Penny Bakery on Hill Road in Manurewa is rated 4.1 from 171 reviews. Known for pies, rolls and pastries including steak and cheese pie, it's popular for quick service and fresh-made items at lunch time. A good bakery depends on rhythm: bake early, move stock fast, keep things fresh. The best ones build a reputation on a few standouts—the steak pie, the rolls, the pastry—and nail those consistently rather than trying to do everything. Speed matters for lunch crowds, but it can't come at the cost of freshness. Pricing is part of trust too: customers remember which bakeries give generous fills and fair value, and which ones seem to cut corners. A bakery that's busy during lunch is usually one that's got the formula right. Penny Bakery is that busy lunch spot on Hill Road.