Eggs bene was amazing, burger with chips was very tasty, creamy mushroom was delicious! Their chips!!! Best chips ever.
We had a late Sunday lunch here. I had the Beef Salad and my partner had the Caesar salad with chicken, with a large bowl of beer battered fries between us.
The meal portions were very generous and the food was delicious.
The staff were super friendly which really made the dining experience even more enjoyable.
We felt the pricing was pretty good too.
Would highly recommend this place and we'll definitely be back.
Small cafe across the beautiful beach along The Parade, tucked at the back away from the cars and noise.
Bucklands Expresso offers a simple yet diverse all day breakfast menu as well as an appetising lunch menu from 12 onwards.
I ordered the smoked salmon eggs benedict and had the choice of choosing it on top of hash browns instead of the standard english muffin which I found delicious and would definitely get again.
Their mocchachino was served quickly and accompanied my meal nicely as well.
Overal this is a great place for breakfast and brunch near the waterside for small groups, and I would definitely come here again!
I love this cafe. We keep coming back as it’s a beautiful setting and the food is delicious. Every meal I’ve had has been top notch- my favs are the apple and cinnamon French toast and the salmon avo eggs on ciabatta, but all the dishes are great. Coffees are strong and smooth and the best part is the friendly respectful conscientious staff - Mary and her chefs are so lovely. Definitely recommend
A small cafe with delicious food and 5 stars services. All their staffs even the chef will say hello and smile with you when you visit there.
I am sure that i will come back here next time .
Great food and great services with the waitresses and barista always make me happy when i come !
Lovely place and the best creamy mushroom i have tried before
Went to the cafe for a lunch and all in all it was OK, not a really wow factor. The coffee was really good and made the way I like it. My wife had the salt and pepper squid which was really tasty and well prepared. My daughter had the french toast with the cinnamon apples. The portion of apples were too big for the amount of toast, but all in all very tasty. I had nice piece of scotch fillet, chips and a salad. The steak was cooked perfectly and very tender with great crunchy chips. The quality of the food we had for the price paid was really good. The decor is a bit underwhelming and it could do with a few changes. All in all it was nice, not a wow.
This cafe is amazing and exactly what the area has needed the food is great the staff are very friendly the new owner is doing a great job much better than the previous rude owner, and something that is never a let down is the coffee is is absolutely amazing
First off - excellent coffee. Easily in my top ten for Auckland. The chilled-out-by-the-beach vibe makes this a great place to start the day, or to unwind. Loved the breakfast burger and did I mention the coffee ? One of my fave places for sure.
Lovely service! Every time I have come here for a coffee the staff have been super friendly! I come here often for after I go for a walk along the beach and always enjoy the coffee :) I ordered the quinoa vegetable salad, and asked for all dairy items to be removed as I am vegan, they were very nice and offered to out some more salad (cucumber and tomato) to replace the feta which I thought was really nice of them! I definitely got my money's worth as I really enjoyed the salad, long black and the service!
Gorgeous little cafe, attentive and friendly staff and a delicious menu! We started our lunch with well made coffees followed by scrambled egg/salmon/avo sourdough and a full breakfast with a side of beans. The only reason it doesn't get a 5 is food was slightly cold and they forgot side of beans but very minor things. Love this place and will certainly be back!
We visited this lovely espresso lounge last week, had known about it for a long time but been curious to check it out. The service was great, atmosphere and decor very lively. Food was good quality, hot and came quickly. The coffee was also outstanding. A wonderful experience in my opinion - at last, a local place I'll happily re visit!
Bucklands Beach Expresso Cafe:
A corner cafe. I liked the place - it was neat and uniquely designed. It appeared to have a holiday/getaway island theme which was creative. We orded a fruit smoothie, ice chocolate and a scone. The ice chocolate was impressively presented but the drink itself was not as icey as I expected. It was more like a chocolate milk drink than an ice chocolate. Otherwise the taste was nice and sweet. The fruit smoothie tasted natural or freshly blended and the scone was pleasant to eat. The staff were friendly and were happy to greet us when we came in. Overall it is a delightful place which is only a few minutes walk from Bucklands Beach.
Always greeted by a friendly staff member with a colourful shirt, makes you feel real welcome. Coffee and food are great, location is cosy too.
Really great food, whether you are after a snack or a proper breakfast/lunch!! The girls behind the counter are amazing and always brighten up my day!
