This is one of a few bakeries on the same street in St.Heliers. The prices of all three are fairly…read moresimilar. This morning I grabbed a coffee and a apple pastry. I thought that the pastry was of similar quality to the others but not the best coffee. A lot of their other items looked great as well. I'd shop around the other spots and see which one has the exact treat you are looking for.

Equally good at savory and sweet. Had an amazing lamb sandwich here and a great custard brioche…read moreroll. 10/10 would recommend.

Cigana at Maskell Street is a relatively new addition to the Maskell Street shops, providing a much…read moreneeded coffee joint along the strip. Not only do they serve up well-made coffee, but they also have great selection of savoury and sweet baked goods such as quiches, sandwiches and brioches which are all really fresh and yummy. There are tables available to sit at whilst waiting for your coffee or to just simply enjoy your beverage and read the newspaper at. There is also a mini freezer stocked with lots of great handy frozen meals, such as vegetarian lasagne, which are relatively inexpensive and made locally a couple of shops down. Definitely a nice space to meet up with a friend for coffee or sandwich, however I'd do it around lunch time as thats when the huge coffee queues die out a bit and the atmosphere is much more relaxing.

The best $2 hot chips! Workers are very kind and on their feet, they also own the Richberry Café a…read morecouple shops over. They sell desserts and pies! Great prices.

Solid option for treats and sweets but do yourself a favor and skip the sausage roll.read more

There are a lot of nice places to eat in St Heliers, but you still can't beat grabbing something…read morefrom the Breadwinner Bakery and walking the one minute to the beach, stretching out under a tree, and enjoying a little picnic all to yourself. Everything at Breadwinner is yummy - my favourites are the massive sandwiches, the pies, and the cream buns. It's all your standard kiwi bakery stuff here and a massive variety of it. Everything is made to a high standard and the prices are very reasonable. They have some seats inside and n the footpath, and do coffees and teas to have in or takeaway, but with the beach so close, it's a no-brainer.

When I manage to get to this place I consider myself very lucky. Situated in a small group of shops…read morein suburban Glendowie, with interesting opening hours, as well as a limited amount of quality food - all these elements make that first bite well worth the wait. The ambitious flavours combine for some of the best pies you will ever taste, particularly the beef and red wine, and I think a venison filling also. The goods are all freshly made, a reminder of the difference that 'fresh' can make, notably the pastries. The coffee is some of the best around and the shop decor could make you wonder whether you are in seaside France. Parking is simple and a chat with the charismatic owner (I think his name is Tony) will leave you feeling well satisfied with your culinary experience.

I saw some sensational looking cupcakes on instagram and had to find out where to get them. Sweetie…read morePie Boutique was where they were from. Hidden in the corner between Maskell Street and Riddel Road, I only just saw it because I was making a mental note to look out for it. Inside is a girly girls heaven! Stunning! I LOVE IT! A big pink chandelier, cupcake teapots, gorgeous looking lanterns, they even have cupcake accessories to (try) make your own replica's at home. They had eight flavours available when I was there, but keep an eye out on their Facebook page as they're ever changing. They also have a gluten free option. At $4.50 each or $25.50 for a half dozen, they are a wonderful idea for a gift or birthday cake. There are also mini cupcakes available (decorated stunningly) in a set for $12. Sweetie Pie also caters and does wonderful looking cakes! For any enquires contact Tanya on 0212957926. www.facebook.com/pages/Sweetiepie-cupcakes/38372638167673

Sweetie Pie Cupcakes provide us all with deliciously tasty and as equally deliciously looking…read morecupcakes for parties, events, or just the casual snack if you are in the St Heliers area. The shop is presented as beautifully as the cupcakes themselves - stocked with delightfully pretty gifts, kitchenwares and knick knacks that all have a cute kitschy vibe (and i mean kitschy in the best way possible). The cupcakes themselves are not cheap, going for $4.50 each, but if you buy them in bulk for a party or event then you can get quite the discount and I have to say they look a whole lot nicer than your average plate full of fairy bread or cheerio sausages on the table.

