Vasse Bakery

Vasse Bakery is a small bakery and cafe in Vasse, Western Australia, and the kind of place people drop into for a pie and a decent coffee. Pies are what locals pick up. We've heard they come out fresh and tasty, and one local called theirs a genuinely good pie that wasn't fancy or overpriced, just great value. Another thought the pies could be a touch bigger for what you pay, but still very good.

Beyond pies, the cabinet has sausage rolls, wraps, vanilla slices and custard tarts, and the vanilla slice gets some real love. One person raved that it was among the best they'd tried, and that was on a day-old slice. Freshly baked bread comes up too, and the bee-sting also won a kind word, though one visitor wasn't convinced by the donuts or the bread on their trip.

You can sit in or take away, and there's a little bar to perch at with your food. Breakfast is on offer, and locals say the coffee is above average. One customer asked for theirs in their own travel mug and the staff happily obliged. One customer found the staff obliging, and the service has received praise.

If you want something specific, they also take custom cake orders, so ask at the counter about timing.

A few vegetarians have felt caught out by pies that didn't clearly say what was inside. If you avoid meat or have allergies, ask the staff what's in a pie before you buy, especially the mushroom and potato ones. Arriving later in the afternoon can also mean a thinner selection, so earlier in the day gives you the best pick.

Getting there is easy, with free street parking and a free car park, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. They take cards and mobile payments. Hours run through the week, but it's worth checking them before you head in.