TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Big J's Takeaways

90/100 (5699 ratings)

Quick Bites

Fast food

New Zealand

Fast Food

Dinner

Lunch

Hot Dog

Mushroom Magic Burger

Sweet Potato Wedges 300g

Traditional Cheese Burger

Fish

Vegetarian Falafel Burger

Crispy Chicken burger

Mushroom Magic Burger and Super Steak Burger

Fish burger

Special Burger

Bacon cheeseburger

Battered Fish

Cheese and Tomato Toastie

Battered Onion Rings

Chicken and Bacon Burger

Bacon and Egg Burger

Fish and Chips

Burger

Scoop of Chips

Big J’S Dog with Bacon Mushroom Fried Onion Cheese & Tomato Sauce

Fast food

New Zealand

Fast food

Takeout

Television

Street Parking

Cash Only

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Digital Payments

Outdoor Seating

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"The prices are so reasonable and the food was so yummy! This was months ago though just a late review..."

Komal G

"Barbie Q burger was yummmm!!! Will definitely be back. Didnt enjoy the kumara fries... but my partner loved..."

Fooooood

"Went on a Friday night around 8 and called in to order before which was a good idea. Wait time was around 20-25 minutes. Between 4 of us we..."

Riddhi

"I normally come for takeaways and the quality always very good. Quick service and mostly accurate for timing. Will come..."

Gabriel Kung

"The burgers are gooooood. I always barely have time to take a photo before I scoff it down. Sauce is on point. Although the portion seemed to have..."

Darren Big Belly

"You just cannot go wrong with a Classic Cheeseburger from Big J's. There's a reason why they're always on the best burger list of Auckland and that's..."

Amindha Fernando

"Photos don’t do justice! The food was great! Amazing burgers! Had the supreme steak it was so juicy and tender. The vegetarian Corny burger was so..."

Cherry

"Best burger!! Real good prices too. I got the mushroom burger, sweet potato wedges with garlic salt, and onion rings. The beef patty was juicy, well..."

Doris Ma

"When I saw the 4.9 rating on Zomato I knew I was getting something amazing for lunch! There’s no way hundreds of people would be wrong about..."

Vikranth Madabhushi

"Great little local burger joint serving some of the best burgers in town. Some great weekly..."

Francois Stols

"Outstanding. The burgers were still perfect and delicious after delivery. I was so surprised at the quality texture taste and smell. Thoroughly..."

Tony Ma

"No wonder rating so high. The burger is good！！！ordered Uber eats, still hot when delivery to my place. Tasty good, meat delicious and juicy...."

LuNa The TuNa

"I am really disappointed that 23 years of my life went by and I did not know about this place. I ordered the steak burger with bacon and cheddar..."

Altynai Saralaeva

"Been here twice. Best kumara chips ever! It was crisp and tasty. I also ordered a barbie q burger and its portion was big and delicious as..."

Channel Lam

"This is a hidden Gem! Been going from my uni days since one of my mates told me about it and the chips and the burgers are amazing, highly..."

Ricky Bhat

"More like a 4.5 rating, only because customer service from the front of desk is a bit disappointing. The burgers are good- steak n' egg and barbieQ..."

Oriental Doll

"After hearing so much about Big J's we decided we would try it out for ourselves. We grabbed a steak & egg sandwhich as well as a Magic Mushroom..."

Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn

"I was working out Mt Wellington and a friend of mine recommended this place to me, I’m so glad he did cause the food is primo as! Ordered the Cajun..."

James Frazer-Nonutunu

"A hidden gem in Mt. Welly. Amazing burgers and chips. Good prices & accomodating staff as well. Can get a little bit busy. But you can phone ahead..."

Tez

"Best takeaway burgers in Auckland. Great flavours and portions. Definitely take advantage of the combo upgrade with the chips and drink. If you have..."

Alexandros Andronikos

"Love this place. They make amazing burgers. Fast and very good service. Burgers are well made all the time. It’s quite hidden if you don’t know..."

Marggie Pascua

"I dont visit this place often but great food and service everytime I come in. Love the special burgers the team prepare every week. Make sure you..."

Lovepreet Shergill

"This place is amazing. They have weekly specials that are unique and delicious. Best burgers in Auckland hands down. Been going to big J's for a..."

Joseph Mclean

"Best burger in Auckland! Loving the BJ’s spicy bacon and chicken burger😍 don’t forget to add not the fries too! Their price is more than..."

Cynye Chan

"An awesome little place! Feels like old school Nz fish and chips. Had one of their weekly specials which was unexpected and good. But the real star..."

Daine Kingma

"Got a special burger from here the other day with chips and gravy. The patty on the burger was delicious, plenty of cheese on top. Generous portion..."

Wilson Shum

"If you find somethinf big, cheap and yummyThis place is the right one! Although we waited quite a long to get two burger and chips. I guess..."

Jhye21

"First time trying your guys food & honestly impressed, delicious burger for an affordable price, chips crunchy, soft and nicely cooked, gravy nice..."

Eli

"Best burgers I've honestly ever had. Fresh, tasty, good value. They do amazing weekly specials including some brilliant gourmet burgers. It shows..."

Anna

"My partner and I love the chicken & bacon burger(plain one and the spicy one is just overkill) and the super steak burger. They are the best burger..."

Anastasia

"It's pretty amazing how you can get a cheeseburger for $6.5 that actually tastes good!The battered onion rings were too oily but the burger is..."

Hungry Bear🐻

"What a find!! Amazing place for burgers in Newzealand.. i can say no place in Newzealand can beat Big Js burgers.. bloody good.. definitely..."

Raam Krishna Reddy

"Such a famous lil takeaway. I have been visiting this outlet since it first opened. I haven’t been here for a bit but returning to find that the..."

Munchies

"They have a vegetarian burger that’s not on the main menu but written on the side of the board so I thought to give it a go and it was fantastic!..."

