Reviews Altar

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The Food Lover
+4
Friendly staff, good variety of food options, coffee was nice and so were food. nice place for coffee catchups...we enjoyed our time there . they also have deck on back, you can sit there and enjoy the sun
Jul 28, 2019
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Flo
+4
Staff was kind. Food was pretty good and yummy. Bit more on the pricier side though considering portion size. Cafe is very cute inside and out.
Jul 13, 2019
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MCP
+4
Friendly staffs, coffee was ok, food was ok as well.Nice place to visit with your pet as they have lots of outside seating, they also provide a little treat for your pets
Jul 04, 2019
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Jamie Chiang
+4
Not bad!

First off, the menu here is a lot larger than what you see on Zomato. They have some 'express/special' items that include smaller portions of regular menu items. 

We came here for brunch and it was fairly busy, but we were quickly seated and given menus + water. Altar Cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating - indoors was nicely spacious and well decorated.

We were asked for our drink order first (almost a little too quickly) and later for our food order. 

Pineapple juice was decent, but their blueberry white tea didn't really taste like actual blueberry but rather chemically. 

We ordered a small portion of the Creamy Mushrooms, and a Smoked Salmon w/ Mashed Potatoes (as pictured). 
The Creamy Mushrooms were a little disappointing - Turkish pide isn't necessarily the best bread to go with it, and there are pretty much no sauce which should be the best bit of the dish! The mushrooms themselves did taste really good though, so more sauce would be really nice. But at $11, it was a pretty good deal. 

The Smoked Salmon was nice with a generous serving of mashed potatoes - the lemon was a nice addition to everything. Mashed potatoes were great as it was still a little chunky! 

Overall a pleasant dining experience. We may be back to try some other stuff on the menu (waffles sound so good) in the near future :)
Jan 21, 2019
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Kiwi FIFO Chef
+5
After a red-eye flight from Perth, my wife and I were hanging out for breakfast and good coffee, and the Altar Cafe fit the bill very well. They offer $10 light breakfast specials which are very good value, plus larger offerings for the more peckish. The cabinet food is all made in house, and looked super tempting! Great coffee hit the caffeine spot square in the eyes, and we left ready to carry on our busy day ahead. Helpful and friendly service, great value for money food, and satisfying coffees = 4.5/5
Jan 05, 2019
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Sassy Radish
+4
The owners are super sweet and willing to accommodate your every need, quite good food served and presented nicely and cleanly. Really like that they accommodate for dogs outside with a water bowl and some little treats will be back with my furry friend.
Aug 30, 2018
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Glenn Town
+4
Been here twice now
As it was very good
A unique and superb space
Parking is pretty good
Service only average
Good food options
I had the lovely but small Mince on toasted with a poached egg
Nice OJ and long black
Shall try it again
Jul 18, 2018
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F B
+5
Amazing selection of food to choose from. I had the waffles with a side of bacon and my partner had the breakfast wrap with hash browns on the side. Service was fast and the staff were very friendly. Would definitely come back again ☺️
Jun 24, 2018
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Rosanne Choy
+4
Came in today for lunch for the first time.
Banana walnut waffles were delicious. The waffles were not too thick or too thin and the outer layer was crispy while the inside was soft. The right amount of maple syrup was poured on. Walnuts were caramelized and bananas worked well with them. Pasta of the day was extremely creamy. Mushrooms were tender. Hazelnut chocolate was rich but no marshmallows were served with the hot beverage.
Would go again to try the cabinet food.
May 16, 2018
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Cathy Liu
+5
Went there for breakfast with friends today, Even though it was quite busy, the staff were still very attentive and the food was so delicious.
Apr 07, 2018
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Lovely Munchies
+4
Groovy cafe with some traditional favourite meals. Great location with easy parking - before the congestion of Mt Eden village on a weekend. Very friendly staff and very reasonably priced meals with good portions. We will be back to try more items on the menu.
Mar 29, 2018
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HJ
+3.5
If you’re after a relaxed café with a home-style vibe, Altar café is worth the visit. Located at the quieter end of Mt Eden road, parking on site makes things so much easier. The service was a little slow to start when we walked in but we soon found them friendly and helpful when choosing from the menu. Featuring all the classic brunch options, there isn’t really anything new or out of the ordinary on their menu. In saying that, they seem to stick to the staples but do them well.

