Officer Bakehouse Takeaway Food

Pies are the main reason people make the trip to Officer Bakehouse, a takeaway bakery in Officer, Victoria. Folks around here rave about the pastry and the filling, and one visitor drove in from Doncaster purely on the strength of what they'd heard. The steak and bacon, steak and pepper, curry and mince and cheese varieties all get a mention, and the common thread is real chunks of meat rather than a mushy filling. They're a generous size too, with one person saying they could only finish one of two and took the other home.

Beyond the pies, there's a selection of other items on the counter. The sausage rolls have their fans, and the steak sandwiches have been called the tenderest some have come across. The custard tarts come up a lot as well, though they lean more thick and creamy than the wobbly kind, so go in expecting that. Home-made apple cakes, apple crumble and potato cakes round out the baked-in-house offering, and the potato cakes are said to reheat nicely the next day.

The people behind the counter are a big part of the appeal. We've heard them described as friendly and happy to see customers, with Sandy and Kevin mentioned by name by a visitor who made the trip out. Prices are considered fair for the quality.

One person found a steak and onion pie not to their taste, and another raised a concern about hygiene practices at the counter. Overall, though, opinion is strongly positive.

It gets busy around lunchtime, so expect a queue then, and there's parking right outside, including a wheelchair-accessible car park. They open early on weekdays and keep shorter hours on weekends, so check the hours before you head over. If you're after a proper pie in Officer, this is the place locals point you to.