A village bakery at 68 Aranui Road in Mapua, Tasman, known for hand-crafted gourmet pies and sausage rolls, with a range of 21 varieties. The pastry is made with vegetable shortening, and vegetarian pies are available.
The bakery also makes cakes and slices, including vanilla slices, strawberry tarts, carrot cake and chocolate slices, and preservative-free artisan breads, including organic sourdough fermented for over 18 hours. Special orders for events and parties need at least one week's notice, and special bread, roll and croissant orders can be placed by 10.30am the day before. Orders are placed in person at the bakery. The bakery is open weekdays from 7.30am to 4pm, and weekends from 8am to 4pm. The Mapua Wharf, a five-minute walk away, has a wine bar, a brewery and restaurants. Our pick in Mapua for a pie and a sourdough to take to the wharf.