TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated October 2024

Crave Restaurant Cafe

89/100 (2892 ratings)

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Eggs Florentine

Chai Latte

Iced Mocha

Salmon Eggs Benedict

Poached Eggs on Toast

Eggs Benedict

Smashed Avocado

French Toast

Turkish Eggs

Toasts

Bacon and Eggs Benedict

Ribs

Buttermilk French Toast

Cakes

Cheese Scone with Coffee

Fungi Medley

Flat White

Benediction with Bacon

hot chocolate

Buttermilk Brioche French Toast

Eggs Benedict with salmon

Salad

EGGS BENE

Café

Contemporary

European

International

New Zealand

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Digital Payments

Free Wifi

Reservations

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Seating

Accepts Visa

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Drinks

Brunch

Breakfast

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Mid-range

"Such a good brekkie spot! Have been here multiple times and haven’t been disappointed. I fail to think of any bacon eggs bene faults which is rare!..."

Foodie_1110

"Packed cafe for Sunday brunch. Not a long wait for table. Food was excellent. Coffee bean is strong and juices made fresh. Hidden gem in a semi..."

Kalyani Bhole

"Nice lit Cafe for a good morning coffee and breakfast after smashing the workout next door.Very lively decor and good service. Keen to try the..."

Daksh Gupta

"Really nice place. Really busy on Saturday afternoon but still managed to get a nice big table and plenty of space for a baby pram etc. Great choices..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"We have been a couple of times now. Firstly for coffee and cake, then lunch. Coffee and cake were excellent. Lunch was sublime. Great service,..."

Dave Koefoed

"Super aesthetic cafe that is perfect for catchups. Check out their little hidden library area! Also one of the few providers of little lato ice cream..."

Bella Qian

"Great food and drinks. A very nice place to enjoy a brunch with friends..."

Jess Ramage

"Went to Crave and it was super busy, the cafe serves a variety of cabinet food, coffees and brunch options. The portions are quite big and tastes..."

Jenny Da

"Took a chance on Crave when I saw it listed as one of Auckland’s best brunches on Urban List. The location is great and lovely open atmosphere. The..."

Nicole Wallen

"food is great and the atmosphere is..."

Justin Wong

"Really nice food & great atmosphere. The food was nice. I got the eggs, halloumi,hashbrown on toast (not pictured) and the hasbrown would have had to..."

Helena Clements

"Excellent coffee, friendly service, good..."

Kelly Bold

"Great local in Morningside, but super hard to find parking so plan your visit if you’re driving there.Service was great & the cafe is light &..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Always such a busy cafe and has such great food, really good coffee too. A large seating area both inside and out, and the service that we received..."

Dani

"Great place around the corner of the main part of Kingsland, great decor, setting, service and great tasting food. Always service with a..."

Ricky Bhat

"Delicious food and a buzzing atmosphere. Even though lots of people came in, the staff did not rush us out after our breakfast. They brought us water..."

Jan

"Community restaurant with amazing food and beautiful decor. Went back twice in a week because the food was just too good! Can't go wrong with their..."

K Tan

"This cafe is the place where I and my partner went on our first date. Very nice cafe with cool interior decor. Food is also nice and well-presented..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Anyone that knows me knows I love a good Eggs Benny 🥚🍳 This one is the ‘Benediction’ from Crave in Morningside! The eggs were perfectly..."

Liandra Misquitta

"Been searching for good brunch spot lately. Nice decorated cafe with nice food. The only odd thing being the food is getting ready too fast even..."

Jessica

"We came on a Saturday morning and it was jam packed. Quick service. My benediction was the best bene i've had so far. My partner loved his burger..."

Quinn Mai

"ended up coming here after having a bad experience next door and honestly made up for it, the service was great and the waiters were quick to take..."

Mahalya Karora

"Love this place, have tried most things on the menu and am a fan of all. Great atmosphere and almost always a friendly dog to pat 😍 Staff are..."

Sophie Wright

"I love the setup of the cafe, and the environment/vibe it creates. The food is amazing, the menu is set in a way that it's easy to make a decision on..."

