TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated October 2024

Chuffed

86/100 (2717 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

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Chilli scramble

Eggs Benedict

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Toasts

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Omelette

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French Toast

Bagels

Sandwiches

Reuben Sandwich

Espresso

Eggs Benedict with Mushrooms

hot chocolate

Banana Porridge

Juice

Great Coffee Great Service

Cauliflower

Salmon

Open Omelette

Mushroom Medley

Eggs Benedict with salmon

Free Range Eggs on Toast

Cured King Salmon Crumpets

Confit Mushroom Roll

Café

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Highchairs Available

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"Restaurant Month menu was fab. I would highly recommend..."

Robyn Chapman

"Came here for lunch with my sister and enjoyed some delicious food and drinks. 😊 The cafe was very busy when we arrived (around 1:20pm), but we..."

Vanessa Chong

"We’ve been coming to Chuffed for a while now and are yet to be disappointed! The coffee is seriously the best coffee in town (Kudos to Mayank the..."

Manyara

"Been here too many times to count. Their coffee is consistently great and the selection of sandwiches comes in handy if you need to grab something on..."

Amindha Fernando

".📍 Chuffed Cafe☕ Moccamaster cold drip🍴 Almond Croissant-----------------------------------------------A hidden gem..."

DearMate

"I normally get the crumpet. I could taste a bitterness from my salmon crumpet for some reason but I really enjoy the maple and pear one when I go...."

Renie

"Crumpets are one of their specialties & they are really good. Enjoyed the clotted cream & rhubarb. Blueberries were good too but there was a lot of..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Wow their blueberry muffin was amazing! I think its homemade..."

Jennifer L

"Amazing ambience. Love it more after interior changed. Eggs Benedict is getting better. They are on our egg benne collection on..."

FoodiesTable

"High expectations, from all high ratings heavy promos. The cafe was hidden away from the street, at the back of a building. It opens up at the back..."

Manz

"one of my favorite cafe place in Akl, lovely neighbourhood with warm decorations.service is good and good to meet friends therelove their..."

LGarden

"Cute waitresses， nice service， but a little narrowspace..."

Jialin Cui

"Best moccachino in town. Not overly sweet 😋. Just perfect. Awesome service. Intuitive listening. They really go the extra mile. Thanks guys will..."

Yenegh Badimayalew

"Had a lovely brunch with friends here. Nice and artistic decor in the cafe. Fresh sparkling water served and love it. The Salmon Crumpets are fairly..."

Sylvia

"My friend ordered the cauliflower, which was luscious with good texture and taste. My Bircher museli was delicious. Would like to go there again...."

Carol W.

"Came here for brunch, place was relatively empty when we arrived but came just before lunch rush I assume as it quickly filled. I ordered the sweet..."

Sam Diprose

"good location,nice coffee, I ordered chicken burger and it was delicious, the bun was soft with lots sesame on it and the chicken was juicy.one..."

Huang Jingjing

"Gorgeous hidden spot away from the bustle of the city. We were lucky to get a seat outside after a short wait. Coffee was delicious. Ruben was..."

Krystal Reyland

"A busy cafe on high Street. We had Almond coffee and it's rare to get yummy Almond coffee but this place gets it right.. The food is delicious too...."

Breadzania

"Chuffed is 'the' cafe to be at in Auckland's bustling CBD. At the end of a long mirrored hallway, a foliage-filled oasis is revealed. With hanging..."

Liam Roberts

"A hidden gem on high street! a lovely cafe, has cozy and warm vibes. The outside seating has natural light and very cozy. Coffee was great and..."

MCP

"I loved the cauliflower dish, it was so yummy and surprisingly filling for a vegetarian dish. the coffee was great too. My friend’s pasta was a bit..."

Tuna

"This is a nice little Cafe on high street with a great breakfast menu (haven't had the chance to try out their lunch yet). I enjoyed their outdoor..."

Doris Ma

"Had the ‘Gin and Citrus cured salmon’ and I devoured it within 5 minutes! This was delicious but would’ve preferred if the sauce on the side..."

Hannah Zheng

"One of the best places in the CBD!A little hidden gem with an awesome atmosphere. The food and coffee are delicious, and the staff are..."

DB Eats

"A lovely brunch place tucked away in a nice cosy space. The menu I tried were the crumpets and the banana porridge. Both were..."

Asianfoodie

"Hidden away in High Street, you may need to look a little harder to find this place but Chuffed is definitely worth the extra look! It's cozy and..."

Matchstick Reviews

"We had the lamb shoulder here. It was delicious. I don't like the coffee because it tasted a bit sour. I like the decoration of the store. The..."

Jack Food

"I have been to this cafe many times. The food is average. But this time I ordered an ice Americano. To be honest, I really don't like it. It is..."

Wanzi Xiao

"Trully High Street's best hidden secret. I love the ambience so much! The place is tiny but not cramped. It is very nicely decorated; has..."

Jacynda Darmawan

"This cafe is quite popular in high street with nice ambiance. I ordered an omelette last time. It looks good but tasted a bit salty. The customer..."

Will Nono

"A versatile cafe for a quick coffee fix, to catch up with friends, quick breakfast before work and even to have lunch during your lunch break. The..."

G1k

"A hidden gem on High street. Outdoor seatings under the sunroof with a cozy ambience.Beautiful decorated food with exceptional tastes...."

Lucy

"Chuffed iced mocha's are so damn amazing! every time i'm in town i get an iced mocha from here. I've only tried the iced mocha so i can't say..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Picked the Salash chorizo omelette for breakfast. Sourdough bread was awesome but I wished the chorizo was a bit spicier. Manchego cheese was a nice..."

Flippynz

"Always the freshest, best muffins! I'm a bit of a muffin addict and have tried all of the cafes along High Street and Chuffed's are 100% the best. ..."

Lana

"Food tastes really good, and the place is inside a building, not hard to find, as there is a sign outside on the high street. Would like to go back..."

Wendy Wang

"This place offers exceptional food, service and coffee. I ordered an iced mocha which wasn’t overly sweet like a lot of places and the eggs..."

Aimee.

"I love coming into this place for brunch. I especially love the small garden/courtyard area at the back where we normally sit. The ambience kinda..."

Ieseon

"The last time I spent in Auckland I went to Chuffed both days. The first day I had the scone with avo and Salmon. This was well presented and tasted..."

Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt

"Had the green bowl, the veggies were cooked perfectly and the avocado was perfect too! Only bad part was the toast was quite soggy and the egg was..."

