TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Foxtrot Parlour

81/100 (742 ratings)

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"Perfect portion and great flavours. Highly recommend. Excellent service and very..."

Squirrel

"▪️Injectable donut & chicken, leek pie-4/5▪️Foxtrot’s injectable vanilla custard donut is SOOOOOO GOOD! I loved how soft and fresh it..."

Matakai Foodie

"We had a very nice brunch here a while backFood was excellentGreat flavours and qualityService was nothing to write home..."

Glenn Town

"Cute little shop inside ponsonby central ; have lots of deliciously looking cabinet food ; tried their cardamon donut - not my taste but the texture..."

MCP

"Came here on a busy Saturday. Got the peanut pancakes which was Divine. When it was first put In front of me at the table I was a little annoyed that..."

#fatlyfe

"A great cafe tucked inside Ponsonby central. They do a range of freshly made pies and quiches as well as cabinet treats in addition to a full brunch..."

Annie Ren

"The coffee was roasted really nicely. Vibe is nice and so is service. I just ordered the self infecting donut - it was pretty nicely and the dough..."

Angela

"Lively ambiance which I guess is not surprising for Ponsonby cafes, Foxtrot is a sweet place to meet up for coffee and something to eat. I came here..."

Medium_Rare

"Ponsonby Central in all its trendy glory would have been our favourite lunch spot if only parking wasn’t such a perilous adventure Every. Single...."

Husk Creative

"Stumbled upon here quite accidentally but very glad we did. Ordered the haloumi and the peanut pancake which seems to be the highlight,..."

Christine Yeh

"A busy cafe in situated in Ponsonby Central. Staff are okay. Not sure if they are just focused on work to be done, but showed little to no interest..."

LilMiss Foodie

"Service was excellent. Ambience was also great. I had toasted muesli with poached fruits, which was very nice but also very sweet (with..."

Georgia Piage

"Came here this morning for breakfast with a friend. Ambience and staff were both good. It was busy but we were able to order quickly and the food..."

Juliet

"First brunch out in a looooong time.Saving money is testing my resolve. Although, as much as I miss sampling the 09 brunch spots seeing..."

Kieran

"Foxtrot Parlour is one of my favourite cafes - great coffee and sweet treats! I can't go past the savoury scones or the creamy field mushrooms off..."

Carly Chan Andreassend

"Best of the best! Absolutely love this place. The coffee is on point and the service is always 100%. Will be back again, and again, and again..."

Kirstie

"Came here the other day with a few friends to try the donuts everyone raves about. The filling for the donut was super yum (chocolate) and the donut..."

Lana

"Coffee is yum yum - on point and very consistent! The fitout is cute and I like the style they have going on, makes you feel very comfortable. The..."

Charlotte Gibbs

"AAAAAMAZING! I had 'The Akaroa' and it was sooo yummmy! The salmon was soooo flavoursome and succulent! Looooved it!! The cafe had a lot of charm and..."

Octagon Pie

"Very good and left me satisfied when I left. I tried the injectable donuts and they were cool and very interesting I was so impressed although, the..."

Pauline Abeleda

"Foxtrot Parlour is the bakery in Ponsonby. You can eat delicious unique doughnuts. You can choose creams from three flavors (Custard, chocolate and..."

New Aucklanders

"The place is fantastic. I ordered a soy cappuccino and a coconut brioche from here! A coconut brioche?!?! It was so delicious! I had never tasted one..."

Fay Brown

"Went there with a friend for breakfast a the other day. The service was average. We were told to take a seat, and therefore assumed the menus would..."

Penguin93

"Very popular Saturday brunch spot but meals fly out the tiny kitchen fairly quickly. The Earl pulled beef sandwich is legit as is the scrambled eggs..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Apart from the fantastic coffee and always personable crew behind and infront of the counter....the friday cake have to be seen to be..."

Ross Thorby

"Love the pancake! Beautiful and delicious. It's definelty enough to for two to share if you are not too hungry :) but the donut I found it average..."

