Bayswater Cake Kitchen have been taking out medals for their vanilla slices for over 10 years now…read more Voted the "Best Vanilla Slice in Australia" 5 times, and ranking 2nd another 5 times, the medals say it all. My mum even has them make a cake sized vanilla slice for her 50th birthday, and it was a clear hit with the guests. Also operating as a regular bakery, it's clear what their specialty is, and I recommend you drop in for a good old fashioned 'snot block' if in the area.

Beautiful café, but the food was a let-down. Paid $40 for two poached eggs with bacon--eggs were…read moreovercooked, bacon tasted odd, and the bread was rock-hard and obviously frozen. Serving this in such a stylish place is pretty disappointing. No butter on the toast, either. Desserts were decent, but for the price and presentation, the basics should be much better. Wouldn't come back for breakfast.

First impression is the speakers mounted above the door to entertain those that sit at the tables…read moreout the front. A bit loud and not great sound quality so head inside, ah, that's better. TV on wall showing music videos but the customers don't seem interested in it. The place certainly looks clean and inviting in a slightly cramped clinical sort of way. The tables are small but should comfortably fit four adults but not much wiggle room around them would really limit you to three I think. The mug of Flat White is a good size and is nice and hot with a good flavour, the chai latte tastes nice but having never tried it before, I have no reference to compare it to. Certainly nice enough for me to try again. There are a plethora of items to choose from to eat. I had a delicious roast beef and salad with cheese and lovely mustard with my choice of roll, a great combination of flavours and textures. The tandoori wrap was a delight but bordered on the edge of being to hot. Then you cast your eye over a sheer symphony of delightful desserts, a masterpiece of items to get your taste buds jumping up and down with delicious anticipation. How do you decide from such a selection, can you stop at just one or do you flee to save that waist line you've sacrificed so much for. Of course you get a couple of things promising yourself to work that bit harder next time at the Gym. Enjoy, it's the little pleasures in life that add up you know. So, will I drag myself reluctantly back here. You better believe it, especially now I can afford it since cancelling that pesky gym membership. Oh oh, there goes that waist line Back to reality for a moment, there were two uninvited guests at my table today, a legacy of the open door policy, Mr Mozzy and Mrs Blowy. Other than that, a really nice little place with very friendly staff and reasonable prices. Enjoy.

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

Excellent Patisserie. For decades, the go-to home of…read moredelicious pastries for family celebrations, or for amazing pues and pasties. Madame will look after your desires!

I use to eat here years ago and it was amazing. So when I returned yesterday I was excited…read more Unfortunately I was a little dissapointed. I bought an chocolate eclaire which was ok but not great. A cherry tart again was ok. And some other dessert which I couldn't say or spell the name but again it was just ok. My girlfriend purchased a croissant which was dry and hard on the ends. I will return and try the pies. (As they use to be great) but if they are no good I don't think I will visit again.

Good selection of gluten-free products. Vegan options. Eat in or takeaway. Spacious and dimly lit,…read morenot very inviting interior but food looks great and there are plenty of frozen goods to choose from.

Heavenly Pies are like a "Best Of" of all the best bakeries you've been to…read more Although they don't stock bread, their pastries are beautiful, and the choice is huge. All baked on premises, the guys at Heavenly Pies stock all your favourites varieties, and don't neglect the vegetarians either. I love their range of vegie rolls. Sausage roll shaped pastries filled with either spinach and cheese, or a vegie medley. The spinach and cheese is a personal favourite, and the addition of fresh pasta inside really fills out the flavour and texture. Although pricier than your average bakery, this isn't your average bakery, and these aren't your average pies!

Not sure it's worth the hype? I had an Aussie pie and was not expecting the massive great big egg…read morebaked right into the middle!! Fantastic fresh Nutella donuts tho!!

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!!

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.

Operating as a regular bakery, with fresh bread and hot pastries, my own experience with Raffles…read morehas always been with the cakes. These guys do a mean lemon poppy seed cake. Many times I've grabbed one of these for a family birthday, and each time I've loved it. With a beautiful tang, and a light and fluffy sponginess to the cake, it's definitely worth a try.