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Cali - All Day Eatery
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"Amazing Brunch..."
Hannah Review.Chic
"I ordered a green goodness with cure salmon and my friend got a dirty cheese burger. The salad was fresh, delicious and a generous portion of avocado..."
Sophie Wang
"Very modern, fashionable design. A nice spot for a weekend brunch. Food is good - a little bit overpriced though. Zucchini fries are devine. The..."
Sophia Ignateva
"Always wanted to try Cali as it looks beautiful from the outside. Good brunch menu, we ordered the big breakfast and also fried eggs on toast. Unlike..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"The food was amazing and so was the service. Awesome place to hang out with your besties. Would definitely visit..."
Frimz.r
"Lovely eatery that is worth the hype. Love how open the space is and the simple menu. Drinks are also great. Only wish they had more vegan vegetarian..."
Bella Qian
"Fantastic manger and staff, very friendly and professional. Drank here daily 7 days a week for 8 weeks while working nearby Made to feel welcome..."
Marc Van Der Voorn
"Been to Cali - All Day Eatery a few times now, staff are always super lovely and it's always pretty busy but somehow always manage to be seated! The..."
RB
"Small and cozy place in Parnell area.Serving a great selection of bite size sandwiches.Allpress coffee selection is a..."
Egor Laptev
"Best dish of the night the š—¹š—®š—ŗš—Æ š—暝˜‚š—ŗš—½! Sooooo tender and juicy and soft. The other components such as rice cracker, cabbage..."
Sharon The Foodie
"Nice cafe serve good quality dishes. Very spacious and modern decoration. Wish they have outdoor seating so we can bring our fur..."
May Hung
"Quiet lunchtime, greeted quickly and placed our order - excellent food arrived in about twenty minutes and it was such a treat. Another waiter..."
Rz
"Good service, good food, highly recommend !..."
Esther
"Busy Cafe, worth to come..."
Rikki Wang Mitchell
"Had a really nice brunch there. The staff is really friendly..."
Ruibing Yang
"Great breakfast and..."
Andrei Shiniti Nakagawa
"Really enjoy our breakfast last weekend, I got the green goodness as you see beautiful presented everything was fresh and tasty really enjoyed added..."
Sofy
"Great food. Good..."
Richard Atienza
"Nice ambience inside, quick and friendly service with orders taken promptly and food being served pretty quickly too, waters always topped up and we..."
Sandy Hsiao
"I have been there twice in the past month with my partner and his family and both times it has been a joy! Both times have been busy but even then we..."
Florence Lai
"Iā€™ve been to Cali a few times and I usually get the French toast (which is amazing and worth a try). The reason why I keep coming back to Cali is..."
Sharon Louie
"Nice service and yummy food...."
Jiamin Liang
"Whenever I have a full day of eating fatty food, the next day I always try to compensate by eating healthier because my body is a temple šŸ˜‰šŸ˜†..."
YuYu
"Loved their freshly roasted coffee ā˜•ļøā¤ļø And their carb free chicken burger šŸ” was just absolutely..."
Delison Cheng
"The food and service was fantastic!Serving sparkling water was a big plus.Highly recommend this place, canā€™t wait to come back to try..."
Emily Tsang
"Excelent food and service, the food is delicious and fresh and the coffee amazing. All the stuff are very polite and kind. Beautiful environment too...."
CALAONE
"Gorgeous plates and wonderful Coffee. Charming atmosphere on a Thursday Morning. Well decorated restaurant. The look of the dishes are 5/5, tastes..."
Selina
"Environment: 4/5. Presentation:5/5. Taste:4.5/5. Service:5/5. Price: 3.5/5. Overall: great food, great service. Will definitely be back. ..."
@C
"First time coming here and we were not disappointed. Usually not a big fan of burgers but this place had definitely changed my mind. The..."
Lynn Le
"šŸ”† Always nice to enjoy brunch in the sunFinally added Cali into our ā€been toā€ list last Saturday and with Zomato gold, even better...."
Rita Ge
"Good go-to place for lunch. Ambience is modern, clean, and inviting, and the restaurant is well decorated to be aesthetically pleasing. Our food was..."
Lum Lum
"This place looks spacious, tables for 2 or 3 or 4 or a big group are well spread out, quite nice. Food are very fresh and full of flavours in just..."
Fiona Yao
"The service here was really good with the staff regularly checking up on us but could be due to the cafe not being too busy. The food portions could..."
Riya
"We came here on a Saturday for lunch and were told that we would have to wait around 20 minutes for a table. We took a seat by the entrance and were..."
Vivian C
"Dropped in for a mid week lunch. Great food as always. this was washed down with some great leaf green tea and a Americano. Good service too...."
Hungry D
"Amazing service and food. We had the Angus burger and the Korean chicken burger and goodness me both were absolutely delicious. Fries done to..."
Erin Tan
"Bestest tastiest warm welcoming casual diner! Buzzing and busy large space, filled with plenty of seating. Parking all around conveniently close to..."
Alisa Hathaway
"Nice environment and good service. We been there on lunch time no need to wait and lots space can be choose. Good service for quick order and kids..."
Emma Zhang
"Came here today as it is on Zomato gold. We ordered the vegetarian burger & seared tuna salad & lychee And feijoa drink with soda?? , however, the..."
Jenny Kim
"When I walk inside I quite like the ambience, and the service was lovely. The soup of the day was delicious and the toast it came with was crispy and..."
Charis Yang
"Absolutely fabulous. I had a tropical smoothie which comes with pineapple banana mango and passion fruit topped off with the cutest coconut and mint..."
Alayna Nukunuku Bedggood
"This place is perfect for a weekend brunch gossip session with friends. Great location, very spacious inside, the staff are very attentive and serve..."
Food2belly
"Stopped in Friday for a quick bite before a movie. Service was excellent the staff were very attentive. The drinks were good (choc peanut smoothie..."
Ghoulnz
"SO YUM! Absolutely loved this cafe it was delicious and with Zomato gold, it is justifiable to eat out all the time :) highly recommend going here!..."
Pip
"This place is really nice, decoration is simple and clean love it. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Food was also delicious, I had the..."
Ricky Mak
"Great food, lovely restaurant and great experience. Would recommend, had dinner here and was really tasty, just be aware they close at 7pm...."
Jack Van Den Berg
"Very good service and amazing food. I had the big breakfast bowl. Best scrambled eggs and crispy bacon. Took me so long to finish it because it was..."
Marggie Pascua
"Lunch at Cali using Zomato gold! Buy one main and get one free is such a deal! We ordered the korean chicken burger and the sushi..."
MeeraTheFoodie
"Very child friendly, food was nice. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The fish taco was very delicious and I loved my breakfast bowl. Would..."
Ida Tang
"Nice eatery located on the corner of Nuffield Street in Newmarket. Decent amount of seatings with an excellent ambience.Friendly staff and..."
Lucy
"My coffee was pretty, however my friends coffee for a Short Black had no crema which is extreme strange given the type of coffee.I had mince on..."
Bruce Ly
"Nice cafe in heart of Newmarket.Food 5/5Service 5/5 We ordered1. sushi bowl-salmon poke, fried tofu, crispy seaweed, beans,..."
Flora
"Went there this morning.Ambience 5/5: generous spaceService 3.5/5: Two stuff served us, one stuff have no idea what he is doing and another..."
Amy Zhang (25% OFF Zomato Gold Code: WANS1150)
"A nice brunch restaurant in Newmarket when you feel like splurging just a little bit! The ambience of the place is perfect for a chill sunny day. I..."
Clarice Natasha
"It was great cafe in Newmarket before. But now itā€™s fading. The service was not very friendly when the shop was busy. And the food was average now...."
Xin Ma
"Nice ambiance, especially the sofa at the corner faces the street.Glass always be filled with sparkling water by the warm staffs.Latte is..."
Aly
"Delicious food great environment. With first table itā€™s amazing value for money. Everything tasted fresh and lots of love by the chef...."
Tony Ma
"Great ambiance and food. Presentation is amazing.Staff members are super friendly. We went there twice for dinner. Ordered several different..."
P Chen
"Lovely meal this evening. Came here as it rated highly on Zomato . It was a quiet evening but I get the sense it's busier during the day. It's a..."
Faye Stubbs
"Cali is a really good cafe to talk and relax. Their presentation is absolutly 5/5. All the dishes are fresh and delicious. They also have kids menu..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Great ambiance and food! I had the cali eggs bene which have an asian twist to them by incorporating kimchi. I was hesitant at first but..."
Wapatino
"Your typical casual eatery. Its a big restaurant with lots of seating available. There's also a large selection of dishes and also drinks..."
Rob
"I had the gluten free portobello burger with Fries and it was the first gluten free bun that didnā€™t make me want to off myself, thanks Cali..."
Claudia Comber
"This is one of the only western eatery/cafes I go to for some reason. The place is REALLY modernly aesthetic and fresh looking. I used to order the..."
Donna Xu
"I have had eggs on toast for breakfast. It was amazing . I would recommend to visit this place one's.šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜ Loved the food the..."
Ajay Super Foodie
"Love there dinner menu with lots a fresh sharing style options. Have dined at breakfast also and great to see some "different" offerings. Always busy..."
Bianca Ratima
"Excellent place. Had the eggs Benedict which was very filling. Easy place to catch up with friends and hang out for a while after the plates are..."
Daniel Chiou
"Spacious, clean and fit for all occasions, Caliā€™s was a regular spot for me when I was working with Watercare. The biggest strength for Cali to me..."
Medium_Rare
"Great place with a interesting menu! Food was good and great customer service! Very nice and clean place! Highy recommend to check this place..."
Zac
"A well designed restaurant that even suit for a small business party. Because the waitress was prepared and decorated the main hall when we walked..."
Yafenxu123
"I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and finally got the chance yesterday!I had the Koren chicken tacos which were..."
Mun Clair
"Great service. Loved the sparkling water on arrival and the staff kept an eye on filling our glasses which doesnā€™t often happen in NZ. I had the..."
Sez U
"Is a lovely place, the place itself looks amazing: very spacious , nice layout of tables it feels good. I feel like the shelves need to be..."
Antonio.barto
"this was so good! We went today (a very very rainy day) and were worried about having not booked but there was plenty of seating and it was far..."
Sophie Wilton
"Great friendly staff! Beautiful indoor deco very inviting! Just stopped by for a coffee 3/5 on a very cold Auckland morning! Would definitely return..."
Beccs
"Coffee design is unique šŸ‘ŒšŸ¼ and taste good. Very important factor in cafes cause there are others who doesn't know how to brew coffee nor..."
Trisha Nicole Tan
"Love the aesthetics of this place - the outdoor courtyard especially on a sunny day is perfect! Been here twice and ordered the fish tacos both times..."
Lizzie
"As soon as you walk into the cafe you notice the high walls and space ! So much space! I get social anxiety when I walk into a small cafe looking for..."
Foodslut
"What a gem! We came for a late brunch, ordered Korean chicken burger and eggs on toast. To be honest I didnt expect much about eggs on toast but they..."
Quinn Mai
"Everything I've tried here has been really delicious and the portions are enough to fill you up. They make some delicious thick dairy free smoothies...."
Wei
"Came here for lunch today the food is really good full of a lot of flavour and is very filling portions sizes are perfect and also the place is very..."
Aman
"Had dinner here last night for the first time. I had soft shelled crab on salad. Yummy!!!! Great service and lovely clean decor. We all enjoyed our..."
Tina Coles
"I had an excellent brunch here yesterdayThe service atmosphere and surroundings were all very goodI had Cali Eggs BenedictEggs came as..."
Glenn Town
"Had a great dinner here. Service was friendly and prompt. Food was absolutely delicious and for a great price. The restaurant itself has a great..."
Julia Giurgiu
"Very decent place for casual drink or dinning. Handy location and good service. Love to hang out with friends there again. A bit pricey as the food..."
Jas HUANG
"Of course it was perfect breakfast:) It wasā€™t the first time that I ve been here for dining:) Waitress are very kind. Plating is so..."
Alice In New Zealand
"Well set out place in the corner of Nuffield St. Food was okay, quite pricey- $21 for 2 tacos. Didn't really enjoy the fusion taste added to the fish..."
Navdeep
"I got the arancini which was really tasty and the salad that came with it was also nice (had loads of flavour for a leafy salad). The main drawback..."
Marina :)
"Great atmosphere great service. Fast prompt friendly looking for a nice place to have a meeting. Would highly recommend.. Kitchen was closing quite..."
Pamela Hutchinson
"Nice environment, good options on the menu, nice service.But I ordered the Angus burger, and although I was very clear I wanted it medium..."
Diogo Reck
"The food was great. Service was fantastic. Would love to go back again :) exquisite stuff. Toilets were clean and a very welcoming..."
Adam Chui
"Everything from the food, dining-ware, atmosphere and service is done so well, hence the great rating Iā€™ve given. Their menu has changed from the..."
Veronica Te
"The dining space here is spacious and relaxing. The high ceilings and pale colour palate add a very tranquil setting. The food is very..."
I_like_pickles
"Service/Ambience: Came on a Saturday for lunch, the place was 3/4 full but still very spacious. It has heaps of light and the arrangement is lovely,..."
Linh šŸ’›
"It was OK, a bit overpriced. Ambience is quite good and interior looks really nice. Ordered chips ($10) and a fish ceviche (around $20). Ceviche was..."
Lo9ve3r 4s
"We got a smoothie and the cranberry juice. Hardly ever see cranberry juice on a menu so this was a pleasant surprise. We also got the chicken Buddha..."
Dxlche
"I was stoked to have found this all day eatery - especially one that does cocktails during breakfast hours! ;) Unfortunately because I had to drive..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Friendly staff & timely service . Food delicious . Menu is small few options but you can get everything vegetarian to non veg . Enjoyed the music by..."
Amy Brar
"Wow! Absolutely fantastic! In my opinion, the best CafƩ in NEWMARKET!! The atmosphere and aesthetics of this cafe were awesome. And the food..."
Catherinek37
"Ordered:Big vege breakfastBig breakfast Almond milk hot chocolateLong black$55Wow wow wow.. this is the best cafe..."
Jsun819
"we were very pleased with the food and service! prices were not bad, would definitely recommend, the interior design and aesthetics is also worth..."
šŸŒ¹
"Been here twice and it's delicious. Small menu but everything they do, they do well. I had the arancini but wanted something proteiny and the waiter..."
Jasveen Kaur
"One of the best and popular cafes in Newmarket. Located along the strip of Nuffield Street. Sleek, tidy and modern interiors capped with a friendly..."
LilMSunshine
"You know when your water glass get's topped up with sparkling water by default, you're somewhere that likes the finer things in life...."
Kieran
"This is such a cool cafe. The waitress (blonde girl) was extremely nice and helpful, and patient when we asked questions about the menu. We ended up..."
Aimee.
"Very cosy cafƩ. Seats are confortable and the staff is warm and welcoming. My Mocha was well made with a good chocolate and coffee balance. I..."
Arnaud Bonnard
"Very yummy tasty menu, decently priced for what you get. Comfortable environment to dine at, great service. Food is consistently good. There seems to..."
AppetiteBliss
"Large spacious cafe with heaps of lighting thanks to the massive windows which I absolutely love! Great place to grab a munch and get away from the..."
Reynold Sanchez
"Amazing!! Just go you won't regret your experience. Well worth your money. The staff are fantastic, service was great. Very clean, fresh vibe with a..."
Tamar Keoghan
"Cali is my new go to place for brunch with friends on the weekend. The actual cafe is beautifully designed with quite a sophisticated touch. Service..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"First meal out since being back from overseas! We got the Lamb Paparelle, and Superfood Salad. The Lamb Paparelle was smaller in..."
Oksana Zhang
"Popped into Cali for a late breakfast. We ordered Eggs On Toast (+ house smoked salmon and sausges) & Cali Eggs Benedict (Mushroom).The..."
Mina
"I visited Cali for lunch today!Ambience and interior are so lovely with woody and greenery deco. Good thing about this place is that they open..."
Jay
"Tucked away on a bright corner along the shopping strip in Newmarket, Auckland is Cali All Day Eatery. A popular little joint with locals and..."
I Ate My Way Through
"I loved the scenery of this place, it was refreshing and on trend. There was the inside with couch options and an outside area, but made inside so..."
Meghan Kerr-Phillips
"Use to come here nearly everyday for works coffee run, they are a bit pricey and I don't actually like to there coffee too much but their food is to..."
Simone Mulitalo
"Went here today, service was great and so were the scrambled eggs. The burger was however quite bland and sub par, for an nice eatery it is a shame..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Went here for dinner last night and was so pleased with everything. The service was great! We asked our server for suggestions of what to order and..."
Kaizeen Kolah
"i come here all the time as it is my local and i am never dissapointed! service is always impeccable, i usually get the same sweet breakfast and..."
Grace
"Great menu. Attentive staff. Quality ambiance. Eggs benedict with slow cooked ham is pretty amazing. Somehow scored a free brunch which made it even..."
Roana Bilia
"I have only been here once , and will definitely go again ! I just wont get the granola again it had no taste and didnt have the honey banana like it..."
Danielle Venter
"Iā€™ve only been here once ā€“ but am keen to drag some friends along to try more of their menu and soak in their beautiful interiors.The..."
Raymond Tiong
"Gorgeous eatery in the heart of NM. Light filled industrial type decor with lots of handing gardens and large succulents. We visited here for a..."
Ann R
"Food looks good but the taste is a bit average. Maybe it was what I ordered but I didn't get much of an excitement eating here. I had the quesadillas..."
Chuchueats
"Impressed by beautiful interior, friendly& professional service. We went there for breakfast, food was nice.They offer free..."
Jade0289
"A beautiful place to eat along Nuffield Street. I had a very good latte and went for the battered fish with a side of fries, yum. The service was..."
Kerryj
"Really awesome food and great hospitality ...Clean, fresh and healthy environment...My all time favourite food pork belly with masculine,..."
Manoj
"Came here early morning and ordered a flat white (surprised they didn't have cappuccino on their menu), an almond croissant and friend ordered the..."
Kirsten
"Decided to go to Cali - All Day Eatery for brunch and ordered the Korean Chicken tacos whilst my friend ordered the Fish and Chips. Although it was a..."
Eggster Eats
"Tried this place out today after hearing good things. Was not disappointed. Lovely spacious cafe. Service was excellent. I had the French toast & a..."
Ms Jones
"Great place and ambience for casual dining or drinks on hustling bustling Nuffield street. This place can accommodate a lot of people. Service was..."
I'm Hungry
"Really nice upper range cafe, the decor and layout are really lovely.We tried the french toast brioche and it was amazing, came with fresh..."
Rochelle Holland
"Great atmosphere and awesome food!It was my first time coming to this place after it took over the brewery. Definitely won't be my..."
Winnie Luo
"Nice and spacious, I was quite surprised at how fast the food came out, considering it was a Saturday and it was pouring outside, hence the place was..."
Nicole Jana
"Went to Cali eatery on my lunch break and ordered the fish tacos. It was absolutely delicious, very well flavoured and nicely presented. The staff..."
Jenny Da
"This place has a really great atmosphere and fabulous cocktails, I often come here in a large group for work drinks, it is definitely our preferred..."
Victoria
"Really enjoyed brunch here on Sunday with my other half; we were on our way back North from the previous night out in the big bad City; we had the..."
Mupps
"Newmarket Bussiness AssociationĀ put nibbles and drinks on here forĀ Art Week 10 - 18 October 2015Ā - Art Tour of Newmarket on Thursday 15 October..."
David Purvis
"Visited Cali for the second time last week for lunch on a busy Friday. Walking in it seemed full but they easily found us a table in this modern..."
MX500
"Went to Cali after graduation for lunch and some drinks. The food was amazing, I had the chicken burger which has a bit of a kick to it and my mum..."
Alana Geach
"Delicious fresh food served with a smile and a great wine selection. My great dining experience was topped off with a high level Golbat..."
Kai Finder
"Went their for breakfast yesterday with my friend. loves the brightness and space, simple and relaxing environment. We were seated and provided the..."
NZ Foodster
"I have been there 2 times with friends. Haven't tried their food yet. The coffee for first time was spot on, and the second coffee was burnt. Good..."
Clara Lawrence
"Use to be Newmarket branch of Macs Brewbar and converted from a dark dingy sports bar/diner to a welcome change bright all day cafe eatery of all..."
Diner8Here
"Came here for brunch for the first time today! I ordered the beef burger and wasn't really expecting much but honestly loved how everything..."
Judy Chhy
"Had a work function at this amazing place, amazing service, there when you need them, drinks refilled before you can even ask, meal checked with..."
Olivia Jane McInnes
"I love the brightness of this place! It has great decor, beautiful furniture and good service. We were seated and provided menus promptly. Lots to..."
ShoRt
"Food is here great - we had the big breakie. Its nice to see good quality produce being used, whole vine tomatoes, avos, kale. The hash browns were..."
Jayce Huynh
"Absolutely top in class. Food, deserts and drinks Michelin standard. Above all the service and staff experience was next to none. Best I have seen in..."
Andy
"Meeting a friend in Newmarket, we thought we'd try Cali Eatery. It's a great location on Nuffield Street & the fit out of the space works really..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"-So glad I found this place! Awesome food- little bit different and the menu description leaves you wondering what your food will really be like,..."
Eva Mill
"Heard such great things about this place on zomato so thought it was worth a visit!I was so disappointed that their breakfast menu is only on..."
Thegreeats
"This place really hits the nail on the head not only with their food, drink, location and atmosphere of the place but especially with their staff. I..."
Chris Fernando
"First thoughts were what an aesthetically pleasing place to walk in to! We came for a Sunday brunch, were seated in a nice sunny spot and served..."
Georgia Dobbs
"Been here 1 month ago with BF. BF recommended this place as his mum fell in love with their Beef burger so I also wanted to try it out. BF had dinner..."
Angela Ham
"Really enjoyed my meal at Cali, we were welcomed and seated quickly and the staff took time to go over the menu with us. We were a little concerned..."
Kat
"Absolute FAVOURITE cafe at the moment. have been in at least half a dozen times in the past couple of months and have loved it every single time. My..."
Lucy
"You could say I'm a bit of a local in this neck of the woods, been to Cali quite a few times now and have never had a bad experience. The food is..."
Shannon T
"I love this place - the service is always spot-on, and the crispy chicken burger is to die for, as is the peanut butter mousse. Ā If you're not up to..."
Amz Ravlich
"Was enticed to pop in here after seeing the interior - it's so airy and light in this place! It makes the eating experience even better. The staff..."
Monique Porteous
"I went here with my friends. We all loved the food. I ordered the fish tacos and my friends ordered the ribs and chicken tacos. It was amazing but a..."
Ellynn
"Went here for lunch witha friend. The place is nice and fresh. I ordered a crispy chicken disj and my friend got black bean taco. We saw these..."
FoodLoco
"Cali is a MUST TRY for anyone who's seeking delicious and reasonably priced food. Located on a corner on Nuffield Street, the interior of this eatery..."
Kellie Lee
"I had been longing to come to this place for so long. I kept seeing posts on Instagram displaying all of the amazing food they serve..."
Gemma
"Cali's food was going through the roof! 1. Comfortable dining environment.2. Tasty dishes but all for lovely price.3. Real..."
Michelle Hwang
"Some of/if not the best service I have had in Auckland. I am a massive coffee fan, I make an effort to scout out places with almond milk as I am..."
RenĆØe Nielsen
"Friendly staff, tasty food. I had the herb scrambled eggs and black rice pudding (life's too short to pick one meal..). The eggs were cooked well and..."
Joanna Koat
"My favvvvvvvvourite eatery in New Market hands down! Came here for breakfast one sunday morning and I was blown away from the moment we walked in!..."
SS
"I remember when this space used to be Macs Bar, but now it is has been converted into a bright modern/chic eatery with a tonne of space in Newmarket...."
L.E.N.S
"I have been here so many times! Food and service just the best! I love their house made frescas, super refreshing! Their BBQ pork rib is a must try,..."
Sherry
"The atmosphere here is quite good and decoration is very delicate. The food was good, I had a tuna loin pizza, which was quite crispy and..."
Di
"Coffee was below average here. Ordered the dry cured bacon and smashed avocado with black beans, and the big breakfast. Both..."
Louise MacNaughton
"Was not really hungry but since its Valentines day, my husband suggested we order just something to nibble on. So wierdly ordered fries and their..."
Cynthia Agustin
"Lovely setting, with nice decor, spacious and light, with great seating areas, and friendly service. Ā The coffee was so so, but food presentation..."
S B
"Have been here twice now. Ā The dishes we received overall were very good; excellent presentation, and the flavours on the whole were very good...."
Coffee4two
"I popped in here for breakfast... Nice big clean cafe and the staff were friendly.... Good menu. I ordered the eggs on ciabatta with sides of bacon..."
Donna&Shane
"I came here for a coffee with a girlfriend on the weekend. It was a beautiful space, light and airy and looks a lot better than its previous fit out..."
Fiona M
"I finally got the chance to visit this place and it did not disappoint at all. I got the ribs for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised. They were..."
Jessica Li
"One of the newer establishments in Newmarket in the premises that used to be occupied by the Mac's Brewery bar. Went here having heard some good..."
Ivan Koay
"As it used to be Mac's Brew Bar, the new design made it very spacious and bright. I only had wedges, but they are so much bigger than expected that I..."
Rocky Mak
"The best salad I ever had. I was reluctant to order the chicken as I thought it'll be dry but turns out it was very moist and came in a decent..."
Lily Chow
"The decor and atmosphere is really great about this place. Love the piece done outside by Berst too. Slightly confusing when you walk in though as to..."
Liv
"My husband I have been working through the Metro Top 50 Cafes in Auckland and have been enjoying pretty yummy food, but Cali's was a pleasant,..."
B D H
"Came here for my cousins birthday breakfast at her request. This was a pleasant surprise in Newmarket. Menu consists of tasty favourites and brunch..."
Emma Bell
"First visit to Cali. Service was brilliant. The waiter even helped to create a vegan burger for my friend. Tried the chicken taco and that was..."
Las Akurugoda
"I was disappointed with the pizetta as I was still hungry afterwards. But the cacao smoothie was really delicious. Other times I have been there I..."
Bridget Murdoch
"Nice cafĆ© option in Newmarket which has recently opened, and definitely worth a visit. The food isnā€™t amazing and didnā€™t wow me, it..."
Charlene Weaver
"Came here for lunch. Immediately thought bright fresh and airy. Met at the door by a friendly young girl and we're quickly shown to our table..."
Stephen Potter
"First time going here for Sunday brunch.The moment we walked in, staff came to us to greet. We set one table but found better table by the..."
Vangirl
"Cali-all day eatery is pretty hard to miss as it is a massive space on Nuffield street! Had heard good things about it so decided to try it for lunch..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Tried Cali for lunch today for the first time. Highly recommended! The decor was fresh and the staff were friendly and inviting. I was impressed with..."
Claire Foy
"I absolutely adore this place. I have been serval times and love their breakfast menu. Must try's include: black rice pudding and a..."
Topaz
"Quite nice modern furniture and crockery. Enthusiastic staff, was nice to see them all enjoying themselves. The food was pretty nice, you standard..."
Lucy Wills
"I love the atmosphere here, the plants make it vibrant, and the graffiti wall right outside reminds me of Melbourne! Definitely my favourite place to..."
Ana Paskaleff
"Had a lovely Sunday lunch, very friendly and efficient staff. Don't usually eat fries but their hand cut potato fries is amazing. I had the chicken..."
Food 24/7
"In replacement of Mac's Brew Bar is an all new all-day eatery. The novelty has not even worn off on the staff yet who seem to be nervous and still in..."
Rachel
"Been back a few times now so now my local. Lunch just as good as the Brunch menu. Food quality, quirkiness,Ā quantity and prices all very good value...."
Simon Johnston
"So happy there's a new addition on Nuffield street :) loved the interior and service was super friendly! I got ordered the chocolate smoothie and..."
Tania Li
"My new favorite. After reading the reviews from all fellow food lovers decided to try this place. Couldn't find the exact address on zomato or..."
Aucklandfoodlover
"Came here after reading the positive reviews about this place.It's looking great after the refurbishment, the staff were friendly and..."
Joe Critic
"Came here for a coffee and the service was great. Everyone was really bubbly and chatty, and the flat white ($4.50) was really good! Nice and strong,..."
Kathy Xu
"Cali's is definitely competing for my #1 food place in Newmarket! Newly refurbished, the dĆ©cor is fresh and chic. There is plenty of seating ā€“ try..."
HJ
"[UPDATE] Apologies this is not one from the hip group, though decor and type of dining is very similar. It is owned by an independent owner who has..."
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Crave Restaurant Cafe
89/100 (2892 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
European
International
New Zealand
International
Vegan Options
Cafe
Contemporary
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Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Eggs Benedict with salmon
Salad
Ribs
Buttermilk French Toast
EGGS BENE
Cheese Scone with Coffee
Fungi Medley
Benediction with Bacon
Buttermilk Brioche French Toast
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Florentine
French Toast
Chai Latte
Toasts
Iced Mocha
Salmon Eggs Benedict
Poached Eggs on Toast
Cakes
Smashed Avocado
Turkish Eggs
Flat White
hot chocolate
Bacon and Eggs Benedict
CafƩ
International
CafƩ
New Zealand
European
Contemporary
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Seating
Digital Payments
Table Service
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Such a good brekkie spot! Have been here multiple times and havenā€™t been disappointed. I fail to think of any bacon eggs bene faults which is rare!..."
Foodie_1110
"Packed cafe for Sunday brunch. Not a long wait for table. Food was excellent. Coffee bean is strong and juices made fresh. Hidden gem in a semi..."
Kalyani Bhole
"Nice lit Cafe for a good morning coffee and breakfast after smashing the workout next door.Very lively decor and good service. Keen to try the..."
Daksh Gupta
"Really nice place. Really busy on Saturday afternoon but still managed to get a nice big table and plenty of space for a baby pram etc. Great choices..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"We have been a couple of times now. Firstly for coffee and cake, then lunch. Coffee and cake were excellent. Lunch was sublime. Great service,..."
Dave Koefoed
"Super aesthetic cafe that is perfect for catchups. Check out their little hidden library area! Also one of the few providers of little lato ice cream..."
Bella Qian
"Great food and drinks. A very nice place to enjoy a brunch with friends..."
Jess Ramage
"Went to Crave and it was super busy, the cafe serves a variety of cabinet food, coffees and brunch options. The portions are quite big and tastes..."
Jenny Da
"Took a chance on Crave when I saw it listed as one of Aucklandā€™s best brunches on Urban List. The location is great and lovely open atmosphere. The..."
Nicole Wallen
"food is great and the atmosphere is..."
Justin Wong
"Really nice food & great atmosphere. The food was nice. I got the eggs, halloumi,hashbrown on toast (not pictured) and the hasbrown would have had to..."
Helena Clements
"Excellent coffee, friendly service, good..."
Kelly Bold
"Great local in Morningside, but super hard to find parking so plan your visit if youā€™re driving there.Service was great & the cafe is light &..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Always such a busy cafe and has such great food, really good coffee too. A large seating area both inside and out, and the service that we received..."
Dani
"Great place around the corner of the main part of Kingsland, great decor, setting, service and great tasting food. Always service with a..."
Ricky Bhat
"Delicious food and a buzzing atmosphere. Even though lots of people came in, the staff did not rush us out after our breakfast. They brought us water..."
Jan
"Community restaurant with amazing food and beautiful decor. Went back twice in a week because the food was just too good! Can't go wrong with their..."
K Tan
"This cafe is the place where I and my partner went on our first date. Very nice cafe with cool interior decor. Food is also nice and well-presented..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Anyone that knows me knows I love a good Eggs Benny šŸ„ššŸ³ This one is the ā€˜Benedictionā€™ from Crave in Morningside! The eggs were perfectly..."
