Doornuts

I'm thinking this is the American Dream where they talk about all the pies. It would take me a month to try everything but from just looking, these look fantastic. I tried the mini pie, Rocky road it was great, nice rich flavour, loved it. Looks like they do catering options so it'd be great for birthdays etc

the modern day K Toad vibe mixed with American pies and cuisine. The pies look incredible and the donuts and baking looks divine. We ordered a mixture of pastries and coffees as it was too early for sweet decadence. The coffee making was not speedy. The service was friendly. There were a couple of Uber eats orders going out. I can report the food was fine, fresh and delicious. The reason I made it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the restaurant seating was not ideal, it was noisy as they are baking there. The music also didn’t suit the theme of the place.

TL:DR - Pie Piper is absolutely amazing, even when things don't always go to plan. Story time, fam. I have been a long-time fanatic of ALL of the Pie Piper's offerings: their chicken and waffles (and American-style biscuits) speak to my Southern Soul food spirit. I was gifted a rainbow birthday cake this year, and their pies completed my Thanksgiving feast last year ( If I love you, I'm probably gonna gift you a pie or doughnut). Consistently amazing food and service, so I sought to recreate last year's memories and make the best out of lockdown during Thanksgiving. Ordered their pies and other specials, so was expecting 2 pies and a (surprise secret) mini pie for partner. Driving from West Auckland to Eastridge, awaiting me was a beautifully wrapped trio of boxes, tied with signature red ribbon. Upon return, I was reminded I had ordered extra pastries (because, of course!) and so...1 pie, 1 mini pie, 1 box of pastries. Missing a pie. My own dumb fault for not checking/ and forgetting I ordered other stuff. Panic ensues because my partner is unable to drive out again from home. I would be stuck at home all day the following day solo-ing the entire Thanksgiving feast...everyone also working from home. I rung, and A ngel (I think?) helped me sort everything, from talking with her managers (after hours, too!), and then confirming with me that they would correct the error and get my pie out to me the very next day. They saved my Thanksgiving. For their superlative products and customer service, they have a life-long promoter in me and my family.

Wasn’t super impressed by the donuts, but they certainly were not bad. Flavors are interesting, but the donut itself was a little dry and the banana cream was very artificial tasting. Staff was very friendly and they offer bottomless filter coffee, a hard treat to come by in New Zealand. The cheesecakes looked really nice, although we did not try them. Pricing is pretty expensive ($5/donut). Prolly won’t visit this place regularly, but not upset that I went.

Usually generous portions, partner really likes the banoffee pie. Has had it multiple times. Cheesecakes are super nice too!