Jenny Kim

"Chuffed is a secluded spot on High St that lends itself to a charming atmosphere and outdoor seating. The environment can get busy so they have..."

Vita

"This is the go to cafe for coffee. The senior batistas here are top of the line. Although the food is a little different and not quite my taste, the..."

Floyd Moratti

"Cozy little spot that’s perfect for get-togethers for friends!! Lovely variety of healthy, delicious food! Coffee is average, service is great and..."

Sofie Yeung

"First time here and wow it’s such a hidden gem in the city. The space is small but cozy with friendly service. The portions are large and..."

Vanessa Gao

"Cool vibe, super comfy and such a nice atmosphere overall. Loved the aesthetics of this place, especially the artwork. Food was filling and..."

Dani

"Such a beautiful café. Really sophisticated, artsy and just wow. And the food! Ugh, the coffee, even the water is sparkling! The service is great..."

Alexis D.

"Great coffee as always and lovely ambience in the courtyard! Will be back to try their food too, wish you guys could open longer hours..."

Sarah Leigh

"Ordered chai latte and omelet. Coffee was awesome and the omelet was super delicious, and you will definitely feel chuffed with the outside dining..."

LilianMonaghan

"Some of the best fish I’ve had around the city. The dishes are interesting and tasty. The restaurant itself is nice, especially the bar/lounge..."

Susan Lazarus

"Very busy cafe everytime I want to eat breakfast but see a lot of people in the cafe. They food was nice I like my scrambled eegs coffee is the..."

Jewel

"Very very good food! I tried the eggs bene without any sides. I was so thrilled with the fact that I got to try American biscuits. There was a lot of..."

Liz Scott

"My favorite cafe in the city, lovely decor, delicious food and amazing customer service! I got the mushroom roll and the fruit..."

Ankita Langa

"Came here for brunch the other day. Can be a little hard to find cause its inside of a building, but there are plenty of signs outside which point..."

Louise

"Good little cafe to grab lunch in town. Coffee was ok and service was a bit slow but the food made up for it. Was a large portion and reasonably..."

Nade

"ordered egg benedict with hot americano. The coffee is amazing, the ambience was superb because it was raining outside. The food was good. Perfect..."

Sonia Son

"Very nice food! Excellent service! The coconut cappuccino tasted fabulous! Nice environment of course, and kids friendly. Enjoyed a lot. :) we would..."

Jennifer King

"Uni is so close by to this cafe so I’m surprised I haven’t visited this joint sooner! Cute cafe with beautiful bird paintings, friendly staff and..."

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"You can almost say this one is like a hidden gem, just waiting to be discovered.A simple but very warm and modern place with a good outdoor area..."

João Plácido

"Awesome eggs benny with salmon, beautifully cured and not old and slimy which is what gets me with salmon. And such good hollandaise. Ah just good...."

Jasveen Kaur

"Nice cafe hiding in high St. Delicious food,but the portions are less than others.Stand coffee, ordered cappuccino but the froth like flat white...."

George CY

"Totally agreed that this cafe is a hidden gem in the city centre. I ordered zucchini omelette with sourdough and first of all the appearance was..."

The Poor Foodie

"I am sorry to give a lower rating compared to the average. We probably ordered the wrong thing as most of us did not think our food were exceptional..."

Jessica Halim

"One of Auckland‘s hidden gems! Very nice to be sitting in their open back yard. The iced coffee was yummy and the salmon and avocado crumpets were..."

Auckland Foodie

"Decided to try out this cafe for lunch today after uni.Cabinet food looked very appetising so we had a hard time deciding. Got the ham and..."

Rosanne Choy

"Just had lunch from hereA takeoutSuperb ReubenCorned Beef Sauerkraut Swiss Cheese Pickles Mustard & AioliNever had a better..."

Glenn Town

"We were chuffed after our visit on Mother’s Day. Plenty of sunlight in the back room after they opened up the roof. This pretty little cafe was..."

Espy Eats

"Good place for meeting! Food was alright, coud have been better of seasoning more balance! Love all the decorations as it makes the place more..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"I think I need a residence here. Hidden away on High Street, this cozy places serves up some great beverages and excellent vibes. The staff are..."

Jay

"My friends and I found nothing but amazing service at Chuffed and the food was truly delicious. Two out of three of us ordered hot drinks and this..."

Zoe MacGregor

"Definitely one of the go to places for brunch if you’re around CBD. A huge plus for me is definitely the friendly staff with excellent service and..."

Food.review.nz

"We got here as a group of 5 around 11am and ordered coffees, Chorizo Omelette, Eggs Benedict, Chicken Sandwich, Scrambled eggs on Toast, Mushroom..."

Selina EverHungry Nihalani

"YEA NOT GONNA LiE YOU COULD SAY i WAS “CHUFFED“ WiTH MY EXPERiENCE AT THIS ESTABLiSHMENT SOLiD BENE A DUDE WiTH BEARD WAS COOL WiLL BE BACK..."

Zoe Wierzbicki

"Love this place, went in for a late breakfast on a Sunday. Great service! Especially recommend their Puerto Rican Smoothie, it’s super filling and..."

Sara

"Not too much surprising experience from this restaurant. It seems like all the dishes are not served from a restaurant but home. The ingredients are..."

Yafenxu123

"Another one of High Streets secrets... Love the murals and atmosphere! The food took a little while to come but that’s only because they are very..."

Lauren.creative

"Had the chorizo omelette and a coconut cappuccino and I was very happy with my meal. The omelette had many strong elements but somehow they all went..."

Wapatino

"Great coffee on a mid morning Sunday brunch! Have heard lots about chuffed and was pleasantly surprised that my expectations were met. Great..."

TP

"Cafes have nowhere to hide when serving brunch. Meals are your simple needs and for the first meal of the day when people are starving or worse..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Was almost giving up on finding a good cafe on a Sunday morning, but then I found Chuffed, a hidden gem in the heart of CBD.The place is..."

Diogo Reck

"Tried Chuffed for Lunch yesterday. It wasn’t as busy as I was expecting. I guess it’s more popular for breakfasts. We tried everything from..."

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"What a pleasant surprise to find a covered courtyard tucked away down the back of High Street. Excellent coffee (including brewed) and a stimulating..."

Paul O

"Love this place, the food and service can't be faulted. It's very quaint and peaceful, quite hard to find something like this in the busy cit area. I..."

Lisa Hoffman

"Tucked away from street view, we were really chuffed to have found this little ‘back alley’ hangout. The atmosphere is laid back and the setup is..."

