The 36 best cake shops and cake bakeries in Canterbury Region

Used to love coming here for their Chicken Pies but over the last few months there has been a noticeable and disappointing decline in the food quality. Today may be the last straw as the pie we got was clearly burnt and I cannot believe that this is considered good enough to serve to a paying customer - perhaps their quality control needs looking at..

A Bakery You Can’t Afford to Miss! - Chicken Pie— Savory, flaky, and deeply satisfying. - Bacon and Egg Croissant— Buttery layers wrapped around smoky bacon and perfectly cooked egg. Quite nice sauce within it. - Almond Croissant with Apricot— A genius twist: nutty richness balanced by fruity tang. -Bee Sting Slice— Sweet, creamy, and utterly irresistible. Bread Highlights: Their mixed mini-bread pack is ideal for sampling—each piece fermented to tender, airy perfection. Every variant we tried was a win! Coffee Note: While the baked goods shine, the coffee is fairly standard. Still, it’s a worthy sidekick to these stellar treats. Flawless flavors keep us coming back. We’ll definitely be working our way through the entire menu! 🥐🔥

Heard so much about this bakery we had to come try. The kids LOVED the iced choc and the ham and cheese croissant. I brought a new friend here too she loved the bakes. I also bought some small sweet treats to go n they were marvellous.

The most delicious gateau raspberry cake . Brought for my partners birthday it was so fresh , the raspberries were a bonus inside the cake and very moist . 5 stars ☺️ definitely be buying my birthday cake from here . Thank you . And the coffee is great too.

It's a well-established bakery, likely bustling during peak hours. The decaf soy latte paired nicely with almond meal-spiced pastries. While not modern or trendy, the place offers ample seating and park space for weekday (visited around 3pm) coffee and treats.

Besting is my favorite. Wish had more cream as before, but the price hasn't much go up. Fair enough. Love to visit sometime. Nice ☕ and bread 🍞 selection and 🎂. Quite busy. Better to take out. Can't really easy to chat with friend. :)

Maybe the best bakery in town. This place has the right to be called "bakery", unlike most of others. Stepping in, (and I am Italian, so yeah, I know a big deal of what an actual bakery looks and, most of all, smells like) makes you feel in a right place, something you feel being rare in nz as you step into any so-called bakery. Food is, overall, a pro. It feels you are in a bar/bakery at home. As cons, the huge one is the day off and opening time. This is a bar, why is Sunday their day off? People get breakfast even on Sunday... And closing every day at 4.30pm? Don't people go out for a hot chocolate at night? I also just found out they close during holiday... Why? People get breakfast even, especially, when it's holiday...!! Another con: not much variety of pastry... besides the almond croissants, there is basically nothing else.... and the almond croissant itself is not particularly good. Lastly, the price, not particularly convenient. Anyway, still recommend!!

I got a pie and sausage roll. Wasn't the worst I've ever had but not the best. Sausage roll 5/10 and Pie 6/10 (steak and cheese). I really wish you displayed the names of the items and their price. I would had bought a slice but no idea what they were or cost.

Nice Bakery. Good service and price. Would be better if had price displayed.

Hello First time here Please display your prices would be good to know how much I'm paying for. I see most reviews on here that are saying the same thing but you aren't still done nothing about it. Ive tried many steak and cheese pies and I have never been disappointed lack of cheese actually tasted strangely like a sweet mince type of vibe which was actually plain and no flavor I don't know for a sec I thought I lost my taste buds and the bacon and egg pie I'm not so sure about that either my kids are not fussy eaters and thats usually there go to pies. sorry to say I will not be returning. Thanks

Amazing pies. I had their Chilli beef and jalapeno brisket pie. Meatiest pie I’ve had in a while!!

The customer service at this branch could be better. One of the last times I went I asked for a box to put 6 donuts in so they wouldn’t get the cream squashed they packaged them up then when I went to pay asked why it cost more than expected to which the lady advised it was the box. Now she should have advised before she packaged them to advised there is a cost so I could have decided if I wanted to buy it or not as no I wouldn’t normally pay $2 to carry my purchase. I have been to the Wairakei Road one and they put them in a box and there is no charge. I had brought more than 6 donuts so spent a decent amount of money

I went to the Sydenham Bakery in search of an almond croissant, but there were none to be found. I then enquired about a Danish. This bakery does not know the difference between a glazed bun hollowed out to accommodate a filling, then glazed to mimic a Danish or an actual Danish. You couldn't buy a smile from the young lady behind the counter and the shop is depressing. I seem to remember years ago a bakery full of quality items. This is no longer the case!

Me as a traveller I think this bakery is a rip off no good vibes staff always angry products are quickly presented.id rather go to a place and sped my hard earnt money to be looked at like I'm disgusting.these people need to work on there attitude.i leave feeling devalued.good on u NZ bakers welcome just to show us not come back.and yelling at a homeless guy I saw it all never come back. Highly wouldn't recommend.maybey go and reassemble ur recipes as they are disgusting

I recently visited Bellbird Bakery and had a wonderful experience with the food! The almond croissant was absolutely delicious, truly a standout. However, I would love to see a bit more charm in the customer service. A warm smile and a bit more engagement with customers, especially when it's not busy, would really elevate the experience. Of course, we understand when things are hectic, but a little extra friendliness can go a long way. Looking forward to coming back for more of your amazing pastries!"

Filter coffee, a nice change from the ubiquitous espresso based options. Nice proper artisan sourdough, although you need to get their early to appreciate the full range. But the butter croissant, I'm 76 years old, had croissants at lots of places, here in NZ, from patisserie in France, both parisienne and from a variety pf village based bakers in France as well as various bakeries in the UK ( and made my own). I can honestly say the butter croissant at Bellbird's is head and shoulders the best I've ever eaten!

Barista coffee, yes! Only $4 for a small coffee, a very pleasant atmosphere with spring flowers out. Will be back again. God bless, from Jono

Super service! They had sold out of already made croissants. They went the extra to make me up one. This has to be the freshest and best croissant Ive ever outside of Europe… a must go to for croissant lovers !!

Fairly bare bones if you expect a Cafe, but if you expect a bakery it's very pleasant. Good quality coffee, they had pre made filter coffee on offer when I visited. Pastry was great, they also had some nice looking sandwiches but some were already sold out by 11am.

Seriously amazing food. Beautiful croissant and delicious coffee.

This Bakery is amazing. Stand and watch the bread being made while you wait for your coffee. The choice of food .It is incredible, and the pies were a great hit. The coffee was excellent

Had THE BEST iced coffee ever! Had to call the staff to let them know how amazing it was. Service is always positive, efficient and delightful. They always make me feel welcome. An excellent range of pies (absolutely delicious) and sweet treats. I will regularly go out of my way to make a visit for a coffee and a treat from here! Keep up the amazing mahi, can't wait to visit again soon!

Love this place. High quality cakes, pies, savouries and other baked goods. Also a neat wee cafe to have a coffee (which are also great). Always get out birthday cakes here too. Staff are super friendly and really take care of you. Highly recommended.

The cafe is always a family favourite. It is a very busy cafe but the owner runs it very well. Even thou it is busy there is never a long wait time. Staff are always friendly and greet you straight away. The food is homemade and there is lots of choices. Also great coffee keeps us coming back.

The team they are very hard-working I appreciate the very nice people who works there and the best mince and cheese pie ever my wife said that’s a really good sausage roll. And the glass Coke really awesome too I appreciate it. Thank you very much. Keep up with your good work.

Have to say I love this place, great food and service. Only thing that let it down is the amount of steak in the pies, or lack of. I ordered a Steak & Cheese, 10/10 for the pastry and cheese. But 0/10 for the steak. It could have passed for a mince a cheese pie if you were non the wiser. Zero chunks of steak, and hardly any mince either, granted the gravy was amazing, but I didn’t order a “gravy & cheese” pie. Will be back to give it another go, but pretty disappointed.

