Julia's Kitchen

4.7(388)

46 High St, Wirrabara, South Australia, 5481

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Services:TakeawayDine-In

Fresh From the OvenKnown for PiesGood ValueFriendly Staff

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PastiesSausage rollsDonutsTakeawayDine-inCoffeeBreakfastWheelchair accessible

Why Choose Julia's Kitchen?

Julia's Kitchen bakes everything fresh on the premises and is known locally for outstanding pies, the Pie of the Month rotates through flavours like chicken, lamb and rosemary, steak and mushroom, and Bushman's pie, with handmade pastry and generous meat fillings that keep travellers returning. The cabinet also stocks pasties, sausage rolls and donuts made in-house, alongside coffee and cakes, with friendly service and easy parking making it a natural stop through the Mid North.

About Julia's Kitchen

If you're passing through Wirrabara, Julia's Kitchen is the bakery in the old bakery building that locals point travellers towards. Everything is baked on the premises, and it shows: the cabinet is full of pies, pasties, sausage rolls and donuts that look properly handmade, with a sourdough loaf or two alongside.

Pies are what people talk about most. There's a Pie of the Month that changes, and the flavours that get mentioned include chicken, lamb and rosemary, steak and mushroom, steak and pepper, and a Bushman's pie. We've heard the pastry and the big chunks of meat described as some of the best around, and one visitor from out of town said they'd make a day trip for the pastry alone. Vegetarians are looked after too, with options like a spinach square, a cauliflower triangle and a vegetable pasty. If you'd rather stock up for later, there's a fridge of cold pies and pasties to take home.

On the sweet side, the donuts are big. One local says the lemon meringue donut is about the size of a burger, and the crème brûlée donut gets plenty of love as well. Coffee is on the menu, along with breakfast, so it works as a sit-down stop or a quick takeaway. Staff are friendly, and the prices are considered fair for what you get.

One honest note: a visitor who carried home a sourdough loaf found it hollow inside, so you may want to take a look at the bread before buying it. The pies are the main event.

Getting in is easy, with free street parking and a car park, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. They take cards and tap-and-pay. It's a handy spot to grab lunch and eat it nearby at the Silo Art picnic area. Hours are posted for every day of the week, but check before you head in if you're timing a trip.

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What Customers Say on Google

Bread

“I had a chicken pie it was the best Ive ever tasted the pastry the sauce the chicken inside was tender, Omg you have to try.”

Bread

“Lamb and Rosemary with the most delicious pastry and huge chunks of meat.”

Staff

“Friendly staff, delicious, fresh food.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Julia's Kitchen

: Julia's Kitchen is best known for its pies, with everything baked fresh on the premises in the old bakery building. The Pie of the Month is a big drawcard, with flavours like chicken, lamb and rosemary, steak and mushroom, steak and pepper, and a Bushman's pie regularly mentioned. Pasties, sausage rolls and donuts also fill the cabinet alongside sourdough loaves.
: Yes, alongside the meat pies and pasties, Julia's Kitchen offers vegetarian choices such as a Spinach Square, Cauliflower Triangle and Vegetable Pasty. There's also a Cauli-Broc Pasty mentioned by visitors. It's worth asking in-store on the day for the full range, as the cabinet selection can vary.
: Yes, Julia's Kitchen offers both dine-in and takeaway, plus coffee and breakfast. It operates as a bakery and cafe in the old bakery building in Wirrabara, with wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, free street parking and a free car park on site, making it an easy stop for travellers passing through the mid north.
: Yes, besides the fresh pie and pastry cabinet, Julia's Kitchen keeps a fridge of cold pies and pasties that travellers often stock up on before continuing their journey, along with sourdough loaves baked on site. It's a popular stop for locals and people driving through the area.
: It's regularly described as a highlight stop in the mid north, with friendly, efficient service and a cabinet full of handmade-looking pies, pasties, sausage rolls and donuts. Many travellers make it a deliberate detour on trips through Wirrabara for the pastry and pie quality alone, so it's worth checking the hours before you go.