Lyvy Bakery and Cafe is a bakery and cafe at 447 Lake Road in Takapuna, Auckland. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 28 reviews. Reviewers mention the pies most often, along with the paninis and the jalapeño pies, and they describe a good variety to choose from. Several say the food is good value, while one thought the pies were expensive.
A good bakery is judged on its pastry and fillings, so a pie should be crisp on the base and hot through. A wide choice helps, since it lets you try a few before you settle on a favourite. Paninis and savoury bakes are best eaten soon after they are heated. Regulars often ask staff what is fresh that morning, which helps when the display is full.
For pies and paninis on Lake Road in Takapuna, this bakery and cafe is one reviewers say is worth a visit.