TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"What’s not to love? Their food is amazing, my faves are the Wilbur, the CAB, the BLAT and the bene bagel! They serve great coffee and scrumptious..."

Cairan Merissa

TheMʌverick

"Come here often, the staff is quick and friendly. Food is always good, sometimes amazing but occasionally at peak times and bacon and egg is a little..."

Greg

"Great at any time. Breakfast is our preference. The brekkie bagels are delicious.Loaded bagels with good coffee - what more could you..."

Yoda

"One of the best eggs benedict we have ever had. The sauce is just so creamy and delicious. Also love their bacon it’s perfectly cooked. Bagel is..."

FoodiesTable

"LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. The BEST almond milk coffee i've EVER had and I don't say that lightly. Bagels are pretty dam n awesome too. Great vibe..."

Anna M

"My friend and I went there for lunch and we absolutely enjoyed the place! Although it doesn’t offer many seats the environment is cozy and..."

Jinjing Fang

"Definitely the best bagels and coffee. Generous amount in the bagels and the staff really great, Will definitely be going back to try another bagel..."

Dave Black

"Great Coffee and delicious bagels. Been here a couple of times now and the coffee is lit..and they do a mean cortado. We had the vege bagel and bagel..."

Tasb10

" had lunch here with the team , ordered the salmon bagel very tasty and delicious, was super packed , awesome staff there 10/10 thank you..."

Gnxsta23

"Came here for brunch for the first time and ordered the sampler, everything was spot on. Would definitely recommend getting the sampler if you're..."

Jeannette Salim

"Read the news. So I thought I myself, someone with better credentials, that doesn’t swear and has 10million views on Zomato should give it a..."

Tony Ma

Real Slug

"Amazing bagels. The portion sizes are generous and the flavours are delicious. Have always had super friendly service too. The C.A.B. Bagel is out of..."

Kelly

"Good food and good service. Love the bagel burger. The salted caramel peanut butter smoothie is amazing. There are heaters outside so in winter..."

Sam Chen

"Bagels were great! The cheese and sauce was bit too salty for me.Coffee was really good too.This is primarily a takeaway place I guess so..."

Darren Big Belly

"Came here for breakfast this morning after driving past on a daily basis and seeing it absolutely packed all the time! Had the Cab, it was absolutely..."

Phoebe Leonard

"Not only are the bagels and coffee nice here, but I also recommend the salads – large and good quality. I’ve tried their Breakfast Salad. You can..."

G1k

"Great coffee 5/5!!! Service always prompt and with a smile! A tiny place and often we have to wait for a table but this is never a problem! Parking..."

Beccs

"A nice to have a Sunday breakfast.Very friendly staff and the bagels are very good (specially the Wilbur and the Brekkie).The only downside..."

João Plácido

"Came here on a weekday afternoon and didn't have difficulty finding a table. However seating area is very limited and many people usually do..."

Y Anne

"If you want a great coffee in Auckland this is one of the best. The place is tiny but the staff friendly and efficient, keeping their customers happy..."

DC

"Came here to try the infamous bagels out and I was not disappointed!! I would definitely recommend the Wilbur (pulled pork), the CAB (chicken and..."

D Leow

"Best bagel - it’s soft inside and “crispy” outside .. just the right texture for the bite. One of my fav .. The Wilbur Bagel > Love..."

Connie

"These bagels are the bomb! Compliments to the chef! A mate i used to work with showed me this place and I used to work just around the corner so i..."

Harley Broughton

"They have a massive bagel selection to cater for everyone, including pregnant women! However, the highlight is their coffees, one of the best soy..."

Misscocolitten

"If I knew bagels could be that good I'd have come here ages before.Definitely one of the best places for breakfast in Auckland: good food,..."

Diogo Reck

"Goodness Gracious does not disappoint 💛Service/Ambience: Came on a Saturday around lunch time and the place was packed. The whole store..."

Linh 💛

"yes, this place. My boyfriend and I have nursed many a hangover at GG Eden Terrace. I like to sit outside to people watch, but have sat inside the..."

Lucy

"For a place that specialises in bagels, this place definitely does not disappoint. The textures of their bagels were perfectly chewy, definitely the..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"The bagels here are some of the best in auckland! Portions sizes are generous and the staff is amazing and the bagels so tasty! I learned that..."

Jasmine

"Came by on the weekend during lunch hours, luckily for us a table came free as we arrived so seated pretty much straight away. Tried the sampler -..."

Chomnomnom

"Absolutely love this place! Perfect for a quick bite/first date/easy breakfast if you live centrally. Nice atmosphere and the staff are effing..."

Taylor Compain

"Someone from work ordered a bunch of bagels for us and brought them back, so I wasn't able to check out the place for ambience and service and all..."

Roni Ramone

"I don't have photos to dazzle the readers of how great these guy's bagels are. Well priced, well portioned and not to mention delicious bagels to..."

Connor X

"I love this place. My friend introduced this little spot to me and its been a favourite bagel spot every since. Far prefer to Best Ugly. Good coffee...."

Mysticmojito

"Goodness Gracious is a small place so maybe call in advance during peak times to make sure they have a table available. Coffee - Made to..."

Michelle S

"So good, just as good if not better than Mr. Al Brown's Best Ugly.Great coffees and the CAB Bagel was sooo so good.Chicken was nice..."

The Welly Mex

"Can't think of a better place for a Sunday brunch. Their bagels are awesome and the orange-apple-lemon juice is the best I ever had. I highly..."

Justinelaboisse

"I love Goodness Gracious it is has my weekend local for the past year, I've pretty much tried everything on the menu. But the eggs Benedict has to be..."

Nic Grantham

"Small but mighty is Goodness Gracious. A couple downsides but always a pleasurable experience. I had one girl serve me the first time I..."

Tommy Ocean

"My partner and I and I had been eyeing up this place for a few weeks, there’s always stacks of people outside Goodness Gracious on Eden Terrace, so..."

Kieran

"Affordable and delicious, can guarantee the BLAT will always be good and the gluten free bagels are spot on. Great service and a quick and easy place..."

Olivia Barnett - Naghshineh

"This place deserves 5 stars all the way! Try any bagel on the menu, they are all amazing. My personal favourite is The Cab. Add one of Auckland's..."

Mmmfood

"Hands down, the best value breakfast I have found in the central Auckland suburbs, or anywhere in Auckland for that matter. These guys do bagels..."

Ben Jammin

"Bagel heaven! This place is so good. I've been here a few times now and it's has been consistent every time. Amazing coffee and I love the BLAT..."

Laura McWhirter

"Came here for Saturday brunch. The breakie bagel was delicious. Fried egg with bacon, spinach tomato and yummy aioli & tomato relish. Enjoyed with a..."

Joanna Koat

"Decided to come here for some bagel goodness after hearing some good reviews! I'm please to confirm the positive reviews for this place!..."

Kelly

"I ordered a chicken salad and the chicken was dry and tasteless. My partner order a bagel burger and it was not too bad. Coffee was good tho...."

Wesley

"Hands down one of the best eateries in town. Consistent coffee perfection with the best eggs benedict in town. But be quick, people come from afar..."

Jasper Eaton

"Great place for brunch on the weekends, very busy place so we usually get the food take away! Our absolute fave is the vegeterian one which we order..."

Athena

"Went here for lunch today. Cool vibe. Outdoor seating was great despite street noise. Chicken salad was delicious. Coffee excellent. Service was also..."

Avi

"I always sit outside as the music is rather loud inside but other than that, Goodness Gracious is always perfect! Delicious bagels with many..."

Rebecca

"Best bagels we have ever had! It's now a local for us for lunch a 5 min walk away. Blat bagel is amazing and the coffee is pretty great too! Highly..."

Mary

"Best bagels! Had an off the menu vegan bagel with fried mushrooms, avocado, tomato, cos and tomato relish. I loved it! If only they had more seating..."

Rona Dalgleish

"Great brunch spot! The bagels are a generous size and very reasonably priced! Nice decor, with a simple clean interior and unfussy cutlery. Decent..."

Max Sobels

"Great coffee and very nice bagels - a local favorite . We always get the brekkie bagel which they serve on a sesame seed bagel with bacon ,aioli,..."

James

"Fantastic bagels to be had here, have tried most of their options and strangely I love the vegetarian option the best, the flavours are so well put..."

Fries With That

"One of our locals for over a year now! I love that every time we come here, it's consistently good. Never any off days, guaranteed an..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Amazing bagels you get out here. I decided to visit this place after reading some impressive reviews for Goodness Gracious and Zomato was absolutely..."

Aabhas Dole

"Highly recommend this place. Best place around town for breakfast/lunch. Visited for early lunch and tried the veggie bagel, and it bowled me over...."

Sgnz

"Ahh the bagels here are sooo good! Unfortunately I was too hungry and demolished it before I could get a photo of how good it looked 😋 I got the..."

Jessica Li

"This little bagelry is a delight, especially in the summer months when you can sit outside on the benches - in the winter however, the space is quite..."

L.E.N.S

"I try to always eat here when I am in the neighbourhood. The bagels are so good. I have tried almost everything on the menu but I keep coming back to..."

MUNTA

"They say good things come in small packages...Greg was known as one of the best baristas in Melbourne when I was living there 10yrs ago...."

Tony Wagener

"So bloody good. Food, beers and service on point. A fine establishment to visit any day, any time. Greg the owner is a slick operator and makes you..."

Charles Williams

"Best bagels so far…came here for my lunch today. I had the classic and my friend had the bene bagel with smoked salmon, soooooo amazing and..."

Di

"NOM NOM NOM~~~We came here on Sunday and they were so busy, but definitely worth the wait!!! Great ambience, great service, and the most..."

Cath

"Great bagels, great ambience and great service, what more can you ask for from a hole in the wall bagel eatery! Drove past here ages ago and was..."

Frank

"AMAZING bagels! definitely the best bagels in town! I had the chilli one. A bit on the spicy side though! My partner had the omelette which..."

Winnie Luo

"Died and went to heaven. Had "the vege bagel" which hit the spot. Huge coffee and tea selection. Also fresh juices if you're on that health buzz...."

A

"This is a compact place, hidden away from public view. The ambience is overall fair - with indoor and outdoor sitting options. Bagels are superb...."

#1

"It is a relaxing afternoon with fine weather and I was thinkking of bagels. Found this fabulous place on Zomato. The experience was excellent, great..."

Justin Leung

"I thought i wasn't into bagels so it took me a while before i tried this place out. When i finally did, i finally understood why so many people are..."

S

"Goodness Gracious provide an amazing atmosphere and have hands down the best bagels in town. All complete with immaculate service. If you're a bagel..."

Jam Taylor

"Amazing! Can't rave about this place anymore! Great service and great food and coffee. Love that gluten free food is easy for them to do and they can..."

Ness Sharpe

"This cute little bagel place is quietly tucked in the overlooked streets in Eden Terrace. It's small and cozy on the inside, with a few outdoor..."

Helena Chen

"GG is a go-to among a lot of my friend group. Genuine service and genuine food. My fav is probably the vege bagel, though you honestly can't go wrong..."

B

"The bagels at this place are to die for. My personal favourite is the one with haloumi, they got all the flavours right. A little expensive (for a..."

Ariah-Bella Peters

"I've discovered just few days back GG.Best coffee close to my place and one of the best in Auckland. Don't let yourself be fooled by the..."

Bogdan Cluj

"What a great find this is. We went for lunch and ordered a round of hot drinks and bagels. I had the salmon, capers and creme cheese bagel. It was..."

Sarah

"Just around the corner, in the most unexpected place, lies a small little cafe that makes good coffee and yummy bagels. Whenever my friends are over..."

ShoRt

"This was one of the first cafes I went to when I moved to new zealand and the brekkie bagel definitely got me. The crowd outside the cafe on Saturday..."

I'm Hungry

"This place is the best! Generously sized bagels with decent toppings, for a good price. Cool vibes on a weekend morning, great place for a Sunday..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Goodness Gracious isn't talked about nearly enough as it should be. My partner and I decided to visit for a quick breakfast before work/uni, as we..."

Abbey Hale

"Today I had the classic bagel and a banana berry smoothie and it was sooo good! The avocado and rocket is a nice change to your usual salmon cream..."

Lacey Thompson

"Was a little disappointed that I missed the grill by 10minutes so my Choice was limited. But I had the cab and it was amazing. Can't wait to go back..."

Hamish Patel

"Awesome set up in a small space but creates that uptown funky kinda atmosphere, one of a number of cool shops/cafe's that have opened up over the..."

Scott Tibbutt

"Goodness gracious indeed! The place is itsy bitsy so don't come with a group, but it works perfectly for a bite to eat and coffee with a friend...."

Laura Hunt

"Funky cool cafe. Walkable distance from city centre. Great coffee, delicious food and generous portions. Staff are on the ball. Love this..."

TopDeckTwin

"Top Notch. I arrived at Goodness Gracious for brunch on a Tuesday morning, and found the place to be pretty busy. It didn't take long to be served..."

CLuTZ

"Yesterday was my first time at Goodness Gracious and ill definitely be returning!! I want to try everything on the menu. Got a table out front which..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Never have I found such a bagel place that fills me up for such a great price, must've been here around 40 times now alternating between the cab and..."

Tim Burns

"This is my local coffee fix. Great service fantastic coffee and some amazing bagels. Highly recommend the wilbur . Only downside is the lack of..."

Mark Wilson

"Tried this place out after hearing good things about their bagels, and was pleasantly surprised. The bagels were A+, very filling and tasty! The best..."

Ami

"I have wanted to try this place out ever since it opened and today the gods were finally aligned and I went there with a work colleague for lunch. I..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Popped down to Goodness Gracious after colleagues praised their bagels...can honestly say this is worthy of praise. I tried the Burger Bagel and..."

Mele Foliaki

"h my goodness gracious, these bagels are just orgasmic. My go-to destination to fix a bagel craving, goodness gracious pays homage to this iconic NY..."

Monica

"Finally got round to trying Goodness Gracious, was really impressed that they offered the option of gluten free bagels (unlike best ugly). I had a..."

Bella Lily

"If I hadn't eaten my bagel I would have married it, this place is off the chain! First time for me; got BLAT and added an egg, needless to say my..."

Drea Couper

"Great hole in the wall cafe. Really nice owner who squeezed us in last minute before closing time. Had the classic bagel with salmon, the bagel was..."

Hao Zheng Wong

"Started with salted caramel and peanut butter smoothie, really loved it. Ordered bene bagel with bacon, really nice poached eggs with..."

Shharukh Issani (Sharkx)

"After being to Goodness Gracious multiple times, I feel like it's time for a review! I met up with a friend here last Sunday for a catch up over..."

Amy Webb

"What can I sayBagels & CoffeeI go here all the time as it is tucked away in a little corner up the road from my house.The guy who runs..."

Simone Withell

"I have only been here twice. It is a cool little spot with friendly service. The first time I got a coffee which was top quality. The second time..."

Astrid

"Great service, fantastic bagels and amazing smoothies. The smoothies are dairy free - I tried the salted caramel and would definitely recommend it...."

Catalina Espinoza

"Delicious bagels. Will definitely be repeat offenders :). BUT... Three of us visited today for a BLAT which was $9... however, don't ask..."

Shelley

"Had breakfast today. Really good and the bagel was to die for. Plenty of filling at a v reasonable price.I'm told they are New York Bagels, so..."

Peter Walton

"Fantastic!I've been watching the place getting ready to open with great anticipation and it didn't disappoint: just had a brekkie bagel there...."

Ms.Hall

"Really had a good there, great coffee and awesome food. The stand out was the Wilbur for me. Must try this..."

Dondon3000

"Cute little cafe with huge surprises! We ordered the BLAT bagel and the smoke salmon one. Bacon was crispy and lots of avocado, delicious dressing!..."

Cupy Dee

"Wow! Definitely really impressed by this little place in eden terrace. Though the place is tiny, we managed to get seats straight away, sharing a..."

Peifen Chua

"If you love bagels, you will love this little cafe. They don't make their own bagels - they are ordered in daily - but they sure know how to turn out..."

Nom Nom Panda

"We just enjoyed a quick Friday lunch at Goodness Gracious. We arrived around noon and there were a two tables free. This cafe is tiny. Really tiny...."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"**Nice Coffee Spot:** This quaint coffee shop is a good find, specializing in bagel sandwiches. **Tasty Salmon Delight:** I opted for the salmon..."

Ashi Ezz

"Love this place! The staff were super friendly and the bagel and the mocha shake were just perfect. Will surely visit..."

Tanay Pahare

"Super amazing place! From the cutlery to the food, everything is beautiful and delicious. I love how you can build your own bagel too! The coffee is..."

apas

"Best bagel place ever, tasty and healthy, my favorite one is always the classic salmon and avocado with Parmesan cheese bagel. The service also very..."

Xenia Ji

"Hands down the best bagel I’ve had in my life! Highly recommend the C.A.B bagel. As a barista/coffee snob, I was stoked to have a perfect flat..."

Korrin Richardson

"The bagels are delicious! I have been coming to the Eden Terrace goodness gracious at least once a week for many years now and it’s my go to cafe..."

Harry Redwood

"My friend and I went there for lunch and we absolutely enjoyed the place! Although it doesn’t offer many seats the environment is cozy and..."

Hanajan

"Love this spot! Top-tier coffee, great service, and a handy location. It’s a ‘yes’ from me. Hamish Dorrington Kakapo Business..."

Hamish Dorrington

"Just delicious, absolutely delicious!!! The home made relish just brings everything together!! Great hospitality and nice and simple cafe! A must try..."

John Lee

"So delicious! Prices are a touch high, but the food is definitely worth it. Coffee was delicious, service was fab, and the food came out quickly...."

Jasmine Gill

"Amazing fresh bagels and great coffee. Food came out very fast and staff were super helpful but not..."

Paora Morrison

"Excellent coffee and staff is so nice!! Try..."

Mathieu Dube

"Never have I left this place disappointed! Coffee is great, the food is even better, service is genuine and real and the wait time is..."

Louis Andersen

"Nice coffee, friendly staff. Price is reasonable. Small but very compact. Toilet available. Good place to have a coffee..."

Eric Kim

"Best bagel I’ve ever had. Amazing service, friendly staff and delicious food and..."

Tayla Saunders

"Awesome little place, great coffee, lots of menu choices and the bagels are full of fillings. CAB and vege bagel were both excellent, as was the top..."

Gemma Dutton

"Neat, tidy and comfy little place. Friendly staff who ensured we are well looked after. Food was delish. Ordered The Sampler $18 for 3 mini bagels..."

Soojean

Rosie

90/100 (1817 ratings)

Market Fish Preserved Lemon Saffron Mayonnaise

Juice & Smoothies

Cauliflower Chickpea Fritters Malt Chevre

Cakes

Beef

Salter Caramel Vanilla Macadamia

Yoghurt Mousse Pear Granola Honeycomb

Lamb

Kumara with Pistachio and Pesto

Fish

Salad

Deconstructed Hot Chocolate

Chicken and Halloumi Salad Muscles with Chorizo Ravioli with Asparagus

Wheelchair Accessible

"Follow me on Instagram @hungrynomster for more food reviews! ❤️【ＲＯＳＩＥ】Rosie, in my opinion, is hands down..."

Hungry Nomster

"The service and ambiance it’s good for a cafeteria. The food came fast and hot. The place was crowded with people but not annoyingly which is nice..."

BelaIna

"Sunday brunch at Rosie’s is always my fav. I love the cosy spot, cheerful service and above all clean flavours. Today i explored the vege..."

Gloria Ching

"I came here for lunch with my boyfriend because I remember having the scampi pasta and it was really good. The location is really nice and the..."

Sharon Louie

"Good muffin! They gave butter on wrong plate so me and my friends had to swaped ourself and there was no sugar sticks on the table(not a big deal)...."

Coriander Lover

"A really nice place with a nice atmosphere. I came here for my friend’s birthday a while back and I decided to come again for my own birthday. They..."

Kylie

"Same high quality food as other Hip Group places. Service was good, our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable on the menu, able to give..."

Shannon

"Had a nice Saturday brunch up here a few weeks back. Had one of my go to's - poached eggs with a side of bacon and sourdough. Food was good,..."

Clove

"Always wanted to visit here when we stumbled upon this restaurant back then. We finally had a chance to have dinner here. Atmosphere was pretty..."

Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)

"I like rosie. It belongs to hip group. Their cafes all have same standard. Maybe the presentation is not beautiful. But the food ingredients created..."

Jack Food

"Scampi egg was very delicious, other dishes was ok too. Drinks are tasty and refresh. Can walk to rose garden, really good location. Quality..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Everything we ordered were super delicious. Only wish they served breakfast/brunch menu all day. We got there a bit late and could only order from..."

Bonnie Hu

"Delicious food and drinks. The scampi scrambled eggs were amazing! Cooked to perfection. Will be back again. Can also have a walk..."

Tony Ma

"I was meeting some friends early in the afternoon and we decided to stop here. Whilst this place doesn’t look all big and flashy, it was..."

Hank Wang

"Lovely little place. Great ambienceExcellent from of house staff.Lamb with pea puree. Definate 5*Succulent .Lightly minted..."

Mike G.

"The esteemed Rosie Café, made even more famous by John Key’s hair pulling tactics it taken me far too long to check out Rosies. First off, I’ll..."

Medium_Rare

"Lunch is great here, very nice and relaxed atmosphere. Delicious food and coffee 😋 service is always good and wait staff is always helpful in..."

Angel Wong

"Certainly a 5 star. I've been to Rosie almost every second day for the past 5 years. I love the relaxing atmosphere to start the morning. The staff..."

Wei Feng

"I always wanted to go here for breakfast or lunch, but its always busy. Had a chance to be in the area around 3 in the afternoon and decided to have..."

Sime Cajot

"I tried their french toast and it was pretty delicious. The caramel cream on top was very different from anything Ive tried and complimented the dish..."

Wapatino

"Super friendly place and very nice interior. You get served with sparkling water and someone came around to refill my glass as soon as i drank more..."

Auckland Foodie

"Dined here for lunch on a Saturday the place wasn’t busy and we managed to grab a table! Service was excellent the staff were super friendly (we..."

Nathalie

"Rosie has a very high rating at Zomato. We were there for brunch on a Sunday. There were a lot of customers. I had a fried halloumi with mushrooms,..."

STRADS

"Absolutely delightful 😊 walked in on a busy mothers day got asked takeaway or eat in. We ate in and the lady wrote our name down straight away and..."

Nina

"A good coffee with an almond croissant! Both were excellent. Service was quick and attentive. A small but interesting lunch menu. Venue was full at..."

Fred Ade

"How could you not give this place 5 stars?I've been fortunate enough to go here twice now: once for dinner and once for a sunday brunch...."

Christopher Pearce

"Welcome back to my Auckland review series! Today we’re talking Rosie’s, a vibrant eatery in the neighbourhood of Parnell. Picture the scene:..."

Molly Smith

"Service was impeccable! The staff were very friendly, and offered us a new drink after we accidentally spilt it. It’s a little pricey but..."

Angela

"Ambience: Loved it. A nice and very relaxing atmosphere with an open view and lots of natural lighting looking out into the neighbourhood (5/5)...."

Jen Lin

"This was our second visit for breakfast , still enjoyed it. Food and service were both great. Scampi Omelette were delicious. Maybe one day we..."

Food Explorer

"Foods are all perfect, and the environment is so good, nice service, always full of people, will come back again. Highly recommend..."

Stella

"Rosie is my favourite cafe in Auckland. They're so accommodating and the service is outstanding, they always remember my coffee order! If you like..."

Kate DEatz

"Rosie is one of our all-time favorite restaurants that has a consistent standard of excellent service and delicious food. We love how they handle..."

Sharon Kan

"Another place on my Wishlist, I finally went on Thursday evening. It was horrible weather outside and we were welcomed into a beautiful space and sat..."

Holly Swallow

"Went here on the weekend with two friends and it was absolutely perfect! The cafe itself is on a corner facing the rose gardens, nice open plan with..."

Alysha Bower

"This place truly felt like it was gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen. Excellent service. Beautiful atmosphere. Food is delicious. Must..."

LilMiss Foodie

"By far, one of the best brunch spots in Auckland. The waitress was super friendly. The food was amazing and the service was perfect. Drinks are..."

Aditi Grover

"I tried this place with some of my friends and just looking at the prices it wasnt student friendly but since we were already there we wanted to try..."

Ellynn

"Mike the chef there is amazing, love the breakfast salad! Their cabinet of pastries is always very hard to resist... potentially the best coffee in..."

Izabella Pinker

"Great atmosphere, attentive staff, delicious food. We were there for dinner and between us we ordered the venison, grilled chicken, and..."

MD

"I've been keeping Rosie on my list of "restaurants to try" for quite a long time because I think the plate decorating looks not very special. But..."

Bella Luv Food

"Lovely food, great service, beautiful venue. My boss took me here with a colleague for lunch on a busy week day and it's one I'd like to come back..."

Raymond Tiong

"Very chic place from the staff to the decor. Lively and great atmosphere. More importantly, really good tasting food. Fusion lovers-this is the place..."

Veronica Te

"We ate here on a chilly Sunday evening. Inside was warm enough but not toasty. I ordered a honey malt smoothie that was gone before I could get a..."

Paki

"Great service, nice atmosphere and amazing flavour combinations in the food. Wine list great too! Highly recommend for people after high quality..."

Oliver Hill

"Rosie in Parnell is another restaurant owned by the Hip Group - this of course comes with high expectations of good food & service. I'm happy to say..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"We came to Rosie on a Sunday morning at 9am.It was already busy but we were seated right away. Service was good and the staff were..."

Shell

"Love the atmosphere, awesome setting and Deco, comfortably modern, the salad was very bitter, the price is a bit on the higher end of cafe food but..."

Tt_akl

"Good quality food on perfect location close to judges bay. Friendly staffs with perfect environment! The lamb flat bread introduced my their friendly..."

Mindylow_

"In comparison with all of the industrial-styled cafes on trend these days, Rosie is quite simply and minimally decorated, while featuring a stunning..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Stopped by for lunch since we were aiming for their deconstructed hot chocolates. We were greeted at the door and led to our table. We were..."

Benedict Uy

"I am in love with most of the Hip Group eateries, including Milse, The Store, Ortolana and Amano, so it is no surprise that I am now loving Rosie,..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"The old proverbial saying about judging a book by its cover could easily nowadays apply to the dining scene, where appearances can often matter more..."

DefinitelyMayb

"Been here a few times as it is very close to me. Both food and coffee are great. Very special. The service is always good. Highly..."

Lily

"Crowned best café in Metro for 2014, we had pretty high hopes for this revamped corner of Parnell. This is a Hip Group creation after all, the..."

Husk Creative

"Quaint place to stop for brunch, friendly enough staff. However a little squishy inside, quite hard to have a conversation with my bf across the..."

Bronwyn Koh

"Amazing food and friendly staff. Highly recommended! Gets really busy around 10.30am during the weekends so be there early to avoid massive..."

Akarin Opassathavorn

"Came here with a few friends on a saturday for brunch..was pretty busy so we had to wait outside for about half an hour, which was fine as it was a..."

Nicole Jana

"Alright, why we came into this cafe? Been staying in Quality Hotel Parnell before we settled down and we drove through the cafe almost everyday for a..."

Cindy Ong

"I went to Rosie for lunch and wow was really impressed. I ordered the omelette with fish and capers and it was seriously the best omelette I have..."

Sarah McTaggart

"Love this cafe! The menu is amazing, the food is just delicious and the staff are always amazingly helpful and friendly! They also make the best..."

Ginger Milford

"Nice celebrating my friend's birthday at such a pleasant lunch place. The waiters are pleased to recommend their specialities and all the food we..."

Shirley Yu

"I love this place! Their market fish is to die for 😍 and if you go there for brunch/lunch be sure to try their kale smoothie for a healthy kick!..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Great coffee and atmosphere, always enjoy my experience at Rosie! The food is always good from both the kitchen and the cabinet! It's quite amazing..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"Atmosphere was nice, love the ambience. Cosy, contemporary aesthetic. Appetiser was nice but a little dull. The main I had was really nice market..."

Warrick Corfe-Tan

"Beautiful place tucked away near parnell.Best time to go is at night time since restaurant has nice lovely lighting. Went to this place twice...."

JungYun Lee

"Rosie's focus is on locally sourced, fresh, seasonal food, with the aim of letting the ingredients shine. And based on my experience, Rosie totally..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"We went here for breakfast today morning before leaving Auckland after reading the reviews on Zomato. I must say we were not disappointed at..."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"First time dine in for lunch at this cafe, the service was good, this miss our order but they doing Their best to recover it... We order fish of the..."

Ryan Wong

"Nice cafe. Pleasant food. Wonderful sunlight streaming in. Quick service. But a few too many flies.We ordered an eggplant dish, chickpea and..."

Abbey Lissaman

"Couldn't help stopping at Rosie's after passed in front of it during my lunch break."Packed means good", I thought, and fortunately I..."

Diogo Reck

"Dined at Rosie for breakfast this morning. I have never been here before. Rosie is nicely decorated and very cozy but the tables are probably a bit..."

Miss Kiki

"I ordered the black pudding and language liver. Outstanding dish. Rich and tasty if you like this sort of stuff. Not many people have this on their..."

Whiskyncigars

"Nice cafe/restaurant atmosphere with unique menu offerings. If you want to try something different then this is a great place to go. The dishes..."

Jenny Da

"came here for a second time after enjoying the first so much. we were seated immediately as we arrived not long after they opened. I had the omelette..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Super busy place! Caught up with some friends here on a Saturday avro. Loved the atmosphere. Good service, but not the best I've experienced. A..."

Jade Lim

"Great fresh food like all the hip group restaurants! Although very frustrating as they forgot our meal and had to wait 30min as others who arrived..."

Paris

"Popped into Rosie one weekday night for a spot of dinner, they were busy and we manage do grab the last table, we were told that a new menu had..."

Lisa Reynolds

"After hearing about their top cafe in 2014 I think? I've been wanting to pay a visit and finally got around to it todayFrom the outside doesn't..."

Thegreeats

"Visited Rosie for the first time today and lived up to my expectations! I had the special which was stuffed deep fried zucchini flowers plated with a..."

Lucia Florence

"Amazing place with an oh so feel good ambience. Went there on new year day. Had to sit inside inspite of the beautiful outside seating, as it was..."

Winnie

"The green eggs benedict with smoked fish is oh-so-delicious! The food, service and ambience is pretty much the same as the other Hip group cafes...."

Misty

"Came for brunch on a beautiful hot day a few weeks ago. The service was great, we had a few lovely waiters look after or table of 5. Offered water on..."

Shelly

"Came here for brunch with the family, had a salted Carmel iced choc, smashed avo and hubby had eggs bene! The avo hollandaise was a clean fresh..."

Chloe-Mae

"Delicious food, coffee and a warm surround made for a lovely lunch here. The food was presented beautifully and tasted just as good...."

Emma Bell

"OMG 😍💕 yes yes yes yes! Driven past this place every time I'm in Parnell and had always wondered what the hype was. Popped in one morning and I..."

Monique Porteous

"I highly recommend this cafe! From the ambiance, decor, service, food and food presentation, every single bit of it is absolute..."

Gianina Castro

"We arrived around 9am, luckily got a table for 2 straight away> Smoked Fish Green Eggs Benedict with Avocado on side - fish was a bit too salty (for..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Been to Rosie a few times. This place is always busy! The staff are friendly. The coffee is consistently good. If you are a coffee lover, this is the..."

Sherry

"Arrived at 12 today, was lucky to get a table when we got there. I love the interior of the restaurant, the colour coordination is very chic. The..."

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"Visited this place a few times for brunch / lunch and each time they have provided me with great experience. It's also one of the restaurants owned..."

TinaS

"This place is wonderful! In the upmarket suburb of Parnell, it makes a fantastic atmosphere. The place was full when we got there but there was a..."

G

"Rosie has such a warm and relaxing vibe!The decor is super chic and quirky..I brought my parents in for lunch to give them a cool..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"minimalism taken to the next level. so minimalistic that even your meal portions are minimal. food is, of course not bad, but it is also not the hype..."

Wei-Kai Shyu

"Love to look wealthy? Come on a weekday afternoon, where the riches are here gossiping and/or having money talks. Gentlepig was here with his..."

Gentlepig

"Upper east side of Parnell. Very bougie haha!! Beautiful coffee. Food portion is tiny for the price. Taste is fantastic. Beautiful location for..."

Miss2thfairy

"NOTE: I came here in March 2015, so their menu may have changed.I had heard a lot about this place through Instagram, and i had been..."

Gemma

"Been wanting to try Rosie's for ages, so when asked where I wanted to have my team farewell lunch, it had to be here. Great atmosphere,..."

Jennifer Manalo

"Heard great things about Rosie and expected great things as it's part of the Hip group. I ordered the smashed herb eggs with halloumi which was..."

Mezza

"Just wow! The brunch menu is delicious. The staff are even more fantastic. We had to wait for a table, but they gave us a nice sparkling water while..."

Sarah Parke

"Love this place, so warm and well decorated. The food is very well presented, ever dish will make you fell like its Xmas. Love the refreshing house..."

LuciferTSN

"Love this place ! The service is great and ambiance is A+The only thing for me is that it the food isn't quite to my taste. I've had the smashed..."

Maye Elle

"Went today to Rosie for breakfast as I had heard so much about this cafe. I had the crushed egg with pumpkin and haloumi. The dish was absolutely..."

Hutokshi Chinoy

"Rosie is an opulent cafe that revels in gorgeous views of the Parnell rose gardens. Have to say though, Rosie is perhaps more hype than anything..."

Daniel Power

"Enjoyed a delicious lunch with Zoe Redden, great food, great service and comfy seats! Would return and recommend. The smashed eggs and..."

Nicola Thompson

"As a past student of Whitecliffe down the road, I used to come here all the time. I love every single item on the menu. The roast potatoes..."

Tanya Kerr

"We went here for breakfast on a rainy sunday. The service is great and the food is pretty good. Probably more on the expensive posh side but overall..."

Breadzania

"Back at my favourite cafe once again. Service is great they top up my glass with sparkling water regularly and are always bright and cheerful...."

Anna Hinton

"Uniquely decorated little restaurant. From a few angles you get a view of the Sky Tower and the Metropolis.All our dishes were really..."

KST

"This have to be one of my favorite cafes! It wasn't very busy when we came here so we managed to be seated as soon as we were greeted. The staff at..."

Julia Liu

"J said it was always crowded. He had tried to come by with his wife, but could never get a table. Well, he was in luck, because I wasn't going to..."

Vivi S

"We've tried this lovely cafe for breakfast several times, and were lucky to have no wait time on both occasions. The staff are friendly and..."

S B

"Busy and upbeat cafe!Food was well done! Refreshing choices in the menu and coffee was absolutely divine! The only thing was that all they..."

Winnie Luo

"The most amazing food and service! Everything was perfect. All the food we ordered was devine. The sodas and cacao smoothie was also delicious...."

Georgia Forde

"Came here for brunch recently on a Sunday; the place was relatively busy but there was a table available right away. The interior is modern and..."

Helena Chen

"A refurbished, friendly cafe. Yummy food and yummy fresh juices. I had a granola which was really nice with the rhubarb. My husband had the apple hot..."

B D H

"My partner and I have been to Rosie twice for dinner and we have been thoroughly impressed both times. I am a big fan of the Hip Group eateries...."

Jess Pendergrast

"Had a lovely lunch here, smoked fish omelette and green field juice, very nice and healthy food, friendly and warm staff, will be coming..."

Di

"Just enjoyed a delicious breakfast smoothie with ricotta and honey, and the smashed eggs with pumpkin purée. My brunch buddy had the Ox tongue..."

Meaghan Aureguy

"Rosie and shine everyone!!This lovely place in parnell is like having a sunny fine dining experience brunch time style.. The Menu will..."

F.A.T.s "Food And ThoughtS" DUO

"My partner and I enjoyed a delicious brunch at Rosie in Parnell earlier this week. As a big fan of Ortolana & Milse, I was very excited in..."

Sophia

"Came in yesterday with a friend eager to try Rosie as we had heard good things. Both massive muesli fans we were both excited to try this option...."

Mueslilo

"This was the first time I had been there since the update from 'Rosehip' and it's fantastic! We went for a family lunch today and we're able to book..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Rosie is our local cafe and we love visiting for breakfast and have also dined there for dinner. The staff are excellent and super-attentive, the..."

Petra Pearce

"Whenever I pass Rosie it is always busy, but luckily when we decided to try here we didn't have to wait for a table. I recommend dinning here during..."

Lauren

"Went here tonight for dessert! Love this place - love how everything is gourmet and quite special. Tried the handmade donuts, which was on point...."

Tania Li

"Went for dessert and had the cinnamon doughnuts. The staff were very friendly and the food was amazing! Definitely recommended. The place is also..."

Anthony Ellis

"Been there yesterday, great service and friendly wait staff that knows how to recommend food and special for the day. Great recommendation and I..."

Judie Zoe Ang

"For an experience with food that is different but excellent give this a try.... Annoying how places are getting popular in not accepting bookings but..."

Donna&Shane

"All the reviews about Rosie have been true. Its a cute little cafe where food is amazing. The menu is different from the other cafes and it is very..."

Nidhi

"Had brunch today. Great service. We were well looked after. Nice coffee. Served at the right temperature, cause this is one thing I've found lacking..."

Jay

"Only go to this cafe outside of the lunch rush if you are wanting a table quick! Been here twice, once at 12pm and had to wait over half an hour for..."

Craig

"Dinner Saturday night with friends blue cod fish of the day was outstanding, passion fruit meringue tart for dessert spectacular. Recommend popping..."

Girlygirl

"I was excited to finally be able to try this place after having it on my to do list for a while now. I can't fault the service, everyone was..."

Laura Hunt

"When you are awarded the best cafe of the year, expectations get pretty high. We've decided to visit today and we were not disappoint - from..."

Candy Boy Food Journey

"Easy to find, lots of parking. Quite different though, as it's situated away from the busy Parnell Rise. Rosie is sophisticatedly decorated, and..."

Where.iate

"Cute little cafe, offered blankets when customers are cold. Had an awesome experience here and have returned a few times and been impressed more..."

Sue Smith

"Another excellent visit this morning to this favourite cafe. Service as always incredibly professional, friendly and low key. The gold standard in..."

Highgate

"You'll recognise Rosie as another Hip Group establishment with its synonymous menu featuring a list of posh ingredients and contemporary,..."

Monica

"A lovely little cafe with good ambiance. Had visited a few months ago for lunch and had ordered the eggs benedict with smoked fish, the market fish,..."

Jemimah

"As with any Hip Group eatery, you’ll recognise Rosie by the contemporary decor and clean lines that attract young people for being effortlessly..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Such nice place , really special menu , And good dessert .Love the beef dish ,feel special .Really good set up . Friendly and helpful..."

Alen

"Rosie is the perfect combination of great food, delightful staff and amazing decor in a central Auckland location. The menu is synonymous with..."

EatsByZee

"Had tea at this lovely place last Sunday and enjoyed it very much. The place is modern looking and cozy. The first thing I noticed was their colorful..."

Ninjunkie

"Wonderful milkshakes, good service and great food. The food is relatively pricey for what it is (serving size) but the flavours are delicious. I am..."

Katerina Hond

"Stellar food and service at Rosie. The coffee was superb and we each got the mushroom served with a poached egg (forgot what it was called) with a..."

Wilson Chau

"Having replaced Parnell’s iconic Rosehip Cafe at the Gladstone Rd junction, Rosie was buzzing with customers on a lazy Sunday afternoon. It’s one..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Rosie is another wonderful cafe from The Hip Group. The menu follows similar suit to their other eateries, with breakfast and lunch options presented..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"A new addition to the Metro Top 50 Restaurants for 2014, Rosie is created by Scott Brown and Jackie Grant (aka the Hip Group) and is an incarnation..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Went there lunch and it's the first time. Staff were delightful. They were busy all the time and I waited 15 mins to get a table. The waitress passed..."

Taste

"Went for the first time since it reopened in April.Without doubt one of the best meals I have ever had. The imagination that has gone into the..."

Anne Ross

"Love the new fit out. Same great service. Please don't change your name to " Rosie " - it's a bit blue rinse isn't it ? Plus you can't very well..."

Sarah Lloyd

"This is a fav spot for sunny weekends. The location is great, not far but peaceful. The prices are slightly high but we feel its worth it. They..."

Jason Huang

"popped in there for lunch after visiting the rose garden.Took my wife and daughter who are a bit picky. However 2 x egs benedict and 1 x..."

Tom Pine

"I LOVE Rosehip Cafe! the staff are very friendly, attentive and efficient. The food is amazing and fresh and they make a wicked old fashioned..."

Claire

"March 2012 This is such a popular cafe that at times it is impossible to find a place to sit! Once you are in the coffee is superb!June..."

Walksinauckland.com

"This was a great experience for our Team of 24 who came for breakfast. staff were excellent and the food great. It couldn't have been better...."

Paul Brooks

"An unsuspecting venue and location - a cafe at the side of Gladstone Road. However the food was delicious, interesting and even surprising! Service..."

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"Delicious...very good menu. Lovely food, excellent coffee. Service is great. Crowd is a mix, mostly older patrons. That's okay! It's Parnell after..."

Betsy McArthur

"We discovered this place a month ago after being regulars at Kohi Road Cafe and Takapuna beach cafe over the last 6 months and found out the same..."

Linda H

"I think this is overall one of the best cafes in Auckland. The location is beautiful and it always seems to be sunny and warm there somehow. The..."

Justin Graham

"Great little gem of a cafe in Parnell facing the park. We liked the atmosphere, the service and the coffee. A nice touch to keep adding sparkling..."

Quinten Oustrup Laureijs

"Loved this place. A great space. The taste combinations were fantastic. Staff was wonderful. Great value for the quality of..."

Betty Damianidis

"We had a brunch at Rosie's and we would definitely go there again! There was something for everyone, whether you wanted something sweet and delicious..."

Lexi Tuenter

"Love it!! Near at the parnell hotel.their pancake i love it so much. Can try their salted caramel..."

Hana 4260

"We were staying up the road and decided to check Rosie's out. At 1:30pm we felt like some of the breakfast meals and it was not a problem. Service..."

Roy Breeze

"We only went to the coffee bar and bakery, but these were some of the most delicious Pattie’s we’ve ever had. We ordered almond croissants and..."

Marsha Russell

"Delicious food with fresh ingredients! Highly recommend the muesli especially with honeycomb. Scrumptious dish! The restaurant also have a selection..."

R R

"Rosie never fails to impress. It's expensive (there's no way around it) but worth it for a high-quality but informal dining experience. Also not too..."

Mary Binney

"Absolutely love their food. I have been here many times. This week I hosted there 20 guests for dinner who haven’t been there before and most were..."

Esther Poutoa

"WOW!! The food was incredible. Every bite was soooo flavourful. If I could lick my plate clean afterwards, I would. Instead, I tried my best to..."

N V

"Absolutely delicious food, great service with thoughtful touches particularly patient and helpful with the kids. Best flat white I’ve had in a very..."

Morgan J M

"This place is always my favourite restaurant to go. All dishes are fantastic. They change menu regularly, so you will never feel bored. However I..."

Holly He

"Me & partner went here first time for late lunch. Place atmosphere is lovely, staff is friendly. The food is nice & lovely presentation, the pasta..."

Antonia Jopoetro

"Always wanted to visit here when we stumbled upon this restaurant back then. We finally had a chance to have dinner here. Atmosphere was pretty..."

Hungry Teddy

"Stopped by for lunch since we were aiming for their deconstructed hot chocolates. We were greeted at the door and led to our table. We were..."

Benedict Uy

"Hands down best pancakes in Auckland! We spent a few days in Auckland as part of our holiday visit from Australia and ended up eating there for..."

Tyler Smith

"Sitting outside in the Winter sunshine with a wonderful Navy friend on a Sunday. Had my little dog with me. I read the reviews a few days earlier and..."

Terry Whimp

"I was honestly surprised. I thought Rosie was a bit more image than quality but I was very wrong. The food is cooked wonderfully, the flavors and..."

Nihbru 9

Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar

90/100 (6911 ratings)

Lamb Ribs w Skordalia & Cumin Paprika Oil

Lamb Ribs and Bone Marrow

Potato Skins with Cheese

Oysters on a Half Shell

Skirt Steak w Tobacco Onions Iceberg Wedge & Habanero Mustard

Pesto

Oyster

Grilled Sourdough Flatbread

Fish

Mussels

Wood Fired Chocolate Macadamia Cookie Skillet

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tonight Ev was pushing hard for us to go to Jervois Steakhouse or Sidart for our anniversary, but when push comes to shove I am the boulder that..."

Ati

"Depot-nitely need to try this place out! [I’ve been here quite a few times & everytime I’m here, I’m very satisfied, full & thinking about the..."

Cranberrycrackers

"Service was really friendly and fast. We started with oysters which tasted really fresh. That was followed by bone marrow that was delish, but..."

Soleil Hefferen

"Came in for lunch, good and service was great as usual. Oyster and Tua Tua was so fresh, and the tulbot slider was to die for.Look forward..."

CraZyian

"only got the sliders and lamb rib because we were not that hungry but are desperate to try out depot. The lamb ribs were great, juicy and tender, the..."

Rachel Luo

"Amazing restaurant. The oysters are always 10/10, great service. Very thankful for another faultless meal at one of my favourite..."

Daniel Bundy

"The restaurant is an oyster bar with other raw seafood but it does much more than that. We didn't make a booking but was able to get a table. The..."

Benedict Uy

"DepotNot once or twice but over years have I been passed Depot. I have always wanted to go but I just never got around to getting there. I..."

Seamus M.

"Rating 4.0 Very rustic feel decor. The casualness doesn’t convey how good the food are. Loved everything we ordered, particularly the complimentary..."

Manz

"Came here for a work lunch and didn't have any trouble finding seats. Service was a tad slow at the beginning but it was quite busy by the time we..."

Amindha Fernando

"Some staff, actually looks like they are even managers or supervisors, are rude as. But servers are always..."

Laine

"Located on the Federal street opposite Skycity. Depot has a chaotic but energetic environment. The old-school decors makes you feel like you are..."

Lucy

"Everything ordered was soooooooo good! The only thing that I was really gutted about is them changing their cloudy bay claims served with squidink..."

Vincent Tong

"We ordered the pork hock which was good but slightly salty. Otherwise the food was good. Due to popularity, the restaurant always seems packed...."

Renie

"We came to depot tonight for dinner at around 7pm. The place was packed and if we wanted to sit inside it was going to be an hour and a half wait,..."

Stacey

"The food was absolutely amazing and such a good atmosphere to have dinner in (even at later hours). We especially loved the kahawai and lamb ribs...."

Ngwxx

"The Depot is owned by Sky City and 2 other Bars that are situated on Federal St, and though it’s still a thorough fare/transit alley, once you get..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Only one downside here... oh maybe 2It’s busy, so super hard to get a table. The other is federal street is dark, so it’s not really the..."

Chan Can Eat

"Always got the best fresh tuatua. Kids love the fish burger and dessert. Service was really nice and friendly. Just a bit slow while busy. Sit..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Still one of my favorite restaurants. Fresh ingredients and smart work on flavours. Delicious raw options, fish sliders, yummy bone marrow and tasty..."

Tony Ma

"4.5 - really fresh and high quality ingredients. The portion sizes of the small dishes were decent. For two people I’d recommend two or three small..."

Shannon

"I've never been to Depot Eatery but after seeing Eatlitfood's Instagram post, I knew I had to come and try it out. My boyfriend and I came here..."

Sharon Louie

"Another wonderful restaurant on Federal Street.Service: 10/10The service here is impeccable.When we first entered there were no..."

Grace Huang

"Love the lamb and fish burgers. The complementary naan was great as well. If only I could order more but it is not on the menu. They don't..."

Pig Cat

"Great place. This place does share plates so it's perfect to go in a group and order different meals of their menu.The food is fresh and..."

FoodieBeast

"Came here after lunch. Fresh oysters and clams. Highlight was their fish soliders. Very tasty. We sit by the kitchen. Watched lots of yummy food been..."

Becky Kuang

"Potato skin(12$) and Lamb rip(20$). Potato skin was really good and Lamb rip was soft but Lamb rip was also smelly so don’t try it if you don’t..."

Winwin

"It is really good. The waiter is friendly. Although we cannot understand the menu completely,the waiter explained what we want to know and wait for..."

Maggie Fu

"If I could give a 6 star rating I would. Depot blew me away at my first bite of the Hapuka Sliders with lemon mayo and watercress. The hapuka and..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Bone marrow was too oily and a little disappointing. Everything else was delicious. Steak is so tender and love their seafood as well. Definitely..."

FoodiesTable

"Depot. Only had been here for breakfast before but tonight dinner. Chose both the hapuka sliders and the skirt steak. They threw in some free bread..."

Flippynz

"Made it to one of Al Brown's restaurants! All the dishes that we ordered were absolutely delicious and the presentation was immaculate! The fish from..."

Kirsten

"The oyster and lamb soooo yummy :)They don’t accept bookings and only accept walk ins.The food are so amazing and staff are super..."

Mu

"Like what their site says “There’s an energy and passion about Depot. Not overly precious or pretentious – just fast, fun and fresh.”, and I..."

Ang Sarap

"First meal after landing in Auckland city. We waited for over an hour and apparently they don’t accept reservation neither...."

Sushi Slayer

"Hands down my favourite restaurant! It doesn’t matter what you order, you know it’s going to be great. Never in 1000 years would I normally order..."

Sam Hurley

"My friend and I check out the place today for lunch and it’s very busy. We were seated quickly and the waitress bought us an iced cold water each...."

💓 K

"The oysters were addictive, not only the ingredients but the preparation was without losing any freshness. It has a rusty and unique settings that..."

Authenticity

"Food: 5/5We came here for a light dinner. I got the lamb ribs and they were super soft and juicy. The cumin flavour wasn’t too overpowering,..."

Sarah =^. .^=

"This place is always busy and has the best vibes. Great service and food is always cooked with care. We always share our plates and dont be fooled by..."

Meagan Clark

"Stunning meal at depot last night! Every dish was amazing and the service was great. We had the oysters, sashimi, sliders, Kawahai, steak,..."

SpoonMe

"Went there last night with friends. This is a very famous and busy restaurant. It was a fabulous experience! Good service and good food! Love..."

Whittling Arts

"Depot never goes wrong for me. Amazing place, Amazing food, amazing people. The quality of the ingredients they use is just superb and cooking it the..."

888

"In all honesty I just come here for clams, but it helps when everything else is amazing too. Highly recommend the potato skins, fish tacos and..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"Haven’t been to Depot in a while as there is always a waiting list but we went at 2.30pm on a Saturday and a table was available immediately...."

Jenny Da

"Lamb ribs are awesome! snapper sliders are amazing too. But I don’t like Liver parfait, it is not French liver style at all, too much cream..."

Oceane

"Went to depot for dinner last Wednesday night and absolutely loved it as always. We were seated very quickly as the lady asked us if we wanted to sit..."

Dine With Ella

"I’ll say everything was just wonderful except the steak...not gonna order steak here again, very disappointed.But the pork was absolutely..."

LilianMonaghan

"Everything about this place was amazing, the service and the food.We were sat right up at the kitchen and given complimentary flat bread and..."

Karen

"Great food. Perfect atmosphere. Highly recommend! I love oysters and this restaurant has the best I have tasted. Cute plates that burst with..."

Tess Austin

"Ordered the sliders, lamb ribs and also confit duck!! I love the confit duck so much, it is extremely flavourful (abit too salty but it’s good for..."

Annie Low

"We had a terrific dinner here. Pretty crowded but our reservation was respected immediately. Wonderful ambiance. Great Food. Excellent Service. What..."

Mona Chipman

"The best restaurant in town.Their fish sliders were amazing and delicious. Must try.And the oysters were fresh and super yummy❤️I..."

Yating Mai

"Absolutely in love with their food! The linguine pasta with clams has such rich flavors and their steak is just too good. I even like how they give..."

Yeahggggg

"What a great place. Relaxed, friendly staff and sensational food. Brisket Tortillas, Smokey with a touch of spice. Squid Ink Linguine with clams,..."

Rogue Spoon

"Have loved this place over the last couple of days!! They have 3 options on the breakfast menu and their granola is just beautiful! Service is..."

Beccs

"This is a very wonderful experience. It is still busy at 2pm, we got lamb ribs, fish slides and steak. I like the lamb ribs very much,..."

Jolie Wang

"My friend and I only came here for the dessert and we shared this cookie skillet with ice-cream between us. Staff were looking at us funny when we..."

Dotxfood

"Once you get past the hostess the door you enter into a world of friends, excellent food, and comfort. Our lunch was so good we came back for dinner...."

Sun Tsing

"My favourite restaurant from skirt steak, fresh oyster bar, fish, the potatoe skins with truffle oil love it. I have never been disappointed and..."

Tarah Ram

"Depot is a really lovely eatery. No wonder they are always packed. The staples of my dining here are oysters and hapuka sliders. What I would say is..."

Thom

"Absolutely adored my experience dining in at Depot. I stopped by for lunch and the quick and attentive service was awesome. As expected even for a..."

Medium_Rare

"We love the fish sliders the most!!! And if you’re fortunate enough to get perched up at the back bench to watch the action I’d highly recommend...."

Sungsam7

"Went a while ago with my family, still can’t stop thinking about it. The fish sliders won me over. A place that’s great even if you or your..."

Jess Lee

"Came in tonight for dinner. Place was super packed. Had to wait 40 minutes for a table. Ordered Hapuka sliders, Skirt steak w/ tobacco onions,..."

Rosanne Choy

"Went here for dinner after the dynamo showcase!!! , this place never disappoints us, we always order the same off the menu, we sat outside under the..."

Gnxsta23

"Probably the best in Auckland. Their sliders are amazing. Also tried hapuka belly, tempered cauliflower and potato wedges. Each one of those were..."

Vishal Rai

"Been here several times and it doesn’t disappoint. Was here for lunch on Saturday. The place was packed yet staff was attentive and friendly...."

3leos3

"I quite like the food that we got from this place but I would say that even though I like the place I would not rate this a 5 because the food..."

Lily Chu

"Delicious coffee, vibrant atmosphere and five star customer service. I frequent here on a regular basis and it’s always packed with customers, but..."

Floyd Moratti

"My go to place in the CBD for some great food! There’s a great range of food to try. Personally would recommend the sliders - they come in 3’s..."

Louise

"One of my favourite non Asian restaurants! Ordered oysters, lamb ribs and pork hock! The food were just too good to put in a word for... Staffs are..."

Cici Liang

"Since there is no booking here, we had no problem coming here for an early dinner as there were a few other tables with children/strollers. We were..."

Miffy7

"All I can say is super fresssssh and big big yums! We got the beef brisket tacos, the Hapuka sliders, and the pork hock with some tatey skins...."

Panini T

"We visited there for lunch in the weekend. The service was good and the food was great. Free bread is a warm touch. We ordered the fish and lamb..."

