Ok, Well I always love a good bakery, but wow this takes the cake, pardon the pun…read more I tried the Chunky steak, bacon and cheese pie and it was to die for, the pastry was soft, but flaky, the cheese perfect and runny, the best review I can give this pie and is the fact that my "almost" vegetarian girlfriend, who absolutely hates any meat pie, practically stole the pie after tasting just the crust, and I ended up walking back and buying another and while I was there, an apple and custard tart for the drive home I live 45 minutes away and would consider driving here for dinner just because it's that good The best part is that it looks just like a typical country bakery from outside, right down to the squeaky screen door. If you like baked goods, do yourself a favour, go for a quick drive up the freeway, and you won't look back

Otto's is yet another reason for me to travel to Hahndorf…read more There are lots of top choices in Hahndorf for a decent feed for lunch, but I find it hard to go past Otto's for a pie and a cake. Service is really good, and it can get really busy here. We usually get our food to go, and eat it in the park.

There are places where you walk in and feel right at home, and there are places that love that you…read morehave chosen to eat here instead. The latter was so for the Kaffeehaus. It was a clearly popular choice by many locals and travellers alike, and listening to the banter of locals was entertainment enough. There is loads of space and the food is great, and this will still be a place I enjoy popping into in the future.

We visit Harndorf frequently, and usually just pass by this cafe. Is pretty unassuming from the…read morefootpath. We were going to Beeswax next door (fantastic products), but they had a back in 10 mins sign on door. So we went inside for a coffee, the range of homemade cakes, food and coffees were authentic, delicious, attractive and featured real cream. Coffee was good. These were the nicest cakes I've seen in Harndorf. We will certainly return for their signature German fare.

Glazed donuts, anyone?…read more Or maybe you fancy a gourmet pie instead? Whatever you decide you wont be disappointed, outside of France, this is the best bakery food I've had in my whole entire life. These guys have bread and cakes and pastries that are so good that you have get there at about 11 at the latest if you want a look in, failing that don't even bother. You can eat in or take your magical pastry away with you. I've never eaten in, but then I'm a culprit for buying a box of 9 glazed donuts (why stop at one?) and I don't really want everyone staring at me while I chow down on such a large portion of sugary goodness. Don't be discouraged by the premises, it isn't a fancy bakery, these guys spend more of their time perfecting their baking technique than painting the walls. It's great that I don't have to go all the way to Lobethal to get to the Lobethal Bakery, sometimes people are confused by the name, but there are 3 of these bakeries in total, Woodside/Lobethal/Stirling so take your pick.

The Lobethal Bakery (LB) is a real treat. So much so that I always get a real disappointed feeling…read moreremembering that they're always closed on Sundays. I've been told it's for religious reasons, but I swear it's just to tease the locals so they keep coming back for more. Everything I've tried from this LB (and the associated Woodside outlet) has been uber tasty. I love a good, spicy chilli kranksy and the LB kransky is awesome. The pies are well made, not too hot on your first bite (crucial so as not to ruin the rest of the pie), and the lunch rolls, quiches, pasties, donuts and bread are all high quality. Sometimes it can take a few minutes to get service, but I can't blame other patrons for wanting to load up on LB goodies. One thing I can't get my head around is, why did they franchise the bakery with the name of another town?? 'We're just going down to the Lobethal Bakery to grab a bite. The Lobethal Bakery. In Stirling.' Que??! Besides that minor grammatical annoyance/anomaly, and as mentioned above the fact they're always closed on Sundays, I can't really fault this place. It is next to the Stirling public car park which makes it usually easy to find a very close park, and it's a 50metre walk from the Main Street. Going for a stroll this time of year in Stirling is worth braving the mild cold weather. Autumn is a beautiful season here. Just pack a jumper, gloves and some serviettes to wipe away those tasty LB crumbs!

On a recent trip to Hahndorf, we spent a while walking through Main Street to find a nice place to…read moreget an ice cream - which is when we came across Farmgate Providore. Walking inside there where tables and tables of brownies, truffles, small cakes and even a few chocolate fountains (I was in heaven!). Although, I did find it odd that most of the cakes were just on tables without covers on them - so really anyone could touch the cakes etc. We paid for our ice cream inside, and then went out to the ice cream fridge at the front of the store. For $7.50 for a two scoop waffle cone, I was expecting a certain amount of ice cream. However, I was disappointed with the serving size - it was not good value for money. I ordered caramel and ferrero rocher ice cream which - as a self confessed sweet tooth - was a pretty average ice cream. Overall, there were lots and lots of nice looking sweets, but I won't visit Farmgate Providore again in a hurry.

