TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

The Block Cafe

81/100 (2167 ratings)

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"Yummy food ! Great service my dad has very bad allergies but they accommodated to his needs which is usually a struggle with other..."

Jessica Freeth

"Ahh yes, The Block - a hot spot with the locals, and one of the better eateries in the area, I'd heard many good things of their cajun fried chicken..."

TheMʌverick

"Great food and service, mince on toast is A+++ and the hash brown plate fills my partner up (which is a..."

Rach Rish

"Delicious food here and great selection for breakfast and lunch.Great casual vibe, nice outdoor dining spaces too.Best breakfast spot in..."

Chan Can Eat

"the block has exceeded my expectation, very well trained staff and great menu, you should definitely give this place a try. We will be back again for..."

Gaurav Singh

"Come here all the time for a quick breakfast and it never disappoints! The place is pretty open but can get cold at times due to how open it is. The..."

Hannah Zheng

"Ordered the mango smoothie, thin fries and Sri Lankan chicken lollipops. The lollipops were freaking amazing and nothing like I’d ever had..."

#fatlyfe

"After several recommendations we ended up in this cafe yesterday with our dog. We ordered about 4 breakfast items and sides and thoroughly enjoyed..."

Aabhas Dole

"Spacious cafe, lots of seating friendly staff.Coffee strong, smooth and great mouth feelCorn fritters delicious - crisp on the outside,..."

Vaqara_Kana

"Really nice local Cafe in the heart of Blockhouse Bay. The food options are great - you have your usual breakfast options, as well as some..."

Jay

"We loved this place. Our first visit and definitely won’t be our last. The menu was awesome but portion sizes a bit too big. Very reasonably priced..."

Carolyn Koloni

"Another on my mission to find the best eggs Benedict in Auckland, this had the interesting option of Japanese fried chicken. Service was good and..."

Steve Hall

"Great coffee and great food. Probably the best cafe in this area by far. Nice vibe and friendly staff. Love the big breakfast. Does get busy..."

James

"Great food, great service, great ambience! Would definitely come back regularly! The location has lots of parking and is easy to find. The ribs were..."

Sean Ny

"always good service here, love the food and always a good vibe!!! we got the gnocchi, beef burger and duck salad, all tasted amazing, will definitely..."

Rosie

"The Block is always really good! Nice food, great chefs, and amazing service staff!!! Coffee is really nice and they serve craft beers on tap. The..."

Ben M

"Great menu, great coffee, always comes out fast and worth the money. Cool vibes especially when they have live music playing. Would definitely come..."

Zana Covich

"Great place. Huge plates! The food is excellent. Great service. We went for a brunch with friends. Good music, good atmosphere. Definitely coming..."

Boty

"Food there is great! I had the duck liver gnocchi and it was full of flavour and well seasoned. Gnocchi was soft and pillowy. They are very..."

Jo Cheung

"This place is just lovely. The staff are friendly and warm, and the atmosphere of the place is welcoming and the decor is delightful. Hand made..."

Local Grams-ma

"You know those times where you're slightly hungover, you're unsure what you want to eat, maybe something sweet, maybe something savory? ... Smoothie..."

Kieran

"Yum, the food was great. The staff friendly and attentive. The soul bowl was a delight to find. The only complaint is one I’ve made before I. Other..."

Cookingkenny

"Had the most delicious fritters here with smoked salmon! Not usually one for fritters but after my friend recommended them, I gave it a go and..."

Lizzie

"This place is a classic. Awesome venue, great staff, absolutely fabulous food. Always a great vibe here, always hard to choose what you want from..."

Georgia Vossen

"Love the food, the service is good! Friendly staff and I love the atmosphere. I go there quite a bit and always love it! Only thing I don’t like is..."

Kaydeen Manukia

"Very friendly staff and amazing food. Loved our overall experience. Our coffee was amazing. Definitely going again. If you are in Blockhouse Bay then..."

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"I used to live in Blockhouse Bay and having The Block open up was a bit of a refreshing addition to the town. Needless to say I have been here on..."

Praneal Badal

"The Block is a nice fancy touch to blockhouse bay shops if you are looking for a more classy cafe in the area. I do enjoy their plate sized hash..."

Emz

"Food was fantastic and the staff were warm yet efficient. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this place and the coffee was of a high standard. I..."

Matthew Wallis

"My sister took me here after a 12km run. Excellent food, lots of choice and great atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back and recommending to..."

Helen D

"bro. the block truuuly came thru with dis bad boi! i mean come on....CROISSANT french toast! can you believe???? not only do they deliver on the food..."

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"I came here for brunch last week - I reserved a table for six the week before which was no problem at all, and when we arrived it was clearly marked..."

Kellie Ngaire

"A hidden cafe/bar out west side. Im a sucker for fried chicken, so i tried their famous karaage chicken burger for lunch & it didnt dissapoint! Will..."

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"Have always loved The Block since I first time I went there, which would of been about 3 or so years ago. This time I tried sweet corn, pea, mint and..."

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"Really surprised to see a place like this in Blockhouse Bay. Cool modern style, good to meet friends and have some drinks after work.Staff..."

Diogo Reck

"Truly impress with this restaurant!Even my friends are impressed with this place especially when it situated in a neighborhood..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Came here on Sunday. Had the eggs Benedict with kushiage fried chicken it was delicious. Definitely coming back. Great service from the friendly..."