Bright One

"Decided to visit for a Sunday lunch. The staff were friendly with big attention to detail in order to give the suggestion for the lunch.Very..."

João Plácido

"Great oysters and sliders. Definitely an awesome place to take a first date as it's got a great vibe and lost of bustle and watching the chefs if any..."

Selina Y

"This is one of my all time favourite places to go to. The quality of food and service is always consistent. This is where I first tried grilled..."

Potatomatoes

"Super different and trendy, love the vibe of this place. Shared a few dishes, the white bate sliders were not my favourite. They seemed to..."

Lisa

"Seriously can’t fault this place!! The wait is usually a while as you can’t book but it’s worth it. The food is amazing - kingfish ceviche 😍..."

Libby Jane

"THIS IS THE BEST PLACE EVER! If you ever feel like going out for a fun dinner with friends, check out Depot! Their service is super fast and our..."

Sara

"One of the best eateries around the city... Top class service and food ordered for a skirt steak, duck fat potato skins, turbot sliders and lamb ribs..."

Abhijeet Kamath

"I used to love this place. Everything they make is absolutely delicious. But then I became vegetarian and realised how badly they serve this crowd...."

Juportellam

"Came here on Good Friday with family for lunch. We were seated by a very friendly and welcoming young man. We ordered clams, oysters and..."

Oksana Zhang

"Depot is one of the busiest places in Auckland CBD - hard to find a table most nights and they do not take bookings for small groups! Outdoor and..."

Matadors

"Very fast paced service it does give that feeling of New York as it is a bit loud and busy. They do get full but it doesn't take long for a table to..."

Kimberly Westerlund

"Food was amazing! First time at Depot last night and was definitely impressed. Lives up to its high rating on Zomato. Taste and..."

Real Slug

"Super Fresh Oysters!!! If you are a first timer like me, this place would ensure you don't regret giving oysters a try. Ended up trying all the..."

Roopali Jadhav

"Food is amazing, staff are really nice, will definitely come back, highly recommend raw clam and pork hock, clams are fresh, pork hock is very tender..."

Minh Châu

"One of the best places to havs dinner in Auckland. Professional staff offering kind service even in a vdry busy day, nice selection of wine and..."

Diogo Reck

"One of my favorite places in Auckland.fantastic food, friendly staff, nice mood.As it is so good, I have to wait in line almost everytime I..."

Veryblueberry

"At over five years of age, Depot is somewhat of a stalwart on the Auckland dining scene. From the stable of NZ celeb chef Al Brown and until recently..."

Zoe Bowker

"This is hands down my favourite non Asian restaurant. The restaurant is affordable while still maintaining the high quality dining experience with..."

Victoria Jenner

"You must order the sliders!! They are the BEST! The other food are great as as well, very clean and the kitchen is open so you can see what they are..."

Fijiangourmand

"Visited Depot on Sunday evening for dinner for two and was seated at the bar as it was quite busy. Highly recommend bar seating as the bartenders..."

Ed

"This place is amazing and i definitely want to come back. Tried the meats platter, kingfish sashimi and pork hock. The flavours are amazing and fresh..."

Mocha

"King fish belly with eggplant kasundi is a must try.Oysters are very fresh and definitely worth it.Lamb ribs are nice as well.Potato..."

Katia Lam

"We came here for a quick coffee after dining elsewhere (where we didn’t trust the coffee). Strong and tasty coffee and really friendly service. The..."

Espy Eats

"I've been there on my birthday, have no idea what to order, then asked the bartender to order for us. Everything was perfect, the food, the quantity,..."

Mimir Yu

"This is by far mine and my partners go to place - no matter how long we have to wait. The lamb ribs are out of control as well as the sliders. Have..."

Sheena Singh

"Fantastic. Great food and you get a lot of food. You can’t book in so be prepared to wait or get there by 6pm. Would highly recommend this place...."

Cherie

"Food was excellent and staff were friendly. The food was so delicious I forgot to take pictures. I am a fan of oysters so it was heavenly for..."

The Food Hunter

"After reading many reviews on Zomato, I was so amped to come and try this place out. The ambience was nice and food was amazing. Simple dishes..."

Priscilla Khang

Sally S

"Amazing place for casual dining, great food, great service, atmosphere is upbeat, great place for a good hangout drinks and sharing food, highly..."

Joshua Searell | Sous Chef

"yap yap so famous restaurant～special list for oyters and mini fish burger🤗alway keep the line in all the time～local people、kiwi and british..."

Rico Shao

"Never had bad experience on a number of visits.My only gripe is that the waiters have a too cool for school attitude at times. You doing a..."

Anthony Bourdain

"They serve the best coffee I've had ever. Honestly. Good vibe, the atmosphere was great, I like how you can eat in and out as well. Staff was nice..."

Marggie Pascua

"This place is amazing! The food is super yummy! We got turbot sliders, whitebait sliders, pork hock, oysters, lamb and potato skins. I definitely..."

Jessica Li

"It was a good two year anniversary dinner. The proportion was just enough if you have had a big lunch. We ordered 5 oysters, lamb ribs and whitebait..."

Chris Wang

"This place is packed but that is exactly what makes this place enjoyable. The food was phenomenal! My girlfriend and I went here for our 3 year..."

Nygel

"Depot Eatery And Oyster Bar is, as the name suggests, an outstanding oyster bar and restaurant from chef and restaurateur Al Brown. It’s all about..."

The City Lane

"Our very favorite date night / day eats. Definitely have our must order dishes and try out one new item each visit. Sharing meals. So have..."

'Cara Lena

"I’ve been this restaurant many times since year 2010, excellent dining experience. They serve very unique foods with exceptional taste. Friendly..."

F00dL0v3r

"Soooooo good. Been there before at night with some high school buddies. This time we went at lunch, new experience, still VERY good. Love the food!..."

Evelyn

"Everything we ordered was delicious, of such great quality and so fresh! Highy reccomend the oysters, sliders, marrow, skirt steak and the hock!..."

Sammy D

"Waited for 20+ min for a table for 3, but their foods have proven worthwhile. My friends and I love every dish and we look forward to our next visit...."

Sharon Kan

"I tried to visit Depot a few months ago on my last work trip to Auckland but it was always too busy. Tonight I went early at 530 pm and by 6 pm it..."

Rebecca

"I was really keen to try The food at The Depot having read good things about it and being an Al's place. We got there at 6pm and the place was full,..."

Chefaldini

"Potato skins, ribs and sliders ate literally perfect. Never order anything different because they are tried and tested deliciousness! Low key but..."

Suprizzle Fo Shizzle

"Beautiful restaurant, really great service. Our server explained the menu beautifully and answered all our questions. The sliders were average,..."

Layli

"I tried my first raw mussel here. Their mussels were very fresh, all of my friends really enjoyed them. But for me I will go for the grilled ones..."

Jade0289

"Went there last Friday afternoon. Planned to get the August restaurant month deal. Was advised that $40 deal in fact was a mistake. The minimum will..."

Adrian Yeung

"Love this place! Service is friendly.Impressed with wait times!Enjoy the rustic environment & great advice re: food choices! Can't wait to..."

Shardae Khusal

"Eat here at least once a month, the food and service it exceptional and consistent every time The potato skins and sliders are my..."

Anna Naesmyth

"I'm a regular at Depot. Have been since the day it opened. What keeps me going back is the food. It's flawless. Everything is always so fresh and..."

Susan

"I can literally live off of these sliders. Sliders for breakfast? Yeap Sliders for lunch? YeapSliders for dinner? Yeap Sliders..."

Dxlche

"So much to love about this place! From the morning coffee with those delicious beignets through to the fresh shellfish, tortillas & pork hock. They..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Amazing ambience and great atmosphere with very proactive and friendly staff & service. Loved the bone marrow and the carrot and orange dip given as..."

ChefZ

"I love Depot ❤️ their menu changes every day as they serve fresh & different regional oysters. I was amazed to try different oysters in a night...."

Chico

"Great quality food and very good staff. The oysters were great and the pork was delicious. Only complaint is that the stools are a bit uncomfy to sit..."

Perth Food Blogger

"Apart from being a bit pricy. This place has good food, drinks, and a great atmosphere. The oysters here were perfect and so was all the other food...."

Dpizzy

"If you haven't been to Depot yet, you're missing out.Depot serves high quality, delicious food with great service. Situated in the heart of..."

Anna

"This place never fails me, always amazing food, it's my go to when I just can't think of where to eat. Love the sliders, tua tua, oysters, Hapuka..."

Tt_akl

"Luckily, we came here accompany a famous HK Gourmet. And Depot is his first stop in this food&wine journey. So you can tell the important status that..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Federal Street in the central city is just bursting with foodie delights just waiting to tempt you. Which one will you choose? From Tapas to Japanese..."

Hungry Auckland

"Always on point. Great food and attentive staff. Make sure you try the Snapper wings, only available during autumn/winter. Turbot sliders and pork..."

Marco.delapena

"This is one of my favourite joint. I adore their clams, services are great and delicious food. Can get busy and waiting time if you are on the..."

Isabel

"Lively atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, beautiful presentation of the food and my partner loved his oysters. I like how they print the menus..."

Heidi Chapman

"Waited well over an hour just to get a table(bar seat) for two, however so worth it. We ordered a plate of lamb ribs, they were not marinated for..."

Veronica Te

"Food was delicious when we got it but terrible customer service and a very busy night so they seated us outside in the corner, not sure if this..."

Asha Switchblade

"Great food experience with excellent customer service. The staffs are friendly and made sure that we felt welcome.Their crispy pork hock is a..."

Al Due Za Jubibay

"Wowza. Just had dinner at this trendy bustling little venue and the food was unreal! Had the best beef brisket taco with onion and sour cream that..."

@burgersnbikinis

"Was inevitably going to give this place a 5/5 because any time I visit a new eatery I compare it to Depot. That must say a lot. I'm in love with you,..."

Gloria Lohany

"Delicious and fresh! Dining at Depot is a real treat, always leaves us wanting more. I was lucky enough to have been able to sit right by the..."

AJ

"Enjoyed ciders and light afternoon snacks (late lunch) inside. Friendly, attentive service. Tasty morsels include the fish sliders in very light..."

Eat Drink Anon

"The food here is amazing, would 100% recommend. I've been here quite a few times and I've never been disappointed by anything. The place is..."

Jody Walton

"Came for breakfast after waiting to try this place for months, and the only disappointment is that I came on my last day of my stay in Auckland...."

Cynthia Giang

"A friend recommended eating here and the deli when we were visiting Auckland. Bit of a wait for a table but it was definitely worth it. We had..."

Treasa

"I went to Depot on New Year's Eve and it was very busy, but service was still decent and accommodating. I ordered a small NZ meat board. It was all..."

T.Ly

"I came for dinner with two friends on a Tuesday night. Thankfully we did not have to wait for a table or our food for to long. We came for the..."

Noosheen Nezhad

"This place would've received a 5/5, however it was just so dam crammed! We were genuinely struggling to fit 4x drinks and one main dish on the table..."

Rohit Victor

"Found this place on the way home when I just moved to Auckland. Absolutely love it. Have been there many times always enjoy the food and the..."

Lily

"My first time went there with all 8 of us. So I get to try lots of great dishes. Very fast eating restaurants, if you want to sit down and have a..."

LuciferTSN

"Top notch food ! + adequate service. We knew we were going in for something special from the waiting list on an ordinary weekday evening.Waited..."

Thegreeats

"Wonderful food. Inventive, fresh and delicious. My favourite place to eat at in the CBD. Decent prices but used to be cheaper. Potato skins are..."

Ube

"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Always busy, this spot is worth the wait for a table. The restaurant doesn't take bookings so take that into account when going. It's best to go in..."

James T. Raukete

"Great coffee, friendly staff and a menu that's reminiscent of a great New York or Melbourne eatery. The turbot sliders were to die for! It's nice to..."

Jacqueline Alice

"Delicious food and great service! A good choice for a relaxed lunch or after work snack. We ordered a selection, I didn't love the lamb but my..."

Maree

"Hang overed? it's a good place to eat bacon and egg roll! it just melts on your mouth! Taste good and it's convenient location just next to sky..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"This place definitely has very good oysters. We tried all of them and ended up getting half a dozen more of the bluff oysters as it was so good! They..."

Bella Qian

"Tonight we had the Pacific Oysters which were juicy and salty, alongside a selection of clams which were from Marlborough and had a sweet tang to..."

Mana

"This place has my fav dish in Auckland - the clams with squid ink linguine. Sooo good! Another amazing dish are their little fish burgers - best I've..."

Amy

"Really very good, usually extremely busy though so you need to book in advance or you probably won't get a table. The sliders and oysters are..."

Warrick Corfe-Tan

"5 people and our bill was 160. The food was awesome especially the boiled pork, the grilled fish belly and ofcourse the oysters and clams. The only..."

Ellynn

"This use to be one of my favourite place to come to eat but I found the standard slipping a little and the originality not kept up. The clam and..."

Travels4Food

"My friends don't understand why Depot is so popular but after she tried the Oyster... OMG, the best ever! We went to Depot for the "Restaurant of the..."

Chelsea

"Having dinner with mates that moved up from Wellington, so we decided to dine here since he stays in CBD. This place always pack and the food was..."

Ryan Wong

"Well located in central Auckland CBD, Depot Eatery has a great fit out inside and out...Depot Eatery is all about sharing, with a quick..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Location, location, location.Situated at the foot of the Sky Tower, Depot is bang in the middle of the CBD and thus - can always rely on those..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"Took my girlfriend here last weekend , ordered the sliders and pork hock with some potato skin on the side, the food was amazing the service was..."

Yang Li

"We went here for our company dinner. Had oysters, tuatua ham hock and sliders. And jugs of pinot noir. This place is off the hook - the..."

Regan

"Oysters galore! I love the very relaxed and very Kiwi atmosphere inside. Hate that they don't take bookings, but what do you do. Everything on the..."

R-Dee Roche

"Next time I will definitely order large size cauliflower! I burnt my mouth while eating the potato skins as I couldn't wait to let them to cool down!..."

Lylia Xu (LYLI3009 Use This To Get 20%off For Your Gold Membership)

"Lovely restaurant, went for lunch on a busy Sunday afternoon and got a table straight away. Food was all delicious, can't pick a favourite. A little..."

Bbear

"Depot, the household name of Restaurants in Auckland.Auckland Restaurant Month, the best annual ceremony of real foodies in Auckland.Last..."

Michelle Hwang

"I have been wanting to go here for years but the hubby hates closed in spaces. 10 min wait for a lunchtime meal gave us time for a little shopping..."

Louise

"This place is definitely one of my favourites 💘 When I first walked in it gave me that retro rustic vibe. Like it was straight out a..."

Maye Elle

"One of my favorite dinner spots! They don't take bookings and there is always a little wait over dinner time but is definitely worth the..."

Jessie Yeram Choi

"Came here for dinner due to such good reviews. The place was packed!, we had to wait half an hour but once ready we were notified and seated..."

Jamez Hill III

"Very nice! Every dish so nice! Raw dishes were fabulous - oyster, clams and kingfish. The kingfish belly was a recommended dish and was generous size..."

Kitty Zhu

"Just stopped in for breakfast and coffee. Staff were really efficient and the place has a good buzz about it. Coffee very good and the bacon and..."

James

"Consistency at the tops levels in every aspect. No wonder why this place is packed even on a cold, windy, rainy winter Monday at 9:30pm!! One of my..."

Good Advisor

"Best oyster in Auckland! Not sure how they deal with their oysters but def much better than everywhere else! The fish sliders were really good as..."

Lynn

"Dined here for dinner on a Saturday night we didn't have to wait and we got a table right away! Service was excellent waiters/waitress were very..."

Nathalie

"Finally got to go for lunch today. Awesome experience. Very friendly and attentive staff. We had the sliders, taco, Brussel sprouts and pork hock...."

Lezel Botha

"Sugar pie, sugar pie! Definitely a winner for sure but that's no secret. Came here after a show at 10.30pm Friday night and got seats for two easily...."

Wildpantry

"Depot was great. Except the fact that we chucked a 45 minute wait, but is was so, definitely worth it. First up was the Oysters, ($4 each) they were..."

Will Zheng

"Really loved this place. Great service. I had some amazing oysters here - they were so fresh, plump and juicy! Also ordered the NZ meat platter and..."

EC

"I love depot. I love everything about it. The customer service is amazing and I've never been let down, I once accidentally dropped a fork and a..."

Claudia

"Another win on federal street. they don't take bookings so don't go at peak time or be fussy about sitting at the bar or the kitchen, which I..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"After a glass of wine and some Tapas at Bellota for Happy hour, I popped across the street to Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar. This was a recommendation..."

Cedrin Law

"Good food nice atmosphere , love their clam pasta , my favorite are their sugar pie dessert and potatoe skin. However there's always a long wait so..."

Tw393

"Went to Depot for lunch on a Wednesday. Service was ok as they were quite busy but complimentary bread and dip set the tone. The hapuka sliders were..."

Sonam Kumar

"Stumbled upon this place as we were walking towards a coach for an early morning Hobbiton tour. The place was very busy so we decided to enter. They..."

Simmo

"We went Depot Eatery for a late night snack at 9.30ish, and this place was still packed with people. Food was amazing, pity that hey ran out of..."

Vicki Guo

"We came to Depot on a whim, we read some good reviews about it and just happened to be in the neighbourhood.We weren't very hungry so we..."

Cindy Wu

"Came with a table of four at 7pm on a Friday. 90 minute wait for a table but that was to be expected, so we went and had a few cocktails before..."

Josh

"Depot is so well-known among Auckland foodies it needs no introduction. For me, each visit here was a happy dining experience 😊 I love the outdoor..."

Linh 💛

"Unforgettable taste.. Awesome ambience We have tried the Turbor slider and the Lamb ribs. Both were awesome.Will surely come back again to..."

Sourav Dey

"The ambiance is awesome and i just love the food. This is a place that im really looking forward to get back to. The service was great even though it..."

Mitch Lake

"I have been to The Depot twice and still think it's one of the few places that I would like to return to in no time. Food is always good and the..."

Christian

"Depot is a busy restaurant and oyster bar opposite Sky City. Its industrial rustic style decor with high tables lets you know that you're in for..."

Caffeinated Weka

"The food in general is amazing, the place is not very comfortable. They serve the best lamb ribs I've ever tasted and they're wine menu is..."

Emanuel Sanabria

"One of my favourite and precious memories in Auckland involve oysters and wine at Depot. It's always a gamble on finding seats at such a popular..."

Vivi S

"Great atmosphere and exceptional service. Dined with a friend for lunch and we were seated in less than a minute. Staff are knowledgable and make..."

Ashlee

"We came to depot for a midweek long lunch and it did not disappoint. We ordered two small plates, one large plate, and two sides for three people,..."

Lisa Reynolds

"Great atmosphere to a lovely themed restaurant! Went for a early dinner and shared 2 dishes plus oysters with a friend. The mussels were gorgeous as..."

Tania Li

"Yes it is always busy but there are plenty of places around to get a drink and wait for the phone call for your table. Factor this into your night...."

Hannah Wilson

"As good as any casual eatery in the World I reckon - friendly staff, outstanding small plates and takes on classic kiwi food as well. Atmosphere when..."

Sigmond

"Good but not great.Service on a busy Thursday night was excellent. A little on the expensive side for the size of the dishes...."

Christian

"Awesome place. Love the lively atmosphere. It's quite busy (many had to wait in line for tables, a positive indication of its popularity I'm sure)...."

Jess

"This is a to go place with your friends. The restaurant is nice and have good music. Although the 4 of us didn't order from the raw section i.e...."

Helena

"Definitely my favourite meal in Auckland. I had the squid ink linguine with clams which was divine. I would definitely recommend this place if you..."

Jacq

"As I live in town we go here all the time and its a personal favourite. Do not miss the fish sliders, skirt steak, sugar pie for dessert or the bacon..."

Maino

"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Always in Metro top 50. I have been Depot many and many times. Almost perfect every time. Very hard to find the restaurant to always keep taste same..."

Francis Lockwood

"One of my all time favourite restaurants. Delicious food in a casual setting with awesome service every single time. The complimentary warm..."

Elena Ching

"After hearing all the vibes and since we are here for 2 nights, SO!!! after telling us that we have to wait for 1.5 hrs when we arrive at 8pm, we..."

Janey

"A favourite, every item was perfect. The oysters here are the best in Auckland, freshly shucked, too good. Those lamb ribs..melt in your mouth...."

Ryan

"Overview: A great place for shared dishes and for relatively unique and esoteric dishes.Pros: Great service and food. The food in..."

Audric Kam

"Love this place. A must stop in place on every Auckland trip for some oysters, white wine and rose'. I have never had oysters this good in my life..."

Miguel Sanchez Robertson

"Good low key vibe, attentive service and delicious, fresh food. You can tell a lot of love goes into the place and it seems like there is a lot of..."

Mb

"For oysters... This crew can't be beat. I typically enjoy downing 2-3 oysters maximum, but these bad boys actually make me lick my lips for more!..."

Youonlygetoutwhatyoupoutine

"We had an awesome early dinner here--the place definitely lived up to its reputation. It was never packed inside and we got a table right away, but..."

Zach Kutlow

"Two of us had a long lunch there yesterdayThe food was magnificentFrom the Snapper Sliders to the Lamb RibsAnd all the way to the Pork..."

Glenn Town

"Defiantly one of the most deserving top Auckland restaurants! We went here twice in two days it was so good. Such a cute space a little chilly in..."

Paris

"Not too bad overall, most of the flavors worked well together. The waitress to was able to make a recommendation for the Taco's, Yorkshire puddings..."

R & A

"Really enjoyed this place. Fresh clean flavours with simple presentation that allowed the food to speak for itself. The oysters were delicious, as..."

EpiCurious

"Depot is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland for a few reasons. One, because they serve the most delicious food. Two, the staff are always..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Have yet to visit the renowned Depot but jumped at the chance to try some of their offerings at Taste. The oysters were the best I've ever had, very..."

Victoria

"Reasonably strong coffee to start the morning. Bacon and egg roll is definitely yummy. Convenient location just next to convention centre when you..."

BY

"If you would like to try the best Hapuka in Auckland this is your place. The potato skins are pretty yummy too. Such a great taste and so worth the..."

B D H

"Posted: November 3rd, 2015 ˑ Filled under: Auckland, Food, New Zealand, Restaurants, Travel ˑ . Our first experience of eating out in Auckland..."

Nina And Kran

"My second visit at this Refined establishment Firstly impeccable food presentation.waitstaff had executed really well with product knowledge good..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"I eat here at least once a week, why because the food is incredible, service is great and the whole team is passionate about fresh food. The owner..."

Sean Appleby

"Best place to stop by for a quick bite and a drink.The steak is a must have.Always a good variety of clams and oysters.Never take..."

Hubert Cheng

"Just like many aucklanders me and my family love this place! So many little things that add up making it the perfect gathering spot: the vibe, the..."

Joanna W

"Amazing place to grab a quick meal in the heart of Auckland's CBD. The bistro is always busy, but do try the skirt steak and oysters Rockefeller...."

Christine Stephen

"If you are thinking of trying Depot, the only advice I'm going to give you is “goooooooooooooooooooo"Went there for my anniversary and we..."

Cath

"Depot never lets me down! Sure the waiting list can be daunting at times (or most of the time!), but it is definitely worth it! Me and my boyfriend..."

Mila B

"Great food, attentive and friendly staff..No reservations is a pain though, had to wait 1.5hrs....time easily killed at bar next door. Lamb cutlets..."

Sanjesh Lal

"This is definitely one of my top three eateries of all time, with good reason. The service is exceptional and the wait staff are always attentive..."

Victoria McMahon

"Possibly my favourite place on Federal street. Big call, but Al Brown definitely sets the standard here. There isn’t an option to make a..."

SS

"Good beer, good food and if you are sat at the back you can watch the chef's do their work! Good service. Very popular so make sure you get there..."

Nicola Lewis

"This is a great place to eat but get there early as the tables go faster then road runner. I had the mutton yorkshire puddings which were fantastic...."

Carl The Devourer

"If you're looking for some yummy tapas to eat, then this is the place to go! The layout is an old vintage style, with high seats and tables for..."

Gemma

"#zomatonz was nice enough to give me a voucher to the Depot Eatery so I decided to go after class the other day to try out their breakfast menu!..."

Razelle Icaro

"After hearing amazing things about Depot (hellooo Metro Restaurant of the Year?!?!?), we decided to go and try this place out. At 9:15am, the eatery..."

Sheena

"The service and food were great! Nothing shy of federal street's reputation of high standards. This was my first time eating here and I ordered..."

Richard Tran

"If i had to describe it in 1 word, it would be/: amazing. Had alot of dishes between the 3 of us and was happy with all of them. Stand out would be..."

Russel Dias

"It's hard to resist the charm of Al Brown's successes. Take Depot Eatery it's ridiculously always busy, houses it's very own raw seafood bar and dons..."

Monica

"Visited this place last week for the first time. We were warned about the wait time so my date arrived 45 minutes early just to reserve a table for..."

D G

"Turbot sliders and potato skins...LOVE!! These two dishes are my fav. Depot eatery is right on trend and is always really busy! It's quite condensed..."

HJ

"Always amazing food, service and ambience. One of my favourite places to go! I highly recommend the skirt steak with tobacco onions and the fish..."

Asdf

"Awesome food :) This is My favorite place in Auckland. Been there 5 times during my 4 week stay in Auckland, and this place never..."

Punith Gowda

"Very fresh daily comes claims and oysters. Also, the skirts steak is nicely cook, brown outside tender and juicy inside. -0.5 for the speed of..."

William Chiu

"Always madly busy, but definitely with the wait. The business makes for a vibrant atmosphere, that really adds to the overall dining..."

Paul Evans

"Depot is well worth the long wait!Came here with friends and despite the 2 hour wait it was well worth it! We started with oysters (a..."

Captain Underpants

"I love this place. I have been here many times now and am never disappointed and I always get to try something new on their changing..."

Miss Kiki

"Always fresh, great service and the waiters have excellent knowledge of the wines on the menu. I love the open kitchen so if you can get a table down..."

Jamie Lyons

"Have been here on several occasions; suitable for a casual feed with the misses, friends or family - all have been impressed. Its small and a bit of..."

FoodiePhysician

"Bone marrow and clam linguine are the bomb! Love going to this place, especially when I'm a bit early so I can sit outside without having to wait...."

Erika Bayangos

"Love, love love this place. They don't take reservations so you need to be early to get a seat (my boyfriend and I were there around 5:45pm for..."

Evie

"Outdoor area is no smoking. 3 to 4 tables further out and is cigar friendly. Never a disappointing experience. Always delivers food that is..."

Whiskyncigars

"Had our 1 year anniversary here, and their restaurant month menu was delicious! We especially loved the fish sliders, they're definitely worth..."

Xtina Cassidy

"Depot is a classic.I have been there like 6 times or more . I always Enjoyed the food and the experience.My favourite:..."

MommyYummy

"A place I love to take friends and family for casual lunch! Turbot sliders are a must. Must try their pork hock and skirt steak for the carnivores..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"One of the very best restaurants in Auckland. The food is honest and full of soul - cooked well, amazing flavours, and not fussed over. The oysters..."

Philippa Bannerman

"The beef cheeks are absolute to die for, just melts in your mouth with that remoulade. The ouster cream complements the kingfish sashimi really..."

Calvin

"Ok this is my fav place in the whole of Auckland. I hit this place with everything it can give me! I get balls deep in the Fish Sliders every time,..."

Alwayseating

"Located on Federal Street, Al Brown's bistro styled eatery has made headlines in Auckland's restaurant scene. Boasting a cuisine that is..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Came here for a late night snack one night. I had already had dinner but a couple friends don't finish work till 9pm. So it was a late dinner for..."

Iamcii

"Both times I have been here have been amazing experiences. Even had al brown bring out our entree himself which we were so surprised about. we miss..."

Lizzie Blackburn

"Exciting cuisine never disappoints. We dined at Depot a couple of weeks ago for lunch. We were treated with yorkshire pudding and mutton which melted..."

Michael Simon

"Been here three times now, and it's always been such a delight. The staff are consistently friendly, helpful and professional. The atmosphere is..."

Maria Carmela

"It was a good experience, atmosphere was nice, service was good and drinks kept on coming. I didn't eat only drank but other mates at the table..."

Ikazzy

"Depot, always been one of my favorite and been there couple of times. I always recommend to friends especially those traveling to Auckland and bring..."

Judie Zoe Ang

"Been here a handful of times now. Loved it every time. They've got a nice range of craft beers which is always popular with the bf. The wild meat..."

Gen Middlemiss

"Okay. The atmosphere although noisy and the waiters are frantically running around all the time, is quite nice. The design is rustic - or shabby chic..."

Max Mueller

"Service: 7/10Food: 9/10Cleanliness: 9/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 8/10Great service although the food came out..."

Jack Trav.

"Just went in for a drink and some nibbles, great staff and atmosphere. Food really tasty, lots of options to choose from so a good choice for a quick..."

Jane Bennett

"I've been meaning to try Depot for a very long time, but never followed through because there was always a wait and always ended up eating elsewhere...."

Jing Chen

"Awesome place for some great tasting food. Sliders are a must have, try the bone marrow for something different and finish off with the sugar pie...."

Miss Persistant

"I like their clams and turbot sliders. Almost all the dishes are quite delicious. But the environment is very noisy at dinner time. Day time is..."

Zoe Huang

"Depot is definitely one of my faves in Auckland! I try and go there whenever I can and went there this week before heading to the ballet at the..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"You'll always have to wait for a table here (unless you eat at abnormal hours) - but I've always thought that was the first impression of a..."

Gentlepig

"Another faultless experience at Depot - on maybe our 20th visit. Even with the often lengthy wait times for a table, I can say with all honestly that..."

Rhi Godwin

"Outstanding. The food was of an exceptional level. Service was amazing, home made Bloody Caesars with real clam juice! Great place for sharing, worth..."

Cam

"Went there for dinner and drinks the other night - amazing service and wonderful food. Food arrived really fast. Loved it.... Highly..."

Bernie Vogels

"This must be one of my favourite place of all time. I have been numerous times over the last couple of years. The wait at the door has reduced since..."

Wanderlust

"Such a refreshing spot, can't get enough of the Oysters. The wine list is pretty good and the service is always very warm with a cruisy..."

Andrew Summers

"I only had to wait a year or so, plus go on a weeknite evening, and on a night with torrential downpours to be able to squeeze into an outside table,..."

Frank

"TOP 10 PICK - AL Brown has done us proud! 2015 Metro winner of the year! This is my favourite restaurant! The fish sliders - Raw king fish and..."

House Of Eats

"Shuck your taste buds with fresh Malborough clams whether it is the sweet Tuatua or salty Diamond Shell with a clean ocean finish. Grill with..."

Ningjaeats

"This must be the place to be cause there was an hour wait for the table. The food was worth the wait. Causal style share plates and fresh..."

Ollycooking.com

"Every time I go to Auckland, I pop into this busy little place for a bite of fresh kaimoana. The selection of raw clams and oysters is great. The..."

Epicurious Nomad

"Definitely a must to try... I have been lucky and got in straight away both times... But when we came out the waiting time is unreal! The atmosphere..."

Donna&Shane

"So amazing, I looked at the menu and wasn't too keen on anything but we just ordered 4 dishes to share between us and I loved every single dish, I..."

Michaela Coe

"Oh my dearest Depot, thank you for the good food you're consistently providing :D Went here on a Friday night with my dad for dinner and as usual,..."

Kellie Lee

"It was a friday evening.We made our entrance into depot. BAM!The waft of scrumptious smells from the kitchen hit our noses whilst our ears..."

Tony Zhang

"This is my favourite by a country mile. The sharing plates are in my view the best way to eat. service is excellent and rustic look makes a real..."

Shane Philiips

"Went tonight for the Wahine and I's anniversary and once again Depot didn't disappoint. We didn't have to wait for a table and were seated instantly..."

Sam Jones

"Depot is busy, really busy- all the time. You can't book, but on a good day you can turn up and they will call you when a table is ready for you in..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"If you're looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"looks easy but really amazing！！so so nice！i love it！you must try！best ever in auckland..the steak and lamb ribs really really..."

Crystal

"I love this place. Always my favourite go to. We have been numerous times now and have never had bad services or food we can fault. Had my 30th bday..."

Kelly Kelly

"I would Highly recommend Depot to everyone. Good place to hang out with friends. Amazing food and great service. We had to wait for table for..."

Ru

"Yep, awesome.. Delicious food, switched on staff. This place deserves to be full. If you have to wait outside for a bit, grab a beer and hold fire...."

Sammy P

"Seafood-lovers will be right at home here. My mum started with a beautifully presented tasting plate of three NZ oysters, each with contrasting..."

Thevegicurean

"I finally got to try Depot out today after a previous failed attempt. My bf and I came for lunch, where depot was slightly quieter than when we tried..."

Laura Hunt

"Depot is a great place for lunch or dinner with friends. The oysters are amazing and taste like their straight out of the ocean. Overall good food..."

Rojas

"Al Browns Depot is a restaurant I would recommend to anyone. Whenever people ask where to go in the city or if they are visiting for a night we..."

The Incredible Edible

"So good I bought the company.. ok just the book by Al Brown! But this place lives up to the preceding reviews. Great atmosphere akin to new york bar..."

BeeQueUU

"Superb and brilliant at an affordable price. If you come to Auckland to dine, Depot can't be missed. Family and I ordered five things to share. The..."

Wilson Chau

"The first time I dined here was for lunch, and we sat in front of the kitchen - best seats in the house. Was so much fun watching the hustle of..."

Kwan-Lyn

"They didnt take bookings, so I expected very good food from this restaurant. I think they kind of delivered it. What I really liked was the deco...."

FlyingMonkey

"This place is packed around the clock everyday of the week! Been here four times and never disappointed. I have always been able to miss that crazy..."

Anna Harding

"I heard this place gets packed quick so my gf and I decided to go at an odd hour in th arvo - we were seated straight away. Wait staff are very..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Al Brown, you're a Legend! The food is charmingly different but somehow familiar! The staff are brilliant. Love love LOVE the place! Wish it was..."

Happy Nottocook

"Everything was perfect apart from service. Fresh oysters and amazing seafoodBut why when I ask the waiter about wine, all she responds with..."

Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter

"One of my favor bar,even its not easy to get the seat, Oyster is really fresh and juicy, Turbo sliders is the one I must order every time...."

Monique Liao

"love their food and place...the price is a bit expensive dont think everyone can afford it. customer service is ok..can be better...maybe i went to..."

Luka Aleksandr

"What a stellar experience. The staff were amazing nothing was too much and they made sure we got a table asap. The food was amazing we got the..."

Kezia Lobo

"One of my favourite restaurants in the city, always tell Auckland visitors to try this place out. You can always trust Al Browns restaurants to..."

Jemimah

"Have been here around 10 times and they always always deliver with the food. The seafood is outstanding, along with everything else on the menu. The..."

Angela Trigg

"We had been wanting to try depot due to raving recommendations and was not disappointed we had the pork plate to share and a side of fries. If we..."

Genevieve Van Eden

"I love Depot. The food, the atmosphere, the music and the people who come here. My friends and I ordered their platter and it was so good! The rabbit..."

AngeLi

"I love the raw seafood bar. My ultimate favorite seafood hangout. Service is excellent, they were very polite and attentive. I cannot fail the..."

Moira McFarland

"Depot is always a treat, fantastic service and delicious food it's one of my utter favourites. Bonus entertainment it's always fun watching uptight..."

Jen Hilford

"Great food, fantastic service! Turbot sliders and the skirt steak were the favourites! Best time to dine before 6pm as it gets busy. Highly..."

Tess

"Always a top 5 place to send people who haven't been before, or to take out of town friends. Most American esq styled places in NZ fail to deliver..."

Jason Montreal

"Always a favorite to eat at when in the city, oysters are amazing. The service is hurried but efficient, you're never left with an empty drink which..."

Cole Saunders

"I am not sure if I had done a review for Depo so here its is:Food : 10/10 finger lickin good!Service: excellent esp when al brown..."

Charissa

"To get a seat at this place you need to either turn up really early for dinner or be patient enough to wait for one to become available. The first..."

Linny

"Always a fantastic vibe and the food is well presented and delicious! The attention to detail is top class and the staff are enthusiastic,..."

Taste9

"Amazing! Best food I've ever eaten in Auckland. Service is great too, last time we went they made a simple mistake with our table and we got free..."

Marilyn Moore

"After reading a number of reviews and hearing the hype, myself and a couple lads thought we'd have to check it out. Initially we were told to wait..."

Nick Wellywood

"I can not say a bad word about this place. Love it, never been disappointed. Staff are friendly and professional, food is top notch.Price..."

Karl Dixon

"Very good food and service. Only reason it didn't get a 5 star is the price. If you don't mind paying then this is the place to eat. Great..."

Vang Ly

"Went there last night for dinner, and sat at the bar looking right into the kitchen. Was fascinating to watch their efficient kitchen team at full..."

Nathan Dunn

"Hands down....best place to eat in Auckland!Not a single complaint about the food! Good portions and reasonably priced sharing..."

Bobby Chen

"Al has really nailed it with Depot. His staff training must clearly be brilliant as they are attentive and look as though they really do have a..."

Mark Vella

"Every time I am in Auckland a must go!Depot in amazing.Food extremely fresh, standouts include pork hock, oysters, tacos and..."

Lloyd Green

"we really like the food here and the atmosphere however the metal tumblers are not good to drink out of and we had a metalic taste in our mouths for..."

Kyle Graves

"Love love love Depot Eatery - have been there many times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and food is always amazing! Service is good..."

Cathy Lam

"This was my first visit to Depot; I'd heard so many good things about it I wondered if they could deliver. I needn't have worried, the food was..."

Gus

"Excellent food, atmosphere and services. The potatoes skin, chicken couscous, and all other dishes were amazing. I want to try everything..."

Rebecca Dong

"Group of 4 girls, close to Xmas had a bit of a wait but managed to get a table after about 1/2 hour.Great food - asked the waiter for..."

Tracey Donald

"Perfection. Please open a sister Depot in Christchurch Al. We are desperate for good eateries down here! The quake took them all and I can honestly..."

Sophie

"Didn't think this restaurant would live up to the hype, but WOW! Amazing food! The pork and skirt steak were amazing, LOVED the kumara and have been..."

Alex Sanders

"Four of us went here for a birthday and were incredibly impressed, the waiter answered all questions we had on wine and beer and made helpful..."

Mitch Evershed

"This place was amazing and we will have to go back! Loved the service and the food ! The drinks were quickly served and the food followed straight..."

Mandy V

"The food here is unbelievable. Breakfast is superb and everything else tastes amazing. My Friend ordered potato skins and I kind of thought they..."

Rozanne D

"Amazing food, incredible service. Never fails!I have recommended Depot to many of my friends and family. Each and every time, Depot has..."

Carol

"The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are super friendly! Only took one star off because of the long wait times. They need to expand asap..."

Lee V

"My wife and I went to Auckland for 5 nights and ate here three nights in a row Sat, Sun and Mon 13-15 JulThe staff are fantastic as we got to..."

Gary Burt

"This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. The food is fresh and new, affordable for the standard of food given and the atmosphere. The sole..."

Aaron Nolan

"We had an absolutely brilliant meal at Depot last night. Having only been once previously, a year ago, we'd been fantasising about returning many..."

Miso

"Had the Waiheke oysters and hapuku sliders - simply awesome as usual. However, the brisket "tortillas" were a disappointment, not well seasoned and..."

Cindy Buell

"Have heard about depot for a long time. And we were not dissappointed. The schnapper in the schnapper sliders was so juicy it melted into my toungue...."

Tim Hinchliff

"Visited with my wife and had an outstanding experience. The place was buzzing, the service was really quick, super friendly but still professional...."

Michael J

"Love this place.The food is well prepared with good portion sizes. A good selection of food to choose from. For how popular and..."

Casey

"been a couple of times now and really like the vibe ' The seafood Is as fresh as you Could ever hope for and the service is great.ate 2 Doz of..."

Joe Holden

"Upon entering the establishment it is easily apparent that Depot is still one of the most popular restaurants in the Auckland area. It is a cool..."

Logan Saxer

"This place it getting lots of hype at the moment, so we were happy to wait for a table. Out of the 4 share plates we had 2 were great - the Kingfish..."

Anna

"Depot was my 'destination' restaurant for a three-day visit to Auckland, after hearing so much about it. Place sure is popular, an hour wait for a..."

Charles Croft

"Great place to go with some friends to share lots of different dishes. Definitely recommend the oysters, they were fab! For those who have spent time..."

Annalise Bagrie

"Amazing! Went here for my birthday August 2012. Fantastic service, delicious food, great ambiance. Not pretentious. Relaxed feel. We had oysters -..."

Lucy Shield

"We had dinner at Depot last night and loved the food. It is relaxed and the service is really friendly and efficient. The on tap Pinot is pretty good..."

Liz

"OK - there is seriously a rave about this place and I wasn't amused about the fact that you can't make a reservation.So we finally got in..."

Dave

"Depot is, without fault and gets the kiwi dining experience down pat.Incredible ambiance, always heaving busy (Bellotta must be thanking..."

The Enthusiastic Cook

"We went to depot with a group of six. Ordered various small and large plates and every dish was superb. Favourites were the snapper tortillas and the..."

Melissa

"really couldnt fault the experience. Think we were lucky as only 2 of us so managed to have a seat straight away. By the time we left there was a 90..."

Suztho71

"Oh my. Where do I begin? Depot is so fantastic.Firstly, The Turbot Sliders.Melt in your mouth. Tiny, flavoursome morsels of perfectly..."

Olivia Winstone

"There is no better place to hang out with your friends and have a yummy meal, good service and great value for money!! The place has this incredible..."

Rebecca

"WOW what a great place to immerse yourself in a vibrant fast pasted eatery that offers amazing food choices & backed up by highly trained &..."

Michelle Christini

"My three foodster companions and I, enticed by stories of oysters and bacon hock, had been meaning to check this place out for quite sometime. We..."

Chris Baldock

"Quite possibly our favourite place to eat in Auckland---where else can you get freshly shucked oysters? Great casual ambience, great food, and last..."

NomNomPanda

"Day - MondayTime - 1pmI love this place - have spent $1000's there if not 10's of thousands on client entertainment since it..."

Hugh Lloyd

"I love this place! For a casual pop in, delicious light eats and wine from a cup...you can't go wrong. Has a fantastic vibe, and the interiors are..."

Emma

"It is worth overcoming the challenges of getting into this place to experience the food. It can look a bit chaotic from the outside but the service..."

David Boshier

"Love this place, simple but trendy. good for a quick bite to eat with friends or after office drinks. The sliders are lovely but some improvements to..."

Fiona Miller

"Exceptional...fantastic (slightly quirky but not at all pretentious) menu, amazing service, über cool decor...loved it! Will definitely be back, in..."

Jennifer Morgan

"5 of us there for lunch this Saturday -- ordered the lamb ribs, beef fajitas, pork hock, clams, hapuka fish belly, and a couple of other dishes. The..."

Merv Lowe

"This was such a great dining experience! The food was absolutely beautiful, and the staff were so amazingly friendly and down to earth. Will most..."

Rebecca Wright

"Stunning food, great service. Highlight of my foodie weekend in Auckland. The decor is fun and relaxed, casual style menu that was easy..."

Jan

"I love this new eatery and Oyster Bar! A great Kiwi theme done with style rather than tacky. Al Brown is one of our best chefs who specialises in..."

Louise Ngaei

"After read about the new places around Skycity we decide to have a look and try for ourselfs this new and popular eatery & oyster bar. The place..."

Marie

"Just got home from a fantastic evening at Depot with my boyfriend and his visiting French parents. Very impressed! Bonus that..."

Rose

"Went with four friends and shared 'one of everything'. It's a great menu and a quality experience. Oysters, sliders and pork-hock a real..."

Dean Cornish

"Had great fun at Depot the other night! Gorgeous food. Lovely, friendly and helpful young Irish waitress. All the food we ordered was fresh and..."

Maria & Dom

"God What a Great Place!I must say the first time I want too impressed waiting outside for a table. It was a windy night and we weren't even..."

Michele Turner

"Walked in off the street prior to RWC final for an early dinner en route to the game. Staff were very welcoming and managed to squeeze us in right..."

Trina Smith

"Loved the setting! Loved the food! Staff very friendly.Chair/ stools gave me backache and was a Little pricey but that would be the only..."

Michelle Wells

"AMAZING!!!superb food and fantastic service, will defiantly be back again. such attention to detail, very attentive and helpful staff, love how..."

Emma

"Have been 3 times in a week. Absolutely love the place. The food in amazing, simple but very delicious. The service is great and I love the wine..."

Janine

"Wow,what a great place.Popped in for breakfast and wished we'd stayed for lunch.Best coffee ive had in a long time and the bacon butty has me..."

Leanne Leonard

"Just popped in to have a quick cup of coffee with a friend this morning. We walked in and were a little unsure of whether we needed to order at the..."

Susan Jourdan

"3 varieties of oysters shucked to order - what a start! Loved the vinegretteEnjoyed several small plates, kahawai fish cakes, kingfish..."

Jeremy Coombes

"How do I begin with depot? As soon as you walk into the place it is buzzing with people and the rustic, industrial atmosphere is calm and nostalgic...."

Mariamjafer

"Depot is another wonder by Al Brown – this guy can do no wrong! He’s the man behind Fed Deli and Ugly Bagels as well. Depot is always busy with..."

Jennifer Manalo

"OK I have been looking forward to come here in like forever with 2 or 3 foiled attempts... but finally got in with 2 other friends that's their first..."

Lillian

"Great ambience with delicious food and spectacular service . Must go..."

Jasjeet Singh

"If this restaurant actually deserves the Metro Supreme Restaurant of the Year 2012, then I'm John Key. But even John Key won't be able to deny that..."

EarnesTaster

"I have been to Depot a few times, well maybe more than a few times, definitely more than a few times! It is a favourite spot for a quick after work..."

Mairi Herbert

"On a clear summers night we strolled from drinks on a friends yacht, under Skytower to perch on barstools at rugged tables, ordered a drink and..."

Maggie G

"It's super expensive but the food is good. I like sitting at the bar and watching the world go by! You always get some really interesting and some..."

Rebecca Warren

"The metro 50 in 2013 , my friends say the best oysters in north island! I like hanging out with friends and try different spots in the weekend, so if..."

Daniel Wang

"This is my go to place for taking visitors for a casual but interesting lunch. I love the sit-at-bar, the oyster/clam counter, the stainless steel..."

Kate W

"I will at some point do a more thorough review of Depot, but I will put this up as a provisional review until such a time as I can take photos and do..."

Trace

"If I could do more than five stars I would. We came here at the recommendation of another couple we met on a wine tour. We loved it so much we came..."

Benjamin Huey

"This was a great place and a great last dinner to end my 3 week holiday. My husband and I sat by the kitchen and watched the magic of prepping and..."

Melinda Mata

"Came here for early dinner at 5pm after a spa day, so it was nice and quiet. We ordered poutine, toasted rueben, NY strip steak, and mussel &..."

Soo Woo

"Pleasantly surprised here. Have been before but only snacked and it was great then but for such a popular spot, I wasn't expecting the standards to..."

TK

"We were seated within minutes on a busy Thursday night (Easter weekend). Sat at the kitchen counter where we watched all the plates being..."

Joann Mills

"Stopped by for lunch and split heirloom tomatoes and skirt steak. We were concerned that wouldn’t be enough so we ordered potatoe skins as well. ..."

Henry Depew

"Great and fun food, fantastic fast and friendly service and ample sitting space inside and outside. When I was at the Depot, the waiters went out of..."

Irene

"The best pork hock, the best potato skins. The sliders and bone marrow were good too. The oysters were very fresh. A nice buzzy atmosphere. Highly..."

dorinachen

"Had a wonderful experience dining at Depot. Service was fantastic with friendly and helpful wait staff, beautiful food and great wine list. We will..."

Rainbow Fasher

"This restaurant came highly recommended and it did not disappoint! Service was top notch and food was delicious. Gluten free options available and..."

Christina L.

Gerome Restaurant

90/100 (1951 ratings)

Barbecued Harissa Rubbed Chicken Skewers Cooked over Coals Potato Skordalia

Souvlaki

Dumplings

Eggplant

Fried Kataifi Prawns Carrot Tzatziki Honey Citrus

Pork Cheeks

Charcoal Grilled 500 GM Rib Eye of Beef

Lamb Shoulder

Salad

Manti Prawn Dumplings

Lamb

Moist Decadent Chocolate Cake

Greek Donut & Coffee Icecream

Flat White

Prawns

Pita Bread & Taramosalata

Figs on Cheese Starters

Wheelchair Accessible

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Stunning food! Beautiful interior. Spacious and good for large groups. The beef cheek dish was delicious - flavours on the plate made this..."

Andi Jandal

"I really liked the place. The atmosphere is very nice. The prices are good. The food is so yummy. Tabouleh dish was yummy. The fish was devine. The..."

Sophia Ignateva

"I came to Gerome with my boyfriend and we had such a great time dining here. Firstly, the atmosphere was beautiful, the decorations were cosy,..."

Sharon Louie

"Had dinner here today. We had the prawn manti, lamb sheftalia, barbecued eggplant, fried kaitaifi prawns and the barbecued chicken thigh. Everything..."

Praveena

"A different experience that is definitely worth!Amazing restaurant when it comes to space and costumer service.Truly a different concept..."

João Plácido

"Came on recommendation and will be back. There were a few dishes that we weren’t too familiar with but the staff are very knowledgeable and helped..."

Heidi Chapman

"Absolutely perfect food.We got the lamb sheftalia (meatballs), prawn manti (dumplings), barbecued eggplant, chicken skewers and..."

Suprizzle Fo Shizzle

"Came here after a friends recommendation and already can't wait to come back. As a couple we shared a small plate, 2 large and 2 sides. This was more..."

Faye Stubbs

"Gerome's is impressive. The chicken souvlaki was amazing - Gerome's menu is abundant and everything looks appealing. Great atmosphere and staff are..."

June Robinson

"One of a kind food and it is always amazing, been here about 3 times and they never disappoint. Have tried quite a few things but the mains are..."

Ricky Bhat

"My partner and I had the best dinner date ever last night!! From the ambience, the atmosphere, the lovely stuff and most importantly, the out of this..."

Nia T

"I went to this place around 6 p.m. on Thursday with six other people.Atmosphere: 4/4The place is spacious and well..."

MustAsk

"We realised we hadn’t actually gotten to experience much good Greek food in Auckland at all, so we were pretty psyched to hit up one of the cities..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"4 of us went for dinner here last night. Service was excellent - friendly, knowledgable waiter who wasn't intrusive; Food was excellent and the..."

Bridgee

"Rainy tuesday night but i decided i had to go. Buttermilk pitas were divine. Not typically a fan of olives but they wernt too bad. Tried the harissa..."

Flippynz

"Loved the ambience, the service is also great.Had the lamb shoulder and market fish, the lamb was a bit bland for me, but the fish was..."

Zinan Mo

"My word. What an absolute gem. Been here 4 times and every single time I get lost in how good this place is. The buttermilk pitas are insanely good...."

Amindha Fernando

"nice setting and great selection of the drinks not too many choices on the food menu. We had the pork cheeck egg plant and prawns from the small..."

Jenny Kan

"Loved the food, service, and the ambience. They have a cozy upscale ambience however I took a star out because the heavy door and the dim lighting..."

Sabrina Chae

"Absolutely loved the dinner I had the other night here! From ambience to service it was spot on! The food here is made to share so you can..."

SpoonMe

"Hands down one of the BEST culinary skills I’ve encountered in Auckland. We ordered most of their menu to share between 4. From entrees..."

Oksana Zhang

"Where to start ! Came here with an earlybird voucher but was running half an hour late. Staff were so good about it which we really appreciated...."

S&G Take Auckland

"This place has an amazing modern deco. Love it, Blue valet with metal gold bar set up. Food is lovely and service is awesome. They had a private..."

Al Kumar

"Excellent place all around!Must try the eggplant with gruyere! We also tried the fish of the day which was great too. Ordered the chips..."

Wapatino

"The fancy and modern decorate and service was fantastic. We ordered lamb souvlaki ，pork cheek and roast califlower for sharing. I love pork cheek..."

Cindy Chu

"Where do I begin.... basically ordered half the menu!! The bread and dips the lamb, chicken, fish and cauliflower of the large dishes. The prawns,..."

#fatlyfe

"Ok. so I wouldn't usually go for Mediterranean cuisine myself but as it was the favorite of my best mate we hit up a Gerome early on a Tuesday night...."

Linda Lin

"Gerome is NO short in delicious flavours. Every dish that came out were presented beautifully just by looking at it you can almost tell that it's..."

Liza Cosme

"I have been here both for lunch and dinner and loved it! I like the cosy/fancy atmosphere and the service is fantastic.The lamb souvlaki for..."

Shell

"Interesting flavours. I enjoyed the pork cheek the best. Some dishes were a bit too sweet for my liking. Atmosphere is very cool. Dishes designed for..."

Victoria Jenner

"Gerome is an exceptional casual-dining eatery - nice & special food; comfortable dining area; good & efficient service. We started with the..."

STRADS

"Came here yesterday with my partner and we ordered two small dishes, one side, one main and a dessert. Each dish was cooked to perfection. My..."

Auds

"Gorgeous place. Lovely service and yummy food. Upstairs can get pretty hot, soWe asked to stay downstairs. The waiter was so lovely and the..."

Miss M

"Great location in Parnell with a beautiful ambience & friendly service.Varied menu with small & large dishes designed for sharing. We tried a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"I’m so glad to come this place. Food here not make me disappoint I love grilled prawn with whole shell. And butter milk pita bread is very..."

Jewel

"One of our favourite restaurants currently, have been about 4 times. The pita breads with taramasalata are a must, absolutely amazing. The pork cheek..."

Kathryn Ruth

"Wow, the taste of their amazing food still lingers. . . They have a small menu and the restaurant allows sharing, that's the reason this place..."

TJ Joshi

"I was lucky enough to visit Gerome last month with a few friends, and I was not disappointed. We managed to get a table upstairs which is so..."

J.T547

"Atmosphere warm and plush, impeccable service and a terrific Greek-influenced menu.Is there such a thing as Greek-modern? It would be..."

Dale Spencer

"A beautiful spot to dine at; the interior set a relaxing mood. The staff were friendly and helpful! The food was tasty, however there were limited..."

Carley Peng

"I’ve been here a few times now and I can honestly say the service is fantastic, the food is delicious and the decor is lovely ! Parnell has some..."

Jem

"An excellent place for lunch or dinner. Went again today and it's definitely on my regular places to go list. Great service and great food - at quite..."

Jay

"OH EM GEEIs all I need to say! This is totally the place to dine. My partner and I came here for dinner. We were greeted with smiles, the..."

Mia Suzuki

"Shut up and take my money.Service was attentive and thoughtful; decor beautiful. Food could not be faulted.Loved it. Planning my..."