This is quite an incredible space that has a range of seating options. It’s a traditional bakery style cafe with full sized options to purchase/takeaway as well as dine in /cafe options. It’s not designed for those with dietary requirements & the only gf options were sweet. Lovely salmon & cream cheese quiche & all the food looked exquisite! I had a green smoothie that I was expecting might be spirilina/ spinach but was very much overloaded with tart kiwi fruit so not that enjoyable for me but I managed to finish it. Coffee was fine & the service was good but if you are looking for a quiet intimate catch up this won’t be it as it’s busy and bustling with people.

Great traditional bakery cafe in Christchurch. Probably one of the best too with plenty of food options. Great coffee with home made cookies on the side. Would be nice the get a smile from the boss and the workers more often. Maybe the business is too busy, taking away the fun of running it 😜 stay happy.

Tucked away on a busy intersection, Kids Bakery is one of those local gems that you might walk past without noticing—but trust me, it’s worth the stop. Popular with students, workers, and long-time locals, this bakery has a steady stream of regulars every day. While the shop offers a wide range of breads, pastries, and quick bites, my personal favourite is their Steak and Pepper Pie. It’s not the shop’s signature item, but it’s the one I keep coming back for. The crust is perfectly crispy, and the inside is packed with tender chunks of beef, slow-cooked to perfection. The black pepper gives it just the right kick—flavourful but not overwhelming. It’s comforting, hearty, and just really satisfying. Beyond that, the prices are super reasonable, the staff are friendly, and the vibe is very down-to-earth. It’s the kind of place that quietly becomes part of your daily routine. If you’re ever passing through that corner, stop in and grab a pie. Who knows—you might just find your new favourite too.

Such a cool cake and at short notice. It not only looked good but tasted good too. Thanks guys for accepting my order when Divine cakes couldn’t. Also thank you to the lovely staff member that helped me out to the car with it.

We ordered a Photo cake with orange and blue icing raspberry chocolate and vanilla marble flavoured and we all absolutely LOVED the cake thank you so so so much you made my sons day 💙

We have had 3 cakes from here in the past year and they have all been FANTASTIC and exactly what we have been after! Cakes are super tasty and moist! Coming back here every time for our cakes! Thanks team

We normally love this bakery so I was looking forward to going with my sisters. It was terrible. We all got a coffee when they arrived they were Stone cold, so we mentioned it to a staff member. They didn't make new cups just reheated them in the microwave. We had a meal each which we were disappointed in then one of my sisters had an apple slice the pastry on the bottom was not cooked. After the reheated coffee the staff members avoided us. Wouldn't clear the plates. They were very rude. We will probably not return.

I brought a sausage roll, lamb & Mint pie and a chicken wrap for my daughter’s lunch. My sausage roll and pie was magnificent. Beautiful flavour and great pastry. Highly recommend these products. My daughter just texted me to say her chicken wrap was amazing. The service was excellent with the lady greeting me with a smile and asked at the end of the transaction if there was anything else I needed. Very good eye contact. Regards Steve

YUMM!! Despite its name (Kidd’s Bakery) this place is delightfully welcome to all ages - no matter whenever you are in your life, Kidd’s Bakery is perfect. I’m clearly a very dramatic person BUT when I tell you that my flatmate and I come in as often as we can!! The food is fabulous, we LOVE their pies (seriously delectable). They have such fun treats with such exciting flavours and a wide range for anybody who may be picky. I’ve never had a bad coffee from this place (they are always fantastic). The service always makes me smile. Dining in here is an experience you must have!! The chef is wonderful and you are always left feeling satisfied. 10/10 - would eat here everyday for the rest of my life. They have so much to offer. Xoxo

Great presentation but average taste. Having Spiced Caramel Apple is the most worst experience ever had. With a sticky mirror glaze, the dessert sticks to the serviette underneath after cutting, and then creat a big mess on the plate. Pity the flavour is actually not too bad. While coffees are alright, the iced chocolate is a let-down. It’s served in a normal drinking water glass with a couple of ice cubes floating in chocolate. Chocolate may taste good but the drink is lack of decoration/dressing given its price. It looks cheap.

We visited this place on our last day in Christchurch with my friend who has a shop inside Riverside Market. Sweet Soul Patisserie is a lovely spot in Christchurch for anyone who loves desserts. The café has a cozy, Parisian-style vibe, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Their desserts are beautiful and delicious – from creamy mousses to seasonal treats, there’s something for everyone. The hot chocolate is amazing, and they also offer coffe. Whether you’re visiting for a special treat or just a sweet snack, Sweet Soul is a must-visit!

My favourite place for dessert in Christchurch! This spot could be a tourist attraction on its own, but beyond the amazing treats, it’s also right beside the Remembrance Bridge, in the heart of the city. I absolutely love it, and I always enjoy taking my friends, and even my dog there. What a taste, what an experience!

While the cafe boasts a charming atmosphere and its desserts are undeniably beautiful, their taste doesn't quite live up to their appearance. We sampled a selection of six different pastries and found them to be overwhelmingly sweet but lacking in depth of flavor. For instance, the candied apple garnish on one dessert was extremely sticky and hard to eat, detracting from the experience. This was particularly disappointing given the premium price point of NZD $14-17 per dessert.

This place is to die for! Presentation through to service etc you can't fault. Coffee and tea to boot. You could be excused for thinking you're in the heart of Europe looking outside people watching as the Tram glides past.

My favourite dessert shop all the time! They’re doing such an amazing job—everything from the atmosphere to the quality of their treats is top-notch. The coffee is always beautifully made, the hot chocolate is the BEST in town! The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Every visit feels like a treat. Highly recommend to anyone with a sweet tooth!

Tried the Spiced Caramel Apple and Port Hill – both were absolutely delicious, rich in flavor, and beautifully made. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole visit even more special 🍰☕

It’s settled, this is the best steak, bacon and cheese pie in Canterbury. This bakery is awesome, so many different choices 🤙 definitely recommend and definitely coming back.

Came here for my birthday this year, and last year. The food is always amazing. Highly recommend their Pork belly pies, and Mince pies. I had a slice of their Vanilla and Raspberry cake. It was absolutely mouthwatering. Topped off with a flat white, perfect. The view there is a huge bonus as well.

Easy to find on the main street of Lyttelton with lots of street parking. Congrats on the five years of being in business! The pie was a mince and cheese, the pastry was nice and flaky, lots of meat filling with a generous amount of cheese, and perfect eating temperature. The cookie slice was also delicious, the wooden spoon couldn't quite hack the hard base, thankfully there was lots of napkins on hand for the mess of ramming it into my mouth. Maybe a bit pricey at $17.50. Lots of seating inside and out. Not really sure i liked the set up of trying to look at the cabinet of food while people are standing infront of it and being asked what i want when i cant see, and having people behind me trying to squeeze past...

Super popular. Donuts are good 3.5-4/5. Staff got pretty annoyed when I read out Jam Nutella and Caramel, they should just make 3 different cards because it sounds like a multi flavour donut.

Glamour cake, just wow! I got my dad a piece of Neapolitan cheesecake (12/10) and a jam donut for Father's Day, blown away! So yummy! Dad was super impressed. Shared with mum and myself because the portion sizes are quite decent, and decadent! Such good quality cheesecake and the donut. There was a really good selection of both baked goodies and savory pies etc when I got there in the morning. So much to choose from, I was so overwhelmed at first 😍 especially if you like biscoff flavoured things! Totally recommend glamour cake, can't wait to go back and try more awesome goodies. Well done guys 😍

Little pricey but well worth it , had a banoffee buttercream cake and a chicken and cranberry pie . Pie was so good. Filled with decent filling not crap like a servo pie and the cake huge and best I've had rich amazing goodness . Do it 😁 won't regret it

Love them! Best donuts in the South Island. Pies are amazing too! Highly recommend. Pricing is not to bad. Definitely check it out if your in the area.

What a wee gem this place is! 😍 The most unreal loaded scone, coffee was beautiful. Fabulous kind service and the place was very neat and tidy. We will be back for sure. The cake that we ordered for our Sons birthday was UNREAL! SO HAPPY with how it turned out. Delicious 10/10.

Great food and coffee. Love the salads there and cakes, but the customer service 😑😑… We had to go and check if we had ordered our cake and coffees😯

Amazing fabulous cakes. Have been using Just Desserts for over 10 years and every year the cakes are amazing. Gluten free chocolate and raspberry stunning.