Pascale Lion Hopkins

"I love this place, my partner and I always recommend it to people who don’t know where to go for brunch, they do an awesome mince on toast and have..."

Josie

"The block.is always a lovely place to come. Some of the staff is okay. And just always a nice vibe. Bit of a long wait here but it's worth it. Yummy..."

Antoinettee Edmonds'z

"First time here. What took us? A well-kept secret! Excellent food, friendly service. I am fussy about coffee - and got it just like I like..."

Sandy Austin

"Its my first time here with my husband and a friend. We all enjoyed our food. Surprised to find such a nice cafe in the suburb and will definitely go..."

Colin

"WOW Hands down the MOST AMAZING Food Ever. The Breakfasts are to die for. Super food ingredients, tasty, well presented High Quality Food I've ever..."

Biskit

"The service and ambience is top notch and coffee is very good - however we ordered eggs bene and I found it quite ordinary.. compared to some other..."

Anitha Narayan

"Duck pasta was amazing!! I will come back for this. Fried chicken bene has been so hyped up, that it wasn't as good as I thought it would be but..."

Victoria Jenner

"I loved it here. The staff were super friendly, food was delicious and it had a nice atmosphere. Got the fried chicken eggs bene (surprise..."

Samantha Leon

"Everytime I come here the food tastes different which sucks. I came recently and got the granny waffles and my mum got the plate sized hash brown and..."

Emily

"It's nice to have a good quality local business around. Most of the time I just go for the coffee, at $4.50-5 it's about an average NZ price but a..."

The Cheesy Ravioli

"Came here for a breakfast after reading good reviews about the place and the fried chicken benedict. I was pleasantly surprised by the vibe of the..."

Andrew Felix Ferdaus

"Hidden gem tucked away in Blockhouse Bay, we went here for my birthday tea. A little bit price-y but it was worth every penny, food was definitely..."

Yashie L

"Loved it here. The friendly staff, good food and clean tables. The food is flavorsome, and tasty. A bit on the pricer side, however it's is worth..."

Sid

"Very funky atmosphere. Lovely food. We had dinner there. Just would have liked more options for kids. Next time I'd like to go back for a breakfast...."

Vanessa Morris

"If you're living in the bay, this is the perfect place for a catch-up!!The atmosphere is always great - you always see a lot of people..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"Great place for a meal, has a large variety for dishes suitable for any time of the day. Seating choice was impressive too, inside, outside or even..."

Lin Hua

"Good food!but not very good service.great on a Friday afternoon/night,definitely need to try if you haven't.Its a great local that all locals need to..."

Arkisunday

"Good food and service. I had eggs bene just think that the Hollandaise sauce could be a bit tastier. My wife had the big block breakfast and it was..."

Tiago Reinert Koch

"This is a solid, appealing cafe, and my local. Good, friendly staffing is critical, and apart from one or two disengaged male employees in a large,..."

Kyla Mackenzie

"Visited on a Sunday for lunch as I had to try their raved about fried chicken eggs bene and it did not disappoint. I thought it might be a strange..."

Lisa Herrick

"Your local cafe, restaurant and bar nestled snugly in the heart of Blockhouse Bay. You can't miss them--you can hear them before you see them! Nicely..."

Oksana Zhang

"This place is spacious! I was expecting it to be very packed on a Saturday brunch time but we managed to find a seat. The service was great. I..."

Joanne Chiang

"Always good food here! Missed out on trying the Fried Chicken eggs benedict. My partner tried the crab and i had the smoked salmon eggs benedict...."

Laura And Peli

"We went to The Block on our way home from Bird Rescue to grab a takeaway coffee and iced chocolate. The service was great, the young lady behind the..."

Rachel Herriott

"I love the block. It's our local and we frequent here all the time. The food.ans the service is always on point and extremely well presented. Me and..."

Elise McDowell

"Came here for Sunday brunch, it was good that it wasn't super busy (heard good things about it so was expecting a wait). Ordered the corn fritters..."

Cristine Manalo

"After hearing so much about the Block's fried chicken eggs bene, I knew I had to make my way on over to the famous Blockhouse Bay cafe. The decor..."

Monique Porteous

"Local Cafe. Which is great. Food is fabulous. staff are alsom. The only thing is food is costly. But apart from that its a great place..Atmosphere is..."

Lorra.A

"Had a flat white on a late mid-week afternoon. Place is clean and cozy. It was quite quiet at that time which was perfect when I caught up with my..."

HungryRunner

"Great little place! I ordered the hash with bacon/mushrooms and egg. This was so huge I couldn't even finish it but very delicious! The service was..."

Holly D-T

"Love this place!! I'm a local and I always come here on Saturday's for coffees the coffees are really good I come here around 8:00am and I've never..."

Grace

"very fast service. Excellent breakfasts and good food presentation. the décor is a little dated but is a pleasant atmosphere for a morning..."

Oliver Pringle

"I used to eat at The Block Cafe regularly when I worked in the area, & it's great to see this spot continues to go from strength to strength. It is..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"As you can tell i love the Eggs Benedict from The Block it never disappoints, i have gone to a few places to get eggs benedict but The Block by far..."

Ellie

"Between 4 people we all ordered from the same 2 dishes, Eggs Benedict with Salmon and the Creamy Mushrooms for a Sunday brunch, The hit was..."

