Gonville Bakery & Café sits on Abbot Street in the Gonville neighbourhood of Whanganui and holds a 4.7 rating from 50 Google reviews. Customers single out the mince pies and chicken burgers, along with a big selection of hot and cold food, fresh plates and cheerful staff, with many calling in for a quick, filling bite.
A bakery café is often judged by its pies, and fairly so: crisp pastry and a generous, well-seasoned filling are hard to fake and easy to notice. Timing matters too — the cabinet is usually at its best through the morning, popular lines sell out by early afternoon, and the hot counter picks up around lunch. Regulars tend to arrive early, order at the counter and know exactly what they are after.
For a proper pie and a friendly counter in Gonville, this Abbot Street café has plainly earned its local following.