TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Takapuna Beach Cafe

86/100 (9161 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Cafe

Contemporary

New Zealand

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

New Zealand

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Brunch

Lunch

Breakfast

Omelette

Icecream

Lobster

Eggs Benedict with salmon

Juice & Smoothies

Pancakes

Ice Cream

Watermelon Juice

Gelato

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Cakes

Almond Croissant

Pasta

Crushed Avocado

Salad

Lamb

French Toast with Bacon

Pesto

Soy Cappuccino

Fish

Chocolate Sorbet

Fish & Chips

Sandwiches

Ice coffee

Carrot Cake

Burger

Flat White

Corned Beef

Affogato

Folded Eggs

Fish & chips

Fish burger

Market Fish & Chips

Eggs Benedict

Pan Roasted Market Fish

Toasts

Beef

Latte

hot chocolate

Sit down

Café

Contemporary

New Zealand

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Waterfront

Seating

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

Mid-range

"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

"A popular cafe, went in for early brunch on Saturday and waited no more than 10mins to get a table. We like it outside as we can get some fresh beach..."

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..."

Eden Bray

The Shelf

85/100 (2417 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Breakfast

Lunch

Brunch

Kimchi BBQ Pork Belly with Scrambled Eggs

New York Sandwich

French Toast with Hash

The Shelf's Cauliflower Mushroom Benedict

Cheesecake

Henry's Spicy Pork Belly Burger

Deconstructed Iced Mocha

Henry's Korean Spicy Pork Belly Burger

French Toast with Floss

French Toast

Toasts

Waffles

matcha latte

Cakes

Belgian Waffle

Espresso

Toasted Ugly Smoked Salmon Bagel

Chocolate Croissant

Flat White

Affogato

Waffles with Seasonal Fruits

Mango Smoothie

english breakfast

Salad

Flat White with Vanilla Shot

Avocado Toast with Eggs

Sit down

Café

Seating

Free Wifi

Takeout

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"Glad to discover this cute cafe. I tried their hot chocolate, deconstructed mocha and normal flat white. Lovely chill atmosphere to hangout with your..."

Rhea

"This my second visits to The Shelf, it's a lovely little cafe to catch up with friends. Their hot chocolate is amazing. This time I have ordered the..."

Rozie

"The food and coffee was soo good. Bagels and salmon was my favorite! Everything in that dish blend in so well together 🥺 I really love this cafe..."

Ja Lahpai

"Enjoyed their korean pork..."

L A

"Nice coffee shop discovery, while walking around the city. They had good flat white coffee and a quaint atmosphere...."

Dins Rodriguez

"Atmosphere was amazing, it felt so cozy to be inside. I loved the wooden plates that was used to serve the food/drinks (which tasted good and made us..."

Lydia Low

"Have yet to try the food but the coffee here is good. The deconstructed hot chocolates is novel although doesn’t really work for impatient people..."

Shannon

"Came by for breakfast/brunch for a handing in celebration. A friend recommended this place because of their deconstructed iced mocha. There were..."

Benedict Uy

"The place is very well-decorated and staff are nice and attentive. The food is delicious and well-portioned but definitely on the pricier side of..."

Chary1235

"The atmosphere here was so great. One of the go to places for a coffee in Auckland. The food and desserts here were great too. Came here multiple..."

Minh Thu

"I came here on a Wednesday for lunch. It was my first time trying this place and I loved it! I ordered the green omelette which was different from..."

Aszy

"I decided to have brunch with a friend at The Shelf because it’s one of her favourite places. The decorations were super pretty and it was so quiet..."

Sharon Louie

"The shelf amazed me with their beautiful ambience with a front section of tables and even lamps?? Further out back is a section with wooden tables..."

The Scarfoodie

"As I work in town I've often come here for coffee. Even if you're not a regular mocha person, grab a mocha or hot chocolate to have in - proper..."

Caitlin Smart

"A good cafe in the heart of the city..nice vibes and interior was great..food is average though..not extraordinary..and a bit..."

Shreya Divakar

"Excellent tasty seasoned food from the magic breakfast meal to the French toast big portions an great presentation. In addition the green tea..."

Anadlz898

"Food was good-not great but the interior is beautiful and classy. Service is exceptional, prices are usual cafe-expensiva type but i guess thats what..."

Angelica Starina

"This is probably one place that il never stop going to! Whenever I get a craving for pasta, I have to go here! Their fettuccine is so creamy and the..."

A.K

"My go to place whenever I’m in town and want breakfast or brunch! The food continuously upholds my expectations and I really enjoy coming here! The..."

Hannah Zheng

"Had my first breakfast here a few weeks back and I must say I was not only impressed with the service but the food quality, OMG!! Definitely..."

CoSMiiCKiiD

"Came here with one of my best friends and got breakie here the other day, was so happy with my waffles, such a pleasant taste and the appearance was..."

Yana Petrenko

"Used to come here a lot for brunch, love their Moroccan Lamb Salad, also tried the Chicken Fettuccine, Belgian Waffle, The Shelf’s Breakfast which..."

💓 K

"I like to go to this cafe at my leisure time. I always order french toast. It is thick and sponge. The banana is sweet and a bit crispy. But I cannot..."

Will Nono

"CRAFTY. From deconstructed special beverages to perfectly constructed freak shakes and smoothies, @50theshelf offers one of the most interesting..."

Brendan Chun

"One of my favorite spots in Auckland for cafe food. Ordered the big breakfast and bagels with coffee on this occasion. Would definitely recommend..."

Leslie Tan

"The interior and ambience is nice, very friendly and welcoming staff. Only thing is the food is a little pricey but if you’re willing to spend some..."

Shyama

"Very good service, food was delivered quickly and is delicious. The restaurant itself is very pretty and has an appealing appearance. Friendly staff..."