T.parbhu

"We live close by and have been to Big J's a number of times now. We went again on Sunday 27 January. This place would have to be the best take-away,..."

Justin

"Always take the family here, cheap and filling with their big portions. The location is completely out of the way but maybe its best so that it stays..."

Gemma Burke

"I ordered a bacon and egg burger today but when I got home to eat there was no bacon in my burger! I'm too lazy to call and moan about this so never..."

KS

"We only had the steak burger combos but food was tasty, fresh, and affordable. Service was super friendly. A bit of a wait but they do advise you of..."

Avon N Sio

"Tried this place out after hearing so many good things about it and it was amazing! Huge burgers that are so cheap but still taste amazing!!..."

SpoonMe

"Quite a nice little takeaway tucked away in a quiet residential area that does some pretty mean burgers. Their burgers are thick and saucy! Well..."

Jack Von Lithium

"Best burger shop in Auckland in my opinion! Make sure to try the Burgers of the week, the Kumara fries and Aioli AND the gravy and fries...."

Jacqui Anderson

"Amazing burger! Worth the money, bigger size and great taste! Already recommend to my friends, when I want burger this is the first place come to my..."

Foodie Foodie

"Love coming to big js when I'm feeling like a yummy hearty burger!! Love seeing what their weekly specials are on their Facebook page, changes on a..."

Angelhazer

"Delightful burgers, crispy kumara chips and potato chips are perfect combination. Not to mention everything is affordable too! Couldn’t ask for..."

Duchess_Arg

"Service is always good here. Can never leave this place without getting their famous burgers. Lemon pepper fries are to die for 😍 Probably one..."

Chevarne Tyler Pasirio George

"Friendly fellas helm the small joint. The burgers are absolutely top notch, the service is excellent and the food is fresh and worth your dollar...."

DVDM

"Service is super good. The team is friendly and fast. Food taste awesome. However, a little messy in the way package food. I love the fact that you..."

Luu Queen

"We visited this shop for dinner tonight. As the shop was rather small and the seats were very limited and not as comfortable for dine in, we ordered..."

Marcus Lau

"I have just heard of this place last month so went and bought some for dinner. Burgers are huge so family is happy. Super steak is the one for me. ..."

Cynthia Agustin

"We finally got to taste the burgers of this legendary takeaway shop. I must say that it did not disappoint!I tried their fish burger, while..."

Benz Chan

"Tbh, first experience here was not satisfied. The staff ordered wrong food and made me feel bad.The chips was not hot when I had it. Anyway the..."

Mano Yu

"Burgers are exactly what my friends and family said: Juicy and Delicious! Only issue was that they forgot to add my onion rings and I had to come all..."

Akesa Tangitau

"$7 beef mushroom burger. They say this is one of the best burgers in Auckland and I think I have to agree. Patty is juicy, burger is bigger than your..."

Burunghantu

"mean burgers form big Jays, I love a good burger and drive to my Wellington to try them out.people waiting in line to order lucky I ordered over the..."

Clint JCASHD

"Amazing place, burgers were very generous and full of flavour. Their Kumara chips were really yum too but slightly too much salt. Will definately be..."

Chris

"Fish burger was so good and the aioli is just as good as burger fuels which is saying something. Pricier than other takeaway stores but the..."

Aria Mendes

"Absolutely divine burgers! Some of the other menu items don't get as much love as their burgers do so aren't as top quality but however the only..."

OscoKove

"Great burgers & the kumara chips are sublime!!! Steak in the burgers are tender & juicy without making the burger soggy. Bit of a wait 30+ minutes..."

Alexis Stanley

"Super great burgers - perfect option for takeaways! My definite regular when I'm craving a good sized burger as they have a range of flavours for a..."

Food.review.nz

"4.5The chicken and bacon spicy burger is the best. Also like their toasted sandwiches. Wait times could be really long sometimes so better..."

Gastrophilist

"Big J’s has been my favourite spot for years. Great burgers at a decent price and sweet as chips with the option of seasoning - not a clue why more..."

Ishmael Chalmers

"Big J’s never disappoints! Their buns are very fresh and soft, and the fish is nicely battered. Not to mention their chicken salt fries are to die..."

Healthy.as

"For a takeaway this place is the bomb !! I’m not the biggest fan of burgers but Big J’s may have changed that. I ordered their weekly..."

Linlin

"My regular burger takeaway. Except going for their specials sometimes, I mostly order their Big J Special Burger which is my favourite. I find..."

Little Borneo Girl

"This little take-away place definitely gives the bigger burger joints a good run for their money!! Ever since we were told about it last year and..."

🌺Sindy🌺

"Burgers 😏 hmm so filling and absolutely tasty🍔 Big J's Special Burger is my personal favourite 🤤with a double scoop of..."

KareMay Matthews

"Easily my favourite takeaways in Auckland. The burgers are great, especially the steak burger. But easily the best thing is their kumara fries, a..."

Chenzah

"I discovered Big J’s 3 years ago, and always keen for a ride to grab one of their awesome burgers !!! The best is town for sure !!! And a..."

Bert Crcls

"Love their burgers! Had bacon&egg and super steak last. Recommended! Probably the best burger I've had so far, definitely gonna go in and try..."

Evelyn

"best burgers in the world !!!!!!!!!. never disappoints me and awesome staff. burger of week is never let down . onion rings so good. kumara fries so..."

Sholz Hard Core

"Heard a lot about this place so randomly went one day with my cousin.. their servings of chips is massive just like their burgers! Really enjoyed it..."

Mo Holloway

"Made a day plan to get burgers from here and go watch the planes take off and land. The burgers were pretty good, nice but nothing to call home..."

Azana Bhatia

"Best burgers around, awesome flavours and nice and big. Love the variety with the burger of the week keeps it fresh. Also gotta get a chilli dog..."

