Australian Bakery Cafe - CLOSED

In Short
With a chirpy ''G'day ladies and mates,'' you are greeted by the smiling, ruddy-faced owner and his cohorts. The decor is bare bones, save for the photomural of the Sydney Opera House and some Olympic paraphernalia, but the vibe is so amiable, you'll want to linger. Order at the counter, admire the pastry case and grab a seat near the windows overlooking the East Atlanta streets. Forget pot pies, these meat pies are addictive. Of the dozen or so, the savory steak and kidney with poppy-seed crust takes top prize; the curry lamb, a close second. Save room the sweets. Sherry-kissed, spicy fruit mince is loaded with currants and raisins. Bar-like cherry ripe slice looks like Neapolitan ice cream with its cherry, coconut and chocolate layers. The lamington, a springy sponge cake dipped in chocolate and covered with finely shredded coconut, is a true delight.