Baobab Deli & Boutique is a South African deli and gift boutique at 6 Wharf Road in Bucklands Beach, Auckland. The website describes a small, beachside space with a curated selection of South African favourites, decor, gifts and handmade items, including Proteas and Afrikaans wording. It also sells South African treats made with old-school recipes, and biltong. Customers say the shop has a South African identity, with homemade foods and quirky merchandise.
Customers praise the vetkoek and the curried mince, and recommend the dried meat. One says they will definitely be back, and another praises the store and its owner. The website also sells online, shipping across New Zealand and Australia. Orders are shipped every Monday, and should be placed by Friday to avoid delays. Our pick in Bucklands Beach for a taste of South African food and gifts.