Maxx Gainz

"Yummy filling burgers! With choice of drink or chips! Defs recommend if youre in mt wellington! Friendly staff that make you feel welcome. You cant..."

Monika Maselusi Faaosofia

"If you love burgers then you must try this place. We had a little mishaps a few months ago and the manager was happy to help us out. Not only was the..."

L K

"I had the cheeseburger. Probably my favourite burger of all the burgers I’ve tried. Beef patty was delicious, bun so soft, good honest flavours...."

Fatcat

"The best burger joint tucked away in the back streets of Mt Wellington. Delicious fresh burgers and yummy sides for an extremely good price! I have..."

Anna Celligoi

"I like this place awesome service, really Good food the chips n gravy are the perfect match! I had a snapper burger as well and that was good as...."

Max

"If I could give them a higher rating I would. These guys nail it every time. Always friendly and very speedy considering what comes out of that..."

Alice S

"We called to order and true to their estimated time, we got it at exactly half an hour. Standard takeaway shop and good customer service. We had the..."

888bing888

"Took some burgers and other items to take away. The burgers are nice and tasty. We also got some spring rolls and mac and cheese bites. The mac and..."

Benedict Uy

"Great fish n chips too. Amazing little joint Good stuff. Fresh fish,.multiple flavours of seasoning for fries. The selection on burgers are..."

Shane Goonasekera

"Heard good things so decided to give it a go. Was not disappointed. Great food, best burgers we've had in a long time. Only thing I'd like to see is..."

Justin Maloney

"Came here today with a friend seeing as the rating was really high! I was not disappointed :') best gourmet burger ive had! Love at first bite. The..."

GreeneggsnHam

"Prices competing with your local takeaway joint, but burgers better than any gourmet burger franchise in New Zealand.For $8 you get a $20..."

LilMiss Foodie

"After hearing a lot o great reviews from people and hearing the claim "best burgers in Auckland" multiple times I just had to try them! I..."

Tinos.adventure

"Hidden away in the surburb of Mt Wellington this takeaway joint is a heavy hitterHad two fresh snapper, chips and a special burger..."

FoodiePhysician

"Staff are very friendly, despite the comment one of them made about me ordering abit to much food and asking me if i was sure that I wanted that much..."

Sarah Faith

"We had lunch here and did phone order (last time we were here Friday lunch there was a 45mins wait) but Tuesday lunch wasn't so busy, would recommend..."

Nathalie

"Ordered a Chicken and Bacon burger over the phone, asked to pick up in 15 mins. Flavours were great - had a sort of BBQ feel to the chicken and..."

Rohit

"Serve the crunchiest and tastiest onion rings I've ever tried! Burgers, hot dogs and chips with gravy are good too! Check their Facebook page for..."

Gina Partridge

"As expected of Big J's, the burger was yummy but my favourite was the kumara chips!! The best I've tried so far. The staff was very friendly. I'd..."

Daopeksou

"Have visited Big J's a few times now, I drive from the North Shore because their burger of the week, hot chips and onion rings are worth every second..."

Chloe Sharrock

"I see why this place is so beloved!Given the reviews about busyness and waiting times we ordered our food ahead of time and arrived in the..."

AucklandEater

"Came here on a friend's high recommendation of the gravy and fries, I found them to be ok not amazing as my friend described. We also had the cheese..."

Jeffie

"Massive delicious fresh real burger~~ I had the burger of the week which has chicken and scallop, so yummy!!! Mum had the fish burger, which had a..."

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"Absolutely bomb burgers. They are huge, fresh and tasty, honestly the best takeaway shop burgers I have EVER had. Sometimes we even make the 30+..."

Courtney Moore

"Love this place. Auckland classic. make sure to try their Burger of the week creations. It changes every week. Their sweet potato fries is also a..."

Nicole Rosalie Alazas

"OMG!!!!Absolutely fabulous burgers, so flavoursome and yummy, I travel from Mt Albert to Mt Wellington for these burgers, chips and definitely fish. ..."

Amy Johnson

"Went there yesterday to see it for myself , and I got to Say it lives up to its standard . Going there again tonight . A+++ would highly..."

Naire Enoka

"Good quality burgers, love that they do weekly special burgers. Location is a bit out in suburban nowhere but not that far away from Sylvia..."

Mona Pamplona

"Always going to big js, never been disappointed with my food. Huge fan of their toasties, oinka hot dog, raw fish, chips and spicy chicken burger!..."

Nomnomnom

"Staffs are friendly, burgers take a while to be made but its worth the wait when you're one of the many many people who also ordered from there too...."

Ian Pann

"I've ordered their spicy chicken burger it was so delicious! They are very busy lil shop make sure u ring em to order or u will have to wait for AT..."

Chiny Chin Chin

"We got super steak burger with eggChicken and bacon burger, chicken burger and kids burger, chips. And gravy..everything aside from kids burger..."

Clint Jacka

"We came here for the first time and ordered the Super Steak Burger, Cheeseburger and some hot chips. Hollllyyy fuuuu.... I'm actually so pleased with..."

Lana Maria Lazarevich

"I have been to Big J's twice so far. My first visit was 3 years ago and today was my second visit. The burger was as awesome as before...."

Jay

"Big J's gets so busy. If you're wanting dinner here you better phone in to make sure they're still taking orders.Service is fast and..."

I_like_pickles

"Rushed to this place yesterday. It was packed for a small takeaway. I am not a big fan for burgers, but this is definitely better than burger fuel...."

Sindy Xian

"So much to like about this place - I've had their burgers, wraps, lasagne, homemade aioli, soup, cheesecake and mousse - all delicious - and you can..."

Jenna Kelly

"Uhm the burgers here are to die for. Never mind that the place is in a super random area in Mt Wellington, the food will blow you away. The chips are..."

R-Dee Roche

"Blink and you’ll miss it! This place is so out of the way you wouldn’t know it’s there. Make an effort to find it though, as they have..."

