Been coming to Hardware occasionally for over 10 years now, such a great wee local, reliable and the personalities have gotten waaay more approachable over the years. The service today was cheerful and chatty, brioche is always amazing. My only gripe was that the flat white was a bit too big and a bit too milky. I’m used to a standard being in a tulip or a 170ml at the largest, but then again, I’m a bit of a fussy tart being in hospo too. Love the location and the vibe.
samreet is awesome I am her friend!!!!!!!! your food is awesome! I love your hot chocolates. I need that recipe!!!!!! everything about this cafe is awesome!!!!!!!!! I love your food and samreet's mum along with the others are great cooks. yasssssss you are so talented i want to eat all the food it is that good. if i could rate it more it would be infinite. yassss queeeennnn!!!!!!! i just can't believe im friend with such amazing people like all of you just WWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also please see this mandeep and pal please smmy is doing this in her free time
Consistently great coffee and the plum and white choc brioches are the best I’ve ever had. This place always seems to be busy and I’m sure this is why. 4 ticks from me:)
This cafe is a very relaxing place to be. The presentation of the dishes are beautiful and they taste great! Quite a big portion, and reasonable prices 😃
I only came in for a take out coffee, but got tempted into buying a gluten free biscotti (scoffed it before I could take a photo-sorry!). Lol
Soooo good, by the way! 😁
The place was buzzing and the cabinet food which I had a nosy of while waiting for my coffee looked delicious. My coffee was spot on.
Looking forward to returning & having a sit down feed next time.
The best coffee I’ve had in a long time! Beautiful sitting in the sun at an outside table. Scrummy gluten free almond cookie on the side. Friendly staff too
Buzzing and busy, great services and delicious food. A nice local cafe in the beautiful Titirangi. As a customer, I enjoyed to be treated like a family friend and be looked after so well. A lovely place to hangout with friends : )
We came here for lunch two weeks ago. My husband loves the chicken fettucine. I have tried it and it was really tasty. My meal was like a prawn bruchetta and it was delicious! The combination fries and kumara was perfect. The staff was friendly.
This moring (23/07/17) I went to The Hardware Cafe. It's my local and I feel so lucky. It's a wonderful place! Artworks adorn the walls, the wooden floor is well worn and the music & staff are always welcoming. There IS a reason why it's always busy there - It's damn good!
There are two crown jewels that keep me coming back for more. One, the coffee is sensational. I don't like my coffee to have a bitter after-taste. The Hardwares' flat whites are silky smooth with caramel undertones right to the very last drop. (I'm a big guy and a large cup does me nicely).
The second treat is their secret sauce. They drizzle a hint of it on the edge of your plate. (I normally get the eggs benedict with salmon or the bushmans breakfast) and with these dishes it tastes absolutely divine. I want some of that secret sauce for myself! Thank you Hardware - See you again next Sunday! Oh... and don't tell ANYONE about their plum and white chocolate Brioche!
Great food. Great service at a busy time of day. Thanks so much. Highly recommend the bushmans breakfast! . Coffee also very good . Food came out fast and hot
Laughton Andzue Matthews
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I live locally in Titirangi and this is the best coffee you will buy in the village! I am never let down by their coffee and their baking tastes homemade ☺ They sell the best cakes for desserts, we pop in and get a slice to take home all the time. Staff are super friendly and always cheerful. This truly is the buzzing hub of our community, it is always warm in winter and the perfect spot for sunshine in the summer
I'm a local in Titirangi and I often come up to this cafe. Coffees are good and it's always a good vibe up there. This cafe is often really busy in the weekends but during the week when I go up there it's just a few people. Good place to meet people you can sit inside or outside.
The Hardware Café seems to be the hub of the village. Popular with locals and visitors there is often a waiting time to get a seat. I come here often and am never disappointed. There is a delightful selection of salads and sweet treats. The coffee is well made. The staff are friendly and the service is speedy.
