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Australian Bakery Cafe
Categories: Food Bakeries Food Specialty Food Bakeries, Specialty Food [Edit]
48 S Park Sq NEMarietta, GA 30060
(678) 797-6222
- Hours:
Mon, Wed-Fri 7 am - 5:30 pm
Tue 7 am - 9 pm
Sat 8 am - 4 pm
Sun 9 am - 4 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
35 reviews for Australian Bakery Cafe
Review Highlights
"Delicious, delicious meat pies."
(in 15 reviews)
"The Ned Kelly pie had a freshly cracked egg on top."
(in 2 reviews)
"...pies and drink ginger beer with all the stuffed Koala bears."
(in 3 reviews)
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35 reviews in English
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Review from Smacks A.
Kennesaw, GA
1/20/2012
This is a nice place to get your bread fix on. Veggies should try the veggie pastie. the Ginger beer and Carmel dessert are pretty good too. It may be me but I thought their prices were a little steep for the vegetarian options compared to the meat dishes. I'm just saying.
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Review from Jim P.
Vinings, Atlanta, GA
12/27/2011
Having lived in Australia for many years I can tell you that this is as good as it gets... just like down under...some great tucker...the curry chicken pie is my favorite!
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Review from Craig B.
Grapevine, TX
12/28/2011
Great local place to eat on the square. Recommend the shepherd's pie, BBQ chicken pie and the Dundee ham sandwich. Breakfast served all day.
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Review from Jang C.
6/16/2011
They have an unique concept. But I didn't find anything special about the meat pies. Just like the name implies, they are an Australian Bakery. Their claim to fame are their meat pies. It's just ground beef and gravy in puff pastry.
I found the gravy too salty. The puff pastry tasted okay. And they're small. You should get 2 to fill you up. One is not going to satisfy you unless you have a small stomach.
They have different variations of the meat pie. But I didn't find them too different from their original meat pie. The Ned Kelly pie had an egg on it. But the egg didn't make the pie taste awesome. It just tasted like an open faced original meat pie with a baked egg on top of it.
I think it's worth it to try this place out once. It does have an interesting atmosphere. But I wouldn't be a regular. -
Review from Daniel B.
5/20/2011 8 photos
I dropped by Australian Bakery Cafe yesterday for Jang C's Cobb Lunch UYE (http://www.yelp.com/ev...) yesterday. Marietta Square has many restaurants, I need to go there more often. Australian Bakery is located on the south side of the square.
This restaurant is known for their Australian meat pies. These are small, yet filling pies that are filled with meats and different ingredients depending on the type of pie you order. There are over 22 varieties to choose from. Everything is made from scratch in-house, including the crust. The pies are priced from $4.40 to $5.00 each. They also have specials written on a whiteboard by the register. Yesterday, it was a steak, cheese, and onion pie with a house salad and drink for $7.95.
I tried the following:
Australia's original pie - ground sirloin beef cooked in gravy
Ned Kelly pie - sirloin steak and gravy with egg, bacon, and cheddar
Australian sausage roll - ground beef with special seasoning
While we were trying to decide what to order, the owner told us which pies had just come out from the oven. The kitchen is open so you can take a peek behind the counter and see the employees working with all the meat pies and pastries stacked up. The food came out lightning quick. It arrived at our table before we even sat down.
I don't know what type of gravy they cook with their ground beef, but it's delicious. The inside of the pie was piping hot. The Ned Kelly pie had a freshly cracked egg on top. I wasn't as big of a fan of this one. I think I prefer the simpler original pie.
The sausage roll was very good. The menu describes it as a cross between a hot dog and a corn dog, but I disagree. The meat is much softer and the bread is way flakier. The seasoning in the beef made it flavorful and savory.
The restaurant also sells Australian sandwiches, salads, and desserts. I'd like to come back and try some. In addition, they sell an assortment of packaged Australian food products and toys, such as stuffed koala bears and kangaroos. I didn't see any boomerangs, though.
Like just about every other business in Marietta Square, Australian Bakery Cafe occupies old store space, giving it a quaint feel. The ceiling is adorned with flags representing various British territories and the walls have painted murals and giant photographs of Australian landmarks.Listed in: Cobb County UYEs, Ethnic Catch-all, Atlanta Bakeries and Cafes
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Review from B B.
6/28/2011
So I was out in Marietta, Georgia, taking a motorcycle safety foundation rider course (highly recommended) in the blazing heat, chugging water and burning lots of calories. By lunch time it was necessary to replace some of those calories. I decided to check out Marietta Square.
