I have run in Cornwall Park for over 30 years and done over 5000 summits of One Tree Hill. It is the most amazing place for all Aucklanders and visitors and provided for us at no cost to the rate payers of Auckland. If you have not visited put it on your to do list. Take the kids, check out the animals, trees and awesome views. Highly recommend.
Great place for runners and nature lovers! I so love it!� The place is also well-maintained and preserved its natural beauty. I will definitely come back to this place for my 3 day weekly run. Thank you mother earth for this awesome fantastic park!�
Just Beautiful!! It was worth the hike up the hillside to reach the summit and admire the view. A stroll amongst the most beautiful trees I have ever seen and then a snack and beer at the cafe. What a fantastic way to spend the afternoon!
It is my favourite place on earth and one of the most beautiful and well maintained park? Blessed to have it in walking distance to where I live....God Bless New Zealand �
Cornwall Park is a quiet and beauty place to be. It is also a place for runners, bikers, families, picnickers, photographers and adventurers and explorers. It is a place for everyone.
Perfect spot for just about anything from dog walking to cycling, kids playing to outside yoga. Stream running through offers beautiful views and sounds of nature such as running water and birds. It also has an amazing disc golf course!
This park is the single most gorgeous park I've ever visited!!! Simply stunning! Paris, France has quite a beautiful park within the city that was my favorite prior but the size and beauty of this park is simply spectacular and unforgettable!! Bravo New Zealand!
Awesome brilliant park, well maintained and cozy. Highly recommend for anything! This place will make you happy!
Joelle Holland Rudling
+5
Lovely rural park in an urban setting! Caters for both people that like to walk on concrete paths among beautiful flowers and plants, and for people who want a country muddy walk up and down precarious paths alongside sheep! Nice view from the top although it was pouring when we visited!
It's a beautiful park! Great place and ideal to have fun with family and friends.
I’ve been here a few times. We often pick this cafe as the kids can run/ride around and it’s really family friendly. The food is ok. My most recent visit I ordered fish and chips. I was not a fan of the batter on the fish.
Been here a couple of times for a coffee or tea and snack, and it is not bad for a cafe in a park. Staff are super friendly and cater well to busy crowds.
The deconstructed coffees/hot chocolates are so fun and definitely worth the extra $!
Had an amazing lunch here on Sunday afternoon. We ordered the open steak sandwich, fish & chips and the bacon and waffles.
Despite the restaurant being really busy our food came quickly and service was really friendly.
They pay attention to details and the food takes just as good as it looks.
Will surely be back.
Cornwall Park Cafe damn hun it's pre good. Used to come here heaps growing up for a morning tea or lunch and it's always been very pleasant. It's usually quite busy so food does take a hot min to arrive but it's always worth the wait. The cafe is super cute and he staff are very friendly making you feel welcomed. Defiently give this place a visit. x
Very nice place here but it appears to be a popular place for non working mothers of young children. The food was great. I got the granola but the tower thing in the middle was so sweet. I like sweet stuff but this was next level.
Love this place super friendly staff nice food great for our little puppy just overall lovely thankyou Cornwall Park staff and owner and our puppy says thankyou to.👍💕
They have really yummy smoothie. I always order mango smoothie, really refresh in the summer time, a lot of space outside can let kids running around.
The coffee here is consistently great. The food is good too and cabinet pastries are delicious. Always end up taking stuff home after eating in. They’re blueberry shortcake is a favourite and they do an amazing bran muffin. Also love that they do half portions of their breakfasts.
This place is always super busy but there’s a reason - the location in Cornwall Park is lovely and the food is delicious and served quickly. Even though the cafe was packed we waited less than 10 minutes after ordering for our breakfast to arrive. Gluten free bread available. Only drawback is that it can be very noisy inside the cafe when busy.
Went there on a weekend, hence, the crowd. However, the wait was not very long. Ordered a camomile organic tea to go with the smashed avocado which was a perfect match.
Food was great, and despite it being busy (probably more so than usual since it's the school holidays), there wasn't much wait time for food. I got the chicken schnitzel which was tasty and more filling than it looked. Wait staff are lovely! The only cause of concern was disorganisation in terms of delivering food. Luckily, my partner and I weren't explicitly affected, but we did get interrupted few times with things that we didn't order.