HJ

"This became a weekly special at my work. Food is amazing and amazingly cheap. I've heard it gets quite busy so we've always called in the orders and..."

Jody Dreyer

"Finally made it here last night after hearing so many good things. It was worth the wait! I got their burger of the week which was amazing. Seems..."

Kirsty M

"Great tasting burgers...one of my favorite burger joints. Make sure to order over phone to avoid long waiting times, Try weekly specials as..."

Shyam Yerra

"This place is the best ever. I have never been disappointed with the the food or service.I've been going to Big J's since 2010 and whenever..."

Tina

"Awesome customer service and awesome food. As far as cheap takeaways go, it couldn't get any better. The burgers taste seem to be made of high..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Finally decided to eat here after all the hype, considering it's only 5 minutes away from my house I don't know why it took me so long to try it!..."

Natasha Kumar

"Yum! Their burger of the week is delicious. We bought our burger takeaway and brought our own plates and knifes and fork to eat it in the car since..."

Momo

"Big Just is a bit of a rough diamond. Located in the not so nice end of Mt Wellington. But close to Sylvia park. A good solid feed and the hand..."

Neil Jones

"Totally exceeded all expectations. I don't think we'll be returning to our local fish and chips shop for a long long time. We had the special burger..."

Donna

"I never imagined in my wildest dreams having to wait an hour and a half for takeaway burger and chips, but due to Big Js local renown I did just..."

Saskia Yates

"Been here a few times now. Great place and awesome burgers, best thing is great value for money and not your typical burger. Burgers are juicy and..."

Daniel Tso

"The burger is one of the best. Beef patty was home made which is very fresh and tasty. However the waiting time is a bit too long. However I will..."

Flay Loo

"After many weeks of planning to come here I finally did! I text my mate at around 12pm after the big night out and said “get ready, were gng to Big..."

Ghost Reviewer

"After hearing a lot about this place from friends and social media. I finally decided to check this place out. I ordered cheese burger. Went home and..."

Niyaz Noor Ali

"Mmmmmm dem burgers, don't take my word for it though mate. Just get in there and get yourself a cheeky burger. Previously home to the famous dank..."

Lucy

"Big Js might look like a standard neighbourhood fish n chips shop but there is obviously something more to it as people rave about it. I signed up to..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Don't go there. I want it all to myself. But then I won't keep the place in business by myself. So go there. But not too many people. It's a takeaway..."

Peter Watkins

"Im a stuff between bread kind of person... no big burger goes past me without my knowledge. Its illegal in my world lol... so when i came across Big..."

Vinny

"Mate.......Big J's special burger gives me hope. It gives me life. No review will do it justice, just go down and try the damn thing they're too good..."

TheMʌverick

"Probably the best burgers i have eaten in a long time. You marinate your foods really good and wedges are sooo goood!! However it is a bit over..."

Raymond Schuster

"THESE BURGERS SLAY!! I ordered the fish burger which was THE BEST EVER!!!! And my partner had the steak and egg burger which was soooo yuuummm; there..."

NEMZ

"Legendary Dank burger, it's been a pleasure knowing you.After many failed attempts at going to Big J's, I was finally able to muster up the..."

Medium_Rare

"Holly Molly best burger I have had so far. Friendly, super efficient and bloody good food.We had their Burger of the week "farmers friend" and..."

Food 24/7

"I love this place. Great staff and awesome food! We come here often. I would recommend calling first and having a look at their menu online as..."

Fereen

"The place is pretty far from where I stay but totally worth the drive. The burgers are spot on and massive and not highly priced at all. The only set..."

Dsouza.carlin

"Best Burgers. Period.Finally tried this place. I'd heard about the buzz this place was generating with the long wait times, all the Insta..."

James T. Raukete

"A few years ago I started a burger joint. It was voted the best burger in the region by a national radio station. Burgers are a passion of..."

Wayne Potgieter

"What a great establishment you have going here. The burgers really contain the amount the pictures show, true kiwi burgers that are full to the..."

Kirsty Knowles

"Phenomenally great tasting burgers. Best to order by phone unless you're prepared to wait upwards of 30 mins. Auckland's best, if not NZ. As..."

Peter D

"This rating is not really based on burger...I know I'm weird!! I heard A LOT about Big J and really wanted to try their burger but something went..."

Tanz

"Best burgers ever! The wait time can vary from a few minutes to just over an hour or so but it is worth every minute. The staff are great and the..."

Ashlee

"When it comes to value, this is the best burger joint in the city. They aren't the prettiest(or healthiest) burgers, but they have heaps of flavour..."

Zamily

"The burgers are very reasonably priced for their size and the quality is pretty good too. Fries with gravy was the bomb. The gravy is really tasty..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"First time here. Got a cheese burger and a chicken and bacon burger. Each ingredient was the perfect amount and complimented the others perfectly. I..."

Reservation For Two

" " Big J's Kiwiana " prime beef pattie with grilled bacon, cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, aioli, beetroot, pickles & a fried egg..."

Travels4Food

"Big J's is almost a legend among takeaway shops in Auckland which is what prompted my partner and I to pay a visit. They offer weekly specials on ..."

Rojas

"These guys chips are top notch, with a select of salt to choose from, chicken, garlic, lemon & pepper, or plain, they are one of the best chips in..."

Allie

"Called at 18:00 Friday expecting quite a wait. To our surprise we could specify our pick up time which they were bang on time for at 19:15. ..."

Ryan McLaren

"Been going to Big J's for sometime. Cannot fault their burgers. Probably best to call in your order before leaving, as they get really busy and the..."

Mezza

"We had to try this place after hearing so many good things. We were not disappointed! We ordered the super steak burger and the beef and mushroom and..."

Tessa Hall

"Following their Facebook page, It's impossible to not want to venture out to mount Wellington every week to try their special burgers! This week when..."