We live in Auckland and I needed to organise a cake in Christchurch for a Family birthday celebration weekend. I’m so glad i choose Just Desserts , Wow the most amazing cakes !. The cake was exactly what I asked for. It was fresh, had lovely buttercream and lemon filling topped with white chocolate . Simple and classic exactly what I was after . Great communication through my many emails sent and plenty of other cakes in the cabinet if we needed more which we did not because the cake was huge . Thanks again I wouldn’t go anywhere else now amazing cakes , friendly staff ! Five stars 🌟

The baby shower cake was absolutely beautiful! The design was stunning and perfectly matched the theme. Not only did it look amazing, but it tasted just as good too. Everyone loved it!

WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!! $120 for a stale carrot cake with far too much ginger!!! Had used Just desserts many times in the past but have sadly really disappointed this time... Carrot cake lovers couldn't even finish a single slice... It was hard as rock and no moisture whatsoever. Decoration looked rushed & frankly worst part of the birthday. Spend your money elsewhere where they bake fresh and not just pull some dry,, crusty loaf from the freezer, chuck some icing on it and charge the earth... Only saving grace is the woman who took my order was pleasant to deal with, she should work somewhere else...

I called looking for an urgent cake that wasn’t a generic supermarket cake and Shelley was so unbelievably helpful on the phone. I headed down to purchase a cake and at 2pm they still had great options at amazing prices. The cakes are beautiful and the flavours are appealing. The staff at the cafe were just as kind and helpful, I was even able to get some candles last minute. Highly recommend this service and will be back - thank you!!

The bakery used to be a friendly happy place with helpful counter staff. However on the last 2 visits I was ignored, dealt with in an obligatory manner and on the occasion when only a single staff member working, my coffees were terrible. Very strange business attitude if looking for repeat clientele.

Bought a pie and an almond croissant to go - just yum! I need to try their coffee and other cakes next time! 😋

Christchurch’s best kept secret. Must be one of the best bakeries in New Zealand. Delicious sandwiches, croissant and a high quality bread, which you would find otherwise only in Europe

Great place for a coffee and treat. I went there twice but the first day there was a lot of people in the line so returned later when I didn’t have to wait, but had limited products as most had sold out. Get in early to get the pick of the bunch and you won’t regret it.

Big shoutout to Alice and Renee at Bohemian Bakery in Sumner – they’re always friendly, helpful, and make every visit a pleasure. Their warm service really makes the place special.

Amazing Pie and Cinnamon bun

So disappointed. I brought this brisket sandwich for $11 today. The bread is dry and the fillings are absolutely bare minimum. Do not recommend!

Service was fantastic, food was only decent. Savoury pies had too much flour, while the sweet treats were a bit too sweet, perhaps just not to my liking. There were a lot of customers going in and out of the shop though. Oh and my mom loves their hot chocolate so that’s worth trying :)

First timer trying the Brisket jalapeño and cheese pie today! can’t wait to call in again and grab another! delicious

Such yummy food the mince pie was amazing and the caramel slice omg so yummy.

I was in love with the tasty cookies and cupcakes.They were so soft and moist,it just melted in my mouth.I am so happy that Sim's bakery exist.

Excellent bakery. The pies were delicious. Plenty of parking. Seating outside.

Nice stop before we drove to Christchurch. Really pleasantly surprised about all the choice of hearty, creamy, fruity pies... so hard to make a choice! Also some nice coffee and good that you can sit outside.

Bought a Venison pie for $5.50. Wasn't the best. Pretty much the gravy tasted like a mince pie. Maybe red wine added would have added taste to the pie. Late I bought was good tho, so only 3 stars

Just want to preface this review by saying bakery is really good and worth a visit! Any comments/critiques are simply to distinguish it between very good or elite status. I had a long black, almond croissant, beef pie and pretzel. Cost me $24 which is pretty reasonable I think. The Almond croissant deserves the hype it gets in the other reviews. Very good stuff, and right up there with the best I've had. I particularly liked it was nice to handle and not really messy like some others. The pie was also good. More of a rustic, home style pie I would say, rather than a traditional kiwi pie. Good flavour, but the pastry was not as flakey and crisp as I would like. It was also just warm rather than hot. I would have preferred hotter. The tomato sauce was a standout though! Homemade style with a nice acidity. I'm usually a watties purist but this was a nice change. The pretzel was also fine but not the favourite I've ever had. I didn't enjoy the sesame seeds really and the dough was not quite the right texture for me if I was being pedantic. The coffee was a good quality New Zealand coffee but nothing amazing/elite. Also was happy to see the sauce and butter came in separate ramekins rather than single serve plastic. Staff were super helpful and the atmosphere is great. Plenty of variety for seating. There is outside seating if it's a nice day. They have a change table, although it's in the only toilet from what I could see. Would give 4.5 stars if I could.

Great wee spot, close to the Ara University campus. Very cozy, with an upstairs area and couches for comfort. I had a long black and a salami pretzel roll. The long black was a tad bitter for my taste but went very well with the pretzel roll that had mustard and sweet pickle to balance it out. The service was nice enough, though they were busy so hard to judge. The atmosphere was nice, great for a meeting business or casual. Maybe not for too large of a group. Overall, it's a nice spot with delicious food if a little pricey(but what isn't these days) and a good place for lunch for a group around 2-5 peeps.

Had an almond croissant and a long black. The coffee was okay. However, it was a bit bitter so I expect the espresso is overextracted. Price was good as seen In one of my photos The croissant was one of the best pastries I have ever had. It was well sized and every bite was delicious. I have also had their breads before and will say that everything they bake is very high quality and very reasonable in price considering what you get. Overall i would heavily recommend this place.

We had a cinnamon bun, an egg-cheese foccacia and a coffee. Everything was very tasty. There is a large selection of delicious baked goods. Fans of vegan food will also find a very good selection here. The price/performance ratio is very good. We also picked up one Bohemian Sourdough bread, which was kindly cut into slices for us. To nibble on the go ;)

**Bohemian Café: A Hidden Gem!** I recently visited Bohemian Café, and I must say, it's an absolute gem! The cozy ambiance, friendly staff, and relaxed vibe make it the perfect spot to unwind. But what truly stood out was their almond croissant — hands down the best I’ve ever had! The perfect balance of flakiness, buttery goodness, and just the right amount of almond filling. Whether you're there for a coffee break or a casual catch-up with friends, you can’t miss the almond croissant. Highly recommend this place!

A gorgeous atmosphere with a lot of vegan options. Coffee is good too. We got a vegan pain au chocolate and a dairy pain au chocolate. Both had a enough chocolate. They were busy and friendly.

What a fantastic bakery! There are loads of baked goods to choose from, a menu and the coffee is great. I love the red brick exterior (there's outdoor seating) and inside is super cute with a cool fit out. I didn't need an almond croissant, but I had an almond croissant, because almond croissant. It was amazing. Good on me for this life choice. Combined with friendly service, Bohemian Bakery Cafe is definitely worth a visit!

An incredible business that I'm overjoyed to witness growing and experimenting with new products again. The food is delicious and their Chai Lattes are my favorite in the city. Every staff member I've dealt with has been lovely, no matter the conditions, and I truly appreciate them so much as buying little treats from their store every so often has been one of the foremost means of me keeping a grip of my sanity for the past few years.

One of Christchurch's best hidden bakeries. Everything I've tried - cookies, custom birthday cakes, buns, cream puffs - has been delicious and I remember prices being fair

Their dessert looks amazing, bought the cream puff is just nice,not very sweet. They sell pudding, cream puff, crossiant, doughnuts, bun, sandwich, coffee, whole cake and others. Definitely will come back again! Give them a try!!!!!!!!!

Very nice Japanese lady hosting the shop. Sadly I have only tried the chocolate cream puff.

Tasty Asian style bread, savoury choices such as sausages or spicy curry bread, or sweet ones like the very popular crispy custard cream puff which is a must try, also available in smaller sizes but need to call in to pre-order. Clean and tidy display, worth a try.

