Jac Taylor

"The state of Victoria has a special place in its heart for the vanilla slice. In the tiny farming town of Birchip, baker Kevin Sharp at Sharp's Bakery has arguably perfected the Australian version. More than 30,000 visitors a year come to taste Sharp’s precisely square, towering vanilla slice, which is the three-time winner of Australia's Vanilla Slice Triumph competition – a little slice of country life."

James Shackell

"Another vanilla slice maestro. People drive for miles to try the vanilla slice here (and yup, it really is that good)."

No Fixed Address

"We have discovered that the Birdchip bakery has stolen the trophy. After an obligatory taste test that required several samples. We discovered that we agreed with the judges."

Apologies to the Que

"Words simply cannot describe how much I enjoyed the Vanilla Slice I had from Sharp's. On the bottom we had the pastry, delicate and flaky whilst still being substantial enough to support the slice, and on top we had the fondant, pure and white as the driven snow, beautifully even and crisp, with just the appropriate amount of sugar to leave a delightfully sweet yet subtle after-taste. And in the middle the custard. This was a fucking good Vanilla Slice."

Byron Bentley

"The custard was deliciously light, airy, smooth, not overpoweringly sweet and had a subtle undertone of vanilla. The perfect consistency and quantity of the filling. The pastry had excellent crunch and rigidity to be picked up. Two wafer thin layers and a mid brown bake ensured notable savoury flavour to the slice. Finally, a delicate layer of perfectly formed icing ensured maximum sugar delivery."

Wimmera Mallee Tourism

"Make sure you stop in for an award winning Vanilla Slice."

Local Guides Connect

"Of course, we can not visit this part of Victoria without visiting the best vanilla slice bakery in Australia. We recommend getting half dozen."

Explore the Mallee

"Stuff your face full of the best vanilla slice at Sharp’s Bakery in Birchip!"