Louise MacNaughton

"I opted for the BOTW which was a steak and chorizo burger. In one word: excellent. It was everything you could imagine a burger should have - thick..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"As the name suggests it's a takeaway shop. These guys were voted as the burger shop in Auckland. One of the guys at work picked up the burger during..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Easily the best burgers in Auckland! Super cheap, large portions and so flavorsome. Always find it hard to finish my meal because the burgers are..."

Deborah Leilua

"I live around the corner from big j's. Everyone said i must be so sick of them for having j's burger too often. No! I love this place! Even if its 1..."

Joanne Chiang

"Mmmmmm, good ole take away food! Decided to give this place a try after hearing so many raving reviews! We weren't let down. I..."

Kelly

"This place is a buzz, the location is great! Food is a good price, great for family takeaways. The whole 'takeaway' idea with burgers, chips, etc...."

Kate Paterson

"This burger joint is one to die for! This in my opinion is one of the best burger places in auckland that everyone has to try. I had ordered the..."

Alex Hogg

"Decided to try Big J's, heard they have some tasty burgers. Place was pumping when I got there, I ordered the Big J's Special burger and a side of..."

Vitale Eti

"I thought it was finally time to see what all the hype was about! Heard so many things from people about this place. Came here for lunch on a..."

Ryan Lal

"Yep just had to try them after All the rave reviews..went on Saturday afternoon noon ordered cheese burger and vegie wrap plus some deepfrys with a..."

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"Finally made it to big jays! Ordered a take away (called in advance and had a 30min wait) - fish burger for me and the bacon and egg for my partner...."

Emily Pavey

"Well after hearing soo much about this place and seeing all the reviews, i just knew it had to be tried out! Especially because i love burgers!! We..."

Stacey Jane Rainbow

"I had a hot dog from there it was absolutely delicious and reasonable prices too. Will definitely be stopping there on the way to the beach. Great..."

Alaut Airotciv

"Big J's has the quintessential NZ 'Fush n' Chups' menu. But in the interest of keepin it 💯 I really have to speak on this: The wait times are..."

Goldilox

"I really really enjoyed the food here, the burger I had was "The Special" it was amazing! The price even more amazing.Why goto burger fuel..."

Faz

"Simply the Best Takeaway Bar in Auckland.... Magic burgers, amazing seafood and gotta love the chips n gravy Great Menu with excellent service..."

Dion Pascoe

"There's a reason why this place is so popular - the burgers are delicious, they're big, and they're well priced!Only problem is the..."

Ed

"Oh this place is always so busy! We couldn't get through on the phones so popped into the shop to place our order. We had fish burgers with snapper..."

Chloé Manihera

"Delicious burgers! I ordered the spicy chicken burger and it was really fresh. Cant wait to go back, especially since its so cheap ($8) for what you..."

Adeline

"Big J's takeaways serve some decent burgers . The burgers are gourmet and the potato fries that accompany the meal are absolutely delicious. I think..."

Mat

"The burgers are amazing. Everyone we have taken has absolutely raved about it, the best part is that it is tucked away in the middle of no where so..."

Larissa Edwards

"Great tasting burgers 👍...love their weekly promotions and new burgers...service is good The only thing I don't like is to phone order and wait..."

Shyam Yerra

"Love their chicken burger and sweet potato wedge fries...service is good and proportions are big. Can get busy most nights so better call ahead of..."

Lucille Sia

"Really good burgers. The sides kind of disappointed me as they are not on pat with quality like the burgers. So personally I go there every week to..."

Prem C

"Absolutely fantastic burgers. I've tried a fair few of their burgers and they've all been wonderful but i particularly recommend their steak burger..."

Meg McGimpsey

"I highly recommand their steak burger which is one of the best burger ever.the only probrem with this place is you need to wait about 30 minutes for..."

Hoori

"Well, all I can really say is, it's true! I was sceptical to begin with - just couldn't imagine that a fish and chip shop in the middle of..."

Lee Marshall

"The best Burger of my life! So disappointed that there is no dine-in and it is just a takeaway! This can be so much bigger! Quality of the food was..."

Rohit Victor

"Patiently waited to try burgers from Big J's for way too long and it definitely exceeded my expectations! Ordered the kumara fries with chilli aioli,..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"So far, the best burgers that I've had in Auckland. I always go for the Big J's Special Burger. Juicy from the first bite to the last, and you'd..."

Marco De Jesus

"We were here around 730 last night and was a bit skeptical with the ratings as there are no queue with just 1 table of youngsters. When we approach..."

Ronald Tan

"Best takeaways in Auckland. I've had the spicy chicken and bacon burger and WOW. So tasty and fresh! The fried food is delicious as well; fresh and..."

Dallace Wulf

"No doubt the BEST takeaway in Auckland!First time trying their burgers and wow they definitely blew my mind! I had a super steak..."

Winnie Luo

"We finally got our hands on one of the best burger joints in Auckland! For $21 we got the Chicken bacon burger and the super steak burger with sweet..."

Doreen Milo

"My colleagues and I decided to order a few takeaway menus for lunch from work. I have heard MANY great reviews about this place and heard that orders..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Absolutely delicious and affordable! Good service every time. I love that there is a good selection of food including seasoning for fries. The..."

Fare Henry

"Went in to try what people are calling the best burgers in Auckland. I ordered the Special (Beef, Bacon, Cheese and Mushroom) for $8, which is very..."

Jam Taylor

"If you like burgers do yourself a favor and go. The burgers are extremely generous in size an the flavors are killer. This place is a hidden gem if..."

B

"After reading most reviews on this place i finally decided to give it a try and i sure enough like every other raving reviews big j's did not..."

LASARA

"After reading all the comments and raves about this hidden little takeaway shop, I knew I HAD to try it out for myself to see if burgers this cheap..."

