Waack's Bakery Horsham

If you're driving through Horsham and want a decent feed, this corner bakery is an easy one to find. Locals know Waack's Bakery Horsham for its pies, and the vanilla slice and sausage rolls come up a lot too. The word is that the pastry is flaky, the custard is creamy, and the vanilla slice leans sweet in an indulgent way. One local kept it plain: a regular old bakery, pie fine but nothing remarkable.

Coffee gets a good wrap, served hot and made well, and breakfast is on offer. Prices are reasonable, which suits a quick stop on the road to Adelaide, and travellers pull in here fairly often. The staff are friendly, with a kind word for families with little ones, and the counter moves quickly even when the place is busy.

You can take your order away or sit in. There's outdoor seating out the front that's pleasant on a sunny day, and a free car park and street parking nearby. Wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance are in place, they take cards and tap-and-pay, and the bakery is LGBTQ+ friendly. One customer mentioned they were open on a public holiday, but check before you rely on it. Opening hours run through the week and finish a little earlier on weekends, so it's worth looking at them before you head in. One local noted there's no toilet on site, so factor that in on a longer drive.

Not every pie or pastie will win everyone over. One person found a Cornish pastie flavour a bit unusual, so if you're picky, stick with the classics like the pies, sausage rolls and vanilla slice.

For a bakery in Horsham with decent value, a friendly counter and a spot to sit out in the sun, Waack's is a practical stop whether you're local or passing through.