TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Takapuna Beach Cafe

86/100 (9161 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

New Zealand

Cafe

Contemporary

New Zealand

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Brunch

Lunch

Breakfast

Folded Eggs

Latte

Toasts

Beef

Market Fish & Chips

hot chocolate

Fish & chips

Pan Roasted Market Fish

Icecream

Omelette

Lobster

Eggs Benedict with salmon

Pancakes

Juice & Smoothies

Ice Cream

Juice & Smoothies

Gelato

Pasta

Watermelon Juice

Cakes

Salad

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Lamb

Almond Croissant

Pesto

Crushed Avocado

French Toast with Bacon

Fish

Fish & Chips

Soy Cappuccino

Ice coffee

Sandwiches

Chocolate Sorbet

Flat White

Burger

Carrot Cake

Affogato

Corned Beef

Fish burger

Eggs Benedict

Sit down

New Zealand

Café

Contemporary

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Waterfront

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

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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

Little And Friday

86/100 (1434 ratings)

Quick Bites

Coffee & Tea

Dessert

Vegan Options

Cafe

New Zealand

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Lunch

Brunch

Raspberries Cream Doughnut

Cinnamon and Sugar Donut

Chocolat Mousse Cake

鹹派

Quiche

Apple Crumble Tart

Latte

Halloumi Sandwich

Rhubarb Tart

hot chocolate

Plum Tart

Quiche Lorraine

Chocolat Cake

Croque Monsieur

Flat White and Tea

Beetroot and Blue Cheese Quiche

Breakfast Focaccia

Mushroom and Goats Cheese Quiche

New Zealand

Café

Takeout

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Brunch

Lunch

Mid-range

"Easy parking, children high chairs, toys. Nice cafe to have meetings or catch up with people. Nice coffee too. Overall a great..."

Tony Ma

"I got the 5-inch chocolate and raspberry cake for my birthday. Decoration wise was extremely beautiful but the chocolate on top made it a little hard..."

Sharon Louie

"Big fan of their desserts. A hidden gem in a car park which was not easy to find. Love the ambience..."

LilianMonaghan

"Great place in Newmarket for snacks or some unique bites. the donuts and pastries are great and really hit the spot, often quite busy but worth a..."

Ricky Bhat

"We love Little & Friday and will definitely come back! The savoury brioche, mushroom and goat’s cheese quiche, and the raspberry and cream..."

Ginger Taduran

"Absolutely love this place and the food! Always a hard decision deciding on what to order - the doughnuts are to die for, as are the caramelised..."

Foodie Georgie

"Cute and chip show in new market, they also allow dogs inside - which is a plus! Always get their donut here, they served 1-2 different flavour each..."

MCP

"I followed the map, but I couldn't find them the first time. So I followed my friend this time and could arrive finally! I usually go to another..."

Pukeko

"Perfect for a lunch date if you want something light. Cozy and comfortable. Had Pumpkin Quiche and Sandwiches. Didn’t get to try out the menu food..."

Michelle Chua

"Frequently go here for lunch and/or a cake, always delicious and worth going to. Can be hard to get a table, but always worth the wait. Highly..."

Deborahruttenberg

"Absolutely amazing! A cute, cosy and vibrant cafe that serve only cabinet food and delicious beverages hot and cold, my favourite was the raspberry &..."

Tanya Brain

"Decided to try something new and ordered the caramelized onion and feta scone. Wow for $6 it's pricey but damn it was bomb.com there was so much..."

Food2belly

"Delicious donuts and cakes. Banana cake and the lemon gin cake are my favs. No table service and not child friendly. Would recommend take away your..."

Cushla Foley

"A Friday Lunch is well spent at Little and Fridays!They dont do cooked food but the options of quiches, wraps and sandwiches are delicious and..."

Mashed_Potato

"Very good boutique cafe. Their coffee is not bad and deserts are really good. I live pretty close so I come during the weekend some time. Heaps of..."

Darren Big Belly

"The best cabinet food in all of Auckland! Every time I go I just want to eat everything!! My favourites are the quiche, apple crumble tart and..."

Lizzie

"Little and Friday is a really cut cafe with modern decor and delicious dessert. Drinks and foods both really yummy. They use little dinosaur toys to..."