Kellie Lee

"Always good value. Good sized burgers with plenty of fillings and sauces. Get the gravy with the fries. They are popular for a very good..."

Donovan Smith

"Awesome!! Got the burger of the week and a bacon&egg burger. Fries were made nice golden and crispy. Wait time was reasonable. ..."

Bobby Anderson

"Yum!! The burgers are so delicious and amazing value for money. I would definitely recommend and will be back for sure. A great local joint for..."

J.T547

"Did not mind waiting for almost an hour for my order because of the excitement and hype surrounding this place however the burger I orderd tasted..."

Me&AucklandFood

"This places has high ratings and rightly so! Been back a few times and am a huge fan of the spicy chicken with bacon burger. One of the tastiest..."

Simone Halstead

"Big J's deserves the best burger listings - the patty is charred perfectly, herby & delicious. They give you tons of salad on the burger too...."

V C Blanco

"I've been always craving for a nice fish burger. My man recommended this place we gathered the bros together to make a order.They are..."

Angela Reys

"I visited this place a week ago... The burgers are good... Great value for money... But.. I personally like the white lady in new market better......"

Jonathan Towers

"I had to check the place. It's been on top of the list as the best and am intrigued by all the write ups. I ordered the special burger - prime beef..."

Bubut

"Definitely one of the best places to grab a burger thats worth every penny. Their burger of the week is something that should not be missed, let's..."

Edmond Shen

"This place is AWESOME! Everything I've tried there so far has been on point. Punished the wasteline by eating their burgers of the week every week..."

Hine

"Best burgers in town! Always rely on fresh generous burgers. My favourite burger is the chicken and bacon burger and my partner loves the egg burger..."

Tania Dawson

"I was expecting a large dine in kinda takeaway burger place. But it was literally just a takeaway shop really. With the best menu and best customer..."

Georgia Vossen

"I don't quite understand the hype surrounding Big J's. Maybe we just ordered the wrong burgers?I had the special of the week burger - chicken,..."

Andi Jandal

"This is definitely one takeaway joint you must hit up! The blackboard burgers are just so Oh-riginal...and apart from having sloppy rounded..."

Tepaki Hewett

"AMAZING!!Came here as we saw it was one of the top rated places to eat in Auckland and it's not wrong. What a place! Cheap, delicious food! Will..."

Tom Hall

"Finally had the chance to try this place out last night and I can see how this place got all the hype and glory.The super steak and plum..."

Marcella

"PRO TIP: Pre-order your meal well before peak times. Why? Because everyman and his dog will have already placed an order before you. Aucklanders love..."

Crumpet King

"Amazing!! Love this place. Great burgers at great prices!! Make sure you phone in 1hr and a half before you want to pick it up - a sure sign they are..."

Table For Two

"Definitely deserves the tag of Aucklands best burgers. Not too overpriced for the quality of food produced. We had a 20min wait on our food which was..."

Kai Mai

"I'm not entirely sure why I need to even write a review for this place. The people have spoken and this place is a national treasure. I'm just happy..."

Charlie Wu

"The best burgers in town. I ring in to order and then go and collect it. I can't wait until I get home I crack open the chips and devour them and..."

Lauren Cluff

"Came here on a busy Saturday night, which meant a half-hour wait for orders (which was fine as they let us know straight away before ordering). Staff..."

Hannah

"Went to this place yesterday very much enjoyed my burger steak burger and fries. Had to order ahead 45mins but was well worth it. Only thing is the..."

Paul George

"Thought the reviews for this place couldnt be as good as they say, so I decided to try this place out for lunch today. About a 20 minute drive to..."

Philley Sooipu

"By far the best burgers I've ever had and no surprise they have been voted number 1 in Auckland again.Anybody looking for a good burger needs to..."

Bradley Whitehead

"I was quite intrigued by all the reviews I've read about this takeaway, I just had to try their burger. 8 pm on a drizzly Thursday night and the..."

Oliver Samin

"Big J's is hands down the best fish chips and burgers in Auckland. Nowhere is too far away to go to big J's. The burger of the week will constantly..."

Joseph Gallagher

"Awesome burger!! I love their special burger and the beef chimichanga. Price is reasonable and great quality. Look out for their weekly special..."

Phil

"Went with my partner for the 1st time.I must say the wait was worth it and definitely will be back...The price is unbelievable affordable.Ever had..."

Whizz

"Came here for a first date and have been coming back regularly ever since! very delicious and very friendly staff. My favourites been the Caesar..."

Emma Magee

"Their highly praised reviews are all, well deserved! Big J's has got hospitality down to a tee. Pleasantly surprising for a 'suburban' takeaway..."

Cheesyweesy

"So I'm another that heard the hype and have been here twice now .. Yes the wait is long but holy chilli aioli batman- it's yum! I have the fish..."

Mini Khan

"Came in a couple weeks ago on a Friday night after a day of uni. Had heard all about the hype, how good it was and how there is usually a super long..."

Anahera

"Can't stop coming here for their delicious weekly-rotating burgers. Every single time I leave with no regrets what so ever. The food always tastes..."

Nathan Lewis

"This is by far the best burger place I've ever been to. I would recommend the burger of the week every time because it's always different and you'll..."

Manic Wookie

"Best burger place I've ever been to. Friendly staff, creative burgers, good value and located in an unassuming place. Only downside is that they are..."

Josh Law

"I just can't fault this place. It's a classic kiwi burger joint, it's not fancy like burger Wisconsin or burger burger it's just classic kiwi..."

Dommonique

"Yummy yummy burgers! Never disappoints. Spicy chicken and bacon burger is my go to! Onion rings are also amazing - best around. Chips and gravy yummy..."

Emma Grey

"After reading all the great reviews this place has, I had to try it for myself. I was not at all disappointed. The burgers here are very tasty. I had..."

