Reviews Buoy Cafe & Eatery

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Terri James
+5
Hands down the best coffee and meal we have had in NZ. A beautiful view, friendly staff and modern yet relaxed setting. We would highly recommend the crepes, the mushroom and chorizo bruschetta, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Awesome.
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Annemieke Bohnenn-Pritchard
+5
Stunning stunning spot and the sun wasn't even out! Decor lovely....keeping with the beautiful blue sea theme.....coffee yummy, food looked delicious but will save that for brunch at a later date......easy parking.....very special spot....dog friendly in the sense that the waiter v kindly got a water bowl for me....recommend
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Georgie Silk
+5
This is hands down one of my favourite cafes in Auckland. Beautiful venue, friendly staff (who recognise me now) and simple yet elegant food. Make sure you go! Such a hidden gem.
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Suzy McLean
+5
Great place to stop on a walk around the marina. Sit outside by the water overlooking the tranquility of the yachts or view the harbour from the seaside inspired interior. Tea and cake or something more substantial. It's an experience worth having.
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Janiene Pasco
+5
I often pop over from Bucklands Beach to meet my sister at Buoy. It's our favourite. The best eggs bene on the planet and coffee to die for. The staff are always so kind and jolly! ❤️
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Joe Carbery
+5
I recommend the raw fish salad. Yum! Friendly and efficient staff.
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Robyn Larkham
+5
Amazing location by the water. Friendly, bubbly and attentive staff. Exceptional coffee and food. Highly recommend.
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Sophie Waite
+5
Have been getting my coffee fix now from buoy for the last 18 months and absolutely love it! The staff always remember my name and sooo friendly! Awesome in the summer nights when they are open late too! �
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Denise Leal
+5
We love going to Buoy several times a week for breakfast. Nothing is ever a problem. Even when we are on a limited diet the team always accommodate us with ease. The location is fantastic, you always feel like you are holiday when you are looking at the sensational view of Westhaven. It's a little like Cheers....the place where everyone knows your name!!
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Where To Next Auckland
+4
Food: I've had brunch and lunch here and both were really good. Their Lamb burger was absolutely delicious and came with these delicious spiced potato skins - so good! They also do amazing smoothies and a great classic eggs bene. 

Service: Service was good. We've had my dog with us every time we've been, so it's a great dog friendly place. They were attentive and friendly, took our order quickly and we didn't have to wait to long for the food which is always a plus. No one really came to check on us once we received our food, and it was hard to get someone attention for another round of drinks - but that was probably just because they were super busy. 

Ambiance: This place has a great atmosphere. It's a really casual and relaxed place with absolutely stunning views of the city and the harbour. Inside there is a great nautical themed vibe, without it being cheesy. It's classy and sleek and great place for weekend (or weekday brunching).
May 31, 2019
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Crackerjacker
+5
I love this little cafe, if it was closer to home or my work, I would be there everyday. Really enjoyed the food and they have a really good selection. A lot of menu foods, cabinet foods and also sweets
Apr 15, 2019
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Shannon
+4
Been a couple times for a coffee, and once to try their sourdough and toppings. Good cappuccinos, friendly service, coffee came out fast. Asked if we wanted a single or double shot, so double must not be the standard. This cafe is bustling at the weekend, even on an overcast day. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the marina. Keen to try more of their food menu, the cabinet food looks good too. Good to have some cheaper options.
Nov 11, 2018
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Holly Swallow
+4
Beautiful wee spot down by the water, my friend recommended this place for a coffee but I couldn’t say no when I say smashed avo on the menu. I had it with their homemade buckwheat loaf which was hearty and delicious.
Coffee was excellent, cabinet food looked delish, and the staff were so lovely and very good service.
Would love to try even more on the menu!!
Oct 13, 2018
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Jo Ch
+5
Great experience. Great food! Had breakfast here with hub and bub and we were pleased. Greeted by friendly staff. Service is great. We ordered scrambled egg with sourdough toast and buoy benedict - i’d say twas scrumptous! Also, the ambience is really nice. Keep it up! Cheers!
Oct 06, 2018
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Sam Ashton
+5
Best Eggs Benny! - Eggs benedict is my go to breakfast menu option and I was pleasantly surprised this morning with my breakfast at Buoy. Their eggs benedict on roast potatoes was delicious and one of the best I have ever had. The saltiness of the bacon, mushrooms and potatoes was perfectly balanced with the hollandaise and runny eggs. Back up food like that with super friendly staff and you get 5 stars every time.
