Auckland makers and creators have plenty of inspiration when it comes to pickling, producing, fermenting and forming products for their community, and Auckland goods are in a league of their own when it comes to quality.
From beer to butter, cakes to cookies, Auckland goods makers know how important transparency is in the food business these days, and what easier way to see how something is made than simply talk to the person who made it. Frequently seen on cafe and restaurant shelves, and even stocking local supermarkets, those who make and create goods in Auckland have a massive target audience, but when the result is that good, the only risk is that supply is outstripped by demand. We don’t know about you, but if you’re a goods maker starting out small, that seems only a good problem to have.
Gift Guide 2025: Neat Gifts from Neat Places in Aotearoa
Beabea's Bakery
Seamlessly blending Kiwi culinary traditions with modern French baking techniques is Beabea’s, a much-loved neighbourhood bakery situated in the humble little suburb...
Florets
Tucked amongst the Grey Lynn shops lies Florets, a cosy neighbourhood bakery with a strong focus on creating sustainable and nutritious sourdough bread.
Mor Bakery
There is nothing quite like a freshly baked pastry to start the day, a simple fact well grasped by those at Mor Bakery in Auckland.
Folds Patisserie
Inconspicuously nestled amongst the hum of Dominion Road in Auckland is Folds Patisserie, an Asian-inspired bakery seamlessly blending flavours from South East Asia with New...
Norma Taps
Sustainability and creativity combine at Norma Taps, an innovative space making its home in Auckland’s City Works Depot.
Maison des Lys
Maison des Lys is an artisan French pâtisserie but with a real point of difference.
Duck Island Ponsonby Road
Duck Island has been crafting small-batch ice cream in the Waikato since 2015.
Checks Downtown
There’s no other way to say this; Checks Downtown is just damn cool. New to the local streetwear label of the moment? We’ll catch you up.
Commonsense Mt Eden
A boutique and thoughtful shopping experience, you can rest easy at Commonsense Organics knowing every item you purchase is helping either the land, the people, your insides or a mixture of all three.
Bread and Butter Café and Bakery
As the big sister to Little Bread and Butter Bakery in Ponsonby Central, Bread and Butter Café and Bakery in Grey Lynn gives off a homely and warm ambience.
Brothers Beer
A fine establishment which handles the concocting of craft beer like Picasso handled a brush.
