Jordan McCraeWhoever said finding the best pie shops in Auckland was easy clearly hasn’t tasted perfection! It’s like trying to pick your favorite child — nearly impossible, but oh-so-satisfying.
As proud Kiwis, our love affair with pies goes way back, probably even before Instagram made foodie trends cool. Even Andre Tabar, our resident food historian, dug up some juicy history, tracing the earliest meat pie mention to a cheeky newspaper ad in 1863.
But enough about history — we’ve scoured every nook and cranny to bring you the crème de la crème of pie spots in Auckland. So, grab your fork and get ready to indulge in some serious pie decadence!
Levain Artisan Bakery
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Website: https://web.facebook.com/levain.nz/
Address: 224 White Swan Road, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 1041, New Zealand
Contact: +64 9 626 5940
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM–4 PM
- Saturday to Sunday: 7 AM–4 PM
Levain Artisan Bakery’s pie cabinet is like stumbling upon a pot of gold, but instead of coins, you’re met with flaky, buttery pies that’ll make you do a little ditty in your head.
These pies aren’t your ordinary pies. Oh no, they’re on a whole new level!
Chunky beef cheeks nestled in a buttery crust, spicy jalapeños, and sharp cheddar give you a kick — sound good yet? Wait, there’s more: meatballs so juicy, they practically burst with flavor. Foodgasmic!
And hold onto your hats because they even have a pie topped with potatoes and smoked kahawai. But wait, — rumor has it they’ve whipped up an oyster-filled pie too. Can you even handle the audacity?!
So go ahead, listen to that angelic voice in your head, and indulge in one (or five) of Levain’s pies. Just don’t blame us when you can’t resist coming back for more!
| Pro Tip: They cater to all you plant-based pals out there too. From jackfruit Thai curry to banana blossom and mushroom jungle curry, they’ve got vegan options that’ll make you question why you ever doubted plant-based eating. |
Ashby Pies
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Website: https://www.facebook.com/AshbyPies/
Address: 91 Ashby Avenue, St Heliers, Auckland 1071, New Zealand
Contact: +64 210 850 2973
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7 AM–4 PM
- Saturday: 7 AM–3 PM
- Sunday: 12:30 AM–3 PM
With over ten thousand Instagram followers, Ashby Pies isn’t messing around. But when you step foot into this Saint Heliers bakery, feel free to unleash your admiration.
Since 2020, they’ve been serving up pies that’ll make you weak in the knees. We’re talking pulled pork, apple, and crackling as well as potato, fried chicken, and gravy.
And don’t even get us started on their chicken katsu or the top-selling mince and cheese. Oh, and did we mention their cinny buns and saucy rolls? They’re legit!
| Pro Tip: You can snag their pies cold, so you can indulge in Ashby goodness whenever the craving hits. Talk about exhilarating! |
Mr T’s
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Website: https://www.facebook.com/mr.t.thebaker/
Address: 210 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga, Auckland 1061, New Zealand
Contact: +64 21 871 695
Hours:
- Closed on Monday
- Tuesday to Friday: 7 AM–2:30 PM
- Saturday to Sunday: 8 AM–2:30 PM
Now, let’s talk pie perfection, and Onehunga’s got it going on! Mr T’s is the pie paradise of the burbs, snagging a top spot on our list of Auckland’s pie heavens.
We’re talking classic meets Vietnamese fusion, and trust us, it’s a match made in pastry heaven.
So, what’s the deal? Well, let’s just say Mr T’s knows how to make a pie that’ll make you weak at the knees.
They’ve got perfectly bronzed crusts, piping-hot fillings bursting with flavor, and yeah, we’re talking about their legendary steak and cheese numbers.
Honey, you’ll be thanking the pie gods every cold winter’s day for blessing you with a bite of this pie perfection!
| Pro Tip: Their chicken curry pie is perfection, and add some of their cream brioche and fruit danishes and you’ll be in dessert heaven! |
Loafers Bakery
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Website: https://www.facebook.com/loafersbakerynz/
Address: 3 Manuka Road, Glenfield, Auckland 0629, New Zealand
Contact: +64 9 444 4427
Hours:
- Closed on Monday
- Tuesday to Friday: 6 AM–4 PM
- Saturday: 6 AM–3:30 PM
- Sunday: 6 AM–3 PM
Loafers’ ridiculously massive cookies? Pure heaven. But before you go to their shop, you gotta brace yourself for their hefty pies.
Just imagine you’re standing in line (literally) at this North Shore gem, about to make one of life’s toughest decisions. Chicken cranberry or butter chicken (just two of the many flavors, FYI)?
And the pastry is pure perfection, with a crunch that’ll make you weak in the knees before you hit the jackpot with a mouthful of gourmet filling!
| Pro Tip: Why not get some sweets while you’re enjoying your savory pies? We recommend their caramelo slices and their lollie cakes! |
Mairangi Bay Bakery
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Website: https://mairangibaybakery.co.nz/
Address: 366 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand
Contact: +64 9 479 1610
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7 AM–5 PM
- Saturday to Sunday: 8 AM–5 PM
Diehard pie aficionados surely know about Mairangi Bay Bakery, where their pastry masterpieces reign supreme at the National Pie Awards annually. This North Shore bakery is straight-up killing it with its lineup of delectable pies.