May 10, 2018
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Marina Hay
+4
Love to go there beautiful location love the view and good parking. Very friendly staff and something to eat for everyone. Never had a bad experience.
Mar 02, 2018
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Liv Fisher
+5
Really enjoyed my visit here. I had the kumara sourdough with avocado and it was so YUM. Staff were really friendly even though it was busy, and the marina is lovely for a walk around before/after coming here - easy parking too.
Feb 17, 2018
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Brett Collins
+4.5
My husband and I visited Buoy Cafe with 2 elderly ladies, a busy little enterprise in Westhaven under the Harbour bridge. Easy access,  one step entry. parking available and plenty of seating and a choice of indoors or outdoors. A  perfect setting for a lovely summers day overlooking Westhaven Marina. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. We ordered 2 Seafood chowders, 1 Spicy Chicken Salad and 1 spice apple crepe and 4 great coffee's.  We found staff friendly, helpful and provided us with excellent service. Thank you  guys! it was  a lovely outing/escape for two old girls from a retirement village. Rosemary Collins
Dec 07, 2017
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Fred Ade
+4
Great food with a Middle Eastern touch. Right next to the water. Good view with lots of free parking. Service is fast and friendly and prices are reasonable. Nice venue on a sunny day.
Aug 25, 2017
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Matthew
+5
More than just a great location overlooking Westhaven Marina, wonderful menu and the best coffee in Auckland.  Testament to why owners (and to this owner in particular) should be the operators, you don't get service like this otherwise.
Jul 05, 2017
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NurN
+4
Lovely view. Came here for the coffee and of course the view. Tried the cheesecake oh so yummy! Good ambiance in the cafe. Friendly staffs too. Will definitely come back.
Jul 01, 2017
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Niamh Slattery
+3.5
Busy spot at the weekend especially on a sunny day . we ended up having breakfast and a take away lunch here as we were going to the bungy. Breakkie was awesome coffee seriously yum and standard breakfasty stuff. And for lunch we took away two sandwich's again standard affair and good value . really friendly staff ,great coffee and good value food would pop in again as its a chill spot
Jun 19, 2017
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David
+5
A truly wonderful experience in a tranquil setting of boats and water. You can eny-meny-miny-mo the menu have a culinary experience like no other. What are you doing... get there now.. David & Annie
Apr 29, 2017
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Jade Lim
+4.5
I wanted to find a café with a view...and thanks to Zomato, I've found Buoy. Went there for coffee and watch the world pass-by while absorbing the morning sun and the breeze - brilliant cafe to do that or grab coffee and brekkie after your cycle or morning jog.

I've yet to try their food, but will give it a try another time. Noticed that there's a lot of usuals going to Buoy for their morning fix. And yes, coffee is good.
Jan 06, 2017
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Rachel Jones
+5
I enjoyed a coffee here in this delightful space the other day. Coffee was great, and came out quickly. The view was incredible, and I'm keen to return to try out something from the food menu.
Jan 04, 2017
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I'm Hungry
+4
Lovely cafe with loads of outside and inside seating. Heaps of sunshine and covering too. Came here for coffee and muffin in Sunday morning. Staff was extremely nice and service great.
Nov 15, 2016
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Yorkshire Pudding
+5
Finally somebody gave the space the TLC it deserved!
My partner and I enjoyed lunch here after hearing of its opening and were super impressed.
The cheerful waitress recommended chorizo and potato when I asked her what her favourite was and my partner ordered the fish.
It was the first hot day we'd had in spring and the place was obviously jam packed yet, we were always attended to, our water glasses always full and the food was out in 15 minutes.
The chorizo dish was sensational and the fish was superb.
This place is going to be our new favourite over the summer.
5/5
Sep 22, 2016
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Barbara Miller
+5
My morning walking buddy and I have discovered Buoy which takes the place of the defunct Sitting Duck at Westhaven. Ticks all the boxes - great coffee, opens early, friendly service, and we discovered last week when we stayed on for a celebratory birthday breakfast - great food! Our new regular :)
Sep 19, 2016
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Vivien Cornell
+4.5
I called in to Buoy for a light lunch on a beautiful sunny day.  I love the décor, the staff are efficient, friendly and helpful and the food nicely presented, fresh and well cooked.  I enjoyed it so much I returned a few days later for a bowl of soup and a coffee.  Because I was on my own I was offered the latest magazines to read - a nice touch.