Shiksha Sridhar

"We can to The Block Cafe this morning for one reason ... An excuse for me to have pork belly for breakfast. The coffee was great- strong and earthy...."

Ryan Orr

"Their special fried chicken eggs bene is totally worth the drive. Amazingly good coffee. I'm glad we were seated in their semi outdoorsie area, the..."

Anh Doe

"Have been here a couple of times now, both for breakfast and lunch. Have always found the service timely and friendly.Breakfast - Eggs..."

Sarah Clarke

"I have been coming here for a while now and watched the menu change and get better and better. The latest menu is by far the best for what I like to..."

Bones

"Great! Saw this place in an article on Urban List this morning for places with best blow out breakfasts. So naturally, on my only day off I wanted to..."

James T. Raukete

"Great food for two and awesome service. We ordered the platter for 2 - very good spread of bites, the shoestring fries which had 2 dipping..."

Aiko Cefre

"I came here for lunch today for the first time and really enjoyed my meal! It's great to see a high-end, trendy, cafe open in the area, I think it..."

Charlene Weaver

"Been too The Block twice now, Always great food, and the service is great, would highly recommend! Eggs bene is great love the..."

Mikaela Richardson

"My partner and I ended up having lunch here on a Sunday after somewhere else was closed and we went for a random drive but it definitely all worked..."

Emma W

"We were looking for a newplace to eat near the blockhouse bay road. We had found this place. We visited there for lunch today. They have changed..."

ViVi

"Very good overall. creative menu. Tasty incredients. different options for seating including outdoor covered benches and tables.Good..."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"Loved this place! I came here for lunch with my fam. None of us had been before so it was a first for all of us. I had heard good things..."

Jaya Soma

"We came here for my early birthday lunch! Was quite busy when we went but managed to get table. My friend got the miso ramen (8/10) the ginger was..."

Helen Liang

"Lunch with the family. Food was excellent. Wagyu burger was very juicy and had some really big flavours. Probably the tastiest burger I've had in..."

Christian

"Wonderful new restaurant. Came here for lunch on a lovely warm summery day. Generous meal sizes, all our dishes were fantastic, along with the carrot..."

Abbey Lissaman

"YaMarnis We ordered Eggs Bene and Mochas. VERY good food! The eggs were cooked perfect! The hollandaise sauce wasn't the best so is the only reason I..."

Limaono

"Well what can we say... Hard to fault anything about this Cafe. We ordered eggs Bene and have to say we were impressed by the set up staff and other..."

YaMarnis

"had breakfast here last Christmas and it was really nice, really nice staff and just a perfect location in the bay. would definitely recommend it!..."

Beverly Semu

"Visited the block for a brunch today, I ordered the chilly calamari salad and my partner had the block big breakfast, my meal was really yum! Could..."

Sinéad Rose Stayton

"Came here tonight to celebrate my birthday! Staff looked after us really well and made us all feel welcome! Food was great and looked amazing. Turned..."

Nikki

"Sunday brunch here last weekend. What an unexpected treasure of a place. Much roomier and well laid out than the outside would indicate . Really good..."

Chris Mcneill

"I loved my breakfast it was delish! I got the 'something healthy' with house smoked salmon. My brother got the corn fritters which were also very..."

Anna Bentley

"Breakfast is average, for dinner i had a soup which was bland and not worth my money. However, the dark chocolate cheesecake with raspberry couli and..."

Amaani Cornett

"Venturing out to Blockhouse Bay is not something I do often but recently my friends and I have started doing hikes around Waitakere Ranges in West..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Went for brunch, good to see the lunch menu available. Excellent food, and pretty good coffee, tho no hot water with the long black unless requested...."

Kris Baudry

"I had heard a lot of positive feedback about this cafe from friends and family, so I thought I'd pop in. Firstly I am so happy about how early it..."

Wanderlust

"First time at The Block Cafe & I was pleasantly surprised at how great it was. The staff were lovely & polite & the ambience was nice. Food & coffee..."

Grace Macalincag

"I go to the Block often it has great food hawkes bay pilsner is one of the best beers i have ever drank the staff are top notch i look forward to..."

Alan Peters

"Been here several times now, great service, great food. Also has a nice range of craft beer. Well worth a visit for any meal of the day. ..."

Greg Jonas

"The plate sized hash brown, quesadilla, fries, omolette and ALL cookies and cakes are fresh and mad etc perfection. The prices may be a bit high. But..."

Vth7872

"Great food , nice service! The only downside is the parking on a busy day but I love The Block! Always worth a try and worth the trip out if you..."

Taylor Compain

"We go to The Block on a regular basis and sometimes the service can be a bit inconsistent but it is generally very good. It's always busy with a..."

Joan Edwards

"-everything about the block cafe is a 4/5, nothing is spectacular but everything is above average -cooked breakfast was tasty, well balanced and..."

Goldilox

"We visited for lunch on a whim and were thoroughly impressed with the food. The lamb salad and smoked mac'n'cheese exceeded our expectations and we..."

Daniel O'Brien

"The Block is a cafe that's very close to me and is always bustling with people- it's a very popular store and beautifully furnished.The..."

MissEstherZ

"We've been here a number of times and each time it is always a fantastic place to come as they have very friendly service and lovely food. What's..."

