9 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Nice and cozy seating. Amazing looking dishes and super tasty. We ordered Gochujang kfc and Dolsot bibimbap (v) and lychee mai tai. Couldnt finish..."
Shruti Gudadhe
"Had a lovely experience here at the Candy Shop, heard so much about this restaurant and certainly not overrated. Great menu choices and love the..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Been here a few times, it's always busy. Food is always yummy. Good portion size. Good service. Would recommend for brunch. Still yet to try dinner..."
Michelle. N
"Came here friday evening with my boyfriend, the shop was not crowded at all. The atmosphere was great. Amazing food, got the polenta chips and kfc..."
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"I've been a few times now and it's always a great experience. The Eggs Benedict with bacon is divine. Lovely hot chocolate..."
Mark Furlong
"Had the seaweed kalguksu which was delicious! The broth was so creamy and rich but a tad on the salty side. Also had the polenta chips - not..."
Teresa
"A very good cafe with cute decor and good food. Egg Benedictine’s with salmon was a surprise. Expected a small piece of salmon but instead was..."
Bhoopika
"Awesome evening with a booking for 28 for my birthday. Stunning food, service and atmosphere. Everyone had a great night .. nothing was a problem..."
Jobu08
"𝑬𝒈𝒈𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑮𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒖𝒋𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒚:..."
FoodiesTable
"First time having batch brew coffee and very..."
Eatateeaten
"One of the best Old Fashioned cocktails my partner and I have had. Perry was fantastic and very personable to interact with. We will definitely be..."
Colton Randall
"Oh my god, THE BEST CREME BRÛLÉE IVE EVER HAD!! Honestly not joking I dream about this Creme Brûlée it is actually so perfect 🤣 I really..."
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"Clam & Scampi 🍝Spaghettini from @thecandyshopnz lunch menu, it’s so fragrant and cooked perfectly al dente 💯 one of the best pastas I’ve..."
Pandadrools
"The Candy Shop has been recommended to me countless times. Countless. Given its proximity I'm surprised it took me this long to give it a shot...."
Amindha Fernando
"The Matcha Pancakes were absolutely delicious, you didn’t need to use a lot of maple syrup because they were so tasty on their own especially with..."
Jess
"they don't have a very big menu but won't bea problem cause food was pretty amazing. Services was quick and food came out quick! can't..."
"Wow! I’m gonna put it out there and say top 3 burgers in my life! And I’ve had a lot!!! God it was good! As was the polenta fries. My friends all..."
Chan Can Eat
"Started with the polenta chips - thin crispy outer layer with soft and smooth potato inside topped with cheese and truffle oil mmmm. Followed this up..."
J Eats
"Really nice food, fast and friendly service! Would recommend trying dessert if you have a sweet tooth! Was really nice however the area is quite..."
Reema Singh
"I’ve been here twice for lunch and dinner, and both times I was not disappointed. My personal favourites are the vegan bibimbap and pumpkin salad...."
Rashmeen Sandhu
"Been here a few times for lunch when I used to work in newmarket, food are amazing , but my favourite has to be their green tea latte ! The best I..."
May Hung
"I HIGHLY recommend the creamy mushrooms. Perfect balance between savoury and sweet. Polenta chips was served piping hot with lots of cheese. Omelette..."
Ben Fong
"Food is beautifully presented on the plate. The matcha pancake has got an optimum sweetness and the special maple syrup along with the cream..."
Helcee
"Can’t stop, won’t stop eating Candy Shops fried chicken!We got the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), for $39, platter between two of us and it was..."
Emma S
"I found the food at Candy Shop fairly underwhelming given all the good things I'd heard about it. The katsu sando was not as good as I was hoping..."
Greg Potter
"Beautiful flavours sauces and technique. Well matched and perfect on the pallet. Very impressed with the chef that came up with the menu...."
Tony Ma
"A good place to hang out with friends. Matcha latte and kfc are super super good which I highly recommend. Service was also good as well. Definitely..."
Xjrszzclp
"I’ve been recommended Candy Shop for the LONGEST time, and it definitely did not disappoint! I came here for a super late lunch, so the place..."
Louise
"I came to The Candy Shop with my friends for lunch. Firstly, I love the atmosphere and decoration of the cafe, there were outdoor/indoor seatings and..."
Sharon Louie
"Absolutely five star. Friendly staff and nice service, food quality is perfect, price is good too. Love this..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Really Good food! Service is excellent. Everyone was super friendly to us. 10/10 would come back..."
Ben
"One of my favoirite cafe in the newmarket. friendly staff and beautiful decor.Food is nice and nice..."
Chelsey
"This place is amazing!Their pancakes are so pretty and I loved them! Food came out quick and staff were kind and..."
Candice Stewart
"Love love the combination of chicken and ddokbokki! And I forgot a photo but the Hotteok dessert was..."
Dianne
"Went for a sunday brunch with my sister. We ordered the chicken burger and lord toast, both dishes were absolutely amazing. The place was busy but we..."
Kat Santos
"I had heard A LOT about Candy Shop in Newmarket. I went for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The cafe was quite busy but got seated straight..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Went there at a friend's recommendation for dinner- really really enjoyed it! Got the KFC (spicy version), waffle fries and lava cake. Mind blowing..."
"Lunch during the weekday and it wasnt too busy around 1pm. The food was amazing, so much flavour yet not overpowering! Definitely recommend the..."
Candy
"Had lunch here with friends on a Wednesday, the place was busy but we managed to quickly get a seat. Staff were good. And the food arrived pretty..."
Samantha Badilles
"Such a cute little cafe in Newmarket. They have amazing variety on their menu, offering different options to your typical cafes. Definitely popular,..."
Hannahmareecarr2
"Heads up: Long story ahead.Growing up as a kiwi-asian had it's struggles, especially during lunch breaks in primary school. I wasn't..."
Sammy
"really good food in such a pretty place.polenta chips are fluffy and chunky, soft shell baos were so crispy. but the favourite is their..."
GS
"Their KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is the best fried chicken in town. Insanely good. Great service, consistently awesome food, real good hot..."
Tanja Jujnovich
"This is a nice little hidden gem in New Market. The food is more on the pricey side but none the less it tasted great. The Candy Shop definitely has..."
Aj Maglaqui
"All the food we ordered was amazing! The waffle fries are a must try and service is top notch. A little pricey but well worth what you pay..."
Anitha Narayan
"This is one of my favourite places in Auckland to get breakfast. The mushrooms are out of this world! The staff are always friendly. The wait time..."
Aucklandcityfood
"This place is absolutely amazing and has never let me down. I am never disappointed by them regardless of service, cleanliness, quality of..."
Derek Cheung
"A big fan of this cafe, been here numerous times and never get enough of it. Coffee always great, food is good, especially loved the Korean inspired..."
Carmen
"☕️☕️☕️❤️ Apparently the review needs to be 140 characters long. It’s amazing how Zomato nowadays dictates the rules of..."
Francesco Delogu
"nice decorated place with open kitchen, coffee is always good. Match scone is amazing. Lord toast was nice combination of vegetables and eggs, it..."
JunYong Lin
"Successful korean-western fusion menu well worth its price. Green juice was a favourite. Lovely brunch atmosphere in a pretty Newmarket..."
TLDR
"Just look how pretty this plate of pancakes is! So colourful and vibrant, makes me wanna dig into it the second it arrived at the table. The pancakes..."
CHIFAN.EATS
"Lovely cafe/restaurant hidden in New Market. A nice ranch style interior, with plants potted on the wall. Clean and green friendly..."
Lucy
"Came to this place during rush hour on Sunday but we were looked after really well. Quick and friendly service. Coffee was awesome! We ordered the..."
Quinn Mai
"Hands down the best coffee I’ve had in ages! The bibimbap was delicious and packed full of good ess and the bulgogi beef I added to it was..."
Siobhan
"A very interesting brunch place run by friendly Korean people. Definitely worth trying. I love their bacon with candy floss - such an interesting..."
Ericwhan
"Have heard so many great things about this place and it didn’t disappoint! I love Korean fusion food and the fried chicken here really hit the..."
Lizzie
"This was my third time visiting this cafe! Service is always lovely and I love the atmosphere. We ordered the black fettuccine, Katsu sando, polenta..."
Sabrina Hea
"Been here several times and never be disappointed. Nice ambience, friendly staffs and yummy differential food offerings. Soba Joba is light and..."
Flora
"Well presented food and I particularly enjoyed the polenta chips, it was delish. I thought the kfc chicken was a bit overrated. I would definitely..."
Ida Tang
"I love the KFC plattes！ Juicy boneless chicken and nice fried rice cake. Also tried the lamb ball spaghetti but test normal. Will be back next..."
Chloeliliny
"Both food and coffee were excellent! Traditional brunch food with a bit of Fushion twist, very interesting menu. Would definitely come back and try..."
Bonnie Hu
"Great coffee, food, and staff - would highly recommend! Food is light (not heavy), unusual, and delicious - it's always a pleasure dining..."
Josephine
"I loved the food here so much! I can't wait to come back here to try their other dishes.I shared buns with my friend and ordered a squid..."
Emily
"Delicious food, relaxed environment. The salmon has great texture of flavour, especially the crispy seaweed. Lovely environment, will bring my..."
Charis Yang
"I went here last year I believe (december) but here I am writing a review on the KFC plater ($38) i had here.The korean fried chicken was good I..."
James
"Introduced by a friend who arrived in NZ last week, but she’s come three times. I think she is really love here, kk. It’s a good restaurant which..."
Whittling Arts
"The cutest cafe, tucked away deep in the heart of Newmarket. Fusion food done exceptionally. You can get a healthy brunch like we did or dig into..."
Jenny @ga.eats
"A very pleasant place to visit. Grabbed a weekend brunch here for a morning coffee. Very nice plating and friendly staff service. The coffee is..."
Coffee Macarons
"A lovely spot tucked away in Newmarket. Loved the vibe with the spotted plants coupled with woody colour - cozy and inviting. We went there for..."
Evelyn Chen
"Yum yum yum food and coffee!Tucked down the little lane, this hidden gem is such a relaxed place to eat! Great brunch menu and fantastic coffee!..."
Jess Grant
"Three of us came here for a post-movie treat and we were so glad that we did! The service was friendly and efficient, the cocktails were superb, and..."
Silva Star
"My body was deprived after a grit class and I needed sustenance that wasn’t boring. Candy shop delivered. Service was quick and friendly, I chose..."
Phil Morton
"Funky little cafe in Newmarket. Yum food, different kinds of options! Smaller portion sizes but reasonably filling. Good quality and pretty good..."
Louise MacNaughton
"Tucked away in the tight shopping arcades of the New Market backstreets, you'll find the worst kept secret on the local food scene - a contemporary..."
Tan Wang
"We ordered the KFC Platter, which was ample for two people to share. Both the garlic soy and gochujang sweet and spicy chicken were amazing and..."
Vivian C
"In love with this place. Food was very filling. Their Simon and Lee KFC is probably the best on the menu but only as a side. Spaghetti was very..."
Koyal Lal
"We’ve been here twice, and had no complaints both times. First time I had the bibimbap, which was delicious. Second time I had the soba - lovely as..."
Tanya
"Quite a nice little place tucked away in Newmarket. Good seating area and decor is quite tasteful. Presentation and flavour of food are both on..."
Sunaina Goundar
"I went here for a first date (even though the date was extremely rude to me and the servers) I enjoyed the food and would love to give them another..."
Marggie Pascua
"Had dinner with my partner tonight and we both enjoyed the chicken platter. The service was great and we didn’t even wait that long to get our..."
Rem
"Absolutely love the candy shop. I have been there 4 times and every time the food is just delicious! The KFC is especially good. Everything about the..."
Selena
"Best to make reservation just because the size of the restaurant and the table setting.I love how this place tuck away and its so cosy...."
Yusoff Kamal
"Great Korean fusion cafe. Well presented food and arrays of options available to suit everyone's taste buds. Great outdoor seating plan. Would..."
Tarun Parmar
"Loving the healthful ‘Healing Power’ composed of beetroot hummus, marinated feta, zucchini, smashed avocado, butternut squash, poached egg, &..."
Melissa Koh
"Been here a few times; food is always delicious and well presented! Big fan of the kale fettuccine, was absolutely delicious 10/10. Service is a bit..."
Victoria Birch
"Food : 4/5Ambience : 5/5Service : 4/5The Candy shop is tucked away in a cute little lane in Newmarket. The food is Korean/Asian..."
Bronwyn Koh
"A Nice Korean Fusion Restaurant located in New Market. It was a bit hard to find because it was in the corner of Newmarket. The decor of the..."
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"Tucked away in the streets of Newmarket, The Candy Shop provides an aesthetic, relaxing atmosphere suited for a good coffee catch up and lunch with..."
Carley Peng
"Ordered the steamed bun sliders, kale fettuccine and tuna tataki. Food was overall good! Kale fettuccine was amazing! Def be going back for that...."
Ari Kim
"good coffee, great services. I have had lunch in candy shop before. quite nice.a hidden place in new market, hard to find, but good to relax and..."
LGarden
"The Candy Shop is initially a little hard to find being down one of the new lanes in Newmarket, but the signposts do help.There is a lovely..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Lunch today was at @thecandyshopnz⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Came her with friends today for fuel in between our shopping session..."
Amy Peng
"A bit hard to find this place, well for me it was. Food was great, staff were great. Would definitely go again. You have to try their fried chicken..."
Manoj Patel
"We had Korean fried chicken - the sauce was a bit too sweet for us and not spicy like I thought it would be from the color. They are delicious..."
Tanz
"Best cafe in Newmarket! Must go and try at least once in your life!!! Great taste of foods and excellent customer services! And also their coffee..."
Seunghoon Yoo
"Friendly staff and good service. We ordered affogato, big breakfast, pancake, creamy mushroom and wine. Creamy mushroom, the mushroom was perfectly..."
Johnny Jeoung
"I’ve heard that the lunch options here are quite good, but coincidentally I came here when the breakfast menu was still on so didn’t get to try..."
Kylie
"The Candy Shop is a unique brunch/dinner restaurant hidden away along a brick pathway (reminded me of wizard of oz). They have a extensive selection..."
Jenny Da
"Thought this place was one of the better bistro style spots in Auckland. Really original menu and amazing flavours. Small but good selection of..."
Boz
"This korean fusion restaurant located in a peaceful part of new market is def worth a visit if you love food and love fancy spots! The K.F.C dish was..."
Calvin
"Service was amazing, made us feel very welcome. Very cozy setting and the food was both visually and tastes wise wonderful. Definitely going..."
Neil Sharan
"This place is great for a quality , casual meal in great surroundings with a lot of healthy options on the menu. Low key but good service too...."
Camilla
"Had a Saturday brunch date with my friend，we ordered VEGAN DOLSOT, TTEOK GALBI and Simon & Lee KFC for share, Ice latte and mocha latte, the cafe..."
EffieCcccc
"The Candyshop is a delight and a much needed addition to the Newmarket restaurant scene, which is lacking in flare. This Korean/kiwi styled..."
Holly Swallow
"they make the best coffee in the hood. my understanding is they scouted a guy from the campers? coffee shop which is a tiny store located right on..."
W111
"4.5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Best Cafe in New Market for food and coffeeGood food,..."
곰정안
"Came by for lunch with a fairly large group. We didn't have a reservation but they ended up getting a table made for us in the alcove outside the..."
Benedict Uy
"This might have been the best brunch I had in Auckland so far! When I first arrived at the candy shop I thought I wouldn’t write a good review..."
Auckland Foodie
"Overall we had a great experience at The Candy Shop. The food was extremely tasty (especially the kimchi fries) and great brunch-ing atmosphere. Meal..."
Spat
"Went on a Saturday afternoon, and the cafe wasn’t busy so had a lovely time. The coffee was perfect, one of the best I’ve had in ages, and the..."
Lyla
"Had lunch at The Candy Shop yesterday. Was great! 5 of us each had different dishes and all were lovely. My choice was the Spaghetti with baa baa..."
Cat
"Grateful for my friend introducing me to this place! Nestled in a cozy lane in the back streets of Newmarket this place was nice and cosy. I ordered..."
Haley Ernstzen
"I've just come to Auckland and heard about Camper coffee and the Candy shop. My friend and I went to the Candy shop last week trying their..."
Jh
"Food ★★★★★Coffee ★★★★★Customer service ★★★★★Ambience ★★★★★Location ★★★★☆..."
Jeong-ho Lim
"I accidentally stumbled across this beautiful and chic place so decided to stop in for a bite. Best choice of the day. I have been here plenty Iof..."
Veronica Te
"One word is needed to describe the Candy Shop and that is Pulchritudinous. I’m pretty sure I’ve used that word before to describe..."
Medium_Rare
"My American friend loved the coffee served here and I think it is the Camper brand. He noticed the lovely floral swirl from the foam on top which was..."
Mei
"I’m so glad that we gave this new place a try. The snack is YUM and looks amazing. We had the chips with Parmersan Cheese Kimchi, Seafood..."
Bella Luv Food
"tucked away in the heart of newmarket, such a gem of a place. they do really lovely coffees, i had their "yo-go-girl" breakfast meal which was..."
Karen Huo
"New Market’s latest addition to the dining scene, Candy Shop is a new all-day eatery nested in Osborne Lane that is fast becoming everyone’s new..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"The staff were friendly and kind. There was a nice atmosphere for eating. However the food was okay. The table was nice and clean. Over all good..."
Sid
"Really nice environment! My dish, The Korean Fried Chicken, was really good! But the other dishes my friends had weren’t so great. No ‘just ‘..."
Harry Kumar
"Came here after hearing many good reviews from my fellow foodies and decided to give it a try! The concept for candy shop is “kiwi as food..."
SpoonMe
"Finally visited this super trendy brunch destination in Newmarket on a Sunday for lunch. I was not impressed by the food or the service. There were..."
Linh 💛
"Fantastic new eatery! Food: I got the beef cheek eggs bene, delicious twist on the classic ‘salmon or bacon’, not too sweet hollandaise and..."
Lauren Faram
"Newly opened cafe in Newmarket! Ordered a flat white, the Pasta of the Day and the Healing Power. The flat white was perfect; I wish I knew which..."
Kirsten
"From the folks who also operate the nearby Camper coffee and maybe Parnells Simon n Lees a newly opened hidden gem at the trendy Osborne Lane shops...."
Diner8Here
"We ordered the beef "half-naked sammy" and the pasta of the day (shellfish fettucini). Quick note that this was the lunch menu.The beef was..."
Dom Park
"Food 5 Ambience 5 Coffee 5 Newmarket finally stepped up their game thanks to this new joint. Hats off to the owners, chefs and..."
Davis Cheung
"Loved the Hotteok - delicious take on the Korean Pancake mixed with granola and fresh berries. The chef Jeff gave us an insight into the dish. Thanks..."
Briggy
"A new hip eatery in the heart of new marketI believe its run by the man behind Major Sprout, Little King, Ben Gusto- ie the best cafes in AKL..."
Thegreeats
"Fabulous creamy mushrooms and excellent coffee. I explained that I only had 30 minutes and they had a perfect lunch in front of me in 8 minutes flat..."
Christine McDonald
"We've been meaning to try The Candy Shop for such a long time and we finally did it today and it is really great.
Their coffees are full of flavor..."
Cristina Costache
"cute and high-quality fusion cafe in town❤️ the food was fantastic!!! we love the curry rice with pork belly so..."
hiulamchan
"I was initially surprised that I couldn't get actual candy here, but after a few moments I managed. The food here is pretty good as were the warm..."
Michael Davidson
"We came here for lunch and they were way too busy.
Though manager was super nice but other staffs looked like they were there to make some..."
So won K
"Still waiting for the day The Candy Shop will disappoint, they just never do
I was a bit sad there was no batch brew but food as always was on..."
Eva
"yum yum yum!! the food is sooo good. My friend and i got the omurice and bibimbap to share and both were super flavourful and delicious!! Portions..."
Simonie Lam
"Love the food here. We had the chilli crab scrambled eggs and the prawn spaghetti, both so tasty!! The eggs had good chunks of crab meat hence the..."
Tracy Huynh
"Very busy, great vibe and very attentive staff! Good food and..."
Tritip K
"Ordered the Omurice rice - flavours were great. Added the pork belly which is always a must.
Sphaghettini, with prawns was also very good with lots..."
Jason Goh
"One of our friends recommended this place. We were there for lunch but only tried Prawn burger and the dumplings. I loved the prawn burger, the prawn..."
Shirley Hunter
"This restaurant is undoubtedly an amazing one! We came for my birthday and what an amazing experience, from start to finish everything was perfect...."
Shannon Richardson
"Went there for brunch. Very busy place but staff are so friendly and welcoming. Attentive service even at the busiest time. We had fried chicken..."
Marine Juwarry
"Visited twice. Satisfied with both the food and services. Good coffees good vibe and good dishes. I have tried twice the Egg Bene with slab..."
"One of the most cosiest cafes in the heart of the CBD.Staff service is the most friendly and welcoming. The decor of the cafe is filled..."
The Sweet Tooth Fairy
"Love their atmosphere. Staffs soo friendly..."
Mocca Lion
"A place that will never disappoint you, a bowl of warm porridge is exactly what I need in the winter morning, will come again......worth trying..."
April
"Excellent service, excellent food. Queer friendly!Would recommend to all - especially if you are looking for a place to sit and write.Full..."
Lala Greens
"Bf recommended this place . He mentioned it’s good and we went and had Açai bowl & bacon and egg. The fact that we had to sit outside..."
Michelle Chua
"Delicious food. It was really busy but the food still came out really quickly. Great atmosphere, lots of games and books for people to use. Wifi..."
Nikki Goddard
"Remedy coffee features everywhere when you search for top 10 cafes and coffee in Auckland so we had to try it out. We admit, it lives up to its..."
Mashed_Potato
"Tried their coffee twice but didn't enjoy it. Not my taste. Not sure where they get their beans from. Food on the other hand was good, also the..."
Criss Koc
"A very cute place right opposite the civic centre in the heart of Auckland. I love the planter with the onion soup recipe. Absolutely jam-packed on a..."
Shreeya Jayaraman
"Came here for a light brunch with a friend, it’s a little hidden gem, with lovely food and a unique store! There’s a large array of board games..."
Louise
"a bustling wee cafe this is. can’t say the interior is to my taste, but it definitely has it’s own thing going on. have been twice because my..."
Bridie
"I’ve heard of Remedy for a while as one of the most popular cafe in CBD. Nice vibe and quick service. However I didnt enjoy my coffee that day much..."
Quinn Mai
"I was passing by and stopped in for a coffee, I'm very glad I did. The shop is small and cosy, the staff friendly. The double flat white I ordered..."
Gus
"A little cafe tucked away on a busy street was a good place to meet a friend for lunch. Very cosy and small as well as busy. Quite limited on food..."
Rae
"Would have given this place 5 stars if it hadn‘t been for the food. I ordered the chicken bagel which looked quite nice but lacked in taste. The..."
Auckland Foodie
"Damn, that’s some great coffee! Loved the place, nice and cozy. Quite small but it gives you that warm feeling of home. Anyway, back to the coffee!..."
Carlo Enrique
"Always walked passed this cafe, but never had the chance to walk in. From the reviews on instagram, I decided to finally give this cafe a try! I do..."
Kirsten
"All together, the Remedy coffee is probably the best place in Auckland if you want to have a coffee or a tea or even have a wonderful meal. Great..."
João Plácido
"Here is my regular cafe. Sooooo nice Flat white and Moc and cold coffee as well!! And its perfect vintage vibe. I love it. And crew is really..."
Joosalong
"There are always lots of people in this shop. I usually go there on Saturday or Sunday's morning. I really loved their flat white which has..."
Yuri
"A friendly place, especially tourist friendly, Remedy café sits between the STA travel centre and an Irish pub, across from the CIVIC centre on..."
Vivi S
"Looking for breakfast I stumbled across this place. I had a freshly made fruit salad with yoghurt and honey +chorizo feta roasted vege salad. It was..."
Chefaldini
"Had a really nice experience here this morning. It's a smallish cafe but has a great atmosphere inside, you're surrounded by lots and lots of books..."
Crackerjacker
"Great coffee, fantastic atmosphere :) and what a nice idea! People can just drop by and grab a book or play a game and just chill out. Marianne just..."
