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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Allpress Coffee! Great place to grab ice cream at Kohimarama beach away from the business of…read moreMission bay which is getting a bit too popular. Great selection of sandwiches and meal options, although there's no seating. So plop yourself down on the grass, bench, or sand and enjoy the day.

This is the same owners as Cafe on Kohi, The Bar, Milse, Richmond Rd Cafe, St Heliers Bay Bistro…read moreetc... Allpress all good, gelato and ice cream from this place is award winning. I love that the food is always interesting and regularly changes. It's a shame they don't label so be prepared to ask about every item before ordering. Ask for a large coffee because the regular default is really small. It's pricey and there will be a wait on takeaway drinks on the weekends but it's quality.

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.

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.

Excellent service, great coffee and great brekkie (made to order). Order and pay at the counter or…read morerequest table service.

We were looking for a little breakfast cafe on our last day in New Zealand and crossed paths with…read morethis place. It was rainy, we were cranky....and we wanted to have a good day....and thus here we were. Americano and tea. Americano served with water to dilute to my liking (a win). Tea served in a personal press (double win!). My buddy got French toast and I got the smashed pea on multigrain (with mint, Parmesan, watercress) with smoked salmon. All of it was scrumptious. The staff were friendly and the service was fast to boot (not a common occurrence in New Zealand). I would definitely come back and, in case you were wondering, it turned out to be a Good day!