We stopped at Ballan Bakery while passing through Ballan. It is a quiet little country bakery as you enter town, and it turned out to be a lovely stop for vegetarian pies and a few sweet treats.
What we tried
The Spinach and Feta Pie and Pumpkin and Feta Pie were both great. They were the highlights for me on this visit.
We also tried a vegetable pastie. It is good to have vegetarian choices at a traditional bakery, although I personally found the pastie a little bland.
I was disappointed not to see the Vegan Bolognese Pie available this time. I have heard good things about it and would like to try it on another visit. The veggie roll and veggie pastie are other options worth asking about if you eat vegan, but check the ingredients with staff before ordering.
Something sweet?
There were tempting options for sweet lovers too, including huge chocolate éclairs and chocolate cake. We also noticed offers when buying two loaves of bread.
Friendly service
One thing that really stood out was the service. We were served hot food with a big smile, and our questions about allergies were answered straight away. That made the visit especially pleasant.
Would we visit again?
Definitely. The spinach and feta and pumpkin and feta pies were worth stopping for, and the friendly service made the experience even better. Next time, I hope the vegan Bolognese pie is available.
Location
Ballan Bakery, 146A Inglis Street, Ballan VIC 3342. Open in Google Maps.