There’s nothing better than stumbling across a regional bakery and digging into a delicious pie, cake, or pastie – something you can’t find at your regular shops or metropolitan cities.
And if there’s something Australia is renowned for, beyond coffee, sport and entertainment, it’s incredible regional bakeries, often run by families. Small businesses, classic food, yummy coffee. Roadside stops, road-trip worthy cafés and bakeries – the low-key Australian dream.
As you can tell, we’re pretty enthusiastic about this stuff. So, Countrytown asked you, our readers, about the top regional bakeries across Australia, and you came in hot with answers.
Now, we’ve gathered up the answers to present to you. With bakeries in multiple states mentioned to us, we had to make a list of Countrytown’s Best Regional Bakeries in Australia.
So, without further ado, here it is:
Beechworth Bakery, Beechworth, Victoria
Known for a “scrumptious” selection of cakes, pastries, breads, pies, sandwiches, wraps, focaccia, and more, Beechworth Bakery opened in the Victorian suburb of Beechworth in 1984.
Of course, the original location is in Beechworth, but there are other regional areas which have their own: Bendigo, Echuca, and Albury. Plus, if you can’t get out there, there are numerous recipes available to view on the bakery’s website.
Merriwa Bakery, Merriwa, NSW
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Loved for its “excellent” variety of delightful home-baked cakes, slices, pies, sausage rolls, breads, and sandwiches, it’s little wonder why Merriwa Bakery features on this list.
The good, old-fashioned bakery, located halfway between Dubbo and Newcastle, has been described as a “must-stop for pie lovers” by Downunder Aussie Dad on social media. Okay, you’ve piqued our interest…
Grants Cakes & Pies, Mount Isa, QLD
Grant’s Cakes & Pies isn’t just known for selling cakes and pies; it’s known for having the “best sausage rolls and pies in Mount Isa.” Incredible.
The little bakery also sells an amazing variety of cakes and other desserts, including scones and hot cross buns – the latter a seasonal item for Easter.
Mount Barker Country Bakery, Mount Barker, WA
Mount Barker Country Bakery is home to national award-winning pies and cakes, plus the staff will make sure you have fresh coffee or a cold drink if you’re stopping by.
Our mouths are watering just thinking about their award-winning gourmet vegetarian/vegan pie and other freshly baked delights. And as someone with a sweet tooth, gimme all the treats right now, thank you!
Pie In The Sky, Olinda, Victoria
Voted Victoria’s #1 and among Australia’s Top 10 Pies, Pie In The Sky has proudly served handcrafted, top-quality pies, pastries, and cakes since opening in the Victorian suburb of Olinda in 1993.
Their pies have won more than 30 Gold and Silver medals in the Great Aussie Pie Competitions, while the bakery is also known for delightful scones and Devonshire Tea. Plus, if you’re visiting this winter, you can enjoy a winter-warmer soup.
Margs Bakery, Margaret River, WA
Margs Bakery, a European-style bakery and café in the heart of Margaret River, serves delights including croissants, baguettes, and cinnamon scrolls to locals and travellers.
Since the 1960s, patrons have been digging into family-sized cakes, individual pastries, savoury tarts, and classic breads. And, if you’re looking to host a business meeting, party, or another kind of social gathering, catering packages are available. I’m hungry just scrolling on their website…
Blackbutt Bakery, Blackbutt, QLD
Just two hours from Noosa, you will find the small town of Blackbutt. Right in the middle of town, you will stumble upon the beloved Blackbutt Bakery.
The boutique bakery offers a large assortment of handmade pies and sweets, winning numerous awards for its unique, quirky-flavoured pies such as the Cheeky Chiko Roll pie, Beef Stroganoff pie, and the Hangover Pie. We’ll leave you to discover that last one for yourself.
Markers Cake Shop, Tamworth, NSW
With best-sellers including butterscotch cakes and curry pies, Markers Cake Shop is where you need to stop on your next visit to Tamworth, whether you’re just driving through or visiting for the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Seeing assorted cakes and biscuits through the shop windows, Markers Cake Shop feels like an old-fashioned Australian bakery, the charming kind that encourages repeat visits.
@bloody_good_travels Markers Bakery & Patisserie has been cooking up a storm in Tamworth since 1994. 🥧🍰 I reckon they’ve got the best pies in New South Wales — but if you think you’ve found better, tell me where and I’ll go try it! And it’s not just pies… fresh bread, cakes, and birthday creations you’ll never forget. Do yourself a favour — swing by Markers while you’re in Tamworth. 👌#AussieTravels #aussiepies #tamworth
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