Best Sweet Chai Latte in Auckland Central

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Scarecrow
Scarecrow
81/100 (1592 ratings)
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Warm Chia & Oats Bircher Muesli – Vegan
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Classic Baked Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote
Sweet Chai Latte
Classic Bagel with Salmon
Bagel Dishes
Roasted Cauliflower with Farro Risotto
Toasts
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Filter Coffee
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Vegan Shakshuka
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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..."
Sally McLaren
Just Like Martha
Just Like Martha
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"We visited Just like Martha the other day and oh my goodness, it felt like I ate ART! 🤩 This café exceeded my expectations! We ordered the..."
Liandra Misquitta
"This cute cafe is amazing, felt welcomed and didn't have to wait for a table. The food was delicious I got the mince on toast and it looked to pretty..."
Nafi
"Dessert on a plate for breakie. How good! My dish had mocha panna cotta, raspberry poached pear and meringue on donut bread. This dish looked amazing..."
Randy
"Cafe food. Looks as beautiful as it tasted. Hard to find..."
Fairfoodie
"Such beautiful food! Really loved the French toast, recommend if you have a sweet tooth. Beautiful presention and cute decor and location.. coffee..."
Reema Singh
"Just Like Martha, the still relatively newly-opened cafe, was a more than welcome addition to an area which hasn’t previously had many eatery..."
Husk Creative
"The food was amazing and extremely fresh! Love that they cater to lots of different dietary requirements and have a good range of options. The staff..."
Hannahmareecarr2
"📍 Just Like Martha☕ Iced Matcha Latte + Latte🍴 Pistaccio Cheesecake-----------------------------------------------On the..."
DearMate
"Great food and quick service considering how busy they are. Loving the chicken burger, mince on toast and French toast. The..."
Sandi
"Loved the decor, the food was beautifully presented and came in timely fashion. Was tasty with menu food ranging from $12-$25 or so. Came on a..."
Teesh Ianto
"I've been out of the brunching scene for a while working on a new challenge in life, motherhood. I'm sorry I don't have the exact names and..."
A_craving_foodie
"What a gorgeous little cafe- the baking in the cabinet looked amazing at a really reasonable price.Coffee was great I have a long black with..."
Mrspotandmrlid
"This is the NEW local cafe in our area....parking is pretty good. But you may have a 1min walk sometimes. Excellent service and very nice..."
Glyn Flutey
"I've been here a few times now and am super stoked to have a great new local. Food is super delicious (both the brunch we've had and the delicious..."
Meagan Kerr
"Delicious green chilli scrambled eggs. Good range of teas - the chamomile and lime blossom was delish. It gets packed and very loud and pays to bring..."
Hungusmcfatty
"Amazing!! Tried the creamy mushrooms from here and they were delicious! Large portions which was great value for money. Has plenty of seating with..."
Hungry Hippo
"The food was fantastic and even though they were super busy the service was top notch, and the front of house staff was great at managing the rush!..."
Danielle Bea
"We came here on Monday (queen's birthday) and were seated super quick and served very efficiently. French Toast is delicious! So is the mince on..."
Alix Marie
"Cute little cafe just a walking distance from my place . Had coffee couple of times . Good to have a nice place to get coffee in the morning before..."
Ranjani Singh
"Busy place but we were seated within minutes. Really friendly staff and the best French toast I have ever had! With banana donuts even! Definitely..."
Courtenay Harrop
"Awesome vibe in this place! The till/cabinet area is constantly crowded cause if you’re not paying for your amazing meal you’re drooling over the..."
Jo Perkins
"This newly opened place served some really good food with great friendly service. The experience was worth every single penny. Highly recommended to..."
Kalyani Bhole
"Came in on the weekend and had a great time! The place was busy and buzzing with activity but the staff was fast and attentive. We were greeted and..."
Lovely Munchies
"Came in this Saturday with my family and absolutely loved it! We ordered the Mince on Toast, French Toast and Beef Cheek Bene (as well as the kids..."
Jessica Alise
"Super cute little place in Three Kings - staff really friendly and the food is great. We had the Spicy Mince on Toast (beware the Tempura Battered..."
Gail Tasker
"Tried the lunch menu. Food is just awesome in this place. Everything we tried from Wagyu mince with Toast to the Lemon cheese cake to the peppermint..."
Waruna Tennekoon
"Just Like Martha is an absolute treasure trove for coffee enthusiasts and foodies alike. As soon as you step into this charming coffee shop, you're..."
Nicolas Rojas
"Absolutely delicious food, we went for brunch on a Sunday, not too just but lively enough, owner served us and was absolutely lovely! Good to chat to..."
Linda (Kiwi Linda Lou)
"Thank you Martha for the gorgeous meal last night. The black forest cocktail was divine! The fish of the day and sirloin were winners. They were..."
Mish Harper
"I had a great experience. Food was delicious. Good portion size. Loved the way they presented the food. Amazing and cheerful staff. A good variety of..."
Shruti Anaghan
"Such a great spot. Soon to become a staple. Exciting menu without losing the classics. French toast was 🔥 Just needs a baby change table and..."
Dominic Schryvers
"This place is amazing! The food was phenomenal. I had the fried chicken with the crispy fries. It was Devin! I enjoyed every bit of it. I had the..."
Bee
"Service and food quality always consistent and good, toddler and dog friendly place. Well priced for the area. Their new brunch menu was very good,..."
S Lau
"Went in for some brunch, the big breakfast was great, though personally it would be great to have some replacement options for bacon as not..."
Hitesh Patel
"Just Like Martha is my favourite local spot for lunch, coffee and sweets. I often take home slices after lunch to enjoy for dessert that night...."
Ellie Harris
"One of our locals but everyone is usually greeted enthusiastically! Coffee is good. Slightly stronger and a tinge bitter, if you like that..."
Glyn Flutey
"Great food, great service. Generous size meals. Great kids..."
Linda Hallas
"What a cool little find.Really impressed with the quality and presentation of our meals,and the welcoming friendly..."
Rashid Bharuchi
"Had the lamb shoulder which was very flavourful, served with pickled onion and beets. The mince on toast also delicious, both dishes were a generous..."
Helen Joe
"I love the look of the cabinet food. Like the saying I eat with my eyes first. The cooked food always served beautifully , great coffee , just a bit..."
Rika “Ri” Rika
"Really nice atmosphere and delicious food! Will be going back for dinner and brunch..."
Jessica C
"Can't believe I haven't been here before! A great brunch spot with excellent food. All of the dishes we ordered (creamy mushrooms, both fire..."
Shammi Karunaratne
"Absolutely amazing! Such a hidden gem in Three Kings. Have always come here for brunch, but they now do dinner service too. Honestly, the best food..."
Frankie Roberts