Weeaboo Rights Activist

"It’s on high street, very easy to find. A stylish cafe, and presentation is excellent. A little bit pricy, but good for friends to have a relax..."

Wendy Wang

"Ice mocha was pleasant : ) Its a modern layout with quite spacious areas in between tables. Food was average but coffee is worth the short walk..."

~City Life~

"Cosy little cafe on High Street great for a quick coffee break.If you want to be a little fancy, why not try an iced mocha? The best part..."

Tony Shi

"Coming from Wellington I am used to quirky cafes everywhere. This place I really enjoyed. It is the perfect place to work if you are a contractor..."

Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt

"Each time I walk into this beautiful cosy cafe you are greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. A fine selection of drinks, hot and cold food and..."

Tim

"In this Korean cafe, you can get all the fancy drinks and desserts you want. Clean environment, nice staff, prettiest food. Best place to have a..."

LuNa The TuNa

"First impressions are always the most important and ambience of this place really gives a good first impression.Just stopped there for a..."

Ģirts Betmanis

"Food and service were both great! There wasn’t much noise in this cafe which makes it a perfect place to catch up with a friend or two. The shelf..."

Jenney Guo

"Great place for brunch with my boyfriend. I love the hot chocolate since I can control the portion of chocolate. The food are also good tasting...."

Qun Xia

"Super nice interior and ambience to have a chill morning. I only ordered the special hot chocolate here and it definitely was pretty special - it..."

Eunifoodie

"Such a good place for catch ups. The cafe is so cute. I only ordered coffee as i already had lunch, their mocha is so good! My friend ordered a..."

Jb Buen

"Ordered the Belgium Waffle which came out with kiwifruit and grapes, candy floss and whipped cream. Value for money, waffles were crunchy and sweet...."

G1k

"Always love coming here for a catch up and coffee. It has the perfect environment just for that. The food looks spectacular but haven’t had the..."

Crackerjacker

"This place is surprisingly tucked away on High Street, but offers an excellent hide out to dash out some productive work. It's very much a cafe and I..."

Jay

"Been to this place a few times and truly enjoyed the food. Its gourmet meet uni days! The Oreo drink is a must try ! Central location is a bonus !..."

Charissa

"This is such a cute place with amazing food!! It’s just down the road from Uni and I’ve walked past it multiple times and it’s quite easy..."

J.M-Tazzy

"This is a super cute little cafe that serves wonderful food. The food looked amazing and tasted pretty good too, though the flavours may have been..."

Sammy & Raphy

"Great coffee, great breakfast and super awesome croissants. Must try - French toast, chocolate croissant, espresso, iced tea.Also, the..."

Naiya

"I came here on a Saturday afternoon to do some writing (and charge my devices!). I enjoyed The Shelf's free wifi and the mood – it’s quieter and..."

Raymond Tiong

"Coffee is great, the iced latte with coffee ice cube, cute! oreo cheesecake is already brilliant. Also wifi was fast and good, was there for 3 hours..."

Nina Wang

"5 stars for this cafe would be an understatement!!The Shelf cafe has the most chill vibes ever and is located perfectly in the middle of..."

Niki Niki

"If you are ever strolling down High Street you have to try this cozy-cool lil cafe! From the chilled vibes to the neat decor, to the friendly staff,..."

Dani

"Nice decor & drinks. I'm not a fan of hot chocalate but The Shelf's hot choc is really a wow for me. Imagine how cool it is seeing the chocolate bar..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Love going to ‘The Shelf’ ❤️! Huge fan of their Hot chocolate and their Ice Chocolate 😊 Always a pleasant experience with great service..."

Aisha Mohammed

"Went here on Sunday for the first time. Love this place. The service was great & staff friendly. Coffee and tea are great. Food is delicious too...."

Ken Hita

"I’ve been here for a few times and I just realised I never write a review 😂Came here with a friend from aussie and we ordered a piece of..."

The Poor Foodie

"I feel bad, why because all the other coffee shops that I rated as 5* . The Shelf is a 6*Hands down the best Mocha in Auckland, possibly..."

Scott

"Breakfast here the other day was lovely. Warm and inviting atmosphere with a cool vibe to it. Friendly and approachable staff who greeted me..."

Cherise

"We had brunch at shelf today. I had green tea latte, spicy pork belly burger. My hubby had eggs bene & latte. Really like the latte and eggs..."

Yong Jing

"Extremely good service, delicious food (though a bit pricey) and fast internet. My go to when I’m out with friends or wanting to treat myself...."

Homayra Shafiq

"Had the Belgian waffles and a peach iced tea when I came here for lunch. I throughouly enjoyed the meal and found it to be very filling. The waffles..."

Bailey

"Very nice and quiet place. Friendly and helpful staff with a very welcoming design.Tried the eggs Benedict with bacon and mushrooms and a fresh..."

João Plácido

"The shelf is always good:) kinds staff and free wifi. I love the latte art the most. Bakery is also good to try. I like the cafe atmosphere...."

Alice In New Zealand

"The cafe lives up to its name with the amount of shelves here. You can get all your signature cafe staples here and the prices are..."

I_like_pickles

"Great place to catch up with friends, food is delicious. Presentation is amazing and it taste scrumptious. The detox juice is so good. I had the..."

Miura Elikana

"Nestled just 5 minuets walk from sky city the shelf is easy to get to and provides delicious food, the cafe its self is fairly small, we had a group..."

Chloe Mason

"Came here for brunch with a friend recently. The decor here is cool. The entire place has a relaxed chill vibe. It’s clean and modern and overall a..."

Emma

"Fantastic coffee and food. Friendly staff with beautiful smile. Warm and Cozy! Highly recommend! Barista skill is good! Even cabinet food is lovely...."

Max1981812

"Their Mocha was amazing! Coffee came with a chocolate stick in there and some more chocolate on the side. Super cute. The place was very busy but..."

