Cute little bakery with delicious baked goods and simple dishes (sandwiches, quiches, salad, etc)…read more Everything was fresh and seemed pretty healthy. There is indoor and outdoor seating available, altho indoor seating was a bit limited (especially for tables; plenty of bar/stool seating). Free still & sparkling tap water available. This place is perfect for a bite after a rigorous bike ride or hike. Service staff is friendly (like all of Aus that I've encountered). Not open everyday so check the hours before you go! Ordered the spinach, ricotta and feta pie with a side of daily salad (green bean and a bunch of other veggies in vinaigrette dressing). The pie came with a side of homemade chutney and the serving size was pretty big (for a pie). Even though it was filled with cheese, it didn't feel heavy in the stomach. My partner ordered the sausage apple roll (made from free-range Victorian Pork) and it was the biggest sausage roll I've seen. Jam packed with quality meat and also served with a side of homemade chutney.

Delicious. Eclectic. Quaint. The pastry chef should be commended. The pastries are world class. The…read morebreads, home made jams etc are perfection. The staff baristas can make a good cup of coffee. Highly recommended!!

What a place! Well worth the drive and what a picturesque drive it is. The first thing you notice…read moreis the magnificent looking silos. On a wet summers day the mist was rolling in so it made it all the more pretty. Everything about the cafe is thought thru, from the bakery to finishing touches of the decor. Our waiter was efficient and had a great sense of humour. He certainly made it all the more memorable. The drinks came quickly followed by our delicious meals. We were there for breakfast but there is everything from buying a loaf of bread and toasting it yourself, pastries to the purchase of three different sized picnic baskets. And if the salads on display are anything to go by I'll certainly be back to order one and stroll through their gardens. They are currently expanding the gardens. But there is plenty to do! From lawn bowls, children's play areas, picnic area and meet bubble and squeak the residents of the pig sty. I couldn't recommend the Piggery Cafe enough. I will certainly be back. I could imagine that it will get busy on the weekends if during the week was anything to go by - so be prepared. Happy eating.

Really enjoyed it. We had the cheeseburger, a whole grilled trout with a side of rosemary fries,…read moreand a smoked sausage hot and pink from the smoker, a little spicy and served with pickled cucumber and carrot. One of the few places in Melbourne that cooks burgers to order, but unfortunately we ordered medium rare and it arrived well done. Still tasty though! The trout, however, was genuinely AMAZING. Succulent and cooked to perfection on a hot grill. Chips were golden and crispy with a rosemary salt, really good. The sausage and pickles were delicious. There's no phone signal (for us anyway) so it's a rare chance to fully focus without the temptation of peeking at the phone. The meals took a fair stint to arrive, but we weren't there for fast food and the location is incredibly beautiful so it was a nice chance to stop and breathe. Speaking of breathing - we were seated outside, and every time the wind gusted our way there was a waft of .... I don't know what. Sewage? Pigs? Something on the septic side of the scent spectrum (I know, pure poetry). It wasn't pleasant so I removed a star for that.

This is my go to place for my designer coffee at brekky, and a great range of breakfast items…read more Their breads are tops, and the range of pastries is amazing. It can get busy, but you have the option of eating outside, always pleasant watching people parallel park! I highly recommend Chocolate sensation for just a coffee, a quiche or a light meal.

This place is great, my favourite bakery in the area. Crispy pastries, delicious pies (with proper…read moreidentifiable ingredients!!), beautiful breads. Oh, and of course, their range of sweets is impressive! Can eat in, though it gets pretty squishy at peak hour. If you're looking to grab a quick snack and coffee for the road, avoid in the mornings as the queues can mean you'll be waiting a good 10-15 mins.

A favourite amongst both locals and neighboring suburbs, The Basin Bakery has achieved pride of…read moreplace in the hearts and stomachs of all who visit. Operating 7 days of the week, and making a great variety of bread, pies and sweets, its best to get in early if you're after your choice of pie or pasty. With most hot food snapped up by early afternoon, its sometimes wise to purchase your pie cold and have it on hand at home, rather than risk missing out. Growing up, "The Basin Bread' was a term that became a household benchmark to compare all breads. Maybe I like bread more than the next guy, but hey, all you have to do it try it yourself and you'll know what I mean. Great service by local staff, and a home-style feel to the cooking rates The Basin Bakery as my favourite Bakery. I challenge any other Bakery to try and sway me. Send pies to my home address...

From the owner: The Basin Bakery is a family run business which specialises in Freshly baked bread, cakes and pies…read more We do Birthday Cakes and speciality bread as well as sausage rolls and pastries. Also available for wholesale and supply cafes, schools, sporting clubs and restaurants

Best wholemeal rolls ever and the cheese & cauliflower rolls (like sausage rolls, but for…read morevegetarians and other people with taste) are great. If you get there early enough you might even be able to get a small beesting cake - big enough to serve 2 and has a great creamy/custardy filling. They also do a lot of sandwich-making to order on weekdays.

Familiar names. Unfamiliar recipes. The cheese cake was insufficiently dense. The lemon slice was…read morevery disappointing. Just as expensive as a good bakery. Not nearly as nice.

Fran's Bakery is a really nice change from all the chain bakeries. The prices are lower and the…read morestaff remember their patrons really well. I've only been in three or four times in the last year yet each time they remember who I am. The store itself is clean and the breads are always well displayed. The rolls here are very soft, particularly the flour rolls. The doughnuts also look a lot nicer than those in chain bakeries, cheaper too. With a big orange sign out the front it is easy to see in the big strip of shops at Studfield. Check it out.