This cafe was delightful, though it is more of a country cafe than one of those inner city…read moreestablishments. Then again these country cafes have been around for somewhat longer, and tend to be rather delightful. The service actually was pretty good, and the atmosphere quite relaxing. They made a really nice pot of tea, and the breakfast itself was pretty good as well. It is definitely one of those places I would recommend stopping off at.

It was a 17 degree autumnal morning when we dropped in having decided to go somewhere different to…read moreour local cafe in Seville. Worth the 6 hr round trip for well made coffee, good food and pleasant company. Call by when you can.

This place was obviously the heart of the town. Absolutely lovely people. We had delicious bacon…read moreand egg rolls and a coffee. Looking forward to going back this afternoon for a jelly slice.

From the owner: As Fresh As The South West.read more

Excellent food and they also grind their decaf on the spot so you're guaranteed real, fresh coffee…read more Their pastries are to die for, absolutely irresistible. Cheers!

Can I give them more stars? Friendly counter staff, good coffee, but hey, it's a bakery and that…read moreis what you come here for. The range of meat pies is simply awesome, the pastries likewise, as are the king size meringues. Never been disappointed in 20 or so visits over the years. My parents live in Castlemaine, and they and my family from California always find something delicious.

Great pies Fresh bread. Friendly staff…read more Reasonably priced Port Fairy friendliness I don't know what you want me to say Yelp It's was good

I LOVE their Chicken Curry pies. There. I said it…read more Being that I'm a non native, and only working in the area at the time, I ate here after work a few days a week after work because the pies were so good and fresh and quick. In the US we seem to only have chicken and turkey "pot pie" which is difficult to equate in terms of similarity, maybe like a hearty thick chicken cream soup in a pie with peas and carrots. I didn't see a single chicken pot pie in Australia. BUT I did discover this little wonderful bakery with their amazing assortment of other delicious fare. In particular, I loved their chicken curry pie. I added chipotle pepper from home to it to kick it up a notch and bring in that smoky lustrous flavor noted in that particular brand of pepper. I wish I could learn to make these and a number of their breads at home, I just can't seem to find any place in the US that I've been that compares.

Chitticks, how I miss you. The nibble pies are to die for…read moreand the vanilla slices are heaven. Besides that, the whole selection is perfect. When I think of my little home town, Chitticks is one of the things I miss most.

Best breakfast wraps and egg and bacon burgers. Great…read morecoffee Service was fantastic, friendly and fast service

Okay, I was disappointed to find that I had missed out on breakfast by a matter of fifteen minutes,…read morebut that probably had a lot to do with me mucking around at other places, and making the decision to hold off grabbing a snack for just a little while longer, only to discover that the little while longer took me past that magic time. Anyway, I still managed to grab something to eat, namely a healthy pie, and a pot of tea. It wasn't too bad, and the staff were friendly, though I probably was hoping for some breakfast.

Best pies on the Surf Coast. Great food at good prices. Friendly staff and good coffee. Plenty of…read moreseats and parking available.

From the owner: Bread, Pies & Cakesread more

What a gem of a bakery. My husband did a motorbike trip with his mate and stumbled upon this place…read more He's been here 3 times since and only now he has taken me! Sausage rolls, pizza, veggie pie, sweet treats and everything sourdough! Staff were ever so friendly and were able to help with taste profiles so that it would pair well with making a Camembert toastie! The ambiance is very quaint and I loved reading about the history of the bakery. If you're around Daylesford, make a trip here for lunch and have a walk around town!

WOW. What a gem. I…read moreread about an amazing sourdough bakery in Trentham, so decided to try Red Beard on the way home from Daylesford (about a 20 min drive). What a great decision. The sourdough is fantastic - certified organic and baked in a wood fired oven - tasted unlike any I had tried before. I went home with the Blonde (described as a 'crusty Vienna load who'll go home with anyone') and the most perfect fruit bun. Next time, I'll be the Redhead (the traditional tin loaf) and the pumpkin thatch (and maybe more fruit buns). Loaves are around $6 to $8. Breakfast at Red Beard is delicious. We had the best Eggs Benedict that we've ever had - beautifully buttered sourdough topped with amazing ham, perfectly poached eggs and a thin but creamy hollandaise. Bliss. Nice coffee too. Beautiful courtyard outside for a relaxing summer's day. Oh, and the cakes looked divine (e.g. rich vanilla slice, beesting, dense & rich carrot cake). If you're keen, you can also book in for a guided tour or baking workshop (the latter comes with a bottomless coffee, food, a bag of organic flour and your own creations). I'm adding this to my list for next time, for sure.