A bakery at 39 Bewdley Street in Spreydon, Christchurch, that makes European-style cakes by hand in a certified bakery. The best-known is the honey cake, which the bakery describes as built from eight to ten soft, well-soaked layers. Other cakes include a Napoleon, made from thin layers with cream, and cupcakes. The bakery also takes custom orders for birthdays, weddings and work events. It is run by a husband and wife team who moved to Christchurch from Ukraine eight years ago, with one partner in charge of the business and the other handling communications, admin and tastings. The bakery sells at farmers' markets, and free tastings are offered.
We hear the bakery has now opened a café at the Bewdley Street site, serving treats and coffee. Customers quoted on the website praise the taste and presentation of the cakes, the custom wedding and birthday cakes, and the service. One says the Napoleon was a hit at a work event, and another says the cakes were enjoyed by a family including grandchildren. The website quotes no complaints. It gives no prices, opening hours, booking details or parking information. Nearby, Coupland's Bakeries on Barrington, 0.8 km away, is rated 4.6 from 362 reviews, Bake&Beans Christchurch, 0.9 km away, is rated 4.5 from 88 reviews, and Brumby's Barrington, 0.9 km away, is rated 4.1 from 85 reviews.