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    Fairlie Bakehouse

    4.6 (33 reviews)
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    Open 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    Donna Z.

    Came here pretty early in the morning early summer and there was no line and lots of seats available. My partner and I ordered one each to eat there and the box of 6 random frozen pies for NZ $40. I enjoyed the seafood paua (Maori for sea snails) that I ordered. The frozen box came with a mix of chicken, mince, and breakfast options which we ate over the next two days. Overall, this was one of the better meat pies I've had over 3 weeks in New Zealand. The pastry is nice and flakey while the filling was nicely seasoned.

    Sherry W.

    This is a must visit when in NZ. The pies are so fresh and amazing. We had a short line during our winter visit. We sat outside to eat our pies. Staff is friendly. We found parking along the street.

    David G.

    I think I stopped into 4-5 bakeshops to try New Zealand meat pies.....and Hands down the best pie and baked goods on the South Island PERIOD!!!! Everything about these pies is perfection: The crust, fillings, bake, balance etc. All the other items were great too. Sure there is always a line from local and tourists alike. Sure it is fair away from most towns. But if you want to taste the best...this is the place.

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    Susan G.

    Most amazing local bakery with the most delicious hand pies. Great looking pastries and desserts!

    Selena Y.

    Great stop on our road trip from Lake Tekapo to Christchurch. This bakery is known for their delicious and unique variety of fresh hot pies, but they also offer coffees, sandwiches, and sweet pastries. My husband and I shared 3 pies - the salmon & bacon, pork belly & apple sauce, and the goat curry. All of them were incredible. The crust was just the right buttery and crispy texture, and the fillings were so juicy and generous. My husband (a self-proclaimed meat pie lover) said these were some of the best pies he's ever had. Absolutely recommend!

    Sara G.

    Fairlie Bakehouse is comfort food central. A stop at the Fairlie Bakehouse is a must for anyone seeking warmth and indulgence of the hot pie, a staple in New Zealand. Their hot pies have golden, flaky crusts and hearty fillings. So good. I had the vegetarian one and it was delicious.

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    Stacy G.

    A must stop if you're in Lake Tekapo or driving through Fairlie on your way to Christchurch! We stopped here for lunch and found the long line moved very quickly! Great service and food. We sampled 4 meat pies, which are considered some of the best in NZ. We tried 4 varieties: pork and apple, Christmas dinner, curried lentil, and smoked chicken and mushroom. All delicious!

    Kyle B.

    By far the best and most memorable meat pies from our trip. We arrived at 11 and beat a 2 hour rush that stretched out the door. The steak and Cheese, Chicken Apricot, and Mince Pie's were excellent. The staff had light music playing and friendly smiles, will definitely return on future trips

    Marlene Y.

    Yummy pies for breakfast or lunch in a quaint and beautiful setting. We ordered Xmas turkey and it was delicious with all the trimmings! Friendly staff and casual atmosphere.

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    Courtney T.

    A 5 star experience at the Fairlie Bakehouse! We drove about 39 minutes from Lake Tekapo to try their pies and baked goods and were not disappointed. Both the steak & cheese and the mince & cheese were delicious, with the crust being the flakiest we've had yet. The cronut was a great way to finish the meal- topped with what seemed to be an apple compote and filled with a fresh custard. Definitely worth stopping at!

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    Jonny M.

    On our drive from Lake Tekapo to Christchurch, we were looking for a quick place to stop. Fairlie looked like the best option (Geraldine was the other nearest town) as their bakery is famous for their meat pies. We dropped in on a late Monday morning (around 11:00 am). It was busy the whole time we were there. Lots of seating both inside and outside. Service is fast, friendly and they bring your drinks to your table. The menu is small; basically pies, sandwiches, bread and pastries (muffins, scones, cakes and donuts). Of course, there's coffee (using Caffe Prima beans). - Flat white ($4.50 NZD large) - B liked it. Comes with cute coffee artwork. - Apple ginger muffin ($4.00 NZD) - it's huge! Muffin was filled with real apples in the middle and wasn't too sweet. Had a hint of ginger flavour in the background. Get one. - Pork belly & applesauce ($6.50 NZD) - this was boooooomb. Filling is pure pork belly. Absolutely no filler. The pork crackling on top adds a crunchy element and the bits of applesauce was icing on the cake. The flakiness of the crust had us swooning. BEST meat pie during our trip, hands down. Nothing comes even close. - Bacon & salmon pie ($7.00 NZD) - the first pie was so good that we got a second for the road. We ate it a few hours later so it wasn't hot but it still hit the spot. Again, generous portion of salmon. A must stop if you're driving through Fairlie. BEST pies we had during our month long New Zealand trip.

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    Nicolas L.

    Before a recent trip to New Zealand, I heard that Fairlie Bakehouse was the spot for the best meat pies in the country. I haven't tried many meat pies but DAMN! These were phenomenal! My wife and I stopped in for breakfast while traveling from Lake Tekapo to Christchurch. We ordered three pies and each one was perfectly flakey. The Pork Belly + Applesauce Pie was filled with tender slices of pork and creamy applesauce; A very nice combination. Next was my favorite: the Mince + Cheese Pie. This pie was filled with rich seasoned ground beef mixed with gooey cheese. The pastry nicely soaked up all the juices. Finally, the Bacon + Salmon Pie was full of flakey fish and bits of meaty bacon with a hint of creaminess. I did not know pastries filled with meat could be this good! Do yourself a favor and visit this house of deliciousness.

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    Melanie L.

    We were recommended to try this bakery by our Airbnb hosts. My husband was blown away by their meat pies. We've had chicken pot pies (USA) and char sui baos (China), and this was something totally amazing! Not to compare the other two to this but we've wondered why it wasn't popular in the US. We ordered the vension and cranberry and the salmon and bacon. They were delicious and so flakey. You can hold the pies and eat them. We're still thinking about them a year later. Found some from Trader Joe's but it's not the same. Can't wait to go back in Feb 2020!

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    Tried their vegan Mince and Cheese pie and understood why it won an award. After Fairlie we didn't want to eat minced pies elsewhere.

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