Shelly Bay Baker on Karori Road

Having long been a household name in Wellington, the opening of Shelly Bay Baker’s Karori branch means New Zealand’s largest suburb now has easy access to some of the city’s finest breads.

Nestled among the shops that line Marsden Village, Shelly Bay Baker Karori invites passersby with the same chic, inviting atmosphere that the bakery has become renowned for. The aroma of freshly baked bread is the first thing that entices your senses, before you appreciate the store’s effortlessly cool aesthetic. Shades of green create a unifying thread throughout the space, from the brick walls outside to the plates and coffee machine inside. These hues play nicely with the sleek white walls and surfaces that dominate the interior, like a blank canvas for your most decadent, carb-loaded dreams.

Shelly Bay Baker’s sourdough loaves have a well-earned reputation, and you’ll have to get in early to get your hands on one of these. Proving they’re indeed a multi-talented outfit, almost every item you see in the cabinet earns rave reviews, from the pain au chocolate to the almond croissant and the bagels, baguettes, and other bready delights. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Wellingtonian cafe without its own standout cheese scone.

Joining the ranks of the Miramar HQ and the popular Leeds Street spot, the Karori branch further expands the Shelly Bay Baker empire - and that can only mean good news for breadlovers in Karori and beyond. With a commitment to “real good bread” - in every sense of those words - Shelly Bay Baker celebrates the simplicity and joy of a well-crafted loaf.