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McLaren Vale Bakery Cafe

Unit 1/130 Main Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

Recommended by 16 people

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Find McLaren Vale Bakery Cafe

Unit 1/130 Main Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

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+61 8 8323 7476
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About McLaren Vale Bakery Cafe

McLaren Vale Bakery Cafe fuels wine-country pit stops with flaky pastry, hearty gravies, and celebration cakes made to order. Road-trippers drop in for pies baked fresh every day—tucking into tender steak steeped in local shiraz gravy, rich chicken green curry, or savory kangaroo under crisp, golden lids. For gatherings across nearby vineyards, the counter crafts tailored celebration cakes with direct venue drop-offs. Indoors, there is ample seating to settle in over decorated fruit scrolls, honey logs, or a classic pasty.

  • Regional & Exotic Savory Pies: Freshly baked daily with golden crusts, ranging from Steak and Shiraz to chicken green curry, kangaroo, and vegetarian pasties.
  • Bespoke Event Cakes & Delivery: Custom decorated cakes and cupcakes with reliable delivery directly to local vineyard parties and event venues.
  • Award-Winning Sweets & Seating: Generous indoor seating to enjoy award-winning decorated fruit scrolls, carrot cake, and cafe sweets.
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Advantages of McLaren Vale Bakery Cafe

Why travelers, locals, and event hosts choose McLaren Vale Bakery Cafe

  • Regional & Exotic Savory Pies

    Freshly baked on site daily, their expansive pie selection features regional favorites like Steak & Shiraz along with chicken green curry, kangaroo meat, and generous vegetarian pasties.

    Every pie in his family is freshly made and baked on the same day, and there are so many choices.

    oH ricE foodie

  • Deeply Packed, Tender Fillings

    Each gourmet pie is loaded with generous chunks of tender meat and balanced sauce, encased in an evenly baked, crispy golden crust that holds together cleanly.

    The pie was packed full, zero gaps. The steak was nice and tender, no grissle. The shiraz gravy tasted amazing.

    Marty Godfrey

  • Stress-Free Custom Cake Orders

    Milestone planners enjoy seamless coordination and peace of mind, knowing custom color palettes, themes, and piped lettering will be executed flawlessly.

    not only are the cakes delicious, rich in flavour and so fresh the decorations have met my requests to a T!

    Hannah Miller

  • Reliable Sensory Satisfaction

    Hearty, flaky savories and award-winning sweets offer reassuring satisfaction whether you are recharging after a long work shift or taking a driving break.

    Hands down the best pie I have eaten, the cracked pepper pie was well seasoned, the crust was perfectly cooked and the filling was meaty and plentiful.

    Marc Speakman

  • Direct Delivery to Event Venues

    Bespoke celebration cakes and curated cupcake batches can be delivered directly to regional winery lunches and local vineyard event venues.

    Raeline had them delivered to the vineyard where the party was held.. All was delicious and well presented.

    Patricia Mangano

  • Celebration Milestone Treats

    Custom decorated sponge cakes, cheesecakes, and celebratory sweets provide a standout centerpiece to share with family and friends at milestones.

    thank you so much for creating something amazing for my 2 year old to share with her friends.

    Shannen Stephenson

Gourmet savory pies and bespoke celebration cakes

  • Custom Cakes

    Highly recommend McLaren Vale Bakery for all your custom cake needs!

    Hannah Miller

  • Steak and Shiraz Pie

    The first thing I noticed was the aroma, you could definitely smell the shiraz, wow ! The pie was packed full, zero gaps. The steak was nice and tender, no grissle. The shiraz gravy tasted amazing.

    Marty Godfrey

  • Chicken Green Curry Pie

    Best chicken green curry pie I’ve ever tasted!! 🏆 so juicy and flavoursome.

    Kathryn Metcalf

  • Cracked Pepper Pie

    Hands down the best pie I have eaten, the cracked pepper pie was well seasoned, the crust was perfectly cooked and the filling was meaty and plentiful.

    Marc Speakman

Other favorites

Slices, cakes, and sweet cafe treats

  • Carrot Cake

    Carrot Cake - 2nd place

    Marty Godfrey

  • Mud Cake

    I also had a mud cake which was better than I’ve had

    J C (JC)

  • Lemon Cheesecake

    I ordered a lemon cheesecake with chocolate writing for my sons 21st! As usual it was so yummy and reasonably priced!

    Megan Caldersmith

  • Honey Log

    recommend steak and Shiraz pie and honey log for sure.

    Gaynor F

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful bakery details, tailored celebration deliveries, and distinctive regional recipes.

  • Direct Vineyard and Venue Cake Delivery

    Event organizers and long-distance hosts can coordinate custom milestone cakes and have them delivered directly to local vineyards and lunch venues across the region.

  • Bespoke Decorative Cake Customization

    Bakers custom-tailor celebration cakes, cupcakes, and cheesecakes to bespoke color palettes, customer inspiration photos, and personalized chocolate inscriptions.

  • Regional Wine and Exotic Savory Fillings

    The savory selection features distinctive regional recipes such as a Steak & Shiraz pie made with local wine gravy, alongside exotic options like kangaroo, tuna, and chicken green curry.

  • Dedicated Daily Vegetarian Savory Range

    In addition to traditional meat pies, the bakery bakes dedicated vegetarian pies and pasties fresh each day, ensuring plant-based visitors have substantial warm meal options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of savory pies and pasties are available?

Yes. Beyond traditional beef and chicken fillings, the bakery bakes specialty options such as Steak & Shiraz, chicken green curry, cracked pepper, and kangaroo, along with a wide range of vegetarian pies and pasties. Vegan offerings are more limited, typically centered on a pasty.

Can you order custom celebration cakes with local venue delivery?

Yes. The bakery crafts custom celebration cakes and cupcakes to match specific themes and colors, and arrangements can be made for delivery to local venues such as vineyards.

Is there seating available to eat inside the bakery?

Yes. While many guests take items to go, the bakery is situated inside a shopping complex with indoor cafe seating where you can sit down to enjoy pies, sweets, and coffee.

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