Liandra Misquitta
"Been searching for good brunch spot lately. Nice decorated cafe with nice food. The only odd thing being the food is getting ready too fast even..."
Jessica
"We came on a Saturday morning and it was jam packed. Quick service. My benediction was the best bene i've had so far. My partner loved his burger..."
Quinn Mai
"ended up coming here after having a bad experience next door and honestly made up for it, the service was great and the waiters were quick to take..."
Mahalya Karora
"Love this place, have tried most things on the menu and am a fan of all. Great atmosphere and almost always a friendly dog to pat šŸ˜ Staff are..."
Sophie Wright
"I love the setup of the cafe, and the environment/vibe it creates. The food is amazing, the menu is set in a way that it's easy to make a decision on..."
Quinton Wong
"This place is constantly packed at any given time, so be ready for a bit of a wait time if you plan to go on the weekends! Amazing decor and bubbly..."
Linda
"Visited this place twice and both times had the croque madame which is amazing. Love the extra cheesy sauce and prosciutto instead of the..."
Sorry_vonguenumber
"Popped in for a late hot chocolate, early coffee and midday brunch (mimosa to boot) and have always been greeted with excellent customer service! The..."
Kate Lauren
"Love this place! Itā€™s a family fave, we usually come in a large group of 4 generations.Itā€™s super kid friendly and their menu options are..."
Chan Can Eat
"I was recommended for this place for a long time and I finally had the chance to try it! It was a really nice experience. The place is bigger than..."
Clarice Natasha
"The cafe was fully packed with customers but had a great service from the staff. We did have to wait quite a bit but was worth it. Loved the..."
Coffee Macarons
"Great hospitality and great food. People keep coming in it tells you how popular this cafe is. You can enjoy a glass of wine even for lunch. Great..."
Benjamin Daisuke Hirata
"Lovely place for my every Saturdayā€™s brunch! Two of my favourite dishes are Salmon benediction and smashed avo. Hope your cafe taste is getting..."
Ashley Tran
"Very nice place with a nice atmosphere inside and out. Open long hours not like a lot of cafes that close early. The coffee I had here was great..."
Chris Clark
"the chipotle creme and chorizo crumb was so yummy -the perfect twist on a classic! seriously one of my top rated eggs benes!! was not disappointed..."
Kat
"There are two stairs in this cafe. The down stair is a cafe and upstair is a library.Ā  I really like the design of this cafe. I ordered a french..."
Wanzi Xiao
"Tried Crave because of a recommendation and it did not disappoint!Excellent food, portion sizes, service and the high ceilings paired with its..."
Mashed_Potato
"Popped into crave for lunch with a friend and we were standing around for a bit until we got seated. For drinks I got an orange juice and my friend..."
Karina
"This place is a popular spot for locals and workers to get their daily coffee fix. The staff are friendly, attentive and hospitable despite how busy..."
Ming_Angela Y
"I love their food. Portion is not huge, but it is so unique and flavorful! Reasonable price! the restaurant has interesting looking as well. I like..."
Jhye21
"One of our favourite brunch places - always consistent quality in their food. We normally get the eggs bene and big breakfast. The coffee is also..."
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"Came here for breakie before school one day, and was so happy with my french toast, it was quite jam packed, but still didnā€™t seem crowded and was..."
Yana Petrenko
"The place was packed when we got there, waited for a couple of minutes before we got seated. Even though it was packed the service was amazing. Maybe..."
Yvonne
"never disappointed by this place. great place to come for brunch.atmosphere is nice and inviting and staff are always very..."
Samuel
"Currently my favourite place to brunch.They have a great selection on the menu, however I always seem to resort back to the Bacon..."
Foodie Feels
"Busy cafe, like the fit out. Had the grilled halloumi which was really good, large portion size and lots going on on the plate. Must come back here..."
Shannon
"Great place, great people, great coffee, great food šŸ‘Œ their eggs bene is tough to beat, but the cabinet food is just as good. Super nice space to..."
Joe Roberts
"This is a place that everyone needs to try, whether it be for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! Not only is the food awesome and it can claim one of the..."
Matchstick Reviews
"One of the best eggs bene i've actually had. Hollandaise was delish as well as the edition of chorizo crumbs (like seriously chorizo crumbs!? Still..."
Neelam Chandra
"Really nice atmosphere, a cool little spot that was otherwise under-utilised before Crave popped up. Super busy - bit of a mare finding a park, but..."
Renee Fox
"This place is awesome! I have had some of my best memories spent here surrounded by their lovely staff, incredible food and delicious coffees would..."
Anais
"Went there for dinner last night. Everything was awesome. From the lovely helpful staff to the amazing food. We loved the pork ribs, burnt broccoli..."
Briggy
"Probably one of the most buttery eggs benny dishes Iā€™ve ever had. So so so good. Staff were super friendly. Ambience was nice, busy place but not..."
Jenny @ga.eats
"I was delighted that the chef had added a bit of piquancy (I think it was cayenne pepper) to the cheese scone.Ā  The coffee was good and..."
Camilla Dadson
"We had our team lunch here, super cool atmosphere! I had the burnt brocolli dish and I've been obsessed with it ever since. Reasonably priced and..."
Lana Maria Lazarevich
"Wow, what a great place! Fantastic food - the burger patty was soooo good. The menu didnā€™t actually mention fries so we were pleasantly surprised..."
Becca Barnes
"Came in for breakfast and the place was busy. Service and welcome very nice and no trouble at all when we want a bigger table( she extended the table..."
Charissa
"Great brunch / cafƩ spot to catch up with people. Came in for brunch on a Saturday as Smint400 had already mentioned parking is abhorrent around..."
Medium_Rare
"Staffs are friendly, large space lots of seating, good food, would recommend, good vibe and really busy. Only downside is hard to find parking...."
SMINT400
"Most amazing crew, such a friendliness and kindness every time you go in. You can tell the staff want to be there to service you. Food has a wide..."
Cheapeatobsession
"I had lunch here with a friend yesterday. It was a public holiday so very busy. The wait staff were friendly, a little difficult to work out how to..."
Phil Morton
"The food at Crave is quite nice with a ambience to match. Tasteful decor and good service by staff. We came on a Saturday morning and the place was..."
Sunaina Goundar
"Yum! The food arrived fast and at good quality even though theyā€™re quite busy. The only thing is that the waiter looked quite confused and..."
CHIFAN.EATS
"I like this cafe since before it was moved. I love its atmosphere and coffee. Some staff are super kind while some staff aren't. I recommend this..."
Youngji.lee.nz
"One of my fav cafe! Awesome ambiance, modern, hip and spacious and its kids friendly! The staff are also great and the food are yum decent price and..."
Nathalie
"Never disappointed with crave. The service is amazing and they have a variety of choices suited for every type of person! No wonder theyā€™re always..."
Sydney
"Hands down the best buttermilk French toast Iā€™ve ever had! 9 times out of 10 I always order a savoury brunch meal but I couldnā€™t pass up this..."
Lizzie
"We are spoilt to live in a city with such food variety, so why not take any opportunity to experience what Auckland has to offer.Waking up..."
Warren
"Came here, and loved my French toast. Atmosphere is great, even more amazing once I found out their furniture is all recycled which is pretty cool...."
Mary Hodgson
"Went here for lunch on the weekend. Place was very busy, cool space, massively high ceiling and recycled furniture. Had the chicken breast with..."
Clove
"We had brunch ast saturday and coming back yesterday for dinner. The place is betautiful and decor with high celling,painting. Staff was really..."
Cindy Chu
"Great atmosphere, excellent food. Easy to get to and park. Good service, can be quite busy but that's with good reason. Have been there a few times..."
Daniel Chiou
"Great ambiance! Great good! Good service! Only thing I didnā€™t like was how we got another tables cutlery tin given to us instead a new set from..."
Harry Kumar
"My sister recommended this place as it is her go-to coffee place. I think theyā€™re definitely more than just a cool coffee place. The space is..."
Marnelli
"As a harsh brown lover, I love their egg benedit a lot as they replace toast with harsh brown. It is so delicious that I can't help falling in love..."
Channellam1234
"Lovely spot and delicious food. The place was busy when my party of 5 arrived but we were promised a table within 10 minutes and got it. The only..."
Dezezez
"The food are to die for! My favourite brunch spot with my partner, but they lost one star because of the service. When I come in to a cafe or..."
Gabriella Devita Febiola
"Such an amazing ambience in this cafe!! Excellent service and great food. Small menu with just 5 or so dishes but each is good sized and made with..."
Michael Ranjitsingh
"We just had coffee here but surely coming back for some food. Lovely place and decor with high ceilings, paintings and massive shelf. Staff was nice..."
I'm Hungry
"This place is highly recommendedQuite a unique space in MorningsideLittle local competitionVery much community-mindedExcellent..."
Glenn Town
"this place is damn awesome! I didnā€™t even know crave existed until I accidentally parked outside! I had the smashed avo and grandma had the French..."
Sophie Wilton
"Came by when it was raining and it was packed. Had to wait about 15 minutes to get a table. we were seated outside and even though it was raining it..."
Benedict Uy
"3 vegetarians enter a restaurant and have options! And letā€™s just say the burnt broccoli was to die for. We had pretty much all the options on the..."
Pick&Mix
"The coffee was incredible! Fantastic work from the baristaā€™s. Wonderful staff and delicious food, what an incredible spot for a meal or quick catch..."
Billy
"Arrived on here on a late Saturday morning and place was buzzing! Such an awesome quirky/vintage vibe with a seatings up the top level and cool..."
Jen Lin
"We had the French toast, Fungi medley and the pulled lamb. Every dish was amazing in presentation and flavour. The service was so fast even though..."
Natasha Cutting
"I was going to give 3.5 start but there is no such selection so I rate it 4. Food is good and nice presentation. Quite a lot elements on the plate...."
LisaH
"Beautiful lunch at crave. Many appealing items in he menu. I chose the mushrooms which were delicious. The scrambled eggs looked amazing according to..."
Mike Currie
"I love what Crave stands for as a business. But more so, I love how good they are at what they do - a cafe and community meeting point.It's..."
Jay
"Love this place! Very spacious and quick and friendly service even though it was super busy. The food looked incredible and tasted very good. I ate..."
Auckland Foodie
"With Sunday morning coitus over and a half assed debate over where we should end up for brunch, I get up ....... the Vodka hangover from last night's..."
Kieran
"Ordered Eggs on Toast with Coffee. It tasted OK. Great environment. Lovely decor. Difficult parking. They need to add omelettes on thier..."
Nina
"I only had gelato but it was just perfect. I shouldn't eat ice cream but this is just divine. Wide range of flavours, good pricing and friendly..."
Mark Burney
"Went here for breakfast with a friend today and enjoyed every bit of this place!! The staff were friendly and even though there was a wait, they..."
Holly Swallow
"Nice place with friendly staff. We went here for brunch. Totally is good, but the smash avo is delicious but less quantity . That will be good if..."
George CY
"Came here for lunch on Anzac Day. The place was really really busy but we got seated fast. Our waitress gave us a menu and left us to it. We..."
Dxlche
"This localised hidden gem tucked between the bustle of Kingsland and Sandringham is a statement on its own. Youā€™re immediately struck by the..."
Oksana Zhang
"Yum yum and yum... Omnomnom... We cross passed this place and saw it busy, promised ourself to come here next weekend... The next weekend finally..."
Danial Shahali
"Had a business meeting there this morning. And wow what a great cafe!! There are meeting rooms upstairs which is great. Nice service and..."
Annie Wilson
"Regularly go here for a coffee on my day off. Coffee is awesome here, also had the eggs on toast which comes with quinoa, dukkah and tomato squash,..."
Brit Abroad
"Crave is an amazing place to work and have coffee. For the first time I come in for breakfast and order a simple eggs on toast. Wow. I mean the..."
Haroun Barazanchi
"I have been coming to Crave for years. The people are awesome and they have an inspiring ethos. The most recent menu has more scrumptious food than..."
Zoe Filomena Stowers
"Very nice place to spend some relaxing time if you are around Morningside area. Big space for everyone, you can choose to sit inside or outside...."
Edi NT
"After having a bad experience with another cafe me and a friend came here for brunch. This is the third rime.comming here. THE ENVIRONMENT..."
Joseph Taleni
"This is a cafe for the trendy foodie. The masterchef visual delights translate into delicious flavours and textures for your mouth. I love the baked..."
Tanisha Jowsey
"Such an awesome place for brunch šŸ’“šŸ’“ my friend and I came on a Saturday and still managed to get a table quite fast even though the place is..."
Linh šŸ’›
"Crave!! Have you been there? Where do I start with this amazing place? It's a community focused cafe that have great food, provide a sense of..."
Bevan Chuang
"This cafe has a fantastic environment - it is large enough to have a variety of table sizes, the outdoor area is sunny yet sheltered and there is a..."
Siobhan Lenehan
"This cafe has a wonderful 'library' upstairs that is great for students or remote work. The cafe ooozes good all round, buy a suspended coffee and..."
Sarah LA
"Its been a wee while since I have managed to devour the populating Auckland food scene. Looking through my list of bookmarked eateries, Sunday called..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"This place has gone from strength to strength imo. The service and quality of food has never wavered and the location suits us perfectly. Great vibe..."
Jocheli015
"Really liked this place! Was very busy when we went so there was a bit of a wait on food but it was definitely worth it. Amazing food and vibe..."
Lexi Kerr
"Easy parking, fantastic feel to the cafe! Amazing decor, my breakfast was quick and presented well. The look of the selection of fresh cabinet food..."
Jacquie Ellis
"I love this place. There's something for everyone šŸ‘ŒšŸ½ toys for the kids and good coffee for Mama. Eggs bene is good, sits on a good hash,..."
Kaydeen Manukia
"The decor is amazing, the staff are friendly & attentive. The food is delicious, decent portions and combinations of flavours. It's also kids..."
Miura Elikana
"AMAZING!!!! Seriously. Can't say enough great things about this spot. The food is the best breakfast food around, hands down. First time today and..."
Amanda Jenkins
"All you mamas and papas with young kids who need less stairs and more private corners and kid friendly menus, here is a place for you. All you..."
Vivi S
"Went here once last week, pretty crowded during that time but the waitress still managed to gave us a good customer service. The atmosphere was..."
Joan Blackburn
"There are some people on here with negative reviews I personally think that they are just haters and tall Poppy's trying to cut the cafe down, A..."
Ian Passtoors
"Popped n over the weekend. Bit too big for my liking but still the service was good and food arrived quick enough. Seemed very popular with the..."
Alisdair Watson
"I really enjoy going to this unusual local Cafe. Always go there with my friends for coffee and lunch and it's never a disappointment! Staff are..."
Guvna
"A great atmosphere and excellent food. Also a good spot for pre-game food and drinks. I'd recommend the pulled-pork bao, fungi arancini and beetroot..."
Michael Taylor
"Great food and prime location, the place is massive and they're really packed on the weekends, the portions are generous but it is a Lil on the..."
MizC
"Wow, what a great space! First impressions were goodā€¦ an odd location but they have done wonders with the building. A friend and I went here for..."
HJ
"Lovely lunch here today. Such a fantastic local cafe, definitely one of the best in our area. I had the fungi, and it was all cooked wonderfully..."
Abbey Lissaman
"Came here about 11 on a rainy Saturday morning. Was impressed it was busy but we only had to wait about 5-10 minutes for a table. Good ambience, old..."
Juliet
"Love everything about Crave! The dećor, cutlery, glasses/cups & the vibes! The eggs benedict with salmon is a must try & love the crispy hash browns..."
Gretchen Hatton
"Splendid yet again. This place is bustling and never disappoints. Thank you Crave for another great breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling..."
Terrence John Byrne
"Love this busy cafe with their friendly service, good coffee and great food! It has a lovely outdoor area so my friend could bring her puppy...."
ShoRt
"Trying too hard? Maybe- but I like it. The bathrooms are glorious, the decor is very on-trend, it is spacious with high ceilings, there are couches..."
Sara Sergejew
"I was craving a Crave brunch this Sunday ( ba-dum tshh) . My go to is normally the porridge because I'm a bit oat mad, but decided to mix things up..."
Athena Rhodes
"lovely people with huge room.we always share the library on the second floor.it is great cafe with neighbor friendly!Food is quite nice and..."
Phyllis Tan
"Crave is an amazing venue. The set up is extraordinary; with decor like their huge mural of Mary, an airplane turbine fan, a driftwood chandelier,..."
Mallory Payne
"Love the new venue- also liked the old one. Still packed at peak times but nice to have an outside space in the sun - this was missing at the old..."
Steph Korucu
"Our first time here for coffee and brunch on a Saturday afternoon. Didn't quite know what to expect going in but we were pleasantly surprised with..."
Lulu
"Been wanting to come in here... it was very busy for a late breakfast but the staff were friendly and we had the time to wait for a table so we did...."
Donna&Shane
"I love everything about this place. The food and coffee are both excellent. I love the fact this place is a collective. The street parties are..."
Deen Khan
"I'm not sure what the negative reviewers are talking about! We've been a couple of times and there are definitely still some teething issues (an..."
Tina Knight
"Crave has moved across the road from their old location into a great looking new building. Very cool, huge spaces & a large deck for those warmer..."
Yoda
"Absolutely excellent experience, delicious food. And to top it all off, you can feel great about your choice dining here, supporting the local..."
Grace Clayton
"We had a trip in Auckland and had brunch here twice in a row. Lovely food and atmosphere. Will definitely come back. It was a bit hard to find a car..."
Flora Z
"I was excited to try here before coming here. Cause I heard this is one of famous cafe in Auckland. Even Jacinda Ardern likes to come here. But a bit..."
Minhee Bak
"This spot is nice for a Sunday morning breakfast/brunch. The atmosphere is industrial/arty. The service is fast and polite. Food was nice and simple...."
Liv ā€œLivā€ Liv
"One of the best breakfasts Iā€™ve ever had ! Smashed avacado with roasted broccoli and pecans - divine ! Coffee was great .Waiting time 15-20 mins on..."
Jay Gardner
"The atmosphere is Arty. Good Coffee and I love the Avo Toast the bread was a bit..."
Sivehoing Ly
"Very delicious high quality cabinet food. Good coffee in a nice..."
Albert Anderson
"Food was delicious. Everything was fresh and perfectly cooked. Smokey aioli was great. Despite forgetting our drinks, it was easily remedied by one..."
N V
"If you are looking to hire a private space to work for a small group of people then this is the place to go. Fabulous rooms to hire up to 15 or so..."
Jo Christini
"Brought my father and kids here after Art in the Park as I was recommended it by another local and they did not disappoint. Fantastic service from..."
Sarahlee Russell
"My favorite coffee shop. Love the way they treated their customers. I have been coming here regularly since 2018. The tables next to the sliding..."
mjn205
"Awesome CafƩ in Morningside, friendly Staff, good food, commitment to the local community aswell. Reasonable prices with tasty food in an nice..."
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Rosebank Coffee & Kitchen
89/100 (1397 ratings)
Restaurants
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Braised Beef Short Rib with Red Wine Jus
Bacon and Egg on Sourdough Bread
Housemade Gnocchi
Drunk Mushrooms
French Toast
Farm Fresh Bacon with a Mushroom Medley Poached Eggs German Hash Brown with Hollandaise Sauce
Toasts
Omelette
Wagyu Burger
Buddha bowl
Granola
Cappuccino
Smashed Avocado
hot chocolate
Crispy Potato Skins
Chicken Salad
Eggs Benedict with Bacon
Eggs Any Style
omellete
Drunken Mushrooms
Eggs Benedict with salmon
Double Shot Flat White
Miso Cured Salmon
Sit down
New Zealand
CafƩ
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Get bored of smashed avocado? Then what about smashed šŸŽƒ @eatatrosebank ~ It served with generous amount of smashed pumpkin, which was creamy and..."
Binge And Clean
"I was quite impressed with the creativity of the Rosebank bene! Yes, the bacon was slightly on the chewy side and the little amount of hollandaise..."
Sammy
"We reserved a large table at the The Rosebank Coffee & Kitchen and upon arrival we were glad we did as it was very busy. Staff were welcoming and..."
Jason Lear
"The staff are lovely and it was very nice of the kitchen to make a takeaway salad for me even though the kitchen was not open for another 20..."
Marissa
"Such a lovely place to come to, with amazing food and friendly staff. The portion sizes are very generous and well worth what you pay for. It is..."
Hannahmareecarr2
"Nice modern cafe tucked away in the industrial side of Avondale. We ordered eggs bene with beef on the bone and it was quite difficult to cut off and..."
Kristen
"Very clean and lovely cafe, staffs are very friendly, the gnocchi I ordered is a surprise, very special and delicious, my friend and I had a good..."
Bradley Ben
"I have been here two years ago, and once again came here to find that it has become better.warm stuff delicious food I can't fault..."
Chanelle Sun
"We really like the slab bacon here. The coffee can be a little weak, so we just get a double shot in a small cup, and always a lemon meringue pie to..."
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"Very nice cafe , friendly staff and amazing food.Not to forget the coffee is great as well.Love going there it's locals favorite. Highly..."
Rahul Bathla
"A little gem sitting in Avondaleā€™s industrial district. Food and drinks were on point - I ordered an eggs bene with miso salmon and a latte. The..."
Zenon
"Literally the best Eggs Benedict we have ever had! Service was good and pricing was spot on! We will definitely be back again and again! :)..."
Willem Volwerk
"Great food & selection. nice and warm, love the heaters for the cold mornings. Great hot chocolates and really friendly staff that checked up on us...."
Shanley Jayne
"Service ā€“ Excellent and helpful, from the hall staff to those working in the kitchen (thank you for the tomato sauceĀ šŸ˜ŠĀ ). There is a sign..."
G1k
"Awesome ambiance and food... Very welcoming and friendly staff.. we had a good time.. got a gym next door.. so good for gym freak to try protien and..."
Rakesh Panjri
"It was alright. Good food good stuff. Nothing spectacular about anything though food was fresh and staff were attentive and place was clean...."
Chris L
"My daughter and I shared a blueberry muffin and a cheese and herb scone.Ā  They were delicious.Ā  My coffee was strong and hot.Ā  Highly..."
Camilla Dadson
"This place never disappoints!! I remember the first time I had their doughnuts and I felt like my life had changed! This place is nice and tidy and..."
Hannah Zheng
"Possibly the best place for brunch in the area. Highly recommended. You get good value for the high quality food, well presented and the portionsa..."
Jerry Liu
"Really lovely spot for a casual brunch. Ordered the wagyu beef but was told is not available so changed to short ribs. Beef was a little bit dry..."
S Sun
"Awesome food!! This place is beautiful, wood highly recommend if you are after great food. However, it was a long wait, so not so great if you're..."
Mel Chow
"Have been here multiple times. Delicious food and coffee. Their eggs Benedict with bacon and scrambled eggs are amazing. Coffee is top notch. Will..."
Yeboc
"Taste: the french toast was immaculate according to my friend. The aƧai bowl was pleasant but nothing extraordinary for me..."
Rina K
"Came in for lunch on a Tuesday, it was moderately busy but service from the barista (who also took our orders) was wonderful. Coffee had great crema..."
Rina G
"It was my favorite cafe, but itā€™s one year ago. this Good Friday we went here for a holiday brunch. We ordered French toast and eggs benny. Eggs..."
Xin Ma
"LOVE THEIR EGG BENNY with bacon & salmon !!!!! The Benedict w/ need taste quite weird thoughGood vibes Great coffee French toast..."
Annie Low
"Great food and environment! Had the Rosedale Bene with smoked cured salmon. My partner had the Gnocchi. Both dishes were delicious ! Will definitely..."
Liteng Wong
"Amazing friendly staff here, so friendly and accommodating. Food presentation is lovely and venue is super handy! Reccomend if your..."
Simone Mulitalo
"We had a lovely brunch, food and service was perfect. Eggs Bene with bacon and mushrooms also had Eggs, bacon on toasted bread. Both meals were tasty..."
Nikki Ramage
"First time using zomato gold. Staff were really friendly and accommodating as we needed a table that would fit 4 adults and 2 prams as well. We..."
Shantell
"Nice decor, friendly n attentive staff, good food but not happy with the amount of bacon in our eggs bene, in other cafes they give 2 strips of..."
Mrs Bobabits
"Staff/service: 5/5Venue: 5/5Price/portion: 4/5Wanted to try the smoked miso cured salmon but it was not available. Had the..."
SM
"One of the best Benniā€™s we have ever had and they have variations with Salmon, Mushroom and Beef Brisket. Friendly staff and beautiful food. Their..."
Devam Srivastav
"Good food, coffee and food. Menu is straight forward, theyā€™re certainly not attempting to reinvent the wheel, but they know what theyā€™re doing...."
Justin Boswell
"Claimed Zomato gold membership 1+1 for the first time and was not disappointed. I ordered the eggs benedict with wagyu which were served..."
Orlando Lee
"been a couple of times now, andĀ  a good place, always seen to straight away to a table. plenty of good cabinet food for the sweet tooth, but i get..."
Steve Hall
"We went here on a Saturday, it was busy but service was still really good. Very good good, great coffee and also a very cool place - great for the..."
Emma HolgƩrus
"Stumbled upon this place and the atmosphere was lovely. Staff were friendly and attentive, quickly getting us menus, water and asking for our drinks..."
Holly Swallow
"Rosebank Coffee & Kitchen was reasonably busy when we turned up but still had space at the high tables. I had the gnocchi and miso cured salmon. Both..."
Sian
"Great food. Amazing taste. Not enough parking spots and difficult time reversing. A little on the pricy side for food. However, beautiful..."
Foodie
"Been here several times just to pick up the odd desert and coffee but first time diner today. It was great and would have to say itā€™s the best cafe..."
Ethan Liaw
"There's a wee little gem tucked in and around all the industrial workshops and factories of Rosebank road, it's called Rosebank Kitchen.A..."
Kieran
"Avondale eatery is on the Rise. As is this gem. Came here on Sunday on brunch. We got acknowledged as soon as we walked in. Their menu looked..."
Food_adikt
"Lovely cafe, great service, delicious food and drinks. Also had yummy items from the cabinet we took home. One of the best new cafes out..."
Celia Wilson
"What an amazing team! Walked in and was chatted to immediately, I thought my friend who I went with knew the staff working they were so at ease and..."
Georgia Vossen
"This is a definite must do!Been here a few times with different groups of people and 1 hour easily turns into 2, as you want to try so much more on..."
Huia O'Sullivan
"Amazing healthy food, great coffee and dessert too! Presentation is so beautiful! And great friendly service! This place is a hidden jewel! Try the..."
Natasha Cutting
"Amazing food and excellent customer service! We ordered rosebank bene, the green sauce is very refreshing. And the pouched eggs are just..."
Crystal036
"This place has got to be one of the best hidden eaterys in West Auckland. We had a private party there prior to attending the Pleasuredome show..."
Andrew Poore
"Busy busy busy! Great looking cafe. We were just taking out but the food we saw being served around us looked amazing! Definitely coming..."
DL
"A bit pricey, which would be totally ok if the portions were slightly bigger. As after a meal you question yourself whether you need another one or..."
Ekaterina Vincent
"Located on the corner of Rosebank and Jomac Road, the carpark entrance is on Jomac Road.Stopped by for lunch and was fortunate to get a..."
Benedict Uy
"It's heartwarming to see a beautiful kitchen strive in the place I was born & raised; still relatively new yet they've made such an impression and I..."
TheMŹŒverick
"The presentation of this restaurant is what makes it so unique and amazing. The staff are accomodating and friendly and treat you very well. The..."
Aimee.
"Well had to try this place ... easy to get to great location really as it's not hard to get a carpark! Just unexpected location....Nice big new..."
Donna&Shane
"Beautiful coffee, beautiful food n beautiful service! staff are amazing and friendly, some of the food we saw coming out the kitchen looked..."
Haylie Buxton
"What an asset to Rosebank, finally a fist class kitchen that does great coffee and food to die for, have been a few times now and is now a regular..."
Kelvin Armstrong
"I'll be the first to admit I'm a fussy bugger when it comes to my weekend coffee and breakfast. We decided to give these guys a go and went out of..."
Daniel Bell
"Thank god for Rosebank Coffee and Kitchen. This industrial end of Avondale is sadly a bit lacking, but Rosebanks presence makes everything a whole..."
Lara Wills
"Had breakfast here and it was great. Was very busy and obviously very popular but service was friendly and prompt. Food was excellent, hard to..."
Sam Farr
"one of our favourite cafe as of October 2017! Incredibly put together . Only if I could show photos of the inside. Decor is very modern. Everything..."
Rubi Travell Time
"Really nice little cafe! The service was brilliant and the food came out quickly! The meals were very well thought out and tasted amazing! would..."
Lilly Christine
"This place is abit more upscale compared to your typical cafe. Came here weekend just gone. Don't know how its positioned in such an odd place but..."
Joseph Taleni
"Really friendly staff and homey decor. Service was really fast and the food was amazing. Great attention to detail with the food and coffee...."
Morganp
"I love RBC+KThe staff is great, the cabinet selection is tasty and not too expensive. If you want to treat yourself, the menu is delicious and..."
Jordanne Leigh
"1 of the best coffees I have had in a long time! Great service well looked after and the bene was delicious. I will definitely be back. Thanks..."
Pixiedoglet
"Nice local cafe with nothing else of a similar standard around - great to have it in the area.Nice indoor/outdoor flow on a corner site, and..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Exactly what this area needed: great food and coffee. Love the atmosphere and delicious breakfast. Modern style food that is well worth the price...."
Kai Finder
"Updated review: My first review of this place was in March 2017. I have been back since and What a difference! Service was excellent. Ordered the..."
Ms Jones
"Nice meal at a rather upmarket cafe for the area. Plenty of parking, spacious restaurant with lots of seating. Menu was small, and could do with the..."
Abbey Lissaman
"An absolute jewel in the middle of nowhere. This place is fine dining at Cafe prices.Excellent service, excellent food, and the presentation is..."
Mike Falkner
"Food: very nice as well as presentation Price: extremely reasonable prices considering for what you get And over the environment is also..."
Tiffany
"Weā€™ll admit it, when it comes to gastronomy of epic proportions, Avondale ainā€™t the first places to pop up in our heads (aside from Woodworks,..."
Husk Creative
"Top service, friendly staff and good vibes. We had the lamb, potatoes, scrambled eggs and the omelette. The coffee here is great too would definitely..."
Sarah Leakey
"I came here for lunch the other day and it is now one of my favourite cafes. Industrial, trendy vibe, and incredible food with fresh, quality..."
Charlene Weaver
"So good to see a place like this in the Rosebank areas, where you basically can only find average bakeries with low quality pies.Ā Menu has..."
Diogo Reck
"This a sparkling new and well designed cafe. I expected it to be noisy inside because of the expanses of concrete and glass but it was surprisingly..."
Jenni
"This is not a budget cafƩ. You willpay city prices. But you get what you pay for. The dƩcor is glass, steel, wood,and concrete; spacious..."
Jonathan McSpadden
"The atmosphere is great, the customer service is excellent and the coffee is delicious. It is confusing not having any visible menu and the one that..."
Stephanie Smith
"Greeted the moment we walked in the door and immediately seated. My latte was great, and our food came out very quickly despite the cafe being almost..."
Eeram
"There are no words for how epically well done this amazing little food haven has been done! Great vibe, super happy service and the food is to die..."
Holly Southworth
"We went yesterday at Rosebank Coffee and Kitchen and well, we will definitely come back very soon. We live in the city and heard about this new place..."
Caroline Rgl
"A great new opening in the industrial area of Auckland, Rosebank and it wasn't a miss. Place was packed on Saturday morning (they will be open..."
Mike
"This is a very smart new cafe with a limited (but tasty!) menu and a cabinet that is simply a work of art.We visited on Saturday morning..."