We ordered the Altar Mega breakfast and the classic corn fritters. Both dishes were good - well done and at standard cafe prices. The coffee was also good. A great spot for catching up with friends due to the size and sunny outdoor area.
Feb 15, 2018
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Hasiba Zareh
+4
I can’t believe I’ve been driving past this place for years now and I always thought it was just a BnB even tho it clearly says ALTER CAFE.

When you go inside it does feel like a bnb tbh, it’s like walking into someone’s house lol.

My friends ordered a gourmet corn fritters stack and the other got French toast, I didn’t get to eat their food as I normally would because both meals had bacon.

I ordered out of the cabinet (it was end of the week and I was broke asf) I got a $7 slice of quiche with like $4 hash brown. They were nice enough to give me complimentary salad. The quiche was delicious!

The staff is super friendly, someone would come check up on us every 20 mins to make sure everything is okay!

One of the best brunch experiences I’ve had!
Feb 11, 2018
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STRADS
+3.5
I had a special big brekkie with sausages, poached eggs on toasted ciabatta, bacon, grilled tomatoes, hash browns & a lamb cutlet. My wife had a brekkie wrap. Both were nice. Mango & coconut cake was delicious with right blend of coconut & mango - my pick of the day. Coffees were good & hot.
(Food - 4/5; Service - 3/5; Ambience - 3/5)
visited on 4 Feb. 2018
Feb 04, 2018
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Rowan Rebecca
+5
Really enjoyed brunch here. Staff we attentive and friendly. We have a young child and there was room for our pram by the table. Enjoyed the coffee.
Jan 29, 2018
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Rivera
+5
Had a good morning tea break with my friends at altar. Really lovely Black coffee and haven’t tasted this good coffee for a long time in this area. Also my friend ordered flat white and tasted so smoothly. I will be their regular customer and can’t wait to use sonata again.
Jan 17, 2018
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Bev Baggs
+5
My husband and I are regulars at Altar Cafe although there are several more cafes in Mt Eden this is our absolute favourite. The service is excellent and food delicious. This couple continue to update and evolve the menu. It fills me with joy to step through the door!!
Dec 07, 2017
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Briar McGlynn
+4
Altar sets itself apart from many cafes in the area in its home-like setup, there is plenty of seating to choose from and a real comfortable, unpretentious vibe throughout. I ordered the eggs benedict with bacon and an iced chocolate. Overall I was pretty satisfied with my meal, the price was standard for the portion size. The eggs were runny and the bacon well cooked. The hollandaise was a great consistency and buttery in flavour, something that I personally enjoy. An interesting addition was the beetroot puree which provided an expected sweet note and an earthiness to an otherwise rich dish. The base consisted of two english muffins which I thought could have been toasted more to provide a contrasting crunchy texture when combined with the rest of the components. I enjoyed the stack composition as it allowed you to easily all enjoy flavours at once without having to rearrange. 
The iced chocolate was basic and humble, just some milk, ice cream, and chocolate powder blended to a smooth consistency. It was extremely refreshing on a very hot day.
Oct 30, 2017
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Briar Roberts
+4.5
Great staff, great setting, great food, happy kids , happy adults , great ice coffee - smooth and not crunchy , great foam on mocha , efficient af , would return
Oct 08, 2017
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Lucy
+4.5
Came here during the week for brunch with family and really enjoyed the food, service was pretty good too. Could not complain about the portions, thought they were very generous for the price, so I would definitely come back! Didn't have to wait long for then food and everyone's meals came at the same time, probably cause we all ordered the same thing. But for $10 you can go wrong with the brekkie - not sure if this deal applies to weekend, so don't get your hopes up just in case it doesn't!
Oct 07, 2017
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Emily
+3.5
Quite nice :-) nice staff and nice coffee
Especially I loved the bathroom it was clean 👍and
Wifi was fast but i had to get password every after an hour (if i want )but it was not a big deal anyway
I had a great time here !!!! Thanks
Sep 09, 2017
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Geoffrey Mentink
+4
Had the vegetarian pumpkin risotto for lunch and found I had a meaty aftertaste. A dish listed as vegetarian should not have animal stock in it.
Aug 12, 2017
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TheMʌverick
+4.5
A cute house-converted-into-a-cafe with friendly service and a nice "homely" vibe. The $10 brekkie is good value for money and doesn't sacrifice quality, the homemade waffles topped with fresh fruit were amazing, warm, fluffy and presented beautifully. The staff are welcoming and accomodating which is always nice, the only trouble I had was finding a car park lol An overall pleasant experience
Jun 30, 2017
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Kychen1019
+5
Beautiful food and coffee. Nice service and environment. It is easy to park outside. It is always the first choice for me to have breakfast and grab a coffee to start a day. The place and the staffs are always more than amazing. Strong recommend to come.
Jun 26, 2017
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Hugh Fisher Paterson
+5
I'm still yet to find a better little cafe such as Altar, it fills me with joy every time I walk in the doors to see the staff with big smiles and being able to smell some of the best tasting of food in Auckland. I Absolutely love this little cafe and it's service!
Jun 10, 2017
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Sylvia Lin
+5
My favorite cafe~stuff is friendly,food is awesome, also the coffee is perfect,it's a good place to hang out with friends or family,I hope I can go there again soon.
Jun 06, 2017
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Mercypatch
+4
A cute little house cafe, full of sunshine pouring in Windows but even on a winter day, it'd be beautiful and cosy looking out at the rain but feeling like your in a friend's house cosy and warm. Small seating space but staff do really well at accommodating everyone. I