We have just had brunch here today for first time and it's awesome !! Six of us all loved our choices could not fault anything. Service was great -waitress lovely ! Will go back to this one it was a great find. Highly recommended!!
My partner and I love this cafe! It is our go to for a hearty well cooked brekkie! Delicious hot coffee, yummy dishes cooked to perfection! Staff is always friendly. Just amazing! A must try! I have a soft spot for the Bucks Beans as well! Deliciously seasoned!
Husband and self visited for dinner 9th May. First time although
Handy to home. Had 3 courses. Ciabatta with feta and
Proscuito, balsamic and water cress was divine.
Steak dish was excellent and Belly Pork the same.
Impressed with presentation and veges etc.
Desserts also good,
Not very busy for Friday. Waitress was excellent, friendly and
Helpful. Will definitely be back.
We had heard good reports of Bucklands espresso lounge and so 2 of us dined here recently with 4 other friends.
The food was very good - the seafood dishes in particular.
However, service was sub-standard. We arrived at 7pm and our orders arrived at 8.30 pm. This was excused by "we had some large groups tonight" Restaurant operators should understand that it is not an acceptable excuse. Why should a table of 8 or 10 have priority ? If they can't handle the requirements of all diners they shouldn't be in business.
Furthermore, as a result of the delay/ priority accorded other diners, our initial choices of dishes were reduced or orders had to be later amended as selections became unavailable . We had to amend our orders 3 times for mains and desserts. It is a pity that these shortcoming overshadowed the enjoyment of the meal.
A group of 8 of us had lunch at Bucklands yesterday. The seafood chowder was the best I have ever tasted - it was loaded with a variety of seafood and a meal in itself. The cappuccino was exactly what I ordered - it came hot and had lots of chocolate on top just as requested - just superb. Everyone at the table were just delighted with their meals. I certainly will be back and bring my friends - it was a great experience.
My mother and I had an excellent dining experience at this venue last night.
The service was impeccable and friendly, and the food was delicious, with good portion sizes.
The atmosphere was buzzing with most tables full by 7pm.
I would not hesitate to dine here again.
ps. I'm glad I booked 1st, as it's obviously a big attraction, and understandably so!
I chose Bucklands as the venue to spend my 50th at with 14 friends. The owner was very accommodating seating us all together, and rang to check numbers the day before. We ordered a plate of tapas per person, and another 3 or 4 for the table. No one held back, and there was plenty to feed us all - everything was delicious. We had someone in our party who is gluten free, and this was catered to without any fuss or cross contamination whatsoever. Well done. So great to have an upbeat local dining option that delivers quality food but the bill at the end won't break the bank.
We dined here on Friday evening--our second evening experience--we have been here many times during the day. What an asset to the neighbourhood--wonderful buzzy European-type atmosphere, friendly, efficient staff and the wonderful tapas menu. The squid was to die for--the best we've had--and we are squid fanatics! Three dishes to share plus divine crumble each was just the right amount for us. The cost of $59 for both of us included a glass of wine each making it a very reasonably priced Friday night meal. Bookings suggested as this little treasure is becoming very well-known!
I took a friend who has recently been in a car accident for lunch and the staff were friendly and helpful. The manager in particular came out on several occasions to chat. I had the homemade baked beans which were lovely and the coffee was great. The only disappointment is the lack of anchovies in the Caesar salad but I guess some people will see that as a positive.
Met a friend for brunch today & have to say I was very impressed with the cafe. Clean & tidy with great Tony Ogle artwork on the walls. Lovely location just back from the beach. I had the spicy baked beans with bacon, mushroom & chorizo - best baked beans ever!! Great coffee - nice & hot. Definitely be back to try more on the menu...
Had an awesome meal here with my mother and siblings. We shared several plates of delicious tapas morsels... the beer-battered fries with aioli were particularly yummy. Attentive service and very tasty :-)
Made the trip out to Bucklands Beach with a group of colleagues from various parts of Auckland city and it was well worth it! What a gorgeous part of town, and the cafe really reflects the area with it's beach/surfing decor and friendly, laid back staff. The coffee was amazing - and each cup was decorated with a different picture in the froth, obviously an artist who knows how to make great coffee!! Food great, prices great, and service excellent despite it being a very busy lunchtime crowd. There were 10 of us and we all got our meals at the same time - which sadly doesn't happen very often these days at other places I've been to as part of a large group. Can really recommend it.