Penelope Chua
"Cute little coffee shop. Used to be my daily coffee stop on my way to work. Personally prefer one female barista her espresso making. They have..."
Hungry Zombie
"A good place to talk with my friend,and the price is not high,you can sit there for almost two hour,and it's ok.My friend order white flat, and I..."
12114213
"Great atmosphere and pretty great food. Prices aren't bad either. Would definitely go back just for the atmosphere and experience. Only complaint..."
Calli Bates
"Super love their flat white and mocha! So good! They have nice latte art too 😻😻 Cosy ambience and super friendly staff 😍❤️ definitely..."
Annie Low
"I work in the city and have found Remedy to be one of the most consistently good places to grab a coffee and bagel!Today I had a flat white..."
Nicola
"Bagels and hot chocolate...........Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the new zealand cafes certainly do justice to..."
Canny Connoisseur / Rishabh Shah
"Great coffee stop for catch up or alone to read some of the books . stop in a lot as the coffee and staff are fab . the food is good too super fresh..."
Niamh Slattery
"I got just 5 grain toast(vegan!) and avocado with iced black coffee with almond milk. My total came to 14 dollars which I think is ridiculously..."
Rose
"Update: I found remedy's cakes& muffins are very fresh and tasty! Perfect with their awesome coffee! Plus their unique and lovely cutlery,..."
Jade0289
"Popped in here on my way to work. Very cosy, bohemian-style cafe. Ordered the chia pudding & a flat white. Coffee was good & the chia pudding was..."
Ms Jones
"Quirky little cafe close to Queen Street. The fit out has been done exceptionally well. Lots of seating options inside & out with the couch & window..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"They have such a nice atmosphere I come here with a friend for catch up sessions and we are never disappointed. The coffee and hot chocolates..."
Lin Kee
"Such a cute little cafe! All the staff are incredibly friendly and it has such a welcoming vibe. The smashed avocado and bagels here are superior and..."
Poppy Ross
"I had a sandwich from Remedy yesterdayChicken Bacon Cheddar & Rocket on 4 grain breadQuite deliciousQuirky decor and..."
Glenn Town
"Great cafe. Some of the best coffee in the city (Red Rabbit roasters) and a small, high-quality menu of food. All at a reasonable price and cool..."
Mark
"Honest to god they use the best ever ice cream in there iced coffees I can't even deal with it, if your looking for a nice coffee and some people..."
Jess-Louise Holmes
"Bang in the middle of town this place is a cute little spot to kill a bunch of time and not spend much money. They do really good coffee, theres..."
Roana Bilia
"What a cute little cafe, not what you expect in the CBD. If you're lucky you get a table and can linger here over a coffee. I had a latte and a small..."
Kerryj
"As this cafe's name "remedy" I got remediation with mellow coffee and tasty food there. Smashed avocado was very good mouthfeel and all raw materials..."
Michelle Hwang
"Coffee is really good. The coffee maker is a girl with full tattoo in her arm, so cool! But the shop is too small, if there are many customers in..."
Karen Gu
"Absolutely delicious coffee. Cute, relaxed little space. I had the #1 avo on toast and my friend had the breakfast bagel and both were delicious. ..."
Alice Yeah
"Very nice café in the heart of Auckland CBD. The atmosphere of the place itself is great, with lots of books and games. You'd certainly feel very..."
Diogo Reck
"Excellent coffee and service. Melbourne style 👍🏼 could have more ready made options available for a quick takeaway brekkie or snack. Great deal..."
Michelle
"Best staff! Love this place! So nice and relaxed with plenty reading material to help you relax and enjoy your coffee or tea. Had a phenomenal..."
Rona Dalgleish
"Really great place, haven't tried the food but the coffee is some what in the middle. Some days the coffee is great an other days it alright. The..."
Chandara Honn
"Finally got to try this cafe after walking past it everyday! The cafe occupied a nice little corner space and had window views looking out to the..."
Annie Ren
"Love this place! I'm not in the city often, but my wife introduced me to remedy, a few weeks back, there is an English fellow here who just gives..."
Stuart Harper
"Cute little coffee great for Hipsters 👯. They have good Coffees and Tea's. Quick Lunch Items in the cabinet or a menu to order : Toast, Muesli,..."
MommyYummy
"Really enjoyed my Mochachino here at Remedy, and the service from the girls was good. The place was super busy but not overcrowded - we did however..."
P L
"Recommended spot. A nice ambience, great coffee, simple and tasty food. If you are looking for a good coffee in Auckland cbd, this is your spot...."
Karl Harris
"Grabbed two coffees here, found them average and differing in taste. Maybe we caught them at an off time, disappointed after reading a few good..."
Victoria
"Probably the best coffee in the city. Only downside is the long wait...."
Abhishek Mehra
"I randomly found this place one morning and now 10 months of living in the city I won't go anywhere else for coffee. The staff are friendly...."
Eve Lewis
"You can't go wrong with Remedy. And even if something DOES go wrong, the top customer service will set things right. In fact, the only thing that..."
Imogen Trupinic
"Great service and atmosphere. Was busy on the Saturday morning I visited. Coffee was strong and not what I ordered but they replaced it and forgave..."
Michael Smale
"Love sitting here with some avo on toast and a pot of herbal tea (great selection) catching up with friends. The homemade slices have always been..."
Claudia Serra
"Fantastic little relaxed cafe, great choice of hot drinks...which I'm needing right now..not just coffee! Good wholesome food! And the staff are..."
Chloe Smith
"One of my favourite cafes in the city. Staff are amazingly friendly, interior is warm, cozy but quirky. The music is always good (usually jazz). And..."
Etwood
"One of my favourite cafe spots in the city. Partly due to the delicious food they serve (the smashed avocado on toast along with one of their perfect..."
Myfoxycorner
"Oooh love the interior over there! Great! It seems always busy, which is also a good sign. The people are very friendly but what they serve is not..."
Marjolein Drenth
"After reading reviews on Zomato about how great the chai lattes are here, so finally decided to give Remedy a try.As soon as I walked in..."
Amy Webb
"Remedy Coffee is in a great location opposite the Civic Theatre in downtown Auckland. The menu is small and consists mostly of salads, which makes..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Pro: alternative vibe, good coffee, free wifiCon: No plant-based pastriesWhat a cool place this is! Looking out you see the Civic and..."
Juku
"this is a great little coffee that gives you the idea of a true kiwi experience!they serve amazing yoghurt with fresh fruit. Simple, unalloyed..."
Giapo Grazioli
"This is such a cute, homey, old fashioned-looking cafe. There's such a relaxing vibe about this place- piles of books upon the wall shelf, and even..."
Heartshrooms
"If you’re looking for a relaxing, homey atmosphere with delicious coffee and good food this could be the place for you. As their name says, they..."
Marnelli
"Coffee for coffee nerds and gluten-free bread options!
Had a great single origin, natural coffee - prepared with a moccamaster. Baristas were really..."
Emily Guile
"I didn’t even intend to come to this place, but when I saw locals spilling out onto the street in front of shop I pivoted my plans. Awesome and..."
Shelley Alingas
"Great coffee, great staff, and great food!
The Kazu bagel was an excellent and tasty breakfast, and was so good with a cup of coffee.
Their..."
Ian Guile
"I love the cozy ambiance and the delicious coffee at your coffeeshop. It's always a delightful..."
hallyberries crowe
"Had the “Power Bowl Salad” for lunch and it was great. A great mixture of ingredients, fruits and veggies are fresh and tasty. Highly..."
Yulanda Pei
"Really loved this cafe. Food were delicious and the atmosphere were really great if you enjoy a rather rustic..."
steven li
"After seeing pics and the menu online, I knew I wanted to get breakfast here.
I got the avocado toast #1, which came with smashed avocado, feta..."
Victoria P.
"As a visitor from Australia…breakfast and coffee here is always a pleasure. Hard to get a seat because it’s so good. Worth a wait if you need a..."
Darren Hunter
"Comfy coffee shop serving good coffee and delicious breakfast. Love it with all the doors and windows open. Not the kind of place that asks "what..."
Vincent Mo
"Neat little Cafe near corner of Queen and Wellesley Streets. Limited seating inside and out, so mostly takeaways. We did manage to get a seat and the..."
William Lin
"I was so happy to discover Remedy Coffee Auckland- the BEST Single Origin Coffee I have ever tasted- STRONG Taste- Loved it!
The lovely server (a..."
Carmen W
"Remedy is by far the best breakfast / brunch location in the Auckland CBD. I have been visiting the area for about a week and have come back three or..."
Matthew Briggs
"Friendly service and very welcoming. Delicious breakfast sandwiches and matcha lattes. Cozy atmosphere, perfect for Sunday..."
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
"Coffee was great, but the atmosphere and vibe of this cafe is really vibrant. Great for a quick coffee stopover before going about your..."
SChan
"Cool place. Great atmosphere. Helpful and friendly staff. Good food..."
MC Ung
"Some good vegan options on the menu. Got the chia pudding and small long black takeaway. Both were excellent. Generous amount of..."
Beau Wildie
"Cozy place! Got a matcha and a raisin croissant. Both..."
"Glad to discover this cute cafe. I tried their hot chocolate, deconstructed mocha and normal flat white. Lovely chill atmosphere to hangout with your..."
Rhea
"This my second visits to The Shelf, it's a lovely little cafe to catch up with friends. Their hot chocolate is amazing. This time I have ordered the..."
Rozie
"The food and coffee was soo good. Bagels and salmon was my favorite! Everything in that dish blend in so well together 🥺 I really love this cafe..."
Ja Lahpai
"Enjoyed their korean pork..."
L A
"Nice coffee shop discovery, while walking around the city. They had good flat white coffee and a quaint atmosphere...."
Dins Rodriguez
"Atmosphere was amazing, it felt so cozy to be inside. I loved the wooden plates that was used to serve the food/drinks (which tasted good and made us..."
Lydia Low
"Have yet to try the food but the coffee here is good. The deconstructed hot chocolates is novel although doesn’t really work for impatient people..."
Shannon
"Came by for breakfast/brunch for a handing in celebration. A friend recommended this place because of their deconstructed iced mocha. There were..."
Benedict Uy
"The place is very well-decorated and staff are nice and attentive. The food is delicious and well-portioned but definitely on the pricier side of..."
Chary1235
"The atmosphere here was so great. One of the go to places for a coffee in Auckland. The food and desserts here were great too. Came here multiple..."
Minh Thu
"I came here on a Wednesday for lunch. It was my first time trying this place and I loved it! I ordered the green omelette which was different from..."
Aszy
"I decided to have brunch with a friend at The Shelf because it’s one of her favourite places. The decorations were super pretty and it was so quiet..."
Sharon Louie
"The shelf amazed me with their beautiful ambience with a front section of tables and even lamps?? Further out back is a section with wooden tables..."
The Scarfoodie
"As I work in town I've often come here for coffee. Even if you're not a regular mocha person, grab a mocha or hot chocolate to have in - proper..."
Caitlin Smart
"A good cafe in the heart of the city..nice vibes and interior was great..food is average though..not extraordinary..and a bit..."
Shreya Divakar
"Excellent tasty seasoned food from the magic breakfast meal to the French toast big portions an great presentation. In addition the green tea..."
Anadlz898
"Food was good-not great but the interior is beautiful and classy. Service is exceptional, prices are usual cafe-expensiva type but i guess thats what..."
Angelica Starina
"This is probably one place that il never stop going to! Whenever I get a craving for pasta, I have to go here! Their fettuccine is so creamy and the..."
A.K
"My go to place whenever I’m in town and want breakfast or brunch! The food continuously upholds my expectations and I really enjoy coming here! The..."
Hannah Zheng
"Had my first breakfast here a few weeks back and I must say I was not only impressed with the service but the food quality, OMG!! Definitely..."
CoSMiiCKiiD
"Came here with one of my best friends and got breakie here the other day, was so happy with my waffles, such a pleasant taste and the appearance was..."
Yana Petrenko
"Used to come here a lot for brunch, love their Moroccan Lamb Salad, also tried the Chicken Fettuccine, Belgian Waffle, The Shelf’s Breakfast which..."
💓 K
"I like to go to this cafe at my leisure time. I always order french toast. It is thick and sponge. The banana is sweet and a bit crispy. But I cannot..."
Will Nono
"CRAFTY. From deconstructed special beverages to perfectly constructed freak shakes and smoothies, @50theshelf offers one of the most interesting..."
Brendan Chun
"One of my favorite spots in Auckland for cafe food. Ordered the big breakfast and bagels with coffee on this occasion. Would definitely recommend..."
Leslie Tan
"The interior and ambience is nice, very friendly and welcoming staff. Only thing is the food is a little pricey but if you’re willing to spend some..."
Shyama
"Very good service, food was delivered quickly and is delicious. The restaurant itself is very pretty and has an appealing appearance. Friendly staff..."
Weeaboo Rights Activist
"It’s on high street, very easy to find. A stylish cafe, and presentation is excellent. A little bit pricy, but good for friends to have a relax..."
Wendy Wang
"Ice mocha was pleasant : ) Its a modern layout with quite spacious areas in between tables. Food was average but coffee is worth the short walk..."
~City Life~
"Cosy little cafe on High Street great for a quick coffee break.If you want to be a little fancy, why not try an iced mocha? The best part..."
Tony Shi
"Coming from Wellington I am used to quirky cafes everywhere. This place I really enjoyed. It is the perfect place to work if you are a contractor..."
Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt
"Each time I walk into this beautiful cosy cafe you are greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. A fine selection of drinks, hot and cold food and..."
Tim
"In this Korean cafe, you can get all the fancy drinks and desserts you want. Clean environment, nice staff, prettiest food. Best place to have a..."
LuNa The TuNa
"First impressions are always the most important and ambience of this place really gives a good first impression.Just stopped there for a..."
Ģirts Betmanis
"Food and service were both great! There wasn’t much noise in this cafe which makes it a perfect place to catch up with a friend or two. The shelf..."
Jenney Guo
"Great place for brunch with my boyfriend. I love the hot chocolate since I can control the portion of chocolate. The food are also good tasting...."
Qun Xia
"Super nice interior and ambience to have a chill morning. I only ordered the special hot chocolate here and it definitely was pretty special - it..."
Eunifoodie
"Such a good place for catch ups. The cafe is so cute. I only ordered coffee as i already had lunch, their mocha is so good! My friend ordered a..."
Jb Buen
"Ordered the Belgium Waffle which came out with kiwifruit and grapes, candy floss and whipped cream. Value for money, waffles were crunchy and sweet...."
G1k
"Always love coming here for a catch up and coffee. It has the perfect environment just for that. The food looks spectacular but haven’t had the..."
Crackerjacker
"This place is surprisingly tucked away on High Street, but offers an excellent hide out to dash out some productive work. It's very much a cafe and I..."
Jay
"Been to this place a few times and truly enjoyed the food. Its gourmet meet uni days! The Oreo drink is a must try ! Central location is a bonus !..."
Charissa
"This is such a cute place with amazing food!! It’s just down the road from Uni and I’ve walked past it multiple times and it’s quite easy..."
J.M-Tazzy
"This is a super cute little cafe that serves wonderful food. The food looked amazing and tasted pretty good too, though the flavours may have been..."
Sammy & Raphy
"Great coffee, great breakfast and super awesome croissants. Must try - French toast, chocolate croissant, espresso, iced tea.Also, the..."
Naiya
"I came here on a Saturday afternoon to do some writing (and charge my devices!). I enjoyed The Shelf's free wifi and the mood – it’s quieter and..."
Raymond Tiong
"Coffee is great, the iced latte with coffee ice cube, cute! oreo cheesecake is already brilliant. Also wifi was fast and good, was there for 3 hours..."
Nina Wang
"5 stars for this cafe would be an understatement!!The Shelf cafe has the most chill vibes ever and is located perfectly in the middle of..."
Niki Niki
"If you are ever strolling down High Street you have to try this cozy-cool lil cafe! From the chilled vibes to the neat decor, to the friendly staff,..."
Dani
"Nice decor & drinks. I'm not a fan of hot chocalate but The Shelf's hot choc is really a wow for me. Imagine how cool it is seeing the chocolate bar..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Love going to ‘The Shelf’ ❤️! Huge fan of their Hot chocolate and their Ice Chocolate 😊 Always a pleasant experience with great service..."
Aisha Mohammed
"Went here on Sunday for the first time. Love this place. The service was great & staff friendly. Coffee and tea are great. Food is delicious too...."
Ken Hita
"I’ve been here for a few times and I just realised I never write a review 😂Came here with a friend from aussie and we ordered a piece of..."
The Poor Foodie
"I feel bad, why because all the other coffee shops that I rated as 5* . The Shelf is a 6*Hands down the best Mocha in Auckland, possibly..."
Scott
"Breakfast here the other day was lovely. Warm and inviting atmosphere with a cool vibe to it. Friendly and approachable staff who greeted me..."
Cherise
"We had brunch at shelf today. I had green tea latte, spicy pork belly burger. My hubby had eggs bene & latte. Really like the latte and eggs..."
Yong Jing
"Extremely good service, delicious food (though a bit pricey) and fast internet. My go to when I’m out with friends or wanting to treat myself...."
Homayra Shafiq
"Had the Belgian waffles and a peach iced tea when I came here for lunch. I throughouly enjoyed the meal and found it to be very filling. The waffles..."
Bailey
"Very nice and quiet place. Friendly and helpful staff with a very welcoming design.Tried the eggs Benedict with bacon and mushrooms and a fresh..."
João Plácido
"The shelf is always good:) kinds staff and free wifi. I love the latte art the most. Bakery is also good to try. I like the cafe atmosphere...."
Alice In New Zealand
"The cafe lives up to its name with the amount of shelves here. You can get all your signature cafe staples here and the prices are..."
I_like_pickles
"Great place to catch up with friends, food is delicious. Presentation is amazing and it taste scrumptious. The detox juice is so good. I had the..."
Miura Elikana
"Nestled just 5 minuets walk from sky city the shelf is easy to get to and provides delicious food, the cafe its self is fairly small, we had a group..."
Chloe Mason
"Came here for brunch with a friend recently. The decor here is cool. The entire place has a relaxed chill vibe. It’s clean and modern and overall a..."
Emma
"Fantastic coffee and food. Friendly staff with beautiful smile. Warm and Cozy! Highly recommend! Barista skill is good! Even cabinet food is lovely...."
Max1981812
"Their Mocha was amazing! Coffee came with a chocolate stick in there and some more chocolate on the side. Super cute. The place was very busy but..."
Auckland Foodie
"Awesome food and coffee! Friendly staff! Chicken pasta is really awesome! Price is good at city centre! Very accessible location along High St! Good..."
Cristiano_phone
"Decided to go catch up with a friend over brunch today and I was pleasantly surprised. From the outside, it looks very busy and there was the..."
Rae
"Nice coffee. And nice food, I ordered an lamb which is different from other cafes. It surprised me. And inside of the cafe is unique in the town...."
Ray
"I love this little cafe! I ordered an almond croissant with a white hot chocolate and will definitely be coming back again. The presentation is..."
Paris Jenkins
"We came here over the weekend for brunch and ordered their mash mash and eggs benedict with bacon&spinach, as well as their special hot chocolate...."
Blackpearl
"very cute and cosy cafe. food was presented beautifully and my scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly but will say they were a bit under seasoned for..."
Charlotteraju
"A good place to grab some breakfast and the ambience would give you a positive vibe. The food served here is pretty fancy and as you would expect,..."
Sanika Chandoskar
"Cool place!The fresh orange juice was great. I also tried the Shelf’s breakfast which was alright. The sausages were delicious but..."
Wapatino
"The Shelf is in a brilliant location on High Street, which I might as well consider my second home at this point. However, getting a table isn't..."
Raj Singh
"Wow! What a cute little shop this was. The interior decoration was ADORABLE!!! Couldn't possibly ask for more in the decorations, plus the staff were..."
Flora The Foodie
"Probably the nicest place in cbd. Nice n quite. Good service. I have tried many of their dishes but their French toast and chicken fettuccine is my..."
Jot
"Portions are a bit small but the taste of the food is amazing. Service is efficient and the decor is very cute. Great place to catch up with..."
Sally S
"I enjoyed my smoked salmon pie and matcha latte. Other food on the menu also looked good. I’m not a fan of the fitout as I’d prefer more natural..."
Tashee
"I love this cafe, but coffee is not great anymore... the last few times, I couldn’t finish my coffee. Food and attention, always the best...."
Mariné Colombo
"If you’re looking for top rate coffee then this is the place. Deliciously strong soy lattes with beautiful thick crema on top. Really nice layout..."
Purpledonnamode
"Came here with a couple friends and shared 3 dishes. The atmosphere was very nice and quiet, a nice place to get away from studies and just chill and..."
Aimee
"Food is set out beautifully, loved the deconstructed ice chocolate, ambience is really great :) Nice instagrammable place to come with a friend, and..."
Lo9ve3r 4s
"Such a lovely unexpected place in the middle of High Street. Great service, fantastic atmosphere - you can try and absorb everything and still be..."
Dini
"with my friends eat brunch～paste so nice～but omelet just so so～drink menu amazing～iced coffee and lemon tea i like^-^next time i will be..."
"Starting to see alot of these trendy cafes opening up with flash ambience and their own unique way of presenting and serving their products. Shelf..."
Diner8Here
"Love this cute little cafe on High St. It had everything you’d want in a cafe dining experience. Great service, attentive staff, they cleared a..."
Hangry Angee
"Came here in a rainy morning but the ambience is so warm and lovely. Good service. Nice decoration. Probably the most interesting to serve ice..."
Quinn Mai
"This place is so cute! I’ve always seen reviews of it on Zomato and I finally got to try it! I ordered the jack sandwich and berry smoothie, which..."
Jessica Li
"Had eggs bene was one of the top ones I’ve ever had. Got given a deconstructed hot drink which was great. Service was friendly and very fast. Cafe..."
Olivia Small
"The service is pretty good and the food is alright - but better than average but most amazing. I quite liked their pasta dish however found their..."
Angela
"Very stylish little cafe on High Street. I like the simple decoration with wooden shelves and tiny flowers bottles on the table. We had the chicken &..."
Bella Luv Food
"Food was really yummy, I asked for the gluten free eggs benedict with spinach. Ordered the bacon crispy which was great, I'm not a coffee drinker bit..."
Toni
"The place has a nice atmosphere and the food was SOSOSOSO good would recommend coming again!! The staff members were attentive and said thank you..."
Linda Wang
"This place is for people who wants to catch up with friends and have some light snacks. If you're really hungry and decide to come here, you'll be..."
Jason Zhang
"Nice ambience, relaxing music, good food, excellent idea for the drinks (I really love it), and also thumbs up for the customer service! The staffs..."
Jessa Camille Salado
"Came here a few years back and thought the cafe/restaurant was really cute and aesthetic (sorry don't have photos from then) however a little..."
Cathy Fan
"Loved this place! The Shelf is incredibly cute and cosy and always busy- be prepared to potentially wait as it's always in high demand. The drink and..."
Sophie
"The service here is efficient as you have to walk up to the counter and order and pay yourself. The food comes quite fast and the presentation is..."
Aimee.
"I love how extra their coffee serving style is. I live for things this extra - so obviously I loved this place! The coffee was decent and tbh, I..."
Sakshi Chadha
"I've been struggling as to what score to give this place - despite having what I believe to be two of their only downsides, The Shelf is still a..."
Jamie Chiang
"Love the aesthetic of this place. Things are served very nicely often on wooden boards, and the decor inside is very nice. The mocha and hot..."
Grace Su
"Love the breakfast menu. And their cute signature style of drink presentations. A little pricey. The service is good except I always feel like they..."
Tenz
"Is a lovely place with very cute decorations, great space to have catch up with friends. I have been to the shelf on numerous occations, but..."
Julie
"I have been here a couple of times already with my friend. We both love the coffee here and I like their cheesecake. I havent tried meals here but my..."
Ellynn
"Took us a while to venture into here at first but since then have become semi- frequent customers, so to speak. Firstly upon entering the staff..."
Bryan
"The Service was really good. The food which I ordered was delicious. I also ordered hot chocolate which was different style and tasted really good...."
Abhishek Jaiswal
"Used to be one of my go to's cafe in Lorne street before I started expanding my horizon. Still a cute little place. Highly recommend to check it out..."
Tan.ned
"Pretty and unique atmosphere, food was nicely presented and fast despite it being busy! Friendly staff too. Not super affordable for what you get but..."