Auckland Foodie

"Awesome food and coffee! Friendly staff! Chicken pasta is really awesome! Price is good at city centre! Very accessible location along High St! Good..."

Cristiano_phone

"Decided to go catch up with a friend over brunch today and I was pleasantly surprised. From the outside, it looks very busy and there was the..."

Rae

"Nice coffee. And nice food, I ordered an lamb which is different from other cafes. It surprised me. And inside of the cafe is unique in the town...."

Ray

"I love this little cafe! I ordered an almond croissant with a white hot chocolate and will definitely be coming back again. The presentation is..."

Paris Jenkins

"We came here over the weekend for brunch and ordered their mash mash and eggs benedict with bacon&spinach, as well as their special hot chocolate...."

Blackpearl

"very cute and cosy cafe. food was presented beautifully and my scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly but will say they were a bit under seasoned for..."

Charlotteraju

"A good place to grab some breakfast and the ambience would give you a positive vibe. The food served here is pretty fancy and as you would expect,..."

Sanika Chandoskar

"Cool place!The fresh orange juice was great. I also tried the Shelf’s breakfast which was alright. The sausages were delicious but..."

Wapatino

"The Shelf is in a brilliant location on High Street, which I might as well consider my second home at this point. However, getting a table isn't..."

Raj Singh

"Wow! What a cute little shop this was. The interior decoration was ADORABLE!!! Couldn't possibly ask for more in the decorations, plus the staff were..."

Flora The Foodie

"Probably the nicest place in cbd. Nice n quite. Good service. I have tried many of their dishes but their French toast and chicken fettuccine is my..."

Jot

"Portions are a bit small but the taste of the food is amazing. Service is efficient and the decor is very cute. Great place to catch up with..."

Sally S

"I enjoyed my smoked salmon pie and matcha latte. Other food on the menu also looked good. I’m not a fan of the fitout as I’d prefer more natural..."

Tashee

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

Mariné Colombo

"If you’re looking for top rate coffee then this is the place. Deliciously strong soy lattes with beautiful thick crema on top. Really nice layout..."

Purpledonnamode

"Came here with a couple friends and shared 3 dishes. The atmosphere was very nice and quiet, a nice place to get away from studies and just chill and..."

Aimee

"Food is set out beautifully, loved the deconstructed ice chocolate, ambience is really great :) Nice instagrammable place to come with a friend, and..."

Lo9ve3r 4s

"Such a lovely unexpected place in the middle of High Street. Great service, fantastic atmosphere - you can try and absorb everything and still be..."

Dini

"with my friends eat brunch～paste so nice～but omelet just so so～drink menu amazing～iced coffee and lemon tea i like^-^next time i will be..."

Rico Shao

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

Mon.

"Starting to see alot of these trendy cafes opening up with flash ambience and their own unique way of presenting and serving their products. Shelf..."

Diner8Here

"Love this cute little cafe on High St. It had everything you’d want in a cafe dining experience. Great service, attentive staff, they cleared a..."

Hangry Angee

"Came here in a rainy morning but the ambience is so warm and lovely. Good service. Nice decoration. Probably the most interesting to serve ice..."

Quinn Mai

"This place is so cute! I’ve always seen reviews of it on Zomato and I finally got to try it! I ordered the jack sandwich and berry smoothie, which..."

Jessica Li

"Had eggs bene was one of the top ones I’ve ever had. Got given a deconstructed hot drink which was great. Service was friendly and very fast. Cafe..."

Olivia Small

"The service is pretty good and the food is alright - but better than average but most amazing. I quite liked their pasta dish however found their..."

Angela

"Very stylish little cafe on High Street. I like the simple decoration with wooden shelves and tiny flowers bottles on the table. We had the chicken &..."

Bella Luv Food

"Food was really yummy, I asked for the gluten free eggs benedict with spinach. Ordered the bacon crispy which was great, I'm not a coffee drinker bit..."

Toni

"The place has a nice atmosphere and the food was SOSOSOSO good would recommend coming again!! The staff members were attentive and said thank you..."

Linda Wang

"This place is for people who wants to catch up with friends and have some light snacks. If you're really hungry and decide to come here, you'll be..."

Jason Zhang

"Nice ambience, relaxing music, good food, excellent idea for the drinks (I really love it), and also thumbs up for the customer service! The staffs..."

Jessa Camille Salado

"Came here a few years back and thought the cafe/restaurant was really cute and aesthetic (sorry don't have photos from then) however a little..."

Cathy Fan

"Loved this place! The Shelf is incredibly cute and cosy and always busy- be prepared to potentially wait as it's always in high demand. The drink and..."

Sophie

"The service here is efficient as you have to walk up to the counter and order and pay yourself. The food comes quite fast and the presentation is..."

Aimee.

"I love how extra their coffee serving style is. I live for things this extra - so obviously I loved this place! The coffee was decent and tbh, I..."

Sakshi Chadha

"I've been struggling as to what score to give this place - despite having what I believe to be two of their only downsides, The Shelf is still a..."

Jamie Chiang

"Love the aesthetic of this place. Things are served very nicely often on wooden boards, and the decor inside is very nice. The mocha and hot..."

Grace Su

"Love the breakfast menu. And their cute signature style of drink presentations. A little pricey. The service is good except I always feel like they..."

Tenz

"Is a lovely place with very cute decorations, great space to have catch up with friends. I have been to the shelf on numerous occations, but..."

Julie

"I have been here a couple of times already with my friend. We both love the coffee here and I like their cheesecake. I havent tried meals here but my..."

Ellynn

"Took us a while to venture into here at first but since then have become semi- frequent customers, so to speak. Firstly upon entering the staff..."

Bryan

"The Service was really good. The food which I ordered was delicious. I also ordered hot chocolate which was different style and tasted really good...."