We got up early to hit the touristy Hahndorf strip on our holiday in Adelaide and by the time we…read morereached there, I needed to be caffeinated, stat. If only I'd walked another block further and found the beautiful Caffiend in time. Alas. Farmgate Providore, your coffee was on par with McCafe, and whatever that german cream tit I ate was exactly, it was not worth the $7 I paid for it. We also dove into the "four boxes of strawberries for $10" bargain, which we definitely should have had second thoughts about, because two days later at least 2/3 of them were bruised and sad. Sigh. Tourist traps, you caught us good.

"Far more than your average bakery" Inside a large dining…read morearea with cream tiled flooring, several good sized display cabinets, full of tempting choices, a full range of cakes, sandwiches, rolls, wraps, cookies. There is a daily special available, coffee & cake, at a very good price. Also a breakfast and lunch menu is available. I enjoyed a very well prepared, cheese and ham croissants, with a good Latte. The service was good, the seats comfortable, all very relaxing as I sat inside looking out at a large new raised deck, alfresco area, raining today but nice on a fine day.

I get excited about going here. I can't really put a finger on why, maybe it's my deep seeded…read moreattachment to bakeries. All the food is delicious, and of a high standard. It's like a warm hug. I usually get a coffee (which of course comes with a wee biscuit), a toasted ham and cheese croissant (sometimes two), and a sweet somethin - often a custard tart or a slice of apricot or blueberry pie. If I've got time to sit down, the pie comes with fresh cream. The staff aren't always the friendliest bunch, but it doesn't bother me much. They're quick and professional at what they do. The cafe is always clean, although it is a little dark but it's a warm darkness, like the inside of a hug. The car park is another massive positive for this place (car parking in Mt Barker is an ongoing battle) it's big and there's plenty of turning room. I'm always able to get a park. A bakery that's like a professional dark hug, with a big car park. What's not to like?

This is, hands down, the best bread I have ever tasted. The cheapest loaves go for seven bucks, so…read moreit's no bargain, but hey I did just say it's the best bread I've ever tasted, right? All of the loaves are baked according to a traditional sourdough process that involves a long fermentation. It's thick and moist, always soft and even after a few days in the pantry not crusty. It's deliciously moreish, you just want to have piece after piece. It feels like a waste using it for sandwiches or toast. You can't buy directly from the outlet, so don't bother driving up to Mylor. The family-run business stocks their bread in a few stores in the hills, WIlson's in town, a few IGA's and at the Mount Barker's farmer's markets. For a full list, check out the downloads list on their website. At around ten bucks a pop - depending which outlet you buy it from - the pumpkin and olive loaf is definitely on the pricey end. But it is worth it - a special treat. Last time I bought a loaf, I ate it by myself in a day and a half. Have it with dip or just with a little bit of olive oil. This is my favourite of their loaves - delicious meaty olives in a vivid orange bread. Other great loaves include: plain sourdough, wholemeal sourdough, seeds sourdough, light rye, dark rye and caraway rye. Oh and fruit loaf lovers will adore Mylor fruit loaf - it's closer to Christmas cake than bread. Halved figs, apricots, raisons, ginger, honey, orange and spice. My only criticism was I once tried a new fruit loaf flavour combination that wasn't quite as perfected as the other Mylor breads - but hey, it was still better than most of the other bread I've ever had before.

Best Pies in the Adelaide Hills. They have won multiple…read moreawards for their pies, so I suggest you ask what is award winning and get one of those. The local Waldorf School buys from here so you know they must be doing something right. These pies aren't as good as the Aldinga Country Bakehouse, but who's pies are?

4.5 have won multiple awards and definitely some of the best bakery food available in both…read moreAdelaide & Adelaide hills ! 1/2 a point lost for dessert :) overall delish !

Rilka is the real deal! She is passionate about food and especially for those who need to be…read moremindful of wheat, gluten, and sugar sensitivities. I had the privilege of taking a cooking class where, among other fabulous offerings, we made the most incredible chocolate brownies!! Holy moly they were cooked perfectly on the outside and the inside was soft and chewy -YUM!!! In addition to being very entertaining, Rilka was a fount of nutritional information and freely gave tips on healthier substitutions for ingredients and invited questions and feedback throughout the class. Another HUGE plus was that she took a backseat while we, the students, did the cooking. Learning by doing!! I would recommend taking a class or three from her as I can assure you it will be well worth your while. Your waistline will thank you!

Top Bakery, bright inside even on a gloomy day, very clean, food we ordered was as fresh as. Coffee…read morenice and strong and hot. Real cream served up on my apple pie, not canned stuff, excellent coffee take away cups used, not the ones where your nose blocks the vent hole when you try and drink lol. Live in Gawler where there are very good Bakeries, this would beat all of them.