Love.Life.Daley

"Stumbled across Chuffed by chance since a colleague wanted to grab coffee from here, and ended up pleasantly surprised. Such a delightful tuck away..."

Ilenia Chandra

"Came here for late breakfast during the week so not too busy... quirky cafe with friendly staff..smallish outdoor area but well setup... nice..."

Donna&Shane

"The coffee is THE BEST coffee I have ever had (and I don’t use capital letters with abandon like that unless I really mean it!) Delightful..."

Liz Bradley

"Nice interior. Friendly staff. Awesome coffee, Food was not stunning but above average. We had philly cheese steak which was cooked perfectly and..."

W111

"we ordered: the eggs Benedict $14 🥚. Too salty and bagel bread was a little soggy . Was expecting some side such as a small salad or chips, but..."

Susie Kwon

"Staff were attentive and bubbly, aside from a minor confusion in payment at the end of my visit. I got the eggs bene with bacon with a side of Avo..."

Telia Lepa-Bonner

"Their mushrooms are amazing but the eggs benedict wasn't the best, a bit overpriced as well. Ambience in the outdoor seating area was very nice and..."

Sally S

"Came here at a peak time on Saturday but managed to get a seat. Although it was busy the service did not fault with a cheerful and lovely atmosphere..."

Holly Grey

"Chuffed is a hidden gem in the central city. When I went, it was one of the only cafes open during the holiday break and the courtyard was very busy...."

Sian

"We got the picked zucchini omelette and the smoked mushrooms. The omelette was so light and the feta went so well with the tart zucchini. The..."

Louise

""Hidden gem" indeed!! I recently discovered this place when I was walking, decorated so lovely, service is so good! And the drinks were so good, I'll..."

Ashley Campbell

"Good food and good coffee.Service mishap with thirty minute coffee delay 😁Poached pear crumpets tasted as you would imagine. Eggs..."

August

"Thoroughly impressed with this neat little hide out in the middle of High St! The graffiti wall entrance feels like a contemporary art gallery and..."

Yi Lin Inez Zheng

"Second time here, my first time was on a Sunday morning; the second at 2pm on a Saturday afternoon. My impressions from the Sunday visit..."

Oksana Zhang

"Finding “Chuffed” didn’t take to long for us considering it is not directly on a street, just keep your eyes peeled for the street sign above..."

Sam Kc

"Chuffed is my favourite place for brunch in Auckland. Lovely ambiance on the cozy deck, and super friendly staff. The best thing on the menu is the..."

Amanda Panda

"Such nice environment and vibes with outdoor seating. The sandwiches were amazing - had the poached chicken one. I also like how it was table service..."

G

"Came here on a Monday for lunch and the place was full. The service was okay as we were just left by ourselves when our food came. The day was pretty..."

Jason Zhang

"So impressed with this place! Had the perfect coffee, great service, simple but delicious meal and really lively but relaxed atmosphere. Quite hidden..."

Alice

"So impressed with this place!! Hands down the best coffee I've had in Auckland, lovely service, and a great atmosphere! For sure one of Auckland's..."

Hazel.crook

"Cost: kinda on the expensive side but totally worth it Food: 4.8/5Experience/vibe: 5/5Decor: 5/5Customer service:..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"Couldn't decide where to have breakfast this morning and I remembered that I still haven't tried this place! It was hidden away by the coolest op..."

Irina Milana

"I love this cafe so much! It might be on the bit more pricy side but it is definitely worth it. The coffees are always fabulous and their baristas..."

Crackerjacker

"Came here for coffee for a friends 21st and realised I'd been missing out on such a cool inner city spot. Coffee was amazing, and chilling in their..."

Sophie

"Standard brunch food with beautiful presentation and good, reliable taste. I would say the salmon crumpets and eggs bene were good, but not..."

AJ

"Congratulations on the renovation and re-opening. Chuffed remains my favourite CBD cafe and the space is more beautiful than ever. I've been coming..."

Charlie Lin

"So tasty and such a nice atmosphere. One of my favorite places for a nice quiet lunch with friends as the service is always great and the food is..."

Calli Bates

"This place is mine and my friends go to cafe whenever we just want to hang out and catch up. I have tried their flat white, mocha and iced coffee and..."

Ellynn

"Chuffed is a hidden gem in Auckland's CBD on High Street. They have a small courtyard out back, perfect for when you want a quiet moment to escape..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Their breakfast omelette is delicious. Well worth the try. The atmosphere is lovely as well with a quite outdoor courtyard in the middle of CBD...."

Dxlche

"Proving to be popular on Zomato, we had high expectations for Chuffed. Visiting on a rainy Sunday it was surprisingly full and there was a short wait..."

HJ

"Definitely a hidden gem! Service was excellent. Coffee tastes awesome. Food very well presented and tasted amazing. Would recommend breakfast or..."

SMINT400

"This place is what my sister would call "my type of place" and by that she means that they cater to all types of people with dietary..."

Brenda Phu

"Lovely place for brunch :) cute decoration. The place is warm even at outdoor, they also will provide us the blankets if we need it.Good service..."

Kho Lidya Merina

"Very nice chic cafe with good atmosphere. Coffee is above average and food is delicious and well presented. For it's location and quality, you would..."

Alan Chow

"The mushrooms is really good and they have various vegan options which is awesome. The environment isn't as good as it seemed to be on pictures and..."

Molly Xie

"I come here to escape the city hustle for a mere moment with I know there will always be a reliably good cup of coffee (my coffee personas are filter..."

Fuudie

"Love this place, been coming here since it opened and the staff are always personable and friendly. Food is delicious, as is the coffee. I wish it..."

Georgie T

"Great atmosphere, staff are very professional. Good is very well cooked and presented. Parking is a pain. But overall the business is defielantly 4.5..."

Olivia890312

"Great food and awesome atmosphere! Very warm on a cold morning.Also can't beat a good cold brew. Will be coming back for more crumpets and love hand..."

Justin Scott

"We ordered Crumpets with Salmon, Smoked Pork Cheeks and Lamb Shoulder Rice. All 3 dishes were superb! Only fault is we wished there were more on the..."

AppetiteBliss

"Service - ExcellentYESSoy ChaiOmelette - Spanner Crab, Coconut, Lemongrass, Coriander, Bean SproutsMAYBELime, Gin..."

Pointblank

"Took my mum here for coffee, coffee was amazing. Some things let this awesome place down, me and my mum felt as if staff were pressuring us to order..."

Lovingfood

"An exciting find tucked away in High Street, the service was exemplary with the quality of the presentation and the food itself being reciprocated...."

