The 13 best bakeries in Nelson-Tasman Region

This hidden away cafe is worth the effort to find. Not visible from the street it is on ground floor of a Radiology business. only a small sandwich sign outside.We arrived 10am on a Monday and I was a lil disappointed at the small selection of cabinet food available... particularly after the reviews I had read..... But the chocolate and date pastry was delish. The decor style is just a pleasure to the eye and service was both polite and prompt.

Good coffee and hot chocolate. Art on the hot chocolate was particularly spectacular. No WIFI though meaning I unfortunately had to engage in some conversation.

Great place, great coffee/earl grey and the almond croissant are amazing. I came here two times, just for the croissants. Staff is very friendly. No credit cards so don’t forget to bring cash

The interior design feature here has got my attention firstly . The old pieces plus new stuff works well. The tile paved on entrance floor and also some on kitchen wall,The kitchen shelve, the old bench desk second hand cabinetry, the old wood fire frame and the new concrete curve wall etc, all match comfortably well. I like sitting here for eating embraced by such nice atmosphere

The BEST almond croissants. Catered for our friend's wedding brunch beautifully, and so easy to collect! Thanks so much for looking after this aspect so well. The wedding was epic! Pictured is two examples of the wedding brunch, including slices of sourdough, pain au chocolat, and almond croissants supplied by The Baker's Coffee Shop.

The Bakers has become my regular cafe because the cinnamon morning buns are possibly the best pastries I have ever had. Worth going just for these. As a bonus, the coffee is always delicious and never sour, and the music and energy of the place is top tier. Nelson has so many fantastic offerings for coffee but the bakers has to be one of the best. It’s a little pricey but the whole experience makes it worth it.

Absolutely amazing pastries. Staffs are super friendly and welcoming. This will be my last cafe time in NZ. Thank you for making me good memories. I will miss the bread mmmmm. Atmosphere in the cafe is warm and cozy. I love it.

Travelling through the South Island and Nelson was our last stop before heading to the ferry. Stopped here for a roadie coffee and scone. The Best !!! Date and Orange Scone. 10/10. Coffee 10/10. Only teeny issue was no decaf and shop a bit crammed with a few people in there. Minimal really. If it were my local I would be there every day.

Beautiful little bakery with an amazing variety of bread & pastries and very friendly staff. As I couldn't decide what to get I had an apple pie slice with hot chocolate today and will go back tomorrow to try one of the rolls. Update : the brie roll was very yummy and the almond croissant was just amazingly delicious - a must have if you love marzipan.

I always look forward for their cinnamon bun but I tried the cardamom bun on my recent visit and it is really delicious! Must try cafe when you’re in Nelson.

Great coffee Yummy Almond croissant Cute wee place amazing looking delicacies in the cabinet

Small frontage on side street with sunny table. Great selection of breads, panini, sweets and desserts. Excellent coffee.

My most favorite bakery in town. I named this bakery is "Happiness Bakery". It's not only about trying many kinds of tasty pastries but also the taste of happy, joys and happiness that baker has put into them.

Absolutely melt in your mouth delicious. On par with, if not better than, not only European bakeries but also top bakeries in other major food cities (San Francisco comes to mind) trying their best to recreate that authentic flavor/texture. Highly recommend even if just passing through Nelson as I was.

BEST CAKES IN THE WHOLE WORLD!!! Soo fresh and top quality!! COFFEE ECLAIRS ARE A DREAM 😍 also friendliest and greatest staff ever! Love this place sooo much xxx

Amazing food, with great service. If you go here, and I recommend you do, you'll be presented with a wide variety of food that you'll find hard to choose from. If you're passing through Motueka, this place is a must stop.

Fantastic coffee beverages that are larger than expected. The foam on my wife’s cappuccino was perfect. Pantries had great flavor and were a tasty breakfast. Could not recommend this enough.

10/10 pies were delicious as was the sausage roll... even had onion in them both..lovely lady serving.. very clean...yumbo..😋😋

Vegetarians here! A few savory options but all were yummy. The coffee was amazing and even had iced lattes. My dirty Chai was good, wish it was a bit spicier.

Friendly staff. Delicious food. Try a ficelle, they're tasty! Hmmmm, yum.

Wow, I just gained weight looking at the pie and kai cabinet 😋. Popped in for some kai and kāwhe. Got a Mince & Tīhi and Chicken, Bacon, and Tīhi pie. Both were delicious, pastry so soft and buttery. The Mocha was perfect. Wera, chocolatey and tasty. It's definitely a place to call in for some ka pai kai and kāwhe.