Jo

"We went there for the donuts.. worth it.Service - 4/5Donut itself - 4/5 Ambiance - 3.5/5Overall experience -..."

LoveEatLive

"Today I had the stuffed kumara and it was amazing! :) coffee is always great consistency. Staff are friendly and attentive. Cabinet is always full..."

Kristi Vermes

"I visit the place quite often and they make amazing hot chocolates and coffees! Trouble getting parking in Ponsonby, but difficult to eat there..."

Chelsea Sellwood

"Hey Foxtrot. Love your food, Love your staff, Love your coffee BUT don't love your flies. Have been trying to ignore over a number of visits but..."

Steph

"Great Coffee, service and sweet treats :) The service was very efficient even though the cafe was full. We enjoyed the gingerbread cake and..."

S B

"On the fence with this little cafe, cute interior - love the window seats. I ordered the homemade muesli with poached seasons fruits and my boyfriend..."

Rhegan Smith

"Great soy lattes. This has become our go to place for coffee after lunch at Ponsonby Central. The staff are friendly and provide great customer..."

Rojas

"Came here last year cause I saw they had injecting donuts which was pretty cool and something really unique! It was averagely nice but the place has..."

Judy Chhy

"We often walk from AKL marina, Ponsonby Rd and back down to marina. along the way there are loads of great breaky spots. Foxtrot is in Ponsonby..."

Alwayseating

"The coffee here is so delightful! First look of the cafe was the ongoing theme of mismatching in decoration! It definitely had the ponsonby style and..."

Alex Hogg

"Great little spot in Ponsonby Central with a nice atmosphere. The long black I had was on point and came in a lovely cup and saucer with antique..."

Chris Morgan

"Perfect place for breakfast/brunch! I'm a little bit bored of the same old for bunch at Auckland cafes (eggs benedict anyone...?) but this place is..."

Emily Pavey

"Stopped off for brunch before looking at the Xmas markets. Have tried most of the places in Ponsonby Central, but not this spot before.It was a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Came here for a quick bite to eat as we were exploring Auckland on foot and were heading through Ponsonby. The cool green facade of the markets..."

Zach Kutlow

"I've been wanting to try this place for a long time! The thought of the d.i.y. when it comes to food really calls to me haha. I..."

Kelly

"We popped in here for breakfast .... Not too busy so gave it a try... Got the pancakes... Empire eggs with side of bacon and avacado .... Pancake was..."

Donna&Shane

"The setting of the shop was simple and clean settled in the busiest place in Ponsonby. Alot of great eateries all very close by. The experience of..."

Ruth Gong

"The caramel doughnuts were delicious. The chocolate doughnuts were nice too but could have been better. The mango shake was delicious and fresh!..."

Tiffany A

"Great spot for breakfast nestled in Ponsonby Central. Service was fast considering it was a busy Sunday and we had no complaints about our meals..."

Paige Eriwata

"This place has such nice food on offer but is reasonably overlooked compared to the rest of ponsonby Central. Their baking looks to die..."

Foodie101

"Love this café! The vibe, the service, the setup of the café. It's all on point. The fill your own doughnuts are very popular and as seen below it..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"Love everything about this place; the friendly staff, relaxed vibes and beautifully displayed cabinet food. You'll find it hard to choose what to..."

Eden Wood

"nice spot, especially in the court yard area on a sunny day. Good menu with a few different offerings from your standard cafe. Will be back to try..."

Matt Miller

"Nice little cafe in the Ponsonby central, has a wide range of delicious looking food! Hard to decide which one to try. Really enjoyed their Henhouse..."

Jiwon Janice Shin

"Delicious however slightly small portion sizes. Have recommended the donut experience to a few people. SO..."

Sian Wichman

"Delicious food! I've had a lemon slice and a chocolate milkshake from here. The icing on the slice was nice and thick, the right amount of zest and..."

Table For One

"I went to ponsnobby Central for the first time the Friday before last. I actually was not aware of it until then.I ordered a quiche from the..."

