Outstand food and coffee, a must call in place ans the view upstairs plus license bar
l may have to make it my friday night pop in after work and eat tapas, drink wine plus super good vibes.....
Thanks The Junction Eatery for a beautiful meal on Tuesday for my hubbys birthday. Great food, great service, lovely staff and the best Passionfruit cocktail I have ever had!
I had no idea this place was here at I loved it. Great breakky, lovely staff, great views and location. Highly recommend!!!!!
Lovely food and coffee and well looked after every time I've been here. The view up top is lovely but it's also nice and peaceful down in front. Another great edition to the buzzing Highbury cafe scene!
I love this place. The location is beautiful, with amazing views, staff always friendly, and the food and drinks, especially the cocktails, are fabulous!! Can't wait to try more from your menu.
Well executed food of an exceptionally high standard, I had the eggs bennidict with beetroot cured smoked salmon,,,, the Hollandaise was to die for,,, very well made, I can't wait to visit again
Well done on your 1st day guys!! We loved the brekkie and fresh juice. My hubby said it was the best egg benedict his ever had;).
Absolutely loved everything about my dinner date tonight. The service, food, drinks and exceptional attentive staff where nothing less than the best. Thank you for a lovely night out we will definitely be back and be telling everyone about it.
The food was perfect - flavour, size, presentation - the wait staff were lovely the view fabulous - will go again - thank you!
Great place with an affordable COVID-19 Level 3 menu. Would highly recommend the Wagyu Beef Burger. I will be back!
We had smashed avocado and tempura prawns. The avocado was nice but I felt they were quite pricy for the amount of food.
The tempura prawns was more... interesting. It was battered and crispy but not really tempura battered, and it was served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce which usually doesn't go with tempura. Maybe it should be called battered prawns instead? And the weirdest thing was the presentation. It looks like after being battered, the prawns were pressed against a grid and they ended up with theses stripy indentations. It's quite obvious so I assume it was deliberate. Not sure if it's meant to mimic stripes on prawn shells, but in the end it made them look like little bugs...
I mean don't get me wrong the prawns were crispy and delicious, just that they are 100% not "tempura" and they look funny. 😂
I’ve been here many times. I love fries and cold brew here. View is bonus point to visit here
Food was delicious and the place was cozy with a view of the Auckland city when seated upstairs. Staff was friendly & the food came quite fast.
Had the Junction Benedict with salmon which was amazing with the potato stack except a little salty. The Big Breakfast was really nice too.
A good environment increases satisfaction.
Pumpkin pie was worthy to try.
Latte bowl was the largest bowl of coffee I had .
We always enjoy our visit to Junction Eatery, you will never great disappointed with their vege packed waffles and beef burger. Thank you for the amazing food.
I’ve heard so many good things about this place and seen so many Instagram posts from Junction Eatery!
The food did not disappoint! It’s definitely worth it for its price. The water was self-serviced, and unfortunately I did pick up a cup with some lipstick marks on it – which I ended up just swapping out because it was a little gross.
We also didn’t realise there was an upstairs until we saw others going through the little corridor to go upstairs!
Would definitely come back to try more of the menu and am excited because its relatively close by!
The waffles at The Junction Eatery are the best in Auckland as I am a massive waffle fan, and nothing could go wrong with Nutella. It was the perfect combination with a side of whipped cream and maple syrup. Will definitely be back :).
Went there with my wife on Saturday, staffs are friendly and good service.
Food and drinks are great and even better with the stunning outdoor view
Fantastic sunny spot in Birkenhead. Friendly and attentive staff makes for a lovely Sunday brunch spot. I ordered the junction Benedict with my hollandaise on the side. The burnt butter hollandaise is one of the best I've ever tasted. The gratin base was also really tasty, overall a fantastic breakfast experience. Coffee was also spot on! We'll be back for sure.
The view of Rangitoto Island from upstairs was very nice on a sunny day! Decent coffee, delicious smoothies, friendly and professional services, and we will definitely return for the house waffle!
Really great spot in Birkenhead. On a nice day the view from the deck is just beautiful. The service was great even though they were really busy. Our food was beyond tasty! Next spot for a family lunch!
