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My wife and I went on date night here on Thursday evening. What an excellent decision it was! We walked in and immediately enjoyed the vibe, there is an upmarket feel about the place yet you still get a warm & welcoming laid back atmosphere at the same time. The staff were friendly and talkative without being overbearing, which was a nice change from either being ignored completely or asked every minute how the food is.
The food itself was excellent. We started with the artisan breads which come with a simple yet tasty butter to spread. The darker rye bread is without doubt the best I have tasted of it's kind. I had the duck for main which was amazing and it came two ways, the breast was well cooked and very tasty but the confit leg was the star of the show... I could eat those all day every day. The combination of black cherry, blood orange and pumpkin puree worked fantastic with the duck. And the deconstructed Caesar salad was a great pallete cleanser.
My wife had the lobster which was equally as amazing. Cooked to perfection and accompanied brilliantly by a corn and barley risotto underneath, which was so good it may have actually managed to outshine the amazing lobster!!!
Thinking nothing could top our mains we shared the taste of jafa dessert which is the bistros signature dish. This was the prettiest dessert I have ever seen... the sort of thing Pete and Manu would rave about on MKR. And we weren't disappointed by the taste. I am a chocolate mousse lover and it tasted fantastic, the chocolate sorbet however took the dish to new heights... and the accompaniment of sherbert, jafa pieces and mango was pure genius. Without doubt the best dessert I have ever had at any restaurant ever.
I will be back over and over again throughout the next 12 months. We have found our new regular for date night and with an ever changing menu I can't wait to try more of what they have to offer. Highly highly recommended.
Went to Jafa by Night on the opening night and can honestly say it's one of the best meals I have had in Auckland...and usually opening days are a bit of a mess! Overall, the place is immaculate and the staff are friendly and accommodating. I'll definitely be back, and might organise to have some of my business meetings there. :) Exceedingly happy with the service and the food, and would highly recommend to anyone.
PS: I had the lobster... the lobster is incredible...
Fantastic evening at Jafa by Night, beautiful food & great service. Pumpkin & Goats cheese ravioli superb. Table for 10 all very happy people.
Whether you're a self-proclaimed foodie or not, a must visit! Super duper delicious food #Top3BestAucklandResto I've been to. Trust me I've been to a lot!
Amazingly delicious food and great service! This place by far is my new favorite
Awesome hospitality and delicious food! Auckland's newest fine dining restaurant
Unbeatable. Exquisite food that couldn't be faulted. Stunning flavour combinations.
Amazing food, great selection of dishes, really flavoursome and a varied mix. Dessert was absolutely amazing. Highly recommended, it closes next week so phone them asap to get a booking!
Excellent reviews. Looking forward to some fine dining.
I wonder what the menu will be when I do get there as it changes every 2 weeks, so exciting!!!
Amazing ambiance! Great food and service!
We found parking difficult. Were surprised how big it was. My husband ordered the kiwi feed,and I the mushrooms. We were served quickly by efficient staff. We both really enjoyed our meals and will definitely be back without using a Groupon voucher. Highly recommended
Ordered a Decaf Latte and a sausage roll. Order took a little while but don't blame the barista as he was alone. Coffee was very nice, rich and a had lovely salty aftertaste. Sausage roll was heated up when ordered, was also good, and had a nice meat mix with quality pastry.
First time to have lunch at Jafa ... Good selection with the lunch menu, we had mushroom risotto with duck breast and lamb burger ... Good portion size, nice flavor ... Friendly service and great coffee also ... Not in my neighborhood but won't mind going back again to try other stuff on the menu.
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This is a little gem hidden in Grey Lynn, we came here with a group of 5 all hungry and eager to get some good food in us!
This café may not look like much on the outside but it definitely has a presence about it with bubbly staff going the extra mile for all their customers, we had a wonderful experience!
I ordered the French toast which didn’t take long to be sitting in front of me it definitely didn’t lack in looks as you can see.
The toast was cooked perfectly it had the right amount of cinnamon and icing sugar sprinkled on top. I loved how I had control over how much maple syrup went on top and it came in the cutest little jar (we don’t want rotting teeth now do we)
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We're new to the area so we've never heard of this place before. Relaxed atmosphere, great service and the food is amazing. So glad we found this cafe. Will definitely be back again!