A fabulous selection of baked goods both savoury and sweet. Loads of unique pie fillings like Venison and Chorizo. Cakes were quite expensive at $6+ each but very tasty. Fast service. Lots of shaded seating which was appreciated

I went for my usual feed which is always delicious. But. I am not prepared to wait 15 mins for my two sausage rolls The way you pay and que needs to be looked at with customers looking confused as to where to order and pick up as it’s not clearly marked. Staff were waiting around and with only the one Eftpos people were having to que I had a similar experience last month but thought I’d give the benefit of the doubt. It’s a great bakery if you’re not in any hurry to get your takeaway. Management need to address this as it’s an easy fix with a bit of training of their young staff. Footnote: My visit, as always, was during the week, and you were not busy at the time.

Horrendous pricing. $10 for a pie that whilst was ok, was far from setting the standard locally. Prices on other things in the cabinet also extremely high $6+ for almost everything. Overall considering the prices best avoided Added after reply: The fact you use Big Bens pies as an example says it all. Whereas I was comparing to other local renowned pie outlets. Apples and oranges etc.

We outta towners and found this place on Google and it definitely is worth the drive to it! Gorgeous looking cafe/bakery with the best pies I have tasted bloody yum chicken ratio to the filling sooo dam good. Ordered the Chicken Roast Pie, Bacon & Egg Pie also Spinach & Feta Roll then we discovered the sweet cabinet and ohhhhh helloo cream donut along with an apple Square slice yummmooo! Worth the drive from Nelson, was that good we drove back the day we left and ordered some to take back up to Auckland. 10/10 for food, service and bakery itself as it has fantastic indoor/outdoor area.

Best assortment of bake goods - if you can’t find something you like you are just not trying - even a good selection of gluten free! Obviously I’ve not tried everything but what I have were very good! The coffee is good and a nice place to start the day before heading off on the great taste trail

One of our favourite spots in Mapua with good gluten free options in seperate cabinet. Coffee can be a bit hit and miss at times but still one of our favourite places to grab a bite to eat.

Lovely quaint wee bakery, it was busy as. They had two counters operating so they kept up with demand. Pies looked good and I got a massive breakfast sorted for $13. However the steak in the pie was a bit dry indicating it was not seared before being slow cooked. The pastry was lacking butter in the mix but overall it was an average but filling pie. The sausage roll filling was cheaply made, tasted like bread crumb stuffing. Looks and feel of the bakery are good but product is only average on this occasion.

Unfortunately I am a picky pie eater and experienced pie maker. So I returned two pies.. it was a simple error. The first 2 pies had been in the warmer too long. The staff were extremely patient , polite and apologetic dealing with me. Long story short. I got a great pie, for a reasonable price and the best service I have experienced in a very long time. Thanks

$9.50 for a Steak Pie (Gourmet according to them!) and it had TWO pieces of Steak in the whole pie, the rest was just meat flavored gluten - so disappointed and ripped off, I would have been better paying $5 at the bakery 2 doors down. Same for the Chicken & Bacon Gourmet Pie @ $9.50, it had two pieces of chicken and four pieces of bacon. $19 later, two half eaten pies in a bag on the floor of the car. Won't be stopping there again and probably cured of pie cravings for some time.....On a good note, the girl serving behind the counter was great, as was the Vanilla Slice

very nice place to have breakfast and brunch with the loved ones. Yummy pies and delicious desserts, the only problem is too many options to choose from.

Went for tea after work, had a blueberry tart and a mixed berry milkshake, both absolutely delish!

One of our favorite bakeries we stumbled upon during our 3 weeks in New Zealand. So delicious!

Yummmy no ordinary bakery. Cost a wee bit more to use butter and quality ingredients. But will worth it to get the real thing.

Brought a delicious jam filled doughnut, many other pastries to choose from also. Okay pricing. Good value 👌🏻

Great artisanal pies with a lovely variety of flavours. Beautiful little foodtruck with nice outside tables and a good selection of coffee and desserts aswell. Worth a stop for sure!

10 out of 10 food, service and coffee! Great things come in small packages, this one stands out in the crowd for us. Absolutely beautiful, thank you chef! We highly recommend stopping if you love a good pie and coffee. Very reasonably priced.

Had the steak and cheese pie, honestly one of the best pies I've had! Blueberry crumble was also absolutely delicious.