Jin Yun

"Beautiful deco, good food good coffee! Had a massive pancake for breakfast and it was gorgeous. The eggs Benedict was delish. Definitely coming here..."

Wan Ili

"Everything here is delicious and beautiful.Even the atmosphere is very nice and reading.Also staff are very nice.Lot of people in..."

Namie Arai

"Cute little hide away that's right in the heart of the busy city. This place is pretty in terms of decor and their food. The staff were all friendly,..."

Veronica Te

"Food: very nice cafe style food - eggs, avocado, etc. I had the pea & avo smash on sourdough, my sister had the eggs benedict, both of us were..."

Saskia Kiefte

"Absolutely love this place for brunch/breakfast/coffee or anything really. The atmosphere is fantastic, the retractable roof really adds to the space..."

Ju An Teo

"The service was excellent, actually a perfect example how it should be in every restaurant. The food, we had the mushrooms with burgul and the..."

Rudhra Adhin

"TL;DR: Definitely deserves its place near the top of the Zomato popularity list. Cafe priced seasonal food tastes delicious, and makes for good..."

Jamie Chiang

"Really cute setting and lovely outdoor area that's covered but still gets sun. The best part of this place were the shakes! I had a Snickers shake..."

Tessa Hall

"i've only ever ordered coffee from this place but let me tell you that it is liquid gold! in fact, this stuff (and all its rich caramel-y glory) is..."

T

"Amazing brunch. Coffee is of high quality good. The ambiance is straight out of Wellington.Deducted -5 for not having WiFi in the house,..."

Jihye Kang

"Chuffed is one of my favourite hidden spaces in the city! Perfect for those pre work caffeine pick me ups to start your day. Their pastries and..."

Where To Next Auckland

"The ambiance of this place is unreal! So cool! You are completely private from the busy road outside, surrounded by cool artistic graffiti. The staff..."

Georgia Vossen

"We came across chuffed one drizzly morning seeking shelter and some breakfast. We were pleasantly surprised at the whole look of the place! The staff..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"I have been wanting to try this place myself for awhile now after hearing so many great reviews about it.Located on High Street, this place..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Been here today (15% surcharge), friendly staffs, nice and cozy atmosphere. Not much selection of the foods than I expected. Foods are great quality..."

Shazza

"Came in here with a friend on a late afternoon. Ordered a cappuccino and an iced latte. Iced latte tasted a bit watery, maybe it was because of the..."

Kirsten

"Love the vibe outside with fireplace that you can snuggle and keep warm.We ordered a flat white, good choice of Arabica coffee..."

Angela Reys

"Lovely people working there, very professional and friendly for a cafe. Food was above average. Mushroom was great. Limited menu and weak coffee..."

Mysticmojito

"Initially, we couldn't find this cafe as it's tucked inside. Find the chuffed cafe sign which is next to a sushi shop and walk right into the white..."

Y Anne

"Super cute place, it looked really small from the outside but there is actually this beautifully decorated outdoor area in the back. I loved the..."

Bella Qian

"ssoooo yum yum in the tum tum omg// pretty instagram worth aswell, jesus himself would be pretty CHUFFed to be sitting there, hah! there milkshakees..."

Jess-Louise Holmes

"Can't believe I haven't done a review for Chuffed yet! Been here so many times. Staff are always friendly and the seating area is great to get out of..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Visited Chuffed for the first time. Buried away from the street, you almost wouldn't notice them if you were walking past quickly. First impressions..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Loved it! Great coffee and the eggs benedict was so delicious. One of the best I've had in a while, that bagel is truly something. Their salmon is..."

J

"Neat little hidden cafe off High Street. Ventured in for lunch. I had the portobello mushroom which was a bit oily on the side. My friend had the..."

Isabel

"Great service, food was very delicious. I had the Eggs Benedict and wasn't short of high quality. Only negative was that it was a little cramped but..."

Spencer's Reviews

"An all-round brilliant cafe. The coffee was the best I've had in a long time (and I drink a lot). For breakfast, I had scrambled eggs on 5-grain..."

Hannah

"I downloaded this app purely so I could express my love for this cafe. It is number one on my list of the best cafes in Auckland. Number 2 being..."

Georgia Richards

"Came in today and had to wait a bit but that was expected given the excellent reviews this place has. Excellent service and great food!! Definitely..."

Daniel Tso

"Fantastic catch up venue within the CBD. Chuffed with their service: decent coffee and their team seem cheerful and enthusiastic (pun fully..."

Medium_Rare

"Had the recommended eggs benedict with Portobello mushrooms and it was definitely worth it! Have absolutely nothing to say about it. To..."

Cathy Xiong

"Nice atmosphere and environment having lunch with friends. Nice coffee even though I do not drink coffee quite often, it's still good chance to have..."

Shirley Yu

"Cute cafe, tucked away through a random building. You are greeted by a cute mural when you find this gem of a cafe. What surprised me is that they..."

ShoRt

"Had a lovely light breakfast and tea in this hidden gem. The staff were helpful, friendly and actually bothered to ask if It was too cold when they..."

Kershia

"I had the sweet porridge and the egg benedict. I was impressed by the sweet porridge. It was VERY delicious. Egg benedict was..."

Angel Nie

"Ticked ALL the boxes. Friendly staff and very helpful. Comfy and contemporary settings. Great coffee and of course great food! :) ordered their..."

Casslyn Tee

"I had a very enjoyable lunch break at Chuffed and loved everything, from the decor, the comfortable chairs, their food and of course their AMAZING..."

Good Advisor

"I was sadly underwhelmed with Chuffed. The food was under-par. The poached pear which accompanied the crumpets was too hard, the bread which..."

Eden Wood

"I had the portobello mushrooms with extra chorizo added on for breakfast and it was one of the nicest meals I've ever had. The meal was amazing by..."

Denise

"Chuffed is a cafe quietly standing at the back of street. The entrance is on High street between the buildings. It is a nice place to have brunch but..."

Mariko Sakurai

"😝Amazing coffee shop！and wonderful lunch. I recommend Mocha !delicious! But a little bit crowded in the room with so many tables and a..."

Karen Gu

"Vanilla Bean Porridge - blackberry compote and honey walnut $12. Portobello Mushrooms - SMOKED COWS FETA, SALSA VERDE AND SOURDOUGH TOAST..."

Postcards From Peta

"I discovered this tucked-away little gem thanks to metro. And let me tell you... I'm pretty 'chuffed' with my experiences here so far. The staff..."

