Rosedale Bakery & Cafe (Rosedale Road) is a bakery and cafe at 9/215 Rosedale Road in Albany, Auckland, rated 4.4 from 278 Google reviews. Reviewers refer to an award-winning potato top pie and a sausage roll, and some travel a long way for them. Opinions on the pie differ: one called it amazing, while another found it bland, though nicely presented.
A good bakery is judged by its pies. Look for crisp, golden pastry, a generous filling and a pie served hot. Try a classic first to judge the basics, such as mince and cheese or steak, and ask what has just come out of the oven. Popular bakeries can sell out of favourites, so go early, especially at the weekend. If you are travelling a distance for an award-winning pie, check opening hours before you leave.
For pies and bakery treats in Albany, Rosedale Bakery & Cafe on Rosedale Road is a well-known local stop.