Very busy cafe with lots of people. Tried some of the desserts and my favourite was the raspberry brownie. Chewy textures with resfreshing raspberry flavours. Like how it's served with whipping cream too :)
Came in with mom last year. Crepe was thin and fruits were fresh. Syrup complimented crepe well. The mocha was perfect and the hot chocolate was at the right sweetness level. Salmon was cooked well and Eggs Benedict were delicious.
The staff were so lovely and our coffee and food came out quite fast considering how busy they were on a Sunday. The coffee was probably the best I’ve had anywhere. Food was great but the menu could have a little more added to it though.
Definitely coming back and is probably now my favourite cafe!
Great cafe to visit when one is at Cornwall Park. Staff always accomodating and extra friendly! Coffee today 4/5! Lizzy cafe manager the best!
Had a nice brunch after a walk through Twin Oak Drive. I ordered the corn fritter with an extra side of bacon. I was shocked at the pairing of sweet chili and avocado along side the fritter but they all worked in harmony. Although a little burnt, the fritter is actually extremely filling so I dont think my side of bacon was necessary or complimented the dish.
First time here, quite like the place. Was busy but we managed to get a table without a booking needed. Staff are nice and friendly, service was very quick. Food was very nice and the deconstructed coffee was something different but was great. Doesn't get my 5 star rating as people were walking around with their dogs close by while we were eating inside, shouldn't allow dogs inside only if they assisted dependant people; i.e; a guide dog. Other than that, I'd most likely revisit as their lunch menu sounds yum 😁.
Such a great place to be. The perfect spot for lunch...great ambience, beautiful surrounding and nice looking interior.
The staff are very attentive, food are beautifully presented...i have a good relaxing experience.
Great for 2 to 4 people from the seating capacity. You can get a table for 6 if you lucky.
oh and the coffee is great.
My favorite cuppachino so far is when im in Italy and this one is equally good too 😊
First, I have to say from my experience here, I don't know how there could be any bad reviews for this place. The food was absolutely great, the service was good and the place is beautiful. My favourite thing my wife and I had was the schnitzel. Very tasty. It came with with greens, sauerkraut, pecorino and gribiche. My sandwich was good also, and the coffee was great, although maybe strong for some (I loved it). Will most certainly be back next time we are in Auckland.
Average cabinet food, nothing spectacular. I specifically did not take a photo as it was half empty at 0900-1000 am (when the park is busy).
Passion fruit cupcake was a bit dry and not fresh. The ham and cheese baguette was surprisingly nice as it was made with garlic butter.
Food from the menu was average as well. I got the Eggs Florentine with bacon while my friend got the Full breakfast. Nothing much to comment as it was an okay meal.
Drinks were better than the meal. The plunger coffee for two was nice and plenty for two people, well priced as well. The cold pressed juice was nice and refreshing.
Look and feel was awesome though as it was very bright and open. Love the long tables and benches which is ideal for big groups. I love the fact that the cafe is dog friendly. Plenty of cute dogs to see!
I’ve yet to come here and they get my order right the first time, but having said that, the food is tasty and good. The coffee is hot and fresh. And the setting is incredible.
Had lunch here with a mate last week. Best thing I like about this place is the different dining area - under the umbrella outside, open-air seating under the veranda or inside the glass panels.
I ordered the chorizo squid salad and kombucha, friend had a panini and lemon cake from the counter, very satisfying. Will be back for the view and the relax vibe of this cafe.
Busy place, Good food and coffee. We had a pram it's it's easy to move around. Nice on a sunny day, outside tables with family's all around.
Food was good but the winner for me is their Cornwall Press coffee! Legit haven't had such an amazing quality coffee in a loooong time, I dare to say its better than shaky Isles or at least compatible! I would defiantly go there again for food AND especially coffee. I just wish they would also add cold version of Cornwall press, would be really awesome for summer.
Ordered two deconstructed drinks. Hot chocolate and an iced mocha. The mocha was delicious, the hot chocolate was fine, perhaps i should of ordered it extra hot.
The waiters were lovely and easy going and it was very clean
This place is very busy and we were lucky to get a table but we are glad we did. The food was of a real high quality and the staff friendly and professional. I had the Corn Fritters which were made differently than I am used to but were fantastic, I will go back just for them!
We have been here a couple of times and both experiences have been great. Nice atmosphere as this cafe located in the middle of cornwell park. Attentive and efficient staffs. Good value for money.
Both of our visits were for cakes and tea. Some cakes were good. Will definetely be back to try a few dishes from the menu.
