what's in a pie or set aside the pieces you want. Late in the day some lines can sell out, as you'd expect from a bakery that bakes fresh, so earlier is safer if you have your heart set on something. Opening is weekdays only, so check the hours before you head in.

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What Customers Say on Google

Bread

“The pies are delicious!!! Sooooo juicy and full of flavor! And the donuts and the cinnamon roles are the chewiest and tasties ever! Plus the coffee is so good.”

Value

“The pastries here are delicious and very good value. If you want a complete meal of a savory item, sweet pastry and a coffee you will definitely be satisfied.”

Staff

“We arrived for a late lunch around 2pm and were welcomed by the staff with friendly smiles and service.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pik a Pie Bakery

: Pik a Pie Bakery is best known for its pies, with the chunky beef, Ned Kelly and Mexican cheeseburger pie getting particular praise for generous, flavour-packed fillings. Customers travelling from Adelaide, Melbourne and further afield often plan a stop specifically for the pies, and one customer called them "next level" after trying several on a road trip.
: Yes. Alongside the pies, the bakery is well regarded for its donuts, described as light and fluffy and large enough that one customer used a giant one as a birthday cake. Cinnamon rolls, sausage rolls, pasties and a Kitchener bun that won an SA Baking Award are also mentioned by customers, plus coffee and breakfast options.
: Both options are available. Pik a Pie Bakery offers dine-in seating, including an outdoor area some visitors mention enjoying, as well as takeaway for those passing through McLaren Vale. It also serves coffee and breakfast, making it a suitable stop for a full meal rather than just a quick pie.
: Many customers highlight the value, noting generous pie fillings, reasonably priced pastries and cakes, and deals combining hot items with a drink. Ask the bakery directly for current pricing, but the consistent local word of mouth is that portions are generous rather than skimpy for the price paid.
: The bakery has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Free street parking and a free car park are also available, which suits the steady flow of travellers and day-trippers who stop in while exploring the McLaren Vale area.