First time visit today! Fab coffee, fab prawn cocktail, smoothie however very average. Will definitely be back. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Called in for coffee after reading mostly good reviews on this website. It was after the lunch time rush on Saturday afternoon and only a handful of customers were there so I had a good choice of tables both inside and outside. I sat outside and was rewarded by the arrival of a Tui bird in the shrubs of the garden area by the main doors.
The location of this place so close to Bucklands beach is great. There was a reasonable selection of food and the croissant I had for late lunch was good. My cappuccino was excellent. Staff were very welcoming and friendly so I will most certainly go back and soon.
Made it back to Auckland for work and staying out in Bucklands Beach again. Had Breakfast on Saturday morning to kick start my weekend. Counter staff where more than welcoming (like being back in ChCh). Received my first coffee which was perfect, just what I needed. Not long after a plate of their baked beans arrived, yum, very tasty and filled me up. Took a Salmon Bagel (for later) and coffee to go. I was happy with the price.
Very pleasant place to eat and grab the best coffee in town.
Staff were all present and chatted when they had the chance, so maybe some of the other reviewers received the busy/rush experience which can happen time to time. I would recommend going back see if you get a better experience (don't judge after one time, I have a 3 strikes and you're out rule)
I'll be back for sure, probably in Nov. Have the coffee ready!!
Good location, friendly staffs and good coffee and food. The island guy makes good coffee as he always from other place he use to work, like La Cigale market in Parnell. Keep making good coffee for us lol.
Great breakfast. Real bacon (not the cheap stuff that a lot of places serve), free range eggs and nice selection of teas if you are not a coffee drinker. Good value also. Recommended.
A great drop-in spot at Bucklands Beach for a fabulous coffee, an inviting bite to eat, a welcome to our poochy friends with special doggy bickies. Loving what the owners Steve and Kitty have created...Keep up the awesomely good work Tamara and all the staff!
Finally made it to Bucklands Espresso Lounge today after hearing great reviews from friends.
The place is clean and crisp, the food well priced and tasty and the staff despite the rush of customers really helpful.
A big thumbs up from us we will be back for sure.
Coffee totally rates here, food is good too AND easy parking
Best Coffee in Auckland. Super friendly staff. An awesome place to hang out.
Edit: Good local Cafe, coffee is always good here. Food is lovely and service is excellent. Freshly made muffins were lovely, hot out of the oven. Excellent Covid-19 safety protocols in place. Order one end and pick up around the corner. It can get quite busy during summer
Great coffee, lovely staff. Lots of outdoor seating under a shady awning. A short walk to the waterfront. Plenty of parking right outside. Very reassuring that staff are checking vaccination passes on entry. Large flat white is $4.80, a bargain price
Lovely service, yummy food and delicious coffee. Great setting near the beach.
Nice smile on the face when you handed your coffee which is so delicious.
Excellent carrot cake and coffee to boot! Very reccommendable coffee!!!!!!!
Cute local cafe with lovely service and reasonable prices
In level 3 .1 lock down, good fast service of well made hot coffee with a good blackboard display of cakes and slices. Excellent system one entrance for ordering and one for pick up. Good space to que at correct distances.
I took my young son for breakfast on a Saturday morning. We were greeted warmly and cheerfully. The staff were friendly. The food was good. The creamy mushrooms had good flavour and the bacon and eggs pretty standard although the staff accommodated a request for boiled eggs without blinking. We have been avoiding this cafe for a couple of years following bad experiences. Now we're happy to return.
Can’t believe this place is closing :( I’d moved to a different area, then we had lockdown etc Came back on three separate occasions to say hi again but was always closed when I went. So sad to hear this news. It was a brilliant cafe with tasty food, good coffee and lovely staff. Hope everyone is ok. Great memories. Will miss it!
Always feel welcomed here , the coffee is great. The food I have had here is delicious. Have been reading some of the other reviews but sorry some people don’t know where they are because what they say and who is running the place ISN’T here.
Always fresh food great staff and owners and a fantastic ambiance here...hidden gem compared to any other local cafes
Best carrot cake I have ever tasted and so generous with their serving size. Coffee awesome too. Just visiting, but well worth it.
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