The square turned out to be large and leafy and charming, with little businesses lining all four sides - antique shops, pubs, and this Australian restaurant. Australian food?
I'd never tried Australian food before. Apparently they eat savory meat pies down there. Yum! Also, this store has a delicious brewed ginger beer (non-alcohol) in both regular and diet. Yum!
If you're in the area it's fun to eat meat pies and drink ginger beer with all the stuffed Koala bears. -
Review from Skip R.
Monticello, MS
12/20/2011
I guess this place can stay open because of the fascination people have with Australia. This place is okay, as long as you have never actually been to Australia. If you have been to Australia, then this place is a failure. I have been to Australia and was VERY let down when I stopped by here one day. I was expecting real meat pies, Lift soft drinks, Tim Tam biscuits, Cherry Ripe and Violet Crumble candy bars, and perhaps a flat white coffee. Not even close. They should sell all of these popular Australian foods common to the country. I ordered a meat pie and I was very disappointed. I had a TV dinner style meat pie in Canberra that blew this fresh pie away. I understand that the owner is from Australia. He needs to do a better job of having his country's native treats available for American's to try. I don't like leaving negative reviews, so if you want something to eat that is different, give it a try with the disclaimer that you probably will not like it if you are looking for a similar food experience you had if you have been to Australia before.
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Review from Robert C.
12/11/2010
Not bad, but not great.
I went with one of the lunch specials on the chalkboard near the register -- a meat pie, sides, and a drink -- which ran me just under $8 after tax, if I'm remembering correctly. If the pie on the board's not to your liking, don't be afraid to ask them to sub another variety in; there's quite a wide selection.
My steak and onion pie wasn't bad. Decent crust on the outside, very savory and delicious filling on the inside. But the sides were clearly an afterthought, with a vegetable medley straight out of a school cafeteria line and mashed potatoes that were probably flakes not too long ago.
The cafe has a display case full of desserts and shelves full of specialty groceries, though I'll admit I didn't really browse anything too closely. Vegemite or pavlova, anyone?
Frankly, though if you're looking for a meal of a delicious meat pie with quality sides to boot, I'd rather take the walk across the street to Traveling Fare for a slice of one of Paul's pot pies. -
Review from Vladislav M.
Atlanta, GA
8/18/2011
Stopped by here for a lunch eager to try out Australian cuisine. The beef burgundy pie, bundaberg ginger beer and pavlova pastry were delicious. Although small in size, the meat pie was very filling. The Koala bears, Roos and photographic panarama of Sydney helped me imagine for a moment that I was in the land down under. I will definitely return to try the other things on the menu.
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Review from M-O-Three O.
Acworth, GA
7/16/2011
One of my favorite lil spots! It nice, small, different and the prices are reasonable! And also, they are REALLY FROM AUSTRALIA!!! So, it's pretty cool to be in a totally different atmosphere! I may hit it this weekend...you could easily take a date here and spend under $25 for the both of you....
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Review from Sinead W.
Evergreen Park, IL
6/8/2011
I moved to the states from New Zealand 2 years ago, and last year for my birthday my kind American husband decided to order me a bunch of Mince and Cheese pies, and Sausage Rolls to remind me of home. We spent a few hundred dollars at this place and were sorely disappointed.
First of all, to any Americans that blindly enjoy these pies, just wait til you try a real Pie from NZ or Aus. These pies do not reflect the taste texture or quality of even the cheapest $1 pies from back home. The pastry is dry and gross, the meat itself is bland and just completely lacks any decent flavor,and they use a CHEEZE WHIZZ type cheese in the Mince and Cheese pies. This is a disgrace. Back home when you buy a pie the cheese is actually real cheese.
My husband was very upset, as he spent so much on this thoughtful present to me, only to have it turn out to be a complete let down. He e-mailed the company asking what kind of cheese they used in the pies and telling them our situation of how disappointed we were, and we never had any reply from them.
Not only are the products from this place completely sub par, the customer service is terrible too.
I urge everyone to stay away from this place, especially anyone from NZ or Aus, as you will be completely disgusted. -
Review from Mick D.
Updated - 5/13/2011
On returning to this establishment, I am more in love with meat pies than before.
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10/26/2010
"Meat Pies." Very delicious ones! I had a Shepherd's Pie and a Chicken Curry pie. Fresh out of… Read more »
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Review from Tracey B.