Jess Hale
"Good food and friendly service. Nice spot for brunch! Good food options and coloring available for..."
Dulani Rupasinghe
"The perfect place for breakfast. Lovely food, lovely people, lovely atmosphere. Whatā€™s not to like? Well done..."
Paul Loughhead
"Food was excellent!! Staff were very attentive and friendly. Great to finally go to a Cafe with a decent size table, so many cafes have tables that..."
Cameron Steen
"Breakfast was amazing! Cooked to perfection and beautifully plated. The coffee was awesome too. Food doesn't get better than this and I will..."
Glenda Norman
"Located on the corner of Rosebank and Jomac Road, the carpark entrance is on Jomac Road. Stopped by for lunch and was fortunate to get a table..."
Benedict Uy
"Wonderful cafe. Beautiful food and coffee. Kai and Sharon always give a warm welcome and friendly professional service. Lovely venue, good for..."
Peter Heath
"The service is great, ambience, awesome. Food tastes delicious. There's not that many car parks. On the expensive side - that's the only reason I..."
Codie Vincent
"The people who run this place do a terrific job. I enjoyed the food and I appreciated the great service. I went at a quiet time so the atmosphere was..."
Haggis Henderson
"Very nice cafe. The menu was quite extensive and the cabinet food looked lovely. Service was..."
Shirley Bunker
"This is the first time I came to Rosebank coffee & kitchen ! Amazing coffee especially flat white and staff were very pleasant. Soft lighting,..."
Sophie Su
"Best friend found this place and Im glad she did cause we enjoyed it so much. The food is excellent and the prices are good. Would definitely go..."
Tusi Filipo
"Food are tasty. I like the squid ink spaghetti, yummy yumy!! Would give 5 star if you can improve your..."
piggy tanny
"Fabulous place for coffee and cakes, this is located at the heart of Rosebank Rd business zone, we just simply come for weekend coffee, cakes are..."
Jccn Z
Rad Cafe
88/100 (1977 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
Cappuccino
Omlette
Salad
BƔnh mƬ
Oat Milk Flat White
hot chocolate
Beef Noodle
porridge
House Cured Salmon
EGGS BENE
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Black Stack Burger
Eggs Benedict
Wagyu Beef Lemon Gras Vermicelli Noodles
French Toast
Eggs Benny with Pulled Bacon
Toasts
Burger
Vege Salad
So Frenchy so Toast
Omelette
Noodle
Beef
Iced Latte
Fish
Kiwi
Pork
Tea
Bahn Mi
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CafƩ
New Zealand
Asian
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Not usually one to order eggs bene as they are pretty standard but Rads version was different and delicious. Great little cafe with friendly staff...."
RenƩe Hyde
"Best breakfast I have had in ages - Keto Hubby enjoyed the Freedom Rangers- swapped the potato for bacon hock - my Super Duper Smoked Kahawai Hash..."
Gail Tasker
"This place was..."
Sol_n_chai
".šŸ“ RAD Cafeā˜• Long black + Hot Chocolate-----------------------------------------------Mt Eden has always been lit with well..."
DearMate
"Good way to start the day. Although it is inside the a mall, it has a good vibe.Very good food and amazing smoothies. I recommend the coconut..."
JoĆ£o PlĆ”cido
"Delish little spot in the village. (Key word - little, do donā€™t come at peek if you want a seat) yummy food and yum..."
Chan Can Eat
"Food: 3.5/5Service: 4/5Overall: 4/5I got savoury muffin and cheese scone for takeaway. They were just $4.5 each but they were..."
The Poor Foodie
"Itā€™s really a little of hidden gem, like every part of the cafe, the environment the food the staffs, i ordered a beef vermicelli and a flat white,..."
Hong C. Tang
"Went here today after seeing all the reviews.The food was good and so were the coffees. I had the chocolate shake and the eggs benny with..."
FoodieBeast
"Came in after multiple raving reviews from my mates about the coffee, unlike their size or wealth this time they were not over exaggerating. This..."
Reuben Taylor
"Great coffee, great food. Shout out to the waitress who brought the same energy as Zendaya in Euphoria. Very nice aesthetic and excellent service...."
Will Hodge
"Went to RAD on Saturday for brunch and they were very accommodating and we were seated so quickly. The waitress is super nice and made our experience..."
Jenny Da
"Excellent food and service. Eggs benny the best I have had for a long time. Coffee was excellent I Will be back to try the lunch menu some time soon...."
Bronwyn
"Excellent brunch food and friendly staff.We tried the eggs benedict with pulled bacon and the salmon on waffles. We also ordered a freshly..."
Wapatino
"Best coffee in Mt Eden! A Vietnamese fusion cafe . We do prefer their breakfast menu which finish around 12 pm so have to get there earlier then..."
May Hung
"The food was really great! For me I think it was slightly overpriced but I would definitely still go again for the flavor. The red chicken burger is..."
Lillie
"This is my absolute favourite cafe to go to. The staff a super cool and friendly. The food is exciting and delicious and has a bit of a Vietnamese..."
Holly Picot
"Nice and friendly staffs with delicious food. Environment is nice and drinks taste delicious too.Food quality 5/5Quantity..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Crab papa, salmon steak, chicken salad. Lovely brunch and light menu for summer! We love it! Also recommend Banh mi! Amazing Fusion dish! The coffee..."
JunYong Lin
"The decoration of this cafe is simple and inconspicuous. I wanna order an egg benny with salmon. However the time was past 12 pm and the breakfast..."
Chifan Chifan
"Everything is good. Coffee. Food. Especially the bacon hock eggs benny. Next level bacon that was crispy and tender at the same time. How? No idea...."
Jasveen Kaur
"Food is absolutely amazing. Burger is very good.I very love the coffee. Parking is very good too.Customer service was very good. Staff..."
Sammiii
"Rad has a really modern and aesthetic vibe to the place. I loved the furniture and the decorations they added. We were welcomed by friendly staff...."
Shuyi Wang
"Rad is brilliant! seriously hoping to go there again. the toasted croissant was fresh and crunchy!! and not too sweet. the NZ butter was beyond..."
Andy Han
"Rad is my new favourite šŸ’“Service: truly amazing. The staff here really go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and happy. really..."
Linh šŸ’›
"Been here a two times and both visits were great! The coffee is good and the food is on point.I had the omelette which has slow cooked Beef..."
SpoonMe
"Great little cafe. Always a good soy hot choc and the cabinet food is delish especially almond croissants and the banana loaf! The menu options also..."
Lizzie
"Came here this morning with a friend for breakfast. Ordered the salmon benny and green smoothie while my friend ordered a Chai and an almond..."
Auds
"Pork hock and apple on eggs benedict with layered potatos? This is now my favourite rendition of the classic. At first glance at the menu I was a bit..."
Flippynz
"Everything was superb. Great food, atmosphere, and service. Would have given it a 5 stars if it wasnā€™t for the water... the water had something..."
Annabel Du
"Almost 5 Stars. The staff was friendly and helpful. The Benedict with pulled bacon was very delicious. Unfortunately the smoked..."
Tony Ma
"Only had a takeaway coffee which was very nice and came in a photogenic takeaway cup. However I thought for $5 it was slightly overpriced considering..."
Auckland Foodie
"From the moment we walked through the doors and left, customer service was 5/5. All the staff were genuine, had a postive attitude, attentive and..."
Jen Lin
"Came in for brunch.Ordered French Toast and Eggs Benedict and pulled bacon hock. The French Toast was topped off with vanilla ice cream and..."
Rosanne Choy
"Food 4/5Atmostphere 3.5/5Service 4/5My and my friend came here quite a while ago. We had the black burger and the beef noodle...."
Bella Luv Food
"Amazing eggs Benedict (the pork one) and the smoothies are really good as well, it's hard to get a table sometimes but the service is great,..."
Margot VildĆ³sola
"Very good place to have a meal and coffee. Coffee here is fabulous. Also the food that i had was well seasoned and the flavour was just perfect...."
Samuel Kim
"Polite, friendly and attentive staff. Great breakfast and coffee at a great location. Ordered an Eggs Benedict which came out in less than ten..."
Real Slug
"I took my Mum here for brunch this morning. I really liked the unique spin on the eggs bene and the french toast. My Mum's pretty particular/old..."
Charlotte Lucas
"I recently gave Rad a try when looking for a breakfast location, as the majority of cafes in Mt Eden village seem to have closed down. I was not..."
Shannon Hibbard
"I had previously tried a Pork Banh Mi which was excellentVisited for brunch yesterdayHad a Green Smoothie with Kale (Green Machine)And..."
Glenn Town
"You can tell this place is favoured by many when there's almost always a waiting list when you arrive. For a slightly higher price, you can always..."
Zoe
"Creative bene paired with deliciousness ( our full breakdown on the IG post). Great coffee and their pork belly burger is also insanely good. Only..."
Emma Bell
"The Return of Rad Cafe was really busy on a Sunday. There were customers on and off all the time, at least during the time of our visit. I had the..."
STRADS
"The coffee was good (they have almond milk!) and the service was, too, but the food was to die for. Unusual little twists, fabulous flavours, that..."
Zutalors
"Came here on a Wednesday morning for a quiet brunch. Ordered their Eggs Benedict, French Toast, juice and a chocolate shake. The Eggs Benedict..."
Dxlche
"Youā€™re going to love this place if you enjoy busy cafes. I do not, so I couldnā€™t wait for me my friends to finish our meals and head home. We..."
Sakshi Chadha
"Always love the food when coming here! Consistently excellent! Service was great! We had to share a table with another group but that was fine, the..."
Adam Chui
"This is a very nice place on Mt Eden Road. You can sit at the window and just watch life pass by. We had the Black Stack Burder and the Beef Lemon..."
Mmmfood
"So having come here with a friend and as we arrived they pointed us to a spot for the two of us to sit, I watched on after I ordered a flat white and..."
David Nicholas
"This is the place that every city needs. You can pop in knowing you're going to get a fantastic coffee, talk a bit coffee craic with the barista and..."
Dalton Harris
"Love love love this place!!!!The service is awesome... friendly and with personality. The food is pretty good, slight asian flair but not too..."
Dinah
"We got the Salmon Steak and their popular dish Black burger. At $19.50 each, I reckon it's really worth it. The crispy pork in the black..."
Jason Zhang
"Best coffee I've had in Auckland. I've dined for lunch twice and had the salmon fillet both times. It was delish and probably fair price for the size..."
Holly Swallow
"I enjoy my experience every time I come here and normally that's after a night shift so I cant really comment on how busy the place can be on other..."
Ieseon
"We have lunch at rad today, the beef noodle is amazing! We haven't order any coffees but the fresh juices is really nice. Definitely will come back..."
Zhang.yutong0724
"The Return of Rad is a hip lil Vietnamese joint in Mount Eden. I am a HUGE fan of Vietnamese food, especially after my trip to Vietnam last year so I..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"I really love this little cafe, First of all, everyone should try their black buger, it is AMAZING!The staffs are so friendly and make feel..."
I Jeremy
"Visited Rad cafe for brunch this morning. My partner and I both had the eggs benedict with pulled bacon hock. Different than anything I've ever had..."
Lisa Herrick
"Very cool vibe, which I put down to a fabulous mix of friendly welcoming staff, decor and great food that beautifully blends classic menu items with..."
Sabine Davison
"This cafe has become one of my favorite places in Mt Eden, with an Eggs Benedict (w/ bacon) that is beyond comparison. Their omelette (version A) was..."
LHan
"We've tried to visit this place twice now, but they never had seats because the place is quite small and they are always so busy!This time..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"As soon as we came in it was already one step better than any other cafes Ive been too. The staffs were so friendly that I felt at ease at this..."
Ellynn
"Such cute vibes!Not many seats so youll be seated straight away if youre lucky or come at non-peak timesSo far tried their red burger,..."
Thegreeats
"Awesome cafe with great ambience. Just need to work on consistency between the baristas. Definitely the one to go if you are around this area. Keep..."
Barista Champ
"We cannot complain besides the slow arrival of the food! However the service definitely compensated it. Coffee was great, but the food was even..."
Lambie
"We went here by chance after the cafe we wanted to go to was closed. Good Ol' Zomato suggested this place and we were actually quite glad the place..."
Alana Geach
"Each time I've come past this place it's been way too busy and noisey to try it but today it worked. Sat down and was given menus and water but took..."
Donna&Shane
"5 for food but overall a 3.5 rating as the coffee was almost cold as it took ages once I had ordered for the coffee to come.Ā Ā This is a cool place..."
Melanie Hobcraft
"Mt Eden Road has always been lit up by the cafĆ© stars Frasers and Circus Circus ā€” not so anymore with the 2014 establishment of RAD cafĆ© A labour..."
Husk Creative
"My friend and I joked as we headed for brunch that, with a name like Rad, Ā the staff are likely to be high fiving each other in the restaurant. As..."
Kieran
"I love this place, I'm there way too much ;)The staff are amazing and friendly and put so much care and effort into their work...."
Pareen
"Fabulous. The service is excellent. Everyone is met at the door. That's cos there's sooo many people in this place. We had 2 coffees. Can't say..."
Ken White
"Great atmosphere, a perfectly made long black, friendly and efficient staff...and crikey...probably the best mushrooms on toast I've ever tasted (get..."
Nick Wisto
"This place lives up to the name. Its defo rad, hella rad, hella hella rad, rad. The french toast here is pretty darn scrumptious and i am a pretty..."
Jess-Louise Holmes
"Never disappointed!! Loveeeee this place to bits! It is our come to in the weekends. The service, food is always kept to its standards. We loveee it..."
Sharon Yeo
"Gnocchi nice and pillowy and great flavours. The mushroom risotto was also really rich and complemented well with the fried leeks. Great service ..."
Travels4Food
"Very nice coffee with nice drinks and food. One thing that I liked is that they have options with awful (eg beef cheeks) for breakfast. I tried the..."
Diogo Reck
"If youā€™ve never been to Rad cafe in Mt Eden before, you must. Youā€™ll be in for a treat. The menu is deceivingly simple at first glance and..."
Heartshrooms
"Been here a few times, consistently excellent coffee, loved the black ink burger as well as the banh mi. Great staff and awesome location. Would..."
Av
"Very busy cafe weekend especially. Great people, Great Coffee, Great food, Great atomospher. Perfect cafe in Auckland. I would go back there again..."
Benjamin Daisuke Hirata
"Great to see this refreshed cafe doing so well. A few years ago the menu had been less than inspiring but looking at it now there are lots of..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Solid coffee, tasty food & friendly staff. It's worth a trip, hopefully there's space for you at this cool little joint, otherwise there's some other..."
Nick
"Return of Rad Cafe was pretty good, went here for the first time today for breakfast. We got there about 11:15am and got seated straight away,..."
Lilly Christine
"We went here for the first time today based on the reviews on ZomatošŸ˜„Loved it......Food and menu selection 5/5Service -Friendly and..."
Barb&Ted
"How cool is Rad cafe?Our first visit to Rad cafe - and we now have it top of our favourites list. There for breakfast we had the granola which..."
Graeme Frost
"I've been meaning to try this place for a while now and I'm so glad I finally did! We were greeted and seated straight away and shoutout to the..."
Samantha Gemmell
"Am a fan of good latte. They make a pretty mean cup of coffee and have very friendly baristas. When I arrived at 3pm, kitchen was closed and most..."
Bernice Yap
"A very good friend of mine, highly recommended this place. Due to that, I dragged my sister and my bestie to check it out. I already liked the..."
DuckieLovesToEat
"Popped in for a quick brunch and ordered the Welsh Rarebit and a flat white. OMG NOM NOM NOM this was soo good. I love Welsh Rarebit but with the..."
Garrick
"Love the ambiance and feel of this cafe. Good food with good people. Excellent and fast service. It took around 15 minutes for the food to be served..."
Elsie
"Love this place! The staff were so friendly and helpful and had good conversation with us. I ordered the black stack burger which was so good and..."
Carmen Yong
"Nice place to catch up with new friends. Staff are friendly and helpful. This is the first time visit, the waiter recommend the most popular dish for..."
ā¤ļøIrene
"Loved it, such a hipster cafe. Super friendly staff, amazing food, good coffees and cool vibes! Reminded me of chic cafes in Melbourne. About time..."
Maggie Yun-ni Chiang
"Very busy little place which is always a good sign. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great presentation of food, and tasted so good. Everything on..."
JArmstrong
"Great service and amazing breakfast. Had the eggs Benny and French toast. Nice twist on both meals. Bit of a queue for a table but food came out..."
Christopher Armstrong
"Late review... But nice place, friendly staff and good coffee. Average service and food but stylish and modern ambience so that's more than..."
Essi
"This is pretty much one of our local spots. Rad never fails to satisfy our hunger, whenever we can't think of anywhere else to eat for breakfast, or..."
Knorisheats
"I always love how their staffs interacting with customers, even I'm just takeaway a cup of coffee, even I'm just the second visit, they still treat..."
S.
"Well designed place with some Lego themes going around and instax photos up on the wall. The staff were brilliant, always coming to offer us more..."
Chumq
"I've only been here once. The food and the juices were absolutely delicious. I didn't like the restaurant layout though. It gets really loud and..."
Juliana Machado
"Visit Rad pretty regularly. Coffee is always good and get takeaway if no seats. Very busy especially on weekends. The service is friendly and fast...."
Katy
"Came here for a weekender lunch with a few friends.This place is known for its fresh, organic dishes and its retro vibe, from Lego wall paper to..."
Eden OBrien Ford
"Eggs Bene! Loved every bit of this Neal and place. The waitress was lovely and she remembered me from a previous visit. Will be back......Back again!..."
Shanzay
"I popped in for a banh me to go so I can't comment on the dine in experience other than to say that it was very busy. I ordered the classic and it..."
Gus
"Big fan of the Rad Cafe. Great service, nice atmosphere, top notch coffee, amazing food. I like that they do their own style of food. I think a..."
David Palfreyman
"There are few cafes I will go to in Auckland as I love a good almond milk coffee. These guys make the best almond milk flatwhites I have ever had...."
RenĆØe Nielsen
"Randomly chose this place for no particular reason and I'm blown away. Extremely friendly people and amazingly good food - got the Kiwi Catch roll...."
Simon Wordsworth
"Always busy, Rad has to be one of the most on trend cafes in Mt Eden. The menu has a lot of choices & there are baked goods from bluebells (yum!)...."
Sian
"The food was good, drinks are delicious and staff are friendly. Nice place to socialise on Sunday. I did find the cakes were a bit too sweet for..."
Christian
"Yes! Life is too short tobe drinking bad coffee! Timely prep and flavour is spot on- will make a point of passing by daily. Have not had any food..."
Athena
"We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table which didn't really bother me - just proved to me it was good. We were greeted by a very friendly member..."
Rhegan Smith
"Still adjusting to the end of daylight savings, I decided to explore my new suburb for a mid week pick me up. Great coffee! The 'mircher buesli' with..."
Joanna Koat
"Smoothies amazing. Food amazing. Cabinet food is also amazing - all the sweet cakes and slices are always sooooooo good. The best thing about Rad is..."
Ciara
"I'd been wanted to try RAD for ages, but it always looked so busy from outside. Ā My friend Sam and I walked here as she lives close by, and also..."
Lozalock
"Nice vibe, great service. Food was great, I enjoyed my pulled pork egg benedict with apple slaw. However the coffee was wee bitter and sour for me,..."
DillyDallyEllie
"Totally rad šŸ˜ŽšŸ˜ŽšŸ˜Ž. The not so hidden gem of Mt. Eden in my opinion. This place oozes 'Auckland food scene' and I have absolutely no issue with..."
Monique Porteous
"Had breakfast here last week . The barista so creative, see what they did to my coffee !!!Food was ok . My omelette just abit too creamy for me..."
Nguyį»…n Hįŗ±ng
"Soooo just popped in for a famous RAD coffee and met he SWEETEST baristas. One gentleman named Ken provided some seck entertainment while we waited..."
Trixibelle Swan
"I live very close to RAD so I know how busy it gets. People often struggle to get a table and they spill onto the pavement and even the road..."
Samantha Lines
"Their Bahnmi is amaaaaaaazing (hope that's how you spell it).It is always so busy here it's hard to get a decent seat without a wait - but the..."
Stephanie J
"Was so hungry by the time my breakfast came out the photos ended up blurry. The eggs benny were delicious and I especially liked my 'green machine'..."
Sukriti Bhatnagar
"Went there for breakfast like a month ago. Service was excellent and efficient. Ordered So Frency Toast and the Salmon Eggs Benny, they were super..."
Maggie Cheung
"The best Egg's Benedict I've ever had. Love! Eggs Benny's pulled bacon and apple slaw pulls all the right taste buds. Spot on. A must have!. The..."
Vivi S
"Came here on a Sunday morning and it was packed, luckily the staff made a huge effort to seat our large group. Had the French toast which I loved but..."
A
"What a wonderful lunch! After wanting to come here for over a year, we finally were able to get a table (after a short wait). They're so popular at..."
Abbey Lissaman
"My favourite cafe in Auckland - a big call in our cafe culture here! Ive been to Rad on a number of occasions and just cant get away from that..."
FoodieNelle
"Service is super good here, very friendly. I tried the eggs Benedict and it's probably my favourite I have tried so far, I just like how they didn't..."
Judy Chhy
"Went for lunch here a few days ago. Sat in the window, I had a Kiwi Catch sandwich and the Tang Tang Juice. Real good juice, bread was really nice..."
Matthew Cooper
"After hearing all the great reviews of this place I decided that it was a need to go and try it out for lunch. I ordered the pork belly burger which..."
Olivia C
"Went here for a quick lunch with my mum and had been wanting to try Rad for awhile and she wouldn't stop raving about it. I had the pork belly burger..."
Sam Jones
"A local, desperate for a unique, alternative, venue.Ā  RAD has returned...from where I don't know.Ā  Great for the Village, with b/fast & lunch..."
Andrew Sims
"This is the loveliest little cafe in Mt Eden village. I would be here every weekend if there weren't so many other Aucklanders thinking the same..."
Caffeine Addict
"Exceptional! I have been wanting to try this place for awhile after reading all the awesome reviews and it did not disappoint. It's always busy and..."
Eden Wood
"Came to Rad for a late lunch to celebrate my friends finishing exams. I ordered the pork belly burger and a latte. The squid ink bun was different..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Came here over the weekend - we were seated quickly inside on a table near the main counter. It was quite warm inside as it was a nice day so some..."
Alana Rose Gray
"Wow... this place is amazing. Was recommended by a fellow foodie and she could not have been more spot on (thanks Goldilox).Cosy, relaxed..."
R & A
"Rad cafe has to be one of the most original, innovative and considered places to eat in New Zealand. Period. The chips they serve are quite..."
Goldilox
"Neat theme.Nice menu. (Although a little cheesy) Friendly, but not over-bearing staff. Food was fine. If anything it just needed a bit..."
Max Clark
"We had late lunch today and ordered the green machine smoothie and the fish fresh Roll while my brother ordered the fresh orange juice and the quinoa..."
Heidi
"My favorite cafe in Auckland. My parter and I have come here since they opened, and love the menu! He was pretty devastated when they took the pork..."
Lucia Florence
"I went to Rad Cafe and tried out the Black Stack Burger with the fries and the Choc Fish milkshake. It was absolutely heavenly and divine. I thought..."
Eggster Eats
"Loved this cafe!I had read a raving review about this cafe when it first opened and was so glad to finally pop in for breakfast during the..."
Hana
"This place has awesome reviews so I was expecting to be wowed. WOW! Yup that's in caps. It's that good. Ordered the pork belly slider with celeriac..."
Auckland Foodie
"Loved it, such a tight neat space. Staff super friendly, dam this place even has a cool name. From top to bottom these guys are mint, the fact they..."
James Ford
"Very impressed with this place. We went for brunch as a group of four and the food was excellent. I had the beef with vermicelli and my partner had..."
Sheridanhancock
"Food: very goodPresentation: very goodCoffee: goodService: very goodAmbiance: good but can be betterPrice: reasonable..."
Jace Ago
"Popular brunch spot so be prepared to wait! Had their brunch menu which has One of my favourite versions of eggs Benedict. Also do try..."
ShoRt
"Un kiwi me llevĆ³ a este local para probar servicio local y comida local. Pay-first es lo usual. Luego te sientas y te atienden como un Restaurant a..."
Thomas.armstrong.k
"Highly recommend the Black Stack Burger. No joke best burger I've ever had, it was absolutely perfect! Staff are very friendly too and it's a great..."
Taylor Compain
"I got a chance to get here by reading the reviews here! It's an amazing place for breakfast I got egg benny.love the crispy bacons, fast..."
Sudiz
"We have been on this place today afternoon for a brunch. We ordered mushrooms on toast and grilled polenta cake. Food was good and services was great..."
Eduardo Dias
"Vietnamese cuisine + creative and unique cafe + fresh juices/smoothies = Rad Cafe.Food was great; we had the beef lemon grass vermicelli..."
FoodiePhysician
"My all time favourite cafe, always there for the Grandma Banh Mi and the Black stack burger! Awesome service and food! Cant go wrong with this place...."
CD
"We grabbed a quick brunch on Saturday morning without a booking. This was my first visit to Rad even though we live in the area, we just hadnā€™t..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Came here for some lunch on saturday and it was really packed. We only had to wait 5 minutes for a seat so it wasnt too bad. My partner ordered the..."
Joanne Chiang
"Recommended to try RAD by a friend, know we know why!Food: Fresh, wholesome, healthy, substantial, reasonably priced, TASTY. We tried a few..."
Sam
"Great coffee and service, have been coming here for months as it is my local and I work in the area. The food is spectacular, especially the rolls..."
Brian Castello
"The best coffee in Mt Eden! Always busy in the morning and on weekends, but that just proves how good it is. The staff are super friendly and keen to..."
Helena Chen
"I've always wanted a "regular", a place where I go and I know my faves, I order them and it is the same wonderful quality each time.I've..."
Anna Hinehou
"I can't believe I haven't written a review for the return of rad already. This place has permanently been added to my brunch options list. I love..."
Lisa V
"The food here is phenomenal!I tried the Black Stack Burger and some of the Beef Lemon Grass Vermicelli Noodles and they were both so..."
Miriam
"Great food and service! We have been here twice. Both times they were busy but staff were still very friendly and accommodating. What we have tried..."
Susan
"Quaint, small, narrow, tight spaced, are all great adjectives to describe the floor space of this cafe. One thing for sure, this little packs a..."
HappyTummiez
"Loved it. Great food great coffee and friendly staff.I was there on a Sunday afternoon it was so busy. And they still made a perfect flat..."
Russell Hodgson
"Great little place I'd never heard of it, glad I know of it now.Had the grilled polenta clakes - MEAN DISH!Girlfriend had so..."
Alwayseating
"Happy that we decided to go in here for lunch! I was not disappointed. The staff are friendly and helped us decide which dish to get. Of course we..."
Sandy Nguyen
"After making an extra effort to get to this place well before the crowds I can tell you now from our experience it was well worth it!Besotted..."
Sungsam7
"The Return of the Rad is a neat little cafe near the end of the line up of mount eden cafes. Out of all the cafes there this place stands out the..."
Tipsy Nom Nom
"Service: 9/10Food: 8/10*Cleanliness: 6/10Value for money: 9/10Overall: 8/10*The choices are quite lacking for the lunch..."
Jack Trav.
"Service was really good and we were easily seated even on on a busy Saturday morning! Had the lemon loaf which was moist and scrummy!! Found coffee..."
Mueslilo
"Love this place if your looking for a really too cool for school vibe with food thats not normal brunch fair check them out! Will deffo be..."
Temptation Cakes Auckland
"Came here after hearing about one of the barista that works here. Came in on a busy Saturday morning, got probably the last seat in the cafe. Didn't..."
Craig
"Another trendy cafe Viet inspired that uses flight coffee from welly only one of the barista makes decent coffees here have yet to try the food here..."
Yellow Rabbit
"I had the black stack burger. Thought it was really cool how the bun was black (dyed with quid ink). Was very delicious and flavoursome. Will..."
I Love Food
"I love RAD Cafe. Here's why... 1. The mushrooms on toast are probably the best I've experienced in Auckland! Not only did the use different..."
Andrew @anjeats
"Seriously good coffee and delicious food! Very few cafes use flight coffee an in my opinion it is up there with the best, a great surprise. The staff..."
James Firman
"We came to eat at Rad after seeing all of the instagram photos. The vermicelli noodle salad was so good! I really liked how their..."
Aniva Huang
"Went here for breakfast this morning . i was pleasantly surprised we got seated quite quickly even though it was busy. We ordered the eggs benedict..."
Breadzania
"Great friendly service! The food was delicious and the coffee such a treat. The seating and the layout wasn't very ideal but they were busy. I will..."
Melanie Rose Hansen
"The Return of Rad is rad. Now I'm a big Star Wars fan, so their wall features and website are awesome. Have had a couple of brunches here and a few..."
Vitale Eti
"The look and menu may seem a bit 'too cool for school' for some tastes, but the food and service were first rate. Fantastic burgers and 'eggs Benny',..."
Shaun Lott
"Went here for brunch and was pleasantly surprised. I haven't really noticed this place before but it was very on in trend with some great offerings..."
HJ
"Awesome place to go to! Upon arrival we were told that we had to wait for a couple minutes for a table which was ok, we were given refreshments while..."
Dl Pwat
"Hands down THE place to go! Without a doubt will you be dissatisfied. Coffee A+Breakfast A+Lunch A+The only problem I had was..."
Mandy
"First of all I love there take away cups "f$(&$ good coffee" Plus it taste amaze every time I've been here the salty pan cakes are sold :-( my..."
Chloe-Mae
"The return of Rad cafe is located in mount Eden village and offers great meals and coffee for a quick brunch with friends. The atmosphere is very..."
Mariamjafer
"Visited Rad last weekend, my first impression of the cafe was that it seemed to be flooded with people and quite busy. I recommend booking a table..."
J
"The best word to describe this cafe is trendy. A childlike feel to the cafe, purchased the chicken chut and the black burger with fries. The chicken..."
Jamez Hill III
"Came to this busy little cafĆ© with some friends last weekend.Ā  I had a "chocolate fish smoothie" which was a delicious spin on the chocolate..."
Rebben
"The last time my friends and I were here, we were too late to sample from their breakfast menu which at that time, finished at 10:30AM. So this time..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"This place does the best mushrooms on toast in Auckland absolutely delicious, never a fail ... Prob had 20 or servings over a year. Coffee good and..."
Rebecca Hick
"Has to be the best eggs bene in Auckland! Apple slaw is the best combination! Can't bring myself to go anywhere else..."
Georgia Bailey
"Amazing coffee, amazing food, amazing service. Great plus is that it's very close to home. Very nice place and I love the fusion of food. My best..."
Esther Song
"Came looking for the best coffee after a long flight and late night. Saw this place on Zomato so came to try it out. I've found it hard in the past..."
Anahera
"Rad has now become one of my fav cafes to go to in Auckland. Regardless whether it's just a takeaway coffee or a sit down meal to catch up with..."
Lesley Chen
"Rad (adj); a term made popular by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, synonymous to cool and awesome. Rad (noun); a fantastically alty,..."
Monica
"had an awesome breakkyy today here. we ordered eggs bene and it was divine! it was appley but the apple taste was just enough to be noticed and it..."
LG Summer
"Love this place. Food never dissapoints. The staff are generally friendly and happy to serve. Love their eccentric decor, with their expose brick..."
Iamcii
"My black stack burger was outstanding but I wish the service was better. A bit cold, no smiles and a feeling like they were doing me a..."
Varsha Paul
"Very busy cafe with a good vibe. Service was ever so slightly a bit cool for school ;) I had the prosciutto omelette which was ok but lacked..."
Jo Y
"A great place for people watching while drinking a freshly made coffee. My mushroom omelette was not a standout as it seemed to lack any real flavor...."
