Toodyay Bakery

If you're passing through Toodyay and want a proper country bakery stop, this is the one locals point people towards. Toodyay Bakery does takeaway and dine-in, with coffee and breakfast on offer too, and the pies are what most people come for.

Pies are the star. Chunky steak fillings and flaky pastry get a lot of love, and there's a decent spread of flavours: beef, jalapeno, curry, potato, even a double cheeseburger pie that one visitor singled out. The sausage rolls have their fans as well, and we've heard the cheese and bacon version goes down well. Prices are considered fair for what you get, in line with other bakeries people have tried.

Beyond the savouries, the cabinet runs to slices, cakes, donuts, vanilla slice and fresh sandwiches, plus a gluten free carrot cake that one regular raves about. Things look freshly baked rather than bought in, and one visitor described it as traditional, like it was coming straight from a home kitchen. Because popular items do sell out, going earlier in the day is the smart move.

Staff get a warm word from almost everyone. Deb and the team are described as friendly and helpful, and when the lunchtime queue builds, they keep it moving. One local did find a sausage roll less warm than they'd hoped, but that was a small grumble in an otherwise glowing picture.

The upstairs seating is a highlight, with a balcony overlooking the main street of Toodyay that's a lovely spot for a coffee and a pie. There's plenty of room to sit, free parking out the back, and step-free access, and it's a good choice for motorbike groups with The Rec next door. Some people drive a fair way from Perth just to visit, and say it was worth the trip.

This is a bakery in Toodyay that suits a relaxed morning or lunch stop. Check the hours before you go, as they close in the afternoon and aren't open every day.