Gaffney's Bakery
Overview
Gaffney's Bakery is a well-loved spot in Heathcote, right in the heart of Central Victoria's wine region. Known for its award-winning pies and classic bakery fare, this local institution draws both travellers passing through and regulars from nearby towns. The aroma of fresh bread and pastries greets you as soon as you step inside, and there's always a steady stream of locals popping in for their favourites.
It's the kind of bakery where you can grab a hot pie for lunch, pick up a loaf for home, or treat yourself to something sweet after a day exploring the region. With a reputation built on quality and consistency, Gaffney's has become a staple for anyone visiting Heathcote or making their way through Central Victoria.
What Gaffney's Bakery offers
Freshly baked pies and pastries
Bread and rolls baked daily
Cakes, slices, and sweet treats
Takeaway coffee and hot drinks
Sandwiches and light lunch options
Location
63-65 High St, Heathcote VIC 3523
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Gaffneys Bakery is a crowd favourite for its top notch pies and sweet treats, friendly service and cosy, spacious dine?in vibe. Reviewers rave about the steak and pepper, steak and mushroom, chicken and leek, chicken parmigiana and Shiraz beef pies, plus the hot chilli and triple chilli beef options. Sausage rolls, pasties like the roasted veggie pastie, spinach ricotta rolls and fresh bread are popular, as are toasties and sandwiches. On the sweet side, standouts include the vanilla slice, pink vanilla slice, custard tarts, lemon tarts, beestings, jam and chocolate donuts, cookies and an apple pie that one reviewer called the best in Australia. Many mention great coffee and hot chocolate, reasonable prices, quick service even when busy, and a warm country atmosphere with plenty of seating and clean bathrooms.
People also love the house made tomato sauce and chutney, as well as locally made sauces, relishes and jams to take home. There are low gluten options with clear product information and separate storage, which several appreciated. It is a highly recommended pit stop on the Melbourne to Bendigo route and a go?to in Heathcote for breakfast, lunch or a well earned coffee break.