The Pieoneer

About The Pieoneer

The Pieoneer is an Invercargill pie bakery with a simple mission: give the humble pie a bold new identity. Established in 2020, the Bond Street shop (with a sister store on Tanner Street in Grasmere) crafts handmade savoury pies and pastries packed with premium ingredients, rich flavour, and what the team calls 'a little bit of the unexpected.'

The cabinet covers all the Kiwi classics — mince, steak & cheese, potato top — but the real draw is the inventive stuff: a Famous Creamy Garlic Paua Pie, a Sticky Pork Belly Pie that's become a tradie favourite, and a Creamy Chicken & Vege Pie that made a NZ Top 5. There's even a vegan kumara, cashew & spinach pie made to order, alongside sweet pastries like fresh cream donuts and apple turnovers, and proper coffee with soy, oat and almond options.

Reviewers consistently mention the same things: so much filling, really great pastry, and super friendly service. Open weekdays from 7am to 2pm, the Bond Street bakery also takes call-ahead orders — ring ahead and they'll set a freshly baked pie aside, ready when you are.

The Pieoneer, Invercargill: Handmade Pies, Pastries & Coffee on Bond Street

On Bond Street in Invercargill, a bakery has been quietly reinventing one of New Zealand's most beloved foods. The Pieoneer, established in 2020, describes itself as a place 'where the humble pie gets a bold new identity' — and one glance at the cabinet makes clear they mean it. This is a shop that treats the savoury pie as an experience: a journey of flavour, a tradition of craftsmanship, and, in their own words, 'a little bit of crazy.'

Together with its sister store on Tanner Street in Grasmere, the Bond Street bakery has built a loyal following on handmade pies packed with premium ingredients, plus fresh pastries and proper coffee to round out the visit.

Pies with personality

The menu starts with the classics done right. There's a Classic Mince Pie, a hearty Steak Pie, a Steak & Cheese, a Potato Top, and a Bacon & Egg Pie that's essentially brekkie in pastry form. But The Pieoneer's reputation rests on its more adventurous creations. The Famous Creamy Garlic Paua Pie — motto: 'More Paua, More Energy' — is the undisputed house icon. The Creamy Chicken & Vege Pie earned a Top 5 placing in New Zealand, and the Sticky Pork Belly Pie has become a certified tradie favourite.

There's also a Pepper Steak & Cheese for those who like bold flavours, a Steak & Mushroom in a buttery flaky crust, and a Chicken, Cranberry & Cream Cheese Pie for something a little different. Dietary needs aren't an afterthought either: the Kumara Cashew Spinach Pie is fully vegan (made to order), and the Creamy Vegetable & Beetroot Pie caters to vegetarians.

If you can't pick, keep an eye on their social media — a rotating Pie of the Week means there's regularly something new to try.

Pastries, coffee and the counter

It's not all savoury. The pastry cabinet holds fresh cream donuts, custard-filled donuts, apple turnovers, sausage rolls, pizza bread, and sweet slices like lolly slice and lemon slice. Coffee comes in regular or large, with soy, oat and almond milk alternatives and vanilla, caramel or chai flavoured shots.

The experience is refreshingly simple: walk in, browse a cabinet stacked with generously filled pies, and chat to a team that customers repeatedly describe as lovely and super friendly. Reviews highlight the same trio again and again — great pastry, so much filling, and genuinely warm service.

Plan your visit

The Bond Street shop is open Monday to Friday, 7am to 2pm, with the full menu served across those hours. If you're craving a particular pie and can't make it in, just call ahead — they'll set one aside for you, freshly baked and ready when you are. And if you're up early on a Saturday, the Tanner Street store in Grasmere trades Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 4pm and Saturdays from 8am to 2pm.

Five years in, The Pieoneer has done exactly what its name promises: pioneered a new chapter for the Kiwi pie without losing sight of the classics. Whether you're after a quick lunch pie, a coffee and donut, or something properly unexpected like garlic paua in pastry, this Bond Street bakery is worth the detour.