Jenny Gilchrist

"Friendly, efficient and on-to-it service. Awesome coffee. Extremely tasty food (block bacon is well worth the extra $2), considered. My new..."

Foodarella

"This place is awesome! My local yes sure but the service and the ambience and decor is quite cool, the have quality chefs and some top coffee. The..."

Jazzy Jazz

"The Block Cafe is a relatively new opening and is just what was needed to make Blockhouse Bay a little more exciting.I've only ever been..."

Denise D'Sa

"The Block Cafe is the perfect place for breakfast and lunch (haven't tried their dinner meal). They have a great variety of meals and everything I've..."

Lauren Lee

"nice place with wonderful food@The Block ..."

Xiaotaoyanzaixinxilan

"I've been here a fair few times and I've really fallen in love with the place. The vibe is lovely, and the food is even better. I have to add, that..."

Ishita M. Mendonsa

"I was recommended this place by a friend and it did not disappoint. I opted for the 'heathy choice' breakfast which was absolutely delicious, my..."

Stuart Harper

"Oh gosh I love this place! It's such a great place for a laid back brunch/lunch. The confit duck is my favourite, but everything i've tried so far..."

Lee V

"A group of 10 of us went to lunch and the service was pretty quick. The food was really tasty. I had the Crisp Potato Skins which very really..."

Vicky Mackenzie

"Good place, good vibe, prices aren't too expensive. They also have live acoustic music. If this had the views of Blockhouse Bay it would be..."

EssJay

"This morning I wanted something different for brekkie so I ordered the Mac 'n' beans. Bacon was nice and the crust around the Mac had a pleasant..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Had breakfast here on a Saturday morning recently and enjoyed the atmosphere of this cafe. I ordered the "something healthy" with bacon which was..."

Foodiesfeast

"I go here at least once a month. I think for the location and setting, it's actually pretty good. I always get good service. Yes perhaps food is a..."

Sanjesh Lal

"Was here for brunch last Saturday. Environment is so good, relax and comfortable. The food presentation is good and taste wonderful. Coffee is also..."

Kiky Eng

"Excellent food ! Amazing coffees! Great service! Been here twice and on both occasions, I have not been disappointed :)Great job guys !..."

Pooja Chandnani

"Was here right before Christmas with 3 other friends for a catch up over brunch. we all live around the area (and have been for a very long time now)..."

Where.iate

"Highly highly hiiiighlllyy recommend getting the feijoa and mango smoothies! I get these everytime I visit this restaurant :) I also recommend..."

Tan.ned

"I regularly visit The Block :) It is close to home and the service is great!! Food is AMAZING!! And the smoothies are to die for! Never disappointed..."

Nikita Kumar

"The Block is our local and we go here if we really need too. The food is good and the smoothies are great also but I find the place to be a little..."

Sonam Kumar

"We came here for Sunday lunch and brought my grandmother. Being of a different generation she wasn't keen to try anything on the menu and asked for a..."

Libby Conole

"I absolutely love this place and the staff are always so polite and helpfulThe food is always beautifully presented and the taste is equally as..."

Chloe

"I went to this cafe in the weekend and fell in love with it. We would normally go all the way into town for a meal but we decided to try something..."

Mady Johnson

"Been here lots and have always really enjoyed the menu food (haven't eaten from the cabinet). Sometimes the table service is a little lax especially..."

Stella

"The Block is a great eatery in Blockhouse Bay - hence the name, bringing a casual atmosphere for that laid back meal. For this occasion we chose to..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Table for 6 on a Friday night. We were a hungry lot and ready to devour everything in sight. Our table ordered the aged hereford prime scotch,..."

Manic Diner

"Love this place.The food is absolutely delicious and although the staff aren't in-your-face attentive, they do their jobs and are friendly..."

Sophia

"Fantastic atmosphere and service but the food... that was next level! I had the confit duck fetticine with masala sauce. It was up there one of the..."

Anne Bowler

"Thank you to Sam and the waitresses who made Saturday night a memorable one. The service and food were fantastic. There was 18 of us and all meals..."

Trixie McManus

"My husband & I have just got home from having a beautiful meal at The Block Cafe. I had the Crispy Fish with a Side Salad and it was beautifully..."

Sonya-Lorraine Mortensen

"Not bad at all, slightly skeptical regarding the terrible reviews, however it seems they had a refurbishment of staff attitudes, and lighting. Last..."

Jo W

"Took my mom and dad here, up from Wellington, and I was really pleased with this cute little café. Lovely young staff and the food was quickly..."

Sara Black

"Really great, we went for a casual evening meal with a glass of wine. The staff were attentive, friendly, without being imposing, and had excellent..."

Bill & Shirley

"Looking at the previous reviews, I find it very hard to believe that we visited the same cafe? Not only did I get immaculate service, from all of the..."

Pauline Michaels

"What a hidden gem right in the heart of Blockhouse Bay..The Block Café.. Fantastic service by the very attentive staff and the lovely Sheree.. We..."

Lorreen Wilton

"Very friendly staff and beautiful range of wines. We got very bad customer service from Barefoot Cafe and in fact they told us to try you guys..."

Shilpi

"What a great find! Not only great for kids but a possible date spot too! Our boys were so impressed with the kids' hot choc that they asked to go..."

Rachelle

"We haven't been to Blockhouse Bay since last year. Went back today to document another walk, and was very happily surprised to find The Block. What..."