Joanna 🌷🍵
"Went there saturday morning, great service.didnt wait long for foid to arrive, love their hot chocolate, looked so fancy! Had a big break fadt..."
Mayuyueyes
"I've been here twice, first was for my waffle breakfast then lunch on the second visit. Great atmosphere and clever multipurpose decoration of..."
Joan Blackburn
"Awesome place to go to, great service and, great food. This place has never disappointed me and is always clean. Loves it, would defs go again...."
Sid
"The Shelf is an absolutely adorable cafe that'll make any gloomy day that much more brighter! It has a cute aesthetic that's perfect for solo study..."
Winnie Chauchau
"Fav brunch spot in Auckland! The food was amazing and hencustomer service was also great. They have a lot to choose from so it was great for a picky..."
Sydney
"Love how fast service this place is especially when you are on a fast lunch break. Amazing food and service. Nice little shop, did take us awhile to..."
ChiChi Vareeroy
"Have been to Shelf for breakfast quite often. Usually my go-to place for Eggs Benedict or their Special Breakie.The service is fine, what you..."
Davyd Antipov
"Came with friends a while back - it may look tiny on the outside but don't let that deceive you - there are plenty of seats inside! Had the eggs..."
Annie Zhou
"I really enjoyed my breakfast this morning. Nicely tucked away down the back of the cafe I had loads of time and space to sit and research without..."
Jessica Marie Violet
"Usually go here for business meetings. They make a great hot chocolate that has a stick of Whitakers chocolate in it. Love the teapots that the tea..."
Ugeshni Khan
"The original cool cafe on High St. It used to have Auckland's best barista, who last time I saw him was down on Shortland St, however I can still..."
Frank
"This place is so awesome! So much creativity and fun decor. I got the French toast and a mocha and my friend got a flat white. Love the food and..."
Shelley Blair
"I like their food& coffee!I've been here couple of times and never got disappointed. Plus, their nice plating of food always pleasant my eyes..."
Jade0289
"It was peak hour when we came at around 11:30. I ordered the Moroccan Lamb Salad, and my friend got the Belgian Waffles with extra of ice cream,..."
Oksana Zhang
"we got the chicken fettuccine, when we first had it it was great but it felt a little too creamy and thick...would've been better if we had a drink..."
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"Very friendly and courteous staff, ki quon especially. One of our favorite places for breakfast, only place that can actually poach a creamy egg..."
Billy Weir
"One of the best cafe in the Auckland CBD . I have been walking on high st at so many times but I didn't notice there is a cafe until..."
Rachel Shen
"Wow what a cafe! Been here for breakfast a few times already, and their food is amazing.Not only is it well plated (so pretty!! Instagram heaven!),..."
Ffionachua
"My wife loves it here. Asian fused Cafe. I'm a black coffee guy. So not into the fancy stuff when it comes to coffee. The environment is..."
Tony Ma
"First impressions last forever. The small things make big impressions.This cozy little cafe will not disappoint.I'm a self proclaimed..."
Darren Big Belly
"Cute platter and water bottle, right? I had Italian salami and amond stuffed olives sandwich. The water bottle is complimentary, because I didn't..."
Vivi S
"I've had my first Salmon Bagel in this cozy cafe. It has that vibrant and young appeal to customers. Food cabinet/shelf is always looking fresh and..."
LilMSunshine
"Absolutely loved it. Though the space is small but they have made the best use of it. Perfect ambience for a coffee house. And the place has tempting..."
Preal Gandhi
"First time experience was great. I was very excited and had always been looking forward to their cool creations. Left feeling very satisfied. Good..."
Shayleen Narayan
"Got the B.L.T and Belgian waffles. It was pretty tasty and the atmosphere was cool! I didn't get a chance to try the shakes but they looked really..."
Daniel
"My favourite cafe in Auckland CBDEvery time I have visited Auckland I have always always always stopped at The shelf for a bite. This is..."
Tiffany Shionaka
"The shelf is probably one of the most interesting cafe i've been to lately. I absolutely love the quirky decor, the scientific contraption for their..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"My friend took me here for the first time. A very comfy cafe and the hot chocolate was amazing, you don't get to find an extra chocolate stick in..."
Choco
"Loved the decor and ambience of this place. There is cafe tables, bar stools/tables, picnic tables and cubicles for private/work, to suit all types..."
I'm Hungry
"Came here today for some lunch with my mum. Immediately the staff were really welcoming! Both my mum and I ordered the poached eggs on toast, and we..."
Daisy Smith
"Went to the Shelf for brunch and ordered the homemade waffles whilst my friend had ordered a toasted bagel. I felt that the waffles were really..."
Eggster Eats
"Went here for brunch. The service was very friendly & welcoming. Ordered a flat white & eggs benedict with salmon. The flat white was too watery for..."
Ms Jones
"Today it was my second visit for lunch and both meal were great. The food was delicious and it was well presented. I'd definitely like to come again..."
Chloe
"Such an interesting place to dine. Very unique and the food tastes fresh. One of my favourite places to stop by for brunch. Their waffles are..."
Taylor Mason
"" Elegant " is the word I would say...was a little difficult for us to locate the place as not being a local... But the struggle was worth it... The..."
Ishan Kulkarni
"Great little coffee place with divine mushroom and bread brunch. Mocha comes out as a spectator drink with chocolate stick that melts as you drink...."
Vicky Lau
"This place is a treat for my husband and I when we're craving good coffee and something sweet. It's located on High Street in Auckland CBD at the..."
Bianca Maceo Heilman
" A very beautiful cafe located in narrow lane called high street. food is on point - we ordered: - the regular homemade waffles, homemade..."
Kaye Arguelles (ZOMATO GOLD CODE: KAYE 6954)
"This is the perfect place to have a coffee catch-up if you are ever around this area. I ordered a waffle and a mocha this time round. I'm am always..."
Jeremy W
"Simply one of the best cafe in town!!Food is always consistently great, and nothing ever gone wrong with the coffee. The place itself is comfortable,..."
Marpaung XVII
"At first I was going to rate 5 stars, because this place serves the best coffee I've ever had in Auckland. I ordered a soy flat white and it was..."
Saskia Yates
"Order latte and quoina salad. It's really fresh and good!!!!!!! The environment is cute and sweet. Hiding in the narrow lane, it's a surprise !!!!!..."
Ally Lee
"If you want somewhere where you know you will get good food the shelf is the go too!! I remember coming here when they first open and they've..."
Jojo B
"Good food & good service!!! Such a cute and chill environment to catch up with friends! The presentation of their food is amazing, will always come..."
Ashley Ly
"I've always wanted to visit this place because I've heard heaps from it and I finally had a chance to. The decor and ambience was great, the music..."
Lovely Maralit
"Not a great photo and only had a coffee with my mother. Exceeds expectations coffee was lovely with the extra effort of chocolate sauce and a whole..."
Jess-Louise Holmes
"A beautiful cafe with great ambience! The perfect place to do work or catch up with friends. The cakes and other food are generally..."
Potatomatoes
"Went here because of the hype, it was okay for a quick dessert but didn't see what the hype was all about. The food was okay & so was the..."
Evaline Shandil
"Everything was well presented and the place was very tidy and clean. Little on the expensive side, but that's expected in town. Food tasted good,..."
Jane
"My friends and I were in the city for brekkie and The Shelf was our top choice. I heard good things and this place had great online reviews. The..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"The staff are super friendly and the food is so creatively displayed. Everything tastes amazing. This is definitely one of my favourite places to get..."
Natalie Johnston
"Came here last week and the ambiance is unique... I ordered their iced white chocolate and it was a superb... Love the taste not too sweet.. I want..."
Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao
"The Shelf is a nice place in city central to hang out with friends, to have some snacks or drinks. Their food are not impressive but I love the..."
Linh 💛
"The best coffee shop I'd been to for these days!My friends and I enjoy the Mocha with chocolate relish and smooth blueberry cheesecake !Wonderful!!..."
Karen Gu
"1. Open Chicken Sandwich (however, minus the bread). I also asked to add an additional 2 poached eggs on the side with hollandaise sauce. Poached..."
Duyen-Kim Nguyen
"■ Good presentation■ Good location■ Huge variety■ On the pricey end■ Limited seating■ Quite..."
FoodieOodie95
"Amazing coffee, lovely service and the food is so consistently perfect. The price is very reasonable especially for the quality of the food..."
Jasmine Laity
"Husband and I came for breakfast, love the decor and vibe of the place!We came around 9am, perhaps it was still too early in the morning,..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Has to be one of the best cafés in town. Beautiful decor and always quite busy. The mocha is incredibly indulgent and the cabinet is full of..."
Sian
"My visit to this cute little cafe was amazing, I was catching up with my friends and this places allows you stay for as long as you want. Very..."
LuciferTSN
"The decor and the vibe in the cafe is really good. The cubicles are a nice space though if you are sitting in the chairs area, you might be too close..."
Ridad
"One of my greatest little discoveries. Cosy, simple but interesting ambience. Super tasty food served in a picture perfect way. I'm a french toast..."
Bogna Pietkiewicz
"Great coffee and service. Very cute little place on high street. I had the French Toast with fruits which was very nice. Would definitely visit..."
Shika Narayan
"I went to the shelf with a friend and my baby. The staff were super helpful, giving us the end table so we could park the pram and it not be in the..."
Lisa Pearson
"This place is one of the new trendies located right on the top of High Street.We had eggs benedicts with mushrooms, toasts with salmon, ice..."
Eduardo Dias
"Trying to find breakfast in the city is one of my biggest battles and this little joint was one a couple of friends and I tried out. I'm..."
Rhegan Smith
"I ordered a snowhite hot choc i think? My white hot choc a bit too sweet i can not even habdle it but it tastes soo nice💓💓💓 bte never drink..."
Boruru
"First time in the shelf today. 😊 one of my friends recommended me to try their deconstructed drinks so I had this iced chocolate. It was a pretty..."
Joycee
"Shelf has really nice food for lunch and I recommend going, the design of the food is really cool. I recommend the open chicken sandwich and the..."
Philip Doyle
"Such a gem on High Street, a great little cafe with friendly, bubbly service, food is very delicious, maybe add more options for people who are..."
Spencer's Reviews
"What a smoothy and pretty flat white! Only $ 4.20! Don't need to waster money for buying any coffee at star**cks any more. Interior is very warm and..."
Michelle Hwang
"Use to go here all the time on uni breaks for their organic berry smoothie or for waffles. Have been for brunch for the eggs bene and love the pasta...."
Priyanka
"Exceptional! Best coffee and breakfast in Auckland, and all in the same place. Didnt wait more than 5 minutes for food and drinks and was busy at the..."
Joel Nickels
"I've heard many good things about this place and I'm glad to say I was very impressed. The atmosphere was very pleasant. The interior design was..."
Jess
"Funky spot. We went there for breakfast whilst in Auckland last. I had the full breakfast which was nicely presented and I enjoyed the touch of..."
Dan Browne
"Tucked on Auckland City’s High St, The Shelf is a chic & trendy cafe serving specialty coffees, delicious desserts, and an all-day breakfast menu...."
Sophia
"I am very impressed with this café! Great food, service and coffee. Café décor is very beautiful and I love their DIY drink settings. It is a..."
Brave Eat
"Been here a few times for their infamous beverages (The Shelf's Iced Mocha/Iced Choc). Each time, I leave completely satisfied! Not only is their..."
Jess
"Fab find on High Street great for breakfast and even open on the weekend! Recommend the Red Raw juice and BLT was pretty tasty and although no table..."
Jaffa
"Favorite place to hang out with friends, I like the cozy environment there! I always order cake slice with drink. And all taste good, the tiramisu..."
Anastasia
"Love this cute cafe. The food taste really nice and the service is quick which is really good. Definitely gonna go back to this place...."
Danena Wu
"Excellent coffee. A lot of pretty girls like to come over to this place to have a cup of coffee and chill. So do me and my girlfriend. We are..."
McChicken
"The first time I visited the Shelf I was impressed with the decor and how they set the whole place up! I love the little touches they put in making..."
SS
"A cute and busy little shop. The interior is clean and well decorated. However, the reason for the low(ish) rating is because of the food. I ordered..."
Helena
"The oreo cheesecake was pretty good; I liked it because it wasn't so rich (personal taste). The iced latte is pretty cool presentation wise and taste..."
Clare Niap
"Love the waffles we got. So yum and very well made! Everything you order is beautifully presented and follows with their shop's feel and decor. Their..."
Charlotte
"If you're getting coffee, I suggest you get the barista made ones instead of the DIY. It tastes way better! I'm not a huge fan of their savoury..."
Razelle Icaro
"Oh coffee on pint and a cheese cake was amazing. Such a friendly customer service. It's a best place for date.The way they disign and set..."
Farshid Hakimi
"Pretty decent attempt at a cooked brekky, cold toast and only 2 mushrooms was a bit disappointing. Loved the eggs though and tasty bacon, banana..."
James Ford
"Such a cute cafe! I stumbled upon it by accident--blink and you'll miss it, but definitely worth finding. The interior is really well decorated and..."
Campbell Ecklein
"I came here a few weeks ago for brunch with a friend. I had heard many mixed reviews about this place from my friends so I was interested to have..."
Ryan Lal
"Great relaxing spot with amazing coffee and a lovely interior.Super friendly staff and fast service.The drinks at this place are..."
R
"This place is uber cute! The set up in here is something out of a dream. Little vases on each table, cute decorations and fresh fruit infused water..."
Monique Porteous
"I was impressed with management and the set up, this was a great alternative place to catch up with friends. This cafe has a very DIY feeling where..."
Sophia O-W
"I've been to the shelf quite a few times and every time has been a great experience! Staff is super friendly and quick. I love their deconstructed..."
Jessica Teasdale
"As we walked into The Shelf, the first thing we noticed was the cute decor! The modern decor was so pretty and I liked the little trinkets..."
Sheena
"Had such a great time at the shelf. The prices are super reasonable and the seating is super cute. The food came within 10 minutes of ordering,..."
Ru Nyan
"I've been to The Shelf a few times, each time with different people. The food my friends have ordered all tasted nice and I really enjoy my little..."
Melissa
"Really cute little place in the city! The wait is good considering how busy it was when I went, staff were nice too! I ordered the pasta which was..."
Samantha Chow
"Came here with a friend for a catch up. Its a lovely cosy place with a calming ambience. I had the waffle which was crispy and delicious much like..."
Priyanka Victor
"This place is awesome if you like to assemble your own hot chocolate or icy drinks like I do. Excellent touch having a stick of Whittakers chocolate,..."
Auckland Foodie
"Just had a quick soy capp and almond crossiant. Cute cafe interior and the presentation was lovely. Just felt that the coffee and food items in..."
Lucia Park
"Have been to the Shelf twice. Had the eggs Benedict and the BLT (with very underripe avocado). Always good, apart from aforementioned avo, and great..."
Jack Boswell
"Being the cold-beverage loving Gentlepig I am, I headed into The Shelf to sample their much-appraised iced chocolate. What I found was a genuinely..."
Gentlepig
"Friendly energetic staff in such a cozy cafe.Fabulous cake even they charge +20% more than the coffee club.Not to mention that strong taste..."
Regina McDad
"Best cafe to go to when wanting some time to yourself or having catch up with mates. The setting is quite minimalistic with little trinkets on the..."
Nicole Mae Flores
"Modern and esthetic Coffe place!👍The Shelf is one of my favourite coffees in the 💜 of the City.Highlight: Coffee and..."
MommyYummy
"The Shelf is a hidden gem in the city where you can relax, and grab a bit with friends and family. The interior décor is bright and..."
Cath
"Great service and best ice coffee in the city. A very quirky little cafe and any one who loves a bit of creativity would enjoy this place :)..."
Lucinda Thai
"Been here a few times and always very impressed by the food and drinks!The drinks are served in the most innovative way and there are many..."
Winnie Luo
"Been here on several occasions (repeatedly for their Tiramisu slice) , and I'm satisfied by the standard of food every time. Definitely a gem that..."
Huli
"Such a nice little place to go eat Food is amazing Ice chocolate wasn't the best still tasted more like milk but I will totally go back..."
Michelle
"A popular cafe off of High Street. The decor is so modern yet whimsy. I love the atmosphere at The Shelf, its so lively yet inviting. I always come..."
Brenda Phu
"Very cute cafe, the decor was one of the reasons we popped in for breakfast. I had the big breakfast around 9.30am, it's now 14:46 and I am still..."
Pearl Simeli
"Cute cafe. Loved the make your own iced coffee concept where you can pour out milk/sugar syrup onto coffee ice cubes to your liking. Would like to go..."
Victoria
"The Shelf is a popular meet up place with my friends. We enjoy the ambiance and the decor in the cafe. We can always expect high quality food and..."
Tian Tian Zhang
"A fantastic place for catching up with work colleagues or with friends. Has a cozy ambience and the food is very nice. Will keep going in..."
#1
"Had Affogato here with a friend, loved the atmosphere and lighting. The place was really cosy and the warm lighting reinforced the ambience. The..."
Annie Ren
"I am on holiday with my friends and find some cafe for brunch. I love the decoration. The food was nice #eggbenedict and coffee is unique..."
Touisme
"One of my favourite cafes in Auckland, really cool decor and a bit quirky! Quite a discreet entrance so one of those places you can almost walk past..."
Beth Owens
"Came here for brunch in the late morning with a friend. The weather has been chilly outside but the cafe was nice and warm inside. It felt like a..."
Rachel
"Was surprised by the food! Had eggs benedict with spinach which was yum! Well cooked eggs and a well sized portion of the other components of the..."
Georgia Dobbs
"I've wanted to come to the shelf for so long!! And I'm so glad I did!! The vibe was amazing and so were the staff!! I was going to order both the..."
Sophie Ly
"First Time going to the shelf and was surprised by their magnificent food and drinks. First up had the deconstructed iced chocolate. The drink was..."
Janet Wu
"Great presentation of food and drinks! Had an iced coffee which was an experience in itself. Had the Caesar salad for lunch and left happy:-)..."
Anna Harding
"Popped in early to see how they prepare for the day and was impressed by the perkiness of everyone here considering it was before 7.30am on a..."
Aucklander
"Best waffle place ever! Will always be my fave. The staff are so friendly, the presentation is the cutest, and the food is to die for. Always..."
Shaayal Singh
"Pretty decent breakfast. Tried the eggs Benedict with bacon, the soup of the day (Tomato Soup) and a Flat White. The eggs Benedict was good but I..."
Joseph Mavumkal
"One of my favourite places to go! It is on the pricey side but the presentation is very cute! I really enjoy the chicken filos here and the..."
Melissa Chai
"Amazing food and coffee presentation. Great service. Food was very good.I will most definitely be back.Cool decor and choice of cutlery and..."
Scylla De Magalhaes
"Wow! It was a great visit to the Shelf!Never expect such good beverages and yummy waffle with fresh fruit on it! I love this place and the food..."
Cindy Ong
"Loved this place! Every thing was so cute down to the toilet paper holder in the bathrooms! The menus are all on a big block of wood and so nicely..."
Cararmel Queen
"The presentation of th food is very pretty, especially all th coffees adding the extra shots of syrup you add in yourself.. Been here numerous..."
Hungry Hippo
"I came here with a group of friends from uni. It was a very cute layout and food/drink presentation but I think it was a bit too pricey for..."
Aniva Huang
"Cutest little cafe in the CBD! Such friendly staff matched by the cute décor ☺️ Food and drink are equally as good, my meal was a..."
Kelly
"Wondering down high street and this little quaint place caught my eye. I love all the wooden shelf filled with little nik naks and the contrasting..."
Mind The Crumbs
"The Shelf is a lovely quirky place to eat, however I do think it is a little over priced for what it is. I had the Portobello Mushroom Open Sandwich,..."
Saskia Kiefte
"The shelf has a character on its own. Quirky and cute, it has a constant flow of people coming in and out, settling in for some java. Free wifi and..."
Janice Chan
"I've been here several time already for brunch and every time the service and food are consistent and top quality. The food is always well presented..."
Elina Yuen
"Great coffee majority of the time. Decor is pretty cool and makes for catching up with friends an alright place. Have never ordered food from here so..."
Sungsam7
"Wonderful atmosphere and food that does not disappoint! You pay for what you get! This cute little cafe is absolutely wonderful and I will no doubt..."
Eva Zhu
"Heard from friends a lot about the compliment of the shelf, I always wanna have a try. Fortunately I went there yesterday .It was about 11 and..."
Shirley Yu
"What a cute little cafe had abit of a hangover one day so decided to come here. Very cute set up great coffee love the whittakers slab with the mocha..."
Chloe-Mae
"Ambience is superb! Trendy décor Food is amazing --- love the presentation! Menu is well put togetherWide variety of drinks ---..."
Salted Karamel
"Came here for brunch on opening week. The staff were lovely, unfortunately the meal timings & service was all wrong but I would happily go back a..."
Doug Surtees
"Cute cafe with a bit of Asian/IKEA-style flair. Substantial meals where a friend got a big lasagne and I, a thai beef salad. Quite yum. Unique way..."
Leenix
"Unique mocha and hot chocolate style which I love - they use little jugs of chocolate syrup. The muffins are awesome, especially the blueberry! Food..."
Claudia Serra
"Great cappuccino and free wifi. Didn't try the hot brekky but the savoury muffin was delicious. Definitely will take my friends here when they come..."
Laura Goodman
"Food is great but sometime the staff can be a bit delayed but I always come here defiantly a great go to place :) the atmosphere was great :)..."
Phoenix Brown
"This is one of the nicest cafe around to meet people for a catch-up. The place has lots of areas created for the enjoyment of your eyes and..."
Sylvielle
"Small, little cafe tucked away on High Street. It has such a beautiful interior and is filled with little knick knacks! Such a lovely atmosphere..."
Christy
"Went here for the first time today! I was confused since there wasn't a menu displayed anywhere. However, I ordered a mocha and waffles and, wow was..."
Kirsten
"First visit! Ordered my favourite creamy mushroom with avocado on side and English breakfast tea ^~^ Great food + good service ! Warm and cozy..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Recently took my mum here for her birthday and she doesn't usually like sweet stuff so we had the waffles with fruit salad and it was amazing!..."
Lennaine
"As much as I was unwilling to go here, I did end up here. I had seen so many photos on instagram and was reluctant to go even with all the great..."
Riddhi
"Photos of the amazing iced coffee at the Shelf has been frequently popping up on my Instagram feed, so I finally ventured out to High Street (where..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Would be my 4th visit. Just love the food here, great for Vegetarians. I've had the Vegetarian pasta twice (red sauce x2) (white sauce x1), some..."
Hiral Patel
"My recent brioche obsession brought me to The Shelf, a relatively new cafe on High St. Given that they are closed on Sundays, it wasn’t easy to..."
Kiwi Foodie
"I visited one of my favourite Auckland CBD cafes the other day with some friends. I initially was only going to order a drink, but the banoffee pie..."
Helena Chen
"This place is by far my best brunch place in Auckland CBD. I really love their french toast and mocha. They serve their mocha with whitakers..."
Thefoodloverrr
"The Shelf had been on my wish-list for a long time before going! I ended up visiting on a beautiful day with my friends where we walked down from..."
Cecilia Paredes
"This place was on my wishlist for ages and i was excited to go their for the first time. I ordered the waffles and they were amazing, my friend..."
Mady Johnson
"It is a lovely cafe. Food is healthy and nice. Recommend the Thai beef salad! It was beautiful! Only the bad part is the coffee. Too less and not..."
Perlie Hu
"This place was in the wish list since a long time.. Finally managed to get myself here on a Saturday morning for a lazy brunch with a couple of..."
Tony Stark
"It's a cute cafe on high street. It's cuter if you're able to sit down for coffee. A mocha or hot chocolate, you can mix your own chocolate or coffee..."
Bettina Tran
"Great place. The iced mocha is amazing. And so are the banana and bacon..."
Tash
"Weekend ahead, I was overly aware of that and I started it with nothing but superb sweets with my bestfriend. I first came to this place when I met..."
MS LKDG
"Had a snack at The Shelf on the weekend. Firstly, groovy decor! They really maximised the tight elongated space they had to work with. We really..."
Lisa Edgar
"I went to The Shelf for a midweek brunch. I tried to go on Sunday but they are closed, d'oh! You think Sunday would be one of the busier days for a..."
