Richoux Patisserie is a bakery at 119 Main Hwy, Ellerslie, Auckland City, holding a 4.5 rating from 604 reviews.
A proper patisserie is a step up from a standard bakery in technique, with laminated pastry, delicate fillings, and decorative finishing that take real skill and time, so prices tend to reflect that extra craft rather than just the ingredients. It's worth checking whether celebration cakes or larger orders need advance notice, since a patisserie's fine work often can't be rushed the way a simple sponge cake could be. Regulars also tend to ask what's freshest on a given day rather than assuming every item in the case was made that morning, since patisserie items vary in how well they hold up over a day.
For anyone in Ellerslie after quality French-style baking, Richoux Patisserie is well worth a visit.