Renee

"I completely forgot this little place existed actually, looking for breakfast in the city last week I'm so happy I remembered it.It's not..."

Rhegan Smith

"Very hipster, cute spot in Auckland. Love the sheepskins on the chairs. Graffiti on the walls. Fantastic cafe food, especially for breakfast. Love it..."

Postcards From Peta

"Excellent classy cosy cafe in CBD. Everything I've tried is fresh, great quality and its an overall great experience. The cauliflower chicken salad..."

AJ

"We always walk past Chuffed whenever we are in town. Their sign/painting was always so alluring and we finally stepped in after all this..."

Cindy Wu

"All I had was a latte with a piece of fudge which were both great. The highlight here has to be the staff, though busy, they are very friendly and..."

Kerryj

"Nice courtyard out the back takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD. Don't go for your run of the mill offerings; choose something..."

Jessica Donovan

"Very relaxing atmosphere. Staff seem busy most times but none the less good service. Food is always really good. Eggs Benedict is my fav. Salads are..."

Issie

"Great eggs bene here. Atmosphere is great, food is great, service was friendly and quick. Some things on menu were not available but still plenty to..."

Richard Everson

"Came here for brunch with a few friends. It was super busy and they didn't have a big table available but we were happy to just squish onto a small..."

Vicki Ko

"We came here this past sunny Saturday lunch time. When you first enter the cafe seems small but at the back is a beautifully bright courtyard.We..."

Miss Kiki

"Oh yeah, the place is true to its name. I came here twice last week: once with burly hubby and the other with the girls. The place is busy with a..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"The BEST eggs benedict I've ever had! Perfect eggs, ample servings of homemade hollandiase sauce than isnt too overpowering and matched well with..."

Rojas

"Chuffed is an amazing cafe for a chilled out brunch or coffee. The outdoor seating is like an escape from the busy CBD. I swear there's..."

Aniva Huang

"Went to chuffed cafe today with 2 other friends. It was quite full when we arrived (around 1pm). The place itself is a very nicely secluded partially..."

Joycee

"What a beautiful wee place! Unfortunately tucked away so one might not find it if they weren't already looking for it.Attentive staff and..."

CJ Liu

"Chuffed is a hidden cafe on high street where makes the best coffee in town I can surely say. I only drink black coffee. since it has been..."

Jay

"Now this is an amazing little lunch spot. It's quite small, so it's hard to get into on busy days, but it's definitely worth it. Love the interior..."

Jess

"I have tried to come here for quite a few time but it was always full. Today was no exception even though it was a weekday and during school time...."

Helena

"You really got to look for this place (next to Sushipac) but it's really worth it. Food aesthetics is to be saluted and taste is siq brah. Ordered..."

Foodiesquarepants

"Hidden gem this is! I absolutely love what they have done with the space… It’s stunning. Bright open space with plenty of seats..."

SS

"The outdoor area here is great - food and drinks delicious and the staff are always very welcoming! Came here in the winter once and was offered a..."

Claudia Serra

"I am throughly blown away 🙌🏻💨. I've always walked past this place and been curious as to why so many people were coming in and out of it...."

Monique Porteous

"Omelette churizzo was very enjoyable and flavoursome. I love the deconstructed style it had. Bread was quite tough toasted a bit of oil or sauce on..."

Lovely Maralit

"Great space, atmosphere is amazing, a little hidden gem. Great service, was made to feel at home as soon as we walked in. Brilliant menu selection,..."

Graeme Russell

"Down to earth and relaxed atmosphere; central city cafe that is very inviting.Had the portobello with cow feta and sourdough toast; it was..."

FoodiePhysician

"Nice and healthy! A little bit hard to find but still found this cute cafe. The food took a little bit long to arrive.. Probs because it was pretty..."

Danena Wu

"Awesome place! I so was not expecting the warm, funky cafe that was nestled away on a second floor of a building on High St. Love the places that..."

L.E.N.S

"Chuffed is hidden away on high street and somewhere I always wanted to try! Headed over after summer school classes for a catchup. The coffees were..."

Jenny Da

"This place is very hidden !Have to walk into a mini walkway to enter the cafeLove their urban and modern atmosphereTheir soup was yum..."

Thegreeats

"Nice tucked away cafe in town. The Reuben sandwich is very good. Saukraut and Reuben beef is not too overpowering and very well balanced on toasted..."

Travels4Food

"I went to Chuffed for a brunch today. and I must say its quite good. ..really a little surprise in the CBD.,although its bit confused about the..."

Kat Lin

"It was pretty busy around lunch time then only could get a seat at the counter. I've waited for a while for getting another seat but..."

Naomi

"Enjoyed a lovely brunch here today. Tucked away in High Street, this little cafe can be easily missed but is worth seeking it out.They were..."

Where.iate

"Atmosphere was really nice here + interior decor. The waitress who served us was super nice, when we asked her what she would recommend for a gluten..."

Judy Chhy

"Have been to Chuffed 5 times now. Everytime the food, the coffee, the staff and atmosphere are just suberb. Will continue to keep going here. ..."

Matt V

"This is a fabulous little hidden gem! It's not directly on High St, it's down a small arcade. Excellent coffee, made with real care; simple, well..."

Chrystal

"Been here couple of times really enjoyed it. Good food, clear concise menu. The coffee is amazing.. Have to say one of the best coffees in town...."

Shavnil Ram

"First the service attitude is quite good. For today's lunch my friend and I went to The Chuffed.All the crews were busy during that time. But we..."

Stella Lin

"Lovely atmosphere. Went here with a friend for lunch and loved the outdoor courtyard. It feels like an escape in the middle of the city. Food was..."

Ridad

"Great brunch. Cool vibe. Coffee and smoothies were amazing. Omelette was one of the most interesting combination of ingredients and tasted great...."

Avi

"What a beautiful place! Love the outdoor seating area; I am a big fan of eggs Benedict, the one I had here - will be added to my top3 lists!..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Really nice atmosphere! Loved the decor so much in this little hidden away gem. Can only comment on the coffee which was really good! Smooth and were..."

Alex Neilson

"The coffee was outstanding - I find that although Auckand has some great cafes, good coffee can be harder to find, especially when you compare with..."

David O'Brien

"Who would expect to find a secret garden in the heart of Auckland CBD. Great coffee, yummy food, the perfect place to rest and chill in the CBD...."

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"Chuffed is a hidden gem, located at the end of a little corridor off High Street. The little outside dining area is so cute! There are chairs with..."

Sheena

"Great place for a late breakfast. A good mix of regular favourites combined with some creative newbies means there's something for almost everyone. I..."