Abhishek Jaiswal

"Used to be one of my go to's cafe in Lorne street before I started expanding my horizon. Still a cute little place. Highly recommend to check it out..."

Tan.ned

"Pretty and unique atmosphere, food was nicely presented and fast despite it being busy! Friendly staff too. Not super affordable for what you get but..."

Joanna 🌷🍵

"Went there saturday morning, great service.didnt wait long for foid to arrive, love their hot chocolate, looked so fancy! Had a big break fadt..."

Mayuyueyes

"I've been here twice, first was for my waffle breakfast then lunch on the second visit. Great atmosphere and clever multipurpose decoration of..."

Joan Blackburn

"Awesome place to go to, great service and, great food. This place has never disappointed me and is always clean. Loves it, would defs go again...."

Sid

"The Shelf is an absolutely adorable cafe that'll make any gloomy day that much more brighter! It has a cute aesthetic that's perfect for solo study..."

Winnie Chauchau

"Fav brunch spot in Auckland! The food was amazing and hencustomer service was also great. They have a lot to choose from so it was great for a picky..."

Sydney

"Love how fast service this place is especially when you are on a fast lunch break. Amazing food and service. Nice little shop, did take us awhile to..."

ChiChi Vareeroy

"Have been to Shelf for breakfast quite often. Usually my go-to place for Eggs Benedict or their Special Breakie.The service is fine, what you..."

Davyd Antipov

"Came with friends a while back - it may look tiny on the outside but don't let that deceive you - there are plenty of seats inside! Had the eggs..."

Annie Zhou

"I really enjoyed my breakfast this morning. Nicely tucked away down the back of the cafe I had loads of time and space to sit and research without..."

Jessica Marie Violet

"Usually go here for business meetings. They make a great hot chocolate that has a stick of Whitakers chocolate in it. Love the teapots that the tea..."

Ugeshni Khan

"The original cool cafe on High St. It used to have Auckland's best barista, who last time I saw him was down on Shortland St, however I can still..."

Frank

"This place is so awesome! So much creativity and fun decor. I got the French toast and a mocha and my friend got a flat white. Love the food and..."

Shelley Blair

"I like their food& coffee!I've been here couple of times and never got disappointed. Plus, their nice plating of food always pleasant my eyes..."

Jade0289

"It was peak hour when we came at around 11:30. I ordered the Moroccan Lamb Salad, and my friend got the Belgian Waffles with extra of ice cream,..."

Oksana Zhang

"we got the chicken fettuccine, when we first had it it was great but it felt a little too creamy and thick...would've been better if we had a drink..."

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"Very friendly and courteous staff, ki quon especially. One of our favorite places for breakfast, only place that can actually poach a creamy egg..."

Billy Weir

"One of the best cafe in the Auckland CBD . I have been walking on high st at so many times but I didn't notice there is a cafe until..."

Rachel Shen

"Wow what a cafe! Been here for breakfast a few times already, and their food is amazing.Not only is it well plated (so pretty!! Instagram heaven!),..."

Ffionachua

"My wife loves it here. Asian fused Cafe. I'm a black coffee guy. So not into the fancy stuff when it comes to coffee. The environment is..."

Tony Ma

"First impressions last forever. The small things make big impressions.This cozy little cafe will not disappoint.I'm a self proclaimed..."

Darren Big Belly

"Cute platter and water bottle, right? I had Italian salami and amond stuffed olives sandwich. The water bottle is complimentary, because I didn't..."

Vivi S

"I've had my first Salmon Bagel in this cozy cafe. It has that vibrant and young appeal to customers. Food cabinet/shelf is always looking fresh and..."

LilMSunshine

"Absolutely loved it. Though the space is small but they have made the best use of it. Perfect ambience for a coffee house. And the place has tempting..."

Preal Gandhi

"First time experience was great. I was very excited and had always been looking forward to their cool creations. Left feeling very satisfied. Good..."

Shayleen Narayan

"Got the B.L.T and Belgian waffles. It was pretty tasty and the atmosphere was cool! I didn't get a chance to try the shakes but they looked really..."

Daniel

"My favourite cafe in Auckland CBDEvery time I have visited Auckland I have always always always stopped at The shelf for a bite. This is..."

Tiffany Shionaka

"The shelf is probably one of the most interesting cafe i've been to lately. I absolutely love the quirky decor, the scientific contraption for their..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"My friend took me here for the first time. A very comfy cafe and the hot chocolate was amazing, you don't get to find an extra chocolate stick in..."

Choco

"Loved the decor and ambience of this place. There is cafe tables, bar stools/tables, picnic tables and cubicles for private/work, to suit all types..."

I'm Hungry

"Came here today for some lunch with my mum. Immediately the staff were really welcoming! Both my mum and I ordered the poached eggs on toast, and we..."

Daisy Smith

"Went to the Shelf for brunch and ordered the homemade waffles whilst my friend had ordered a toasted bagel. I felt that the waffles were really..."

Eggster Eats

"Went here for brunch. The service was very friendly & welcoming. Ordered a flat white & eggs benedict with salmon. The flat white was too watery for..."

Ms Jones

"Today it was my second visit for lunch and both meal were great. The food was delicious and it was well presented. I'd definitely like to come again..."

Chloe

"Such an interesting place to dine. Very unique and the food tastes fresh. One of my favourite places to stop by for brunch. Their waffles are..."

Taylor Mason

"" Elegant " is the word I would say...was a little difficult for us to locate the place as not being a local... But the struggle was worth it... The..."

Ishan Kulkarni

"Great little coffee place with divine mushroom and bread brunch. Mocha comes out as a spectator drink with chocolate stick that melts as you drink...."

Vicky Lau

"This place is a treat for my husband and I when we're craving good coffee and something sweet. It's located on High Street in Auckland CBD at the..."

