Simple Bakes Taupo

About Simple Bakes Taupo

Simple Bakes Taupō is a family-run cakery in Taupo Central, owned and baked for by Karah and her team. Everything — from cookie pies and cupcakes to custom cakes — is crafted from scratch using quality ingredients, and the vibe is warm, friendly and deliberately not too serious. Pop in to browse the cabinet with a coffee, order a treat box for pickup, or have goodies couriered anywhere in New Zealand.

The bakery is best known for its OG Cookie Pies, gooey stuffed cookies and decadent slices, with a rotating dessert lineup that has included biscoff cheesecake, sticky date pudding, banoffee pie and lemon posset. Cheesy and date scones cover the savoury side, and barista coffee and hot chocolate come standard.

Simple Bakes also caters for functions — office shouts, birthdays, baby showers — with packages for 20 to 60 people and custom quotes available, plus customised cakes designed to wow the guests.

Simple Bakes Taupō: Gooey Cookie Pies, Custom Cakes & Treat Boxes in Taupo Central

Tucked into Taupo Central at 95 Claret Ash Dr, Simple Bakes Taupō is the kind of bakery that makes it very hard to walk past the cabinet. Run by owner and chief baker Karah, this cheerful little cakery bills itself as “Taupō's Sweetest Cakery” — and given what comes out of the oven, it's a hard claim to argue with. Loaded cookie pies, generous stuffed cookies, decadent slices and custom cakes are all crafted from scratch using quality ingredients, and everything is served with a healthy side of fun. The motto, “where every bite is a delight,” isn't just marketing; it's pretty much the operating manual.

Inside the cabinet

Step in-store and you'll find a cabinet that changes with the day's baking: cupcakes, grab-and-go cakes, lemon curd muffins, Caramello brownies and cheesy scones, with proper barista coffee and hot chocolate to wash it all down. Dessert lovers should watch for the rotating dessert lineup — biscoff cheesecake, sticky date pudding, banoffee pie and lemon posset have all featured, alongside strawberry and raspberry trifle layered with custard and freshly whipped cream, and ambrosia crowned with berry yoghurt, marshmallow and flake. Special dessert nights go even bigger, with spreads like donuts piled with strawberries and cream.

But the signature bake here is the OG Cookie Pie — the original cookie pie that headlines the shop. Gooey in the middle and loaded with fillings such as white chocolate truffle and Caramello chocolate, it's the treat regulars come back for again and again. The gooey caramel cookie runs it a close second, molten centre and all.

Because the cabinet is refreshed with each day's baking, it pays to pop in and see what's on offer — regulars know the best strategy is simply to ask what's good today.

Treat boxes, delivered nationwide

Can't make it to Taupo? Simple Bakes keeps a small range of customer favourites available to order online: boxes of cookie pies, cake pops or mixed slices, ready for in-store pickup or courier delivery anywhere in New Zealand. Orders follow a simple weekly rhythm — place yours by Friday night and it will be ready the following week, with courier orders collected on the Wednesday. Prefer to hand-pick? Come in-store and the team will build a personalised treat box from whatever looks best in the cabinet. Treat boxes make an easy gift for friends and family — or a well-earned one for yourself. As the team puts it, no judgement here.

Catering and custom cakes

Simple Bakes is also Taupō's go-to for sweet treat catering. Office shouts, birthdays, baby showers, functions of just about any size — the team can put together platters ranging from cheesy or date scones to cupcakes, cake pops, stuffed cookies, slices and cookie loaves, supersized or bite-sized to suit the crowd. That flexibility makes it equally at home on a boardroom morning-tea table or a backyard baby shower. Set packages cover 20–40 and 40–60 people, with custom quotes available for anything else. And when the occasion calls for a centrepiece, Karah creates customised cakes designed to wow the guests — number cakes for milestone birthdays and rich chocolate mud and Oreo cake among the showstoppers.

A warm welcome, baked in

What regulars mention most, though, is the atmosphere. The team at Simple Bakes doesn't take itself too seriously, but it takes quality and service very seriously — from the standard of the ingredients to the welcome at the counter. The goal, they say, is for every customer who walks through the doors to feel like family, and new products appear regularly so there's always something fresh to try alongside the favourites.