LuNa The TuNa

"This place is amazing!! I found out about this gem from a friend and I love it, the food is super tasty and very instagram worthy! The location is a..."

Tom Wong

"relaxed atmosphere, chilled and the kind of place you can go to in town with your jandals and singlet on and have a good feed. had the fennel pasta..."

Muriel

"Such an amazing spot! The place is so open and has delicious food, savouries and sweets!!! The coffee is good and the service is average :) Great..."

Sofie Yeung

"Busy cafe with good food and coffee. Always happy whenever visit Little and Friday Cafe for brunch. Staffs were also friendly 😁 will come back..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"First off we have the raspberry and cream doughnut. The dough itself was so fresh and not stale at all. The cream and raspberry was so tasty and..."

Hoana

"A super busy cafe but with excellent food (and also excellent coffee). A lot of their popular items do sell at fast so it's recommended to go early..."

Rob

"Donut here is fantastic. Filling and dough in a good ratio. Tried their chocolate beetroot cake. It was good, not too sweet, good texture and..."

Uncle V

"Everything at Little and Friday is absolutely delicious. I’m lucky enough to work just down the road so have tried a few things.Custard..."

Shell

"Little and Friday is a great place to dine at, if you're craving their desserts! My absolute favourite would be the Lemon Coconut! Their cabinet food..."

Kirsten

"@littleandfridayOverall rating: 8/10🔥We ordered: Bruschetta of Smashed Avocado 🥑 $18, a generous serving of avo (I suspect 2..."

Susie Kwon

"the customer service was amazing! The staff were very nice, when I was ordering the food today, they made a mistake and was very kind to inform me..."

Milly Wong

"I love this place, my sister used to work here. They have really good jam doughnuts and avocado on toast! I also really like how the table numbers..."

Emma Smith

"This cafe has one of the best cabinet foods on offer from sweet delights to savoury goodies. I have yet to have an average tasting item from this..."

Veronica Te

"What a lovely place to drink coffee, I want to try cake for next time ;) Also I found the other branch in Belmont between Takapuna and..."

Kyeong Eun Kim

"Little and Friday is a cute cafe hidden in Newmarket famous for their doughnuts! We’ve ordered team morning teas from here on several..."

Jenny Da

"This place is great! Such a cute cafe with beautiful decor, and a beautiful cabinet filled to the brim of gorgeous savouries and sweets. It has an..."

Georgia Vossen

"I came here for the first time for a sweet treat - I was not disappointed! I am not usually a sweets person but the display of treats just call out..."

Carley Peng

"We had two breakfast items, mushroom-something on sourdough bread and bacon-potato-poached eggs thingy. Also one of their famous jam and cream..."

Paki

"The mushroom and goat’s cheese tart was perfectly flavoured with herbs that brought out the mushrooms’ natural flavours wonderfully. I only got a..."

Malika Kanjee

"Love this place even if I don't have a sweet tooth. We popped into when we drove past. Everything was yummy in my memory. We definitely go back again..."

Bright One

"Visited for morning tea today and a beautiful display of baked goods! Very little on offer for gluten free people though! Coffee 3/5. Ambience lovely..."

Beccs

"Lovely place to go to with great coffee and food, however at lunch today they only served Fried eggs not poached as per menu due to “high demand..."

DC

"Have heard so much about this place and so glad that I finally got to try it out. Arrive just around 1pm and it was quite busy. We knew it would be..."

Queena

"Best cafe in Auckland, beautiful homemade food, with lots of different options available both savoury and sweet. Beautiful eighthirty coffee. ..."

Jodi Walter

"Marvelous food experience at this hidden restaurant. Just like that proverb, you can’t judge a book by the cover, the owner of the restaurant did..."

Yafenxu123

"Came in for brunch with my friend last year.Ordered a quiche, cake, and donut. Perfect for a Saturday Brunch. Quiche was delicious, base was..."

Rosanne Choy

"I popped in with Jr while on a shopping trip to Newmarket one Saturday morning. Once I sorted out where it was (it was around the corner from where..."

Gus

"Always wanted to go and was very satisfied with the food!Came in on a Saturday morning and it was already packed. Too many nice stuff in the..."