LucyGoosey

"Such delicious burgers! I suggest trying the burger of the week, this week I had the Chicken Parmigiana and it was so yum I couldn't fault it, the..."

Hannah K

"Funky eat in establishment - it is not!!Latest hip food outlet packed amongst the trending suburban strip - it is not!!!What Big J's..."

Fries With That

"Just amazing...burgers are delicious. Definitely something special. I had the steak burger and was pleasantly surprised about how filling it was but..."

Melissa Pana

"Whoa! Exactly what I expected! I had been told about Big J's and so I needed to go! I got to the little takeaway joint with a group of friends. The..."

Vanisha Patel

"Best Burgers in Auckland. No doubt. Weekly Gourmet burgers are a treat. Very accommodating.The wait is the only negative, but its worth..."

Shane Minogue

"Big J is a fabulous burger joint that tucked away in Mt Wellington. I can't express how much I liked this small take-away. The other day I came here..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Oh wow, I can't believe I was so late to this "kick-ass" burger! After reading reviews, seeing it under the burger collections on Zomato and hearing..."

Masitda

"Great service. Perfect simple burgers the way they should be and great value. Chips were great and good value.A selection of salts for your..."

Tessa

"FIRST IMPRESSION: Small-time burger joint in the suburbs.SECOND IMPRESSION: You'll feel like you're in a secret club knowing about this gem...."

Comestible Consultancy

"Big J's never fails to please, hidden in a quiet street in Mt Wgtn (But not too far from Sylvia Park).. The staff are always lovely, and the food is..."

Liz Foster

"I had the special burger & my partner had the super steak burger. Such yummy burgers.. I scoop of chips enough to share. So glad we discovered big..."

Ingaa Pahulu

"The hamburger. Done well, it's a thing of beauty, but done badly ... well, we've all had our share of bad burgers, right? I like to think of myself..."

Lawrence Mikkelsen

"Great food. Definitely worth the drive. My burger was the weekly special. Not bad chips either. All very tasty and so fresh. Hard to find such a good..."

Gregleet

"This place has such good , always fresh tasting full of flavour and they always have new items to try never had a bad meal from there and I only live..."

Rochae Slattery-Holtz

"Big J's is a little takeaway shop on a unassuming street in Mt Wellington. We arrived around 8pm to a crowd of people waiting outside for their..."

Rebben

"Went to Big J's to find out what all the hype was about... was absolutely worth it! After great service from the team, I ordered the steak burger...."

Sophia O-W

"Great portions. Great value. Great tastes. Big J's tends to be a messy eat but when you accept this as part of the experience you'll find yourself..."

Daniel

"Awesome service, awesome burgers. Place was busy when I arrived. The server was very friendly and helpful. Will not go any to any other burger joint..."

Josh Holder Isa'ako

"Big J's make the best burgers ever. On the surface, this place looks like your average takeaway but it's really not. The burgers..."

Madicattt

"Great burgers!! Huge burgers and this place lives up to its hype! Burgers are the greasy kind but taste amazing and are HUGE for a fair..."

Kenji

"Cheap, easy to get to location, huge (and TASTY) burgers!The kumera fries and deep fried mussells are my favourite as..."

Where.iate

"Definitely lives upto the hype. They really try and make a great burger. I would say it is better than burger fuel and equal with chargrills burgers...."

Jamez Hill III

"Best burgers ever best desserts for a takeaway joint. There home made Passionfurit chessecake is the best around. Definitely recommend to others for..."

Daniel Joss Takaiti

"Omnomnom, I'm now in a food coma thanks to a Special burger and a side of chips. Delicious! Juicy beef patties, tasty condiments, and a nice bit of..."

Shortyloz

"Heard good things about Big J's and finally decided to give it a shot. After going there, it was easy to see what all the rave was..."

Kaim Argonar

"Great value! I love it. Burgers are very big and tastes are very good. The point is that it's cheaper compared to others'. My boyfriend and my..."

Lydia

"14 minutes is an agonizingly long time when you're waiting to eat a Big J's burger, but that's exactly how long it took me to drive home. Sunday..."

Richard Sharpe

"The best burger in Auckland! :) Love their chimichanga as well. For the quality of their food, the price is not bad. I just hope there's Big J's near..."

AngeLi

"Big J's are the best burgers in the city. Handled with love and care, juicy patties, generous and crisp salad and soft perky buns. Burger of the..."

Jen Hilford

"There has to be a reason why they won best burgers. Always have a burger of the week and always something new to tingle your taste buds. You need to..."

Stephen Thomson

"Ohh god yes, this is my favourite place in Auckland to eat burgers. Best burgers in Auckland hands down, price is very reasonable also. Need to take..."

Kevin McCutcheon

"Drove to Big J's from Massey (about a 25 minute drive) after reading about their burgers online. Upon arriving we were told that there is a 40 minute..."

Phil Hodai

"Hya Big J'sTonight we have ordered scrumptious Burgers X6Follow with a combo Fish & Chips.Pick up at 7pmThis is going to be a..."

Yuss Us

"Can see why this place is on the metroeats top 100 cheap eats. Here you can find burgers at $10 and under, with most being around $8.50. Chicken,..."

Jemimah

"eriously, this place is as good as it gets when it comes to the humble burger. Fresh buns, thick & juicy REAL beef patties and loads of toppings for..."

Jill

"I was actually recommended Big J's before it made it on The Metro's Cheap Eat list. Friends of mine live near by and were raving about Big J's. I..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"We went to this burger joint after reading an article that they won the best burger in Auckland voted by Metro magazine. It was indeed the best..."

Johannes Dimyadi

"My mum is not a fan of burgers n hard to please, even she liked their burgers. They are definitely one of the best burgers of Nz. Loved the service n..."

FlyingMonkey

"Read so much about this place but only visited last week -we live around the corner but never buy local takeaways.I had beef and mushroom..."

Larisa

"One of the best burgers I've ever had and cant wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! Service was great but cant believe how busy this place..."

