I see this little store as a special treat on a weekend occasionally. The food is delicious and…read morepotentially not ideal for the waistline simply because there is so much I would love to eat here. The baked goods are all handmade with top quality ingredients and you can tell the difference. They have a variety of cakes, danish, croissants, pastries and a host of other treats. I don't mind the coffee, the one I had I would give a 3 and a half out of 5, but not too bad. It is a fantastic place to go for cakes if you are entertaining at home or for a coffee and a croissant of a weekend morning. When I have been, the staff are lovely and service is quite fast, without feeling like you are being hurried out the door.

When I was in high school, Baked To Perfection held the local title for best pies in the northern…read moresuburbs. When my friends and I got our licenses, we'd drive around the back streets of Kedron to eventually end up at our ol' faithful, Baked (as we liked to call it). They used to have more pies than they do now, but the ones they do have are fine little pastry delights. I personally like to lift off the lid with a fork and scoop out the meat in the pie dish. It's the best. They've got steak, pepper steak, steak and kidney, steak and cheese and others. They're all $4. Outside of the pies, Baked to Perfection also put out some sweet candy pastries. You can find old favourites like meringue and neenish tarts here. Even though there might not be as big a range as there used to be, still drop into Baked for a pie. They really are something else.

I love this bakery…read more Back in the day when I'd head out to the discos and catch the last train home, they were open! A pie or sausage roll while I staggered home was just the thing. You got served by the baker who was working out the back, but that's fine. I still pop in for a sausage roll, jam and cream doughnut and red fizzy drink when I'm down that way using the laundromat. Their sausage rolls are the best.

Carby's Bakehouse is a little family owned bakery on Hamilton Road. They bake all the bread and…read moreproducts fresh on site and they are open from 6am every morning, 7 days a week. They sell a range of tasty pies and sausage rolls and pastries. The latest flavour of pie is Jalapeno Chilli Beef pie, and although I haven't tried it yet, I'm really keen! Most pies are $4.60 and they also sell mini pies for $1.80. The perfect little snack. They are currently selling a big range of delicious Christmas treats. I bought a pack of 12 Rum Balls for $7.60, made with real Bundy Rum! They also sell all types of bread loaves, rolls and buns, sweet bakery goods like slices and tarts and even whole cakes.

Try to at least acknowledge the customer has entered the shop if you must continue your…read moreconversation. Then don't give me attitude when I comment on your lack of customer service. Then again do what you want I won't be back and maybe you keep giving terrible service and leave,and then a decent pie shop will take over.

I read an interesting article recently that fat people have a more pronounced sense of smell for…read moredelicious things like chips frying and bread baking. Segue to me waking into Brewbakers and that smell of fresh delicious baking is so pronounced that my tastebuds are crying with emotions...so many emotions. A little hidden gem in Albion, Brewbakers is arguably the best bakery in Brisbane...if not Australia. From perfect bagels and baguettes to sinful donuts, Brewbakers is part of my weekly ritual and they never disappoint. Service is always with a smile, caramel slices are perfectly gooey and the bread a perfect combo of crusty and chewy. So it is clear that I am am fat and, if that is the case, I am totally happy with that. You skinny people clearly don't just know how good Brewbakers really is!

The coffee is excellent the selection of breads, savouries and sweets is extensive. I can always…read morerely on a lovely coffee here. The staff are pretty energetic. My only grip is the extremes pricing of some of the savoury items, $11.50 for a basic bap style sandwich is a bit much but I appreciate the area and the place they're aiming to be. Regardless of that I keep coming bad because the staff are lovely and the coffee is even better!

If you're a fan girl or boy of New Farm's Chouquette then let me tell you a secret. Crust & Co is…read moretheir mothership and on Fridays through Sundays you can stop into this warehouse to stock up on fresh out of the oven loaves of bread, pastries and tarts. It's worth the adventure into the depths of Newmarket, even if just for the French accent that will greet you if one do the owners are working that day. Having visited a few times now I'm always tempted by the mini pain au raisins or chocolate croissants. It gives the illusions that it's less calories but with all the taste of a full-size version.

Oh wow... The smell of fresh hot bread fills your nose and body as you step into this bakery…read more Don't underestimate the small counter that awaits you on entry for you will not be disappointed. Fresh baked goods from all sorts of bread to sweet pastries that have you wanting to buy them all. Served with coffee, this place will be now be a regular spot for me. Cya there.

