Daily Bread — Stonefields is an artisan bakery and deli situated inside Kings Plant Barn on Lunn Avenue in Mount Wellington / Stonefields. Known across Auckland for traditional sourdough crafted with a 600-year-old mother starter, high hydration, and long fermentation, Daily Bread pairs artisanal loaves with handcrafted rustic pastries and specialty coffee.
Alongside freshly baked bread and viennoiserie, this neighbourhood outpost serves Supreme coffee and features an on-site kitchen operating Wednesday through Sunday. Guests can pick up loaves, enjoy fresh pastries, or sit down for warm brunch and deli fare surrounded by the greenery of the plant barn setting.
Daily Bread has established itself as one of Auckland’s most celebrated bakeries and delis, known for taking time-honoured baking traditions and slow fermentation to heart. Nestled inside Kings Plant Barn at 86 Lunn Avenue, Daily Bread Stonefields provides east Auckland locals with a welcoming culinary hub where traditional European baking techniques meet warm neighbourhood hospitality.
Surrounded by the leafy setting of the plant nursery, this branch offers both a retail counter filled with fresh loaves and sweet baked goods, as well as a kitchen service providing made-to-order dishes throughout the week.
At the core of Daily Bread’s ethos is a deep dedication to slow food and digestibility. Every sourdough loaf begins with a starter culture tracing back 600 years. The bakers rely on high-hydration doughs and a natural 72-hour long fermentation cycle, allowing complex flavours to develop slowly without artificial shortcuts. This careful, unhurried process produces an open crumb, a satisfying chew, a crisp crust, and bread that sits far easier on the stomach.
The bread selection reflects this craft, spanning traditional golden white tin loaves, hearty kibbled rye, caraway loaves, airy ciabatta, and culturally rooted creations like Rēwena sourdough. For those with specific dietary preferences, specialty loaves like sprouted quinoa are also baked with the same meticulous care.
Beyond artisan loaves, the bakery counter is stacked daily with golden, buttery pastries that highlight classic viennoiserie craft. Laminated classics like the flaky pain au chocolat are staples for morning visits, while the filled bomboloni-style doughnut of the day provides an indulgent afternoon treat. Customers looking to share can take home mixed pastry boxes packed fresh each morning.
Coffee at Daily Bread is poured using beans from renowned New Zealand roaster Coffee Supreme, pairing perfectly with an oat latte or an iced drink. An assortment of chilled beverages, including Almighty sparkling water and local ĀREPA wellness drinks, rounds out the drinks list.
Visiting Daily Bread at Stonefields allows guests to experience a lively morning cafe atmosphere right alongside garden greenery. The bakery doors open daily at 8:30 AM, welcoming commuters grabbing coffee and takeaway pastries, families seeking weekend treats, and brunchers stopping by when the kitchen opens Wednesday through Sunday until 2:00 PM.