This is a fantastic Japanese bakery & you can taste authentic Japanese breads (pan) including anpan (red bean bread), custard pan (custard bread), Japanese style doughnuts & savoury breads like curry bread & pork cutlets bread. It may a bit pricey, but you won’t regret tasting it😀

As a small shop in a mall, they clearly know what they are doing. They have quite a nice range of pastry, easily above local standard bakery, they have extremely good stuff here. I can not help buying always something every time I pass by this mall. Recommend

Poorly communicated bread shortage over multiple days. Yes it's not staffs fault, understand that. Manager was obviously stressed and some conversations were not as professional as would have hoped

Just want to say that I'm very disappointed in the lack of bread etc in this store,I have been going in everyday for the past 2 weeks and they have only ever had bread on 2 occasions, every other store I have been to has always got some bread,you haven't even had the cheap bread on either of the 2 occasions, loosing money and customers!!! Not a good look for your company

Great bakery with multiple choices for baked goods, pastries, and bread. They have frozen and packed meat/ vegetable pies.

Great shop, plenty of parking. It's good to have access to all Couplands products on this side of town. Sometimes, they run out of things before the end of the day...

Good customer service Good food Good parking

Great service from ever6behind the counter.

I usually buy my bread from this bakery. Its always fresh and clean inside the shop. My Custard Squares fell out of their packaging in the shop and the Shop Keeper offered me a new pack without hesitation. I appreciate the service.

Absolutely amazingly delicious hot cross buns, other pastries were absolutely yummy too! Not a huge fan of their coffee, but wow, their baked goods were great.

The friendliest staff with the brightest smile! The pain au chocolat was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, superb😍Our mocha and flat white also tasted amazing🫶🏻

First time visitors to Grizzly and we were so happy we came. Our pastries, two sweet and one savoury were perfection. Great coffees too. Will definitely be back.

The staff are really nice. Found this place while picking up for the food Bank. I came back because I love how there is a group of cafes to choose from in the welder. There are a few comfortable chairs. Could do with more. God bless you all.

Oooo yes, it WAS worth listening to a friend who told me to come here. Listen to your friends, everyone! Haha. A unique apple danish following a haloumi toastie went down well, and the art in the adjacent room was so fun to look at. The hardest part is only ordering one baked treat!

Fabulous range of delicious baked goods. Pecan coffee breakfast bun is devine. Excellent coffee and great friendly service.

Superb coffee and sumptuous food. You gotta make Grizzly your new local.

Fresh and delicious baked goods ! Great coffee too. Exceptional quality.

Stopped by in the area for a quick hot drink upon servicing my car, very handy to have a breakfast and hot drink joint in such an area! Quick and great service 😊

A kind of coffee cart. There's no organized seating, just benches outside. Very tasty. They offer a variety of pastries, sandwiches, bagels, and the highlight – donuts.

Such a cute place to get coffee & pastries. However, the almond thingy wasn’t good as I expected, go with coffee bun its a safer option.

Used to be my 1st preference when it comes to sandwich and coffee. Not anymore tho, their standards dropped, prices are way too high for what they're putting up on table. Their food used to justify those prices but not anymore.

Joined the line (which consistently had more people come) and ordered the lemon poppyseed breakfast bun. It was delicious and only wished it was heated alongside the others ordered (Vegemite scroll, croissant). The plain croissant wasn't as light and crispy as the pain au chocolat but still alright.

Welder Location - we are using Grizzly for our wedding desserts. They have offered to create donut flavours for us, and are putting together a tasting box ahead of time. I was so surprised with their amazing level of service considering their reasonable prices! Plus their treats are delicious! So so happy they will be a part of our special day.

Fluffy is such a cute and calm spot right in the heart of the busy city. Their food is incredible, great coffee, and the staff has to be some of the best in town, always so friendly and helpful. HIGHLY recommend trying one of their donuts or macarons if your passing through, go on, you deserve a treat ✨️

This is one of the best cafes that we've been to! We had their matcha, coffee and donuts and they were all delicious. They had a great variety of pastries, desserts and drinks to choose from which is difficult to find else where. I enjoyed their food and drink so much I had to come back again the next day before I left Christchurch. 💛

Delicious! Cute, soft and clean aesthetic, lovely service and absolutely stunning selection of fresh patisserie. I tried their coffee and their cinnamon bun and both were absolutely gorgeous. Soft, well leavened and delicate bread with a smooth and tangy cream cheese icing. Coffee is well roasted with zero bitterness. Will definitely be back I couldn't even think what to get it all looked so good!

We visited Fluffy Bake Shop in Christchurch, and it was such a treat! The staff were super friendly, and everything looked amazing. We tried their famous crookie — soft, buttery, and absolutely delicious — and the cream-filled donuts were so fresh and fluffy. We also had a tiramisu latte, which was really good, along with a slice of tiramisu cake and matcha cake — both so moist and full of flavour. The whole experience was lovely, and we highly recommend stopping by if you’re in Christchurch!

Such a gorgeous place with great coffee, and excellent pastries and sweet treats and it won’t leave your wallet empty. We love it!

Very cute place in Christchurch offering great matcha and desserts. I've tried the iced matcha latte and the matcha cheesecake. The matcha cheesecake had great flavour, shows the quality of matcha used. The service is friendly. Only downside is that there is no free parking.

Such a cute cafe and simply delicious pistachio berry cake! Coming back tomorrow to try the croissants!

What a cute little cafe! I wish they were open when I lived in this area. They have very nice (if a little pricey, but you have to pay for nice) pastries and interesting drinks. I got the iced matcha tiramisu latte even though it was a cold day, simply because it sounded different. It was very rich and creamy. Though seating is limited, the space is very cozy, with natural light coming through the windows. Beyond the food and comfort, though I was most impressed by their painted ceiling. It's not just plain white ceiling tiles! DX

Came here for brunch with some friends. We instantly loved the intricate and delicious baked goods with stunning designs. Price was reasonable for the sweet treats. (About $9-12 for one item) The drinks were also very well made with unique flavours with decent amount of sweetness. The staff were so friendly and welcoming! Loved the comfortable couches and nice window view too. Hope to be back soon :)

I think I can call this my favourite place in Christchurch now. Their matcha is lovely and so are their sweet treats. I enjoyed the matcha latte and matcha pistachio latte. The litchi matcha was not for me. They have innovative sweet treats on the menu. The service is friendly.

SOO YUM!!! Will be coming back again , so hard to find delicious sweet treats! Very well priced and plenty of option, located close to ricarton mall. Small and cute seating area, quick service too.

Having searched for the “BEST” donuts in Christchurch, I came across this cafe and headed across town to purchase some. With no donuts in sight, a few were bought out after checking whether they had any. Looking at the website, donuts can be ordered by the box full so I would recommend filling your cabinet with as many as you can as I would have bought more if you had any. With my two donuts in hand, I headed home (to share with hubby) and all I can say is WOW. The pistachio donut was so good. Natasha & Russell - Romantic Gestures NZ

I had the best strawberry pastry in my life I can’t stop thinking about it! It was so crispy and the strawberries on top were so fresh and the strawberry cream they had on top really put it all together it was amazing, can’t wait to go back for another one, also my partner loved the pistachio matcha latte it was divine 🩵

The cinnamon roll was superb, easily on par with the best we’ve had in the city (Vic's). The matcha ice was also excellent.

I love their lemon meringue cheesecake. (Actually, I'm a bit allergic to dairy products.) But it's worth the comfort of my appetite, even though I only eat a quarter of the cake. Feel good and tasted good 😊😊😊😊🍰🍰🤤 Highly recommend and super good value. MUST TRY

The Bellbird Hearing Team really enjoyed the delicious treats from the Great Pastry Co at Riverside Market. Although the cookies are a crowd favorite, don’t forget to check out the patisserie and iced buns too.

Delicious pastries at Riverside Market! Soft cinnamon brioches, sweet Biscoff knots, and fresh cookies and eclairs. Friendly service and a charming stall. Highly recommend!