Jesse James .

"Stopped here after eating for something sweet and was not disappointed! I had the inject your own donut with salted caramel and my friend had the..."

Jing Min Liu

"Came to this cute wee cafe on a Tuesday at lunch time for my friends birthday. It was packed so had to sit outside on the picnic tables. There was a..."

Lisa Pearson

"This little cafe was rather busy when we arrived for a mid day dessert treat! I had the salted caramel doughnut and a mocha - both were mouth..."

Russel Dias

"Absolutely love this place! The staff are lovely for a start and the location is perfectly situated within ponsonby central. I picked up the inject..."

Monique Porteous

"We decided to try ponsonby cafes for breakfast today and really glad we did!! The cafe is very well done with old bits and pieces around the shelves...."

Bones

"Doughnuts w injectable sauces are seriously some fun stuff! Both the chocolate and salted caramel are absolutely yum! Sometimes the actual doughnut..."

SS

"Ordered some coffee and a salted caramel syringe donut! Deadly! but so amazingly yum! If your looking for a special treat this is the..."

Xtina Cassidy

"I've only ever had cabinet food from here and it's been pretty good, but today had lunch for first time off the menu. We ordered the creamy mushrooms..."

Gemma

"Love going into Ponsonby Central for a feed. This little cafe was quite busy when we got there for lunch. Ordered "the akaroa" and realised..."

Queena

"I really like this little Cafe! I got the self-serving doughnuts and they were delicious, with a beautifully made hot chocolate to wash it down. I..."

Seamus M.

"I've been to Foxtrot Parlour several times, mainly for the famous cinnamon donuts that you inject with chocolate, salted caramel or berry coulis..."

Sarah

"I had heard about this little cafe inside Ponsonby Central that had these donuts you could inject the fillings into and I had to give them a try! The..."

Vanessa

"We had brunch at Foxtrot Parlour, a cute little cafe known for their donuts you can inject fillings into! It was a busy morning, and we waited a..."

Sheena

"If you are after some decent doughnuts where you can inject the filling yourself, then I would recommend this place to you. Some places, the..."

Rosemary Young

"It's a really busy cafe, I had passed by a couple of times but each time on weekends and they seem packed. At last yesterday I decided to give it a..."

Judie Zoe Ang

"Saturday afternoon, 3pm and foxtrot is still packed. A cold damp day and in need of sweetness after a savoury and liquid lunch at galbraiths. We..."

Duncan Galletly

"Lovely bustling brunch place in Ponsonby Central. The donuts are so yummy, also their French Toast. Really like the quirky, worn-out decor. Will..."

Jaya

"Oh my god if you are looking for a good donut experience, THIS IS THE PLACE!! I got the injectable donut with salted caramel filling. The donut was..."

Cararmel Queen

"This is my favorite place. Funny place! "Creamy Field Mushroom" ... Very tasty! creamy, being addicted to garlic flavor♡"Peanut parlor ps..."

Misako Matsumoto

"This is a great spot for a catch up with a friend. Must try the vanilla doughnuts, they're amazing omg! The service and ambience was also pleasant..."

Priyanka Victor

"Fantastic little cafe in the P Central complex, serving a variety of unique and delicious dishes. Definitely one of the highlights here, and goes to..."

Frank

"A friend from Sweden came to visit me. We went there as is one of my favorite places in Ponsoby. Hot coffee and some donuts with berries sauce. He..."

Olivia's Table

"We sat down @ FP thinking we were @ The Bread & Butter Cafe, such is the set up @ Ponsonby Central. There's a bit of an open dining space right..."

Vitale Eti

"FIRST IMPRESSIONSMy sister and I were in the bustling Ponsonby Central precinct and came here by accident! (We thought we were in the..."

Andrew @anjeats

"They make such amazing coffee and their cabinet looks amazing everyday! I can always rely on foxtrot to provide me with the perfect coffee! I am..."