Signature items

• Famous Creamy Garlic Paua Pie
• Creamy Chicken & Vege Pie
• Sticky Pork Belly Pie
• Kumara Cashew Spinach Pie
• Steak & Cheese Pie
• Bacon & Egg Pie

Menu

Pies

• Bacon & Egg Pie — Brekkie in a pie — bacon and egg baked into flaky pastry.
• Classic Mince Pie — Classic and comforting, just like it should be.
• Mince & Cheese Pie — Tender minced meat and rich melted cheese in a golden, flaky crust.
• Steak & Mushroom Pie — Tender, succulent steak paired with mushrooms in a buttery, flaky crust.
• Kumara Cashew Spinach Pie — Vegan pie with kumara, cashew and spinach — order only.
• Creamy Chicken & Vege Pie — The creamy chicken and vegetable pie that made a NZ Top 5.
• Potato Top Pie — The classic potato top, done properly.
• Pepper Steak & Cheese — A bold, savoury combination that's rich and satisfying.
• Steak Pie — Hearty and comforting, with savoury goodness in every bite.
• Steak & Cheese Pie — A rich, savoury combination that's comforting and indulgent.
• Famous Creamy Garlic Paua Pie — More paua, more energy — the house-famous creamy garlic paua pie.
• Chicken, Cranberry & Cream Cheese Pie — Chicken with cranberry and cream cheese in flaky pastry.
• Sticky Pork Belly Pie — Sticky pork belly in pastry — a tradie favourite.
• Creamy Vegetable & Beetroot — A creamy vegetable and beetroot pie for the vegetarians.
• Pie of the Week — A rotating special — check their social media for the current pie.

Coffee

• Coffee (Regular) — Milk and alternatives: blue, soy, oat, almond. Flavoured shots: vanilla, caramel, chai.
• Coffee (Large) — The large size, with the same milk alternatives and flavoured shot options.

Pastries

• Fresh Cream Donuts — Donuts filled with fresh cream.
• Sausage Roll — A savoury classic, perfect for any time of day.
• Custard Filled Donuts — Donuts filled with custard.
• Apple Turnover — Flaky turnover with apple filling.
• Pizza Bread — A quick, savoury baked snack.
• Lolly Slice — A sweet slice loaded with lollies.
• Lemon Slice — A zesty lemon slice treat.

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Pieoneer located?

The Bond Street bakery is at 115 Bond Street, Invercargill 9810. There is a second store at 112 Tanner Street, Grasmere, Invercargill.

What are the opening hours for the Bond Street shop?

Monday to Friday, 7am to 2pm. The Tanner Street (Grasmere) store trades Monday to Friday 6.30am to 4pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm.

Are there vegan or vegetarian options?

Yes. The Kumara Cashew Spinach Pie is vegan but is order-only, so ask ahead. The Creamy Vegetable & Beetroot Pie is a vegetarian option in the cabinet.

Can I order pies ahead of time?

Yes — give them a call and they'll set a pie aside for you, freshly baked and ready when you arrive.

What is the Pie of the Week?

A rotating special pie that changes regularly. Check The Pieoneer's social media (TikTok, Instagram or Facebook) to see the current one.

Do they serve coffee?

Yes, coffee is available in regular and large sizes, with blue, soy, oat or almond milk, plus vanilla, caramel or chai flavoured shots.

What is the most famous pie at The Pieoneer?

The Famous Creamy Garlic Paua Pie is the house signature. The Creamy Chicken & Vege Pie also made a Top 5 in NZ, and the Sticky Pork Belly Pie is a popular tradie pick.

Tips

• {"body":"Ring 027-771-5154 and The Pieoneer will set a freshly baked pie aside so it's ready when you arrive.","title":"Call ahead for your pie"}
• {"body":"The vegan Kumara Cashew Spinach Pie is order-only, so arrange it ahead of your visit rather than counting on the cabinet.","title":"Order the vegan pie in advance"}
• {"body":"A rotating Pie of the Week appears on their TikTok, Instagram and Facebook — a good reason to check before you visit.","title":"Follow them for the Pie of the Week"}
• {"body":"The Bond Street shop serves from 7am to 2pm on weekdays only — an early visit means the best pick of the cabinet.","title":"Go early on weekdays"}
• {"body":"Bond Street closes on weekends, but the Tanner Street store in Grasmere is open Saturdays 8am to 2pm.","title":"Saturdays head to Grasmere"}

Good to know

• {"dietary":"Vegan kumara cashew spinach pie (order only) and a vegetarian creamy vegetable & beetroot pie."}