Turret Bakehouse

4.4(49)

802 Sturt St, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350

“Signature Loaves, Pies, Pastries”

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Services:Gluten-Free OptionsTakeawayDine-In

Fresh From the OvenKnown for PiesFriendly Staff

Known for

Beef rendang pieToastMeatball toastyTakeawayDine-inCoffeeBreakfastWheelchair accessible

Why Choose Turret Bakehouse?

Turret Bakehouse is known locally for its beef rendang pie and draws a steady crowd for all-day breakfast. On-site baking, friendly service and gluten-free options make it a good stop in Ballarat Central whether you're grabbing a pie takeaway or settling in for a meal.

About Turret Bakehouse

Turret Bakehouse is a bakery in Ballarat Central that has been going for 20 years, and it works as both a place to pick up loaves and pies and a spot to sit down for breakfast or lunch. The baking is done on site, with signature loaves, pies and pastries as the core of it, and the tagline says as much.

Pies are what it's known for. The beef rendang pie keeps getting singled out, with one local calling it their favourite from a pie tasting and another giving it a special mention for tender beef and pastry that held together. One person wanted more flavour in the meat, but the beef itself gets praise.

Coffee, toast and pastries come up often, along with all-day breakfast and toasties. Gluten-free options are on offer, and one coeliac visitor raved about the gluten-free Benny. You can dine in or take away, and the entrance and car park are wheelchair accessible.

We hear the staff are friendly and helpful, and the baked goods are described as fresh from the oven. Locals are a little split on value and the odd slow drink, so expect a busy room at peak times. The same team also runs two affiliated cafés, The Turret Café in Ballarat and The Orchard Café in Lucas. Check the hours before you head in.

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What Customers Say on Google

Bread

“Got the beef rendang pie takeaway and it was our favourite of all the pies we tasted in the competition! The beef was tender and the pastry didn't fall apart.”

Staff

“I'm a Coeliac and the gluten free Benny was delicious. Their menu was hard to choose from and the staff were so friendly.”

Value

“A popular place among the local, this cafe serves hearty meals. They are really generous with the food portion to ensure that one start yhr day right with a stomach filled with goodness.”

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Frequently Asked Questions About Turret Bakehouse

: Turret Bakehouse is best known for its pies, especially the beef rendang pie, which has been singled out by local pie tasters for tender beef and pastry that holds together. The Moroccan lamb pie and meatball toasty also get regular mentions. Everything is baked on site, with signature loaves, pies and pastries forming the core of the menu, alongside all-day breakfast and lunch.
: Yes, gluten-free options are available, including a gluten-free eggs Benedict that's been praised by a coeliac diner as delicious. There's also a gluten-free toastie on the menu, though one visitor felt it was a touch pricey for the size. Worth checking current gluten-free choices directly with the bakery before visiting.
: Both options are available. Turret Bakehouse operates as a dine-in cafe as well as a takeaway bakery, with an all-day breakfast menu and a smaller lunch menu. The dining space has been described as warm and cosy, with outdoor seating and paid parking out front, and it's wheelchair accessible at both the entrance and car park.
: Yes, coffee and all-day breakfast are strong points, with locals returning regularly for the variety on offer and a cup of earl grey tea to round things off. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. One visitor did note the in-cafe music volume made conversation tricky on a busy day, so it may suit some sittings better than others.
: Turret Bakehouse accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments, so tapping to pay is straightforward whether you're grabbing a pie for takeaway or sitting down for breakfast or lunch. The bakehouse is also wheelchair accessible, with an accessible entrance and car park, making it easy to visit for most customers.