Bianca Maceo Heilman

" A very beautiful cafe located in narrow lane called high street. food is on point - we ordered: - the regular homemade waffles, homemade..."

Kaye Arguelles (ZOMATO GOLD CODE: KAYE 6954)

"This is the perfect place to have a coffee catch-up if you are ever around this area. I ordered a waffle and a mocha this time round. I'm am always..."

Jeremy W

"Simply one of the best cafe in town!!Food is always consistently great, and nothing ever gone wrong with the coffee. The place itself is comfortable,..."

Marpaung XVII

"At first I was going to rate 5 stars, because this place serves the best coffee I've ever had in Auckland. I ordered a soy flat white and it was..."

Saskia Yates

"Order latte and quoina salad. It's really fresh and good!!!!!!! The environment is cute and sweet. Hiding in the narrow lane, it's a surprise !!!!!..."

Ally Lee

"If you want somewhere where you know you will get good food the shelf is the go too!! I remember coming here when they first open and they've..."

Jojo B

"Good food & good service!!! Such a cute and chill environment to catch up with friends! The presentation of their food is amazing, will always come..."

Ashley Ly

"I've always wanted to visit this place because I've heard heaps from it and I finally had a chance to. The decor and ambience was great, the music..."

Lovely Maralit

"Not a great photo and only had a coffee with my mother. Exceeds expectations coffee was lovely with the extra effort of chocolate sauce and a whole..."

Jess-Louise Holmes

"A beautiful cafe with great ambience! The perfect place to do work or catch up with friends. The cakes and other food are generally..."

Potatomatoes

"Went here because of the hype, it was okay for a quick dessert but didn't see what the hype was all about. The food was okay & so was the..."

Evaline Shandil

"Everything was well presented and the place was very tidy and clean. Little on the expensive side, but that's expected in town. Food tasted good,..."

Jane

"My friends and I were in the city for brekkie and The Shelf was our top choice. I heard good things and this place had great online reviews. The..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"The staff are super friendly and the food is so creatively displayed. Everything tastes amazing. This is definitely one of my favourite places to get..."

Natalie Johnston

"Came here last week and the ambiance is unique... I ordered their iced white chocolate and it was a superb... Love the taste not too sweet.. I want..."

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"The Shelf is a nice place in city central to hang out with friends, to have some snacks or drinks. Their food are not impressive but I love the..."

Linh 💛

"The best coffee shop I'd been to for these days!My friends and I enjoy the Mocha with chocolate relish and smooth blueberry cheesecake !Wonderful!!..."

Karen Gu

"1. Open Chicken Sandwich (however, minus the bread). I also asked to add an additional 2 poached eggs on the side with hollandaise sauce. Poached..."

Duyen-Kim Nguyen

"■ Good presentation■ Good location■ Huge variety■ On the pricey end■ Limited seating■ Quite..."

FoodieOodie95

"Amazing coffee, lovely service and the food is so consistently perfect. The price is very reasonable especially for the quality of the food..."

Jasmine Laity

"Husband and I came for breakfast, love the decor and vibe of the place!We came around 9am, perhaps it was still too early in the morning,..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Has to be one of the best cafés in town. Beautiful decor and always quite busy. The mocha is incredibly indulgent and the cabinet is full of..."

Sian

"My visit to this cute little cafe was amazing, I was catching up with my friends and this places allows you stay for as long as you want. Very..."

LuciferTSN

"The decor and the vibe in the cafe is really good. The cubicles are a nice space though if you are sitting in the chairs area, you might be too close..."

Ridad

"One of my greatest little discoveries. Cosy, simple but interesting ambience. Super tasty food served in a picture perfect way. I'm a french toast..."

Bogna Pietkiewicz

"Great coffee and service. Very cute little place on high street. I had the French Toast with fruits which was very nice. Would definitely visit..."

Shika Narayan

"I went to the shelf with a friend and my baby. The staff were super helpful, giving us the end table so we could park the pram and it not be in the..."

Lisa Pearson

"This place is one of the new trendies located right on the top of High Street.We had eggs benedicts with mushrooms, toasts with salmon, ice..."

Eduardo Dias

"Trying to find breakfast in the city is one of my biggest battles and this little joint was one a couple of friends and I tried out. I'm..."

Rhegan Smith

"I ordered a snowhite hot choc i think? My white hot choc a bit too sweet i can not even habdle it but it tastes soo nice💓💓💓 bte never drink..."

Boruru

"First time in the shelf today. 😊 one of my friends recommended me to try their deconstructed drinks so I had this iced chocolate. It was a pretty..."

Joycee

"Shelf has really nice food for lunch and I recommend going, the design of the food is really cool. I recommend the open chicken sandwich and the..."

Philip Doyle

"Such a gem on High Street, a great little cafe with friendly, bubbly service, food is very delicious, maybe add more options for people who are..."

Spencer's Reviews

"What a smoothy and pretty flat white! Only $ 4.20! Don't need to waster money for buying any coffee at star**cks any more. Interior is very warm and..."

Michelle Hwang

"Use to go here all the time on uni breaks for their organic berry smoothie or for waffles. Have been for brunch for the eggs bene and love the pasta...."

Priyanka

"Exceptional! Best coffee and breakfast in Auckland, and all in the same place. Didnt wait more than 5 minutes for food and drinks and was busy at the..."

Joel Nickels

"I've heard many good things about this place and I'm glad to say I was very impressed. The atmosphere was very pleasant. The interior design was..."

Jess

"Funky spot. We went there for breakfast whilst in Auckland last. I had the full breakfast which was nicely presented and I enjoyed the touch of..."

Dan Browne

"Tucked on Auckland City’s High St, The Shelf is a chic & trendy cafe serving specialty coffees, delicious desserts, and an all-day breakfast menu...."

