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Take a cheeky detour to South Australia’s finest country bakeries — from award-winning sausage rolls and legendary Kitchener buns to cult-favourite scrolls.
You haven’t really road-tripped South Australia until you’ve pulled over in a sleepy town for a steaming meat pie, snagged a Kitchener bun fresh out of the oven, or queued for a doughnut that’s basically dessert disguised as breakfast. These aren’t your ordinary bakery stops — we’re talking award-winning sausage rolls, legendary pastries, and cult-favourite scrolls that make a detour feel like a mini adventure. Buckle up: here are seven country bakeries worth leaving the highway for.
Banana Boogie
While we wouldn’t normally call Belair “country,” Banana Boogie absolutely earns a spot on this list. Locals and travellers can’t get enough of Australia’s best sausage roll and vanilla slice, racking up multiple wins in 2025. The vanilla slice is so legendary, they made a ‘Super Daddy’ Slab — a whopping 52cm x 33cm! Grab a slice, a pie, or linger over a coffee, and suddenly a quick stop becomes a full-blown foodie moment you won’t forget.
Shop 4/10 Main Road, Belair
Port Elliot Bakery
Port Elliot Bakery is a Fleurieu icon for a reason. With steak pies, jam buns, and monthly doughnut specials stealing the show, it’s no wonder locals and road-trippers line up down the main stree.t The bakery has a lively, welcoming energy and a vibe that makes you want to linger on the nearby benches. Takeaway boxes are standard — you’ll want one for the road, and maybe another for later.
31 North Terrace, Port Elliot
Pik A Pie Bakery
Pik A Pie Bakery is pure Adelaide Hills magic. Their pies are golden, flaky, and ridiculously satisfying — the kind that makes you wonder if all other pies are even trying. Add in sausage rolls, doughnuts and a welcoming country-town vibe, and it’s easy to see why people drive from near and far just to grab a takeaway box. Meadows may be quiet, but this bakery’s reputation is anything but.
34 Mawson Road, Meadows
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Tanunda Bakery & Café
Barossa wine country meets bakery bliss at Tanunda Bakery & Café. Known for their sourdough bakes, Artisan breads and traditional German treats — all baked fresh and ready to fuel your vineyard-hopping adventures. Locals adore it, visitors rave about it, and it’s got that small-town charm that makes every stop feel like a little gift from the region itself.
181 Murray Street, Tanunda
Crafers Bakehouse
Crafers Bakehouse is the kind of spot that makes you hit pause on your Hills road trip. This family-run artisan bakery churns out fresh bread, pies, pastries and sweets daily using local produce, but it’s their Kitchener bun — crowned South Australia’s best — that keeps everyone coming back for more.
5 Main Street, Crafers
Scroll Queen
Down South, Scroll Queen is proof that a single bake done exceptionally well can earn cult status. This roadside stop just outside of Mount Gambier is all about the scroll — soft, pillowy and generously iced, with sweet options like your classic cinnamon, Oreo, Biscoff, plus savoury picks including bacon and parmesan, and rosemary. Grab one warm, then take a few extras for the road.
155A Bay Road, Moorak & 17a Crouch Street S, Mount Gambier
Farina Bakery
If your road trip lines up with its short season, Farina Bakery is one of South Australia’s most iconic outback stops. The volunteer-run operation by the Farina Restoration Group lets you taste bread, pies and old-school treats baked in a 140-year-old underground Scotch oven — just like they did in the 1880s — with volunteers firing it up each year from late May to mid-July. It’s rustic, atmospheric and one of those rare bakery experiences where history tastes as good as the bread.
Mulgaria Road, Farina
To hit SA’s best country bakeries, you’ll need a road-trip plan. And while you’re in the city, don’t miss Adelaide’s top bakery picks.
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