Staff were friendly and welcoming, greeting us as soon as We walked in. I was with my young daughter and they were very kind in offering us a smaller juice than the normal serve for her and giving her a straw. Little things but as a mum of a toddler girl, it means a lot. Menus were bought to us straight away, meals served quickly.

Coffee was hot and strong, just like my husband. ;) I had the eggs on ciabatta. I inhaled it before I had a chance to take a photo, but they were good. I did smother it in salt cos I felt like it needed it but yolks were nice and gooey. Slurp. Got a side serve of shoe string fries too, kinda like McDonald's, not complaining about that though, only so much difference you can have with shoestring style.

Used toilet twice (toddler perks), both clean and well kept. Always a good thing when you're not having to tiptoe round mysterious puddles and use your sleeve to open the door.

Reading material and lots of it provided, cute little fish tank which entertained the toddler. Really nice place for a little visit. Will definitely go back.
Jun 04, 2017
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Grace Hynes
+4.5
Brilliant food for the price. $10 lunch menu is well worth it. Had the BLT and could customise how ever I wanted (added avocado, for an extra $2) staff were friendly and helpful
May 19, 2017
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Sinead Hesnan
+4.5
Lovely food, very friendly staff would definitely recommend. Mega burger is great!Food took a little long to come out but staff v apologetic and the place was busy! Great coffee too
Apr 30, 2017
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Rita Li
+5
The staff are friendly, the steak sandwich was awesome,so was the waffle,it was good looking also tasted good, thanks to altar,gave me a wonderful lunch time with my friend!
Mar 13, 2017
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Priya
+5
Cute little place, with great atmosphere, great customer service, great tasting food with very decent sized portions. I had creamy mushrooms and partner had big breakfast. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals
Feb 02, 2017
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Husk Creative
+3.5
Boom. It was our queen bee Lou's birthday and to celebrate, Bruce and Perry from the Film Construction Group joined the Husk Lunch shenanigans, giving us a ride in their black convertible (#topdown #yuss) to the outskirts of Mt Eden, where an old villa has been refurbished into Altar Café. We chose a sunny courtyard with concrete benches over the decidedly-dim interior and oggled at the menu which looked more, for the lack of a better adjective, 'Coffee Club' than anything. The prices were moderate and the servings generous, but nothing mind-blowing or iconic. We wished the Spanish vibes echoed more in the décor and meals rather than just the altar piece (sitting rather lonely next to the cashier) and the vinyl banners that promised tapas (there were none). To put simply, we enjoyed the company and conversation much more than the food, and considering the location and beautiful venue, they could do a whole lot better. 

