A ride is only as good as where you stop. These are the cafés, bakeries and feeds South East Queensland riders actually pull over for — easy parking, an early open, and something worth the detour. The pie stops are ranked by riders in the Pie Cup.
The running rider verdict on the best pie this side of the range. Cast your vote and move your favourite up the board.
Coffee that’s worth swinging the leg over for — and room out front to park the bike where you can see it.
Rock-and-motor-themed coffee house — great for very early starts or late-night coffee runs.
Top-rated QLD pub with an onsite brewery — high-end and pub food, great atmosphere and an easy meetup spot.
High-end country bakery with beautiful pies and treats. (Toilets a short walk away.)
Quiet café with nice scenery — a good alternative when Mt Glorious is packed.
A beautiful ride out to the lake — coffee, lunch and a walk along the dam wall.
Solid fish and chips right on the bay — takeaway window or sit-down restaurant next door.
Beautiful old country pub — lunches, drinks and live music on Sundays. Historic railway station across the road.
Coffee, pies and proper country-town vibe — a great café well away from the city.
Motor-themed diner with big serves — a classic Sunshine Coast hinterland lunch stop.