Loved the coffee and food!! It was so nice to sit outside on a lovely spring morning!! Service was…read moreexcellent.

Came for breakfast and sat on their patio. We got the ricotta pancakes with a side of bacon. It was…read morequite tasty. A good breakfast option in the area

'Bakers Delight' is an upmarket bakery in Three Lamps, Ponsonby. They offer all the traditional…read morebreads and pastries: croissant, muffins, Chelsea buns etc. I tend to have their cheesy-mite scrolls or vegetarian pizza. The bread is fairly average, having purchased a variety of loaves and Ciabatta from here. All the staff are uniformed so 'stand out' in their branded clothing. They normally have a tasting of 'hot cross bun' (being Easter soon) or other delights at the counter. Parking right outside, have a beverage fridge too full of juice, energy and soft drinks. Everything is fresh each day and children love stopping there for a treat!

Absolutely terrible - bland food and $6(!) for _half_ a cooked tomato as a side (that they…read moreinitially forgot). The waiter agreed it was a ripoff but still didn't do anything about it. We'll never go there again and strongly advise anyone else to give it a miss. Coffee was pretty bad as well. There's some great cafes the area but this isn't one of them - skip it and go _anywhere_ else. Note that this relates to Pandoro Willis Street on 03/05/2024 - can't imagine any of the others are any better and I won't be going to find out

Not all bread is equal and Pandoro's is definitely a slice above the rest. I came here in…read moreparticular a lot during my last year of uni for early morning poppy seed bagels and the coffee at this Pandoro is Allpress so a good way to start the day. My favourite carbohydrate offering of theirs is the sourdough seeded baguette is amazing, crusty but not too crusty and the density and flavour of the sourdough is incredible. Pandoro also make cute little dinner rolls and mini loaves, the 5 grain mini loaf is very nice, sliced you can have miniature toast! The Normandy Rye is pretty spectacular too. The guys who work here are fantastic, always really friendly. If you're in central city this is the best place to come for bread, fresh bread from the supermarket bakery is not the same, I wouldn't buy it. You're better to pay the extra and get proper bread made from real ingredients without the 'may contain traces of milk, fish and nut products'. Gross. Pandoro make wonderful breads of fantastic quality that taste great, grab yourself some dipping oils and dukkah

I've been contemplating giving it a 5 star review. You see, when I love the particular food I had…read morethat day I seem to ignore everything else, then a few more visits later my enthusiasm subsides and I found myself often disappointed. So for some of my past reviews I've even considered to deduct stars off. Now that is not to say I didn't enjoy my meal here, I've loved the food every single time, it's just that there are a few bits and pieces that made me reluctant to give a full 5 stars. I've always enjoyed their sandwiches. While they come in quite on the expensive side, I find them worth the price. My French toast this morning was $19.50 (or $19), probably not for the faint of heart. The raspberry/custard was gorgeous, which to me more than justifies the price, it is winter after all. Here's why there's no five stars. First off, please please please get your cutleries sorted!!! I think I can cut my French toast better if I used the handle of the knife. The first knife I got was super obviously bent at the tip, about 45 degrees bent! Service, just as others pointed out, needs some quality control. I can try to justify your price as much as I can but dining in just isn't that great, and while your food is great, everything else is, well, meh. So on the basis of "I value good food more than anything", it's a 4 stars UPDATE: Service has improved since my last visit. It was a busy lunch but we still got taken care of :)

For a Gluten Free Gal such as myself it's a strange kind of torture as you smell the bread baking…read moreknowing you'll never have so much as a kibble. But I keep a tight rein on the will to live enjoying the homemade hot chocolate. They don't have a lot in the huge range of goodie for my tummy but the bunt cake with raspberries and the chocolate and beetroot cake are rather delightful. I here the coffee is great too. Not cheap but great quality and I know what I prefer.

Amazing bakery! The BEST pies and desserts in Auckland!…read more It was my last day in NZ and I am so glad I found this place. I got to try a potato top for the first time and it's a mouthful of mashed potatoes and meat and pastry and I will miss it so much.

