Grandma Shields Bakery — Restaurant in Lorne

Brekky at walk-in order at Grandma Shields Bakery: ate the (just lukewarm & bakery should have left the mushroom stems out) chunky Steak Mushroom PIE; pie pastry is not flaky: had shrunk & gone hard; definitely there's no oomph flavour-wise (supposedly had won a silver medal in The Great Aussie Pie Competition); further, focaccia bread lacks crispiness on the top & bottom crusts & lacks the sponginess & airy within that squish the avocado etc in the best way possible; the lot was not overwhelming in all respects; the strong capucchino ordered tasted average ie could have a more intense coffee flavour; outside scene of the bakery shop has noisy cockatoos hovering the outdoor tables & chairs & large umbrellas ... could pose somewhat a health issue !!! Yet, across the road, a pleasing sea landscape with people enjoying the beautiful...

Regardless of the negative reviews, on a trip to Lorne today accompanied by my small dog & family. While they were checking out the beach, I saved a table hoping to grab a coffee & purchase half a dozen pies & coffees.

However being ignored for 30 mins, I decided I'd go in with my dog small dog in my arms, scanned, vaxed & masked to ask if I my family could order, eat & pay outside.

Upon entry, I was confronted with an enraged lady, I assume the owner, who yelled at me to get out & that I could not enter with a dog. When I asked if I could order outside, I was advised to leave immediately.

2 years with little to no Melbourne customers, and when we arrive to bring you money & business - you yell at us to leave.

Disgusting & I thought Lorne was...

We toured most of Australia and Tasmania this holiday, or vacation for us westerners. We'be been on the hunt for a truly excellent bakery. Well, we found it here. Tasty, flaky croissants, fresh coffee, and a myriad of other baked goods. They actually put real chocolate inside their chocolate croissants, rather than skimping like most places here. Plus, the chocolate croissant had real Apple inside--a nice touch.

My only downgrade is that their tea selection is limited, and they have no loose-leaf teas. But then again, you're here for the baked goods anyhow.

While we did not get a sandwich as we were here during breakfast, they did look fantastic sitting in the display case.

This us as close to a European bakery we've seen down...