David Boshier
"We were recommended to have lunch at Rad. Ā  The Beef Lemon Grass Vermecilli and complimentary iced Green Tea and excellent coffee Ā and service were..."
S B
"Very happy with my first experience at The Return of Rad. Staff were friendly and the decor was very trendy and well designed. I had the..."
Kerrod Don
"I've been back to this cafe a number of times since it opened and I can say that they've managed to maintain a great standard each time. My only..."
Tu Dinh
"I had been to Rad when it first opened and was really impressed then but I think that this cafe just keeps getting better and better. Friendly..."
Claire
"Last Wednesday marked my last school exam of the year. Needing to catch up, a couple of friends and I headed to Mt Eden's very own Rad. Rad..."
Two Dark Coffees
"I love the idea of something different in the 'same old' (but great) outlets in the mount eden village - this provides a nice modern viet..."
Sananda Chatterjee
"Huge thumbs up for the change in menu!! Was definitely a great move n the new menu looks way more interesting than the old. My first visit, I thought..."
Peifen Chua
"As seasoned brunchers with a string of disappointments this year, it is great to be able to find somewhereĀ thatĀ is excellent.Ā  We came for brunch..."
The Food Scribbler
"RAD is a very chic, quirky and trendy cafe found in the midst of the Mt Eden shops (Mt Eden rd). The cafe is designed for casual lounging, a quick..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"I try to eat here as much as I can so I can try everything. So far absolutely everything I have tried is fantastic. The best thing about rad is the..."
Rozanne D
"Went there with a friend. I got the Beef noodles:- This tasted very fresh and clean.- The beef was tender and the combination of..."
The Food Guy
"This place is fantastic. Completely happy to swap out the baguette for gluten free bread in my pork bahn mi (although this wasn't written anywhere on..."
Katie Bennett
"This place is excellent. So nicely designed in every aspect, and such a cool buzz from the friendly and funny staff. I have only had numerous..."
Astrid
"Rad has the best customer service! The owners are so lovely. Get the mushrooms on..."
Lavinia Niuhulu
"What a fantastic cafe - Finally after years of totally less than average cafes in Mt Eden where you are simply forced there by default we have a..."
Paul Ross
"Great service and tasty food at reasonable prices.Fantastic to have another lunch option in Mt..."
Peter
"Love this lovely cafe..Have been here a several times now and never disappointed. Staff are friendly and welcoming..I just love the menu..came here..."
Kim M
"Rad cafe is a fantastic new addition to the Mt Eden village dining scene. It has a cute cheerful atmosphere and a menu that provides lots of..."
Kate
"What a stellar place. The best coffee I've had in Auckland by quite a margin, and lots of coffee geekery if you're into that sort of thing... Food..."
Kelly Milligan
"Great coffee - so clean and flavourful, even the decaf was amazing. We had the fish roll, Vietnamese beef salad and the chicken roll - everyone was..."
Krysten Vonk
"I too was totally impressed with this fresh new addition to Mt Eden. Great service, divine food, easy relaxed atmosphere and smoothies/juices to die..."
Kate Kemble
"I went to Rad for a midweek lunch with friends. After reading the menu online before going I had my heart set on the peanut butter buttermilk..."
Rebecca Smith
"Had theee best breakfast here! Coffee is amazing too. Quite a small place so always busy and hard to get a table but worth the wait! Recommend eggs..."
Tessa Hall
"Popped into Rad this morning for a quick coffee and now can't wait to go for a proper meal! I had the Green Machine smoothie which was really tasty,..."
Amy Webb
"This week Iā€™ve returned from a two month stint in London and two weeks suitcase-toting around central Europe. What an experience! London is a..."
Eat It Auckland
"This little slice of bare-brick brilliance is already proving to be very popular with the locals, and so it should - with Flight coffee (my..."
Alisha KP
"This seems to be the new place to go to in Mt Eden. Cool decor and friendly staff, along with some good food. Had the banh mi which was fresh and..."
Rice & Kai
"Mt Eden village was my local for cafes growing up and there are some great long standing places which will never disappoint, but it is always good to..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"The Return of Rad, a much welcomed new addition to the assortment of eateries in Mt Eden, was bustling and lively when we stopped by late Saturday..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I'm willing to give 6 stars. Very dedicated, considerate service and the staff's smiles are warm and genuine. One day my wife's drinking bottle was..."
jin jeremy
"Highly recommended! Quality breakfast and coffee šŸ’Æ. Would be awesome to provide Wi-Fi for travelers..."
Sara Sung
"Stopper here on our way the the airport back th Aus, fantastic food menu and..."
Gary Thorpe
"Such a cute little cafe, fabulous atmosphere! The staff are bright and friendly, and the coffee is incredible. Such a nice outdoor area for petting..."
Katie Jagger
"Really lovely little cafe! Clean and modern inside, with fantastic friendly service. The food was great, and the coffee even better. I would have..."
Annie White
"Good food, and large portion. Egg Benny has an interesting combination of pork hock and apple, and potato gratin was well executedšŸ‘šŸ». 70% dark..."
Yuan Z
"Nice food, nice coffee, good presentation, delicious taste and friendly service. I love the French Toast which is not too sweet. The Rice noodle is..."
Rita Lau
"We have French Toast, Wagyu Beef Lemon Grass Vermicelli Noodles and Chicken Tortilla, flat white coffee and mocha. Both were extremely beautiful in..."
Xuejiao Lin
"I'm a coffee lover, and I'm sure they serve nice coffee. I was thrilled to discover that their beans are sourced from the renowned Rocket Coffee..."
Junlong Wang
"Another nice cafe at the center of the busy Mount Eden main street. Good quality and fresh ingredients, the sausage is one of the best we have had..."
Maggie Chen
Le Chef
88/100 (1537 ratings)
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Escargot
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Bavette Sauce Au Bleu and Frites
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Cheese Selection of the Day
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CrĆØme BrulĆ©e
Risotto
Sourdough Bread & Eggs
Lamb
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ratatouille
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"A cozy restaurant for dining and gathering.Good food quality with reasonable price and portions.Will come again to try more..."
Gabriel Kung
"A cozy, warm touch of France hidden in the heart of Auckland city. I love the new interior look and fell in love with their cheese fondue šŸ¤©. It..."
Cranberrycrackers
"Ordered the restaurant month which was steak chips and a salad along with the lamb. The lamb was cooked great and fell of the bone. The steak was..."
#fatlyfe
"Came in on Sat, food was really good but the highlight was the coffee made by the young woman with dreads. I was a barista myself for a number of..."
Tony
"We loved the French food. And French red.There was a top chef in the kitchen, we concluded.Escargot snails. Fab.Lobster tail..."
Sheryl Gartner
"Rating 4.0 Whatā€™s more Parisian then a lane way filled with fairy lights and live music to greet you as you approach the bistro. The place was very..."
Manz
"I've been meaning to come here for a while now and finally got around to it one Sunday morning, the decor is just as gorgeous as it is resourceful -..."
TheMŹŒverick
"Great food, great service. The escargot was exactly the same as what I had had in Paris last year. The cheese was also really good. (Thanks..."
Yitao Song
"Snug and warm ambiance :) we were warmly welcomed by Romy (hope i spelled his name right), amazing suggestions from him and had a great time sampling..."
CYYTee
"I am very picky about bloody marys. Simply because I don't particularly like the taste of tomatoes. However, a Bloody Mary done properly is divine...."
Chaotic MaMa
"I came here for dinner with my boyfriend while the restaurant month deal was going on. $40 for a 3 course dinner to me is extremely affordable and..."
Sharon Louie
"If I want some authentic French bistro cuisine I would go here. The environment is rustic and everything about it speaks French: menu, sitting,..."
BelaIna
"Excellent coffee and very quirky ambience. I often grab a coffee at Le Chef when Iā€™m shopping on High Street and it never disappoints. The food..."
Tejas Thathachar
"For an authentic French brunch come to Le Chef! Iā€™ve wanted to try this place for the longest time since itā€™s so close to my house. Itā€™s cosy..."
Dxlche
"Hwre we have the Tomato Seafood Chowder, Croque Madame and Croque Monsieur. I had the Croque Monsieur, and WOW I just loved the raclette cheese and..."
Kirsten
"Had the scotch steak and fries, price is purposely low only because you have to buy a drink with it. Fries were good, peppercorn jus very nice, and..."
Clove
"Easily the best coffee I've had in Auckland. We come here for "coffee on the go" regularly and it's consistently great. However never had food until..."
Sjr Sjr
"Le Chef is always wonderful!!! Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, great coffee and food. It is definitely my favourite spot, thank you Le Chef please..."
Carlito
"Tucked away on Vulcan lane is this little French gem with a cosy atmosphere and lovely staff. We came here for my partner's birthday and ordered a..."
Vita
"Amazing food!!! I been there two times already and tried different menu for breakfast and lunch. They made very good food with standard quality. I..."
Jewel
"Had the Pain Perdu (French toast) and Croque Monsieur. Even though the portion was satisfactory, I found the French toast overall a bit underwhelming..."
Adrianna
"We popped in for a quick bite to eat - we ordered the goat cheese and mushroom omelette, the Croque Monsieur and two glasses of the Drouhin..."
Austin
"Cute little spot, we sat outside in the lane which was nice for a sunny Friday lunch. Good service - ordered and food came out in a really short..."
TP
"How is it possible to have the beef scotch fillet with fries & coleslaw for $10. Well, you have to buy any cold drinks with it. But it is still a..."
STRADS
"Absolutely fantastic! The people the atmosphere, and the food oh my! Le chef has set the standard for great Eggs Benedict šŸ˜would 100% recommend!..."
Robyn Ripindar Schuller
"Had a nice brunch at this French eatery.Everything we ordered was amazing and had massive portion sizes. Food was worth the price and this place..."
Tanvi Kumar Rao
"Cafe by the alley on Vulcans lane. Atmosphere of the cafe is good and staff is friendly. That's what I always like. šŸ‘šŸ» I had a mocha and..."
Michelle Chua
"We had an amazing evening at Le Chef. Everything, from the food to the drinks, the atmosphere, and the service, was excellent. We kicked things off..."
Lorna Farnell
"Well, if you thought Le Chef could be a grand fine-ding place. Then you will be surprised by how tiny it turns out to be.However, you will..."
Angel Deng Yun
"If you like meat to be cooked tender and succulent, this is not a right place for you. Their meat cooked more like deep fried and tastes more chewy..."
Jade0289
"This place is great. $10 bacon and eggs for breakfast and $10 steak and eggs for lunch. Coffee is great and at $3 is the cheapest I have found. Wine..."
Restaurant Assassin
"We are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out in Auckland, in particular the CBD. But I suppose there is one cuisine which is lacking..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Lovely small yet aesthetically pleasing place. Came here for an afternoon snack and was not disappointed. We ordered their fries and homemade bread...."
Bella Qian
"Love this place! I have been here about 4 times now for their wine matching nights. The wine and food is always a surprise to what you are getting..."
Melanie Grace Ritchie
"Congratulations, B, on your graduation! Hopefully it won't be too wet on the day while you parade down the main streets of Auckland CBD from uni to..."
Vivi S
"We are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out in Auckland, in particular the CBD. But I suppose there is one cuisine which is lacking..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Le Chef is a charming spot on a narrow, cobbled pedestrian-only lane in the city. Tucked away from the bustle of Queen Street, Le Chef channels..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"One of my favourite food memories is this little restaurant in Saint-Emillion in the Bordeaux region of France. Itā€™s full of smokey meat smells and..."
The Enthusiastic Cook
"If you're looking for great tasting food for a great price in CBD, Le Chef should be at the top of your list. in The food was fantastic! I had a $10..."
Adnan Ahmed
"If I could rate Le Chef higher, I totally would! My boyfriend booked us in for a special three course dinner for Valentines Day and each course was..."
Tiana Meintjes
"Customer service was good as the person waiting on us was attentive, polite and worked efficiently. Both my partner and I enjoyed the food thoroughly..."
Janice Zumba
"Lovely little cafe on Vulcan Lane. Loved how the place was decorated and the nice atmosphere. We had our coffees there which were good and the..."
Corina Elama
"Very well presented and delicious meals, we had the chicken and bacon wrapped in puff pastry, and the fish and scallop. Great flavours, not..."
Marcy
"I have been to this cafe around 4 times in the past few weeks. The food is normally excellent and the staff are really friendly. The prices are to..."
Steven Knight
"We had lunch there yesterdayThe food was excellentBurger du Chef high quality and cooked to requestImpressive indeedThe other..."
Glenn Town
"Amazing little place. Ā The staff were so friendly , the food was divine and the prices were reasonable. Ā It was a haven in the middle of Auckland...."
Christine McGrath
"Sorprendente. Un local pequeƱo atendido por dos franceses. Comida francesa genuina. Pedƭ cerdo marinado y crƩme brulee. Simplemente..."
Thomas.armstrong.k
"Le Chef is a French casual bistro. The decor and ambiance is absolutely lovely when you walk in! The waitress is super nice, attentive, and quick in..."
Sam Chan
"This place is a cafe institution of the Auckland CBD for a reason. Popped in at 7am for an early breakfast. Service was prompt and friendly and the..."
Amindha Fernando
"Wonderful restaurant and excellent food. We ordered the french raclette which was very good but our first waitress had no idea what we should do with..."
Pauline T
"Came at restaurant month and had the 3 course meal for $45. Food was brilliant for this price point. Had escargot for the first time and it was OK -..."
John O
"The food and service were great. I had the avio tartine and my partner had the eggs breakfast. We also had coffee and lattes. Evening was very..."
Ted Robinson
"We went here for Auckland restaurant month and had their 3 course menu. It was very good value, the taste and portions were better than our..."
Joy Wang
"We came twice during a one week stay as we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Duck leg confit was cooked to perfection. Mussels (garlic and..."
Roseline Moo
"Liked the atmosphere here, staffs are friendly and professional. Good taste of food, liked the snails, fish and dessert šŸ˜‹ Highly recommended, nice..."
Chris Yu
"Le Chef is the equivalent of a Parisian Bistro transported to Auckland. Just great food, attentive service & good people. Highly..."
bolonz bolo
"Stopped here for a late breakfast. The menu is small, but clearly prepared with care. I got the eggs Benedict, which is served with thick bacon over..."
Jansen McQuivey
Giraffe Restaurant
85/100 (1888 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Eggs Benedict
Salad
Breakfast Plate
Cured Salmon
French Toast
Crab
Granola Bowl
Toasts
Duck
Green Eggs and Ham
Oyster
Spanish Eggs
Suckling Pig
Calamari
Creamed Spinach
Cakes
Risotto
Natural Oysters
Mussels
Artisan Bread
Tuna
hot chocolate
Fish & Chips
Lamb Shoulder
Calamares
Lamb Shanks
Risotto
Lamb
Salmon
Beef
Suckling Pig
Pesto
The Giraffe Breakfast
Fish
Canterbury Duck
Pork
Pancakes
Coffee
Prawns
Pork Belly
Lamb Rack
Pasta
seafood platter
Chocolate Pudding
New Zealand
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fantastic meal. Blown away by the squid two ways. The wagyu was amazing but the only time i have ever had it so i have nothing to compare...."
Flippynz
"Great place to go would go..."
Restaurant Inspector
"Lunched here yesterdayGreat premises and locationService mixed badAs was foodSome excellentSome ordinaryDrinks very..."
Glenn Town
"Beautiful fit out, good lighting, and nicely presented dishes. We went twice in the same week since we were quite impressed with the food on the..."
Ken
"Came here for breakfast, quite pleasing and nice dining area...."
Elizabeth Edwards
"Iā€™m in Auckland for work and staying at Viaduct Harbour and am spoiled for choice for dining. I really enjoyed my lunch at Giraffe. The staff are..."
J9Eats
"I came especially for the suckling pig with cauliflower purƩe & tempura black sausage. It was good but not as good as I expected; the black sausage..."
STRADS
"Top notch restaurant here. The food is exceptional, I could not fault anything that came out. I ordered the spaghetti and prawn and also the chips,..."
Crackerjacker
"Came to Giraffe for breakfast and was seated immediately by friendly wait staff. After we were seated we waited quite a long time before anyone came..."
Anneliese Longstaff
"The food and the chefs were amazing. We had the chefs table and the chefs were extremely friendly and nice to talk to. The food was amazing the..."
Dimple Vagal
"Fancy dinner at Giraffe a while ago. I got the Lamb Rack as my main and shared creme brulee and chocolate pudding for dessert after. Food was lovely,..."
Alma Eats
"Had an amazing anniversary dinner, selecting the tasting menu. The vegetarian options were so flavourful, highly recommend. One of the highlights of..."
Msmooo
"The work team decided to try this place for a work celebration lunch. Overall it was a good experience. The whitebait rolled up toast entree (forgot..."
Dxlche
"Environment is excellent. We had the fish for share. It tastes nice, but portion is not enough for a group of people. The staff sometimes is lost,..."
Wendy Wang
"Had a wonderful meal here. Its the second time we've been. Had to bring brother and sister inlaw. The meals are outstanding and we had the pleasure..."
Linda Michie
"Pretty high quality restaurant at viaduct harbour. Staffs are friendly and helpful. All the dishes are deliciousļ¼ especially their kids set menu..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Really nice restaurant in the viaduct. The entrance is off to the side which makes it a bit hard to find but keep an eye out for a giraffe and you'll..."
Benedict Uy
"Went to this place for our office Christmas lunch this year.Service - excellentDrinks selection - excellentEntre - We..."
Andrean
"Came here on a Monday evening to celebrate my partner's birthday.Ā Upon arriving, a waiter kindly offered to store my umbrella in their..."
Oksana Zhang
"The place is pleasant, clean and child-friendly. The staff provided a good customer service. We have been looking forward to try their suckling pig..."
888bing888
"One of the most incredible dining experiences Iā€™ve had! An impromptu dinner date, we had the pleasure of watching Simon work his magic in the..."
Panini T
"I'll be straight up and honest. If you are wanting dishes that are of good portion, this is not the place for you. However if you want dishes that..."
FOODFANATICJIMMY
"Had the most amazing experience here tonight! My partner and I love to try new restaurants around city and were more than impressed with Giraffe. We..."
Thomas Wilcox
"Giraffe on the viaduct offers a variety of dishes and a contemporary take on classic flavours. Our waiter provided exceptional service and knowledge..."
Calvin
"Lovely food and wine! I had a fillet of salmon which was perfectly cooked-crispy skin and pink in the middle,accompanied by a light salad and some..."
Anna Griffin
"Fxxxxxg Amazing!This was the answer I gave my sister when she asked me how my dinner tonight was. Iā€™ve been eating so much food..."
Tony Ma
""Pretty bloody nice."my partner, 2018We absolutely loved our time here. The wine selection was fantastic and complimented the food..."
Christopher Pearce
"Every dish popped with flavor. Highly recommend selecting several dishes and sharing. Best way to try lots of dishes and surprisingly filling...."
Vanessa Morris
"Been there couple of times, location - bang on Viaduct, had whole fish in salsa sauce, this is one the best prepared I have had, good quantity as it..."
Rakesh Sethi
"Wow. My dining experience at Giraffe was superb. Our server was really personable and we felt very welcome and comfortable. Our meal was 10/10 - so..."
Unnzie
"A lovely restaurant. Staff are very friendly and service was really good.Food very flavoursome.Caprese salad was fresh, the kawai butter ,bread and..."
PK
"Quick stop in for a morning coffee... coffee was excellent, great service, we will be back.Looked at the food going to other dinners and it..."
Warren
"We came here for desert after having lunch elsewhere. Amazing location, fantastic service, coffee was perfect and a lovely menu. Prices are value for..."
Donald Tracey Murray
"Awesome place wasnā€™t to busy so good for our older guests who canā€™t hear properly. Our waiter was very helpful and professional we had the $245..."
Lucas Andrewes
"Has an interesting way of portioning their dishes. Itā€™s set up like a tapas restaurant, where you can order a few small dishes. I tried the rabbit..."
Zachary James Sievert
"Giraffe has a fun and vibrant feel, and totally unique- nothing like I've experienced in a restaurant before. Its light, quirky, interesting...."
Dinah
"Overall: Excellent venue, fantastic food and some decent friendly service. Venue: It's a new restaurant so it's clean and well furnished...."
Mark Burney
"great place for a special occasion. Food quality is excellent, and all the dishes are well prepared. I really liked the pork Wellington, meat was..."
Imperius Malekith
"Went to Giraffe for lunch last Wednesday. Was so impressed! I was very nervous going in as I had my 6month old daughter with me, but the staff were..."
Katabells
"Went to giraffe and had the restaurant month special, it was absolutely outstanding and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience from the food, wine..."
Pippa
"See the ads on Facebook, and always wanna try there. Been there on Friday night, Excellent food and excellent service, just love it. Thanks for..."
Daisy
"We were a group of 6 ladies & we had a good night after a rocky start - we booked 4 weeks ago via their booking site & included we wanted to utilise..."
Deborah Harrison-Flynn
"My better half had tried to book a week or so before we visited but failed; giraffe books half of the dining room and takes walk ins for the rest of..."
Gus
"unfortunately was disappointed after waiting so long to come here! poor service, we had a booking but waited 25 minutes to be served- it wasn't even..."
Becstasy
"Giraffe is Simon Gaults new venture & occupies what used to be Mecca in the Viaduct.It's ethos is around home grown food heroing local..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Had to try this place!.... turned up just before 12 but out the front isn't the entrance that's down the side...wasn't really obvious despite the..."
Donna&Shane
"Wow what a great restaurant, but not surprising given the person behind it (i.e. Simon Gault). First off the service is great - friendly..."
Austin
"Food - Good quality ingredients cooked in a way that respects the produce and enhances the flavours simply. Nice ambience and friendly..."
Travels4Food
"I wasn't sure what to expect as there are no reviews yet and was happy to give Giraffe a shot regardless.Not knowing what would be on the..."
Miss Kiki
"It was a beautiful day, the hostess was very polished, & welcomed us with a smile, the food came soon after our beverages & water. Nothing seemed to..."
Delwyn Sinclair
"Always a great experience. This time I had Canterbury Duck...the meat was lacking in flavour - but the waiter said it was 'different'. It wouldn't be..."
Bryan G.
"What a great experience, the staff were welcoming and friendly, especially our waiter Herbie, whom is genuinely friendly and attentive. The food was..."
Robza
"5 stars for our amazing server Kristine! We had a table of 10 that must have been a lot of work! She was very VERY patient, polite and friendly. She..."
Renee L
"Delicious food, fabulous staff, great atmosphere. The chicken with pine nuts, spinach and mozzarella on seasonal veges is so good. The banoffee..."
Michelle Bow Ceramics
"Used the online booking to get a table, was sat beside the Viaduct view, was served by Ruben which made the experience much more memorable. Had the..."
Josh Feliz
"Very nice restaurant at the harbour. Service was lovely. We went at 5 pm so it was not yet busy. The best thing we ate was the pumpkin ravioli, very..."
Nielsa van Staveren
"Had dinner and breakfast here and both were lovely. Good service and great food, would visit..."
Rachael Overmeyer
"I was really impressed by this establishment. The food was great, a specialty cocktail was offered which was exceptional. The services was..."
Steve James
"Really nice restaurant in the viaduct. The entrance is off to the side which makes it a bit hard to find but keep an eye out for a giraffe and you'll..."
Benedict Uy
Winona Forever
85/100 (2343 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Beans Is Beans
Blueberry Ricotta Hot Cake
Chorizo & Chilli Scrambled
Prawns
K Pop Pork Benedict
Soft Shell Crab Omelette
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Iced Chocolate
Soy Flat White
Meringue
French Toast
Cakes
Bruschetta
Pancakes
Hot Cakes
Salmon Egg
Cappuccino
Soft Shell Crab Bruchetta
Salad
None. The coffee is average. Service is great. Eggs is horrible and takes ages. Worst scrambled eggs I ever had. Toast is very very dry. Beans is beans taste horrible too. Takes ages to wait. No worth visiting at all
salmon benedict
Magical Mushrooms
Salmon
Poached Eggs on Sourdough
Salmon Eggs Benedict Gluten Free
Big Breakfast Plate
New Zealand
CafƩ
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Having a coffee seems to be that quintessential Kiwi thing to do, especially when you want to catch up with a friend or make one. Good coffee is..."
Elaine Yeoh
"Winona Forever is the place that constantly has lines outside the door on the weekends, and, this is for good reason! I came here recently after a..."
Matchstick Reviews
"I love the food at this place. The menu and the cabinet selection is great. The only thing that is a downfall sometimes is the coffee. Despite that,..."
Sophia Ignateva
"One of my favourite cafes in Parnell. It's quite popular and hard to get a table if you come on a weekend after 11am as it gets quite crowded. Food..."
Auds
"Really nice location, decor and presentation of food is really nice! Iā€™ve been a few times and really liked it however I wasnā€™t the biggest fan..."
Reema Singh
"This cafe is in a very good location. Walking in the cabinet was jaw dropping and very aesthetic to the eye. Ordered the Eton rifle part 5 and it was..."
Ivy
"Perfect place to get breakfast or brunch! Or even just chill. Beside the crowd everything is good here, all the platting is beautiful here. The taste..."
Antonia Jopoetro
"A cute little cafe in Parnell - they served a mean creamy mushroom and fried chicken! the fried chicken comes in generous portion but I wish there..."
MCP
"What a lovely place to enjoy a slice of amazing cake (they have a huge variety of cakes, tarts, pastries, cookies etc) and an amazing cup of..."
YumTum
"Friendly staffs, visually pleasing dessert display + delicious meals (the softshell crab omelet is quite different and yymmy). All the visits to this..."
Erica Seo
"Good place to hang out with..."
W
"Eggs Benedict with Bacon ($21.50)Banana cake ($7.50)Cream donut..."
Esther Jeon
"LOVE this place. Their food and coffee looks and tastes amazing as does their absolutely epic cabinet foodThey do get busy, so sometimes you..."
Chan Can Eat
"I came here once for the French toast awhile back with my friends and I didnā€™t really like it because it was so sweet. I figured Iā€™ll give Winona..."
Sharon Louie
"I would have given this place 5 stars, except for the fact that it is a. pricey for what it is, and b.Ā almost alwaysĀ crowded.The food is visually..."
Saskia Halleen
"We ordered big breakfast and soft shell crab omelet. The Galbi pork was tender and tasty. The bok choi was not clean enough to be eaten. Besides, all..."
Carol W.
"The food was great and desserts have a huge variety. We ordered the salmon, pork Benedict which were delicious. However, they are a bit on the pricey..."
Charis Yang
"We came here as a group, and we basically all got the big breakfast! Wow, super generous portions of pork belly, very delicious and slow-cooked...."
Brandon Huang
"We went to this place for breakfast, one cold, rainy morning this May, while on our vacation. We ordered the Softshell crab Omelette, the big..."
Divya Iyer
"They're food is done well with a hint of differenceTheir eggs had a touch of chilli with shrimp. This place is always packed so be prepared to..."
Sophie Wang
"This cafe is definitely on my A-List!Talk about food styling this is the one to go to!But not just that the food and portioning is a..."
Leia
"I have been to a few cafes in Parnell but this one is amazing. Thinking of a cafe to bring an oversea friend for brunch, and was recommended to come..."
Foodhunta
"The food here is stunning and so tasty too. Most of their dishes are worthy of a photo and taste just as good. The portion sizes are very generous..."
Deborahruttenberg
"A chic cafe located at the bottom of Parnell towards the city. Lovely ambience with beautiful interior, massive seating areas.Nice and..."
Lucy
"A menu with a twist. I enjoyed the Eggs Benedict with prawns. The brioche toast with it was a bit dry though and my poached eggs overdone. Iā€™d..."
Cushla Foley
"Came into Winona Forever for lunch and once we walked in we were standing for around 7 minutes until we finally had to call a waiter and get a table...."
Karina
"Itā€™s a quite busy cafe, nice ambience and lots of cabinet foods to choose. Their doughnuts are my favorite. Food has beautiful presentation but..."
Xin Ma
"A place deserving of its reputation!Their shared seating concept is great and actually lead to some great conservation.Great food,..."
Mashed_Potato
"AMAZING! Second time dining here and itā€™s still amazing. Food was tasty and came pretty quick despite how busy it was. The only thing is that it..."
JJ
"Great spot for a weekend breakfast and catch up with friends. The pork belly eggs Benedict is the best Benedict I've ever had. Great vibe and staff..."
Elon Solomona
"Very polite staff members! They were so busy the weekend we booked a table but the waitresses were very on to it, we always had water and they made..."
Lainy Sealesford
"I visited this cafe last Saturday. It is a quiet busy cafe. The service is nice and staff there are helpful. I ordered a french toast. the..."
Chifan Chifan
"Very busy cafe! I dined in yesterday at around 12:30pm and all the tables were basically taken. They were very quick to take our orders and to bring..."
Paige Leota
"Great food and great atmosphere!A must-try brunch place in Auckland. They serve a wide-range of dishes. I tried the eggs benedict with..."
Jacynda Darmawan
"Iā€™m sure everyone has already been here, but I have to say itā€™s probably one of the most instagrammable cafes in Auckland. The Anzac granola is..."
Jenny @ga.eats
"Pretty nice place. Food was tasty both times I went there. I also tried their coffee and it was ok, nothing special but nothing wrong with it either...."
Criss Koc
"Been here for many times, as always wonderful foods kinder staffs , in weekend hard to get table super busy , but when you eat amazing brunch I will..."
Eliza
"One of my favourite cafe in Auckland. They are really busy during brunch time, may need to wait a bit for a free table. But definitely worth..."
Rita Ge
"Amazing french toast every time. Winona Forever is definitely my favourite brunch place. I always take friends here!! It does not disappoint. Food is..."
Randy
"Very good service. The food came a little bit late but it was worth the wait. We got the ANZAC granola, the Eton Rifle Pavlovaa and the buckwheat..."
Timah
"Been here a handful of times and food is always great. Would recommend going on a weekday as weekends get super busy. Service by staff is great and..."
Sunaina Goundar
"We arrived at a good time since we were able to get a table as soon as we arrived. After looking at the menu for a minute the place was full. We were..."
Benedict Uy
"Really nice place, with great ambience but pretty expensive and it can get quiet busy so wait can be long, had to wait about 15+ minutes. Otherwise..."
Navya Misra
"Must try brunch spot! Great coffee, and the prawn Benedict cannot be missed. Fast service, even though there is always a queue for a table! Delish..."
Bayley
"I reckon this place is among my favourite cafes in Auckland. There was a reasonableĀ wait for the food to be served but it was worth it. The French..."
Hank Wang
"Amazing food,many choices,very busy cafe.The salmon bene that I had was amazing!! Totally different from the other place.It's very original..."
Yuki
"A busy little place so very loud and bustling with activity. The food was pretty good. I had the pork belly bene and the serving was generous. The..."
Bex Ellis
"Went there with 6 friends, this place is always busy, my friends felt the food and presentation is not that good as before. Myself quite like the..."
Helen Tsu
"As a man who is partial to pancakes, I thoroughly enjoyed Winona.I was skeptical when the menu stated "hotcake" as opposed to the plural..."
Pucarino
"Heard so much about this place, it was our first visit last Sunday. Love the ambience and the quirky food menu. The presentation is great and very..."
Evelyn Chen
"This place does not need another raving review but still ā€œwe should all give credit where credit is dueā€ so here I am giving this place a Five..."
Charissa
"I love the ambience. The glass let's a lot of sun into the hall. The food are all so pretty and very generous in portions. We ordered fish and chip,..."
Dennis Kee
"When I think of brunch, I think of Winona Forever. Winona Forever is famous for being one of the best cafes in Auckland. Even on a weekday, it is..."
Grace Huang
"Winona Forever surprise me and had great experience every time I visit. Love the food and the presentation. Such a great place for a weekend lunch...."