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I don't visit Titirangi that often but the cafe itself is memorable for its location, sitting right on the corner and in the heart of Titirangi Village and when I do pass by, its always noticeably busy.
I came here for breakfast today, it was a little small and cramped inside but nonetheless, it was like any other ordinary cafe. Service was average, we sat down for a few minutes and wondered whether we order at the counter first or wait to be served. I prefer cafes with attentive staff who look out for entering customers and provide immediate service, this always ensure a more inviting and pleasant vibe.
We ordered hot chocolates, bushman/big breakfast and the crepes. I really enjoyed my crepes which were served with apples, grapes, cream, berry compote and maple syrup. I got extra bacon on the side which disappointingly wasn't crispy at all. Overall a nice breakfast but I feel they could improve this dish.
The hot chocolates are so big, its a little ridiculous! I couldn't even finish half.. Really good but too big in my opinion. It's a breakfast in itself!
Lovely cafe, nice location and good food, but definately room for improvement.
The nicest staff! Great food and really yummy coffee! We posted up in the corner all morning to work and no bad looks or bad vibes like we got over at Vevo. Cheers!
Slowly getting through the cafes in Titirangi, this place always looked full when driving past so we thought we would get in early to find a seat.
Our server seemed a bit rushed and as a result I got fried eggs when I asked for poached, no big deal though.
Out side area tables for two were a bit on the small side, needing to move salt and pepper shakers around like a puzzle to allow for plates and drinks to fit wasn't the most comfortable thing to do.
The food was ok - slightly above average. Coffee and hot choc was also average.
Pretty standard cafe breakfast 3.5/5
Great breakfasts and yum coffee. Well worth stopping in if your in the area!!! This place is always busy with locals so it must tell you something
We don't usually eat here after a bad experience years ago but we finally gave it another go recently- and glad we did! Portions were generous and tasty- bush mans breakfast was different and quite delicious.
Only negative is that the coffees are really small - but still expensive!- at 4.50 each I expect a bit more than 5 sips.
Back in my favourite local cafe tucked away in Auckland's Titirangi village. The vibe is always warm, fun and welcoming with the chirpy barista who is always singing out loud! Great coffee. Love being back in this part of Auckland.
Nice little secluded spot in the lovely town of Titirangi. It has a relaxed, easygoing vibe, and the menu is blissfully simple. I have been here multiple times and have tried a muffin, which was really good, and the crepes, which were amazing. They were very accommodating when I asked for a half-portion of the crepes, going out of their way to make it for me. The coffee is always delicious, too. Very impressed.
I havent eaten here other than cabinet food on the run with a coffee but the coffee is why I make the stop. Love the happy barista who is constantly singing and in a great mood. It is always full with colourful people of the area and some people look as though they never leave as they seem to be there every time I pass.
I will stop for Breakfast at some stage but will definitely keep going back for the coffee as they seem to knock out the takeaway drinks first to clear the space.
Decor could do with a bit of a makeover but that said the rustic ambience adds to the charm.
Just had to share my amazing lunch at the Hardware cafe today. Asian beef salad. Holy! Simply delicious, authentic and great value for money. Great service, great coffee and food. Outstanding. Thank you guys.
I love this cafe! It has great atmosphere and is in a lovely location. It has become a classic place for my friends and I to visit and sit in the sun with a bowl of wedges.
This has been my third visit and so I decided to venture into other aspects of their menu, ordering the Coconut Black Rice Infused with Feijoa. This was absolutely delicious and looked stunning too. It was such an interesting meal as the taste was a surprise when looking at its colour.
The Hardware is a wonderful place full of both classic, and innovative dishes, with wonderful staff and lots of seating for all occasions.
Had the beautiful Coconut Black Rice with seasonal fruit garnish. To be honest I was expecting more fruit but it was delicious all the same, with generous portion size. Would have given higher rating if it hadn't taken as long to come from the kitchen. I find this place a bit hit and miss service wise but the Allpress coffee is always good.