Tried a decaf cappuccino ($4.50) and a slice of lemon cake ($8.50). Coffee wasn't exactly the best we've had. Doesnt have that deep taste and was very bitter. The lemon cake was huge and icing nice and sugary sweet, lemony flavour not too overpowering. They give you extra fresh cream too, yum. What's great about this place is the service - the maitre d was very friendly and went back and forth numerous times for us - to get some more hot milk for the coffee, to get another fork, to get some water, to put the cake in a takeaway bag etc. And of course, lovely location.
*Went back a second time and tried a toasted date scone. Was sooooo good.
Very nice.. lovely staff yummy food.. great atmosphere.. very busy cafe.. staff are great.. big meals.. husband loved the corn fritters the best he's ever had
This place was buzzing when we arrived at 11am. Had to wait for a table but did not mind as we managed to get our caffeine fix at the coffee truck right next to the cafe. Sipped a well made latte by the barista (5/5) :).
Our seats were ready when we got back. Sat in the covered outdoor seating area. Loved the setting of this place as it was naturally lit and surrounded by nothing but nature.
A Bacon and a Salmon Florentine was ordered. Food service was relatively quick suprisingly, woohoo. I had the bacon and it was delish! Loved how it came on a cute brioche bun, yum! My friend had the Salmon dish and due to her dietary requirement, had asked for a gluten free option in which she had been given gluten free toast instead (which looked dry and wished spread was given).
Overall, enjoyed the service and food on my part. Extra bonus for the place being within the park, thus can walk off the meal after 👍
Cornwall park cafe happens to be our local and we are so pleased it is. The food here is always delish, and the coffee is great.
I've become a huge fan of the deconstructed hot chocolate...i think maybe purely for the fact of the marshmallows, flake and jaffas that you get to pimp your drink out with.
We visited this weekend and I tried the corn fritter - so. So. Good.
It hit a the table and is not only ridiculously pretty it tastes amazing too. Highly recommend giving it a go - it does get very very busy on a nice day but they are worth the wait
Amazing food, great service and a great view. Definitely coming back here for another excellent lunch! Would recommend trying the risotto and amazing spiced Chai latte!
This cafe is nestled in wonderful Cornwall Park and is surrounded by the natural beauty the park offers. We've visited here several times and it has always been busy. The service was friendly and helpful, and although it did take a little while to arrive, our order did arrive. Our group were not in a mad rush or anything and we spent the time just enjoying the atmosphere and company. This place is popular so something must be working well there. Recommended. :)
Amazing place to pop into with a great menu and staff. Backdrop of the Cornwall park is lie no other. Great place for a venue for events also. Great addition to a great place
Place looks very slick and modern. Cafe can get really busy, especially during weekends.
I like the giant glass windows that allows a breathtaking view of Cornwall Park.
Food is satisfactory. Your typical breakfast and brunch menu. Nothing spectacular but all good ingredients.
Situated in the most idyllic setting lies Cornwall Park cafe in, you guessed it, Cornwall Park. The fit out was simple and exuded relaxed, Sunday family picnic vibes. I highly recommend you visit on a sunshiny day to take advantage of the outdoor dining area by the grass- no need to pack a picnic. There was a satisfactory lunch selection and while it sounded appetizing on the menu, it looked absolutely mouthwatering on the plate. A few sly glances at the table next to us were stolen before we finally plucked up the courage to ask which delectable looking dishes they were digging into.
Where To Next Auckland
+4.5
This cute cafe has some of the best views in Auckland! Situated in the centre of Cornwall park, you can sit back soak up greenery for as far as the eye can see. There menu is filled with breakfast classics with a Cornwall park twist, not to mention most of their ingredients are grown right there on site! Our pick? Definitely grab one of their cheese scones! They're currently unrivalled as far as we're concerned!
I really enjoy the setting of this cafe, it is sooo beautiful to sit outside early in the morning. Very simple in decor but it gives the place a clean large open space. Staff have always been quite slow with taking our orders however the food doesn't take long.
The food is delicious! Last time I went here I had a Corn Pancake with avocado and it was delicious! Coffee is always hot and perfect.
We came here for a family meal one sunny afternoon. We were able to sit outside under an umbrella which was lovely. I had the egg white scramble which sounds very healthy, but with all the flavours and textures paired with it, it is lick-the-plate good! We waited a long time for the meals and only 3 out of the 4 came out, nothing for grandma. No toasted sandwich of all things. When it finally arrived it was both the wrong filling and bread. However the manager was caring and quickly replaced it and gave it for free with a free coffee. A lucky save! Flat white was lovely... although I had ordered a long black!
