Hello Pickle

210 Bank Street, Regent, Whangarei 0112, New Zealand
+64 210 479 933
$$$ Cafe
(107 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to Hello Pickle, a delightful café nestled in the heart of Regent, Whangarei. If you're a pie lover—or just someone with a taste for incredible food—this charming spot is a must-visit. Situated at 210 Bank Street, the welcoming atmosphere here draws you in with its bright decor and the enticing aroma wafting through the air from the kitchen.

Hello Pickle specializes in crafting remarkable pies that have garnered a loyal following among locals and travelers alike. Picture flaky, perfectly baked pastry encasing a symphony of flavors. Customers rave about menu highlights like the Smokod Brisket, Jalapeño & Cheese pie—an absolute show-stopper with its tender brisket, a kick of jalapeño, and a generous helping of rich cheese. As one satisfied traveler, Chun, enthusiastically puts it, “Wow, this pie tops the list!”

The café also offers a range of other mouth-watering options such as the Chicken/Cranberry pie and unique combinations that reflect both traditional and innovative tastes. Just imagine sinking your teeth into a carefully crafted pie, the savory gravy spilling out, complemented by perfectly paired ingredients. Each bite is a testament to the skill and passion of the Hello Pickle team.

The ambiance at Hello Pickle strikes a balance between cozy and vibrant, inviting you to settle in for a moment of indulgence. With a couple of bright round tables positioned perfectly by the window, it’s the ideal spot to sip on a cup of their delicious coffee while enjoying your delectable pie. Customers consistently praise both the welcoming vibe and the friendly staff—like Kerry, who noted the team’s passion and warmth as she explored the diverse menu.

Beyond the fantastic food, what truly sets Hello Pickle apart is the customer experience. Reviewers such as Eytan emphasize the joy of discovering what they deem “the best pies around,” enhanced by the genuine enthusiasm of the staff dedicated to making your visit memorable. Josh Stone captures the essence beautifully, declaring, “If you love pies, ya gotta visit Hello Pickle.” And you will certainly understand why!

No culinary journey through Whangarei is complete without a stop at Hello Pickle. Treat yourself to their award-winning pies and discover why the locals can’t get enough. Your taste buds will thank you!

Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Openings Hours

Monday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Tuesday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Wednesday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Thursday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Friday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Saturday

06:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

107 Reviews
Chun

08 Oct 2025

Absolutely amazing 10/10 !!!! Tried their Chicken/Cranberry pie last time and “Wow”. Been waiting 6 months for the opportunity to travel to Whangarei again and try their “Smokod Brisket, Jalapeño & Cheese” pie I travel around for my work and I’ve had a few award winning pies but I must say this pie tops the list. The pastry is so good, nicely pull beef, gravy and a generous amount of cheese and jalapeños … FANTASTIC !!!! Ended up buying another 2 more for my daughters to experience. An award winner for me A++++

Josh Stone

16 Sep 2025

Stopped by for a Saturday morning pie, had the mushroom and brisket, and the jalapeno and brisket and both were stunning. Super friendly staff too. If you love pies ya gotta visit hello pickle

Miller Sampson

11 Sep 2025

NO EXAGGERATION, BEST PIES IN NZ! My husband and I have been travelling around the south and north island, getting pies everyday from different places. On our second last day we visited Hello Pickle and have officially had the best pie in NZ. We were only going to get two pies but the selection was so insanely good we ended up getting four! A bonus is the coffee was delicious and the staff are so wonderful. Thank you! Can't wait to visit NZ again and we'll see you then.

Eytan N

24 Aug 2025

Wonderful people and yes…..just like all of the previous reviews, the best pies around. I thought I had fantastic pies up until now but unfortunately now I can’t think of anything else. Absolutely gorgeous and delicious. The Brisket jalapeño and cheese pie was just phenomenal….. I almost want to recommend not to come here in order to give other pies a fighting chance….

Kerry Hannam

07 Aug 2025

A package deal purchasing Hello Pickle pies. A couple of bright round tables with a couple of chairs sit either side of the front window displaying exquisite pies, tasty combination sandwiches and delicious sweet morsels. The ladies serving were welcoming and passionate about the food we asked about. I had a chicken, brie with cranberry pie while my 'partner of sniffing out a good pie', chose a beef, mushroom with sour cream pie. A buttery short pastry base with a Flaky pastry topped a very delicious filling, overflowing with the goodies we had chosen. The pie held its shape until the final morsel was eaten. Beautiful. Takes pies to a different level. Pies are between $9-14 each as a meal on their own. Each pie has been made with the same passion as the ladies serving and us eating them. Our Coffees did not disappoint either. Such an enjoyable experience as we sat outside at our table chatting to other customers with a pallette for a perfect pie.

Paul C

01 Aug 2025

Red wine, smoked brisket and blue cheese pie was devine. The service was excellent as well. Guy making the coffee genuinely seemed like he was happy to see us. Coffee was very good.

Malcolm Walsh

30 Jul 2025

Hard to know which is the best part, the coffee or the friendly service. Best Long Black in Whangarei. A real bright start to your day. I haven't tried the food, but there's loads of vegetarian options and it all looks great.

Denee Shearer

27 Jun 2025

I'm gutted to say that it has taken me until today to try one of your pies. We bought the roast lamb and chicken & cranberry pies and WOW! The best pie I have ever had. Yes they're more expensive than other places but you can taste the quality ingredients and that pastry, was melt in your mouth delicious! Thanks Jess and your team, we will most definitely be back (no pictures of our pies as they didn't last long enough after the first bite to take one)

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