Golden Pie Bakery And Cafe

34/38 Avalon Drive, Nawton, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand
+64 7 949 7669
$$$ cafe
(243 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Nestled in the heart of Nawton, Hamilton, Golden Pie Bakery and Cafe is more than just a pit stop—it's a celebration of taste and warmth. This charming cafe offers a delightful array of homemade goodies, making it the perfect place to recharge after a visit to the nearby Avalon gym or simply to indulge in some comforting cuisine. With an inviting ambience, the cafe provides a cozy retreat, where the aroma of freshly baked pastries fills the air and a friendly smile greets you at the door.

Golden Pie Bakery and Cafe boasts a menu that shines with local flavors and hearty comfort food. Renowned for their steak and cheese pie, often touted as the best in Hamilton, each pie is generously filled with tender slow-cooked beef, wrapped in beautifully flaky pastry. As one satisfied customer, Tereiha Hapi, passionately put it, the meat is not the typical “fake gooey” filling you often encounter. Instead, it’s the real deal—cooked to perfection and bursting with authentic flavors.

If you're up for something a bit different, the paua pie is also a must-try. Although a few patrons noted they’d enjoy even more paua in the filling, there’s no denying the pies are crafted with fresh ingredients and ample care—making each bite a fresh and delicious experience, as described by the enthusiastic Isaac Bahn, who has declared them the best he's tasted!

What makes Golden Pie truly stand apart is its value. With dishes like the big breakfast—loaded with two eggs, a hash brown, a juicy sausage, crispy bacon, and fresh tomato—priced at just $17.50, it’s a steal compared to other local eateries. Tangi Marshall sums it up perfectly, appreciating the balance of quality and affordability.

Though some patrons have expressed a longing for past seafood pie recipes, the general consensus is that the cafe's charming vibe and warm service bring guests back time and again. The welcoming staff cater to everyone, drawing in a diverse clientele that creates a lively atmosphere enhanced by the cafe's delicious offerings.

In a landscape filled with dining options, Golden Pie Bakery and Cafe is a gem that offers a unique blend of flavor, comfort, and community. Whether you're after a hearty meal post-workout, a tasty treat to satisfy your cravings, or simply a cozy spot to relax, you’ll find it all at this local favorite. Don't miss out—make sure to stop by during your next visit to Hamilton!

Service options
Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeaway
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

05:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Tuesday

05:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Wednesday

05:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Thursday

05:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Friday

05:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Saturday

06:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Sunday

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

243 Reviews
Tangi Marshall

06 Oct 2025

The prices here are good for the quality of the food. Their big breakfast consists of 2 eggs, hash brown, tomato, sausage & bacon, costs $17.50. You could pay up to $25 at most other places. I often eat here if I'm visiting ATF avalon gym. I like the friendly service as well.

Ene Lilo

25 Sep 2025

Food is great, tasty and fresh. Good vibes and cater for everyone and every races. The only downfall is the prices, may be it just me. Ha ha. Thanks.

jd k

21 Aug 2025

What happened to the seafood pie ? U guys used to have the best seafood pie in NZ now The filling sauce is different & tastes more curryfied. I used to buy it all the time , it was my fave. Now I don't go near it cause it just not very nice . Bring back the old seafood or recipe it was the best

Tereiha Hapi

14 Aug 2025

Steak and cheese pie Is the best in Hamilton (and I tried many bakery just to find one). Really nice pastry and the inside is actual slow cooked beef steak (maybe bolar? Tastes like it anyway... Which done right is yummy), not that fake gooey stuff. I buy two of these for lunches for work when I'm too tired to make it. Tried their paua pie but not enough paua, and the flavouring taste more like seafood chowder. Bacon and egg.. I wish they scrambled it fluffy light with bits of bacon rather than a whole egg. Potatoe top - if they used real agria potatoe mash instead of the packet stuff it would be a winner. Mince pie is also good but not as good as the steak.

Isaac Bahn

09 Aug 2025

The paua pies are the BEST!!!!!! All the food was really fresh and bloody delicious. Definitely worth stopping in if you're ever passing through Hamilton

MsKhutzie

06 Aug 2025

The pāua pie pastry is flaky, soft and a great tasty meal. The filling is soooo creamy and yum. Fish n chips with pāua topping. Fresh and hot. Love the crisscut chips with the pāua topping. Fish was fantastic and yummy. This is my second trip back for that taste of a pāua pie. Worth every bite n road trip coming from Otara, Auckland. Good to try something new as well while making the trip, it’s worth the trip.

LUCKY CLARKE

04 Aug 2025

Bought a bacon&egg quiche with green leafy vege all through with red capsicum diced bits so many chunky diced bacon all through out was so moist especially the egg like each bite was just a delicious hot breakfast in a pastry so fresh ,yummy .

Kodie Redshaw

13 Jun 2025

Love the food here and the service is ALWAYS great love how there is a range of different types of food this is why my family go here they love it!

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