A great stop for lunch and a coffee! The meat pie was delicious and very reasonably priced. Coffees were great and the cinnamon bun was super fresh and delicious!! Nice little seating area on picnic benches as well. Thanks again!

Cracking pies, incredible flat white and sweet treats, and the bloke is a legend. Bonus points for Sheffield accent. Cheers pal!

Delight. Made a trip to Murchison for a small part from a trailer company. . Enjoyed lunch so much we made a return. Good as ever. Varity and great atmosphere as surrounded by local Sunday Market. . Well worth a stop over. Off the main road so.parking easy and every park is a short walk as town is very small.

Holy-heck-a-roony!!! Get your tastebuds here. This was hands down the BEST coffee, best pie, and best slice I've had in a few weeks. This little trailer is jammed to to ceiling with the best food in Murchison, and possibly the region. It is phenomenal. The chocolate ginger slice is perfect, not too much of either, just balanced and lush. The pies are a sour cream pastry, and beautiful. I had classic steak and cheese, and while it was excellent, I envied my son's bean chilli pie after a taste. Oh and all the pies we got were rammed with filling. My steak pie had nice chunks of steak, beautiful cheese, and minimal gravy because it was so well packed. And the coffee was just.... Heaven in a cup. Check if Tutaki is open of you are passing (only open 4 days a week). It is so worth it.

Horrible pastry. Not a good pie and overpriced and the veggie is just frozen broccoli?? I’m seriously not sure where all these highly rated reviews come from because you can get a better frozen pie. Skip

Amazing!! A small line up but that just speaks to its popularity. Butter chicken pie was rich and a little spicy but not too much, only lost one star as it could have been a little warmer. The strudel was huge and certainly enough for 2.

The potato topped pie is on of the best I have ever had, the potato was fluffy and combined well with the very juicy mince underneath. The pastry on the potato pie was just right. We also had a steak and mushroom pie, my wife really liked this, but I didn't feel it was any better than the average steak and mushroom pie in Australia. The coffees were both really good and we got an apricot and apple turnover to go. Well priced and huge serves

This popular bakery has always been a favourite for us but as of recently we have started missing it on our way past. The pies are amazing although the pricing is a bit high but the service has seriously dropped. Have had three occasions now where the staff couldn’t even bother with a smile. We also visited on an occasion where the tills were down and no apologies were given for the wait and when I mentioned that I had to leave and leave my items, the staff were not impressed. Amazing food but service could do with some improvement.

This bakery runs like a well oiled machine! The food and service is top class!

This Bakery was ace! really delicious food and excellently smooth tasting coffee! The server needs to brush up on his listening skills and communicate better with fellow staff so stuff-ups don't happen.. Anyways... Thanks team, i'll be back for sure :)

If you read some of my other bakery reviews you will understand the relationship I have with that delicious parcel of pastry and filling. A friend and I decided to go for ride on our bikes, and to also share our mutual love of food. An hour or so later we were in Wakefield and contemplating the queue of hungry folks lined up out the door to the Bakery. Making our way to the cash register, I order a ham, cheese and tomato croissant, a savoury gem muffin and a chicken and camembert quiche. The quiche was warmed perfectly, was soft and light, with a delectable crust. The savoury gem (scone) was fresh and tasty. The absolute star was the croissant. With fresh ham and perfectly melted cheese, it was a delicious snack perfectly cooked. Now you may note that I did not get a pie this time around, but I have eaten here before. Some of my favourites include: Steak and Kidney - generous servings of melting steak and large lumps of kidney in a delicious gravy. Steak and Stout - A wonderful hearty pie in a rich, slightly sweet gravy. Lambs fry potato top - Need I say any more?! Bacon and Egg - A kiwi classic perfectly executed. To sum it up, you really can't go wrong here, and everybody will find something to tickle their taste buds!

Quite possibly the best Steak and Kidney pie of my rather long pie-life.

motorcycle parking out, front !great bakery , pies, sandwiches, sausage rolls, hot chips, coffee , tea , shakes they have it!!! best lunch stop in town! always stop here for food before a ride! super friendly service, always stop for a bite on lunch break, always packed with happy customers 5/5 stars!!!!