Quinton Wong

"This place is constantly packed at any given time, so be ready for a bit of a wait time if you plan to go on the weekends! Amazing decor and bubbly..."

Linda

"Visited this place twice and both times had the croque madame which is amazing. Love the extra cheesy sauce and prosciutto instead of the..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Popped in for a late hot chocolate, early coffee and midday brunch (mimosa to boot) and have always been greeted with excellent customer service! The..."

Kate Lauren

"Love this place! It’s a family fave, we usually come in a large group of 4 generations.It’s super kid friendly and their menu options are..."

Chan Can Eat

"I was recommended for this place for a long time and I finally had the chance to try it! It was a really nice experience. The place is bigger than..."

Clarice Natasha

"The cafe was fully packed with customers but had a great service from the staff. We did have to wait quite a bit but was worth it. Loved the..."

Coffee Macarons

"Great hospitality and great food. People keep coming in it tells you how popular this cafe is. You can enjoy a glass of wine even for lunch. Great..."

Benjamin Daisuke Hirata

"Lovely place for my every Saturday’s brunch! Two of my favourite dishes are Salmon benediction and smashed avo. Hope your cafe taste is getting..."

Ashley Tran

"Very nice place with a nice atmosphere inside and out. Open long hours not like a lot of cafes that close early. The coffee I had here was great..."

Chris Clark

"the chipotle creme and chorizo crumb was so yummy -the perfect twist on a classic! seriously one of my top rated eggs benes!! was not disappointed..."

Kat

"There are two stairs in this cafe. The down stair is a cafe and upstair is a library. I really like the design of this cafe. I ordered a french..."

Wanzi Xiao

"Tried Crave because of a recommendation and it did not disappoint!Excellent food, portion sizes, service and the high ceilings paired with its..."

Mashed_Potato

"Popped into crave for lunch with a friend and we were standing around for a bit until we got seated. For drinks I got an orange juice and my friend..."

Karina

"This place is a popular spot for locals and workers to get their daily coffee fix. The staff are friendly, attentive and hospitable despite how busy..."

Ming_Angela Y

"I love their food. Portion is not huge, but it is so unique and flavorful! Reasonable price! the restaurant has interesting looking as well. I like..."

Jhye21

"One of our favourite brunch places - always consistent quality in their food. We normally get the eggs bene and big breakfast. The coffee is also..."

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"Came here for breakie before school one day, and was so happy with my french toast, it was quite jam packed, but still didn’t seem crowded and was..."

Yana Petrenko

"The place was packed when we got there, waited for a couple of minutes before we got seated. Even though it was packed the service was amazing. Maybe..."

Yvonne

"never disappointed by this place. great place to come for brunch.atmosphere is nice and inviting and staff are always very..."

Samuel

"Currently my favourite place to brunch.They have a great selection on the menu, however I always seem to resort back to the Bacon..."

Foodie Feels

"Busy cafe, like the fit out. Had the grilled halloumi which was really good, large portion size and lots going on on the plate. Must come back here..."

Shannon

"Great place, great people, great coffee, great food 👌 their eggs bene is tough to beat, but the cabinet food is just as good. Super nice space to..."

Joe Roberts

"This is a place that everyone needs to try, whether it be for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! Not only is the food awesome and it can claim one of the..."

Matchstick Reviews

"One of the best eggs bene i've actually had. Hollandaise was delish as well as the edition of chorizo crumbs (like seriously chorizo crumbs!? Still..."

Neelam Chandra

"Really nice atmosphere, a cool little spot that was otherwise under-utilised before Crave popped up. Super busy - bit of a mare finding a park, but..."

Renee Fox

"This place is awesome! I have had some of my best memories spent here surrounded by their lovely staff, incredible food and delicious coffees would..."

Anais

"Went there for dinner last night. Everything was awesome. From the lovely helpful staff to the amazing food. We loved the pork ribs, burnt broccoli..."

Briggy

"Probably one of the most buttery eggs benny dishes I’ve ever had. So so so good. Staff were super friendly. Ambience was nice, busy place but not..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"I was delighted that the chef had added a bit of piquancy (I think it was cayenne pepper) to the cheese scone. The coffee was good and..."