Check out our individual comments here: husk.co.nz/lunches/altar-cafe-march-2015
Jan 13, 2017
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Helen
+5
So nice cafe! The staff are so lovely, have excellent customer services. The food I have ordered that creamy mushroom, yummy!!! I love this cafe.
Nov 12, 2016
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Foodie
+5
wooooooooooow!This is the first time I have been here . The dish is a perfectly delicious waffle which is made of fresh banana and pear in Altar café I have never had a warm feeling of taste . LoL. The stuff are friendly & helpful like feel at home ^ ^ I will come here cosy place very often~
Nov 12, 2016
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Foodmonster
+5
Went there this afternoon after hearing good things about the cafe. I had the creamy mushroom and my friend had the salmon hash. The food was very lovely was not disappointed, the creamy mushroom was so tasty and the salmon was awesome. The staff were very friendly and attentive, enjoyed the meal a lot. Definitely will go back and try their menu.
Nov 12, 2016
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Daniel Kinnoch
+4
Lovely little cafe, with great service. The staff are very attentive, and offer table service - they don't just have cabinet food and coffee as the impression is when you first enter.
We had two of their lunch specials - cream mushroom, and quiche with salad. We had a slice of lemon cake, and a latte.
Food came quickly, salad was fresh (albeit could have done with some nicer seasoning, or any at all, couldn't tell whether there was. The cream mushroom and the Turkish pide was really good.
Nice indoor seating area, help yourself to water and they also had a jug of rose/lemon water too, which was a nice touch.
Plenty of magazines and newspapers to read also.
Oct 30, 2016
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Stevie Clutterbuck
+4
Quite like this place!

The food is good, reasonably priced and they have some good cheaper options as well!

I like the atmosphere, it's relaxed.

Best thing is the service, they are really attentive and friendly!
Aug 10, 2016
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James Stringer
+4.5
As a boyfriend I am constantly required to put up with brunches at cafes that cost heaps and aren't that yum. Altar cafe's $10 mini big breakfast is the ultimate boyfriend friendly brunch. Its got sausage, bacon, grilled tomato, hash browns, a poached egg and a nice piece of sourdough. It's not trying reinvent the wheel with foams, purees or pointless garnishes, it's just a good feed for the money.
Jun 25, 2016
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Filipp Agafonov
+4.5
My colleague and I frequent this cafe after having been suggested by a friend. The early bird breakfast is great value for money and ifd recommend to any other tradies out there. Great way to start the morning. Food is delicious and well portioned, coffee is well made and the service is very friendly.
Apr 06, 2016
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Daniel
+5
Nice place to have brunch and dinner. Good service! The waitress and waiter always keep smiling, which makes you feel great. The thai chicken salad was tasty. I will definitely to go there again!
Mar 05, 2016
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Timer
+4
Altar up the game a bit this time. The lemon chicken sandwich I had was very tasty. The chicken was moist. The fries was crispy. Even the bread was perfectly toasted. Just needed a bit more sauce to make it perfect. The seafood risotto was also super good. Service was exceptional. Great job. I could erase the bad experience last year. Glad we gave it another try
Feb 13, 2016
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Amber
+4
Very friendly staff, always looking to improve things and open to feedback.
The food is consistently fresh and nice, very reasonably priced for the area.
The coffee is a bit hit and miss, depending on the barista.
Nov 06, 2015
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Shannon T
+3.5
I have a bit of a love hate relationship with this place. First time I went there - loved it. Got the pancakes and they were excellent. Second time - hated it. Got the eggs bene and it was just wrong on so many levels. Third time - loved it. Got the muesli and it was heavenly (and I know my muesli). Fourth time - it finally redeemed itself from my one bad eggs bene experience. I got the $10 big breakfast. They were able to make it vegetarian for me and it was perfect. Great value for money. Outdoor areas a bit dull and the service can be hit and miss but overall I think I'll keep coming back. It's just a generally solid place to go for brunch, especially if you have a big group.
Oct 16, 2015
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Xing Zheng
+5
Very nice meal, defiantly come back again. Keep it going guys:)
Oct 05, 2015
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Rui Zhang
+5
Friendly staff and tasty food, the portion is good as well, like the interior decoration here feels really cozy, a nice place to spend time in !
Sep 29, 2015
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Hao Yong
+4
It's a good cafe used to go to once a while it was quiet and comfortable .and the food is amazing! I don't see anybody had any reason to complain about it
Sep 29, 2015
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Hebe
+4.5
First time using zomato. It's always lovely service and coffee here. Everyone happy with the meal. The staffs are all very nice to us. I think that's why we like coming here to have a meal. We enjoy it.
Sep 29, 2015
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Annie Bananie
+3.5
Really friendly staff and nice open space. The calamari wasnt chewy which was a pleasant surprise. Portion size very slightly on the smaller size but good quality and tastes good. I heard they have wicked lunch specials too.
Sep 24, 2015
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Saraanzac686
+5
It's my first time coming to this Cafe. I ordered the french toast and my friend has the Rosti steak. It was realy yum and the coffee was lovely. There's a good service and the girls always smile. We all enjoy with it. I think i will come back.
Sep 02, 2015
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Wei Liu
+4
@altar cafe I often come here for breakfast . Meals is mach batter that before. $10 meal is so yummy. Coffee is mach deferent than before. Good job
Aug 18, 2015
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Helena Chen
+3.5
Came here on a weekday before uni for a brunch catch up with a friend. The place is a converted house, which is evident when you walk in as you can see where the old lounge/kitchen areas would have been. The decor is modest and clean, apart from the floors which look very worn (although they may be going for that effect?).
The staff were very attentive and polite as we took our time deciding what to order. I choose the salmon scrambled eggs & a coffee while my friend got the french toast and an orange juice. My scrambled eggs were quite good, although the eggs were a little overcooked for my liking (I prefer a creamier scrambled eggs). However, the flavours of the salmon, capers and thyme butter were quite good together. The coffee was pretty standard, so no complaints there. Overall, the food was adequate at a pretty affordable price point, so I wouldn't mind returning :)