Lovely exterior cafe with lots of tables available. This cute cafe features 2 levels with simplistic and modern interior designs.
Food: We ordered a Green Omelette and Smashed Avocado. Both cooked to perfection! The omelette was fluffy and light but the fillings made it taste delicious. Didn’t need sauce or anything additional. The smashed avocado is only on one toast but not to complain as the sourdough tasted delicious dipped in some egg yolk
Service: Staff were friendly and polite. Since there are two levels, sometimes staff might not be present as they’re either upstairs or downstairs. Food was not long to arrive either which is always a plus!
Nice beef burger. Cooked absolutely perfectly. Vegetarian risotto. Also cooked very well. Great waitress. Only thing was service was a little slow. Worth waiting for though!
Amy Zhang (25% OFF Zomato Gold Code: WANS1150)
+5
Went there twice and loved it!
Decor 5/5 Great view and nice environment
Service 4.5/5 friendly stuff
Food 4/5 the food is good, but second time we went there my friend's burger is undercooked and under seasoning. But all other food tastes good and they have my favourate drink Toblerone taste great!
The Zomato Gold can be used here which means one of the main is free, so it's quite good value :)
It has the best view in North Shore. Staff was friendly even though one of my friend was asking too many question because of the Celiac problem. They were hounist and offered the right food. My aunty had no problem after eating the food. Highly recommend.
Love this place - great coffee, great accomodating staff, great tasty food and great scenic view. I also really appreciate the complementary sparkling water. Vegan friendly.
Food pics by me :)
- Sweet Waffle
- Green omelet
- Açai bowl
Thank you for the meal and good service 🙌🙌🙌
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We’ve been here a couple of times and I do rate the food, however, while the wait staff are lovely and friendly, the service is particularly slow.
We went with a group of 6 people and were told there was a 30 minute wait on food which we didn’t mind. When our meals turned up, only 5 of our meals came out. We waited for the 6th and eventually asked where it was. The waitress apologised and said she had forgotten to order it (which was confusing as she read out the order at the beginning and that was correct). We were told the food will come out in no more than 4 minutes.....20 minutes later the final dish came out by which time everyone else had finished eating.
Loved this place! The food is amazing with really decent portion sizes. We also had the lamb shank and fish and chips which isn’t pictured here and all meals were delicious! Great service with friendly staff. Nice small place with a view outside. Will definitely be returning.
Nice view, child friendly atmosphere but there are steep stairs Incase you have runners. The shrimp salad was great and I really want to find that dressing. The burger was large and got pretty well eaten by someone that doesn’t always make it to the end. Kids Mel’s were big looking at other tables but nothing interesting and lacking a healthy kids pick
It’s probably the best cafe in the north shore. Went there three times with friends, all my friends and I really enjoyed their amazing steak and stunning views besides.
Here you’ll find quick and friendly service, but the real treats are the amazing views towards the harbour and Rangitoto, and the waffles. If you try anything, it must be the waffles. So unbelievably good!
What a beautiful cafe tucked away from the busy main roads of Birkenhead. Prime location with amazing views, live music during weekends is a bonus.
The service was perfect, all of the waiting stuff are super friendly and made us feel very welcomed and comfortable.
The food surely live up to the highs standard. Big breakfast was really good, scrumble eggs perfectly made, delicious pork sausage. The Spanish bakes eggs with chorizo sausage will sure lift up your taste buds.. the highlight was the waffle!! The owners bought the machine all the way from Belgium and it has to be one of the best waffles in NZ. Make sure you don't leave without waffles.
I also enjoyed their mocktails..the blueberry mojito is the highlight, the coconut lavender was very refreshing..
This is my 2nd time to the cafe in a week. Can't wait to go back soon for more..
Atmosphere: 5/5
Service: 4.5/5
Food: 3.5/5
If anyone decides to come here, you HAVE to go upstairs because the view is AMAZING. My friend and I decided to sit outside to enjoy the view with our food (good choice 😊)
We ordered the sweet waffles and the quinoa porridge.