Camilla Dadson

"We had our team lunch here, super cool atmosphere! I had the burnt brocolli dish and I've been obsessed with it ever since. Reasonably priced and..."

Lana Maria Lazarevich

"Wow, what a great place! Fantastic food - the burger patty was soooo good. The menu didn’t actually mention fries so we were pleasantly surprised..."

Becca Barnes

"Came in for breakfast and the place was busy. Service and welcome very nice and no trouble at all when we want a bigger table( she extended the table..."

Charissa

"Great brunch / café spot to catch up with people. Came in for brunch on a Saturday as Smint400 had already mentioned parking is abhorrent around..."

Medium_Rare

"Staffs are friendly, large space lots of seating, good food, would recommend, good vibe and really busy. Only downside is hard to find parking...."

SMINT400

"Most amazing crew, such a friendliness and kindness every time you go in. You can tell the staff want to be there to service you. Food has a wide..."

Cheapeatobsession

"I had lunch here with a friend yesterday. It was a public holiday so very busy. The wait staff were friendly, a little difficult to work out how to..."

Phil Morton

"The food at Crave is quite nice with a ambience to match. Tasteful decor and good service by staff. We came on a Saturday morning and the place was..."

Sunaina Goundar

"Yum! The food arrived fast and at good quality even though they’re quite busy. The only thing is that the waiter looked quite confused and..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"I like this cafe since before it was moved. I love its atmosphere and coffee. Some staff are super kind while some staff aren't. I recommend this..."

Youngji.lee.nz

"One of my fav cafe! Awesome ambiance, modern, hip and spacious and its kids friendly! The staff are also great and the food are yum decent price and..."

Nathalie

"Never disappointed with crave. The service is amazing and they have a variety of choices suited for every type of person! No wonder they’re always..."

Sydney

"Hands down the best buttermilk French toast I’ve ever had! 9 times out of 10 I always order a savoury brunch meal but I couldn’t pass up this..."

Lizzie

"We are spoilt to live in a city with such food variety, so why not take any opportunity to experience what Auckland has to offer.Waking up..."

Warren

"Came here, and loved my French toast. Atmosphere is great, even more amazing once I found out their furniture is all recycled which is pretty cool...."

Mary Hodgson

"Went here for lunch on the weekend. Place was very busy, cool space, massively high ceiling and recycled furniture. Had the chicken breast with..."

Clove

"We had brunch ast saturday and coming back yesterday for dinner. The place is betautiful and decor with high celling,painting. Staff was really..."

Cindy Chu

"Great atmosphere, excellent food. Easy to get to and park. Good service, can be quite busy but that's with good reason. Have been there a few times..."

Daniel Chiou

"Great ambiance! Great good! Good service! Only thing I didn’t like was how we got another tables cutlery tin given to us instead a new set from..."

Harry Kumar

"My sister recommended this place as it is her go-to coffee place. I think they’re definitely more than just a cool coffee place. The space is..."

Marnelli

"As a harsh brown lover, I love their egg benedit a lot as they replace toast with harsh brown. It is so delicious that I can't help falling in love..."

Channellam1234

"Lovely spot and delicious food. The place was busy when my party of 5 arrived but we were promised a table within 10 minutes and got it. The only..."

Dezezez

"The food are to die for! My favourite brunch spot with my partner, but they lost one star because of the service. When I come in to a cafe or..."

Gabriella Devita Febiola

"Such an amazing ambience in this cafe!! Excellent service and great food. Small menu with just 5 or so dishes but each is good sized and made with..."

Michael Ranjitsingh

"We just had coffee here but surely coming back for some food. Lovely place and decor with high ceilings, paintings and massive shelf. Staff was nice..."

I'm Hungry

"This place is highly recommendedQuite a unique space in MorningsideLittle local competitionVery much community-mindedExcellent..."

Glenn Town

"this place is damn awesome! I didn’t even know crave existed until I accidentally parked outside! I had the smashed avo and grandma had the French..."