This afternoon we visited this wonderful place. We loved the beautiful food which we ordered. The service was good. We will visit the cafe again.
Went to Cornwall Park Cafe and had an iced chocolate deconstructed and a lemon slice. Since it was my first time, the iced chocolate tasted quite nice given that the chocolate was rich. The lemon slice lacked the lemon flavour but other than that it was good. The service was great as the waitresses were friendly. Would love to come again.
Came in to try their coffee. We were greeted by the lovely members of the staff, so service was on point. Ordered a small cappuccino with cinnamon topping and a slice of carrot cake. Decent coffee they have here, and the carrot cake was nice and moist. A great place to chill with friends on a sunny day!
Service was excellent eventhough it was a busy day. We had the kumara fritters and market fish which were both delicious. Prices are reasonable and coffee was good!
Great weekend spot been here a few times,the crab benedict was different and wow,place Can be quite busy but food still comes out quite quick and hot,service is good as well can't wait to see what you guys bring on the summer menu..
Came here on Father day when we were walking the coast to coast walk.
It was very busy but the staff were very attentive.
The food was delicious and well worth the wait
Highly recommended
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Most dog-friendly cafe ever!
But it is soooo busy, it is very hard to get the attention of a waiter if you need anything and everything just gets a bit chaotic. Especially if you sit outside, it all gets a little too messy.
The cornwall press was very yummy, HUGE french press for two so definitely great for a pick-me-up before hikes up one tree hill. They also gave you some digestives to go with it which I though was great!
I had an omelet with pulled pork and watercress. Really hearty dish but the pulled pork lacked flavour. My partner had the big breakfast which definitely was BIG. It had a great mixture of things and all of it was very delicious. The scrambled eggs were done perfectly.
The food did take a while to come out though so probably not ideal for diners who doesn't have too much time to wait around.
Overall a great place to grab a bite and caffeine up before walks around the park. It is also a great place for the pooches to socialise, my babies had a great time meeting all the dogs under the tables!
I had a coffee and piece of sweet. Coffee was above avarage and I like bright atmosphere with green surround. Smily waitless, and great service , too.
This place make me want to come back, especially with my kids.
What a lovely spot this cafe is located in! The food was nice and the service is good. i had the pork burger and fries which was pretty good. I also tried the cornwall brew, a plunger coffee which i quite enjoyed. No complaints here and i would definitely come back again to try other meals on the menu.
Nice cozy place to hang out on a Saturday afternoon, especially on a sunny day like today. It was busy, but the front staff managed well. We got a table promptly and ordered straight away. Our hot beverage order came within minutes. Really impressed with the service so far. But it was a different story with food order. It took approx 30min for our chips to come. A tad long for just deep fried chips. But the staff were friendly and gave 2 follow ups on our order. Overall, i was happy with this place. Highly recommended
Went late in the afternoon after a walk so never got to try their kitchen food
I love cafes with a good cabinet-this cafe certainly did! I wanted to get so many from the cabinet but held in the temptation and ordered the lemon tart with a capuccino
It has made me want to come back!
It was a very busy morning in the cafe and despite the rainy winter morning, the staff were very attentive and friendly.
The food was superb, we got a table and our deconstructed iced coffees were there within minutes. This drink is so much fun to make and you can make it exactly how you like it--Plus the espresso they make is amazing.
I am a big fan of Cornwall Park Cafes granola and I love how it changes from season to season, and this one with the orange marmalade and freeze dried strawberries was delicious. The new head chef has tweaked some cafe classics and executed them perfectly! I really want to go back and try the porridge asap.
Love the location and how it makes the cafe so unique.
Best coffee and delicious breakfast,awesome place to have breakfast. Had an excellent service by the waiting staff,very polite and attentive
Great place for a Sunday brunch! Shame about the wait but luckily the food was delicious. Lovely atmosphere with all the dogs running around the park and outdoor tables. Would definitely go back!
This has to be one of my favourite spots in Auckland. The food is amazing! The staff are always so friendly. My most recent visit was with a friend and her 10 month old. The staff went out of their way to ensure mum and baby were comfortable. I'm looking forward to lunch there again soon!
