Swiss Bakehouse

If you're after a bakery in Mount Waverley that does a bit of everything, Swiss Bakehouse is a familiar name locally. It works as a bakehouse and a café at once, with takeaway, dine-in and delivery all on offer, plus a coffee window at the front for a quick grab.

Pies are the thing people talk about most. We've heard one local describe the pastry as just the right texture to hold it all together for a one-handed eat, with plenty of gravy and good meat inside. Another visitor found a chicken and veg pie on the dry side, so it may pay to ask what's fresh from the oven. The spicy sausage rolls and the spinach and feta rolls get fond mentions, and locals warn you to be quick, because once the day's batch is gone, it's gone.

The bread side is covered too. They bake their own sourdough, which regulars call a winner, and there are gluten-free and vegan options for those who need them. The cabinet is a big drawcard, with cakes, muffins, almond and chocolate croissants and savoury rolls, and people say the sweets are sweet enough without going overboard. If you're planning an occasion, they take custom cake orders and do catering as well.

Staff come up a lot. The team behind the coffee machine are described as warm, quick with a chat and good at remembering regulars' orders, and others mention clean, efficient service and a relaxed, old-school bakery feel. One visitor found the staff a little impatient on their visits, but the general word is friendly. Prices are seen as fair, and a chicken and avocado focaccia gets called tasty and good value.

On the practical side, there's a free car park, and both the car park and the entrance are wheelchair accessible. They take cards and mobile payments. Weekends can get busy, so allow a little extra time, and check the hours before you head in, as they differ between weekdays and the weekend.