The waffles were the scene stealer here! They were crispy on the outside why soft and moist in the inside. I was gland the hazelnut sauce wasn’t drizzled over the waffles to keep it crispy. The mascarpone and yogurt added a sharpness to the dish to not be overwhelmingly sweet.
The porridge was good but there wasn’t anything mind blowing. I enjoyed the nuttiness of the porridge but felt like it was a bit too sweet for my liking (personal preference) without anything to balance it.
Overall would definitely return for the waffles and the view!
Excellent service and delicious food and tasty coffee, what more can you ask for or say but apparently I need to write at least 140 characters to post this review....amazing views as well....
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+5
Love The Junction! Ordered the sweet waffles and they were delightful The waffles were fried so they were super crispy! The vanilla yoghurt was a nice fresh flavour, there was heaps of Nutella and hazelnuts on the plate which was awesome, I enjoyed it very much. Hot Chocolate and Flat White were also very good!
Eaten here a couple of times now at different times, have always enjoyed the food and service is good. View and outside is a great bonus - if you get a nice day.
I've visited the place a few times and most of the food I've tried are really nice! Spanish baked eggs and The Junction Benedict are really nice!The service for food takes ages tho, even though there isn't a lot of people dining in. :(
Had a great experience. I ordered the eggs Benedict on a vege hash which was really nice. Staff were very accommodating for my GF needs. I look forward to visiting again.
Yum! I'll go back, had baked eggs and Acai bowl. Acai had some lumps of icy acai however that should have been blended up a little more - this tends to happen, I've had it occur elsewhere so hopefully they extra blend it next time. The view is insane! Staff were nice too
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Dined here for brunch with my partner & some friends,this new eatery had caught my eye & I had been keen to visit for a while. The large, modern contemporary exterior is eye catching & the interior perfectly matches. I loved the decor & vibe at The Junction! There are two parts to this eatery, a cafe downstairs & a bistro upstairs, both looked equally inviting but we decided to eat at the bistro. The bistro has both indoor & outdoor seating. We chose to sit outside in the sun & make the most of the awesome view this eatery looks out to. It was a tad chilly being a winters day but one of the lovely staff gave us blankets to keep us warm which was a lovely touch. The service was fast & friendly, I started with a mocha which was enjoyable & it was served with a little meringue instead of your usual marshmallow or biscuit, another little touch which I loved. For brunch I had an acai bowl with seasonal fruit, this was absolutely top notch, the best acai bowl I've eaten hands down! The others I was dining with had eggs bene, sweet waffles & the big breakfast. The wait for food was reasonable & everyone enjoyed their food. The presentation of dishes was gorgeous, I'm guttered I didn't get photos to add to this review! I Would highly recommend The Junction & I will defo be back!
Eder Martin Sehner Marinho
+5
Love this place so much and believe on it's foundations and new born identity. This is why I do it! Love, passion and a massive sense of happiness that comes amongst the struggles and achievements.
I thinks that's enough said lol. I am just a passionate chef pushing hard to achieve results for my team.
I'm proud to be part of this project and it will be my pleasure to feed you next time you come here.
Peace and love to all of you!
😊👍🏼
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
+3.5
Love highbury and it's little cafes and restaurants it has to offer, so when I saw the junction eatery open I had to try it !!
Firstly, the upstairs patio with view is amazing. Beautifully presented and what a great way to start your day !
I had a mochaccino large, although I don't think I got a large, the cup size was more of a small to medium compared to other cafes where I have ordered a large.
Breakfast was the junction benedict with portobello mushroom . Beautifully presented on the plate, lots of colour and just looked really pretty. I have to say that I do have my firm favs when it comes to eggs benedict but all in all it was nice.
Don't think I would revisit for another breakfast but I'd love to try an evening dinner and wine. Stay tuned !
The cafe itself is fairly non-descript, tucked quietly back from the street on Birkenhead Ave. There is seating outside, on the ground level, and also upstairs, with fabulous views to the city on a fine day.
I ordered the vegie waffle with salmon gravlax, lemon rocket and capers, and chive mascarpone. The waffle was light, fluffy and flavoursome on its own but the dish was really enjoyable when eaten together, all the flavours working in harmony with each other. A touch more salmon would have been perfect in terms of salmon to everything else ratio. Also ordered the jasmine green tea and it was one of the best I've ever had.