I often ask people I meet, "if you were on death row and were going to be euthanized tonight, what would your last meal request be?". The answers tend to be either a rustic home cooked meal or some lavish a la carte styled dish fit for royalty.
My choice, whenever that question is spun back on me is a home styled roast lamb with gravy, mint sauce and all the trimmings. After visiting this café yesterday, if ever I'm asked that question again I shall answer with "The Chocolate and Hazelnut cake from Cornwall Park Café".
This cake will turn gay men straight. If women eat this cake, sexual interactions with men will cease, women just won't see the point anymore. This cake is dangerous.
LOVE this cafe! Enjoyed a lunch here for the first time yesterday, it is now my new favourite! The food was outstanding, the staff are super attentive and all work together to create an amazing cafe experience. I can't fault one single thing. Of course, being in One Tree Hill is an advantage but even if it was down a back alley in the worst part of town, this cafe would still shine and I'd still make the journey!
Han's Food For Thought
+5
Beautiful breakfast of Artichoke with Avocado Cream. You can not beat real food full of flavour and a great coffee in stunning surroundings.
Excellent service // lovely location // friendly staff // nice food
Came here for lunch yesterday and I absolutely loved it, the cafe is located within Cornwall Park and looks very clean and tidy. We got seated straight away and it was very organised despite the fact that it was very busy. I had the salmon bagel which I thought was very nice, I did however find 2 fish bones in the salmon. The coffee was really nice as well, small but nice. The hand cut fries are delicious, they're nice and crispy and came with really nice aioli. Staff was very helpful and friendly, calm and collected. I will definitely come back and I definitely recommend 😊 I got a picture of the coffee but I completely forgot about the food! Guess I'll have to come back to take pictures of the food ;)
Bought flat whites and a slice of lemon and pistachio loaf to take away. Sat under the trees in Cornwall park. GREAT coffee! Took a while but worth it. The loaf was yummy too. Such a busy cafe! Might return to try some more.
When we arrived the cafe was extremely busy so we had to wait 15 minutes before getting seated.
I had an ice chocolate which was delicious. Also, I ordered the cornwall park burger which was a very big, generous size however with addition of the chips, it was a bit too much. Overall the burger was tasty but with its size it made it messy to eat.
The other got a lamb two ways and he did not enjoy that. The flavors were weird and it didn't compliment the lamb well.
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What's not to like, beautiful surroundings and good food. And even if you don;t have time for the park it's worth a visit.
The house-made beans are great, I prefer them a little more cooked but the ricotta and eggs adds a smoothness to the proceedings which makes up for it.
I've had the brisket burger too which had lots of great flavours and is served with tasty (and massive) hand-cut fries.
Lastly I've also ordered a reuben sandwich (for takeaway) and it was one of the best sandwiches I've had. This was mostly down to the delicious brown bread but the other ingredients did it justice.
One issue had me scratching my head: I ordered a pot of tea and it came in a beautiful urn. I waited a few minutes for it to brew and was surprised to find the tea bag was in the cup, not the tea pot, buried under the milk flask. Why?
I've never been when it hasn't been busy but i've never had a problem getting a seat and the service is good too. Be prepared for babies/toddlers though, it's the in place for mums to catchup. Oh and parking can be a problem.
the food was really good, the drinks are so good. we ordered a soda and ice mocha, the ice mocha is so special, I wish there was an ice cream, then it will be perfect. the burger is so juicy and big. love it!!! love the environment there, sitting outside under the sun, it is a good place to enjoy the weekend.
Me my wife and oldest son went to Cornwall Park Cafe on a Sunday afternoon, it was busy but we got a table pretty quickly,staff were very nice and were very knowledgable in their menu.This cafe is very kid friendly and efficient.
The food was well rounded very well presented and was flavoursome.My wife had the black pudding and i had the cornwall burger which was good value in my eyes.My son had the corn-fed chicken which was perfectly cooked.The coffees were also perfect some in the best in auckland and were also came out very quickly.My son got an ice cream from the caravan that was there also the food truck that had takaway coffees which is a great addition to perfect place.My overall thoughts of this cafe is that it has great food great coffee and looks well managed,i will make sure become a regular at this place,i highly recommend to anyone who is looking for the best cafe to go its right here at cornwall park.
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We really enjoyed our meal at Cornwall Park Cafe. We came here for an early Saturday lunch on a beautifully sunny day and were lucky to be placed at a great table in the corner looking at the park and the people going by.
