Kilo Bakery & Coffee

Kilo Bakery & Coffee is an artisan bakery and cafe in Forrest Plaza, Padbury, Western Australia, and it's the sort of place local people talk about with real affection. The sourdough is what one customer associates with the name, but the cabinet is where customers end up choosing from: croissants both sweet and savoury, danish, almond croissants, focaccia and pizza slices, all baked in store.

The croissants get the most talk. One local called the ham and cheese version the best they'd had in Perth, praising the crunch and the way the ham is spread right through rather than plonked in the middle. Another reckoned the almond croissant was the pick of what they tried, and a third rated the pistachio one as enjoyable if a touch light on pistachio flavour. The cabinets are topped up through the day, so even mid-morning there's usually something fresh to choose from.

Coffee is a draw in its own right, and it comes up often alongside the baking. One visitor loved a smooth, chocolatey mocha with lovely latte art. Someone found a cookie and a slice on the dry side, and another felt the service could be a touch warmer when the place is flat out. Most people, though, describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, even when it's busy.

Busy is the word for weekends. Locals mention a queue that moves quicker than it looks, with plenty of staff working the counter and floor. There's a glassed area where you can watch the bakers at work, a decent amount of seating, and a cosy, community feel. If tables are full, some take their order outside, and there's a free car park with wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance.

You can dine in or take away, and they also cater and do corporate coffee events. They accept cards and mobile payments. Hours vary through the week and the shop is closed on some days, so check before you head in.