Oriental Bakery

Mermaid Beach’s ultimate no-frills carb haven. Forget the flashy coastline cafes—those with serious cravings track down Annie and Adam’s unassuming storefront for absolute, old-school perfection. The morning smoko crowd of high-vis tradies crowding the counter? Your undeniable indicator of killer quality and value. Massive, hand-rolled shumai packed with water chestnuts—tasting exactly like a Cantonese grandmother’s kitchen—sit proudly alongside crackling cold-cut bánh mì and towering red bean donuts. It’s a masterclass in unpretentious, cross-cultural baking. Grab a fresh bolo bao (pineapple bun) stuffed with a thick slab of cold butter, soak in the warm hospitality, and remember to park out back to dodge the highway chaos. Unapologetically retro. Entirely essential.