Whether you are after a crusty, crumbly sourdough, a buttery Morning Bun or a cake that will match the most special occasion, these five Christchurch bakeries will deliver the goods. Get them on your radar and taste the difference.

Grizzly baked goods

There are few life-affirming moments that compare to biting into the caramelised layers of a light, flakey and dizzyingly buttery Morning Bun for the very first time. Sam and Sara Ellis of Grizzly Baked Goods have brought this pastry delight to Otautahi, most famously in the form of Lemon Poppy Morning Buns, Bear Claws and Everything Croissants. Grizzly is now part of The Welder’s boutique collective. The petite diner-style space will offer inner-city folk the full Grizzly range, as well as Embassy Coffee espresso.

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Harpers House

Harpers House create bespoke sweet treats for birthdays, baby showers, weddings or any occasion. Owner Andi can work with you to create any flavour combination you could imagine, ensuring you get what you want.

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Bohemian bakery

Slow is beautiful at Bohemian Bakery as their bread gets fermented over 24 hours. The result is deliciously crunchy crust and tender, moist crumb. While the heart of Bohemian is the award-winning sourdough, the menu also boasts sweet and savoury pastries, including cinnamon rolls and pretzels.

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Bellbird bakery

Nestled within the beautiful Tannery is Bellbird Bakery. Their premium offerings of sourdough bread, crusty baguettes, chewy ciabatta and superb French pastries are all hand shaped with care and love. They use local, seasonal and high-quality ingredients. Be sure to try their famous almond croissant!

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Japanz bakery

Japanese Japanz Bakery create appetising Kiwi and Japanese fusion baked goods. Each day their popular pies and doughnuts are created from scratch, so stop by and enjoy something different today!

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