Sophia

"I am very impressed with this café! Great food, service and coffee. Café décor is very beautiful and I love their DIY drink settings. It is a..."

Brave Eat

"Been here a few times for their infamous beverages (The Shelf's Iced Mocha/Iced Choc). Each time, I leave completely satisfied! Not only is their..."

Jess

"Fab find on High Street great for breakfast and even open on the weekend! Recommend the Red Raw juice and BLT was pretty tasty and although no table..."

Jaffa

"Favorite place to hang out with friends, I like the cozy environment there! I always order cake slice with drink. And all taste good, the tiramisu..."

Anastasia

"Love this cute cafe. The food taste really nice and the service is quick which is really good. Definitely gonna go back to this place...."

Danena Wu

"Excellent coffee. A lot of pretty girls like to come over to this place to have a cup of coffee and chill. So do me and my girlfriend. We are..."

McChicken

"The first time I visited the Shelf I was impressed with the decor and how they set the whole place up! I love the little touches they put in making..."

SS

"A cute and busy little shop. The interior is clean and well decorated. However, the reason for the low(ish) rating is because of the food. I ordered..."

Helena

"The oreo cheesecake was pretty good; I liked it because it wasn't so rich (personal taste). The iced latte is pretty cool presentation wise and taste..."

Clare Niap

"Love the waffles we got. So yum and very well made! Everything you order is beautifully presented and follows with their shop's feel and decor. Their..."

Charlotte

"If you're getting coffee, I suggest you get the barista made ones instead of the DIY. It tastes way better! I'm not a huge fan of their savoury..."

Razelle Icaro

"Oh coffee on pint and a cheese cake was amazing. Such a friendly customer service. It's a best place for date.The way they disign and set..."

Farshid Hakimi

"Pretty decent attempt at a cooked brekky, cold toast and only 2 mushrooms was a bit disappointing. Loved the eggs though and tasty bacon, banana..."

James Ford

"Such a cute cafe! I stumbled upon it by accident--blink and you'll miss it, but definitely worth finding. The interior is really well decorated and..."

Campbell Ecklein

"I came here a few weeks ago for brunch with a friend. I had heard many mixed reviews about this place from my friends so I was interested to have..."

Ryan Lal

"Great relaxing spot with amazing coffee and a lovely interior.Super friendly staff and fast service.The drinks at this place are..."

R

"This place is uber cute! The set up in here is something out of a dream. Little vases on each table, cute decorations and fresh fruit infused water..."

Monique Porteous

"I was impressed with management and the set up, this was a great alternative place to catch up with friends. This cafe has a very DIY feeling where..."

Sophia O-W

"I've been to the shelf quite a few times and every time has been a great experience! Staff is super friendly and quick. I love their deconstructed..."

Jessica Teasdale

"As we walked into The Shelf, the first thing we noticed was the cute decor! The modern decor was so pretty and I liked the little trinkets..."

Sheena

"Had such a great time at the shelf. The prices are super reasonable and the seating is super cute. The food came within 10 minutes of ordering,..."

Ru Nyan

"I've been to The Shelf a few times, each time with different people. The food my friends have ordered all tasted nice and I really enjoy my little..."

Melissa

"Really cute little place in the city! The wait is good considering how busy it was when I went, staff were nice too! I ordered the pasta which was..."

Samantha Chow

"Came here with a friend for a catch up. Its a lovely cosy place with a calming ambience. I had the waffle which was crispy and delicious much like..."

Priyanka Victor

"This place is awesome if you like to assemble your own hot chocolate or icy drinks like I do. Excellent touch having a stick of Whittakers chocolate,..."

Auckland Foodie

"Just had a quick soy capp and almond crossiant. Cute cafe interior and the presentation was lovely. Just felt that the coffee and food items in..."

Lucia Park

"Have been to the Shelf twice. Had the eggs Benedict and the BLT (with very underripe avocado). Always good, apart from aforementioned avo, and great..."

Jack Boswell

"Being the cold-beverage loving Gentlepig I am, I headed into The Shelf to sample their much-appraised iced chocolate. What I found was a genuinely..."

Gentlepig

"Friendly energetic staff in such a cozy cafe.Fabulous cake even they charge +20% more than the coffee club.Not to mention that strong taste..."

Regina McDad

"Best cafe to go to when wanting some time to yourself or having catch up with mates. The setting is quite minimalistic with little trinkets on the..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Modern and esthetic Coffe place!👍The Shelf is one of my favourite coffees in the 💜 of the City.Highlight: Coffee and..."

MommyYummy

"The Shelf is a hidden gem in the city where you can relax, and grab a bit with friends and family. The interior décor is bright and..."

Cath

"Great service and best ice coffee in the city. A very quirky little cafe and any one who loves a bit of creativity would enjoy this place :)..."

Lucinda Thai

"Been here a few times and always very impressed by the food and drinks!The drinks are served in the most innovative way and there are many..."

Winnie Luo

"Been here on several occasions (repeatedly for their Tiramisu slice) , and I'm satisfied by the standard of food every time. Definitely a gem that..."

Huli

"Such a nice little place to go eat Food is amazing Ice chocolate wasn't the best still tasted more like milk but I will totally go back..."

Michelle

"A popular cafe off of High Street. The decor is so modern yet whimsy. I love the atmosphere at The Shelf, its so lively yet inviting. I always come..."

Brenda Phu

"Very cute cafe, the decor was one of the reasons we popped in for breakfast. I had the big breakfast around 9.30am, it's now 14:46 and I am still..."

Pearl Simeli

"Cute cafe. Loved the make your own iced coffee concept where you can pour out milk/sugar syrup onto coffee ice cubes to your liking. Would like to go..."