Greek themed please service the people there are nice especially the cute guys there lol had a mochacchino which was very good would definitely come here again
I love this place. I have visited many times being a local and have never been disappointed. Beautiful coffees every time and there is such scrumptious tasty food in the food cabinet. I've had many a delightful breakfasts and dinner here and look forward to many more. The man that makes my coffee knows me by face now too so knows what I'm going to order and I love listening to him break out in song while I enjoy my coffee/ food. Always Such a happy chappy. You certainly get a very unique and refreshing experience at The Hardware Cafe.
I don't drink coffee but I live in the area and my mum goes every weekend in the morning and raves about their coffee. I enjoy the wedges there, they are incredible. They are covered in seasoning and come with aioli and sweet chilli. Best wedges I've ever had. The service there can be quite slow though as there are generally a lot of people and I've had some quite unfriendly staff members.
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We went here apparently just after they closed their kitchen at 2pm for lunch and I guess being a Saturday is one of their busiest days. The staff weren't too bothered at this time of day as I'm sure they had been going since early, and no one asked us if we needed service. We ordered cabinet food for lunch due to the kitchen being closed, and the cabinet food was very good, plus we ordered a coffee and a smoothie. The coffee was good but there was no effort in presentation (We had a very cheerful singing coffee maker the last time we visited who did a fantastic job) We have been to this cafe earlier in the day for breakfast on other occasions and the service is far better and more cheerful and the cooked food very good. We simply put lack of service down to end of day blues....but we did buy some takeaway food for our evening meal from Vevo Cafe after eating at the Hardware Cafe, and we got the most cheerful and helpful service possible -and wished we had gone there in the first place! Note to self...do not come to The Hardware Cafe for a cooked lunch after 2pm....
Great café, consistently good food and excellent value, have been dining here for around 11 years. Good selection on the menu and specials board, and like the extra options available in the glass cabinet too. The service is friendly and prompt. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, love the local artwork. It can get quite busy but that's just a reflection of how good it is. A Titirangi classic .. highly recommended.
Thanks for the lovely take-away vegetarian meal that your chef expertly prepared for me today. I was touched that the front of house staff kindly arranged for me to have a specially made veggie sandwich that was not on the menu. Will definitely come here again :-)
This was a big surprise, I have always been quite iffy about the food here.
We had a meal on a Friday night starting with breads and spreads which came out quickly, was hot and very yummy.
Our main courses came out a we while later which gave us a decent amount of time to chat before eating again.
The main courses where very generous helping! So full of flavour and perfectly cooked! The staff were great and spot on with their suggestions
The service was one of the best I've had in a very long time. The waitress was very friendly and helpful.
The food was to Die for!
We chatted to people at the near by table, they were also very impressed with what they ordered.
Cant wait to go back there :-)
I've visited here a couple of times for coffee and brunch. The food is good and the atmosphere is always busy. It can be a little difficult to get a seat on the weekends, but worth a wait!
The Hardware Cafe is the best food I have tasted in a long time. I ordered a rib eye steak and it came out perfect couldn,t fault a thing.The service is great and you get a good amount for your money. .I will defiantly be going back.
My busy local cafe. Best enjoyed during the week when the service is good, the coffee maker is singing and the food is good. On weekends its often too busy with day trippers and the service is slap it down and run away.
Would i go back? Hell yeah. Just avoid on weekends if you want consistency.
Havent eaten there in the evenings yet... not sure why... probably because to me its a cafe, not an evening eatery.
Just went for dinner at the hardware cafe and couldn't have been happier, the service was lovely and friendly, the atmosphere was awesome and to top it off the food was absolutely faultless.. Out of all 3 of our meals and the breads and dips there is not one thing we would have changed. I will definitely be going back and definitely recommending... :) **Very Happy Girls**
this is my local... I love the singing barista, but mostly the vibe & how it feels like home away from home! Definately the best cafe in Titirangi x
Everyone talks about the coffee, granted it is awesome, but the dinner is equally fantastic! Amazing tastes no matter what you order. Highly recommended.