The Poor Foodie

"This place has a real nice environment for breakfast. The cakes are amazing, just how I like it, not too sweet but sweet enough, just the right..."

The Food Hunter

"This place is always completely packed, that finding seats is always a challenge. However, the food here is so good that it does not stop us from..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Full house packed in, it was one of the most busiest cafe I have been to. But it was certainly worth the wait. It was such a hot day I needed..."

Yuri.kim479

"High ceiling so it's very spacey. Food and coffee is amazing. I had a bacon and egg wrap. The sauce has a little but spice which I love it. My sister..."

Amy Fhl

"Went there with a good friend of mine. We both got the same thing. Salad was very much on the cheap side. Donut was appropriately priced considering..."

Florence Lai

"The short story no one asked for: Wanted to find a place who does good iced coffee, L&F came up on a food list, went there via bus, YAY! Was amazed..."

Spencer's Reviews

"Just wanted to take something different to a mate's place so I popped in here. Service is standard, a bit more friendlier than comparative..."

Jeffie

"It's so hard to choose from such a variety of freshly made sweet treats! We opted for the apple crumble and orange/rose water cake - both were..."

Zainab

"Best donuts I have ever had, and I have had a fair few. Once I came out of hospital after life saving surgery the first thing I said was I want a..."

Izabella Pinker

"Great spot to catch up with friends. Wonderful food, especially their cakes. Customer service was excellent, with special mention to the manager..."

Cheryl Buhay

"We got their little cabinet cakes ( chocolate and lemon) and a coffee. Their chocolate cabinet cake is deliciously rich and decadent. Chocolate..."

Dxlche

"Heard about the doughnut was awesome, came to try. Yes, sooooo good! If you are a fan of doughnut, it's definite a must go place! But, the coffee is..."

W.H.Y.

"Always a great place and great food, their donuts are a staple and delicious coffee! It gets a little crowded at peak times but worth the wait...."

Sarah Leigh

"Great fresh food, savoury food there is amazing. Clean place with friendly staff. Good place to pick up or have a quick bite in house. Nice place for..."

Johnny

"People said the doughnuts are good and the cafe is well known as serving delicious doughnuts.So I tried the world famous doughnut and YES it was..."

Chico

"I have been here a few times and I am totally in love with their cream donuts. I never really dine in as the place seems to be so busy. Today I..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"Heard of the donut "is the best on the earth", came here to try~but, what a shame, they all be sold out😭 Try the quiche and cake, not that good,..."

Sean Shu

"Stopped by for a pre lunch snack. The cabinet had plenty of cakes, quiches and other delights behind the glass. Most of the items looked really nice..."

Benedict Uy

"I honestly loved this restaurant- definitely go here right now! Jdjjdjsjdkkdjdkskjdjdjsjejejejejdisjjsjsj that's how I express this place the food is..."

Kirsten

"Can't go wrong with this beautiful little cafe! Love the table identifiers and also way food is plated. This is the frittata and boy it was..."

Chuchueats

"Great selection of cabinet food. The doughnuts are to die for. Coffee is average but the pastries make up for it. Weird location as inside what looks..."

R-Dee Roche

"I love coming to this place on a weekend.. the food is to die for.. the caramelised onion and feta tart is my go to.. but recently I discovered they..."

Lyndsay Sykes

"i absolutely loved little & friday food sooo delicious. The xmas-cooking that you can buy in the jars are 100% recommended. The sweet food is..."

Jayne K

"The first time I had been here was when they were still in the old carpet warehouse with two of my good friends. Sis brought me here on their new..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Have been wanting to visit this place for quite some time. This Saturday being my cheat day, I decided the much hyped Little and Friday donut would..."

Aucklandeats

"after countless trips to this place it's safe to say that i am an absolute sucker for this delightful 'lil' cafe! size wise, the selection here is..."

T

"Wonderful experience, went there for a coffee &a cake this morning and although busy there was still seating available. The coffee was good, the cake..."

Saskia Kiefte

"Best doughnuts, friendly staff, dare I say it too sweet if I had to fault anything. Well priced for a tasty treat. Only issue is their lack of..."