Victoria

"The Shelf is a popular meet up place with my friends. We enjoy the ambiance and the decor in the cafe. We can always expect high quality food and..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"A fantastic place for catching up with work colleagues or with friends. Has a cozy ambience and the food is very nice. Will keep going in..."

#1

"Had Affogato here with a friend, loved the atmosphere and lighting. The place was really cosy and the warm lighting reinforced the ambience. The..."

Annie Ren

"I am on holiday with my friends and find some cafe for brunch. I love the decoration. The food was nice #eggbenedict and coffee is unique..."

Touisme

"One of my favourite cafes in Auckland, really cool decor and a bit quirky! Quite a discreet entrance so one of those places you can almost walk past..."

Beth Owens

"Came here for brunch in the late morning with a friend. The weather has been chilly outside but the cafe was nice and warm inside. It felt like a..."

Rachel

"Was surprised by the food! Had eggs benedict with spinach which was yum! Well cooked eggs and a well sized portion of the other components of the..."

Georgia Dobbs

"I've wanted to come to the shelf for so long!! And I'm so glad I did!! The vibe was amazing and so were the staff!! I was going to order both the..."

Sophie Ly

"First Time going to the shelf and was surprised by their magnificent food and drinks. First up had the deconstructed iced chocolate. The drink was..."

Janet Wu

"Great presentation of food and drinks! Had an iced coffee which was an experience in itself. Had the Caesar salad for lunch and left happy:-)..."

Anna Harding

"Popped in early to see how they prepare for the day and was impressed by the perkiness of everyone here considering it was before 7.30am on a..."

Aucklander

"Best waffle place ever! Will always be my fave. The staff are so friendly, the presentation is the cutest, and the food is to die for. Always..."

Shaayal Singh

"Pretty decent breakfast. Tried the eggs Benedict with bacon, the soup of the day (Tomato Soup) and a Flat White. The eggs Benedict was good but I..."

Joseph Mavumkal

"One of my favourite places to go! It is on the pricey side but the presentation is very cute! I really enjoy the chicken filos here and the..."

Melissa Chai

"Amazing food and coffee presentation. Great service. Food was very good.I will most definitely be back.Cool decor and choice of cutlery and..."

Scylla De Magalhaes

"Wow! It was a great visit to the Shelf!Never expect such good beverages and yummy waffle with fresh fruit on it! I love this place and the food..."

Cindy Ong

"Loved this place! Every thing was so cute down to the toilet paper holder in the bathrooms! The menus are all on a big block of wood and so nicely..."

Cararmel Queen

"The presentation of th food is very pretty, especially all th coffees adding the extra shots of syrup you add in yourself.. Been here numerous..."

Hungry Hippo

"I came here with a group of friends from uni. It was a very cute layout and food/drink presentation but I think it was a bit too pricey for..."

Aniva Huang

"Cutest little cafe in the CBD! Such friendly staff matched by the cute décor ☺️ Food and drink are equally as good, my meal was a..."

Kelly

"Wondering down high street and this little quaint place caught my eye. I love all the wooden shelf filled with little nik naks and the contrasting..."

Mind The Crumbs

"The Shelf is a lovely quirky place to eat, however I do think it is a little over priced for what it is. I had the Portobello Mushroom Open Sandwich,..."

Saskia Kiefte

"The shelf has a character on its own. Quirky and cute, it has a constant flow of people coming in and out, settling in for some java. Free wifi and..."

Janice Chan

"I've been here several time already for brunch and every time the service and food are consistent and top quality. The food is always well presented..."

Elina Yuen

"Great coffee majority of the time. Decor is pretty cool and makes for catching up with friends an alright place. Have never ordered food from here so..."

Sungsam7

"Wonderful atmosphere and food that does not disappoint! You pay for what you get! This cute little cafe is absolutely wonderful and I will no doubt..."

Eva Zhu

"Heard from friends a lot about the compliment of the shelf, I always wanna have a try. Fortunately I went there yesterday .It was about 11 and..."

Shirley Yu

"What a cute little cafe had abit of a hangover one day so decided to come here. Very cute set up great coffee love the whittakers slab with the mocha..."

Chloe-Mae

"Ambience is superb! Trendy décor Food is amazing --- love the presentation! Menu is well put togetherWide variety of drinks ---..."

Salted Karamel

"Came here for brunch on opening week. The staff were lovely, unfortunately the meal timings & service was all wrong but I would happily go back a..."

Doug Surtees

"Cute cafe with a bit of Asian/IKEA-style flair. Substantial meals where a friend got a big lasagne and I, a thai beef salad. Quite yum. Unique way..."

Leenix

"Unique mocha and hot chocolate style which I love - they use little jugs of chocolate syrup. The muffins are awesome, especially the blueberry! Food..."

Claudia Serra

"Great cappuccino and free wifi. Didn't try the hot brekky but the savoury muffin was delicious. Definitely will take my friends here when they come..."

Laura Goodman

"Food is great but sometime the staff can be a bit delayed but I always come here defiantly a great go to place :) the atmosphere was great :)..."

Phoenix Brown

"This is one of the nicest cafe around to meet people for a catch-up. The place has lots of areas created for the enjoyment of your eyes and..."

Sylvielle

"Small, little cafe tucked away on High Street. It has such a beautiful interior and is filled with little knick knacks! Such a lovely atmosphere..."

Christy

"Went here for the first time today! I was confused since there wasn't a menu displayed anywhere. However, I ordered a mocha and waffles and, wow was..."

Kirsten

"First visit! Ordered my favourite creamy mushroom with avocado on side and English breakfast tea ^~^ Great food + good service ! Warm and cozy..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Recently took my mum here for her birthday and she doesn't usually like sweet stuff so we had the waffles with fruit salad and it was amazing!..."

Lennaine

"As much as I was unwilling to go here, I did end up here. I had seen so many photos on instagram and was reluctant to go even with all the great..."