Wondering down Racecourse Rd with a friend we wanted to stop of for a quick bite before continuing…read moreto shop at all the little boutique stores. Not having many pennies in my pocket at the time, we decided on what seemed like a quiet little bakery. Monticlare is down the end of 68 Racecourse Rd. With a few plastic seats outside and a very relaxed and casual atmosphere, it felt like the kind of place where I could get a cheap feed. The Bakery had a nice array of breads, croissants, cakes, cupcakes, sandwiches, and pies. The lady serving was lovely and attentive but I felt bad that I had to ask her to repeat the pie flavours because I could not quite understand what she was saying through her thick accent. The pie was the not he best I have ever had but definitely affordable and adequate. Sitting outside, I was pestered by a magpie who obviously intimidates enough customers there to be fed regularly enough. Overall, this was a nice enough bakery.

When I arrived, I saw fresh bread of all European styles and pateries that made my sugar level…read morescream yay. However, something took my eye, the massive array of meat pies. I like that. They also look like their freshly made in house because of their shape and lovely buttery colour. On this day I just wanted the old plain mince pie. What I learned about Monticlair Bakery is that they've been at this business for years and the recipes haven't changed. You need to bit patient with the lady on the counter. Not because she's rude, actually I have nothing bad to say about her. Its just her accent is so heavy it filters most English pronunciations out. Trust me when I say she wants to make sure she's getting your order right. So after a few minutes, I strolled away eating into a pie that has been the same since Monticlaire opened. I hope nothing changes. That is all.

Disappointing experience…read more We stopped in for a quick weekday lunch close to closing time, and the display cabinets were nearly empty--only a few savoury pastries remained. We chose a feta and spinach roll and a pork and fennel sausage roll to share. Unfortunately, both were underwhelming. The pastry in each case was soft and greasy rather than crisp and flaky. While we understand that arriving late in the day can affect freshness, the fillings were also disappointing. The spinach and feta was overly salty and lacked texture, and the pork and fennel filling was a smooth, pink, salty paste with no discernible pork or fennel flavour. At $9.40 each, the quality didn't justify the price--we would have been better off buying frozen sausage rolls from the supermarket and baking them at home.

After catching up with a friend recently and as I was driving her home she casually said, "Oh, did…read moreyou know CakeStar are having Cupcake Friday? 4 cupcakes for $12. They're right near my place we should stop in." Who am I to say no to a cupcake?! So stop in we did and there are no regrets. We got a vanilla, chocochino, red velvet and peanut butter (the latter two are only made on a Friday). I've had CakeStar cupcakes before and they are by far the best I've tasted in Brisbane. They're the perfect balance of creamy icing, moist cake and flavour. They do also make specialty cakes - perfect for any occasion. The best bit about CakeStar? They know cupcakes and cakes like the back of their hand and that's what they specialise in. There's no cupcake slash coffee shop here. If you're coming to CakeStar you're coming for one reason: delicious, made with love and fresh cupcake delights.

This little establishment is such a treat! I found out about this place when a friend was…read moreorganising her wedding. I stumbled upon their business card and was instantly intrigued. When I found out they did cupcakes I had to check it out for myself! I came here with the expectation that they were a cupcake cafe of sorts, but unlucky for me, they weren't. There are no tables or chairs, it is where the business of cupcake and cake making take place. They do however have some adorable cupcakes for sale which which walk-in customers can buy. Yippy! I get a cupcake after all. The cupcakes were super yummy! They have the perfect balance of fluffiness, richness and sweetness. I wish I could make them this good. But then again, this is why CakeStar is in the business of making cakes. Its creators are so talented, not only in baking the cake with the perfect harmony of ingredients, but in designing and applying the final touches. This is what sets them apart. I have only come here for the cupcakes but I am certainly returning for the next event in my life where a cake is required! Take a look at their gallery on their website and you will see why. Amazing!!

Although it's not my favourite Brisbane pattisserie (Chouquette forever!), Le Bon Choix definitely…read moremakes its mark on the french delights front. There are always people lingering in front of the long cabinet or sitting at the tables in here. It's always hard to choose what to get from the array of exquisite looking tarts and gateaux on display. The lemon meringue tarts are topped with cone of meringue about three times the height of the base and the Esperance gateau is so green it just about shimmers. On my latest trip to Le Bon Choix I had a strawberry tart and a flat white. The coffee was okay, maybe a B, but the strawberry tart was delicious and they didn't skimp on the strawberries. Le Bon Choix does individual tarts and cakes as well as croissants, eclairs and pain au chocolats but they also do full size cakes to take home and share (or not). Their opera cake looked tempting with it's perfectly lined layers and glistening top. I'm still a Chouquette girl at heart, but if I find myself on this side of town and in need of a pick-me-up, I'm always more than satisfied with a trip to Le Bon Choix.

I hate to complain but once again the service here is so substandard. Met some friends for coffee…read moreand once again had to take our own cups and plates back. They sat on our table for 30 minutes and as always the lazy manager in the corner doing nothing. Had a second coffee and some situation. Had to take our own cups back. Such a shame nice food - how good could it be with a bit of service and direction .