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Jul 29, 2015
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Nitya Lakshmanan
+4.5
Best hot chocolate I've ever had!! The hazelnut wasn't too strong which made the beverage even better. Amazing service. The calamari salad was just perfect with a lot of flavour.
Jul 13, 2015
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Temptation Cakes Auckland
+4
Been several times for breakfast lunch and dinner great big breakfast for the price nice coffee and nice venue fab wine list too.
A great addition to the list of great eateries in Mt Eden Village
Jun 21, 2015
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Kim VH
+4.5
Nice atmosphere, plenty of parking, and delicious food!
Apr 28, 2015
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George Mike
+5
i went there last Saturday with my friends for brunch.  Although the environment was old, it has beautiful food there.  I order Eggs bene with bacon.  That was yummy and staff told me that they got home made sauce.  Also my friend order her hot chocolate which tasted amazing!!!!!  We found that they use real chocolate!!!!!! Some tips for you guys.  If you want to go, its better to book a table, cause they are busy in the morning.
Apr 02, 2015
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Yinan Hu
+5
I was having a great food and drink there at last Sunday, especially the new hot chocolate shocked me. Although they were busy, they still came to do the food check. Well done.
Mar 23, 2015
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Gysh920
+5
I went there with my friend. They have nice food and amazing hot chocolate. Although they are business, the staff looked after us well. Thanks guys. Well done!
Mar 23, 2015
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Oneill Liang
+5
I went there last Sunday. They got new Hot Chocolate and it tastes so good.  Lovely staff there and nice service.  good place.  i will go there again and again. .......................
Mar 18, 2015
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Marzena Pallazzo
+5
We stumbled upon this place today and are so happy that we decided on having lunch there. It was AMAZING! The BLT sandwiches were out of this world and the service was outstanding. Such friendly and gracious people and the place was so inviting, we loved the decor and the nice breeze when sitting by the window. Iced coffee was delicious and presented beautifully. Very affordable pricing too. A must try!
Mar 11, 2015
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Tuku
+3.5
Sunday12oct14. Had tables booked for family brunch, very nice. Ordered our brunch meal. The presentation and effort of the food looked great. The food was yummy and everyone agreed. A comment was said from the table that the service was slow, but i said just give them time but it was worth the wait because the food looked amazing.
Room for improvement- get the girls to smile and be merry. Get the person in charge to check on their guests. The guy attendant on this day was great. Thank u. We will come back
Oct 12, 2014
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Brit Cooling
+4
My partner and I tried Altar on a Thursday for lunch. The cafe is lovely and sets a positive atmosphere, I had the steak sandwich. The steak was cooked perfectly, all the food and drinks were delicious. My only negative point is the presentation of the waitresses working, while they both seemed friendly and attentive, neither looked presentable for the establishment and I feel this impacted on our experience.
Feb 16, 2014
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Pamela Allen
+4
Love Altar Cafe and have been going there since it began. Have met lots of lovely staff and the food and coffee is always consistent. My only grump about Altar Cafe of late is that it needs a good clean and the staff need to stop referring to customers as "yous" or "yous guys".
Dec 09, 2013
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Sophie Bannister
+4
I've been to Altar several times for brunch on the weekend and have always been happy with the service and food. The food and coffee are pretty good (probably about 7/10) but also very consistent in quality, which is good. The customer service that I have experienced is always impeccable. The staff are very friendly and attentive. I also like the fact that if I turn up on the weekend I can easily get a park and the cafe itself isn't a busy chaotic nightmare (like a few other Mt Eden cafes I could name..). If you're stuck for places to go for brunch, Altar is a nice, reliable choice.
Aug 07, 2013
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Finn Reynolds
+4
Have been for dinner here probably 4 times now with family, and always coming away feeling that Altar should be busier than it is.
Good location with off street parking, nice enough decor plus good outside seating when the weather is right, varied menu and is pretty good value for food that is better than most cafes and pubs we to to in the area. They have a standard kids menu with large servings, and they've always tweaked items if need be.
Service is a bit mixed but staff always are pleasant even if a bit in attentive at times.
Kids had chicken burgers which were huge with real chicken breast. I had open steak sandwich which was tasty, Mrs had lamb salad, Mum had curry special, and Dad had fish special. Apart from the fish being a bit average we we all pretty satisfied by what we had, and was good value for money.
Last time we were in we were the only ones there, real shame if they don't survive in a tough market
Dec 31, 2012
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Amber-rose Sampayo
+5
My fiance and I went to Altar Cafe for brunch this past Sunday as we've driven past a few times and found the idea of a home style cafe intriguing. We sat outside in the gorgeous sunshine and throughly enjoyed both our meals and the service. The waitresses were all incredibly friendly and efficient and the food was delicious! Perfectly cooked and great proportions. We will definitely be returning!!
Oct 01, 2012
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Valerie Schuler
+4
I've been to Altar probably about ten times now and have mostly been happy with the food and service. It is affordable, has a good atmosphere and the food is good. I would say some things I've eaten there were almost teetering on fine dining, or attempting to be anyway... Like bangers and mash with plum jus and snap peas, rabbit stew, etc. Although I found the food to be a little bit on the fatty side at times.
Breakfast is very affordable (currently $7.50 eggs any style with a choice of ciabatta or 5 grain special - can't beat that for price).
It's also nice and quiet in the evenings and well heated. Good place to come for a quiet dinner for two if you feel like someplace quiet. Generous wine servings too.
The water glasses could do with a polish though.
Aug 09, 2012
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Coro Mandelle
+5
I love Altar. I wouldn't want lots more people to come because I like how peaceful it is. It is roomy enough that I rarely have to wait for a table in busy times. The service is just lovely - responsive and helpful even when they are 'running' to fill orders. I love the sunlight and warmth in winter and the spacious high ceilings keeping the inside cool in summer. I go regularly for healthy vegetarian options and my coffee fix - both great - and I like the look of what's on the non-veg plates going by. The style is relaxed clean, minimalist, warm. Keep doing what you do Altar - and thank you to the lovely girls.
Jun 20, 2012
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Cullen Trevor
+5
Moroccan chicken with pea mash potato, mushroom and sage sauce very good combination of flavours. I also ordered cheesecake very nice and good value for the money. My friend had venison pie very nice again. Keep it up good food and service altar cafe in mount Eden area . thanks heaps.

