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Bella & Tortie

Central, 240 Stafford Rd, Stafford QLD 4053, Australia

Recommended by 60 people

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Central, 240 Stafford Rd, Stafford QLD 4053, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bella & Tortie

Northside pastry devotees clear the counter at this Stafford shopfront well before noon. The draw: an ever-shifting weekly slate—pairing serious butter craft with savory dim sum punch. Regulars bypass standard mince for the braised brisket and Guinness pie, celebrated for crisp lamination and dark, rich depth. Beside it sits the pork and prawn roll, served with chilli soy. Sweet trays cycle through hojicha canelés, tirami-choux, and matcha-soaked sponge. Weekend lines form early, and those in the know pack their own containers to skirt the takeaway box fee.

  • Weekly Rotating Lineup: Each week brings an entirely new lineup announced online beforehand, rotating between Singapore chilli crab pies, lamb rendang, and seasonal fruit tarts.
  • Cross-Cultural Savories: Savory rolls and bakes blend bakery traditions with Asian street food profiles, including pork-and-prawn shu mai rolls and pork tonkatsu pastries.
  • Benchmark Pies: Hefty, deeply bronzed pastry encasing slow-cooked fillings like stout-braised brisket with caramelized onion or brisket with jalapeño and cheese.
  • Weekend Batch Runs: Operating Friday through Sunday with finite small-batch runs that frequently sell out by noon; bringing reusable containers avoids packaging fees.
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Why Brisbane Journeys to Bella & Tortie

From meticulously laminated savory bakes to weekly menu drops worth setting an early alarm for, book your visit or preorder to experience Stafford’s premier patisserie.

  • Benchmark Lamination and Texture

    Flaky, deeply golden lamination encases savory masterpieces like the Guinness brisket pie and cauliflower florets with structural crunch.

    Deep golden colour, beautifully flaky, rich and buttery, with an exceptional level of lamination throughout.

    Jesse Matthews-Cooke

  • Inventive Cultural Savory Fillings

    Traditional savory pastry formats are reimagined through unexpected profiles like pork and prawn rolls evoking dim sum and Singapore chilli crab pies.

    Suzi special skill is to take traditional food and re package the ingredients into a new format that works.

    Tania Stacey

  • Splurge-Worthy Eating Pleasure

    While premium ingredients and intense craft yield higher price points, the remarkable execution justifies every cent from the opening bite.

    they are a bit expensive compared to your average pie, but you’ll justify every cent after the first bite

    Jessica W

  • Addictive Weekly Menu Drops

    Anticipation builds as rotating weekly flavor drops turn regular patrons into eager followers tracking each new culinary release.

    it is so good that I think about it during the week and stalk the social media till the menu drops.

    Bethany Jones

  • The Early Morning Weekend Run

    Operating across concentrated weekend mornings, securing limited small-batch creations warrants an early morning arrival before sell-outs.

    You do need to come early cause they sold out pretty quick and line gets really long!

    Ralph B

  • Destination-Worthy Patisserie Quest

    Patrons gladly travel 40 minutes across Brisbane to visit this discreet Stafford storefront for artisanal pastries found nowhere else.

    Bella & Tortie is one of those rare places that's genuinely worth going out of your way for.

    Jess Smith

From benchmark brisket bakes to dim sum-inspired rolls, secure your weekend pastries before the trays sell out.

  • Pork and Prawn Sausage Roll

    The pork and shrimp sausage roll was exactly like shu mai at yum cha in all the best way. It was extremely juicy and the filo pastry was flaky; paired with an amazing chilli soy sauce. 10/10 recommend!

    rose huynh

  • Ploughman's Sausage Roll

    The ploughman sausage roll was the absolute best I’ve ever had!

    Gerard W

  • Smoked Pork Tonkatsu Pie

    The smoked pork fire tonkotsu pie was absolutely packed with flavour and filling.

    Erin

  • Guinness, Brisket & Onion Pie

    An absolute benchmark pie. Hands down the best I’ve ever eaten.

    Jesse Matthews-Cooke

Other favorites

Beyond the celebrated pies, sweet counter treats showcase the same meticulous technique

  • Tres Leches Cake

    Everything we've tried has been excellent, but the standout for me is the Tres Leches cake. It's absolutely incredible and something I look forward to every time we visit.

    Jess Smith

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Our personal favorite was the chocolate chip cookie! It was a surprise for us cause we thught the cakes will be the fave. You can tell they used quality chocolate! And sea salt on top- perfection!

    Ralph B

  • Basque Cheesecake

    The basque cheesecake was our fave!

    Ralph B

  • Beesting

    The beesting was really good.

    Mick Like The Mouse

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours and when should you arrive?

The bakery opens Friday through Sunday from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM (closed Monday through Thursday). Because popular pies and pastries frequently sell out early, arriving around opening time or by 7:15 AM to 7:30 AM is highly recommended.

What should you expect with lines and packaging?

Lines are common on weekends, with waits often ranging from 10 to 30 minutes, especially during peak morning runs. Customers also note that bringing your own bags or food containers is encouraged, as packaging boxes can incur a small fee.

Does the menu change regularly?

Bella & Tortie rotates its selection weekly rather than keeping a static menu, dropping the upcoming line-up online beforehand. While core formats like flaky pies, inventive sausage rolls, and sweet tarts return, the specific flavor pairings change each week.

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