The Richmond Bakery

If you're after a bakery in Richmond, Tasmania, The Richmond Bakery is known for its pies, and they're the reason to visit. The scallop pie comes up more than anything else, with a few scallops in a generous filling, and we've heard of people coming back for it again and again, often with a raspberry tart on the side. The beef and mushroom is a popular pick too, and one local reckoned a plain meat pie here was among the best they'd had, going straight back in for a second. The curried chicken pie and a chicken and camembert version also get a mention, along with sausage rolls and a vanilla slice that one visitor had heard good things about before trying it.

Their own line is "Artisan. Local. Quality.", and the cabinet bears that out: hand-made pies, cakes, breads, salad rolls and gourmet sandwiches, plus coffee and breakfast. Custom cake orders are available if you're planning something for a gathering. There's room for more than sixty people, indoors and outdoors, and the outdoor area suits families with young kids.

Staff are mostly described as friendly, and one family came in close to closing time and were still looked after, with the pies heated up for them. The odd visitor has found the service a bit offhand, and a few small gripes come up: takeaway-style cups and plates for dine-in, and pastry that isn't always as crisp as you'd like. Prices are generally seen as fair, though one local found it a touch dearer than some bakeries.

It's open every day, with an early start on weekdays, though it's worth checking the hours before you head in. Takeaway, dine-in and in-store shopping are all on offer, and payment is simple with cards and tap-to-pay. There's free street parking and a free car park, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and seating. If you're passing through historic Richmond, a pie and a coffee here is an easy stop to make.