Walksinauckland.com

"Third time at The Block so this is accumulating those experiences. Coffee was great and has been improving since they opened. Food is also great and..."

Randal Meikle

"Not only does The Block offer great hot chocolate but extraordinary service!!!!My mother had parked her car in an area on Gill Cres where she..."

Shiree Meikle

"Went for lunch with my daughter, I have the grilled steak with bearnaise sauce and she had the fettuccine we both enjoyed our meals. I was very..."

Tracey Cave

"Just came back from lunch here, I never normally write reviews but the service I recieved was amazing. The staff were accomodating and very friendly,..."

Ayesha

"Another great addition to the west (can I call it the west?). Fab surroundings, friendly staff, extensive and interesting menu, devine food and..."

Deanna

"Went for lunch on an exceptionally cold wet day with a group of 12. Parking was easy. The menu was large and innovative and everyone said their food..."

Jenny Sibley

"I found the atmosphere relaxing and the service was so friendly.Food was inexpensive and tasty.Really happy there is a nice café..."

Vanessa Lawrie

"Finally a cafe with atmosphere! Excellent build design. Love the indoor/outdoor options. Not only a great feel but great staff also. Especially..."

Christa

"Enjoyed lunch with a friend at this cafe Sunday, 5th May. Excellant, large flat white coffee was delivered promptly, followed shortly after by eggs..."

Carol H

"Stuff the coffee - fab to have a good cafe to got to and enjoy a glass of wine!. Great outdoor venue and extremely dog friendly. It's just great to..."

Tania

"We have been to The Block a number of times for their breakfasts and were excited to see that they are now open for dinner. We wandered in and..."

Fiona Chadwick

"Wow what a fantastic addition to Blockhouse Bay which was pretty much lacking in a decent cafe. Have visited a couple of times. Coffee was excellent..."

Lara Wills

"First time at The Block today, 10:30 Sunday Brunch. Good selection on the menu, had the Wild mushrooms which were delicious, would definitely have..."

Jamie Young

"Came here 9am Saturday for breakfast and it was already busy. Not keen on ordering and paying at the counter idea, as once you have selected your..."

Pauline Bennett

"Lunch at the The Block for the first time today. Very very busy so thought we would have a long wait but didn't. Excellent coffee which is high..."

Liz St George

"Nearly 2 weeks since opening. Really enjoy the freshness and look of the place. A real step up for the Bay. Just love the coffee - being a straight..."

Reena Singh

"After many years of really average cafe's in the BHB region it has been great to see The Block turn up and lift the bar for the community.My..."

Jason Roberts

"JAN 2013Well funny how some people get a different experience on the same day I went. I have been to The Block 4 days in a row and eaten breaky..."

Peter The Fat One

"Been here a couple of times in the last few days - initially some issues with payment, but they have all been resolved - food is tasty, service..."

Sarah Lane

"Went to The Block on the weekend it was fabulous! The best cafe out West by far. My coffee was excellent, really friendly staff and my meal was very..."

Kim Neville

"First impression was excellent- nice neutral decor and Harney and Sons teas behind the counter. The staff were friendly and the menu looked great. I..."

Kristy Sorrell

"A lovely happy vibe going on and atmosphere warm and inviting. I Loved the Nachos, sister liked Hash plate and Mum had Chicken lollipops and gave a..."

Tracy Johnson

"I unexpectedly stumbled upon this cafe while I was on my way to the block house bay reserve. This cafe is definitive 'slice, sip and soak in the..."

Ghanashyam Danam

"Astonishing food + really nice atmosphere, like you can feel all the breeze and the sun light you need. It is my first time at this Cafe’s and will..."

Mesa Chan

"Exciting Atmosphere. Groovy! Indoor/Outdoor flow. Great menu. Ample Parking. Perfect Coffee. Large Selection Outstanding Service from the Perfect, ..."

Tim Elliott

"Lovely cafe with very pretty “indoor garden” vibe. My coffee was not quite hot enough, but staff were very pleasant and I am sure they would have..."

Stephanie Liebert

"Rustic, garden featured cafe on the main road. Staff are very nice, and food is quite tasty. Service is quick for a weekend day too. Great for small..."

Yen Luong

"Place and ambience is great Went there for family birthday dinner with an infant and child. Service was abit slow but friendly staff. Had the..."

Jodi Sherwood

"Another new neighborhood adventure today. Grab a seat in this famous cafe & restaurant The Block. Very nice hospitality, waiters are young and..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"Service and presentation was great. The food could use proper seasoning and better flavour ( that’s up to personal taste though, nothing..."

Satish Talwar

"Best sweet corn fritters EVER. All the best flavours, huge portion, quality is always consistent and food is always served hot. Yum as. Picture of a..."

Neda

"It's a great cafe with great options of meat-free breakfast. The coffee is average. Staff is very hospitable and service is quick too. They are happy..."

Hiral Kothari

"Visited on the weekend for lunch. There were many customers. Ordered the Salt Fish Tacos ($18.50) and Japanese Fried Chicken ($12.50) to share..."

Zoe Zhang

"Just a fabulous place. Menus are always changing. Staff are top notch. Service is impeccable. It's a cafe/restaurant. Food is superb. Always changing..."