Paul Conrad

"Great cafe tucked away in the back streets of Newmarket. Lots of room to spread out but does get busy at time. They are famous for their..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"I come here everyday religiously, hands down the best coffee in the city! The cabinet is also filled with delicious treats, the cinnamon brioche is a..."

Kate DEatz

"Loved this place! Hidden away in new market but was super busy. Even tho it was packed we still found a table and ordered the smashed avocado and..."

Jessica

"Little and Friday's donuts and sausage rolls are to die for! Great coffee too. It's always super busy though, so you might be in for a short wait for..."

Ffionachua

"Great Cafe! Came here with my colleagues for a quick lunch break. Everything we ordered looked and tasted great! I had the chicken sandwich, and must..."

Alisha Tsai

"I love the doughnuts so much. It's a brilliant combination !! But I didn't enjoy the other one I thing it was caramel cream or something.. original..."

Emily J

"Have been here a few times. The place is hidden away next to a textiles store where they share the space.It can get really really busy..."

I_like_pickles

"Great food but be prepared to wait as it can get quite busy around lunch time. Went there just before lunch and managed to get a table before it got..."

R J Y

"Absolutely loving the new renovation! Everything looks so modern and welcoming. I had a big group of friends but luckily we managed to find a big..."

Wenyu Ouyang

"This place is super cute! We often get little treats from here for work on a Friday (haha) and they are always delicious and adorably presented! I..."

Victoria

"The food here is absolutely delicious! Pricey, but personally, I felt it matched the quality and quantity of the food served! Note: it is..."

Rohit Victor

"I recently went here with a couple of friends. I got the chicken and pesto sandwich and it was so delicious. I struggled to eat it without spilling..."

Natasha Walsh

"Had to tick all three little & fridays off my list! Newmarket little and Friday has plenty of seating although be prepared for a wait. Your best..."

Caitlin

"Everytime I want to try this place out, it's packed with people. I ordered the mushroom feta quiche and a cherry donut. The quiche plate setting..."

Julia Zou

"Lovely cafe located in Newmarket good for light meals. We have the savoury and sweet brioche, both were good but I preferred the sweet one. We ended..."

Terence Ng

"I went here yesterday with my friends for lunch and well everything looked really nice the food, desserts, interior 👍 Only down side is all my..."

Anne Lee

"Went here for the first time the other day and then had to return the next day because the food was so good and there were more things that I wanted..."

Denise

"Love their bakery selection❤️Must try their nutella donut🍩🍩 Take a look at their take-home selections too! My favourite is..."

JungYun Lee

"Love doughnuts - and this place has the yummiest doughnuts in Newmarket 🙂 Their other sweet treats are pretty good too, but I go for the doughnuts..."

Kimiora

"I've only been to the Belmont one until todayGlad that they moved to a bigger space as they needed it !Went 12pm on a Saturday and it was..."

Thegreeats

"Little & Friday blows my mind every time I visit (and this trip was no exception). This was my first visit to their new premise (around the corner..."

Caroline Jericevich

"Great coffee and fabulous food with friendly staff. A bit noisy and echoy but always consistently really good but I preferred the atmosphere when in..."

Caroline Williams

"Loving the new place! The decor looks wonderful and the layout is nice and open. Best thing - way more seats! Food is great as usual...."

Winnie Luo

"Ok MOFOS! if you have a sweet tooth like me them absolutely smack that back out of LAF- 10/10 every day! I forgot to take a pic of the donut as I..."

Alwayseating

"Reading the raving reviews on Zomato, had to give this place a go before leaving Auckland this visit. The cafe has a spacious open space,..."

Binula

"BEST CREAM DOUGHNUTS EVER!!!!!!!! I was very excited to try some new food in New Market and happened to cross little and Friday. So happy I found a..."

Reshma Patel

"This little gem is such a treat! Yes, a little pricey hence it being a very delicious treat. The Newmarket store is pretty small but funky and the..."

Tarina

"I made the mistake of thinking of getting lunch at little and friday. I knew it was known for it's dessert however i still bought a savory. I had a..."

Olivia C

"Little and Friday, where do I begin? Always there and ready with sweet AND savoury baked goods to change my mood around. Not to mention the cute..."

Izzy Mendoza

"Must try: The doughnuts!! The raspberry and cream is like the traditional style that is so hard to compare. Never been disappointed only when they..."

