The Bakery Cafe is a bakery and cafe at 252 Welcome Bay Road in Welcome Bay, Tauranga. It holds a Google rating of 3.9 from 44 reviews, and reviewers often mention the pies, the donuts and the mince and cheese pie. Reviews are mixed. Several complaints describe pies and sausage rolls that were stale, cold or bland, while one reviewer praises the kiwi pie and the owners.
A bakery is judged first on its pies and pastries, which should be hot, flaky and well filled when they reach the counter. Freshness matters more than range, so a shop with a steady flow of customers usually turns over its stock more quickly. Prices for a pie and a small snack can add up, so it helps to check the menu before ordering. When choosing a bakery, try a pie fresh from the oven and check that it is served hot.
For a quick pie on Welcome Bay Road, it is a bakery worth trying for yourself before you decide.