Culleys Bakery Est. 1925

Culleys Bakery is a Fremantle fixture, the kind of place where plenty of people have a story about being brought in as a kid. Freo's iconic family bakery, established in 1925, it still draws locals and visitors in from the street, and locals mention the pies.

The counter is well stocked with fresh-from-the-oven baking: pies and pasties, sausage rolls, daily baked breads, sandwiches and rolls, cakes and slices. Locals mention the vanilla slice, the scones and the Paris buns, and the vegetarian pie has a loyal following among those who skip the meat. Gluten-free and vegan options are available too, so it is worth asking at the counter about what is on the day.

You can eat in, inside or out, with table service, or grab something to go. They do takeaway and delivery, and there is a coffee window for a quick flat white on the way past. Coffee and milkshakes get a good wrap, and one family stopped in for a hot chocolate and a savoury pie as a warm-up before exploring Fremantle. The staff are often described as friendly and quick, and the place has a retro, old-school charm that suits the history. The entrance and toilet are wheelchair accessible, and they take cards and tap-and-go payments.

We've heard the odd grumble about waiting times when the kitchen is flat out, and a few people have found the sandwiches less impressive than the baking. Prices are also a talking point, so it pays to check whether the takeaway and dine-in prices differ before you order. Overall, though, people keep coming back for the pies and the friendly service.

They also work with wholesale customers and offer catering. Check the opening hours before you head in, as they vary a little between weekdays and the weekend. If you are after a traditional bakery in Fremantle, Western Australia, with some real history behind the counter, it is an easy one to put on the list.