Eden Howard

"Just came here for brunch and ended up with a salmon sandwich bigger then Mount Everest. Very yummy will be back again great selection :-) my..."

Chloe-Mae

"i have to agree with everyone else - the injection donuts ($6) are super cute and fun (and make a cool instagram) but the donuts themselves are..."

Michelle Tan

"What a nice little cheeky place that my friends found. The donuts were ok but the self injecting concept was a lot of fun. A great place to chill..."

Lex Antony Huang

"This was our 2nd visit and hubby got the marocan lamb pie again he liked it so much frist time round, last time the lamb just melted in your mouth. ..."

Coffee Lover

"My friend and I went here today to try the donuts. I chose the chocolate flavor and my friend chose the salted caramel. I didn't really like my..."

Mady Johnson

"Stuffed kumara gets me every time. Great cabinet food if you can't be bothered waiting...."

Simone Cooper

"Atmosphere is good, came in rush hour lunch and took a while to get our order out but it was worth the wait..."

Vai

"We had breakfast here on Saturday, arriving just after they opened. The welcome was warm, and throughout our very long and leisurely meal we chatted..."

Wolfie W

"A visitor to Auckland, and I went looking for this cafe - cant remember how I heard of it. But I am very glad I found it!It is set within..."

Chris Beale

"Foxtrot Parlour is always buzzing with people when I visit Ponsonby Central on the weekends and I can see why.Once you see their food..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Have a sweet tooth that needs satisfying? This is the place for you. In the midst of buzzing Ponsonby Central, Foxtrot Parlour Cafe is a must-visit..."

Two Dark Coffees

"'Foxtrot Parlour Cafe' has a rustic, vintage feel with old-school tables and chairs, grannie-style plates and wholesome, hand-baked..."

Melissa Ruby Tuesday

"I love donuts (who doesn't). But I also love food presented in a novel way, so the donuts from Foxtrot Palour in Ponsonby Central were something I..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Enjoy a busy brunch? This is the place to be. We were a big fan of their poached eggs, but if you're not looking for anything too flash - simple and..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Well here is another breakfast review or brunch if you fancy it. We were lost in the city (near Ponsonby) looking for a spot to eat before heading..."

Matthew Adams

"*Updated 17/4/22: Food and coffee are still awesome, however becoming expensive for what you get in comparison to other cafés. The menu can be..."

ELÆN

"We were visiting from Nelson and googled breakfast in Ponsonby and this cafe came up. So glad we popped in. Outstanding service, the food was..."

Marianne Hart Biggs

"I had the lamb Moroccan meat pie it was fabulous. All the plates were smaller but very tasty. The coffee was..."

Jonathan Yardley

"There was a huge selection of baked goods including a few gluten free options, a nice brunch menu, lots of drinks to pick from (including..."

Mercedez Allen

"Wow! Clearly I need to get out more. We discovered this place from The Urban List Auckland as one of the top 18 best doughnuts in Auckland. What a..."

Tash N

"Only had coffee but was..."

Pete Haddad

"Excellent food. Very good coffee (had a long black). A little higher on the price side but quality matched..."

Darcy Davis

"This is the place you bring out-of-town guests to show them why you live in the coolest part of the country. Finding a seat is tricky and..."

Angela Clarke

"We love Foxtrot Parlour, we've been coming here several times over the past 8 months and it's consistently great. Amazing freshly baked savoury and..."

Gustav

"Always enjoyed coffee here, food wise presentations are great, their pies are great, Thai Chicken is awesome but the beef pies is average, the pie..."

Jccn Z

"The donuts here are the best I've had. Super filing and delicious and fun to eat. Nice rustic atmosphere and friendly staff. I also had the chicken..."

Jason Lee

"Love eating at this place when I am in Auckland...great coffee and food and the lovely Tara is a real angel...so welcoming and friendly...I will be..."

Bruce Aitken

"When they say that "It is in the small details", they are right. This place is all about details. Cozy, happy, awesome. This is my favorite place for..."