Port Elliot Bakery — Restaurant in South Australia

We came here on recommendation of our host (we were visiting from NSW). We do like a good pie and sausage roll, so we ventured out.

When we got there, there was a queue of people out the door and down the street, as we were warned there would be, and of course that is always a good sign of great food.

When we finally got in, we ordered a couple of sausage rolls (one normal, one cheese and bacon), a pasty and a standard meat pie.

Overall we were a bit disappointed. There was nothing outright wrong with the food, but we both felt we have had better elsewhere.

We both felt the sausage rolls were very greasy (akin to the layer of grease that gets left behind in your mouth from Brisket meat), but tasted ok and the pastry was nice, crisp and flakey.

The pastry was better grease and taste-wise, but we felt lacked a bit of flavour. Same with the pie. Good build (though mine did start falling apart underneath halfway through, not an issue), good taste and not greasy, but just somewhat plain.

No doubt this is simply a state-to-state taste difference and I don't want to suggest that regular queues of people lining up here are wrong, because they obviously aren't - it's simply that this bakery unfortunately for some reason did not appeal to our east-coast palettes.

We did not try any of the sugar-baked goods, but they certainly did look...

The Port Elliot Bakery is a South Australian institution and one of my family’s absolute favourites. We make a point of visiting every time we're in the area. Their famous “Donut of the Month” is always a treat, loaded with creative toppings, rich fillings, and perfect presentation. It’s become a bit of a monthly tradition for us, and it never disappoints.

Inside, the bakery is packed with a huge selection of pastries, slices, pies, sausage rolls, cakes, fresh breads, and drinks, so there’s something for everyone. I especially enjoy pairing my treat with a barista coffee or cold drink from their well-stocked fridge.

Outside, there are plenty of bench seats and shaded areas where you can enjoy your food on the spot, a great spot to see whats happening in Port Elliot. Be warned though: this place is extremely popular. The line can stretch well down the street and around the corner during weekends or school holidays, a true sign of their quality and reputation. Despite the queues, the staff keep things moving efficiently and with a smile.

A multi-award-winning bakery that lives up to the hype, just make sure you get in early before the donuts sell out

Sunday 9 am–5 pm Monday 7:30 am–5 pm Tuesday 7:30 am–5 pm Wednesday 7:30 am–5 pm Thursday 7:30 am–5 pm Friday ...

My friend and I visited the bakery around 4.35pm on Tuesday 5th of December. We traveled all the way from adelaide, it was over an hours drive just to visit the bakery. upon our arrival we were met with no acknowledgment or greeting to the point that we thought the store was closed. even the guy who eventually served us had a rude demeanour as if we were a nuisance to him. he didn’t even greet us, just waited for us to speak. there were about 4 or 5 workers, and none of them bothered to acknowledge us at all and we both felt like it was quite a hostile and awkward environment. while i know by working in retail that people coming in before close isn’t ideal, i still make a point to treat customers with respect and kindness. they also greeted another customer who came in minutes after us, even starting starting and holding conversation. that guy was of european descent, whereas we are of african descent so it raised questions about why we were not given the same respect and hospitality. we are extremely disappointed but this experience, especially having traveled over an hour just to visit this bakery. the only reason we even decided to buy food after this experience was because of this long travel. extremely...