VANIYÉ Patisserie - Parnell

Such a chic place, with highly crafted food. Definitely worth trying as every bite is phenomenal. The pastry chef puts a lot of care into their work.

Picked up a chocolate cake recently and it was excellent. Looked exactly like the pictures and can tell it was made with absolute care. Taste was very pleasant and thankfully not overly sweet like the majority of cakes that you come across. Would definitely buy again.

Our team attended Sonia’s pasty class for layered cakes which was excellent. The atmosphere was lovely and Sonia’s incredibly knowledgeable. We all learnt great tips and techniques to take back to our workplace along with our lovely layered cakes to share with our loved ones. Thanks Sonia! We will be back again.

Stunning and authentically French little cafe , friendly staff and delicious pastries. From the simplest but perfectly crafted croissant to the most sophisticated sesame-mango-mousse, everything is handmade and looks fabulous. We truly enjoyed the Noah cake, the Mont-Blanc cake, and the goat cheese quiche. Highly recommend their matcha latte and hot chocolate as well! We will be back!

The cake was lovely , the size was perfect, the taste was delicious, and the design was really cute!

Absolutely divine sweets and pastries at this French café in Parnell. A bit on the pricey side, but definitely worth it for the quality and flavour. I’ve bought cakes from here a few times and they’ve always been a hit, everyone loved them! Their mini desserts are also a favourite of mine so beautifully made and delicious.

We ordered a Saint Honore cake for a family gathering, and the whole family loved it. The cake was not only beautifully designed, but the flavours were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a delicious treat for any occasion. We'll definitely be coming back for more!

Consistent high-quality food over many years. One of the best French bakeries in Auckland. During this new year holiday, we ordered Galette des Rois (French King Cake), which was just delicious and cute (2 x hidden fève )

Definitely as good as it gets! Great place to pick up amazing deserts to impress. The only problem is that it's too hard to choose. Great selection of sweet treats for all tastes (including some gluten free choices). It is a tad pricey, but what you get is well worth it! Great place for those day when you feel like spoiling yourself a little. Also staff is very attentive and helpful. Also heard good things about their breakfast and lunch selection, but yet to try. To sum up, amazing French patisserie well worth the trip and the money.

The crossaint I ordered was amazing. The service is very slow so be prepared to spend a lot of time here. I ordered the crossaint - dude put the crossaint on a plate and let it sit there for 15 minutes till he gave it to me...

There is a reason I keep going back to Vaniye despite the price, which is $8-9 per mini cakes. They are simply gorgeous. The cakes are carefully designed to visually appeal to everyone. My friend really liked the Zen, a green tea flavoured mousse with red bean paste inside. I am not a big fan of green tea flavour but this was amazing. My Caramel cake, called Chou-chou, has chestnut cream profiteroles on top (which is crisply and creamy) and a brownie and caramel mousse as a base. I have also tried their Guanaja, which is a Valrhona chocolate marquise which had a great soft chocolate taste. But it lacked of a crème brulée flavour mentioned on its description. I felt that the Rasberry mousse, apple slice and lemon slice does not jump out as much as others. But that could be just me. They use Kokako for their coffee beans which is nice, but couple of instance I received burnt coffees. Bummer. However all were forgiven because of the cakes. The flavour, the design and tiny but great atmosphere.

I did not know this place existed until my Dad mentioned it in conversation one day. He had only been there for a coffee, but raved about the patisserie items because he knows I have a sweet tooth. Patisserie Vaniye is owned and operated by a couple, Sonia and Laurent Haumonte who produce the most exquisite French desserts that all look like works of art and are almost too pretty to eat. I went there with my Dad one early Saturday morning. We both ordered a hot drink and a dessert. It took a long time trying to choose which one I would have because I wanted to try one of everything! Eventually, I settled on a 'Chou-Chou', which consists of light caramel cream choux profiteroles, toffee caramel, brownie base and chocolate caramel mousse. My dad opted for the Valrhona Chocolate Mousse in a dark chocolate shell topped with roasted hazelnuts, which tasted like a more quality version of Nutella. Both were excellent! With the desserts priced between $8 and $9, one would think it is expensive. However, once you see the desserts in the flesh, you will never look back. Carefully crafted and full of flavour, you will want to spend every weekend at this cute patisserie!

When I die I want my funeral catered by this sweet patisserie ! It will be the fanciest funeral , where everyone will be talking about the beautiful cakes and the delicious coffee . I came here on a Saturday afternoon and the small place was a constant turnover of people in the know about this patisserie . Seating is at a premium and it only fits 15 people seated . But the staff were very accomodating and got people through and tables cleared efficiently . I choose a Tahitian vanilla bean Mille fueille and a short black , I'm in love !!! In my everlasting desire for the perfect custardy goodness this was it ! I shall dream of this perfect slice FOREVER ! In fact I now feel this place has ruined me for bakery goods . Although my quest for custard slices shall never be over this place has now set the bar so high . Till we meet again Patisserie Vaniye .

Can someone please wipe the drool off my face. Haha. What started as a place to hide from the downpour turned out to be a great cake shop. I didn't even know this place existed before today. Ok, I might have been living in a cave for quite some time. Lol. Let's start on the things that they sell in the shop. They sell those sweet thingamajig. I am still suffering from the dental bill of my last visit to milse. And now, I found another place to spend my hard earned money. Everything in the shop is delicious! And they do taste as good as they look in the photos. So don't hesitate, book your next dental appointment first. Then gather the troops and hit Vaniye for a afternoon indulgence. I didn't get to sample their coffee, maybe that gives me a reason to visit again?

Well, when I tried the croissant found just taste like from the supermarket, shouldn't like that..

Two words: French & Creations. This is the highest standard French patisserie I have found in Auckland. Their baguette, croissant and pain au chocolat (that thankfully aren't coated in icing sugar) are outclassed by the amazing delicacies on offer. The showcase of gourmet desserts on offer is stunning. Even the ever popular macarons are eclipsed by these works of food art. Real French staff to help to fully describe the mouthwatering desserts, even the owner's small personal French library. This is the place for an amazing afternoon treat or to order a special, first-class delicacy. Über chic gastronomy in Parnell; the quintessential delights of France and definition of gourmet.

I found heaven and its tucked away in parnell! Any place that offers macaroons and variations of hot chocolate is going to give me that guilty smile, you know the one that says I know I shouldn't gorge myself on sweet sweet treats but I'm going to anyway. We got my birthday desserts from here last year and they were the most beautifully designed cakes I've ever seen, but I hadn't actually visited this place until recently. The number one thing I suggest for all sweet lovers is the dark hot chocolate, it's like drinking happiness!! Can you tell I have a chocolate addiction? Pop in for your afternoon sweet treat the staff will take good care of you!

Great service. Beautiful quality. I've ordered a few birthday cakes from here. They always get compliments from party guests & no left overs. Highly recommend.

Great croissants and their other pastries look great. I'm not sure if they ran out, but how can you have a Patisserie without baguettes! I had to drive cross-Auckland to find a good traditional baguette.

Lovely little patisserie a bit out of the way but worth seeking! When we arrived, it was empty so we got the workers' undivided attention. We got an amazing selection of beautiful, little pastries and everything was delicious and service was great. It was a bit pricey, but very yummy!

I bought some macaroons and they were a wonderful balance of crisp and smoothness with a very delish filling. I can highly recommend them.

Fantastic place, authentic patisserie française. Stylish, Tidy, tasty, great service. What else?

Simply the tastiest french baguettes, croissant, macaroons and cakes in Auckland. And they are very friendly too.