Giving it a 4-star rating because my friend and her parents and every person she brought to this…read moreplace raved about the pies. Me? I just thought it was ok. Then again I am never a big fan of Aussie meat pies. We got there in the afternoon around 1pm and they were out of most pies. There were only a few left. We had the last steak and Guinness pie as well as the regular meat pie. The crust was flaky and the meat was full of flavor. As usual I felt the pies were very salty. The ketchup (yes, we paid for a pack) did help to cut through the saltiness a bit but still you would need water after that. There were tables both inside and outside. We sat outside, enjoying the quiet stillness of the place. There was hardly any traffic in the 30 minutes we were there. So it was nice to see the green hills with horses near the road and feel like you were back in time. The place has a charm about it. I think this is a place where you just have to try the pie even if you are not a fan. After all it does loudly proclaim to serve the world's best pies.

We were passing through on our way back to Sydney. We have often driven past and I was always…read morefascinated by the promise of the world's best pie. I stopped to grab a couple to take away. I was impressed by the atmosphere and the friendly nature of the staff. The lady at the counter was gruff but chatty once you got her going. The pies are not the best for takeaway. The filling is a fine mince and there is plenty of it, so while you are trying to gobble it down it is trying to drip onto your lap. The top pastry was not stiff enough to help. Eating in may have been easier. There was also something subtle missing from the flavour, slightly bland but not overly so. It is a good pie but unfortunately not the best pie I have ever had.

When you arrive, it's not super clear that there's two different entrances: the one on the left is…read morethe actually Treat Factory store, and the one on the right is The Dairy Bar restaurant/gelato. At the restaurant, we got a freshly baked scone with jam and cream (which was nothing special) and a vanilla slice (which we really didn't care for - just tasted like layers of pastry with a vanilla pudding). Next door at the actual Treat Factory store, we got a few different $6 slices of fudge from the window. In the end we didn't care for it... The macadamia was super sweet and literally tasted like mostly sweetened condensed milk. The mint chocolate was okay, but the mint flavour was super strong (stronger than it typically is in chocolates). When we had asked the counter lady what he favourites were, she actually said, "Oh, I don't eat it. It's too sweet." We should have taken a clue from that!

Hidden in the back streets of Berry is a foodie fun spot which houses The Treat factory and Dairy…read moreBar. What an ideal place to set up an operation of Chocolate confectionery and Gelato on a site that pays testament to their historic past - the original Berry central creamery. Built in 1895 to manufacture butter, by 1900 it became the first factory in NSW to pasteurise cream into milk and it became a famous milk producer and supplier. In 2016, they opened a new processing facility on old creamery lane. Now the old creamery is a cafe, gelato bar and treat factory. They use top quality local dairy ingredients sourced from South Coast Dairy who are right next door. The Dairy Bar have a cow to cone concept. Taking advantage of the freshest ingredients from right next door, and cows from the farm on site to make their fresh gelato. They have the capability to make 6 litres of gelato in 45 minutes and always have a new flavour each week. They have won a swag of awards at the Dairy cheese awards at the Sydney Fine Food awards, including 4 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze. During our visit, Sarah from the Dairy Bar informed us Gelato has less fat than ice cream, allowing more flavour to hit the palate. We were surprised to hear their decadent dark chocolate gelato is dairy free, using only cocoa butter and we can attest for its deliciousness. The dairy bar is also a cafe, serving plenty of sweet dishes like creative waffles and sundaes and some home style food like loaded toasties, steak sandwiches, hot dogs, big brekkies, Devonshire tea and a dairy farmers lunch to name a few. The family also has 4 generations of condiment making, and also make chocolate and confectionery at the Treat factory next door. It's always so nice to buy straight from the producer. Whilst the store itself is not very noticable from the front, look to your left to the ramp there and be sure to pay it a visit. Once entering, you'll notice that the store is larger than you would believe. Whether you like sweet or savoury, you will certainly be like a kid in a candy store. On the left is a chocolate counter where you can sample and purchase a range of different treats including the newly discovered third 'ruby' chocolate. They produce over 250 kg of chocolate and much of it is only available in store or online. This room also has a plethora of jams, chutneys and other condiments with creative flavour combinations. We bought a few to take home, including a super delicious beetroot and horseradish dip. They produce over 5000 units of condiments and preserves each week and are distributed all over Australia. Another room contains the handcrafted confectionery, and with a nod to the nostalgia of the typical old candy store, they do plenty of our old favourites like musk sticks, caramel buds and licorice all sorts. There's also some modern variations of chocolate, and plenty of sugared delights like strawberry chews, lollipops pops and marshmallows. Head down stairs and find some savoury delights, with a bunch of items in the fridges including cheese and cured meats. There are also a range of spices, nut spreads, sauces and you can even get some smoked garlic bulbs. Your one stop stop for all things sweet and savoury. The treat factory and dairy bar is a foodie heaven. Check them out when in Shoalhaven and the Berry Area.

