Australian Bakery Cafe

On the Grid : Australian Bakery Cafe

"In a city where "y'all" is used more than "you guys," The Australian Bakery Cafe is welcoming "mates" near and far to try their Australian cuisine. Italian, Asian and Mexican food are all quite common to find in any area, but it's very rare that you'll find Australian food in your neighborhood. In 1991, The Australian Bakery Cafe opened their doors on the Marietta Square, offering a large selection of dinky-di authentic Aussie food in the USA. If you only have a chance to try one thing, be sure to try one of their authentic Australian meat pies. Each pie is made from scratch and loaded with fresh meats, cheeses and veggies, all in a flaky pie crust and baked to perfection. The worst part about ordering a meat pie is picking which one you want; these guys are serving over 25 different pies, rolls and pasties! Not a fan of meat-filled pastries? This place will satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth. Treat yourself by trying some of Sydney's favorite desserts including lamingtons, which are sponge cakes dipped in chocolate and covered in coconut, and ANZACs, a coconut cookie that became popular during WWI. The Australian Bakery Cafe is well aware of its authenticity, which is why they not only sell most of their products online (which can be delivered anywhere in the USA), but they also carry groceries from Downunder. You can purchase Australian candy, spreads and drinks from this cafe to take home. Australia, we thank you for letting The Australian Bakery Cafe come live on the Marietta Square. As long as they keep baking their Australian delicacies, we're never letting them leave!" - Green Mellen Media

Counting Down the Best Restaurants in Marietta | Eater Atlanta

"A little slice of Melbourne in the heart of Marietta Square, Australian Bakery Cafe has been serving up outback comfort food since 2001 — so authentic, even the Australian Embassy and Aussie celebs like Keith Urban have placed orders. Originally opened by lifelong friends-turned-bakers Mark Allen and Neville Steel, the shop is now in the hands of Christine Beecham, who’s kept the former owners’ beloved original recipes while adding her own seasonal flair. Behind the unassuming counter, you’ll find more than 27 varieties of Aussie meat pies and desserts, from curry lamb and steak-and-mushroom classics to Beecham’s rotating specials like chocolate-hazelnut lamingtons and lemon-myrtle pavlova." - Sarah Bisacca

Atlanta’s Best, Underrated Hidden Gem Restaurants | Eater Atlanta

"Marietta Square is full of charming little surprises, and this bakery and counter-service spot by Australian natives Mark Allen and Neville Steel is among the best of them. Grab a seat indoors or out to enjoy breakfast quiches or a casual lunch of soup and fish and chips. Roughly 23 varieties of handmade meat pies — steak and kidney and curry lamb grace the display case alongside pastries like oversized pavlovas. Both are also available to go, making them easy add-ons as purchases from the market are rung up." - Beth McKibben

The 9 Best Bakeries and Cafes for Meat Pies Near Atlanta | Eater Atlanta

"A Marietta staple since 2001, this cozy counter-service cafe is a go-to for Anglophiles and Aussies alike. Fan favorites include the classic steak-and-kidney pie with a poppy seed-topped flaky pastry, a boldly spiced lamb curry made with peas and carrots in a cinnamon-forward South African curry blend topped with a flaky pastry, and the Ned Kelly, a mildly spiced Aussie classic named after a legendary bushranger and outlaw, with ground top sirloin and a boiled egg tucked beneath its cheese-topped lid. Don’t skip the pavlova, or forget to stock up on frozen multipacks for later." - Nandita Godbole

"Aussie Fare in Suburban Atlanta I've lived in Marietta for most of my life and spent many days wandering past the Australian Bakery Cafe before going in. I assumed that they served all sorts of weird delicacies, like kangaroo. But before moving to Australia for a year, I went in and had one of their signature meat pies. It was as good if not better than the ones I had down under and the staff is mostly Australian expats. They also have less adventurous dishes, like sandwiches, as well as a full range of desserts. The store sells everything an Aussie expat living in Atlanta might need, namely Vegemite and their favorite Cadbury chocolates. Australian Bakery Cafe hosts bluegrass concerts on the weekends and brings in a big lunch crowd of people working in the courthouse and around Marietta."