A quintessential New Zealand savory pastry filled with ground beef and melted cheese.
5 top-rated spots found
Master baker Jason Hay is a perennial heavyweight in the Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards. The gold standard here is defined by a pastry that manages to be both structurally sound for hand-held eating and impossibly flaky. The mince is finely textured with a deep, savory umami profile that avoids the common pitfall of being overly salty.
📍 119 Main Highway, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051 · View on Maps
Sopheap Long made history as the first woman to win the Supreme Pie Award, and her Mince and Cheese remains a top-tier contender, recently securing Silver in 2025. The pie is celebrated for its 'hand-holdable firmness' and a golden-brown base that never goes soggy, even with a generous filling.
📍 1028 Beach Road, Torbay, Auckland 0630 · View on Maps
This is the 'luxury' gold standard. Moving away from the humble bakery roots, Cazador uses wagyu beef bolognese and a sophisticated bechamel sauce. It is widely cited by food critics as the best 'elevated' pie in the city, offering a restaurant-quality experience inside a pastry shell.
📍 854 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1041 · View on Maps
Muzza's is an Auckland institution known for its 'no-frills' excellence. It is the community's gold standard for a 'real' pie—hearty, piping hot, and famously effective as a hangover cure. The vibe is old-school Auckland, where the quality of the bake speaks louder than any marketing.
📍 55 Richardson Road, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025 · View on Maps
Consistently ranked as one of the best all-around bakeries in Central Auckland. Their Mince and Cheese is praised for its 'voluptuous' filling and a pastry that is buttery and soft on the bottom while remaining crisp on top. It’s a high-volume shop, ensuring every pie is fresh from the oven.
📍 2/467 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland 1021 · View on Maps