Patrick's Pies Goldstar Bakery is a bakery at 19 Bethlehem Road in Bethlehem, Tauranga, holding a 4.4 rating from 1,027 Google reviews. Its Facebook page carries the latest details.
Any New Zealand bakery is judged, fairly or not, by its pies: pastry that stays crisp and holds its shape rather than going soggy, and a filling generous with meat rather than mostly gravy. Timing matters too, since the freshest bread and pies come out of the oven early and the popular lines often sell quickly — something regulars plan around. When choosing a bakery, look to the staples: a plain mince pie or a simple loaf of white bread tells you more than anything fancy in the cabinet.
On Bethlehem Road, this well-rated bakery is a handy stop for Bethlehem locals and anyone passing through Tauranga.