Cecilia Lal

"Lovely brunch visit here on Mothers Day. Great coffee and hot chocolate, plus delicious omelette. The only thing I would change is the “parfait”..."

Elizabeth Stewart

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"Couldnt wait to write about it... Just been here for the restaurant month.. Not a great start to be honest with the greet and seat thingy.. But i..."

Abhijeet Kamath

"Have been here with a friend twice. If you get the tea for two the teapot isn't super well designed so it tends to leak when pouring. My friend had..."

Linda Lin

"Every time I walk past I get a high from the amazing smell. Love the rustic vibes of this place and their simply but beautifully executed menu. The..."

Bella Qian

"I’ve come here a few times but mainly for their cabinet food, this was my first time ordering from their menu. I got the shakashouka which was..."

Kylie

"Just a quick tip, you have to order at the counter first before you are seated, which was kind of confusing at first. My friend and I came here for..."

Sharon Louie

"Delicious breakfast options. Loved the mushroom omlette with truffle oil. Omelette was fluffy and light, could really taste the truffle throughout...."

Ninahooo

"I really love this place! The matcha soy latte is a must try because it is divine :) They do offer more food on their menu, not limited to what is..."

Asianfoodie

"Baked eggs is our favorite in this place. Cute shop you can buy a lot of organic packaged foods. They have quite limited items on their menu but they..."

FoodiesTable

"Visited Scarecrow while shopping in town. Cute little cafe with unique items to choose from. I chose the pain Perdu which is French Toast. It had..."

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"One of the best places to have a cheesecake at a reasonable price with a reasonable size. Highly recommend this place. Delicious food and nice..."

Tan.ned

"Gifted these delicious treats by a friend. Nutty, citrusy, chocolatey gooey muesli-like. Taste quiet healthy, don’t think there is any flour in..."

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"We came here for brunch and ordered a few dishes between us. Scarecrow has always been my go to for their lattés, bread and desserts but I usually..."

Vita

"Came in for a birthday lunch with my friends. Ordered some cabinet food and the soup with bread. Almond croissant was super soft. The top layer was..."

Rosanne Choy

"Theses were my first meal in Auckland New zealand, I followed on zomato app to find the best restaurant for my breakfast, So i found this restaurant..."

Jula Sihapanya

"One of my favourite cafe in town. They have a sandwich and a salad for $12 and a true bargain! I quite often split it between a friend as the bread..."

Yuko Saito

"Scarecrow is such a beautiful little café at the end of Victoria Street by Albert Park. It's always looked packed every time I've walked past so..."

FoodieOodie95

"I have to say that this restaurant slot a just prefect location. They do serve the excellent dessert and coffee, but their food seem not that good as..."

Yafenxu123

"Scarecrow is always a great spot for lunch in the city. Their cabinet is interesting and you can browse the shelves while you wait. The service is..."

Sian

"Great atmosphere, chill vibe and music, good for lunch time or afternoon catchups. I especially like the interior design - the high ceiling and..."

Kiwilisa

"I've been here a few times and always enjoyed the food, ambiance and service. I ordered my fave toasted Salmon Bagel and Soy Mocchachino. It was..."

LilMSunshine

"One of my favorite cafe in City Centre! Everything is lovely here. I enjoy having a late brunch or simply grab some coffees to kill couple of hours..."

Jade0289

"full brunch with my friends～Korea waiter nice body^-^maybe always in gym haha～sunnyside eggs so lovely i like it～iced coffee little bit sweet..."

Rico Shao

"Enjoyed my mixed salad here which is full of potatoes and boiled eggs with salad in delicious creamy dressing. Lovely atmosphere every time we come..."

Mei

"High quality organic food and beverage, kind service and, yes, good coffee. That plus a nice environment Scarecrow is one of the nicest places in the..."

Diogo Reck

"There’s something personal about Scarecrow, a distinct character charm which makes it a space suited for all kinds of occasions. Whether your out..."

Medium_Rare

"Stopped by for a very early breakfast (7am). The place was quite nice, a mix between a cafe and a market. There were selling a few interesting items..."

Benedict Uy

"Scarecrow is one of my favourite place in town. Awesome coffee, food and atmosphere. It is a little busy at times so we just need to get used to..."

Bevan Chuang

"Nice and cosy cafe. Quite an aesthetic look if you ask me! Ordered the chicken and avocado toasted sandwich which was great! I am yet to try their..."

Evo Malifa

"Came here on the first day for their new menu which is pretty expensive compared to the old one. The service was alright but could be better as the..."

Jason Zhang

"I went to Scarecrow with my wife on our monthly date night. The moment we walked in, right after being greeted by the super friendly staff, we asked..."

Alonso Coutinho Licks

"I had a very lovely experience here this morning, just wanted a coffee and have a quiet sit down. The staff are very friendly and attentive. I..."

Crackerjacker

"Such an amazing and cute cafe! The food is always a really good portion and feels really hearty but not super dense. So you leave full but not in a..."

Sophie

"Beautifully presented food, great friendly service. I had the Kedegree which needed a lot more seasoning but other that was a good dish. Thank you..."

Dinah

"Lovely place for a quick bite or a sit down coffee. The Italian eggs I had was very good. Coffee was also exceptional. Excellent presentation of..."

Kjanpants

"We got the Shakshuka which tasted really really good. The service here is awesome too. Atmosphere is really nice and my partner usually buys my..."