My friend and I ordered the red velvet and the dark choco seasalt cookies and they are to die for! the cookies were chunky and it cost $5 each, we had to share half of each coz it was soooo good!!! will defo go back and try other flavours!!! 🤩

Amazing pastry. Best Paris Brest I had in Nz. Delicious red velvet cookie. And I’m in love with their custard. It’s a struggle to find good bakery with good custard in Nz and this place made me so happy I kept eyeing the cabinet for more of their stuff.

It’s a place where the fresh cookies and desserts are truly impressive. Highly recommended.

Hands down the best pastry I have had to date. I had a choux pastry, with Mascarpone cream, and caramel filling. The marscapone cream was not too sweet, very creamy, and they definitely didn't skimp on how much came in the pastry ! And the caramel - a hand made, home made caramel mixed in with this cream made this a delicious, crunchy, creamy, sweet dessert that I would travel back to Christchurch specifically for. The proprietor was also very friendly and told us a bit about the pastries and how they are made (family business). Absolutely fantastic.

10/10, just delicious! And what a masterpiece! I’m more into chocolate, but since it was my partner’s birthday I chose something that was more his cup of tea, and I loved it too! Not too sweet, perfectly balanced. I’ll definitely go back and try some of the other savoury things 😋

1000/10 One of the BEST desserts I’ve had. The quality is exceptional. From the crisp crunchy base to the fluffy moose and thick caramel. This was delicious. We will be ordering again. Thank you!

Good products and very trendy. There is expectations that the line is huge but going a little later will help shorten the wait times. They need to disclaimer that popcorn. It's like biting into something incredibly soft with hidden tiny rocks inside - super painful.

Open only once a week and heck is it worth it. Famous for their canelé so definitely buy a box if you’re in the area. Their tarts generally great too, but not as consistent as the canelé.

Found this spot online and was able to visit the Saturday window on a recent trip to Christchurch. There is so much love and craft that goes into these and it doesn't go unnoticed, thank you Corentin for sharing your passion! Can't wait to return one day

I've tried a bunch of items from Butter and everything has been exceptional. Beautifully presented, full of flavour and texture, and just delicious. Their staple items are quality enough that you'll want to order them again and again, and I love that they add seasonal additions too. Also, Corentin is a gem of a person and I'm super happy to support a local, independent business that takes so much pride in their work and customers

Woke up early with a purpose, as I heard this place always has a long queue! Managed to try their May special tiramisu and passion fruit baba — both were absolutely worth it. The sweetness was just right, not overpowering at all. The baba was soaked through with intense passion fruit flavour, and the tiramisu had such a well-balanced combination. Truly satisfying!

These utter sweeties! We had a mix up with us ordering for the wrong date. I show up 15 mins before closing on a Friday, we work out the problem and mentally I’m thinking about having to go off to get a supermarket cake. These absolute hero’s literally just asked me to come back in 90 minutes and saved the day by producing this unbelievable banana and caramel cake. It was SO delicious and the fact they cared so much to do it made it all the sweeter. I was already a frequent customer for their small cakes, corporate orders and cabinet sweet treats, and will be using them for every cake moving forward

Everything in the cabinet looked devine! The cakes we selected were delicious, and the coffee was great (alternative milks are only a 50c add on too, winning!) Super quaint, rustic dine in area.

The cake was tasty, but the espresso tasted a bit too bitter and burnt. The Americano was more diluted, so it was okay.

We loved our wedding cake from The Cake Eating Company! The planning/cake testing session was our favourite part of wedding planning. We felt very listened to, and really valued the input from Kade. We went with Sticky Date, and Lemon Raspberry and Passionfruit. Both flavours were delicious, and the guests loved them! We also got the vegan chocolate cupcakes, and the guests who had these raved about them. Would highly recommend The Cake Eating Company for your wedding.

Our wedding cake was an absolute show stopper! The amount of compliments on the looks and taste of our cake was heart warming. We were lucky enough to have some leftover for ourselves! You guys make the process so much fun, with tasting, to the design! We were so so glad to have gone through you guys. Thank you for your work! Kaylee and Jacob

Cake was a bit of a let down. Didn't realize it was a pound cake used for layering. Dense, dry and crumbly. Icing was VERY buttery (couldn't taste the white chocolate) and combined it wasn't the best texture. Even our 4 year old didn't like it 😕 The price ($220) and attention to detail didn't match. Communication was good tho, very quick replying to our emails. Due to lockdown in August we weren't able to get the initial cake ordered so were issued a credit hence us using it towards this cake. We did enjoy a couple treats we bought upon pick up so we were very excited to get stuck into this cake. It was hit and miss unfortunately. Edit - today we found a chunk of eggshell too

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou! My daughter absolutely loved her 4th birthday cake and it was exactly what I wanted (not just your typical kids cake - this one was boooujie even down to the careful packaging 😍). The taste was even better than I could have imagined - very decadent! Service was amazing - special shout out to Jamie for super quick comms and incorporating te reo Māori 💕 Thank you again!

What a wonderful little gem in the heart of Christchurch. Wonderful looking and tasting patisseries. Wanted to try everything! Wonderful staff with a smile, hot chocolates were exceptional and that marshmallow rim was outstanding, everyone needs to try them.The hot chocolate its self is the Dutch rich good stuff but couldn’t finish it all. Great selection of gluten free treats too. Wonderful place. Will be back for sure.

If you’re in Christchurch and craving pastries, cakes, or a delightful dessert, Dhi Ferrari Cake is a solid stop. Staff are accommodating and friendly, making you feel valued from the moment you walk in. - The hot chocolate is a standout—rich, creamy, and comforting. - A perfect pairing with any pastry or cake you choose.

Their display of baked goods is just perfect, I didn’t feel overwhelmed. I love that each one was so well-presented and reasonably priced. I got a flan, a slice of “Thunder,” and a tiramisu. The flan was as creamy and as enough-sweet as I’d want it to be. The filling of Thunder, I think, is what makes the cake above average. As for the tiramisu, it might be the best I’ve ever had. So good it’s borderline illegal, lol. Jokes aside, if I were to bring dessert to a gathering I’m new to and wanted to make a great first impression, this Tiramisu would do it for me.

Got the new york style hot chocolate which was very rich - mine seemed to be a bit bitter! Lemon tart was delicious tho!

The hot chocolate with marshmallow is really good…we also got a cake called “black and white” which is a good mix of white and milk chocolate with a layer of brownie at the bottom 😋

Very, very dry black forest cherry cake… and the only candles available to buy were $10….Good size cake though, and the chocolate ganache was nice.

Yummy cakes and the hot chocolate was heavenly! Such a sweet little spot to relax and treat yourself 🩷

Bought a loaf of olive bread some weeks ago was divine, went back to be 'told' by young lady behind the counter, by tapping a small sign ( also behind the counter) that it's only made on Saturday. Did go back for another one this weekend, what a disappointment barely any olives in it. And at 10.50 a loaf I would expect more consistency. Considering how far I traveled for it..won't bother again.

Nothing is mediocre in Vic’s Bakehouse. Their cinnamon bun is exceptionally satisfying...I love how it combines coffee cream on the top and soft, spongy bun in the middle with sticky and buttery bottom. Such rich textures n flavours I’ve rarely tasted in NZ...Wish I could live in Chch and next door to Vic’s😭

Service has been consistently bad here over the last year and I actually left this morning and drove into the city to get some beautiful bagels and fantastic service at Victoria Street.

Best baguettes in town. Love their sourdough and focaccia too

Amazing cinnamon buns! Shame about the customer service.

There is a reason this place has such great reviews, it is easily one of the best bakeries in Christchurch. Each day they serve up a different selection of baked foods. My favourites are the cinnamon buns and éclairs. The bread is amazing. My only minor gripe is that sometimes the staff members aren't the friendliest, but definitely not rude. Would go back for the food regardless, it's that good

A colleague brought (and bought) me one of their cinnamon buns... Wow! I'm not a big coffee fan so believe me when I say, even though these have a coffee icing, they are STILL worth five stars! I can't wait to get into the bakehouse myself and see what other delicious baked goods fill the shelves!

Enjoyed every bite of my hazelnut eclair. Bottomless filtered coffee was a bonus! Can't wait to go back😍

Nice wee patisserie in Riccarton area,wish to see more new pastry coming and try it🙂

Pebbles is a hidden gem. The baked goods are just super delicious. The owner is really friendly and clearly a talented baker!