Dish4Nish

"Chuffed is a hidden treasure on high st! It has an epic menu that will quench you thirst and satisfy your tummy! I would definitely recommend the..."

Kate Hill

"Lovely cafe perfect for lunch breaks and coffee dates. Had the strawberry and kiwi fruit smoothie with a pair of Amazeballs. Super tasty and healthy..."

Rona Dalgleish

"What a stunner! One of the best cafes I've been to for a while. The outside area is beautiful, it creates a relaxing and trendy vibe, perfect for a..."

Melissa May Tauch

"Delicious meal at Chuffed today! Such good vibes and such a great cafe to help you escape the big city feels! Unfortunately no vegan options so I had..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Cool coffee/breakfast place on the High Street. Lovely outside area that was almost as warm as inside on a early October midday. Had bacon on..."

Sean

"This place is quite the diamond in the rough with it's stunning outdoor area, great service and unique menu, all the while being tucked away in the..."

Maye Elle

"I went to this cafe for brunch to try it out. I ordered the eggs bene with bacon while my friend ordered the Lamb Shank. I thought the eggs bene was..."

Razelle Icaro

"Fantastic place strategically tucked away from the hustle and bustle, free from noise pollution which makes it the perfect getaway. Decor is a..."

Pamela Chia

"Love love love. Best thing that's happened to High Street; neatly tucked away. A little confused with the butter knife decor in the middle of the..."

Rachel

"Chuffed = my no. 1 café in Auckland as it ticks all boxes in terms of excellent coffee, outstanding food and second to none service. It was love at..."

Randi Martin

"Chuffed as one of the hidden gem cafe in cbd area with its quality service and good environment. Great to chill with some mates after uni or drop in..."

Jessie Tan

"Apparently their coffee is amazeballs but I didn't get to try it. Loved the environment at the back, my mushrooms and toast was pretty normal but..."

Annie Bananie

"This cafe is such a great escape from the bustling streets of Auckland City, tucked away quietly on High St with a perfect outdoor patio area that's..."

Helena Chen

"something really cozy and welcoming. a nice place in the city. caramello shakes are the best! would love to try their drip coffee. will be back..."

Xorazel

"Food: very good Presentation: good Coffee: great Service: goodAmbiance: great (on a warm day)Value for money:..."

Jace Ago

"I turned 18 on Monday and I went out for a coffee with my bestie for a little while. Chuffed is such an amazing cafe, the ambiance is just what I..."

Hazel Hertz Alviola

"Feeling pretty chuffed at chuffed :) Had a nice brunch here with some friends and I loved this place! I like the vibe, the outer covered area, the..."

Annie Ren

"This cafe was cozy and cute! Hidden in a little area on High Street, this cafe was a great place to catch up with friends :3 We ordered the..."

Melissa

"My favourite place to grab a healthy meal in town. Coffees are always hot and well made. Service is friendly. The set up of the venue makes you feel..."

Elle

"Chuffed was extremely cute and cosy. My girlfriend and I sat next to the fireplace and enjoyed an eggs Benedict with bacon and a eggs Benedict with..."

William Kim

"Such a cute little place, nice coffee. Food there is brilliant! Nice stuff! Always polite and helpful. Also the little courtyard at the back is very..."

Katherine Feng

"Very cute outdoor/undercover seating area. Went on a very cold, rainy day but felt very nice and cosy being there. They have a big fire place and..."

Cararmel Queen

"I dont think there is much so say about this little hidden gem other than this place has AMAZING COFFEE and AMAZING STAFF. Haven't tried their menu..."

Shelly

"I went to Chuffed last week for a birthday brunch, and loved it! I had the mushroom on toast, which is a delicious option if you don't eat meat. It..."

Sam R. Dyson

"One of the best in the CBD, tucked away from the city chaos, with a relaxed garden-feel dining area. Consistently top notch coffees. Not a great deal..."

Biohazard

"Chuffed most definitely lives up to its rating! Despite being tucked away, this delicate little cafe has a chill and natural atmosphere, we were..."

Eva Zhu

"Love the location and the staff are super nice but there was a luck of gluten free lunch options as the sandwiches are all made in advance. Still had..."

Natalie Janet

"Great city spot for excellent coffee and darn good food. A well crafted menu that is guaranteed to hit the spot. Wonderful fit out lets..."

Lara Custance

"Delicious, well presented food. Love this place to bits. The atmosphere (especially during cold winter days) just adds to the dining experience. Wait..."

Huli

"Great service thanks and I love the outside area with the fireplace and heaters - warmth and fresh air in the city is genius!Been here twice..."

Peter Clews

"Always a good vibe at this 'hidden gem' and that really is a good way to describe it. Nondescript from the outside but warm and inviting once you..."

David Palfreyman

"Love this cute little place, it doesn't even feel like you're still in the city when you go back into the outdoorsy area to eat. They had very..."

Sophia O-W

"LOVE this place! Great vibe and food to match. The strawberry shortcake milkshake is the showstopper here. I exercised some self control and made..."

Anna Harding

"One of the hidden gems in Auckland.Highlight: Great Coffee and beautiful court yard.Great for : Lunch with colleagues, dates, partner or..."

MommyYummy

"Yummy eggs benny and delicious house made crumpets. Plus great coffee. And when the drizzle stopped and the roof retracted to let some sunshine in..."

Amanda Harris

"Nice atmosphere. Interesting adventurous food ideas that generally work. Great coffee. A bit hidden away in the lobby of the building. Worthy of a..."

JS

"Super hard to find, but worth the effort, you will be chuffed you did :-) Calling all fellow unqualified diners to check out the latest funky hipster..."

Frank

"Came here for a quick lunch with Samuel Parrott. Everything on the menu was quite different to the usual which was nice, but a bit pricey for me. I..."

Justine Weake

"Nice coffee and beautiful atmosphere. You don't expect there to be so much room out the back, but there's a decent amount of seating in the seemingly..."

Ryan

"Wandering down High Street you could easily miss a cafe to be chuffed about. Did that work? Not really. Taking you from the cities street..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Sooooo good! Just the second time I have been here but I will be back many more! Today I had the Reuben sandwich and it was delicious, loved the..."

Aimee Young

"Simple but stylish cafe popular among young people. Coffee was good plus service was unbelievably fast and friendly. This is a good spot in CBD where..."

Dmitry Konovalov

"This is a gem of a place! Tucked away on High St, never heard of it but now I'm a big fan!Great portions, I got the omelette with a side of..."