The place is kid friendly with high chairs and toys for them to play with outside, but the kids' menu doesn't have much choice. However, they do have a range of baked items and in the end we chose a club sandwich for the little one from the cabinet.
I ordered the burrata with compressed watermelon, served with herb oil, cucumber relish, radicchio and orange segments. I really enjoyed this meal - it wasn't too heavy and was refreshing and tasty. The burrata was beautifully smooth and creamy and paired very well with the sweet, juicy watermelon.
Hubby had the burger and chips. The chips were enormous! We did note that it was served differently to the table next to us, but they must have run out of boards. This place gets really busy! Of course that didn't affect the taste and he really enjoyed his meal.
The service was friendly and efficient and the menu has a really interesting and different range of options for breakfast, lunch and drinks. A really pleasant experience that I would be more than happy to repeat.
Been here a few times now for brunch/lunch and I've been really impressed. The ambience and location is beautiful, set inside Cornwall Park with a great view.
The food was delicious. I tried the corn fed chicken with bulgar wheat, tomino cheese, aubergine, roasted grape vinaigrette and chicken crackling. Never had chicken so succulent! Presentation was beautiful and hands down the fat chips are a must have. On a separate occasion I tried eggs bene served with ham and croissant - very yum and the poached eggs were just right. They also have yummy treats on display like salted caramel banana cake, macarons and pastries!
Service is pretty good, though I highly advise not coming here on a sunny day during the school holidays - what a nightmare. Just too many people ruin the lovely setting and they don't take bookings so can't guarantee you'll get a table.
Zara Alexzandra Young
+4.5
I came here with my mum and it was PACKED. It was super busy so we had to wait for a table but the staff were friendly and kept updating us on the waiting times.
The menu has a few unusual additions like a deconstructed iced coffee which was presented really well and overall the food was great. Prices were a little bit higher than most places but our meals were really nicely presented and the wait staff were all really friendly.
Was taking a weekday sneak peak through the park to check the daffodils, and thought that maybe a good day to check out the 'new' cafe.
Was surprisingly busy - but after having our food - I realised that perhaps not so surprisingly busy....
Potato Cake with poached duck egg, jerusalem artichoke puree
Mushroom cobbler
Beakfast / brunch menus can get a little ho-hum but they have broken that image a little here - the mushroom cobbler was testimony to that - I haven't seen one of these in a looooonnng time and it really was 'comfort food' - such a simple dish, done well!!
Really good addition to the Auckland food scene in an area of town that doesn't have much. A limited menu but a good one with cabinet food also available. I had the brisket burger which was very tasty. They happily swapped the bun for gluten free bread which was nice and light (shock, horror!) and there is a small wine list which suits the offering. Service was efficient and friendly.
Always busy even on a week day because it's so darn good!! Great location long needed at Cornwall Park, easy free parking, super menu (last visit the lambs fry was just delicious) with well selected wines (had a great rose) fresh appetising cabinet food and good coffee, friendly owner and staff who find time in between serving to keep it tidy and clean and even enjoy a quick chat and laugh. You cannot book so may be asked to wait and given an approx time, which providing it is fine is no problem to sit outside enjoying the view and the greenery but cold wet weather may not be so pleasant. It is a large open venue with windows all round to enjoy the surrounding park, has a conservatory and surrounding covered area with more tables. All amenities are there. Looking forward to the summer menu now. 4.5 because you may wait - not their fault just so popular.
Came here on a rainy Saturday for some lunch. The place was busy, lots of people coming in looking for a table while we dined. I was fascinated by the deconstructed drinks on the menu and ordered a deconstructed hot chocolate and deconstructed ice coffee. The mains were good with nice flavours and quality ingredients but I will definitely recommend the drinks and the sweet pastries over the mains. Would love to come back when the weather is warmer.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Great to see this new addition in arguably my favourite place in Auckland! With great indoor outdoor flow, I imagine this place will be a hit over the summer. We visited at around 2pm and couldn't believe how busy it was!
FOOD: we shared the berry muffin and pistachio slice and both tasted fresh, light and buttery.
COFFEE: tasty and served in gorgeous blue cups.
SERVICE: okay if unspectacular. Staff seemed to be flying across the room to clear spaces.
I get the sense this cafe is always busy so it may not appeal to all people. There were also lots of kids in the cafe too so probably not the space for quiet time.