NB: this review is for a last minute order for the Alt. by Pebbles Cherry Clafoutis Pie Thanks so much for squeezing this in your busy sched! Everyone loved the pie, perfectly balanced not-so-tart fruit with the sweetness of the baked custard. Easy communication through the ordering hiccup, and the pie was well packaged too.

My earl grey eclair was made with love!! The flavour and creaminess of the custard reflect it. Truly delicious!!!

Wowee, the treats from Pebbles are seriously elite! We came and chose three to share - all tasted phenomenal, super fresh and flavourful. Lovely staff also. I'm now eyeing up which cake to order for next time...

Lovely little spot to have a delicious pastry and watch the world on Riccarton road go by. Love the extra care and attention to detail to refresh the cherries and glad I said yes to coffee too.

Absolutely delicious, had the bacon and salmon pie and the mince and cheese. Very helpful and friendly staff as well. Favourite pies in the South Island (and we’ve tried a few!) the pastry is perfect, golden and flaky and buttery. The fillings were amazing and generous, highly recommend! We will be back to try more! 🥧

Wow — the salmon pie ( abundant salmon filling- ah.. yummmm) and pork belly pie( cracking the best) were absolutely amazing! Both were packed with flavour, flaky pastry, and cooked to perfection. The coffee was also fantastic — smooth and rich, one of the best we’ve had on our trip. It’s definitely a busy spot with lots of tourists, so expect a bit of a line (even for the toilets), but it’s totally worth the stop. A must-visit when passing through Fairlie!

Very kind amd friendly staff. Had the mince and cheese pie and a chocolate cake. Both were delicious and bigger portions than they seemed, had to take the leftovers home. We were able to sit outside and enjoy our food in the sun and our drinks were brought to us. Really nice little shop and welcoming atmosphere.

Sept 2025 Food is good. Crowd control could be better. :) Ordered the pork belly with apple sauce, Venison with cranberry, apple pie and cream doughnut.

When my partner and I came, we were extremely excited to try these pies. We’ve heard a lot of great things about. Sadly we both thought that the hype wasn’t there… not even close. My partner had a meat pie and I had a veggie and vegan pie. All of them were very average. The vegan veggie pie weren’t good at all. No flavors to it… I’ve had a pie from Fergbaker and that pie was a 10/10. Fairlie bakehouse pies were 3/10. We also had a desert which wasn’t anything wow… Our experience wasn’t incredible but also not bad. We were both very confused why so much hype for nothing special… we will come back one day and hope that the quality will be up to the hype we see online.

I had the Ultimate Steak, Pork Belly, and Apple Pie with a Custard Square — and every single item was amazing! The flavours were rich and perfectly balanced, and everything tasted fresh and homemade. The display cabinet was full of delicious-looking pies that all looked worth trying. There’s plenty of seating both inside and outside, making it a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy your meal. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was friendly and efficient. Definitely a place worth checking out when passing through — I’ll be coming back for sure next time I’m in the area!

Had the pork belly pie and the steak and cheese pie. My honest review is that this place is overhyped. The pie is quite dry although they add a lot of fillings. The coffee was also just ok.

I've gone to this bakery for years and it really makes me sad to only give it 3 stars. I came this weekend with my partner and were disappointed with our experience, but I would like to talk about the positives first. The smash burger, hot chocolate, and pie were nice and all reasonably priced. However the staff were not friendly and our cappuccino came in a puddle of split coffee on the saucer (photo supplied, this was after we tried to clean it up with a napkin), which was not even acknowledged by the staff member who gave it to us (also did not taste nice). The whole experience felt unprofessional and like a let down. I don't mean to come across as rude because I know this bakery can be so great, but we left feeling really off-put by the whole thing because of it :-,(

A pleasant dining experience here today. Smash Burger was so tasty and fries very well cooked. Apple Slice also a winner. Prices were good! Will definitely return next time I’m in town.

I got the carnivore burger and fries, and the fries were very good, tasted hand made, and the burger was super fresh and hot and flavorsome. Best burger I've had in recent memory. Great job!

Possibly a victim of its own success, but can take a while to get served when busy. Staff are friendly, prices are reasonable and food is tasty. Great space to be able to eat in. Always clean and well presented.

Don’t buy coffee here. A good morning coffee is important especially when you are camping on holiday. This tastes too hot and like muddy water.

I came to this bakery this morning and the service was impeccable! The lady at the front counter was checking up on us throughout our time here while we were eating - even asking us if the place was warm enough for us. One of the best bakery’s I’ve been to and the service was even better! I would highly recommend this place.

We stopped here for a burger on Saturday night. The place was empty so we got sick straight away. Normally a bit dubious of an empty restaurant However the burgers came out promptly and we’re good value for money and extremely tasty. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a burger

Taste: pies are goods, crunchy. Traditional Chicken is recommended for whom not eat beet, but others are average. Coffee is not worth the price and taste. Service: Normal, just buy, sit,eat,go. Environment: better eat outside if could with good clear sky. Inside shop not much seat and customer-self clean for table. You can try if go to Castle Hill

Stopped at this shop for some pies and coffee. We ordered a venison whisky pie and a chicken, bacon mushroom pie. Pies are good but not the hot chocolate I ordered. It was watery. I asked the barista how many scoops of hot chocolate powder she used to make it and she told me they use chocolate liquid instead of powder. She offered to make me another one stronger but I gently rejected. Besides that I gave 3 stars to service was because I was made waiting at the checkout, pies were left there but no one at checkout.

Another great pie (actually a pastie) from Sheffield Pies. Very quiet when I went in so service was fast & friendly. Recommended. Pastie was delicious; crisp pastry & hearty filling. Great coffee too.

🍓: They are world famous for a reason! Flakey and buttery pastry, decadent and rich gravy and tender meats in every pie - no matter the flavour. Not to mention their scrumptious sweet treats and delicious drinks. ✨️: It's always bustling here, even with it being a bit of a drive for most. You've got truck drivers, tourists, and locals, all sorts will always stop here. You know when the locals are there, you've got a winner. Plenty of space inside and out, so even when it's packed you'll still be able to sit down and enjoy. Follow Foodie Mama NZ on Insta for more reviews!

We had Steak & Cheese and Smoked Brisket pies. Both of them have big chunks of meat inside. The crust is layered, flaky, and crispy. They are both tasty and nice. Their own parking lot is located right behind the shop. Price is not listed on the menu.

great pies!! it’s a good stop when we’re travelling out from Christchurch. my favourite is the brisket cheese jalapeno!!!

We had great coffee, Great sausage roll, an awesome cinamon bun with caramel, and beautiful pasionfruit slice. Do yourself a favour and make sure you drop in on your way past.

Not smart but just what I was after, a French inspired Kiwi cafe that knows bread and breakfast European style. Not that I could have any (bread, croissants et ) 'cos I'm a coeliac, but could still appreciate its ambience and expertise. My coffee was good.

It is not France but they try hard. Good selection of pastries, croissant and sandwiches. Good for breakfast and to stock up for snacks to take on hikes or other outdoor activities. Staff friendly.

Very good place for lunch. The food is delicious. Chowder is amazing. Tables outside I think need new clothes.

Perfect place for your breakfast. It was pretty nice to see a different type of bakery than here in NZ are. No fried food at all, finally. Delicious pastries close to the French one. I Recommend this place!

Disfunctional & disgusting. Waited 30 minutes for 2 poached eggs. Scrambled eggs arrived but overcooked to be an omelette. No wonder the business is for sale. What staff were working sat at 'their' table smoking and some other guy doing live stream ona mobile phone which is a major privacy breach.oh an an extra side of bacon consists of 1 streaky rasher for $6.50. the sooner the place sells the better Akaroa will be

Perfect spot under the trees. Staff should remember always to keep cashier area tidy and uncluttered and always keep attention to tables being wiped and cleared promptly. This will ensure more five star experiences. I'm giving five stars for outside for the warm atmosphere with beautiful purple boanvillia flower. Inside, no more comment. Definitely the place to come on a beautiful day.

