Sandman Bakery Bawley - BAWLEY POINT

Nothing stokes genuine hunger more than a long surf and I arrived at Samdman Bakery Bawley Point, 25 mins south of Ulladulla, utterly ravenous after 2 hours in clean green/blue peaks at nearby surf break Sandmines, which was showing classic form. Owner Dave and his wife have been tag teaming 12 hour shifts, with the bakery operating near 24/7 to bake enough Bread, Rolls, Pies and Rats Coffins to deal with the relentless holiday crowds. The combination of an early Easter, balmy ocean temps, warm (not hot) days that are clear and windless have meant the lizard like March of holiday makers from Canberra and Sydney has been nothing short of astonishing; and the relatively meagre resources of this coastal hamlet are beyond stretched. “Busier than any Christmas or Easter I can remember” Dave guffaws. “The Mrs and I are going 24 hours a day!” They’ve got a good attitude to it all and assist my kids in picking out some lunch items. The pies are great. Presented in foil trays they are tall. Thick chunks of beef in a perfect gravy ratio and a good combo of crunchy and soft pastry. Dave clearly knows how to make a good dogs eyes. “All I ever hear about is Hayden’s but I reckon we’ve got ‘em covered” Dave winks as he rings us up and we leave the shop. Minor quibbles are that the pepper pie could have a bit more kick and the structural integrity struggled at about the 70% mark such was the bulk of the pies delicious innards, but those are as I say, quibbles. Absolutely worth the trip!

Best coffee and cinnamon donuts Yummy pies with delicious pastry And oh the fresh baked bread was divine Service: Take out Meal type: Breakfast Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Great value, lively pies, best Apple turnover I've had in years. Friendly service, the owner is great for a laugh Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Delicious pie, friendly service. Only knock was that the pie was so full of filling that it was difficult to eat without cutlery! Not a bad problem to have except I was driving lol Service: Take out Meal type: Lunch Price per person: A$1–20 Food: 5 Service: 5

Meat pies are great. Apple pie is a must. Not much in there that's not worth trying