Riddhi

"Photos of the amazing iced coffee at the Shelf has been frequently popping up on my Instagram feed, so I finally ventured out to High Street (where..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Would be my 4th visit. Just love the food here, great for Vegetarians. I've had the Vegetarian pasta twice (red sauce x2) (white sauce x1), some..."

Hiral Patel

"My recent brioche obsession brought me to The Shelf, a relatively new cafe on High St. Given that they are closed on Sundays, it wasn’t easy to..."

Kiwi Foodie

"I visited one of my favourite Auckland CBD cafes the other day with some friends. I initially was only going to order a drink, but the banoffee pie..."

Helena Chen

"This place is by far my best brunch place in Auckland CBD. I really love their french toast and mocha. They serve their mocha with whitakers..."

Thefoodloverrr

"The Shelf had been on my wish-list for a long time before going! I ended up visiting on a beautiful day with my friends where we walked down from..."

Cecilia Paredes

"This place was on my wishlist for ages and i was excited to go their for the first time. I ordered the waffles and they were amazing, my friend..."

Mady Johnson

"It is a lovely cafe. Food is healthy and nice. Recommend the Thai beef salad! It was beautiful! Only the bad part is the coffee. Too less and not..."

Perlie Hu

"This place was in the wish list since a long time.. Finally managed to get myself here on a Saturday morning for a lazy brunch with a couple of..."

Tony Stark

"It's a cute cafe on high street. It's cuter if you're able to sit down for coffee. A mocha or hot chocolate, you can mix your own chocolate or coffee..."

Bettina Tran

"Great place. The iced mocha is amazing. And so are the banana and bacon..."

Tash

"Weekend ahead, I was overly aware of that and I started it with nothing but superb sweets with my bestfriend. I first came to this place when I met..."

MS LKDG

"Had a snack at The Shelf on the weekend. Firstly, groovy decor! They really maximised the tight elongated space they had to work with. We really..."

Lisa Edgar

"I went to The Shelf for a midweek brunch. I tried to go on Sunday but they are closed, d'oh! You think Sunday would be one of the busier days for a..."

Rebecca Smith

"The atmosphere is great, cool little touches to the tables and walls etc. Service wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. The food was really good,..."

Lisa V

"Today I met with Yatchi from Zomato and we headed to The Shelf for afternoon tea. It was my first time coming here so I did not know what to expect...."

Lucy Lim

"First Experience: I found the service extremely average, I think we came after a rush since I had to ask them to clean the only remaining table..."

Maye Elle

"The shelf is a favourite amongst my classmates at uni and they would always talk about it and tell me to go. But because I am stubborn and like to..."

MissEstherZ

"I live in the city, so I pretty much walk everywhere, this place used to be Esquires, so I was interested what it would become. When I saw the..."

NommyShotTreats

"Link the setting in this cafe, so cute.. Very Asian style of cafe.. :-) The beverages are served in a very interesting way - like my mocha.. It came..."

Asian Fan

"Love the atmosphere at The Shelf! Warm & inviting with probably the best coffee in town and it's consistently good! I'm not too keen on the stool..."

Dog Eats World

"Very Cute Coffee shop with stylish cups of coffee! My taiwanese friend recommend this place to me and ever since then I go there almost twice a..."

Jenny Kim

"I visited this place and was immediately attracted to the interior design of this place. It has a warm, wood theme going on and the shelves on the..."

Heartshrooms

"Is this cafe in the top 50 cafe in Auckland yet? because their dutch coffee, food, bakery, ice tea and ice ade are truly amazing. Interior is lovely..."

Jay

"Came here with a friend - love the vibe. Mixing the chocolate shot and the chocolate stick into my mocha was a lot of fun. Food was beautiful. Just..."

Emily Watson

"I swung by The Shelf on Sunday around 2pm to grab a quick bite with my brother. Let me tell you, the place was hopping! Luckily, we managed to snag a..."

Tammy-Jade Collymore

"Tried chicken sandwiches and hot white chocolate. Food was good. But hot chocolate was not hot enough. The ambiance is good. Caramel bite was too..."

Lijo P James

"Chanced upon this cafe in High street on a Sunday morning quest for brunch with friends. Loved the cafe ambience. It was clean and cozy offering..."

Deepak Mohanraju

"Came in with some hungry lads and was greeted with good service! Good choices in the menu and even better with the food! Some of the best brunch..."

Ted Eason

"A nice breakfast meal range including the drinks. The 'mash mash' meal was very delicious, the corn beef was very flavourful and every bite was..."

Cassandra

"Phenomenal food and quick service with no wait on a Monday morning. Will definitely be going back - the waffle was punishingly good though I sampled..."

Axel Lunbeck

"Super cozy space on the inside, just a little hidden away in High St. We had the French toast and the waffles - both were absolutely delicious, good..."

Kaitlyn

"It’s all good. Atmosphere, the drinks and food. Needs repeated visits. Helmed by a Korean couple with efficient service. Get yourself a table,..."

Alfred L

"Really nice place for teas, coffees and sweet treats. They also offer more substantial items and a full menu but I haven't tried it. Nice teas,..."

Mary Binney

"Great cosy cafe for a read and a coffee, I typically do my work here during the quiet times, the staff are very accommodating and the coffee is..."

SChan

"I say it is perfect, good food, delicious breakfast. Good coffee as..."

Bas

"We enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the Shelf during our stay in Auckland. Our coffees were delicious, and their menu has a great selection, from..."

Carolyn P

"Visiting from Christchurch. Came very hungry, and was not disappointed. Warm friendly atmosphere and great service. Food was the best I've had in..."

Sam Dalton

"Delicious toast but the chai latte is too..."

IsH

"What we ordered: - Belgian Waffle -Watermelon milkshake - Mango Smoothie The price is a bit on the steep side but the watermelon milkshake is..."

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