Atlanta, GA
7/28/2011
To be honest, until I ate here for the first time, I had no idea that Australians even had their own cuisine. Ethnocentric of me, maybe the right word is blissfully ignorant? Anyway, I saw this place on Yelp and that's how I ended up here. The food was pretty good. The burgundy beef pie was like a beef bourguignon in a flaky crust. Everyone was really nice and they were very gracious when it came to answering my questions. If you are interested in seeing how the other other hemisphere lives, you should stop in.
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Review from Deanna J.
Atlanta, GA
4/28/2008
Aww! Roos! Koalas! The Australian Bakery Cafe has been around for 7 or so years, and I finally got to have my first taste. Now, mind you, it was at 9 AM on a Sunday morning. So I didn't get to sample any of those famous meat pies, but I did get to experience the Aussies, at the very least, in a breakfast setting. I had a neat square of a quiche-ish spinach and feta pie.
You will find: an inflated Qantas Airlines little plane hovering above your head, giant kangeroo crossing mural on the wall, stuffed koala backpacks to sell, meat pies and free wi-fi. Save some time to browse the Aussie Shop area and get a meat pie to go!Listed in: Atlanta: Yelp around the…
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Review from Sid V.
Canton, GA
5/9/2011
We went on Mother's Day - ordered a black and white cookie, a brownie, and a german chocolate brownie. All came to us, when we finally got them, stale. Service was bad and slow. Three people working behind the counter - all acted like they didn't want to be there. Just an overall bad experience.
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Review from Courtney D.
Bend, OR
7/7/2007
My husband is Australian so we had to check this place out.
Having eaten australian food a lot, i really liked this place. Talked with the owner, who is australian as well, and he's great.
The sausage rolls and pies are fantastic...they are exactly what you would get at a local footy game in australia.
If you can't make it all the way to down under, i would definitly check this place out....it's authentic!
And they also carry aussie food...like Tim Tams! -
Review from Newton F.
Smyrna, GA
Tasty tasty meat pie
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Review from John A.
Mt Pleasant, SC
8/7/2009
I've been looking for a place that sells meat pies, and I ended up walking in here when I was walking around in Marietta Square one day.
The place appears to be mainly run by an Australian, who is very congenial and helpful (not to mention the awesome accent).
I ordered the Lamb curry for my first one, and ended up ordering 4 more to go:)
I make sure I stop by this place whenever I drive by the area, and if you like meat pies, or 'pasties', (or anything of a commonwealth origin) then give this place a try. Make sure you get one hot and one to go! -
Review from Cliff S.
Norcross, GA
4/13/2010
I've been coming to the Square pretty much my entire life and for some reason or another, even though visiting Eddie's Trick Shop a few paces away had never eaten here. I'd noticed it a few times and even gone in and took a look round but it took my friend Dan down from Wisconsin to get me to visit. We wandered through the door and were immediately greeted with all stuff Aussie - from the flags hanging overhead to koalas and kangaroos, and display cases packed with delicious-looking baked goodies. However, it was the smell of the meat pies that hung in the air and the "G'day" greeting which really welcomed us.
We got in and got to meet cheery Neville, the Aussie owner and he served us up the lunch special, which were the excellent steak-and-onion meat pies and a salad. He was a great host as well, even taking time to explain the flag for the Eureka Stockade, which was the one flag hanging overhead we didn't recognize. The food was served piping hot and fresh and the salad was excellent as well - nice crispy greens and sliced tomato. Bit simple but it was exactly what we needed. The pies were fantastic and well-flavored, and when combined with the excellent service and great little location it makes for a place I'll happily visit again and again. Can't wait to try the lamb pie! If you're in the area and don't want some tired old chain restaurant, be sure to get in and try something new. You won't regret it! -
Review from Jeff L.
2/23/2010
Let me preface this by saying that I am a huge fan of meat pies. When my wife and I first heard about this place (soon after moving down here), we put it near the top of our list in terms of places to go. For whatever reason, it took us more than a few months to finally make our way here. Luckily for us, we happened to be driving through the Marietta Square one morning and decided to stop on in. In the end, we're glad we did.
We ordered five of their pies: one breakfast pie with eggs and bacon (essentially a quiche), plus four of their traditional meat pies: the Aussie meat pie, curried lamb pie, English pork pie, and the steak and mushroom pie.