Rebecca Smith
"The atmosphere is great, cool little touches to the tables and walls etc. Service wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. The food was really good,..."
Lisa V
"Today I met with Yatchi from Zomato and we headed to The Shelf for afternoon tea. It was my first time coming here so I did not know what to expect...."
Lucy Lim
"First Experience: I found the service extremely average, I think we came after a rush since I had to ask them to clean the only remaining table..."
Maye Elle
"The shelf is a favourite amongst my classmates at uni and they would always talk about it and tell me to go. But because I am stubborn and like to..."
MissEstherZ
"I live in the city, so I pretty much walk everywhere, this place used to be Esquires, so I was interested what it would become. When I saw the..."
NommyShotTreats
"Link the setting in this cafe, so cute.. Very Asian style of cafe.. :-) The beverages are served in a very interesting way - like my mocha.. It came..."
Asian Fan
"Love the atmosphere at The Shelf! Warm & inviting with probably the best coffee in town and it's consistently good! I'm not too keen on the stool..."
Dog Eats World
"Very Cute Coffee shop with stylish cups of coffee! My taiwanese friend recommend this place to me and ever since then I go there almost twice a..."
Jenny Kim
"I visited this place and was immediately attracted to the interior design of this place. It has a warm, wood theme going on and the shelves on the..."
Heartshrooms
"Is this cafe in the top 50 cafe in Auckland yet? because their dutch coffee, food, bakery, ice tea and ice ade are truly amazing. Interior is lovely..."
Jay
"Came here with a friend - love the vibe. Mixing the chocolate shot and the chocolate stick into my mocha was a lot of fun. Food was beautiful. Just..."
Emily Watson
"I swung by The Shelf on Sunday around 2pm to grab a quick bite with my brother. Let me tell you, the place was hopping! Luckily, we managed to snag a..."
Tammy-Jade Collymore
"Tried chicken sandwiches and hot white chocolate. Food was good. But hot chocolate was not hot enough. The ambiance is good. Caramel bite was too..."
Lijo P James
"Chanced upon this cafe in High street on a Sunday morning quest for brunch with friends. Loved the cafe ambience. It was clean and cozy offering..."
Deepak Mohanraju
"Came in with some hungry lads and was greeted with good service! Good choices in the menu and even better with the food! Some of the best brunch..."
Ted Eason
"A nice breakfast meal range including the drinks. The 'mash mash' meal was very delicious, the corn beef was very flavourful and every bite was..."
Cassandra
"Phenomenal food and quick service with no wait on a Monday morning. Will definitely be going back - the waffle was punishingly good though I sampled..."
Axel Lunbeck
"Super cozy space on the inside, just a little hidden away in High St. We had the French toast and the waffles - both were absolutely delicious, good..."
Kaitlyn
"It’s all good. Atmosphere, the drinks and food. Needs repeated visits. Helmed by a Korean couple with efficient service. Get yourself a table,..."
Alfred L
"Really nice place for teas, coffees and sweet treats. They also offer more substantial items and a full menu but I haven't tried it. Nice teas,..."
Mary Binney
"Great cosy cafe for a read and a coffee, I typically do my work here during the quiet times, the staff are very accommodating and the coffee is..."
SChan
"I say it is perfect, good food, delicious breakfast. Good coffee as..."
Bas
"We enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the Shelf during our stay in Auckland. Our coffees were delicious, and their menu has a great selection, from..."
Carolyn P
"Visiting from Christchurch. Came very hungry, and was not disappointed. Warm friendly atmosphere and great service. Food was the best I've had in..."
Sam Dalton
"Delicious toast but the chai latte is too..."
IsH
"What we ordered:
- Belgian Waffle
-Watermelon milkshake
- Mango Smoothie
The price is a bit on the steep side but the watermelon milkshake is..."
"Nice and cozy seating. Amazing looking dishes and super tasty. We ordered Gochujang kfc and Dolsot bibimbap (v) and lychee mai tai. Couldnt finish..."
Shruti Gudadhe
"Had a lovely experience here at the Candy Shop, heard so much about this restaurant and certainly not overrated. Great menu choices and love the..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Been here a few times, it's always busy. Food is always yummy. Good portion size. Good service. Would recommend for brunch. Still yet to try dinner..."
Michelle. N
"Came here friday evening with my boyfriend, the shop was not crowded at all. The atmosphere was great. Amazing food, got the polenta chips and kfc..."
S
"I've been a few times now and it's always a great experience. The Eggs Benedict with bacon is divine. Lovely hot chocolate..."
Mark Furlong
"Had the seaweed kalguksu which was delicious! The broth was so creamy and rich but a tad on the salty side. Also had the polenta chips - not..."
Teresa
"A very good cafe with cute decor and good food. Egg Benedictine’s with salmon was a surprise. Expected a small piece of salmon but instead was..."
Bhoopika
"Awesome evening with a booking for 28 for my birthday. Stunning food, service and atmosphere. Everyone had a great night .. nothing was a problem..."
Jobu08
"𝑬𝒈𝒈𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑮𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒖𝒋𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒚:..."
FoodiesTable
"First time having batch brew coffee and very..."
Eatateeaten
"One of the best Old Fashioned cocktails my partner and I have had. Perry was fantastic and very personable to interact with. We will definitely be..."
Colton Randall
"Oh my god, THE BEST CREME BRÛLÉE IVE EVER HAD!! Honestly not joking I dream about this Creme Brûlée it is actually so perfect 🤣 I really..."
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"Clam & Scampi 🍝Spaghettini from @thecandyshopnz lunch menu, it’s so fragrant and cooked perfectly al dente 💯 one of the best pastas I’ve..."
Pandadrools
"The Candy Shop has been recommended to me countless times. Countless. Given its proximity I'm surprised it took me this long to give it a shot...."
Amindha Fernando
"The Matcha Pancakes were absolutely delicious, you didn’t need to use a lot of maple syrup because they were so tasty on their own especially with..."
Jess
"they don't have a very big menu but won't bea problem cause food was pretty amazing. Services was quick and food came out quick! can't..."
"Wow! I’m gonna put it out there and say top 3 burgers in my life! And I’ve had a lot!!! God it was good! As was the polenta fries. My friends all..."
Chan Can Eat
"Started with the polenta chips - thin crispy outer layer with soft and smooth potato inside topped with cheese and truffle oil mmmm. Followed this up..."
J Eats
"Really nice food, fast and friendly service! Would recommend trying dessert if you have a sweet tooth! Was really nice however the area is quite..."
Reema Singh
"I’ve been here twice for lunch and dinner, and both times I was not disappointed. My personal favourites are the vegan bibimbap and pumpkin salad...."
Rashmeen Sandhu
"Been here a few times for lunch when I used to work in newmarket, food are amazing , but my favourite has to be their green tea latte ! The best I..."
May Hung
"I HIGHLY recommend the creamy mushrooms. Perfect balance between savoury and sweet. Polenta chips was served piping hot with lots of cheese. Omelette..."
Ben Fong
"Food is beautifully presented on the plate. The matcha pancake has got an optimum sweetness and the special maple syrup along with the cream..."
Helcee
"Can’t stop, won’t stop eating Candy Shops fried chicken!We got the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), for $39, platter between two of us and it was..."
Emma S
"I found the food at Candy Shop fairly underwhelming given all the good things I'd heard about it. The katsu sando was not as good as I was hoping..."
Greg Potter
"Beautiful flavours sauces and technique. Well matched and perfect on the pallet. Very impressed with the chef that came up with the menu...."
Tony Ma
"A good place to hang out with friends. Matcha latte and kfc are super super good which I highly recommend. Service was also good as well. Definitely..."
Xjrszzclp
"I’ve been recommended Candy Shop for the LONGEST time, and it definitely did not disappoint! I came here for a super late lunch, so the place..."
Louise
"I came to The Candy Shop with my friends for lunch. Firstly, I love the atmosphere and decoration of the cafe, there were outdoor/indoor seatings and..."
Sharon Louie
"Absolutely five star. Friendly staff and nice service, food quality is perfect, price is good too. Love this..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Really Good food! Service is excellent. Everyone was super friendly to us. 10/10 would come back..."
Ben
"One of my favoirite cafe in the newmarket. friendly staff and beautiful decor.Food is nice and nice..."
Chelsey
"This place is amazing!Their pancakes are so pretty and I loved them! Food came out quick and staff were kind and..."
Candice Stewart
"Love love the combination of chicken and ddokbokki! And I forgot a photo but the Hotteok dessert was..."
Dianne
"Went for a sunday brunch with my sister. We ordered the chicken burger and lord toast, both dishes were absolutely amazing. The place was busy but we..."
Kat Santos
"I had heard A LOT about Candy Shop in Newmarket. I went for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The cafe was quite busy but got seated straight..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Went there at a friend's recommendation for dinner- really really enjoyed it! Got the KFC (spicy version), waffle fries and lava cake. Mind blowing..."
"Lunch during the weekday and it wasnt too busy around 1pm. The food was amazing, so much flavour yet not overpowering! Definitely recommend the..."
Candy
"Had lunch here with friends on a Wednesday, the place was busy but we managed to quickly get a seat. Staff were good. And the food arrived pretty..."
Samantha Badilles
"Such a cute little cafe in Newmarket. They have amazing variety on their menu, offering different options to your typical cafes. Definitely popular,..."
Hannahmareecarr2
"Heads up: Long story ahead.Growing up as a kiwi-asian had it's struggles, especially during lunch breaks in primary school. I wasn't..."
Sammy
"really good food in such a pretty place.polenta chips are fluffy and chunky, soft shell baos were so crispy. but the favourite is their..."
Grace Su
"Their KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is the best fried chicken in town. Insanely good. Great service, consistently awesome food, real good hot..."
Tanja Jujnovich
"This is a nice little hidden gem in New Market. The food is more on the pricey side but none the less it tasted great. The Candy Shop definitely has..."
Aj Maglaqui
"All the food we ordered was amazing! The waffle fries are a must try and service is top notch. A little pricey but well worth what you pay..."
Anitha Narayan
"This is one of my favourite places in Auckland to get breakfast. The mushrooms are out of this world! The staff are always friendly. The wait time..."
Aucklandcityfood
"This place is absolutely amazing and has never let me down. I am never disappointed by them regardless of service, cleanliness, quality of..."
Derek Cheung
"A big fan of this cafe, been here numerous times and never get enough of it. Coffee always great, food is good, especially loved the Korean inspired..."
Carmen
"☕️☕️☕️❤️ Apparently the review needs to be 140 characters long. It’s amazing how Zomato nowadays dictates the rules of..."
Francesco Delogu
"nice decorated place with open kitchen, coffee is always good. Match scone is amazing. Lord toast was nice combination of vegetables and eggs, it..."
JunYong Lin
"Successful korean-western fusion menu well worth its price. Green juice was a favourite. Lovely brunch atmosphere in a pretty Newmarket..."
TLDR
"Just look how pretty this plate of pancakes is! So colourful and vibrant, makes me wanna dig into it the second it arrived at the table. The pancakes..."
CHIFAN.EATS
"Lovely cafe/restaurant hidden in New Market. A nice ranch style interior, with plants potted on the wall. Clean and green friendly..."
Lucy
"Came to this place during rush hour on Sunday but we were looked after really well. Quick and friendly service. Coffee was awesome! We ordered the..."
Quinn Mai
"Hands down the best coffee I’ve had in ages! The bibimbap was delicious and packed full of good ess and the bulgogi beef I added to it was..."
Siobhan
"A very interesting brunch place run by friendly Korean people. Definitely worth trying. I love their bacon with candy floss - such an interesting..."
Ericwhan
"Have heard so many great things about this place and it didn’t disappoint! I love Korean fusion food and the fried chicken here really hit the..."
Lizzie
"This was my third time visiting this cafe! Service is always lovely and I love the atmosphere. We ordered the black fettuccine, Katsu sando, polenta..."
Sabrina Hea
"Been here several times and never be disappointed. Nice ambience, friendly staffs and yummy differential food offerings. Soba Joba is light and..."
Flora
"Well presented food and I particularly enjoyed the polenta chips, it was delish. I thought the kfc chicken was a bit overrated. I would definitely..."
Ida Tang
"I love the KFC plattes！ Juicy boneless chicken and nice fried rice cake. Also tried the lamb ball spaghetti but test normal. Will be back next..."
Chloeliliny
"Both food and coffee were excellent! Traditional brunch food with a bit of Fushion twist, very interesting menu. Would definitely come back and try..."
Bonnie Hu
"Great coffee, food, and staff - would highly recommend! Food is light (not heavy), unusual, and delicious - it's always a pleasure dining..."
Josephine
"I loved the food here so much! I can't wait to come back here to try their other dishes.I shared buns with my friend and ordered a squid..."
Emily
"Delicious food, relaxed environment. The salmon has great texture of flavour, especially the crispy seaweed. Lovely environment, will bring my..."
Charis Yang
"I went here last year I believe (december) but here I am writing a review on the KFC plater ($38) i had here.The korean fried chicken was good I..."
James
"Introduced by a friend who arrived in NZ last week, but she’s come three times. I think she is really love here, kk. It’s a good restaurant which..."
Whittling Arts
"The cutest cafe, tucked away deep in the heart of Newmarket. Fusion food done exceptionally. You can get a healthy brunch like we did or dig into..."
Jenny @ga.eats
"A very pleasant place to visit. Grabbed a weekend brunch here for a morning coffee. Very nice plating and friendly staff service. The coffee is..."
Coffee Macarons
"A lovely spot tucked away in Newmarket. Loved the vibe with the spotted plants coupled with woody colour - cozy and inviting. We went there for..."
Evelyn Chen
"Yum yum yum food and coffee!Tucked down the little lane, this hidden gem is such a relaxed place to eat! Great brunch menu and fantastic coffee!..."
Jess Grant
"Three of us came here for a post-movie treat and we were so glad that we did! The service was friendly and efficient, the cocktails were superb, and..."
Silva Star
"My body was deprived after a grit class and I needed sustenance that wasn’t boring. Candy shop delivered. Service was quick and friendly, I chose..."
Phil Morton
"Funky little cafe in Newmarket. Yum food, different kinds of options! Smaller portion sizes but reasonably filling. Good quality and pretty good..."
Louise MacNaughton
"Tucked away in the tight shopping arcades of the New Market backstreets, you'll find the worst kept secret on the local food scene - a contemporary..."
Tan Wang
"We ordered the KFC Platter, which was ample for two people to share. Both the garlic soy and gochujang sweet and spicy chicken were amazing and..."
Vivian C
"In love with this place. Food was very filling. Their Simon and Lee KFC is probably the best on the menu but only as a side. Spaghetti was very..."
Koyal Lal
"We’ve been here twice, and had no complaints both times. First time I had the bibimbap, which was delicious. Second time I had the soba - lovely as..."
Tanya
"Quite a nice little place tucked away in Newmarket. Good seating area and decor is quite tasteful. Presentation and flavour of food are both on..."
Sunaina Goundar
"I went here for a first date (even though the date was extremely rude to me and the servers) I enjoyed the food and would love to give them another..."
Marggie Pascua
"Had dinner with my partner tonight and we both enjoyed the chicken platter. The service was great and we didn’t even wait that long to get our..."
Rem
"Absolutely love the candy shop. I have been there 4 times and every time the food is just delicious! The KFC is especially good. Everything about the..."
Selena
"Best to make reservation just because the size of the restaurant and the table setting.I love how this place tuck away and its so cosy...."
Yusoff Kamal
"Great Korean fusion cafe. Well presented food and arrays of options available to suit everyone's taste buds. Great outdoor seating plan. Would..."
Tarun Parmar
"Loving the healthful ‘Healing Power’ composed of beetroot hummus, marinated feta, zucchini, smashed avocado, butternut squash, poached egg, &..."
Melissa Koh
"Been here a few times; food is always delicious and well presented! Big fan of the kale fettuccine, was absolutely delicious 10/10. Service is a bit..."
Victoria Birch
"Food : 4/5Ambience : 5/5Service : 4/5The Candy shop is tucked away in a cute little lane in Newmarket. The food is Korean/Asian..."
Bronwyn Koh
"A Nice Korean Fusion Restaurant located in New Market. It was a bit hard to find because it was in the corner of Newmarket. The decor of the..."
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"Tucked away in the streets of Newmarket, The Candy Shop provides an aesthetic, relaxing atmosphere suited for a good coffee catch up and lunch with..."
Carley Peng
"Ordered the steamed bun sliders, kale fettuccine and tuna tataki. Food was overall good! Kale fettuccine was amazing! Def be going back for that...."
Ari Kim
"good coffee, great services. I have had lunch in candy shop before. quite nice.a hidden place in new market, hard to find, but good to relax and..."
LGarden
"The Candy Shop is initially a little hard to find being down one of the new lanes in Newmarket, but the signposts do help.There is a lovely..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Lunch today was at @thecandyshopnz⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Came her with friends today for fuel in between our shopping session..."
Amy Peng
"A bit hard to find this place, well for me it was. Food was great, staff were great. Would definitely go again. You have to try their fried chicken..."
Manoj Patel
"We had Korean fried chicken - the sauce was a bit too sweet for us and not spicy like I thought it would be from the color. They are delicious..."
Tanz
"Best cafe in Newmarket! Must go and try at least once in your life!!! Great taste of foods and excellent customer services! And also their coffee..."
Seunghoon Yoo
"Friendly staff and good service. We ordered affogato, big breakfast, pancake, creamy mushroom and wine. Creamy mushroom, the mushroom was perfectly..."
Johnny Jeoung
"I’ve heard that the lunch options here are quite good, but coincidentally I came here when the breakfast menu was still on so didn’t get to try..."
Kylie
"The Candy Shop is a unique brunch/dinner restaurant hidden away along a brick pathway (reminded me of wizard of oz). They have a extensive selection..."
Jenny Da
"Thought this place was one of the better bistro style spots in Auckland. Really original menu and amazing flavours. Small but good selection of..."
Boz
"This korean fusion restaurant located in a peaceful part of new market is def worth a visit if you love food and love fancy spots! The K.F.C dish was..."
Calvin
"Service was amazing, made us feel very welcome. Very cozy setting and the food was both visually and tastes wise wonderful. Definitely going..."
Neil Sharan
"This place is great for a quality , casual meal in great surroundings with a lot of healthy options on the menu. Low key but good service too...."
Camilla
"Had a Saturday brunch date with my friend，we ordered VEGAN DOLSOT, TTEOK GALBI and Simon & Lee KFC for share, Ice latte and mocha latte, the cafe..."
EffieCcccc
"The Candyshop is a delight and a much needed addition to the Newmarket restaurant scene, which is lacking in flare. This Korean/kiwi styled..."
Holly Swallow
"they make the best coffee in the hood. my understanding is they scouted a guy from the campers? coffee shop which is a tiny store located right on..."
W111
"4.5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Best Cafe in New Market for food and coffeeGood food,..."
곰정안
"Came by for lunch with a fairly large group. We didn't have a reservation but they ended up getting a table made for us in the alcove outside the..."
Benedict Uy
"This might have been the best brunch I had in Auckland so far! When I first arrived at the candy shop I thought I wouldn’t write a good review..."
Auckland Foodie
"Overall we had a great experience at The Candy Shop. The food was extremely tasty (especially the kimchi fries) and great brunch-ing atmosphere. Meal..."
Spat
"Went on a Saturday afternoon, and the cafe wasn’t busy so had a lovely time. The coffee was perfect, one of the best I’ve had in ages, and the..."
Lyla
"Had lunch at The Candy Shop yesterday. Was great! 5 of us each had different dishes and all were lovely. My choice was the Spaghetti with baa baa..."
Cat
"Grateful for my friend introducing me to this place! Nestled in a cozy lane in the back streets of Newmarket this place was nice and cosy. I ordered..."
Haley Ernstzen
"I've just come to Auckland and heard about Camper coffee and the Candy shop. My friend and I went to the Candy shop last week trying their..."
Jh
"Food ★★★★★Coffee ★★★★★Customer service ★★★★★Ambience ★★★★★Location ★★★★☆..."
Jeong-ho Lim
"I accidentally stumbled across this beautiful and chic place so decided to stop in for a bite. Best choice of the day. I have been here plenty Iof..."
Veronica Te
"One word is needed to describe the Candy Shop and that is Pulchritudinous. I’m pretty sure I’ve used that word before to describe..."
Medium_Rare
"My American friend loved the coffee served here and I think it is the Camper brand. He noticed the lovely floral swirl from the foam on top which was..."
Mei
"I’m so glad that we gave this new place a try. The snack is YUM and looks amazing. We had the chips with Parmersan Cheese Kimchi, Seafood..."
Bella Luv Food
"tucked away in the heart of newmarket, such a gem of a place. they do really lovely coffees, i had their "yo-go-girl" breakfast meal which was..."
Karen Huo
"New Market’s latest addition to the dining scene, Candy Shop is a new all-day eatery nested in Osborne Lane that is fast becoming everyone’s new..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"The staff were friendly and kind. There was a nice atmosphere for eating. However the food was okay. The table was nice and clean. Over all good..."
Sid
"Really nice environment! My dish, The Korean Fried Chicken, was really good! But the other dishes my friends had weren’t so great. No ‘just ‘..."
Harry Kumar
"Came here after hearing many good reviews from my fellow foodies and decided to give it a try! The concept for candy shop is “kiwi as food..."
SpoonMe
"Finally visited this super trendy brunch destination in Newmarket on a Sunday for lunch. I was not impressed by the food or the service. There were..."
Linh 💛
"Fantastic new eatery! Food: I got the beef cheek eggs bene, delicious twist on the classic ‘salmon or bacon’, not too sweet hollandaise and..."
Lauren Faram
"Newly opened cafe in Newmarket! Ordered a flat white, the Pasta of the Day and the Healing Power. The flat white was perfect; I wish I knew which..."
Kirsten
"From the folks who also operate the nearby Camper coffee and maybe Parnells Simon n Lees a newly opened hidden gem at the trendy Osborne Lane shops...."
Diner8Here
"We ordered the beef "half-naked sammy" and the pasta of the day (shellfish fettucini). Quick note that this was the lunch menu.The beef was..."
Dom Park
"Food 5 Ambience 5 Coffee 5 Newmarket finally stepped up their game thanks to this new joint. Hats off to the owners, chefs and..."
Davis Cheung
"Loved the Hotteok - delicious take on the Korean Pancake mixed with granola and fresh berries. The chef Jeff gave us an insight into the dish. Thanks..."
Briggy
"A new hip eatery in the heart of new marketI believe its run by the man behind Major Sprout, Little King, Ben Gusto- ie the best cafes in AKL..."
Thegreeats
"Fabulous creamy mushrooms and excellent coffee. I explained that I only had 30 minutes and they had a perfect lunch in front of me in 8 minutes flat..."
Christine McDonald
"We've been meaning to try The Candy Shop for such a long time and we finally did it today and it is really great.
Their coffees are full of flavor..."
Cristina Costache
"cute and high-quality fusion cafe in town❤️ the food was fantastic!!! we love the curry rice with pork belly so..."
hiulamchan
"I was initially surprised that I couldn't get actual candy here, but after a few moments I managed. The food here is pretty good as were the warm..."
Michael Davidson
"We came here for lunch and they were way too busy.
Though manager was super nice but other staffs looked like they were there to make some..."
So won K
"Still waiting for the day The Candy Shop will disappoint, they just never do
I was a bit sad there was no batch brew but food as always was on..."
Eva
"yum yum yum!! the food is sooo good. My friend and i got the omurice and bibimbap to share and both were super flavourful and delicious!! Portions..."
Simonie Lam
"Love the food here. We had the chilli crab scrambled eggs and the prawn spaghetti, both so tasty!! The eggs had good chunks of crab meat hence the..."
Tracy Huynh
"Very busy, great vibe and very attentive staff! Good food and..."
Tritip K
"Ordered the Omurice rice - flavours were great. Added the pork belly which is always a must.
Sphaghettini, with prawns was also very good with lots..."
Jason Goh
"One of our friends recommended this place. We were there for lunch but only tried Prawn burger and the dumplings. I loved the prawn burger, the prawn..."
Shirley Hunter
"This restaurant is undoubtedly an amazing one! We came for my birthday and what an amazing experience, from start to finish everything was perfect...."
