Before there were cafes the bakery ruled supreme. Hamilton Central is home to some long-standing favourite bakeries as well as some up and coming ones. We paid them all a visit to see what was on offer.
Lynda’s Lunchbar
6 Harwood Street
Visit at lunchtime to see how popular this tiny spot hidden in the back streets of Hamilton Central is.
Be tempted by the sweet treats, get your fill of their giant filled rolls, try a gourmet pie or select from the takeaway items of the deep-fried variety.
The Grumpy Baker
595 Victoria Street
In three years the Grumpy Baker has won the hearts and tummies of many Hamiltonians with their freshly baked breads, rolls and pies, not to mention their doughnuts and cinnamon buns.
Gailers Cake Kitchen
799 Victoria Street
A Hamilton icon, Gailers have been around since 1948. Step inside this classic Kiwi bakery where everything is still made on site, from the pastry to lamington sponge.
La Promesse Bakehouse
5 Ward Street
Husband and wife duo Ling and Richard opened La Promesse late last year in the heart of Hamilton Central. You’ll find it hard to choose from the most stunning looking croissants and pastries in town.
Rudi’s
Riverbank Mall, Victoria Street
Beginning life as a pop up in Whangamatā, Rudi’s have found a permanent space in the Riverbank Mall on Victoria Street. Run by husband and wife duo Stefan and Fern, this artisan microbakery excels in handcrafted sourdough breads and pastries.
Shallow Bakery
120 Alexandra Street
If you’re after something a little different, Shallow Bakery is the place to go. From meat floss to moochi cakes, durian flavoured desserts and milk bread, you’ll find them all here along with custom cakes and delicious desserts.
Collingwood Bakery
28 Collingwood Street
Looking for that true Kiwi bakery with everything from filled rolls to hearty meat pies? Collingwood Bakery has been hitting the mark in the central city since forever.
Got a Sweet Tooth?
This Little Cakery
9 Prices Street
Get in quick for their doughnuts along with a range of tempting brownies, macarons and more. Lynn also makes the most spectacular special occasion cakes.
Razzle Dazzle Cakes
148 Ward Street
Specialising in gorgeous bespoke cakes, Razzle Dazzle is also the place to go for a sweet treat – cupcakes, brownies, cookies and more.