Neepz706

"Your burgers are legendary. Not only for quality but for the price.Worth the drive. Find a nice place to eat, maybe at the park, on a hill,..."

Lucy

"Putting it simply, no other burger can beat these ones. People are friendly place looks clean food is absolutely divine, flavours oh I hate writing..."

Louise May Tahere

"Had to go based on the reviews,.Order the burger with mushrooms. was amazing. Not sure where the mushrooms were but plenty of onions which..."

Mary Underwood

"What a great burger joint and the best part is Big J's Takeaways isn't trying to impress with flashy advertising or self righteous claims about..."

Keith

"Best burgers and best customer service. I'm pregnant and being my first I'm very fussy about food safety. I emailed the team to ask if the aioli is..."

Sarah Visser

"I love Big Js. This place is always really busy so it pays to order over the phone first. LOVE the wraps and raw fish yummo!! I don't hesitate..."

Unnzie

"Damn seriously tasty burgersRead their review here and thought these are pretty big boasts about this place. It's in a part of Mt Wgtn which..."

Halfpie Job

"Had the beef chimichangas ... I honestly did not expect it to turn out yummier than expected (the crust was crispy and fresh-tasting.. which is rare..."

Adeline

"Wow. Magical journey on a rainbow to burger town!Was guided on my adventure by helpful staff.Massive flavor..."

R & A

"Big Js is exceptional, forget anywhere else and make the drive.Freakishly fantastic burgers and hotdogs, cheapest anywhere and the staff..."

Sarskia S

"Without doubt the best burgers available in Auckland or even NZ for that matter, I've recently come back from a trip to Queenstown and visited the..."

Lance-a-lot Rance

"10/10 always, this little gem is so hidden, but make the best burgers I've ever had. The weekly specials are always a treat and the price is a..."

Mike

"The burgers here completely kick Burger Burger, Better Burger, Velvet Burger, you name it, in the teeth!I must say that I was quite..."

Owen Wang

"Simply the best burgers and chips in NZ. I have to show great strength of character to drive by this road every day and not call in. Such is the..."

Jeff Napier

"These guys do amazing burgers.I had a falafel burger for $6, and it was awesome value. The patty was thick and beautiful. I kept saying 'how..."

Olivia Winstone

"Best burgers in Auckland no exaggeration. Love the burgers of the week really creative and fresh ingredients. Fish and chips also really good, been..."

Robert

"Best burgers in town good fresh ingredients and great value, feel like I should pay more every time I go. They have a burger of the week which is a..."

Robert T

"Definitely the best burgers around!They have a different creative burger each week. Big J's has great size, flavour and value. It gets so..."

Noms Burger

"Talking about takeaways, burger, fish and chips...BIG J'S !!! Is unbelievable experience, big burger, great staff...small staff ,..."

Sergio

"BEST BURGERS IN NZ...love the fish burgers, raw fish & cheesecakes are delicious. Reasonably priced and give you a good serving of chips. Love..."

Kylie Wirepa

"Moved nearby about a year ago and couldn't ask for a better local takeaway food shop! Consistently excellent quality food whether its fish and chips,..."

Cam Burch

"Delicious food. Big Js rock! Always clean/fresh oil unlike most takeaway stores it's disgusting. Big J's please add that extra chips when ordered...."

Roslyn Mataua

"If you haven't tried Big J's head there now.The BEST burgers both in taste and price in South Aucks.Their fish and chips are a cut..."

Oli Jay

"One of my go to takeaway burger place whenever I crave for a good burger. Steak Burger is..."

Rafael del Rosario

"Honestly, your website is super easy to order on and I love that it tracks when your food is ready, I LOVED the super steak burger I got tonight and..."

Laella Jayde

"Ordered a delivery, and absolutely delicious, reasonable price as well. Highly recommend their loaded..."

Yatian Zhang

"Been 3 times in one week after trying this place for the first time: truly worth the hype. The burgers are huge and so saucy and flavourful and they..."

Emily Ryder

"ORDERED: 2x Super Steak Burgers 🍔 1x Order for two 1x Hotdog on a stick 1x 6 Nuggets 2x Lots of Hot chips 🍟 4x..."

Mak Kaulima

"My husband and I were visiting from the States and saw this place pop up when searching for food. I was craving a burger and was so happy we could..."

Jasmine Garcia

"Drove to here all the way from out West Auckland as have heard good things about this place! And we were most definitely not dissapointed. In my..."

malvemallow

"Had "The Shrimp" burger with steak, bacon, shrimp ball and chilli aoili. One of the best burgers of the week in awhile. Definitely recommend the..."

Andrew Sim

"What more can a man want when it comes to a burger a Big juicy, soucy burger that dances in your mouth with flavour, a mouth watering experience...."

Phillip Conolly

"I made an online order from their website and brought the burgers back home. They have a decent selection of burgers within the range. They also have..."

Benedict Uy

Takapuna Beach Cafe

86/100 (9161 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

Contemporary

New Zealand

Gluten Free Options

Cafe

Contemporary

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Brunch

Lunch

Breakfast

Crushed Avocado

Beef

Latte

Toasts

French Toast with Bacon

hot chocolate

Omelette

Soy Cappuccino

Icecream

Chocolate Sorbet

Lobster

Eggs Benedict with salmon

Juice & Smoothies

Carrot Cake

Pancakes

Ice Cream

Corned Beef

Gelato

Folded Eggs

Cakes

Market Fish & Chips

Pasta

Fish & chips

Pan Roasted Market Fish

Salad

Lamb

Pesto

Fish

Fish & Chips

Sandwiches

Ice coffee

Juice & Smoothies

Watermelon Juice

Burger

Flat White

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Affogato

Almond Croissant

Fish burger

Eggs Benedict

Sit down

Contemporary

Café

New Zealand

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Waterfront

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

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..."

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