Leeds Street Bakery

Top choice in Wellington


Watch the top-knotted bakers baking through the big picture window, then head inside to taste some scones, biscuits, cakes and lovely loaves, plus simple mains like halloumi on toast, bacon sandwiches and organic muesli with poached fruit and yoghurt. It's part of the old 1923 Hannah's shoe factory precinct; check out the amazing old employee photo across the laneway.


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