Just imagine sinking your teeth into their latest creation — a confit garlic salmon pie with sautéed streaky bacon, leek, cream cheese, and mushroom. *Drool*
| Pro Tip: You can snag their cold pies to-go and heat them up whenever the craving hits. Talk about pie perfection on demand! |
Muzza’s Pies
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Website: https://www.facebook.com/muzzaspies/
Address: 55 Richardson Road, Mount Albert, Owairaka 1025, New Zealand
Contact: +64 9 846 2355
Hours:
- Closed on Sunday
- Monday to Saturday: 6:30 AM–3 PM
Okay, we’re diving into the world of Muzza’s — where pies reign supreme, and taste buds go wild. These guys don’t mess around; they’ve dedicated their entire store to these glorious pastries, and boy, do they nail it!
Just get into Muzza’s and prepare to be dazzled by a pie lineup that’s as diverse as the crowd lining up for them.
From your tried-and-true classics like steak, mince & cheese, and steak & cheese to the wild and adventurous like spaghetti top pie and steak & curry with sultanas, there’s a pie here for every pie-eater under the sun.
Plus, you can even catch a glimpse of their talented bakers working their magic behind the counter. Classic flavors, sweet treats — Muzza’s has it all!
| Pro Tip: Make sure you’ve cleared some serious stomach real estate because their dessert fruit pies are an absolute must-try. Trust us, you won’t want to miss out on those. |
Lunchroom
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Website: https://www.facebook.com/lunchroom.onehunga/
Address: 297 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland 1061, New Zealand
Contact: +64 9 636 8298
Hours:
- Closed from Saturday to Sunday
- Monday to Friday: 5:30 AM–4 PM
Ah, Onehunga residents, listen up! You’ve hit the jackpot with Lunchroom in your neighborhood.
Just don’t let the name fool you; this ain’t your ordinary lunch spot. We’re talking about doughnuts that’ll make your taste buds sing operettas, sandwiches that’ll make you weak at the knees, and cakes that are basically edible dreams.
Oh, and get some of the beef and stout pies made with Epic Beer’s Extra Stout Ale — because why the heck not?
| Pro Tip: Temper the savory with some sweets! Their Feijoa cheesecakes are to die for, and why not grab some donuts on the go while you’re at it? |
Little & Friday
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Website: https://www.littleandfriday.com/
Address: 232 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby Auckland 1011, New Zealand
Hours:
- Closed on Monday
- Tuesday to Saturday: 8 AM–4 PM
- Sunday: 9 AM–4 PM
It’s time to forget the snooze button — Little & Friday’s Pie of the Day is your wake-up call to greatness! Tucked away in Ponsonby (and rocking it in Newmarket too), this cult-favorite bakery doesn’t mess around when it comes to pies.
From steak potato top to bacon & egg, they’ve got flavors to make your taste buds sing for glory. Fresh out of the oven, these pies are pure gustatorial magic.
Just picture handmade flaky pastry cradling free-range meat and organic produce — it’s like Grandma’s cooking, but on steroids (seriously, check out the size of that lid!).
And check the individual foil cups. Talk about attention to detail!
Sure, you might know Little & Friday for their sweets, but their pies are a whole other level of delicious. Trust us, one bite and you’ll be singing praises louder than your morning alarm!
| Pro Tip: Mince and cheese reigns supreme in our books, but the chicken and leek is a close second. Go for both if you can! |
The Mustard Kitchen
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Website: https://www.themustardkitchen.co.nz/
Address: 5 Morningside Drive, Morningside, Auckland 1025, New Zealand
Hours:
- Closed on Sunday
- Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM–3 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM–3 PM
Ever underestimated a bakery by its size? Well, don’t judge
The Mustard Kitchen by its cover ’cause its pies are bigger than your weekend plans. Freshly handmade every morning, these pies are the real deal — none of that pre-packaged nonsense!
And oh, the aroma of that fresh pastry? It’s like a hug for your nostrils.
You get to take your pick from flavors that’ll make your taste buds do the Macarena: roast veggie & feta, mince savory, steak, ale & cheese, chicken & leek — they’ve got ’em all!
And when they hand it over to you, it’s piping hot, wrapped up in eco-friendly packaging, ready for you to dive into on the spot or take away for later.
| Pro Tip: Try their French toast pie with bacon, egg, maple syrup, and banana (yes, you read that right), they’ve got it all! |
Blue Rose Cafe
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Website: https://bluerosecatering.co.nz/
Address: 414 Sandringham Road, Sandringham, Auckland 1025, New Zealand
Contact: +64 9 846 1579
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7 AM–3 PM
- Saturday to Sunday: 8 AM–4 PM
Settling itself on Sandringham Road, this unassuming little haunt is bursting at the seams with world-famous pies that’ll have you drooling.
Blue Rose Cafe is the place to be if you’re on a quest for pie perfection.
With eight mouthwatering options on the menu, you’ll be hard-pressed to pick just one. Seriously, good luck resisting the temptation to try them all — multiple times.
Their Samona gem palusami pie is like a creamy flavor explosion in your mouth, blending corned beef, coconut, and taro leaves into one irresistible bite.
And check out their vegetarian Lu’au pie if that wasn’t enough. This pie parties your taste buds with taro leaves, onions, cream cheese, and coconut coming together in perfect harmony.
And if you’re feeling a bit carnivorous, you can sink your teeth into their hangi pie. It’s full of pork belly, kumara, stuffing, and pumpkin all cozied up in a golden pie crust.
And if that’s still not enough to satisfy your cravings, their boil-up pie will surely do the trick, packed with bacon bones, tangy watercress, and full potato goodness.
| Pro Tip: They’ve even got their very own BK pie featuring slow-cooked brisket in Koko samoa with a generous sprinkle of tasty cheese. It’s pure pie genius, folks! |
