Do you offer gluten-free options that are safe for coeliacs?

Yes, gluten-free items are prepared in a completely separate gluten-free kitchen to ensure they are coeliac-safe.

Can I order a custom-designed cake?

Custom cakes are not offered. Customers can select from any of the set designs, layer cakes, number cakes, or slab options in the range.

When do I need to place my cake order for next-day collection?

Cakes are made fresh to order; orders must be submitted online by 2:00 PM for next-day pickup (Tuesday to Saturday), subject to availability.

Do you offer delivery across Auckland?

Local hand delivery is available to selected nearby Auckland suburbs on cakes and catering with a $75 minimum order. There are no weekend deliveries.

Can baked goods be shipped nationwide?

Cookies, slices, and treat boxes can be couriered across the North and South Island using overnight courier services.

Sweet as Choice Bakery

bakery — New Lynn · Auckland

About Sweet as Choice Bakery

Sweet as Choice Bakery is an artisan bakery in New Lynn, Auckland, dedicated to crafting classic Kiwi baked treats and savoury favourites. Operating out of their West Auckland premises, they produce a broad selection of made-to-order cakes, desserts, catering items, and freezer-ready classics that celebrate traditional New Zealand baking traditions.

A key focus of the bakery is providing accessible, inclusive options, featuring a dedicated separate gluten-free kitchen to ensure items are coeliac-safe. In addition to their drop-in shop counter, Sweet as Choice offers made-to-order pickup collections, hand-delivered catering within selected Auckland suburbs, and nationwide courier options for slices and cookies.

Sweet as Choice Bakery: New Lynn's Home of Kiwi Baked Classics

Bringing back the nostalgic treats of traditional New Zealand bakeries, Sweet as Choice Bakery has carved out a distinct niche in West Auckland. Located along Great North Road in New Lynn, this local bakery specialises in time-honoured kiwi favourites, ranging from freshly prepared party catering savouries to show-stopping event cakes and retro countertop slices.

Whether dropping by their storefront during opening hours or pre-ordering online for a milestone celebration, customers find a bakery dedicated to familiar, comforting recipes prepared from scratch.

Dedicated Gluten-Free Baking

One of the standout attributes of Sweet as Choice Bakery is their dedicated, separate gluten-free kitchen. Navigating bakery cases can often be a challenge for those with dietary restrictions, but having a distinct facility allows them to produce coeliac-safe versions of beloved classics without cross-contamination concerns. From specialty slices to celebration cakes, those avoiding gluten are not limited to an afterthought selection.

Alongside gluten-conscious offerings, dairy-free versions of signature items—such as their classic Kiwi pavlova—are available, ensuring that workplace functions and family gatherings can accommodate diverse dietary needs seamlessly.

Cakes, Slabs, and Event Catering

At the core of their lineup are made-to-order cakes tailored for birthdays, office shouts, and weekend gatherings. Rather than offering intricate custom sculpts, Sweet as Choice focuses on perfected standard designs and slab cakes. Customers can choose from traditional sponge and slab formats like Banana, Carrot, Lemon, and Chocolate, or go for layered showstoppers like Banoffee, Black Forest, and Victorian Sponge layered with jam and fresh cream.

For entertaining, the catering menu takes the pressure off hosting with traditional hot savouries. Filled rolls, classic sausage rolls, and bacon and egg savouries are prepared to feed a crowd, alongside sweet finishings like their popular vanilla custard squares and marshmallow slices.

Visiting and Ordering

The bakery operates a drop-in counter in New Lynn alongside structured order collections. For made-to-order cakes and catering items, customers order in advance by 2:00 PM for next-day pickup between Tuesday and Saturday. In addition to on-site collection, hand delivery is offered to selected surrounding Auckland suburbs for qualifying orders, while courier-friendly items like cookies and slice packs are dispatched to addresses throughout New Zealand.

Signature items

Kiwi Classic Pavlova
Vanilla Custard Square
Banoffee Pie
Banana Cake Slab
Marshmallow Slice
Frozen Apple Crumble Pack

Banoffee Layer Cake — Multi-layered cake featuring banoffee banana and caramel flavours.
Vanilla Sponge Layer Cake — Classic light vanilla sponge layered cake.
Black Forest Layer Cake — Layered chocolate cake with traditional black forest elements.
Lemon Layer Cake — Layered sponge cake infused with zesty lemon flavour.

Round Cakes

Cupcake 6 Pack — Six pack of freshly prepared basic cupcakes.
6 Inch Round Cake — Six-inch round event cake baked to order.
9 Inch Round Cake — Nine-inch round event cake baked to order.

Basic Slab Cakes

Banana Cake Slab — Classic banana slab cake, freshly baked to order.
Carrot Cake Slab — Traditional spiced carrot cake baked in a slab format.
Chocolate Cake Slab — Rich chocolate slab cake suitable for events and functions.
Lemon Cake Slab — Citrus-infused lemon slab cake.

Cakes And Desserts

Number Cakes — Specially shaped number cakes for birthdays and anniversaries.
Banoffee Pie — Dessert pie layered with caramel, bananas, and cream.
Chocolate Mousse Cake — Decadent chocolate dessert cake with light mousse.
Kiwi Classic Pavlova — Traditional meringue dessert; dairy-free option available.
Vanilla Custard Square — Flaky pastry layered with thick vanilla custard.
Marshmallow Slice — Traditional sweet slice featuring raspberry jam and marshmallow.
Victoria Sponge Cake with Jam and Cream — Classic Victorian sponge filled with jam and cream.
Frozen Apple Crumble Small Four Pack — Four pack of frozen individual apple crumble desserts.
Frozen Apple and Rhubarb Crumble Small Four Pack — Four pack of frozen apple and rhubarb crumble desserts.

Savoury And Catering

Sausage Rolls — Classic bakery sausage rolls prepared for catering.
Bacon and Egg Savouries — Individual savoury pastry bites with bacon and egg.
Filled Rolls — Assorted freshly filled rolls for functions and gatherings.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer gluten-free options that are safe for coeliacs?: Yes, gluten-free items are prepared in a completely separate gluten-free kitchen to ensure they are coeliac-safe.
Can I order a custom-designed cake?: Custom cakes are not offered. Customers can select from any of the set designs, layer cakes, number cakes, or slab options in the range.
When do I need to place my cake order for next-day collection?: Cakes are made fresh to order; orders must be submitted online by 2:00 PM for next-day pickup (Tuesday to Saturday), subject to availability.
Do you offer delivery across Auckland?: Local hand delivery is available to selected nearby Auckland suburbs on cakes and catering with a $75 minimum order. There are no weekend deliveries.
Can baked goods be shipped nationwide?: Cookies, slices, and treat boxes can be couriered across the North and South Island using overnight courier services.

Tips

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