Connie Zhang
"The food was great! Love their coconut milk cappuccinos. Be sure to check out all the pastries and food displayed, as well as the menu. This is..."
Wapatino
"Great place, like the atmosphere and the whole interior decoration. Food and coffee were good, friendly staff. However, the waiting time was so long,..."
Nina Wang
"Winona Forever is one of my top 5. The food, service and atmosphere are so good. The presentation of food are contemporary and innovative. Also the..."
Chico
"Really good food, everyone and their mother was Instagraming their meals. Only had seats outside, place was heaving had to wait a long time for the..."
Clove
"Highly recommend!! Being a BIG mushroom fan, I must recommend their Magic Mushroom dish! Itā€™s a MUST. I went around 9am last Saturday, :( and it..."
Min Min
"Delicious food and great service. The cabinet is always full of delicious treats. There are plenty of options for vegan and vegetarian as well. We..."
Luke Cochrane
"Ever since it opened around a year ago, Winona Forever has been the hottest kid on the block, attracting a crowd at almost every hour of the day...."
Annie Ren
"Always loved the look of this place so had to pop in for afternoon tea. I ordered the vegan pana cotta with fruit. Was nice and refreshing and very..."
Emma Judd
"Walking into Winona Forever is the brunch equivalent to the chocolate shop in Willy Wonka. It's bright and colourful and full of cakes, pastries and..."
Alexandra
"Great place! We went for a Sunday brunch. Although packed and with many people outside waiting we were seated right away! Great service and super..."
Boty
"Wow!! This place had such a vibrant vibe and the staff was friendly and approachable. I had the Eton Rifle Pavlov " French Toast". It looked just as..."
Lahveen Nicholas
"This has to be my new favourite cafe for breakfast.The food was amazing and presented in spectacular fashion. I would also rate the service as..."
Brook Gyde
"Great food and service :) The french toast was almost too pretty to eat! It tasted really nice but I couldn't finish it as it was a bit too sweet to..."
Irene Calangian
"This is my first visit and I love the coffee plus the supreme service. Very caring and witty staff who knew what I need for a better cappuccino...."
Miche
"I had to wait for a few minutes at the door since it was peak brunch time but all the servers were friendly and polite and were quick to seat me when..."
Vanessa
"Considering how busy they were for a Sunday morning we were seated very fast and received impeccable service. The only downfall is how close you are..."
Tia Lindbom
"Food was amazing. Slightly overpriced cafe but i guess that's part of the package as the food is that good. Quantity and portion sizes were excellent..."
Paularbear
"After seeing so many photos everywhere I finally had to give in and visit Winona Forever. And letā€˜s say I was not disappointed! Even though it was..."
Auckland Foodie
"This place is gonna be my new favourite cafe in Auckland!!! Waited for 30 mins for the food to be served but itā€™s definitely worth the wait! The..."
Annie Low
"We were around this area 2 days ago, couldn't get a seat at Winona Forever & ended up had a bad experience at Little Big Cafe. Today, we were here..."
STRADS
"This place did not disappoint. Had Sunday brunch as a birthday treat my little niece....we had a to wait for a bit for a table but WOW!!! what a..."
Liza Cosme
"This place is awesome! The perfect spot for a special brunch. Winona Forever might be a bit more expensive than your usual cafĆ©, but itā€˜s worth..."
FranziLuisa13
"I had the Eton Rifle Pavlova and it was perfectly delicious! The brioche was soft and beautifully spiced. The presentation was just gorgeous! It was..."
Malika Kanjee
"Yum yummy Eggs Benedict with brioche bun. Outstanding range of cabinet food. I would definitely come back to try some. I'm glad to see their sister..."
Lily Chow
"BBBBBOOOOOOOIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! This place is so good~~~Interior design mate, rustic, wooden and like floral. CabinetĀ food WOOW cute. Like I..."
Flora The Foodie
"I remember this cafe. Nothing better than sitting in the sunset, drinking coffee, watching people walking on the street. From this spot you can get..."
Alan Woodman
"Went in with my BF on busy sunday lunch. Eventhough it was super duper busy they have found us a table given us their menu, served water asked for..."
Angela Ham
"To be honest, I enjoy everything about this restaurant. They did really well with their Korean-Kiwi combination dishes. Pickled veggies are their..."
Yafenxu123
"Great Coffee and incredible sweets in the Cabinet. Delicious! The place is always bustling and packed to the brim. Really friendly staff and always a..."
Josh NufablƩ
"Hot chocolate was amazing. This cafe served it as a block if chocolate with warm milk by its side and of course with marshmallowsļ¼We ordered a..."
Rosanne Choy
"Fantastic Cafe! Great food, great service, great location. Hardest part is choosing what to have.Ā Loads of options. This will be a regular for..."
Jayden Cocker
"Winona Forever is an absolute local favourite. Food is not only aesthetic but a true delight to the palate as well. Had tried the Eton rifle pavlova..."
Miji
"Weā€™re sure youā€™ve seen the queue snaking out of the door on a weekend morning at this Parnell hot spot. If you havenā€™t ā€“ have you been hiding..."
Hungry Auckland
"Very busy and bustling! Come if you don't mind sharing a table - the food is worth it! Instagram worthy pics and delicious food. A slight twist on..."
Annie Bananie
"Lovely and lively place to eat. Our party of 10 enjoyed this eatery and its atmosphere where all the tables are full and the kitchen was very busy. I..."
Mei
"A beautiful atmosphere! I did find their pavlova brioche breakfast very very sweet - all components were sickly sugary so it was a bit of a let down...."
Sarah Heslin
"Amazing cabinet selection! We ordered the Bacon Pumpkin Brioche and Vanilla Custard Doughnut. The brioche was well balanced, soft and tasty. I love..."
Paoi Reyes
"Brunch- 10.30am | Aside from the wait to be served, the food was delicious. The boys ordered a Big Breakfast comprising of a delicacy- chicken and..."
Himani Bhatia
"Great busy cafe in Parnell! Can be a small wait but rolls over pretty quick.Great vege options and good strong coffee! The cabinet always..."
Jaffa
"Went on Saturday morning and it was heavily packed. The service was very disappointing, messed up our food order, didnt give us water until we asked,..."
AJKm
"I definitely think it is worth all the rave and Instagram posts out there! Winona is gorgeous and their cabinet food looks generous and delectable -..."
Fudgemeup
"Sunday morning bunch with my wife and my 3 year old son. The place looks great the staff was friendly, we order chillie scramble, tibetan mountain..."
The Artisan
"Lovely brunch place!Lots of choices for the desserts, which I love.We got the mushroom dish, it was so good (4.5/5) except the..."
Kho Lidya Merina
"Right off the bat, we were welcomed with great decor and ambience, with the cafe appearing to always be rather busy.I ordered the Eton Rifle..."
Vivian C
"The atmosphere, ambience and presentation of this cafe is extremely unique and stunning. The pastries and sandwiches etc on display are amazing. We..."
Aimee.
"Awesome service, awesome food, awesome atmosphere. Highly recommend! Took my partner there after I picked him up from the airport, he and I both..."
Hannahbannah412
"Seriously, there hasn't been a time that this place isn't packed. This little gem in Parnell boasts some serious insta-game. Everything is big, bold..."
Husk Creative
"This place makes me happy. The food looks like edible jewels and gemstones and everything tastes amazing. The counter food is so..."
Karen Betsubara
"Taste: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ—šŸŒ‘Interior Deco: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ‘Customer service: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•Recommend:..."
Mon.
"We ordered the beans is beans part 2 and salmon Benedict. The bean dish was light and refreshing with the beetroot purƩe, while the edamame beans..."
Christine Lee
"Beautifully plated food, their pantry of other baking goods and savouries looked exciting, and their service was very good. A modern cafe in..."
Emily Tsang
"So pretty of the food presentation ā¤ļøAnd the foods with nice color berries decor were so yum, the omelette was not satisfied me, so dry and..."
Stella
"First of all this cafe is extremely instagram-able!!!! Everything in the cabinet looked so awesome but we decided to try the food on the..."
The Poor Foodie
"First thing as you walk in you canā€™t help but see all of the baked cakes, sweets, savouryā€™s and delicious goodness. But Iā€™m here for breakfast..."
Aaron87lee
"Always seen the beautiful photos of their dishes on instagram eventually went there today at 8am and by 9am this places was already packed. Our order..."
LuciferTSN
"If you havenā€™t been here, make sure you put it on the to do list! Popping up all over social media, we had to see what all the fuss was about...."
HJ
"We came on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. We ordered French Toast and Eggs Benedict. We also had our friends join us and they grabbed coffee and..."
Bessie Ann Marie G
"First impression - busy! The place was buzzing with people on the Saturday that we went but the service was attentive and friendly.The..."
Anna
"What beautifully plated food. Lots of vibrant colours presented before us. Portion sizes are decent and the food is well made.Service was..."
I_like_pickles
"Was meaning to go to this place for a while and we finally decided to go one day. It was a little hard to find using gps but we found it in the end!..."
Ashvini Chelliah
"Busy little cafe with a cool fit out and epic food. Service was a little slow and disjointed ( i.e. Wait for ever for drinks then they arrive 5..."
Ella
"Had seen pictures of this place floating around for a while and I knew this was a place I had to visit! We went on Saturday for brunch and..."
Mun Clair
"We came here for breakfast .. very busy & very noisey & very crammed place ..we got seated at a long narrow table by the kitchen. Ordered the ladyboy..."
Donna&Shane
"Partner and I walked past here and saw that it was absolutely packed. The interior was beautiful so we decided to come back later when it was quiet...."
I'mhungry
"Boy this place is busy and for a good reason! Had to wait about 30 minutes (peak brunch time), but it was worth the wait. They definitely cram you in..."
J.T547
"This place is one of my favourite cafes in Auckland! I can't recommend it enough, the staff is super friendly, the decor is beautiful and the food is..."
Jessica Li
"Arriving at 11.30am on a Sunday, our group of five were pleasantly surprised with only a 5 minute wait for a table as it was packed. The service was..."
Lisa Molloy
"After seeing many aesthetic photos of Winona Forever, we decided to try this cafe. We were not disappointed! This place is beautifully decorated,..."
Vanessa Ciputra
"Probably the bestest coconut milk, hot choc with a chocolate peanut stick to melt into it. As all good things take time, we had to wait for our table..."
Mellamington
"Winona Forever Cafe (9/7/17)It's a weird day- a bit of sunlight, grey skies, occasional rain and cold atmosphere. We were walking along..."
Abhishek Nair
"New fav!! We love Winona Forever! The atmosphere and aesthetics of this cafe were awesome. And the food was on point! The French toast and eggs bene..."
TP
"Loved it. Good atmosphere, busy which is unsurprising! Good service and friendly staff. So much amazing choice on the menu. I went for Beans is..."
Helen Wright
"This place is always packed and I'm not surprised. The cabinet is so beautifully displayed with delicious things that will stick for your hips, as..."
Holly Swallow
"Pros - the dishes are Instagram worthy and the beet street was particularly delicious. Cons - VERY busy (be prepared to wait at least 40 min for..."
Zainab
"Have heard lots of good things about this place and it's always super packed when we drive past. Finally came to try their famous eton rifle French..."
Teddyfamily.
"Busy place, but we were seated after and very short wait. Lovely staff, good-looking food and neat environment. Mushroom Crepes were super..."
Tastebud Tingles
"If it's beautiful, I want it. I will find you (beautiful dish) and I will eat you šŸ«šŸ‘…. A brother to the already amazing Hello friends + Allies..."
Monique Porteous
"My favorite orange hot chocolate is very tasty. Open omelette is boring ang huge size. I can't finish half of it even i didn't have any food before i..."
Winni Wu
"I went to this place after night shifts so I'd say there was no wait and not much crowd. The place gives a rustic decor with some beautiful fresh..."
Ieseon
"Best breakfast in Auckland!!!!!!! Strongly recommend!!!! I love the pancake and the lady boy prawn Benedict, it's very new and tasty really good, I..."
Jamie
"One of the place that captures a lot of attention. It's so pack during the peak hours that you have to be really lucky enough to get a seat . The..."
Michelle Chua
"My new favourite cafe! The menu is really interesting and unique which was the highlight for me. It was so difficult choosing what to order! I ended..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Went there on Monday morning, 4 of us get the sit straight away the waitress are super friendly. We had 2 hotcake, lady boy and the Mon. All the..."
Feiran An
"Ohhh yum! Can the cabinet foods be more tempting? Love the ambiance, location and food selection. Decent price for fancy foods and drinks. Tried the..."
NurN
"Been here twice now, food is always lovely but the servers struggle to keep up with so many people and the close confines mean it's not always the..."
Michelle
"We went there for a colleague's birthday lunch and it was crazy busy as always, however we were served promptly and our food arrived quickly. A..."
Michelle M
"very very good food, taste so nice, chefs got really good skill and ideas. will come again next time with my friends, but service speed need..."
Tom Snow
"This place is always very busy (which puts me off) as it often takes a long time to get a table and for food to arrive. Beautiful cabinet food..."
Corinahall123
"If you're looking for a place with fantastic food & great atmosphere this is the place. Great service, be prepared to have all senses bombarded with..."
Miura Elikana
"Went here for brunch with my best friend before I left for Melbourne. She has always wanted to come here as the reviews were great and they have a..."
Stella Chandra
"Winona is my new favourite! We waited about 6 months to come here because it was always sooo busy. But we finally came on a Monday mid morning and we..."
Abbey Lissaman
"After all the hype this cafe was getting, I had to try it for myself. We got the Eton and the big breakfast. As well as a cabinet cake and..."
Dxlche
"Incredible looking breakfast and great vibes here! Very busy but got seated by the door which was ok and staff were pretty friendly. My breakfast was..."
Lydia Coates-Walker
"Great local cafe! Always has a cabinet filled with yummy sweet treats (Whittaker's chocolate caramel slice is my favourite)Neat place for lunch..."
Jeanette Low
"Came here just after 12.30 and had to wait for a free table because of how busy it was! Definitely worth the 15 minute wait. The food took..."
Crunch33jay
"An hour and a half of non stop catching up over two glasses of spicy chais. The cafe was full, both inside and outside. Full of babies and prams! In..."
Vivi S
"Earl grey rose latte and soy latte. Came on a weekday morning so we got seated easily but the cafe soon got really packed. Ordered drinks for our..."
Katrina Pan
"The cutest place. Went there with a friend who suggested coming here for breakfast today and OMG best decision ever. Although when we got there we..."
Foodlover
"Food was beautiful. The atmosphere was buzzing as the cafe was pretty much full. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food tasted pretty good although..."
Selena Wu
"Iā€™ve been coming here regularly over the past few months for morning catch ups with my friend and we've always had a good time. The service is..."
Raymond Tiong
"Lovely decorations and the food was well presented. My friends and I shared 3 meals. The big breakfast was delicious, the vegan bruschetta was nice..."
Georgia Brown
"Very busy place. It may take around 30 mins to wait for the table and another 30mins for food at the weekend. Food is well presented and tasty but..."
Bella Luv Food
"Been wanting to try Winona Forever since it opened, but there's always a wait!! Finally managed to visit the other weekend, about 10 of us were..."
Chomnomnom
"Really cool cafe. Food was amazing and despite being super busy food came out after 15-20 minutes. Portion sizes are huge & staff seem friendly..."
Allie
"By word of mouth, we dined at Winona Forever for a late, rainy lunch. It was a full house but we were seated and served at a decent pace. We ordered..."
Bea Ambrosio
"Love the food, so nicely presented! We had the buckwheat hot cakes, French toast, magical mushrooms and green juice! Was amazed at not only their..."
Madeleine Roe
"I've been looking forward to visit this place and had high expectations for it. My expectations were met!Their apple cider hollandaise..."
Lukas Montecristo
"Delicious, wholesome food, amazing ambience & lovely staff! We tried the eggs benedict, beans on beans, and omelette, coffees, kombucha, vegan..."
Emily
"Yumyumyum!! New place in Parnell love the food and environment but right now is super busy so got to wait alittle but it's worth the wait! Can't wait..."
Jo
"We went there around 3pm, so almost closing time. It was very busy and someone let us in and sat us down saying that the kitchen was closed. We..."
Marggie Pascua
"The absolutle best french toast I have ever had. I adore this cafe. The cabinet food is incredible also. The caramel slice has the best base to..."
Whitney-Dee Bawden
"I have been to Winona Forever 3 times. I'm really impressed with the exceptional customer service here. Love the ambience of the place, friendly and..."
Linh šŸ’›
"The food was awesome, but the service definitely need to be improved, me and my friend was waiting there for 15 minutes, no one come to clean the..."
L
"I've visited here twice. The food here scores points on looks but is lacking in taste. Service is fine but very busy. The first time I had..."
Karen
"To begin with, feast with your eyes!Fantastic place for brunch... Great quality ingredients, good selection of food and drinks, and not..."
Jade Lim
"If you're after the most grammable dishes this is your go to place. Everything here is just so damn pretty, the sweet dishes in..."
Lucyeatsakld
"This is a very popular cafe full of people. They have indoor and outdoor sitting. The day when we visited it was raining so we were seated indoor...."
Cindy Ong
"Went to Winona Forever a few weeks back and ordered the Eton Rifle French Toast which is a big hit on the menu. After waiting for almost half an hour..."
Eggster Eats
"I was very keen to try Fran's new cafe, as I've been a massive fan of her previous places like Salvation Kitchen and Hello Friends and Allies and..."
Lukas
"Just finished my lunch at this busy little vibrant cafe. Came here at their busiest time on Saturday... the place was packed. But it flowed really..."
Yoana S
"Love this place! Visited for the first time on a Thursday morning and was surprised by the various baked goods and salads displayed on the counter...."
LHan
"Auckland autumn is full of beautiful colours, so it is a good time to visit Winona forever, which is, a splash of colours Ā as well.The..."
Angel Deng Yun
"Food here is delicious, well presented and service wasā€‹ good. They are very busy during lunch on most days. Worth a try if you are on..."
Vanessa
"Went for an early brunch. Really cool lay out - awesome food - I ordered "the Eton rifle" looked amazing when it came out - it was a french toast..."
Hope
"It is so nice to have brunch with friends here. But there were too many people (it's reasonable because this cafe is really great!!). My friends had..."
Kiky Eng
"This cafe was super packed when we came here for a weekend brunch! Took around 15 minutes to be seated at a table. Ordered the famous Eton Rifle and..."
Kirsten
"This cafe is relatively new on the scene but I had been seeing pictures on instagram of delicious food so of course I had to check it out. We went..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"It's very very busy cafe, with stunning cabinet food and" I wish that I have couple stomach so I can try few dishes here" menu!I ranked 5 is the..."
Ririchan
"You never really know if a cafe will live up to all the hype but I'm pleased to say Winona Forever does. They are super busy & tables are at a..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Beautiful little cafe with outstanding service - especially impressive given how busy it was. Ordered buckwheat hotcakes which was superb, and the..."
KT
"Came here on a Saturday for lunch. Was super busy but luckily there was a table for us straight away. I think you usually have to wait 10-15 minutes...."
Lilly Christine
"Wow! What an amazing place to come.. the food was absolutely amazing.. I had the buckwheat hotcakes (pictured) and my partner had the big breakfast..."
Lyndsay Sykes
"Service was ok, the food presentation was amazing but the meal it self lacked some flavours. the interior design and furniture were lovely. We felt..."
Anna
"Great food! We went here for our Mother's Day brunch and the wait was quite long (probably extra long because of Mother's Day) however, once we were..."
Nikki Rae
"Dined here for Mother's Day breakfast and at 9:30am the place was packed! We had to wait 10mins to be seated some people had to wait longer. The..."
Nathalie
"The prawn benedict is epic!!!! Almost has to be one of the most unique brunch dishes I've had. Quality portion. Amazing flavours. Good amount of..."
Roana Bilia
"One of the best cafes I've been to in Auckland šŸ˜Š would recommend to everyone! Affordable for what you're paying for and presentation of our meals..."
Marisa Hill
"Amazing cafe with good selection of food, cabinet sweets! perfect for brunch on a weekend! We ordered eggs benedict and full breakfast, eggs are..."
Gorgeous_mojo
"So badly wanted to give this place a 5, I think once they have been open a bit longer and the initial hype has died down a bit I probably will be..."
Lucy
"What more can you say, beautiful place beautiful food and beautiful people!You are immediately surrounded by beautiful florals when walked..."
Cupy Dee
"Big fan of this new spot! Innovative menu and tasty food that is presented impeccably. Decor is super cute but the space does feel a bit crammed..."
Kezia Lynch
"Fabulous menu strays away from the stock standard Auckland brunch. A wide range of dishes with twists of unusual flavour combinations. The staff are..."
Emily Devine
"busy place even not lunch time yet. I had the squid bruschetta which comes a long toasted crispy bagette topped with tasty squid and tomato relish..."
Carina Chang
"Went here for Mum's bday. Great atmosphere and seems like an awesome place for non-vegans, my family loved it. Was a bit disappointed with the lack..."
Tania Boikov
"Good service, good food and trendy fit-out however, be prepared to wait an excessively long time for your meal and probably give the communal salt..."
Brittany Montana
"Visited Winona Forever over the weekend for brunch. We arrived just after 11am and the place was already busy with a few groups of people queuing in..."
Sticks, Fork & Knife
"Had a great time here today....! Newest cafe in Parnell and with a review in Canvas made it almost impossible to get a table, but luckily the..."
Frank
"AWESOME place with friendly staff, I had best French toast ever, and it looked soooooooo good. I've already back there for the fourth time,..."
Tingting Zhang
"Went here this morning after hearing it was amazing from many others. It is!! There was a line to be seated which goes to show the..."
Connie Stone
"This place is amaaazeball ... great service ... great food and cool atmosphere ... i went there today Saturday April the 22nd for my brunch. I order..."
Anandita.danaatmadja
"This place and their food was a major let down in terms of taste. The place was packed and the staff couldn't handle the masses, we waited so long..."
Veronica Te
"One of the busiest cafes in parnell. But lucky enough we were able to get seats. They had a good range of cabinet food but opted for their..."
Karl Evangelista
"Enjoyed a delicious brunch at Winona Forever last Thursday and despite the stormy weather the place was packed. It may be due to the amount..."
Lauren
"We waited ~an hour to be seated and to receive our food.Heard much about this place so came with high expectations which were immediately..."
Thegreeats
"I have been here twice and thought the food and service received was good. I thought the payments system could be a little better it's a bit awkward..."
Sam Smith
"Winona Forever is one of the trendiest new eateries nested in Parnell.We visited on Saturday morning - despite it being early and rainy,..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"judging by the stream of raving posts about this place, winona forever can only be described as the 'new kid on the block' SO after a fit of food..."
T
"Lovely staff where they are so smiley and happy .When you asked something they are so helpful.I went on sunday for brunch and the place was..."
JungYun Lee
"Wah super busy place!! I heard it is like that during the week too. So be ready to wait! We were lucky as we spotted a long table which we could..."
ShoRt
"Have you ever had French toast so FAN-cyyy! We popped in for a Tuesday brunch. The food is fantastic and very creative. Cabinet has great selection..."
Ann R
"One of the best cafes in Auckland. Ever. Interior is beautiful consisting of crazy art, plants, large lights and a cabinet full of beautiful looking..."
AJ
"Had the mushrooms. simply loved it! Quite popular as there are lots of people and queues are long. But worth the wait. Wish there will be lesser..."
Cynthia Agustin
"I came here for lunch the other day, it's nice to see a new, trendy, modern cafe open up in the area. We came at around 2pm for a late..."
Charlene Weaver
"Just been here for lunch with my friend. The staff member was very informative and helpful. We asked whether the matcha latter can be made in an iced..."
Shazza
"Parnell has welcomed a new eatery which has hit the ground running, and captured the hearts of diners from the get-go.Ā The rainy dayĀ did not seem..."
Heartshrooms
"It's great to finally get a really hip cafe inParnell. Winona Forever offers a range of delicious looking counter food, and a wide-ranging menu..."
Lawrence Mikkelsen
"A busy new cafe popping up on the street of Parnell, where itĀ seams to be the trend of new openings, bringing back a reason to come to Parnell and..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"This quirky cafe must be one of the coolest new spots around town. From the artwork, to the decor to incredibly friendly service.. it's definitely a..."
Where To Next Auckland
"Nice spacious cafe with a nice vibe an large glass windows. The Eton rifle was their version of the French toast and it was absolutely beautiful...."
G
"Love this place! Great atmosphere and food. Only problem is that kitchen closes at 2:30pm so you gotta get in quick for lunch! The cabinet offers..."
Anna K
"When I think of food heaven, I think of doughnuts oozing with jam and cream, decadent slices filled with a thick layer of caramel, dense and fudgy..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Hands down one of the best brunches I have ever had! The food was all presented beautifully and had so much flavour to it. I had the hotcakes and it..."
Jess Surtees
"This cafe has a great vibe and itā€™s nicely decorated. Presentation of the food was nice and portion was huge too! You get a huge piece of pork..."
vy
"Perfect place to come for your morning coffee and pastry, breakfast or brunch. Filter coffee was great but $8 seemed a bit excessive. Really enjoyed..."
Ray C
"The interior of this cafe was absolutely stunning, and the staff were incredibly bubbly, energetic and helpful. We were warned that the portion sizes..."
Ashlee Nicholson
"Must visit! Outstanding cafe in a great location. The cabinet food is equally as tempting as everything on their menu. We order the goats cheese..."
Abhinav Bidani
"Great food and service. Cabinet also looked very yummy. We had a big breakfast and hot cakes. Very impressed! Both plates are very different from..."
Randolpho Allemand
"Yummy food and not too long of a wait time for it to be ready. Salmon eggs Benedict was one of the best I've had. Iced chocolate came with a..."
Shadiya Shaleen
"Iā€™ll just start by saying the slices at Winona are out of this planet! The service is always faultless and the place has a really cool fit-out and..."
Hamish Dorrington
"The food was outstanding , not only visually beautiful but tasted delicious! Very impressed also the coffee was perfect. my only issues were that..."
Whenrightbecamewrong Insanebecamesane
"Oh wow! What an incredible cafe on so many levelsā€¦ the service was so fast despite it ha very popular cafe, the presentation of all the food was..."
Janita Patrick
The Shelf
85/100 (2417 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
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Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
French Toast
Toasts
Waffles
Toasted Ugly Smoked Salmon Bagel
matcha latte
Cakes
Waffles with Seasonal Fruits
Belgian Waffle
Espresso
Flat White with Vanilla Shot
Chocolate Croissant
Flat White
Kimchi BBQ Pork Belly with Scrambled Eggs
Mango Smoothie
Affogato
French Toast with Hash
Henry's Spicy Pork Belly Burger
Salad
Avocado Toast with Eggs
english breakfast
Henry's Korean Spicy Pork Belly Burger
New York Sandwich
French Toast with Floss
The Shelf's Cauliflower Mushroom Benedict
Cheesecake
Deconstructed Iced Mocha
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Mid-range
"Glad to discover this cute cafe. I tried their hot chocolate, deconstructed mocha and normal flat white. Lovely chill atmosphere to hangout with your..."
Rhea
"This my second visits to The Shelf, it's a lovely little cafe to catch up with friends. Their hot chocolate is amazing. This time I have ordered the..."
Rozie
"The food and coffee was soo good. Bagels and salmon was my favorite! Everything in that dish blend in so well together šŸ„ŗ I really love this cafe..."
Ja Lahpai
"Enjoyed their korean pork..."
L A
"Nice coffee shop discovery, while walking around the city. They had good flat white coffee and a quaint atmosphere...."
Dins Rodriguez
"Atmosphere was amazing, it felt so cozy to be inside. I loved the wooden plates that was used to serve the food/drinks (which tasted good and made us..."
Lydia Low
"Have yet to try the food but the coffee here is good. The deconstructed hot chocolates is novel although doesnā€™t really work for impatient people..."
Shannon
"Came by for breakfast/brunch for a handing in celebration. A friend recommended this place because of their deconstructed iced mocha. There were..."
Benedict Uy
"The place is very well-decorated and staff are nice and attentive. The food is delicious and well-portioned but definitely on the pricier side of..."
Chary1235
"The atmosphere here was so great. One of the go to places for a coffee in Auckland. The food and desserts here were great too. Came here multiple..."
Minh Thu
"I came here on a Wednesday for lunch. It was my first time trying this place and I loved it! I ordered the green omelette which was different from..."
Aszy
"I decided to have brunch with a friend at The Shelf because itā€™s one of her favourite places. The decorations were super pretty and it was so quiet..."
Sharon Louie
"The shelf amazed me with their beautiful ambience with a front section of tables and even lamps?? Further out back is a section with wooden tables..."
The Scarfoodie
"As I work in town I've often come here for coffee. Even if you're not a regular mocha person, grab a mocha or hot chocolate to have in - proper..."
Caitlin Smart
"A good cafe in the heart of the city..nice vibes and interior was great..food is average though..not extraordinary..and a bit..."
Shreya Divakar
"Excellent tasty seasoned food from the magic breakfast meal to the French toast big portions an great presentation. In addition the green tea..."
Anadlz898
"Food was good-not great but the interior is beautiful and classy. Service is exceptional, prices are usual cafe-expensiva type but i guess thats what..."
Angelica Starina
"This is probably one place that il never stop going to! Whenever I get a craving for pasta, I have to go here! Their fettuccine is so creamy and the..."
A.K
"My go to place whenever Iā€™m in town and want breakfast or brunch! The food continuously upholds my expectations and I really enjoy coming here! The..."
Hannah Zheng
"Had my first breakfast here a few weeks back and I must say I was not only impressed with the service but the food quality, OMG!! Definitely..."
CoSMiiCKiiD
"Came here with one of my best friends and got breakie here the other day, was so happy with my waffles, such a pleasant taste and the appearance was..."
Yana Petrenko
"Used to come here a lot for brunch, love their Moroccan Lamb Salad, also tried the Chicken Fettuccine, Belgian Waffle, The Shelfā€™s Breakfast which..."
šŸ’“ K
"I like to go to this cafe at my leisure time. I always order french toast. It is thick and sponge. The banana is sweet and a bit crispy. But I cannot..."
Will Nono
"CRAFTY. From deconstructed special beverages to perfectly constructed freak shakes and smoothies, @50theshelf offers one of the most interesting..."
Brendan Chun
"One of my favorite spots in Auckland for cafe food. Ordered the big breakfast and bagels with coffee on this occasion. Would definitely recommend..."
Leslie Tan
"The interior and ambience is nice, very friendly and welcoming staff. Only thing is the food is a little pricey but if youā€™re willing to spend some..."
Shyama
"Very good service, food was delivered quickly and is delicious. The restaurant itself is very pretty and has an appealing appearance. Friendly staff..."
Weeaboo Rights Activist
"Itā€™s on high street, very easy to find. A stylish cafe, and presentation is excellent. A little bit pricy, but good for friends to have a relax..."
Wendy Wang
"Ice mocha was pleasant : ) Its a modern layout with quite spacious areas in between tables. Food was average but coffee is worth the short walk..."
~City Life~
"Cosy little cafe on High Street great for a quick coffee break.If you want to be a little fancy, why not try an iced mocha? The best part..."
Tony Shi
"Coming from Wellington I am used to quirky cafes everywhere. This place I really enjoyed. It is the perfect place toĀ work if you are a contractor..."
Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt
"Each time I walk into this beautiful cosy cafe you are greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. A fine selection of drinks, hot and cold food and..."
Tim
"In this Korean cafe, you can get all the fancy drinks and desserts you want. Clean environment, nice staff, prettiest food. Best place to have a..."
LuNa The TuNa
"First impressions are always the most important and ambience of this place really gives a good first impression.Just stopped there for a..."
