Countrylane Bakehouse is a bakery at 6/35 Allens Road in East Tāmaki, Manukau City, rated 4.7 on Google from 48 reviews. Customers mention the pies, including chilli beef and nacho, along with pastries, rolls and good coffee. The website says it takes orders online and for catering, with 24 hours' notice for take-home and bulk orders.
Hand-made pies are best eaten on the day they are made, so buy them fresh or reheat them gently. Bakeries that take bulk orders often need notice, so ask how far ahead to order for a party or a gathering. Check the collection days before you travel, since some bakeries close at weekends.
For East Tāmaki and Highbrook locals who want handmade pies and baked treats for a family lunch or a gathering, Countrylane Bakehouse on Allens Road is worth ordering from early.