We’ve already told you how to stay caffeinated on a regional road trip, but what to do when hunger strikes? If a chiko roll or wilted salad from a dodgy servo doesn’t appeal, a pie is the next obvious choice. Thankfully, there are plenty of good bakeries across the state – and most major regional towns have at least one. Here are six you should visit.
Margaret River Bakery
You must visit Margaret River Bakery at least once on every trip to Margs. Start with a big breakfast, then stock up on pies, cakes and bread for later. The avo toast is excellent, and the chocolate meringues are as big as your head.
Mon to Sat 7am–2pm
Sunday 8am–1pm
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While you may have tasted Pinjarra Bakery’s wares at its outposts in Maddington, Waroona and Port Kennedy, the original shop in Pinjarra offers the best experience. With pies, cakes, sandwiches, drinks and even gelato on the menu, there’s something for everyone. Previous Pie of the Month creations include nacho beef, bacon double-cheeseburger, and spaghetti and meatballs.
Mon to Fri 6am–5pm
Sat & Sun 6.30am–4pm
Shop 6, 2 Peel Street, Pinjarra
Miami Bakehouse
Miami Bakehouse is another regional bakery with five outlets throughout WA. Its pies, breads and cakes have won more than 850 state and national awards throughout over 25 years of operation. A new Pie of the Week is released every Tuesday – previous varieties include seafood lasagne and chicken chow mein.
Mon 6.15am–4pm
Tue 6.15am–4.30pm
Wed 6.15am–4pm
Thu 6am–4pm
Fri 6.15am–4.15pm
Sat 6am–4.15pm
Sun 6am–4pm
Yallingup Woodfired Bread
Something of a south-west institution, Yallingup Woodfired Bread produces four types of sourdough and up to 1200 loaves per day during peak times. Loaves are baked to be ready in the afternoon, so we suggest arriving around 3pm. If you can’t make it to the bakery, Yallingup bread is also available in supermarkets and other outlets around the region.
Monday 3pm–6pm
Tues to Sat 7am–6pm
Toodyay Bakery
Just over an hour’s drive north-east of Perth, Toodyay Bakery is a reliable stop for food and coffee. The 2016 winner of Australia’s best pastie also serves breakfast, lunch and a range of pies, breads and cakes. Worth the trip even if you’re not heading out of town.
Please note: Toodyay Bakery will be closed from December 24, 2024 and will reopen on January 21, 2025.
Tue to Fri 7am–2pm
Sat & Sun 7am–3pm
123 Stirling Terrace, Toodyay
The Baker’s Hill Pie Shop
Thirty kilometres south of Toodyay Bakery is Baker’s Hill Pie Shop, which is almost 30 years old now. It has a range of sweets, pastries and pasties, but as the name would suggest, it’s famous for its pies. There’s a strong vegetarian selection (including satay veg, and spinach and sweet potato); the signature meat pie is the Burgundy (with red wine, mushrooms and onions). Save room for a vanilla slice.
Daily 6am–6pm
4617 Great Eastern Highway, Bakers Hill
This article was originally published on 14 October 2020. It has been updated to reflect new information and to remove out-of-date details.
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