Lovely coffee and staff. My best friend Tosh and I love being here to catch up with friends and to sit in the sunshine. A happy place!! (especially for Tosh when he gets bacon leftovers!)
Great local! Coffee is always awesome and the staff are fantastic. If you're in luck they'll even be singing (or the barista will at least).
The singing barista would light up my afternoon when i would go in and get a hot chocolate after a long day :) Very nice and caring staff. A Titirangi keeper
Everytime when i am on holiday in New Zealand in Titirangi, i drink my lattee there and it is always very good!
I really enjoy coming here, it is my favourite local cafe in Titirangi. While it is true the singing barista per the review before mine is great at making coffees, a new guy has started and his coffees are the best I've ever had - creamy not frothy...I've lived in the UK and this guy still comes in on top. Food ok, I'm vegetarian so only eat the wedges which are tasty but it's the coffee of late that make me go back for more.
I've recently moved here and quite regularly have my coffee and cake at the Hardware Cafe. If the guy is on (don't know his name but he sings alot) then you can guarantee getting a superb coffee. Service is good and the food I've had has been great. Only critique is it is cramped but that's better than not getting a seat.
Lovely little spot to stop for breakfast. Fresh food, great service, lovely coffee and buzzy atmosphere. They have ready-to-take items to picnic with and some lovely wines and beers on offer. We sat outside and had a lovely time. The staff are very attentive, warm yet professional.
Titirangi again!
The cafe is just right at the corner exceptional location.
Coffee is good I enjoy it.
Tried the lunch special, Red Wine Scotch Steak, not bad actually.
$25.5 a bit pricey for a lunch but once in a while loving yourself isn't bad.
Hardware Cafe is a gem! You're already spoiled by being in beautiful Titirangi, but sitting out in the porch here, having good coffee and some kumara wedges was a treat! We both had a coconut latte and it was a little heavy on the foam to liquid ratio, but it tasted great. The kumara chips were delicious, crispy and hot, with that moreish quality. We did ask for a sweet chilli dip and a tomato ketchup, but we were given sweet chilli and aioli. No bother as we like it anyway, but attention to detail and a little more coffee than froth would have made this a 5 star! Good atmosphere and a great setting.
Yummy pizza, garlic bread and calamari...awesome service and great coffee....crew was nice and friendly
I had the best coconut mocha of my life here and its permanently ruined other coffees for me at other cafes.
Cafe can be a bit crowded when it's busy but other than that its an awesome place to stop for coffee. I stop everytime before going or leaving waitaks.
It was a good stop on our road trip
Came in for a takeaway hot chocolate, staff were friendly, with the drink being extra chocolate-ly & perfect temperature!
Firstly shout out to the amazing staff at hardware cafe! You made our vist so much better for the little extras like opening and holding the door so I could get my pram in and taking order from table due to my nan having mobility issues. Thank you so much for that. On top of this your coffee is great, your food on menu was delicious and cabinet food was tasty and fresh. Really great cafe for a quick breakfast or brunch. Food is good value for money with price and portion size. Parking as usual for area was the inky downsize but it was worth the 2 circles to get a park once inside. Thanks again guys and we qill be back soon for Sunday brunches.
Hardware Benedict with impeccably poached eggs and potato rosti is par for none. Back for more.
Sumptuous food and coffee
Tasty food and excellent service, reasonably priced too!
Little cafe in Titirangi, Auckland. The staff were efficient and friendly. The cabinet food looked good plus they had a menu. Orders taken quickly and received quickly too. The portion size was a little underwhelming for its price. Flavour was ok ( I had Savoury mince) but a little bland. The coffees were good quality. We had a slice of lemon pie at the end, which was lovely and zingy. Overall just an ok experience.
Excellent coffee. Lovely smoked fish meal. Friendly staff. Always chill vibe at The Hardware.
Stopped here for coffee. Satisfying experience!
Cute little place with a warm atmosphere and music! Enjoyed this gf df meal! & coffee! 🥰
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