Dxlche

"Possibly the best cafe in terms of consistency and quality. I've been going for several years now and am always pleased with their food. The..."

Tina Yu

"Cool place. Like the settings and everything. Only tried a slice and the hot chocolate this time. Will come again for lunch or dinner...."

Shanna

"Went here for lunch yesterday with my partner. The cafe is really cute it has a mini market inside it too with all sorts of goodies.The..."

Alysha Bower

"Popped in here with a friend and my two toddlers for a quick coffee before visiting the Art Gallery. Not somewhere I'd usually take children - I was..."

Renee Pearson

"Tucked away in a corner - I got lost trying to find this place for the first time! Went here for a catch-up on a rain day!Very..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"Scarecrow is a beautiful cafe tucked in the corner below Albert Park. It is truly a refreshing change of scenery from the fast-paced Auckland city..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Busy inner city cafe offering fresh food. Everything on the menu is delicious and coffee is really good. You can buy nice organic locally sourced..."

Sara V

"Had the banana and tahini cakes and it was alright. I thought it was a kind of pancake and while it wasn't bad, it wasn't mindblowing. Not much..."

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"Best places in Auckland. Very refreshing, healthy, organic, artistically imagined. I had breakfast over here of scrambled eggs with salmon and fresh..."

Ali Suhail

"Amazing service, lovely restaurant ambiance, and delicious food, sums up a dinner at scarecrow. I took my mother here for dinner and we both really..."

Lauren

"The coffee here, kokako, is always good and the baristas know just how I like it which is always a bonus. The ambience is lovely, it is the kind of..."

Scully

"Grabbed some picnic food this arvo after a kids art session up the road. Stand-outs were beet/carrot/chickpea salad was delicious, grilled artichokes..."

Zaatarbella

"A charming café that is well worth the visit - especially for vegetarians. [I say “café”, but really it is a mini café-grocer-florist in one]...."

PeterT

"Walking into Scarecrow reminded me a bit of The Wizard of Oz, probably because there’s a giant scarecrow on a bike in the window! Aside from that,..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Thanks to Bike Auckland - bike breakei, was in here today Thursday 1/12/16, one year today the Light path opened, had a mocha + Shakshuka (Middle..."

David Purvis

"Lovely salad range and chicken! Went here for lunch on a sunny day and enjoyed it. My friend had some bagel and it looked amazing. Will definitely..."

Ana

"Came here for the first time yesterday and it was so cute! It has a nice and different vibe from other cafes around as it also has a little market..."

Saagri Joshi

"Thank you for the lovely service! I appreciate your effort in going above and beyond to make sure your customer only gets the best dining experience...."

Alix

"Came in early yesterday morning and was craving a sandwich (weird craving but yea...). Bought a basic chicken salad sandwich for $12 which was kinda..."

Kathryn Zhou

"A wet stormy Sunday morning seemed to be the ideal time to visit this popular cafe. Most times I've thought about coming here it was too busy. The..."

Kerryj

"Been here a couple of times now, but I would recommend not coming during peak times as it's quite hard to get a table sometimes. We ended up sharing..."

Justine Weake

"Scarecrow is a really good brunch place in the city. It has a unique character that makes you feel like you're back in grandma's old country kitchen...."

Wanderlazed

"Healthier twist and organic food spot in Auckland. It was good but I wasn't wowed by the flavours. But it could be the dish I chose. I got the..."

Travels4Food

"This place is amazing! When I came here it was super busy but we were lucky that a group was just about to leave as we came in so we didn't have to..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Such a lovely cafe with cozy candle lightings which attracted me inside. The store smells more like a smoked sausages, lol. friendly staff,..."

Raeray

"The decor of this place made me feel like i stepped into wizard of oz or sorts. An Oz with a healthy grocery, florist and yummy food. Super..."

ShoRt

"Just happened to pass by this little gem on Victoria Street after a stroll in the park. Had the soup of the day, a lentil and coconut soup, which was..."

Krista

"Had a really nice dinner here tonight! We had the $35 2 course meal and food was great. I had the anchovies to start - super succulent and tasty on..."

Emily

"Walking into Scarecrow reminded me a bit of The Wizard of Oz, probably because there’s a giant scarecrow on a bike in the window! Aside from that,..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"We came here to take a lovely work mate for a birthday lunch and it didn't disappoint.The decor and florist in the corner make the place..."

Debsjunkyard

"My friends and I discovered this place and could not be more excited.Spacious interior, relaxing atmosphere, it is also a floral place so..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"A few of my colleagues were hesitant about going out for brunch with someone who is vegan. I saw something I liked on the menu so I wasn't..."

Emma W

"Tucked in the corner of Victoria St is an urban farmers market, a florist, and a cafe all in one store under the name of Scarecrow. Their focus is..."

Heartshrooms

"Hands down 5/5!! I had such a great lunch experience here last week, I cannot wait to go again! Set on the corner of Victoria St, the cafe is a..."

L.E.N.S

"Scarecrow is a cafe and also a shop. Quite an interesting experience. Coffee was served in a double wall glass which kept the coffee hot until the..."

Timer

"Updated Review: February 2017Finally find time to try dinner at this place. The new place look nice. We ordered hummus for entree, eggplant..."

James

"Came here to check out the sale but saw they had wifi and asked if it was okay to stay and study at the corner table and staff were more than..."