Topaz

"Absolutely love Little and Friday! Everything is so visually appealing, I want to eat it all! Lunched with a friend and we both order the chicken,..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"The best cabinet food in Auckland . Awesome setting (wish there were a few more seats) but you can't fault one of Kim's yummy doughnuts!!! Have been..."

B D H

""Thank God it's Friday"......little and Friday cafe,.... if a cafe produces a quality product,the food will "speak" for itself,as this place..."

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"Little and Friday is a name that will be familiar to all that are interested in the cafe scene in NZ/Auckland, especially ever since the pastry..."

Vivi S

"I've heard a lot about this cafe and would like to try it for a long time, finally here I am. The atmosphere is good and the waitress there are..."

Flora

"This place is wonderland!! Chocolate Beetroot is wow! Hot chocolate with their hand made mash mallow is superb my Friday! My dear friend had cuiqsh..."

Wendy Zhou

"When I was based in Newmarket I went through a phase (or just my life in general) and within a month I had sampled everything in the cabinet. Love..."

Bulking Steerco

"THE DONUTS AND COFFEE AS SUPERB!!! Love this little place its so adorable and has the best vibes and the donuts are crazy amazing! I love the way the..."

Layla Bluck-Wulf

"After realising I hadn't had a doughnut in far too many years I decided the best way to break the great doughnut drought was to head to the famed..."

Samantha Scahill

"I had heard so much about this place through instagram. I always saw pictures of their yummy cakes, pastries and donuts! I have their recipe book..."

Gemma

"This is truly a wonderful cafe! Visited here with my partner today and can honestly say some of the best food we have had in a while. At first glance..."

Joe Smith

"I went to Little and Friday with two of my friends and I really loved the food there. I ordered the chocolate raspberry cake and the hot chocolate...."

Eggster Eats

"great spot for brunch or breakfast, has the most amazing cabinet available. it is a nice twist to a regular cafe atmosphere, very laid back and..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"This morning I wanted to grab a bite before uni. I've heard that their donuts are to die for. Tucked away off from Khyber Pass. The atmosphere is..."

Brenda Phu

"Little & Friday isn't a regular of mine - more like a guilty pleasure. I love the food but it is very rich, so more of a treat outing. Delectable..."

A

"One of the first amazing little cafes I discovered when first moving to Auckland, Little & Friday started from humble beginnings and is now one of..."

Helena Chen

"Light lunch here proved to be worth it! Such a tiny shop that I walked right past it. Ordered the chocolate salted caramel cake, mushroom and feta..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"It has the best kind of cakes and sweet pastries, I always enjoy it as a place to have afternoon treats but there are not many choices if you want to..."

Hoori

"Every time I visit Newmarket it takes all my strength to not pick up something sweet from Little and Friday. Everything on display is..."

Laura Hunt

"i love, love, love the banoffee pie. Their food may look little but it's definitely gonna make you full before you know it. if only my stomach was a..."

Kristi Tansilia

"The food is always presented so beautifully and everything has the flavour to back up how good it looks. I love that you're seated in the middle of a..."

Zara Alexzandra Young

"Throw your diet to the wind for this place! The cakes here will make your stomach seem bottomless. My favorite: cream diplomat doughnut with berry..."

Anna Harding

"Sweet treats at there best! You are spoilt for choice with the delectable savoury and sweets in the cabinet. The staff here are always welcoming and..."

HJ

"Great coffee. Great food! Baked sweets look like edible works of art! The also have good a range of banana flavoured shit which is most bakeries..."

Whiskyncigars

"I have been meaning to try this place for ages after only having cakes at birthdays. The quiche was to die for - full of flavour but not overly rich..."

Tania Li

"Delicious jam donuts, soft and fluffy with a nice solid amount of filling. Just as they should be! Cabinet items looked great, will need to try them..."

Ryan

"Often the spot I pick up my pre-shift coffee, Little and Friday always impresses.From product to service, this little cafe isn't just what..."

Two Dark Coffees

"I had their Mushroom Frittata for brunch and it was delicious! I'd order this again if I could. If only I had the appetitie to try their treats as..."