Busy, busy, busy!! We popped in for afternoon tea and CPC was bustling. There were a couple of Mother's groups there enjoying the sun, so there's a great family atmosphere @ CPC.
We were lucky enough to get a table straight away too, the coffee's good and the staff are courteous and efficient. We ordered a muffin and loaf slice w. our coffees to share and they were fine, but because it was so busy, we couldn't really sit back and relax.
We felt like we had to leave as soon as we'd finished as our table was cleared pretty promptly. This spot will be amazing in Summer though and great for take away coffees.
Atmosphere was great, workers were very bubbly. Food was good for the price, the DIY iced chocolate was pretty cool you can adjust the sweetest to your liking!
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We’ve been meaning to try the Cornwall Park Café for some time now and the opportunity presented itself for a family gathering on Sunday morning.
It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful setting than smack in the middle of the treasure that is Cornwall Park. As a family we have been regular visitors for many years – with our children back in the day and now with Oli and Milly. Spring is definitely in the air with the daffs starting to appear and calves and lambs afrollicking.
The sun was shining brightly on this ‘spring’ morning as we rolled up at 10-ish hoping that we would be early enough to score a table straightaway. No such luck I’m afraid but the gorgeous setting makes waiting almost a pleasure. Fifteen minutes later we were seated – pleasantly by wait staff who turned out to be attentive and helpful throughout - and the first flat white of the day was ordered while we perused the eclectic menu.
Lately I have been indulging my taste for kidneys and lambs fry so I was delighted to see that CPC has lamb kidneys on the menu. I’m hesitate to use the generic term for such delicacies. Yes ok then, the term is offal which conjures up a shudder and shaking of the head from most people. I prefer to use the euphemistic ‘variety meats’ as my google search for synonyms revealed.
I risk of course the opprobrium of readers for the juxtaposition of lamb kidneys for brunch while watching frolicking lambs. Don’t think I’ve really got an answer for that I’m sorry!
So, onto the ordering and not surprisingly I had the Lambs kidneys w Pedro Ximenez cream, shallot, pine needle oil and mustard leaf. It was fantastic. And as an aside the other two great spots for these rarely seen ‘variety meat’ dishes are Andiamo who do a wicked kidneys and bacon and Mary’s who serve a tasty lambs fry and bacon on potato cakes.
Rebecca had the Eggs Benedict, blood orange hollandaise, watercress, toasted croissant w hand cut bacon and Deb had the Cornwall Park Potato Rosti [V], duck egg, wild mushroom, artichoke purée. Both were declared
Oli had the pancakes and maple syrup from the kids’ menu which he devoured with great gusto. I do like it when cafes include what CPC amusingly describe as ‘For the kid in all of us’. Kids like simple stuff and while pancakes won on the day Oli could have had House baked beans, cheese melt or Hens egg and soldiers.
Dan had brought the dog so he wasn’t allowed in. We did pass him a flat white and savoury scone through the gap in the glass paneling though - we were in the ‘outside’ seating area where the glass paneling and overhead heater kept us cosy and warm.
CPC is in a fantastic setting, has a menu that is different enough to be interesting, excellent Allpress coffee and staff that are friendly, helpful and attentive.
I’m not surprised you’ve got to queue up at 10 o’clock on a Sunday morning. The wait, in such a delightful setting, is worth it.
Thanks CPC.
Only had coffee here so far on a horrible winter day. Service seemed great and pretty efficient. Would need to try the food as looked great but unsure I would be able to eat anything there!
Great cafe setting in the park, and excellent service! Our family tried the porridge, granola, eggs bene, spicy apple pancakes and coffees plus juice etc. All dishes were beautifully presented with a flower or herbs to garnish; we also took away a few pieces of their delish banana cake for later. We highly recommend this cafe! With the combination of great service and food this cafe is worth the outing, plus a nice walk in the park after; really is a nice way to finish. Of course it is doggy friendly too. I hope they put a water bowl out for dogs, and some places to tie up pooches - but you can sit at outside tables with your doggy, on a nice day.
I was super excited when I hear a cafe was opening in Cornwall park. For years Cornwall park has been my go to for a walking and running destination but what has been missing is a place to grab a coffee after a walk with a friend.
The day we went it was rainy but with the sides down the outside seating was warm enough, and the place was bustling!
The coffee was perfect and the items in the cabinet looked tempting.
We had the apple pan cakes and mum ordered a plate of sides.
Great setting in Cornwall Park, tentative staff and appealing menu. Gets very busy so be prepared you may have to wait.