Why this bakery has felt the need to add "Paris" to their name is beyond me, other than the fact…read morethat they are in Mt Eden and this would make them look trendier. They do stock some e'clair, mille feuille and baguette but all in all this is just a bakery. And as far as bakeries go *Mt Eden Barkey is below average. Burnt looking pies, over priced sandwiches, rude service, and no delicious bakery aromas. One type of focaccia bread (Italian) and covered in cheese. The interior looks like the living room in a converted villa, and not in a nice, quaint way. If they wanted to sound posh they could have called themselves a "dépôt de pain", because I'm almost certain they dont bake their own bread.

Rocket Kitchen first opened in 1996 and has been a hit ever since. Their slogan is 'food with…read moreattitude', and it pretty much sums up the whole Rocket Kitchen experience. Their chocolate cakes are to die for, however everything they sell is mouth-wateringly scrummy. And beautiful. Though most well-known for their delectable cakes and sweet treats, Rocket Kitchen also make fresh salads and sandwiches, and now even sell lollies! Bonbons, rock candy and huge multi-coloured lollipops now line the counter and mean you really satisfy any craving at Rocket Kitchen. Tip: You can both order or buy Rocket Kitchen's cakes, and they also offer a catering service and hampers which would make brilliant Christmas gifts for the in-laws.

Everyone needs to try Rocket Kitchen's chocolate whiskey cake at least once (and then again,…read morebecause you'll love it). I consider this their signature cake, and, having had this amazing-tasting cake several times now, I can tell you it only gets better. However, the Rocket kitchen repertoire is impressive and they've got a lot of great options for everyone. From jaffa cakes to tortes, pies and cupcakes, its a one-stop treat shop for any occasion. While you can order online, the store itself is a visual worth seeing. Baking bits and bobs as well as cakes and the like are on display; they also sell sandwiches, chutneys and conserves- the list is almost endless. My grandfather's three-tiered 70th birthday cake was from The Rocket Kitchen in 2008 and they did a wonderful job; my family has been raving ever since. I adore their chocolate whiskey cake with chocolate shards. I once ordered this for a friend and it went down a treat, not even photos could do that cake justice! Rocket Kitchen is a Ponsonby gem. Their staff are always super helpful over the phone and in person and they really know their stuff. You're in good hands there so go on and treat yourself (or someone else).

Always one of my all time favorite places to have breakfast when visiting Auckland. Love the staff,…read morevery welcoming & friendly. Ambiance is very relaxing & inviting.

Let me first start off saying this is my new favorite spot in Auckland New Zealand. A friend told…read moreme about this cafe and this was my first stop. I opted in for the avocado toast and side of mushrooms! The avocado toast was probably the best avocado toast I have ever tried! It was huge! The big pieces of avocado and the delicious sour dough bread. It was topped with a cream picked onions and a chutney delicious. The mushrooms were truffled. So good! The portion is big enough to share. As I was walking through the line I noticed they are famous for the hot cross buns! I got one with butter and could have eaten two more. Truly amazing! I was so in aw by this place before I left Auckland I came again and got the turkey sandwich. This is truly a staple in Auckland. They have pastries, sandwiches, salad anything you could want. 5 stars amazing. Must try!

This isn't a bakery in the sense I would use the term. They're simply selling premade pies and…read morepastries, and they're the typical ones you'd expect from any such place. Pre-warmed pies with gluey fillings. The grilled sausages were okay. I sure wouldn't go out of my way for this place. You can get the same stuff just about anywhere. And no soap in the loo.

Everything looked and smelled delicious at Whenuapai Bakery…read more However having heard about their 2012 Gold in the Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards I headed for the pie counter. Category winner, Steak and Cheese, is the pie I ordered, at $4.00 it is a little beauty. The pastry is delicately flakey and perfectly crisp, the filling is perfectly flavoured and balanced. Well deserving of its Gold accolade. There is a whole range of other pie flavours like bacon and egg, potato top, chicken, mince etc and you can bet they would also taste delicious. You can order main meals from the blackboard menu if you prefer non counter fare. Their range of sweet cakes and treats looked fabulous, in all a great place to grab a bite. If you are not on the run, then relax in the restaurant as they have plenty of seating and it is clean and modern.