Shannon Richardson
"Went there for brunch. Very busy place but staff are so friendly and welcoming. Attentive service even at the busiest time. We had fried chicken..."
Marine Juwarry
"Visited twice. Satisfied with both the food and services. Good coffees good vibe and good dishes. I have tried twice the Egg Bene with slab..."
"Love this place! Their waffle fries are sooo delicious, aswell as their bao buns. Will defs go..."
Madison Sturt
"So it was birthday dinner and we booked table for two.We ordered Lotus root chips - they looked good, tasted pretty average so 3.5 out of..."
Atul Bhateja
"Great decor, service and vibe. The chicken was standard. Hip young crowd. The noodles used to be good but the menu has changed. I would come here for..."
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"Amazing atmosphere and great..."
Bayleigh Tubman
"We ordered the soft shell crab bun, one was for my 5yr old daughter, so I asked them to serve all the other stuff on the side. My daughter loved..."
Maikayla
"Amazing place Fancy place..."
Shubham Heda
"Nice food.The chicken is..."
Lorena Georgio
"Have been coming here since it opened and it never fails to disappoint. Their Korean fusion utilizes the best part of European and Korean cuisine. I..."
Bella Qian
"Rating 4.0 A modernised version of Korean. The place feels more like a bar/bristro with the open backyard dinning area. Modernise also mean the..."
Manz
"Been here many times over many years and food has always been good - eggplant dish and soft shell crab bun, and the kimchi fried rice. Breakfast is..."
Michelle W
"Squid Ink Pasta: not gonna lie we felt pretty cool 😎eating black pasta hehe. What surprised us was that the pasta is very light, very garlicky and..."
FoodiesTable
"We ordered the squid ink pasta, Buddha bowl, soft shell crab bao, pulled pork bao and one of the Warrior Kambucha. We wanted some Asahi but they were..."
Felicia
"Had a nice time with my friends. We ordered 3 plates and all of us managed to walk out stuffed. The food was well seasoned and the ambience was nice..."
Spyro
"Great food and staff tasty and fast service you got to try it!!!! Its value for money and fast..."
Brad Vidovich
"Food was tasty and the atmosphere was cool! Service was great..."
RB
"Authentic Korean cuisine. The couched seats are very comfortable and nice as a cafe if theres not too many..."
Renie
"Don’t be deceived by the small frontage of this place - the restaurant spills out into a lush, tropical-feeling courtyard tucked away out of street..."
Husk Creative
"We had been waiting to try this place out! Finally got a chance and we made reservations. This place is quite famous and its always busy. I would..."
Nashi Dasgupta
"Came here because if Zomato gold membership. I think with his membership it meets expectations. This place is more for lovers to spend time talking..."
Hao Chang
"Great Korean fusion restaurant in the city!Summary:Food Taste: 5 starsFood Presentation: 5 starsService: 5..."
Shannon
"Food is quite good and interesting, service was a bit let down by inconsiderate staff but overall a good dining experience. recommended to try..."
Ricky Bhat
"Cozy seating area in the back garden shed. Family friendly but also great for dinner dates...."
Johnson Wang
"Pretty good food here and all service was a bit 50-50 and some errors with zomato gold but all..."
Tom
"Came here on zomato gold - super pretty place, make sure you get a chance to dine in their back garden! Food was 5/5 and friendly staff too. Will..."
Joohee Grace Park
"The meal was great, the kimchi fried rice was brilliant. The portion and quality of it was great, especially for lunch. The scenery was beautiful..."
Minh Thu
"@thekimchiproject with @zomatogold 🥰 I highly recommend the kimchi pasta with tempura chicken 🤤🤤 my friends had the chilli chicken (picture..."
MeeraTheFoodie
"Kimchi Bacon Pasta is original without being too spicy, their ice tea also compliment well to the Korean style spicyness in their cooking.I..."
Mark Choi
"Korean fusion place. Nice food and big portion for lunch. We ordered kimichi fried rice, bbq pork on rice and softbrab bun. Will come back again to..."
Becky Kuang
"Wait staff were considerate enough to actively seek a quieter seat for us(think Livia was her name) as we were seated next to a loud function. Other..."
Dillon Mitchell
"Food 4/5Service 3/5Ambience 5/5Price..."
Cosmostar Wu
"Excellent food and service!!..."
Citra.bakhtiar
"▫️Food: 🥢 Buddha bowl + bulgogi beef 🥢 Kimchi bacon pasta + tempura chicken. The pasta was..."
Karate Watah
"You HAVE to go there after 11am because The Jungle is only open then. The front cafe is just a normal cafe, but the back section is amazing. It’s..."
Jonathan Chau
"Came here with my friend and used my Zomato Gold. Super friendly staff, very relaxed atmosphere and an overall pleasuremable experience. I had the..."
Steven Philalom
"Love the atmosphere and the decoration especially the bamboo. The food was awesome. Will definitely come back..."
Dewey Wu
"Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Ambiance: 5/5This place seems small from the outside but they have more beautifully decorated space at the..."
Stayc
"Great food with great ambiance. It was the first time I went to this place and got amazed with the food, customer service. One of the best places I..."
Manik Bhatia
"The salad was like dipping all the vegetables into soy sauce but the tomato pickles taste pretty special. The waffle fries was a little bit let me..."
GG
"Really enjoyed eating here and not only was the service amazing, the atmosphere and aesthetics of the place was really enjoyable. We had the Buddha..."
Hannah Zheng
"Kimchi fried rice was surprisingly..."
Sana Patel
"Another hidden gem located in Lorne St, Auckland. Love the ambiance of this place. A good place to catch up with friends in a very relax and cozy..."
Regie
"Great food. Has a nice outdoor/undercover type dinner area with nice greenery.Had the soft shell crab and bao buns which were excellent. Would..."
TheKumara
"tried this place for dinner the other day because we saw it popped up on gold. it's normally one you sort of walk past without knowing. but I must..."
Bean
"Good coffee and hot chocolates here. Love the mugs they use. The decor is really nice, and they have a large covered courtyard area at the back which..."
Shannon
"Staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Ordered the Buddha bowl and seafood Laska. Both very tasty...."
S Sun
"Incredible food and amazing place to go for a catchup with friends or family outing. Recently started offering a baked aubergine dish and highly..."
R R
"From the front it looks like the other cafes in the area, fairly thin with limited seating. the magic happens when you walk towards the back to the..."
Benedict Uy
"Seafood laksa was really delicious and creamy. I wish there were a few more kinds of seafood - then it would be 5/5! Food came quickly and the..."
Éimear Clancy
"Service was lovely and setting was comfortable. We were the last customers there after having a late lunch and did not feel rushed or pressured to..."
Nicola
"Friendly staff, easy to use zomato gold. Food was tasty too. Infusion Korean style. The environment is a highlight. it is not a small restaurant,..."
Evayang8885
"Our first attempt of Korean fusion cuisine. They have brought kimchi to a whole new level! Who would have known kimchi would go so well with..."
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"I love the vibe of this place. My mom and I had the Southland Salmon Ceviche and K BBQ pork rice. The dishes were beautiful and so flavourful. The..."
Harsen Agon
"Highly recommend the kimchi seafood laksa - my bowl was completely clean at the..."
Kimberley Brown
"Had our team lunch here, and I was pleasantly surprised with the vegan offerings. Had the crunchy eggplant bun, the yuzu mushroom salad and a maple..."
Purita Mok
"Came here without booking in advance, we got bar seats which were fine with a nice view towards the bar. The food was amazing. I would definitely..."
Sarah Tran
"New style of Korean fusion food!Kimchi Laksanoodle was so good to meSmart try and a good result with kimchi.Will visit again..."
Inkyong Isabel Kim
"It took too long to order and serve food. So we wanted to place more orders, but we did not. The food was so delicious but amont was a litter short..."
Rachel
"It’s our third time here, second time to review them and every moment that I had been here was simply amazing. The food was spot on and had tried..."
Ang Sarap
"What a lovely place! Sweet ambiance, extremely welcoming service, no fussy to Zomato Gold members. Short and clear, love it. Pro..."
Code 9527
"I’ve been here twice before and always enjoyed the food but never came unless it was for a special occasion as the prices are usually quite..."
Sabrina Hea
"The ambience here was great. My Kimchi Fried Rice with the pork belly was superb but the added chicken to the bacon pasta was a bit dry and that..."
David Chen
"Improved substantially since first opened.Healthy beautiful delicious satisfying. Will be going more frequently from now on...."
Tony Ma
"Delicious, clean, presentable meals and great selection of food and drinks. We enjoyed the fried chicken, soft shell crab is a must and kimchi fried..."
Janis
"My lunch experience here was amazing! My friend and I enjoyed everything we ordered! It’s good that they had vegetarian options! I would love to..."
Samantha Badilles
"The soft shell crab bao was nice but could've been better with some sauce, there was some sort of relish with it but a seafood type sauce wouldve..."
Manoj Patel
"Beautiful and warm environment. Requires early booking for busy Friday night. Food was good and reasonably priced. No issue to redeem Buy 1 Free 1 on..."
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"Had always wanted to try the Kimchi project because of the raves we have seen on zomato. Finally had the chance to and we ordered the Kimchi waffle..."
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"A monthly spot for me when I’m catching up with people in the CBD, Kimchi Project is one of the best spots in applying your Zomato Gold. I’m also..."
Medium_Rare
"Coming for lunch, staff was friendly and service was fast and good, the setting is very cute. Definitely recommend to friends and come back..."
James
"Super impressed with the service and the food! Delicious delicious delicious! I had the Korean pork fried rice. The best boo Choy on it I have ever..."
Cushla Foley
"Ordered kimchi fried rice soft shell crab bao. Have to say the bao was yummy but nothing too special. Kimchi fried rice was really nice though! Good..."
Stephanie Qin
"food 4/5service 4.5/5ambiance 5/5good value for Zomato gold that has food 1+1. spent $36 for these three nice and delicious dishes...."
Timothyxrwang
"Been for the first time. Very cute looking place. Tried their fried chicken rice and honey ginger tea. Love their food and tea. Will surely go again...."
Vishal Rai
"Food is always good and courtyard is beautiful, such a hidden gem in the City. Always a great place to meet friends and highly recommend the Kimchi..."
Rosie Mae
"The food is like all other cafes but portion is slightly lower than others. But the location and service is good. I'd suggest the dry dishes as they..."
Tiger Li
"Great place with great food. This restaurant serves Korean cuisine. Some great unique and yummy dishes . The kimchi fried rice was the best. The..."
Tanuj
"We visited this place for dinner on the weekend.Ordered pasta, kimchi fried rice & waffle fries, all of the food was well presented, i don't..."
Lily
"Good value with Zomato gold 1+1. About $50 for two people with quality dinner and absolutely nice dining ambience.We had seafood laksa,..."
Pig Cat
"Summary:Taste - 5/5Quantity - 3/5Environment - 5/5Service - 5/5Cleanliness - 5/5Price - lean towards the pricey..."
BlankLove
"First timer here - the staff were all super friendly, the place had such a relaxed vibe out in the courtyard where we sat. We ordered the Chilli..."
Anthony King
"Great service. We had our two years old daughter with us and the waiter was very considerate in where we could seat for the high chair the got...."
Chang-Yu David Huang
"Pretty good experience. Had been here for lots of times for lunch but first time for dinner. Food was as good as always. The only time did not got a..."
Coco_Clairy
"The ambience here is really lovely, and I remember coming here quite often when it first opened, especially for the Kimchi Waffle fries.However,..."
Louise
"I’ll be honest, would not have gone into kimchi project if it hadn’t been for zomato gold. Very inconspicuous shop front that looks..."
Eat_Out
"Beautiful little resto. The garden at the back is really cool. Food was good and a touch of healthy stuff. Pricing is not that bad. Staff are..."
Tez
"The best place to go either for a date or with a group of friends. Everything that is served in the menu is top notch. Have been here multiple times..."
Sehaj Mehra
"Deep friend aubergine is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 so good!! The bao’s are good. The kimchi fried rice is nice as well.Atmosphere is..."
Sam Bazalo
"With a gorgeous courtyard, this is a great spot to eat and relax during your lunch break or an after-work feed. I haven't been here since January..."
Alma Eats
"I’ve been to The Kimchi Project twice and I can honestly say that both times were truly exceptional! Nice presentation, nice food, nice..."
Ellie
"Have been here a few times now and enjoy the food and atmosphere every time. The staff are friendly and attentive. Finding a car park to get to the..."
Hriday Shah
"Very gooood laksa! It said kimchi laksa but I didnt taste any kimchi as it is more laksa-ie, but its still good! So I ain't complain 😂😂 my..."
Calosa Nema
"Amazing little outdoor bar, the food menu was super thorough and had something for everyone. Even on a Sunday evening the vibe was fun and the place..."
Adrianna Hannan
"I had been here a few times when they first opened up a few years ago, but had not returned afterwards even though I have fond memories, as the price..."
Vivian C
"This Kimchi Fries is the best!I love the ambiance too and I wanna come back for more and check out your other menu’s! 😉👌🏼I’ts..."
Leia
"Been here 3 times and I think it's a great place to catch up with friends. The ambience is very youthful and quite hipster. Their twist on Korean..."
Lala
"Lovely customer service. Food is delicious. Not many vegetarian options though. Beautiful interior design, great for photo opportunities.Also..."
Vegetarianfoodlover
"I have been here many times and it hasn’t failed to impress me yet so it’s a great place for a good feed - close to uni and town. Only flip side..."
Edwin Khor Yeu Sheuan
"The BBQ fried rice was so tasty. Good prices as well. I went there on a Tuesday evening, it was very busy so I recommend booking in advance...."
Raylene Cole
"We came here for Dinner on a Monday night and got the Kimchi waffle fries, kimchi fried rice and salmon sashimi salad.The staff were super..."
Emily Gossen
"Kimchi Spag Pasta is to die for. Best split with a friend though, it is quite rich! Kimchi Waffle Fries and Pork Bao Bun were also delish. Best to..."
Ciaran R
"Came here for brunch a while ago, Their chicken taste really good and came in a good portion as well.The shop is very clean and have a really good..."
MCP
"First time eating at the kimchi project. I regret not visiting before. The ambiance is lovely and so is the food. The service was nice too. We..."
Christine
"Good dining spot for some casual Korean dining. Nice garden dining area with nice heaters even in winter.We had dinner and really enjoyed..."
Kieran
"Had lunch here today and it was great! The wontons came with a delicious sauce and the chilli chicken on rice was even better. The venue is also a..."
Cjuddy
"Amazing Kimchi creamy pasta!Spicy kimchi and a bit sweet cream combination is very nice! I love the interior there is a garden behind as well..."
Yuki
"The food was delicious, the courtyard was beautiful. The chicken wings were spicey, but possibly the best I've ever had. Only improvement would be..."
Laura Blunt
"Went here this morning and me and partner both really enjoyed our meals. Food tasted great, coffee was delicious and service was friendly and..."
Acelin James
"I love the kimchi project. I always leave feeling so full. Usually cause I can’t bring myself to stop eating since it’s so yummy. I would..."
Yasmin Walker
"Courtyard pleasant as ever, had the jung sik which is their lunch set. Very tasty beef in a broth with purple rice and other things. Good service. No..."
Sorry_vonguenumber
"It was brilliant.Staff Service is good,price is good,food is colorful and tasty.There is a smooth atmosphere inside.We had a good..."
Yurika Tsutsumi
"Friendly staff, good food and neat and tidy place. But bit cold in the winter. Fried eggplant bun is my favourite and everyone should try..."
Coriander Lover
"A little on the pricey side for portion sizes, but quality of food was pretty good so made up for some of that. Venue is also very relaxed and..."
Kid0f88
"Well-balanced dinner meal on rice with fresh ingredients. Fusion korean, put good portion of different sauces to go with. Just rice was a bit..."
Jaws The Tastler
"Had a lovely lunch experience here! We came by with just six minutes to the kitchen closing but the staff were super lovely and gave us time to..."
Carley Peng
"Cute little hide out in the city and love the half outdoor feel! Food was great although serving was a bit slow. Soft shell crab bun was also tasty..."
Foodie
"Spacious tables hidden out back at this inner city gem. The food is amazing and spicy and the service is good. Delightful surroundings in which to..."
Dumba
"You could not know from the entrance, there is a nice seating at the back garden. We ordered Kimchi waffle, chill chicken on rice and pasta, food is..."
Tina
"I gotta admit this place had amazing chill az vibes. The real groovy music mixed with the cool outdoorsy decor was amazing.Our waitress gave us..."
Jedediah J
"The restaurant has got a very nice and chill ambience. The food are nice too. Would definitely go back again soon with my friends and..."
Dela Cruz
"Love the hidden garden behind! Korean fusion is much fun to eat. Very nice coffee too, especially the flat white which I always have. I would..."
Sudi Shen
"I went with my fiancé on a random Tuesday night and the place was filled. I enjoyed the flavours of the food and the staff was friendly. It had a..."
Derek Cheung
"Came here for dinner - loved the potato waffles!! Also had the pork dish which wasnt so flavourful. Decor is really nice and service was good also...."
Anna Wong
"I love kimchi project and have been here at least 5 times! My favourite dishes are the chilli chicken and the lunch set with beef bulgogi. If you..."
Nikita Patel
"Really lovely staff and very accommodating. Very popular during Saturday evenings but they were able to slot us a reservation slightly earlier..."
Em Kay
"The place was quite quiet but had a really cool vibe. We sat out the back at a sharing table as we didn’t have a reservation, which was totally..."
Chelsea
"The ambience is very nice, love that glass house at the back! Food is good quality and delicious. I have tried the Bhudda bowl, yuzu salad, and the..."
Charis Yang
"It's a wonderful big place that is definitely worth a visit. The vibe is very calming and exquisite. It's very warm despite being outside. The..."
Sarah Wu
"The food is good but with rooms for improvement. Some dish were kind of just Okay.Ambient is very good, definitely a good place to hangout with..."
Joe Joe Yap
"Awesome food! Always busy but managed to get a table. The spicy wings are extra spicy.... but still tasted great! Would recommend, have a great..."
Kimberley Leonard
"Excellent place to have a working lunch! The atmosphere is great, the food appetising and delicious, and the servers are super friendly! I’ll..."
Karen Chow
"Toppokki was one the best dish from there, but what shame that they don’t have it on the menu any more . We will go back again, easy to find , good..."
Alice
"The food is 4 put of 5, Coffee 4.5 out of 5, the decoration 5 out of 5!Best place for me to hang out with my friends :)The court yard is..."
Mu
"Very impression with the view inside .thought it’s just a little bit space for cafe but when we get in,very surprised.beautiful view and food were..."
Micheal
"When you first walk in to the kimchi project you get this feeling that the meal is going to be good.There is the cute little courtyard at the..."
Blain
"Went here if friends. They have a hidden garden in the middle of the city feel to it.Food was pretty good and would definitly recommend to..."
DD Vinluan
"It's quite a fusion project of making Korean dishes in a more chic western way. I like the environment too. More preferred it in the daytime at lunch..."
Ming Zhang
"Ordered the chilli chicken on fried rice with a baked chesscake for desert. The chicken wS fried and had a nice base, would have preferred the rice..."
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"Finally got to check out the Kimchi Project and we were not disappointed! We’d held off going before because for a while they had very few..."
Gourmet Vegetarians
"Food was delicious and the place is beautiful!Perfect place for a date night or girl's night out. Pricing isn't too expensive, had our own mains, one..."
Gabby
"If you are expecting Korean food, it is probably not the best. However, very good fusion (westernized korean). From breakfast to dinner, it is very..."
Erica Kim
"First time I tried this place was when I was looking for a decent Zomato Gold place in the CBD. Kimchi Project is the most reliable for me, so far...."
Theodore Carlos
"Amazing interior and design, very relaxed atmosphere whilst maintaining a luxurious space. Staff is very friendly and open to suggestions! Highly..."
Jason Su
"Looks at the nice photos I took. The restaurant looks as good as the photos. Need me to say more? Kimchi project tastes good and looks good. It has a..."
Jing
"First time to this restaurant. good environment and friendly service. This feels like half korean half european cafe setting. Menu a bit different..."
Foodhunta
"Very cosy restaurant in the city. Food is delicious but serving sizes are on the smaller side. The kumara dessert especially is a highlight...."
Louise Meng
"A little slow to come out but great food and service. Would recommend the kimchi spag, sharp kimchi cuts through the creamy sauce, really..."
Angela Li
"Loved this place! The Kim Chi sampler was awesome, the cucumber kimchi is absolutely delish. I had the waffles which were tasty and the Jung Sik..."
Lisa Marie
"Amazing! Great vibe, friendly staff and great food. Awesome place for lunch or dinner. Keep up the great work guys, you really make a difference to..."
Mel Chow
"Staff were friendly and the food here was amazing. The food did not take too long to come out, not salty at all though they used kimchi. Highly..."
Brian Ji
"1st time visiting, but amazed with the atmosphere and place. Loved the food and the coffee. Well balanced between eastern and western food style...."
YoungRoh Stewart Jang
"We went with Zomato Gold.The place is lovely!We asked the waitress for a recommendation and she suggested some plates.We had the fried..."
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"Kimchi project is one of my favourite places to go for korean fusion food, it’s different and definitely one of a kind. The menu has changed from..."
Ghazal Kharazi
"Wanted to try this place after hearing so much hype about it and finally had a chance to go when I caught up with friends at kimchi project , i..."
Shuah Kim
"We've used Zomato gold here, twice. Last night was our second reservation. The food is AMAZING. The quality, flavours and presentation is 10/10...."
Girl On The Move
"Delicious variety of food, excellent customer service, lovely secret garden like area at the back of the restaurant. We ordered the 2 way..."
Adrianna
"Lovely restaurant hidden away in the heart of the city. With a nice ambience perfect for a dinner date. Although, the lighting could be slightly..."
John He
"Tried twice. Absolutely great. The foods weren't spicy as I am afraid. Very popular place as it was almost full on my two visits. You can not expect..."
Pukeko
"If there’s one thing I’ve learned from coming here, it’s to never judge a restaurant by its storefront 😅 I’ve walked past the Kimchi..."
Grace
"Fantastic eastern fusion restaurant. Lives up to the Lorne street vibe. The restaurant has an impressive interior and good indoor/outdoor flow. Food..."
Jack Whitfield
"We had dinner on a Saturday. Had to wait a bit since kitchen wasn’t open till 5pm for their break. Outdoor garden at the back had magical ambient..."
Sharon Yun
"I don’t know how many times I’ve walked past this place without paying much attention but then I startes hearing really good reviews and just had..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Cute little spot on Lorne Street. The courtyard has a great ambience.The food here is great. Ordered the Kimchi pasta along with the prawn..."
Tian
"Great place and cute area!! Super good vibes, with amazing korean fusion food. The Kimchi Fries are a must have and the Kimchi Fried Rice is..."
Yinya Shi
"It was my first visit here, and I used my Zomato Gold membership. I wish I tried this place earlier! Delicious food (ordered the ddeokbokki and short..."
J Choi
"Had the Szechuan Crispy Eggplant for the first time today which was amazing and Kimchi Fried Rice which was tasty as usual. The courtyard also has a..."
Ming Cheuk
"Delicious food, fun ambiance, and lovely people!We got the spicy chicken wings and BBQ pork rice. Both dishes were amazing. The portion is..."
Jacynda Darmawan
"#Zomatogold# experience was good. A Korean fusion restaurant. The food represented in a nice and modern way. The taste was great. Food..."
Jordan
"Pasta and kimchi fried rice is legit Love the pork belly Nice ambience Good vibes Food is quite slow though during lunch hour and..."
Annie Low
"So far have only tried the matcha latte and a caramel slice from the cafe but enjoyed these both immensley. Great ambiance and friendly service...."
Josephine Rose Orejana
"I have known about this place for a while but haven’t had the opportunity to try until Zomato Gold. I was really pleasantly surprised!..."
Ming_Angela Y
"The storefront does not do justice to this place. Inside there is a indoor dining and a courtyard dining area. Indoor is simple and elegant and..."
Lucy
"***EDIT - Over the last couple of visits I've tried the following: BBQ Pork: tasty but too much rice in proportion to meat. This is served with..."
G1k
"We went there on a Thursday evening. Staff are friendly however we had to wait for a long time before someone come to take our..."
May Hung
"Not quite the same as other Korean Fusion places I've been to; the sour cream with BBQ pork super tasty! Loved the atmosphere and decor, staff were..."
