BurtoNZ Bakery

"Very friendly staff guided me through their menu. I had never had a meat pie but I chose the steak and cheese and was met with a delicious flakey, hearty, savory and warm treat that was just perfect for a cold rainy morning. I also had the ham and cheese croissant (yum!) and a chocolate croissant which were both perfectly moist and flakey. This shop is a labor of love that you can taste it in every bite."

"As an Aussie that frequently visits the Bay Area, having these pies reminds me of home. Granted I’m not a Kiwi but I grew up on meat pies and sausage rolls and these are so damn good! I went back in 3 times to get more and more. I had the steak & cheese, steak & mushroom, mince & cheese, creamy chicken, bacon & egg and a sausage roll. The pastry is light, flaky and buttery, the filling is hearty and tasty, especially the bacon and egg and sausage roll wow! And for a second or 2 while biting into them I forgot I was in the US. The lamington’s were bloody awesome! I can’t wait to come back!"

"Yum. Savory pastries New Zealand style. We chose steak and mushroom, chicken, ham and egg. Also had a sausage, scotch egg, Belgian chocolate chip cookie, a blueberry pastry and a macaroon. We also picked up a sourdough baguette. This was for brunch after driving 100 miles. Everything was tasty, the pastry flakey. We each had a favorite but the ones that stood out were the baguette, the sausage, blueberry pastry and the macaroon. You can't pick a bad one. Looking forwars to trying the other savories for next time."

"A little taste of New Zealand! The bakery is a bit hidden but right next to Safeway in the shopping center here. There are a couple of tables and chairs just outside where you can enjoy your baked goods. The pastry is spot on and definitely crafted by a skilled baker! Prices are reasonable too. They didn't make any scotch eggs the day we came so we'll try another day for those. Meat pies are now $9 each but they're very hearty and filling. While I still miss that rich gooey top quality NZ cheese, the pies here are still tasty. Croissants are amazing as well. We got a little bit of everything.. almost. Some of my favorites were the almond croissant, blackberry cheesecake, and lambingtons (especially raspberry). I'm still working through the various flavors of meat pies (bought a few cold ones to warm up at home) so jury's still out on that but I'll update once I figure out my top pies. If you're a meat lover, definitely go for the sausage roll. This is a great little bakery and one of a kind since I've yet to come across a (specifically) NZ bakery here in the Bay Area/surrounding areas. If you're in the area or down for a little drive this is a great spot!"