we have been there Wednesday , 7th March 2012 night for dessert, absolutely beautiful desserts, creme brulee and trio of sorbets. They were just like fine dinning desserts. Prices were reasonable. Great work altar cafe
Feb 26, 2012
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Ralf
+5
Best seafood chowder ever I have tasted. Seafood platter Awesome ,definitely will be back again.My wife had a salmon wrapped in filo pastry, very good flavor of combinations. We been in Altar cafe on Monday service was bit slow and waitress had not enough knowledge of wines. Recently I have been to altar cafe mount Eden I had baby chicken ( Poussin ) and its taste delicious. Wonderful flavour of moroccon seasonings.
Dec 11, 2011
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RH
+5
Enjoyed our brunch here on Friday. The corn fritters were some of the best we've had. Nice place, easy parking and a table in the sun. There was a good range of food to choose - breakfast, lunch, tapas and the specials board. Only problem was choosing what to order! Friendly and quick service. We will be returning!
Sep 25, 2011
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Tracy Leggett
+5
My review is based on three visits for breakfast. I usually have the seven dollar special; coffee/mocha/tea of any type and free-range eggs on sourdough with a pesto garnish. I am surprised to read other comments on this place, as I have had amazing impeccable service. The eggs have been perfect every time, still a little runny but not raw. The coffee has always been sweet and strong, and I am a coffee nut. I find this amazingly well-priced, and my friends have been impressed also.
As for the comment about Tapas, in Spain Tapas are always small portions. They are a snack before the evening meal.
There is good parking and a nice clean warm ambience with amazing heaters that make the coldest day bearable. I can't speak for the evening meals, but I am a fan of the morning menu! Five freaking stars.
Aug 13, 2011
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Theresa Chan
+4
I have been to Altar Cafe four times in the past 2 years and every visit so far has been a pleasant one.