Linda
"The entrance on the Lorne St is small but the inside is big and cool. Love the secret garden. The potion is not very big but good enough. It's..."
Anita Lee
"Second time here, but first time using Zomato Gold. The ambience is fabulous and the food is yummy. Had the Crab Bao, Lotus Root chips and Poutine..."
Aleisha T
"The food was great, the staff was friendly and the atmosphere cosy. Be careful of the spicy wings though, one bite and we were crying like babies...."
Lambo
"INGENIOUS. Some say the perplexing concept of blending different cultural cuisine techniques is sacrilegious. However others say it’s a new area to..."
Brendan Chun
"I’ll keep it short here. Lovely place with good ambience and food to go with. We had a table of 8 and we were happy with every single dish we..."
Nivsha Amin
"Came here for dinner with a group of friends on a busy Friday evening. The staff were very polite, welcoming and bubbly which led to a pleasent..."
Let's Eat!
"I've only been a couple of times, but the staff are friendly and welcoming. The setting is very pretty and the food is good. The only critiques i..."
Z M
"Really nice food! The place is hidden and amazing, you don’t expect the interior atmosphere from the location! Totally recommend, food and drinks..."
Reema Singh
"Good service and good food!I love it.Good service and good food!I love it.Good service and good food!I love it.Good service and good food!I love..."
Lu Zhang
"We had the Korean BBQ Pork Rice and it was freaking delicious. The flavours and textures wad an amazing combo and I'll definitely come back!!..."
Johanna Mattsson
"It’s a great place nice and quiet center of the city .friendly stuff ,nice food Only were still some more of it ,can go wrong with this place..."
Hao Yong
"It gets busy as here but we were lucky to get seated pretty much right away. Friendly service. We thoroughly enjoyed the kimchi fried rice! Deffo..."
Richard
"Loving the ambience. Be sure to go inside and continue to outside for better view. Kimchi project for the win also, highly recommended to eat it...."
Erika
"The ribs were real good, wish it came in XXXL size. 4/5 cuz some of the food didn’t go well together like the kimchi fries and rice dishes, too..."
Mentalboy9
"We had the breakfast kimchi and bacon and egg sandwich and it was soooooooo goood! Coffee is great too and of course the courtyard is so..."
Marco Abuyan
"Back here for the 4th time! We were heading to another restaurant before remembering that they are on Gold. Ordered the peach iced tea which was so..."
Mint
"Food was good but not good enough for me to plan a second visit any time soon. All the staff were lovely and helpful which was a..."
CHIFAN.EATS
"I really like this place- the eggplant is amaaaazing!!! Also last time I came with my sister the waiter was super friendly and seemed genuinely happy..."
Bella Zheng
"Good place. Nice environment. Very friendly waiters. wonderful tastes dinner. Definately try beef rib. Cant imagine this could be so good. Better..."
Phil XU
"Nice place to visit .. yummy food and really good staff and so friendly . Highly recommended to every one . I will be visiting this place again..."
Pancham Lakhanpal
"My experience at this place is Wow... We went out to try this place with friends. Every dish was amazing. Most important to mention even my little..."
JPK
"Nice place,Fair price (with Zomato membership)City area, need to pay for parkingNice staffDoesn't look like traditional Korean..."
SeaLam
"You've gotta try it. The food, the people, and ESPECIALLY the ambience is worth breaking your routine for.The staff were charming and..."
Luke Ameye
"The ambience of the place is super aesthetic and really good for photos 😂 We ordered the 2 way chicken which was really good - fried chicken was..."
Jenny Kim
"It’s definitely a hidden place on Lorne street. It looks like a very normal cafe when you walked pass by Lorne street, but when you go inside, you..."
Wendy Wang
"Excellent atmosphere and ambience, feels like being in a restaurant on a side street in an Asian town. Admittedly I'm not an expert on Korean food..."
Jonathan Clark
"Another Zomato Gold Experience here with Denny Setiawan, we ordered Korean BBQ pork fried rice and BBQ ribs - yummy and delicious, i love it.. also..."
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"When entered the place, felt like a small cafe (narrow seating) and when the waitress took us inside, surprisingly the ambience was lot different..."
Dinesh Atluri
"Went here a while ago for a lunch date and it was a memorable experience. The food was quite unique taste wise, and the presentation was very pretty,..."
Mocha
"If you are looking for authentic Korean food, I don't recommend this restaurant. Food is very average and doesn't have Korean taste at all. Good..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Beautiful Kimchi fried rice, my favourite dish there and now got my friend hooked! Great service and very polite with phone booking and at venue. Now..."
Janice Tay
"This place is a gem! Amazing food, amazing service and decent pricing. The food is plated so beautifully it’s a great spot to Instagram your food...."
Michael Ou Yang
"We went there for lunch at 1 pm on a weekday. The restaurant was packed with ppl inside out. Surprisingly, our order was ready in like 10 minutes...."
Nova Huang
"Been here twice... Utilized the privilege of Zomato Gold at my second visit. Very friendly staff and Yummy food =] Will definitely come..."
Yormi Wong
"4/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceDecent Korean Fusion Cafe in Auckland CBD. Great food..."
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"Go on the weekdays, so many people~ the fried waffle is excellent with pork on it~ There is no cooky & cream smoothy so tried the coffee, hope can..."
Sasa WU
"The Kimchi Project - my first visit and won't be my last! Went with @_georgieats_ and we both ordered the Jung Sik Korean lunch box: Bulgogi beef,..."
Petitesweetsnz
"Nice ambiance. The back open space is bigger than. I expected. Staffs are friendly and serve promptly. Food is amazing, personal favourite is the..."
J Li
"Busy restaurant with great ambience. Food took a bit longer than expected to be prepared. But overall was a great dining experience. Clean..."
P Chen
"Plenty of spaces in the backyard. Had a lovely time! A casual and beautiful place for gathering. Will definitely come back for another time! Thanks..."
Montina XU
"I had the chilli chicken on rice ordered from MealPal, the portion size looks small, but it still filled me up. The chicken was fried really well,..."
Sincere Wong
"Food was super good!! We ordered the kimchi fried rice and the salmon ceviche. I came here using the zomato gold membership for the first time and it..."
Elisa Soerjadi
"Came here for a Korean fusion dinner before watching Aladdin the musical. Lovely courtyard, who knows there is a little oasis at the back of a small..."
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Food2belly
"Had a really good experience here last night, it was Friday night therefore it was busy. Staff was lovely and attentive. We had short rib galbi, BBQ..."
Marchella Kusono
"Better than my expectation. Good presentation,good customer service, good environment, just food quality not equal to the price, but still good..."
LuNa The TuNa
"I love the dining area outside. It was mainly the reason why I wanted to dine here but after getting their kimchi pasta and korean bbq on rice, I..."
JC
"I love this place! Been here a few times and the food, drinks, service and look of the place have never let me down! A great place for dinner for any..."
Sofie Yeung
"Went there for dinner and was nicely surprised with sitting patio option at the back. Nicely decorated and relaxed atmosphere. Service was good and..."
Katerina
"The courtyard setting was lovely, especially in the CBD. The foot is not exactly Korean, it is more Korean fusion but the flavours are still there!..."
Gemma Burke
"Always my favourite spot for studying and a brunch with friends! Their courtyard is a lovely lush spot in our own concrete jungle of Auckland,..."
Annie Tong
"Been here twice and have been very pleased with the food both times. The kimchi waffle fries are definitely my favourite. Will be back again for..."
Yulia
"I love the hidden courtyard idea and a perfect place to held an event or birthday partyI really love the look of this place.The..."
Yusoff Kamal
"One of the best korean fusion restaurant. At first it looked like a small cafe from the entrance but there is a large seating area at the back with..."
Tarun Parmar
"The kimchi project has been on our "must try" list for some time now. Eventually we got around to it and we definitely weren't disappointed. The..."
Sjr Sjr
"Good service, good food, good vibes. Local joint with good prices to boot makes for a pleasant evening.Didn't realise they had an awesome..."
Rao
"One of the best restaurant in Auckland. Food was so nicely presented. Chef work was great in flavor nd presentation. Staff was very nice. Owner was..."
RKB
"I came here for the awesome restaurant month special in August, and boy I was not disappointed. This is such a beautiful restaurant, with a lovely..."
J.T547
"Food : 4.5/5Ambience : 5/5Service : 5/5After a morning of browsing for brunch spots in town, we stumbled across this cute..."
Bronwyn Koh
"Been meaning to visit The Kimchi Project for a while and finally got the chance to visit the other day. Met all of my expectations - great..."
Real Slug
"Finally tried this place and it didn't disappoint! We sat in the courtyard area and it was beautiful. Ordered their kimchi fried rice with pork belly..."
Blackpearl
"I was craving some korean fried chicken and I had heard about the secret garden, so I gave The Kimchi Project a try.Service: 10/10We..."
Grace Huang
"Wow. Yes. Definitely go prepared to spend money but prepared to have some of the best fish you've ever had. Stunning dishes, beautifully presented...."
Jason Jolly
"I went for breakfast and I had the avocado toast and nuttelino coffee. The food was very nice and will definitely come back to try their lunch menu...."
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"We came here as a recommended by a friend. I ordered the kimchi fried rice with pork belly it was finger licking good. My partner ordered bulgogi..."
Liza Cosme
"Modern and chic restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed the dishes. Standout was the DIY Ssam, pork+roti+pickle+tempura mushroom is surprisingly an amazing..."
Tony Shi
"This is a great korean fusion restaurant. Love the interior & ambience of the place. It looks like a small cafe from the entrance but there is a..."
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"This place is a hidden gem! Sister dragged me there for lunch, have always walked past it before, looked interesting but never enough for me to go..."
Silvann
"We were there for lunch on Saturday. The place was half packed. There is a nice sheltered courtyard with overhead heaters warming up the space quite..."
Dennis Kee
"Simple food but very tasty! Went there for lunch and my family and we ordered poutine waffle fries and Korean pork on rice and fish and chips for the..."
JenniferJ
"Absolutely brilliant! The food is beautifully done with a modern twist. Every single meal we had was very good. This restaurant could be completely..."
Edwina - Let’s Eat!
"I'd have to be honest and say that Kimchi's permanent menu is not really my favourite, except for the fried rice which is quite nice. So I do find..."
Thom
"From the entrance you would never expect a beautifully renovated garden style restaurant hidden inside. The kimchi project serves Korean..."
Jenny Da
"Came here with a few friends for dinner... be careful when out for dinner on Fridays/Saturdays! The beer garden is sometimes home to large after-work..."
Vic
"We had dinner here during restaurant month. The food was amazing - generous portions packed with flavour and the service was very friendly,..."
Wei
"Beautiful decor, whether you're sitting in the garden area outside or a cozy booth inside. Wonderful staff who smile at you and are happy to be at..."
Squiddy
"Cute spot in a courtyard style set up. We’d booked a table for lunch (highly recommend) and enjoyed yummy eats, I especially enjoyed the criss cut..."
Steph Coulton
"I was really impressed by how many different dietary requirements this place could cater for despite the rather small menu. The secret garden is..."
Dini
"Looking for a Korean inspired place to dine? This is the place! With beautiful interiors and a nice outdoor covered courtyard, it makes you..."
Food.review.nz
"We are meat lovers and the pork ribs we ordered is definitely a good choice for us! And I am super love their decorations, we will come back..."
Erica Zhang
"The food was great small portions though. The kimchi fried rice was not even half the plate. Good customer service, the staffs are friendly and..."
Ronagrail Totanes
"Decided to head to The Kimchi Project and I ordered the Korean BBQ Pork Rice and Cookies and Cream smoothie whilst my friend ordered the Kimchi Fried..."
Eggster Eats
"Friendly staff and a great atmosphere in their secret garden out the back. It is a little bit cold but they have put some heaters there which was..."
Auckland Foodie
"This is one of those places where you just know you're going to gram their food - so I did. Food & Service was excellent. Bit on the pricey side, but..."
Jay
"One of the best Asian fusion places in Auckland! The courtyard is beautiful, cocktails are delicious and food is out of this world! Service is always..."
Lizzie
"What a delightful restaurant!! We were seated in the back courtyard area and it is just beautiful. Food was all exceptional! We tried the loaded..."
Emily
"If you are looking for Korean fusion food, the Kimchi project is great. But as someone who really loves Korean food, I felt that the Korean side to..."
Sammy & Raphy
"One of my favourites! The interiors of The Kimchi Project are so creative and inspiring - it makes for the perfect spot to work on assignments etc...."
Lauren.creative
"We went for an early dinner before a show. Great timing as they had some happy hour specials on snacks and wine! The soft shell crab bao was..."
Lacey Thompson
"So rare to find a place like that in the city. The tiny entry hides a beautiful secret garden that can be enjoyed even during winter and on rainy..."
Diogo Reck
"Wow, a hidden gem at Lorne St. I've already heard about awesome reviews at this place so I gave it a try and it didn't disappoint. You will be..."
LilMSunshine
"Came in with friends last year and quite a few times this year.Heard lots of people talk about their kimchi waffle fries, so we ordered them to..."
Rosanne Choy
"One of my favourite restaurants in town! The ambience is absolutely gorgeous, beautiful decor inside and outside with a lovely outdoor eating area...."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Beautiful presentation of lunch dishes; menu not extensive, but perhaps this will continue to be developed. Conveniently situated inner city..."
Maree Brogden
"Food: kimchi salsa and nachos were so good for the $4 happy hour price! I probably wouldn’t get them at normal price tho as the portion is kind of..."
Marina :)
"Cute place, great for drinks. Loved the backyard area with little nice touch of pretty plates and tea pots. The food was good but a bit overpriced..."
Tashee
"Amazing tastes! Loved the kimchi rice, prawns and soft shell crab curry! I highly recommend the kissing panda cocktail and the Korean strawberry..."
Lilo
"I love this place so much... I just want to go there again to try more of their menu! The courtyard area was definitely not what I was..."
Inkles
"The Kimchi Project offers a fresh Korean fusion menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the heart of Auckland’s CBD. The Kimchi Project was high on..."
"Love the courtyard. Been twice on a Saturday morning and it has been so lovely & peaceful. Interesting menu. I couldn’t decide what to have on my..."
Cat
"An unassuming Korean cafe from the front. We had second thoughts about entering despite the good reviews as the front was empty. Little did we know..."
Elmocookie
"Got the fried kimchi to share and a bao each. It was really good but the wait was unfortunately too long, around 45 mins. The owner (?) gave us green..."
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"Came here for lunch with a workmate and sat inside which was a lovely setting. I ordered the beef noodle salad which was a good portion and very..."
Vanessa Gao
"Went here for lunch once with my friend, the atmosphere was great at the back. Totally different. Takes you to a different place almost. The food are..."
Marggie Pascua
"Very delicious food and a huge variety of pan-Asian food which tick all my boxes! For dinner, I enjoyed the ssam (lettuce cups with assorted meats)...."
Annie Ren
"What a lovely little place! Beautiful interior design and a comfortable ambience. After hearing so many good things about The Kimchi Project I had..."
Garima Talwar
"Walking into the place, the design is beautiful, especially in the second area. It has been a while since I have been in a restaurant with such neat..."
Rachel
"Came here for lunch with my friend and it was a really nice experience. The place itself is beautifully decorated and the courtyard is always lovely..."
Emma
"Came here a few months ago with friends for dinner. We ordered the ssam, soft shell crab salad and kimchi waffle fries. The crab was good and i..."
Angela Hollings
"Hidden gem in Auckland CBD! They have the coolest courtyard! Always pass by this cafe and it looks empty from the outside. However you'll be amazed..."
Neverstopeating (20% Off Zomato Gold Code: NEVE9390)
"House sodas are brilliant and the fusion food is superb. Great ambience in the lil bit out back. Would not have expected this quaint courtyard bit..."
Jin Yun
"Best courtyard for a nice little getaway from the fast pace of the city within the CBD. Friendly staff and very delicious food. Highly recommend the..."
Cnjo
"Great experience in here. The decor is lovely especially in the courtyard. It has fire heater so it's warm and nice even in winter. Food is delicious..."
Amy Fhl
"The courtyard is really well decorated and sends a good vibe around. I have come here when it used to be O-bar. The refreshed premises brings about a..."
Bobby Anderson
"Really good ambience, especially at the courtyard. A really good place to study or to catch up with friends. Large coffee comes in a big cup and they..."
Nozomi Oishi
"Really good place to study or meet up with friends. Had the Asian Style bruschetta. Prawns were big and the mango gave made the dish refreshing...."
Wallswecrashedthrough
"Fantastic food. Great atmosphere. Had the beef short ribs and they were perfectly cooked and my partner had the soft shell crab. Both were delicious...."
Sam Lowe
"Came here to celebrate mums birthday and it was lovely!! I never knew they had an backside area through their sliding areas but it was so..."
Cathy Fan
"Have been here a few times now and the food has always been delicious. A really calming backyard courtyard in the middle of town, it's a nice break..."
Sophie
"Came for dinner for 4, plates are easy to share, Something for everyone. I left feeling satisfied but not too full. It's like a little hideaway,..."
Emma Kostanich
"Have heard this place for long time and finally come for a try. we came here around 1pm and sit the outside area which is nice and warm.I had..."
Stephanie
"We discovered this place while we were walking for High St looking for a place to have dinner at. First time going in was a real bad experience. The..."
Queena
"The Kimchi Project is incredibly pleasing on the eyes with their lush courtyard. You wouldn't even know you're in the hustle and bustle of the city...."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Been 2 times in the past month. Had miso chicken as well as eggplant mince don. Both were nicely presented with great flavours. A little on the..."
Jc
"This place is good! My friends and I can came here for dinner. We ordered a variety or plates and shared. I recommend the pork ribs! It's a cool..."
Emily She
"Love the ambience and decoration. The food did not disappoint too! Good kimchi fries and the bun with the crab was amazing. Get the platter with beef..."
Maria Chen
"We got the Yuzu avocado bowl and the Miso Chicken with an egg as well as a flat white and the matcha latte. These bowls are pricy ($17-20..."
Dxlche
"Fries were a little cold, but overall a good experience! Definitely worth the money! Would recommend going there if you're up for trying a mixture..."
Rena Holstein
"a new 'asian' restaurant with their take on korean inspired dishes and asian flavours. a bit pricey but worth the experience. the food was great and..."
Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell
"Sorry about the crappy photo, looked so good and completely forgot to take photos when the food came! We have the beef short ribs, waffle fries and..."
Jasveen Kaur
"East meets West fusion cuisine. Simple but delicious and aesthetically pleasing food. Lovely atmosphere and overall wonderful customer service. All..."
D_Vicky
"I heard about this place so I came here with my family for dinner. The tables were so close to each other and I could hear the people next to us. The..."
Swl102802
"Super trendy little restaurant with a nice outdoor covered seating area but it feels like more effort is put into aesthetics than the taste and..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Went for a dinner for two with a friend. I really love the interior and the atmosphere especially in the courtyard - which you can't see from the..."
Yuko Saito
"The Kimchi Project is my usual dining place in CBD, i've been here countless times. Loving everything about this place, the deco, the ambience, the..."
Linh 💛
"A cute little Korean inspired restaurant. The food has a Korean influence so not the place to go if your looking for traditional style Korean food..."
Rebecca
"Beautiful looking food.I wonder if my expectations were too high, but I did end up a little disappointed.Went in on a weeknight..."
Charmaine
"Have only been here once, was early in the morning where their kitchen had only just opened.Because of this we had to wait about 50 minutes to..."
Davyd Antipov
"Another great modern korean-european fusion restaurant. The environment is amazing and refreshing. The interior layout makes the whole restaurant..."
Jason Zhang
"This place is a beautiful hidden gem. Was really surprised by how relaxed I felt with my friend the whole time, and how great the food and service..."
Titeuf
"My favorite place to go in Auckland. Love the foods, vibes, and services. The Kimchi fried rice is the best fried rice I've ever had. Haven't tried..."
Belle Chalisa
"I suspect this place is a little over amped on account of its newness. I wanted to like it more than I did.We sampled some buns (pork bun..."
Mysticmojito
"Came here with a mate of mine on a saturday morning. The decor of the patio/courtyard was very comfy, albeit hidden at the rear of house. Food was..."
Connor X
"Once O-Bar, a dark, smoky party bar serving soju cocktails and large plates of greasy food, The Kimchi Project now boasts a refreshingly clean,..."
Sophia
"Stumbled across this little eatery. Awesome little place - lots of hidden seating out the back in the courtyard. Really nice environment. The food..."
Jade
"An amazing restaurant in Auckland. Exceptional food and refreshing ambience. I celebrated my graduation day with my friends here. The food Chicken..."
RsheNZ
"Lovely place, from the outside it seemed like a nice little cafe. We decided to stop in and try the food since the menu caught our eye. We were lead..."
Adrina T
"I came here for brunch on a whim with my sister, and had the fried wontons. It was packed with flavour and tasted delicious, not fatty at all. The..."
Local Grams-ma
"This is one of the places that my friends and I have been very excited to check out after having heard so many amazing reviews and seen beautiful..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Delicious food. Amazing decor. Charming out door area. Kimichi project has such an incredible atmosphere. The food is delicious and super creative. ..."
Oones Connor
"After walking past here one day and reading about it from various places I knew I had to try it. We were 4 ppl and ordered prawn n chicken..."
Miss Kiki
"food & service was amazing, prices were reasonable, I definitely recommend this place! I especially loved the kimchi waffle fries, the drinks however..."
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"If you're looking to experience what Korean cuisine has to offer, there's no better place to start than the Kimchi Project. Open for..."
Two Dark Coffees
"I recently ordered KimChi waffle fries as well as the chicken and pork bao through UberEats. The food was outstanding, but in my honest..."
Miah Dixon
"Newly opened joint in town and it has caught the hype of many people around. I've heard and seen so many good reviews about this place and I've come..."
MS LKDG
"Love their kimchi fries 😍😍Only downside of this place is the price of food are quite expensive and small portion. Great atmosphere..."
JungYun Lee
"Bad weather but great food!Heard of Kimchi Project many times, and finally have time to make it! The pork and prawn hunton is a bit salty but it..."
Shirley Yu
"This place will definitely stand out as you walk along Lorne street, with its picturesque set up. Don’t let the size of this place deceive you..."
Anna Wei
"Fun and inviting atmosphere. Food was tasty but missing the spicy and sour kick you get with kimchi. From the name I expected to be falling..."
Mya
"There's nothing bad to say about this place.The food was great, service great, nice setting in the lounge. If you want a seat in the lounge you..."
Darren Big Belly
"Nice service, Nice food! Definitely top 3 on my recommending list. Try out the Kimchi Waffle and the fried rice here. Price are bit high but..."
Megan Miao
"My instagram feed is photobombed with pictures of the kimchi project. It is Asian fusion cafe/bar which is a hidden gem on lorne street. It's very..."
Jay
"Over a month ago, I checked out The Kimchi Project along with a few food bloggers. I’ve heard about this new Asian Fusion cafe/restaurant and I was..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Great visit to this popular spot. Friendly service & the option of inside, street front or courtyard seating. Clean & tidy.Tried the pulled pork..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Came here on a date with my boyfriend and we ordered 4 dishes. The pulled pork Bao was good but in my opinion it wasn't worth the price. The kimchi..."
Ariel Chen
"Such a beautiful hidden Gem on Lorne street ! Great service and friendly staff and chef. We ordered a Panang curry and signature kimchi fries,..."
Simone Yeoh
"Went here for celebrations with a friend and found it excellent! Service was great, the waitresses were all friendly and patient as we struggled to..."
Amesirv
"11.45am. I'm getting pretty hungry. I'd been looking forward to checking this place out ever since I'd heard about it by chance two weeks ago. Having..."
Vivi S
"Another fine example of don't judge the book by its cover. This place definitely doesn't seem elegant from the outside but when u go inside, it's a..."
Marcella
"Excellent food and service! Came here with a friend and we started off with 2 mains and a side, then ordered another 2 mains--we couldn't..."
Oksana Zhang
"Delicious food, friendly service, beautiful setting – definitely worth checking out at least once if you're in town.The Kimchi Project..."
Raymond Tiong
"Newly opened Korean and Western fusion eatery! Lovely decor and design of the place is stunning, when I first walked in. My friend and I ordered the..."