Service was polite and efficient.
TIP: Try your luck at the free parking opposite the library.
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When it refers to nice place to hang out in Birkenhead, the newly opened Junction Eatery has brought to local's attention. Lots of attention for the local and beyond.
It is a Cafe, a bar, an eatery, a bistro, a restaurant, whatever you feel like to define it. Junction Eatery keeps an open mind to delight people infused in its ambience.
Come on a nice sunny day to explore this place to the most. As their slogan--the best view Cafe in Auckland. Truly indeed. you will be amazed that Rangitoto and sky tower is your brunch company to add more flavour to your dishes. Besides, the wooden texture on the ground floor, the sea wave inspired wall, those modern shape lamps hanging down to make a classic twist for the whole space. It is a walk-in-and-fall-in-love eatery. Well done!
The surprise has just started. beautiful food serves from morning to dark. You will be amazed by the Brazilian Acai bowl, the egg Benedict(do not miss the burnt butter Hollandaise). Brunch has more options. Be prepared to fall for the house frozen yoghurt with waffles or a salad of prosciutto, goat cheese, sliced pear and walnuts with red wine vinaigrette. And also the colonel salmon gravlax with fluffy scrambled eggs, warm croissant and chive mascarpone cheese. This is so hearty and colourful. beetroot infused salmon pairs perfect with the egg, gives it a Nordic taste hint. lovely. They serve the atomic coffee with a cute meringue to lighten your imagination. And do not forget to have a slice of chocolate cheese cake for an indulgence.
The service is hassle free. One of the girl she showed great knowledge of explaining the menu to customers, recommend distinguished dishes such as parmesan chicken, the big breakfast, lamb shank sliders, the burger set with must-try chips as well as the halloumi cheese salad.
Whether you are on the shore or head over the bridge, this hotspot is hard to beat. The clever Junction Eatery is definitely taking Birkenhead to a new level.
This cafe deserves more than the current rating!
It is situated at a very nice location- the bistro part upstairs has great views and the outdoor deck area is very nice.
I ordered the veggie waffles with chicken - YUM! Very unique - I don't think there's any other cafe they does veggie waffles! Chicken was nicely crumbed and the burnt butter sauce was O-M-G too good!
My friend ordered the beetroot salmon benedicts - looked very nice too, good paler option as the bread is replaced with veggie stack.
They serve atomic coffee which is all double shot regardless of size.
I would definitely come back again (ESP for the Friday 5-7pm $10 cocktails)!
Great new spot in Birkenhead! The food was presented really well, not sure what they do to the eggs but they dam fine!
We had the eggs beni on a potatoe stack and the gravalax salmon with eggs
Food: top quality food with beautiful presentation. Veggie waffles tasted amazing. Decent portion sizes but not too much that you walk out feeling stuffed.
Service: very good service, attentive waitresses but not pushy or too clingy!
Ambience: lovely location. The outside seating area is really lovely and has a nice view of Rangitoto.
Food Recommendation: Veggie Packed Waffles w Salmon
I would definitely come back here for lunch, and I reckon it would be a really nice place to come for drinks too - they have a happy hour woohoo!
We had fantastic brunch, great coffee. The best Egg Benedict ever. Attention to details, beautiful presentation, and good hospitality. Bottom line "we love it".
Sat down for brunch last saturday and found the eggs bene delightful and staff to be very attentive. Will definitely visit again for the cocktails
Amazing views and great menu - some really different items. We had the Junction Benedict and it was delicious. Keen to go back and try the waffles! Great service too.
We only popped in for a take away coffee and pastry but we liked what we saw. The downstairs bit is a relaxed coffee/ breakfast shop and the upstairs looks like a bistro/ dining area. Industrial country chic I call it with amazing views. The coffee tasted great and pastries were fresh. We plan to make this our local coffee shop and will try it out for dinner soon.
