Having grown up in Australia, one of the things I miss most about home is the small town Aussie bakery. Every town main street and suburban shopping mall has a bakery that in addition to bread, sells delicious savory pies, pasties and sausage rolls, and sweet treats like lamingtons, custard tarts and matchsticks. Great Australian Bakery in Scottsdale has captured the spirit of these places and landed them in my new backyard in Arizona. An exciting find! In addition to the traditional bakery counter, they also combine another iconic Aussie landmark - the local "pub" (public bar). The bakery has a really nice bar space serving a full range of drinks including an Aussie style bitter on tap (apparently brewed at a local microbrewery just around the corner). If you think you might like a real taste of Australian cuisine and friendly culture, you should give this place a try.