Breadtop Marion

Breadtop Marion is the Oaklands Park branch of the Breadtop chain, and it works like a proper Asian-style bakery counter: you grab a tray and tongs and load up on whatever looks good. Locals mention the variety first. There are buns, loaves, cakes and pastries on the shelves, and the pork floss bun gets the most love. Others rave about the coconut bun, the naan bread (the onion one in particular), and the Swiss rolls, and one person says the coffee bun tastes just like the Paparoti original.

It's a handy stop if you need a cake on short notice, since there's usually a range ready for walk-in customers. Custom cake orders are available too, and you can eat in, take away, or grab a coffee while you're there. The chain also offers Click & Collect and pre-orders if you'd rather plan ahead. Payment is easy with cards and mobile pay, though it's worth knowing that one regular says cash is the cheaper way to pay. Access is good, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park.

People who visit often single out the welcoming staff, and one local says the person at the front counter leaves them in a better mood every time. One visitor was after naan that wasn't on the shelf and the team went and found it in the back. We should be fair, though: not everyone has had the same experience. A few have found the service curt at busy times, the seating area could do with more attention, and the odd bun has turned up light on filling. Quality seems to vary a little from visit to visit.

Opening hours run across the week, with a later close on one weeknight and a slightly later start on weekends, so check before you head in. For fresh Asian-style bread and a good selection to choose from in Oaklands Park, South Australia, it's a bakery many locals return to.