Yarrawonga Bakery

Yarrawonga Bakery sits on the main street in the centre of Yarrawonga, Victoria, and it's the sort of bakery that works for both a quick takeaway and a proper sit-down. There's seating inside, some of it by a fireplace that's welcome on a cold morning, plus tables outside where pets are welcome. Parking is easy, with free street spots out the front and along the main street, and there's a free car park nearby. The entrance, seating and car park are all wheelchair accessible.

Pies are what this bakery is known for, and locals mention them alongside sausage rolls, pasties, salad rolls and a good vanilla slice. The cabinet also runs to breads, cakes and sweet slices, and the range gets a nod from travellers who pull in on their way through. Breakfast is a big part of the trade. The hot egg and bacon rolls and the breakfast burgers get a lot of praise, and the coffee has a good name too. Scones and jam are there for those who like something sweeter first thing.

The staff come up often. People describe them as friendly and welcoming, and one local was impressed when the bakery made a fresh Biscoff dessert after selling out and dropped it off at their door. Regulars say the team remembers them, and a visitor travelling with a puppy was made to feel at home.

One person felt the baking has slipped a little from its best, and there are grumbles about pricing, particularly for made-to-order sandwiches, and about prices not being displayed on some items. It's worth asking what something costs if you're ordering off the cabinet.

You can pay by card or tap, and the shop is open six days a week, closing early afternoon, so check the hours before you head in. Fresh from the oven, with pies at the top of the list, is the reason most people come back.