The location is good with free off-street parking. My most recent visit was a result of the $15 three course dinner deal voucher. The food was great as always and service was reasonable. We noticed that they only had one waitress serving all the tables and would suggest that they have another person to share the workload.

Definitely a place to visit again. A bonus is that they open till around 10pm and therefore a good place to catch up with friends at night over a casual cup of coffee without having to spend a fortune on dinner.
Jun 02, 2011
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Michelle
+4
I don't understand what people are talking about, I had the best restaurant/cafe meal I've ever had last night at Altar Cafe, we are definitely going back there again, the service was exceptional and the food was just wow, very impressed. Very very expensive for a drink though, best to go for just a meal.
May 24, 2011
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Jonny
+5
I came to this restaurant on Friday 31 for the first time with a few family friends for dinner cos they have been bragging about how good this place is and cos I'm from up north and there's not many places that offer tapas. I was surprised how wonderful altar is. Service was fast and efficient. The waitress really looked after us and food was really nice. we started with the tapas platters after that I shared a fish of the day and a lamb loin with my fiancé. The fish was cooked just right and the lamb was perfect. I definatly will be coming back for more next time I visit auckland.
Jan 03, 2011
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Helen
+5
I think they have improved a great deal since some of the other reviews. I have coffee here regularly and the cappuccino is delicious with generous application of chocolate that elevates it above the ordinary. The food is excellent and I have had some fabulous specials. Recently the potato gratin with rocket, grilled asparagus in hollandaise and a soft poached egg - it was a divine combination. Excellent service too. They are also dog friendly which makes it a good destination after a walk and clean and bright with a pleasant outdoor sitting area.
Dec 01, 2010
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Rachelle Gilbert
+5
Wow, interesting reviews. I actually eat here frequently. It's always consistent morning or afternoon (only ate dinner there once) but it always nice tastes, good portions, prompt/friendly service and I love that they think about other beings by using free range eggs & bacon as well as gluten free items. I have to say as well i think the atmosphere is refreshing and light compared to most NZ cafe's and really I think of Altar as a 'cafe and more'. I find their brunch menu is excellent and they have great sweets and lunch as well. Not too mention a nice patio space and always kind to my small dog outside. Lastly, I will say it by far my favourite breakfast/brunch place in Auckland and in NZ. The price and food quality is much better than any of those other 'hot spots' and the service is far better as well.
Do give Altar a try if you haven't yet and I hate to pack it out on my weekends :) but it's always the place we choose to spend our money and time and we live across the street from a very popular cafe but choose to go up the road to Altar.
Jan 27, 2010
5
Jianhang Duan
+5
Overall a great cafe. The staff is welcoming and friendly. Pet-friendly and there is free wifi. The atmosphere is cozy as well. I ordered an Omelette and it's pretty good.
4
Yuan Z
+4
Beautiful chill environment with good coffee and food. Highly recommend Hazelnut Mocha and Seafood Risotto, and both are super delicious! Lamb shank's a bit dry but potato rosti is crispy and yum. Chocolate Moussecake is soft but of not much taste. Food is of small portion and pricy, but good service though.
