Glory Patisserie — Local services in Devonport-Takapuna

I'm going to base this review on the almighty almond croissant. The owners of Glory are a dynamic husband and wife team, and let me tell you, this place is a bona fide, no-additives, made-from-scratch daily patisserie. The wife, who doubles as the front-of-house magician, took the time to chat with us and was utterly delightful. Her husband, the patissier, has been baking since the tender age of 16 in Hong Kong, so you know he's got some serious skills.

Now, my sometimes over-enthusiastic partner declared that the almond croissant was, in the words of Jeremy Clarkson, "simply the best in the world." That's some mighty high praise to live up to, or as Clarkson Clarksons Farm could this be a bit of "Diddly Squat"?

Glory is just off the main high street, nestled near a charming little park that caters to all sorts of food enthusiasts. If you're from the U.K., live around the south or London, and fancy yourself a bit middle class and slightly privileged, you've probably wandered into a Gail's bakery before. Known for their excellent pastries, Gail's is no slouch. But to put it into perspective, while Gail's is very good, Glory is in a whole different league (yes, it's that good).

So, was this the "Best in the world"? Well, so far, it's a resounding "yes." The only hiccup is that it's 11,500 miles from home. If you find yourself anywhere near Glory, it's a...

Bought baguette, strawberry danish, 2 caneles and a plain croissant on the xmas eve.

Me and my partner had always been a baguette fan. We heard the place is good so we come here to give their pastry a try. Unfortunately, out of 4 items we bought, the plain croissant was the best. It’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside with perfect layers.

But the baguette, it was too hard to chew. I’m not over exaggerating. My sister is the one who had the first bite and she said it was really hard that she doesn’t want to eat it anymore. I didn’t believe it until I had it. We have to throw the whole baguette away.

For the canele, the texture inside was off. A canele was supposed to have a beautiful texture fully filled the inside but half of it was empty and it was chucky inside.

For the strawberry danish, it could be using old strawberry that’s not fresh anymore that after we brought it home, the strawberry juice leaked out in the box so we have to transfer it to the plate and the colour was brownish...

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Glory Patisserie for my son's 4th birthday party. Their bespoke out catering lunch boxes were an absolute hit among the little ones and adults alike!

Each lunch box was meticulously prepared, individually wrapped, and beautifully presented, making them not just a meal but a delightful experience in itself. From the moment they were unveiled, the excitement among the children was palpable, and the joy on their faces as they opened their personalised boxes was truly heartwarming.

Glory Patisserie's attention to detail and commitment to quality shine through in every aspect of their service. From the freshness of the ingredients to the creative presentation, it was evident that they pour their passion into every creation.

I wholeheartedly recommend Glory Patisserie for any occasion.

Thank you, Glory Patisserie, for helping to make my son's birthday celebration truly memorable.

Warm...