Fankery is a brand-new boutique Asian-fusion bakery located in Newmarket, Auckland, renowned for its mochi-filled cheesecakes and other inventive desserts. Founded by Cathy Fan, a former engineer, the bakery has garnered significant attention both online and in-person.
About Fankery
Fankery specializes in Asian-inspired baked goods, with a focus on mochi-filled creations. Their offerings include mochi-filled burnt basque cheesecakes, crème brûlée crepe cakes, and various cookies and tarts. Each item is crafted from scratch, reflecting a blend of traditional Asian flavors and modern baking techniques.
The Founder: Cathy Fan
Cathy Fan began her baking journey during the 2022 lockdown as a means to cope with health challenges, including hypothyroidism. While working full-time as an electrical engineer, she started baking to aid her recovery and found solace in creating desserts. Inspired by her mother’s cooking, Fan’s hobby evolved into a passion project, eventually leading to the establishment of Fankery.
Location & Hours
Fankery’s physical store is situated at 2B York Street, Newmarket, Auckland.Newmarket is a major retail and dining district in central Auckland, near Newmarket railway station.
The area is served by frequent bus routes, offering easy access from surrounding city neighborhoods.
The bakery operates from Wednesday to Sunday, 9 am to 6 pm.
Online Presence
Fankery has cultivated a robust online following, boasting over 20,000 Instagram followers. Their social media platforms showcase their latest creations and updates.
Menu Highlights
Fankery offers a diverse menu of Asian-fusion desserts, including:
- Mochi-filled burnt basque cheesecakes
- Crème brûlée crepe cakes
- Dubai chocolate pistachio mochi-filled chiffon crepes
- Jasmine pomelo yuzu mochi-filled crepe chiffon cakes
- Mochi-filled cookies and tarts
Mochi is a chewy rice dough made from glutinous rice flour and water, and chiffon denotes a light, airy sponge.
Basque-style cheesecake has a caramelized top and creamy center, while crème brûlée crepe cake stacks thin crepes with custard and torched sugar.
Prices for these items range from $7.50 for cookies to $90 for whole cakes.
Customer Feedback
While Fankery has received acclaim for its unique offerings, some customers have expressed concerns regarding pricing and product texture. For instance, a Reddit user noted that a cheesecake slice priced at $22 was small and had an overly hard crust.
User Reviews
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Fankery – Newmarket Bakery
vishal R.
03:26 07 Apr 26
Not going to lie, the hate it so forced about this place for no genuine reason.I visited this place when I came to visit NZ recently and honestly I miss it. You can't find food this good and unique in Sydney.I would suggest people to try the cakes and drinks themselves before deciding. The Yuzu lychee is my favourite and would definitely come by again.
Mia
23:11 30 Mar 26
Got sent a cake covered in ants — shocked by how this was handledWe ordered a durian cheesecake for a birthday celebration, only to be greeted with a cake covered in ants when my parents arrived home about 30 minutes after delivery. It was completely unusable and not safe to consume.The issue was clearly the packaging. The cake was placed in an unsealed box with no outer bag or additional protection, leaving it exposed. Even standard takeaway is placed in a bag, so it was surprising that a premium cake wasn’t packaged with the same level of care.We ended up wasting a significant amount of money. For one of the more expensive bakeries in Auckland, this was incredibly disappointing.What was more concerning was the response when I reached out. They refused to take responsibility by keep referring to their delivery disclaimers. But disclaimers do not override basic rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act.I’ve supported Fankery since their early pop-up days and genuinely wanted to continue supporting a small business, which makes this even more disappointing. Going viral doesn’t always mean they care about their products or their customersOverall, a very disappointing experience.
bo
04:45 17 Mar 26
Preordered this 6-inch crème brûlée crepe cake for a family birthday celebration, but we were disappointed.The cake looked nothing like what was shown on their website or Instagram. The “caramelised brûlée top” was missing—it seemed like there wasn’t enough sugar and it wasn’t torched properly. Instead of a crisp layer, it melted and left a cracked surface, and we could barely taste it.The size was accurate and the portion was reasonable. The taste was okay, slightly too sweet for me but probably fine for most people. The mochi layer was chewy but average. The first bite had a hint of salted caramel, but after that, it mostly tasted like whipped cream, which was also unevenly distributed.Overall, for $90, the cake felt overpriced. The taste was average and the presentation was far from what was advertised.
Vane
01:38 06 Mar 26
I got the Matcha Yakult Cheesecake but you can't really taste the yakult. It's a bit too sweet and the base was too hard. I also got the Matcha Yuzu Spritz and after eating that cheesecake it's actually so good the Matcha Yuzu Spritz itself is also really good I would recommend the drink 10/10 but the cheesecake is only if you really like matcha and you really like sweets
Brielle M.
10:33 05 Mar 26
So amazing!!I went to their UoA pop-up stall today, and I wanted to take an aesthetic photo because the packaging and biscoff cheesecake were so beautiful but I got too excited and ate the whole thing 🥲The owner puts so much effort into this business and these cakes and I was a little sad to see the negative reviews on here because they don’t deserve them at all!
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