It's very convenient that there is another bake house in Albany. The bread and cakes here are…read morereally delicious! And the services are so nice! Happy to see a great store here.

My first time in here, so much to choose from and the prices were quite reasonable too…read more Staff were very friendly, plenty of space to sit and relax and enjoy your food and a good coffee.

I'm not a local here but we went for a business lunch and it was packed. Apparently a recent change…read moreof management has greatly improved this joint according to my Kiwi colleagues. There was a lot of fresh salads, sandwiches and pastries choices. I was intrigued to see the full fresh choices of gourmets cakes but not game enough to try them. I went with a pre made chicken, brie cheese and cranberry sandwich on turkish bread which came with small salad. It was more average than anything but very filling and couldn't finish it. Still they obviously make good coffee because it's a hit at breakfast time.

Beautiful cakes, whole cakes, slices, mini cakes and bars. Many gluten free and vegan options. I…read morehad a pistachio ginger mini cake which had butter cream and candied ginger topping. It was excellent, moist, not overly sweet

Cake & Co is the bees knees…read more Jackie is big into catering to specific dietary requirements. Gluten-free, dairy-free or low sugar? No problem. They cakes are beeeeautifully decorated, most often w buttercream icing and fresh flowers. Definitely my current go-to for cakes!

These people are just wonderful. We stopped for a quick snack as we were running late. We had a…read morereally tasty butter chicken pie and a steak pie. Home made very yum lots of flavour. Nice coffee too. I left my hand bag there and had to go back the next day they still had it for me I was so grateful.

I used to come here all the time with my sister to choose nifty decorations and baking materials…read morefor cakes. There's anything and everything you could ever need for cake-making and if you kit yourself out here your cake is sure to look damn good (even if it doesn't taste so good). I came in here just before St Patrick's day and found a table full of green goodness! St Patrick's themed cakes and cupcakes must be on the menu for some keen bakers. Of course I had to meander down to the far end of the shop where the cabinet of little chocolates lives. I decided I'd only allow myself to get one little treat so it seemed an impossible decision choosing what to get. I asked the shop assistant what she recommended. Apparently the hazelnut cones and strawberry filled choccies are the most popular. I knew it. The hazelnut cone had been my first instinct - always go with the gut when you're choosing chocolate! So that is what I got and it was incredible. I had to control myself with all my possible power not to shoot back into the store on my way back up to buy a couple more!

From the owner: Cake Decorating supplies with Chocolate, Lollies and Fudge to tempt your taste buds.read more

I have a very fond memory of when I first tried one of Jordan Rondel's cakes. It was early 2013,…read moreand the High Street Market was on at Freyburg Square. As soon as the clock struck 1pm, I rushed down to the square, determined to try only one thing: cake. Ever since devouring a slice of Jordan's Dark Chocolate, Pear + Pistachio cake that day, I have been following her journey ever since. The same year, Jordan released her first cookbook titled '50 New and Unusual Recipes' and yes, her creations are interesting, but they work. What I love about Jordan's cakes (and other delights) is that you won't find anything similar in Auckland. They are also not your usual carrot cake, banana cake or simple chocolate cake. For example, in her book you will find recipes such as a 'Rhubarb + Black Doris Plum cake', 'Vegan Triple Coconut + Raspberry cake', 'Sweet + Salty Potato Chip Cookies' and 'Raw Hazelnut + Chai Brownies'. Her aim is to use organic ingredients and some of her cakes are vegan, dairy and gluten free. In 2014, Jordan moved into a small but well designed space on Karangahape Road, where she and her team bake all the cakes, pies, cookies and other delicious goodies made to order. The shop is not open to the public, but she has held a cake demonstration there - which I loved. I have also attended another one of her cake demonstrations at Farro Fresh in Grey Lynn, been to a high tea at DeBretts Kitchen, hosted by Jordan and featured bite sized versions of her cakes. I also won tickets to Karen Walker's birthday party last year, where Jordan presented Karen Walker with the most beautiful tiered cake I had ever seen! I also finally introduced myself to Jordan, telling her I was her biggest fan ever. Earlier this year, she released two cake mixes to the public - Triple Coconut + Raspberry and Chilli Chocolate. I have only tried the Triple Coconut + Raspberry cake so far, however it is super easy to make! All the ingredients are pre packaged and come in a beautifully designed tin. The only ingredients you need to add is coconut milk and coconut oil. The mix even comes with freeze dried raspberry powder (a lovely addition!). I thought this was a brilliant idea and especially perfect for those living outside of Auckland or overseas. I gifted one to my sister for her birthday - she is living in Sydney! Furthermore, Jordan is now making mini versions of her cakes, and you can buy these at Vulcan Lane Bagels in Auckland CBD, from Tuesday to Friday, between 7am and 3pm. You can also order cakes here and pick them up!. Jordan has just recently launched her second cookbook, consisting of 76 recipes of wholesome cakes, cookies and desserts. Last Saturday, I attended the book launch, along with a degustation. It was held at an amazing space in Karangahape Road (two doors down from The Caker's premises), where we went in and out of rooms eating delectable mini cupcakes (five flavours in total), and at the end, we bought Jordan's new book and also met her lovely sister, Anouk. It was a fabulous afternoon and I cannot wait to get baking!