5
Jingran Liu
+5
Very great atmosphere. Reasonable prices and great flavours. The service is very attentive. Highly recommend the rosti stack. Would come more often.
5
LuNa The TuNa
+5
Really friendly service, staffs fast and very helpful. Nice environment with unique decorations. Recommend the seafood risotto and pork belly. Blueberry white tea taste really refreshing too.
5
Colin Mathura-Jeffree
+5
Business meeting. Food is expensive and my meeting business partner struggled to be understood that he wanted a big breakfast but vege instead of meat choice s. Hilariously he ended up with scrambled eggs on toast with extra hash browns. I stuck to the classic bene. We had cake. Coffee was divine.
5
Kan Huang
+5
Good restaurant with nice service, like the seafood risotto very much. Highly recommended.
5
Yunhang Hu
+5
all services are really good, staffs are friendly and the environment is comfortable. love the muffin and the coffee here!!
5
Shirley Peng
+5
Love the coffee and atmosphere here, kind service and good food :) Highly recommend to everyone ~
5
王海鹏
+5
Just moved back to Auckland, first cafe i've visited in mt eden. Food was lovely, loads of choices off the menu and plenty of cabinet food too. Had their small portion mushroom, very tasty, good portion and very reasonable price. Staff were friendly and attentive.
5
grant
+5
More cafe's should do a smaller version of their breakfast options, really appreciated having the option if you're not super hungry for a massive meal. The cauli fritters were really yum and a great healthy choice that leaves you completely satisfied :) great spot 👍
5
Wanran Huang
+5
Nice atmosphere and service. The taste is really good.
4
Paul Chang
+4
$38 for steak sandwich: sourdough bread , 5-6 slices of Scotch fillet steak, small caramelized onion, pesto. 😳🤔
5
Sophia N
+5
This is Alter cafe and it is one of my favorite cafes around the Mt Eden.The service is amazing plus the delicious food that they cook. It’s also a very nice place with the peaceful atmosphere and ambiance. Perfect if you want to settle down and get some work done or just have a good time with your friends and family.
5
Hitesh Patel
+5
Came for a late lunch/brunch. Wasn't too busy so we were seated and ordered it food in support time. The waitress was extremely helpful and was even able to cater for my sister's dislike of button mushrooms. I ordered their delicious tumeric latte and my sister got her soy flat white. I recommend this place highly.
5
Reece Benson
+5
After a red-eye flight from Perth, my wife and I were hanging out for breakfast and good coffee, and the Altar Cafe fit the bill very well. They offer $10 light breakfast specials which are very good value, plus larger offerings for the more peckish. The cabinet food is all made in house, and looked super tempting! Great coffee hit the caffeine spot square in the eyes, and we left ready to carry on our busy day ahead. Helpful and friendly service, great value for money food, and satisfying coffees = 5/5.
5
lisadomino
+5
This is a local favourite with consistently good coffee and food and lovely staff. My waffles this morning were a little piece of art. Also try the caramelised onion scones! Parking is generally easier than in the heart of Mt Eden village.
5
J Pfister
+5
Amazing service and food. Great selection of drinks and food. Just didn't like the music. I like to relax in a cafe so not into loud upbeat music in a cafe.
5
Eugene Man
+5
They have perfected their beverages to another level - very tasty! Range of coffee never ceases to amaze me. They have loyalty card for a free coffee after 9 coffees purchased. The cafe’s spatial construct is quite comfortable for private dine in an coffee. There is few private parking at front.
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