French Bakery
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French Bakery
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About
Features
CUISINES
French, Cafe, European
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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Hours
Open until 3:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Monday
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Friday
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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4.3
198 reviews
Excellent
110
Very good
60
Average
15
Poor
9
Terrible
4
Herby1
New Plymouth18 contributions
Jan 2022 • couples
Staying across the street we decided to go to The French Baker for breakfast.
I had scrambled eggs with bacon on ciabatta and my wife had salmon instead of bacon, both meals were delicious, coffee and the pot of tea were also good.
Totally agree with other reviews this place is pretty good, evident by a very steady stream of customers.
Nice job TFB, we will be back.
Written 28 January 2022
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dnlcompton
Wellington260 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
Great stop for a coffee and lunch. We were in Greytown for the weekend and was keen to immerse ourselves into the local cafe scene. This was one of the busiest cafe/bakery around and with seats outside, perfect for taking our Dog. Food was excellent, atmosphere casual and service friendly and attentive. A great place to have a wee taste of France.
Written 25 June 2023
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moonlotus18
Hamilton2084 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Delicious pastries and rolls. We stopped by for lunch here and tried an assortment of pies, rolls and sweet treats like their beef bourbignon pie, lamb sausage roll, almond croissant and their pear almond tart. All yum and authentically delicious. Nice ambiance and good service.
Written 13 January 2020
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cowgirlNZ
342 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
We were in Greytown to enjoy and spend up at the Festival of Christmas but was totally shocked at the rude service I received here. Popped in early for a loaf of bread on Sunday morning - tried to make conversation with the "gentleman" serving which was met with monosyllables and zero friendliness. Wow, really?? Too early for you to make a customer feel valued perhaps? Maybe stay in bed then. Clareville bakery is only 5 mins up the road remember...
Written 28 July 2021
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Wanderlust_Scot
Dundee99 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
We stopped here for a quick lunch dn route to Wellington. I had the most amazing tomato soup I have ever tasted - big portion and so so good. Came with garlic bread. Bacon sandwich and latte were also very good - partners choice. Tables on the street as well as inside. Fast service.
Written 16 February 2020
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Orangikaupapa
Wellington16 contributions
Mar 2023 • solo
Funny how things creep up on you and become a comfortable ritual and habit. By far my favourite Greytown venue, the food selection is modest but excellent. The coffee very good. We’re lucky to have Rusty and his business. It’s the sort of small town business that knits you into belonging. It’s a high street cafe with an easy pulse.
Written 27 April 2023
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Posie J
Auckland48 contributions
Sept 2023 • friends
Food was hit and miss. My brioche was fabulous, the salmon average. My friend had an eclair which was stale pastry, and ham and cheese croissant which ok. Coffee was fine. Not the friendliest staff but not rude. Overall experience pretty average.
Written 6 September 2023
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adeejay
La Spezia70 contributions
Apr 2022 • family
A great team offering excellent service and wonderful food.
Good coffee and nice atmosphere.
Nice to see the staff greeting many customers by name.
Well worth stopping in.
Written 22 April 2022
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Antoinette B
Havelock North331 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We stopped buy for picnic food. The salmon quiche was perfect, as was the filled roll. We also bought pastries and the pear tart - divine. Great value and super efficient as it is very popular.
Written 6 January 2020
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Family Foods
Auckland362 contributions
Dec 2024 • friends
After a morning of strolling the shops its was great to pop in for a delicious coffee and a ham salad roll.
Food was fresh and well presented, the ham salad roll a decent portion, simple but fresh and the Dijon mustard was a good match.
The coffee, you can’t go wrong with allpress beans.
All up was around $15 very decent prices.
Written 6 December 2024
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Rach00000070
Carterton9 contributions
Apr 2024 • solo
Hands down the best almond croissant I have ever tasted, Rich subtle caramel flavoured frangipane, crisp buttery croissant, doused in almonds and powdered sugar that crystallises with the heat. Absolutely sublime with their Allpress coffee!
Written 25 April 2024
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Liz O
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • solo
Hmmm. No greeting at all by host. Rather rude in fact.Bought $50 for family lunch later in day. Plus a coffee in shop and croissant
Written 10 January 2024
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PhiloinNZ
Greytown6 contributions
Jan 2024 • solo
The French Baker is fantastic. I’ve been going there for years, mainly for the coffee but also for the atmosphere. Terrific staff, brilliant location and a huge asset for Greytown.
Written 9 January 2024
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tkq
Whangarei18 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
Greytown is lovely, we thought a coffee and snack would be fab , choose the French Bakery but were very disappointed in that the bread rolls were very cold, dry and hard when coming out of their front display....clearly they weren't todays bake...filling was very minimal too, quiet disappointed , Coffee was nice but not very hot
Written 29 May 2023
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Han_yinu
Wellington617 contributions
May 2023 • couples
This is a great bakery and has good range of bakery goods both bread and patisserie.
Its always been a must visit if we are in town. On a recent visit, they appeared to be short staffed as the tables were not being cleared and crumbs were left/tables unwiped. The friendly trusty rusty was busy on the till (multitasking serving customers and taking orders as well as providing what service he could. Miss Sad was concentrating on churning out the coffee's. I counted at least 2 -3 young men coming out from the back to replenish supplies for the shelves, warmer oven, cutlery, water glasses, serve meals from the kitchen etc.
At one point I asked one of these fellas to clear a and wipe the table (NOBODY likes to eat on top of somebody else's detritus!. He managed to clear one table but did not return to wipe any table and left dishes at the next table. I figured they were really busy in the kitchen but they either need to employ more efficient staff or limit customers as the environment was becoming unhealthy with the uncleared tables and chunky crumbs on the floor.
Written 28 May 2023
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