Cherries_inthesnow

"Love this restaurant! Food is always delicious and great value for money! Sharing plates makes the food go a long way and there buttermilk pita..."

Lisa Rufer

"Came by for lunch to try it out. Quite a nice place where they take your umbrellas and jackets as you enter. Along with the lunch menu, they had..."

Benedict Uy

"The lamb is insane!! Slow cooked like your mother did it back home in Greece. Burnt eggplant & other veg dishes were all outstanding. 5/5 for the..."

Fred Ade

"Great range of flavoursome Mediterranean dishes designed to be shared.I dinned at this restaurant with a decent sized group which meant I got to..."

Kai

"Really amazing interior design that’s so contemporary, elegant and has elements of Ancient Greece. Would love a name for the interior designer..."

Yi Lin Inez Zheng

"We went there for a friends birthday (20 of us) on a friday night and went for the set menu option. By the end of the night we were all full and..."

Khalid Ghanima

"We've had lunch at Gerome twice now and each time we over ordered. It's hard not to because everything sounds so tempting. The food is excellent..."

Jean HH

"Went here for dinner on a Sunday night. I was super excited to try this place out as I go to NSP all the time and was curious what this restaurant..."

Irina Milana

"Gerome is gorgeous. Amazing food, great concept for sharing. The staff are amazing and attentive. The steak, the lamb and the fish are all gorgeous...."

Oones Connor

"Beautiful ambience. Very creative and complementary combination of ingredients. The lamb was very tender and tasty. The burnt eggplant was done..."

Travels4Food

"Gerome is new modern upcomer in Parnell, and we couldn't of asked for a better place. Gerome has really stood out for me with its uplifting design..."

Dominic Paul

"Gerome was an exquisite dining adventure! The staff are very friendly and the food is outstanding! I came here for my birthday and I enjoyed every..."

Jessica Lee

"This place is nicely spaced out with a good balance so that it feels private yet also close enough to others so that the place is lively/sociable...."

Veronica Te

"Fantastic food,great friendly staff,The food portions are generous and everybody loved their dishes,we all absolutely love the fit out , We're..."

James Paul

"Came here a month ago with friends. The decor is stunning and the booths are cosy. We had cocktails and Shared plates for dinner. The highlights for..."

Angela Parhar

"The decor is lovely and the service is professional, albeit stretched too thin amongst many tables. The food was good enough and fairly priced (for..."

Malika Kanjee

"We were excited to go to Gerome after spending many happy times at its predecessor. Gerome more than exceeded expectations with beautiful ambiance..."

Wendy Hewson

"Gerome is the latest newcomer to Parnell’s dining scene, occupying the space where the famous Iguacu used to be. This new restaurant is serving..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"New Greek restaurant in Parnell. Ambience was very nice and service was great. Flat bread with dips and olives - loved this! Great starter to..."

Misty

"The rich teal blue, velvet bunker seating is eye-catchingly sumptuous as you arrive, with an industrial 'edge' in the remaining decor. It leaves..."

Bri DiMattina

" Just spent a fantastic night beautiful food ,the beef rib was falling off the bone ,the bread lovely hot and crunchy, fried cheese with fig ,wiping..."

Topshu

"The dining room is chic and cool, the spirit of the old Iguacu would approve! The Greek/Mediterranean fusion menu was interesting, built to share,..."

Gus

"Excellent food with vabioulous atomosphere absolutely incredible place for family or friends the taste of the food is very delightful will come back..."

Sameer Behnam Alsammak

"Fine dining at its best Highly recommended, great menu variety of dishes , great service and atmosphere, will definitely come back . Nice..."

Fiona

"Four years in the making, with a budget that surpasses what I can imagine, from the ashes of our old favourite Iguaçu rises a new Greek fusion..."

Frank

"Beautiful restaurant setting and vibe, lovely Customer service with a delicious menu set to ensure a valuable night of dining. I had the short rib..."

Tina Pio Luani-Rod Nansen

"Gerome "Greek Fusion" for venue layout it a solid 10/10 it feels like you could be in NY, suede booths, great mezzanine floor, impressive open..."

Alwayseating

"Always a good reliable lunch here. Pictured is the lamb, chicken, eggplant and meatball option (forgot what meat it was), all from the lunch menu. I..."

Elle Satt

"Located at the heart of the popular Parnell Road, this Greek fusion restaurant is an awesome place to enjoy the beautiful Greek cuisine. The bbq..."

Maggie Chen

"Had dinner here with my family,dishes are good for sharing,loved the lamb meatballs dish,the chicken skewers, dumplings,pita bread was soft. dessert..."

geetha baradan

"The dishes were delicious and well served. The highlight was every dish and experience with one low light being the market fish combination. We..."

Arun Raja Nagarajan

"Great food and restaurant. I do think it was slightly overpriced for the portion size but seems to be in line with Auckland...."

Jack Alderton

"Came here for a family dinner and had a lovely time. All the smaller dishes were 10/10, with the highlight being the harissa chicken - absolute..."

Scott Pennington

"Absolutely gorgeous authentic Greek cuisine. Presented very well with all ingredients on each dish complimenting the others in flavors and textures...."

Raunaq Bhogal

"Service was impeccable! The waitress ensured we always had water at our table and ensured I was never without a drink. She was attentive to our table..."

Amanda Horne

"Amazing! One of the best restaurants ever! Service was awesome, food was next level! I seriously couldn't compliment this restaurant enough. I would..."

Jenna da Cruz

"Gerome is an excellent restaurant with a varied menu and delicious food. We were a group of 15 people, the service was excellent, and they took good..."

Audrey Snowden

Crave Restaurant Cafe

89/100 (2892 ratings)

Buttermilk Brioche French Toast

Poached Eggs on Toast

Eggs Benedict with salmon

Smashed Avocado

EGGS BENE

Turkish Eggs

Bacon and Eggs Benedict

Ribs

Buttermilk French Toast

Cheese Scone with Coffee

Eggs Benedict

Fungi Medley

French Toast

Benediction with Bacon

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Such a good brekkie spot! Have been here multiple times and haven’t been disappointed. I fail to think of any bacon eggs bene faults which is rare!..."

Foodie_1110

"Packed cafe for Sunday brunch. Not a long wait for table. Food was excellent. Coffee bean is strong and juices made fresh. Hidden gem in a semi..."

Kalyani Bhole

"Nice lit Cafe for a good morning coffee and breakfast after smashing the workout next door.Very lively decor and good service. Keen to try the..."

Daksh Gupta

"Really nice place. Really busy on Saturday afternoon but still managed to get a nice big table and plenty of space for a baby pram etc. Great choices..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"We have been a couple of times now. Firstly for coffee and cake, then lunch. Coffee and cake were excellent. Lunch was sublime. Great service,..."

Dave Koefoed

"Super aesthetic cafe that is perfect for catchups. Check out their little hidden library area! Also one of the few providers of little lato ice cream..."

Bella Qian

"Great food and drinks. A very nice place to enjoy a brunch with friends..."

Jess Ramage

"Went to Crave and it was super busy, the cafe serves a variety of cabinet food, coffees and brunch options. The portions are quite big and tastes..."

Jenny Da

"Took a chance on Crave when I saw it listed as one of Auckland’s best brunches on Urban List. The location is great and lovely open atmosphere. The..."

Nicole Wallen

"food is great and the atmosphere is..."

Justin Wong

"Really nice food & great atmosphere. The food was nice. I got the eggs, halloumi,hashbrown on toast (not pictured) and the hasbrown would have had to..."

Helena Clements

"Excellent coffee, friendly service, good..."

Kelly Bold

"Great local in Morningside, but super hard to find parking so plan your visit if you’re driving there.Service was great & the cafe is light &..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Always such a busy cafe and has such great food, really good coffee too. A large seating area both inside and out, and the service that we received..."

Dani

"Great place around the corner of the main part of Kingsland, great decor, setting, service and great tasting food. Always service with a..."

Ricky Bhat

"Delicious food and a buzzing atmosphere. Even though lots of people came in, the staff did not rush us out after our breakfast. They brought us water..."

Jan

"Community restaurant with amazing food and beautiful decor. Went back twice in a week because the food was just too good! Can't go wrong with their..."

K Tan

"This cafe is the place where I and my partner went on our first date. Very nice cafe with cool interior decor. Food is also nice and well-presented..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Anyone that knows me knows I love a good Eggs Benny 🥚🍳 This one is the ‘Benediction’ from Crave in Morningside! The eggs were perfectly..."

Liandra Misquitta

"Been searching for good brunch spot lately. Nice decorated cafe with nice food. The only odd thing being the food is getting ready too fast even..."

Jessica

"We came on a Saturday morning and it was jam packed. Quick service. My benediction was the best bene i've had so far. My partner loved his burger..."

Quinn Mai

"ended up coming here after having a bad experience next door and honestly made up for it, the service was great and the waiters were quick to take..."

Mahalya Karora

"Love this place, have tried most things on the menu and am a fan of all. Great atmosphere and almost always a friendly dog to pat 😍 Staff are..."

Sophie Wright

"I love the setup of the cafe, and the environment/vibe it creates. The food is amazing, the menu is set in a way that it's easy to make a decision on..."

Quinton Wong

"This place is constantly packed at any given time, so be ready for a bit of a wait time if you plan to go on the weekends! Amazing decor and bubbly..."

Linda

"Visited this place twice and both times had the croque madame which is amazing. Love the extra cheesy sauce and prosciutto instead of the..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Popped in for a late hot chocolate, early coffee and midday brunch (mimosa to boot) and have always been greeted with excellent customer service! The..."

Kate Lauren

"Love this place! It’s a family fave, we usually come in a large group of 4 generations.It’s super kid friendly and their menu options are..."

Chan Can Eat

Clarice Natasha

"The cafe was fully packed with customers but had a great service from the staff. We did have to wait quite a bit but was worth it. Loved the..."

Coffee Macarons

"Great hospitality and great food. People keep coming in it tells you how popular this cafe is. You can enjoy a glass of wine even for lunch. Great..."

Benjamin Daisuke Hirata

"Lovely place for my every Saturday’s brunch! Two of my favourite dishes are Salmon benediction and smashed avo. Hope your cafe taste is getting..."

Ashley Tran

"Very nice place with a nice atmosphere inside and out. Open long hours not like a lot of cafes that close early. The coffee I had here was great..."

Chris Clark

"the chipotle creme and chorizo crumb was so yummy -the perfect twist on a classic! seriously one of my top rated eggs benes!! was not disappointed..."

Kat

"There are two stairs in this cafe. The down stair is a cafe and upstair is a library. I really like the design of this cafe. I ordered a french..."

Wanzi Xiao

"Tried Crave because of a recommendation and it did not disappoint!Excellent food, portion sizes, service and the high ceilings paired with its..."

Mashed_Potato

"Popped into crave for lunch with a friend and we were standing around for a bit until we got seated. For drinks I got an orange juice and my friend..."

Karina

"This place is a popular spot for locals and workers to get their daily coffee fix. The staff are friendly, attentive and hospitable despite how busy..."

Ming_Angela Y

"I love their food. Portion is not huge, but it is so unique and flavorful! Reasonable price! the restaurant has interesting looking as well. I like..."

Jhye21

"One of our favourite brunch places - always consistent quality in their food. We normally get the eggs bene and big breakfast. The coffee is also..."

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"Came here for breakie before school one day, and was so happy with my french toast, it was quite jam packed, but still didn’t seem crowded and was..."

Yana Petrenko

"The place was packed when we got there, waited for a couple of minutes before we got seated. Even though it was packed the service was amazing. Maybe..."

Yvonne

"never disappointed by this place. great place to come for brunch.atmosphere is nice and inviting and staff are always very..."

Samuel

"Currently my favourite place to brunch.They have a great selection on the menu, however I always seem to resort back to the Bacon..."

Foodie Feels

"Busy cafe, like the fit out. Had the grilled halloumi which was really good, large portion size and lots going on on the plate. Must come back here..."

Shannon

"Great place, great people, great coffee, great food 👌 their eggs bene is tough to beat, but the cabinet food is just as good. Super nice space to..."

Joe Roberts

"This is a place that everyone needs to try, whether it be for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! Not only is the food awesome and it can claim one of the..."

Matchstick Reviews

"One of the best eggs bene i've actually had. Hollandaise was delish as well as the edition of chorizo crumbs (like seriously chorizo crumbs!? Still..."

Neelam Chandra

"Really nice atmosphere, a cool little spot that was otherwise under-utilised before Crave popped up. Super busy - bit of a mare finding a park, but..."

Renee Fox

"This place is awesome! I have had some of my best memories spent here surrounded by their lovely staff, incredible food and delicious coffees would..."

Anais

"Went there for dinner last night. Everything was awesome. From the lovely helpful staff to the amazing food. We loved the pork ribs, burnt broccoli..."

Briggy

"Probably one of the most buttery eggs benny dishes I’ve ever had. So so so good. Staff were super friendly. Ambience was nice, busy place but not..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"I was delighted that the chef had added a bit of piquancy (I think it was cayenne pepper) to the cheese scone. The coffee was good and..."

Camilla Dadson

"We had our team lunch here, super cool atmosphere! I had the burnt brocolli dish and I've been obsessed with it ever since. Reasonably priced and..."

Lana Maria Lazarevich

"Wow, what a great place! Fantastic food - the burger patty was soooo good. The menu didn’t actually mention fries so we were pleasantly surprised..."

Becca Barnes

"Came in for breakfast and the place was busy. Service and welcome very nice and no trouble at all when we want a bigger table( she extended the table..."

Charissa

"Great brunch / café spot to catch up with people. Came in for brunch on a Saturday as Smint400 had already mentioned parking is abhorrent around..."

Medium_Rare

"Staffs are friendly, large space lots of seating, good food, would recommend, good vibe and really busy. Only downside is hard to find parking...."

SMINT400

"Most amazing crew, such a friendliness and kindness every time you go in. You can tell the staff want to be there to service you. Food has a wide..."

Cheapeatobsession

"I had lunch here with a friend yesterday. It was a public holiday so very busy. The wait staff were friendly, a little difficult to work out how to..."

Phil Morton

"The food at Crave is quite nice with a ambience to match. Tasteful decor and good service by staff. We came on a Saturday morning and the place was..."

Sunaina Goundar

"Yum! The food arrived fast and at good quality even though they’re quite busy. The only thing is that the waiter looked quite confused and..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"I like this cafe since before it was moved. I love its atmosphere and coffee. Some staff are super kind while some staff aren't. I recommend this..."

Youngji.lee.nz

"One of my fav cafe! Awesome ambiance, modern, hip and spacious and its kids friendly! The staff are also great and the food are yum decent price and..."

Nathalie

"Never disappointed with crave. The service is amazing and they have a variety of choices suited for every type of person! No wonder they’re always..."

Sydney

"Hands down the best buttermilk French toast I’ve ever had! 9 times out of 10 I always order a savoury brunch meal but I couldn’t pass up this..."

Lizzie

"We are spoilt to live in a city with such food variety, so why not take any opportunity to experience what Auckland has to offer.Waking up..."

Warren

"Came here, and loved my French toast. Atmosphere is great, even more amazing once I found out their furniture is all recycled which is pretty cool...."

Mary Hodgson

"Went here for lunch on the weekend. Place was very busy, cool space, massively high ceiling and recycled furniture. Had the chicken breast with..."

Clove

"We had brunch ast saturday and coming back yesterday for dinner. The place is betautiful and decor with high celling,painting. Staff was really..."

Cindy Chu

"Great atmosphere, excellent food. Easy to get to and park. Good service, can be quite busy but that's with good reason. Have been there a few times..."

Daniel Chiou

"Great ambiance! Great good! Good service! Only thing I didn’t like was how we got another tables cutlery tin given to us instead a new set from..."

Harry Kumar

"My sister recommended this place as it is her go-to coffee place. I think they’re definitely more than just a cool coffee place. The space is..."

Marnelli

"As a harsh brown lover, I love their egg benedit a lot as they replace toast with harsh brown. It is so delicious that I can't help falling in love..."

Channellam1234

"Lovely spot and delicious food. The place was busy when my party of 5 arrived but we were promised a table within 10 minutes and got it. The only..."

Dezezez

"The food are to die for! My favourite brunch spot with my partner, but they lost one star because of the service. When I come in to a cafe or..."

Gabriella Devita Febiola

"Such an amazing ambience in this cafe!! Excellent service and great food. Small menu with just 5 or so dishes but each is good sized and made with..."

Michael Ranjitsingh

"We just had coffee here but surely coming back for some food. Lovely place and decor with high ceilings, paintings and massive shelf. Staff was nice..."

I'm Hungry

"This place is highly recommendedQuite a unique space in MorningsideLittle local competitionVery much community-mindedExcellent..."

Glenn Town

"this place is damn awesome! I didn’t even know crave existed until I accidentally parked outside! I had the smashed avo and grandma had the French..."

Sophie Wilton

"Came by when it was raining and it was packed. Had to wait about 15 minutes to get a table. we were seated outside and even though it was raining it..."

Benedict Uy

"3 vegetarians enter a restaurant and have options! And let’s just say the burnt broccoli was to die for. We had pretty much all the options on the..."

Pick&Mix

"The coffee was incredible! Fantastic work from the barista’s. Wonderful staff and delicious food, what an incredible spot for a meal or quick catch..."

Billy

"Arrived on here on a late Saturday morning and place was buzzing! Such an awesome quirky/vintage vibe with a seatings up the top level and cool..."

Jen Lin

"We had the French toast, Fungi medley and the pulled lamb. Every dish was amazing in presentation and flavour. The service was so fast even though..."

Natasha Cutting

"I was going to give 3.5 start but there is no such selection so I rate it 4. Food is good and nice presentation. Quite a lot elements on the plate...."

LisaH

"Beautiful lunch at crave. Many appealing items in he menu. I chose the mushrooms which were delicious. The scrambled eggs looked amazing according to..."

Mike Currie

"I love what Crave stands for as a business. But more so, I love how good they are at what they do - a cafe and community meeting point.It's..."

Jay

"Love this place! Very spacious and quick and friendly service even though it was super busy. The food looked incredible and tasted very good. I ate..."

Auckland Foodie

"With Sunday morning coitus over and a half assed debate over where we should end up for brunch, I get up ....... the Vodka hangover from last night's..."

Kieran

"Ordered Eggs on Toast with Coffee. It tasted OK. Great environment. Lovely decor. Difficult parking. They need to add omelettes on thier..."

Nina

"I only had gelato but it was just perfect. I shouldn't eat ice cream but this is just divine. Wide range of flavours, good pricing and friendly..."

Mark Burney

"Went here for breakfast with a friend today and enjoyed every bit of this place!! The staff were friendly and even though there was a wait, they..."

Holly Swallow

"Nice place with friendly staff. We went here for brunch. Totally is good, but the smash avo is delicious but less quantity . That will be good if..."

George CY

"Came here for lunch on Anzac Day. The place was really really busy but we got seated fast. Our waitress gave us a menu and left us to it. We..."

Dxlche

"This localised hidden gem tucked between the bustle of Kingsland and Sandringham is a statement on its own. You’re immediately struck by the..."

Oksana Zhang

"Yum yum and yum... Omnomnom... We cross passed this place and saw it busy, promised ourself to come here next weekend... The next weekend finally..."

Danial Shahali

"Had a business meeting there this morning. And wow what a great cafe!! There are meeting rooms upstairs which is great. Nice service and..."

Annie Wilson

"Regularly go here for a coffee on my day off. Coffee is awesome here, also had the eggs on toast which comes with quinoa, dukkah and tomato squash,..."

Brit Abroad

"Crave is an amazing place to work and have coffee. For the first time I come in for breakfast and order a simple eggs on toast. Wow. I mean the..."

Haroun Barazanchi

"I have been coming to Crave for years. The people are awesome and they have an inspiring ethos. The most recent menu has more scrumptious food than..."

Zoe Filomena Stowers

"Very nice place to spend some relaxing time if you are around Morningside area. Big space for everyone, you can choose to sit inside or outside...."

Edi NT

"After having a bad experience with another cafe me and a friend came here for brunch. This is the third rime.comming here. THE ENVIRONMENT..."

Joseph Taleni

"This is a cafe for the trendy foodie. The masterchef visual delights translate into delicious flavours and textures for your mouth. I love the baked..."

Tanisha Jowsey

"Such an awesome place for brunch 💓💓 my friend and I came on a Saturday and still managed to get a table quite fast even though the place is..."

Linh 💛

"Crave!! Have you been there? Where do I start with this amazing place? It's a community focused cafe that have great food, provide a sense of..."

Bevan Chuang

"This cafe has a fantastic environment - it is large enough to have a variety of table sizes, the outdoor area is sunny yet sheltered and there is a..."

Siobhan Lenehan

"This cafe has a wonderful 'library' upstairs that is great for students or remote work. The cafe ooozes good all round, buy a suspended coffee and..."

Sarah LA

"Its been a wee while since I have managed to devour the populating Auckland food scene. Looking through my list of bookmarked eateries, Sunday called..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"This place has gone from strength to strength imo. The service and quality of food has never wavered and the location suits us perfectly. Great vibe..."

Jocheli015

"Really liked this place! Was very busy when we went so there was a bit of a wait on food but it was definitely worth it. Amazing food and vibe..."

Lexi Kerr

"Easy parking, fantastic feel to the cafe! Amazing decor, my breakfast was quick and presented well. The look of the selection of fresh cabinet food..."

Jacquie Ellis

"I love this place. There's something for everyone 👌🏽 toys for the kids and good coffee for Mama. Eggs bene is good, sits on a good hash,..."

Kaydeen Manukia

"The decor is amazing, the staff are friendly & attentive. The food is delicious, decent portions and combinations of flavours. It's also kids..."

Miura Elikana

"AMAZING!!!! Seriously. Can't say enough great things about this spot. The food is the best breakfast food around, hands down. First time today and..."

Amanda Jenkins

"All you mamas and papas with young kids who need less stairs and more private corners and kid friendly menus, here is a place for you. All you..."

Vivi S

"Went here once last week, pretty crowded during that time but the waitress still managed to gave us a good customer service. The atmosphere was..."

Joan Blackburn

"There are some people on here with negative reviews I personally think that they are just haters and tall Poppy's trying to cut the cafe down, A..."

Ian Passtoors

"Popped n over the weekend. Bit too big for my liking but still the service was good and food arrived quick enough. Seemed very popular with the..."

Alisdair Watson

"I really enjoy going to this unusual local Cafe. Always go there with my friends for coffee and lunch and it's never a disappointment! Staff are..."

Guvna

"A great atmosphere and excellent food. Also a good spot for pre-game food and drinks. I'd recommend the pulled-pork bao, fungi arancini and beetroot..."

Michael Taylor

"Great food and prime location, the place is massive and they're really packed on the weekends, the portions are generous but it is a Lil on the..."

MizC

"Wow, what a great space! First impressions were good… an odd location but they have done wonders with the building. A friend and I went here for..."

HJ

"Lovely lunch here today. Such a fantastic local cafe, definitely one of the best in our area. I had the fungi, and it was all cooked wonderfully..."

Abbey Lissaman

"Came here about 11 on a rainy Saturday morning. Was impressed it was busy but we only had to wait about 5-10 minutes for a table. Good ambience, old..."

Juliet

"Love everything about Crave! The dećor, cutlery, glasses/cups & the vibes! The eggs benedict with salmon is a must try & love the crispy hash browns..."

Gretchen Hatton

"Splendid yet again. This place is bustling and never disappoints. Thank you Crave for another great breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling..."

Terrence John Byrne

"Love this busy cafe with their friendly service, good coffee and great food! It has a lovely outdoor area so my friend could bring her puppy...."

ShoRt

"Trying too hard? Maybe- but I like it. The bathrooms are glorious, the decor is very on-trend, it is spacious with high ceilings, there are couches..."

Sara Sergejew

"I was craving a Crave brunch this Sunday ( ba-dum tshh) . My go to is normally the porridge because I'm a bit oat mad, but decided to mix things up..."

Athena Rhodes

"lovely people with huge room.we always share the library on the second floor.it is great cafe with neighbor friendly!Food is quite nice and..."

Phyllis Tan

"Crave is an amazing venue. The set up is extraordinary; with decor like their huge mural of Mary, an airplane turbine fan, a driftwood chandelier,..."

Mallory Payne

"Love the new venue- also liked the old one. Still packed at peak times but nice to have an outside space in the sun - this was missing at the old..."

Steph Korucu

"Our first time here for coffee and brunch on a Saturday afternoon. Didn't quite know what to expect going in but we were pleasantly surprised with..."

Lulu

"Been wanting to come in here... it was very busy for a late breakfast but the staff were friendly and we had the time to wait for a table so we did...."

Donna&Shane

"I love everything about this place. The food and coffee are both excellent. I love the fact this place is a collective. The street parties are..."

Deen Khan

"I'm not sure what the negative reviewers are talking about! We've been a couple of times and there are definitely still some teething issues (an..."

Tina Knight

"Crave has moved across the road from their old location into a great looking new building. Very cool, huge spaces & a large deck for those warmer..."

Yoda

"Absolutely excellent experience, delicious food. And to top it all off, you can feel great about your choice dining here, supporting the local..."

Grace Clayton

"We had a trip in Auckland and had brunch here twice in a row. Lovely food and atmosphere. Will definitely come back. It was a bit hard to find a car..."

Flora Z

"I was excited to try here before coming here. Cause I heard this is one of famous cafe in Auckland. Even Jacinda Ardern likes to come here. But a bit..."

Minhee Bak

"This spot is nice for a Sunday morning breakfast/brunch. The atmosphere is industrial/arty. The service is fast and polite. Food was nice and simple...."

Liv “Liv” Liv

"One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had ! Smashed avacado with roasted broccoli and pecans - divine ! Coffee was great .Waiting time 15-20 mins on..."

Jay Gardner

"The atmosphere is Arty. Good Coffee and I love the Avo Toast the bread was a bit..."

Sivehoing Ly

"Very delicious high quality cabinet food. Good coffee in a nice..."

Albert Anderson

"Food was delicious. Everything was fresh and perfectly cooked. Smokey aioli was great. Despite forgetting our drinks, it was easily remedied by one..."

N V

"If you are looking to hire a private space to work for a small group of people then this is the place to go. Fabulous rooms to hire up to 15 or so..."

Jo Christini

"Brought my father and kids here after Art in the Park as I was recommended it by another local and they did not disappoint. Fantastic service from..."

Sarahlee Russell

"My favorite coffee shop. Love the way they treated their customers. I have been coming here regularly since 2018. The tables next to the sliding..."

mjn205

"Awesome Café in Morningside, friendly Staff, good food, commitment to the local community aswell. Reasonable prices with tasty food in an nice..."

Oberzocker 511

Seabreeze

Poached Eggs on Pide with Westmere Butchery Black Pudding Yumm

Smashed Beef & Cheese Burger

"Perfect place to get your morning coffee and something to eat. We loved the filter coffees, sour dough toast and yummy breakfast burito. Dog..."

Ray C

"Love this place. Whenever in Auckland we make an effort to come to this suburban Cafe. Great food, fast service and fresh Seabreeze. That's life...."

Raunaq Bhogal

"Stopped here for breakfast and left ecstatic, the service is wonderful all the staff is so lovely and helpful. I had a flat white coffee, my sister..."

Stephanie Hansen

"Very lovely spot, we just got coffee and they had almond milk so I was happy. It gets the morning sun on outside tables. Has a cabinet full of food..."

alejandra Rosela

"Good small cafe, fairly priced with good food. Coffee is excellent, just can be a little cold inside during the peak of winter. Overall pretty worth..."

Mike G

"Delightful cafe for brunch and shoot the breeze 😝 The staff are great and friendly! specifically the dishes are well presented and comes quite..."

Leslie Lai

"Great place go with a friends Lovely kind friendly staff..."

Heather Fairley

"The coffee was good and the green juice is just lovely, but the coconut hotcakes were insanely..."

Rachel Cooper

"Lovely little corner Cafe. Staff are efficient and polite, food is amazing, and the interior is tastefully..."

Tomas Wade

"Best cafe around. Superb cabinet food and the menu selection is really interesting and delicious not just your bulk standard fare. Best scones ever..."

Ivanna Thomson

"Best coffee in Auckland thus far. Lovely local in Westmere. This little corner of Auckland is blessed with many little ‘providors’ of high..."

shaye chirotarrab

"hi 😁 my flat white 2day was the nicest coffee ive had in a long time, thank uuuu, Beth..."

Beth H

"Been here thrice and pleased each time with the level of service, good coffee and nice, fresh, imaginative..."

Florence Noble

"Love the cabinet food and coffee. Needs more..."

Richard

"Best breakfast I’ve had, potato’s, bacon, mushrooms, tomato’s, sourdough bread poached eggs highly recommended if in..."

Hurricane

"If I lived in Westmere the Seabreeze would be my local. Coffee was good and the vibe was just right for a Saturday morning. Warm, welcoming and great..."

Adrian Evans

"Tried items from their cabinet: Rueben sandwich and side salad fresh and tasty. My mid-week lunch was casual, unhurried and we could chat. On..."

Erixtuff

Twisted Tomato

89/100 (1486 ratings)

Pea and Halloumi Fritters

Creme Brulee Cappuccino

Deconstructed Iced Chocolate

Deconstructed Iced Coffee

"I’m a regular visitor of twisted tomato and my family and I just love it. I always get the bagel with bacon, Swiss cheese and Smokey tomato relish..."

Olivia Grondin

"First time here and i loved it!! The food was great and creme brulee was great as i love my desserts. Friendly service,will def be..."

Kristina Seiuli Ginders

"Everything was amazing. Portion size was big, yummy food, friendly service and great coffee...."

Nafi

"Good coffee prompt fast and..."

Ian Passtoors

"Very nice environment and service.p1. Caramelized pancake no fluffy enough 2.5/5p2. Polenta bites made of cornmeal. It tasted great with..."

Tian Sweetly

"There's a few cafes down this stretch of road and I'm one of many road users that use the Meola rat run - Twisted Tomato always seem the most popular..."

TheMʌverick

"We got the MS twisted and the eggs bene and enjoyed both! The chutney was really good and service was very friendly. Ambience and prices were all..."

Renie

"Loved everything about the food, service, and the..."

Tracy Yoon

"Service was amazing and food was absolutely delightful! Can’t wait to try more of their menu...."

Leah Pereira

"The best service ever, and consistently amazing tasty food whether you are there for breakfast or dinner. The coffee is brilliant too..."

Erina Mayo

"Best eggs bene in Auckland! Friendly staff and perfectly made coffee. Love this local in my..."

Hannah Bayard

"I am a regular at Twisted Tomato in Pt Chev' - for very good reasons. The owners and staff at Twisted offer better than perfect food, coffee and..."

Russell Ness

"Had a fantastic dinner in this neat and cozy place. The food is very well presented and delicious! The staff there are very friendly and..."

Dan Wen

"Nice little place. Good atmosphere as it’s smaller. The menu is a great size and there are some great looking options. I had the mushrooms with..."

Chan Can Eat

"Amazed by their breakfast meals. I ordered the wild mushrooms with fried polenta (polenta was a little bland but works well with the creamy sauce)..."

Kyle Wong

"We went here for brunch last weekend. The coffee and food was yummy with friendly service. We ordered the Big Daddy Breakfast and Ms Twisted with..."

Jason Jost

"Looking forward to coming back here, had a lot of food envy as we saw the dishes being brought out of the kitchen to other customers. Really liked my..."

Shannon

"Service is good, food is excellent and the owner is always there. Very hands on, accomodating and..."

Kathy

"The burger was amazing! Would return for it...."

Lak Jay

"Sunday brunch is a busy time to come here to eat! Happy to have been seated instead of leaving to find another place. We ordered two of the Mr Benne,..."

Candy

"Came here with my boyfriend for his birthday brunch, I ordered the Mr Benne, while he ordered the Big Daddy Breakfast and we got a Deconstructed Iced..."

Vivian C

"Lovely little place situated in Pt Chev. Staff are lovely. Food is tasty and portion’s generous. Would definitely be going back soon to try other..."

Mary

"Well done. Probably two of the best burgers I have tasted in a long time. Highly recommended. Fries were great too even though I am not generally a..."

William Van Roosmalen

"Awsome little place, very helpful staff. Dishes are nicely presented. Generous portions sizes and mostly importantly food was delicious. Would go..."

Michelle. N

"🍅This little cafe must be one of the hidden gem of Pt Chev. We came here because it was on Zomato Gold and was recommended by one of our friend...."

Food2belly

"Very busy place on weekend, booked a table before come. We order big breakfast and taste quite nice. Nice and warm inside, stuffs are quite friendly...."

Vivien Sun

Alma Eats

"closer to 3.5i was out west on a delivery run with my brother and we decided to have lunch before returning to the east. checked on Zomato and..."

Deadwin

"We come here every now and then. Tried quite a few different thing. Always good. Today we opted for Lebanese Roll and teriyaki Salmon. no surprise..."

Timer

"Took my mum here for lunch on a Friday.What a cute little cafe nestled in Pt Chev! We were greeted by a friendly smile when we walked in...."

Oksana Zhang

"The twisted tomato is a small little cafe tucked away in a hidden part of Pt Chev. The coffee is good and there are several appealing vege options on..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"LOVE this cafe!!! My go to is the benne and peri peri chicken burger! I’m always going back to try something new and I must say everything on their..."

Zee

"The cafe was quite busy. Nice food and friendly service! More importantly I enjoyed 1 + 1 meal using zomato gold! Definitely will drop by again!..."

Kelvin Cheng

"Lovely small cafe located in point chev. Beautiful ambience and always have lovely service and food. Also have been very accommodating to students in..."

Anna Leys

"Overall nice place for breakfast, is a very small and quaint cafe and can get very busy at brunch time. We ordered eggs salmon bene and pancakes...."

Nzjwilson

"Great service, amazing food (had the most amazing chicken Lebanese wrap today). Highly recommend to anyone looking for an easy lunch/brunch option :)..."

Jaspreet Dhindsa

"Very very tasty food and good service, highly recommended the chicken salad🥗quite busy during the weekend, waiting time a bit longer...worth to..."

Koalazure

"Best food and service ever. My friends and I had a great time. Chef rocks. I highly recommend people to go and experience it. Banana chocolate bread..."

Sahil.0066

"Didn’t expect this place to be located here! Service was nice and the portions were quite big, I wasn’t able to finish my meal . Each dish..."

BaNaNa

"Ive been to twisted tomato twice using zomato gold, i hadnt heard of it beforehand. I must say it is now one of my favourite cafes in auckland, the..."

Laura Ransome

"Food was awesome. Serving size was good.. good we had the zomato gold— got three of their yummy brekkie and just paid for two. Def a must try for..."

Celani Atienza

"We had lunch on Sat. Good Interior design creating a comfortable atmosphere. Staffs were very friendly. Beef burger was great. Beef patties were kind..."

Tomo

"Cosy little place with good food. If you are coming with a pram you will need to book ahead and let them know as space is very limited. We did this..."

Shantell

"Crispy pork belly had a good amount of meat and eggs bene were nice :) would definitely visit again! P.S their cookie sandwich in the cabinet is..."

Lia

"What a neat and lovely cafe. The food definitely are worth the drive (we live out East). Beautifully presented and big portions too. We had a big..."

Little Borneo Girl

"This place has the best BBQ pork belly! It was juicy and tender and full of flavor. Hubs also enjoyed the selection of different sausages/meats in..."

JT

"Definitely worth a visit, wait was a little long but that's because everyone else knew this place was so good aswell. I had the asain pork belly..."

Connor Toner

"Cosy and welcoming. Had a delicious brunch on a rainy Monday. Service was attentive and friendly but not invasive. Food was tasty. Would definitely..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"Really good food, enjoyed the service and couldn’t get enough of the menu (Our party had the mushrooms, eggs Benedict and peri-peri burger along..."

Logan Burgess

"Enjoyed this cozy hidden gem! It doesn’t look as cozy from the outside as it is inside, so I was pleasantly surprised when I came in...."

MG Corcuera

"Service is always great and eggs bene meal and blue vein sauce and polenta dish for breaky are my favourites so far. Amaaazing mushrooms and sauces..."

Meagan Clark

"A lovely Burch shop! Love the veg mushroom’s sauce, the second pic. Pork salad is a little bit dry though. Unfortunately they don’t have salmon..."

Echo Zhou

Li

"Good food, friendly service, cute decor. The cafe is relatively small in comparison to how busy they were on the day of our visit. We..."

Lynn Le

"Food was incredible! Had the Beef Burger & The Smashed Peas w/ a side of Salmon (not pictured), the Salmon was so so good like an actual fillet of..."

Bella Williams

"Could have better ventilation inside cafe. Food was good but could be priced lower for better value. Not much selection on the menu, few items is..."

SM

"We ordered the Vegetarian breakfast & eggs bene with bacon. The Bene was delicious - perfectly poached fresh eggs and crispy potato croquettes. The..."

Nicola

"Great cafe, good coffee and food. Only con was our waitress who took our order didn’t let us know our dish that had sides (an option on..."

Grace

"We came here due to the zomato gold and good review based on zomato. everything is exceeded our expectation. Food was good although we waited for..."

Catherine Yap

"I went here to grab brunch with my mother. Must say i am impressed with this place! The big daddy breakfast, and egg benedict are filled with..."

Uyen Ngo

"We found this cafe from zomato gold. Buy one get one free food. Service quite nice and friendly, prepared paper and color pen for kids which is super..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Tasty food, nice local cafe, great service. Kids can draw and have fun too. If it weren’t for the flies I would give 5 stars...."

Tony Ma

"Love this place, go nearly every week. Service is excellent and they do a great cooked breakfast. I recommend the scrambled eggs and mushrooms. The..."

Erica Locke

"presentation is very good but most importantly food tasted good too. coffee is nice and strong, service is friendly. liked the interiors of the..."

Patricia Cabaloza

"Have been here several times and had great experiences every single time!! The food is delicious and so beautifly presented and great variety.. good..."

Nikita Kumar

"Small place so not greta for big groups or on days of bad weather. Overall great food at all times of the day. Good quality and sizing, offers..."

Cheapeatobsession

"Just loved this amazing dish, Lamb Kofta! Best chef in Auckland! This place never disappoints you with their friendly staff. Its a must visit..."

Irish Bhatia

"We stopped by Twisted Tomato and were a little put off by the price of the breakfast menu, instead we opted for coffee and a date scone. It was..."

Hana

"Lovely little cafe in point chev. Great food with interesting flavours. I had the smashed avocado and is much more interesting than the standard -..."

Julia Louise

"Great vibe & fantastic customer service: great to have staff who care! Food is delicious here and beautifully presented. Highly recommended..."

Paulie

"We came for a brunch at Twisted Tomato and ordered Mr Benne Caramelized Pancake with a side of bacon, grilled hallumi and crispy karaage chicken. The..."

Linh Pham

"Absolutely beautiful food, love coming here for brunch or a nice lunch. The food is full-flavoured, the staff are very friendly, and the coffee is..."

Kurt R. Mohring

"Not sure if it was the owner who served us on an early Wednesday morning but my mum and I went in and he the most delicious eggs on toast WITH coffee..."

Indie

"Most amazing and unexpected dishes out there! We ordered our dishes expecting the normal cafe dishes you get but instead we got something way more..."

Harry Kumar

"Amazing selection of food, whether it's off the menu or from the cabinet. Will leave you licking your fingers for sure!Price: Moderate..."

Shweta Sharma

"We ordered pea & haloumi fritters, omellete & scrambled egg w kumara sourdough, kids hot chocolate and beetroot juice. I wouldn't change anything,..."

MegWantsVeg

"A small cafe on the main road, it might be hard to miss. I ordered the 5 grain toast with poached egg and added an extra of baked tomatoes. A good..."

Dxlche

"Chose Twisted Tomato based on it's good rep on Zomato.Was not disappointed. The staff were all so friendly and kind, helping the typical..."

Hannah Baker

"A bit of drive from us but an awesome morning in Auckland and the drive was worth it.Smaller than I envisioned but comfortable and once..."

Warren

"I came here a few times, coffee is always Good, the savory scone is so delicious and the pie doesn't taste fatty at all. I will come back to try more..."

Yadi Liu

"Nice atmosphere and the food was delicious as well. I had the pea and halloumi fritters. So good! Looking forward to trying some other items from..."

Auckland Foodie

"Nice, cozy and relaxing. Food is beautifully presented, all fresh and delicious. They have a small range of cakes for you to choose from the coffee..."

Ji Headington

"I seriously loved the food & service here. I was not disappointed with the eggs bene to say the least! The twist of interesting flavours that TT add..."

Sonya Simpson

"Located in an area I don’t usually visit or live near to, Twisted Tomato was worth the drive. My partner and I meet with some friends here on a..."

HJ

"Yummy place - we tried avocado and feta smash and the wild mushroom omelette. The place was really busy and service was slow but the food is amazing..."

Simon Julius

"The ambiance twisted tomato has is great! Laid back-chill feel to it. Customer service was excellent- the lady at the counter was all smile and was..."

Grace Leilua

"Absolutely amazing food. Eggs benny with a twist, pork burger, Lebanese roll and pork sandwich all outstanding. Any place that can get Mr...."

Sandi

"Only one dairy free option for a place that says that they're dairy free on Zomato. Still, food was good, nice place, busy in the weekends, staff..."

Dini

"Had a lovely lunch here. Asian pork belly coleslaw & amazing mushrooms took eggs bene to new heights.Hollandaise had too much going on but the..."

Deborah Harrison-Flynn

"I love me some karaage fried chicken from time to time. And I'm also a sucker for a good eggs bene. And so when Twisted Tomato combined them, what..."

Jocheli015

"I love the date scones here! Good range of cabinet food. Didn't really enjoy the Chai latte though it was weird. It's a bit too squashy in..."

Kaydeen Manukia

"Food was pretty good. Great service. Cosy and chilled out vibes. Great selection to choose from. Plenty of parking around and not bad on price too...."

Hiran Mistry

"I might have had the best bacon and eggs at The Twisted Tomato! Chargrilled with a fragrant smoky flavour. BuT a very average coffee let down the..."

Mark Douglas

"Enjoyed this place this morning. Yummy food, I ordered the Ms twisted and my boyfriend ordered Mr Benny. Both very good -loved the freedom loaf bread..."

Juliet

"What an awesome place to try something delicious that's a classic but with a bit of a twist! Loved it just wish I had more on my plate and in my..."

Rachel Qiolevu

"Always good food here. My regular business meeting cafe. Favorites are the pork belly salad and peri peri burger. Karage chicken side is also good...."

James Radics

"I ❤️ you guys! Feels just like home! I've been a few times but they always know my regular coffee, they'll start making it even as I park up. I..."

Emma Kostanich

"One of the best cafes I've been to, so much that when travelling in other cities and wondering where to eat we would often find ourselves wishing to..."

Thao Nguyen

"Took my wife and 1 yr old for a weekend lunch. The fritters were out of this world, absolutely fabulous and my big breakfast was super yum. We tried..."

Manas Nanda

"Fantastic lunch. We went on Tuesday, and it wasn't as busy as we expected, given that every time we've driven past it has looked super popular...."

Abbey Lissaman

"Ordered the big daddy breakfast and lamb koftas. The lamb was delicious but does have a bit of a kick to it! Only criticism is that I would of liked..."

Gabby

"We couldn't get a table at our usual cafe so thought we'd try the twisted tomato... and I'm so glad we did. The place was buzzing without being too..."

Ryan Orr

"In the suburban back-blocks of Pt Chevalier lies a little gem of a place called Twisted Tomato. The Huskies visited with a special guest and former..."

Husk Creative

"What An amazing menu and hospitality, fritters are sumptuous and so are pancakes. Had their big brekky and was pleasantly surprised to find spicy..."

Manas Nanda

"My girlfriends and I decided to finally try this cute little cafe in Pt Chev. We loved the interior and how we received instant attention from the..."

A_craving_foodie

"The best breakfast ever. So rustic. Interesting and magical combinations. Great service and atmosphere. I can't wait to come back and bring friends..."

Wendy Hewson

"if u are looking for god blessed french toast fit for a ponsonby central regular, come here! so mouthwatering, it has very good bacon so you should..."

Jess-Louise Holmes

"So many different varieties of lattes are gracing Auckland's cafe scene. The Saffron & Cardamom latte here is not to be missed. Comes served with a..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Had brunch here today. Friendly staff and satisfactory service but as a whole I found the meal lacking (though good value for money). My trim..."

Nancy Drysdale

"Herby and rich mushroom with crispy polenta sticks. The poached egg added to the flavours really well. Rustic fries with aioli is always a classic..."

Travels4Food

"Went here for first time due to the reviews on Zomato and we're not disappointed 😉Very small cafe but a really nice ambience and very..."

Barb&Ted

"No photos sorry! But I assure you it looked pretty good 😎. Managed to get the last table on a busy Saturday morning and I'm glad we did. The..."

Monique Porteous

"That butter chicken pie ! Okay lemme take a bite and talk about the food reviews. Though it was my first time to this place , the staff made me sit..."

Subhajit Kotapati

"Great rustic little place with very friendly staff, great service & great food.The bene with wild mushrooms & halloumi was a standout, as well..."

Yoda

"I love this place! The cabinet is always full of yummy food and good healthy choices too. They serve Storm & India teas which always makes my morning..."

Emily

"Just wanted to try something new and drove pass to check this little cosy place out. First impression was good and love the rustic timber exposed..."

Ethan Liaw

"What a delightful place to brunch with my girls on a winters day. Not very big in terms of space but taste and service and atmosphere is big. Our..."

Sungsam7

"1st time visit. Easily one of the best brunches we've had. We had six people and a range of meals. Not a bad one. Will be back....soon. great coffee...."

Fabridges15

"Been wanting to come here for a while with all the positive reviews and it sure lived up to its standards. Excellent service, very cute decor and..."

Food 24/7

"I love this place and can't believe I hadn't heard of it earlier: I have a feeling the locals are trying to keep it a secret. Food is excellent..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Went here the first time 6 months ago. Loved it. Food tasted fantastic, the presentation was great, and the atmosphere excellent. Only fault is that..."

Rex Ellacott

"Being a Point Chevalierian, it would be rude not to try the Twisted Tomato. A local favourite, this wee cafe-come-restaurant usually always has..."

Caroline Jericevich

"Awesome little place right in the middle of Pt Chev. Doesn't look like much from the road but is well worth the visit! Service here is really good,..."

Annie Scott

"Food was absolutely delicious. Very busy though and service a little lackluster. Coffee was on par, though they do offer almond milk which is a plus,..."

Jessica Rolls

"I had passed this place many a times and today was the first time I actually went in. It was fairly busy and the decor was appealing to the eye...."

Samantha Leon

"Had a fabulous evening with my friends last night at this little treasure. The menu had a great selection, and the meals that we chose were cooked..."

Kylie Johnston

"Had lunch with a friend before Christmas. Both went for the pulled pork sandwich and a green smoothie. Wow. The pork was so succulent and had been..."

Trixibelle Swan

"Ambiance: trendy and comfortable ambiance with good music. Relaxed and feels like home. Service: spectacular and so friendly. The staff..."

Matthew

"Cool atmosphere and innovative menu- classic breakfasts with extras. The smoothies and coffees were great. Two days in a row the staff were friendly..."

Marley

"I absolutely love the little hidden cafes, that I've not really heard about and don't know much about.. But that wonderfully surprise me! Twisted..."

L.E.N.S

"I love good food & I love eating out when I get the chance. I also have really high standards when it comes to food! Twisted Tomato has the most..."

Rachel

"Wanting to unwind and enjoy a great meal. Visited Twisted Tomato and was not disappointed. Coffee Was well made top marks..."

Clynton

"Every single time we arrive at Twisted Tomato, Nick & his staff are always smiling, giving us the biggest welcome known to mankind. The menu of this..."

Izzy Mendoza

"Desserts to match the genuine smiles on our faces. Eton Mess with fresh berries, rhubarb and meringue. Chocolate Fondant with Toffee Sauce and Kapiti..."

Richelle Lampago

"Been here a couple of times ... First time ages ago the menu was small so wasn't keen to come back as there wasn't anything else to try..... BUT we..."

Donna&Shane

"Great local that we've been to for brunch and lunch many times, always friendly service, great food and good coffee any time of the day. Well worth a..."

Sigmond

"Always outstanding food in our local cafe / restaurant. If you want excellent quality and unique twists on the classics, this is the place. Super..."

Jenny Weren

"What a great little cafe! Stopped by today with a friend and was most impressed. Service was outstanding, but more importantly so was the food. Had..."

Debby James Tweed

"WOW, I have never written a review for a cafe on an online site, however, the food, the service...the entire experience I had today at the Twisted..."

CD Reynolds

"Really enjoyed my chicken salad, very fresh and tasty. Was nice to sit outside and watch the cars go by. My husband also enjoyed his meal. Would..."

Nicola Saseve

"The new local is a must try. Just wow. So good to have a local like this, almost want to keep it a secret. Great food, it's not quiet fusion. But..."

Christophe Pereira

"Awesome customer service. Had a great time here and the food is what we call "top notch"!!! Enjoyed every bit of it and loved it all; from the..."

Adline Shandil

"5+ stars - Twisted Tomato is one of my locals, and I have only just tried the lunch menu. The chef knows what he is doing, such beautiful and..."

Caitlin Earl

"Stopped in today for a quick coffee and to send a few e-mails. The very attentive waitress could see I was struggling to tether and gave me the..."

Bindy

"Been here two times.Beautiful cosy place Very good food, service was great, cabinet food looks fresh. Will visit again. Gud to have nice..."

Kulwinder Sidhu

"One of my favourite places. Great food, great service and the best coffee. Came here with a group for an early breakfast before work and the staff..."

Katherine Simpson

"Awesome. Delicious menu, went for lunch. All day breakfast, yay! Lamb burger was absolutely flawless, so delicious. Cute decor, nice staff,..."

Georgia Vossen

"Wow what an amazing little place. Thanks to a power outage at home tonight we went on a hunt and thanks to zomato found this place. Managed to just..."

Laura

"Following a great review in Canvas magazine, I stopped by on two occasions, once for a smoothie and once a coffee. From the outside it's very..."

Isi

"The staff here are so nice! An obvious passion for their work. I had the fitters recommend to me by the waitress, so delicious. The coffee was..."

Charlie Mcfarland

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: a very cute cafe with brick features and cool hanging shelves to boot. The space felt comfortable and I liked the chilled indie..."

Andrew @anjeats

"TT is a cute little cafe w. fantastic staff and nice strong coffee. We opted to share a slice of hummingbird cake which was nice, but thought our..."

Vitale Eti

"Beautiful little cosy place.The food is amazing.The coffee is amazing.Service was great.Wil go back..."

Niks

"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! This is a must place to go! The food is sensational, the flavours are so delicious- a melt in your mouth kind. The portions are..."

Tarryn Malloree

"This is a great little place in my neighbourhood...Point Chev has long needed a place like this.Friendly, great coffee, good food and..."

Paul Evans

"Looking for a bite to eat on the way home from St Luke's but wanted to avoid the mall crowd! Randomly ended up at twisted tomato! very cute, tidy and..."

Holly Grey

"Beautiful coffee, lovely food and great service! Can't get enough of those haloumi fritters!..."

Charlotte Dunphy

"Great place for locals. Went there for dinner with friends. Cosy place inside. I had scallops which were to die for and pan fried join dory -..."

Katerina

"I'm not generally easy to please, but during our first visit last night, Twisted Tomato was wonderful. From the warm, relaxed atmosphere, to the..."

Hungry

"Quite simply one of the best neighbourhood restaurants I've ever dined in. Food is simple yet high quality, fast, efficient and friendly service...."

Kiwi Foodie 123

"Had a great meal at Twisted Tomato. Delicious food, great service & atmosphere. Just moved into the neighborhood and am thrilled to have such a great..."

Brendon Durey

"A great addition to the local Pt Chev/Waterview scene. A busy friendly local neighborhood restaurant with a high level of food at good prices. We..."

Jo Y

"Went to Twisted Tomato last night for a casual night out and dinner with my wife. It is not the first time and will definitely not be the last time..."

Iain Watson

"Cutest little restaurant the maitre d is so lovely and friendly definately gives the place a really nice vibe and the food is awesome especially the..."

Sarah Leakey

"This place is pure magic and well known by the locals. The husband and wife team deliver some of the finest food in Auckland. Luckily we live close..."

David Boshier

"Wonderful meal! I had the duck, which was fabulous and so succulent. I also had strawberry mousse for dessert, which melted in the mouth. Will be..."

Hannah Gear

"Service was wonderful. Dishes arrived within 15 of ordering. Duck was cooked perfectly and contrast of flavours was a delight. Will definitely be..."

Azwhayn Nirvana Skye

"We had a wonderful 11 person dinner here in March. Food was great. Service was excellent. Despite us being a large group, the team maintained high..."

Ralph Chang

"Was looking for a hidden gem for dinner and really found one. Stumbled upon the twisted tomato while driving to Westmere. We were greeted very warmly..."

Ryan Christensen

"Had a brilliant dinner last night. Beautifully decorated, clean and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were all amazing, helpful, friendly and nothing..."

Brigitte PW

"This is a cute little restaurant with beautiful food, well presented good value for money and a very good wine list, will definitely be..."

Jan Codyre

"Was fully booked when we rang for my partners birthday, however the lovely staff said they would make us up a table outside. When we got there the..."

Mike M

"Located next to a dairy and a takeaway on a quiet intersection on Point Chevalier Road, this gem of an eatery serves understated, fresh food with..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Great date night place. Intimate, candlelit restaurant with outstanding customer service. Huge portion size for quality of food. Dessert is a..."

Lisa Edgar

"No kids menu seems odd given that it is in Pt Chev which is kids mecca.Very yummy food, and awesome wine..."

Brett Hancock

"Enjoyed our meal here. Excellent selection of food. One concern is that the pricing on the board didn't match the physical menus and unfortunately we..."

N Reynolds

"Really nice place to go with a group. We sat in the courtyard out the back which was really nice, we had immune compromised people in our group so..."

Rebecca Stubbing

"Amazing food, great service, cute cafe at point Chev. Ordered the spicy chicken waffle. It’s got bite! Not for the faint of heart but not too..."

Chantal McNaught

"Excellent service, excellent food. Food was delicious and ice chocolate was amazing. Loved how you pour the chocolate and milk into your glass...."

Libby (Libby)

"This is such a friendly place to come and eat and enjoy being pampered. The food is lovely and the service is too. Always so respectful. Not all..."

Zahra Zahra

"Stumbled upon this cafe one day and we’ve become regulars ever since. The food is amazing and their eggs Benedict is the best we’ve ever had...."

Samantha Chen

"We had eggs on toast and the pea and halloumi fritters. The food was divine! The highlight was the peach and coconut smoothie - that was..."

Bayleigh Stirling

"One of my new favourite cafes for eating at outdoor (but covered) seating. I've enjoyed all my meals on the three occasions I have visited since..."

