The Mysterious Bakery is a bakery at 45c Morningside Rd in Morningside, Whangarei, with a Google rating of 3.0. A bakery's rhythm is set by the dough rather than the clock: loaves and pastries come out in waves through the morning, so the best pickings usually go to early callers rather than late-day browsers. It is worth asking what is baked on the premises and what is only finished there, as most bakers will happily explain the difference. Regulars learn which items sell out first and order ahead for weekends, and a crust that crackles when tapped is a fair sign of a well-made loaf. On Morningside Road in Whangarei, The Mysterious Bakery is a handy neighbourhood stop for anyone after fresh bread without the trip into town.