Denmark Bakery

If you're passing through the Great Southern and want a proper pie, this bakery in Denmark, Western Australia is where one customer has ended up. Pies are what it's known for: steak and mushroom, steak and kidney, butter chicken, Thai chicken, and a lamb and rosemary for anyone wanting something a bit different. There are also vegan pies, sausage rolls and pasties on the counter.

The sausage rolls get a lot of love. One visitor called the smoked sausage version the best they'd ever had, and another stopped in on the way to the Valley of Giants and went back on the return trip to Albany for a second pie, impressed by the golden pastry and the chunks of meat. Another local simply said the butter chicken pie was full of flavour and perfectly cooked.

A few people have found the fillings a bit light on meat for the price, and the offal flavour in the steak and kidney is strong enough that not everyone takes to it. If you're after an old-fashioned feed rather than a gourmet pie, you'll most likely be happy; it serves up what one visitor called a decent feed.

It's a relaxed spot to stop. You can take your order away or sit down, including at the tables outside, and coffee and breakfast are on offer too. The staff come across as friendly and quick even when it's busy, which suits a morning stop before a walk or a drive. It's right in town, close to the hotels, so it's an easy first stop of the day.

Parking is easy, with free street parking and a free car park, and the entrance and car park are wheelchair accessible. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted. The bakery opens early every day, but check the hours before you head in, particularly on weekends.