Sophie Wilton

"Came by when it was raining and it was packed. Had to wait about 15 minutes to get a table. we were seated outside and even though it was raining it..."

Benedict Uy

"3 vegetarians enter a restaurant and have options! And let’s just say the burnt broccoli was to die for. We had pretty much all the options on the..."

Pick&Mix

"The coffee was incredible! Fantastic work from the barista’s. Wonderful staff and delicious food, what an incredible spot for a meal or quick catch..."

Billy

"Arrived on here on a late Saturday morning and place was buzzing! Such an awesome quirky/vintage vibe with a seatings up the top level and cool..."

Jen Lin

"We had the French toast, Fungi medley and the pulled lamb. Every dish was amazing in presentation and flavour. The service was so fast even though..."

Natasha Cutting

"I was going to give 3.5 start but there is no such selection so I rate it 4. Food is good and nice presentation. Quite a lot elements on the plate...."

LisaH

"Beautiful lunch at crave. Many appealing items in he menu. I chose the mushrooms which were delicious. The scrambled eggs looked amazing according to..."

Mike Currie

"I love what Crave stands for as a business. But more so, I love how good they are at what they do - a cafe and community meeting point.It's..."

Jay

"Love this place! Very spacious and quick and friendly service even though it was super busy. The food looked incredible and tasted very good. I ate..."

Auckland Foodie

"With Sunday morning coitus over and a half assed debate over where we should end up for brunch, I get up ....... the Vodka hangover from last night's..."

Kieran

"Ordered Eggs on Toast with Coffee. It tasted OK. Great environment. Lovely decor. Difficult parking. They need to add omelettes on thier..."

Nina

"I only had gelato but it was just perfect. I shouldn't eat ice cream but this is just divine. Wide range of flavours, good pricing and friendly..."

Mark Burney

"Went here for breakfast with a friend today and enjoyed every bit of this place!! The staff were friendly and even though there was a wait, they..."

Holly Swallow

"Nice place with friendly staff. We went here for brunch. Totally is good, but the smash avo is delicious but less quantity . That will be good if..."

George CY

"Came here for lunch on Anzac Day. The place was really really busy but we got seated fast. Our waitress gave us a menu and left us to it. We..."

Dxlche

"This localised hidden gem tucked between the bustle of Kingsland and Sandringham is a statement on its own. You’re immediately struck by the..."

Oksana Zhang

"Yum yum and yum... Omnomnom... We cross passed this place and saw it busy, promised ourself to come here next weekend... The next weekend finally..."

Danial Shahali

"Had a business meeting there this morning. And wow what a great cafe!! There are meeting rooms upstairs which is great. Nice service and..."

Annie Wilson

"Regularly go here for a coffee on my day off. Coffee is awesome here, also had the eggs on toast which comes with quinoa, dukkah and tomato squash,..."

Brit Abroad

"Crave is an amazing place to work and have coffee. For the first time I come in for breakfast and order a simple eggs on toast. Wow. I mean the..."

Haroun Barazanchi

"I have been coming to Crave for years. The people are awesome and they have an inspiring ethos. The most recent menu has more scrumptious food than..."

Zoe Filomena Stowers

"Very nice place to spend some relaxing time if you are around Morningside area. Big space for everyone, you can choose to sit inside or outside...."

Edi NT

"After having a bad experience with another cafe me and a friend came here for brunch. This is the third rime.comming here. THE ENVIRONMENT..."

Joseph Taleni

"This is a cafe for the trendy foodie. The masterchef visual delights translate into delicious flavours and textures for your mouth. I love the baked..."

Tanisha Jowsey

"Such an awesome place for brunch 💓💓 my friend and I came on a Saturday and still managed to get a table quite fast even though the place is..."

Linh 💛

"Crave!! Have you been there? Where do I start with this amazing place? It's a community focused cafe that have great food, provide a sense of..."

Bevan Chuang

"This cafe has a fantastic environment - it is large enough to have a variety of table sizes, the outdoor area is sunny yet sheltered and there is a..."

Siobhan Lenehan

"This cafe has a wonderful 'library' upstairs that is great for students or remote work. The cafe ooozes good all round, buy a suspended coffee and..."

