Pie Time

Pie Time is a bakery in Tea Tree Gully that does its best work with a hot pie in a paper bag, and one customer has been coming back for years. The pies are the headline, but the pasties, sausage rolls and custard tart are on the menu too. The chilli and cheese kransky has its own fans, and there are vegan pasties for anyone avoiding meat. Fresh from the oven is how people describe the hot cabinet, and one visitor who stumbled in after a long drive called the pies and kranskys some of the best they'd ever had.

It's more than a pie shop, though. The donuts are a favourite, described as fluffy and full of flavour, and there's a spread of other pastries and sweets alongside them. Coffee and breakfast are on the menu, and the general feeling is that it's good value, with a wide range at fair prices so a breakfast or lunch doesn't cost much. One local who ordered a few things for a hens' gathering said it all disappeared fast.

You can take your order away or settle in. There's indoor seating and a few outdoor tables, and a bowl of water outside for dogs, so a walk with the pooch can include a treat stop. Parking is easy, with free street parking and a free car park, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. Cards and tap payments are accepted.

Staff are a big part of the appeal. People talk about friendly, patient service, including one parent who said the team were accommodating about dairy-free options and kind to their kids while they chose. Even when it's busy, orders tend to come out quickly.

The odd local has found the counter a bit slower or less chatty on some days, and a couple have noticed the place starting to wind down before closing time on weekends. If you're heading in late on a weekend, it's worth checking the hours first and going a little earlier.

For hot pies, a decent coffee and a relaxed local feel in Tea Tree Gully, this is an easy one to add to your list.