He said - Eggs Benedict with Salmon was very tasty although needed a sharper knife to get through the bagel.
She said - Granola was delicious and well presented.
We will be back!
Finally opened in May 2015 after a fire caused delays. Great addition to the park and well set out.
This place is a regular hangout on a Saturday morning for the parkrunners and provides a wide range of food to keep them happy.
Coffee good and wide range of tasty snacks.
Eggs were a bit hit and miss and the cafe does get very busy - they are new and I got the impression they are learning to cope.
However very very friendly with a clean set up and def worth a try.
Our food was bloody tasty! 💖 we ordered the open omelette and the bruschetta, both with salmon. The coffee was alright (not the best not the worst).
The atmosphere is great if you enjoy people as it tends to be very busy. We called to make a reservation for 6 people, but they said that they don't take reservations. Keep this in mind as you might have to wait a little bit for a table.
Overall, a nice cafe in the park! 😊 and it's pets friendly, so don't forget your furry buddy at home.
Chicken wrap tastes good but could have been better if served warm and not cold from the ref. Hot lemon toddy and hot choco tasted good! Banana bread also tasted great! Staff was very friendly and assisted us well when we requested for a take-away cup for my daughter's unfinished smoothie.
Food is nice, service is good, but the VIEW is excellent! It beats everything!
Had brunch on a Sunday. Super busy but our party of 4 were seated quickly. Beautiful food and perfect coffee. I queried something in my eggs. It was handled professionally and politely, I was very impressed (turned out to be nothing). The covered outside veranda is very noisy and birds can be a problem even though staff clear tables promptly. Food and staff 10/10
Very delicious lunch we had today. All food we ordered were so good in the taste and also amount. Beautiful display too.
Had an outstanding breakfast today. Probably one of the best I had ever had in NZ/UK.
Good coffees and pastries, smoothies were extremely sweet and tasted too much like coconut for my liking. Lots of dogs in the area, but they're usually friendly. Wait time not too long, even when they're busy, but sometimes the line can be a bit long. Other than that, really nice to go to after a nice walk in the park 👍
It has always been a great experience for me in “CORNWALL BISTRO”. The ambiance is very welcoming, charming and great location. I love my “Mocha Coffee” with Cinnamon and “EGG BENEDICT” every time I visit there, it’s a fine dining 🍽 but very warm staff members. I want to thanks 🧒🏼MARIA, 👱🏻♀️JOY and the🧑🏻🦱guy on front desk for serving me today and I’m really GRATEFUL for that! The Atmosphere of Bistro is so chill and cool, even the staff is also really friendly and humble. I wish you all very happy and successful 2021.
Thanks
Thanks Melinda for the assistance and I will definitely book my high tea birthday get together over here in March….
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You know that feeling when you're starting the day and you think to yourself, today is going to be great. I had that feeling going into my first mothers day (today). My husband and I decided to celebrate this new mile stone at Cornwall Park Cafe. We've been to many cafes with our baby since he's been born so we thought yeah, easy relaxing start to the day. Boy, we were wrong. Not only did our son decide to test out his vocal range the minute we got there but also his cat like ninja reflexes. It was my fault for holding my son too close to the table, knowing that once he gets his hulk-like grip on an object it's like wrestling with a WWE star. That beautiful smelling coffee had no chance, it ended up all over me and the floor. Luckily nothing on him. The staff were quick to clean up our mess with, who I'm assuming is a manager as he wasn't in the staff uniform, mopping the floor and then ordering a replacement coffee for me with no additional charge. When I tell you seeing this new coffee put in front of me brought tears to my eyes is no short of a lie. Thank you for the amazing service, oh and the corn fritter meal was amazing.
*Picture of my replacement coffee that made me happy cry because I'm in my emotional postpartum phase 😂
Amazing little cafe in the middle of Cornwall Park with quick and friendly staff, tasty food, a great cabinet food selection, and even a gelato truck outside.
Super recommended to dog owners!
A+++
Busy cafe located in the lower part of Cornwall park. Plenty of parking in front of the cafe.
Different choices of meals and drinks for you to choose from. Lots of people coming here after a walk in the park, or maybe for some relaxing time.
Pet friendly as can often see dogs around the tables.
Good café, nice open area, great food.
Lots of cabinet food.
Friendly staff
The toilets not very nice, don't have windows, only a vent, not well ventilated.
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