Heather Reeves

"Twisted Tomato is an absolute gem of a cafe! Its chic and cozy atmosphere immediately sets the mood for a delightful dining experience. The menu..."

Tanushree Srivastav

"What an absolute gem! I opted for the big breakfast (aka Mr. Big) and it ticked all the boxes. Perfect eggs, perfect bacon, timely service with a..."

Hamish Dorrington

"Another great brunch at Twisted Tomato 🍅 The owner Cam, has an excellent team working for him, providing good food, good coffee, good service and..."

Dave Margison

"So pleased to find a decent eatery in my neighbourhood. Cozy atmosphere. Outdoor sitting in the front and back. Fantastic service with all smiles...."

Sue K

"Delicious food and great service and decently affordable. Better option then the breakfast club down the road if you’re looking for affordable..."

skk

"Great little cafe with a nice, fresh outdoor area out back. Excellent smoothies and food, and very friendly service. A really nice..."

Wendy Moore

"Had a fantastic dinner in this cozy and neat restaurant. The food is very well presented and delicious! The staff are very friendly. It's a place I'd..."

Dan Wen

Kaon Rafferty

"Such a great little cafe! The food was delicious and well-priced with good portions -not too much or too little. The staff are lovely and make you..."

Indiana Metcalfe

Millers Coffee

"Yet to visit the cafe, but based on the Miller's beans I had at The Stray Dog cafe in Miranda-a must see in Auckland. The most unique blend I have..."

Anthony Rudolph

"I was recently in NZ from Canada on a work contract and was introduced to Millers coffee. I had a wonderful chat with Mr.Miller and a midblowing cup..."

Jeramiah Morrison

"The best beans around in my..."

Greg Hart

"Amazing Coffee!!! Definitely recommend heading into their Cross Street..."

Chanelle Bond

"Deep, rich, earthy - packs a punch like no other! Love it! Nothing else will quite do..."

Mashal Butler

"Ridiculously good coffee. Always awesome in house and the beans have never disappointed when I grind them at..."

Josh Longney

"In the style of the canvas cafe reviewer: The coffee was hot and..."

Poi Haere

"Superb coffee absolutely awesome atmosphere and community commitment to..."

Barbara L Holloway

"Love working with Ur Coffee Guys , always a Prefect Bean and theres always a friendly Person on the other end of the phone when i call . Frm the..."

Lucy Gasson

"Outstanding Coffee! Bring it to the South..."

Christie Arblaster

"Best..."

David Colquhoun

"Amazing coffee, very reasonable price, friendly staff, good atmosphere....What else can we ask..."

Yuri

"Coffee is very nice. Coffee is a bit cheaper than other cafes aswell ($4 instead of $4.50). Very nice vibe with a coffee roasting machine on the..."

Joshua H

"I can ask for anything more, just amazing coffee. Simple coffee roasting m cafe. But their coffee beans are out of this world, absolutely fresh and..."

Al Kumar

"I don’t give 5s a lot.. but I could say that this little hole in the wall has Amazzzzzzzzing coffee. It’s rustic , not fancy, but it is..."

Nina

"Unfortunately can't speak about the coffee, which I've heard it's beyond good - the best in Auckland. But I can speak about their umi drink! My..."

Anna Magnusdottir

"My first cup of Miller's coffee is on Oct, 2015. Since then I never miss it whenever I visit Auckland. the best in..."

Chow Jee Wang

"The best place in Auckland for coffee addicts! Excellent coffee, rich and oily crema. While drinking coffee take time to read Craig Miller’s book..."

Alex Nesterovitch

"Reasonable price, friendly service, nice coffee. I visited few cafes in Auckland and this place is the best so..."

Blair Kim

"Really loved this place! It's a relatively small place with a few tables, but the coffee was great and the service was particularly good. The lovely..."

Marielle Ibarra

"Wow this coffee place is defnetly worth going. They have their own roasting machine, so you can enjoy from beans to drink. 100% worth it..."

Bryan ML

"Delicious coffee and outstanding service! The lady serving us was super friendly, we’ll definitely be back! Also, the design, merchandise & decor..."

July Duverneuil

"Best coffee shop :) I love the coffee taste of here..."

Gee K

"I drink flat white It’s first time in NewZealand:) It’s really good that I choose Millers..."

t

"A local favorite here in Auckland for those who work in the area. Great little coffee spot that’s worth visiting. The long black is always..."

Amanda Jade

The Candy Shop

88/100 (1856 ratings)

Mazesoba with Slow Cooked Pork Belly

French Toast

Spaghetti Chilli Bolognese

"Nice and cozy seating. Amazing looking dishes and super tasty. We ordered Gochujang kfc and Dolsot bibimbap (v) and lychee mai tai. Couldnt finish..."

Shruti Gudadhe

"Had a lovely experience here at the Candy Shop, heard so much about this restaurant and certainly not overrated. Great menu choices and love the..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Been here a few times, it's always busy. Food is always yummy. Good portion size. Good service. Would recommend for brunch. Still yet to try dinner..."

Michelle. N

"Came here friday evening with my boyfriend, the shop was not crowded at all. The atmosphere was great. Amazing food, got the polenta chips and kfc..."

S

"I've been a few times now and it's always a great experience. The Eggs Benedict with bacon is divine. Lovely hot chocolate..."

Mark Furlong

"Had the seaweed kalguksu which was delicious! The broth was so creamy and rich but a tad on the salty side. Also had the polenta chips - not..."

Teresa

"A very good cafe with cute decor and good food. Egg Benedictine’s with salmon was a surprise. Expected a small piece of salmon but instead was..."

Bhoopika

"Awesome evening with a booking for 28 for my birthday. Stunning food, service and atmosphere. Everyone had a great night .. nothing was a problem..."

Jobu08

"𝑬𝒈𝒈𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑮𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒖𝒋𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒚:..."

FoodiesTable

"First time having batch brew coffee and very..."

Eatateeaten

"One of the best Old Fashioned cocktails my partner and I have had. Perry was fantastic and very personable to interact with. We will definitely be..."

Colton Randall

"Oh my god, THE BEST CREME BRÛLÉE IVE EVER HAD!! Honestly not joking I dream about this Creme Brûlée it is actually so perfect 🤣 I really..."

USE HANSID FOR GOLD DISCOUNT

"Clam & Scampi 🍝Spaghettini from @thecandyshopnz lunch menu, it’s so fragrant and cooked perfectly al dente 💯 one of the best pastas I’ve..."

Pandadrools

"The Candy Shop has been recommended to me countless times. Countless. Given its proximity I'm surprised it took me this long to give it a shot...."

Amindha Fernando

"The Matcha Pancakes were absolutely delicious, you didn’t need to use a lot of maple syrup because they were so tasty on their own especially with..."

Jess

"they don't have a very big menu but won't bea problem cause food was pretty amazing. Services was quick and food came out quick! can't..."

GNUEL

"一家在Newmarket的网红cafe.(至少我觉得是)环境简约自然，顾客非常享受在这里用餐，适合聊天装bi。菜单是Asian..."

Jeffrey Sham

"Wow! I’m gonna put it out there and say top 3 burgers in my life! And I’ve had a lot!!! God it was good! As was the polenta fries. My friends all..."

Chan Can Eat

"Started with the polenta chips - thin crispy outer layer with soft and smooth potato inside topped with cheese and truffle oil mmmm. Followed this up..."

J Eats

"Really nice food, fast and friendly service! Would recommend trying dessert if you have a sweet tooth! Was really nice however the area is quite..."

Reema Singh

"I’ve been here twice for lunch and dinner, and both times I was not disappointed. My personal favourites are the vegan bibimbap and pumpkin salad...."

Rashmeen Sandhu

"Been here a few times for lunch when I used to work in newmarket, food are amazing , but my favourite has to be their green tea latte ! The best I..."

May Hung

"I HIGHLY recommend the creamy mushrooms. Perfect balance between savoury and sweet. Polenta chips was served piping hot with lots of cheese. Omelette..."

Ben Fong

"Food is beautifully presented on the plate. The matcha pancake has got an optimum sweetness and the special maple syrup along with the cream..."

Helcee

"Can’t stop, won’t stop eating Candy Shops fried chicken!We got the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), for $39, platter between two of us and it was..."

Emma S

"I found the food at Candy Shop fairly underwhelming given all the good things I'd heard about it. The katsu sando was not as good as I was hoping..."

Greg Potter

"Beautiful flavours sauces and technique. Well matched and perfect on the pallet. Very impressed with the chef that came up with the menu...."

Tony Ma

"A good place to hang out with friends. Matcha latte and kfc are super super good which I highly recommend. Service was also good as well. Definitely..."

Xjrszzclp

"I’ve been recommended Candy Shop for the LONGEST time, and it definitely did not disappoint! I came here for a super late lunch, so the place..."

Louise

"I came to The Candy Shop with my friends for lunch. Firstly, I love the atmosphere and decoration of the cafe, there were outdoor/indoor seatings and..."

Sharon Louie

"Absolutely five star. Friendly staff and nice service, food quality is perfect, price is good too. Love this..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Really Good food! Service is excellent. Everyone was super friendly to us. 10/10 would come back..."

Ben

"One of my favoirite cafe in the newmarket. friendly staff and beautiful decor.Food is nice and nice..."

Chelsey

"This place is amazing!Their pancakes are so pretty and I loved them! Food came out quick and staff were kind and..."

Candice Stewart

"Love love the combination of chicken and ddokbokki! And I forgot a photo but the Hotteok dessert was..."

Dianne

"Went for a sunday brunch with my sister. We ordered the chicken burger and lord toast, both dishes were absolutely amazing. The place was busy but we..."

Kat Santos

"I had heard A LOT about Candy Shop in Newmarket. I went for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The cafe was quite busy but got seated straight..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Went there at a friend's recommendation for dinner- really really enjoyed it! Got the KFC (spicy version), waffle fries and lava cake. Mind blowing..."

Pooja Shenoy

"⁣Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗⁣Interior: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑⁣Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕⁣Recommend:..."

Mon.

"Lunch during the weekday and it wasnt too busy around 1pm. The food was amazing, so much flavour yet not overpowering! Definitely recommend the..."

Candy

"Had lunch here with friends on a Wednesday, the place was busy but we managed to quickly get a seat. Staff were good. And the food arrived pretty..."

Samantha Badilles

"Such a cute little cafe in Newmarket. They have amazing variety on their menu, offering different options to your typical cafes. Definitely popular,..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"Heads up: Long story ahead.Growing up as a kiwi-asian had it's struggles, especially during lunch breaks in primary school. I wasn't..."

Sammy

"really good food in such a pretty place.polenta chips are fluffy and chunky, soft shell baos were so crispy. but the favourite is their..."

GS

"Their KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is the best fried chicken in town. Insanely good. Great service, consistently awesome food, real good hot..."

Tanja Jujnovich

"This is a nice little hidden gem in New Market. The food is more on the pricey side but none the less it tasted great. The Candy Shop definitely has..."

Aj Maglaqui

"All the food we ordered was amazing! The waffle fries are a must try and service is top notch. A little pricey but well worth what you pay..."

Anitha Narayan

"This is one of my favourite places in Auckland to get breakfast. The mushrooms are out of this world! The staff are always friendly. The wait time..."

Aucklandcityfood

"This place is absolutely amazing and has never let me down. I am never disappointed by them regardless of service, cleanliness, quality of..."

Derek Cheung

"A big fan of this cafe, been here numerous times and never get enough of it. Coffee always great, food is good, especially loved the Korean inspired..."

Carmen

"☕️☕️☕️❤️ Apparently the review needs to be 140 characters long. It’s amazing how Zomato nowadays dictates the rules of..."

Francesco Delogu

"nice decorated place with open kitchen, coffee is always good. Match scone is amazing. Lord toast was nice combination of vegetables and eggs, it..."

JunYong Lin

"Successful korean-western fusion menu well worth its price. Green juice was a favourite. Lovely brunch atmosphere in a pretty Newmarket..."

TLDR

"Just look how pretty this plate of pancakes is! So colourful and vibrant, makes me wanna dig into it the second it arrived at the table. The pancakes..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"Lovely cafe/restaurant hidden in New Market. A nice ranch style interior, with plants potted on the wall. Clean and green friendly..."

Lucy

"Came to this place during rush hour on Sunday but we were looked after really well. Quick and friendly service. Coffee was awesome! We ordered the..."

Quinn Mai

"Hands down the best coffee I’ve had in ages! The bibimbap was delicious and packed full of good ess and the bulgogi beef I added to it was..."

Siobhan

"A very interesting brunch place run by friendly Korean people. Definitely worth trying. I love their bacon with candy floss - such an interesting..."

Ericwhan

"Have heard so many great things about this place and it didn’t disappoint! I love Korean fusion food and the fried chicken here really hit the..."

Lizzie

"This was my third time visiting this cafe! Service is always lovely and I love the atmosphere. We ordered the black fettuccine, Katsu sando, polenta..."

Sabrina Hea

"Been here several times and never be disappointed. Nice ambience, friendly staffs and yummy differential food offerings. Soba Joba is light and..."

Flora

"Well presented food and I particularly enjoyed the polenta chips, it was delish. I thought the kfc chicken was a bit overrated. I would definitely..."

Ida Tang

"I love the KFC plattes！ Juicy boneless chicken and nice fried rice cake. Also tried the lamb ball spaghetti but test normal. Will be back next..."

Chloeliliny

"Both food and coffee were excellent! Traditional brunch food with a bit of Fushion twist, very interesting menu. Would definitely come back and try..."

Bonnie Hu

"Great coffee, food, and staff - would highly recommend! Food is light (not heavy), unusual, and delicious - it's always a pleasure dining..."

Josephine

"I loved the food here so much! I can't wait to come back here to try their other dishes.I shared buns with my friend and ordered a squid..."

Emily

"Delicious food, relaxed environment. The salmon has great texture of flavour, especially the crispy seaweed. Lovely environment, will bring my..."

Charis Yang

"I went here last year I believe (december) but here I am writing a review on the KFC plater ($38) i had here.The korean fried chicken was good I..."

James

"Introduced by a friend who arrived in NZ last week, but she’s come three times. I think she is really love here, kk. It’s a good restaurant which..."

Whittling Arts

"The cutest cafe, tucked away deep in the heart of Newmarket. Fusion food done exceptionally. You can get a healthy brunch like we did or dig into..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"A very pleasant place to visit. Grabbed a weekend brunch here for a morning coffee. Very nice plating and friendly staff service. The coffee is..."

Coffee Macarons

"A lovely spot tucked away in Newmarket. Loved the vibe with the spotted plants coupled with woody colour - cozy and inviting. We went there for..."

Evelyn Chen

"Yum yum yum food and coffee!Tucked down the little lane, this hidden gem is such a relaxed place to eat! Great brunch menu and fantastic coffee!..."

Jess Grant

"Three of us came here for a post-movie treat and we were so glad that we did! The service was friendly and efficient, the cocktails were superb, and..."

Silva Star

"My body was deprived after a grit class and I needed sustenance that wasn’t boring. Candy shop delivered. Service was quick and friendly, I chose..."

Phil Morton

"Funky little cafe in Newmarket. Yum food, different kinds of options! Smaller portion sizes but reasonably filling. Good quality and pretty good..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Tucked away in the tight shopping arcades of the New Market backstreets, you'll find the worst kept secret on the local food scene - a contemporary..."

Tan Wang

"We ordered the KFC Platter, which was ample for two people to share. Both the garlic soy and gochujang sweet and spicy chicken were amazing and..."

Vivian C

"In love with this place. Food was very filling. Their Simon and Lee KFC is probably the best on the menu but only as a side. Spaghetti was very..."

Koyal Lal

"We’ve been here twice, and had no complaints both times. First time I had the bibimbap, which was delicious. Second time I had the soba - lovely as..."

Tanya

"Quite a nice little place tucked away in Newmarket. Good seating area and decor is quite tasteful. Presentation and flavour of food are both on..."

Sunaina Goundar

"I went here for a first date (even though the date was extremely rude to me and the servers) I enjoyed the food and would love to give them another..."

Marggie Pascua

"Had dinner with my partner tonight and we both enjoyed the chicken platter. The service was great and we didn’t even wait that long to get our..."

Rem

"Absolutely love the candy shop. I have been there 4 times and every time the food is just delicious! The KFC is especially good. Everything about the..."

Selena

"Best to make reservation just because the size of the restaurant and the table setting.I love how this place tuck away and its so cosy...."

Yusoff Kamal

"Great Korean fusion cafe. Well presented food and arrays of options available to suit everyone's taste buds. Great outdoor seating plan. Would..."

Tarun Parmar

"Loving the healthful ‘Healing Power’ composed of beetroot hummus, marinated feta, zucchini, smashed avocado, butternut squash, poached egg, &..."

Melissa Koh

"Been here a few times; food is always delicious and well presented! Big fan of the kale fettuccine, was absolutely delicious 10/10. Service is a bit..."

Victoria Birch

"Food : 4/5Ambience : 5/5Service : 4/5The Candy shop is tucked away in a cute little lane in Newmarket. The food is Korean/Asian..."

Bronwyn Koh

"A Nice Korean Fusion Restaurant located in New Market. It was a bit hard to find because it was in the corner of Newmarket. The decor of the..."

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"Tucked away in the streets of Newmarket, The Candy Shop provides an aesthetic, relaxing atmosphere suited for a good coffee catch up and lunch with..."

Carley Peng

"Ordered the steamed bun sliders, kale fettuccine and tuna tataki. Food was overall good! Kale fettuccine was amazing! Def be going back for that...."

Ari Kim

"good coffee, great services. I have had lunch in candy shop before. quite nice.a hidden place in new market, hard to find, but good to relax and..."

LGarden

"The Candy Shop is initially a little hard to find being down one of the new lanes in Newmarket, but the signposts do help.There is a lovely..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Lunch today was at @thecandyshopnz⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Came her with friends today for fuel in between our shopping session..."

Amy Peng

"A bit hard to find this place, well for me it was. Food was great, staff were great. Would definitely go again. You have to try their fried chicken..."

Manoj Patel

"We had Korean fried chicken - the sauce was a bit too sweet for us and not spicy like I thought it would be from the color. They are delicious..."

Tanz

"Best cafe in Newmarket! Must go and try at least once in your life!!! Great taste of foods and excellent customer services! And also their coffee..."

Seunghoon Yoo

"Friendly staff and good service. We ordered affogato, big breakfast, pancake, creamy mushroom and wine. Creamy mushroom, the mushroom was perfectly..."

Johnny Jeoung

"I’ve heard that the lunch options here are quite good, but coincidentally I came here when the breakfast menu was still on so didn’t get to try..."

Kylie

"The Candy Shop is a unique brunch/dinner restaurant hidden away along a brick pathway (reminded me of wizard of oz). They have a extensive selection..."

Jenny Da

"Thought this place was one of the better bistro style spots in Auckland. Really original menu and amazing flavours. Small but good selection of..."

Boz

"This korean fusion restaurant located in a peaceful part of new market is def worth a visit if you love food and love fancy spots! The K.F.C dish was..."

Calvin

"Service was amazing, made us feel very welcome. Very cozy setting and the food was both visually and tastes wise wonderful. Definitely going..."

Neil Sharan

"This place is great for a quality , casual meal in great surroundings with a lot of healthy options on the menu. Low key but good service too...."

Camilla

"Had a Saturday brunch date with my friend，we ordered VEGAN DOLSOT, TTEOK GALBI and Simon & Lee KFC for share, Ice latte and mocha latte, the cafe..."

EffieCcccc

"The Candyshop is a delight and a much needed addition to the Newmarket restaurant scene, which is lacking in flare. This Korean/kiwi styled..."

Holly Swallow

"they make the best coffee in the hood. my understanding is they scouted a guy from the campers? coffee shop which is a tiny store located right on..."

W111

"4.5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Best Cafe in New Market for food and coffeeGood food,..."

곰정안

"Came by for lunch with a fairly large group. We didn't have a reservation but they ended up getting a table made for us in the alcove outside the..."

Benedict Uy

"This might have been the best brunch I had in Auckland so far! When I first arrived at the candy shop I thought I wouldn’t write a good review..."

Auckland Foodie

"Overall we had a great experience at The Candy Shop. The food was extremely tasty (especially the kimchi fries) and great brunch-ing atmosphere. Meal..."

Spat

"Went on a Saturday afternoon, and the cafe wasn’t busy so had a lovely time. The coffee was perfect, one of the best I’ve had in ages, and the..."

Lyla

"Had lunch at The Candy Shop yesterday. Was great! 5 of us each had different dishes and all were lovely. My choice was the Spaghetti with baa baa..."

Cat

"Grateful for my friend introducing me to this place! Nestled in a cozy lane in the back streets of Newmarket this place was nice and cosy. I ordered..."

Haley Ernstzen

"I've just come to Auckland and heard about Camper coffee and the Candy shop. My friend and I went to the Candy shop last week trying their..."

Jh

"Food ★★★★★Coffee ★★★★★Customer service ★★★★★Ambience ★★★★★Location ★★★★☆..."

Jeong-ho Lim

"I accidentally stumbled across this beautiful and chic place so decided to stop in for a bite. Best choice of the day. I have been here plenty Iof..."

Veronica Te

"One word is needed to describe the Candy Shop and that is Pulchritudinous. I’m pretty sure I’ve used that word before to describe..."

Medium_Rare

"My American friend loved the coffee served here and I think it is the Camper brand. He noticed the lovely floral swirl from the foam on top which was..."

Mei

"I’m so glad that we gave this new place a try. The snack is YUM and looks amazing. We had the chips with Parmersan Cheese Kimchi, Seafood..."

Bella Luv Food

"tucked away in the heart of newmarket, such a gem of a place. they do really lovely coffees, i had their "yo-go-girl" breakfast meal which was..."

Karen Huo

"New Market’s latest addition to the dining scene, Candy Shop is a new all-day eatery nested in Osborne Lane that is fast becoming everyone’s new..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"The staff were friendly and kind. There was a nice atmosphere for eating. However the food was okay. The table was nice and clean. Over all good..."

Sid

"Really nice environment! My dish, The Korean Fried Chicken, was really good! But the other dishes my friends had weren’t so great. No ‘just ‘..."

Harry Kumar

"Came here after hearing many good reviews from my fellow foodies and decided to give it a try! The concept for candy shop is “kiwi as food..."

SpoonMe

"Finally visited this super trendy brunch destination in Newmarket on a Sunday for lunch. I was not impressed by the food or the service. There were..."

Linh 💛

"Fantastic new eatery! Food: I got the beef cheek eggs bene, delicious twist on the classic ‘salmon or bacon’, not too sweet hollandaise and..."

Lauren Faram

"Newly opened cafe in Newmarket! Ordered a flat white, the Pasta of the Day and the Healing Power. The flat white was perfect; I wish I knew which..."

Kirsten

"From the folks who also operate the nearby Camper coffee and maybe Parnells Simon n Lees a newly opened hidden gem at the trendy Osborne Lane shops...."

Diner8Here

"We ordered the beef "half-naked sammy" and the pasta of the day (shellfish fettucini). Quick note that this was the lunch menu.The beef was..."

Dom Park

"Food 5 Ambience 5 Coffee 5 Newmarket finally stepped up their game thanks to this new joint. Hats off to the owners, chefs and..."

Davis Cheung

"Loved the Hotteok - delicious take on the Korean Pancake mixed with granola and fresh berries. The chef Jeff gave us an insight into the dish. Thanks..."

Briggy

"A new hip eatery in the heart of new marketI believe its run by the man behind Major Sprout, Little King, Ben Gusto- ie the best cafes in AKL..."

Thegreeats

"Fabulous creamy mushrooms and excellent coffee. I explained that I only had 30 minutes and they had a perfect lunch in front of me in 8 minutes flat..."

Christine McDonald

"We've been meaning to try The Candy Shop for such a long time and we finally did it today and it is really great. Their coffees are full of flavor..."

Cristina Costache

"cute and high-quality fusion cafe in town❤️ the food was fantastic!!! we love the curry rice with pork belly so..."

hiulamchan

"I was initially surprised that I couldn't get actual candy here, but after a few moments I managed. The food here is pretty good as were the warm..."

Michael Davidson

"We came here for lunch and they were way too busy. Though manager was super nice but other staffs looked like they were there to make some..."

So won K

"Still waiting for the day The Candy Shop will disappoint, they just never do I was a bit sad there was no batch brew but food as always was on..."

Eva

"yum yum yum!! the food is sooo good. My friend and i got the omurice and bibimbap to share and both were super flavourful and delicious!! Portions..."

Simonie Lam

"Love the food here. We had the chilli crab scrambled eggs and the prawn spaghetti, both so tasty!! The eggs had good chunks of crab meat hence the..."

Tracy Huynh

"Very busy, great vibe and very attentive staff! Good food and..."

Tritip K

"Ordered the Omurice rice - flavours were great. Added the pork belly which is always a must. Sphaghettini, with prawns was also very good with lots..."

Jason Goh

"One of our friends recommended this place. We were there for lunch but only tried Prawn burger and the dumplings. I loved the prawn burger, the prawn..."

Shirley Hunter

"This restaurant is undoubtedly an amazing one! We came for my birthday and what an amazing experience, from start to finish everything was perfect...."

Shannon Richardson

"Went there for brunch. Very busy place but staff are so friendly and welcoming. Attentive service even at the busiest time. We had fried chicken..."

Marine Juwarry

"Visited twice. Satisfied with both the food and services. Good coffees good vibe and good dishes. I have tried twice the Egg Bene with slab..."

alicerrr rrr

Coffee Pen

88/100 (439 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Restaurants

Eggplant and Ricotta Lasagna

Vege Mac an Cheese

Coffee

Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Flat White

Chicken and Mash Pea Sandwich

Cheese roll

Chicken Mashed Peas and Pesto

banoffee pie

Meat Loaf with Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese with Beef with Broccoli

"Without a doubt the best coffee in Auckland, once you find it (and it's pretty well hidden) you'll come back again and..."

Chris Brittan

"Best spot, best vibes, best coffee + food, best..."

Chris Smith

"This place is awesome! Great setting, tucked away from the busy roads. Consistency amazing food, and great coffee. Definitely going to keep coming..."

James Bevin

"..."

Takayuki Hashimoto

"First visit to the shop today. Awesome coffee shop. Great espresso followed up by a delicious Columbian single origin on the Moccamaster. Happy..."

Richard O'Hanlon

"Best coffee in whole of Auckland! Food is rad..."

권부미

".📍 Coffee Pen☕ Flat White + Latte🍴Lemon Coconut Loaf-----------------------------A lovely little cafe in Eden..."

DearMate

"Yas and his wife are delightful and the coffee is superb. Cozy little gem of a place in Eden Terrace. Delicious cabinet food..."

Selvi Indran

"A little cafe in eden terrace - cozy place to chill on the weekend with a great coffee and a slice of cake 😋 . Will def be..."

MCP

"That piece of beauty was really sweet, creamy and bananay!..."

Binge And Clean

"Amazing coffee and food!Hands down for everything I ordered... Everytime is my favorite moment.I usually get chicken and mashed peas..."

Yuri

"Amazing combination of top-class bean (the name of the bean just slipped out of my mind...) and top-class barista :)If you haven't tried Coffee..."

Mathetes

"Been there once. Cozy place, amazing coffee and cake! I’ve tried tiramisu tart. It was so good. Can’t wait to visit again and try other..."

A

"A very unique neighbourhood's cafe. Great coffee and homemade food, couldn't leave without trying a piece of their cake selections. Very friendly..."

Carmen

"This place makes the best coffee! Seriously! Of all the cafes I've been to, none has matched the flavor and consistency of the flat whites here. It's..."

Ming Cheuk

"Good coffee good food . Usually different pasta dish every second day . Love the pasta and some decent Sammie’s in the cabinet too . Worth a go..."

Sam Stewart-Anderson

"Brilliant experience 💗 Service: The owners/staff were all friendly and helpful. Food arrived quickly as well. Ambience: Such a..."

Linh 💛

"What a hole-in-the-wall this little place is! Run by a Japanese couple, you can tell they really put effort and precise craftsmanship into the coffee..."

J Eats

"Amazing little place with speciality coffees, cabinet food and desserts. We have tried a few cakes now but stand out is definitely the..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Came highly recommended by eatlitfood. Cute little cafe with lovely staff, great coffee. Definitely a good place for a snack rather than full on..."

Daniel Chiou

"We came here after seeing numerous instagram photos of their cake slices. We ordered the tiramisu tart and the macaroni cheese/ meatloaf special...."

Dxlche

"Love love love the food we had today! Came here with expectation to try their matcha tart. Personally I don’t like dessert with dry coconut but..."

Tanz

"Absolutely loved their food here. I tried the Lasagna and I believe their Lime Mascarpone Tart. The Lasagna was soooo cheesy and saucy which I..."

SpoonMe

"Wonderful coffee and desserts. Everything is reasonably priced and delicious. Haven't tried their savoury dishes yet, but looking forward to. Lovely..."

Maria Polishchuk

"Eatlitfood's reviews bought my friends and I here and honestly bless him. We shared pretty much everything on the menu and it did not at all..."

Poppy Ross

"Amazing coffee in an adorable little tucked away spot. The owners are really friendly and provide great service. Definitely the best coffee I've had..."

Lilian Lim

"Coffee pen is in my Top 3 Coffee places in Auckland and the owner and barista Yasuji is friendly to all and the amazing coffee keeps his regulars..."

Jackie Kim

"Coffee is hands down best in Auckland and food is always made with love. Owner operator likes to change things up and has really good rapport with..."

Natalie Brittan

"Nice tucked away coffee spot love the coffee and there are great fresh lunch options too mostly good for Takeaway as there isn't tons of seating..."

Niamh Slattery

"This place is a hidden gem! I am a bit of a coffee snob and the coffee here is probably the best I've had in Auckland (they make specialty blends)...."

Andy

"A place for coffee lovers. If you enjoy specialty coffee, coffee pen is the right place to go.Some of the best beans from the main..."

Diogo Reck

"Come on a rainy day and sit by the window and look out to the tree. Somehow it reminded us of Japan. The chicken pea sandwich was nice but a little..."

Darren Ren

"Very small but very popular local café. Most of the seating is outside so it's only a viable option in good weather. Limited menu but the food is..."

Mary Binney

"Today its our first time went here for our coffee and small bites. The coffee are delicious, I got mocha & my partner love his americano. We also..."

Antonia Jopoetro

"DELICIOUS flat whites at coffee pen. The food is also very delicious and love that they always have different menus on each week, which makes it..."

Ju W

"One of my favorite café in AKL, the food taste so rich, I always feel satisfied after a brunch here, the coffee is one of the best in town! The..."

Xenia Ji

"Such a lovely hidden little cafe! Everytime is a different experience that doesn't disappoint. This time we had a prawn sando, perfectly cooked and..."

Mariah Templonuevo

"I suspected I was in for a treat when I saw a sneakily tucked away corner cafe hidden behind some oak trees, which added to its pleasant ethos of..."

Rémi Lamarche

"We stumbled onto this quaint little cafe when we were heading to another brunch spot. Such a fortunate change of events because this place is such a..."

Celine Seah

"Nice cafe for good coffee and a bite to eat, pretty chill and comfortable atmosphere. Exactly the type of place I envisioned myself enjoying coffee..."

Ryan Carlson

"An unexpected surprise. I didn't expect the coffee to be particularly delicious. The taste is delicate. Coffee is mellow and flavoured. Tiramisu cake..."

Nina NZ

Homeland

Mala-Spiced Kingfish Head Kumara Fishcakes

Paua on Toast

Smoked Kahawai Kedgeree Crème Fraiche Tamarind Soft-Boiled Egg

Pineapple Vanilla Cake

Grilled Wapiti Steak

Sticky Lamb Ribs with Homeland Kimchi

Turkish Eggs Whipped Garlic Yoghurt Aleppo Chilli Butter Toast

Greenlea Scotch Fillet Miso Potato Purée Grilled Cos Parmesan Thomson Single Malt

Roast Kūmara Kawakawa Pesto

Creamed Paua on Toasted Ciabatta

Hangi Pork Belly

Red Wine Spiced Poached Pear

Panko Crumbed Pig's Head Croquettes Spicy Tomato Relish Crème Fraiche

"Overall it was a very good experience. Service was excellent. When my friend sent a dish back the staff were so obliging and friendly. Aside from a..."

Mary Binney

"I’m happy that I come for breakfast before heading home. Recommend to come with few friends as they have interesting menu so you can share to try..."

Sek Lih Pang

"An outstanding dining experience. Service from the start was warm and friendly, Good knowledge of the menu by staff. Food was presented beautifully..."

Sheree Harris

"Loved the relaxed vibe and beautiful setting, and the food. The taco and the lamb were the stars for us, but everything tasted delicious. Our server..."

Joanne Ling

"Lovely experience! First of all we had great wine and chose to take any starter that was on the menu to share on our table. It was absolutely..."

Anika Schröder

"Food was amazing, the views out over the water and harbour bridge were top notch and the service was great. Will absolutely be coming back. We had..."

Charlotte Rainsford

"The food is interesting and delicious. The staff were incredible. Friendly, attentive and knew the menu well. We always like to get staff..."

Phoebe Prescott

"Went to Homeland for a birthday celebration. There were 13 of us, including 5 kids. Adults were on a set menu, 3 mains were lamb, fish and eggplant...."

McKenzie Clifton

"Amazing coffee and cheese scone! would recommend booking in advance as on weekend they can get very busy, lucky to get a table without booking the..."

M

"A spacious restaurant located next to the waterfront with a stunning view. It has a spacious and bright indoor seating space as well as a lovely..."

Alice

The Valley Home Kitchen

Old Fashioned Cheesecake

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pie

Creamy Mushroom with Ciabatta

Jaffa Loaf

Chicken Burger

Bacon and Egg Focaccia

Wheelchair Accessible

"Home baked goods are the best � coffee is fabulous as well, definitely Pukekohe’s hidden gem..."

Ashleigh Card

"If youre craving home made great tasting food then this is the place for you. Fantastic food, great coffee and excellent..."

Michelle Davies

"Took my good friend Julie here on her Wedding Day for an early lunch, it was lovely to find such delicious Mousetraps and the selection of sweet..."

Joanne Archer

"Thank you so much for being so accommodating to all dietary requirements and making me a veggie sandwich with pesto mushrooms, avocado and salad when..."

Jen Marwick

"Great coffee, great service. My 10 year old son loved his milkshake and I enjoyed my corn fritters, the cabinet food looked very yum aswell. Love the..."

Leigh Larsen

"Had lunch with friends at the Valley Home Kitchen today the eggs bene with salmon were delicious, then couldn't resist the triple chocolate brownie..."

Maria Robinson

"We ordered a bailey's cheesecake for my Mum's birthday and it was divine. The cake was amazing and we all throughly enjoyed it. Can't wait to come..."

Lisa Marie Kemp

"Great cafe, lovely home made meals and baking, also friendly service, would highly..."

Tessa Dooley

"We went the valley kitchen this afternoon absolutely brilliant service fabulous food and coffee ..."

Robyn Williams

"Omg I just had the chick pea curry pie this is amazing yum!!!!! Best pie I have ever eaten hands down 😍Considering I'm a meat person this is a..."

Sibohan Hogg

"Pukekohes best kept secret till now.. Delicious home made goodies to cater for all..."

Rosita Manning

"We frequent this cafe often and couldnt recommend it more. Gorgeous homemade baking, tasty and exciting menu choices. Sponge drops are a must try!!..."

Michelle D

"YUMMY SCRUMMY home baking at its best! Great coffee, friendly service and a nice homely atmosphere. A great place to take the family or your..."

Larissa Denton

"First time visiting The Valley Home Kitchen.... won't be the last. Easy wheelchair access, friendly and helpful staff as well as tasty homemade..."

Tina Coles

"I have lived in Pukekohe only a year now,and have, thankfully, only discovered this place in the last 2 weeks. I say thankfully because unfortunately..."

Foodie Spy

"The Valley Home Kitchen has delicious homemade food which looks and tastes incredible! The meals are great value for money and showcase all the..."

Tori Hockley

"Enjoyed the cafe immensely, have always followed but this was our 1st time to visit. Had been to Farrell's nursery so was happy to find it easy to..."

jonathan Hare

"Creamy mushrooms were good. Service was great, and staff kept checking in. Great..."

Tanya Horsford

"We decided to visit on a public holiday so, unfortunately no chef on board. However the cabinet food we ate, pie, quiche and tortilla were all..."

Graeme Prichard

"First time visit. Nice and local. They forgot one of the items I ordered, but they were very apologetic and corrected this quickly. Very friendly..."

Eugene Jordaan

"Cozy, charming cafe a bit away from Pukekohe centre. Well decorated. Friendly staff. Coffee was really nice and eggs Benedict ($17) was very yummy..."

Sérgio Dantas

"we were waiting around 20min for food.. however, they served very very yummy and lovely dishes! If you have enough time to wait to go there then get..."

Luna Bella

"Just enjoyed an amazing brunch with my family. Great food and lovely staff. Definitely..."

Michelle Johnson

"Absolutely amazing team and the food is devine! Ata went out of her way to ensure my daughter's meal was suitable for her as she is coeliac. I can't..."

Bec Holloway

"Lovely place. They were slightly slow the day of visit but were super friendly. Great food and..."

Giles Emmerson

"The foods all made on site fresh and it's amazing. Pretty good value too. Highly..."

Kieran Waelen

"Decent coffee, really good pie, nice place and even open on a..."

Eric Rowe

"At lunchtime the coffee was great and so was my sausage..."

Dominic Toon

"The Eggs Benedict is perfect. Eggs were perfectly poached, loads of hollandaise, nice sourdough..."

Nick Smith

"Awesome coffee, fab food and great staff and service 😀..."

Melva Rogers

"I love this place and always enjoyed the coffee.. my favorite in town and we live within a short walking distance.. unfortunately a couple of days..."

Sophie H

"Updated- went to Valley Home kitchen again today after the owners contacted me directly in regards to the previous visits Discrimination. Happy to..."

Jitske Collins

"Stopped by for lunch - we sat out the front under the cover as we had our dog with us and were served with smiles from the staff very quickly...."

Sonya Jenks

"my favourite cafe :) beautiful food and amazing service. love the pesto on the vegetarian eggs..."

Rachel Smith

"My first time here ☺️ enjoyed the breakfast hot chocolate and the service was great 👍, thanks to our friend who invented use..."

Richard Booker

L'atelier Du Fromage

Ham & Cheese Croissant

Selection De Fromage Et Charotor

Duck Sausage

Demi-Canard Fermier Roti Aux Agrumes

Potato with Bacon

Pyrénées Fromage & Charcuterie Platter

Flat White

Coffees & Teas

Lamb Shank

Bavette De Boeuf Wagyu

"A lovely authentic French bistro specializing in French cheeses, deli eats and decadent patisserie and coffee by day on the ground floor, this two..."

Elaine Yeoh

"The moment I stepped into L'Atalier Du Fromage, I felt like I walked into a little French cheese boutique in France. I immediately noticed cheeses..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Nice food and friendly service. Tidy and clean environment.Large selection of wine 🍷 Professional wine suggestions to match with..."

Gabriel Kung

"Thank you to be here ! I discover that they made eclairs au chocolat and as a french I love it. In addition to that it's the real one. If you want to..."

EkisDekorator

"This has to be one of my favourite places in Newmarket. The food is mouth watering, especially the Bavette De Boeuf Wagyu. Tried the Gnocchi Aux..."

Candy

"Very nice french cafe in New Market. What a shame it's not open for dinner. The interior decor is sooo French. I love every little detail of this..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"If you're near the bp on Khyber pass and want some lunch, make sure you come here.The mains are absolutely delicious. Wagyu skirt steak was a..."

Darren Big Belly

"Been coming here for the past 3 years. It never disappoints. My daughter likes coming with me too, feels like a market with plenty of..."

Tony Ma

"Busy place with fabulous french food. This is one of my mum's favourites and she introduced it to me. I enjoyed the unique food, and it was well..."

Emily

"Nice French style cafe. Fresh baked bread, a lot of cheese, wine shop upstairs, relax music all in one. Food was awesome, nice presentation and..."

LuNa The TuNa

"I have visited this place a few times and have always been impressed by the quality of food.Their quiches are to die for, moist and the flaky..."

Shell

"4/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service Fabulous French Cafe/bakery in New MarketI was told..."

곰정안

"This cafe is recommended by a friend of mine. Since then, I have been there for breakfast and lunch. The presentation of food in the cabinet looks..."

Sarah Sara

"I only stopped in to buy bread and croissants, those were excellent. The croissant was as good as I've had since perhaps Pyrenees, beautiful..."

Gus

"The food here was tasty and pretty reasonably priced. It has an authentic French feel to it and the huge cheeses on display were captivating. Service..."

Sandy Hsiao

"This place had a lovely atmosphere and great selection. They accomodate a wide range of situations, from take away, casual dine on and a more formal..."

Siobhan Lenehan

"I have been to this place once and its small restra away from the main market . The food that we tried was excellent and full of flavors. Staff is..."

Vivek

"Popcorn & Movies. A Blue sky and White Puffy Clouds. Fish & Chips. Some things in life just seem to compliment each other so effortlessly. A sort of..."

Fiji Singh

"Amazing cheese and wine store in Newmarket and an expanded cafe to satisfy all your French cheese cravings!You can eat in and order from a..."

Jaffa

"Yep definitely a solid 5.0. Wifey asked a French expat (whom she worked with at TVNZ), where is a good french café to go for brunch? He..."

Halfpie Job

"Amazing! Will visit again for sure! Everything about this cafe is so good that I wanted to return to dinner when I have not yet finished my lunch...."

Shanna

"Only found out about this place in the last month because a friend told me about the amazing wine and liquer selection upstairs.I had the baked..."

Miss Kiki

"Been there twice, enjoyed some nice pastries. Haven't tried their coffee yet. I heard this place from my other coworkers. They love the almond..."

Silvia Fang

"So...did a quick pitstop here for some French pastries - almond croissant and pain au raisin takeaway and was super glad I did because they were..."

ShoRt

"My mother's favourite cafe in Newmarket, so eventually I made it past since it is off the beaten track somewhat for an amateur diner like myself...."

Frank

"This place is amazing!!! The food has beautiful flavours and is very authentic. Everything here is delicious and they do lovely sweets as well...."

Connie Stone

"A very busy cafe. We had the vegetarian rolls, takeaway. Unfortunately we think either the olive tapenade or marinated eggplant added to the..."

S B

"Hidden gem in Newmarket. I had my lunch there this morning, and I really went there because it was easy to find car park. People who were working..."

Seok Heon Lee

"While out with a friend today we stumbled apon this place by chance. We had coffees and pastries. The pastries were amazing and the coffee also..."

Kelly Sanderson

"Stopped by here after failing to get Krispy Kreme from down the road. It wasn't too bad of a consolation prize. Had the mille fuille and it was nice...."

Benedict Uy

"This place is bordering on (and may evolve into) a full French bistro (a propper one - not the dumbed down kiwi ones we get). Yes their offer is as..."

Stu

"I wish I could give Latelier du Fromage a higher rating than 5! I had the 'Meal of the Day' for lunch and it was BEAUTIFUL! I had chicken breast,..."

Tiana Meintjes

"Bonjour! This is a place where you can find the real French people and of course the food and also wine here! I came here for Lunch, this is a lil..."

Judie Zoe Ang

"Bonjour!!! it really is a FRECH PRIDE!!This is what happend when your GPS is playing up and you end up in a corner out of nowhere, you find..."

F.A.T.s "Food And ThoughtS" DUO

"Worth a visit for the cute French Style Cafe Food and Coffee and deli food, plus a fantastic upstairs range of authentic French Wine. There is more..."

S B

"An intriguing wee French place, as when you first walk in it has a lovely wee cafe setup with your typical french food, though I feel not a big..."

Coffee4two

"A shop with a very comfortable environment. The service is very attentive, and the dishes feel very French. It seems that the origin and taste are..."

jin jeremy

"5 star, very rare and hardly spotted. This place is just great, coffee is nicely roasted and with plenty of punch however the food is the real winner..."

Simon M

"Hidden treasure. I went there by my french colleague. They have nice cabinet foods and cheese. You would enjoy even you dont know any french name on..."

금석한

"Great! Great! Foods are delicious! Really adore duck sausages and potato with bacon. And the steak is also good! Don’t forget duck liver... with..."

Ainhoa

"Always go for lunch here when in Auckland. Great trad French food, always perfectly cooked and presented. It also has a fab cheese shop and an..."

Lydia Aydon

"Delicious meals and sweets. My family and I really enjoyed this place. We are sure to visit..."

Stella K.

"Definitely a gastronomic delight. Enjoyed the ham and cheese croissant with a tasty salad on the side and a small bottle of a French white. Pear tart..."

Dora Green

"So french, so chic, so authentic, L’atilier Du Fromage was recommended to us as a must-try before we departed Auckland. We came early on a Monday..."

George Forgan-Smith

"Love this place. Very good French desserts and cuisine. Can't go wrong. Nice place. Staff are..."

Alan Singam

"Apr 2022: It's awesome to have this French pocket accessible. Feb 2021: Simply delicious. Very high-quality experience. Will be back for..."

Rising Star

"Love their food, cheese, n friendly staff. Their flat white is more like a latte, which is too milky for ex-Wellingtonian. They don't have a big..."

Summer Shimizu

"This place is an hidden gem, my partner and I went there for breakfast today and we loved it. The food is amazing and everything is so Authentic,..."

sarah caponero

"Stopped by here after failing to get Krispy Kreme from down the road. It wasn't too bad of a consolation prize. Had the mille fuille and it was nice...."

Benedict Uy

"Brilliant coffee and food ! Glad we discovered this little jewel! Will def be back again to try Al the food . Friendly staff..."

P. C C

"Thought we would try something different for breakfast this morning . Authentic French food, atmosphere and experience. Afterwards sneaking upstairs..."

Johan Eagar

"Excellent menu and service. Highly recommended. Don't worry about what to order because they're all..."

Darren Ren

"Great food here, lots of cheese and French products to buy. The steak and fish pasta we had recently wasn't too good though with the wagyu steak..."

Raymond Goh

"Very rare for myself to rate a 5 but feel this is justified and could not fault food or presentation, service was spot on even though very busy...."

Tony Kelly

Geeks On Sainsbury

88/100 (1553 ratings)

Eggs Benedicts - Aoraki Smoked Salmon GF

Waffles with Seasonal Fruit

Avocado on Toast V

Seasonal Fruit and Granola Waffle

Almond Ice Latte

Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict Waffle Bibimbab

Wheelchair Accessible

"The coffee is so nice. I have ordered cauliflower soup, very tasty👍, overall the foods are all good...."

Angie

"friendly cafe with attentive and quick service! coffee and food were both yummy 😊 will definitely be back..."

Kat

"We’ve been coming here when we were still in Mt Albert. We decided to have brunch at Greks as we miss the good food and coffee (a long drive from..."

Carla

"Really enjoyed my meal n coffee here. Would highly recommend you to pay them a visit, will certainly be back to try full..."

Muna Paotama

"Their coffee has always been high quality with consistency, food has never disappointed us. Even their kids waffles look super cute, swipe 👈🏻..."

FoodiesTable

"Had lunch here today Place was packed I ordered the beef burger Staff was friendly & helpful Burger was delicious &..."

Gnxsta23

"After reading reviews decided to come to this place in search of good coffee and yammy breakfast food. The half bene was absolutely delicious, the..."

Iunki

"This place is by far my favourite cafe in Auckland so far! Such cheerful staff and bloody good food and coffee! My partner and I come here often for..."

Biani Hoskins-Peri

"Been wanting to try Geeks on Sainsbury for awhile. Was disappointed when they ran out of their signature Eggs Bene and a few other items when we..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Super cosy. The staff r so friendly. The food is excellent. Presentation is sooo good. Looks as good as it tastes.luv..."

Chloe Lee

"Quaint little cafe with awesome waffles and coffee. Staff is lovely too. Will definitely be back again!..."

K Tan

"We have just moved into the area. And this is our first time here. We ordered the vegetarian choices. Ciabatta mushroom spinach omelet....DELICIOUS...."

Ken Hita

"Enjoyed toasts and eggs:) I added salmon, it was good as well! There’s some options and you can ask what their recommendation is. 맛있게..."

Hibika

"Heading into the cafe it seems a little tucked away but it is a nice calm place to relax and enjoy the moment either by yourself or with friends...."

Mikey

"Two Eggs Benedict, one with Pokeno Bacon and another with Aoraki Smoked Salmon. The plating of this dish was beautiful. All four eggs was cooked..."

Candy

"Great service and delicious meal! Food arrived surprisingly fast and the cafe itself was nice and cosy. Will definitley be heading here again!..."

Leah Pereira

"This seasonal fruit and granola waffle was A M A Z I N G!!! It’s covered in maple peanut butter and has a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to top it..."

Liandra Misquitta

"I am so happy to know this cafe today.I just found here got lost my way and even early morning had crowded lots of customer that makes me go..."

Julia

"It is located on the side of the shop area at the corner of Sainbury Road and Morningside Drive. There were quite a few parking spaces across the..."

Benedict Uy

"Came here for a healthy lunch. The egg benedict was great, and the bibimbap was delicious. Mocha was really good too. Fast and friendly..."

Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)

"A friendly Korean Cafe.A great mix of ingredients.Love the way they cooked the potato slices.Will surely come back and try more on the..."

Jessie He

"Love the petite egg Benny - great portion and delicious hollandaise sauce! Nice kids waffle with lotsa fruit and not forgetting the vanilla ice..."

Joelyn Lee

"SMART. Smart food, smart decor, smart location. Geeks on Sainsbury nailed it in those areas, all of which make a perfect recipe for an excellent..."

Brendan Chun

"Finally tried the Fried tofu Benedict at Geeks on Sainsbury, it's pretty and neat. Love the fresh avocado 🥑 with perfectly cooked poached eggs...."

Rita Ge

"We went there on Sunday, friendly and nice staff with really good manner. Tried their tofu egg benedit and waffle, strong recmmend, really good..."

Zhang Ying

"Can really taste the skills of the chef on each plate. Delicious food, sublime coffee and friendly service.Waffles Affogato 5/5Salmon..."

Vaqara_Kana

"Enjoyed the seasonal fruit waffles very much . Went with my mum for brunch and we both got iced coffees as well . Sat outside and enjoyed the fresh..."

Madeleine Roe

"Went here for a brunch on a Sunday. The place was busy, apparently its quite small as well. Overall, had a good experience. The food is yum, as..."

Duchess_Arg

"The team are doing some pretty amazing stuff with this small space on the doorstep of St Lukes. Vibes here were off the chain, packed to the brim..."

Tan Wang

"We got an avocado bagel and their waffles with bacon. The bacon was basically just fat. Hardly any meat. The rest of the waffles dish was amazing..."

Harry Kumar

"I have visited this place a few times and it has been always a pleasant experience. Good food and good coffee just a minor comment on the type of..."

Charissa

"This cafe is very good. Food is amazing. I love my scramble egg. So good, if the bacon is a bit more crispy that will be perfect. :) chips is very..."

Sammiii

"Polite, friendly service and great food and coffee make this a sought out and popular place among the locals and those further away. Taken here for..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Super friendly. Good coffee. One of the rare places in Auckland where a blueberry muffin is actually full of blueberries. But..."

Nina

"Great service from waiting staff. Good place to catch up with friends and excellent coffee. However the menu options are a bit limited and the food..."

David Ting

"Absolutely delicious food! My friend and I couldn't decide between the eggs benedict and waffles so we got both. Zero regrets either, they were both..."

Wei

"All I say is: The waffles are to die for! Yummy crunchy granola on fresh waffles, with banana and ice cream. It’s rather a desert than a “proper..."

FranziLuisa13

"Very quick service only took 10 minutes to get what we ordered. It was amazing seeing how different kinds of food were placed on the dish to deliver..."

Hemei Men

"Saw this place on Zomato and my friend and I wanted a place to eat brunch close to St Lukes so we went here for the first time and it was delicious!..."

Sophia Wang

"They have done so well with the little amount of space they have! The inside is like a triangular shape, really cool concept. I was lucky that it..."

Hasiba Zareh

"Just came in for a weekend breakfast. Service and ambience are cafe standard. We had an iced latte, flat white, avacado & salmon bagel and a BLT..."

Jeffie

"Standouts:The amazing, efficient, attentive and friendly service that went the extra mile The delicious food that not only is..."

Daniel

"Black bean noodles are my favourite food and the ones here were the beat!!!!! So excited to go back!!! Chips were amazing too!!! Gonna bring all my..."

Kt Parry

"This place looks like your typical neighbourhood cafe located on the corner of Sainsbury Rd and Morningside Drive, but boy oh boy their food was..."

Berna

"Nice place with nice food. Beef burger is so yummy and I like the table number . They are letters from A to Z. That’s really interesting. I will..."

George CY

"Unfortunately didn‘t offer any eggs Benedict for some reason when I was there. So I ordered the waffles instead and was glad I did because they..."

Auckland Foodie

"This place is frikin’ awesome. Great service and incredibly unique and delicious food! We have tried many different items off the menu and every..."

Emily

"Eggs Benedict are a highlight. Instead of a traditional English muffin they’ve got a thick and crispy potato slice. Attentive and fast service and..."

Marina Samountry

"This place has a rustic feel, friendly service. Food was great, eggs cooked to perfection and the summer fruits were fresh. Would recommend and..."

Miura Elikana

"Hands down one of the best brunch places in Auckland! I don't know what more anyone could want that Geeks doesn't offer: lovely, attentiveness..."

Winnie Chauchau

"Wonderful breakfast and a coffee... Fresh baked options are really good. Muffins and caramel slice is just yummy everytime I have tried..."

JPK

"Come here often and the experience is always great. I love the yellow smoothie, it is insanely delicious. Very light also which means I have room to..."

Victoria Birch

"Really good coffee, food, ambience and super friendly service! I would recommend this to everyone. I had the GF bibimbap and it was delicious, full..."

Katie Carroll

"Went here for brunch with my partner and her sister. Service was good, the lady who served us was friendly. Location is good with ample on street..."

Nik Kho

"Came here for a quick and small meal during lunch time. We ordered one mocha, a flat white and a “petite” eggs benedict with bacon. Loved the..."

JKG

"Coffee was good, food looks nice but is pretty average. Serving is small for eggs benny, but large for bagels. Service is great!Read..."

Rina

"Superb coffee, large spacing and lovely decor with an industrial feel but Nordic Art Deco + Swedish raw wood design furnitures. Plants are definitely..."

Yi Lin Inez Zheng

"My first cafe love. Geeks was my first exposure to cafe food, and let's just say I would have saved a lot of money if I didn't like their food...."

Foodiesquarepants

"The string fries and aoli are fantastic as is the coffee. The tofu eggs benedict is yum (except for the tofu). The seats are hard. Great..."

Tanisha Jowsey

"YUM! Great coffee great food. The chips are heavenly. Needs better parking!!! Some of the tables are a bit awkward but that's only coz the space is..."

Georgiapeters24

"This place is usually crazy busy! Which can only mean good things. Despite the crowds the service was very good and they keep you updated on the..."

