10 Country Bakeries Worth Pressing the Breaks For

There’s a particular thrill that comes with spotting a country bakery mid-drive — the hand-painted sign, a few cars pulled over and people already lined up. It’s one of these rare things where you don’t check reviews, you just trust the instinct. Because some of the best food in Western Australia is hiding in plain sight, just off the highway.

Country bakeries have long been the backbone of regional towns, serving the kind of comfort food that doesn’t chase trends or reinvent classics (because they’ve perfected them). We’re talking about those pies with real heft, pastries that shatter just right, and sweets that feel as though they’ve been made purely to reward long drives.

Read on for the bakeries worth building a trip around, or at the very least, worth pressing the brakes for.

Fika Gluten Free Bakery By Elski

Chasing a gluten-free baked treat? You’re in luck! Opening Saturday March 28th, Fika is Dunsborough’s new gluten-free bakery from the team at Elski. Made fresh in-house in small batches, Fika will open as a pop-up each Saturday from 7am-10am — offering gluten-free focaccia, cinnamon scrolls, cakes, slices and more. There aren’t too many country bakeries catering to gluten-free tummies, so it’s definitely one to save for your next trip.

7/35 Dunn Bay Rd, Dunsborough

Margaret River Bakery

If you’re not starting your day with oceanfront views at the White Elephant Cafe, you’ll likely be here at Margaret River Bakery. Open daily from 7am to 2pm, this much-loved European-style bakehouse has been slinging treats since the sixties, and it’s still packed most mornings with eager locals and tourists. If you see a line, don’t run the other way. With a bountiful array of fresh pastries, hot pies, bagels, toasties and more, trust us, you’ll need all the decision-making time you can get.

Sitchu Tip: Margaret River Bakery’s catering packs are a great option if you’re heading out for a day of adventuring. Order ahead, pick up and enjoy a picnic-style spread somewhere beautiful.

89 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River

Dunsborough Bakery

Sugar-crusted jam and cream doughies, glossy chocolate eclairs, and gooey slabs of traditional vanilla slice make Dunsborough Bakery a dream stop for sweet fiends. Prefer something savoury? The conti rolls, hefty wraps and salad bowls will sort you right out.

243 Naturaliste Terrace, Dunsborough

Pinjarra Bakery

If hearty pies are top of your agenda, Pinjarra Bakery is the pitstop for you. Whether you go for a red wine and garlic beef, chunky cheese and steak, or creamy chicken and veg, each bite reminds you that country pies are in a league of their own. Finish with something sweet for the road, like a classic eclair, apple turnover or vanilla slice, and trust us, the detour will feel one hundred per cent worth it.

Sitchu Tip: Pinjarra Bakery now offers a range of gluten free sweets too, so nobody has to miss out.

Shop 6, 2 Peel Street, Pinjarra

Bread Local

A road trip to Esperance’s glimmering shores takes effort, but waking up to picture-perfect pastries at the local makes it all the more worth it. Thursday to Sunday, head 4km west of town to Bread Local’s main bakery, where you’ll see the bakers in action shaping loaves and creating all the delish treaties. Nestled beneath twinkling gum leaves, it’s the perfect place to sprawl out on the grass and soak up the serene country vibes between mouthfuls of pumpkin cheese and chive scones, mango cheesecake, jalapeno scrolls, BBQ beef mac and cheese pies and more. A crusty sourdough loaf to go is the only real non-negotiable.

From 9am Monday through Saturday, they’re also serving a selection of sandwiches, pastries and pies in town at Little Local, so rest assured their baked goods are always within reach.

Bred Local: 167 Pink Lake Rd, Esperance
Little Local: 88 Dempster Street, Esperance

Claudio Bakehouse

Claudio Bakehouse is your go-to for masterful European croissants, pain suisse, and pinsa filled fresh to order. Originally from Italy and France, owners Claudio and Filomena spent ten years working the local market before getting the keys to their own pastry shop in Vasse. Those years of hard work and passion shows in each of their perfect pastries — a true celebration of expert technique and creative flair.

5/20 Monaghan’s Way, Vasse

Toodyay Bakery

Drawing hungry locals and road trippers from near and far, Toodyay Bakery remains one of WA’s best country bakeries. Let the multiple awards point you to its best bites like the gold medal-winning BBQ Beef Smoked Brisket & Jalapeño Pie, or keep it simple with a local-approved traditional vanilla slice. If you have time to sit and enjoy, the upstairs balcony is a great spot to sit and watch the idyllic small town buzz below.

123 Stirling Terrace, Toodyay

Yallingup Gugelhupf

Much like its iconic sister bakery, Yallingup Woodfired Bread, this German-style bakery still feels like a well-kept secret despite being a local institution. The adorable pink and blue cottage lies just off Caves Road, within striking distance of Yallingup Beach and its crystal clear waters. Inside, the smell of freshly baked goods is the first thing to hit you, followed closely by the dizzying display of treats. Of course, you have to try its namesake: the gugelhupf (a spongey German cake). But we also highly rate the hefty sandwiches, which feel like the perfect addition to your beach bag.

18 Yallingup Beach Road, Yallingup

Mt Barker Country Bakery

Home to Australia’s Best Pie of 2025 alongside oodles of other award-winning bites, this mighty little haven of baked perfection is a must on any road trips down to WA’s Great Southern. With pie fillings ranging from classic country flavours to wildly creative, choosing is the hard part. Award winners such as Scollop & Prawn in Cafe De Paris Butter, Spicy Korean Chicken, Gunpowder Lamb and Pepper Steak seem like a safe place to start.

95 Lowood Road, Mount Barker

Yallingup & Margaret River Woodfired Bread

Locals swear by the handcrafted biodynamic sourdough loaves coming out of this small family-run woodfired bakery. Originating in Yallingup, in a humble shack down the end of a bush track, there’s now a second outpost in Margaret River where you can pick up these holy grail breads. Both spots bake their own on site, so you’re still getting them fresh outta the oven. To make life easier, there are just five styles to choose from: a white pure wheat, wholemeal wheat and rye, pure rye and fruit loaf. Simply add butter and enjoy.

14 Balmoral Drive, Quindalup
Unit 2/31 Boodjidup Road, Margaret River

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Writer

Claire Logan

23 March 2026

Perth writer, Claire, has built a career around connecting people with the places, experiences and products they'll love. Whether putting locals onto the hottest new wine bar, helping travellers uncover the city's hidden gems, or gushing about the coolest fashion labels, she's never short of a good recommendation. Her insatiable appetite for discovering, curating and sharing is what led Claire to her first media role at Urban List, where she held the Perth Editor gig for four years before joining Sitchu. Away from the laptop, she's likely feeding her oyster addiction somewhere by the sea, with a good dirty martini in hand.