Ä¢irts Betmanis
"Food and service were both great! There wasnā€™t much noise in this cafe which makes it a perfect place to catch up with a friend or two. The shelf..."
Jenney Guo
"Great place for brunch with my boyfriend. I love the hot chocolate since I can control the portion of chocolate. The food are also good tasting...."
Qun Xia
"Super nice interior and ambience to have a chill morning. I only ordered the special hot chocolate here and it definitely was pretty special - it..."
Eunifoodie
"Such a good place for catch ups. The cafe is so cute. I only ordered coffee as i already had lunch, their mocha is so good! My friend ordered a..."
Jb Buen
"Ordered the Belgium Waffle which came out with kiwifruit and grapes, candy floss and whipped cream. Value for money, waffles were crunchy and sweet...."
G1k
"Always love coming here for a catch up and coffee. It has the perfect environment just for that. The food looks spectacular but havenā€™t had the..."
Crackerjacker
"This place is surprisingly tucked away on High Street, but offers an excellent hide out to dash out some productive work. It's very much a cafe and I..."
Jay
"Been to this place a few times and truly enjoyed the food. Its gourmet meet uni days! The Oreo drink is a must try ! Central location is a bonus !..."
Charissa
"This is such a cute place with amazing food!! Itā€™s just down the road from Uni and Iā€™ve walked past it multiple times and itā€™s quite easy..."
J.M-Tazzy
"This is a super cute little cafe that serves wonderful food. The food looked amazing and tasted pretty good too, though the flavours may have been..."
Sammy & Raphy
"Great coffee, great breakfast and super awesome croissants. Must try - French toast, chocolate croissant, espresso, iced tea.Also, the..."
Naiya
"I came here on a Saturday afternoon to do some writing (and charge my devices!). I enjoyed The Shelf's free wifi and the mood ā€“ itā€™s quieter and..."
Raymond Tiong
"Coffee is great, the iced latte with coffee ice cube, cute! oreo cheesecake is already brilliant. Also wifi was fast and good, was there for 3 hours..."
Nina Wang
"5 stars for this cafe would be an understatement!!The Shelf cafe has the most chill vibes ever and is located perfectly in the middle of..."
Niki Niki
"If you are ever strolling down High Street you have to try this cozy-cool lilĀ cafe! From the chilled vibes to the neat decor, to the friendly staff,..."
Dani
"Nice decor & drinks. I'm not a fan of hot chocalate but The Shelf's hot choc is really a wow for me. Imagine how cool it is seeing the chocolate bar..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Love going to ā€˜The Shelfā€™ ā¤ļø! Huge fan of their Hot chocolate and their Ice Chocolate šŸ˜Š Always a pleasant experience with great service..."
Aisha Mohammed
"Went here on Sunday for the first time. Love this place. The service was great & staff friendly. Coffee and tea are great. Food is delicious too...."
Ken Hita
"Iā€™ve been here for a few times and I just realised I never write a review šŸ˜‚Came here with a friend from aussie and we ordered a piece of..."
The Poor Foodie
"I feel bad, why because all the other coffee shops that I rated as 5* . The Shelf is a 6*Hands down the best Mocha in Auckland, possibly..."
Scott
"Breakfast here the other day was lovely. Warm and inviting atmosphere with a cool vibe to it. Friendly and approachable staff who greeted me..."
Cherise
"We had brunch at shelf today. I had green tea latte, spicy pork belly burger. My hubby had eggs bene & latte. Really like the latte and eggs..."
Yong Jing
"Extremely good service, delicious food (though a bit pricey) and fast internet. My go to when Iā€™m out with friends or wanting to treat myself...."
Homayra Shafiq
"Had the Belgian waffles and a peach iced tea when I came here for lunch. I throughouly enjoyed the meal and found it to be very filling. The waffles..."
Bailey
"Very nice and quiet place. Friendly and helpful staff with a very welcoming design.Tried the eggs Benedict with bacon and mushrooms and a fresh..."
JoĆ£o PlĆ”cido
"The shelf is always good:) kinds staff and free wifi. I love the latte art the most. Bakery is also good to try. I like the cafe atmosphere...."
Alice In New Zealand
"The cafe lives up to its name with the amount of shelves here. You can get all your signature cafe staples here and the prices are..."
I_like_pickles
"Great place to catch up with friends, food is delicious. Presentation is amazing and it taste scrumptious. The detox juice is so good. I had the..."
Miura Elikana
"Nestled just 5 minuets walk from sky city the shelf is easy to get to and provides delicious food, the cafe its self is fairly small, we had a group..."
Chloe Mason
"Came here for brunch with a friend recently. The decor here is cool. The entire place has a relaxed chill vibe. Itā€™s clean and modern and overall a..."
Emma
"Fantastic coffee and food. Friendly staff with beautiful smile. Warm and Cozy! Highly recommend! Barista skill is good! Even cabinet food is lovely...."
Max1981812
"Their Mocha was amazing! Coffee came with a chocolate stick in there and some more chocolate on the side. Super cute. The place was very busy but..."
Auckland Foodie
"Awesome food and coffee! Friendly staff! Chicken pasta is really awesome! Price is good at city centre! Very accessible location along High St! Good..."
Cristiano_phone
"Decided to go catch up with a friend over brunch today and I was pleasantly surprised. From the outside, it looks very busy and there was the..."
Rae
"Nice coffee. And nice food, I ordered an lamb which is different from other cafes. It surprised me. And inside of the cafe is unique in the town...."
Ray
"I love this little cafe! I ordered an almond croissant with a white hot chocolate and will definitely be coming back again. The presentation is..."
Paris Jenkins
"We came here over the weekend for brunch and ordered their mash mash and eggs benedict with bacon&spinach, as well as their special hot chocolate...."
Blackpearl
"very cute and cosy cafe. food was presented beautifully and my scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly but will say they were a bit under seasoned for..."
Charlotteraju
"A good place to grab some breakfast and the ambience would give you a positive vibe. The food served here is pretty fancy and as you would expect,..."
Sanika Chandoskar
"Cool place!The fresh orange juice was great. I also tried the Shelfā€™s breakfast which was alright. The sausages were delicious but..."
Wapatino
"The Shelf is in a brilliant location on High Street, which I might as well consider my second home at this point. However, getting a table isn't..."
Raj Singh
"Wow! What a cute little shop this was. The interior decoration was ADORABLE!!! Couldn't possibly ask for more in the decorations, plus the staff were..."
Flora The Foodie
"Probably the nicest place in cbd. Nice n quite. Good service. I have tried many of their dishes but their French toast and chicken fettuccine is my..."
Jot
"Portions are a bit small but the taste of the food is amazing. Service is efficient and the decor is very cute. Great place to catch up with..."
Sally S
"I enjoyed my smoked salmon pie and matcha latte. Other food on the menu also looked good. Iā€™m not a fan of the fitout as Iā€™d prefer more natural..."
Tashee
"I love this cafe, but coffee is not great anymore... the last few times, I couldnā€™t finish my coffee. Food and attention, always the best...."
MarinƩ Colombo
"If youā€™re looking for top rate coffee then this is the place. Deliciously strong soy lattes with beautiful thick crema on top. Really nice layout..."
Purpledonnamode
"Came here with a couple friends and shared 3 dishes. The atmosphere was very nice and quiet, a nice place to get away from studies and just chill and..."
Aimee
"Food is set out beautifully, loved the deconstructed ice chocolate, ambience is really great :) Nice instagrammable place to come with a friend, and..."
Lo9ve3r 4s
"Such a lovely unexpected place in the middle of High Street. Great service, fantastic atmosphere - you can try and absorb everything and still be..."
Dini
"with my friends eat brunchļ½žpaste so niceļ½žbut omelet just so soļ½ždrink menu amazingļ½žiced coffee and lemon tea i like^-^next time i will be..."
Rico Shao
"Taste: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ—šŸŒ‘šŸŒ‘Interior Deco: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ‘Customer service: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ—Recommend:..."
Mon.
"Starting to see alot of these trendy cafes opening up with flash ambience and their own unique way of presenting and serving their products.Ā  Shelf..."
Diner8Here
"Love this cute little cafe on High St. It had everything youā€™d want in a cafe dining experience. Great service, attentive staff, they cleared a..."
Hangry Angee
"Came here in a rainy morning but the ambience is so warm and lovely. Good service. Nice decoration. Probably the most interesting to serve ice..."
Quinn Mai
"This place is so cute! Iā€™ve always seen reviews of it on Zomato and I finally got to try it! I ordered the jack sandwich and berry smoothie, which..."
Jessica Li
"Had eggs bene was one of the top ones Iā€™ve ever had. Got given a deconstructed hot drink which was great. Service was friendly and very fast. Cafe..."
Olivia Small
"The service is pretty good and the food is alright - but better than average but most amazing. I quite liked their pasta dish however found their..."
Angela
"Very stylish little cafe on High Street. I like the simple decoration with wooden shelves and tiny flowers bottles on the table. We had the chicken &..."
Bella Luv Food
"Food was really yummy, I asked for the gluten free eggs benedict with spinach. Ordered the bacon crispy which was great, I'm not a coffee drinker bit..."
Toni
"The place has a nice atmosphere and the food was SOSOSOSO good would recommend coming again!! The staff members were attentive and said thank you..."
Linda Wang
"This place is for people who wants to catch up with friends and have some light snacks. If you're really hungry and decide to come here, you'll be..."
Jason Zhang
"Nice ambience, relaxing music, good food, excellent idea for the drinks (I really love it), and also thumbs up for the customer service! The staffs..."
Jessa Camille Salado
"Came here a few years back and thought the cafe/restaurant was really cute and aesthetic (sorry don't have photos from then) however a little..."
Cathy Fan
"Loved this place! The Shelf is incredibly cute and cosy and always busy- be prepared to potentially wait as it's always in high demand. The drink and..."
Sophie
"The service here is efficient as you have to walk up to the counter and order and pay yourself. The food comes quite fast and the presentation is..."
Aimee.
"I love how extra their coffee serving style is. I live for things this extra - so obviously I loved this place! The coffee was decent and tbh, I..."
Sakshi Chadha
"I've been struggling as to what score to give this place - despite having what I believe to be two of their only downsides, The Shelf is still a..."
Jamie Chiang
"Love the aesthetic of this place. Things are served very nicely often on wooden boards, and the decor inside is very nice.Ā The mocha and hot..."
Grace Su
"Love the breakfast menu. And their cute signature style of drink presentations. A little pricey. The service is good except I always feel like they..."
Tenz
"Is a lovely place with very cute decorations, great space to have catch up with friends. I have been to the shelf on numerous occations, but..."
Julie
"I have been here a couple of times already with my friend. We both love the coffee here and I like their cheesecake. I havent tried meals here but my..."
Ellynn
"Took us a while to venture into here at first but since then have become semi- frequent customers, so to speak. Firstly upon entering the staff..."
Bryan
"The Service was really good. The food which I ordered was delicious. I also ordered hot chocolate which was different style and tasted really good...."
Abhishek Jaiswal
"Used to be one of my go to's cafe in Lorne street before I started expanding my horizon. Still a cute little place. Highly recommend to check it out..."
Tan.ned
"Pretty and unique atmosphere, food was nicely presented and fast despite it being busy! Friendly staff too. Not super affordable for what you get but..."
Joanna šŸŒ·šŸµ
"Went there saturday morning, great service.didnt wait long for foid to arrive, love their hot chocolate, looked so fancy! Had a big break fadt..."
Mayuyueyes
"I've been here twice, first was for my waffle breakfast then lunch on the second visit. Great atmosphere and clever multipurpose decoration of..."
Joan Blackburn
"Awesome place to go to, great service and, great food. This place has never disappointed me and is always clean. Loves it, would defs go again...."
Sid
"The Shelf is an absolutely adorable cafe that'll make any gloomy day that much more brighter! It has a cute aesthetic that's perfect for solo study..."
Winnie Chauchau
"Fav brunch spot in Auckland! The food was amazing and hencustomer service was also great. They have a lot to choose from so it was great for a picky..."
Sydney
"Love how fast service this place is especially when you are on a fast lunch break. Amazing food and service. Nice little shop, did take us awhile to..."
ChiChi Vareeroy
"Have been to Shelf for breakfast quite often. Usually my go-to place for Eggs Benedict or their Special Breakie.The service is fine, what you..."
Davyd Antipov
"Came with friends a while back - it may look tiny on the outside but don't let that deceive you - there are plenty of seats inside! Had the eggs..."
Annie Zhou
"I really enjoyed my breakfast this morning. Nicely tucked away down the back of the cafe I had loads of time and space to sit and research without..."
Jessica Marie Violet
"Usually go here for business meetings. They make a great hot chocolate that has a stick of Whitakers chocolate in it. Love the teapots that the tea..."
Ugeshni Khan
"The original cool cafe on High St. It used to have Auckland's best barista, who last time I saw him was down on Shortland St, however I can still..."
Frank
"This place is so awesome! So much creativity and fun decor. I got the French toast and a mocha and my friend got a flat white. Love the food and..."
Shelley Blair
"I like their food& coffee!I've been here couple of times and never got disappointed. Plus, their nice plating of food always pleasant my eyes..."
Jade0289
"It was peak hour when we came at around 11:30. I ordered the Moroccan Lamb Salad, and my friend got the Belgian Waffles with extra of ice cream,..."
Oksana Zhang
"we got the chicken fettuccine, when we first had it it was great but it felt a little too creamy and thick...would've been better if we had a drink..."
šŸŒ¹
"Very friendly and courteous staff, ki quon especially. One of our favorite places for breakfast, only place that can actually poach a creamy egg..."
Billy Weir
"One of the best cafe in the Auckland CBD . I have been walking on high st at so many times but I didn't notice there is a cafe until..."
Rachel Shen
"Wow what a cafe! Been here for breakfast a few times already, and their food is amazing.Not only is it well plated (so pretty!! Instagram heaven!),..."
Ffionachua
"My wife loves it here. Asian fused Cafe. I'm a black coffee guy. So not into the fancy stuff when it comes to coffee. The environment is..."
Tony Ma
"First impressions last forever. The small things make big impressions.This cozy little cafe will not disappoint.I'm a self proclaimed..."
Darren Big Belly
"Cute platter and water bottle, right? I had Italian salami and amond stuffed olives sandwich. The water bottle is complimentary, because I didn't..."
Vivi S
"I've had my first Salmon Bagel in this cozy cafe. It has that vibrant and young appeal to customers. Food cabinet/shelf is always looking fresh and..."
LilMSunshine
"Absolutely loved it. Though the space is small but they have made the best use of it. Perfect ambience for a coffee house. And the place has tempting..."
Preal Gandhi
"First time experience was great. I was very excited and had always been looking forward to their cool creations. Left feeling very satisfied. Good..."
Shayleen Narayan
"Got the B.L.T and Belgian waffles. It was pretty tasty and the atmosphere was cool! I didn't get a chance to try the shakes but they looked really..."
Daniel
"My favourite cafe in Auckland CBDEvery time I have visited Auckland I have always always always stopped at The shelf for a bite. This is..."
Tiffany Shionaka
"The shelf is probably one of the most interesting cafe i've been to lately. I absolutely love the quirky decor, the scientific contraption for their..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"My friend took me here for the first time. A very comfy cafe and the hot chocolate was amazing, you don't get to find an extra chocolate stick in..."
Choco
"Loved the decor and ambience of this place. There is cafe tables, bar stools/tables, picnic tables and cubicles for private/work, to suit all types..."
I'm Hungry
"Came here today for some lunch with my mum. Immediately the staff were really welcoming! Both my mum and I ordered the poached eggs on toast, and we..."
Daisy Smith
"Went to the Shelf for brunch and ordered the homemade waffles whilst my friend had ordered a toasted bagel. I felt that the waffles were really..."
Eggster Eats
"Went here for brunch. The service was very friendly & welcoming. Ordered a flat white & eggs benedict with salmon. The flat white was too watery for..."
Ms Jones
"Today it was my second visit for lunch and both meal were great. The food was delicious and it was well presented. I'd definitely like to come again..."
Chloe
"Such an interesting place to dine. Very unique and the food tastes fresh. One of my favourite places to stop by for brunch. Their waffles are..."
Taylor Mason
"" Elegant " is the word I would say...was a little difficult for us to locate the place as not being a local... But the struggle was worth it... The..."
Ishan Kulkarni
"Great little coffee place with divine mushroom and bread brunch. Mocha comes out as a spectator drink with chocolate stick that melts as you drink...."
Vicky Lau
"This place is a treat for my husband and I when we're craving good coffee and something sweet. It's located on High Street in Auckland CBD at the..."
Bianca Maceo Heilman
" A very beautiful cafe located in narrow lane called high street. food is on point - we ordered: - the regular homemade waffles, homemade..."
Kaye Arguelles (ZOMATO GOLD CODE: KAYE 6954)
"This is the perfect place to have a coffee catch-up if you are ever around this area. I ordered a waffle and a mocha this time round. I'm am always..."
Jeremy W
"Simply one of the best cafe in town!!Food is always consistently great, and nothing ever gone wrong with the coffee. The place itself is comfortable,..."
Marpaung XVII
"At first I was going to rate 5 stars, because this place serves the best coffee I've ever had in Auckland. I ordered a soy flat white and it was..."
Saskia Yates
"Order latte and quoina salad. It's really fresh and good!!!!!!! The environment is cute and sweet. Hiding in the narrow lane, it's a surprise !!!!!..."
Ally Lee
"If you want somewhere where you know you will get good food the shelf is the go too!! I remember coming here when they first open and they've..."
Jojo B
"Good food & good service!!! Such a cute and chill environment to catch up with friends! The presentation of their food is amazing, will always come..."
Ashley Ly
"I've always wanted to visit this place because I've heard heaps from it and I finally had a chance to. The decor and ambience was great, the music..."
Lovely Maralit
"Not a great photo and only had a coffee with my mother. Exceeds expectations coffee was lovely with the extra effort of chocolate sauce and a whole..."
Jess-Louise Holmes
"A beautiful cafe with great ambience! The perfect place to do work or catch up with friends. The cakes and other food are generally..."
Potatomatoes
"Went here because of the hype, it was okay for a quick dessert but didn't see what the hype was all about. The food was okay & so was the..."
Evaline Shandil
"Everything was well presented and the place was very tidy and clean. Little on the expensive side, but that's expected in town. Food tasted good,..."
Jane
"My friends and I were in the city for brekkie and The Shelf was our top choice. I heard good things and this place had great online reviews. The..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"The staff are super friendly and the food is so creatively displayed. Everything tastes amazing. This is definitely one of my favourite places to get..."
Natalie Johnston
"Came here last week and the ambiance is unique... I ordered their iced white chocolate and it was a superb... Love the taste not too sweet.. I want..."
Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao
"The Shelf is a nice place in city central to hang out with friends, to have some snacks or drinks. Their food are not impressive but I love the..."
Linh šŸ’›
"The best coffee shop I'd been to for these days!My friends and I enjoy the Mocha with chocolate relish and smooth blueberry cheesecake !Wonderful!!..."
Karen Gu
"1. Open Chicken Sandwich (however, minus the bread). I also asked to add an additional 2 poached eggs on the side with hollandaise sauce. Poached..."
Duyen-Kim Nguyen
"ā–  Good presentationā–  Good locationā–  Huge varietyā–  On the pricey endā–  Limited seatingā–  Quite..."
FoodieOodie95
"Amazing coffee, lovely service and the food is so consistently perfect. The price is very reasonable especially for the quality of the food..."
Jasmine Laity
"Husband and I came for breakfast, love the decor and vibe of the place!We came around 9am, perhaps it was still too early in the morning,..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Has to be one of the best cafƩs in town. Beautiful decor and always quite busy. The mocha is incredibly indulgent and the cabinet is full of..."
Sian
"My visit to this cute little cafe was amazing, I was catching up with my friends and this places allows you stay for as long as you want. Very..."
LuciferTSN
"The decor and the vibe in the cafe is really good. The cubicles are a nice space though if you are sitting in the chairs area, you might be too close..."
Ridad
"One of my greatest little discoveries. Cosy, simple but interesting ambience. Super tasty food served in a picture perfect way. I'm a french toast..."
Bogna Pietkiewicz
"Great coffee and service. Very cute little place on high street. I had the French Toast with fruits which was very nice. Would definitely visit..."
Shika Narayan
"I went to the shelf with a friend and my baby. The staff were super helpful, giving us the end table so we could park the pram and it not be in the..."
Lisa Pearson
"This place is one of the new trendies located right on the top of High Street.We had eggs benedicts with mushrooms, toasts with salmon, ice..."
Eduardo Dias
"Trying to find breakfast in the city is one of my biggest battles and this little joint was one a couple of friends and I tried out. I'm..."
Rhegan Smith
"I ordered a snowhite hot choc i think? My white hot choc a bit too sweet i can not even habdle it but it tastes soo nicešŸ’“šŸ’“šŸ’“ bte never drink..."
Boruru
"First time in the shelf today. šŸ˜Š one of my friends recommended me to try their deconstructed drinks so I had this iced chocolate. It was a pretty..."
Joycee
"Shelf has really nice food for lunch and I recommend going, the design of the food is really cool. I recommend the open chicken sandwich and the..."
Philip Doyle
"Such a gem on High Street, a great little cafe with friendly, bubbly service, food is very delicious, maybe add more options for people who are..."
Spencer's Reviews
"What a smoothy and pretty flat white! Only $ 4.20! Don't need to waster money for buying any coffee at star**cks any more. Interior is very warm and..."
Michelle Hwang
"Use to go here all the time on uni breaks for their organic berry smoothie or for waffles. Have been for brunch for the eggs bene and love the pasta...."
Priyanka
"Exceptional! Best coffee and breakfast in Auckland, and all in the same place. Didnt wait more than 5 minutes for food and drinks and was busy at the..."
Joel Nickels
"I've heard many good things about this place and I'm glad to say I was very impressed. The atmosphere was very pleasant. The interior design was..."
Jess
"Funky spot. We went there for breakfast whilst in Auckland last. I had the full breakfast which was nicely presented and I enjoyed the touch of..."
Dan Browne
"Tucked on Auckland Cityā€™s High St, The Shelf is a chic & trendy cafe serving specialty coffees, delicious desserts, and an all-day breakfast menu...."
Sophia
"I am very impressed with this cafƩ! Great food, service and coffee. CafƩ dƩcor is very beautiful and I love their DIY drink settings. It is a..."
Brave Eat
"Been here a few times for their infamous beverages (The Shelf's Iced Mocha/Iced Choc). Each time, I leave completely satisfied! Not only is their..."
Jess
"Fab find on High Street great for breakfast and even open on the weekend! Recommend the Red Raw juice and BLT was pretty tasty and although no table..."
Jaffa
"Favorite place to hang out with friends, I like the cozy environment there! I always order cake slice with drink. And all taste good, the tiramisu..."
Anastasia
"Love this cute cafe. The food taste really nice and the service is quick which is really good. Definitely gonna go back to this place...."
Danena Wu
"Excellent coffee. A lot of pretty girls like to come over to this place to have a cup of coffee and chill. So do me and my girlfriend. Ā We are..."
McChicken
"The first time I visited the Shelf I was impressed with the decor and how they set the whole place up! I love the little touches they put in making..."
SS
"A cute and busy little shop. The interior is clean and well decorated. However, the reason for the low(ish) rating is because of the food. I ordered..."
Helena
"The oreo cheesecake was pretty good; I liked it because it wasn't so rich (personal taste). The iced latte is pretty cool presentation wise and taste..."
Clare Niap
"Love the waffles we got. So yum and very well made! Everything you order is beautifully presented and follows with their shop's feel and decor. Their..."
Charlotte
"If you're getting coffee, I suggest you get the barista made ones instead of the DIY. It tastes way better! I'm not a huge fan of their savoury..."
Razelle Icaro
"Oh coffee on pint and a cheese cake was amazing. Such a friendly customer service. It's a best place for date.The way they disign and set..."
Farshid Hakimi
"Pretty decent attempt at a cooked brekky, cold toast and only 2 mushrooms was a bit disappointing. Loved the eggs though and tasty bacon, banana..."
James Ford
"Such a cute cafe! I stumbled upon it by accident--blink and you'll miss it, but definitely worth finding. The interior is really well decorated and..."
Campbell Ecklein
"I came here a few weeks ago for brunch with a friend. I had heard many mixed reviews about this place from my friends so I was interested to have..."
Ryan Lal
"Great relaxing spot with amazing coffee and a lovely interior.Super friendly staff and fast service.The drinks at this place are..."
R
"This place is uber cute! The set up in here is something out of a dream. Little vases on each table, cute decorations and fresh fruit infused water..."
Monique Porteous
"I was impressed with management and the set up, this was a great alternative place to catch up with friends. This cafe has a very DIY feeling where..."
Sophia O-W
"I've been to the shelf quite a few times and every time has been a great experience! Staff is super friendly and quick. I love their deconstructed..."
Jessica Teasdale
"As we walked into The Shelf, the first thing we noticed was the cute decor! The modern decor was so pretty and I liked the little trinkets..."
Sheena
"Had such a great time at the shelf. The prices are super reasonable and the seating is super cute. The food came within 10 minutes of ordering,..."
Ru Nyan
"I've been to The Shelf a few times, each time with different people. The food my friends have ordered all tasted nice and I really enjoy my little..."
Melissa
"Really cute little place in the city! The wait is good considering how busy it was when I went, staff were nice too! I ordered the pasta which was..."
Samantha Chow
"Came here with a friend for a catch up. Its a lovely cosy place with a calming ambience. I had the waffle which was crispy and delicious much like..."
Priyanka Victor
"This place is awesome if you like to assemble your own hot chocolate or icy drinks like I do. Excellent touch having a stick of Whittakers chocolate,..."
Auckland Foodie
"Just had a quick soy capp and almond crossiant. Cute cafe interior and the presentation was lovely. Just felt that the coffee and food items in..."
Lucia Park
"Have been to the Shelf twice. Had the eggs Benedict and the BLT (with very underripe avocado). Always good, apart from aforementioned avo, and great..."
Jack Boswell
"Being the cold-beverage loving Gentlepig I am, I headed into The Shelf to sample their much-appraised iced chocolate.Ā What I found was a genuinely..."
Gentlepig
"Friendly energetic staff in such a cozy cafe.Fabulous cake even they charge +20% more than the coffee club.Not to mention that strong taste..."
Regina McDad
"Best cafe to go to when wanting some time to yourself or having catch up with mates. The setting is quite minimalistic with little trinkets on the..."
Nicole Mae Flores
"Modern and esthetic Coffe place!šŸ‘The Shelf is one of my favourite coffees in the šŸ’œ of the City.Highlight: Coffee and..."
MommyYummy
"The Shelf is a hidden gem in the city where you can relax, and grab a bit with friends and family.Ā The interior dĆ©cor is bright and..."
Cath
"Great service and best ice coffee in the city. A very quirky little cafe and any one who loves a bit of creativity would enjoy this place :)..."
Lucinda Thai
"Been here a few times and always very impressed by the food and drinks!The drinks are served in the most innovative way and there are many..."
Winnie Luo
"Been here on several occasions (repeatedly for their Tiramisu slice) , and I'm satisfied by the standard of food every time. Definitely a gem that..."
Huli
"Such a nice little place to go eat Food is amazing Ice chocolate wasn't the best still tasted more like milk but I will totally go back..."
Michelle
"A popular cafe off of High Street. The decor is so modern yet whimsy. I love the atmosphere at The Shelf, its so lively yet inviting. I always come..."
Brenda Phu
"Very cute cafe, the decor was one of the reasons we popped in for breakfast. I had the big breakfast around 9.30am, it's now 14:46 and I am still..."
Pearl Simeli
"Cute cafe. Loved the make your own iced coffee concept where you can pour out milk/sugar syrup onto coffee ice cubes to your liking. Would like to go..."
Victoria
"The Shelf is a popular meet up place with my friends. We enjoy the ambiance and the decor in the cafe. We can always expect high quality food and..."
Tian Tian Zhang
"A fantastic place for catching up with work colleagues or with friends. Has a cozy ambience and the food is very nice. Will keep going in..."
#1
"Had Affogato here with a friend, loved the atmosphere and lighting. The place was really cosy and the warm lighting reinforced the ambience. The..."
Annie Ren
"I am on holiday with my friends and find some cafe for brunch. I love the decoration. The food was nice #eggbenedict and coffee is unique..."
Touisme
"One of my favourite cafes in Auckland, really cool decor and a bit quirky! Quite a discreet entrance so one of those places you can almost walk past..."
Beth Owens
"Came here for brunch in the late morning with a friend. The weather has been chilly outside but the cafe was nice and warm inside. It felt like a..."
Rachel
"Was surprised by the food! Had eggs benedict with spinach which was yum! Well cooked eggs and a well sized portion of the other components of the..."
Georgia Dobbs
"I've wanted to come to the shelf for so long!! And I'm so glad I did!! The vibe was amazing and so were the staff!! I was going to order both the..."
Sophie Ly
"First Time going to the shelf and was surprised by their magnificent food and drinks. First up had the deconstructed iced chocolate. The drink was..."
Janet Wu
"Great presentation of food and drinks! Had an iced coffee which was an experience in itself. Had the Caesar salad for lunch and left happy:-)..."
Anna Harding
"Popped in early to see how they prepare for the day and was impressed by the perkiness of everyone here considering it was before 7.30am on a..."
Aucklander
"Best waffle place ever! Will always be my fave. The staff are so friendly, the presentation is the cutest, and the food is to die for. Always..."
Shaayal Singh
"Pretty decent breakfast. Tried the eggs Benedict with bacon, the soup of the day (Tomato Soup) and a Flat White. The eggs Benedict was good but I..."
Joseph Mavumkal
"One of my favourite places to go! It is on the pricey side but the presentation is very cute! I really enjoy the chicken filos here and the..."
Melissa Chai
"Amazing food and coffee presentation. Great service. Food was very good.I will most definitely be back.Cool decor and choice of cutlery and..."
Scylla De Magalhaes
"Wow! It was a great visit to the Shelf!Never expect such good beverages and yummy waffle with fresh fruit on it! I love this place and the food..."
Cindy Ong
"Loved this place! Every thing was so cute down to the toilet paper holder in the bathrooms! The menus are all on a big block of wood and so nicely..."
Cararmel Queen
"The presentation of th food is very pretty, especially all th coffees adding the extra shots of syrup you add in yourself.. Been here numerous..."
Hungry Hippo
"I came here with a group of friends from uni. It was a very cute layout and food/drink presentation but I think it was a bit too pricey for..."
Aniva Huang
"Cutest little cafe in the CBD! Such friendly staff matched by the cute dĆ©cor ā˜ŗļø Food and drink are equally as good, my meal was a..."
Kelly
"Wondering down high street and this little quaint place caught my eye. I love all the wooden shelf filled with little nik naks and the contrasting..."
Mind The Crumbs
"The Shelf is a lovely quirky place to eat, however I do think it is a little over priced for what it is. I had the Portobello Mushroom Open Sandwich,..."
Saskia Kiefte
"The shelf has a character on its own. Quirky and cute, it has a constant flow of people coming in and out, settling in for some java. Free wifi and..."
Janice Chan
"I've been here several time already for brunch and every time the service and food are consistent and top quality. The food is always well presented..."
Elina Yuen
"Great coffee majority of the time. Decor is pretty cool and makes for catching up with friends an alright place. Have never ordered food from here so..."
Sungsam7
"Wonderful atmosphere and food that does not disappoint! You pay for what you get! This cute little cafe is absolutely wonderful and I will no doubt..."
Eva Zhu
"Heard from friends a lot about the compliment of the shelf, I always wanna have a try. Fortunately I went there yesterday .It was about 11 and..."
Shirley Yu
"What a cute little cafe had abit of a hangover one day so decided to come here. Very cute set up great coffee love the whittakers slab with the mocha..."
