Donald's

Donald’s stands out in Hackney Wick by introducing the Cardiff-born bakery’s repertoire of handmade savoury pies—like Mince Beef & Cheddar, Butter Chicken Curry, and Ratatouille & Vegan Feta—to London alongside cookies, sausage rolls, and an emerging breakfast and grab-and-go range. The cafe’s founders draw on both Welsh heritage and the everyday pie-and-coffee culture typical of New Zealand, reflected in their commitment to craft pastry and rotating filter coffees.

With a background in pop-ups and sport event catering, Donald’s arrived in London after building community support in Cardiff, including unique fundraising initiatives that helped fuel expansion. The Hackney Wick branch houses its full range of pies and hot drinks, representing not just a familiar taste for New Zealand expatriates but a creative twist on London’s bakery scene.