Nice cafe. Ordered scramble and salmon on toasted croissant. Enjoyed every bite of it. My partner ordered kiwi feed (big breakfast). Every component was done properly. Will surely come back.
We popped in here for a late lunch as it was open.... Ordered the chicken risotto and mango chicken salad... We did also ask for a fresh berry banana etc drink but were told they had no bananas... Both meals were nice, fresh and quite tasty.
This place is new now. New owner,new menu but still that old amazing food. Now you don't have to wait for slow service(which was there before)
Staff is very friendly and those chicken sandwiches are too good
Also they only serve organic coffee which is a must try here, would definitely...
Nice cafe! I thought it was in a bit of a random spot and only stopped in as I was shopping next door with my girlfriend but I guess it's the local for all the Grey Lynn folk. Good menu though, lots to choose from and good service. My friend was very impressed with the BLAT sandwich she ordered and throughly enjoyed it. I got a green salad with brown rice and carrot etc then decided to add an egg which cost an extra $4 which I thought was pretty overpriced, I kinda expected a bit more than about a teaspoon of brown rice too but it was an okay salad.
Had a jafa breakfast. Was quick, hot, and the perfect size! Service is always tops. Last time I got the French toast and it was massive, could even come close to finishing. Not to mention it was yummy as!
Ordered Eggs Benedict and coffee. Plate was very cold but the food was well presented and was quite tasty. Hollandaise sauce was especially good, the eggs were perfectly cooked, and the bacon was just right, not over salted or burnt, however the muffin it was served on was a little chewy/stale. All round quite happy with the service experience and the food
We came in expecting the Jafa of old, unfortunately the place lacked the vibe and atmosphere of the past, it was quiet but still took a long time for service and then our drinks. Thankfully the Allpress coffee was amazing.
Yesterday I was in Jafa cafe for lunch with my mate and I had Jafa's Eye Fillet Steak Sandwich and it was so delicious and also enjoyed the ambience along with the customer service they provided and I really wish they could open for dinner as well.
Ever been to Jafa cafe ? If not, your missing the best food in town.
I tried the sticky black rice for breakfast yesterday and it was yum.
Great ambiance, high quality service and friendly staff.
Loved the overall experience and look forward to visit again soon.
Everyone is right, they do have the best milkshakes in Auckland! I tried some of the lime shake, and it was sublime in its fluffiness... It's a great spot with heaps of seating and friendly staff, although I did think the food took a while to arrive, and my benny seemed on the cold side. I'll probably go for the pancakes next time. Plenty of atmosphere and character, and a good menu so everyone found something they liked.
Jafa Cafe was my local for a good 2 years (2012-2013) as I worked around the area. Nice, strong coffee and really yummy food. They have a great breakfast menu, as well as delicious mains for lunch. Their cabinet sandwiches (they do a great vege sandwich) filo wraps, slices etc are all tasty too. The staff often make an effort to get to know their regulars, which is really lovely.
I come here generally during the week and find it a great place to have a meeting and lunch. The food is excellent and the vege Haloumi sandwich is huge. I find the portion sizes quite generous and the presentation is always great. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Its a good place to come for lunch with a bunch of different people as there is always something everyone will enjoy.
I have to say this is probably my favourite cafe in Auckland!
I have NEVER been disappointed with a meal, we come here often for lunch and while the food can take a little longer than normal to arrive its always amazing !
Sometimes portions are a little smaller than expected but the saying "size doesn't matter" is true in this case. You don't need a big plate of food to be happy when the food served is so delicious....My personal favourite is their haloumi and tofu sandwich and the salad nicoise served with seared tuna is just amazing - yum yum yum
Again I need to say that I don't understand why they aren't open longer? But I finally had the chance to go there during the day.
I really appreciated the free wifi and enjoyed the coffee. Service was friendly although they seemed a bit stressed with lunch time rush.
Been here a couple of times and every time it's been great. The staff were accommodating and one of the most professional cafes I've been to. The food has been perfect every time I've been and the coffee too. I reckon they make one of best salmon eggs benedict in Auckland. Keep up the good work.