Alwayseating

"A truly suburbia cafe feel within Auckland's big little city!! Me and razelle had an amazing time giggling away and loving the food out here. Razelle..."

Haro

"Great atmosphere, very cosy with the fire going and blankets available to use if you're feeling a bit chilly. I came here today to get a bit of study..."

Paola Gee

"Amazing. Incredible. There aren't enough words to describe how chuffed I was with Chuffed. Best bacon in Auckland, best coffee in..."

Sally Williams Frost

"Great coffee, cosy atmosphere, friendly service. They have a quaint courtyard area out the back with lots of seating. Perfect for feeling like you're..."

Victoria

"Came here for lunch with a friend and I'm glad she managed to get us a table! By the time I arrived both the indoor and outdoor seating were taken...."

Nicole Melchor

"Lovely place to have an good relax and enjoy the brunch here😃my friend and I love the meal, only except we didn't know there are onions in the..."

Megan Yang

"Came in for a breakfast to start my work day. It was a little hard to find, with the entrance sequestered away within a building. Once I found it..."

D

"Oh the coffee...primo, twice. Thank you Mr Barista 😊 Eggs bene with bacon. Soft poached and perfectly cooked; crispy thick toasted wholegrain..."

Sungsam7

"Had a super delicious cauliflower salad with chai cured salmon. Got to plan an essay in the serene environment as well. Absolutely in love with its..."

Catherine Chen

"There's so much hype around chuffed on instagram and I find it to be one of those places that genuinely deserves the hype. Cutting to the..."

Riddhi

"Really cute atmosphere and seating area. Food was pretty good but my friend and didn't think it was worth what was paid. I got the Eggs Benedict..."

Ceciline Thai

"Really cool little place! Went there for lunch today - I ordered the charred brussel sprouts which came with toast, 2 fried eggs, anchovies and..."

Lucy

"One of my favourite places to get coffee. Now the service tends to be abit slow at times and the working hours can be improved upon, but the food and..."

Cherries_inthesnow

"Came in for coffee a few weeks back, some of the best coffee I've had!! Staff really efficient and friendly! love how it's hidden in the middle of..."

Mueslilo

"Came here for a late lunch on a Saturday. The service was awesome and the food was so good. The best part was the bacon, was expecting it to be very..."

Joanne Chiang

"Everyone keeps saying this place is a hidden gem, and it totally is. I was a little worried I wouldn't find it because one of the reviewers below..."

Iamcii

"By chance I seen her in the lobby of the RitzWith her man, the one that swings a hockey stickI was wearing all white, and my hair was..."

Gio

"The cafe was very busy when I visited on one weekday. Get there earlier to avoid lunch hour crowd. My friend and I tried their chicken leg and pull..."

Cindy Ong

"Heard about this place through Metro. Also heard it was a hidden gem.. couldn't be more true as it took me a good 20 minutes to find this place! So..."

Craig

"Great food, coffee and service. Recommend this as a breakfast or lunch spot in the CBD...."

Facebook User

"Delicious breakfast, lovely friendly staff!! Found Chuffed through Zomato and very glad we came, eggs benny with breakfast was the best I've had in a..."

Jennie Banks

"Whether it's for a hot chocolate to-go or a chai latte on the patio in the back, Chuffed has always been the place of choice. This little café's..."

Janice Chan

"Definitely lives up to its rating. Awesome menu, service, coffee and food. Had the salmon and goats curd on crumpets which was pretty good but was a..."

Matt Miller

"This cafe is a little taste of K Rd/ Ponsonby on High St. I have been here probably about 10 times and have never been disappointed. Really delicious..."

Charlotte Lewis

"Chuffed is my regular coffee haunt and not just because of proximity to work! Staff are always friendly and happy to have a chat, and there is always..."

Miah Dixon

"I've been here twice now and I have to say this is probably the best coffee I have ever had. I know that's a big statement to make but you have to..."

Ryan Lal

"As it is one of the Metro top 50 best cafes in Auckland - the title was self explanatory for both the service and coffee here. Had a soy mocha and a..."

Jean Lee

"I was here for a function and the team served up a lovely spread, buffet style. I'm not one for medium rare lamb, but I threw caution to the wind..."

T!N@ss

"Great place to eat at! I recommend this cafe for anyone that likes eating out. It can cater for special occasions too. I had a great time here with a..."

Rachel

"I can only vividly remember the exact details because me and my friend went here the yesterday around 2pm. We went in not knowing what to expect..."

Maria

"I was told by about 3 different people that I needed to try this cafe as it was amazing and I definitely wasn't let down. The cafe itself is so..."

Becca Callaghan

"It's all in the name literally! I was when I stumbled across them, I was when I was greeted as a long time friend (although it was my first time..."

Carlos

"Never knew this place existed as it is hidden but completely loved it! The staff were friendly and there were a variety of customers from business..."

Jee Espino

"The coffee is amazing. Simply amazing. If you like your coffee and you like yourself a nice terrace, come to this place. Staff is super friendly,..."

Benjamin Founes

"Well been told by many people about this place. Walking in with our little boy with massive expectations for coffee and food, and wow surpassed all..."

Ulrich Frerk

"This cafe is tucked right at the back of a commercial building on High Street. It's hard to believe there's a quirky hidden corner perfect for work..."

Updn

"Chuffed is a true hidden gem with great coffee, great staff and a truly great location. We held our Christmas event here and I was super..."

Madicattt

"We had a private Christmas event here and loved the peaceful, secluded location, right in the centre of the city. The food was delicious and the..."

Myfoxycorner

"This place is adorable. Not only did I get congratulated for my selection of magazine from their (rather indie leaning) spread, but was served a..."

BMG

"Very good, if you can get a table. Would benefit from being a bit more organised, food and coffee was excellent. The beet root smoked salmon in the..."

Andrew Smith

"Chuffed is hidden away on High Street. It is a nice little café with friendly staff and a good menu. You don't have to wait too long before you get..."

Marjolein Drenth

"Definitely one of the best hidden cafes in the CBD. Staff was super friendly, quirky decor, fast service and food to die for. Highly recommend the..."

Jenny Cao

"Ahhhh! Chuffed was the best cafe ever such friendly and speedy service and such a comfortable and inviting area enjoyed this cafe so much the food,..."

Nazah Ali

"I had been hearing good things about this cute new place on High St so the next time I was arranging a weekday lunch date this was at the top of the..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"This is my new fav spot,a hidden gem on high st. We had a nice weekend brunch in their courtyard. Everything there is just so cute and..."