Andrea

"I've been here plenty of times and love bringing people here, for amazing homely, rustic and freshly baked goods. Whilst my first choice would be the..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Went here one time with the intention of hanging out. Place is packed but we were lucky to grab seats at the communal table. While there, the queue..."

Jaya

"Was really surprised to find the cafe so busy since the location was not exactly the easiest to find. The decor of the cafe was simple and..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"A busy little cafe with a quick customer turnover, so there is always a seat available after a short wait at most. The food cabinet is a delight in..."

Britt Clark

"Very delicious meal, caramelised onion tart was absolutely divine, short pastry melted in your mouth and the sandwich was packed full of flavour and..."

Tui Greer

"Omg! Everything is too beautiful to touch or eat at Little and Friday! Hahah..A humble little cafe near BP Newmarket. Great place for..."

Jade Lim

"Bit strange to find this cafe right inside a fabric store, but it kind of worked pretty well. Everything in this cafe was lovely designed...."

Where.iate

"Is often very busy (especially on weekends) so takeaway is a good option. Little and Friday has a mouth watering display cabinet consisting of a..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Absolutely delightful little cafe. everything is fresh, seasonal and yummy. Have been here several times. Cabinet food to die for, pretty much..."

I'm Hungry

"I can't even begin to talk about how delightful Little and Friday is!The place itself is quaint and gives off a homey vibe, with the smell..."

Maria Carmela

"Meal was generally pleasant, the odd cutlery etc does put me off though. The lack of seating is also a slight issue but other than that the food was..."

Melissa Chai

"Been here and to the one in Devonport.... Food does look great ... The Cronuts are devine.... Newmarket is different as to where it is and the setup..."

Donna&Shane

"Little and Friday is one of my favourite places to eat - as long as I get there early in the day. This newmarket branch is the closest to my..."

Jordanne Leigh

"Beautiful food. Staff could do with knowing what's in the food and the service was slow and average. They forgot my friends two year olds brioche...."

Jane Carlson

"A quick lunch for two. Not an obvious street presence or even obvious street. Walked into A warehouse annex with white tile counter, white walls,..."

Duncan Galletly

"The best thing about Little & Friday, Newmarket, are their cronuts and their coffee isn't bad too, because it's in the Martha's fabric building, my..."

Vitale Eti

"I've only got takeaway from here and it was just fantastic. Good was quite heavily portioned, but was nice to have some for the next day's lunch...."

Joe Roberts

"Am I missing something? I don't understand why this cafe is so popular? Yes, good coffee. Yes, nice food. But there's so many other places I could..."

Erin Hall

"Occasion:If you are wanting a casual hang out place to catch up for cake and coffee, or something different for a brunch venue - go visit your..."

A Culinary Affair

"I've been to the one in Newmarket couple time and once at Takapuna. Both shops are nice with great food, good vibe and friendly..."

Tanz

"Little and Friday has rapidly become something of an Auckland institution – a little café in suburban Belmont, far from the beaten path but..."

Lawrence Mikkelsen

"Great coffee, love the spoons. Food is just too awesome. They have a huge selection of quiches sandwiches pies and pastries as well as cakes. Their..."

Benjamin Founes

"Love the food it's a tad pricey but I guess it makes up for it in the food and the portion of it . Must try the sausage rolls they are to die for ...."

Maria Samasoni

"Little and Friday is a cute neatly tucked away Cafe. It was a great place to enjoy an afternoon tea. I shared a doughnut and a chocolate raspberry..."

Angela Liu

"I am an avid baker and am normally very picky about baked goods, but Little and Friday is honestly outstanding.The must-try item is..."

Lizzie R

"That little cafe hidden in the back street.. I heard about the amazing cakes here a while ago, but never had a chance to try it out myself. So..."

Mike

"Thought I'd check out this cafe after reading the great reviews. It's different from your usual cafes...one it's attached to a fabric store which is..."

Pip

"Amazing experience, everything was perfect -presentation, service, coffee, food and company, so impressed we went and bought the book. Hightly..."

Arna Tupou-Buckley

"Absolutely amazing. The cabinet food is just perfect . The service was amazing. It was an excellent experience.. We went out and brought the recipe..."

