New Century Bakery is a bakery at 274 Gloucester Street in Taradale, Napier, rated 4.6 on Google from 66 reviews. Customers mention the pies most often, especially the steak, bacon and cheese and the steak and kidney, and they also speak well of the pastry, custard and coffee.
A good pie shop is judged on its pastry, so look for a crust that holds its shape and a filling that is not watery. Hot pies taste best within an hour or so of coming out of the oven, so a morning or lunchtime visit gives the best result. Ask how a pie is reheated at home, since a microwave can make the base soggy, while an oven gives crisper pastry.
For Taradale locals who want a reliable pie for lunch or a treat for the weekend, New Century Bakery on Gloucester Street is worth a visit.