Sarah LA

"Its been a wee while since I have managed to devour the populating Auckland food scene. Looking through my list of bookmarked eateries, Sunday called..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"This place has gone from strength to strength imo. The service and quality of food has never wavered and the location suits us perfectly. Great vibe..."

Jocheli015

"Really liked this place! Was very busy when we went so there was a bit of a wait on food but it was definitely worth it. Amazing food and vibe..."

Lexi Kerr

"Easy parking, fantastic feel to the cafe! Amazing decor, my breakfast was quick and presented well. The look of the selection of fresh cabinet food..."

Jacquie Ellis

"I love this place. There's something for everyone 👌🏽 toys for the kids and good coffee for Mama. Eggs bene is good, sits on a good hash,..."

Kaydeen Manukia

"The decor is amazing, the staff are friendly & attentive. The food is delicious, decent portions and combinations of flavours. It's also kids..."

Miura Elikana

"AMAZING!!!! Seriously. Can't say enough great things about this spot. The food is the best breakfast food around, hands down. First time today and..."

Amanda Jenkins

"All you mamas and papas with young kids who need less stairs and more private corners and kid friendly menus, here is a place for you. All you..."

Vivi S

"Went here once last week, pretty crowded during that time but the waitress still managed to gave us a good customer service. The atmosphere was..."

Joan Blackburn

"There are some people on here with negative reviews I personally think that they are just haters and tall Poppy's trying to cut the cafe down, A..."

Ian Passtoors

"Popped n over the weekend. Bit too big for my liking but still the service was good and food arrived quick enough. Seemed very popular with the..."

Alisdair Watson

"I really enjoy going to this unusual local Cafe. Always go there with my friends for coffee and lunch and it's never a disappointment! Staff are..."

Guvna

"A great atmosphere and excellent food. Also a good spot for pre-game food and drinks. I'd recommend the pulled-pork bao, fungi arancini and beetroot..."

Michael Taylor

"Great food and prime location, the place is massive and they're really packed on the weekends, the portions are generous but it is a Lil on the..."

MizC

"Wow, what a great space! First impressions were good… an odd location but they have done wonders with the building. A friend and I went here for..."

HJ

"Lovely lunch here today. Such a fantastic local cafe, definitely one of the best in our area. I had the fungi, and it was all cooked wonderfully..."

Abbey Lissaman

"Came here about 11 on a rainy Saturday morning. Was impressed it was busy but we only had to wait about 5-10 minutes for a table. Good ambience, old..."

Juliet

"Love everything about Crave! The dećor, cutlery, glasses/cups & the vibes! The eggs benedict with salmon is a must try & love the crispy hash browns..."

Gretchen Hatton

"Splendid yet again. This place is bustling and never disappoints. Thank you Crave for another great breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling..."

Terrence John Byrne

"Love this busy cafe with their friendly service, good coffee and great food! It has a lovely outdoor area so my friend could bring her puppy...."

ShoRt

"Trying too hard? Maybe- but I like it. The bathrooms are glorious, the decor is very on-trend, it is spacious with high ceilings, there are couches..."

Sara Sergejew

"I was craving a Crave brunch this Sunday ( ba-dum tshh) . My go to is normally the porridge because I'm a bit oat mad, but decided to mix things up..."

Athena Rhodes

"lovely people with huge room.we always share the library on the second floor.it is great cafe with neighbor friendly!Food is quite nice and..."

Phyllis Tan

"Crave is an amazing venue. The set up is extraordinary; with decor like their huge mural of Mary, an airplane turbine fan, a driftwood chandelier,..."

Mallory Payne

"Love the new venue- also liked the old one. Still packed at peak times but nice to have an outside space in the sun - this was missing at the old..."

Steph Korucu

"Our first time here for coffee and brunch on a Saturday afternoon. Didn't quite know what to expect going in but we were pleasantly surprised with..."

Lulu

"Been wanting to come in here... it was very busy for a late breakfast but the staff were friendly and we had the time to wait for a table so we did...."