Whilst down in the Southern Highlands, we dined at Onesta Cucina. The family owned and operated…read morefully restaurant is large, and chatter of the guests made it feel very homely. We visited with my family and small baby, and we found it a welcoming place. The food is wonderful, high quality Italian food with a good range of options from pasta to slow cooked meats and more. We tried a steak, the confit duck, pork belly and a pasta. The food was all presented beautifully too. We loved it! Can we recommend ordering a side of the delicious peas with pancetta and polenta fries. Service was exceptional and food was served in a timely fashion.

Good, simple food done well. Absolutely terrific staff, friendly and efficient…read more Mal had the baby calamari, and it was exactly as it should be. Light and perfectly cooked. I was slightly envious that i had not ordered it myself. I had, instead, ordered the crumbed lambs brains, and they were very nice indeed. Probably a little too much crumb for my liking, but delicious, with a good amount of herbs in the crumb. We could not manage a main, so went straight to dessert. Mal had their Eaton Mess, which was lovely. I had Tarte Tatin, which was very sweet, and frankly, one would do two people. The pastry was flaky and light, the pears soft. Had they been open on Sunday Nights, we would have returned.

What we thought would be a GoogleMaps find for quick snack on a detour around a long delay on the…read moreHume Highway, became a most pleasant surprise. Delicious food, served quickly, in a very popular friendly little restaurant on this rainy Sunday afternoon. We ordered three vegetarian items and they were the best vego plates we've had in years. Plenty of parking roadside too. Worth the detour!

Great food, I had the ploughman's plate - was delicious and friends had the chicken skewers and the…read moresteak and they all commented that there meal was good. Seemed a little pricey ($22.50 for mine) but the quality really was fantastic. Good friendly service, although one of our waiters had a very dry sense of humour but that's down to personal opinion on whether or not you like that sort of thing. On the whole I would recommend.

love this cafe, food is amazing. Always start with breakfast and grab a pastry for the road. Warm…read moreon a cold day. Fresh juice, not from a bottle. ps its also Monday and they are open.

Cute little cafe in town, but be warned: the coffee and food are pretty average. On a nice day,…read morethere are always people seated outside and it's not a bad spot in the village of Moss Vale.

Have been twice now, just for coffee cake and then breakfast. Pascal the chef is a character and is…read morevery honest and a welcome addition to the Kookabar. Coffee is very solid and made will. Also had a mocca and an iced coffee, all recommended. The big breakfast for $24 to share was extremely generous. Poached eggs were perfectly done, not runny not solid, just slow moving liquid yolk. Only criticism is the bacon was a little crispy for my taste, I would have liked to h as have been asked how I would like them done. Would come back any time. Great cosy atmosphere. Very well frequented by regulars.

My wife and I dropped in once a couple of years and had a slice of their Gruyère Tart. That was…read moreit, we were converted. We have become regulars as there is nothing Pasquale can't do beautifully. Great coffee, Great food. Definitely worth trying.

My favorite local grocery store. Yes, it's a little more expensive but the quality of the produce…read moreand availability of hard-to-find items like fresh turmeric makes it worthwhile for us. The only downside is this is the only high-end grocery store in the wider area and it can be insanely busy on the weekends. Choose your shopping hours accordingly (I try hard to get here before 9:00 am if I come on a weekend).

Quality meat pies great fives. Love the lamb sausage rolls. Makes a great busted fart (custard tart)read more