On the one hand, neither of us were particularly impressed by the quiche. It was all right, but nothing to write home about in the least. It was kind of dry, and not something I'd really ever order again. On the other hand, both of us absolutely loved the meat pies. Every single one of them had a fantastic flavor. My personal favorite was probably the English pork pie (pork, bacon, and thyme is such a magical combination). The Aussie meat pie was also delicious, as was the curried lamb pie. The least impressive of the bunch was the steak and mushroom pie, which tasted good, but had canned mushrooms (boo!).
If you're ever looking for a place that serves up a wide selection of meat pies, you probably can't do any better than the Australian Bakery Cafe. As unimpressed as I was with the breakfast pie, I was impressed by their traditional meat pies. We will definitely be back again (and again!) for these delectable treats. They have a big selection of pies (we tried four), and I can't wait to eat my way through the rest of their menu. -
Review from Lindze m.
Roswell, GA
1/15/2009
Being a fan of aussie/brit meat pies and missing them terribly from our visits abroad, we were super excited to find this. and dont get me wrong---we go often.
BUT i have to say, i eat there mostly out of nostalgia and because there IS no where else. maybe i go on off days, but the pies always taste a bit stale to me, and like they dont use high quality ingredients. its good hearty fare, but often its just nuked to be warmish and tastes day-old or more.
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Review from Lori B.
Marietta, GA
9/10/2009
I ordered mini spinach & feta quiches for a brunch I am having and WOW they were a hit. I also picked up several of their different flavors of meat pies, which are just very good hot pockets. Everything is made without terrible added chemicals.
TIP: They usually have bags of day old rolls for only a $1. They taste fantastic and so much cheaper than the grocery store! -
Review from Erik W.
Marietta, GA
3/2/2010
Living just a few minutes away from the beautiful Marietta square, the Australian Bakery is a staple for me and my family. I for one love their sandwiches and soup when I want a good lunch to get me going. Or their meat pies if I need to tank up with a hearty breakfast in the morning. My wife and son enjoy the desserts and we often buy some to put out when guests visit my home for a relaxing weekend get-together. They always appreciate it.
It's also a good place for me to meet clients during the week for morning coffee meetings if they happen to be local to Marietta as well.
All around, a great place. -
Review from Robert H.
Marietta, GA
8/27/2010
I am going to have to agree with Jason W. The pies are really nothing to write home about. The ones here taste stale and dry. I tried this place a number of times hoping that it was just a bad day but alas no change. Saying that the breakfast pies seem to taste a little better. The sandwiches are OK but no sign of the typical crusty rolls and batons that I might expect. The staff are super sweet and friendly. Oh well will have to wait for my Ginsters fix of Cornish Pasty, Steak and Onion, Chicken and Mushroom, Sausage Roll etc.... Actually the sausage rolls are easy to put together at home and pretty good imitation of Ginsters as long as you use a fair amount of cracked black pepper.....
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Review from Jacob P.
Marietta, GA
10/1/2010
You got to love a place when it has anything "Australian" in it. I did not know what to expect. Who knows what Australian food is like. My adventure down under was a good one.
I went in for breakfast this morning. I did not have a clue on what to order so I got the bacon, egg, and cheese wrap special with coffee for $4.99. It was fantastic. The coffee was not bad for an Australian place either!! ;) (like I have been to many Australian restaurants). I ordered some oatmeal for my son, which he did not eat, I ended up scarfing that down myself, it was good.
I ordered the cinnamon roll to go and it tastes great according to my wife.
They had cool decor in there as well. A huge wall size photo of the Sydney Opera House took up one wall. On the other wall were all kinds of South African and Australian packaged desserts that looked fun, but I had loaded up on sweets for the day.
The owner was very polite and took my order with his Australian accent. The other staff members made it a pleasurable experience as well. I will go back and bring friends with me next time. They have a full menu for breakfast and lunch, not too sure about dinner though. -
Review from Jason W.
Fort Knox, KY
6/13/2010
I wanted to like this place, I really did.
I haven't had a pie since living in OZ 12 years ago. These are a terrible example of a British/Aussie/New Zealand staple. Low rent crust encasing low rent filling. Believe me, Americans, these don't come close to a good pie. I agree with one of the previous reviewers, that these look & taste like they are a couple of days old. Their desserts were just as old & tired looking. I tried their small pavlova, & it had "cool whip" on it, instead of whipped cream! Yes, I know that cool whip will last for a good week in the dessert case window, but come on! What Aussie would use cool whip(for anything). Their iced coffees were the weakest drink I have ever had. Think Denny's coffee, watered down by a factor of 4. Yuk. Again, nothing like what you will get back in OZ or NZ. Such a shame. How these people get return customers is a complete mystery to me.