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put this one in your diary - jafa cafe is possibly the best breakfast cafe in auckland if you're looking for an indoor venue.
Let's be clear from the start - i can understand why it gets mixed reviews - jafa probably wouldn't get 5 stars from your average truck driver.
its popular enough that you might have to park 4 blocks away, the serving sizes are mid sized (pretty healthy size for food this good tho..), & it's on the slightly upmarket end of pricing for this far off ponsonby road.
but now we've got that out of the way -
the food is consistently brilliant & well presented, the menu range is eclectic & inspiring, ou can get fresh squeezed juices in every flavour you can think of, the staff are super friendly as well as efficient - with a nice blend of nationalities adding spice.
the ambience is great on its own & then the cafe is consistently packed so its got a real vibe, it has a fireplace, it has comfy couch seats as well as a bar stool setup, & it's big so you have plenty of options where to sit depending on what mood you're in.
it's child friendly (& kids behave here - must be the vibe - less crying / trouble than i've seen in other cafes).
your fellow patrons range from 1-60 years old, from grey lynn hippy to pretty trendy - this is a true slice of variety in the heart of auckland.
so - don't be fooled by the plain looking exterior - this is real gem that you should treat yourself too soon - you might even find it ends up being your local..
ps my waiter just said i should add 'there's a very good looking french guy working here' - as i said - friendly staff!
One of my top places to go for breakfast or lunch. The menu gives you options as to what one needs. I frequently visit this place, and always, great food. The coffee is great, the portions are generous. One can not notice the effort that goes into presentation and cooking the food to perfection. The staff are attentive and efficient. Great atmosphere.
Great food, Ive been coming here since I moved to the area - have never ever been let down with the meals. The only gripe is that its a large place and sometimes you can really wait a bit too long on a Saturday.
Great service, great coffee and theres always a paper to read whilst you wait.
My favourite meals are the feta & cumin potato cakes with hollandaise or the stick black rice with fruit salad. Both amazing!
Brilliant service. Amazing food and coffee. Great atmosphere. Ideal for inner city weekend brunches off the Ponsonby strip. AWESOME.
Have eaten at Jaffa at least 10 times in the past year - recommend the Espresso milk shake - it's to die for.
Fun, close by and my girlfriends love it as a "Pearl" the fashion shop is just next door
It looks small from the outside, but it's a nice roomy place with a small outdoor deck area and I do mean SMALL! Inside the cafe is really nicely decorated and clean with art decorating the walls and a large slap table in a lower section.
The breakfast was great, all very nice. The bacon incredibly so. Coffee was good, but we had to remind the waiter that we had ordered coffee - although in their defence, they gave our drinks for free. Eggs were perfectly well done and the plate nicely presented.
Staff very friendly and its a busy and vibrant place. Highly recommended.
Very good local café. Good choice for breakfast and eggs Benedict is cooked perfectly! Coffee is not bad too. However, I'm not sure why they burn dry bacon for their delicious lamb burger :(
We came for the Jafa by night pop up and were absolutely blown away. Particularly impressed when I mentioned I am vegan and the chef made me a bespoke Papaya 3-way lychee salad.
Visited with a group of 10. Pleasant and friendly staff and great food. Only slight issue was that meals came out over 10mins, not at same time, but understandable given the large group.
Fantastic Sunday lunch that really impressed our group. They also take bartercard. I had the halumi sandwich and the others had eggs benidict. Very happy and not overpriced.
Need a cool place to hang out? Check out this place for great food and service. For healthy food you can't go wrong. The energy salads are massive! Only 2 mins from the office too :)
Service was above and beyond, staff out did themselves. Great atmosphere and perfect for a Sunday morning brunch. Try the brioche...
New ownership. Same menu. Pleasant staff. Love the location and the space. Fav is raw energy salad with holoumi
Really friendly staff and delicious, moderately priced breakfast. And great coffee!
I had Jafa's Raw energy salad (Vegan), It was so awesome and tasty...
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Always a great experience at Jafa Cafe, I make sure to visit every time I'm in Auckland!
Good Saturday morning brunch; choc milkshake and coffees are a standout
Always busy for breakfasts, Jafa is a West Lynn brunch staple
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