Great little place. Cozy and also there is amazing food. Try the baguette fresh in the morning!

I tried the smoky beef, jalapeño, and cheese pie — it was absolutely amazing. The filling was generous, and the smoky beef was full of flavour. The staff were kind, and there were heaps of other delicious-looking breads on display. I’d love to go back and try them all. Honestly, it was far better than the other place.

Bought a few random pastries for takeaways on the car and the best item I had was surprisingly the custard square. The rest were decent too. Will definitely come back again when I am around the area. For the price, we thought it was a steal too. Reccomended to come and try for yourselves.

Great Steak and mushroom pie and very nice coffee. Lovely place well worth a visit.

I can't tell you enough how great this bakery is. You have to try the lock down pie! And the sausage roll is perfect. There's a kids' play corner, a change table in the toilets, and kid sized treats. The fluffies come with a chocolate fish! There are lovely outdoor seating areas for when the weather is fine, and plenty of tables indoors as well. They have thought of everything here. Make sure you stop by, or better yet, make a trip just for a visit!

Unfortunately I need to repost my review as I originally reviewed this place after my first visit 6 weeks ago however our second visit this week was not quite the same experience. The photo attached is from our first visit where we both ordered the big breakfast - it was delicious although reasonably high priced for a breakfast. Everything about the breakfast was worth the price paid as a treat. Our second visit recently we came back to celebrate a special occasion for breakfast and ordered the same big breakfast, unfortunately didn't take a picture this time as we had taken one last time. So I can't show the difference via photos. This time, the sourdough bread was tiny/barely existant, the eggs were lacking flavour and the hashbrowns were soggy rather than crispy, part of the portions has also been reduced (shrinkflation perhaps?) so now 1/4 of the plate is taken up with 2 sauce dishes for butter & relish, taking away some of the portion space of the actual food on the plate, yet the price remains the same. We were surprised with the change in only a few weeks, either this is a result of the new ownership or perhaps the chef was different this day - either way we would not come back and spend $35 each on this breakfast if the change this week is the new norm. This bakery has a great reputation and as such is priced accordingly however the standard should match the price/reputation and both of us (locals too) were left disappointed with our last dine-in visit. May come back in another couple of months to try again to see if it was a permanent change or not, as we would like to continue to come here for a treat now and then. Coffee is good Note: as mentioned photo is from our first visit where we were blown away with the food. Will update with second photo if we come back and the standard is still different

The bakery is lovely, offering a wide variety of options and boasting a large seating capacity.

Would give 5 stars except there are no baguettes available - unless you order them! Best eggs Bene ever, using local eggs! Dog friendly space outside, but it feels like part of the cafe. Coffee is excellent too. Friendly staff.

The slow-cooked beef pie was good but not among the best, not even in the top five of what we’ve had. The pie filling was great, but the pastry was quite soft and soggy. The chocolate finger was just okay, and the bread part was stale. The custard slice lacked custardy flavour and texture, quite gluey/rubbery, not creamy and smooth. The shortbread was dry. The Afghan biscuit was nice.

Food was amazing quality for price. The service was quick. The staff were very friendly and answered all our queries. The atmosphere was calm and quiet. Lots of different options. Would come here again.

as a kid's parent, the kid playing room is outstanding! the pie is - as far as i know - the BEST in new zealand. Coffee is very tasty as well. and the super warm waitresses with big smiles ! will definitely visit here again!

We went to this bakery to buy their award winning Sumatra style beef pie and the mince and gravy pie. Both of them taste great. The orange cake and the chocolate Danish is also very good. We will definitely come back.

Disappointed in the mince savouries. They used to be *SO* good back in the day, rich gravy and mince, but today is was like a weird bolagnase sauce. No coincidence that lasagna was pasta of the day I expect. Very expensive pastry shells in the end :( As a disabled person who cannot cross the busy main road parking remains an issue. EDIT: Dropped a star because of the snarky reply. Recipe changed well before 2024 but keeps getting worse. People are allowed to say your product is not as enjoyable anymore a caution to other patrons who dislike the 'new' flavors.. That's what public review is for. Also you have 2 disability carparks so an important concerns for patrons, like me, to decide if it is worth coming when already disappointed with the new direction. Actually listen to what the low reviews are drawing your attention to rather than being defensive and rude.

Absolute fantastic bakery! Love visiting here when I'm in Rangiora for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Great place to catch up with some work and eat something very nice.

Been here a number of times and always return any chance I get. I had the big breakfast and my partner had eggs Benedict both were great value for money as well as very tasty. If you are in Rangiora please give them a try I don't think you will be disappointed.

Ordered a couple of oat milk flat whites and asked for not too hot so the milk wasn’t murdered but they were so hot I burnt my tongue when I took a sip! Very average but were strapped for choice on a Sunday morning as everything else in the market place was closed. Recommend travelling to a different cafe for coffees :(

Nice presented clean bakery Food is well presented and not overly priced for a Tourist stop customer service is friendly and staff are prepared to chat Coffee was brewed nicely with a good taste Sausage Roll and Mince pie were tastie but the pastry a little dry I suspect sitting in the warming cabinet Suggest a bowl of water to prevent this happening.

Good local spot it seems, with some tourists who are taking a break from the drives. Food is much more affordable as compared to other town. Coffee was pretty basic and there was no complaints about it.

Leave this stop off the map. I ordered a chicken and cranberry roll and a chicken satay roll. Both had dried chicken with absolutely no sauce or flavour inside to distinguish one from the other. My kids milkshakes had barely any milk in them. Frothed air basically and made them feel very ill. Coffee was awful - not like most Nz coffees I’ve been having over here. Paid a lot for five meals for the family and no one enjoyed them.

Very tasty food and very friendly staff. Everything we ordered was delicious and we received our coffee quickly. Staff was quick and attentive.

Pretty poor service old mate from out the back called out to serve snapped at me felt like I was putting him out his hands where covered in flour. Pies cold coffee cold hot chips been on display for hours. Worst $38 I've spent in a long time! I'm not a Karen and have worked in food so know it can be challenging, defo won't go back!

They were open in the afternoon on a Sunday when most food businesses were closed, so thank you Twizel Bakery Cafe. They had a decent variety of food to take away. Situated in the middle of the food businesses, & nearby a playground.

We have the Naked Baker coffee van come by my workplace on a Thursday and WHAT A SPREAD. Everything I've had had been truly delicious and lovingly made and there's always so many options. Amazing food, BRILLIANT and friendly service and a darn good hot chocolate too! If I ever find myself over in the east The Naked Baker will be a MANDATORY stop for a treat~

I can only comment on GF. I travel from Rangiora as it is worth it for their GF loaf. It is the best loaf I have found, lasts longer than others. This is best toasted unless you purchase on the day of baking - then it would make a very wholesome sandwich.

The place seems a bit confused with the vibe. Giggle tv, pictures on wall, house music, varied lights and a wierd subliminal wordplay wall. The coffee was decent and so was food. Annoyed we had to buy sauce which were half open as well at counter. Points for play bucket and low table. Family friendly, but confusing.

I've heard plenty of good things over the last few years, but never ended up coming here. Until today. Ordered a few pies for myself and my wife and was greatly disappointed. Pies were dry, and barely luke warm. Not ideal at all when they're chicken pies. It almost seems as if their pies are brought in frozen from elsewhere, and just heated up. We've had better pies from BP. Service was great though, and was provided time and space to have a look at what they had to offer. No pressure on customers to hurry up and decide, which is great.

Friendly and great service. Food looks good but I was just after a coffee ☕️ today. Will definitely be back.

I thoroughly enjoy coming in for one of Belindas coffees, always smiling on a Monday, she makes the best coffees ! Such a great selection of food to suit any craving

Belinda brings her van to my work several times a week. She is the highlight of the day, good coffee, good food and a delightful personality.

What a great selection of pies! A friend had recommended stopping by, given the bakery's positive reputation and her personal experience. I had a steak, mushroom, and cheese pie. Was delicious. The pies seem to be a little larger than other pies I've had. I did think the pie was worth the $8.50 I paid!