Sep 18, 2016
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Deb
+5
Having been a regular of Salta for many years now, I was excited to try Gin's new baby. It certainly lived up to the high standards I have been used to up in Three Lamps. The staff were friendly and attentive, the food was fantastic and the coffee was superb. The location was amazing, particularly on the beautiful Auckland day. We will most definitely be back.
Aug 16, 2016
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G73
+5
Buoy is fantastic. The team are professional, kind and friendly. The calories are super delicious, with the oka, house smoked salmon, carrot cake and coffee being the best in town. The music, decor, vibe and views are hard to beat too, with plenty of space outside for people with dogs,buggies or wheels needing more space. An Auckland treasure already, thanks so much team Buoy, for contributing yet another gem to Auckland's café crown
Aug 08, 2016
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Melanie Vermont
+4.5
At last at the end of the stunning Westhaven boardwalk a simply fabulous new spot in the old Sitting Ducks café. We have been x2 , the outlook is superb and the interior underwhelmingly stylish. The menu was not extensive but covered off all sorts that appealed for breakfast. I had the mince on my recent visit ,  my friend opted for the mushrooms and I briefly had ordering envy , this passed with the first mouthful of the mince , delicious, so light , how do they do that?? The coffee perfectly good  and the service for a new café impressive, friendly and efficient . Nice touch on the menu covers  with shots of local scenery. We will be back on Sunday !!.
Aug 04, 2016
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Rena Zhu
+5
Such a lovely and lively place to have brunch in town. It’s right by the water so in summer it’s a stunning spot. Great food, very delicious and lovely service!
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Orang Indo Jalan2
+4
Cafe with amazing view....you can see Auckland Harbour bridge and Auckland marina. Staff are friendly, cafe clean and tidy. Food ok and a bit pricey, but if you want to stay for a hangout for brunch with family on weekend that is a good choice for local and tourist. I give 4 star ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ thank you for the food and the service.
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Liz Scott
+5
We came here on a beautiful foggy morning. I discovered it accidentally on Google maps when I was searching for westhaven. It’s a lovely cafe, inside and out. One side looks over to the park beside the harbor bridge, the other towards the boats moored in the marina. There’s nautical references all through the decor which is cool. We had eggs bene (1 with bacon, 1 with salmon). The hollandaise was rich and buttery, and the perfect sauce for the delicious rosti and eggs. Highly recommend. Coffee was excellent.
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Kookie Samin
+5
The food was lovely and the service was great. A bit of a botched up with our coffee orders to be in a takeaway cup but Manager was very nice and said we can choose to pay for just one or we get another coffee to takeaway because of the slight confusion. At the end of our breakfast we were just charged for one coffee only.
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Joanie Badenhorst-Awasthi
+5
What a lovely place! The ladies were very friendly, quick, and attentive. The other people's food looked amazing. I only wanted some sweet cabinet food. It did not disappoint. The coffee was perfection. Even on a cloudy and rainy day, it was still a nice day out, with a lovely view
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Colleen Beach
+5
Delicious food, substantial portions, high quality ingredients, attentive and friendly service, fantastic views of the city center, marina, and water. My partner and I visited for breakfast on a rainy Friday morning. We ordered one “big breakfast” and scrambled eggs on toast with a side of mushrooms… the portion size was substantial compared to other restaurants we have visited, and we are an active couple in our early 30s with pretty big appetites. It seems like a popular spot, but we managed to get a table for two without a reservation… wishing it didn’t take us two years to finally visit! We will definitely be back 😊 thank you!
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K G
+5
Went to Buoy today for the first time, such an amazing place to be, the staff are super friendly and service is great too. We ordered a spicy chicken burger and also a fish and chips with 2 drinks which were absolutely amazing! Dog friendly as well which was a bonus. Will def go back.! 5 stars!
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christine lilley
+5
This place has recently come under new management, and I can't tell you how amazing they are now. The service is great, and the food is outstanding. I had the best French toast of my life there the other day. Because I'm allergic to banana they served it with poached apples and it came with this delicious creamy maple sauce. It was luscious! They have an outdoor kiosk now as well for coffee to go. Got a brownie there this afternoon while walking my dog. Soooo good. Definitely give this place a go. Divine food.
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Yogesh Nath
+5
Beautiful location with parking by mariner near Auckland Harbour Bridge. Good food with knowledgeable and friendly staff. Perfect for sunset and sunrise photography too with boats and sky tower in background.
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Jack Isaacs
+5
Great host! Saw from a distance them catering for everyone’s needs, provided newspapers upon request, great fast service with unbelievably large portions of good quality. Highly recommended Photo of big breakfast
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