Whether you're after a quick coffee and something sweet from the cabinet, a couriered box of cookie pies for a mate across the country, or a showstopper cake for a big birthday, Simple Bakes Taupō keeps it simple: bake it from scratch, make it delicious, and have a bit of fun along the way.

Signature items

• OG Cookie Pie
• Gooey Caramel Cookie
• Biscoff Cheesecake
• Mixed Slices Box
• Cheesy Scones
• Cake Pops

Menu

Cakes

• Customised Cakes — Made-to-order cakes created to wow guests at birthdays and special occasions.
• Number Cake — Custom cakes shaped as numbers, a favourite for milestone birthdays.
• Chocolate Mud & Oreo Cake — Rich chocolate mud cake finished with Oreos.
• Grab n Go Cakes — Ready-to-take cakes from the cabinet for instant sweet cravings.

Drinks

• Coffee — Barista-made coffee, brewed fresh in-store.
• Hot Chocolate — A rich, comforting hot chocolate to pair with any treat.

Desserts

• Biscoff Cheesecake — Silky biscoff cheesecake from the rotating dessert lineup.
• Sticky Date Pudding — Warm, classic sticky date pudding from the in-store dessert cabinet.
• Banoffee Pie — Toffee and banana pie, one of the featured in-store desserts.
• Lemon Posset — A bright, creamy lemon dessert from the rotating lineup.
• Strawberry & Raspberry Trifle — Layered with custard and freshly whipped cream.
• Ambrosia — Topped with berry yoghurt, marshmallow and flake.
• Donuts with Strawberries & Cream — A dessert night favourite piled with fresh strawberries and cream.

Muffins & Scones

• Lemon Curd Muffins — Soft muffins with a tangy lemon curd centre.
• Cheesy Scones — Golden savoury scones, baked fresh and popular for functions.
• Date Scones — Sweet, fruit-studded scones available alongside the cheesy version.

Slices & Brownies

• Mixed Slices — A rotating selection of sweet slices, sold individually or by the box.
• Caramello Brownie — Fudgy brownie studded with Caramello chocolate.

Cupcakes & Cake Pops

• Cupcakes — Freshly baked, decorated cupcakes available in the cabinet.
• Cake Pops — Hand-decorated cake pops, sold in treat boxes and on catering platters.

Cookies & Cookie Pies

• OG Cookie Pie — The original signature cookie pie, gooey in the middle and baked in-house.
• White Chocolate Truffle & Caramello Cookie Pie — A loaded cookie pie filled with white chocolate truffle and Caramello chocolate.
• Gooey Caramel Cookie — A soft-baked cookie with a molten caramel centre.
• Stuffed Cookies — Generous filled cookies, available in-store and on catering platters.
• Cookie Loaves — Sliceable cookie loaves, offered supersized or bite-sized for catering.

Treat Boxes (Online Orders)

• Cookie Pie Box — A box of customer-favourite cookie pies for pickup or nationwide courier.
• Cake Pop Box — Decorated cake pops boxed up and ready to gift or enjoy.
• Box of 4 Mixed Slices — Four favourite slices in one box, delivered Taupo-wide or NZ-wide.
• Personalised Treat Box — Made up in-store with your hand-picked favourites from the cabinet.

Frequently asked questions

Can I order treats online?

Yes — boxes of cookie pies, cake pops or mixed slices can be ordered online for in-store pickup or nationwide courier delivery across New Zealand.

When do I need to place my order?

Friday night is the cutoff for orders required the following week. Courier orders are collected by the courier on the Wednesday of the available week.

Do you cater for functions and events?

Yes — office shouts, birthdays, baby showers and more. Packages cover 20–40 and 40–60 people, custom quotes are available, and offerings can be supersized or bite-sized.

Can I order a custom cake?

Yes — Simple Bakes makes customised cakes, including number cakes, for birthdays and special occasions. Get in touch with your ideas.

What will I find in the cabinet?

It changes with the day's baking — think cupcakes, cookies, grab-and-go cakes, brownies, muffins, scones and a rotating lineup of desserts, plus coffee and hot chocolate.

Can I build my own treat box?

Yes — come in-store and the team can make up a personalised treat box with your favourites from the cabinet.

Who runs Simple Bakes Taupō?

The cakery is owned by Karah, who leads the baking alongside a friendly team that treats every customer like family.

Tips

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