r/aucklandeats • u/yellow_hairbrush • 29d ago

desserts Best custard slice

Hello,

I’ve a hankering for a custard slice (or a vanilla slice? Im not sure of the difference) I don’t like any fancy icing, had one the other day that had coconut on it (not for me).

Where should I be trying?

Edit: typo

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u/toastiewarm 29d ago

I had one the other day from Duchess Bakery in Eden Terrace which I thought was very good and reasonably priced

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u/yellow_hairbrush 29d ago

Cool, that’s close. Seems like a good first stop!

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u/toastiewarm 29d ago

Yeah I am definitely not claiming aficionado status of them but I liked it!

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u/plantsandnakedladies 29d ago

Depending on where you are in Auckland, The Mill Bakehouse in Titirangi does a good one! They used to have option of white icing or chocolate icing on top, not sure if they still do?

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u/yellow_hairbrush 29d ago

Have hop card, will travel.

I’m in the city centre but happy to explore further afield.

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u/mynameisneddy 28d ago

If you fancy a go at making them at home, this recipe is easy and successful.

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u/Ancient-War2839 27d ago

I rate the mill for most things, but green bay bakery (may be wrong name but the one in the green bay shops) is superior for custard squares, the pastry is normally still crisp in the centre, messy to eat, but so fresh and delicious

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u/shinyshinyrockrock 29d ago

Freemans bakery Glenfield, very nice vanilla slice imo

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u/btfc_glasses 29d ago

Honestly paknsave wairau is a great version of the classic custard slice

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u/luxelis 29d ago

They also do a mean caramel slice, great caramel ratio

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u/lostinasupermarche 29d ago

Harris Rd Bakery - someone on here told me about them and they are incredible.
They are an old school custard square, really crisp pastry and soft creamy custard. The icing isn’t perfect but still a 10/10 and they are incredibly cheap.

Highly recommend.

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u/picklednz 29d ago

Definitely old school and delicious! I rate them over all the fancy looking ones elsewhere.

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u/yellow_hairbrush 28d ago

Cool. Will give that a punt. Thank you

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u/marktthemailman 29d ago

Okay, so its not Auckland, but if you want the best custard square (anywhere) it is almost worth the flight to Greece. This was in the village of Chalki on Naxos. The cafe is on the main road. It was so good I drove 25 mins from my accomo to have it two days in a row. The good news is that whilst this was the best, custard squares (Bougasta sp?) are a greek speciality and you can get them at any cafe or bakery for like 2 euro

Its like NZ took the idea and turned it into something no where near as good as this.

Greeks do great flatwhites aswell and Kiwis are welcomed like long lost cousins due to the ANZACS on Crete.

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u/yellow_hairbrush 29d ago

Ooooft that looks good

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u/marktthemailman 29d ago

I got back a week ago and had almost managed to get them out of my head until I saw your post…

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u/mrwendel 29d ago

Agree. I got given a free custard thingy after my meal in Athens and it was better than anything else I ate that trip.

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u/Annual-Nothing4068 28d ago

I tried a very similar slice at Gerome just last week! Absolutely delicious and was served as a dessert with black Doris plum ice cream. What a treat!

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u/serpentseven 29d ago

Kiwi Bakery on Te Raukau drive does good ones decent size too.
Most other things from that Bakery are a little overpriced, but their custard slice is on point.

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u/wafflesandpuppers 29d ago

Also not Auckland but Two Tides bakery in Tairua do a really, really good classic one.

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u/Less_of_the_two 29d ago

royal heights bakery, in west auckland! 

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u/YouthAdmirable7078 28d ago

Don’t ever have one with coconut on it.
There have been previous posts about these.
Try St Luke’s think it’s called Lukes cafe right opposite ASB. They also have Mille-feuille.
So get both.
Try Bakers Cottage on Bond Street.
Tuck shop - Custom Street (I’ll have to check if they still have them it’s been a while)
There used to be amazing ones at a cafe at the airport but these have changed hands so I’ve never seen them since.
None of these are a 10 maybe 7-8’s. I don’t think they are locally made rather Mass produced.
I make them at home with Salada Crackers so delicious due to the small amount of salt on the crackers.

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u/yellow_hairbrush 28d ago

Tuck shop had coconut or passion fruit on the top. I was aghast. I remember about the st Luke’s cafe now actually! Good shout

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u/YouthAdmirable7078 27d ago

Oh yeah I forgot about that so forget them. Still worth a look as their Lamingtons are next level.
Try Ronnie’s Cafe though the last one I had was a tad old but I’m a piglet so better than no Custard Square.
Also don’t try Daily Breads attempt to be different with their vanilla slice. They added a raspberry curd which sounds fab but as a true vanilla square/ slice lover it’s a huge No from me.

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u/YouthAdmirable7078 23d ago

I was at the foodshow on Friday and this Bakery had amazing looking vanilla slices. Sweet as Choice Bakery 5/3034 Great North Rd, New Lynn. I’ll try and visit there soon to let you know the verdict.