The best bakery in Nelson, the sausage rolls are amazing, haven't found any that are this good

The best bakery in Nelson by far, lovely family owned place, love there mince and cheese pies and sausage rolls are number 1 ,prices are great and the customer service is the best ever even when there are flat out at during the lunch time rushes I eat there nearly everyday it's my go to lunch stop and it's always service with a smile 😄 highly recommend if you in Nelson go in a grab a pie 🥧🇳🇿👍

I have eaten here a number of times, often when in a hurry, and I highly recommend the sausage rolls, the best in Nelson. Also the potato top pies are tasty and filling as they are quite large. That staff are quick and professional. The coffee is also good here. I have not tried he real fruit ice reams though, but watch this space!

First of all, thank you Tasty Tucker for your consistency and sticking around Nelson! Ever since I first ate here, it's always been the same beautiful soft pastry breads and lovely, delightful sweets! You have kept up such an incredible reputation from my perspective. And it's just mind blowing! Every single time, it's exactly what I am expect and craving! Just pure delicious bakery food. I will always travel from stoke just to eat here if I feel like bakery foods. Also the prices are low for such high quality food. HIGHLY RECOMMENED.

This is the best bakery for steak and cheese pies and mince and cheese pies I've ever had in the south hands down the pies are always at just the right temperature pastry is the best

Awesome! For all you coeliacs out there. There are plenty of gluten free items here and absolutely Yummy.

Pretty damn good actually. I wasn't sure as it seemed like a chain but man it was teriffic. Pies were delish.

Don't get their steak pies it's just 3 bits of meat and the rest is pie filler/thickening powder.

Very yummy and healthy sandwiches.

a woman staff was rude.

Shop closed

Wow! What a find! So unexpected - driving & just around on a corner of the road - a quaint lil wooden bake shack 👌 Took 5 mins to select from an array of delectables. Snapped up the remaining 2 custard plum danish's & a quality as sourdough loaf 🍞 fresh as could be - warm, straight out of the oven 😋 Keep up the great mahi lads 🙌

Been looking forward to this for a while but was very disappointed. Burnt croissant and burnt almond croissant. The loaves were very dense and nothing like traditional sourdough, each to their own in that regard but serving burnt products was very disappointing when I got them home.

A great place to go as a tourist in Golden Bay! Literally the best bakery I’ve been to in a long time. The cinnamon scrolls are the best I’ve ever had. These dudes are doing god’s work with wheat and I love that you BYO your own cup (RIP the climate). Also get a sourdough croissant. xox

If you are in the area come here! ,a local run bakery with amazing sourdough and coffee. If you have your own cup bring one(you can pay a small amount for one when you are here). Really nice guy al hand and home made products - if you want a baguette get in early or pre order 😊

This little place shouldn't be judged on a par with a city cafe. It's a gorgeous wee local one man band bohemian bakery. I loved it's quirkiness and the fact you bring your own cup. The guy was very friendly, coffee and partries were great x

Service - 0/5 the guy manning the market stand was obnoxious and arrogant. Tried charging me extra $2 for a loaf of bread claiming it was larger than normal. So I asked for the "normal" size instead. It was exactly the same. They don't display prices so I guess they just eyeball you and decide on the spot how much to charge. Bread - 4/5 it was very tasty. I've had better, but this one was definitely in the top five. Cinnamon bun - 3/5 tasty but tiny. Nothing special, just your average bun. Croissant - 0/5 it was disgusting. Even the dog wouldn't eat it. As a French descendant I'm insulted. It was sour, dense and vile. Whose idea was it?! As much as taste is a personal preference, there are no excuses for poor customer service. As a minimum, be nice to your customer and acknowledge them before proceeding to rip them off. Don't get the hype. Hopefully, only a matter of time before competition moves in.

Its not very often these days you find artisan breads that are solid, dense, yummy and produced from locally grown grains. Its like traveling back in time eating one of these loaves. Bacca Bakery are doing it right (and also creating a beautiful kaupapa in the bay with their community dinners.) Looking forward to being involved in the next one! Arohanui from your neigbour over the hill.

What a amazing place. Really reasonable prices, I thought very cheap. Such a range of pies, slices and much more. Try it out your tummy will thank you for it.

Lovely customer service. We had a pepper steak pie, and a steak and mushroom. They were amazing and the meat was so tender.

Unmemorable cheese and steak pie. Unsure why this place has 5 stars.

The best pies and their cinnamon scrolls are so fluffy and yum! Great prices and really nice service.

