The Good Food Bakery

If you're in Mornington and gluten free is part of the picture, The Good Food Bakery has a wide range to choose from. The Good Food Bakery runs as a specialist gluten free operation, with a good spread of non-gluten-free items too, so a mixed group can all find something they like. Coeliacs in particular speak warmly of it, and one visitor said they happily make the long drive for it.

The pies are what it's known for, and the sausage rolls, pasties and toasted sandwiches sit alongside them in the hot cabinet. We've heard the cheese and vegemite scroll has people double-checking that it really is gluten free. There are several windows of cakes and pastries, with a vanilla slice and carrot cake among the favourites, plus churros and hot dog rolls. A proper-sized loaf that slices well gets a mention too, and some options are dairy free, vegan or vegetarian.

There's also a retail side. Shelves of pantry goods and a freezer of ready meals mean people stock up on things they can't find at their local supermarket. Coffee is on offer, along with breakfast, and you can eat in, take away or have it delivered. Seating is basic, inside and out, and the tables at the back can feel cramped when the place is busy, which is often.

Staff come across as friendly and accommodating, and the manager, Emily, is singled out for her welcome. A couple of regulars feel service and housekeeping have slipped lately, and prices draw the odd comment, so it pays to ask what things cost before you order, as not everything on the shelves is labelled. Even so, the general feeling around town is that it's a rare find for anyone who has to avoid gluten.

Parking is easy, with a free car park and street parking nearby, and the entrance, seating and toilet are all wheelchair accessible. It opens every day, so check the hours before you head in.