Patrick Siose Pereira

"Blink and you might miss this cafe! It has the best waffles I have ever had! My wife had the eggs Benedict which looked fantastic as well This..."

Matthew Wallis

"Really cosy cafe! Loved the interior, staff was friendly the food was 👌🏼👌🏼. If you can't decide on whether to get the waffle or the eggs..."

Andrea

"I've been here several times now and haven't been disappointed. First tried the eggs Benedict, great hollandaise sauce n homemade hash... Nice...."

Roger Dalton

"Had their eggs benedict. Eggs and the potato stack was perfect. However the sauce was a let down. Very bland I honestly can not taste a hint of salt..."

Jc

"This place is one of my favourites. I always just passed this place as I went to work in the mall, and it immediately caught my eye. Finally having..."

Angel Cueva

"Love this little cafe. They do beautiful food and make the presentation look magical. I've never has eggs Benedict quite like this before. The staff..."

Simone Mulitalo

"Geeks on Sainsbury is the perfect brunch spot, wide selection on offer with the normal staples. We opted for the eggs bene, extra points for half..."

Chomnomnom

"Love their friendly staff and amazing food. Will definitely go back to try more food! Fast service and their kids waffle looked delicious...."

ChiChi Vareeroy

"We love this place. I come here regularly for take away coffees (latte) and have never been disappointed. The iced coffee is also one of the best..."

Eeram

"I didn't realize how much I was coming here for my bagel fix until one of the lovely girls who work there was like '.. Yeah you look really familiar'..."

N.S

"Never thought finding such a nice cafe in sandringham was really nice fitout.Been there on monday late afternoon was really quite.Had a..."

Tess.chaauiri

"One of my favourite cafes. Fruit waffles are a go-to, coffee is always hot and perfect, staff are super friendly and welcoming! Can't go wrong with..."

Chantal Hoeft

"Beautiful presentation of their food, we had their eggs benny on deep fried potato gratin , not warm enough . But the poached eggs cooked perfectly...."

Olivia890312

"One word - delicious.Situated opposite of St Lukes mall, this is my go-to cafe. It's Korean owned and it serves delicious breakfast and..."

Jason Zhang

"Due to their high ratings and good reviews on here, I couldn't help but visit this cafe! Ordered the cappuccino and the Chicken Quinoa Salad...."

Kirsten

"Really loved Geeks On Sainsbury! Great coffee and delicious food with fast and friendly service. Super cool decor and clean setting. Would recommend..."

Kezia Lynch

"I love the decor of the cafe. The food was good and the drinks were yummy. Except for the potato bottom of the egg benedict. Good cafe for brunch...."

Rossa Jeong

"I've always seen photos of Geeks around but never knew where it was. Was taken here by surprise by a friend, and I was very impressed by the..."

Oksana Zhang

"Chic little cafe! Had the most delicious salmon and egg meal (forgot the name). Banana waffles were awesome as well. Excellent customer service, and..."

Prinshika Kumar

"Had my first visit today and couldn't fault any of the food that we ordered. We had the shoestring fries, eggs benedict and banana granola waffles..."

Y Anne

"Super pumped to have such a good cafe in the Neighbourhood. Geeks are consistently good. Their bene sets a standard and their mushrooms are tip top,..."

Nigel

"Cute little eatery. The salmon and eggs Benedict stack w/ avocado was delish! Our order was lost however and took an hour and half to come out so..."

Ann R

"I didn't know this place was in my hood lol. Well kept secret. The breakfast menu is really good (my wife really enjoyed her breakfast). The coffee..."

Abdul Wahid Awan

"Pan fried Tofu was delicious and it came in two sizes :) I've always found that cafe portion sizes were always to much for me but their petite sizes..."

Malisa Foong

"This cafe offers excellent service & food. The poached eggs were cooked to perfection & the mince on toast was delicious. The yellow smoothie was..."

Zebrew

"Enjoyed a midweek lunch here recently. So refreshing on a hot summers day to sit outside near a large area of grass and trees. It was a late lunch so..."

Irish Eyes

"Great cafe. Went with a group of friends last weekend. I ordered the chicken and quinoa salad, and my friends ordered the eggs bene. The food was..."

D G

"I ordered the banana waffles & the kids waffle for my 3 year old. I recommend this place to others would love to try the salads next time. I also..."

Nia Makaela-Marie Hola

"Geeks on Sainsbury is tucked away near Westfield St Luke's and I visited this cute cafe on a sunny Tuesday afternoon. We were seated outside promptly..."

Jenny Da

"Awesome cafe tucked away in a wee corner at St Luke's. Great staff and service. Their eggs benedict is insanely good. We've been here multiple times..."

Shreyas Balakrishna

"A cute little place. Gives a clean and fresh feeling. Great service and good food. Reasonable prices. Will definitely visit again for their waffles. ..."

LoveEatLive

"The little café space on the corner of Sainsbury Road and Morningside Drive has changed hands intermittently in the last few years and this one..."

Husk Creative

"Nice sunny location.Pleasant service though we struggled to understand our first server who I guess was Chinese (this is not..."

Tim Shnaider

"I ordered the eggs benedict and the presentation and quality of the food was spot on. One thing however was the hollandaise sauce was not as creamy..."

Sarah

"Delicious brunch at Geeks on Sainsbury. Food is fresh & well presented. There is indoor & outdoor seating, but you can't book so plan your visit..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"I had to check this place out as I saw a great review. I went pretty early at 8.30am and there were plenty of seats. There were lots of magazines and..."

Jenny Son

"The best egg Benedict in the Auckland! If they locate near by me as city, I'm happy to spend all my saving everyday. The dish looks like small but I..."

Hs Kim

"Who would have thought "Morningside till I die" could produce good food being the dirty old hood it is! Geeks is a great place that again has Asian..."

Alwayseating

"Nice cafe, good coffee. I had the waffles and my husband had the Salmon eggs Benedict. Really liked the location looking out onto a small park,..."

Nicky

"Went to this cafe when i was in the neighbourhood and the high rating on Zomato brought me there. A bit disappointed and think it is over-rated in my..."

Khloe

"Wow this place is so good,the food everything from look to taste was perfect,our waiter was on point too tops service,dont no why we never come here..."

Ayaan

"I love this place!! Top notch mushrooms and bacon. Kids loved the waffles and fluffies. Great coffee, trendy decor. A real treat to visit...."

Ben Clotworthy

"Was very tasty and decent sized meals, would definitely go there again :) We had the Waffles and BLT bagel (so much bacon, was amazing)...."

Samantha Wintour

"Brunch with Le husband today. Lovely little cafe classroom like setting from old school wooden chairs and tables to a blackboard inside. Suits the..."

ReetsNLots

"Have been here many times. Have enjoyed it so consistently thought it was about time I wrote a review. The food from the kitchen is outstanding...."

Louise Russell Holland

"Good lil spot with tables outside in the sun overlooking a small, tree filled park. Coffee, service and the food was awesome. We shared the salmon,..."

KT

"We went for a brunch on a Saturday morning. We ordered a flat white and a hot choco with a Pukeno Bacon and a Salmon Eggs Benedict. The dishes were..."

Boty

"Great food, a wee bit small on the portion sizing on some items but overall great! Good coffee, friendly staff, and their eggs bennny is to DIE..."

Myna Muse

"This cafe is quite unexpected for this area - with good coffee and clean shabby chic decor which is quite in right now. I've visited on a week day..."

Lulu

"We went in and it was quite busy, we were seated within a few minutes and orders taken about 15 minutes later. We were advised it would be a 30..."

Ghost Reviewer

"One of my absolute favourites. Quality Wellington coffee, great menu food, fantastic service. Cabinet food is a bit hit and miss. Sparkling water is..."

Chelsea

"Yum yum yum! Been here 3 times so far - their eggs bene is to die for! Love how you can pick a petite size which I find is the perfect amount (unless..."

Melissa

"Absolute gem of a place , definitely recommend to anyone. It's located a convenient distance away from the any city centres and has plenty of..."

Pamela Chia

"I had the pleasure of dining here on a sunny Monday morning with my family, we had the Aoraki Smoked Salmon & Avocado Benedict, the Salmon Bagel and..."

Av

"Been here a few times now, love their take on Eggs Benny on layered agria potatoes (I usually can't eat the bread that comes with the standard eggs..."

Nicole Jana

"A great new place - really good food. varied, interesting flavours (a menu different from the usual cafe stuff we've all seen before) lovely service...."

Deirdre Milne

"LOVE this place. Beautiful food. We had family brunch here and everyone agreed the food was amazing. Staff was friendly and dressed immaculately...."

Coz I Can

"Holy smokes - that breakfast of poached eggs with Bacon was stunning. Beautifully presented and real good combination of flavors. Highly..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Tucked around the corner, is Geeks on Sainsbury. Initially we weren't quite sure whether were came to the right place, as the lollipop signage, that..."

Jen Lin

"Came in here on sunday morning, were seated quickly despite the place being busy. Ordered two trim lattes and a salmon bagel as well as a..."

Athena

"I've come to eat breakfast here a couple of times now and always leave full and satisfied. Customer service is great, always friendly and attentive..."

Knorisheats

"Came here on a sunny Monday morning for brunch and loved it. Staff were friendly, place is easy to find and food is delish.Had eggs..."

Natasha

"Whether or not the menu at Geeks is for you will probably depend on just one thing - do you have a sweet tooth?A lot of the choices have..."

Michael

"Came to give it a try after seeing all the gorgeous pics and I must say my sister and I thoroughly enjoyed both the presentation and satisfaction on..."

Bronwyn Koh

"We came along on a Sunday to find the place was packed. There were 4 of us and the staff kindly set up another table for us. They have these old..."

Samantha Lines

"Came here for lunch, lots of free seats outside and service was pretty fast. Nice place to chill and quiet away from traffic..Overall food was good..."

Nathalie

"came here for a Sunday morning brunch, we were a bit late getting there so they were understandably busy - and announced a 30 minute wait for food..."

Georgia Dobbs

"We wanted to go somewhere for brunch and decided on this place because of all the rave reviews. We got here at 11 and needed to wait for 30 minutes..."

Ridad

"Great coffee and pretty plates! I had the pork salad which was tasty and fresh. My friend had the kale tomato bagel which looked yum too. Keen to..."

Joanna Koat

"Would 100000% recommend, I've been here twice now, a little out of the way but worth the trip. Coffee on point, friendly staff, amazing food and even..."

Rhegan Smith

"Ordered the kale and Pecan pesto - sautéed kale, smashed avocado, portobello mushroom, roasted tomato, pesto and cream cheese on a fresh bagel. Very..."

Miss T

"Awesome place, good vibe. Staff are friendly and attentive to needs. Dog friendly place. Staff offer a bowl of water to your pets without asking...."

Chumq

"Went here for brunch last easter weekend and ordered the waffles with granola, the beef burger and iced chocolate. Iced choco was on point...."

Karl Evangelista

"Love Geeks on Sainsbury for brunch after a night out. Their scrambled eggs on sourdough and avo are a god send with big buttery pieces of toast!..."

Hannah Pearce

"Had breakfast at this cafe on a weekend. The eggs benedict was a real surprise. The presentation was awesome; the blend of the eggs, pokeno bacon,..."

Jamez Hill III

"Came here for lunch with two friends. I had the eggs benedict potato cake. I wasn't a huge fan of the potato cake - it was a little hard and I think..."

Chelsea Alley

"We had high expectations when visiting here due to really good reviews / average rating on zomato. The attention to detail is great - not only with..."

HJ

"My first time here and was recommended the Tuna, wasabi & jalapeño bagel. Spice lovers won't be disappointed and paired with cold drip coffee, great..."

Mitch Lawson

"Amazing food , good how they have petite option and a large option for some of the meals on the menu. Presentation was great & so was the..."

Foodie Feels

"We visited Geeks on a Saturday morning. Found a seat easily enough but the wait for both coffee and food was substantial. Love the decor and if..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Stopped in here for breakfast... The service was friendly... We had the gronola and poached eggs on ciabatta with avacado and bacon... Had to have..."

Donna&Shane

"This is our default go to when we are meeting friends & want to guarantee good food & service.Food is great - try the Best Ugly Bagel with..."

Yoda

"This place is amazing. Perfect coffee everytime. Amazing food. Great staff. ..."

Stevie Clutterbuck

"Came here a few weeks back as it was a highly rated local cafe. The service and atmosphere is very ponsonby / Kingsland spec. They even catered to..."

SnobNom

"Ate at Geeks on Sainsbury this afternoon (Sunday). The place was busy but we still managed to get a table for twoI ordered the BLT bagel..."

Tiffany Sua

"Great little place on a rainy summers day. Coffee was lovely even my single shot flat white (joys of being 35weeks pregnant)We ordered from..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"Really enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine and eating my delicious eggs benedict on hash with a green smoothie. Service friendly and prompt. A..."

Jo Y

"Likely the best cafe in Mt Albert. Inviting decor with a great indoor, outdoor flow. Lovely cabinet food, along with a very enticing menu. The..."

Eden Wood

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: loved the fresh funky decor and jazz tunes playing in the background. Inside it does feel a tad compact, but great that there..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Had such a fantastic experience. Good mixed flavours, beautiful presentation and lovely service. I had the banana granola waffle which was absolutely..."

Laura Ransome

"Great find from Zomato. Close to Westfield St Lukes I would have never known this was here. Modern space. Cool decor. Lovely friendly service. And..."

Avi

"Great place to go for some fuel post the epic World Cup final. Great service and loved the outdoor seating area. Food was good and hit the spot. No..."

Georgia Forde

"I don't give 5/5 to just anyone. Found this place by looking for cafes in semi-central Auckland with high ratings and these guys definitely deserve a..."

Zara Alexzandra Young

"Woah! This place is the definition of a 'hidden gem' 👑 It's a pity I am not a resident in the area because I know I'd be here every morning if I..."

Monique Porteous

"Was heading to the briscoes outlet and decide to have lunch nearby. This place is small and cosy. Although there's really limited seatings, we still..."

Joanne Chiang

"Had been wanting to come here for so long and finally got the chance while up in Auckland. I was not disappointed. I am a big fan of waffles so..."

India Shores

"What a pleasant surprise this cafe was, tucked away in the corner of an industrial/take-away spotted/suburban road. Small, yet chic and..."

L.E.N.S

"Came on a sunny Tuesday afternoon for brunch and it wasn't busy at all. The food was really well presented and tasted great too! I had a simple..."

Kenzi Yee

"Coffee was a mild roast. The muesli was nice but waffles were a hit. Lovely having the park outside, will be great is summer. Parking is very easy..."

Foodie101

"My eyes feasted on my plate before I ate my meal. Trust me when I say it tasted even better than it looks. I've tried a few different waffles around..."

WWW.KINGOFCHEATMEALS.COM

"BEST ICED CHOCOLATE OF MY LIFE.All hyperbole aside, delicious food, decent portions, lovely decor. The food was actually quite excellent..."

Tina Yu

"Have eaten here twice now and both time have been delicious. The service is great and the food comes out promptly. They have super yummy ingredients..."

Allie Campbell-Dickson

"I love neighbourhood cafes; they bring a relaxed focal point to the community. In Morningside, a slowly gentrifying neighbourhood, Geeks on Sainsbury..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Pretty cool cafe; indoor and outdoor areas perfect for a sunny day brunch. Has a grassy area that gives off a picnic bench outing kind of..."

FoodiePhysician

"Geeks on Sainsbury offer an all day breakfast menu.Went into the cafe for brunch and ordered the banana and granola waffles, which was..."

Jam Taylor

"Geeks is situated in an odd block of shops so make sure you've got your eyes peeled when you get close! The decor inside reminded me a lot of Dear..."

Laura Hunt

"'You sure do like food' commented the observant waiter when we finally finalized our order between 2. I took it as a compliment from the..."

Monica

"Was in the vicinity with work and dieing for a flat white and some lunch, unfortunately being around 3pm the cabinet had only sweet treats available..."

David Parussini

"Been here a couple of times and love it! Haven't been disappointed with their food, full of so much delicious flavour! Love the Red Rabbit Coffee,..."

Ben Payne

"Everyone loves a good waffle. Geeks on Sainsbury is home to good coffee and beautifully presented breakfast plates. The cabinet had gorgeous little..."

Sheena

"Working sundays is never fun but when your friend Sheena suggests to meet for breakfast before, it makes it abit better! Now,i never eat out for..."

Stacey Jane Rainbow

"Having heard a lot about this place recently so was keen to check it. It was full inside so we sat outside which was fine in the sun. The coffee was..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"What's better than having colourful brunch to brighten up a gloomy day?! Finally an awesome cafe opens in St Lukes area!😆I'm so impressed with..."

HappyTummiez

"Such a cute place! Lovely people with good service! I had a petite salmon eggs bene was so nicely presented and tasted amazing! The banana maple..."

Aj Maglaqui

"I visited for brunch last week having read about this cafe in an area screaming out for another good cafe. I had a couple of flat whites which..."

Lara Wills

"Absolutely in love with this place! It's located in a bit of a random spot but definitely worth the drive. It was so hard to decide what to order off..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Came here for brunch this morning! Such a cute little hidden cafe, just around the conner from St Lukes!I had the granola ($11) and a soy flat..."

Charlotte

"We have been on this place today morning for a breakfast. We had an Eggs Benedict, Eggs on toast with mushrooms and a yellow smoothie. The food was..."

Eduardo Dias

"This area lacks great cafes so really nice to see this place open here! Great decor and vibe. I had the pork salad. Really enjoyed my meal. All of..."

I Love Food

"Had the tofu egg benny. Sounds weird but it taste amazing! :D Friend had the banana and granola waffle - and that was equally amazing. Perfect..."

Ella Chen

"Great Coffee - my connoisseur husband approvedGood Service - very welcoming and attentive to kids (very few waitstaff ask before placing weapons..."

Seresh Moodley

"Came here on a Saturday morning. As expected it was packed but we got seated fast. There were plenty of food selection. We tried the Salmon Eggs..."

Pamela Palis

"What a gem... Found this place on zomato... And boy in glad Iv driven past it almost weekly and didn't even realise what I'd been missing out on! The..."

Chloe-Mae

"Recently heard about this little gem near St Lukes and was keen to try it out. Drive past this cafe regularly however had never seen it!!! And..."

Heidi

"Great coffee and service; eggs benedict was extremely beautiful-looking and really tasty. Only reason I would not give a 5 is that I think it needs..."

Bizcochito

"Checking Zomato for the nearby cafe and also craved for waffles yesterday. Found Geeks on Sainsbury and it is really a nice cafe for meet up and..."

Peng Chin

"I was actually across the road at the park watching rugby and drove past this odd little set of shops twice looking for a coffee place before giving..."

Frank

"Geeks is my favourite cafe at the moment. They have great coffee, exceptional service and the food is delicious.The cafe's not in the best spot,..."

Andi Jandal

"My friend and I dined here on a whim today. When we rocked up, it was 2:50pm so they only had 10 minutes til their kitchen was closed but they were..."

Manic Diner

"Everything we ordered was outstanding! My partner and I went in for lunch I ordered the eggs benedict my partner ordered the pork salad and fries. We..."

Fare Henry

"Awesome new cafe (been open 9weeks) rad space, is way bigger than it looks in the pics. A big grass area out the front so also good place to bring..."

Ellie F

"The best cafe in NZ!!! The best food and the best coffee! I tried the pumpkin soup, ugly bagel and a latte. They were all outstanding. I recommend to..."

Jiwon Jung

"My food buddy recommend this place for brekkie. We arrive early on a Saturday morning. Normally it's packed!!It was very interest egg..."

Angela Reys

"It took me a few attempts to finally make it here, trying two weeks in a row to make it in on a Monday (they're closed Monday's, but my busy work..."

Amanda Hailwood

"I came here for breakfast the other morning after hearing about this place through a friend.I liked the interior, very similar to Dear Jervois..."

Charlotte Lewis

"The Auckland cafe scene continues to amaze me as more and more chic cafes open around the different neighbourhoods. Our latest venture took us out to..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Awesome place. A great place to meet and have a chat in the sunshine. Coffee and hot chocolate were all really high quality. Definitely bring my..."

Judith Cheyne

"We decided to go to Geeks on Sainsbury early on a Saturday morning before it got too crowded. Great decor, every fixture and furnishing was well..."

Anna

"We decided to go to Geeks and Sainsbury on a whim. It had been on the back of my mind and the name reminds me of the Big Bang Theory! I could just..."

UltimateOmNoms

"There are no words.Its an amazing place.Everything is 10/10.Bona fide people, menu, coffee, location.Can't wait for summer..."

Jharaiz Kiriona

"Sandringham just got put on the map thanks to this small opening which happened nearly a month ago now. A bit of a drive out from the..."

Two Dark Coffees

"This place ticks all the boxes! Nothing more needed to be said.Coffee 10 out of 10Atmosphere 10 out of 10Food 10 out of..."

Russell Hodgson

"The flat white was great. Staff were friendly. The waffle sandwich was so delicious! The waffle itself tasted perfect and the sandwich filling just..."

Jessica Ureste (Jess)

"Met my son here for a quick lunch. Friendly and fast service. I had gf bagels with poached eggs. Lovely..."

Dora Green

"Love the vibe and the food. Always feel welcomed and they do the best scrambled eggs...."

Andrew Woods

"Always love stopping by when I’m in the area, had the pup with me today and staff were extremely friendly with her. Even got spoiled with treats!..."

Nathan Kunz

"We had pink smoothie green smoothie eggs bene and scrambled eggs and bacon. Sparkling water. Free! Amazing service and quick food delivery. The..."

Wings Trust Manu Wairua

"It's one of our favorite cafes in Auckland. Presentation, prices and taste 👌 are within the bracket of satisfaction. I always order their bibimbap..."

KT Black

"Food was very well presented. It looked really appetizing. Taste-wise, it was good but a bit lacking on the oomph. Nonetheless, it was good. Service..."

N V

"Staff are warm and friendly. I was served quickly, and even the dog was offered some treats. My house made granola was gorgeously presented and..."

miss alosina

"Nice cafe. It was recommended by a friend. The kids like the smoothies. Simple tasty menu with generous portions. Coffee is pretty good. It's not..."

Joel Beachman

"The coffee and food was really good. I ordered the bibimbap with extra egg and kimchi. Which was a good portion with the extras. Cold drip coffee was..."

Darren Ren

Le Chef

88/100 (1537 ratings)

Croque Madam Honey Glazed Ham Cheese Sauce French Fries & Salad

Bavette Sauce Au Bleu and Frites

ratatouille

Cheese Selection of the Day

Crème Brulée

Filet de boeuf

Sourdough Bread & Eggs

Wheelchair Accessible

"A cozy restaurant for dining and gathering.Good food quality with reasonable price and portions.Will come again to try more..."

Gabriel Kung

"A cozy, warm touch of France hidden in the heart of Auckland city. I love the new interior look and fell in love with their cheese fondue 🤩. It..."

Cranberrycrackers

"Ordered the restaurant month which was steak chips and a salad along with the lamb. The lamb was cooked great and fell of the bone. The steak was..."

#fatlyfe

"Came in on Sat, food was really good but the highlight was the coffee made by the young woman with dreads. I was a barista myself for a number of..."

Tony

"We loved the French food. And French red.There was a top chef in the kitchen, we concluded.Escargot snails. Fab.Lobster tail..."

Sheryl Gartner

"Rating 4.0 What’s more Parisian then a lane way filled with fairy lights and live music to greet you as you approach the bistro. The place was very..."

Manz

"I've been meaning to come here for a while now and finally got around to it one Sunday morning, the decor is just as gorgeous as it is resourceful -..."

TheMʌverick

"Great food, great service. The escargot was exactly the same as what I had had in Paris last year. The cheese was also really good. (Thanks..."

Yitao Song

"Snug and warm ambiance :) we were warmly welcomed by Romy (hope i spelled his name right), amazing suggestions from him and had a great time sampling..."

CYYTee

"I am very picky about bloody marys. Simply because I don't particularly like the taste of tomatoes. However, a Bloody Mary done properly is divine...."

Chaotic MaMa

"I came here for dinner with my boyfriend while the restaurant month deal was going on. $40 for a 3 course dinner to me is extremely affordable and..."

Sharon Louie

"If I want some authentic French bistro cuisine I would go here. The environment is rustic and everything about it speaks French: menu, sitting,..."

BelaIna

"Excellent coffee and very quirky ambience. I often grab a coffee at Le Chef when I’m shopping on High Street and it never disappoints. The food..."

Tejas Thathachar

"For an authentic French brunch come to Le Chef! I’ve wanted to try this place for the longest time since it’s so close to my house. It’s cosy..."

Dxlche

"Hwre we have the Tomato Seafood Chowder, Croque Madame and Croque Monsieur. I had the Croque Monsieur, and WOW I just loved the raclette cheese and..."

Kirsten

"Had the scotch steak and fries, price is purposely low only because you have to buy a drink with it. Fries were good, peppercorn jus very nice, and..."

Clove

"Easily the best coffee I've had in Auckland. We come here for "coffee on the go" regularly and it's consistently great. However never had food until..."

Sjr Sjr

"Le Chef is always wonderful!!! Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, great coffee and food. It is definitely my favourite spot, thank you Le Chef please..."

Carlito

"Tucked away on Vulcan lane is this little French gem with a cosy atmosphere and lovely staff. We came here for my partner's birthday and ordered a..."

Vita

"Amazing food!!! I been there two times already and tried different menu for breakfast and lunch. They made very good food with standard quality. I..."

Jewel

"Had the Pain Perdu (French toast) and Croque Monsieur. Even though the portion was satisfactory, I found the French toast overall a bit underwhelming..."

Adrianna

"We popped in for a quick bite to eat - we ordered the goat cheese and mushroom omelette, the Croque Monsieur and two glasses of the Drouhin..."

Austin

"Cute little spot, we sat outside in the lane which was nice for a sunny Friday lunch. Good service - ordered and food came out in a really short..."

TP

"How is it possible to have the beef scotch fillet with fries & coleslaw for $10. Well, you have to buy any cold drinks with it. But it is still a..."

STRADS

"Absolutely fantastic! The people the atmosphere, and the food oh my! Le chef has set the standard for great Eggs Benedict 😍would 100% recommend!..."

Robyn Ripindar Schuller

"Had a nice brunch at this French eatery.Everything we ordered was amazing and had massive portion sizes. Food was worth the price and this place..."

Tanvi Kumar Rao

"Cafe by the alley on Vulcans lane. Atmosphere of the cafe is good and staff is friendly. That's what I always like. 👍🏻 I had a mocha and..."

Michelle Chua

"We had an amazing evening at Le Chef. Everything, from the food to the drinks, the atmosphere, and the service, was excellent. We kicked things off..."

Lorna Farnell

"Well, if you thought Le Chef could be a grand fine-ding place. Then you will be surprised by how tiny it turns out to be.However, you will..."

Angel Deng Yun

"If you like meat to be cooked tender and succulent, this is not a right place for you. Their meat cooked more like deep fried and tastes more chewy..."

Jade0289

"This place is great. $10 bacon and eggs for breakfast and $10 steak and eggs for lunch. Coffee is great and at $3 is the cheapest I have found. Wine..."

Restaurant Assassin

"We are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out in Auckland, in particular the CBD. But I suppose there is one cuisine which is lacking..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Lovely small yet aesthetically pleasing place. Came here for an afternoon snack and was not disappointed. We ordered their fries and homemade bread...."

Bella Qian

"Love this place! I have been here about 4 times now for their wine matching nights. The wine and food is always a surprise to what you are getting..."

Melanie Grace Ritchie

"Congratulations, B, on your graduation! Hopefully it won't be too wet on the day while you parade down the main streets of Auckland CBD from uni to..."

Vivi S

"We are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out in Auckland, in particular the CBD. But I suppose there is one cuisine which is lacking..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Le Chef is a charming spot on a narrow, cobbled pedestrian-only lane in the city. Tucked away from the bustle of Queen Street, Le Chef channels..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"One of my favourite food memories is this little restaurant in Saint-Emillion in the Bordeaux region of France. It’s full of smokey meat smells and..."

The Enthusiastic Cook

"If you're looking for great tasting food for a great price in CBD, Le Chef should be at the top of your list. in The food was fantastic! I had a $10..."

Adnan Ahmed

"If I could rate Le Chef higher, I totally would! My boyfriend booked us in for a special three course dinner for Valentines Day and each course was..."

Tiana Meintjes

"Customer service was good as the person waiting on us was attentive, polite and worked efficiently. Both my partner and I enjoyed the food thoroughly..."

Janice Zumba

"Lovely little cafe on Vulcan Lane. Loved how the place was decorated and the nice atmosphere. We had our coffees there which were good and the..."

Corina Elama

"Very well presented and delicious meals, we had the chicken and bacon wrapped in puff pastry, and the fish and scallop. Great flavours, not..."

Marcy

"I have been to this cafe around 4 times in the past few weeks. The food is normally excellent and the staff are really friendly. The prices are to..."

Steven Knight

"We had lunch there yesterdayThe food was excellentBurger du Chef high quality and cooked to requestImpressive indeedThe other..."

Glenn Town

"Amazing little place. The staff were so friendly , the food was divine and the prices were reasonable. It was a haven in the middle of Auckland...."

Christine McGrath

"Sorprendente. Un local pequeño atendido por dos franceses. Comida francesa genuina. Pedí cerdo marinado y créme brulee. Simplemente..."

Thomas.armstrong.k

"Le Chef is a French casual bistro. The decor and ambiance is absolutely lovely when you walk in! The waitress is super nice, attentive, and quick in..."

Sam Chan

"This place is a cafe institution of the Auckland CBD for a reason. Popped in at 7am for an early breakfast. Service was prompt and friendly and the..."

Amindha Fernando

"Wonderful restaurant and excellent food. We ordered the french raclette which was very good but our first waitress had no idea what we should do with..."

Pauline T

"Came at restaurant month and had the 3 course meal for $45. Food was brilliant for this price point. Had escargot for the first time and it was OK -..."

John O

"The food and service were great. I had the avio tartine and my partner had the eggs breakfast. We also had coffee and lattes. Evening was very..."

Ted Robinson

"We went here for Auckland restaurant month and had their 3 course menu. It was very good value, the taste and portions were better than our..."

Joy Wang

"We came twice during a one week stay as we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Duck leg confit was cooked to perfection. Mussels (garlic and..."

Roseline Moo

"Liked the atmosphere here, staffs are friendly and professional. Good taste of food, liked the snails, fish and dessert 😋 Highly recommended, nice..."

Chris Yu

"Le Chef is the equivalent of a Parisian Bistro transported to Auckland. Just great food, attentive service & good people. Highly..."

bolonz bolo

"Stopped here for a late breakfast. The menu is small, but clearly prepared with care. I got the eggs Benedict, which is served with thick bacon over..."

Jansen McQuivey

Vulcan Cafe

"Really great experience at Melba. We’re visiting from NY and my toddler absolutely adored the iced chocolate, French toast and also tried his first..."

Joelle Smith

"We had flat white espresso with the Turkish Cilibi eggs for breakfast. Everything was amazing and the service was good despite being very..."

Ted Robinson

"When I’m in Auckland for an overnighter it’s a no brainer where to go for breakfast. Dear, sweet, Melba. The Favourite Husband and I stumbled..."

Caroline Cameron

"Great little spot. Smooth and friendly service. Good quality coffee and food. Definitely recommend if you are in town. Keep up the good work..."

Traveling with Apple

"Mind blowing experience. Ordered Eggs Benedict and they were they were simply the best I ever had. A shout out to the Melba Vulcan team..Keep making..."

siddhartha raina

"A trendy and charming café in a central area. The food is really tasty, and the service is good. There's an option to sit and take..."

Mai Srugo

"Really good food ! Glad we stopped here for brunch. So refreshing to find somewhere that sells eggs bene with an actual vegetarian option not just..."

Chelsea _________

"This place was amazing ! First time visiting New Zealand, we had breakfast and coffee. Quality is amazing, food came out super fast and most..."

thilan sibera

"We arrived around 11am on Sunday for brunch. It was clearly a busy, popular spot. The outside tables were full so we went inside and were able to..."

Kym Moore

"Love this place, have been here twice in the past few weeks and really enjoyed it. The staff are pleasant and great you immediately, and the food and..."

Isabella Miriam

"Service 10/10; Though they are all busy, but they are super nice and efficient. Very good vibe. Delicious breakfast, food were freshly prepared and..."

sammi1705

"Lovely staff was very busy. Food was really nice and tasty. Good coffee. Would recommend We shared the eggs Benedict so you do get 2..."

angel63jaz

"Amazing breakfast. The place is on the smallish side but cozy. I had eggs benedict with halloumi and mushrooms and a cold pressed OJ. So good, I was..."

Natalia Carollo

"Fantastic food and drinks with top-notch service – couldn't ask for more!!..."

Rojesh Dhakal

"Wonderfully fresh breakfast. I had the breakfast burger on the freshest brioche bun I've ever had. Coffee is freshly made and perfectly prepared. The..."

Richard Rogers

"10/10 recommend! Service was great. There was a bit of a wait on food but it was quite busy and their attitude was still kind, so we didn’t mind...."

Vanessa Nery

"Easy spot for breakfast. Food, service, and atmosphere was what you expect. Thanks..."

Matt Stanley

"Great food, great coffee. Very busy but service was fast. Staff lovely and..."

Elise Rogers

"Absolutely adorable! Little European alley in the heart of Auckland. The food was incredible and the coffee perfect. Quick and friendly service by..."

Sarah Kristin

Rosehip

Market Fish Preserved Lemon Saffron Mayonnaise

Cauliflower Chickpea Fritters Malt Chevre

Salter Caramel Vanilla Macadamia

Butchers Sausage

Yoghurt Mousse Pear Granola Honeycomb

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Kumara with Pistachio and Pesto

Deconstructed Hot Chocolate

"Follow me on Instagram @hungrynomster for more food reviews! ❤️【ＲＯＳＩＥ】Rosie, in my opinion, is hands down..."

Hungry Nomster

"The service and ambiance it’s good for a cafeteria. The food came fast and hot. The place was crowded with people but not annoyingly which is nice..."

BelaIna

"Sunday brunch at Rosie’s is always my fav. I love the cosy spot, cheerful service and above all clean flavours. Today i explored the vege..."

Gloria Ching

"I came here for lunch with my boyfriend because I remember having the scampi pasta and it was really good. The location is really nice and the..."

Sharon Louie

"Good muffin! They gave butter on wrong plate so me and my friends had to swaped ourself and there was no sugar sticks on the table(not a big deal)...."

Coriander Lover

"A really nice place with a nice atmosphere. I came here for my friend’s birthday a while back and I decided to come again for my own birthday. They..."

Kylie

"Same high quality food as other Hip Group places. Service was good, our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable on the menu, able to give..."

Shannon

"Had a nice Saturday brunch up here a few weeks back. Had one of my go to's - poached eggs with a side of bacon and sourdough. Food was good,..."

Clove

"Always wanted to visit here when we stumbled upon this restaurant back then. We finally had a chance to have dinner here. Atmosphere was pretty..."

Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)

"I like rosie. It belongs to hip group. Their cafes all have same standard. Maybe the presentation is not beautiful. But the food ingredients created..."

Jack Food

"Scampi egg was very delicious, other dishes was ok too. Drinks are tasty and refresh. Can walk to rose garden, really good location. Quality..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Everything we ordered were super delicious. Only wish they served breakfast/brunch menu all day. We got there a bit late and could only order from..."

Bonnie Hu

"Delicious food and drinks. The scampi scrambled eggs were amazing! Cooked to perfection. Will be back again. Can also have a walk..."

Tony Ma

"I was meeting some friends early in the afternoon and we decided to stop here. Whilst this place doesn’t look all big and flashy, it was..."

Hank Wang

"Lovely little place. Great ambienceExcellent from of house staff.Lamb with pea puree. Definate 5*Succulent .Lightly minted..."

Mike G.

"The esteemed Rosie Café, made even more famous by John Key’s hair pulling tactics it taken me far too long to check out Rosies. First off, I’ll..."

Medium_Rare

"Lunch is great here, very nice and relaxed atmosphere. Delicious food and coffee 😋 service is always good and wait staff is always helpful in..."

Angel Wong

"Certainly a 5 star. I've been to Rosie almost every second day for the past 5 years. I love the relaxing atmosphere to start the morning. The staff..."

Wei Feng

"I always wanted to go here for breakfast or lunch, but its always busy. Had a chance to be in the area around 3 in the afternoon and decided to have..."

Sime Cajot

"I tried their french toast and it was pretty delicious. The caramel cream on top was very different from anything Ive tried and complimented the dish..."

Wapatino

"Super friendly place and very nice interior. You get served with sparkling water and someone came around to refill my glass as soon as i drank more..."

Auckland Foodie

"Dined here for lunch on a Saturday the place wasn’t busy and we managed to grab a table! Service was excellent the staff were super friendly (we..."

Nathalie

"Rosie has a very high rating at Zomato. We were there for brunch on a Sunday. There were a lot of customers. I had a fried halloumi with mushrooms,..."

STRADS

"Absolutely delightful 😊 walked in on a busy mothers day got asked takeaway or eat in. We ate in and the lady wrote our name down straight away and..."

Nina

"A good coffee with an almond croissant! Both were excellent. Service was quick and attentive. A small but interesting lunch menu. Venue was full at..."

Fred Ade

"How could you not give this place 5 stars?I've been fortunate enough to go here twice now: once for dinner and once for a sunday brunch...."

Christopher Pearce

"Welcome back to my Auckland review series! Today we’re talking Rosie’s, a vibrant eatery in the neighbourhood of Parnell. Picture the scene:..."

Molly Smith

"Service was impeccable! The staff were very friendly, and offered us a new drink after we accidentally spilt it. It’s a little pricey but..."

Angela

"Ambience: Loved it. A nice and very relaxing atmosphere with an open view and lots of natural lighting looking out into the neighbourhood (5/5)...."

Jen Lin

"This was our second visit for breakfast , still enjoyed it. Food and service were both great. Scampi Omelette were delicious. Maybe one day we..."

Food Explorer

"Foods are all perfect, and the environment is so good, nice service, always full of people, will come back again. Highly recommend..."

Stella

"Rosie is my favourite cafe in Auckland. They're so accommodating and the service is outstanding, they always remember my coffee order! If you like..."

Kate DEatz

"Rosie is one of our all-time favorite restaurants that has a consistent standard of excellent service and delicious food. We love how they handle..."

Sharon Kan

"Another place on my Wishlist, I finally went on Thursday evening. It was horrible weather outside and we were welcomed into a beautiful space and sat..."

Holly Swallow

"Went here on the weekend with two friends and it was absolutely perfect! The cafe itself is on a corner facing the rose gardens, nice open plan with..."

Alysha Bower

"This place truly felt like it was gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen. Excellent service. Beautiful atmosphere. Food is delicious. Must..."

LilMiss Foodie

"By far, one of the best brunch spots in Auckland. The waitress was super friendly. The food was amazing and the service was perfect. Drinks are..."

Aditi Grover

"I tried this place with some of my friends and just looking at the prices it wasnt student friendly but since we were already there we wanted to try..."

Ellynn

"Mike the chef there is amazing, love the breakfast salad! Their cabinet of pastries is always very hard to resist... potentially the best coffee in..."

Izabella Pinker

"Great atmosphere, attentive staff, delicious food. We were there for dinner and between us we ordered the venison, grilled chicken, and..."

MD

"I've been keeping Rosie on my list of "restaurants to try" for quite a long time because I think the plate decorating looks not very special. But..."

Bella Luv Food

"Lovely food, great service, beautiful venue. My boss took me here with a colleague for lunch on a busy week day and it's one I'd like to come back..."

Raymond Tiong

"Very chic place from the staff to the decor. Lively and great atmosphere. More importantly, really good tasting food. Fusion lovers-this is the place..."

Veronica Te

"We ate here on a chilly Sunday evening. Inside was warm enough but not toasty. I ordered a honey malt smoothie that was gone before I could get a..."

Paki

"Great service, nice atmosphere and amazing flavour combinations in the food. Wine list great too! Highly recommend for people after high quality..."

Oliver Hill

"Rosie in Parnell is another restaurant owned by the Hip Group - this of course comes with high expectations of good food & service. I'm happy to say..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"We came to Rosie on a Sunday morning at 9am.It was already busy but we were seated right away. Service was good and the staff were..."

Shell

"Love the atmosphere, awesome setting and Deco, comfortably modern, the salad was very bitter, the price is a bit on the higher end of cafe food but..."

Tt_akl

"Good quality food on perfect location close to judges bay. Friendly staffs with perfect environment! The lamb flat bread introduced my their friendly..."

Mindylow_

"In comparison with all of the industrial-styled cafes on trend these days, Rosie is quite simply and minimally decorated, while featuring a stunning..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Stopped by for lunch since we were aiming for their deconstructed hot chocolates. We were greeted at the door and led to our table. We were..."

Benedict Uy

"I am in love with most of the Hip Group eateries, including Milse, The Store, Ortolana and Amano, so it is no surprise that I am now loving Rosie,..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"The old proverbial saying about judging a book by its cover could easily nowadays apply to the dining scene, where appearances can often matter more..."

DefinitelyMayb

"Been here a few times as it is very close to me. Both food and coffee are great. Very special. The service is always good. Highly..."

Lily

"Crowned best café in Metro for 2014, we had pretty high hopes for this revamped corner of Parnell. This is a Hip Group creation after all, the..."

Husk Creative

"Quaint place to stop for brunch, friendly enough staff. However a little squishy inside, quite hard to have a conversation with my bf across the..."

Bronwyn Koh

"Amazing food and friendly staff. Highly recommended! Gets really busy around 10.30am during the weekends so be there early to avoid massive..."

Akarin Opassathavorn

"Came here with a few friends on a saturday for brunch..was pretty busy so we had to wait outside for about half an hour, which was fine as it was a..."

Nicole Jana

"Alright, why we came into this cafe? Been staying in Quality Hotel Parnell before we settled down and we drove through the cafe almost everyday for a..."

Cindy Ong

"I went to Rosie for lunch and wow was really impressed. I ordered the omelette with fish and capers and it was seriously the best omelette I have..."

Sarah McTaggart

"Love this cafe! The menu is amazing, the food is just delicious and the staff are always amazingly helpful and friendly! They also make the best..."

Ginger Milford

"Nice celebrating my friend's birthday at such a pleasant lunch place. The waiters are pleased to recommend their specialities and all the food we..."

Shirley Yu

"I love this place! Their market fish is to die for 😍 and if you go there for brunch/lunch be sure to try their kale smoothie for a healthy kick!..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Great coffee and atmosphere, always enjoy my experience at Rosie! The food is always good from both the kitchen and the cabinet! It's quite amazing..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"Atmosphere was nice, love the ambience. Cosy, contemporary aesthetic. Appetiser was nice but a little dull. The main I had was really nice market..."

Warrick Corfe-Tan

"Beautiful place tucked away near parnell.Best time to go is at night time since restaurant has nice lovely lighting. Went to this place twice...."

JungYun Lee

"Rosie's focus is on locally sourced, fresh, seasonal food, with the aim of letting the ingredients shine. And based on my experience, Rosie totally..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"We went here for breakfast today morning before leaving Auckland after reading the reviews on Zomato. I must say we were not disappointed at..."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"First time dine in for lunch at this cafe, the service was good, this miss our order but they doing Their best to recover it... We order fish of the..."

Ryan Wong

"Nice cafe. Pleasant food. Wonderful sunlight streaming in. Quick service. But a few too many flies.We ordered an eggplant dish, chickpea and..."

Abbey Lissaman

"Couldn't help stopping at Rosie's after passed in front of it during my lunch break."Packed means good", I thought, and fortunately I..."

Diogo Reck

"Dined at Rosie for breakfast this morning. I have never been here before. Rosie is nicely decorated and very cozy but the tables are probably a bit..."

Miss Kiki

"I ordered the black pudding and language liver. Outstanding dish. Rich and tasty if you like this sort of stuff. Not many people have this on their..."

Whiskyncigars

"Nice cafe/restaurant atmosphere with unique menu offerings. If you want to try something different then this is a great place to go. The dishes..."

Jenny Da

"came here for a second time after enjoying the first so much. we were seated immediately as we arrived not long after they opened. I had the omelette..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Super busy place! Caught up with some friends here on a Saturday avro. Loved the atmosphere. Good service, but not the best I've experienced. A..."

Jade Lim

"Great fresh food like all the hip group restaurants! Although very frustrating as they forgot our meal and had to wait 30min as others who arrived..."

Paris

"Popped into Rosie one weekday night for a spot of dinner, they were busy and we manage do grab the last table, we were told that a new menu had..."

Lisa Reynolds

"After hearing about their top cafe in 2014 I think? I've been wanting to pay a visit and finally got around to it todayFrom the outside doesn't..."

Thegreeats

"Visited Rosie for the first time today and lived up to my expectations! I had the special which was stuffed deep fried zucchini flowers plated with a..."

Lucia Florence

"Amazing place with an oh so feel good ambience. Went there on new year day. Had to sit inside inspite of the beautiful outside seating, as it was..."

Winnie

"The green eggs benedict with smoked fish is oh-so-delicious! The food, service and ambience is pretty much the same as the other Hip group cafes...."

Misty

"Came for brunch on a beautiful hot day a few weeks ago. The service was great, we had a few lovely waiters look after or table of 5. Offered water on..."

Shelly

"Came here for brunch with the family, had a salted Carmel iced choc, smashed avo and hubby had eggs bene! The avo hollandaise was a clean fresh..."

Chloe-Mae

"Delicious food, coffee and a warm surround made for a lovely lunch here. The food was presented beautifully and tasted just as good...."

Emma Bell

"OMG 😍💕 yes yes yes yes! Driven past this place every time I'm in Parnell and had always wondered what the hype was. Popped in one morning and I..."

Monique Porteous

"I highly recommend this cafe! From the ambiance, decor, service, food and food presentation, every single bit of it is absolute..."

Gianina Castro

"We arrived around 9am, luckily got a table for 2 straight away> Smoked Fish Green Eggs Benedict with Avocado on side - fish was a bit too salty (for..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Been to Rosie a few times. This place is always busy! The staff are friendly. The coffee is consistently good. If you are a coffee lover, this is the..."

Sherry

"Arrived at 12 today, was lucky to get a table when we got there. I love the interior of the restaurant, the colour coordination is very chic. The..."

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"Visited this place a few times for brunch / lunch and each time they have provided me with great experience. It's also one of the restaurants owned..."

TinaS

"This place is wonderful! In the upmarket suburb of Parnell, it makes a fantastic atmosphere. The place was full when we got there but there was a..."

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"Rosie has such a warm and relaxing vibe!The decor is super chic and quirky..I brought my parents in for lunch to give them a cool..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"minimalism taken to the next level. so minimalistic that even your meal portions are minimal. food is, of course not bad, but it is also not the hype..."

Wei-Kai Shyu

"Love to look wealthy? Come on a weekday afternoon, where the riches are here gossiping and/or having money talks. Gentlepig was here with his..."

Gentlepig

"Upper east side of Parnell. Very bougie haha!! Beautiful coffee. Food portion is tiny for the price. Taste is fantastic. Beautiful location for..."

Miss2thfairy

"NOTE: I came here in March 2015, so their menu may have changed.I had heard a lot about this place through Instagram, and i had been..."

Gemma

"Been wanting to try Rosie's for ages, so when asked where I wanted to have my team farewell lunch, it had to be here. Great atmosphere,..."

Jennifer Manalo

"Heard great things about Rosie and expected great things as it's part of the Hip group. I ordered the smashed herb eggs with halloumi which was..."

Mezza

"Just wow! The brunch menu is delicious. The staff are even more fantastic. We had to wait for a table, but they gave us a nice sparkling water while..."

Sarah Parke

"Love this place, so warm and well decorated. The food is very well presented, ever dish will make you fell like its Xmas. Love the refreshing house..."

LuciferTSN

"Love this place ! The service is great and ambiance is A+The only thing for me is that it the food isn't quite to my taste. I've had the smashed..."

Maye Elle

"Went today to Rosie for breakfast as I had heard so much about this cafe. I had the crushed egg with pumpkin and haloumi. The dish was absolutely..."

Hutokshi Chinoy

"Rosie is an opulent cafe that revels in gorgeous views of the Parnell rose gardens. Have to say though, Rosie is perhaps more hype than anything..."

Daniel Power

"Enjoyed a delicious lunch with Zoe Redden, great food, great service and comfy seats! Would return and recommend. The smashed eggs and..."

Nicola Thompson

"As a past student of Whitecliffe down the road, I used to come here all the time. I love every single item on the menu. The roast potatoes..."

Tanya Kerr

"We went here for breakfast on a rainy sunday. The service is great and the food is pretty good. Probably more on the expensive posh side but overall..."

Breadzania

"Back at my favourite cafe once again. Service is great they top up my glass with sparkling water regularly and are always bright and cheerful...."

Anna Hinton

"Uniquely decorated little restaurant. From a few angles you get a view of the Sky Tower and the Metropolis.All our dishes were really..."

KST

"This have to be one of my favorite cafes! It wasn't very busy when we came here so we managed to be seated as soon as we were greeted. The staff at..."

Julia Liu

"J said it was always crowded. He had tried to come by with his wife, but could never get a table. Well, he was in luck, because I wasn't going to..."

Vivi S

"We've tried this lovely cafe for breakfast several times, and were lucky to have no wait time on both occasions. The staff are friendly and..."

S B

"Busy and upbeat cafe!Food was well done! Refreshing choices in the menu and coffee was absolutely divine! The only thing was that all they..."

Winnie Luo

"The most amazing food and service! Everything was perfect. All the food we ordered was devine. The sodas and cacao smoothie was also delicious...."

Georgia Forde

"Came here for brunch recently on a Sunday; the place was relatively busy but there was a table available right away. The interior is modern and..."

Helena Chen

"A refurbished, friendly cafe. Yummy food and yummy fresh juices. I had a granola which was really nice with the rhubarb. My husband had the apple hot..."

B D H

"My partner and I have been to Rosie twice for dinner and we have been thoroughly impressed both times. I am a big fan of the Hip Group eateries...."

Jess Pendergrast

"Had a lovely lunch here, smoked fish omelette and green field juice, very nice and healthy food, friendly and warm staff, will be coming..."

Di

"Just enjoyed a delicious breakfast smoothie with ricotta and honey, and the smashed eggs with pumpkin purée. My brunch buddy had the Ox tongue..."

Meaghan Aureguy

"Rosie and shine everyone!!This lovely place in parnell is like having a sunny fine dining experience brunch time style.. The Menu will..."

F.A.T.s "Food And ThoughtS" DUO

"My partner and I enjoyed a delicious brunch at Rosie in Parnell earlier this week. As a big fan of Ortolana & Milse, I was very excited in..."

Sophia

"Came in yesterday with a friend eager to try Rosie as we had heard good things. Both massive muesli fans we were both excited to try this option...."

Mueslilo

"This was the first time I had been there since the update from 'Rosehip' and it's fantastic! We went for a family lunch today and we're able to book..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Rosie is our local cafe and we love visiting for breakfast and have also dined there for dinner. The staff are excellent and super-attentive, the..."

Petra Pearce

"Whenever I pass Rosie it is always busy, but luckily when we decided to try here we didn't have to wait for a table. I recommend dinning here during..."

Lauren

"Went here tonight for dessert! Love this place - love how everything is gourmet and quite special. Tried the handmade donuts, which was on point...."

Tania Li

"Went for dessert and had the cinnamon doughnuts. The staff were very friendly and the food was amazing! Definitely recommended. The place is also..."

Anthony Ellis

"Been there yesterday, great service and friendly wait staff that knows how to recommend food and special for the day. Great recommendation and I..."

Judie Zoe Ang

"For an experience with food that is different but excellent give this a try.... Annoying how places are getting popular in not accepting bookings but..."

Donna&Shane

"All the reviews about Rosie have been true. Its a cute little cafe where food is amazing. The menu is different from the other cafes and it is very..."

Nidhi

"Had brunch today. Great service. We were well looked after. Nice coffee. Served at the right temperature, cause this is one thing I've found lacking..."

Jay

"Only go to this cafe outside of the lunch rush if you are wanting a table quick! Been here twice, once at 12pm and had to wait over half an hour for..."

Craig

"Dinner Saturday night with friends blue cod fish of the day was outstanding, passion fruit meringue tart for dessert spectacular. Recommend popping..."

Girlygirl

"I was excited to finally be able to try this place after having it on my to do list for a while now. I can't fault the service, everyone was..."

Laura Hunt

"When you are awarded the best cafe of the year, expectations get pretty high. We've decided to visit today and we were not disappoint - from..."

Candy Boy Food Journey

"Easy to find, lots of parking. Quite different though, as it's situated away from the busy Parnell Rise. Rosie is sophisticatedly decorated, and..."

Where.iate

"Cute little cafe, offered blankets when customers are cold. Had an awesome experience here and have returned a few times and been impressed more..."

Sue Smith

"Another excellent visit this morning to this favourite cafe. Service as always incredibly professional, friendly and low key. The gold standard in..."

Highgate

"You'll recognise Rosie as another Hip Group establishment with its synonymous menu featuring a list of posh ingredients and contemporary,..."

Monica

"A lovely little cafe with good ambiance. Had visited a few months ago for lunch and had ordered the eggs benedict with smoked fish, the market fish,..."

Jemimah

"As with any Hip Group eatery, you’ll recognise Rosie by the contemporary decor and clean lines that attract young people for being effortlessly..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Such nice place , really special menu , And good dessert .Love the beef dish ,feel special .Really good set up . Friendly and helpful..."

Alen

"Rosie is the perfect combination of great food, delightful staff and amazing decor in a central Auckland location. The menu is synonymous with..."

EatsByZee

"Had tea at this lovely place last Sunday and enjoyed it very much. The place is modern looking and cozy. The first thing I noticed was their colorful..."

Ninjunkie

"Wonderful milkshakes, good service and great food. The food is relatively pricey for what it is (serving size) but the flavours are delicious. I am..."

Katerina Hond

"Stellar food and service at Rosie. The coffee was superb and we each got the mushroom served with a poached egg (forgot what it was called) with a..."

Wilson Chau

"Having replaced Parnell’s iconic Rosehip Cafe at the Gladstone Rd junction, Rosie was buzzing with customers on a lazy Sunday afternoon. It’s one..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Rosie is another wonderful cafe from The Hip Group. The menu follows similar suit to their other eateries, with breakfast and lunch options presented..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"A new addition to the Metro Top 50 Restaurants for 2014, Rosie is created by Scott Brown and Jackie Grant (aka the Hip Group) and is an incarnation..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Went there lunch and it's the first time. Staff were delightful. They were busy all the time and I waited 15 mins to get a table. The waitress passed..."

Taste

"Went for the first time since it reopened in April.Without doubt one of the best meals I have ever had. The imagination that has gone into the..."

Anne Ross

"Love the new fit out. Same great service. Please don't change your name to " Rosie " - it's a bit blue rinse isn't it ? Plus you can't very well..."