I will never go there again, nor could I recommend it to an expat, even a desperate one.
I'm from New Zealand & my wife is Australian. She was equally grossed out & unamused. Good thing she didn't see the restroom! -
Review from jane s.
Atlanta, GA
9/9/2007
YUM! The Australian Bakery in Marietta (and the one in East Atlanta as well) are THE places to go for delicious Australian food. The meatpies are small (compared to what we're used to) but VERY filling and delicious! Try the apple slice for something sweet. And if you want to buy some imported foods and candies from Australia, expect to bring extra cash, it's pretty expensive.
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Review from Megan G.
Suwanee, GA
6/22/2011
Food is awesome. Do not get the vanilla pastry. Only strange tasting thing there. Otherwise DELICIOUS. Be prepared to wait. Small place, cook to order.
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Review from Kathy H.
Marietta, GA
5/17/2008
I am a British Transplant, and there are times I just have to have a Lamb Curry or Steak Pie. I guess it's programmed into my DNA, and the Australian Bakery never misses the target. Super nice owners, always a Smile and a cheery G'day Mate. Kids love the selection of Australian Candies. They always have a well priced lunch special. Come early, Marietta Square businesses close early.
Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from G.L. T.
Saint Louis, MO
6/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Absolutely love the meat pies and sausage rolls!
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Review from Jane M.
Wilmette, IL
3/30/2010
My boyfriend and I had breakfast here on a whim. According to the owner it's the only Australian bakery in the US. I believe him, since we've been all over and never seen one.
And it was fantastic! I had the regular meat pie, he had the steak and cheese meat pie and a breakfast wrap. Don't let the term "wrap" fool you though. It was a fresh, delicious bun wrapped around eggs, cheese, and bacon. Everything was super fresh and really tasty.
The staff was great too. It seemed like a good spot for regulars. Several of the people who walked in were greeted by name. I always feel good about a place the locals are in to.
Big time A++ for The Australian Bakery Cafe. -
Review from Casey S.
Marietta, GA
8/5/2010
I went here yesterday while running errands around the square. I had a half off coupon from the entertainment book that was burning a hole in my pocket.
It looked different than I expected from the outside, but good different. The employees were friendly, your typical Marietta folks- not Australian, but maybe I came at the wrong time. The atmosphere was kind of cosy and it was pretty empty around when I got there around 1:30.
I'm not really a "Australian food" kind of girl I guess because I stared at the display case and menu for what seemed like hours before finding something I might want. I never really did, so I found something my hubs might like instead.
I really, really wanted a full lunch, but nothing called my attention. The case was probably my biggest turn off. Nothing looked particularly appetizing from it and that thought translated to the rest of the menu in my head. Even the deserts, my precious deserts! didn't call my attention. They seemed old and generic. I got a steak pie to go and mourned over the idea of no dessert. The pie was pretty tasty, but like I said not really my thing and definitely small/overpriced without the coupon. -
Review from Laura P.
Atlanta, GA
8/25/2006
This is a place for people who like meat pies, which is why I am surprised--albeit very pleasantly--that it is still in business. We're not consciously much of a meat pie society in the States, but with all the meat we consume, I think it's time we looked a little deeper and embraced this time-honored and flaky vehicle for meat. Anyway, I do recommend the steak, cheese, and onion pie, but pass on the Lamb Curry, because I never found any lamb in mine. The actual desserts are less interesting and made me feel like I was just eating cornstarch. The ambiance also leaves something to be desired, and the huge pictures of Australian wildlife could be toned down a bit, but at least they seem like they're having fun with it.
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Review from Charlie M.
Marietta, GA
9/7/2009
Delicious, delicious meat pies. What more could you want? Good prices and a friendly Australian owner, too. It's a good thing that there is a short walk from our house to here, because I will probably be gaining some weight because of this restaurant.
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Review from Sofia M.
Woodstock, GA
9/3/2010
This place is FABULOUS! Adding some fun new world cuisine to this previously less cosmopolitan area. The staff is very friendly and provide very good service. The pavlova's and chocolate coconut cakes they have are FABULOUS! As are their fresh out of the oven cheesy-vegemite rolls. The pies that I have sampled so far have their charm and are very nice indeed. If you want to sample Australian goodies, they also have a little shop where they sell Australian brand name cookies, tea, vegemite etc.