The new store that popped out next to the newly opened walkway. Had a flatwhite here. Pretty decent taste & experience. You could feel the staff is new to the job, but they went the xtra mile to offer you water & asking how's your experience - something that leave a lasting impression. The view on the top floor is awesome!!! you get to see rangitoto & the cbd.
Came here with my partner and a couple of friends for dinner. Amazing food and good service. Would highly recommend a visit! Nice views out towards Takapuna and the CBD from the upstairs balcony area.
Don't let the front seating put you off, they have a second floor at the back with a lot of tables and a great view overlooking the bush. There's also a small bar with a craft beer selection on tap. The food was great and reasonably priced, they have an interesting concept range of both sweet and savory waffles. All the food was great, would definitely be there I go back to if I'm in the area.
Me and my friends enjoyed the food we had. From fries, big breakfast & my friend enjoyed her egg bennies as well (egg is cooked to perfection!) squid is also good, highly recommended.
love the chocolate twist. but its too small for $4.50 for me.
pls allow me to highlight the food i have ordered which is the Halloumi Salad. I love the sauce in my salad and its so perfect as a vegan option. Will definitely come back for this
the reason why this is 4 is the service. there’s only 1 front of the house, and there is a waiting time. If u are in quick lunch break, this is not a perfect place for you. But i love the manager for being accomodating and helpful
A hidden gem in Birkenhead! Worth finding your way to the upstairs seating, sheltered or outside, for the stunning views and open air vibe. The friendly and helpful staff make this place a pleasure to visit 👏🏼 Great coffee and dinner drinks, and both a kitchen menu plus cabinet food. Always a relaxed and enjoyable experience here 😊
Great food and a better view!
This a calm and collected cafe for anyone that wants to enjoy a lazy Sunday morning.
We had the Spanish eggs and vegetable waffles along with one of the best banana smoothies I have had to date!
Excellent food, value for money, friendly and approachable service from all. Dog friendly and understanding management refunded a miscommunication. Hard to get better value on the Shore.
The Junction Eatery is a great venue for a private dinner or a group event. The hosts really go out of the way to make sure that you are happy, food is very very good, vibe is modern with a lovely view - this place deserves a lot of visitors. Perfect size for our event which filled the whole upstairs, but also good for smaller events because you can close the big ranchsliders and stick to the balcony. I preordered platters which got rave reviews and was fair size especially considering there is no venue rental fee. Hosts are great lovely people and deserve to be successful. 5/5 stars for food and service and venue.
Great view of harbour, city and rainforest. Indoor and covered outdoor seating to enjoy the view. Quality was good and priced accordingly. Nice atmosphere with modern feel.
A great spot with a view to enjoy your weekend brunch with friends. Wonderful service with a smile and the bar is a nice touch when you want to host a group of friends or family.
A trendy place with nice outdoor seating. This is a nice place for a group catch up or a casual coffee. It's kid and dog friendly, and has lots of vegetarian options.
I highly recommend the chicken burger, it’s a bit spicy and crunchy, very delicious with the best fries! Would be even more yummy with avocado. I just was not a fan of the bread bun... the rest was very good, and to top it off, a really nice view.
mcenergy - IDS Products ltd
+5
fantastic views, but also fantastic food. Lots of great free-range and organic choices here. Great menu for the day, and at night the perfect place to get a cocktail, the upstairs bar has that warm inviting feel about it.
It's my second visit but I have not been here for a while and we were not disappointed.
I went with a group of mates for brunch and we all enjoyed our meals. I highly recommend the junction Benedict! The vegetable gratin tasted amazing.
The staff were really friendly and not forgetting the view! We will definitely will be returning.
From the moment we stepped inside, after taking in the cityscape from the balcony, a special night was unrolling before us. Happy hour cocktails while we awaited our guests (espresso martini was outstanding) then a relaxed couple of hours of shared plates, great beer and a lot of laughs. Our new favourite on the Shore.
Friendly staff, cosy ambience and attractive decor.
Breakfast was tasty and coffee good.
Only complaint is got food before coffee.
Great food with great service , the lamb shank tastes absolutely amazing, great experience , highly recommend for Birkenhead neighbourhood, 5 stars reviews is just not enough :-)
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