Sarah Lloyd

"This is a fav spot for sunny weekends. The location is great, not far but peaceful. The prices are slightly high but we feel its worth it. They..."

Jason Huang

"popped in there for lunch after visiting the rose garden.Took my wife and daughter who are a bit picky. However 2 x egs benedict and 1 x..."

Tom Pine

"I LOVE Rosehip Cafe! the staff are very friendly, attentive and efficient. The food is amazing and fresh and they make a wicked old fashioned..."

Claire

"March 2012 This is such a popular cafe that at times it is impossible to find a place to sit! Once you are in the coffee is superb!June..."

Walksinauckland.com

"This was a great experience for our Team of 24 who came for breakfast. staff were excellent and the food great. It couldn't have been better...."

Paul Brooks

"An unsuspecting venue and location - a cafe at the side of Gladstone Road. However the food was delicious, interesting and even surprising! Service..."

M

"Delicious...very good menu. Lovely food, excellent coffee. Service is great. Crowd is a mix, mostly older patrons. That's okay! It's Parnell after..."

Betsy McArthur

"We discovered this place a month ago after being regulars at Kohi Road Cafe and Takapuna beach cafe over the last 6 months and found out the same..."

Linda H

"I think this is overall one of the best cafes in Auckland. The location is beautiful and it always seems to be sunny and warm there somehow. The..."

Justin Graham

The Cozy Cafeteria

Homemade Ricotta Manuka Honey Avo Bruschetta with Poached Eggs & Caviar

Eggs Benedict with Tomato and Avocado

Home-Made Beef Burger

Café

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"My go to brunch place every weekends! Super packed but always worth it 😍😍😍 had eggs bene with hot choc & cream - was amazing! & also the..."

Foodloverakl

"Cozy is your friendly local cafe where James knows your order before you do and it's really reasonably..."

Amanda Wellgreen

"Great service. Meals were very nice and well..."

Andrea Lind

"Excellent cafe great food, coffee and a very competitive price. Popular cafe with localsAlways happy to return and I'm not a local to..."

Joe Moore

"The place is what it said it is. A cozy cafeteria. The staff were very friendly and onto it! Food came out really quick and was nicely presented and..."

Hiran Mistry

"We were here on Father’s Day at around 11am, fairly busy but they had a few tables left which was a relief. Was tossin up between Cozy cafe or..."

Chealz

"A brunch cafe fave of ours. Service is always friendly, atmosphere is true to their name - cozy, and food is always delish! A must if you are in the..."

Hevito

"First time here and we loved it!! Friendly service, great food, yummy flat whites!! I recommend the French toast for anyone confused as what to..."

Leah89

"Favourite Place To Eat Breakfast! Highly Recommend!The staff are great! The hash stack is the best with a side of mushrooms, can’t forget the..."

Ofa

"Writing a review means I've gone out of my way to do this. Great place, great food, highly recommended. Communication was slightly scratchy but I'm..."

Sammy

"Absolutely delicious and unique menu. Struggled to decide what to have as was spoilt for choice.Had the big breakfast - loved it! Great coffee..."

Trisha

"Soo good! At the end of the strip so away from the traffic. Friendly staff, environment nice. Food quality and quantity is awesome! Good breaky..."

Roimata Edwards

"Hands down the best coffee in Onehunga. I discovered this place after living in Onehunga 8 years but the coffee & service from James and the team..."

Laura Hulbert

"Home sweet home 🦄 this is so cozy the interior and its furnishings reminds me of growing up in the late 60’s arriving at Nanas for weekend..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Our go to breakfast spot, real humble little place in Onehunga Mall. great service by all of the team. Pancakes are awesome, big breakie always to..."

Laisa N Julessa

"Nice and homey place which serves tasty meals. Big portions so you get good value for your money! Love their fruit shakes and hot drink..."

Ann Castillo

"Not my local area but make the drive for a decent Allpress coffee which is always consistent and not over priced. Their breakfast menu is..."

Meesh

"The food was delicious, came quickly and was so cheap for the amount of food on the plate! Photos below show the Vegetables Grill, a flat white and a..."

Florence Lai

"A nice busy cafe just a block away from onehunga mall. Verrrry reasonable pricing, compared to similar ones in the cbd or northshore! We had the..."

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"Great service, delicious food, good price, coffee and location. Awesome vibe. Lives up to its name of “Cosy”. The service is friendly and..."

Khosi Tracy Vilakazi

"Best breakfast in Onehunga , not an over the top cafe and sort of hidden down Onehunga mall road. Great quality and consistent meals with the best..."

Brigid Radich

"Dined in for brunch here with Kay Vea. Wait staff at the place were very friendly & inviting allowing us to sit and look through their menu before..."

Kai Mai

"This cafe really takes after its name, cosy cafe. It’s location is in the popular suburb of Onehunga, on the main road with plenty of parking. The..."

HJ

"Always warm, lots of newspapers, lovely food, wonderful customer service. Baby changing, cabinet food, menu food, and vegan sides upon request. My..."

Sara Sergejew

"Lovely place, lovely people. Coffee and food came out quickly. Both my partner and I had the hash brown stack with eggs and was absolutely delicious...."

Kelsea Wall

"Awesome place! Got the Vege Grill which is basically a vegetarian big breakfast and it was great - they even did an egg white scramble when I asked..."

Jamie Chiang

"Great place! Come here often with my partner food is delicious. Love the steak sandwich and the avocado and tomato bagel. Lovely and quick service...."

Effie Mcfall

"Went here today, such a cute little cafe! They have amazing coffee my friend and I ended up ordering 2 each haha. I had the corn fritters and they..."

Tee

"Went three times so far.Each experience is cozy and happy with their friendly services with good quality food and coffee.Recommended for..."

Yenzi

"I got the vege grill which came with a lot of food! The mushrooms were so good and the relish that came with it was also very tasty. Eggs were cooked..."

Marina :)

"James and the team are always friendly and efficient. The food is delicious and the restaurant is cozy. Relaxed warm ambience in a quirky clean care..."

Anne-Marie Jeremiah

"Have tried every almost cafe on Onehunga Mall to date and this place is my 'go to' for a big breakfast and recently a vege grill breakfast where i..."

Khaleesi

"This place is a great pitstop before catching the train! It's simple food, done well! They do a pretty damn tasty big breakfast.. but if your more..."

Where To Next Auckland

"Tried this cute cafe in Onehunga. Had the Chicken Filo which was very delicious. Annoying thing was having to constantly shoo away a flying insect..."

Spencer's Reviews

JJ Jenkins

"Love their services and their food is making you wanna keep coming back for more. My partner's favourite cafe 👌🏼💯 our weekend hang out "Cozy..."

Naua Mafile'o

"Spent $ 4.50 for a large size Flat White coffee there a couple of days ago. Coffee was nice with soft and smoothly milk foam. Staff were..."

Michelle Hwang

"This place is just awesome. Always busy on an early Sunday morning. Great friendly staff. Breakfast has never ever disappointed. I honestly think..."

Robert

"Sunday's are always busy here at The Cozy Cafeteria and that's because it's gooood. Locals are regularly here as the food and coffee offering is..."

James T. Raukete

"With all the cafes in Onehunga (30+ at last count ), Cosy Cafe would be the most unassuming and unpretentious cafe in the hood. From the awesome..."

Gusdamuss9b

"This has to be our favourite breakfast cafe in Onehunga. I think our family have tried everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. The..."

Dotty Hockie

"Great way to spend a day, we had breakfast here. They did half portions for kids and it is the first time Miss 8 cleared her plate of fettuccine!!..."

Trish

"The Cozy Cafeteria is a small cafe located in Onehunga. Located for convenience by railway commuters, and set with a simple 'local' decor, Cozy..."

Realistic Reviews

"Love this place! Affordable and great customer service! You will definitely get your moneys worth for a nice brekky at this place. My fav meal is the..."

Liaxo

"This is one of my mums favourites- we often come here for brunch or lunch when we catch up. Their pancakes are really nice and the serving sizes are..."

Zara Alexzandra Young

"I love Cozy. I'm always there at least once a fortnight. The food is yum-pancakes😍 and coffee too. I love that's it's a quiet place to retreat to..."

Lupe Fukofuka

"I discovered The Cozy Cafeteria while looking for a place in Onehunga to kill half an hour and have breakfast. It's a short walk (50m-100m?) up..."

Steve Withers

"I've been here a few times and I always get the Hashbrown stack, it's absolutely delicious! Cheap and such a huge serving. The staff are always..."

Lana Maria Lazarevich

"Good food and coffee served by friendly helpful staff. Just wish it was a little bit..."

Kym Amiatu

"Best cafe out of the many that are located in the mall in Onehunga. I've been to them all. Take the effort and visit it. It's opposite the Police..."

Jacqueline

"Absolutely excellent. Great delicious food, great prices great staff and welcoming atmosphere. The only downside is that I can't come here everyday..."

Svetlana Lazarevich

"Really fair price (cheap) awesome food amazing service cant do better!!!You go in order a coffee sit down with a menu cofee arrives quick as..."

Karma

"I have been to Cozy for breakfast many times and it's a delight every time. Great food, great coffee, great service from really friendly staff, nice..."

Victoria Pearson

"amazing food, place is very unassuming which adds to the ambience. impeccable service and wonderful coffee, love the big benny with poached eggs,..."

Muriel

"We eat here at least once a week! The food is always amazing! with great portion sizes and more than reasonable prices. The staff are always great..."

Helen Johnston

"This place has it all- great coffee, great food and reasonable prices. Also good service! A shame there isn't enough outdoor seating for me to take..."

Kerensa Robertson

"Love this place. The have great meal sizes and the best food ever..."

Angelica Wilson

"Been here previously and wasn’t too impressed. However tried it again and it exceed expectations. Nice large portions. Super friendly staff who do..."

Daniel Taumihau

"Café was exactly as the name describes and more. It was cozy but also felt very light and airy with its high ceilings and lovely lighting fixtures...."

Jordan Tautiaga

"Nice ambience with an artist-painted wall with varying plants. Friendly service, welcomed with a greeting as soon as we walked in, plenty of seats,..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Very good little cafe, nice and cozy, great breakfast and good coffee. Quick service and very polite..."

Drogor Markilson (Drogor Markilson)

"Highly recommend a visit! Very friendly staff - fast and polite. Coffee was delicious - flat white and latte. Food was supurb - eggs Benedict and..."

Tim Arcus

"Nice small cafe. Friendly and efficient staff. Cheaper than the average price. We ordered big breakfast for less than $20. Quality isn't great but..."

Sérgio Dantas

"Have been there several times now. It's nice to be able to sit outside under the lovely warm heaters. Nothing is ever a problem for the friendly..."

Michelle Knox

"Great service, very efficient and attentive. Food came out fast and very well priced, outdoor overhead heating was good to have on a windy morning...."

Aleah Lutau

"Great lil gem away from those side to side cafes. Same road but towards the end of the street. Great Food, great knowledgeable staff when asking for..."

joseph finau

"Great cafe for weekend lunch with good selection of cabinet food and good coffee. Friendly and prompt service and outside tables for when the dog is..."

Marie McEntee

Little French Pastry

87/100 (312 ratings)

Restaurants

French

Ham and cheese croissant

Mushroom Truffle and Mozzarella Pie

Mandarin Entremet

French

"What a cute little spot, not too much seating, but that’s okay!The food here is absolute divine! If you need something for lunch, sandwich,..."

Chan Can Eat

"The assorted box of mini tarts was absolutely delightful. They are GORGEOUS and not only that, they taste perfect. I loved all the flavours and would..."

Céline Kao

"Located in Point Chevalier, friendly staff and great quality food with reasonable price! Without fancy decoration but really..."

Johnny Lee

"The best almond croissant ever! They make it for you- fresh from the oven. Have had it a few times, and it’s perfect if it’s the french guy who..."

TonyF3

"Soooooo good. My self care day, - post massage found this wonderful authentic French cafe.on my way home. Opera cake, Chicken leek and tarragon pie..."

Rebecca Dodson

"Okay, YUM! Everything about this place is just divine! From the can’t-miss croissants of every variety through to the most decadent and flaky..."

Ashlee Adams

"Amazing pastries is all i can say. They are very soft and still retain the shape even when it’s cold. They also left note on how to reheat them,..."

M

"Stumbled across this window to french delights earlier this week. Drove back this morning for more filled baguettes and pastries. Food is amazing,..."

jamie mcp

"Just grabbed a steak and caramelised onion baguette - a bit pricey at $16 but boy was it good! The baguette was super crispy on the outside and I..."

Szelooi Chin

"Would highly recommend these guy's! You can only do takeaway they don't do any dine in if you are on the hunt for a delicious treat then this is the..."

Ali Reza Abedi

"When you bite into delicious delights here it's like beeing transported in little cafe somewhere in France. Can't say what's best...savory gourmet..."

Anita Blom

"Great way to surprise your dear ones. Ordered Black Forrest cake at level 4 of lockdown with delivery to St. John's. They delivered BEFORE 11am on..."

Linda A.

"They have some of the best pastries in Auckland. I always get one of their savoury baguette options over the weekend. Service is quick and friendly..."

Pauline

"Thank you so much for the delivery of 2 cakes for my French husbands birthday. Was great to be able to have a celebration despite being in lockdown...."

Felicity Buche

"Ordered this during lockdown. Service was fast, not overpriced. The pastry was absolutely delightful, will be visiting them after lockdown is over..."

Lilly Dempsey

"OMG, I tried a savoury danish with romesco sauce and feta cheese and for a moment forget about the time, I was too enjoying this amazing dish!! Thank..."

karen andrea diazvelandia

"We went here after reading cafe's name being listed as one of the top places in an online article. Coffee was absolutely perfect! Their feta and..."

apurva sharma

"Delicious, quality and fresh, large portions. Quick and friendly service. It always looks bustling so I tried it. A regular saw his favourite was out..."

katy rose

"I can see why this place always has a queue outside! Pastries and tarts are so tasty and..."

Jeff Ganly

"The mushrooms blue cheese pastry was a great pick as my brunch followed by the Birthday cake they made. Great coffee, and very friendly..."

Hilda L

Wander Cafe & Bistro

Cured Salmon Bagel Feta Chilli Capers Red Onion Lemon Rocket

Orange Waffles

Smoked Fish Omelette

Side of Sausages

Chicken Cordon Bleu Burger

Eggs Benedict with Market Fish

Wheelchair Accessible

"Popped in this morning for a quick takeaway coffee, well worth the visit. Wander is a little out of the way from the main walking traffic, but is..."

Michael McRoberts

"My French colleague recommended this place for good French food and she was right, absolutely delicious! I had the special - venison with mash and..."

Judy S

"The food was delicious, with generous portions. The snapper ceviche was so fresh with a hint of lime and chicken cordon bleu was served with potatoes..."

Helen Joe

"Nice meal and place. Great waitress. Star off for food because the trevally omelette could have done with more trevally! The other meals looked great..."

Yasmin Numan

"We came here for lunch. The service and food was amazing. Highly recommend. The salad and the polenta chips were a great combination. Will definitely..."

Dr. Vanisi Prescott

"Delicious food. Booked with 1st Table. Eggplant flavours were amazing. Omlette had sufficient acidity and texture. Steak was cooked perfectly, but..."

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"I highly recommend this place. I am never the type to go out of my way to leave a review but after my experience of the service, food and drinks I..."

Lavinia Renee

"10 of us went for dinner. The service the food the wines were all excellent. Will be going back. Do not get put off by the first look in. Top end..."

Andrew Allen

"Great service and food 😃 Fresh oyster,poached salmon, cheviche ❤ Cream brulee was perfectly cooked 👏 We had petit clos sav as well. I will..."

YM Cami

"Excellent! Wow, what amazing service. First the guy on the phone sorted out our booking quicker than he told us he could, like by hours. The food was..."

Mark Barlow

"Great tasting food, and a lot of salad. I started off the morning with a nice walk in the rain to the bus stop. After a hefty 1 and a half hour ride..."

jay C

"Enjoyed our experience! Came for dinner and the food was well presented and thought out. The sauces they used were very tasty. Will be coming..."

Christopher Ng

"This modest French run cafe has a huge range of top quality food. The standard is much higher than any of the nearby 5 star restaurants for..."

Steve Green

"New place in the heart of Wynyard Quarter with delicious food with a kiwi-french vibe. I would definitely recommend as a great lunch or dinner..."

Ana Rita Silva

"Cosy spot. Food was well presented and delicious. Service was good. Just as an aside….menus were a bit..."

noelene dunn

"I came to the Wander café yesterday with a friend and I absolutely loved this place. I had the chicken burger and my friend had the Ham and cheese..."

edwina sharma

"A cafe with nice restaurant standard food. Impressive！I wasn't in a good mood before lunch because of some bad news.But the foods here saved my..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Went here for breakfast and absolutely loved it! We ordered the poached eggs on rösti,..."

Ingeborg Hoogeveen

Takapuna Beach Cafe

86/100 (9161 ratings)

Pan Roasted Market Fish

Icecream

Omelette

Eggs Benedict with salmon

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

French Toast with Bacon

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing view by the beach, always busy, great dessert , friendly..."

Rex Chen

"Always a great choice for brunch. Love the outdoor seating on a good day, dog friendly. Their ice cream is also superb...."

Bella Qian

"An excellent experience while enjoying my conversation with my best friend along the beach. The salmon was cooked well and the beef burger served as..."

Jinjing Fang

"The ambience and view is lovely from the outside area! The red cabbage on the fish of the day was quite bitter and portion size was small. The fish..."

Renie

"One of the most popular cafes in Takapuna with the most gorgeous view.Service: 10/10We were immediately seated on a busy Saturday..."

Grace Huang

"The food here is always beautifully presented and very tasty. It is so nice sitting there by the beach. Unfortunately it is very expensive...."

Deborahruttenberg

"Situated right on the beach, this place is ideal for beach goers wanting a bite to eat. Taka beach cafe is top quality, with sparkling water (my..."

Emily-Therese Joines

"Came here for brunch and was stunned. The service was quick as they took note of each customer as they sat down. Our glasses were quickly filled with..."

Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn

"I have not been to Takapuna beach cafe for months now due to the last not so nice experience. Cafe seemed quite different to before with the same..."

Ellie

"Amazing food and pleasant..."

GPark

"Great location in Takapuna looking out over the beach.This is one busy place! The staff do exceptionally well to keep tables churning over...."

Lucy Preston

"I haven't visited for some time, used to have no complaints about food or staff, especially it's near home with relaxing beach view, unfortunately..."

Cookie Monster

"An amazing place to sip a coffee and enjoy the view. I feel like best place for relaxation and my little girl likes to try anything that's pink..."

JPK

"Takapuna beach cafe is somewhere I went a lot as a kid especially to 'the store' to get ice cream. Their ice cream is my absolute favourite and never..."

Karina

"This is a must go coffee spot in Takapuna. Reasonable priced coffee and priceless beautiful view. Buy an ice cream and walk on Takapuna beach is a..."

Becky Kuang

"Great spot for a lite/solid breaki, was rather peckish and decided to have the big boy “the grill” 👌 salsa was really good! Pointer to..."

David Mager

"Breakfast and Lunch, open 6:30am to 6:00pm.There are many beach cafes in Auckland. But the extensive and beautiful views of..."

May

"I came here for breakfast with a colleague a while ago. Situated in such a beautiful location & they take full advantage of this with an open-plan..."

TheMʌverick

"There arent words to describe how beautiful and surreal being at this place is. Staff are lovely, views are amazing and food is even better! Their..."

Karen

"I would be here everyday if i lived on the shore! Their food has never disappointed. I usually also get a deconstructed coffee which is something fun..."

Emily

"Came in today for a Waitangi Day brunch. We ordered the granola and the wagyu beef burger with a side of fries. The sauce that the burger came with..."

Rosanne Choy

"Visited the shop on public holiday and sunny day. perfect day for coffee and perfect pastry after walking along the beach. If you are in takapuna,..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"The best cafe in Takapuna beach:) i love iced coffee here so much as i can make my own(?) hahaha. I love to come here. View is nice. Kind staff...."

Alice In New Zealand

"[Lunch] 🇳🇿Takapuna Beach Cafe - 22 The Promenade, Takapuna, Auckland, New ZealandMenu:Fish and Chips (NZ$ 26)[Battered..."

Kevin Harland

"We’ve been here on the weekend Very nice food, friendly and lovely staff. Very nice view We would love to come Back here more often. recommend this..."

Tiffany

"If you want somewhere to eat on a beautiful day with a lovely view, atmosphere and great food and don’t mind spending a pretty penny for it - this..."

Mary Hodgson

"Absolutely delightful place to meet and have a quick bite or coffee. Frequent often, as the energy and ambiance are very special and for those who..."

Jaclyn Everett

"love this place! cozy, great staff and the coffee/food is delicious! Nice place and good coffee. Pretty tiny but fine to hang out and drink a cup and..."

Sainta Cooke

"9/11/18 - Ice creams are always the best hangover cure for me, especially having ice cream with special friend and sit in the beach was really nice..."

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"Great place to visit when the sun is shinning! A cafe with great views of the ocean! Beautiful ice creams with extra generous portions! Staff very..."

Beccs

"Me and my friends had lunch on Tuesday. I loved the atmosphere and fantastic view! We ordered Seafood pasta, Eggs Bene and Chocolate mousse crepes...."

Ana Lin

"Nice environment!!Staff is very excellent at customer service!!Food really good and awesome coffee.This place is recommended to bring family to head..."

Ling-Chen Fang

"Very busy environment. The food was great! I had the seafood pasta. Slightly pricey but had some good flavours. The fish and chips was also nice. The..."

Tan.ned

"Service was fantastic, incredible staff. The menu was great, lots of unique options. Food was plated beautifully and tasted great. I will definitely..."

Ricardo Christian

"Three of us had lunch on a very busy Saturday. The staff got us a table in about 30 seconds. Tables were all cleaned immediately by super attentive..."

Andrew Knott

"Definitely worth a visit or more!!Everything about this cafe in Takapuna was brilliant! I loved the atmosphere, it was next to a beach and..."

Niki Niki

"453 reviews and a rock hard 4.2 rating on Zomato. There's little to no need for my review.... No one needs this, let alone Takapuna cafe, but..."

Kieran

"The weather was great when we came here, we really savoured the view. Ordered their house hot chocolate, Agria rosti and beef burger. Hot chocolate..."

Blackpearl

"Worth the hype!Easily one of the best snapper i have had! The preparation was absolutely delicious! The carrot cake was picture perfect, with..."

Saurav Krishnan

"I love this place! The view is amazing and the atmosphere is super nice. I can’t remember which salad I had but it was hands out the nicest salad..."

Angela

"Wonderful cakes, iced drinks but very much on the expensive side! $10 for an iced drink may be a little too much for dessert, although they were..."

Lyla

"As always fantastic. I forget how good this place is. The coffee is worth every cent. The staff are friendly and efficient and really add to dining..."

Deb Ross

"A superb place to have your Sunday Breakfast by the Takapuna Beach.Tried the pumpkin pasta and Pancakes.Absolutely delicious..Do try there range of..."

Swati Loomba

"The location is great and it's definitely got the Takapuna opulence vibe to it. the food is typical cafe food, though my fish had a few painful bones..."

Jay

"Wonderful location and always busy with people spilling out waiting for tables, our wait was only 10mins so not too painful and worth the..."

Dale Spencer

"Amazing fresh pasta! Have been here twice in the past month and cannot fault. Lovely professional staff and great coffee! Plus Te view and fresh air..."

Bonny Sapphire

"This review is for the peanut butter chocolate ice cream which is amazing. So creamy and peanuty, with big huge chunks of chocolate. And not overly..."

Single P's Adventures

"A good place to visit after a nice hot tiring day at the beach during summers. The menu has a lot of options on refreshments and also on the mains...."

Shihana

"awesome location. easy to find. next to the beach. enough parking. fast service. friendly staff. Aside from my ice cream melting too quickly, the..."

100%legit

"It’s a shame that I did not take any photos of the food that I had. My friend and I went there for brunch and had fish and chips & handcut pasta...."

Kyuzizi

"My wife tells me we had food here along time ago... but today I'm just reviewing them on coffee and location.Location: you really can't..."

Warren

"Awesome location and ice cream next to the cafe after a perfect brunch. I come here frequently especially after a good night out. Great for..."

Tony Ma

"If we go to takapuna, we would absolutely go to grab a scoop of ice cream here! Great location and lovely view. Neither dining here nor take away,..."

IMwatermelon

"nice place with my best friends～hand cut pasta soooooo lovely～good view and better service～i real like the iced coffee～not too sweet and suit..."

Rico Shao

"Packed even for a Wednesday afternoon, I decided to visit to see what the hype was about. It took me awhile to decide the dish, and I asked..."

Oksana Zhang

"Came in here yesterday for lunch, had heard about this café located on the beachside of Takapuna. The views from the café are definitely amazing,..."

Navdeep

"Little on the pricy side but is amazing the food is always fresh and tastes amazing and has a nice view of the beach and also the staff is super..."

Aman

"If you wanna have nice food and appreciate one of the best views of Auckland, Takapuna Beach Cafe is the place. You'll be facing the..."

Diogo Reck

"Had breakfast here with a friend and the one dish that we recommend everyone to try is the scampi omelette. Big serves of scampi throughout the..."

Elmocookie

"Although a bit on the pricy side, the food is really good and service great as well. They even have an area where you can get ice cream or coffee on..."

Gracia

"Very relaxing cafe by the sea. A good choice of seating available inside and outside the cafe.Food selection is limited but dishes were..."

May Li Koo

"Great location as it is right on the beach and interesting menu. Staff are accomodating and attentive. Portions are quite large but the prices are a..."

Aimee.

"Good Service. Nice dish. Fast table turnover. Great view. Highly recommended. But. Yes you do need to pay a bit more for the excellence..."

Tanz

"This beauty, I wish we had more of these in Auckland.We went there for brunch on a good day, summer still hasn’t set in so we decided to sit..."

Disha

"Menu is always changing on this place and food is interesting - I do find it quite tricky to read and have to google some items but the more you..."

Holly Swallow

"burger is pretty good, really like the sauce inside ~ the chips also tasty. The drink I chose the coconut and mango mixed smoothie, a bit sweet for..."

Ziwei Jia

"It is lovely here - especially on a beautiful sunny day. Don't come here if you have a big appetite, you'll probably leave starving. Great for coffee..."

Sian Wichman

"What a fabulous spot for s catch up over a cafe or ice cream! Fantastic spot on a sunny day. The place is bright and sleek which automatically gives..."

I_like_pickles

"Just popped into the store for a coffee and donut, both of which were amazing.Friendly service with was very prompt. A busy and popular spot..."

Steph Coulton

"Been here so many times but never had a sit down meal here before! Not because it wasn't appealing, I usually rush after rowing training on the..."

Emma Willie Wilson

"Location is obviously fantastic, great place to be on a sunny morning. Was a little disappointed with coffee here before so have tried the smoothies..."

JamesC

"Nice place nice food ,they have many choices .the hot chocolate was fantastic really like it . If weather is ok can walk on the beach after you..."

Julie Chiu

"I went here for lunch today with my friend, the cafe is gorgeous situated right by the beach. Lots of seating inside and outside.The..."

Alysha Bower

"Out of all the times I've been to Takapuna beach, this is the first time I've actually been to this cafe. Came here with some friends for lunch...."

Queena

"Stylish cafe, friendly service and good location ✔️Our dishes looked beautiful and tasty✔️I have to go back again to try other..."

Chico

"Always a pleasure here. The views are fantastic, service is attentive when it's not full but it normally is full and we have to fend for ourselves...."

Anna

"Good, beautiful good food, great service, absolutely amazing view. Hard to find parking over summer, but really nice place. Highly..."

Dini

"An extremely popular destination which we visited today on recommendation. Great outlook with convenient parking. Reception was very good and the..."

OldGoatsKnowBest

"Beautiful cafe right next to the beach - always busy but mid-afternoon there is a bit of a lull. Service is friendly and fast - everything we ordered..."

Annie Zhou

"Living on the shore, Takapuna Beach Cafe is always on my top list for a brunch indulgence.Floor to ceiling windows allow you the panorama..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Visited cafe for the 1st time and without realising there are two seperate entrances we went to the entrance where we ordered ice cream, coffee and a..."

Annabell

"Got the eggs benny and the iced mocha today and was really happy with it! The iced mocha was served in a really cool way! The place was really busy..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Exceeded all expectations! Place was buzzing but there was no delay in service at all - they even offered to move us to a more sheltered place before..."

Eeram

"I love burgers so I had to try their beef burger and it was just so so - nothing special really. It would be better if there are lettuce, tomatoes,..."

Jilly

"I remember years ago I came here and I wasn't that impressed, the food was overpriced and not the best, but today I gave it another go and now this..."

Caroline Barrett

"Great coffee! This place is always bustling with happy people; extra ticks for the good vibe. I had the market fish, and the fish was cooked really..."

Kelly

"Came here after a walk. Very strategic location with stunning beach view. Cannot really comment on their food because I only tried their award..."

BAbyWin

"I came here for lunch with a friend who has a baby/pram. Although we had to wait a few mins for the table the staff were extremely accommodating and..."

Noosheen Nezhad

"Only a 15 minute wait for a table for 3 for brunch on a Sunday morning, not bad. I had the pancakes which were lovely. My friend had the grill which..."

Naomi Black

"Amazing place loved it here. Everything was made to perfection INCLUDING THE OYSTERS. Oysters are really easy to get wrong but the chef picked it at..."

Adline Shandil

"Enjoying light meals late afternoon after some beach walk. Nicely located near to the boat landing. Ordered the ice cream and it is so smooth and..."

Edi NT

"Always a favourite when I head up north to Takapuna for the day. Perfectly located with lovely views of the beach. Doggy and children friendly. I..."

Levi & Ana

"Had a delicious lunch with my dad. We ordered the agria rosti with smoked trevally and the handcut pasta with scampi. Both dishes had beautiful..."

Ube

"Impeccable service, glorious ice creams and a brilliant area by the beach side. This place has been great every time that I have been. Their baked..."

Tastebud Tingles

"Man this place is PACKED on Sundays! You'd probably have to wait a while if you have more than 2 people. Came here with my partner and was seated..."

Kenzi Yee

"Have been here many times before but recently it hasn't been great. The iced coffee and gelatos are still winners but the service is a real downer...."

R-Dee Roche

"I have been here only once and was not thoroughly impressed. The food was OK but I would not go out of my way to come back. A nice setting though..."

Sam Smith

"ordered burger for lunch. my friend had pasta. view n atmosphere are better than the taste. love salted caremel hot chocolate here. not so child..."

Vanessa Zhang

"Finally managed to try this busy cafe out!Man. They sure know how to make the most perfect hot chocolate! It came deconstructed and..."

Winnie Luo

"Came here today for some brunch and we were quite lucky to be seated outside in the sun. Service was definitely good and kept checking if we needed..."

Lucille Sia

"One of the most beautifully located joints in Auckland! Incredible view of the beach, ample parking and open air dining available. Simple menu but..."

Kishore Mitra

"Really nice spot by the Takapuna wharf. Found this place by chance one day. Had no idea it was so popular. Beautiful well presented, good food...."

Vanessa Morris

"I had the deconstructed iced chocolate OMG ah-may-zing. I wanted to give it a 5 but I had the fish and chips for my cheat meal and was looking..."

Aroha Kay

"Wow.This place is awesome!Greeted and the door, and sat inside by the window with a lovely view of the water.Coffees were perfect, and..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"Came here on Friday morning for a birthday brunch and was so incredibly impressed. First of all I was worried as this place definitely isn't for..."

Caitlin

"Went here with my grandmother for her birthday, she ordered the lamb dish and I ordered the gnocchi dish with pancetta. We both loved my dish and I..."

Jazmin Lee

"Visited with friends and despite a hefty wait for a table (our choice to do so), we were offered one near the front windows; the table was really a..."

Mupps

"Ooh I love the Ice creams here! I most definitely have enjoyed the hazelnut chocolate ice cream and the salted caramel. One of the times I..."

Lovely Maralit

"In summer, I would walk down to Takapuna with my girlfriend to get gelato from the Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store. The gelato is great, I'd recommend..."

Frazer Noble

"It was so hard choosing what I want to order! I love the fish and chips here!! The mushroom eggs benedict was really good too! Definitely my..."

Tiffany A

"This place always seem to surprise me with their amazing food and the amazing views. Just by takapuna beach, it is the perfect location...."

ShoRt

"Friends of ours recommended this place for a tasty ice cream and/or coffee. It's a superb place with stunning views across the north shore of..."

John Finkelde

"Gelato was really nice not too bad of a price. It is usually very busy and packed so maybe visit this place in the morning or not at busy times...."

Rose

"Great place to grab a coffee or a meal. The views from the restaurant are amazing and the food is expensive but worth the price. Desserts are really..."

Ridad

"Best breakfast cafe ever... We love the place... Nice view outside... I always order eggs benedict bacon... Pancake is really good with fruits on..."

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"Takapuna beach cafe is a really cute cafe overlooking Takapuna beach. Had brunch here recently and loved it.Ordered an iced chocolate and..."

Natasha

"Amazing experience in takapuna beach cafe. Firstly, the service is worthy of praise. Seated immediately, sparkling water to the table as the waitress..."

Joli Wong

"This place is always busy- of course because of its beachfront location but also it was one of the places in Auckland made bistro style cafe popular...."

Christian

"The best about this cafe is its ice-cream and hot chocolate. You can adjust the sweetness of your hot chocolate by adding chocolate chips, not..."

Lmrliu74

"Beautiful ice-cream and deserts with a beautiful view... best of the best.... cant fault this one. Had chocolate ice-cream and sorbet.They..."

Alex L

"Gorgeous setting beside the sea, with a free yoga class happening on the lawn beside us with camper-vans rolling past from the camping ground next..."

S B

"I have been living in Takapuna ever since I have moved to NZ in 2001, and I can confidently say that I have been to almost all cafe in..."

Seok Heon Lee

"Holy moly, I can't even begin to express how much I loved my experience at takapuna beach cafe! I wish I lived closer so I could go every damn day..."

Monique Porteous

"Great cafe buzzing with people. Five of us went and we were quickly seated. I had the eggs with avocado smash which was divine! The avocado was..."

Athena

"Solid food, phenomenal views and excellent customer service. What more could you ask for? I know! cheaper prices! Just kidding. I'm willing..."

Jasmine Chai

"We were in the area and so my cousin brought up the Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store It was quite busy despite the cloudy/ rainy weather. The..."

Tiffany Sua

"First time here, the cafe itself was not too busy but their ice cream parlour section was packed !! They serve sparking water which is alway a..."

Food 24/7

"Fantastic location and a tad expensive but the food was absolutely worth it . I have the wagyu burger and the in house ice mocha and everything was..."

Whiskyncigars

"What a great place! - customer service, tick- great food, tick- location, tick- price, tick (its a price I am happy to..."

Iain

"Me and mum love to come here for coffee and dessert!I've been coming here since 3 years ago and menu seems to change often!The food seems a..."

Thegreeats

"I've dined here a few times for lunch now and always enjoy the food and atmosphere. It's definately a stand out spot in Takapuna with its location..."

Charlene Weaver

"Obsessed with the gelato and the cabinet treats. Not a huge fan of the cafe menu- is always alittle overpriced for smaller portions but it is still..."

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"■ Friendly staff ■ Great Service ■ Good portion sizes■ Good view of Taka Beach ■ A little on the pricey end..."

FoodieOodie95

"I have dined here twice in the last 3 days. The cafe is very busy but the turn over of people is really fast - especially on a sunny day when outdoor..."

Miss Kiki

"Great place! Food is great, and so is the coffee. The service is always top notch, and they're always so friendly here. It gets super busy though,..."

Penguin93

"I love this place !!Perfect location for a sunny brunch or a cosy rainy coffee I'm always so impressed with their menu changes...."

Aniva Huang

"Stunning location with beautiful views of Takapuna beach. Very welcoming staff and lovely indoor/outdoor flow. I would definitely recommend booking a..."

Eden Wood

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. Its next to Takapuna beach and the gelato is to die for! Overall great ambiance yet the food might be a..."

Angelica Santos

"A very placed and located cafe overlooking takapuna beach.The coffee is great and even better if you're sitting on the deck area of the..."

Arpita Mandal

"Very nice setup; open sea views and relaxing atmosphere. Very busy; expect a wait at peak meal times.Friendly and fast..."

FoodiePhysician

"I'm a big dessert person and was very satisfied with the range of sweet treats they had in store. Their ice creams are perfect to enjoy while staring..."

Cecilia Paredes

"A very nice clean cafe and restaurant, and a beautiful environment. They have a good menu. I had a burger. It was truly satisfying. Also, the iced..."

Lily

"Great start to my day today - breakfast at Takapuna beach cafe. Classic summer spot, with views of the water. Modern and modest little cafe with a..."

L.E.N.S

"You can regularly trust this place to provide good food and service, although nobody is perfect. We've had some hit and misses in the past however my..."

Stef

"Spontaneously decided to take my parents to this cafe while we were having a look around Takapuna because who doesn't like a meal with a view of the..."

Melissa

"Great place to be especially if you sit outdoors on the deck where you have the view of the beach and ocean. Awesome food that isn't too heavy. Love..."

Janice Zumba

"Good time to venture out for breakfast this morning one thing that caught my attention was the location.it Overlooks takapuna beach and its front..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"Normally will come past here and see it's packed from 9am onwards but decided to come in for breakfast this morning with a friend and luckily we..."

Maddie

"What a great little place in summer..we popped in for a coffee and due to it bring crazy busy we sat outside! It was freezing! The guy was quick to..."

Holly D-T

"Haven't actually dined in here as I just popped in to grab a refresher drink and gelato. The location itself is A+ with beautiful beach views. Would..."

Essenity

"The food was delicious and the service was spot on. We were offered blankets to keep warm in the breeze outside which was very thoughtful. There was..."

Samantha Beardsley

"It is our first time to have lunch at this restaurant. The lunch menu offers really good price. The staff provided excellent service. .you must try..."

Maya Harlin

"This is definitely one of my favourite cafes. It has the ambiance, service and great food to make it one of the best. The price is a bit on the..."

Maye Elle

"Been here multiple times... the service is great here but food here tends to be worse everytime I come. The folded eggs is average where it's not as..."

Jessie Tan

"I had the soft scrambled eggs with pulled pork, which were incredible - literally so good!Only thing that lets this place down is that it's..."

Elizabeth Harding

"I have been here to eat but I've lined up just for their gelato a lot more times. This place is one of the best cafes in Takapuna for me. It is..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Part of the amazing HIP group family on Auckland, featuring amazing icecream gelato and great food. I came here with friends on a sunny day for said..."

Helena Chen

"Although the food and coffee may not be the best on the shore, the service is absolutely amazing here. I didn't get the name of the girl but she..."

Yuyon Cho

"Yummy ice-cream on a summer's day or evening (if a little busy), great service friendly staff and good food (came her for brunch with a friend) - but..."

Paula Cann

"Beautiful location for breakfast and lunch. Service and food is really good, however the wait can be quite long if the place is very busy. I got the..."

Priscilla Khang

"The takapuna beach cafe and store sell the most amazing ice creams and ice drinks. My favourite flavour is the salted caramel. For the iced drink you..."

Tessa

"Great spot for Breakfast, friendly staff, good vibe and great views. Was surprised to be charged $16.50 for nothing more than two poached eggs on a..."

Scott Kennedy

"Lovely location and the decor is crisp and clean. A great place for brunch, although the service here could be improved upon. The staff just need to..."

Tanya Kerr

"It is really nice cafe and in a perfect location!!! The food and drinks are good. My friend and I love the salted caramel iced chocolate 👌👌..."

Julia Nguyen

"Spent a wet sunday afternoon with friends, catching up over coffee and cake. While we were seated quite quickly we couldnt get the attention of..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Nice setting and friendly staff. But to be honest, the food and coffee are average , but its price is above average. It's slightly overrated im..."

J Li

"Great service and location but the food is always average. Had the eggs Benedict and there was only a teaspoon of hollandaise sauce and the eggs were..."

Petra

"I love this place. It is such a nice place to have a coffee and or brunch/lunch. It's right on Takapuna beach so you get a nice view as well. The..."

Lisa V

"WAITRESS HAS A LIKING FOR GOLD(EN RETRIEVERS)Eggs Bene with smoked Trevally, yum! For those who like their coffee black, the Americano is a..."

Crumpet King

"This is the perfect place for brunch on a summer day it's close to the beach and the outdoor sitting is exceptional, the food is good and the staff..."

Sheetal Naidu

"This is my third time dining at Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store - I loved it a lot more today. I would have rated it 3.5 previously but after dining..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Very busy on the Saturday but lovely staff who served us quickly. Was seated outside in the sun on a winter day had to wait a little while for a seat..."

Shayleigh Allen

"Finally I went for brunch at the much famous Takapuna beach cafe. The setting of the cafe is amazing. The location is the main highlight. Ordered for..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Takapuna Beach cafe is in a prime location and I'm glad they compliment the amazing views with their cute decor and settings. We stopped by for a..."

Heartshrooms

"Stopped by with a friend and had avocado eggs benedict. Food was delicious, the view was nice (although it was a little cold because it's close to..."

Jessie Goldstein

"Their coffee is so gooooood :) It always very busy but lucky for us. They are very kind that me and my friend were sharing dish, egg benedict with..."

安喬

"This is a very good restaurant..we been here once and this is the second time we are here..love the environment,service,food & drinks here..we always..."

Rachel Cullen

"Beautiful, elegant cafe right by the beach. It was nice sitting on the deck area and breathing the salted hair and listening to waves hitting the..."

Annie Ren

"An outstanding place to dine by the beach. Has fantastic views all round. The food is great and the dessert menu, especially gelato, is phenomenal...."

#1

"The perfect place for brunch by the beach! Awesome food and amazing location. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Always super busy, so good to come..."

Caroline Kasmara

"Great place, great food. The iced coffee is rather well done and worth ordering. This place is always busy, for good reason, expect a wait on the..."

Campbell Elliott

"The coffee here is amazing, both hot and cold. The mains are delicious and quite large. Love the sweets here. Always busy, have to wait for a..."

Candii Cao

"I LOVE the location of the Takapuna Beach Café and Store. It has such a nice atmosphere and is perfect for a weekend brunch especially on a sunny..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Service: 8/10Food: 8/10Cleanliness: 8/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 7.75/10Perfect environment for lunch by the..."

Jack Trav.

"On a warm sunny day and by the beach this cafe has a soothing atmosphere.The staff are caring and attentive; you don't want to leave.I..."

Brenda Phu

"I have been here more than a few times now.They sell some amazing home made ice creams as well as baked goods from the store.Next door the..."

Scott

"TOP 10 PIC - I love this cafe for many reasons - the location is prime! The decor is on fleek and the food is devine. Im regularly here over the..."

House Of Eats

"I was so pleased with my experience at Takapuna Beach Cafe. I was a bit concerned looking over the menu - there is a complete lack of vegetarian..."

Gem McLeod

"One of my favourite cafés in Auckland. It is located at the strategic location of beautiful Takapuna beach. If is very crowded during summer. The..."

Cindy Ong

"Always love coming here for a iced drink or a light snack! The atmosphere and view is amazing and the food is exceptional! A little overpriced but..."

Jean Lee

"While weekend mornings is a struggle to get a sitting it's worth the wait. Parking here can be tricky in summer also. Really come here for the..."

BeeQueUU

"Love this place! A lovely brunch/ lunch dine in cafe. The iced mocha/chocolate is something one must try. Throughout the past year their menu has..."

P L

"This place probably don't need anymore reviews but I still think that it is worth mentioning that service and food has not changed over the years!..."

Charissa

"My wife took me here a few months ago now, but even though very busy it still remains the best place I've been to for breakfast!! When it's busy..."

Simon Page

"Has been on our to do list for a while til we found some time to go in over the summer holidays. First impression: What a lovely..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"I just remembered that i've been to this wish list restaurant but never wrote a review!This place is always packed and you will know why..."

Pankaj Kini

"Staff was really nice and attentive, with exceptional manners and patience. I also liked how they were ethnically diverse. Love their presentation,..."

Twintail

"Update!: May menu; Was delighted to arrive to revamped menu! We ordered the staple whole baked flounder but with confit garlic,tomato, olives-..."

Paris

"Word of mouth is how I hear about the majority of cafes and restaurants I visit, and this was no exception. "You must visit the Takapuna..."

Two Dark Coffees

"It was our first time to visit Takapuna Beach as well as its famous beach cafe. I could just say, it was amazing! We went here for dinner at..."

Shirley Yu

"Location: beautifully situated right by Takapuna beach - beautiful views.Service: attentive, pleasant, LOTS of staff.Food: very..."

Where.iate

"Lovely cafe by the beach with a cute ice creamery on the side. The did was lovely and generous in size set in a lovely ambiance. The snapper, squid..."

Rosely

"Ordered the pork belly dish and it was absolutely delicious! Lovely table service. The staff were very polite, helpful and professional. A little bit..."

Renee

"This is my favorite place to take my friends on the weekend. They're always really impressed by the customer service and perfect food each time...."

Emily Franco

"Absolutely beautiful venue.The little store attached with the ice cream is well worth the visit alone. But if you are looking for good coffee..."

Ruben O'Connell

"All credit to the owners had a bad experience there and they immediately accepted that and were very keen to fix things Will be back soon as I..."

Richard J

"Thought we would try this place out today as we have heard so much about it. First impression was that it was really busy only two tables inside..."

Kaisey Cook

"Poop loved it and def recommends it to all. Everyone should def go and enjoy it as it is an amazing place. Don't miss lest you regret it for..."

Poop

"Very nice location and ambiance but always busy and staff are not very attentive. When we ordered, our waiter had to repeat our order 3x to make sure..."

Natalie Ler (d'liteful Cravings)

"Lovely place for a coffee and cake (or several haha)... Gets awfully busy on weekends and weekdays lunch - so brace yourself. But overall a..."

Adeline

"This is one of my favourite cafes and it is a must-go in the summer. We were seated outside, on the deck with a spectacular view of Takapuna beach..."

Wilson Chau

"North shore again> We had our lunch at Takapuna Beach Cafe today, prompt service and the food was delicious. Why is the weather so funny? Windy!..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Most likely the premier cafe on the Shore, with undoubtedly the best setting overlooking the sand at Takapuna beach! Always busy so expect to get a..."

Frank

"We had brunch there the other weekend. Decided to treat ourselves. It was really busy so we had to wait. they gave us a pager to let us know when our..."

Andre Cressy

"Food was so amazing. I'll definitely be back. Only thing that lacked was the service but they were super busy on a nice sunny day. It is pricey but..."

Bruce Batters

"Had a wonderful breakfast here. Awesome place to be and I would say, one of the best in Auckland. Environment 5, staff friendliness 5, food 5, coffee..."

Kelvin Yu

"This cafe is hands down one of the best in Auckland. In fact, the only reason I gave it a 4.5 is because we had to wait for quite a long time as we..."

Garrick Chong

"Came here this morning with my partner. The food was amazing the best breakfast I had in a while. My partner and I have been to a lot of..."

Mikayla Moore

"Lovely Cafe!I was amazed at how busy it was for a Monday morning, I guess it shows how popular and good they are.I was dismayed when I..."

Chris Minors

"Had lunch there with my boy friend. The food was okay portion compare to price. But I don't really like their menu setting, very few items on the..."

Alex

"Lunch with a party of six. The cafe was full but we were given a token and asked to wait. A few minutes later it flashed and buzzed and we were shown..."

RSWH

"Delicious pies! Great..."

Sam Allan

"Very good service, very friendly, the hot drinks are the best in Auckland, as for the food I haven't tried it by looking at previous reviews I won't..."

Kali Windmill

"I had breakfast the other day, and the food was amazing, the service was fantastic. The staff were really welcoming and friendly and what I liked..."

Shane Wotherspoon

"Unlike most beach side restaurants this place is superb. They don't take the fabulous location for granted. The food is inventive and delicious, the..."

Mel

"Such an asset to the north shore, I always bring out of town visitors that stay with me here and I'm never let down.The wait staff are courteous..."

Amanda

"I loved everything about this place. I went on a day which was horrible weather and the cafe was still completely packed. I had a nice spot all to..."

Kay Adams

"Went there for breakfast/brunch last sunday. Ordered an eggs bene which was delicious. The location is beautiful, only draw back was that the place..."

Jin Gao

"beautiful location! went here just yesterday very busy they had a surcharge but is expected as most places have surcharges too. My mango sorbet..."

Nikki

"Have been twice for breakfast over the last month and was very happy with the food and standard of service on both occasions (weekend and week..."

Graeme Crickett

"The best Mocha in Auckland! I come here regularly whenever I am over the bridge and in need of coffee (which is pretty much everyday)Haven't..."

Lucia

"After reading some of the negative reviews yesterday we were a little apprehensive about going but we had been told by friends that it was a good..."

Kirsty Howe

"Recently enjoyed a relaxing lunch with friends overlooking Takapuna beach - Its the kind of place that helps you feel like your on holiday ( even..."

Love Food

"We came for breakfast. Food was utterly amazing. Definitely returning!!! Eggs bene was soooo..."

Lucy

"The best thing to happen to Takapuna in a decade. But the Council (a bunch of near sited change averse would-be retirees) won't give them a liquor..."

Missy Davidson

"This café sets the standards for other cafes! If you've never been you need to do a brunch session here with family or friends as you wont be..."

Jason B

"Great place and location. Worth waiting to get a seat. I have been for breakfast a few times and can't fault the food and coffee. Another tick for..."

Moggie

"Takapuna Beach cafe is also another buzzing cafe with award winning gelato and great coffee to boot. Situated next to the beach, you get to enjoy the..."

Elise Cheah

"Always amazing service, the only cafe that looks out out onto gorgeous Takapuna Beach and a sophisticated menu. Brunch is a joy and actually feels..."

Kate W

"Avocado mesh with additional salmon~ no merit but no merit. Salmon was quite salty, but coffee was good (foamy). Staff brought up sparkling water..."

Anvie LI

"This is a very pretty cafe. We opted to sit inside because it was a cool day and rain was in the forecast. On a summer's day, the deck would be a..."

Corinne Coutinho

"🅿️ There are numerous roadside parking lots nearby, but on holidays, they tend to get crowded, making it a bit challenging to find a parking..."

彭笙瑞

"I feel there must have been a change in ownership if I read some of the bad reviews here. My experience was ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!! I'd give 10 Stars..."

Saphis Minetime

"What a gorgeous spot to have a coffee & soak up the gorgeous beach views at the same time. Insanely busy spot for a week day but impeccable service..."

Janita Patrick

"Stayed at the campsite next to this cafe and popped in for a coffee and something to eat. The food was so good we ended up having dinner there. The..."

CJ Clapham

"Great indoor outdoor flow Impeccable service Wheelchair accessible with ramp however is quite challenging to navigate between the tables if notice..."

Katrina Matich

Jiwon Kang

"A great location, really nice indoor/outdoor setup. Always very busy, but also rarely a wait. The oat flat white is perfection, great food ( and..."

Nigel C

"Run, don’t walk, and order the Filo from the latest brunch menu. It was the tastiest, richest, most sensational brunch I’ve ever had, and an..."

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"Gnocchi with mushrooms. Waffles with bacon and butter. They has changed the menu and I prefer the previous menu. Was a busy breakfast after the..."

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"Best scrambled eggs in Auckland hands down. Staff is extremely helpful and have amazing customer service. Amazing prices for quality..."

Leija Bucheler

"Best burger I’ve ever had.. and I mean..."

Vanessa

"Been here last year. Lovely food, welcoming staffs. Planning for another dining..."

Al La Carte

"Friendly staff and amazing service, excellent food and coffee. Been here for a wine (or two) and the list is fantastic and unique! I'll be back..."

Jessica

"Absolutely loved the food and service, could not fault a thing!..."

Millie Laurent

"I came here to try their coffee. I think they use flight coffee and i ordered flat white. It was pretty good and latte art was decent. Next time i..."

Eater

"Had the beef shin tagliatelle pasta and a glass of pinot noir. Cant believe it cost only $23 for the two! Pasta was delicious, heaps of meat and..."

G1k

"Cute cafe, love their deco and ambiance. Great service every time, friendly faces and quick service. Coffee is good, and their menu has some..."

Farah Mohammed

"Williams is definitely the kind of place you wouldn’t spot as you walk along since it’s rather distant from all the other spots on Wynyard..."

Tejas Thathachar

"Went here for lunch. Food is delicious. The coffee is also good. Was strolling around the area, came across this neat cafe. Nice ambience. Have..."

Florence N

"Williams Eatery marks itself as the fifth cafe I have tried from Urban Lists Best Brekkie Cafes in Auckland. I can definitely see why it has made it..."

Fay Brown

"First time being here. Food was amazing. Specially the Couldy Bay Clams and the Broccolini. It was my fava.Chavasa chips was first time..."

Sammiii

"Staff are awesome which is a big part of my 5 star rating. Came here on a Sunday and we were served by Jacob who was very attentive and made sure we..."

Sydney

"Food was just so good. Did take the pictures after the first few bites 😉 btw place has amazing vibes. Ingredients are high quality and it offers..."

Maxy

"Came here on a quiet Tuesday mid morning while working nearby. It was warm, modern. Coffee ok but it’s hard to not make a short macchiato bitter...."

Simon Wordsworth

"Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. LOVED the decor of this new place in Wynyard Quater! Arrived at 7:45 with no booking it wasn't to busy...."

Lilly Christine

"Food and beverages ordered: Beef cheek fritters, breakfast sandwich and coffeeEnvironment: trendy and urbanServices: very..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"Let me just say. Their Breakfast Sandwich (Number 2) is so freaking good. You have the patty, the fried egg, coleslaw, sriracha mayo sauce in a..."

Kirsten

"LOVED the halva hotcakes at Williams! It's not the same as your usual stack of buttermilk pancakes - instead you get one huge pancake that's super..."

Annie Ren

"Been following their instagram for a while but havent had the chance to visit. Turned out they’re just a few steps away from my workplace. We came..."

Quinn Mai

"Decided to check the eatery out as it’s brand new in the area and I’ve not been back to Wynyard quarter for awhile and it’s just under the new..."

Richie Chewy

"Busy Saturday brunch, lots of cool kids, we sat outside which was nice. Food overall was good but could tell the kitchen and staff under the pump,..."

Clove

"Very hipster place. Staff were friendly. Menu small with different dishes to your norm. I had the health bowl with salmon, really tasty, fresh,..."

Shannon

"A new addition to the new food scene in Wynyard Quarter, Williams Eatery is a must visit. I came here for lunch on a Tuesday with my foodie friend..."

Linh 💛

"This place rules. Get the mushrooms and cassava chips. Service is always amazing, coffee is the best in Auckland. RIP Ceremony. Go here. The food..."

Cookie

"In loveeeeee! New favourite lunch spot. When the menu read pastrami I was thinking a very thin and small portion of it. This was way more than..."

