I have yet to find a good coffee between Tauranga and Auckland. It's a barren wasteland of…read moresuperettes and truck stops (don't even 'Copper Kettle' me). Today I decided to give Waihi township a quick look through. I have to admit - usually we're making this drive at unusual hours, and we're ready to go full throttle and crank some KFC by the time we hit Waihi. But not today! A) because it was 8:30am and B) because I was driving solo and thus not tormented by peer pressure and my innate weakness for chicken. There weren't many places open this early in the morning (on a public holiday, no less). But a few cars were parked outside an unassuming 'German Bakery' on the main drag. I pulled up, stepped past the quaint round tables with checkered cloth that huddled together outside trying not to fall prey to the torrential downpour. I entered the chain-drop curtain thing to find a tidy, warm and wonderfully aromatic bakery. A quick peek behind the counter revealed - tah dah! - an espresso machine. Golden. I ordered a double shot mocha with soy ($6.50 - they charge for soy), and sat down while the lovely German fellow (who had emerged from a back room somewhere at the 'clink' of the chains) prepared my caffeinated dream. While I waited, I read the brief info sheet that lay on every table - it detailed the process of preparing and baking sourdough, and the nutritional benefits of it versus other breads. Though I only wanted coffee, I was now convinced that I needed some sourdough in my life. There was a huge variety of freshly baked loaves, but I decided to be traditional and bought a classic white ($6). The coffee was lovely. Very much better than I usually get on this drive (although the sugar factor was probably at play in this one - will order a flat white next time to double check). I haven't eaten the sourdough yet - I'm saving it for dinner. But if you're heading through Waihi I'd definitely give the German Bakery a look through - it's a neat little find! P.S. My coffee came with a bite of something delicious. I could not begin to tell you what it was, but it appeared to contain nuts and fruits and was fresh from the oven.

Best coffee I have ever tasted and the sourdough breads best ever - so full of flavour and not full…read moreof air, will last for days in pantry, poppy cake lovely too.

This place is really the best! On a family rode trip I drove 30 minutes outta the way just to go…read morehere! The food is impeccable it cant be beaten! The prices are so cheap! The staff are very kind and fast getting food and service!

Quaint spot on the main highway to stop to pickup an excellent, authentic homemade pie. Steak and…read morecheese was so good my husband had to go back for another, while I enjoyed a spinach quiche that really hit the mark. Also a selection of sweets and drinks. Not much room to stop and eat-in, but perfect to grab and go.

Fully freshly made products made in the back! Good assortment of breads, sandwiches, hot pies…read more Friendly staff, VERY reasonable prices, and customer service for accommodating requests! A new regular stop.

Excellent steak and cheese pies. Pastry on point, with good chunks of steak. Biscuits and slices…read morealso good.

Excellent pastries and solid bread…read more The selection was a bit slim after a busy Sunday morning, so I recommend going early on the weekend if you want to have the best choices. We got focaccia, along with ricotta and nuttella pies (like a cupcake). Both were delicious! The focaccia went well with the local olive oil, and the pies were amazing. Really moist, send perfect with a cup of coffee. Excited to see what is available tomorrow, when we plan to go early! Note they are closed on Tuesdays.

Sorry if you are gluten free because that means you cannot sample the most delicious breads and…read morepizzas on Waiheke Island, probably in the world! The fresh aroma of baking lured me in on this Saturday and I was warned that the bread buns still may be hot as they'd just come out of the oven. Well they were still warm when we got home and simply stunning with our lunch fillings. Their pizza and foccacia breads are 'to die for' and sold in slabs like back in the old country (Italy I'm talking about). If you want great artisan bread, shop here because it is the real deal. Watch the bakers in full action as the stoves and workers are in full view of the cash register.

Amazing steak and cheese pie , prices understandable for the high quality and delicious foodread more

We stumbled on this amazing cafe driving to Rotorua from the Coromandel Peninsula. It's literally…read morethe only cafe/bakery in town so we were among mostly if not all locals. There is a huge selection of freshly made pastries, sandwiches and various other hot foods. If that's not enough they offer a menu of hot breakfast and sandwiches. We ordered the hot rib eye sandwich and a couple of meat pies. Everything was fresh and delicious. PROS: Fresh food Meat pies Rib Eye sandwich Lolli cakes Supporting local business Small town cafe Prices CONS: Must be passing through to get here.

Nice little convenience store with your basics, meat pies, and pastries. Perfect for a quick pit…read morestop. Also has coffee and soft drinks.

The best smoked fish pie in new Zealand, workers are always polite and friendly, a bit expensive in…read moreterms of bakeries but you get quality food for the correct price

My mission, first day in this country: Find & consume a good old fashioned, legendary, savory New…read moreZealand pie! Being from the states pie usually means sweet, and serving about 8 people, but these are not like that, they are individual servings that you eat with your hands, like a sandwich. I want to compare it to a chicken pot pie but these are not even in the same league. There were many different types to choose from, I had a hard time deciding! Chose Chicken cranberry Camembert. The pastry that surrounds the hot deductible filling was buttery, flaky, delicious (evil). And the inside, creamy thick gravy, chunks of chicken, oozy cheese and a thin layer of cranberry. So so good. Words can't describe. I tasted my friends chicken cream cheese mushroom, even richer and more delicious. My second day, got the pepper beef, yum! Wished I had catsup for that one! Tasted friends egg and bacon, omg. Why don't we have these in the states? There are multiple bakeries in all these little towns that make them. Even the gas stations have them (it's rumored that they are just as good). Tomorrow the plan is to try chicken curry pie! Can not wait. I'm guessing these things are a zillion calories (don't want to know) but so worth it, ok limiting myself to one a day. This bakery also has prepared sandwiches and sweets that look amazing. Doubt I'll try that stuff...can't take my eye off the pies.

Visited with my gf during our stay in auckland after working out at city kick boxing. cakes were…read moregreat

Barista of the year 2014 Northland *** really good coffee, diverse bakeries, smoothies, lunch 6am…read moreto 4pm, friendly staff!

So many choices of pies, and the pastry is deliciousss. Great set-up with a self-serve line for…read morecold items. We tried several different pies and they were all fantastic. Also tried a couple dessert slices. Prices are great, too!