Kirsten
"From the street you only get a glimpse of a small restaurant but out back is a lovely surprise. There is a lovely large outdoor courtyard at the..."
Bonita Tiamo
"Modern & chic restaurant. Great customer service, and food was served promptly. I ordered kimchi fries and Asian fried rice with pork belly. My..."
Miura Elikana
"Wow!! The food was amazing and I love the courtyard. It's quite hidden and that's what love about it. We ordered the beef tartare, 2 way chicken and..."
Lily Chow
"Okay how do I start? The first time I stepped into this cafe I was in love with the decor and the vibe. The crews in the cafe were nice and good..."
I Love To Chew Real Food
"Took my staff member here and we both had great experience. Entrance is clean yet could be small but if you walk in, it leads you to the stunning..."
Shazza
"Heard lots about this place so I just had to try it out! My friend and I had the beef noodle salad, pulled pork bao and chicken & prawn..."
Lin Kee
"Heard some negative comments about this new restaurant from my friends before. I visited here this noon and ordered one Kimchi waffle fries from the..."
Michelle Hwang
"I ordered the Southern Asian Style Kimchi Fried Rice and as fancy as the name sounds, so is the taste. This is probably what it feels like..."
Tavita Milford
"Great atmosphere big outdoor area at the back. Pricing is slightly over priced for certain items ($10 for one bao). Asian bruschetta was super fresh..."
Annie Bananie
"Nature person? There's a courtyard at the back. Don't be fooled by the small space from the front. Get a nice cozy nature feel at the back...."
Michelle Chua
"I'm in love with location and the decor of this place. Do not be fooled by the tiny cafe front - there is a beautiful courtyard out at the back with..."
Ffionachua
"Great interior design, friendly staff! Ordered all 7 mains on the menu to get the full experience, all i can say is its a good take on korean fusion..."
Albert Fu
"Great vibes and nice food, staff are friendly. We two ordered one fried rice, one fried waffles and two buns, the portions are small, it's better to..."
Tingting Zhang
"The Kimchi Project is a Korean inspired casual restaurant with a very cool ambience and excellent food. My wife and I had dinner here before going..."
Jules Landsman
"Nice restaurant and it has a good location in AKL CBD region. Asian styles food and decorations, so many people here no matter lunch or dinner time..."
Spencer Zhan
"Do not be deceived by the small store front, ask to be brought to the courtyard out back and you will be amazed! Beautifully decorated with such a..."
ShoRt
"The dumplings were AMAZING. Hands down favourite. The kimchi rice was also very good, the egg was cooked perfectly. The waffle fries were good. Only..."
Pamela Mansell
"Visited The Kimchi Project the second week it opened and we were pleasantly surprised. Lovely friendly staff and beautiful food in an equally..."
Lillian
"Visited The Kimchi Project today for lunch. New obsession! The service was great, selection of food was decent and the food was full of flavour. We..."
Chloe Sharrock
"I heard about this new Korean inspired cafe from my friend and we were super keen to try it out. The ambience and setup was extremely nice and serene..."
Priscilla Khang
"Very impressed with the atmosphere of the place. When I walked in with my workmates we were greeted with friendly faces and got sent to an amazing..."
Ana
"The food is amazingly good, I love the decoration , the food is nice , beautifully presented !! Would definitely come back again. A perfect place for..."
Tw393
"This was a great little place tucked away on high street. It's bigger on the inside than it looks and the atmosphere takes you to Asia.
Service was..."
Hitesh Patel
"I have been walking past this place so many times, and I finally got a chance to eat here! The eggplant 🍆 is fantastic; the rice cake is also very..."
He Xu
"One of the best Korean restaurants in the city and perhaps country with multiple vegetarian and vegan options, which is additional treat. Everything..."
Raf K
"Really good space with a nicely designed back garden and well laid out front seating. Good vibes and good, with bold flavours. We had the tempura..."
Ran W
"Everything here was great! Place is nice, food is amazing and the waiters were super friendly. Would definitely come..."
Matt Ahmed
"The back of the restaurant has great aesthetic, with amazing ambience and spacious also. The food was really delicious with a concise menu so you..."
Jina Hong
"We really enjoyed our experience at The Kimchi Project.
We got there when it first opened on a Sunday, and the atmosphere was relaxing and quiet -..."
Emelia Todd-Lister
"I would have given 5 stars on the food, but I felt the portion size was a little smaller. Otherwise, this place is AMAZING!!
The kimchi fried rice is..."
Vishaka Kinger
"Absolutely loved this surprising hidden garden round the back. Great food, awesome company and if you love craft beers on tap. Be sure to try their..."
Ali Steven-Riley
"Unremarkable from the road front. Even as you enter, it looks like a rather drab diner. Feeling a little confused with the empty seats; we were told..."
Tim Arcus
"Great place. Extremely fast and friendly service. The food was super tasty and good portions too. We went via first table so we were sat in the front..."
Sara Hosking
"Went there for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by their nice ambience- the decor was super vibey and Insta worthy. We ordered the kimchi fried..."
Emma Liang
"I physically cannot review this restaurant in a higher level. I do not often say this, but if you are coming to Auckland and are looking for..."
Noah Dunlop
"Definitely worth a visit to try something new. The chef is doing a really good job. The other staff seemed a bit indifferent in my opinion. I believe..."
Irina Iris
"Good food. Kimchi flavour was mild in dishes to cater for people who are new to kimchi, however they do sell it as a side. Menu variety is on the..."
A A
"What a delight, the courtyard was magical. The service and food were both excellent. My cocktail was different and..."
Lee Smith
"Nice and cozy place. They did a good job of keeping the place warm. Food was good..fried eggplants were the best
Dessert took out all the fun tho coz..."
"Such friendly staff, fresh food suitable for different requirements and cute environment! Would definitely come..."
Hannahmareecarr2
"Staff very friendly and attentive. Who knew hot cakes could look so appealing! Place is very bright and airy, lots of greenery which I love! Food is..."
Victoria Notoa
"Went here with someone else around 11:00 and it was very busy! Place is clearly very popular and so I wasn't surprised when it look maybe 10 minutes..."
Max Lee
"Really amazing food, Service is fast and friendly. I was take visitors here as I know the food will always impress! Recommend to everyone! Coffee is..."
Reema Singh
"Absolutely YUMMMM food. The staff were really friendly and helpful. They did ask us to move tables halfway through eating our meal which was a bit..."
Hayley Levien
"Brunched in this bright and bubbly cafe located in the Greenlane suburb.The cafe is spacious with 3 seating compartments. However I..."
Lucy
"I had two long blacks and the coffee was excellent!!!! It was very busy but we didn’t have to wait for a table, this was a Saturday afternoon...."
Emma Sharma
". 📍 Hello Friends and Allies☕ Cappucino + Latte🍴 Orange..."
DearMate
"A cute cafe in epsom, the interior is really cool and green , lots of spaces inside! Their mermaid yoghurt bowl is really huge and def scrumptious!..."
MCP
"Ended up here unexpectedly but overall a solid 4.5/5. Iced latte was great, cake was great, good atmosphere. A little red stain on my glass cup..."
Lyla
":) Tried the most popular dishes in this cafe. The tasted was good, but not many surprises . Service was friendly and the whole environment was..."
Tian Sweetly
"I love the colors in this..."
Ami
"Got Mermaid Yoghurt Bowl and didn’t expect it to be this big 😮 loved the raspberry yoghurt and the granola! Omelette Okonomiyaki is..."
The Poor Foodie
"Had the mermaid bowl here was quite large but absolutely scrumptious want to come back and try the other things on the menu..."
Tom
"Wow! Hello Friends and Allies really impressed our party of three earlier this week. The interior is super cute and the cabinet food looked extremely..."
Sarah Katherine
"Cute little atmosphere and I'm obsessed with their mermaid bowel. Its so simple but delicious. presentation is also nice. I am yet to try their..."
Yasmin Kharimi
"Amazing food and good vibe. Highly..."
Vidhi
"Definitely the Remuera mum’s go-to place after dropping their kids off with her white Mercedes SUV, before going to hot Pilates. Is it..."
Jonathan Chau
"Looooved the red velvet pancakes here! I loved the lemon curd on the side. My dad wanted to try something different from what he usually orders and..."
Navdeep
"Great coffee and delicious scrambled eggs! Side of haloumi yum too. Love the location and interior decor. Service was quite quick even though it was..."
Alice B
"Sweet cafe in Epsom, heard great reviews about Hello Friends + Allies so had to give this place a try. I got the green smoothie with honey and..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"It has always been busy when I tried to come by on a weekend but managed to come by during a weekday and was able to get a table without a..."
Benedict Uy
"Been here many times to buy coffee Always strong and creamy. They use supreme coffee beans. I tried the French toast and damm it was beautiful and..."
Mark Hunt
"Have heard people complain about the prices, but I very much disagree. Yes it’s more pricer than your regular cafe but the portions balance out...."
Kate Lauren
"Located not to far from Newmarket Central is this beautiful cafe. I came in for brunch and tried the chilli scrambled which tasted very delicious, it..."
Rachel Law
"Great place for coffee. I ordered the French toast which wasn't just pretty on the plate but also really delicious and refreshing. My friend ordered..."
Little Foodie
"Came here for a late lunch with a friend this afternoon, heard quite a few good comments about the cafe and was so pleased with everything. The cafe..."
Yana Petrenko
"Came in for brunch with my bestie in the weekend as we have been meaning to try it for a while and we were SO impressed. The only thing that was a..."
Karina
"Hello Friends + Allies is damn delish sis. Came here for the first time with ma main girl and we were very impressed. When we walked in it took the..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"One of those good places for brunch. The place was a bit noisy, but the food was awesome. We did get surcharged due to holiday, which I dislike a..."
Boty
"Come here a few times and it's a pretty cool atmosphere for brunch.I've had the chilli scrambled eggs and gnocchi and both were delicious...."
Samuel
"Foods are a little pricey, especially drinks. However, the quality is still pretty good. Love the potato Eggs Benedict, and the salmon bowl was okay..."
Charis Yang
"Came here for the first time and was quite impressed. I got a yoghurt bowel and wasn’t expecting much but it was delicious.Pancakes are..."
Prashant Datt
"Food: 5:5Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5Cost: 4.5/5 Been here many times for weekend brunch, this cafe never disappoints. It’s..."
Jen Lin
"I walked in and found a table nestled at the very back of the cafe. It was nice and quiet in this area and had toys for my friend's little one to..."
Claudia Hong
"Went here for brunch and had the potato Rosti eggs Benedict and their avocado and rice paper wraps- both dishes were 10/10 so delicious and fresh! I..."
Mmm Mm MMMMMMM!
"Love this place! Been here twice now and haven’t been disappointed. They have a mermaid smoothie bowl (I think thats what it was called) which I..."
Karen
"Had a great time with a lovely meal here :)The staff were nice and the cafe was really busy. Tried their avocado smash. Their sourdough was..."
Coffee Macarons
"Loved this place! Located on the busy Great South Road in Epsom, the first thing I noticed was the artwork & floral decor. The service is..."
TheMʌverick
"Love the food, customer service was awesome... and quick response to my booking thank you for an awesome experience will definitely come back..."
Retta
"Amazing food! Lovely service! Anything to eat from a naughty little treat to a super healthy meal. Reasonably priced and the wait wasn’t too long..."
Emma Willie Wilson
"A beautiful place to catch up with friends or family. We ordered their hello friends beef and tandoori chicken burger and Eggs Benedict. I had the..."
Mesha Nandos
"Lovely spot!! The decor, food are both delish! The coffee is average, and the service needs a little work. A great spot to take family and friends!..."
Sofie Yeung
"Prettiest cafe in epsom. Full of flowers and arts. Presentation good,too. But always too much people waiting there. Especially weekend. Sometimes..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Such a nice cafe, I have only really ordered cabinet food and coffee however the coffee is delicious!! Staff are always very friendly and proactive!..."
Sades
"YUM. YUM. YUM. My absolute favourite Eggs Benedict out there. The hollandaise, the brioche, the bacon, THE BRIOCHE!!! Hello Friends + Allies has it..."
Ati
"One word. AMAZING.Possibly one of the best cafes I have ever been to. The food was absolutely amazing, you get what you pay for in terms of..."
Karen
"Had a family lunch here yesterdayLarge premises with lots of seatingNice ambiance and lightVery noisy at times with screamers in the..."
Glenn Town
"Great place for a weekend (weekday, whenever) catch up. Very nice environment inside, spacious and has a really nice flow to it.Food..."
Tan Wang
"I need to try everything on the menu! Although it gets noisy at times, this cafe is amazing! Instaworthy for sure! I had the French toast and mum the..."
Liz Scott
"Wow this cafe can be my new best friend..."
@Happyeatereats On Instagram
"Hello Friends + Allies was really good, I thought it was really cool to have fries inside the burger. Really yummy food, 5/5 but only thing is it’s..."
Emma Smith
"French toast FULL ON! One of the best presented dishes I have come across but a bit too sweet for me that early in the morning. Eggs benedict decent,..."
Flippynz
"Came to Hello Friends + Allied today for lunch and it was pretty good! The saffron in my panda cotta was a bit too strong, and the marscapone on the..."
Shenée Geaney-Jones
"Pretty cafe:) i had french toast and avocado smash. Here is better than i expected. More space inside with pretty deco. Kind staff:) i found lovely..."
Alice In New Zealand
"Cute little cafe to have brunch! I ordered the okonomiyaki omelette while my boyfriend ordered the granola bowl. I should have ordered what he had..."
Ashleigh Hea
"Nice ambience, friendly staff and humble service.Also, good food and decent coffee. The place was peaceful and calm. You can definitely choose..."
Naiya
"I had this place on my list of cafes to try for a long time, and last Sunday, we finally made it there. I can say it was well worth the wait. I had..."
Tawna Whitford
"I think I found my new favourite cafe!Hello Friends + Allies is a lovely cafe sitting in the middle of Epsom, a little further away from..."
Grace Huang
"Good flat white and espresso. The flaky pastry tart with feta, mushroom and poached egg was tasty. I loved the sprigs of herbs. A bit..."
Camilla Dadson
"I want to eat it everyday! But too faraway from me. Every time drove from Albany to Epsom for their food! Love it love the mermaid yoghurt bowl...."
Rosie
"after previous bad experiences, decided to give it another shot! and thank gosh i did because the food was amazing!!! ordered the green bowl + my..."
Snacking Sister
"Absolutely delicious food! We got the mushrooms, mermaid bowl and green bowl which all tasted amazing :) definitely recommend the mushrooms !!..."
Scarlett Pulham
"Awesome place, great food, clean and nice restrooms . Staff a bit forgetful but very friendly. Love it. Cozy and warm. Crowl away coz can’t stop..."
Anna Ter Rai
"Great food and atmosphere. I especially love the flowers decorated on the walls in the back room. Food is pretty expensive here, it is worth it..."
Sassy Radish
"Extensive menu full of breakfast foods. Very unique dishes and smart presentation. Good quality good and decent portions. Only downfall is we waited..."
Aimee.
"Overall a very decent feed. The mains were really tasty and not too heavy, leaving room for a great dessert. I loved the range of desserts available..."
Matty Krelle
"Very popular place and I can see why! Such a cute cafe and everything looked so good on the menu. Although it was busy the food came out quick and..."
Emma Judd
"Eggs on sourdough, Hello Greens and Wild Mushrooms Medley.I loved the wild mushrooms dish. The greens in the Hello Greens were quite..."
MegWantsVeg
"Great place to pop in and hang out. Coffee is pretty good and so is the selection of food with their interesting and fancy designs! Weekend mornings..."
DC
"Very friendly and efficient service. Coffee good ...the place is always packed which is a good sign. Only negative is that parking is difficult at..."
Seamus
"I had heard great things about this place and let me confirm that there is no exaggeration. The food is delicious, filling and good quality. If..."
Miura Elikana
"I have been wanting to try this cafe for awhile now, but the past two times I visited they did not have seats! We were overjoyed when there was a..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Love this place, the food is awesome! Always a favourite and service is very friendly. Always a good choice for your local and reliable Sunday brunch..."
Jane Walter
"Great place for breakfast or brunch. They are very busy in the weekends though so there might be a wait for a table and food.I had the fenugreek..."
Sandra Judy French
"Was blown away by the chilli scrambled eggs here on the weekend! So flavoursome and delicious, can’t wait to come back again and try the rest of..."
Lizzie
"Redemption! Came here and had the red velvet pancakes. Both came out perfectly on time. Delicious food, amazing coffee, highly recommended..."
Spencer Macintyre
"First time I've ever actually eaten in Epsom. It was nice to be in a different suburb for once.Traffic was desirable to look at and parking was..."
T.B.F
"Come in a lot for breakfast, lunch, and tea. Doughnut was so good! Filling was creamy and smelt like heaven. Tarts was also delicious and perfect to..."
Rosanne Choy
"What a neat cafe with its friendly staff, delicious food and great atmosphere!Ordered the braai salt prawns for breakfast and it was amazing !..."
Linlin
"Great cafe, coffee is pretty good. Plenty of space, very lively and good ambience. Last went in January, a bit of a problem with some flies flying..."
Thom
"The food in this restaurant is beautiful. They're closed at 4pm，too early. I've already recommended it to my friends. It would be nice to open..."
Amy
"Really good food! Food size is good for what you pay for! Loved our drinks! Really creative dishes! Would different go again! Would definitely..."
Harry Kumar
"Good coffee and friendly service. Food menu reads well but my meal lacked a lot of flavour (Chicken burger). Great choice of cabinet food. Everything..."
Eatawayallday
"I’ve been here a few times with friends, and the food, both cabinet and menu, has always been superb, as has the service from a lady I presume to..."
OliviaKKZ
"Could have more vegan options in the cabinet. Was better the first time I went. But nice decor. Pretty standard food menu with some fusion..."
Yi Lin Inez Zheng
"I had the French toast with blueberry mascarpone. Totally recommend it. And coffee, well two cups. It was so good. What a lovely place to go to eat,..."
Christine
"Good service, ambience and food. Was really busy and is a popular place on weekends but we still received our food quickly. Highly recommend the..."
Rosemary Cook
"Nice cafe to go to....... ...Like the food but was waited a little bit long......... People are friendly here...... Will go back and try more..."
"After all the hype, we finally decided to try it out- and it was a satisfying experience. The waitress was really helpful and the price was..."
Jason Zhang
"Yes! Fantastic lunch here after my last exam. What a treat! We had to share one sweet and one savoury dish for lunch because we could not pass up the..."
Abbey Lissaman
"Came here on a Saturday for breakfast and it was so busy at 10am already! I had the chilli eggs and my boyfriend had the fenugreek potatoes. Really..."
Kenzi Yee
"So good to have finally visited one of the top cafes in Auckland! The cafe itself is cutesy ‘hipster’, yet chic and classy; with..."
Oksana Zhang
"Went to Hello Friends+Allies for afternoon cake in Saturday afternoon. Nyum, great selection of cakes in the cabinet, always feel like we want to..."
Jessica Halim
"The best omelette in the whole wide world. Hello Friends + Allies does everything exceptionally well. Their Matcha latte, pastries and all their food..."
Tess Sophia
"beautifully presented and delicious food ! had the french toast and beef cheeks with potatoes ! I like how the french toast wasn't too sweet and came..."
Natalieqp.chen
"Been here many times and is one of my go to's! Customer service is pretty good most of the time and their menu changes seasonally. My all time..."
Angela
"After all the hype on the internet, I finally decided to try it out, and what can I say, except that this experience was perfect! After comming back..."
Abella Wang
"I thoroughly enjoyed this place. I love the artsy decor, the vibe and feel of the crowd and the staff were really good.My friend had eggs +..."
Helen I.
"The food and service are always great! Hello Friends & Allies looks small from the road front but have a huge amount of seating at the back - so..."
Sarcha
"Awesome service, beautiful presentation. I ordered the French toast, it was delicious. However I wish they had larger portions, as I left the store..."
Sid
"Amazing. Can't fault it. Great service, good menu choice, great coffee. The tuna noodle bowl has so much variety and many flavours, it's one of the..."
Helen Wright
"Cafe food with flair. Hello Friends does great coffee and has an interesting menu and the food is always delicious. Good options for..."
Julia Louise
"We had the fenugreek potatoes and the big breakfast. Both were amazing and huge portions. The cake counter is full of temptations.....had one to go..."
Julie Riley
"Lovely atmosphere, well thought out food and truly great service makes this a go to place. Very nice for brunch or breakfast. Iced water..."
Robloader
"Spacious and pram friendly. Great service in particular to responsiveness. Menu had a variety of unique choices and tasted excellent. Would..."
SMINT400
"The cafe atmosphere is really cool and friendly. The staff is really friendly here too. I don't remember exactly what we ordered but all the photos..."
Dxlche
"Decent portion sizes and great ingredients. Nice presentation of food. It was quite interesting to have the roti in place of bread for a big..."
I_like_pickles
"Such an awesome experience at this place. Friendly service, having table service goes a long way. Food was delicious, the red velvet hotcakes were..."
Chantal Hoeft
"Visited this place for brunch with my friends on a Sunday. Love the ambience and deco. Service was super nice and staff was chatty in a friendly..."
Linh 💛
"Went there today, on a busy Saturday afternoon for late breakfast, ordered chilli scrambled eggs, and undoubtedly this was the best breakfast I've..."
Vaibhavkursija
"Came here with a friend on Sunday. Was lucky to be allocated a table pretty much straight away despite the number of people waiting. Found the..."
Cherries_inthesnow
"Cuteness overloaded for the food decoration. Staffs are very friendly. The healthy options as sugar free matcha latte or green sourdough just made me..."
Bella Luv Food
"Great place for brunch. Busy but for a good reason. Food is a piece of art. The entire place is super arty , great ambience and customer..."
Galina Velas
"Came here on Sunday afternoon , it was quite busy but luckily we managed to get a table of 2 straight away. We ordered the red velvet hot cake and..."
Angelina Stefani
"We Came here for Mother's Day and really enjoyed it! The food was great, so was the coffee /drinks and friendly service 😊 the red velvet hot cakes..."
Kellie Watson
"Alright find this place just on my way to epsom.Funky setup really like itAttentive servicegood coffee i had lemon curd &coconut..."
Jemima
"Visited this cafe for brunch last weekend with a group of friends. Service was a little slow, we ordered coffees whilst waiting for the rest of our..."
Tanz Hoeta
"Excellent little place just on great south road! One of my favourite cafes so far!! Ambiance of this cafe is amazing, they have very nice deco..."
Janet Wu
"My husband and I came here for breakfast, I ordered the red velvet pancake and mocha, he had the Fenugreek potatoes. Honestly, they both tasted..."
W.H.Y.
"Had lunch over here today with a few friends. The food was decent, nothing amazing. The chicken burger was quite nice, the chips that came with it..."
S&G Take Auckland
"This Cafe is much favoured by the locals. You will see people come in, wave hands, send out hugs to the one they are familiar with. It is a great..."
Angel Deng Yun
"Our favorite place to brunch right now as it's probably the only cafe we've found which serves a tray of assorted sweet and savory for breakfast that..."
Ann R
"My partner and I visited here for brunch in the weekend and it was packed! The café is divided into two separate spaces so it’s hard to tell how..."
HJ
"Been here a few times and love it! Overall good food, average/good service and lively environment.Be aware that at peak times (Sat/Sun..."
Kenji
"Great brunch spot.. I have come here a couple of times and been very pleased. The food is excellent. I have tried the breakfast board which..."
Shell
"Wow! I've heard good things but expected abit of a hype! The cabinet food looks and tastes delicious plus the staff are super friendly! I haven't..."
Holly D-T
"Order the red velvet pancake + bacon! It is one of the best meals you can order at this cafe. Might be a tad sweet but with the saltiness of bacon..."
Karl Evangelista
"Good location and bustling vibes. Ordered the red velvet hot cakes which were pretty good. Some might say it's too sweet though but I found it ok...."
G
"The "Golden Latte" you have been searching for, is right here...at Hello Friend + Allies! Three cheers for that!!!“Golden Latte”,..."
A_craving_foodie
"Greeted by smiling faces and cheerful greetings, ushered to a beautiful table with epic art on the walls and fresh flowers on the table. Unique menu,..."
Mercypatch
"Unexpectedly beautiful food! We came for a late lunch at 2.15pm. One of the waiters was nice enough to come up to us and say that the kitchen was..."