Kalo Senefili

"Little and Friday is a gorgeous out of the way desserts cafe that has something for all tastes. The Hazelnut cake I had was nicely moist and..."

LaraEatsAlot

"you definitely need to try the raspberry and cream donut ($5.50) from here. its definitely one of the best donuts ive ever had in my life (its that..."

Michelle Tan

"Wonderful laid back vibe. Wanted everything on the menu. Actually ate the Mediterranean Frittata - incrediblely fresh with basil undertones. Nice..."

Flowergirl69

"Little and Friday really out do themselves with the amazing presentation as you can see in my picture of the strawberry, raspberry and vanilla bean..."

Katerina Hond

"I have NO idea how @littleandfriday have managed to stuff in so much chocolate into the Chilli Chocolate Donut that I had. I took just one bite and..."

Perzen Patel

"One of my favourite places to visit in Newmarket, this little cafe never disappoints, each little treat is mouthwatering and beautifully presented...."

Marina S

"This place is so delicious. Their savoury meals are great but I especially like all their desserts. Chocolate and rasberry cake is my favourite..."

Kathleen Joyce-Reweti

"This cafe is conveniently located behind the BP petrol station (kind of) on Melrose Street, and it's always packed with people on the hunt for good..."

Donny Chai

"Hipster foodie paradise. This place is the tits. Had some wierd quiche with who knows what in it n it blew my socks off with delicious goodness...."

Ben Tutty

"Best sandwiches I've ever had. All the cakes are delicious but I especially recommend the beetroot chocolate salted caramel, and the jam cream..."

Simone Cooper

"Upon discovery of this little bakery it became an instant favourite. I love how the long bench tables promote and atmosphere of openness and..."

Louisa Vickers

"Great coffee, awesome atmosphere, great food! It's really busy in the weekend but you're bound to find a place to eventually...."

Bettina Tran

"Little and Friday is one of my favourite places for a sweet treat. I am probably visiting the newmarket store at least once a month, but it probably..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"I had the opportunity to go to Little and Friday in Belmont and was surprised by the huge variety of sweet treats they have. Absolutely delicious!..."

Antonella Bogo D'Aquino

"I have been here only twice but each time I have been just so overwhelmed by the rows of delicious and mouthwatering food. How can you be expected to..."

Grace Hall

"Little and Friday serves the most delicious food! Think doughnuts with crème diplomat and raspberry coulis, 'Baci' cakes with chocolate ganache and..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"There is a reason why you almost always need to queue for this place. I would say it is the best ‘what you wished your grandmothers baking tasted..."

Ashlee Mccormick

"Work colleague brought in Lemon Curd cake to work, it was amazing! Light but full of flavour. Sweet but tart enough to leave you wanting another..."

Fairly Fair

"Absolutely beautiful food! If I lived closer to the area I would go all the time!! Tempted to..."

Jenny

"I have been trying and trying to find a decent cae in Newmarket, and it just didn't seem to be going very well. 6 months into living in the area and..."

Kristie Yorston

"Absolutely loved the food at Little & Friday! Everything looked so delicious that it was hard to choose. I got the pesto, bocconcini &..."

Chloe Humphrey

"Incredible food, probably some of the best bakery-style food I've had ever. We went around 12pm on a Saturday, every table was crowded and the line..."

Lena Kodaira

"All the food here is great but the donuts are best the best ever!Just make sure you get there before early as they usually sell out over..."

Steve Suddens

"totally deserve a five star, everything is divine there. You can taste freshness and passion for food in each every bite. Most importantly, coffee..."

DillyDallyEllie

"Although there is a bit of a wait in line and it can be difficult to find a free seat around a table, service here is very fast considering the..."

Alice C

"This place is always packed and teaming with so many treats you wont know what to do with yourself.Great for a coffee catch up with friends..."

Chantelle Thomas

"Possibly my new favourite cafe/ place to show off to friends. Tucked away in Newmarket adjoining Marta's fabric store is possibly Auckland's most..."

Jordan Adkins

"Came here after hearing exceptional words from many friends. It did not disappoint. The food was beyond words. The lemon coconut cake was so good!!!..."

Kay Adams

"Usual recipe for a successful cafe. Cool hip young people in a shabby chic environment serving middle-aged middle-class women over-priced coffee and..."

