Turns out, even another lockdown couldn’t stop Wellington from keeping its residents well fed with delicious treats. With the city’s most beloved bakers now offering contactless delivery, you can keep supporting local from the comfort of your own home and stock your kitchen with boxes of doughnuts. Sounds like a win-win if we’ve ever heard one.
Here’s the list of those making level 3 a little sweeter.
Goods Manufactory And Cafe
With their gorgeous range of pastries, biscuits, and sourdough, it’s no surprise that local favourite Goods has remained in demand during lockdown. An idyllic little spot on Tinakori Road, the cafe is offering contactless delivery and pick-up during level 3. In other words, if you’re having almond croissant withdrawals, this one’s for you.
Delivery available for Central Wellington. Order here.
Porno Donuts
The newest and coolest kid on the block, Porno Donuts are known to grace the cabinets of Wellington’s best-loved cafés. Thankfully, these guys are still delivering their showstopping vegan doughnuts all through level 3. Think mixed berry cheesecake, citrus sherbert, and peanut butter cup with dark chocolate ganache. Get in quick if you want to score some treats at any time of day.
Free delivery available for Central Wellington. Order here.
Wellington Sourdough
The coveted, somewhat elusive Wellington Sourdough is definitely the city’s sexiest bakery. All of their delicious loaves are available online, both for delivery and for click and collect throughout the week. You can’t really go wrong here, but the no. 8 potato sourdough is a particularly magical experience. Just putting it out there.
Delivery available throughout the Wellington Region. Order here.
Belén Vegan Bakery
Usually found at the Newtown farmers market, Belén Vegan Bakery’s handmade treats are almost too pretty to eat. Have you seen those tiramisu croissants? With a new selection on offer weekly, you can have fresh and delectable vegan pastries, brownies, and savoury pies and scrolls in the comfort of your own home all level 3 long. Big yes.
Delivery available throughout the Wellington Region. Order here.
Little Dough Co.
The beloved Little Dough Co. has been satisfying the city’s doughnut cravings all year long, and this lockdown hasn’t stopped them. Their ever-creative range of flavours has recently included cereal-milk glazed birthday cake, gingerbread glazed, and black forest filled. They’ve even got sugary doughnut holes if that’s what tickles your fancy.
Delivery available throughout the Wellington Region. Order here.
Medialunas Aurora
Tucked away on Grey Street, Medialunas Aurora is home to the dreamiest Argentinian pastries in the capital. There are flaky criollitos and buttery medialunas— imagine a croissant-brioche lovechild. Now imagine it filled with raspberries and white chocolate custard. Hungry yet? You can order their authentic selection to your door from Wednesday to Friday.
Delivery available for Wellington Central. Order here.
Leeds Street Bakery
Home to the infamous and dangerously good salted caramel cookies, Leeds Street Bakery has ensured you can still get your fix in level 3. Their full range of organic sourdough is also available online, so you can pick up a delicious loaf or two to cheer you up after all those cookies are gone. And trust us, they won’t last long.
Delivery available throughout the Wellington Region. Order here.
Arobake
City staple Arobake is spoiling Wellingtonians for choice with their entire range of goodies available for online order. They’re doing bread, doughnuts, cookies, croissants, danishes, scones, even cakes— a blessing if you’re stuck with a lockdown birthday— and it’s all delivered to your doorstep from Monday to Saturday.
Delivery available throughout the Wellington Region. Order here.
Pandoro
A Wellington classic, Pandoro is known for fulfilling the city’s carb cravings on the daily. Luckily, level 3 is no different, with all their baked goodness available for contactless delivery across the region. Whether you’re in need of a chocolatey pick-me-up or you’re missing your lunch-break cheese scone, these guys have you covered.
Delivery available throughout the Wellington Region. Order here.
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Image credit: Goods Manufactory and Cafe, Porno Donuts, Belén Vegan Bakery, Leeds Street Bakery.