Jasveen Kaur
"Food here definitely hits the spot! We ordered the Asian salad and vegetarian breakfast. I was very impressed with my vege breakfast- a wonderful..."
KP
"My friend and I went here for brunch today and was really good. The place was packed but the atmosphere was good. Staff were very quick to get our..."
Jessica
"I went there at a Saturday morning and it was crowded. Lots of people was queuing in front of the gate for coffee. The coffee there was really nice...."
Coco_Clairy
"as a 1st time visitor, was really impressed with the service and quality of the food. It was busy on Sunday brunch-time, and the staff were working..."
Peter John Ashford
"Loved this place! The red velvet hot cakes were amazing! The place is very open and loved the large tables out back, the wall murals were really..."
Nicole Jana
"I had only been here for coffee previously and was told the food is worth trying hence I came back. Was it worth it?? I came back for brunch on a..."
Jayce Huynh
"This place is the bomb! It's a step above any local cafe in the surrounding areas and was a much needed refreshing change from the normal local..."
Sue
"We frequently come to hello friends and allied for brunch in the weekend. The food is delish. If youre hungry the breakfast board will not..."
Whitney
"We came here for brunch just before Christmas and got in just before the rush. I had the Fenugreek potatoes (without the egg) - it was a huge portion..."
Sian
"Cabinet food always looks amazing, as does the plated offerings. I am constantly surprised at the friendliness and caring attitude of staff -..."
Jan Tweedie
"Quite hard to find parking around this place but so worth itBeautiful interior decor and cute homey vibesTheir cabinet sweets looked..."
Thegreeats
"My bus goes past this cafe every morning on my daily commute to Uni. After hearing so many good things about this place and the mass amount of..."
Anna Wei
"Decided to have breakfast here and enjoyed our meal! The service is a tad slow, we ordered our food and was waiting a while for it to..."
Kelly
"Came on a sunny Sunday morning and it was busy but still not over-crowded at 11am. The green breakfast featured in the photo was surprisingly very..."
Lucyeatsakld
"I grab cabinet food a lot from hello friends on my walks from the bus stop to my study, and its sooooo yummy in the tummy it feels like a treat form..."
Jess-Louise Holmes
"Have only been 3x at this stage. I cannot fault the service. Each time has been during the lunch rush.Customers everywhere. 4 people in..."
Antony P Mackle
"We went to the café yesterday and we really liked it. We entered and straight away everyone of the staff members was friendly and helpful and had a..."
Isabel Ewig
"A lovely place in the neighbourhood. The cakes in the cabinet are so delish, i have tried several cakes and none of them let me down. Staff are..."
Khloe
"Really good service，very friendly staff. Impressed with the breakfast options and gourmet presentation. Ingredients were very fresh. We liked the..."
Gokilavani Sekarchandran
"I have a real 50/50 feel for this place.. Some bad experiences and some good. I practically live next door so this is my go-to for a nearby treat..."
Melanie Rose Hansen
"We came here for breakfast on a wet Sunday as did half of Auckland! The noise level is constant but the service was friendly. Our food came out real..."
Donna&Shane
"What an awesome cafe! Recently I went to this cafe on a busy Sunday.I took my 4 year old grandson.It was my first visit and I surely will return.The..."
Susan Lotoa
"Came here for a relaxed brunch, three of us enjoyed all our choices, the services and the ambience, for me the duck meal is so delicious! Have..."
Amy Ashby
"Love this place! Fresh open look with all the hanging plants and flowers everywhere. Their cabinet always looks delish and the red velvet hot cakes..."
Olivia Hammond
"The cabinet food is amazing had the coconut and lemon cake and it was super delicious & moist, ordered the eggs bene & my friend ordered the red..."
Sarah Swann
"This has become one of my go to cafés: close to my house, amazing food and great atmosphere. Their breakfast boards are definitely amongst the most..."
Garrick
"First visit was on a Thursday around 10.30am. It was buzzing but not crowded. Cabinet was crammed full and lusciously overflowing with mouthwatering..."
Dana
"I love how the lesser known suburbs are now getting a breath of revival, and offering more options to those not in the central city. This place is..."
Heartshrooms
"Came in for Sunday brunch as we only live up the road. Was quite busy had to wait for 5mins which was fine. When seated got offered a menu and water...."
Chloe-Mae
"Hello Friends + Allies has quickly become a favourite breakfast spot for us - the menu is extensive, with some unusual twists and specials. The..."
Sophia
"Such an excellent place. The food is outstanding, a big step up from the usual cafe fare. I've been here a fair few times recently - several times..."
Lukas
"Saw this place advertised on the Urban List Akl so I knew I was going to be in for a treat. This place is packed! Try get there before the lunch rush..."
Monique Porteous
"BEST CAFE I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. Food was amazing, cafe setting is great. Such a wide variety of foods including cabinet sweet and savoury...."
Caitlin
"After my stint in London, I am back in Auckland and ready to rip back into the wild food scene. If I learnt anything in London, although there is a..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"This place was absolutely packed!! Not sure if it's overrated or a convenient location or if it's really that good... It was so busy that we had to..."
Misty
"Came here or brunch this morning! Cafe has a really cool atmosphere, love the interior. The art all over the walls is awesome..."
Charlotte
"Bright new cafe with beautiful looking sweet pastries out at the cabinet. The place is larger than it seems because it extends further out back. But..."
ShoRt
"Amazing! The owner was very attentive - on top of everything and even though the place was packed she felt totally at ease and even had time to chat...."
Brittany Nealie
"One of the coolest coffees in Auckland. Nice place, clean and spacious. They have a lot of sort of sweets and savouries.My lamb pie was..."
Diogo Reck
"Maybe I caught them near the end of a particularly busy weekend lunch service (about 2pm), but my first impression was not great. I inspected the..."
Gus
"Came here for a brunch on Sunday. This place was absolutely packed. So understandably it took us a wee while to get our food. The coffees came out..."
Josh Law
"Went for brunch with my friend.Busy place. Had toasted museli which was amazing!!Food 9/10Customer service 8/10Atmosphere..."
JungYun Lee
"We checked out this new cafe for a Saturday morning brunch. They have a great collection of sweet treats in their cabinet as well as some delicious..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Went into this lovely Cafe this morning .. beautiful fit out !! Very warming .. Fresh and innovative .I wasn't really sure if it was table..."
Rebecca Mcrobie
"I had heard about this cafe many times & finally had a free weekday morning with which to try it out. Sometimes when you hear good things about a..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Pretty nice cafe. Really busy but food is good. Had the big breakfast and it was quite big. Also had the smoothie which was refreshing. Will go..."
Natalie Patten
"This place is so cool!! The decor is awesome, such cool art without being over the top. Everything on the menu sounded delicious and the cabinet food..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"We went to Hello Friends + Allies on a rainy Sunday and found ourselves not the only ones looking for some solace that is the black and gold coffee..."
Cindy Wu
"Great experience. Very busy. Bustling place but still fast service with tasty food. Had classic eggs bene and it was delightful. Nothing terribly..."
Emma Bell
"I have taken friends here a number of times as it is my local. So I was disappointed on Thursday afternoon when I introduced another friend to it..."
Lesley Brennan
"Holy moly. The pea and ricotta brushetta. The breakfast board. The salmon benny. The cabinet food. The coffee! The awesome service! And the fricken..."
Ciara
"Went here for lunch. Great cafe, friendly staff, nicely decorated and the atmosphere is cool, cabinet food looks amazing and menu is comprehensive..."
Michelle Jones
"Very busy cafe. I recommend to visit at non-peak time. Cafe is nicely decorated, very clean and white. Staff is friendly, though orders..."
Angela Reys
"This cafe is fairly new but have been 4 times now as the food & cafe presentation is very good. Service at first was a bit slow but they now have it..."
Yoda
"Cool name and looked new so me and my partner decided to give it a go. It was busy but we got a seat straight away. The waiter welcomed us straight..."
Joanne Chiang
"I went to Hello Friends + Allies for breakfast with friends and came across the menu. I ordered the Eggs Benedict which was $19.50 and it was..."
Eggster Eats
"We came in for lunch and I have absolutely nothing to fault, my friends and I were warmly greeted, wait staff were very attentive, we all ordered off..."
Angelina Cebic
"Having read the Denizen's review of this popular new cafe I was eager to have a sit down meal here. Starting with the positives, I was quite..."
Sasha McCormick
"Great new cafe in the neighbourhood. The cabinet food looks amazing and the coffee was Supreme and perfectly made. I had the eggplant and yoghurt..."
Jenny Malcolm
"It's great to finally see a good cafe in this part of town. It's such a relaxing place to come and have a meal. The staff are incredibly attentive,..."
Emilia Mazza
"A brand new spanking cafe in the Auckland dining scene. Its presence was welcomed with open arms by locals as we came to a full cafe on a busy..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Great place for families and catch up with friends. As always staff are awesome and service never disappoints. Food is so good and tasty everytime...."
Jacob Serbousek
"Very happy with the cafe and the food. I’ve never ventured into Epsom and this place was a very pleasant surprise. It looks quite small from the..."
Rod K
"Service was a little slow on a busy Sunday (about a 40 min wait) so I wouldn't recommend going if you are on a strict timeline, but perfect for a..."
Anna Pomeroy
"Never been here before, I was a long way from home. The food was amazing and very good coffee and reasonably priced too. Definitely recommended to..."
Claire Buckley
"This cafe is so beautiful and nice, me and my family and my friends have become regulars here, I really enjoy the coffees here and the food is..."
Sini YANG
"Delicious brunch had here with my kids. The atmosphere is really funky, super fun and artsy decor. The food and drinks were all great. Beautifully..."
Kym Moore
"Such a cute Cafe with incredible food! Lovely, warm atmosphere and great..."
Emma Twidle
"Very busy for a Sunday
Friendly staff
A nice little place for a Sunday..."
Tina
"Incredible. I had my doubts coming in with all the hype I’d heard about this place for years. They proved me dead wrong. The burger was perfectly..."
Brandon Baxter
"Great service and friendly staff. This cafe is my everyday visit, best coffee in town! They offer a wide range of delectable dishes, from hearty..."
Vivian Gu
"Beautiful decorations, decent coffee and very nice food.
The first thing I noticed was that the cafe was buzzing with activity. With 90% of the..."
Liz Scott
"Had a great time with a lovely meal here :)
The staff were nice and the cafe was really busy. Tried their avocado smash. Their sourdough was hard,..."
JS KWUN
"Visited Hello Friends + Allies for the first time yesterday. Food and service was great! Staff were really friendly. The atmosphere was comfortable..."
Nora Lu
"It has always been busy when I tried to come by on a weekend but managed to come by during a weekday and was able to get a table without a wait.
The..."
Benedict Uy
"Been there twice already. Looove their desserts! The plating is so beautiful and creative. The portions are huuuuuuge. The cafe is pretty. The staff..."
Kathy Quan
"Such a groovy and funky place, and much larger than i expected! It's got a real colourful, hippy, cosy sort of vibe and it's brilliant. The food was..."
"1/2 & 1/2 - such a good meal for being quite simple. These mushrooms were PERFECTLY cooked in a delightful balsamic sauce. The eggs... where do I..."
Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn
"Great cafe with fast and friendly service.I’m a fan of their bagels, specifically the Moroccan chicken, it’s different to anything that..."
Stacey
"Drip in for a weekend brunch - they serve amazing food, mushroom is cooked perfectly and so creamy, the egg’s really fluffy as well!..."
MCP
"Good service and good food plus coffee, recommend. Maybe a few plants upstairs could give it more ambiance, but a nice place to sit especially when..."
Golden Years
"Coffee 5/5service 4/5Ambience 5/5Came in here for a morning coffee(Allpress) which was really really tasty and came out super..."
SpoonMe
"Had the most amazing dense and moist poppy seed muffin for a good value especially from a cafe on Ponsonby road. It goes well with the coffee, and is..."
G1k
"Really enjoyed the 50/50. Never really order eggs out but it was a delicious change. The waiters were nice and chill, cleared plates in a timely..."
Charles
"Pleasant peaceful weekday breakfast. Fried pastrami with soft scrambled eggs and sour dough toast. Nice coffee! Love the big windows. Fun people..."
Jade M.
"Literally Auckland’s best coffee house. Food is filling and consistently good - the Jewish delights are one to try if you want something lighter. ..."
Logan Cavanagh
"Dizengoff is one of the mainstays of Ponsonby’s ever evolving dining scene and has been serving up Jewish inspired fare since 1994. The secret of..."
The City Lane
"Having walked past Dizengoff several times whenever popping into Ponsonby, I was excited to finally check it out one rainy Saturday morning. My..."
Raymond Tiong
"The first cafe i came to when i arrived in Auckland. I did a bit of research and wanted a nice breakfast. I'd heard the balsamic mushrooms were to..."
Emma Kenny
"First time in here because of the high score. The food was alright - it's normal cafe food but Jerwish style. We ordered 3 meals to share, the..."
CocoOnFire
"Popular local cafe in Ponsonby. Friendly & efficient service.They have some unique menu items - one of the most popular being the mushrooms. If..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Ah Dizengoff, highly spoken of and for a damn good reason 💕. The Jewish/Israeli fare is expansive here and that is definitely ok with me! I found..."
Monique Porteous
"Awesome cafe that my friend and I stumbled upon yesterday, we ordered a chicken salad each, not your typical chicken salad, loaaaads of flavour,..."
Kate
"Coffee is lovely. The food tastes authentic and fresh! Service is pretty good. I love the menu. Would be keen to try everything. The flavors mesh..."
Shayleen Narayan
"Love Dizzy! It's lasted in the competiveness that is Ponsonby for a reason. It doesn't try too hard or follows fads (mason jars etc.). Best coffee in..."
Erin Berryman
"Came here for lunch with friends. Loved Dizengoff's Jewish-Western spin, something a bit different. Decided to be adventurous and try the chopped..."
Abigail
"Had their soy cappuccino one day and was one of the bestIf you like your coffees quite strong this is a good placeHowever at the end the..."
Thegreeats
"The best cafe in Auckland !!!! I am here every single weekend without fail ! Large flatwhites made to perfection every single time, amazing staff,..."
Debbie Sugrue
"Perfection ❤️ from the food and service to the deco and atmosphere, Dizengoff is definitely a must-visit place in Ponsonby 😊My..."
Linh 💛
"Visited for the first time today and was impressed with the quick service. My coffee was great also pleased they offer almond milk as not a lot of..."
Gaffarsplusone
"Dizzy is the gold standard for the Ponsonby cafe scene (and dare I say, the rest of Auckland). Great coffee, drinks & food. Always have a good time...."
A
"An oldie but a goodie, Dizengoff has been a popular stable in Ponsonbys' cafe scene for as long as I can remember. Small, minimalist decor allows the..."
L.E.N.S
"This place always seems to have a good vibe about it. One of my favorite coffee shops in Ponsonby. Service is always consistent and so are the..."
HJ
"One of my fav cafes at Ponsonby with one of the best coffees served in Auckland / nz ! Had the usual chicken pasta which will fill you up and also..."
Richie Chewy
"Went ponsonby for the Christmas market day and decided to settle here for some brunch. I ordered the half and half and my boyfriend got the eggs..."
Joanne Chiang
"My favourite cafe in Auckland.The half and half, big breakfast, the coffee, the chicken bagels....Everything here is amazing, the..."
Max During
"Simple for me, eggs & pastrami, hits the spot. Coffee is good, just too busy to get a table on a Saturday (but that's my problem and a good one for..."
Iain Smart
"One of the finer breakfast spots in Auckland! Clean, inviting, exquisite and an all round 10/10 ! Can't fault anything .. Worth the money and the..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Probably my favourite breakfast spot in Ponsonby, beautiful coffee - beautiful service. Fantastic food!! I have never been let down - defiantly a..."
Caitlin Earl
"The eggs and mushrooms here are amazing. I come here fairly often when my lust for mushrooms can't be sated elsewhere. Staff always friendly,..."
Vincent Warner
"I bloody love Dizengoff. It's always packed and there's often a line for ordering but I can see why. Their mushroom on toast and salmon scrambled..."
Ben Tutty
"We have been here twice now and the foods is pretty amazing. The first time I ordered museli which was nice but I did wish I had chosen something a..."
Fiona M
"Great place to go on the weekend for bunch. The atmosphere is great, as is the food and the coffee. The go-to is always the mushrooms and scrambled..."
B
"Consistently outstanding brunch cafe in Auckland. Highly recommend the house smoked salmon, the balsamic mushrooms, the pastrami and scrambled eggs..."
Gracie B.
"A very cool name and a very cool restaurant. Have been perhaps half a dozen times when in auckland, usually for breakfast or lunch with family. I..."
Duncan Galletly
"One of my favourite breakfast spots in Auckland. Been here many times and I've never been disappointed. Consistently delicious and staff are..."
Ishita M. Mendonsa
"AMAZING!. Delicious coffee and friendly service..The eggs benedict were incredible.. I forced myself to eat it all! And my partner was equally..."
Renata
"Great local gem in ponsonby! Busy cafe with good coffee and a simple but generous menu. The mushrooms on toast was delicious but a heavy brunch with..."
Rosely
"Was awesome that my friend and I were able to get seated straight away and food and coffee was bought out quickly. The coffee is to die for and my..."
Lucyeatsakld
"This place was super busy when we visited on a Friday morning at around 7.45am! Atmosphere in the cafe was overwhelming, was very loud, found myself..."
Peifen Chua
"Dizengoff never disappoints. One of my favourite cafes in Auckland. The 1/2 and 1/2 scrambled egg and creamed mushroom on toast is one of those..."
Jodie Hsieh
"Outstanding coffee & macaroons at Dizengoff yesterday. It was late Sunday morning, and the place was pumping. We sat outside in the beautiful..."
Liz Winstone
"Amazing awesome Eggs bene...so good that I still kept thinking about the day after! Hah :)Would definitely come back, again and again!When..."
Lucia
"My favorite cafe by far. I love this place, the coffee is perfect every time and the staff remember what I order even though I only go every few..."
Chloë Leonarda
"I recently moved back into the Ponse and have made it my regular haunt for morning coffee. My flatwhite is always made to perfection with a love..."
Catherine
"Chicken Pasta is amazing!! best i've ever had. Loved the contemporary wall designs upstairs. Friendly people. A new..."
Louise Ashford
"Dizengoff is my favourite cafe in Ponsonby. The coffee is fantastic. The atmosphere is great. It is always busy. The service is great too. Can't go..."
Fiona Chapman
"This place never fails to impressConsistently goodService, food, and ambiance.Dizengoff is usually always busy so if we decide to go..."
The Incredible Edible
"Dizengoff is an Auckland institution that needs no introduction. Located on the main Ponsonby strip, it serves great coffee and brunch with Jewish..."
Eat It Auckland
"HALF & HALF - Recommended dish here.
The dish comprises of half balsamic mushrooms & half scrambled eggs, along with two slices of delicious toasted..."
Ju W
"I came here for the first time on 2Jan and as you can imagine it was crazy busy die to other cafes being closed
Still they smashed home runs with..."
maans le roux
"This place has become my favorite cafe in city. I had big breakfast and french toast. I really loved big breakfast which included eggs, sausage,..."
Lauren Son
"Went here for a Saturday morning breakfast. The atmosphere was nice and laid back and the food is pretty good. I had a matcha latte and the french..."
Lizanne Gomes
"I've been here a few times already and I really enjoyed the experience. The staff is very friendly and attentive and the coffee is great, but the..."
javier yebenes
"The food here is so good and they’re FAST. For the price it’s an amazing..."
Justen and Kelsey Hundley-Hu
"Ordered large flat white, banana loaf, brownies and lemon glazed cookies. Fast service, verything tasted great and loved the fact that they open..."
Angela Soupha
"1st time here, was not disappointed. Superb eggs bennie, generous with the salmon. Big Brekkie was one of the better ones on P road, great portion..."
Eamonn O'Sullivan
"An old favourite, Dizengoff continues to impress. Excellent coffee and you can6beat the Israeli chicken..."
Mary Binney
"I had a delicious dish for lunch called Jewish Chicken Salad. It was really fresh and yummy with great..."
Andrew M. Bell
"Great coffee with the best cheese scones in town. You may need to be there early as once I went at 8 a.m. (weekday) and the scones were gone! Yup,..."
Nuno Ganhão Hermitério
"Great coffee at 6:39 am? I don't know where to get coffee, let alone great coffee. And it's open 364 days a year. I can't believe I've lived almost..."
Sean DSouza
"Excellent breakfast in Ponsonby. It is mainlyreally good, but in my opinion, the best advantage is that the kitchen is pretty quick compared to some..."
Adrien Gaucher
"Excellent fast service, ordered the feta salad which was amazing and had the best cheese to salad ratio I have ever encountered. Definitely recommend..."
Steph Edlin
"1st time here and it was great. Thanks to the busy team and I loved the off menu, surprise eggs with the breakfast grill which was unique, tasty and..."
christo gold
"Coffee is excellent. Recommend mushrooms and scrambled eggs on toast or the Israeli plate. So glad to see the menu and ambience hasn't changed too..."
Clare Milford
"Food the best.service excellent. They can't do much about traffic. A secret..."
"Staff is very friendly. It's nice to sit outside when the weather is fine as there is not much traffic. The food is average though, not what I would..."
Blue Fantail
"The stuff here were very friendly and attentive. I was impressed by the nice service when I step in.Ordered a large flat white and a walnut..."
Jade0289
"I was served fast fast however the food was quite plain, nothing too fancy. Was also a bit stuffy inside so would be nice with some air con...."
Haley Ernstzen
"This was a nice and cozy little cafe at the corner of Lorne street. I got the pancakes, and the portion was average but I was really really full..."
Annie
"we were looking for another place but found this one on the way. walked in without much enthusiasm but found everything much to our liking. chai..."
Constanza Wilhelmy
"Love this cafe!! Very friendly service and good food. Their cakes are very yummy and good price. The staffs always make you feel very..."
Efendi Elvi
"The man at the counter is so lovely!!!! That's the first thing I noticed, he's so friendly and funny! We looked at the menu but didn't have wedges so..."
Eva Zhu
"I really like the calming atmosphere of the cafe. The staff are very friendly and always smiling. In terms of food, I recommend the pesto pasta and..."
Sellyna Lee
"Lots of local competition but this is the one I keep coming back to. Great coffee, run by very friendly people and a pleasantly quirky building...."
Anonymous
"Homemade pies, coffees made with love and service with a smile. Lovely little find that is a family run place which is always nice to support. Would..."
Kirstee Scarpellini
"I've been coming here for breakfast since my first time in Auckland (back in 2016). I travel from U.S. to N.Z. about 4 or 5 times a year for work. I..."
Oscar Colocho
"This is a wonderful cafe. Droppd by in the late morning after landing in Auckland for a little pick me up. Cappuccino was excelent, and the brownie..."
the global peasant
"Very comfy vibe and great food, especially the coffee! %100 coming back here on my work breaks for the matcha..."
Sakura Orgias
"Really nice family run place. They were really helpful in getting me a cable so I could charge my phone and the coffee (cappuccino) I got was so..."
Robert Plant
"Quick and friendly service. Cafe and sandwich were yum..."
Jo Chau Tran
"Nice location, just off Queen St and in the middle of the city. Very convenient if you are on foot, not convenient if you are driving. It was quite..."
Peter Kinley
"Awesome, spaghetti, just as I like it, and the coffee is a work of..."
Nick Inskip
"Super polite staff and very accommodating. Food is reasonably priced and tasty. Thank..."
Sam Redmond
"I like this place, carrot cake, coconut cake is always nice and fresh. Don't like the seats outside. All the chair legs are lost in shape. Dosent..."
Jack Celen
"A lovely eatery in the heart of city..."
Chelsea Chen
"Nice and strong coffee. There are pastry but didnt try. The atmosphere is quite normal maynot suit those who want to take much..."
Noppamast Sae-Tang
"Great coffee lovely service and great outdoors Street..."
Tribavan Raina
"Me and my Mum have been staying in Auckland and have eaten here twice in a row because its so good!! The eggs bene with bacon is to die for and my..."
Brianna Hansen
"The day I visited Sierra was a great comfort to me cos I was feeling lost and down. The shop was warm and welcoming. The girl who served me was so..."
Josee Marsh
"My new breakfast place just down the Rd from me love it..."
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