Foot Street Bakery

Foot Street Bakery is an old-style neighbourhood bakery in Frankston, and pies are what most people head there for. We've heard the chicken pies and the pasties get a lot of love, and one visitor who drove across town on a pie craving came away saying the pie and sausage roll beat their expectations. Locals also mention sausage rolls, and the pastie has a bit of spice to the filling that gets noticed.

The cabinet goes well beyond savoury. People talk about the French vanilla slice, with its good custard and crisp pastry, and the apple slice, along with cakes, date scones and cinnamon doughnuts. The cheesecake gets a more lukewarm response, so if you're choosing a sweet treat, the slices are the safer bet. There's also a drinks fridge, and coffee is on offer.

For something lighter, the salad rolls are worth knowing about. They have a habit of selling out, and by early afternoon the choice can be down to a couple of fillings, so aim for earlier in the day if you've got your heart set on one. Bread rolls are described as fresh, and the whole place has that no-frills feel.

Servings are on the smaller side, but prices are generally seen as reasonable, and it suits a quick bite or a sweet treat, especially with the school and other shops close by. Staff come across as friendly, and people say the service makes the stop. It's a familiar name locally, though we've heard the odd grumble about value and quality, so as with any bakery, your mileage may vary.

You can take your order away or eat in. Parking is free on the street, there's a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, and cards and phone payments are accepted. One local tip: there's a minimum spend for card payments, so carry a little cash for a single pie or pastry. Hours run for a good part of every day, weekends included, but check before you head in if you're going late.