Donna&Shane

"I love everything about this place. The food and coffee are both excellent. I love the fact this place is a collective. The street parties are..."

Deen Khan

"I'm not sure what the negative reviewers are talking about! We've been a couple of times and there are definitely still some teething issues (an..."

Tina Knight

"Crave has moved across the road from their old location into a great looking new building. Very cool, huge spaces & a large deck for those warmer..."

Yoda

"Absolutely excellent experience, delicious food. And to top it all off, you can feel great about your choice dining here, supporting the local..."

Grace Clayton

"We had a trip in Auckland and had brunch here twice in a row. Lovely food and atmosphere. Will definitely come back. It was a bit hard to find a car..."

Flora Z

"I was excited to try here before coming here. Cause I heard this is one of famous cafe in Auckland. Even Jacinda Ardern likes to come here. But a bit..."

Minhee Bak

"This spot is nice for a Sunday morning breakfast/brunch. The atmosphere is industrial/arty. The service is fast and polite. Food was nice and simple...."

Liv “Liv” Liv

"One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had ! Smashed avacado with roasted broccoli and pecans - divine ! Coffee was great .Waiting time 15-20 mins on..."

Jay Gardner

"The atmosphere is Arty. Good Coffee and I love the Avo Toast the bread was a bit..."

Sivehoing Ly

"Very delicious high quality cabinet food. Good coffee in a nice..."

Albert Anderson

"Food was delicious. Everything was fresh and perfectly cooked. Smokey aioli was great. Despite forgetting our drinks, it was easily remedied by one..."

N V

"If you are looking to hire a private space to work for a small group of people then this is the place to go. Fabulous rooms to hire up to 15 or so..."

Jo Christini

"Brought my father and kids here after Art in the Park as I was recommended it by another local and they did not disappoint. Fantastic service from..."

Sarahlee Russell

"My favorite coffee shop. Love the way they treated their customers. I have been coming here regularly since 2018. The tables next to the sliding..."

mjn205

"Awesome Café in Morningside, friendly Staff, good food, commitment to the local community aswell. Reasonable prices with tasty food in an nice..."

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Orphans Kitchen

82/100 (1293 ratings)

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International

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New Zealand

Vegetarian Friendly

New Zealand

International

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Breakfast

Dinner

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Brunch

Daily Bread Sourdough Burnt Butter

Crumpets

Halloumi

Charred Cabbage

Coconut Yogurt

Bluff Oyster Shallot and Chardonnay Granita

Toasts

Cashew Milk Flat White

Cold Smoked Moonfish Kiwifruit Kawakawa and Habanero

Lamb

Cold Smoked Fish Pickled Egg and Chive

Fish

Wagyu Brisket

Pork

Beef

Cheese Scroll

Cappuccino

Bolognese on Sourdough

Truffle Mac and Cheese Toastie

Orphans Sourdough and Burnt Butter

Chai Latte

Salad

Silverbeet & Spinach

Oyster

Smoked Fish & Pickled Eggs

Double Cheese Bacon

Beef and Red Cabbage

Sit down

International

New Zealand

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Private Dining

Reservations

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"Loved it here. Big fan of the interior and overall atmosphere. Great food and coffee also. Very friendly..."

Sharon

"A unique and awesome addition to ponsonby’s food scene! Love all their quirky toast dishes. The coffee is also great. A bit more on the adventurous..."

Bella Qian

"I have visited this place several times and tried most of the dishes. The flavours were always incredibly balanced and the ingredients were so..."

Ginolatte

"Small intimate space. Have come for coffee I. The morning and dinner. Both times have been fantastic. All I have to show for my experience was this..."

Chan Can Eat

"One of my favourite cafes, whips up mean fusion kiwi food😍😍 Featured: kumāra tortilla two ways, one with fish of the day and the other topped..."

Anchal Naik

"Had the bolognese which was flavoursome and delicious and reasonably priced so rating is based on that but overall I think the menu is a bit..."

Lizzie

"closer to 4came here with a group of friends, the place was fully packed and the decor nicetaste and presentation were to be expected..."

Deadwin

"Was around at Ponsonby, decided to give this place a try as I have seen the high quality reviews. We went as a group and I ordered the kumara..."

