Penshurst Store

Locals and travellers rave about Penshurst Store as a must?stop country bakery with warm, friendly service and a cosy place to dine in. The pies are the headline act, called the best by many, with flavours like lamb and rosemary, caramelised onion, bacon and cheese, chilli cheese and beef, pepper steak, potato and beef, vegetable, butter chicken and chicken Kiev. Sausage rolls get big praise, as do fresh pastries, cakes and slices such as lemon slice, hedgehog and the bee sting, plus muffins and jam and cream donuts. Coffee is consistently rated great, and theres easy parking, relaxed indoor seating, undercover outdoor spots for those with a dog, and a welcoming vibe.

People love the extra touches too, from genuine table service and smiling staff to a thoughtful range of gifts, local jams, sauces and homewares. Its the kind of spot folks plan their road trips around, with several reviewers saying its well worth the detour and even worth taking pies home to Melbourne. Highly recommended for delicious savouries and sweets, top coffee and country hospitality.