Pahiatua Bakery & Cafe is a bakery and cafe at 84 Main Street in Pahiatua, with a Google rating of 4.0 from 125 reviews. Reviewers mention the pies, especially the steak and cheese and the pork belly pies, and the doughnuts. Some describe the owners as friendly, though one had a disagreement with the owner about washing fruit bought elsewhere.
A good country bakery is judged on pastry that is flaky and fillings that are generous and well seasoned. Pies are best eaten fresh from the cabinet, so arriving early is usually the best choice. Doughnuts and sweet treats are a useful test of the day's baking. Many visitors stop on a road trip, so it helps to choose something that travels well if you plan to eat on the road.
For a pie or a doughnut on a stop in Pahiatua, this Main Street bakery is a welcoming place to break a journey.