Alex

"Plus points: nice courtyard, good decor, friendly staff. Food is good. Downside: had to wait about 20 min for a burger and crumpets, which may be ok..."

Discerning Diner

"Stunning food, am I really not in Paris?! Delicious subtle flavours in marvellously complimentary combinations, in huge warm outdoor..."

Richard McLean

"Chuffed is a cute little cafe at the end of a corridor off High Street. Make sure you look out for the sign, otherwise you will miss it! I had only..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Tried this place with voucher. It's a nice place with good deco. Might be a bit hard to find if you dont know where it is. The customer service was..."

James

"Met here for a hot chocolate and fell just a little bit in love with the place. It was quite late in the afternoon, so we didn't have time to order..."

Makeupper

"Looking for a lunch place during the week?Drop in to Chuffed on High street, hidden down a hallway that looks like office liftsSmart..."

The Incredible Edible

"I swear this is Auckland Central's hidden gem. I only recently discovered this place, all thanks to Yatchi. Oh how have I missed such a gorgeous..."

NommyShotTreats

"Chuffed is a little hidden patch of paradise in the middle of a busy city,,...Great food...great coffee...great surroundings and awesome..."

Raewyn McLean

"Chuffed is one of my favourite places for breakfast or lunch in the city. I love that they care about their produce being as free range, organic and..."

Erin Stewart

"You will be hard pressed to find a cafe this good in town! The crew at Chuffed know coffee, they know food and they know the vibe. Do yourself a..."

Scott William Pollard

"We booked the cafe for my company's function. My guests are very happy with the food. The cafe played relaxed music and it has good atmosphere. ..."

Christine Booker

"Chuffed a nice cafe with some great bird died on the walls and murals on the buildings just outside the cafe that you can see through the windows...."

Verlyn Severson

"Lovely brunch in a cute outdoor seating area. I was a little disappointed that they had recently changed the menu without updating the website and..."

Carolina Cordero

"Awesome little hidden Gem in the heart of the City,quick friendly service in a nice ambiance. Great tasting food aswell as Gluten- Free options. Well..."

Oberzocker 511

"While trying to kill a couple of hours after landing in Auckland I found this place. It was very comfortable and the scrambled eggs on sourdough..."

Mike Lewis

"Great service and friendly staff members. I came with my toy dog and they were so accommodating. Food came fresh and yummy, we enjoyed our brunch,..."

Irna Wati

"Amazing food, by far the best breakfast cafe i have been to within auckland and a beautiful atmosphere...."

Harry Bristow

"What a lovely spot for brunch. The options were all amazing. Great service is a small cafe tucked down a corridor off High St. Take the time to..."

Stephen Knights

"Tucked away, accessed through the street level corridor of an office building, surprisingly roomy once you get out onto the dining deck. Great coffee..."

Michael Aspinall

"pick a outside seat if weather permitted. brown hash in Eggs benedict with bacon is housemade and really crispy and yum! hollandaise sauce is a..."

Sophie Tian

"Hidden secret in Auckland CBD. On arrival we were greeted with sparkling water (at no additional cost) for our party of 5. We didn’t book so we..."

Michelle Osbaldiston

"Made a reservation. However, they didn't ask for our reservation, but we got seated really quickly anyway. It was quite busy, so I would recommend..."

Christian Damoiseaux

"Wow - what a find! Excellent food and such a creative menu! Very kind service. I wish I had found them before the last day of my trip... I ended..."

Eli Brown

"Good coffee and food, very nice place to sit in covered outdoor area. The cafe wasn’t busy but the food was still very slow. Some of the staff..."

Sarah Bjørndal

"Would return. Decent coffee, hidden space, good brunch options. Latte was a good temperature, milk foam was par. Pricing par. $6+ large. Doesn't..."

Robert Zheng

"Food was excellent, and I loved eggs with toulouse sausage. Coffee was also good but not the best coffee but maybe my expectation is high as I am..."

Vadood Etminanbakhsh

"There is only 1 word for this place....Awesome. the coffee was on point, the breakfast choices were well balanced and the food was exceptional. If..."

Shannon Friedman

"Great hidden away gem in Auckland. Really interesting menu with great coffee to accompany. Plenty of seating around the back so don’t be mistaken..."

George Forgan-Smith

The Shelf

85/100 (2417 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

Toasted Ugly Smoked Salmon Bagel

Waffles with Seasonal Fruits

French Toast

Flat White with Vanilla Shot

Toasts

Kimchi BBQ Pork Belly with Scrambled Eggs

Waffles

French Toast with Hash

Henry's Spicy Pork Belly Burger

Cakes

Henry's Korean Spicy Pork Belly Burger

matcha latte

Espresso

French Toast with Floss

Belgian Waffle

Flat White

Chocolate Croissant

Mango Smoothie

Affogato

Avocado Toast with Eggs

english breakfast

Salad

New York Sandwich

The Shelf's Cauliflower Mushroom Benedict

Deconstructed Iced Mocha

Cheesecake

Sit down

Café

Free Wifi

Takeout

Seating

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

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 🥺 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 doesn’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 it’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 I’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 Shelf’s Breakfast which..."

💓 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 you’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

"It’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 to 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..."

Ģirts Betmanis

"Food and service were both great! There wasn’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 haven’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!! It’s just down the road from Uni and I’ve walked past it multiple times and it’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 – it’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 lil 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 ‘The Shelf’ ❤️! Huge fan of their Hot chocolate and their Ice Chocolate 😊 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

"I’ve been here for a few times and I just realised I never write a review 😂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 I’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..."

João Plácido

"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. It’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 Shelf’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. I’m not a fan of the fitout as I’d prefer more natural..."

Tashee

"I love this cafe, but coffee is not great anymore... the last few times, I couldn’t finish my coffee. Food and attention, always the best...."

Mariné Colombo

"If you’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 brunch～paste so nice～but omelet just so so～drink menu amazing～iced coffee and lemon tea i like^-^next time i will be..."

Rico Shao

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗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. Shelf..."

Diner8Here

"Love this cute little cafe on High St. It had everything you’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! I’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 I’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. 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 🌷🍵

"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..."

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"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 💛

"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

"■ Good presentation■ Good location■ Huge variety■ On the pricey end■ Limited seating■ 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 cafés 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 nice💓💓💓 bte never drink..."

Boruru

"First time in the shelf today. 😊 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 City’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 café! Great food, service and coffee. Café décor 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. 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. 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!👍The Shelf is one of my favourite coffees in the 💜 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. The interior décor 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 décor ☺️ 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 décor 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 wasn’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

"It’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..."

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