Marua Bakery is a bakery at 71 Marua Road in Ellerslie, Auckland, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 78 reviews. Customers mention the pies, especially steak and cheese, along with rolls and coffee, and say the owners are friendly.
A good suburban bakery is judged on its pies, which should have a crisp base and a filling that is rich without being greasy. Lunch hour is often the busiest time, so arriving a little earlier usually means a wider choice. Rolls and coffee are a fair test of the simple things a bakery does well, since a fresh roll tastes best on the day it is made. Regulars often return for a favourite and learn when the fresh batches come out, which helps them plan their visits.
Its Marua Road shop makes it a friendly stop for a pie or a coffee in Ellerslie.