Kim Elliott

"The innocuous, almost hidden, entry into Little and Friday doesn't tell of the delight that is within. But it doesn't need a big entry for the place..."

Alice Pan

"I have to force myself not to drop in here every day. Stunning little cakes, giant sausage rolls, tarts, chocolate gooey things etc etc. All freshly..."

Yoda

"Simply one of the cutest cafe in Auckland! Loved their orange/rosewater cake, the most delicious! Bread and butter pudding was amazing, not your..."

Cupy Dee

"Located in Martha's Fabrics, and once one of Newmarket's little-known gems, Little and Friday is the place to be for savoury galettes, brioche, pies,..."

EatsByZee

"The queue was fairly long and there weren't many seats available but this really doesn't take away from the amazing experience of Little and Friday...."

Samantha Lines

"'Little and Friday' have two cafes in Auckland I know about - Newmarket and Belmont locations.They share this cafe with 'Martha Fabrics'..."

Melissa Ruby Tuesday

"Little and Friday has the most amazing baked goods, sweet and savoury! From their busting at the seams meat pies to their delicious for one cakes it..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Update: I now work in Newmarket, literally across the road from this cafe! They have informed me that all of their meat and eggs are free range..."

Kristy Sorrell

"Coming in rather late on the bandwagon, but I’ve finally given the ever so popular, Little and Friday a try!Food: Don’t go in expecting..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Tucked into the front of Martha's fabrics away from mainstream Newmarket, Little and Friday has a huge cult following and there's always queues but..."

Maggie G

"After hearing about this place for so long, I finally got the chance to drop in and try it's sought out foods. I tried the mince and cheese pie..."

Dog Eats World

"I am a huge fan of both the Little and Friday cookbook and the café. It is truly wonderful and is one of the places I always recommend to visitors..."

Rebecca Smith

"Who would think of opening a cafe in a fabric store?! The clever clogs behind Little & Friday! The original cafe is based over on the Shore, so this..."

Kiwi Food Wonders

"👍 Great tasty salads. Generous with servings. Light and fluffy lemon cake. Not overly sweet cinnamon scroll. Lovely friendly service from the..."

Colleen

"Nice vibe and so many desserts and pastries in the counter. We picked the doughnut and ordered coffee and chocolate. The doughnut was so filling,..."

Audrey L

"Nice little cafe for brunch. Lots of selections for cabinet food. Quite pricey, but delicious. Large coffee is very small. I never felt a welcoming..."

Geonju Park

"Had a pie and the breakfast wrap, both were great. The wrap had a perfectly runny egg yolk, a nice rosti, and some veg but it was the sauce in it..."

Jesse Tio

"Been here or have had food from here a few times. Today we had this bread thing which had rosemary and cheese on top, it was very good. We also had..."

Wilson Shum

"A lovely small cafe with paid street parking outside the cafe. Shop owner and staff were super friendly. The cafe specialises in pastry, cake, and..."

Alice

"Really fast, friendly service. One of the better coffees I've had in Auckland. Nice and strong! Cool cafe, with a very calming set..."

Devin Glover

"The presentation of the food in the cabinet has you captivated as soon as you enter. The difficult part is choosing what to eat, but I'm pretty no..."

Lynda German

"We visited Little & Friday over the weekend. There was a lot of parking outside, but as usual for Auckland, not many free spaces. The cafe itself..."

Beth

"Love love this bakery, everything is fresh, seasonal and yummy. Have been here several times. Cabinet food to die for, pretty much everything between..."

Amrita Bhattacharya

"Lovely scones, pastries and cakes. Good coffee. Always a..."

Mary Binney

"Nice cafe with a good selection of cakes and savoury food. Coffee is nice. Cream donut had very little cream inside but still..."

Julia

"Upscale bakery with light filled high stud airy interior. Forget numbers at your table. Dinosaurs mark the spot. Order at the counter and be prepared..."

David Palfreyman

"Had a delicious ratatouille, my friend had a mushroom pie, good portions. The pastries look really tasty and yummy. The place is clean, lots of..."

M. Lang

"Very nice café with helpful and lovely employees. We tried the citron tart, the cinnamon donut and the cream donut. All three were delicious. We..."

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