I have in Nelson all my life and this is the best bakery by far!!! My favourite place, they have a huge selection, it is always fresh, and the staff have a smile every time I go in. If you haven't tried the food...... Shame on you 😋😜

I love salt, but steak and cheese pie was unbelievably salty. Not much steak either. Lovely service abd nice selection

Great prices with a large selection of savoury and sweet baked items. Incredible customer service from the lovely lady working there.

Got myself chocolate eclair, butter croissant and almond croissant. I personally like the croissant texture but feel like the chocolate eclair was too sweet to me. Those with sweet tooth can go for their banoffee and other sweet pastries. Didier was really friendly and welcoming.

The strawberry tart is 9/10! The ham and cheese toast is also good but the 🥐 is a little too dry and cold.

There are a number of things which the French are known for: Architecture, Art, Music and Food. Le Posh Patisserie is a wonderful example of the fine art of pastry. I was on my way home from Nelson and happened to be coming around Haven Road at lunch time when I noticed this store. I was so intrigued that I actually turned around at the wharf carpark to go and check it out! Boy am I glad that I did! A lovely little store, it is a little unfortunate that the location does not get as much foot traffic as I imagine that this would give them a lot more custom. Anyway, in I go - The first thing that caught my eye is the array of sweet cakes, slices and treats in the cabinet. A huge array of different things and all looked delicious, but I moved past these as I was looking for something savory. A large toasted sandwich caught my eye, it was almost glowing in the cabinet, golden and brown with cheese and very inviting. I was informed that this was called a Croque Monsieur – the ultimate ham & cheese sandwich! Loaded with 3 different cheeses and golden with a crispy cheese topping, I was sold. The sandwich was loaded with ham, and the cheeses really added a creaminess and nice tartness to the flavour. While I had satisfied my savory requirements I also simply HAD to try the croissant, they were sitting there staring at me enticing me to try one! I purchased an Almond Croissant, you cant come to a store called Le Posh Patisserie and NOT get a croissant right? The pastry was light with a subtle sweetness which allowed the pastry's natural flavours to come through. This was baked with expertise is a must try. All in all this was an awesome lunch visit, and while the location can be a little awkward to get to, it is certainly worth the effort.

UPDATE 16/07/24 What is happening Posh, your Tarts have deteriorated drastically. Bought three today, they were partially broken, thin and did not taste the same as they used to. The Strawberries tasted “old”. You need to lift your game and get the regular chef back. UPDATE 03/11/23 The size of the quiche has deceased and ekkkk, the young woman serving used her fingers to put my quiche into the container - just after using the same fingers to take some cash - not cool and not hygienic. I will give this crowd a miss for awhile. The food is really tasty, the tarts are colourful and Devine. The one part of the business I do not like is the use of plastic for people to take the quiches away in. You can get a range of cardboard takeaway boxes now and cardboard sleeves that are used in conjunction with the double layered paper bags. The plastic containers are large and thick and not a good look in 2023.

They've done a runner apparently, now closed. Was exquisite French patisserie, excellent croissant 🥐 perfect dessert pastries with fresh seasonal fruit flans etc Great lunches,tasty quiche, crunchy filled baguettes,filled crepes and superb hot meals, I recommend their coq au Vin..👌

I missed the French pastries and was overwhelmed by the chocolatine (they call it "pain au chocolat"). I didn't try croissant but seemed to be very good. I recommend to people who want to taste pastries like those made in France ☺️

Popped in because I needed a sweet treat, and the range was amazing! Got a little Banoffee and it was incredible! Will 100% be back for more!

Not consistent. My partner's pie was amazing. Mine appeared to be missing the filling. Little disappointing. For $7.50 a pie did expect more.

We got some pies and coffee for breakfast. My partner couldn't get the pies he wanted as they sold out but got something else. They were quite filling. I loved the bacon and egg one was so nicely made and tasted delicious!

Amazing pies, but omg the sausages are to die for. Donuts slap, just all round great bakery. Friendly staff who even mentioned they liked my brand new t-shirt, best bakery around.

Only had the chicken satay pie but it was the best I've ever had and I've definitely had a few pies in my time xxxxx

Me and my work mates always come here. We were always served with a smile, and these pies are darn addictive. Some mornings they run out pretty quickly. But man, you won't get enough of these pies!

Been stopping here most mornings for a quick munch, absolutely brilliant food! And the lad running the shop is super nice! I highly recommend the butter chicken pie. It's one of the best I've ever had!

Went in today and got great service (as usual). The Blue cheese and Venison pie was gorgeous! 10/10 can't wait to try the other pies :)