Chloe-Mae
"Ambience is superb! Trendy dƩcor Food is amazing --- love the presentation! Menu is well put togetherWide variety of drinks ---..."
Salted Karamel
"Came here for brunch on opening week. The staff were lovely, unfortunately the meal timings & service was all wrong but I would happily go back a..."
Doug Surtees
"Cute cafe with a bit of Asian/IKEA-style flair. Substantial meals where a friend got a big lasagne and I, a thai beef salad. Quite yum. Unique way..."
Leenix
"Unique mocha and hot chocolate style which I love - they use little jugs of chocolate syrup. The muffins are awesome, especially the blueberry! Food..."
Claudia Serra
"Great cappuccino and free wifi. Didn't try the hot brekky but the savoury muffin was delicious. Definitely will take my friends here when they come..."
Laura Goodman
"Food is great but sometime the staff can be a bit delayed but I always come here defiantly a great go to place :) the atmosphere was great :)..."
Phoenix Brown
"This is one of the nicest cafe around to meet people for a catch-up. The place has lots of areas created for the enjoyment of your eyes and..."
Sylvielle
"Small, little cafe tucked away on High Street. It has such a beautiful interior and is filled with little knick knacks! Such a lovely atmosphere..."
Christy
"Went here for the first time today! I was confused since there wasn't a menu displayed anywhere. However, I ordered a mocha and waffles and, wow was..."
Kirsten
"First visit! Ordered my favourite creamy mushroom with avocado on side and English breakfast tea ^~^ Great food + good service ! Warm and cozy..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Recently took my mum here for her birthday and she doesn't usually like sweet stuff so we had the waffles with fruit salad and it was amazing!..."
Lennaine
"As much as I was unwilling to go here, I did end up here. I had seen so many photos on instagram and was reluctant to go even with all the great..."
Riddhi
"Photos of the amazing iced coffee at the Shelf has been frequently popping up on my Instagram feed, so I finally ventured out to High Street (where..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Would be my 4th visit. Just love the food here, great for Vegetarians. I've had the Vegetarian pasta twice (red sauce x2) (white sauce x1), some..."
Hiral Patel
"My recent brioche obsession brought me to The Shelf, a relatively new cafe on High St. Given that they are closed on Sundays, it wasnā€™t easy to..."
Kiwi Foodie
"I visited one of my favourite Auckland CBD cafes the other day with some friends. I initially was only going to order a drink, but the banoffee pie..."
Helena Chen
"This place is by far my best brunch place in Auckland CBD. I really love their french toast and mocha. They serve their mocha with whitakers..."
Thefoodloverrr
"The Shelf had been on my wish-list for a long time before going! I ended up visiting on a beautiful day with my friends where we walked down from..."
Cecilia Paredes
"This place was on my wishlist for ages and i was excited to go their for the first time. I ordered the waffles and they were amazing, my friend..."
Mady Johnson
"It is a lovely cafe. Food is healthy and nice. Recommend the Thai beef salad! It was beautiful! Only the bad part is the coffee. Too less and not..."
Perlie Hu
"This place was in the wish list since a long time.. Finally managed to get myself here on a Saturday morning for a lazy brunch with a couple of..."
Tony Stark
"It's a cute cafe on high street. It's cuter if you're able to sit down for coffee. A mocha or hot chocolate, you can mix your own chocolate or coffee..."
Bettina Tran
"Great place. The iced mocha is amazing. And so are the banana and bacon..."
Tash
"Weekend ahead, I was overly aware of that and I started it with nothing but superb sweets with my bestfriend. I first came to this place when I met..."
MS LKDG
"Had a snack at The Shelf on the weekend. Firstly, groovy decor! They really maximised the tight elongated space they had to work with. We really..."
Lisa Edgar
"I went to The Shelf for a midweek brunch. I tried to go on Sunday but they are closed, d'oh! You think Sunday would be one of the busier days for a..."
Rebecca Smith
"The atmosphere is great, cool little touches to the tables and walls etc. Service wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. The food was really good,..."
Lisa V
"Today I met with Yatchi from Zomato and we headed to The Shelf for afternoon tea. It was my first time coming here so I did not know what to expect...."
Lucy Lim
"First Experience: I found the service extremely average, I think we came after a rush since I had to ask them to clean the only remaining table..."
Maye Elle
"The shelf is a favourite amongst my classmates at uni and they would always talk about it and tell me to go. But because I am stubborn and like to..."
MissEstherZ
"I live in the city, so I pretty much walk everywhere, this place used to be Esquires, so I was interested what it would become. When I saw the..."
NommyShotTreats
"Link the setting in this cafe, so cute.. Very Asian style of cafe.. :-) The beverages are served in a very interesting way - like my mocha.. It came..."
Asian Fan
"Love the atmosphere at The Shelf! Warm & inviting with probably the best coffee in town and it's consistently good! I'm not too keen on the stool..."
Dog Eats World
"Very Cute Coffee shop with stylish cups of coffee! My taiwanese friend recommend this place to me and ever since then I go there almost twice a..."
Jenny Kim
"I visited this place and was immediately attracted to the interior design of this place. It has a warm, wood theme going on and the shelves on the..."
Heartshrooms
"Is this cafe in the top 50 cafe in Auckland yet? because their dutch coffee, food, bakery, ice tea and ice ade are truly amazing. Interior is lovely..."
Jay
"Came here with a friend - love the vibe. Mixing the chocolate shot and the chocolate stick into my mocha was a lot of fun. Food was beautiful. Just..."
Emily Watson
"I swung by The Shelf on Sunday around 2pm to grab a quick bite with my brother. Let me tell you, the place was hopping! Luckily, we managed to snag a..."
Tammy-Jade Collymore
"Tried chicken sandwiches and hot white chocolate. Food was good. But hot chocolate was not hot enough. The ambiance is good. Caramel bite was too..."
Lijo P James
"Chanced upon this cafe in High street on a Sunday morning quest for brunch with friends. Loved the cafe ambience. It was clean and cozy offering..."
Deepak Mohanraju
"Came in with some hungry lads and was greeted with good service! Good choices in the menu and even better with the food! Some of the best brunch..."
Ted Eason
"A nice breakfast meal range including the drinks. The 'mash mash' meal was very delicious, the corn beef was very flavourful and every bite was..."
Cassandra
"Phenomenal food and quick service with no wait on a Monday morning. Will definitely be going back - the waffle was punishingly good though I sampled..."
Axel Lunbeck
"Super cozy space on the inside, just a little hidden away in High St. We had the French toast and the waffles - both were absolutely delicious, good..."
Kaitlyn
"Itā€™s all good. Atmosphere, the drinks and food. Needs repeated visits. Helmed by a Korean couple with efficient service. Get yourself a table,..."
Alfred L
"Really nice place for teas, coffees and sweet treats. They also offer more substantial items and a full menu but I haven't tried it. Nice teas,..."
Mary Binney
"Great cosy cafe for a read and a coffee, I typically do my work here during the quiet times, the staff are very accommodating and the coffee is..."
SChan
"I say it is perfect, good food, delicious breakfast. Good coffee as..."
Bas
"We enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the Shelf during our stay in Auckland. Our coffees were delicious, and their menu has a great selection, from..."
Carolyn P
"Visiting from Christchurch. Came very hungry, and was not disappointed. Warm friendly atmosphere and great service. Food was the best I've had in..."
Sam Dalton
"Delicious toast but the chai latte is too..."
IsH
"What we ordered: - Belgian Waffle -Watermelon milkshake - Mango Smoothie The price is a bit on the steep side but the watermelon milkshake is..."
Luna Hale
Hello Friends + Allies
84/100 (2109 ratings)
Restaurants
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Decorative Cakes
Hello Dumplings
Eggs Benedict with Chicken
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
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Cheese Scone
Fried chicken
Avocado Smash
Flat White
Iced Chocolate
Sausage
Gnocchi Boscaiola
Red velvet cake
Eggs Benedict w Bacon
Tuna Noodle Bowl
hot chocolate
Eggs Benedict w Mushrooms
Hotcakes
Supreme Coffee Beans
matcha latte
Fenugreek Potatoes
Spicy Noodles
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"Such friendly staff, fresh food suitable for different requirements and cute environment! Would definitely come..."
Hannahmareecarr2
"Staff very friendly and attentive. Who knew hot cakes could look so appealing! Place is very bright and airy, lots of greenery which I love! Food is..."
Victoria Notoa
"Went here with someone else around 11:00 and it was very busy! Place is clearly very popular and so I wasn't surprised when it look maybe 10 minutes..."
Max Lee
"Really amazing food, Service is fast and friendly. I was take visitors here as I know the food will always impress! Recommend to everyone! Coffee is..."
Reema Singh
"Absolutely YUMMMM food. The staff were really friendly and helpful. They did ask us to move tables halfway through eating our meal which was a bit..."
Hayley Levien
"Brunched in this bright and bubbly cafe located in the Greenlane suburb.The cafe is spacious with 3 seating compartments. However I..."
Lucy
"I had two long blacks and the coffee was excellent!!!! It was very busy but we didnā€™t have to wait for a table, this was a Saturday afternoon...."
Emma Sharma
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DearMate
"A cute cafe in epsom, the interior is really cool and green , lots of spaces inside! Their mermaid yoghurt bowl is really huge and def scrumptious!..."
MCP
"Ended up here unexpectedly but overall a solid 4.5/5. Iced latte was great, cake was great, good atmosphere. A little red stain on my glass cup..."
Lyla
":) Tried the most popular dishes in this cafe. The tasted was good, but not many surprises . Service was friendly and the whole environment was..."
Tian Sweetly
"I love the colors in this..."
Ami
"Got Mermaid Yoghurt Bowl and didnā€™t expect it to be this big šŸ˜® loved the raspberry yoghurt and the granola! Omelette Okonomiyaki is..."
The Poor Foodie
"Had the mermaid bowl here was quite large but absolutely scrumptious want to come back and try the other things on the menu..."
Tom
"Wow! Hello Friends and Allies really impressed our party of three earlier this week. The interior is super cute and the cabinet food looked extremely..."
Sarah Katherine
"Cute little atmosphere and I'm obsessed with their mermaid bowel. Its so simple but delicious. presentation is also nice. I am yet to try their..."
Yasmin Kharimi
"Amazing food and good vibe. Highly..."
Vidhi
"Definitely the Remuera mumā€™s go-to place after dropping their kids off with her white Mercedes SUV, before going to hot Pilates. Is it..."
Jonathan Chau
"Looooved the red velvet pancakes here! I loved the lemon curd on the side. My dad wanted to try something different from what he usually orders and..."
Navdeep
"Great coffee and delicious scrambled eggs! Side of haloumi yum too. Love the location and interior decor. Service was quite quick even though it was..."
Alice B
"Sweet cafe in Epsom, heard great reviews about Hello Friends + Allies so had to give this place a try. I got the green smoothie with honey and..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"It has always been busy when I tried to come by on a weekend but managed to come by during a weekday and was able to get a table without a..."
Benedict Uy
"Been here many times to buy coffee Always strong and creamy. They use supreme coffee beans. I tried the French toast and damm it was beautiful and..."
Mark Hunt
"Have heard people complain about the prices, but I very much disagree. Yes itā€™s more pricer than your regular cafe but the portions balance out...."
Kate Lauren
"Located not to far from Newmarket Central is this beautiful cafe. I came in for brunch and tried the chilli scrambled which tasted very delicious, it..."
Rachel Law
"Great place for coffee. I ordered the French toast which wasn't just pretty on the plate but also really delicious and refreshing. My friend ordered..."
Little Foodie
"Came here for a late lunch with a friend this afternoon, heard quite a few good comments about the cafe and was so pleased with everything. The cafe..."
Yana Petrenko
"Came in for brunch with my bestie in the weekend as we have been meaning to try it for a while and we were SO impressed. The only thing that was a..."
Karina
"Hello Friends + Allies is damn delish sis. Came here for the first time with ma main girl and we were very impressed. When we walked in it took the..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"One of those good places for brunch. The place was a bit noisy, but the food was awesome. We did get surcharged due to holiday, which I dislike a..."
Boty
"Come here a few times and it's a pretty cool atmosphere for brunch.I've had the chilli scrambled eggs and gnocchi and both were delicious...."
Samuel
"Foods are a little pricey, especially drinks. However, the quality is still pretty good. Love the potato Eggs Benedict, and the salmon bowl was okay..."
Charis Yang
"Came here for the first time and was quite impressed. I got a yoghurt bowel and wasnā€™t expecting much but it was delicious.Pancakes are..."
Prashant Datt
"Food: 5:5Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5Cost: 4.5/5 Been here many times for weekend brunch, this cafe never disappoints. Itā€™s..."
Jen Lin
"I walked in and found a table nestled at the very back of the cafe. It was nice and quiet in this area and had toys for my friend's little one to..."
Claudia Hong
"Went here for brunch and had the potato Rosti eggs Benedict and their avocado and rice paper wraps- both dishes were 10/10 so delicious and fresh! I..."
Mmm Mm MMMMMMM!
"Love this place! Been here twice now and havenā€™t been disappointed. They have a mermaid smoothie bowl (I think thats what it was called) which I..."
Karen
"Had a great time with a lovely meal here :)The staff were nice and the cafe was really busy. Tried their avocado smash. Their sourdough was..."
Coffee Macarons
"Loved this place! Located on the busy Great South Road in Epsom, the first thing I noticed was the artwork & floral decor. The service is..."
TheMŹŒverick
"Love the food, customer service was awesome... and quick response to my booking thank you for an awesome experience will definitely come back..."
Retta
"Amazing food! Lovely service! Anything to eat from a naughty little treat to a super healthy meal. Reasonably priced and the wait wasnā€™t too long..."
Emma Willie Wilson
"A beautiful place to catch up with friends or family. We ordered their hello friends beef and tandoori chicken burger and Eggs Benedict. I had the..."
Mesha Nandos
"Lovely spot!! The decor, food are both delish! The coffee is average, and the service needs a little work. A great spot to take family and friends!..."
Sofie Yeung
"Prettiest cafe in epsom. Full of flowers and arts. Presentation good,too. But always too much people waiting there. Especially weekend. Sometimes..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Such a nice cafe, I have only really ordered cabinet food and coffee however the coffee is delicious!! Staff are always very friendly and proactive!..."
Sades
"YUM. YUM. YUM. My absolute favourite Eggs Benedict out there. The hollandaise, the brioche, the bacon, THE BRIOCHE!!! Hello Friends + Allies has it..."
Ati
"One word. AMAZING.Possibly one of the best cafes I have ever been to. The food was absolutely amazing, you get what you pay for in terms of..."
Karen
"Had a family lunch here yesterdayLarge premises with lots of seatingNice ambiance and lightVery noisy at times with screamers in the..."
Glenn Town
"Great place for a weekend (weekday, whenever) catch up. Very nice environment inside, spacious and has a really nice flow to it.Food..."
Tan Wang
"I need to try everything on the menu! Although it gets noisy at times, this cafe is amazing! Instaworthy for sure! I had the French toast and mum the..."
Liz Scott
"Wow this cafe can be my new best friend..."
@Happyeatereats On Instagram
"Hello Friends + Allies was really good, I thought it was really cool to have fries inside the burger. Really yummy food, 5/5 but only thing is itā€™s..."
Emma Smith
"French toast FULL ON! One of the best presented dishes I have come across but a bit too sweet for me that early in the morning. Eggs benedict decent,..."
Flippynz
"Came to Hello Friends + Allied today for lunch and it was pretty good! The saffron in my panda cotta was a bit too strong, and the marscapone on the..."
ShenƩe Geaney-Jones
"Pretty cafe:) i had french toast and avocado smash. Here is better than i expected. More space inside with pretty deco. Kind staff:) i found lovely..."
Alice In New Zealand
"Cute little cafe to have brunch! I ordered the okonomiyaki omelette while my boyfriend ordered the granola bowl. I should have ordered what he had..."
Ashleigh Hea
"Nice ambience, friendly staff and humble service.Also, good food and decent coffee. The place was peaceful and calm. You can definitely choose..."
Naiya
"I had this place on my list of cafes to try for a long time, and last Sunday, we finally made it there. I can say it was well worth the wait. I had..."
Tawna Whitford
"I think I found my new favourite cafe!Hello Friends + Allies is a lovely cafe sitting in the middle of Epsom, a little further away from..."
Grace Huang
"Good flat white and espresso.Ā  The flaky pastry tart with feta, mushroom and poached egg was tasty.Ā  I loved the sprigs of herbs.Ā  A bit..."
Camilla Dadson
"I want to eat it everyday! But too faraway from me. Every time drove from Albany to Epsom for their food! Love it love the mermaid yoghurt bowl...."
Rosie
"after previous bad experiences, decided to give it another shot! and thank gosh i did because the food was amazing!!! ordered the green bowl + my..."
Snacking Sister
"Absolutely delicious food! We got the mushrooms, mermaid bowl and green bowl which all tasted amazing :) definitely recommend the mushrooms !!..."
Scarlett Pulham
"Awesome place, great food, clean and nice restrooms . Staff a bit forgetful but very friendly. Love it. Cozy and warm. Crowl away coz canā€™t stop..."
Anna Ter Rai
"Great food and atmosphere. I especially love the flowers decorated on the walls in the back room. Food is pretty expensive here, it is worth it..."
Sassy Radish
"Extensive menu full of breakfast foods. Very unique dishes and smart presentation. Good quality good and decent portions. Only downfall is we waited..."
Aimee.
"Overall a very decent feed. The mains were really tasty and not too heavy, leaving room for a great dessert. I loved the range of desserts available..."
Matty Krelle
"Very popular place and I can see why! Such a cute cafe and everything looked so good on the menu. Although it was busy the food came out quick and..."
Emma Judd
"Eggs on sourdough, Hello Greens and Wild Mushrooms Medley.I loved the wild mushrooms dish. The greens in the Hello Greens were quite..."
MegWantsVeg
"Great place to pop in and hang out. Coffee is pretty good and so is the selection of food with their interesting and fancy designs! Weekend mornings..."
DC
"Very friendly and efficient service. Coffee good ...the place is always packed which is a good sign. Only negative is that parking is difficult at..."
Seamus
"I had heard great things about this place and let me confirm that there is no exaggeration. The food is delicious, filling and good quality. If..."
Miura Elikana
"I have been wanting to try this cafe for awhile now, but the past two times I visited they did not have seats! We were overjoyed when there was a..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Love this place, the food is awesome! Always a favourite and service is very friendly. Always a good choice for your local and reliable Sunday brunch..."
Jane Walter
"Great place for breakfast or brunch. They are very busy in the weekends though so there might be a wait for a table and food.I had the fenugreek..."
Sandra Judy French
"Was blown away by the chilli scrambled eggs here on the weekend! So flavoursome and delicious, canā€™t wait to come back again and try the rest of..."
Lizzie
"Redemption! Came here and had the red velvet pancakes. Both came out perfectly on time. Delicious food, amazing coffee, highly recommended..."
Spencer Macintyre
"First time I've ever actually eaten in Epsom. It was nice to be in a different suburb for once.Traffic was desirable to look at and parking was..."
T.B.F
"Come in a lot for breakfast, lunch, and tea. Doughnut was so good! Filling was creamy and smelt like heaven. Tarts was also delicious and perfect to..."
Rosanne Choy
"What a neat cafe with its friendly staff, delicious food and great atmosphere!Ordered the braai salt prawns for breakfast and it was amazing !..."
Linlin
"Great cafe, coffee is pretty good. Plenty of space, very lively and good ambience. Last went in January, a bit of a problem with some flies flying..."
Thom
"The food in this restaurant is beautiful. They're closed at 4pmļ¼Œtoo early. I've already recommended it to my friends. It would be nice to open..."
Amy
"Really good food! Food size is good for what you pay for! Loved our drinks! Really creative dishes! Would different go again! Would definitely..."
Harry Kumar
"Good coffee and friendly service. Food menu reads well but my meal lacked a lot of flavour (Chicken burger). Great choice of cabinet food. Everything..."
Eatawayallday
"Iā€™ve been here a few times with friends, and the food, both cabinet and menu, has always been superb, as has the service from a lady I presume to..."
OliviaKKZ
"Could have more vegan options in the cabinet. Was better the first time I went. But nice decor. Pretty standard food menu with some fusion..."
Yi Lin Inez Zheng
"I had the French toast with blueberry mascarpone. Totally recommend it. And coffee, well two cups. It was so good. What a lovely place to go to eat,..."
Christine
"Good service, ambience and food. Was really busy and is a popular place on weekends but we still received our food quickly. Highly recommend the..."
Rosemary Cook
"Nice cafe to go to....... ...Like the food but was waited a little bit long......... People are friendly here...... Will go back and try more..."
Raymond.B
"Taste: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ‘šŸŒ‘Interior Deco: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ—šŸŒ‘Customer service: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•Recommend:..."
Mon.
"After all the hype, we finally decided to try it out- and it was a satisfying experience. The waitress was really helpful and the price was..."
Jason Zhang
"Yes! Fantastic lunch here after my last exam. What a treat! We had to share one sweet and one savoury dish for lunch because we could not pass up the..."
Abbey Lissaman
"Came here on a Saturday for breakfast and it was so busy at 10am already! I had the chilli eggs and my boyfriend had the fenugreek potatoes. Really..."
Kenzi Yee
"So good to have finally visited one of the top cafes in Auckland! The cafe itself is cutesy ā€˜hipsterā€™, yet chic and classy; with..."
Oksana Zhang
"Went to Hello Friends+Allies for afternoon cake in Saturday afternoon. Nyum, great selection of cakes in the cabinet, always feel like we want to..."
Jessica Halim
"The best omelette in the whole wide world. Hello Friends + Allies does everything exceptionally well. Their Matcha latte, pastries and all their food..."
Tess Sophia
"beautifully presented and delicious food ! had the french toast and beef cheeks with potatoes ! I like how the french toast wasn't too sweet and came..."
Natalieqp.chen
"Been here many times and is one of my go to's! Customer service is pretty good most of the time and their menu changes seasonally. My all time..."
Angela
"After all the hype on the internet, I finally decided to try it out, and what can I say, except that this experience was perfect! After comming back..."
Abella Wang
"I thoroughly enjoyed this place. I love the artsy decor, the vibe and feel of the crowd and the staff were really good.My friend had eggs +..."
Helen I.
"The food and service are always great! Hello Friends & Allies looks small from the road front but have a huge amount of seating at the back - so..."
Sarcha
"Awesome service, beautiful presentation. I ordered the French toast, it was delicious. However I wish they had larger portions, as I left the store..."
Sid
"Amazing. Can't fault it. Great service, good menu choice, great coffee. The tuna noodle bowl has so much variety and many flavours, it's one of the..."
Helen Wright
"Cafe food with flair. Hello Friends does great coffee and has an interesting menu and the food is always delicious. Good options for..."
Julia Louise
"We had the fenugreek potatoes and the big breakfast. Both were amazing and huge portions. The cake counter is full of temptations.....had one to go..."
Julie Riley
"Lovely atmosphere, well thought out food and truly great service makes this a go to place. Very nice for brunch or breakfast. Iced water..."
Robloader
"Spacious and pram friendly. Great service in particular to responsiveness. Menu had a variety of unique choices and tasted excellent. Would..."
SMINT400
"The cafe atmosphere is really cool and friendly. The staff is really friendly here too. I don't remember exactly what we ordered but all the photos..."
Dxlche
"Decent portion sizes and great ingredients. Nice presentation of food. It was quite interesting to have the roti in place of bread for a big..."
I_like_pickles
"Such an awesome experience at this place. Friendly service, having table service goes a long way. Food was delicious, the red velvet hotcakes were..."
Chantal Hoeft
"Visited this place for brunch with my friends on a Sunday. Love the ambience and deco. Service was super nice and staff was chatty in a friendly..."
Linh šŸ’›
"Went there today, on a busy Saturday afternoon for late breakfast, ordered chilli scrambled eggs, and undoubtedly this was the best breakfast I've..."
Vaibhavkursija
"Came here with a friend on Sunday. Was lucky to be allocated a table pretty much straight away despite the number of people waiting. Found the..."
Cherries_inthesnow
"Cuteness overloaded for the food decoration. Staffs are very friendly. The healthy options as sugar free matcha latte or green sourdough just made me..."
Bella Luv Food
"Great place for brunch. Busy but for a good reason. Food is a piece of art. The entire place is super arty , great ambience and customer..."
Galina Velas
"Came here on Sunday afternoon , it was quite busy but luckily we managed to get a table of 2 straight away. We ordered the red velvet hot cake and..."
Angelina Stefani
"We Came here for Mother's Day and really enjoyed it! The food was great, so was the coffee /drinks and friendly service šŸ˜Š the red velvet hot cakes..."
Kellie Watson
"Alright find this place just on my way to epsom.Funky setup really like itAttentive servicegood coffeeĀ i had lemon curd &coconut..."
Jemima
"Visited this cafe for brunch last weekend with a group of friends. Service was a little slow, we ordered coffees whilst waiting for the rest of our..."
Tanz Hoeta
"Excellent little place just on great south road! One of my favourite cafes so far!! Ambiance of this cafe is amazing, they have very nice deco..."
Janet Wu
"My husband and I came here for breakfast, I ordered the red velvet pancake and mocha, he had the Fenugreek potatoes. Honestly, they both tasted..."
W.H.Y.
"Had lunch over here today with a few friends. The food was decent, nothing amazing. The chicken burger was quite nice, the chips that came with it..."
S&G Take Auckland
"This Cafe is much favoured by the locals. You will see people come in, wave hands, send out hugs to the one they are familiar with. Ā It is a great..."
Angel Deng Yun
"Our favorite place to brunch right now as it's probably the only cafe we've found which serves a tray of assorted sweet and savory for breakfast that..."
Ann R
"My partner and I visited here for brunch in the weekend and it was packed! The cafĆ© is divided into two separate spaces so itā€™s hard to tell how..."
HJ
"Been here a few times and love it! Overall good food, average/good service and lively environment.Be aware that at peak times (Sat/Sun..."
Kenji
"Great brunch spot.. I have come here a couple of times and been very pleased. The food is excellent. I have tried the breakfast board which..."
Shell
"Wow! I've heard good things but expected abit of a hype! The cabinet food looks and tastes delicious plus the staff are super friendly! I haven't..."
Holly D-T
"Order the red velvet pancake + bacon! It is one of the best meals you can order at this cafe. Might be a tad sweet but with the saltiness of bacon..."
Karl Evangelista
"Good location and bustling vibes. Ordered the red velvet hot cakes which were pretty good. Some might say it's too sweet though but I found it ok...."
G
"The "Golden Latte" you have been searching for, is right here...at Hello Friend + Allies! Three cheers for that!!!ā€œGolden Latteā€,..."
A_craving_foodie
"Greeted by smiling faces and cheerful greetings, ushered to a beautiful table with epic art on the walls and fresh flowers on the table. Unique menu,..."
Mercypatch
"Unexpectedly beautiful food! We came for a late lunch at 2.15pm. One of the waiters was nice enough to come up to us and say that the kitchen was..."
Jasveen Kaur
"Food here definitely hits the spot! We ordered the Asian salad and vegetarian breakfast. I was very impressed with my vege breakfast- a wonderful..."
KP
"My friend and I went here for brunch today and was really good. The place was packed but the atmosphere was good. Staff were very quick to get our..."
Jessica
"I went there at a Saturday morning and it was crowded. Lots of people was queuing in front of the gate for coffee. The coffee there was really nice...."
Coco_Clairy
"as a 1st time visitor, was really impressed with the service and quality of the food. It was busy on Sunday brunch-time, and the staff were working..."
Peter John Ashford
"Loved this place! The red velvet hot cakes were amazing! The place is very open and loved the large tables out back, the wall murals were really..."
Nicole Jana
"I had only been here for coffee previously and was told the food is worth trying hence I came back. Was it worth it?? I came back for brunch on a..."
Jayce Huynh
"This place is the bomb! It's a step above any local cafe in the surrounding areas and was a much needed refreshing change from the normal local..."
Sue
"We frequently come to hello friends and allied for brunch in the weekend. The food is delish. If youre hungry the breakfast board will not..."
Whitney
"We came here for brunch just before Christmas and got in just before the rush. I had the Fenugreek potatoes (without the egg) - it was a huge portion..."
Sian
"Cabinet food always looks amazing, as does the plated offerings. Ā  I am constantly surprised at the friendliness and caring attitude of staff -..."
Jan Tweedie
"Quite hard to find parking around this place but so worth itBeautiful interior decor and cute homey vibesTheir cabinet sweets looked..."
Thegreeats
"My bus goes past this cafeĀ every morning on my daily commute to Uni. After hearing so many good things about this place and the mass amount of..."
Anna Wei
"Decided to have breakfast here and enjoyed our meal! The service is a tad slow, we ordered our food and was waiting a while for it to..."
Kelly
"Came on a sunny Sunday morning and it was busy but still not over-crowded at 11am. The green breakfast featured in the photo was surprisingly very..."
Lucyeatsakld
"I grab cabinet food a lot from hello friends on my walks from the bus stop to my study, and its sooooo yummy in the tummy it feels like a treat form..."
Jess-Louise Holmes
"Have only been 3x at this stage.Ā  I cannot fault the service.Ā  Each time has been during the lunch rush.Customers everywhere.Ā Ā  4 people in..."
Antony P Mackle
"We went to the cafƩ yesterday and we really liked it. We entered and straight away everyone of the staff members was friendly and helpful and had a..."
Isabel Ewig
"A lovely place in the neighbourhood. The cakes in the cabinet are so delish, i have tried several cakes and none of them let me down. Staff are..."
Khloe
"Really good serviceļ¼Œvery friendly staff. Impressed with the breakfast options and gourmet presentation. Ingredients were very fresh. We liked the..."
Gokilavani Sekarchandran
"I have a real 50/50 feel for this place.. Some bad experiences and some good. I practically live next door so this is my go-to for a nearby treat..."
Melanie Rose Hansen
"We came here for breakfast on a wet Sunday as did half of Auckland! The noise level is constant but the service was friendly. Our food came out real..."
Donna&Shane
"What an awesome cafe! Recently I went to this cafe on a busy Sunday.I took my 4 year old grandson.It was my first visit and I surely will return.The..."
Susan Lotoa
"Came here for a relaxed brunch, three of us enjoyed all our choices, the services and the ambience, for me the duck meal is so delicious! Have..."
Amy Ashby
"Love this place! Fresh open look with all the hanging plants and flowers everywhere. Their cabinet always looks delish and the red velvet hot cakes..."
Olivia Hammond
"The cabinet food is amazing had the coconut and lemon cake and it was super delicious & moist, ordered the eggs bene & my friend ordered the red..."
Sarah Swann
"This has become one of my go to cafƩs: close to my house, amazing food and great atmosphere. Their breakfast boards are definitely amongst the most..."
Garrick
"First visit was on a Thursday around 10.30am. It was buzzing but not crowded. Cabinet was crammed full and lusciously overflowing with mouthwatering..."
Dana
"I love how the lesser known suburbs are now getting a breath of revival, and offering more optionsĀ to those not in the centralĀ city. This place is..."
Heartshrooms
"Came in for Sunday brunch as we only live up the road. Was quite busy had to wait for 5mins which was fine. When seated got offered a menu and water...."
Chloe-Mae
"Hello Friends + Allies has quickly become a favourite breakfast spot for us - the menu is extensive, with some unusual twists and specials. The..."
Sophia
"Such an excellent place. The food is outstanding, a big step up from the usual cafe fare. I've been here a fair few times recently - several times..."
Lukas
"Saw this place advertised on the Urban List Akl so I knew I was going to be in for a treat. This place is packed! Try get there before the lunch rush..."
Monique Porteous
"BEST CAFE I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. Food was amazing, cafe setting is great. Such a wide variety of foods including cabinet sweet and savoury...."