Just a Aussie travelling NZ to find the best steak and cheese pie. This place is bloody amazing and their pies are so far the top of my list!!!!!!

Great range of food. We had a Cornish pastie that was nice, but the best was a bacon and egg sandwich that was so fresh and tasty.

HANDS DOWN! THE BEST PIES IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. The flavour, the pastry, the bitterness, the stuffing. 11 out of 10. You will not be disappointed, they have sooo many varieties of pies, 30 plus when I counted. And the have massive rice noodle spring rolls! Its the best.

Seriously good pies & great range.

There pies use to be 10/10 , still pretty good just a little let down. Pretty sure thier pie warmer is not that warm.

Popular bakery due to their great food selection. Range of pies is amazing. Well recommended.

Orange and almond cake was dry and had far too much icing (too sweet!), presumably because it had been over-baked and sunk in the middle. Wouldn’t have minded buying this for a discount (don’t like food wastage), but for almost $40 I expect the cake be moist and well balanced. UPDATE: Company responded (see below) and I am reassured that Divine do prioritise upholding quality standards. Amended from 1 star to 3 stars.

So unhappy with the birthday cake order, order it a week in advance and they’re must of made it straight away as it’s so dry and the icing was very sugary like you can crunch sugar bits as you chew. Not to mention the lady who toke the order was not so friendly (I’m ordering a cake…where’s the vibe?? at least smile lady even if you don’t like me..). Back to my favourite cake place for my next order of cake that is for sure!!! Divine…not so divine after all?? 50 something dollars money well wasted!!! How do you get 4 star rating?? Not sure??

Always a great place to buy a cake, even if I’ve not ordered in time, there’s always lovely cakes to choose from.

Definitely Divine GF/DF chocolate cake Desserts, best I've ever had and buy every Birthday & for others..Great sliced & indidually Frozen in wee Sealy bags for future Desserts, thaws as if fresh baked..11out of 10 for quality.. Only downfall has been the underwhelming attitudes of staff serving..too busy talking, then glum & uninterested in serving, poor attitude no sales tactics no friendly attitude or smile..brings the whole place down..friendlier helpful staff works way better

Hi your palm's store is not customer friendly.That is why it is empty Sunday's. Sarah fronthouse does not smile has her nose in the air. I won't go there because of that. Fronthouse should welcome all customer's with a friendly smile and go out of there way for customer service. One guy on your reviews is right she should smile .We are all equal. Be kind always .It makes a difference to your customers. Kind Regards Have a wonderful day.

Divine custard donuts were divine! Went out of way to find 2nd donut for me. Reluctant to recommend so highly as may have all gone next time I'm there!

Very lovely cake. The staffs are very friendly.

Disappointing Experience, I recently purchased a chicken Cranberry pie for $8.20, but what I got was shocking. Inside the pie, I found a single piece of chicken that was roughly the size of a 50-cent coin, all only a creamy sauce. I was expecting a hearty, filling pie, but this was a rip-off. Unfortunately, this isn't my first disappointing experience with their pies. Last time, I tried their chicken mushroom pie and had a similar experience. For the price, I expect a lot more value and quality. Needless to say, I won't be returning to purchase their pies again. Would not recommend.

Just got a ice cold coffee that waited for 15 min with no other clients in the store. Got my coffee and after 10 min someone realize I'm still standing there. Then I got my cheese scones cold. I told them it's cold and they didn't even respond. I left the scone and coffee and walk out. Very poor service

Our pies were great. Hot, crispy and lots of meat, mine was chunky. There was lots of other things I could have eaten, however we had just got a flight from Brisbane and the tummies weren't quite settled. It is so convenient if you're travelling down the Hiway to just slip into that bakery .

I think a lot of people love a good kiwi pie. Rolleston bakery makes a fine and delicious selection of pies! Welcoming and friendly service to match. I often find myself getting a cheeky pie at least once a week from here 😋

I have provided a 5 star for the following reasons. The store is clean, that is very important when comes to food that you want to eat. As you will see in my images that the food is presented beautifully and well organized. I have found that the staff are friendly and even remembered me on my second visit weeks apart. That is service on it's own. I purchase dough here to make pizzas and vetkoek. The dough cooks nicely and great flavor. I have found that the pies are heavenly too. All the display food looked fresh. I would recommend this bakery any day and I will continue to shop here.

Lady insisted to correct how I say "cheese scone". I am not a local but I believe I said those words clearly in even if I don't have a kiwi accent. I felt really off and discriminated.

Nice pie, but it was only lukewarm. Everything looked fresh and delicious tho'!

Bought last minute cake from them for the very first time didn’t expect to be tasted like a frozen cake ? It tasted like very old one been in freezer specially sponge red velvet cake . Didn’t like it , just tasted when we cut it then chuk in the bin. Is it supposed to be like that if it’s not ordered in advance? Or just my experience

Very disappointed - despite following clear instructions on website to order a cake to be delivered, and paying the delivery fee, somehow this message did not get through. I received a phone call in the afternoon asking what was supposed to happen with it … absolutely no acknowledgement of responsibility, despite me explaining it was a surprise to arrive at my son’s last day if nursery for the staff to enjoy. It did arrive the next day, and the quality was great, but the lack of apology or acknowledgement of error means I won’t be recommending or ordering again. I recommend the system is addressed so this doesn’t happen to anyone else. Also I know errors do happen, just some customer service training with a very simple ‘we are sorry’ would go a long way.

Devine is definitely not what it used to be. We used to buy their chocolate and carrot options for dense moist cakes with fresh icing. We were at a birthday 2 days ago and i seen the Devine box come out of the fridge, i was so excited. This became a disappointing experience overall. The cake was light ( Foam Like ) lacked the density, was not moist almost on the dry side (the cake had come straight from Devine and in to the fridge for around 2 hours in its box ) and the icing was more like a waxy texture. This is the 2nd experience from Devine where the cakes didnt live up the their old standards. Somethings wrong here or maybe changed the ingredients or recipe. When i see the Devine box now I know not to get excited. Real shame because these cakes used to be exceptional good, Now i feel ( For me ) they are on par with a supermarket cake which is cheaper and without the fancy box.

We regularly purchase cakes from Divine and are very satisfied with the variety, quality and taste.

Always go to Divine for all of our Birthday Cakes. Never been disappointed in the quality taste and decorations, consistently good. Just picked up my son's cake for his 19th. Getting our birthday cakes from Divine is a bit of a family tradition now.

Another great cake; this time one of their wonderful cheesecakes. Thank you to the friendly lady who ordered the lemon one and the great service she gave me😀

Well... I guess it's a nice place if u want a nice-looking cake.... Cakes are quite bland.. Not their fault, it's just the local taste I guess... I guess they are good in making cakes for local people... But if you are not local, be aware nz cheesecake is something different from what you are used to, so maybe you want some other cake.

We ordered yesterday and picked up today for Mother’s Day, green tea cake. That is fantastic! The cake is beautiful and cake has very high quality! That is definitely a very very great cake! The chef is definitely professional!!

Its our second time we are buying deserts in this place and it’s perfect! Very tasty and very beautiful!

The green tea birthday cake i brought from this shop is the best ever green tea cake i ever ate. I am a Chinese. But hell i love this cake. Amazing!!!!! I will keep going this place, thank you for making such an amazing cake and you make us happy! Thanks.

Have been in for coffee a few times before but finally decided to try one of their cakes today. Got a slice of the matcha cake and absolutely loved it. It had just the right level of sweetness. Staff were very kind too.

A gem of a place! Such nice and friendly staff, and the presentation of their cakes, slices and biscuits is very pretty. The cakes we tried were lovely!

Wow, so delicious and beautiful. It's very worthy for a treat. I would very much recommend to try their cakes.

This is without a doubt my favourite cake shop in Christchurch (and of any I've visited in different cities/countries too!) Beautiful, beautiful delicate cakes, sold by the slice or you can order a full cake to pick up (sometimes they have some whole cakes in the cabinet for spur of the moment cake needs too). Their biscuits on the counter are SO good too - in wee packs to take away with you. Yahagi do coffee and hot chocolate too, and have two wee tables for pairs to dine in and sit for a chat.