I have admired The Caker's cakes on instagram for a while now. I even got to see them up close and…read morepersonal at the Go Green Expo, but it wasn't until this weekend, that I got to try the real deal. Oh. My. Goodness! We ordered her chocolate gluten free cake for our friend's surprise Hen's Do and I'll admit when I first saw it, I thought it was a little flat but when I tasted it all was forgiven. The texture was incredible - dense, fudgey, melt-in-your-mouth sort of stuff. Not too sweet and despite being dense, not overly rich. For someone who's not normally a cake person, I was impressed. Our cake came decorated with fresh flowers (originally, I thought this was because it was so flat but it turns out that's what the bridesmaids requested) and in a box sealed by a pink ribbon and a postcard. Very cute! We ordered and paid online but you can also directly call Jordan (The Caker). I should also mention that her new store on Ponsonby is by appointment only. It serves really as a pick-up point and a space for tastings if you are wanting a wedding cake or something extra special.

A nice friendly place coffee from $3.00 small but very tasty ( dirty chai )…read moreFood pleases all of our friends .

A great addition to Pukekohe eating out, great coffee, such a yummy looking range of tempting…read moredishes. We enjoyed our light snacks, can't wait to go back again. The decor and lighting were pretty cool too !

My Fiance and I are planning a wedding in New Zealand, but we live in the Marshall Islands. Not an…read moreeasy task. With only two days to find a suit and a cake, we stumbled about the first day trying to get samples of wedding cakes and cupcakes from local bakeries. No such luck. Many places required an advanced reservation or didn't have any samples of the cakes/cupcakes they had extravagantly displayed. Personally, I'm not comfortable shelling out $500+ on a wedding cake before I taste it. Then again, the cake is VERY important to me since I am a connoisseur of sorts when it comes to desserts. I also didn't have the option of traveling back several thousand miles to attend a wedding show. So after hitting several dead ends on the first day, I got on the phone and started making calls around town to try to make appointments for the next day. I called Cake Couture and even though they don't normally do cake consultations on Friday, they said they could fit us in if we were there at 9:15am, sharp! We arrived a bit early and were greeted by Thea. I was instantly put at ease. Looking at the website I could see the intricate detail and craftsmanship of her craft. This is a woman who takes much pride in her work, and it shows. As I flipped through the photos I recognized from the website, I was amazed to learn that some of the embellishments that I thought were real flowers were in fact hand crafted icing flowers. ***Mind Blown*** We continued on to two other cake shops today. One couldn't even compare, the other had several good flavors that I think we would be happy with, but nothing that blew us away like the flavor and texture of the cake we had at Cake Couture. Add to that the incredible craftsmanship of the embellishments, and it's a combination that is tough to beat. Coming from Los Angeles, I see lots of beauty with little substance. It is nice to come across a business that not only prides itself on the outside appearance, but puts just as much care and consideration into those bits you can't see! We haven't made a final decision yet, but after revisiting some of the samples from our outing today, it is quite clear to us that Cake Couture is above and beyond the competition. Thank you, Thea, for making our first tasting a memorable one!

I found this place today that I never knew existed and hadn't even noticed it before. However in…read morethe weekend they opened a little cafe that sells coffee, chocolate, hot chocolate, biscuits, ice-cream and other things. They have always opened to the public 8.30-5pm Monday to Friday however they recently decided to open the cafe. The cafe will be open Monday to Saturday, and open late till 9pm Thursday-Saturday, so it will be a nice treat for those who live near the Beach Haven area. It was because of this that I noticed it and I am really glad I did, they have a whole assortment of chocolates, fudge and amazing chocolate gifts. They were very busy in there today getting chocolate ready for Easter, and if you want you can get a big chocolate with your name on it. As well as selling to the public they have a huge number of businesses that they supply to such as hotels, restaurants and shops. Today I had a coffee and biscuit combo that went down very well, and I tried the fudge - vanilla, chocolate and black sambuca - all of them were very good, but I especially enjoyed the black sambuca. I think I will come here often for my chocolate fix.

How could there be a chocolate store here and I never knew about it!? My boyfriend lives just down…read morethe road and he has kept this a secret our entire relationship! How dare he?? It's a super cute, quaint little shop in Beach Haven. When I wondered up to it this morning an EXTREMELY friendly lady welcomed me with the warmest of smiles and ushered me inside. She told me all about the store and the things they sold and offered and their hours. She was not pushy about sales or anything just genuinely filling me in on their business. I had a nosy around and loved everything I saw. I could find a gift for every single person I know, they were all wonderful and unique. I bought a three pack of truffles to share with my mom and sister. We nibbled and shared them between us and they were beautiful. It was only $5 for the pack, which I don't think is bad at all for quality chocolate. Extra bonus - they are open for deserts and hot drinks on some nights and there are ice cream scoops sold too. Everything you could want for a sweet tooth! I'll be popping in for desert very soon.