Caitlin
"After my stint in London, I am back in Auckland and ready to rip back into the wild food scene. If I learnt anything in London, although there is a..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"This place was absolutely packed!! Not sure if it's overrated or a convenient location or if it's really that good... It was so busy that we had to..."
Misty
"Came here or brunch this morning! Cafe has a really cool atmosphere, love the interior. The art all over the walls is awesome..."
Charlotte
"Bright new cafe with beautiful looking sweet pastries out at the cabinet. The place is larger than it seems because it extends further out back. But..."
ShoRt
"Amazing! The owner was very attentive - on top of everything and even though the place was packed she felt totally at ease and even had time to chat...."
Brittany Nealie
"One of the coolest coffees in Auckland. Nice place, clean and spacious. They have a lot of sort of sweets and savouries.My lamb pie was..."
Diogo Reck
"Maybe I caught them near the end of a particularly busy weekend lunch service (about 2pm), but my first impression was not great. I inspected the..."
Gus
"Came here for a brunch on Sunday. This place was absolutely packed. So understandably it took us a wee while to get our food. The coffees came out..."
Josh Law
"Went for brunch with my friend.Busy place. Had toasted museli which was amazing!!Food 9/10Customer service 8/10Atmosphere..."
JungYun Lee
"We checked out this new cafe for a Saturday morning brunch. They have a great collection of sweet treats in their cabinet as well as some delicious..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Went into this lovely Cafe this morning .. beautiful fit out !! Very warming .. Fresh and innovative .I wasn't really sure if it was table..."
Rebecca Mcrobie
"I had heard about this cafe many times & finally had a free weekday morning with which to try it out. Sometimes when you hear good things about a..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Pretty nice cafe. Really busy but food is good. Had the big breakfast and it was quite big. Also had the smoothie which was refreshing. Will go..."
Natalie Patten
"This place is so cool!! The decor is awesome, such cool art without being over the top. Everything on the menu sounded delicious and the cabinet food..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"We went to Hello Friends + Allies on a rainy Sunday and found ourselves not the only ones looking for some solace that is the black and gold coffee..."
Cindy Wu
"Great experience. Very busy. Bustling place but still fast service with tasty food. Had classic eggs bene and it was delightful. Nothing terribly..."
Emma Bell
"I have taken friends here a number of times as it is my local. Ā So I was disappointed on Thursday afternoon when I introduced another friend to it..."
Lesley Brennan
"Holy moly. The pea and ricotta brushetta. The breakfast board. The salmon benny. The cabinet food. The coffee! The awesome service! And the fricken..."
Ciara
"Went here for lunch. Great cafe, friendly staff, nicely decorated and the atmosphere is cool, cabinet food looks amazing and menu is comprehensive..."
Michelle Jones
"Very busy cafe. I recommend to visit at non-peak time. Cafe is nicely decorated, very clean and white. Staff is friendly, though orders..."
Angela Reys
"This cafe is fairly new but have been 4 times now as the food & cafe presentation is very good. Service at first was a bit slow but they now have it..."
Yoda
"Cool name and looked new so me and my partner decided to give it a go. It was busy but we got a seat straight away. The waiter welcomed us straight..."
Joanne Chiang
"I went to Hello Friends + Allies for breakfast with friends and came across the menu. I ordered the Eggs Benedict which was $19.50 and it was..."
Eggster Eats
"We came in for lunch and I have absolutely nothing to fault, my friends and I were warmly greeted, wait staff were very attentive, we all ordered off..."
Angelina Cebic
"Having read the Denizen's review of this popular new cafe I was eager to have a sit down meal here. Starting with the positives, I was quite..."
Sasha McCormick
"Great new cafe in the neighbourhood. The cabinet food looks amazing and the coffee was Supreme and perfectly made. I had the eggplant and yoghurt..."
Jenny Malcolm
"It's great to finally see a good cafe in this part of town. It's such a relaxing place to come and have a meal. The staff are incredibly attentive,..."
Emilia Mazza
"A brand new spanking cafe in the Auckland dining scene. Its presence was welcomed with open arms by locals as we came to a full cafe on a busy..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Great place for families and catch up with friends. As always staff are awesome and service never disappoints. Food is so good and tasty everytime...."
Jacob Serbousek
"Very happy with the cafe and the food. Iā€™ve never ventured into Epsom and this place was a very pleasant surprise. It looks quite small from the..."
Rod K
"Service was a little slow on a busy Sunday (about a 40 min wait) so I wouldn't recommend going if you are on a strict timeline, but perfect for a..."
Anna Pomeroy
"Never been here before, I was a long way from home. The food was amazing and very good coffee and reasonably priced too. Definitely recommended to..."
Claire Buckley
"This cafe is so beautiful and nice, me and my family and my friends have become regulars here, I really enjoy the coffees here and the food is..."
Sini YANG
"Delicious brunch had here with my kids. The atmosphere is really funky, super fun and artsy decor. The food and drinks were all great. Beautifully..."
Kym Moore
"Such a cute Cafe with incredible food! Lovely, warm atmosphere and great..."
Emma Twidle
"Very busy for a Sunday Friendly staff A nice little place for a Sunday..."
Tina
"Incredible. I had my doubts coming in with all the hype Iā€™d heard about this place for years. They proved me dead wrong. The burger was perfectly..."
Brandon Baxter
"Great service and friendly staff. This cafe is my everyday visit, best coffee in town! They offer a wide range of delectable dishes, from hearty..."
Vivian Gu
"Beautiful decorations, decent coffee and very nice food. The first thing I noticed was that the cafe was buzzing with activity. With 90% of the..."
Liz Scott
"Had a great time with a lovely meal here :) The staff were nice and the cafe was really busy. Tried their avocado smash. Their sourdough was hard,..."
JS KWUN
"Visited Hello Friends + Allies for the first time yesterday. Food and service was great! Staff were really friendly. The atmosphere was comfortable..."
Nora Lu
"It has always been busy when I tried to come by on a weekend but managed to come by during a weekday and was able to get a table without a wait. The..."
Benedict Uy
"Been there twice already. Looove their desserts! The plating is so beautiful and creative. The portions are huuuuuuge. The cafe is pretty. The staff..."
Kathy Quan
"Such a groovy and funky place, and much larger than i expected! It's got a real colourful, hippy, cosy sort of vibe and it's brilliant. The food was..."
Celia Chan
Dizengoff
82/100 (767 ratings)
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"1/2 & 1/2 - such a good meal for being quite simple. These mushrooms were PERFECTLY cooked in a delightful balsamic sauce. The eggs... where do I..."
Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn
"Great cafe with fast and friendly service.Iā€™m a fan of their bagels, specifically the Moroccan chicken, itā€™s different to anything that..."
Stacey
"Drip in for a weekend brunch - they serve amazing food, mushroom is cooked perfectly and so creamy, the eggā€™s really fluffy as well!..."
MCP
"Good service and good food plus coffee, recommend. Maybe a few plants upstairs could give it more ambiance, but a nice place to sit especially when..."
Golden Years
"Coffee 5/5service 4/5Ambience 5/5Came in here for a morning coffee(Allpress) which was really really tasty andĀ came out super..."
SpoonMe
"Had the most amazing dense and moist poppy seed muffin for a good value especially from a cafe on Ponsonby road. It goes well with the coffee, and is..."
G1k
"Really enjoyed the 50/50. Never really order eggs out but it was a delicious change. The waiters were nice and chill, cleared plates in a timely..."
Charles
"Pleasant peaceful weekday breakfast. Fried pastrami with soft scrambled eggs and sour dough toast. Nice coffee! Love the big windows. Fun people..."
Jade M.
"Literally Aucklandā€™s best coffee house. Food is filling and consistently good - the Jewish delights are one to try if you want something lighter. ..."
Logan Cavanagh
"Dizengoff is one of the mainstays of Ponsonbyā€™s ever evolving dining scene and has been serving up Jewish inspired fare since 1994. The secret of..."
The City Lane
"Having walked past Dizengoff several times whenever popping into Ponsonby, I was excited to finally check it out one rainy Saturday morning. My..."
Raymond Tiong
"The first cafe i came to when i arrived in Auckland. I did a bit of research and wanted a nice breakfast. I'd heard the balsamic mushrooms were to..."
Emma Kenny
"First time in here because of the high score. The food was alright - it's normal cafe food but Jerwish style. We ordered 3 meals to share, the..."
CocoOnFire
"Popular local cafe in Ponsonby. Friendly & efficient service.They have some unique menu items - one of the most popular being the mushrooms. If..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Ah Dizengoff, highly spoken of and for a damn good reason šŸ’•. The Jewish/Israeli fare is expansive here and that is definitely ok with me! I found..."
Monique Porteous
"Awesome cafe that my friend and I stumbled upon yesterday, we ordered a chicken salad each, not your typical chicken salad, loaaaads of flavour,..."
Kate
"Coffee is lovely. The food tastes authentic and fresh! Service is pretty good. I love the menu. Would be keen to try everything. The flavors mesh..."
Shayleen Narayan
"Love Dizzy! It's lasted in the competiveness that is Ponsonby for a reason. It doesn't try too hard or follows fads (mason jars etc.). Best coffee in..."
Erin Berryman
"Came here for lunch with friends. Loved Dizengoff's Jewish-Western spin, something a bit different. Decided to be adventurous and try the chopped..."
Abigail
"Had their soy cappuccino one day and was one of the bestIf you like your coffees quite strong this is a good placeHowever at the end the..."
Thegreeats
"The best cafe in Auckland !!!! I am here every single weekend without fail ! Large flatwhites made to perfection every single time, amazing staff,..."
Debbie Sugrue
"Perfection ā¤ļø from the food and service to the deco and atmosphere, Dizengoff is definitely a must-visit place in Ponsonby šŸ˜ŠMy..."
Linh šŸ’›
"Visited for the first time today and was impressed with the quick service. My coffee was great also pleased they offer almond milk as not a lot of..."
Gaffarsplusone
"Dizzy is the gold standard for the Ponsonby cafe scene (and dare I say, the rest of Auckland). Great coffee, drinks & food. Always have a good time...."
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"An oldie but a goodie, Dizengoff has been a popular stable in Ponsonbys' cafe scene for as long as I can remember. Small, minimalist decor allows the..."
L.E.N.S
"This place always seems to have a good vibe about it. One of my favorite coffee shops in Ponsonby. Service is always consistent and so are the..."
HJ
"One of my fav cafes at Ponsonby with one of the best coffees served in Auckland / nz ! Had the usual chicken pasta which will fill you up and also..."
Richie Chewy
"Went ponsonby for the Christmas market day and decided to settle here for some brunch. I ordered the half and half and my boyfriend got the eggs..."
Joanne Chiang
"My favourite cafe in Auckland.The half and half, big breakfast, the coffee, the chicken bagels....Everything here is amazing, the..."
Max During
"Simple for me, eggs & pastrami, hits the spot. Coffee is good, just too busy to get a table on a Saturday (but that's my problem and a good one for..."
Iain Smart
"One of the finer breakfast spots in Auckland! Clean, inviting, exquisite and an all round 10/10 ! Can't fault anything .. Worth the money and the..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Probably my favourite breakfast spot in Ponsonby, beautiful coffee - beautiful service. Fantastic food!! I have never been let down - defiantly a..."
Caitlin Earl
"The eggs and mushrooms here are amazing. I come here fairly often when my lust for mushrooms can't be sated elsewhere. Staff always friendly,..."
Vincent Warner
"I bloody love Dizengoff. It's always packed and there's often a line for ordering but I can see why. Their mushroom on toast and salmon scrambled..."
Ben Tutty
"We have been here twice now and the foods is pretty amazing. The first time I ordered museli which was nice but I did wish I had chosen something a..."
Fiona M
"Great place to go on the weekend for bunch. The atmosphere is great, as is the food and the coffee. The go-to is always the mushrooms and scrambled..."
B
"Consistently outstanding brunch cafe in Auckland. Highly recommend the house smoked salmon, the balsamic mushrooms, the pastrami and scrambled eggs..."
Gracie B.
"A very cool name and a very cool restaurant. Have been perhaps half a dozen times when in auckland, usually for breakfast or lunch with family. I..."
Duncan Galletly
"One of my favourite breakfast spots in Auckland. Been here many times and I've never been disappointed. Consistently delicious and staff are..."
Ishita M. Mendonsa
"AMAZING!. Delicious coffee and friendly service..The eggs benedict were incredible.. I forced myself to eat it all! And my partner was equally..."
Renata
"Great local gem in ponsonby! Busy cafe with good coffee and a simple but generous menu. The mushrooms on toast was delicious but a heavy brunch with..."
Rosely
"Was awesome that my friend and I were able to get seated straight away and food and coffee was bought out quickly. The coffee is to die for and my..."
Lucyeatsakld
"This place was super busy when we visited on a Friday morning at around 7.45am! Atmosphere in the cafe was overwhelming, was very loud, found myself..."
Peifen Chua
"Dizengoff never disappoints. One of my favourite cafes in Auckland. The 1/2 and 1/2 scrambled egg and creamed mushroom on toast is one of those..."
Jodie Hsieh
"Outstanding coffee & macaroons at Dizengoff yesterday. It was late Sunday morning, and the place was pumping. We sat outside in the beautiful..."
Liz Winstone
"Amazing awesome Eggs bene...so good that I still kept thinking about the day after! Hah :)Would definitely come back, again and again!When..."
Lucia
"My favorite cafe by far. I love this place, the coffee is perfect every time and the staff remember what I order even though I only go every few..."
Chloƫ Leonarda
"I recently moved back into the Ponse and have made it my regular haunt for morning coffee. My flatwhite is always made to perfection with a love..."
Catherine
"Chicken Pasta is amazing!! best i've ever had. Loved the contemporary wall designs upstairs. Friendly people. A new..."
Louise Ashford
"Dizengoff is my favourite cafe in Ponsonby. The coffee is fantastic. The atmosphere is great. It is always busy. The service is great too. Can't go..."
Fiona Chapman
"This place never fails to impressConsistently goodService, food, and ambiance.Dizengoff is usually always busy so if we decide to go..."
The Incredible Edible
"Dizengoff is an Auckland institution that needs no introduction. Located on the main Ponsonby strip, it serves great coffee and brunch with Jewish..."
Eat It Auckland
"HALF & HALF - Recommended dish here. The dish comprises of half balsamic mushrooms & half scrambled eggs, along with two slices of delicious toasted..."
Ju W
"I came here for the first time on 2Jan and as you can imagine it was crazy busy die to other cafes being closed Still they smashed home runs with..."
maans le roux
"This place has become my favorite cafe in city. I had big breakfast and french toast. I really loved big breakfast which included eggs, sausage,..."
Lauren Son
"Went here for a Saturday morning breakfast. The atmosphere was nice and laid back and the food is pretty good. I had a matcha latte and the french..."
Lizanne Gomes
"I've been here a few times already and I really enjoyed the experience. The staff is very friendly and attentive and the coffee is great, but the..."
javier yebenes
"The food here is so good and theyā€™re FAST. For the price itā€™s an amazing..."
Justen and Kelsey Hundley-Hu
"Ordered large flat white, banana loaf, brownies and lemon glazed cookies. Fast service, verything tasted great and loved the fact that they open..."
Angela Soupha
"1st time here, was not disappointed. Superb eggs bennie, generous with the salmon. Big Brekkie was one of the better ones on P road, great portion..."
Eamonn O'Sullivan
"An old favourite, Dizengoff continues to impress. Excellent coffee and you can6beat the Israeli chicken..."
Mary Binney
"I had a delicious dish for lunch called Jewish Chicken Salad. It was really fresh and yummy with great..."
Andrew M. Bell
"Great coffee with the best cheese scones in town. You may need to be there early as once I went at 8 a.m. (weekday) and the scones were gone! Yup,..."
Nuno GanhĆ£o HermitĆ©rio
"Great coffee at 6:39 am? I don't know where to get coffee, let alone great coffee. And it's open 364 days a year. I can't believe I've lived almost..."
Sean DSouza
"Excellent breakfast in Ponsonby. It is mainlyreally good, but in my opinion, the best advantage is that the kitchen is pretty quick compared to some..."
Adrien Gaucher
"Excellent fast service, ordered the feta salad which was amazing and had the best cheese to salad ratio I have ever encountered. Definitely recommend..."
Steph Edlin
"1st time here and it was great. Thanks to the busy team and I loved the off menu, surprise eggs with the breakfast grill which was unique, tasty and..."
christo gold
"Coffee is excellent. Recommend mushrooms and scrambled eggs on toast or the Israeli plate. So glad to see the menu and ambience hasn't changed too..."
Clare Milford
"Food the best.service excellent. They can't do much about traffic. A secret..."
Shirley Dobbyn
Mecca
76/100 (355 ratings)
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"Pretty good service which I think is their only high point. The food is not horrible. It is tasty however considering the price pointĀ and in..."
Shayleen Narayan
"Stars aligned last week; my work provided me a breakfast and a dinner at Mecca. Coming to the same place happened to be coincidental, however I'm..."
Jayden Campbell
"Wow! The food here is outstanding!! So impressed. Delicious! My husband and I had white bait fritters for entree, yum yum! Main my husband had steak...."
Lisa East
"A solid place for a view if you are looking for a place on Viaduct when others are booked out. Dishes are a bit of a hit and miss. Sometimes the..."
Elle
"Came here for a celebratory dinner - definitely a great choice! The service is impeccable and the location can't be beaten āœØ. It's pretty easy to..."
Monique Porteous
"Grabbed a four course with a bubbly winter dinner for only $ 89.00 for two people Grabo*e voucher. Enjoyed full course with my lovely sister last..."
Michelle Hwang
"My friends and I had a few pre drinks at Mecca's Bubble Bar and it was wonderful. The cocktails were well mixed and served. And there is a variety to..."
Amorita Maharaj
"I love this place! Great food, great service. I find the portions so large I struggle to eat the whole lot each time.. Slowly becoming a new..."
Naydene Kett-Marshall
"We went to the Mecca Viaduct for my dad's birthday on a Saturday night in May. We found the service really excellent as our waitress was friendly and..."
Rochelle Holland
"Smart place. Multiple seating options and an overall cool ambience. Food/beverages presented well. Friendly staff and service okay. Good place for..."
#1
"Nice breakfast. The busiest place on the harbour which must be a good sign. Nice food, good coffee and prompt efficient and friendly service. Prices..."
Julian.paxton
"Phenomenal breakfast and brunch menu.Great, fast service and a fantastic view over the viaduct - the perfect place to enjoy a weekend brunch and..."
Britney Beeby
"Came here for a hen's party, staff were attentive and provided good service. Food was standard , ordered the salmon which was cooked well, however my..."
Suan
"Ah, good old faithful Mecca... It's been a staple of Viaduct brunches for years, and rightfully so. Coffee: great, if a little on the small..."
Kris McG
"Good food, pleasant service, nice atmosphere. Thank you for accommodating my special request even though it was a set menu. ..."
Marina Sergacheva
"My second time dining at Mecca. Late night dinner and I ordered just the Organic Rotisserie Chicken Breast. On a previous occassion, I had ordered..."
Heidi
"Service was amazing, food was amazing, dessert was amazing, wine was amazing. A must visit. Pork Belly was incredible, and catch of the day Snapper..."
Ryan Harami
"Dined in for one of their 6 course degustation sittings . Enough variety to make it an experience and a pleasant one at that . A couple of stand out..."
Kelvin Hilton
"I've eaten at Mecca (viaduct branch), several times now and I always leave with a happy tummy. I aways order the stuffed chicken breast - it's..."
Dan
"Atmosphere: Mecca is in a lovely spot on the Viaduct, tucked away in the corner with a view of the boats. The atmosphere was light and upbeat, felt a..."
Amber Holyoake
"Visited here with my partner a week or so ago. Made a reservation and were greeted by friendly staff on arrival. Was a very cold night and we were..."
Billie Cole
"So a friend spots a 6 course degustation voucher for Mecca and we decide to give it a go. 6 courses for less than $50 can't go wrong right.. to our..."
Pankaj Kini
"Auckland is the place to find good quality, fresh and delicious food wherever you are in town.Mecca was one of my all time favourite spots..."
Ali Mohammed Al Haj Nasser
"Had the classic breakfast. Atmosphere was nice and setting but food wise the classic breakfast was quite disappointing. Would've recommended the fish..."
Richard Tran
"Ok. The location is nice and staff are courteous. The breakfast was nice , but menu quite limited. Milk was textured well in the coffee, but the..."
Stevu
"Nice place with good & friendly service. The OMG muesli is great. Will be..."
BD2717
"Not sure why there are so many bad reviews, we had dinner here on a Sunday night as we wanted to eat on the harbour. We didn't have high expectations..."
Giu
"Ended up at Mecca for brunch today it hate the eggs bene with a side of mushrooms was delish couldn't fault it anywhere and my sav was nice aswell...."
Alana Baker
"This was very good. I madeĀ a lunch booking and we were rewarded with a lovely outdoor table and a friendly welcome. A nicely varied menu had..."
Paul O
"Our work social club with 46 members in tow enjoyed an amazing night at Bubble Lounge/Mecca. We had exclusive use of the Bubble lounge and all took..."
Greg H
"Beautiful place to dine, amazing food and great service - in the perfect Auckland Central Location. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a..."
Liana Nicholas
"We brunched here on Saturday. I had the Moroccan eggs and my bf had the lamb wrap. We were both SUPER impressed by the food.The eggs were..."
Daffodil Hawker
"My partner and I had the 6-course degustation and were thoroughly impressed by the dishes that came out. We did feel that the steak course..."
Jay
"Lunch - Mecca - 24th April 2014The Lunch was excellent. Had Garlic Bread to start, then Snapper as the Main, Coffee to finish. Food was..."
Katrina Banks
"Great spot for being amongst it all. Had been here several times just for coffee and wanted to sample their dinner menu after speaking with the..."
Becky D.
"Came here for dinner with friends, and right from being seated, the wait staff were attentive and friendly. Great Service. Water came quickly and..."
Kim Ormsby
"My partner and I had a deal voucher for the 6-course degustation menu, and because we don't eat red meat, we had the vegetarian degustation. In my..."
RaeRae Johnson
"We dined here last night using a deal voucher for their 6 course tasting menu. We were welcomed and sat down immediately in a nice warm spot and..."
Deborah 'chefdeb' McCarron
"I have been to Mecca many times with my boyfriend and every time it has been such a fantastic experience. I work in the hospitality industry and have..."
Jess R
"A group of us went for a work breakfast & even though they had lost our reservation, we still got seated and orders made reasonably quickly. 7..."
Michelle Stephens
"We went here a couple of weeks ago on a Friday night. Food was excellent... backed up by great service. Definitely recommend to..."
Bruce Mutch
"I went with a friend to this restaurant last friday (Early January) and although very busy the food was fantastic. Great service and my friend..."
Joanna O\'Connor
"Mecca at the Viaduct seemed to be the only place open for brunch so we sat amongst the cheeky sparrows(they'll actually land on your plate if you let..."
Maggie G
"We had Mother's Day breakfast at I must admit, the service was absolutely great. My wife is allergic to Gluten and Dairy and the waitress was..."
Nicholas Fourie
"I popped in for lunch and one of those Fabulous coffee's I love to sit and enjoy. Staff were lovely and I was greeted and shown to my table. A..."
Kerrie Robertson
"Visited for dinner in a party of four on a deal for the 6 course degustation dinner. From the moment we were seated the service was very comfortably..."
Rajan Bathla
"The Six Course Degustation Menu we had last night was outstanding - it was truly a memorable dinner. All course flowed perfectly and the wine..."
Rob Wilson
"Really yummy cocktails and super friendly staff that went above and beyond to tend to our group. Would highly recommend. The place had a calm..."
Hannah Wathen
"Decided to mix up my morning routine and try a diffrent cafƩ this day. On my arrival i found the wait staff and manager to be very welcoming The..."
Caleb Bird
"Back in the day this place was a regular for me. In fact dined in there for almost every day for 6 months. I would travel across the globe to have..."
Muhammad Ghazanfar Ali
"Had a grab one voucher for a degustation meal at Mecca. It was fantastic. We enjoyed all the food and the waitress was lovely. Really glad I got this..."
Kathy Sue
"Great location, and good service but the food's nothing special. The Morrocan eggs in particular were overpriced for what you..."
Sheridan Dickson
"I've always been going to the Mecca on Chancery lane just next to the Metropolis Hotel and when I payed a visit to the Mecca Cafe at the Viaduct..."
Ali Nasser
"Had an amazing breakfast here, the staff were helpful and friendly, the food was top..."
Richard
"Good service and nice ambiance in the restaurant. Amazing grass-fed scotch..."
Melanie Russell
"Great food, oven baked Hapuka is a specialty. Friendly and attentive..."
Kenneth C
"Great food. Hapuka was perfect, service was attentive and quick. Recommend to..."
Aaron Enright
"Was excellent. Service was quite attentive, I really liked my brunch..."
Dmitry Volynkin
"Lovely atmosphere, good service and good..."
Mark H
La Petite Fourchette
76/100 (555 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
French
French
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Fish
Iced Chocolate
Sandwich
Burnt Toast
Flat White
Nutella Doughnut
Bacon
Pain Perdu
Mocha
Small Flat White
Eggs Benedict
Potato Galette
French Toast
Sourdough Toast and Gaucomale
Toasts
Nutella Beignets
Galette De Pomme De Terre with Avacado
Omelette
French Toast & Poached Pear
Le Grande Half
Baguette
Petite Dejuener
Crepes
Lemon Cake
Macarons
Chocolate Eclair
Macaroons
Almond Croissant
Salmon
Galettes
Cakes
Long Black Coffee
Sit down
CafƩ
European
French
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"I went out to celebrate the first weekend of level 2 and I am glad I found this wonderful cafƩ. It took a while for me to choose, as the desserts..."
Steamed Hams
"I tried the Paris brest. It tasted really fresh and was quite light. It was not overly-sweet, which was..."
Greg Potter
"š•ƒš”ø ā„™š”¼š•‹š•€š•‹š”¼ š”½š•†š•Œā„ā„‚ā„š”¼š•‹š•‹š”¼Taste - 3.8/4Atmosphere - 4.3/5Service - 4.2/5I got a..."
Sharon The Foodie
"Good fitout, the renovations have given the cafe more of a French feel. Ordered the galette de pomme de terre, really good quality salmon, eggs..."
Shannon
"š˜“š˜¢ š˜±š˜°š˜Ŗš˜³š˜¦ - Pear Marmalade Vanilla Mousse - Light & refreshing. Bon appĆ©tit!ā£ā£Also: š˜“š˜¦..."
Mon.
"Food was delicious, this is what I want for breakfast everyday. Service was good too..."
Sacha
"Lovely little French cafe in Auckland CBD serving coffee, breakfast and a mouthwatering array of sweet treats. Stopped here for a late brunch..."
Deepak Mohanraju
"October 2022: The place is still cute and delicious. I also appreciate that they regularly innovate their cabinet with new dishes. This place..."
Rising Star
"Their hot latte taste so good! There is a little bit of toast smell, a bit of bitterness from coffee beans, and the smooth texture of milk. This..."
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"Nice savoury and sweet range. Quite enjoyed the chicken and mayo baguette sandwich. Coffee is also good and Iā€™m a big fan of the little coconut..."
Will Scalioni
"Excellent food and coffee I loved my flat white there! The food is very tasty and as a french guy,i can guarantee that they make proper French..."
cƩdric copol
"Delicious! French toast was very tasty and the big breakfast was perfectly cooked. The potatoe rosti was one of the best I've ever had. There wasn't..."
Jessica-Mae
"This place was one of my highlights for breakfast in Auckland. Coffee was the best and excellently made, I couldā€™ve had another. Service was fast,..."
Debbie Nik
"Fantastic food! Probably best french toast we have ever had. Portions pretty good size and reasonably priced. Staff is very friendly, professional..."
Ingrida Kern
"We like this place a lot as the food is very well made and the ingredients are proper and delicious. The 5 star rating goes to the egg benedict with..."
Ran W
"I like pastries, but I don't like them too sweet. I changed to chocolate and a kind of bread. I want to say that this French cafe is exactly what I..."
Donna Smith
"Amazing taste of pastries, good coffee, friendly..."
suzy
"Following a work family Christmas party we ventured into La Petite Fourchette for espresso before going home. Staff was very friendly and the food..."
Taylar W
"Plain croissant & Almond croissant are very very nice šŸ„šŸ„ millefeuille (chocolate) is superb. It is assorted and very neat & special..."
Noppamast Sae-Tang
"Absolutely in love with this place! I have been there 4 times this year and I have always left feeling satisfied. The food is amazing and the service..."
Clare Croad
"Really enjoyed a weekday work lunch here. Everyone's meal was delicious and there were so many things on the menu that we will have to go back again...."
Lisa Quayle
Oneroa Beach Club
70/100 (479 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Breakfast
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Fish & chips
Fish
Burger
Smoked Chicken Salad
flat white coffee
Bacon and Eggs on Toast
Pancakes
Big Brekkie
Salad
Kid's Fish and Chips
Beach Beef Burger
CafƩ
New Zealand
CafƩ
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Was there for lunch and dinner on the 2nd of january and the resturant was packed right up to 10.30 pm. Well done staff you were run off your feet..."
PB Tee
"Got my power rebate so went to OBC at lunchtime and got their seafood chowder to take away to save cooking tonight and I just ate one of the best..."
Sarah Pocklington
"Well what can I say, It's my local for weekend Breakie and is always on point!! With a great view and friendly helpful staff! And only seems to be..."
Curtis Staples
"Awesome restaurant and the most amazing owners and staff . Excellent food and an amazing location . Defiantly worth a visit . 10 out of 10..."
Jane Lawrence
"Always enjoy a drink and or meal at OBC when visiting the rock. Especially happy..."
Glenn Shortland
"Spent a lovely few hours at OBC on Saturday. Owners are right there making everything special for you. Highly recommend this lovely..."
Ann Robbie
"Visited from the US last year. Loved the service, atmosphere and the..."
Deborah Dotson
"Great service and wonderful food. 11/10. A must visit for a Pinot or few on Waiheke..."
Devon Louise Taylor
"Great food and fantastic customer service, really impressed to see happy, smiling staff, nothing was too much trouble. Thanks..."
Jan Lewis
"Awesome time here over new years 2014/15. really busy night, but staff were lovely and food delicious - so good we went back for seconds. Looking..."
Simon Boxall
"Delicious fresh calamari, beautifully battered. I asked for a smoothie to be dairy free which was no problem. Lovely views and quick..."
C Bliss
"Really cool look out spot. Canā€™t speak to the food, but we got a couple iced coffees and enjoyed the view from the patio that overlooks the water...."
Josh Meagher
"Brekkie was damn amazing.... glad to see Pancakes back on the menušŸ¤—šŸ¤—šŸ¤—šŸ„°... and as usually my partner in crime had the Big Brekkie which he..."
Shona J Marupo
"Great place to site down and people watch while you have a moderately priced lunch. Views not bad..."
Gareth Harris
"Excellent special- bacon & eggs incl. coffee $15.00.Great view over..."
Gordon Thoy
"Great customer service and excellent value for money. Friendly and helpful..."
Enrico Vittone
"Surprisingly fast service considering we came during busy..."
SpankyRamirez1
"Great staff, lovely spot with a view, very tasty food. The water bottles needed to be scrubbed around the opening as our bottle had not been cleaned..."
Aroha Ihaka
"Amazing extra hot long black early morning 0715am...chap who served was efficient and service excellent. Kudos. Every week without fail for my..."
Kevin Yee
"lovely food and good drinks, nice people, self ordering type of restaurant , excellent hamburgers and fries, local wines and..."
snowstorm snowflake
"Really great service! Came in at lunch time ordered the $15 burger and chips and an apple cider. My drink came out quickly and not long after my food..."
Grace Oliver (AmazingGraceo)