Samantha Scahill

"I love this place so much, its so hard to get a decent salad in the city. It's my destination of choice for lunch dates with friends from out if..."

Rose

"Excellent food, coffee and service. Highly recommend this place for fast, healthy and reasonably priced food in the city. Vegan/gluten/paleo/[insert..."

Luke Alexander

"My brisket on rye was delicious, served with lashings of brisket and a sharp mustard. I thought I would get sick of the sameness but it tasted great...."

Ryan

"Love the premise of a cafe/florist/grocery store but maybe it was something about the temporary location that just didn't do it for me in terms of..."

Victoria

"I was lucky enough to go along to a #zomatonz foodie meet up at Scarecrow - finally something for the vegans!! We arrived and I was immediately in..."

Kendall Farmer

"I was at Scarecrow for a #zomatonz foodie meetup last week, and loved every minute of it. It started off with some delicious canapes, followed by..."

Louisa Vickers

"Locally sourced produce, passionate staff and diverse flavours; Scarecrow on High ticks so many boxes. Besides creatively crafted meals, they also..."

ThatNix

"I came to Scarecrow last week as part of a Zomato Foodie Meet up, and I was excited to try a different variety of food to what I usually would eat...."

Lena Duffin

"Scarecrow is one of my go-to places when my coffee-snob friends from Wellington want a good cup. On top of acting as a cafe, they are also an amazing..."

Pia Crawford

"We tried the tapas style food, and everything we ate was delicious. They were all perfect paired with wine. Everything about the restaurant was well..."

Liza Cabrera Talavera

"I really enjoyed the food. Too bad I don't drink alcohol (allergic), because the food would be perfect paired with wine. The interior of the place is..."

Chie Talavera

"Amazing raw kitchen focusing on providing city dwellers with fresh, great tasting locally sourced food and artisanal products. We had a..."

Chanelle Barlow

"Finally found where it is since its (temporary)move from Victoria St :DReally cool interior that's chic but got this nice homey feel to it. Had..."

Ping

"A place to be fed and inspired! Scarecrow has breathed lots of character and life into the edgy space previously occupied by..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Loving this place! Got recommended the most delicious chai tea by the sweetest waitress Emmy! Will be back, such a cozy environment with flowers and..."

Mikaela Vibes

"Great coffee, love the salads here and recently developed an addiction to their raw cacao balls - yum! I had a mixture of the salads (again) the..."

Bizcochito

"Scarecrow has temporarily moved to High Street, while they refurbish their original cafe. A group of us went here for lunch yesterday - I was excited..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Very nice cafe near Albert park and art gallery. A lot of local products available at this cafe as well. Good customer service and good vibe with..."

siewlan liow

"Scarecrow is a culinary gem. Their Turkish egg and chorizo omelette is a flavor-packed delight, offering a unique twist on a classic breakfast dish...."

Leandra de Labastida

"The food here is something else. Amazing flavours, great rustic vibe and quality produce and products. Must visit again - highly..."

Kristy Drake

"SHAKSHUKA with the Lamb sausage - Recommended dish here. Very pleasant atmosphere, with heaps of items around the shop for sale which keeps the eyes..."

Ju W

"Delicious breakfast and amazing service. The vibe just puts you in a good mood. They took longer then expected to make my coffee and let me chose..."

Mandana Nelson

"On my trip from Canada, I stopped by Scarecrow and boy, it was amazing. You've got to try their pot pie - it's the best one I've ever had. The owner..."

Cynthia Williams

"Stopped in for a breakfast before our flight out. Ambiance is nice. Relaxing and bustling at the same time. A great place to come by yourself or with..."

C F

"Delicious brunch place in Auckland. Staff is very nice and friendly, the menu is amazing, went there twice during the 3-4 days I was in Auckland...."

Romy Labranche

"After a bit of a walk, we headed to Scarecrow for brunch! What a great place. Food was different and wonderful! Coffee - the best we’d had in NZ...."

Alison Davis

"Cozy place ;) the food was so good. I got the breast chicken and roasted potatoes. It was pretty noisy but I guess that's because this spot is very..."

Ellen Liew

"Very cozy atmosphere! Aside from the fact that the seats were placed really close to each other, the cafe presented good environment for having meals..."

Hanajan

"Amazing, healthy food with lots of local ingredients and touch of home-like warmth. Outstanding coffee! Wide variety of treats for sweet tooths..."

Paweł Nawrot

"I had the Good Morning Brioche and it was just super delicious! I really enjoyed the soft, chewy brioche with sweet berry compote and chantilly..."

Jo

"We went twice! The waitress remembered us and was so friendly both times. We had the French toast, earth plate, halloumi mushroom bagel, and..."

Gurushabd Khalsa

"Nice restaurant with counter ordering in Downtown Auckland. We had breakfast there and all three dishes served were good. My big breakfast was very..."

Myrna Johnson

"Lovely hostess. Counter staff friendly but told us kitchen was closed at 2.05. We'd been there about 20 mins chatting and looking at the menu. The..."

Lorna Burns

"I've had the most amazing porridge at Scarecrow this morning! Surprising and wonderful flavours, creamy texture, seasonal fruit on top - it made my..."

Viola Vadász

"This is a popular cafe. Luckily my companion and I arrived about 10 minutes before a queue formed for Saturday brunch. I can see why though. The menu..."

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