Pat-A-Cake

Pat-A-Cake sits on Duthy Street at Malvern, near Unley in Adelaide's leafy inner south. A much-loved bakery, it's a genuine local favourite — combining beautifully made bread, pastries, cakes and treats with good coffee, the kind of quality, craft-focused spot that's drawn a devoted following for a fresh bake or a sweet treat.

The appeal is that combination of quality, freshly made baking, good coffee and a welcoming setting in a convenient Malvern location, perfect for a morning pastry, a coffee-and-cake stop, a fresh loaf or something to take away. A bakery that takes real care with its craft really stands out, and Pat-A-Cake has clearly won over a loyal following in the inner south.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 520 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The range, daily baking, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular bakery can sell out of favourites and gets busy on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and arriving early before a special trip — particularly if you've got your heart set on something specific from the cabinet at Malvern.