The Bread Basket is a bakery at 20 Hassall Street in Parkside, Timaru, rated 4.4 on Google from 38 reviews. Reviews most often mention the pies, and some mention the shortbread yoyos and the gluten-free options.
A good bakery is judged on its pastry and its bread, and a pie is a useful test because the base shows how it was made. Gluten-free options are worth asking about, since they are often baked separately and need checking for shared equipment. Seasonal baking, such as hot cross buns around Easter, often sells out early, so a morning visit is a sensible plan. Regulars often ask staff which pies came out most recently, which shows how quickly the shop turns over its stock.
For people in Parkside and Timaru who want a pie, fresh bread or a sweet treat close to home, this bakery on Hassall Street is worth a visit.