Tucked away in the block of shops near St Thomas' School, Forbes Gourmet double as masters of…read morehomely meals and are responsible for some of the best pies I have experienced in the Greater Auckland region. My favourites include the Smoked Fish, Chicken, Bacon and Leek, and your traditional Mince and Cheese. The quiches are wonderful, as are the chicken sandwiches - with those unforgettable crunchy bits. Parking is always super easy, maybe just be weary of school hours. The service matches the food, always with the friendliness of a neighbour, as well as a big smile. The best thing about the meals, for example, the pies, is that they can be taken home to be heated yourself, not ideal if in a rush, but perfect to masquerade the food as your own to those judgemental rellies.

Coffee is always good here but $5.30 for a double shot small flatwhite is absolutely exorbitant!read more

The pie alone is worth 4 stars ! On the corner of…read moreCommissariat rd in Mt Wellington is a small block of shops . And in this is Eds coffee and cake , now this place is by no means fancy but it's clean and the staff are friendly . On a day where the weather was less than desirable, my tummy was saying "falafel "but my heart said loudly and firmly "pie "!! So having done a recon of this place the week before I knew exactly where to go to . I had eyed up the 5-spice pork belly previously so went straight for it . Priced at $5.80 it is on the expensive side for a pie and generally at that price you'd hope for it to be life changing ! And it was . With a flaky pastry top and a golden short pastry base , rich spiced gravy and morsels of pork belly it is delicious ! The pork belly in the pie did contain the fat and for me I put that aside as I'm not a huge fan . But after getting halfway thru there were also some small cubes of potato - a nice addition . Would I eat another one ? Yes , judging by the way there was a constant stream of workers stopping for a pie fix . Am I coming back ? Yes and yes !

Tried this place for the first time today after reading a Yelp review and I must say their pies are…read moreto die for! The pastry was tasty and thin and there was heaps of filling in it ratio approx 20% pastry 80% filling. We had the Mince Potato Top pie and the Eds Signature Pork Belly with 5 Spice pie and both were so tasty! Completely different flavour to your standard bakery pies and more expensive but at approx $5 each it is worth it! We also tried the cream donuts which were fresh and divine but really sweet so a good thing they are finger sized. We got a couple of other goodies but too full to try them till later on but this is out new #1 fav bakery that we will definitely be going back to again. Downsides are only small but Pies were a little colder then most but a quick zap in the microwave and they were nice and hot again. Selections are limited but if you are not fussy then there is plenty to try. That's it They have a pie cabinet with a good selection A dessert cabinet with limited but still good selections Sandwich cabinet with limited but still good selections Small cold drinks fridge Didn't try coffee as I couldn't dine in and not sure if they offer takeaway but overall Eds is a hidden gem in Mount Wellington that you have got to try its worth the trip even just for one of their pies.

In the mornings, this bakery has an enormous cabinet overflowing with amazing meaty buns. If you…read moretime your visit wrong, you'll just miss out. The bread they bake for their buns is just the perfect texture, and the fillings are delicious and generous, and slathered in some incredible mayo. My favourite is the roast vege & beef roll. Other great things at this bakery - really good pies, a massive selection of baked goods (cupcakes, fancy decorated biscuits and slices), fresh bread, and also pretty cakes for your next work party.

My dad just lives up the road from this bakery and I always find myself popping into here, whether…read moreit's for a coffee or a sweet treat to eat, there is always something here to satisfy your cravings. They have a delectable selection of sweets including slices and cakes, also savouries like pies, sausage rolls or filled rolls. They also make coffee which is an added bonus. The best part about all of this is its affordable eating. Delicious food for almost next to nothing. Located opposite the BP gas station, you'll find parking on either Meadowbank Road, or right outside the store on St Johns Road. This is certainly your traditional bakery worth making a stop for.

Prices for the slices (caramel, etc) were really good, compared to the $5 at a bakery just up the…read moreroad. I also tried the feijoa smoothie and really enjoyed it!

Ronnies was definitely off to a good start this morning when we went there for a visit, as when we…read morewere at the counter ordering coffee they asked what type of cup that we wanted. This issue never really bothers me that much, but it really pisses my parents off - getting coffee in a glass just doesn't comprehend in their heads. The cabinet food on offer is pretty good, not the BEST savoury scone/ cheese scone I've ever had; the courgette and celery in the muffin tasted a bit weird, but that could just be because of my boring culinary tastes. There is also a kids menu available, which is pretty appropriate for the family oriented location of the place and the school just up the road. They also had a fantastic looking special on - a hash brown tower with a poached egg and baked beans with a coffee on the side for only $16. Nom!