Panini T

"I've eaten here a number of times, it's my new spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon drinks. The Market Fish is ALWAYS delicious and fresh..."

Jess Beasley

"Food : 4/5Ambience : 4/5Service : 5/5Visited Williams eatery on the weekend, love the simple clean white and wood vibe, service..."

Bronwyn Koh

"Had a great experience at Williams this weekend. Went for my mums bday brunch and the food was delicious! We both had the avocado toast with gluten..."

Erothman2

"Great to have another new eatery in Wynyard Quarter, but at the same time different to the others.It is situated under a block of the new..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Love the service here and the quality of the food. You know it's good when the chef changes the menu. This particular time we had the steak, and baps..."

Joey Tareni

"I come here every now and then and their service stays the same, very kind and friendly staff, amazing coffee and amazing food! good portions for the..."

camille palao

"One of my fave cafe, their menu is awesome, food always taste delicious and their pastured egg is the BEST! Great ambience and excellent customer..."

Irna Wati

"Super delicious food. I really appreciate the thought which has gone into their menu. It has a great range and is thoughtfully planned with..."

Bing Bing

"Lovely brunch in Auckland. We thoroughly enjoyed the menu here, the service was quick and the food was tasty. We had flat whites and mimosas, sat in..."

Greig Stuart Torpey

"This is a nice spot. The staff were super friendly and the avocado toast, beans and the berry tonic that I got were spot..."

Tanay Pahare

"Had a great breakfast here and will be back again. The food was cooked to perfection, from the eggs to the way the bread was cooked. Highly..."

Ju W

"* Food: 5 * Value for money: 4.5 * Cleanliness and atmosphere of the restaurant: 5 * Service: 5 * Baby friendly * Pet friendly Delicious food and..."

Xinger Huang

"Great food and great drinks! I love the location and the building that the cafe is in. Perfect location for a nice break from work to meet with..."

apas

"Interesting menu, great seating arrangements, great atmosphere . Frech toast was delicious but too soggy Scrambled eggs on sourdough was yumm Coffee..."

Rika “Ri” Rika

Ipress Cafe

85/100 (1020 ratings)

Halumi Cheese and Spinach

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"This was the second time that I went here and I'm telling you they just keep on setting the bar high. First visit was a month ago and the taste of..."

Robert Jaime Fernandez

"Cute decor. Relaxing atmosphere. Spacious and less crowded. Basic menu but nicely done. Good place for catching up with friends and..."

Alan

"Great food, great service, great vibe..."

Alice Yu

"I came here last Saturday with no plans. Try their soup of the day that the staff recommend, they serving pumpkin soup. The pumpkin soup for me is..."

Antonia Jopoetro

"Spacious and friendly cafe. Plenty of room, great for social distancing. Coffee is..."

Charles Ho

"Very nice hot chocolate with lovely marshmallows. Staff are very nice and helpful. I will be happy to recommend to friends and family...."

Charlie Stewart

"Really good taste for me. Mild and fresh. Ps: I like the colors of the food which made me..."

Jodie Jiang

"Excellent establishment that offers something different in the well-established cafe market in Mount Eden village. The hash browns are the best I've..."

Macy

"Let me just say that I Press got me IMPRESSED 🤩 It was the day before my sisters wedding so we were really feeling that health grind 🥗 I..."

YuYu

"The setup of this place is really nice, or interesting. Either way it was a nice relaxing place to be. I didn't really enjoy the slow jazz music, it..."

Quinton Wong

"Beautifully presented food that tastes delicious. Upstairs is spacious, quiet and perfect for a nice catch up with friends. Star we’re friendly and..."

Emily Triggs

"Great location. Nice new café in the heart of mount eden village.The menu has some great options and everything we ordered was beautifully..."

Chan Can Eat

"Absolutely incredible! Loved sitting on the top level with a view over Mount Eden Village. The best falafel my fiancé and I have ever tasted and..."

Gabymatilda

"昨天刚刚买了tomato..."

Herooppa520

".📍 IPress☕ Hot Chocolate + Iced Americano🍴 Salted Caramel Slice-----------------------------------------------One of..."

DearMate

"Burger has great flavor but the pattie could be better. Same thing with the taco, great flavor but missing something. Maybe some panfried fish or..."

Soo Hwang

"Ipress is a place that will touch your heart with their 5-star delicious food (cooked by possibly the best chefs in town), efficient service by the..."

Lucia Y

"Amazing environment, it's not crowded when I arrive about 1pm. A bit cold as the windows and door are wide open, especially when the car and bus pass..."

Derek

"It was our first visit to IPress. Service was really good by their energetic n friendly staff. Ordered the big brekkie. Great portion size for a..."

Annette S Chirayil

"Had an absolutely perfect lunch at Ipress today. Came just before 2pm and the cafe wasn’t super busy. It’s a big venue and is decorated so..."

Riddhi

"First time to visit this cafe. It spread in two levels. Upstairs have plenty of seats. Staffs were very attentive and friendly. Ordered the complete..."

Alvis Wong - Gold Membership ALVI5417

"The eggs benedict with the soft shell crab were amazing! The sauce on it complimented the soft shell crab very nicely and there was a good amount of..."

ARO

"Our second visit .Very impressed with some creative dishes on the menu .Ordered tacos with Jack fruits n falafel .Fantastically good ...."

Meng Tan

"We love the place, has a huge second floor that makes you feel like at home. The friendly staff is happy to make recommendations. The food was..."

Camila Gallo

"The staff must have been new when we were there. We received our dishes without cutlery, until we pointed it out... Service was fast and food..."

Adrianna

"Ordered beef burger and soft shell crab egg Benedict.I’m delight of the beef burger, it’s well done however the meat is soft and not..."

Ashtontonic

"Absolutely adored this place! The interior is beautiful and spacious so that you're not sitting too close to another table. The staff are friendly..."

Ana

"Great find thanks to Zomato gold. Spacious two level cafe, relaxed environment making it a perfect place to wile away a few hours. Food here is..."

Shannon

"Staff/service: 4.5/5Venue: 4/5Price/portion: 3.9/5First visit to this place that has been open for 2 years. The ambiance is cozy..."

SM

"Great cafe in Mt Eden. The coffee was great and the food was excellent. Ordered 2 juices to go and they were delicious as well. The cafe itself is..."

Leslie Tan

"This place is AMAZING! I was a circus circus girl until I came here. Great coffee, lovely staff, quick service. My new..."

Kelc MacKenzie

"Ipress is one of the best cafe's I've had the pleasure of going to. The service is great, and I'd definitely recommend sitting on the 2nd level of..."

Derik Liebenberg

"I really enjoyed coming here on Gold. I’ve been here before for coffee but glad I was able to try some of their dishes. The service was good, the..."

Bella Silva

"Absolutely beautiful breakfast which not only looked pretty but tasted amazing as well! Service was prompt and friendly; cute decor. Will definitely..."

Alexineeels

"Love the food, service and decoration here. The place has many plants and board games decoration. It also has a balcony with a grassland, and fancy..."

Moby Hon

"Very healthy options. Lovely vintage corner on Mt Eden road. What a nice place to have lunch. We had the egg benedict with bacon and Ipress Complete,..."

Bella Luv Food

"Good food, good service, good..."

Jen Wang

"We came here on labour day for lunch , they have really nice interior and seatings, however we opt for outdoor seating as we have our fur baby with..."

May Hung

"Amazing and innovative food with great welcoming staff..."

Tanvi Kumar Rao

"Great coffee and food - friendly service too! got sambal cheese and mushroom sautéed;both were amazing and fluffy - will be coming back for sure..."

MCP

"Absolutely amazing breakfast had by all. Definitely coming back!..."

Roberta Stewart

"Loved I-Press. From the set up to the service to the food! This place should be as busy as Frasers just across the road. We had the Egg Bene with..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"The food is Amazing, coffee is good & service is very prompt & non invasive...."

James Wheeler-gorringe

"I’ve been to iPress a few times over the last month and each time I continue to be impressed. The food is great (both the cabinet food and menu..."

Emma Gils

"Such a wonderland in mt eden for parents who love to coffee time with kids. They have really delicious slow cooked steak and beautiful presentation..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Beautiful and delicious food. The scorch fillet was cooked perfectly. The Benedict was beautiful too and the cold press juices are very very tasty..."

Tony Ma

"Decided to check this place out as we'd heard they were under new ownership.Came in around 10am on Sunday and got seated and server..."

Brett Watson

"This is a very awesome place and well worth to go with families during the weekend. We pretty much enjoy the environment and food with reasonable..."

Rachel91nz

"Amazing little restaurant at the corner of Mt Eden Village. It’s cosy with 2 floors of seatings. Everyone is really friendly here and the service..."

Sylvester Kuo

" Very nice place, very nice atmosphere and nice soft music with upstairs seating in the middle of busy mt eden village. I never thought this place..."

Chris Clark

"The service was really good and the food was amazing too :) will come back soon ! Ordered egg Benedict, the egg was cooked perfectly with amazing..."

Rebecca Wang

"Went there on Sunday wanting to try something new! Menu looks amazing and will be back to try. Only had a coffee with Caramel slice but it was..."

Nik Jobson

"Whoever made that pecan tart should get a medal!I’m giving 5/5 just for that pecan tart oh yes. To be honest I’m not a fan of..."

The Poor Foodie

"Little gem in the heart of Mount Eden Village. Been here a few times and where service lacks significantly (having to flag someone down to order, ask..."

Chomnomnom

"I enjoy walking in Mt eden, and stoping by Ipress for a juice when im wanting some energy or a boost. They have a great array of sandwiches and..."

Sassy Radish

"Lovely cafe!! Stopped here for lunch yesterday. It was a really light airy open cafe and nice and quiet upstairs in particular. The coffee was super..."

Niamh Slattery

"Great service, good atmosphere. Staff was friendly. It’s a cosy little place in Mt Eden.Coffee was good and service was fast!..."

Real Slug

"Nice spot to sit for a meal and people watch at the village. I had eggs on gluten free toast. Really nice to have oven roasted tomato included and..."

Julia Louise

"I only buy my coffee from I-Press, they do the best coffee in the Village in my opinion . There is a good selection of cabinet food, and the staff..."

Zara Bird

"Came in for brunch today. We ordered the Buttermilk Hotcakes and the Ipress Benedict. We were served with sparkling water and service was good...."

Rosanne Choy

"The staff here were so so lovely and really went the extra mile! They made my day :P The cafe itself is really cool, especially the upstairs seating..."

Gabrielle Stone

"Ordered a cappuccino, and my friend ordered the Iced Chocolate. The cappuccino was not bad, but not good either. It wasn't smooth or creamy..."

Kirsten

"Great food and lovely coffee. I've tried a few menu items- ipress beny is yummy, served on lovely thick hash brown. The cabinet food is also nice and..."

Julie Pulie

"Favourite place ever. Friendly staff, gorgeously decorated, and great food, coffee, and juices. Little overpriced but really nice place to be in and..."

Luka Peterson

"Fantastic concept and I’m a little surprised you don’t see more of these artisan juice establishments, I think the layout and ambiance is spot..."

Medium_Rare

"Stopped by here for a coffee after a walk from Mt Eden. I wasnt really sure if it was new but I think it is. I only had the iced mocha since it was..."

Ellynn

"What a vibrant and refreshing cafe. The menu is simple and has all your essential and usual cafe food. The prices are reasonable and the..."

I_like_pickles

"Wanted to head off to another cafe but saw this gem on the way. Love the way the cafe is set up. Feels very fresh and new. Nature feel. Seeing all..."

Michelle Chua

"OMG!!! I LOVE the Eggs Benedict!!! Seems like they did change the menu, looks a little bit differently than before, but totally great improvement....."

Jamie

"I'm very pleased to have found this cafe soon after it opened. I've really ejoyed the food, and as I've had a few meals from the menu..."

Sue Wood

"I ordered a slice of New York Cheesecake (4/5) and a cup of Flat White (5/5) on my first visit. I love plants, so obviously their very green..."

Sakshi Chadha

"The staff were lovely, and so friendly. Beautiful decor, I love the pot plants. The food was good. The dining area was nice and clean. At first I was..."

Sid

"Great service from friendly and attentive staff. Clean, warm and modern environment. The menu has a good range of options including typical brunch..."

Emily Devine

"I-Press is soon to be a favourite among many with not only its high standard of food, smoothies/juices but also their service and decor. Love the..."

HJ

"We always make our way to few favourite cafes in mt eden and stumble across this beaustiful cafe and taught...why not give it a try especially when..."

Yusoff Kamal

"The 4 of us traveled from Takapuna to Mt Eden for dessert and a drink (a lot of places say they are open til late - but most places their late is 9pm..."

Liz Rouse

"I would rate this place a 5/5 for excellent service, such a nice place for to have a chilled with friend . The poached eggs is my fave, it is taste..."

Annie Woo

"Went in for breakfast and ordered the fried halloumi and the smashed avocado. Both were AMAZING and had so much depth. My only issue was I wish the..."

Jahnavi Manubolu

"We enjoyed our brunch today. Food was good quality & served quickly, staff friendly and efficient. Nice..."

ELÆN

"iPress is a great spot and has a nice fit out, however at $7.50 for an iced latte I do feel it’s a bit over priced (usually $6.00-$6.50). The..."

Hamish Dorrington

"Fantastic character cafe in the heart of Mt Eden Village with great cabinet food and coffee. The cafe is lovely and the upstairs is a fantastic place..."

javier yebenes

"If you come to this cafe, sit on the second floor. The vibe is great and seating is spacious . Order good and decent food here and you could easily..."

Leon Su LS

"I would not recommend this place to one who is after an exceptional cuisine. But this is one of the nicest places in the city for work, study, and..."

Rising Star

"Best oat milk latte I had so far. Very nicely done and smooth. Had chicken filo along with it was good. Must try guys..."

Indie Singh

"Went on a Saturday late morning. Ordered a haloumi sandwich, blueberry muffin and iced mocha, all delicious. Lovely staff. Great music. Highly..."

Aimee Armitage

"With different zones upstairs and down, iPress is great for a quiet coffee, noisy group, first date or whatever! The table service is wonderful and..."

Forrest Gump

"Delighted and surprise to find this place. The place has a big upstairs area with plenty of space and seats. Beautifully decorated too with good..."

Raymond Goh

"Such an awesome local cafe - I have a gluten and dairy allergy which they accommodate with ease. Absolutely obsessed with the soy iced mocha! Very..."

Maddison Boomert

Homestead Cafe

Caprese Pesto Crostini

Raspberry Swirl Tartlet

Beef Rocket & Onion Marmalade

Weavers Vegan Salad

Farmers Egg Beredict

Foresters Creamy Mushrooms

Wheelchair Accessible

"I walk past this cafe most days with my dog so thought I should finally try it out. It has good outdoor seating. Staff were friendly and service..."

Anna

"This place never disappoints! Been here many times now and each time has been absolutely delicious! The food comes out at a reasonable time, portions..."

Emma Judd

"Good food, highly recommend on the creamy mushrooms. It never disappoints. Very generous portions and staff always friendly. Food service is quick...."

Michelle Li

"Came here for brekkie and was surprised at how yummy and cheap the food was. My plate only cost $13.50 which was awesome!!! Sat outside on the deck..."

Millyvanilly

"Lovely setting in a Public Park. Cafe surrounded by cute Cottage flowering garden and green field. Atmosphere very Vintage to match the Historical..."

桃七爷

"We have been going to the Homestead Cafe for breakfasts for many years and honestly can say that they are worth every penny. Delicious food cooked..."

Michelle Forte

"This place is beautiful, cheap, big serving size and amazing coffee. I didnt give it a 5 because the food was okay. Very generic. We got the..."

Joanne Chiang

"Stopped by for lunch even though we didn't head into the Historical Village. The cafe entrance is the other side of the village entrance...."

Benedict Uy

"Wonderful brunch on an open day which really added to the atmosphere.Food: eggs benedict (again). Great arrangement and presentation...."

Ricky Jack

"Homestead cafe is inside Howick Historical Village in Pakuranga. (Does it sound a bit confusing?) We had, for lunch, spicy chicken & avocado burger..."

STRADS

"Went for lunch with friends. Fish pie was delicious, cheese toasted sandwich was average, the filo filled wrap was nice and the big breakfast was..."

TheGoodKiwi Nz

"Stopped for a bit of late lunch after spending a few hours in the Horwick Historical Village. DIdn't quite know what to expect, but it appeared to be..."

Don C

"Had a late lunch here today and we were quite impressed with not only the food which was fresh and tasty but the staff couldn't have been lovelier...."

Tina Coles

"Beautiful, relaxing setting , lovely sunny corner table. Generous proportions and a hearty meal is what we received. A good big breakfast with eggs,..."

Di

"We ordered the French toast, eggs benedict with salmon and a big breakfast. They all tasted magnificent especially the eggs benedict. The..."

Richard Tran

"Big breakfast Fish & chips Outdoor sheltered seating Good service ..."

Amy Hola

"Went to the Homestead Cafe for the last weekend, the food was very nice, we both ordered out of the cabinet, I had Fish Pie, husband had Cottage..."

Kylie McIntyre

"Lovely setting, friendly..."

Katie Davies

"We recently held my sisters baby shower here. I have visted quite a few times over the years and always enjoyed th delicious food so thought it would..."

Hiria Toimata

"We held my 50th birthday at home but I did not want to do too much catering work. The Homestead Cafe' provided a series of platters with dips, filled..."

Ayleen De Vilder

"We held our wedding reception at the Cafe earlier this month and are extremely happy with how it went. Our ceremony was at Howick Historical Village..."

Lynda Dunsbee

"Homestead Cafe' catered our afternoon tea which formed part of our wedding, this was off site from their premises & the owners were more than..."

Barb

"We have enjoyed Homestead cafe as a place for a treat morning tea, and more recently as a venue for cooked men's breakfast meetings for 20 or so, and..."

Jane W

"We held a Golden Wedding Party recently. The venue is ideal for a group of between 30 and 50 people and the evening was a great success, because of..."

Hal Marryatt

"It was a pleasure having my 60th Birthday function at this venue. The atmosphere was convivial and friendly and there was plenty of room for my..."

Ann Wheat

"Service.. friendly with requirements for an evening function fully catered for.food.. platters, salads, finger food, and dessert. for the..."

JOY KING

"This review is based on my personal experience of the Homestead Cafe, which I used as the venue for my recent sixtieth birthday celebrations...."

Mike Mullany

"Great cafe with interesting decor - very old fashioned and in tune with the historical village situated next door. very friendly staff,..."

NYNB

"A very pleasant eateries. Good service, good variety and pleasant..."

Yvonne Spence

"You could chilling on their cafe to buy coffee, tea, breakfast, or lunch, they had a great view to just chilling and sitting. But to be honest, the..."

John Andreas Smith (Herr JohnSmith)

"Nice place, well priced. Can be a bit crowded on weekends. We like the atmosphere very..."

Mahdi AK

"The pumpkin soup is the best pumpkin soup I have ever had. Coffee & Blueberry muffin is satisfied afterwards..."

Tracey Tsai

"Never knew there's a cafe inside Llyod Elsmore Park. Good ambience, pet-friendly, and good food to spend with family and friends...."

Raphaelle Piosca

"Excellent cafe in a beautiful location with really friendly and helpful staff. This cafè is ideal to visit with your dog or kids and have a play or..."

javier yebenes

"Had the Millers corn fritters which were amazing. Generous portions. Very accommodating of our large group. Fish and chips and multiple scones were..."

Craig Hitchen

"Lovely service and lovely food. The atmosphere and environment is very homey and comforting, excellent place to have breakfast there. Lots of people..."

Jakol Zhang

"Loved the food and environment, and the staff are very friendly not just the cafe, but the shop as well. Very helpful and love to go..."

Peika Peika

"Cosy and reasonably priced for food, good airy outdoor sitting with good view of..."

Jacqueline Law

"I really enjoyed my meal at this cafe. The servings were generous and made with high-quality ingredients. It is situated in a lovely park with plenty..."

Matthew Wallis

"Delicious food & friendly staff. We ordered big breakfast and their scone with freshly whipped cream. So good! Will definitely come..."

Ana K

"Beautiful environment, very comfortable place, very friendly staff, will definitely go..."

Ks lee

"Stopped by for lunch even though we didn't head into the Historical Village. The cafe entrance is the other side of the village entrance. The cafe..."

Benedict Uy

"Beautiful location in Lloyd Elsmore reserve at the entrance to Howick Historical Village. The attached museum is worth a visit. Great atmosphere and..."

Rob Finn

"Lovely peaceful place to have a light lunch or coffee and scone. The food was excellent and coffee was..."

Sandra van de Water

"Positioned at the Historic Village, its a great place to stop for a Coffee, better still lunch. My residents from Elmwood love..."

Barry

"Absolute superb, the kitchen of this cafe is very strong although not the cheapest. Cafe has a nice ambience, better come in the weekday as it gets..."

Leon Su LS

"Situated in the Lloyd Elsmore Park. My husband enjoyed the home made Beef Burger with fresh verges and crunchy hot chips. I loved their very tasty..."

H Kawamoto

Black And Gold

85/100 (1138 ratings)

Free Range Eggs on Toast

Lemon Grass Chicken Salad

Avo & Halloumi

Eggs Benny with Bacon

B&G Taro French Toast

Honey Waffles

Long Black

Scrambled Eggs Smashed Avocado

Bacon and Eggs and Toast

Sit down

Café

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lunch here today, thanks to GrabOne. Had the John Dory JD, beautiful presented with quit quail eggs, capers & the potatoe rostis were yum. Fish was..."

David Purvis

"A beautiful atmosphere with my boyfriend afterschool! The drinks are fantastic and the desserts were amazing. Would definitely come back..."

Minh Thu

"Super impressed with the quality of the genuine nice service from the staff here. Been back several times after discovering that their food was..."

Tina H

"Great place for brunch. Must try sourdoughs and fennel sausage. Pies are also amazing and fresh made. The packages for takeaway are so sweet and..."

Tingzi21

"Been here twice in the space of a week - I think that in itself says it all... The food: Delicious - so far I’ve sampled the Miso Salmon,..."

Jess

"Cannot fault anything else but isn't the size of my duck dish a joke given only two thin strips of duck on plate though it is under the category of..."

Vivienne_Moo

"I came here with my partner for lunch and we were both really surprised with the high quality of service. I’ve been here before on a day where it..."

Hannah

"Always my favorite place to stop by for a clean coffee. Love their lattes into bits ;)Has a bright open atmosphere in the cafe. Friendly..."

Coffee Macarons

"Cafe than has been around for a long time. There are many cafes now in the area. I take my twins here for brunch on Saturdays. Coffee is special and..."

Horita

"Black and gold has such lovely atmosphere and vegetarian option! Avocado toast so delicious!! Staff very lovely and plants everyone so nice. Art on..."

Marnie Teculy

"Always stop in for a hot chocolate and quick bite when I visit our kitchen in Rosedale. Consistency is second to none, always hot, always good...."

Clove

"I have driven past this cafe every single week ever since it first opened.Service: 8/10The workers were super patient as we pondered..."

Grace Huang

"Name pretty much says it all, it's coffee coffee coffee! We didn't come here for the food so I can't comment on that but their coffee is damn nice...."

Tan Wang

"I have been this place today 10/Jan/2019.Awesome service and food.Great presentation.Highly recommend to everyone.I will..."

Taka

"Second time coming here and I really appreciate the variety and uniqueness of meal options available on their menu. We ordered the..."

Vivian C

"Great Asian fusion cafe with a range of creative brunch dishes as well as a pretty cabinet! I got the eggs Benedict with salmon and I was so..."

Annie Ren

"Overall okay/good experience. We ordered the chilli pork baos, vegen delight, and the eggs bene crumpet.Food 3.5/5The best dish was..."

Miss H

"Black & Gold was recommended to me by a friend, and I am going to pass on that recommendation!The atmosphere within the eatery was homely,..."

Zoe Zhu

"Service 5/5Food 4.5/5Coffee 4.5/5Ambient 5/5Came with a friend. Didn't know it was table service until they realised we..."

Daniel Roan

"We love going out on a Sunday morning to try new breakfast places... planned for this morning and the weather almost stopped us as Auckland..."

Warren

"This place has really good service and the food is pretty good! 100% recommend their coffee, it’s very smooth (coming from someone who doesn’t..."

Louise

"One of my favourite cafes to visit. Love the ambiance and how friendly the staff are. They actually smile!!! Such a cute place to come to and sit..."

Destiny Mackay

"Very good cafe with the best coffee. Good deco and friendly staff. I order the extra hot coffee and he never disappoint me. Highly recommend...."

Julie Allison

"Possibly the best cup of coffee I have ever had! although my husband who likes his coffee hot described his as only lukewarm.We came for a..."

Lisa Reynolds

"Black and gold is my local cafe and the only one . Always go and grab a nice coffee. And sometimes bring parents there for brunch. Nice staff and..."

Taste

"We had the Bao’s (chicken and pork) and there was barely a crumb left on the plate. So good! Very nice coffee too. Service was great and a nice..."

Lkatipa@sjm.com

"NiceHave been multiple times for lunch and have not left hungry. The food is nice and so is the coffee, a lot of their menu has much in common..."

Lucy

"Great original food.Love the decor, they also have friendly service although food can take a bit to come out as they get quite..."

Bella Qian

"Came here for weekday lunch. Cafe is situated at the end of a little strip of shops and gets quite busy from the local businesses around lunchtime. I..."

Lucyeatsakld

"What a lovely little place - a great cafe for brekky on the weekends for us folks who reside on the other side of the bridge and just want to visit..."

Rijuta Gawri

"Came here late afternoon on the weekend, I ordered the 'mushroom trio' while hubby got the 'brekky just right' as he's hungry. Food came about 15..."

Blackpearl

"Black and Gold is a great place to sit, eat and chat. The coffee is great and so is the food! There is a new menu since the last time I went, very..."

Laura Griffin

"The place has a great atmosphere! They have a good eggs bene. The pancakes could be more crunchy with more nuts.. or something like..."

Lima

"Haven't been back to them for a year after inconsitent coffee. Visited them recently and their coffee was amazing!! Menu has changed a lot since then..."

Bambi

"Great new find that has friendly staff and serves delicious food. Most things on the menu consisted of your basic cafe food with an odd but..."

Jess S

"Went there early saturday morning- ordered a tomato herb scone which was very flavoursome, coffees and the avo smash on sourdough. We did not want..."

Athena

"Came here for breakfast with my mum and sister this morning and had a lovely meal. I ordered the whitebait tacos, my mum the kumera pancakes and my..."

Jess

"Excellent service and friendly staff. I loved their delicious brownie (you must try it!!) and coffee definitely recommended and will be back..."

Sokaina Al Haseny

"The service was awesome and the food delish! The people were friendly and the decor cool! What a great place to eat! Would definitely come here..."

Hannah_longbottom

"This place is very good. I've been living in Albany area for almost two months and just recently found this place. So far is the best in this..."

Bogdan Cluj

"The first time I visIted this place I was supposed to meet a friend in Roaedale, but arrived far too early, so I thought I would come in and have a..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"I really enjoyed my food and there were interesting food selections. I had the Kumara pancakes which were just the right amount of sweetness with a..."

Meghan Kerr-Phillips

"Food: such yummy food, cooked to perfection. I had the "Just Right Brekkie" with lentils & haloumi, and my mum had the Eggs Bennie w Mushrooms &..."

Saskia Kiefte

"Having heard really good things about this place, I was excited to visit this morning and am happy to say that it didn't disappoint. While I’m not..."

Raymond Tiong

"Great cafe, super friendly staff and lovely interior. We ordered everything on the brunch menu, except the Kraken as they have sold out...."

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"Delicious food, fun friendly staff and good coffee.Dropped past while competing at the World Masters games and have to maintain weight before..."

Claire Campbell

"All the staff are super warm and welcoming, such great service. I ordered the green eggs and hammock and absolutely loved it enjoyed every bit of it..."

Dina Menas

"Food Ordered:Bacon + EggsGrilled SalmonIced Coffee (x2)Bill: $46.50Big tummy: One of my friends absolutely loves..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"The atmosphere in this cafe is very calming. Their interior design is subtle but stands out. If you are a coffee lover you have to try their coffees!..."

Michelle S

"I consider myself a coffee enthusiast and love discovering cafes that offer more than just the traditional espresso coffee. A venture from David..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I had a wonderful breakfast with my friend. The staff were really friendly and the food very tasty. I had the french toast which was full of..."

Marlene Benz

"Great coffee and modern interior with greenery. The price is reasonable and the staff are attentive. Would suggest for brunch or a quick coffee time...."

Mike Li

"Been here before for a coffee and it was good. Came here again for lunch today with a friend and it was amazing! Staff are super lovely, and look..."

Jazmin Lee

"****Newly updated Dec 2016****Returned after the reply to my previous review. Coffee was back to the excellent taste as my first..."

Beardie

"This place is lovely. V cool inside, the friendliest staff and really great food.We had coffees, two of the big breakfasts, and scrambled eggs..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"This has now become our local cafe with excellent, attentive and friendly staff, great food and great coffee. The atmosphere is welcoming and..."

Gerard Skinner

"Really good food, coffee and experience! Coffee was the best I have had in a while but quite small so make sure you order the large. The French toast..."

Alana Geach

"Wow what a gem! Never knew this place was here but will defiantly be back and telling my friends. From the planters in the cafe to the big cardboard..."

Philip Doyle

"An amazing little eatery, well-deserving of the high ratings it has received. For brunch we had the 'brekky' and Lamb Bam. Both dishes were light,..."

Annie Chiang

"What a friendly little cafe! The bacon and egg bagel was so tasty my husband tried to steal it even though he had the French toast which was sweet,..."

Queeny

"This restaurant was found in Zomato. I love the pasta of the day. I'm not sure whether is I'm too hungry or the pasta is too delicious. I just love..."

Rachel Cullen

"Second visit. Delicious food. Cool place. Great coffee. Tried breakfast tacos. Totally recommend. One of the best breakfasts I've had in ages...."

Avi

"Had breakfast here for the first time today. Awesome friendly service and great food, the staff are really lovely and attentive. Will definitely be..."

JP

"First impression: really cute little cafe. Very busy with limited sitting area. Customer service really good. Guy at the counter came with the menus..."

Adline Shandil

"Came here for breakfast this morning, the coffee was good and the banana and peanut butter smoothie was amazing! Friendly staff, well designed decor..."

Alice Bushell

"Really enjoy the coffee here, great 'with a smile service.' Enjoyed the food , though not take a photo and show off to friends unique. The whole..."

Blindbambi

"I've come here a couple of times now and find it an enjoyable space for a quiet coffee and read my book while killing some time. Their service is..."

Kerryj

"I had the pan-fried chicken breast with chimichurri and it had great clean flavours. The serving size was generous and the cafe had a warm interior...."

Coogie

"This particular cafe space has been through a few changes of ownership over the years but we have to say Black and Gold is probably the best of them,..."

Lochbuie

"After swimming at AUT Millennium, I search the Zomato to see where is the nearest high-scored restaurant, then heading to here. Mushroom..."

Mia Liu

"Love the iced coffee here, my comfort drink when I'm stressed. The decor is unique, and especially like the drip coffee on the counter. The..."

Wendy

"Cute interior and decent cabinet foods which gives you more options if you don't find anything on their main board I had their soup which was..."

Thegreeats

"I love the coffee, every time. Have also had a few light meals and always happy with the fresh, tasty and visually appealing food. My favourtie..."

Lee Anne

"Mum and I visit here every Friday (I work just down the road). Every time we visit, the food is seriously yummy! Cool atmosphere as well, loads of..."

Kelly Chapman

"Friendly service // efficient // good food + good presentation // nice decor // amazing coffee I've come here for coffee several times and..."

Gabriela Glory

"They do really good coffees and their stuff is pretty well priced too, Im a Mocha gal so I was pretty happy! Their menu is a little small but the..."

FoodieOodie95

"I made a phone booking as I had a friend with a baby and staff was accommodating and sorted us with a good seating arrangement. Nice cafe,..."

ShoRt

"The environment is relaxing and the staff are very nice, food was nice. Staff come back to us time to time to ask us do we need anything, very good..."

Alan Chan

"I came here for some dessert take-away. Try few slices and brownies as per photo shows. Chocolate brownie is rich and yummy, nice match with a cup of..."

Flora

"Went here for coffee and a smoothie last week with my partner and the coffee was great. Although we didn't order any food the selections and the menu..."

Katrina Dodge

"Such a great cafe! The food was amazing, and so well priced. I had the big breakfast, minus the bacon and mushroom, and my friend had the eggplant..."

Maddie

"My FAVE cafe on the shore! Fresh, healthy food that tastes so good! Love the fresh juices and smoothies as well. The breakfast choices are so good,..."

Kat M

"The menu here is very small so there wasn't a whole lot to choose from. Would have been nice to see a chicken dish on there somewhere. I must have..."

Cararmel Queen

"The environment is spacious and bright, not over crowded. Have tried the meals/cakes/cabinet foods, they are all made fresh and delicious! The coffee..."

Alice Huang

"NOW THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL "FRESH"!!!I AM A BIG FAN! Today was my first time at black and gold eatery; I absolutely loved it. The coffee was..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"We have been there a number of times and has fantastic experience every time.My favourite is their Stuffed Banana French Toast. It can be..."

Cindy Wu

"I work in the area and heard good things about this place. I was not disappointed!! Awesome coffee and yummy food! We will definitely be coming..."

Callum Francis

"As soon as you walk through the glass doors, you are transported to a sunny, vibrant cafe that smells like cocoa in the air.I absolutely..."

Where.iate

"What a surprise find! After driving past lots of nondescript cafe's in Albany & Rosedale, we were happy to find this place. The exterior..."

Rhi Godwin

"We tried this place over the weekend and it was a surprise to see how busy it was considering it's location in quite an industrial area. We were..."

C Carr

"Only came over to try their coffee as heard good review about their coffee, will try their food next time I am over.The coffee was very..."

James

"Love this place! Lovely warm sunny cafe with a quirky vibe. They sell a variety of coffee paraphernalia here too, including reusable coffee cups..."

Melissa Mathieson

"I hope this nice cafe near my home.... I love this place so much! Our coffee was very good and my Eggs Benedict was amazing. Should try filtered..."

FS

"Our favourite cafe at the moment, excellent coffee, yummy green smoothies, and awesome food. We have eaten here for times now and it's always been..."

Kat Harris

"The best cafe in NZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I try to go there as often as possible, on my day offs or before my work.Their filter coffee are great: v60,..."

Sora You

"Black&Gold's coffee is second to none in Albany if not North Shore, the freshly squizzed vegetables/fruit juices, freshly made cabinet sandwiches and..."

En H

"This place makes me so happy - the cabinet food is on point (especially a fan of the Louise, Caramel slice and Brownie), so friendly, and they have..."

Johanna Sorensen

"What a find!! Superb coffee and AMAZING food. As an avid cafe goer it's extremely rare to find such a one stop shop. They have a seriously exciting..."

Kristina Williams

"Wonderfully friendly service and scrumptious food! Perfect place to catch up and have a long yarn with friends in an arty, creative atmosphere. There..."

Em

"Black & Gold has become a local lunch spot for my colleagues and I, the service is great and the food is delicious. Their toasted sandwiches are..."

Steph

"Finally managed to check out this place after spying it while driving past one day. fantastic food, coffee and atmosphere. About time Albany got a..."

Eva F

"Been back here a few time since discovered them few weeks back. Definitely one of the best in Albany if not the whole north..."

Bronzon

"The North Shore was screaming out for a new trendy cafe and Black & Gold has hit all the marks. A bright, inviting interior, cheery staff and..."

Jill

"I had the most beautiful coffee and lunch here today, the new owners do an amazing job and are always so friendly. I would recommend this spot to..."

Tash Corban

"Small cafe tucked in the corner. Food is pretty nice, but the vegan options could be more plentiful. Ambience is great and staff very..."

Jesse

"The girls here are lovely! Had the best Rostis ever and really enjoyed their service! Went out of there way to make my friend a vanilla milkshake..."

Lily Wheeler

"Such a lovely cafe..."

Charlee Howell

"Love this place, nice allpress coffee, yummy food and nice service, I love the cafe is all around plants and..."

Emma w

"Beautiful place with lovely foods, the lemon cake is so delicious. The owner is very friendly and open up to all opinions. Looking forward to their..."

Alice Liang

"Always great service here and amazing COFFEE Allpress coffee Cake are tasty Plenty of..."

Kiwi Kiwi

"Really good place and tasty food! The pie just smells so nice and everyone needs to have a..."

Wenxin Cui

"I love the Barista and her coffee. The..."

Hyunmee Jung

"Coffee is great, food is good and staff are very friendly and accommodating. Our workplace has been here for a couple of team breakfasts and everyone..."

Alice Verheijden

"Friendly, quick service and delicious food. Such a cute little cafe, a great place for..."

Diverse Designs NZ

"Really cool place with great owners and great atmosphere🌆 Thank you so much for nice food and nice coffee..."

George Kokosh

"A little adventure to find the place as it's hidden in a industrial complex. The food looks amazing. Massive salmon 😮~ I was here for the..."

Icy Guo

"The setting is OK but the service was pretty slow.. to be fair they were quite busy. The food is quirky and interesting which is nice, however it..."

Nihbru 9

"This place is great, as soon as you walk in the door you are welcomed warmly. The owner knows her customers really well and the eggs bene was one of..."

Madeleine Bennett

Oak Eatery

85/100 (1797 ratings)

Smoked Salmon Hash Benedict

Coconut Waffle

Pork Belly Wrap

Yogurt Cream Cake

Coconut Raspberry Cheesecake

Flat White & Cookies and Cream Cheesecake

Smashed Avocado on Toast

Wheelchair Accessible

"A fantastic find and not what you would expect to find in a shopping mall. However, the Oak Eatery, which is situated upstairs in the Royal Oak..."

Ben Pook

"I've eaten breakfast here. Excellent food that was beautifully put together and tasted wonderful. AND BTW fantastic friendly service. Almost on a par..."

Rawinia Matthews

"This is the best place to eat in Auckland for sure: absolutely amazing food, spacious premises, a room for meetings, and elegant young staff will..."

Yuri Vyatkin

"Eaten here several times. A great menu. Food always really fresh with great presentation. Coffee great too. Shout out too to the staff who are always..."

Janine Hale

"Had lunch here with a group of friends yesterday, in this fabulous new eatery...clever innovative menu...meals all delicious and beautifully cooked..."

Diane Anderson

"I like everything about Oak Eatery, delicious & well presented food, friendly staff, an enclosed play area and gorgeous decor but it's the little..."

Treena Tetava

"Super delicious food, had the Chipotle Eggs Benedict with Moroccan Veges and Vegan Zucchinni loaf and man they were so good, really exciting cafe..."

Monique Facon

"Fantastic food, great staff, great feel to the place - definitely will be back! Heaps of allergy friendly food..."

James Ray

"Absolutely amazing! Not only was the food delicious, but the staff were friendly & very inviting. We had Jason, he was a delight to deal with. Highly..."

Shannon Inu

"Jason is the best... I would highly recommend the food is tino..."

Toria Feleti

"Very impressive. Best and unique breakfast ! Highly..."

Wendy E Orellana

"Lovely environment, children friendly, friendly staff, lovely food and even have a playground where parents can sit down to have a coffee while the..."

Crystal Chan

"I had lunch here and was impressed overall. I was welcomed on the way in and acknowledged on the way out. I noticed staff took orders from the..."

Paislee Adams

"Outstanding café. Intelligent menu, creative and well-presented superb food. Coffee excellent. Best reason to go to Royal Oak..."

Kerrie Brebner Subritzky

"Stopped by for snacks and coffee. I must say that their coffee is really great. Would love to come..."

Rajvir Uppal

"Was packed on a Saturday noon but service was pretty decent. Ordered a big breakfast and a maple pear porridge. Flavors were all on point, just a..."

Dacia Goh

"Great insta-worthy cafe. The staffs are friendly. The menu is quite interesting, it a combination of Western and Asian flavours. I love their latte..."

Rhea

"We tried the breakfast from here today and ordered the pancakes,the eggs benedict & the big breakfast which were delicious,the only downside was..."

Pita Polima

"friendly efficient service great coffee very lovely presented food and very tasty a must try for..."

Nikki

"Good food and good service! We were pleased with their brunch options. Their flat white is good as..."

JP

"Staffs are nice and friendly, and it’s a kids friendly place. A good place to bring your little ones here...."

Ariel

"The cafe is located on the mezzanine floor of the Royal Oak shopping mall. You can take the elevator to the right floor or just head into the mall..."

Benedict Uy

"Went out eith friends, first time to try this cafè, everything was so so good. Staff are friendly..."

John Albert Caimol Morales

"The team here are positive and friendly... They make great food and are a child friendly..."

Daniel Lucas

"After hearing great reviews, I finally went to this hidden gem in the top floor of the royal oak mall. The setting of this cafe provided a lot of..."

Doris Ma

"Always great to see the friendly staff. Service with natural smiles. Food is good, spacious and relatively quiet environment. Our favorite place for..."

Alberto

"This place has your normal breakfasts with an asian twist. I've been here many times and keep wanting to come back! Great presentation and friendly..."

Yan Zhou

"Had brunch here in a span of 6 days :) First was with my husband and second with my girls. Food was yummy and presentation was A+ ! The..."

Celani Atienza

"Visited this place on (07/Jan), both the food and customer service was great, will be keen to come back at..."

Mr Practical

"Second time visiting now, food quality was just as good as I remembered! The Oak Eatery is way better than I’d expected, being a mall cafe. Food..."

Real Slug

"Wonderful fresh and filling smashed avo on toast! The service was lovely and friendly, and the space was airy and spacious - great for brunch. Will..."

Chloe.mannion01

"Lovely bright and airy space in Royal Oak Mall. Service was friendly and food came out quickly, the smashed avo, eggs Benedict’s with halloumi and..."

Emma

"Enjoyed having a good time. Not too busy and noisy which I loved so..."

Amy

"Great coffee, Food and friendly service..."

GK Ale

"You must order a drink when you come to Oaks Eatery! I ordered a beetroot latte and it was beautifully presented with a butterfly design. My sister..."

Aszy

"This place is great for its value especially if you have zomato gold, food here is absolutely amazing. Probably would have given this 5/5 if they..."

Vincent Tong

"Nice coffee, good quality of food with beautiful..."

Azwildcats

"Best customer service ever..."

Sonia

"Great looking cabinet food which I didn’t try this time but will be back to give it a go..."

Vishaal Kamath

"Food 5/5Coffee 5/5Service 5/5Location 4/5 The food was yammy, the flat white was well-made with a pretty art. Just wish it..."

Iunki

"I found it in the zomato. The staff were friendly and nice👍🏻. Also the food was delicious, but it took approximately an hour for the food to..."

03.12

"Oak Eatery is a hidden jewellery in the mall! Raw Black Forest and raw coconut raspberry were amazing! Must try!!! Great textures, fresh taste, not..."

Lzn0219

"Super friendly, loved the food- but if I had of paid full price I would have been disappointed with my one piece of toast for my eggs Benedict. I..."

Cushla Foley

"Food was tasty and hot, chips were nice and crispy and had a nice seasoning on them. Deal was good considering we had zomato gold, but I didn’t..."

Lucy

"Food is so good, nice service..."

Liam Donovan

"Surprised to find such a clean, friendly place that serves amazing food inside mall! Highly..."

Bhavisha Kumar

"Service was really friendly. Great for kids too as they had a kids area and plenty of space between tables.Had the pork belly. Taste was..."

Tah Lok

"Enjoyed our breakfast here especially the feijoa jam that went with the pancakes. The kids play area was a nice touch..."

Graciel Mendoza

"A prolonged months visit but can finally say I’ve visited. Walked in and what a lovely and relaxed place to be. Very welcoming and calm place to..."

HunsBuns

"Had been here for twice. Very good cafe near one tree..."

Jie Fang

"Would have given this Cafe six stars if only that is available. The food was not only nicely presented but were amazingly delicious too. We loved..."

Little Borneo Girl

"Best burger ever..."

Noel Thomas Joseph

"Great place! Very friendly staff and tasty food! You must try golden cauliflower 😱 OMG! And raw Black Forest from cabinet is my favorite..."

Lylia Xu (LYLI3009 Use This To Get 20%off For Your Gold Membership)

"Visited using zomato gold. Selection of food was good. Seafood bisque was flavoursome. Will definitely visit again to try the rest of the..."

Agatha

"The food presentation was great, and the meals we had were delicious. The café itself has a Scandinavian feel but it is inside a mall. Staff were..."

Angela Gray

"Food came out really quickly and the presentation was immaculate. The menu was an interesting Asian twist on the breakfast classics. My green eggs..."

Tara Moore

"Wonderful cafe in a strange location in the very tired Royal Oak shopping mall. Staff are very friendly. Food quality and presentation is top notch...."

Jonathan Chen

"Great place and great service food is great and I do reccomend to try their chicken you will not be disappointed at all. inside royal oak..."

Ricky Bhat

"Great place great food and very friendly and efficient service here. Lots of interesting dishes here..."

Tom

"Enjoy led the afternoon tea with my family after we visited one tree hill for the picnic. Their cakes know how to serve up top quality. Great..."

Pukeko

"Oak Eatery is another wonderful hidden gem that truly shines. The cafe offers a ton of variety ranging from a cabinent full of special sweet and..."

The Sweet Tooth Fairy

"A friendly place to go on the weekend. It is a hidden treasure. Kids love..."

Rikki Wang Mitchell

"A kids friendly cafe on the third floor of royal oak mall. Have a big clean kids space include slide and do many kinds of toys. Moms' favorite cafe...."

LuNa The TuNa

"They have the best omlette in one tree hill area. Their vegetarian omlette is sooooo good. Highly recommended and great for people watching the..."

Tony Ma

"Taste - 4.7/5Service - 4/5Ambience - 4/5I was super surprised how there is a beautiful cafe in a worn down "mall"Look..."

Sharon The Foodie

"Lovely coffee!..."

Nuo Xu

"Been here twice! Once for a meal and once just for the tempting cabinet food! Got the chicken taco which was nice - very different flavours but..."

Priyam Varma

"Hidden gem in royal oak mall! Super busy but attentive staff, had lots of variety on the menu and also in the cabinet. The food itself was delicious..."

Joohee Grace Park

"We have ordered Coconut Waffles and Avacado Toast. Both were amazing. Staff Friendly- 9/10Taste- 9.5/10Recommended-..."

Abhishek Sharma

"A absolute gem! Accomodating, fast and friendly service with beautiful food. Love it!..."

Tracey Hoang

"Can never have enough of this place! Oak Eatery is one of my go to's for brunch 😍 I try to get something different each time but I always end up..."

Food.review.nz

"Just came here for a nice family birthday brunch. This cafe is honestly packed and I totally understand why. Good service, friendly staff, great..."

Jedediah J

"It was a lovely place to have lunch. It had children playground section for children to hang around while I have chit chatting time with friends...."

Food Hunter

"Its a really nice and cozy place to go out with your family and friends. Nice ambiance, friendly staff and great service, all these things along with..."

David Khurana

"Cute little cafe located upstairs of the Royal Oak Mall. We got lost at first but found it once we saw the signs by the foodcourt. Such a beautiful..."

Zee

"It’s a great place for brunch. Friendly service and quick turnover...."

Coco_Clairy

"Back here again (several times now) and they are still amazing. The service was great, always so friendly. We ordered the Bulgogi Burger, Coconut..."

Candy

"Pretty interior and theme 💓 Staffs are v attentive and friendly! Ordered egg Benedict’s and their pork dish and both are really good and tasty!..."

Arianaaa

Jim

"I found this shop through zomato gold and I would like to go more times. The service was very good and the location of the shop is also very good...."

Xia Wu

"Busy on a Saturday but no wait for a table and food came out pretty fast. Interesting Asian inspired menu, rather than your standard cafe food. I had..."

Shannon

"Awesome, nice staff..."

Haochen.d

"Service was really good and the food came out quickly. There were 4 of us and we got 3 different dishes. The pancakes and the beef burger were really..."

Kristen

"A lovely light and airy space upstairs at Royal Oak Mall. Really friendly staff who greeted and seated us straight away. Very prompt service when we..."

Squiddy

"Very nice place, friendly staff and delicious food. The service was very fast and me and my wife have had a great experience. Definitely..."

Airton Agostinho

"Oak Eatery is a gem in the Royal Oak Mall. We were seated promptly even during their busy period. The food was amazing! Super full of flavours. The..."

J-Z-eats

"I went there for lunch yesterday，we ordered chicken taco and beef burger. I enjoyed my beef burger but didn't quite likes the egg sauce for the..."

Jenny Kan

"There’s not much in the way of shops at Royal Oak compared to the bigger malls, but then that’s part of its charm.Oak Eatery is on one of..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"It was awesome:) i had creamy mushroom, egg benedict, bulgogi burger and flat white. Burger was great with kimchi. Coffee was soft:) I love the..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Awesome brunching experience. Always packed during the weekend, with zomato gold this place is great, service is awesome and friendly. I had their..."

Joanne Chiang

"Food was ok. It was a busy Saturday lunch period, so we did waite a while before coffee and food came. Got the Mocha and it was nice and strong...."

Michelle. N

"Didn't know this was place existed but glad we found it. Chicken salad and eggs benedict were both delicious and coffee was great although best to..."

Ahmad Mustafa

"The food is very delicious ~Nice coffee and hot chocolate . This is first time to try, but I will recommend friends come here and try the food~very..."

Hedy Chen

"Lovely place! Perfect for brunch with your girlfriends or partner. Always yummy food. Been here a lot of times. Love their presentation skill also..."

Shruti Gudadhe

"Went on a Saturday morning, really busy but really friendly staff.5 star for the creamy mushroom and 4 stars for the Green Egg Benedict-bread..."

Jessie He

"Good location, staff is super friendly. The big breakfast definitely stands up to its name, with a good balance of flavours. And basically..."

Jenny Cao

"Excellent fast friendly service !! Love the ambience and vibe, big spacious cafe. Food was delicious, Mediterranean with the salad was so refreshing...."

Hina Patel

"Great atmosphere and vibe. Best matcha latte so far in Auckland! Beautiful plating, and the soba was absolutely delicious. The pancakes were not as..."

Sherp

"Coffee was great, food was very enjoyable and fresh. My partner originally got the Salmon Hash but didn’t read the menu properly and got two..."

Natiella

"This place served some awesome food! We ordered a mushroom medley and a green benedict. Love every Bite of the food , the toast come with the..."

May Hung

"It’s my second time been hereFood served real quick and tasted so yumStaffs r sup friendlyDefinitely worth the price and defo come..."

Derek Hoi

"It was a busy afternoon, but the servers were still very attentive. Our orders were taken very quickly. Had to wait a little for the food, but it was..."

Marcus Kwan

"Food: 3.5/5Service: 5/5Ambience: 5/5Cost: 4/5The staff were attentive and lovely as we arrived for a Tuesday lunch. The..."

Jen Lin

"Highly recommend 😆 Nice atmosphere with all the lovely decorations. Pancakes are fluffy with fresh fruits. Latté art is amazing! 2nd floor..."

Cindy.zhang0722

"Service was amazing!!!!!!!! Our group were not completely happy with one meal and they replaced it for free and gave us free cake! The cafe staff..."

Pip

"This is our 'go to' place while waiting for our laundry to finish every Sunday morning. Staffs are all nice and I think they really now what we..."

RD Figueroa

"Little gem hidden in the old Royal Oak centre. Great friendly service with good food. We had the salmon Benedict, green eggs Benedict and the seafood..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Their big breakfast is huge! Very generous portion. My partner had the seafood bisque and he enjoyed it! It was very delicate. The service was..."

Giraffe

"Very satisfying food! Loved my vegetarian meal, loved the ambiance, staff are friendly and efficient. Definitely a place to hang out for food. Their..."

Airini

"Had a really lovely lunch here with my husband. Food was fresh and delicious. I especially loved the morrocan chicken. will definitely be back again...."

Emily

"Found at the top of the mall, this cafe has a bunch of interesting fusion items on its lunch menu. I tried the Bulgogi Beef Burger, which was..."

Austin Ibarra

"Lovely local cafe!) Service was fast, food and drinks were nice. I would definitely come back again and recommend this place to my..."

Anna Matthew

"One of my favorite cafes without a doubt! Food came fast, excellent service and aesthetically pleasing food. Will keep coming back.Photos below..."

Florence Lai

"Oak Eatery is a hidden gem! The food is delicious and the service is excellent. The staff are friendly and attentive. We had the smoked salmon hash..."

Perla Hoencamp

"Cute little place in Royal Oak Mall, you wouldn't even know it was there! We arrived midweek for breakfast around 9.45am and we were hungry! I..."

Lori Joyce

"Came on Saturday breakfast. Wonderful cafe, yummy food, friendly staffs. This cafe’s also kid friendly. Highly recommend. Would come back again...."

Kevin Bui

"Lovely cafe in Royal oak mall, they have some nice looking dessert in the cabinet which i have to try at some point, their beef burger was so yummy...."

MCP

"Neat place to eat, place was tidy and parking was easy to find as it has mall parking spots. Staff were extremely friendly and the food was awesome...."

Jason Madrigal

"Lovely place in the Royal Oak Mall. The food was delicious and the service was pretty good. I didn’t give five stars because my plate had several..."

Maria Foy

"Second time to eat here. We order fried chicken salad, big breakfast, soba, avocado &egg, fried tofu and Bluberry cake. Every dish is so beautifully..."

Fiona Yao

"One of the best cafes around, a must visit specially if you’re in the area. One of the quickest services I ever had in cafe and fresh food is..."

Rocky Malhi

"Food was good, good portion, great service.Oak Big Breakfastwould prefer to have the toast served on the side rather than underneath..."

Margaret Chen

"Great service and amazing food! Had the soba noddles and tempura fry. It was super. Would be going back for it again. Also had the iced chocolate..."

A_craving_foodie

"Wide selection of cabinet food!! Staff are friendly and provided us with good service.We had the seafood bisque and oak big breakfast. Seafood..."

Denny M

"Great place, nice staff. amazing food and coffee. Has a kids play area was a plus for mums catch up. Will visit again. Love the vibe and the layout..."

Kate Wu

"Very nice food. There is Kimchi in the burger. I went to there because my friend strongly recommended it and I didn’t get disappointed. Will..."

Alice Wang

"Been here twice, we ordered Seafood bisque and Bulgogi beef burger, the taste was amazing and worth to try. I do feel this shops’ bulgogi beef..."

Cecelia

"Really good food and cabinet food, really enjoyed the visit to Oak. Advise is that it can get very busy approaching lunch on the weekend so..."

Logan Burgess

"We came here for the first time on Saturday for lunch. The staff were very friendly and we got seated straight away. The food took a while to come -..."

Komal G

"Good location and easy parking. Nice layout and kids friendly. I came with my daughter we had seafood bisque and kids menu chicken popcorn...."

Emma Zhang

"First time using Zomato Gold and this place is truly worth the wait. The food is amazing and looks like a 5 star restaurant style food. We ordered..."

