Gear Meat Pie Company is a bakery at 85 Grey Street in Gisborne's CBD, holding a 4.4 rating on Google. The name tells you where its heart lies: proper pies, the kind that have long been a New Zealand lunchtime institution.
A good pie shop lives and dies by its pastry — crisp and flaky outside, sturdy enough to hold a generous, well-seasoned filling without turning soggy. Pies are typically baked in batches through the morning, so the freshest go early and regulars learn to arrive before the midday rush. When judging a bakery, pastry made on site and a filling that is more meat than gravy are the things to look for.
For a quick, satisfying lunch in the middle of Gisborne, this Grey Street bakery is an easy stop for locals and visitors alike.