Heats Bakery

Heats Bakery is a bakery in Cockburn Central, Western Australia, and it has a loyal following among people who care about their pies. One local, a Kiwi who admits to being fussy on the subject, calls in most days for a pie and a coffee. Another says the pastry and filling taste like the pies they grew up with, and a regular who has followed the bakery since an earlier location says the pies remind them of home. The curry pie, the beef pepper pie and the sausage rolls all get a mention, and they are served hot and fresh from the oven.

Pies are only part of it. We've heard the jam donuts are worth a detour, with one fan driving about half an hour for them and arguing they can hold their own against any chain in Perth. The cream jam donuts and iced donuts have their supporters too. The cabinet also carries pasties, custard tarts, cakes and sweets, and the bacon and cheese roll goes down well with kids. People who know the place also rate the sourdough and the bread, and the meat and salad rolls are known for good value.

You can eat in or take away, and coffee and breakfast are on offer. Custom cake orders are available if you have an occasion coming up, though it's best to check timing with the bakery directly. Staff come up again and again as friendly and welcoming, and the prices are the kind that keep regulars coming back. Payment is easy with cards and tap-and-go, and there's a free car park, plus wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and seating.

One honest note: the inside is roomy and can feel a little quiet, and parking around the light industrial area gets tight at busy times. Neither seems to put anyone off for long. Opening hours run through the week with a shorter day at the weekend, so check the hours before you head in.