MegWantsVeg

"Went here on mother day and the place is so crowded, so the services was slow but lucky they were good by giving us complimentary mother day’s..."

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"Very nice and helpful staffs around, such delicious food and coffee.. highly recommend peach ice tea with wild goji berry. Love it. Highly recommend!..."

Vicky Gao

"Such a high standard delivered here for both food and service. I got the green eggs benedict and it was very tasty, this place has a way of serving..."

Natasha Watson

"Beautiful food and great service. Salmon Benedict is my favourite so far - I love how there is salmon in the hash cakes as well. have been here twice..."

Abi Mitchell

"We loved the atmosphere and food here. The food is very different from usual cafe food.. It is delicious and everything is well cooked. Love the kids..."

Breadzania

"Lovely open space. Love to take my baby go for a brunch on the weekend, we enjoy the food and my baby has fun in the nice play area. Food comes in..."

Demi Pan

"Awesome food, great service and wonderful play area for kids to hangout while the parents enjoy their meals with peace. It the prefect..."

Winson Chee

"Love this place! It is so spacious and is a cool set out! The decor is so cute and the whole cafe is a vibe. The service is exceptional. Our meals..."

Brittany.fitzpatrick21

"Food was delicious. Could not be faulted. The waitress was very attentive, friendly and professional. Love the decor and the secluded site of this..."

Jess

"So worth it, especially with zomato gold.Eggs bene and big breakfast was perfect. Strong coffee. Delicious cheesecake, yogurt cake was also..."

GS

"Definitely deserving of its insta worthy claim. The presentation of the food was on point 🔥. The pancake tasted great, light and fluffy. I really..."

Lynn Le

"Been here with my zomato gold! Its in the mall and good environment!ordered seafood bisque and coconut pancake, both are so tasty and delicious!..."

YEe LiNg

"Nice food, good service, lovely coffee, very quiet place to talk, suit for the friends catch up. Easy to find the car parking, inside shopping mall,..."

Nichole

"Friendly service, everything came out really quickly. Food is amazing! So many flavours and quite large portions. Would highly recommend and will..."

Kate Brookes

"We came for the high rate on? Zomato, and after we dine at the cafe, we would like to give the same high? rate to the cafe! Attractive Cabin food,..."

Littlenoodley

"Went on a Saturday and it was crowded. Wait for more than 10 minutes for a table. Food took quite a long time to be served. We ordered the big..."

Annie Low

"Second time here so I think it's worth reviewing.Great coffee, delicious food, easy to find location and even greater value through zomato..."

Roderick Hadiwibowo

"Come by this place every week when I do my grocery shop and have always been curious to try - finally came here in Zomato gold. The place was so..."

Lizzie

"This little cafe resides inside one of the local malls and its just so nice. The staff/owners are also very friendly! They have both a menu..."

A.K

"I have to give this place a 5/5! It is one of the best place I've been in AucklandService 5/5 it is really good service 2 asian girls with warm..."

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"Who would have thought that the shabby old Royal Oak mall would contain a hidden gem like Oak Eatery? This cafe is a little oasis upstairs in the..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"#zomato gold#Got the Seafood Bisque and the Big Breakfast. Both absolutely delicious. Excellent value with Zomato Gold 5/5!Worth..."

Jordan

"First visit here and loved the ambience it's very nice that they have a young child play area for mothers with bubs. Though it was a little stuffy..."

Ahfaye

"Had the iced matcha and chocolate for drinks and the big breakfast and chicken taco for brunch. The iced matcha could have a stronger matcha flavour..."

Hannah Latorre

"Such a nice cafe on the second floor of the mall. The cafe is very open, clean and has good lighting. The staff were attentive and friendly. The..."

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"Took my son there on saturday, he loved the children’s play area. Food was nice, rich with flavor. Small portion, hubby and I finished 3 main..."

Lollipuff

"The food was delicious and the service excellent. Had the green eggs benedict and bulgogi beef burger. Beef was cooked perfectly!Matcha latte..."

Tony Shi

"Nice clean interior with a kid friendly playpit. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was good, very busy too so can see the locals really..."

Mercy

"An open cafeteria on the second level of the Royal Oak Mall. Clean and spacious with a lovely ambience.They offer a good range of food. The..."

Lucy

"Always love coming here! Service is great, people are friendly and the menu has the perfect amount of options and variety.The popcorn..."

Ana

"I liked it! Went there for my birthday brunch. Clean and neat layout in the suburb of Royal Oak. The options were quite a mix, ranging from Korean..."

Ellie Siu

"Have visited this place for a few times now, and had a great experience every time! Food and coffee here are always good and their staff are so..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"Have been a frequent attender of this cafe since it has opened. The cabinet selection is good, I have enjoyed the carrot loaf (best value for..."

Matt L

"Oak eatery was a pleasant discovery for us, conveniently located near Royal Oak Pak n save which we visit often. We found out about Oak eatery..."

Wesley Ong

"We went to Oak because it was on Zomato Gold, but oh my goodness I am so glad we did. The service was so kind and lovely, the food was DELICIOUS (and..."

Kellie Ngaire

"One of the best brunch meals I have had in awhile. The service was so pleasant and atomsphere was bright and clean. When paying they really valued..."

Food2belly

"Excellent place to hang out especially with young kids. Coffee to die for in my opinion and excellent delicious food. Friendly and welcoming service..."

Denise

"Man such an awesome place for breakfast. The food is amazing and the burger is awesome. The Pan cakes .... man really good. What also made this..."

Peace

"Always welcomed with a smile , staff are amazing, if you are after a good sound coffee And a wonderful dessert look no further. Give it a go..."

Gavin Patrick Ryan

"I feel like the sauce for coconut pancake is a bit too sweet. Umm maybe I just don’t like those sweet sauce🤣 but cheese cake is really good...."

Georgina Wang

"Family friendly, great parking and delicious food! It’s a bit hidden away in an old school mall but this place is always packed on weekend and..."

Aleisha T

"Really unexpected to find a modern and nice cafe inside this old mall. Great spacious cafe, family friendly with a nice kids play area. Food was..."

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"Delicious Food! Friendly waitress and great service! a must try cafe here at royal oak mall.Ordered a big breakfast on their menu and it's..."

Steven

"Awesome cafe serving Asian fusion dishes. I absolutely loved the fried kimchi in my beef burger, and I will certainly be back to try the other..."

Ming Shi

"Came here for brunch and was impressed.Menu is different and not just your standard brunch items you see these days. Food is..."

Prashant Datt

"Loved loved loved the food here! Not only was the service quick, but the ambience was super cute at the top of royal oak mall and the food was yummy...."

Persian Foodie

"My partner and I come here at least once a week, often twice+. It’s consistently good, fast service, friendly staff. We think they make the best..."

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"Delicious food here! Staff are also lovely. Was not disappointed when we came. But the location is a bit funny (inside a mall) - definitely think the..."

Saasha

"How did I miss this space! Never thought there was a nice cafe there. Really LOVE the decorations, so clean and cool!! The bonus for parents is play..."

Tanz

"My partner and I came here for big brunch on Saturday morning and we found that it's a very popular cafe. We ordered ice coffee, salmon, coconut..."

I'm A Foodie

"Visited for the first time after seeing it had the Zomato Gold experience. Friendly and attentive staff with excellent customer service. Atmosphere..."

Angel Guan

"A gem in royal oak mall!!!. Highly recommend the smoked salmon Benedict, I love the sauce and the decoration. My cappuccino was done just perfect by..."

Tom Lê

"Staff/service: 4/5Venue: 4/5Price/portion: 4/5Very child friendly place as there’s an enclosed corner for the children to play..."

SM

"Nice spot given it’s in a mall that’s quite old. Salmon hash is what I always get with a berry smoothie. Although I do wish they served salmon on..."

J Eats

"Love the place! Its tucked away upstairs of royal oak mall, it had its own private area. The coconut pancakes were good. I liked that they put the..."

Margarita Ramos

"Here is a lot of Asian style menu like a Soba noodle, Korean chiken, Bulgogi beef burger, etc.They are very unique menu. It's not easy to find..."

J

"Fantastic food. Amazing lattes, loved the turmeric and ginger one. Beautifully plated and scrumptious. Creative dishes and well put together. Will..."

Jenny Sheng

"Lovely spot for brunch! Situated upstairs the spot is bright and open and really welcoming. Great meal here, loved their take on hollandaise sauce...."

Holly93

"A place with friendly and lovely staffs 😊/ nice latte art☕️/ perfect green eggs bene 🍳 and fried chicken taco 🌮 this is definitely a..."

Cynye Chan

"I am always a fans of oak eatery, not only their food is amazing , we also love there is a play area for kids which makes going out for lunch so much..."

LLK

"The cafe is clean and they have an interesting menu. Very nice and full of flavour. The salad is delicious. Love the art on the coffee. They have..."

J Delicieux

"Really enjoyed our brunch! The coconut pancakes were fresh and loaded with an array of fresh fruits. Coffee was very well made and everything was..."

Ruby Jang

"Came for lunch and ordered too much as always. Zomato gold gave a good discount. We walked away satisfied and content. Cafe is on second floor inside..."

Darren Big Belly

"Beautiful spacious cafe located inside the Royal Oak mall. We ventured out here through zomato gold and were treated to a very friendly welcome...."

Jenny Da

"Went for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed our meal!! Service was quick and friendly and the food was delicious. We ordered a chicken taco and salmon..."

Peiky

"Tried this place for the first time very recently. I ordered the Smashed Avo with Edamame and it was amazing! The people I was with were also very..."

Hriday Shah

"GOOD FOODGREAT EXPERIENCEKID FRIENDLY!MY LITTLE SON LOVE THE PLAYGROUND😀😀😀😀😀Tried their soba today, good..."

Alice

"We just recently moved to Royal Oak and we wanted to check our neighborhood esp. the food.And I found this nice Cafe.I loved their food and..."

Leia

"Very polite people and the foods are excellent! Must try the strawberry yoghurt cake!!! The price is very affordable and I would love to visit this..."

Chung May

"Tried this place in the weekend for lunch and really enjoyed it. It was clean and spacious with a secure play area for the little ones. Food was..."

JenniferJ

"This place well deserve their high rating! The customer service there was outstanding, we were always greeted with a big smile, and staffs were very..."

Uyen Ngo

"The place was very clean, staffs cere very friendly and the food had not only good presentation and tastes good as well. High rating well deserved...."

FANSJ EMILY

"It’s always pleasant to visit oak eatery. They are child friendly as it is possibly only one of the few cafe that has a dedicated toddler play..."

Crystal Chan

"Friendly service with a genuine smile. The service was fast at 230pm, lovely, clean, light and open and relaxing ambience. Our food was fresh and..."

Miriama Saseve

"So impressed by the food here! The green eggs Benedict with halloumi was so good and the veges tasted amazing. Such new, fresh flavours. Eggs bene..."

Angelique Dale

"Good food and really polite and friendly staff. We loved that the chicken taco used chicken thigh meat, as it should be, so that the meat remained..."

Saphic Chan

"Had the bulgogi burger. Definitely not flavours I’ve ever had before! There was sweet and sour and salty and everything was well balanced. There..."

#fatlyfe

"Ordered the Green eggs bene with haloumi & roasted vegetables without the rye bread. Absolutely delicious. Will definitely return to try more dishes...."

Nicola

"It's our first time trying out the Zomato Gold. We picked Oak Eatery for its high rating of 4.5/5. I had the Moroccan chicken karaage salad. The..."

STRADS

"First time visit to this cafe, very nice ambience here. Although family friendly we don't feel disturbed by any noise etc. There is a designated play..."

Emmalyn

"What a good experience lunching at this cafe. Great coffee and great food and service. Didn't know this place was this good. Yum. Lovely cakes in..."

J L

"Delicious food, kids friendly environment it has a play ground inside the cafe, great services, drinks taste wonderful. 5 star for everything. This..."

Selina

"Cute, friendly, tasty and bright!An interesting placement for such a unique cafe, but it’s so fun! We sat right on the edge of the mezzanine..."

Jess Grant

"Fabulous smoothies here at the Oak and Eatery. I loved how bright and vibrant the smoothies look and they the mixes were fresh and..."

Medium_Rare

"Came in and tried the coconut pancakes with a friend of mine - and they were absolutely divine! The varied fruits on the side were so fresh and the..."

Ella

"A little cafe hidden away inside Royal Oak mall that’s definitely worth the venture for.Service: 9/10We were welcomed by the staff..."

Grace Huang

"This place is so good and you would never expect it from its location. I'm a foodie and have lived in the Royal Oak area for the last 15 years. So..."

Clare Shin

"Oh I love these people so much! Our most recent visit had us ordering a berry smoothie, latte, coconut pancakes and big breakfast. The smoothie was..."

Liz Scott

"My new favourite cafe! The food is beautifully presented and delicious! Service is great too. What a neat place to have in the shopping..."

Claire L

"fridenly service, good food and good coffee. A bit hard to find but it worth the trip. Located on second floor of royal oak shopping mall. Ask for..."

Josh

"Coconut pancakes were wow!! Never had anything like it before with a bundle of fresh fruits, loved every bite of it. The mocha was amazing, a real..."

Aanchal Manchanda

"One of the best cafes I have been to. If you ask me where the best place to go in New Zealand is, I would say here which is a hidden place. Awesome..."

Kelly 😋

"Really love this place and the service they provide. Nice cosy place to have some coffee and let the kids play. Definitely worth a five star..."

Thehonestone

"after over an hour of driving around town in search of a decent slice of cheesecake (i felt like i was starring in ‘mission impossible’) zomato..."

T

"Nice place . In second floor royal oak mall. Lots of parking. Must try their smoothies and bagel . Service good staff very welcome .one more thing to..."

Cindy Chu

"Love this place especially their coconut pancakes! Great little spot for kids to run around while you eat and customer service is very fast and..."

Finemoka Fale

"Ordered omellete with champagne ham and cuppa of cappuccino. It was great and my boy enjoyed the lunch there. They have got a small play area for..."

Adelia Soe

"Awesome cafe, loved the food and good customer service thank you Oak eatery for an awesome breakfast 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🤗 highly recommended,..."

Retta

"Very family friendly and the food is delicious. The staff are very accommodating. Have been here for brunches and lunches. Their raw desserts are..."

S & F And Baby

"Nice cafe with a small kids area and rooms for strollers to move around. Also a room available for meeting. Food and coffee are nice. Upstairs above..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Came here for brunch because i’ve heard good stuff about it and it did not disappoint. Ordered the Ugly bagel with haloumi and pancakes also. The..."

Apriil

"4.5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Amazing Cafe in Royal Oak MallBeautiful atmosphere,..."

곰정안

"Come here quite often on the weekends for brunch, this place can get quite busy so there can sometimes be quite a wait. There was recently a price..."

Arlette Goldsbury

"A hidden gem in Royal Oak Mall! Food taste as good as it looks on the plate, workers are lovely. Cannot wait to go back. Also, the ginger latte here..."

Vaimoana Tevi

"Had takeaway coffee from here 4/5 and staff very friendly. Didn’t eat anything although cabinet food looked appealing! Will return one day!..."

Beccs

"Loved this cafe. We enjoyed our meals. The chicken burger was super yum - the Korean sauce was superb. The eggs Benedict had radishes which added a..."

Zeri Yulo-Ong

"Went here on a Wednesday morning for some breakfast with my partner. This cafe is located on the second floor of Royal Oak mall. When I found out..."

JC

"Really enjoyed Oak Eatery's Vegetarian Chipotle Eggs Benedict breakfast - A great twist on the kiwi favorite that opted for grilled haloumi, toasted..."

Ben Jammin

"Great food, great service. Love the open space upstairs at Royal Oak Mall. Ankle biters welcome with a secure play pen on the side, while parents can..."

Marmite_ninja

"Wonderful food... I chose the coconut pancakes with fruit and honey ($17.50) and the purple smoothie with blueberries, yoghurt and honey ($8.50) and..."

Rita Ribeiro

"You wouldn’t expect to find a cafe that is beautifully decorated with delicious food and friendly staff in the slightly run down Royal Oak Mall. It..."

Jennykakariki

"Situated on the top floor of Royal Oak Mall is Oak Eatery. The dining space is very spacious and they even have a small function room for private..."

I_like_pickles

"Came here in the morning for brunch. The cafe is open plan and pretty spacious, occupying a corner of the upper level inside Royal Oak mall. I..."

Dxlche

"Great place for breakfast. Food was too good. We ordered omelet and eggs Benedict. Both were yummy. Full of flavours. Ambiance were very elegant as..."

Suchandra Saha

"Um delicious. Unexpected to find a place this nice in a mall. I had the omelette which is incredible. My friend had the coconut pancakes which were..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Service was amazing, staff were very friendly and super on to it. The decor was real nice, though it did feel a little weird being in a mall with a..."

Olivia Lee

"I got the chicken burger which was really filling and had a nice flavour. Really good portion size too! I also got a chai latte which was very tasty...."

Marina :)

"The coffee was great - they roast their own beans. The food portion were generous. We got the salmon hash and the basil, pesto, tomato bagel. The..."

Bettina Tran

"a little favourite for both my partner and I. we are regulars here when we cant decide where to go we always know that the service we recieve is..."

Chris Gorringe

"My pork belly with gochujang was cooked perfectly, nice balance between sweet, spicy and savoury. Mum ordered the risotto and was a bit watery for..."

Elisa

"This place so far has been the best mall cafe I’ve been too! Usually mall cafes are too loud and busy but this place was just right! Food and..."

Harry Kumar

"Awesome experience, the food was really good. The food took time to get to out table. However it was totally worth the wait. I had the coconut..."

Sid

"I had the raw raspberry coconut cake. It was dairy free and gluten free. $8 quite pricey. Really nice cake but I couldn’t finish it! It was rich to..."

Hangry Angee

"We went here after a recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint. Really good coffee. We had the spicy chicken burger and the beef bulgogi..."

Erin Jay

"I’m an extremely fussy eater - but I have just found the BEST cafe in Auckland!! Amazing food, amazing service.. will be back many time!! This is..."

Donna Symmonds

"This place is super cute - I love the airy/sunny feeling. This is located on the mezzanine level of the Royal Oak mall. Cabinet food -..."

TMJ L

"I had the Bulgogi Beef Burger, my daughter had the kids pancake and my fiancé had the Red Wine Marinated Pork Belly - my food wasn't so great but my..."

Sophia Bouladam

"Royal Oak mall is the mall time forgot but Oak breathes new life into the place and is a must eat!! We were greeted by friendly and attentive staff..."

Steph

"Went here for brunch. Lovely atmosphere and very open and spacious. The service was very friendly and prompt! Food was beautifully presented and the..."

Patrick Siose Pereira

"Love the cakes! Such an amazing range. Everything has such a different taste and something to suit everyone. Great coffee here too, really enjoyed a..."

Rowan Rebecca

"Went to the new Oak Eatery in Royal Oak today. Ordered the coconut pancakes and a mocha, coffee was great! comes with 2x marshmallows for you..."

Jeanette Low

"The location of this cafe is on the second level of Royal Oak Mall, which in my opinion makes it hard for visitors to chance upon unless they were..."

Nicole Dionne

"So refreshing to see an eatery like this in Royal Oak mall. The place needs a bit of a lift! Oak Eatery has a really clean and fresh look and..."

Thabitha Singh

" New eatery at royal oak! Really love the setting of this place, the lighting and furnishing is beautifully done, what's even better is a place for..."

Tt_akl

"Great place offering a variety of dishes for all dietary requirements.Initially I was surprised about the location of such a great little..."

Lukas Montecristo

"A breath of fresh air for Royal Oak mall. We had breakfast here this morning before doing the weekly grocery shop. The decor is fresh and modern and..."

Julia Louise

"Amazing! Fresh, delicious food and flavours, delicious cabinet food (raw cakes are a must!) and excellent service. We were thoroughly..."

Emily

"This new eatery has taken Royal Oak mall to a whole new level! Packed with families, couples and small groups the café was buzzing on a Sunday...."

HJ

"Lovely food and such a transformation for the upstairs of Royal Oak mall. Very friendly to the kids too. The portion is quite big though. I had the..."

Piyopiyopen

"Great array of counter food, lovely coffee. Brunch off the menus was really good and staff were fab! Nice space, large clean and airy. Fun to look..."

Anna

"Simple looking menu but unexpected flavors! The chicken brioche sandwich & raw raspberry coconut slice is good..it was a tea time splurge but I..."

Ms. Piggy Loves Food

"Got the good old poached eggs on toast, one of them was overcooked, and the other was cooked to perfection! Loved the hashbrowns and bacon! They were..."

Chuchueats

"Came on a not so busy day (I've walked past on the weekend and it was packed!). Nice spot and pretty pleased with the food. Not sure I'm in..."

Crunch33jay

"Just what Royal Oak needed, really. Oak Eatery just opened a few weeks ago, I popped in for coffee a handful of times over the past week..."

Anna Molly

"Me and my grandma went here for lunch, she said she loved the food and it was so delicious. She really enjoyed their chips as well, it was her..."

Rosa

"Oak Eatery is located upstairs within the Royal Oak Shopping Mall so a great place to visit before visiting the supermarket or local shops. There is..."

Donna McConnell

"great coffee shop, food always really good, good quality and presentation, have a little kid play grounds and a lot space for a group of people,..."

Yoyito

"Through a number of owners & Covid fortunately the food has remained Interesting & of high standard & the service has remained very pleasant....."

Karen Tregoweth

"Such a good experience! Staff were very friendly and lovely! There was abit of wait on food but cafe was packed out which is definitely a good sign...."

Maria Ahm

"Like the fact they got a play area for the kids. Ample of room for a wheel chair or baby buggy! Can use the lift or take the stairs. Ordered a..."

Inaisa

"A cozy open spot at Royal Oak. Had a delicious flat white with coffee art of a swan. Nice open top area and was relatively..."

Ju W

"Been looking for a regular breakfast spot close by to where I live currently. Ordered the smashed avo on toast with added oak smoked salmon and an..."

Rinaldo

"Bright & airy atmosphere, spacious cafe with friendly staff. Good standard fare for cabinet food and interesting twists to the menu meals. Ordered..."

Jules Whiteman

"Very comfy dining environment! Friendly boss and staffs. Excellent food quality and TOP customer service! One of hidden gem in Royal Oak. Highly..."

haiming zhu

"Great atmosphere, super good tumeric latte. If it doesn't leave your tongue and teeth looking yellow, is it even a tumeric latte? I forgot what I had..."

Jordan Winiata

"A small gem in the Mall. Second floor,good atmosphere with small play area for little one. Enjoyable dishes and coffee. Not much to choose from the ..."

TheNZLILY

"Compared to what this place was before this has exceeded my expectations. The setting was a lot more welcoming, a lot more relaxed. Food and coffee..."

Celia Chan

"Nice ambiance and tasty food. Quantity is a bit small, price is on the pricier side. Their spinach hollandaise sauce on the poached eggs was very..."

Wilson Shum

"A great cafe tucked in central Royal Oak. I have been here a few times and they always serve up delicious food and good coffee. Highly recommended if..."

Jerry Wong

"Another urban list recommendation which made it an excellent experience for a Saturday brunch. Uniquely located on the mezzanine floor of the royal..."

Toko Ngakiau

"Great service and really good food. Amazing coffee (best coffee ever) and lovely staff. The presentation is beautiful and delicious ! We will be..."

Kelly Ko

St Heliers Bay Cafe & Bistro

85/100 (2346 ratings)

Tomato and Basil Salad

Hotcakes

Toasts

Beef

Eggs Benny with Hash Brown

Cappuccino with Chocolate on Top

Fish & chips

Gelato

Salter Caramel Hot Chocolate

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fab bistro with interesting well priced menu & backed up by fresh superbly presented dishes - at least mine were. Loved the fish & interesting sides..."

Chris Hughes

"Business dinner. Great atmosphere and good service provided by the team. I had a ceviche to start (delicious), beef for main (well cooked) and a..."

Boty

"Good cafe to chill out with friends, especially during sunset time. Love the vibe and deco here. The food here was pretty good previously but now the..."

LilianMonaghan

"Very tasty food! Not the usual flavours I would choose but was definitely delicious. Really great coffee too. Had some lemon curd yoghurt ice cream..."

Stephanie Qin

"Brilliant friendly service, super clean space, light and bright. Foods fantastic although portions are on the lighter side (my partner prefers a..."

Tanja Jujnovich

"I have been living in eastern bay for a long time. It maintains many years great customer service and quality food. Definitely the local cafe..."

Joyce Chen

"One of my favorite in town. Love this area, the design and atmosphere. The menu is colorful and tasteful. I had a wonderful fish. A great local..."

Luz !

"Absolutely delicious food. Highly recommend the omelette with burrata. I swap the bacon add-on for prosciutto and really enjoyed it. Great ambiance..."

Wapatino

"A beautiful eatery situated along the waterfront. Nautical-like decor reminiscent of the beach just a stone's throw away, attentive service & a..."

TheMʌverick

"Top 5 favorite cafe. Located at the waterfront with excellent beach view. Cozy environment suitable for a couple of friends. Consistent food quality..."

Lucy

"We tried this place once so far for breakfast and tried the eggs benedict. Overall is wan't too bad, the presentation was nice, however I found the..."

Tim Cahil

"One of our favourite go to cafes, located in St Heliers by the water front. Very cozy with a lovely view. I really enjoyed their avocado smoothie and..."

Evelyn Chen

"Love any place by the hip group and this was no exception! Had the courgette, chorizo on sourdough w/ poached egg and it was delicious! My friends..."

Lizzie

"Regular visitor at this cafe. Great food and service. Consistent service as you’d expect from any other cafe in the Hip Group.Great..."

Hungry D

"Good relaxed atmosphere despite the full house.Staff were very attentive to detail and empathetic, offered my partner and I the window seat as..."

Ricky Zhou

"One of our favourite cafe by the bay. Beautiful location with full view of the beach. We ordered a spinach omelette and asparagus with chorizo and..."

Little Borneo Girl

Stephy_NakiGirl

"A lovely spot on the waterfront for a coffee/ brunch! Lots to choose from the menu! Ice cream a definite 5/5 not tasted ice cream like this for a..."

Beccs

"The food here is absolutely divine. The chicken I ordered was perfectly cooked with the most amazing crispy skin and well matched condiments. My..."

Christopher Pearce

"Quick service, nice presentation and combination of flavour, horseradish mascarpone is the best among the dish, fresh baby leaves show the quality of..."

Hyo Joon Yoon

"One of the best, absolutely enjoyed the view and my mushroom dish..."

Min Min

"Very accommodating to kids’ allergies! They were willing to take away some ingredients to make sure my son can eat them safely. I am super grateful..."

Tracy.carmona

"Having been a regular at Amano, thought we better give this a try and we weren't disappointed, food was excellent, service may be not quite up to..."

Glenn Evans

"Loved the location where it looks over to St Heliers Bay. Great atmosphere. Staff were attentive and we were seated straight away...."

Jen Lin

"St. Helier's bay & bistro is perfectly situated if you want to go for a catch up run or walk with a friend along the water. They have an open space..."

Matadors

"Such a nice place right by the beach. We ordered slightly overpriced Iced Coffees but were not disappointed. Milk, coffee and ice cream all cams..."

Auckland Foodie

"Came after Round the Bays race. Was very busy and took a long time to get seated and for the waiter to come and order the meals. Eggs Benedict was..."

Eric Han

"Quality.It’s been awhile since a place has impressed me so much and it was with little wonder why on a Saturday lunch the place was..."

Medium_Rare

"Love this place to bits. A forever easy choice when I’m deciding where to go eat on a whim. Delicious food, great service, the place is stunning..."

Anna

"30 March 2018We are back here again fir breakfast. We had to reserve a table for 12 as we would not have been seated together. The Charred corn..."

Mei

"Really attentive and efficient service. Great location with fresh and modern flavours. Highly recommend popping in here if in the..."

Robyn Power

"Probably the grandest cafe in St Heliers. Sure to entertain as the view is magnificent and the interior deco is on point. Ample car parking space...."

SMINT400

"This place have an amazing and delicious range of gelato that we really love. Had the salted caramel and it was yummy as expected. However, it would..."

888bing888

"Food:We had 1 appetiser n two mains a fish n duck dishes... all were super yummmmm. Nice presentation, good portion size n..."

Naziminator

"With the entrance hidden off street, you could easily pass by unless you knew it was there. Stopped by for lunch and it was quite busy when we came...."

Benedict Uy

"Such friendly staff, and the food/coffees are great! Has a beautiful view, and you can feel the good vibes within the cafe. Lovely place to come..."

Munchy

"Visited here on a busy Sunday lunch. We were greeted by a staff member who presented us with menus to peruse and took our names. Advising it would be..."

LOVE PERTH/AUCKLAND FOOD

"Visited here more than 5 times before reviewing. Highly consistent coffee in superlative surroundings. Excellent service with friendly reception and..."

OldGoatsKnowBest

"I don’t usually go to Cafe’s in East Auckland because I always feel like CBD has a lot more options. However, as my mum wanted us all to have..."

Anna Wei

"This place is crowded everytime I go, for a good reason. The food is excellent! Only issue with the place is the noise making it hard to have a..."

Logan Burgess

"Beautiful views, exceptionally clean and......Consistently good food, quality ingredients, happy staff who bend over backwards to accommodate your..."

Mrs Dine Out Alot

"Went there for brunch with a friend and must say that the smoked fish (made in house, according to staff) was very good, same for the..."

Diogo Reck

"The service here was so excellent but the food was kind of bland and disappointing. I was excited scanning through the menu as everything sounded..."

Deb Ra

"It's wonderful.my friends love it. They ordered boths breakfast and lunch for one meal, the size of one plate is great as well, we could try more..."

Xin Zheng

"Despite being a busy place, the service here really stands out. Extra attentive and accommodating staff made our short wait worthwhile. We were..."

Tastebud Tingles

"Being part of cafe and kohi that we didn't realise until we were looking at menu and seen a staff member from kohi we had to try, this group never..."

Ayaan

"The Crème de la crème of St Heliers 😍. If I'm honest with you all, I've thought about this place for weeks since I was there... it's just so..."

Monique Porteous

"This place has coffee! ..."

The Ordinary Joe

"What an amazing place! Outstanding service and incredibly friendly and polite staff. Not to forget about the food as it was unforgettable. Such a..."

Christine Hing

"The nicest meal I have had in a very very long time! Thank you for the delicious lamb, the wonderful dessert and the excellent service. I cannot..."

Pete F.

"Nice brunch with my friend after a walk along missionbay. Good services and atmosphere. I ordered the market fish dish and it was soooo good. My..."

Shirley Yu

"You can't really go wrong when visiting any Cafes by the hip-group. Especially St heliers cafe & bistro. Always quick & friendly service, have been..."

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"My second time here, always enjoy their lovely service - genuine host, friendly staff, very welcoming atmosphere. Great food, definitely recommend..."

Raeray

"Stunning views, food and service. I cannot wait to come back!! We didn't have to wait for a table, we were seated right by the window gazing out over..."

Eden Wood

"One of the nicest Cafe /Bistro in Auckland loved the atmosphere. Super busy..at dinner but lovely service and amazing food. Highly recommend to all...."

Pamela Hutchinson

"Very nice environment to start with, a little bit hidden but it's really nice to be in. Food was amazing, I ordered the lamb and it was so yum. The..."

LuciferTSN

"No cafe is ever going to satisfy everyone, but I'd say this cafe is pretty perfect. Judging from how busy the place is, St Heliers Bar and bistro..."

AJ

"My second burger adventure in Auckland. The recommendation came from a website claiming a definitive list of the best burgers here. There was some..."

Food Etc.

"Beautiful view and gorgeous staff. Although it's a busy cafe, you still feel you are well looked after. Had brunch, market fish was fresh and crispy..."

DillyDallyEllie

"Nice dishes n good customer service by a French waiter. Love the chocolate tart for dessert :) Definitely gonna come back to try the lunch next..."

Dessert_W

"Came here a couple of weeks ago for a date night. Seated almost immediately and by the window overlooking the bay which was a surprise because they..."

Georgia Dobbs

"I went to St Heilers Bay Cafe & Bistro for the second time in December and was once again very happy with my dining experience. Cafe's in Auckland..."

Natalie

"I've been here a few times now and always love the food! Great location being right on the waterfront and I love the floor to ceiling, glass windows..."

Charlene Weaver

"Lovely staffUsually very busy so quite a wait for foodTheir duck fat potatoes were very yum but pizzas were quite different to what we..."

Thegreeats

"Heard amazing things about this place so though I would check it out. When arriving we were greeted nicely - the place was packed but the..."

Judy Chhy

"This is my first visit with my partner. Very nice ambience. Staff are very professional and deliver outstanding service - couldn't even tell that..."

Priscilla Khang

"One of my favourite restaurants! Never ever fails to satisfy the cravings I have. Beautiful food and excellent service 👌🏼👌🏼 the prefect..."

Tania Li

"Know this restaurant from Zomato.Found out is the same as Takapuna Beach Cafe. Cheaper price with more variety of choice. But if you like fish and..."

Rachel Cullen

"Very hipsterish place with a great view and a nice ambience. Service was attentive and food was amazing. The pizzetta with mozzarella,..."

Travels4Food

"I love going to St Heliers cafe as its location is stunning! One of our favourite spots for a girls' brunch. The food is great and the service is..."

Misty

"Another to add to the Hip group collection- St Heliers cafe achieves the same standard of quality as its sister cafes. I like the location of this..."

L.E.N.S

"Love this place for weekend lunches! The oysters are some of the best and most fresh that I've tasted in a restaurant! They had a good selection of..."

Rojas

"Attended this cafe around 2 pm for a late lunch with my family, it was around a ten minute wait for a table, which was not too long but after getting..."

Allegra Shores

"The food here is good - fresh, original and well-cooked. If you're looking for a cafe with a different and interesting menu, this is the place to..."

Rice & Kai

"Love where this restaurant is located. It's so nice in summer with the big windows open and the view of the sea and nice breeze🌤 The food feels..."

HoLiCA

"Recently this cafe was rated as having the 3rd best burger in Auckland so we thought we'd try it !! It has a casual atmosphere with great..."

Fancy Face

"The place was full, but I didn't have to wait for long to sit. All the staffs are friendly and have good manner. The food is normal, taste good. And..."

Anastasia

"The pizetta... Omg... I could be happy with two as my dinner haha!The food, service and ambiance are all great here! We came here on a..."

Maye Elle

"Was in St Heliers with one of my friends during the day today so we decided to pop into this neat complex. She had seen photos on Instagram before..."

Jaya Soma

"Immaculate establishment that sets the standard in fine dining, the view from this place is amazing! The eggs benedict and salmon I had here were..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"It's a really busy and nice cafe. Love the food and environment here ♥️ Staff are really friendly. I've got Egg Benedict with smoke salmon. It..."

Julia Nguyen

"Met my friend here this morning. Luckily already had a table by the window. Seating a little too cramped for my liking but you got used to it.My..."

Mary Underwood

"Went there this morning for brunch with my best friend from welly. I had the granola with the poached pear and a flat white. It was a nice light and..."

Chrissy Low

"One of Auckland's lovely new delights. The interior design is great and the service is outstanding. Attentive, friendly patient staff real enhance..."

Anna Hinton

"Came here recently for brunch and was overly impressed but thought I'd give dinner a go... Much better! Monday night, restaurant was about half full..."

Emily Pavey

"Love this cafe! Service has been brilliant every time I've been and the meals are always excellent. Love the atmosphere and friendly staff. The..."

India Shores

"This seems to be an 'in' place at the moment and came with good recommendations. I had the hot cakes with apple and salted toffee sauce - the latter..."

Isi

"Yummy! Good atmosphere and good food! My partner ordered the smoked fish and i got the smashed eggs. The combination in our food sounded a bit odd..."

Joanne Chiang

"Great Sunday brunch to start the day. We were a group of 4 adults and a 7-month old and though it was very crowded the morning we went - they managed..."

The One With A Nut Allergy...

"Weekday brunch siting by the window overlooking the bay with coffee and the paper is probably one of the best spots in Auckland... and a completely..."

Bri DiMattina

"I've visited a few times for a quick ice-cream stop while at the beach; the flavours are true to the names and so delicious, while the texture is..."

Helena Chen

"Oh how I love this place ! The food is beautiful and seasonal the view is great it never fails to disappoint. I've brunched here more than once on a..."

Ashleigh Jacobs

"Mmmm the hip group know how to do cafes right! It's on the expensive side, however your paying for quality food and service! I never leave..."

Brittany Montana

"Good food, great,stylish fitout and yummy food.the sparking water is a nice touch! Great menu selection! Like many of its sister restaurants (Rosie..."

B D H

"Always delivers good food and a great environment. Definitely recommended, get their apple and rhubarb crumble and their affogato, it was..."

Anthony Ellis

"The best thing about this place is the staff. So professional yet so friendly at the same time. Such a great locationOh and then theres the..."

Jacob Black

"I come here nearly 5 days a week.. The service is second to none... They are really friendly... The food is just amazing... They really care..."

Jonathan Towers

"Went on a Saturday afternoon for coffee with friends. Coffee was really good! Service was good and was to nice to have sparkling water, staff also..."

Mueslilo

"Great place I go there every day for coffee and pastries the staff is very friendly.I recommend this place to anyone. When you are in St..."

Gaetano

"Perfect Saturday brunch, even on a rainy day. Not the best for kids but faultless food and coffee. Would definitely come back. Even had Almond Milk..."

Brian Chan

"Great place great food amazing servicePros:Location - 10/10Food is yumGELATO IS THE BEST Gelato > Food..."

XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx

"I love st heliers cafe and bistro!The food is always delicious and fresh. You can honestly taste the quality ingredients they use...."

Aniva Huang

"Fantastic food, well priced. The presentation and care in presentation is certainly noticed. Service staff very attentive and patient and would..."

A

"Just love everything about this place! Have been in for both lunch and dinner and have never been disappointed.Well thought out set up with..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"This is our local- great coffee ( as per the store in Kohi) amazing selection of food, love having a sneaky vino with lunch when coming here plus..."

Chloe-Mae

"this place is amazing. the interior is warm, inviting and the ambience is perfect. the iced mocha was great as well. i loved how it was customisable..."

Sheena

"Lovely cafe by the beach. Service was excellent and the juices were lovely. The handkerchief pasta with zucchini, asparagus, feta and pine nuts was a..."

Rosely

"Wow! What a cafe. Great staff topped off with excellent good and not bad coffee. Well..."

CoffeeCafeTime

"Starting the New Year how I mean to go on, I decided to drag myself out of bed last Saturday morning to join my sister on a run around the bays...."

Two Dark Coffees

"Mmmm. Gorgeous view, better menu. Yay for the fish and chips - chunky wedge style potatoes, fresh sea food. Reasonably priced. I liked the..."

Morty Hall

"Generous portions and fantastic coffee, the view is lovely too. Great breakfast spot, eggs benedict and pancakes in the morning is the way to go, ..."

Jen Hilford

"Today I came here with my sister for brunch. It wasn't busy (being a Tuesday morning) and we got greeted and seated immediately. I ordered the 7..."

Laura Hunt

"Great location looking out over the water at St Heliers, nicely laid out with seating and an internal courtyard where you can wait and order cabinet..."

Frank

"I've had breakfast an lunch here numerous times because it's a great place to eat! The menu has lots of very good food, you really can't go wrong..."

Steve Harvie

"What bumps this cafe up that little more for me is the location and design. It's a delightful view of the waterfront, especially if the weather is..."

Monica

"Food outstanding - Coffee poor.We stopped in for Sunday brunch. The wait wasn't long for a table. We ordered the smoked fish omelette..."

Des Shinnick

"The Hip Group brings St Heliers Bay Cafe & Bistro. This place is a winner! My cousin and I dined here for lunch. The decor is beautiful...."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Its always good to hear from locals when reviewing restaurants and locals we are. We love this place and frequent it from dawn (after morning run or..."

Jenny J

"Great food and friendly attentive service.. Love your entrees, the breads were very tasty and a real surprise. First time visit to this lovely little..."

Jason Henning

"Excellent spot for waterside dining, either a lighter fare to a great meal....From the table service with complimentary sparkling water to marvelous..."

Elizabeth Dichter

"Went to St Heliers Cafe and Bistro for dinner tonight. Fantastic food and wine and a very good waiter. The fish of the day was Blue Nose which was..."

Richard Goodall

"My wife, son and I went there today for lunch. We got there early so no wait but it quickly filled up. The food was very tasty - My wife and I had..."

Andrew Reid

"My self and 3 friends went there for brunch. Great place - very busy but the staff were so onto it. The food was fab and the portions generous. ..."

Angela Nicholson

"St Heliers Cafe & Bistro has become a new regular of mine. From the excellent food, to stunning views and great staff, if you are in St Heliers..."

Flo Keen

"My friend recommended this place and my sister and I wanted to wanted to take our mother out for a special belated mothers day lunch. We were not..."

Katherine

"Had lunch , table for 2. Good feel in the restaurant, busy, but not overwhelming. A bit of staff overkill, but better that than the contrary. Waiter..."

F Cube .

"Awesome food! Great service! Great coffee!Always greeted nicely with an offer to sit down, a glass of sparkling water, and the paper! The..."

Stuart Ross

"We have been regular diners at this lovely restaurant since it opened. We couldn't fault it on the first night and haven't on subsequent visits..."

Noelene Walker

"We had lunch here a few weeks ago and it was outstanding. All of the staff there were attentive, friendly and the service was fast! We took our 5..."

Louise Ngaei

"First of all, just to be picky. St Heliers Bay Bistro and Cafe is on the waterfront at ST HELIERS not Mission Bay and is in the new modern glass..."

Maggie G

"St Helier’s Bistro is well set up as a neighbourhood restaurant. It’s open all day, 7 days of the week, it’s smart casual and the menu offers..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"We ordered the sweet corn and Rosti egg Benedict. Portion is small but plating and atmosphere makes up for..."

Cristiano Habibi

"We booked a table through google however when we arrived they said there is no reservation made under our name saying they did not check today’s..."

Janie K

"Great Cafe... Food was very good... Friendly helpful staff... Will come..."

Spider Webb

"Awesome food, great service and great atmosphere. You can't ask for more. There is a reason the place is always busy. It is a great local and the..."

javier yebenes

"The price is decent. Lunch is good quality & quantity. The atmosphere was quite loud, which we didn't mind because we could hear ourselves talking..."

Mrs Herbert

"Come here for one of the best beachside views in Auckland. A local favorite with great happy hours and light bites. Great place to sit solo or with a..."

Diana Campbell

"I've been coming here, on & off, over the last 15 years. The staff are consistently attentive, friendly & helpful. I can never fault them & I love..."

ES EF

"Love everything about this place. Ambience, food, service. Ended up lingering around for a bit too long. The staff were so patient with us. The only..."

Jaya

"This is the number one place in St Heliers for food and coffee and lots more. The food is simply the best around. The managers and wait staff are..."

Jackie Quinn

"Thanks Kerry for the great service this definitely adds to the experience. Food nicely presented and great taste. Prime spot at the front window..."

Gail McNamara

"Great hospitality and views. Pricey for the portions. Especially the pasta is tiny for well over $30 a plate. My spinach and pineapple smoothie was..."

Yan Zeng

"The food was delicious, had the beef short ribs and veggie risotto. Absolutely loved it. Friendly staff and professional welcoming. Will definitely..."

Tuocheng Li

"Oh yess, my new favourite St Heliers restaurant! In fact new favourite Tamaki Drive place to dine. Divine eye fillet, excellent specials, well priced..."

Nadia Cooper

"Came in with my partner today; loveliest staff, gorgeous oysters & focaccia! we will definitely be back! Thanks for the awesome service..."

Lily Marie

"With the entrance hidden off street, you could easily pass by unless you knew it was there. Stopped by for lunch and it was quite busy when we came...."

Benedict Uy

The Living Room - Park Hyatt Auckland

Angus Beef Burger and Fries

Salmon Avocado Sandwich

Creamy Mushroom Fettuccine

Asian Rice with Mixed Vegetable and Poached Chicken

Open Sandwich with Salmon

Seafood Platter Fresh Beer Battered Snapper

"Fantastic Tea Time!!!! We opted for the tea and wine pairing and it was absolutely fantastic! If you are in Auckland and looking to experience high..."

Patrice Evans

"One of my favorites afternoon tea place. They have a great selection of tea. Food are fresh and tasty. They changed their menu every..."

Karen Chung

"Thank you to Park Hyatt team in Auckland. It began by booking a luncheon to celebrate birthdays 91 Mum and 67 sister. The helpful service for..."

Wilma Millar

"Lovely option for vegan high tea, beautiful food and gorgeous..."

Dan

"We just had drinks to get away from the fog. Nice place to view the boats and great seats, pricy and service could be..."

Hanna C

"Another great high tea, best in Auckland. Valrhona menu at the moment and it doesn't disappoint! Menu & a glass of wine was NZD95. they are great at..."

Jeanne Williams

"We had the high tea and blue cod fish and chips. Amazing! Service was super attentive, friendly and homely, true to their name. The open plan views..."

Sherman Ng

"Absolutely fantastic experience. My partner and I shared the vegan high tea and it was delicious - the staff were fantastic too. Highly recommend and..."

Melissa Long

"Loved their high tea! Good vibe with the view, scrumptious dessert selection, tea was just absolutely lovely and it was fairly reasonable price with..."

M.J Kwon

"Always well looked after, and Christopher Ho is super helpful and professional as is Chris McMillian. Thanks..."

Graham Eriwata

The Shelf

85/100 (2417 ratings)

Toasted Ugly Smoked Salmon Bagel

Affogato

Avocado Toast with Eggs

Waffles with Seasonal Fruits

english breakfast

Salad

New York Sandwich

Flat White with Vanilla Shot

The Shelf's Cauliflower Mushroom Benedict

Kimchi BBQ Pork Belly with Scrambled Eggs

Cheesecake

Deconstructed Iced Mocha

French Toast with Hash

Henry's Spicy Pork Belly Burger

Henry's Korean Spicy Pork Belly Burger

French Toast with Floss

"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

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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Verve Cafe

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Avocado Toast Special

Mini Big Breakfast

Roast Chicken Pasta with Semi Dried Tomatoes in Creamy White Sauce Pasta

Toasts

Ham Cheese and Tomatoes Toasted Sandwich

Mini Corn Fritters

Cakes

Bacon Banana Crepe Suzette

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"I've come here a few times with friends. The food is always amazing and the people are friendly. They both have indoor and outdoor seating(so nice..."

Ohkaye

"We had an awesome breakfast here, the staff were friendly and the hotcakes had the perfect amount of sauce to pancake ratio. The salmon hash tasted..."

Laura Blunt

"Super friendly staff and delicious food. We ordered two plates that were not vegetarian asking if it's possible to remove the meat. They offered to..."

Camila Gallo

"I came here on Sunday morning and they provide Really good service. The best coffee I have ever had and delicious food. I will definitely visit..."

Biani Hoskins-Peri

"Great place and really yummy food went here for the first time and what we got tasted great will be dropping by again..."

Tom

"A decent lunch spot, not close the busy areas with other restaurant/ eateries. Friendly staff and good food...."

May Hung

"Everything was really yummy and I love the food here!! Love their mash potato and anything with potato! Hollandaise sauce is really tasty as well...."

Annie Low

"the waiting staff were very friendly . quickly served and one of the best breakfast we had to date. The mocha was to die for. Nice cozy cafe right in..."

Jun Dolon

"It was an very enjoyable meal. Staffs were friendly with good service and the food was nice. Highly recommend and will keep coming..."

Eileen Wang

"Nice cafe in parnell, they have a really nice atmosphere, tried their chicken liver - it was really good, the sauce blends really well with the liver..."

MCP

"Great small cafe, excellent service and the breads and dips especially were a fantastic and cheap starter for two. Had the beef burger, good size and..."

Elliot Lewington

"Very satisfying. We came with ZGold. The chicken livers were delicious and prepared perfectly, even the sauce was absolutely fantastic...."

Tony Ma

"Had the verve big breakfast. Pretty decent. Bit odd to find a lamb cutlet in a big breakfast but I’m not complaining. Spoke to one of the..."

Hungry D

"Normally I passed by I always grab a lovely belly filling BLT sandwich and a trimmed flat white, this time I stopped and had a most delicious pasta..."

Blake Ma

"Prices at this cafe are so good, as well as the serving sizes! I got the avocado on toast but instead of bacon they swapped it out for Halloumi, the..."

Jenny Kim

"If you are staying in Auckland or the surrounding area, do yourself a favour and stop in at Verve for breakfast or lunch. The whole street has a..."

Daniel

"The food is a bit pricey, but I love the place especially in the week end morning. The Cappucino was good especially the froth is creamy and smell..."

Kicky

"Both our meals cost under $15 each and was so filling and satisfying. Had eggs benny with spinach and it was just delicious, we also had a classic..."

Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani

"This place is fantastic! Food is delicious and large servings and the staff were very friendly. This place will definitly become my new local cafe...."

Samantha Treadgold

"You ever just want to save money but also at the same time you feel like having breakfast or brunch at a nice cosy cafe? I’ve found the spot just..."

Food.review.nz

"$10 lunch special!!There was a wide range of lunch special on the board and in the end I went for a bacon and tomato sandwich with fries...."

The Poor Foodie

"We got a super late lunch/breakfast here(it was about 2pm and we hadn’t eaten anything yet....) I had a bit of a sweet tooth and got the vanilla..."

Jessica Li

"A very chic cafe with great outdoor seating areas. I got the Vanilla hotcakes. a real delicacy! they also have an extensive 10 dollar specials menu..."

Todd

"Great place.. staff are very friendly. Food came out really quickly and for the price i was shocked.. moat certainly coming back here..."

Izak Chads

"I wandered into this café as it was one of the few places open at 3pm on Parnell Road. Excellent service and decent amount of seating space both..."

Raymond Tiong

"We tried some of the $10 lunches and found that they were really tasty and good portion sizes. The people here are so lovely and had great customer..."

Foodie Chronicles

"Had my brekkie here today and holy macaroni, absolutely amazing food and coffee, cheap prices for their specials and fantabulous service!!! Defs..."

Swsammiii

"This cafe is in a great location with a lovely deck area to sit in out the front. We were given friendly, efficient service. I oredered the eggs..."

Briar McGlynn

"Went to verve after badminton in Uni last weekend. For $10 I got a very big portion. A very good price indeed however the poached egg wasn't very..."

Janet Wu

"Awesome joint, really friendly staff along with nice meal plus location makes a good place to chill. I had a egg Benedict with bacon and it was..."

Gary

"Staff were attentive, food was fantastic and the atmosphere was good. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a well priced meal with a decent..."

Karl.jc.daniels

"Beautiful cafe! I loved the inside and the food as well!Staff members are really lovely!Loved the mince on toast with poached egg..."

Eaterholic

"Every time I come here it's a great experience. The food is awesome, the staff are friendly and attentive and it's a nice setting. The French toast..."

Ccatm

"I tried the poached eggs with avocado, bacon and spinach on grained toast.The poached eggs where nice and runny, the avocado had an unexpected..."

Heidi M

"I ordered the house made potato hash stack. Service here is excellent and the waitress allowed me to swap bacon for mushrooms in between the two..."

Priscilla Khang

"recently discovered this place, have been trailing up and down Parnell and have to say this has become my new favourite brunch cafe! Food is quickly..."

Dyana Metson

"I've been here three times and I've had a mini Verve breakfast and a pasta salad. The mini Verve breakfast is really nice and it's quite cheap for..."

Chicken Wing

"Amazing service! Food was really good too. We had breakfast. It was all very fresh and the food came very quickly. We would defintely come back when..."

Ayesha Albuquerque

"Came here for lunch a few times. The service is amazing and attentive. The house smoked salmon is a must try!A really nice place to..."

Aniva Huang

"I came here this morning with my friend who had come up from Rotorua for the night; he was saying how all the coffiees in Rotorua are absolutely..."

Stacie Pettersen

"I went here with a friend for breakfast on Sunday and out meals were delicious! I had the French toast which was divine and my friend had a special,..."

Fiona M

"Love the mushroom buschetta! Good food, good service, good setting, Nuff said. Definitely a place that I would revisit!..."

Clarissa

"Came here today and my partner ordered big breakfast and i had the mince toast. The serving was good for its price and service was good. Mushroom was..."

Joanne Chiang

"Time and date: Weekday LunchFood ordered: Prawn on toast and a long blackTaste: Adequately flavorful Environment:..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"Someone told us about the big breakfast so we had to try. We were not too disappointed although the lamb chop was small and tough otherwise it was a..."

Sungsam7

"Slotted in between the chocolate boutique and the coffee club, this cafe lives up to the surrounding competition by serving incredible dishes that..."

Lucia Zhang

"I often stop in Verve and apart from the occasional mess up with my orders I do still enjoy my visits. the $10 menu is the only menu I ever order off..."

Jasmine Lang

"We stop in here often. This place is interesting. The staff are always friendly and attentive. The coffees are consistently very good. They are $3..."

Des Shinnick

"i go this place once or twice a week and i think its great- they are often busy but excellent prices and staff always ask if we are happy with our..."

Mini Khan

"I did have to wait a while for my food, however it came out fresh and tasty.The coffee is somewhere between drinkable and not too bad..."

David Boshier

"I had a friend up from Wellington, who I wanted to treat to my usual haunt cafe in Parnell, however she led me into Verve Cafe and I couldn't get..."

Gracy Parlour

"First time at verve as we got some deal vouchers.When I phoned in for a booking it was very short notice but the person that answered it was very..."

Charissa

"This is my favourite cafe in terms of food quality and taste - Everything I have tried from here has blown my mind! Their downfall is that it is..."

Dani

"The food was beautiful, my son said it's the best burger he's ever had. I had the bacon and chorizo hash, was delicious. The staff were friendly and..."

Rebecca Ryan

"Really love the chill vide here，the boss is really nice. Food is definitely yummyyyyy🥺🥺will come here to eat again and..."

Eliz Lee

"Verve Cafe is a great spot with a nice atmosphere and indoor/outdoor flow. The service is great and the staff are friendly, but at $8.50 for an iced..."

Hamish Dorrington

"My wife and I enjoyed lunch here with really good cappuccino. It was so good we returned for a cappuccino and pastry. Yummy! Nice service too,..."

Joseph Murray

"The smoothie was very nice, both taste wise and looks wise. The long black was great. The crispy skin salmon was good, but I didn’t enjoy the base..."

MARK MA

"I had an incredible dining experience at this restaurant. The pasta and the Benedict Eggs with Bacon, Mashed Potatoes, and Spinach were exceptional...."

HeungMin Son

"Nice food, staff very friendly and..."

Che Man Yu Chemanyu

"amazing! great food, quick wait times and polite staff. will def be coming..."

grace

"Been here 3 times already and amazing food and very well priced! Absolutely tasty. Highly..."

Shauna Dougherty

"Good coffee and breakfast. This cafe has a really nice outdoor seating area. Good range of $15..."

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