Wilson Shum

"The menu items here look familiar but does have a bit of the twist. This includes the ceviche with melon and the fish with grapes. I also tried the..."

Benedict Uy

"Had my first Southland Cheese roll ever here – came in for a quick breakfast and wake-up coffee before work. It was so cheesey but strangely it..."

G1k

"You got to try their own hazelnut milk as an alternative to soy.Delicious.Staff are courteous and the breakfast food beautifully presented and..."

Huia O'Sullivan

"What a haven! After being put off Ponsonby cafes after a truly awful experience at Dizengoff (I.e completely ignored, while regulars were fawned..."

Louise Ngaei

"We went with a large group to Orphans Kitchen and had such a wonderful night. The food was absolutely stunning especially the octopus and the monk..."

Hannah Poole

"Orphan’s Kitchen is all about the philosophy that fresh and local is best, and less is more. It is, in the words of the restaurant, “about..."

The City Lane

"Simple, unique and cultural are three words I would use to describe my favourite little local, Orphans Kitchen. From the interior, to what..."

Georgia Baker

"Step into the wooden wonderland that is Orphans Kitchen and take a seat. First things first, I would say you do have to open your mind for the menu..."

Monique Porteous

"Under rated cafe and casual atmosphere. The food was absolutely superb!!! We had the mutton, pappa and fish of the day, plus some starters. The..."

Taimor H

"Stopped in for a few snacks on a weeknight. Our waiter was helpful and accommodating, food was great, drinks were great. Best butter I've ever..."

Mysticmojito

"Best hot chocolate ever. Delish .. Busy , staff quick to sit us down and prompt service. Cosy as small but nice atmosphere and menu was delightfully..."

Pamela Hutchinson

"Went here last weekend with a couple of friends and we chose the 'Feasting Menu' - and what a great idea that was. Every course was delicious with..."

Bridgee

"Service 5 Food 4.5 Deco 5We were there for brunch on Thursday afternoon. Is not crowded. Got a four seated seat next to the long bench. Loves..."

Lisa Wong Lee Wen

"Food was out standing. Good sized portion. Decor very modern and simple. Barista extremely helpful and lovely. Waitress not up to scratch and brought..."

Eve Lewis

"I heard quite a lot of raves about this place, and finally got to try it a couple of weeks ago. The place was quite small with rustic decor, which is..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"The origin of the name, Orphan's Kitchen, came from one of many delicious gatherings hosted by the founders, who along with some of their friends,..."

Husk Creative

"Orphans Kitchen is probably one of the best places to see how different, fresh and delicious NZ ingredients are. Tom Hishon, the chef and co-owner of..."

Diogo Reck

"Thought we would try out a previously recommended cafe for breakfast.Quick and friendly greeting as we ordered coffees and browsed the..."

Magpie

"Food is interesting - they definitely experiment with flavours however it is a bit of a hit and miss - thankfully mostly hits. Portions were good..."

Elle

"Creative, fresh and tasty food. Homey feel with a relaxed vibe and good service. Good value for money too. We will definitely be back. Highly..."

Michael Rossing

"Great buzzing atmosphere for a Sunday morning. Good food and great coffee. Simple menu so easy to make a decision.. No complaints here!..."

Panini T

"I'll get my gripes out of the way first because, let's be honest, everyone likes a bit of drama. There are 2 of them:A) I wasn't given..."

Kieran

"The Mrs had been here and finally I got to taste OK for myself. We had the tasting menu and I enjoyed the refreshing innovative yet totally..."

Gus

"Went there for dinner on Tuesday night. We had a dinner tasting menu which was a really journey of different flavours. It was a bit strange but cool..."

Katerina Berlova

"Had breakfast here on a busy morning. The service was really nice. Ordered the mashed kumara with wagyu brisket. The combination of flavours were..."

Jamez Hill III

"Warning FOODIES only. Like the judges in "master chef" would say " the only bad thing I can say about this dish is that there isn't enough!" A very..."

Ethan Liaw

"Have been here for 1 dinner, 2 brunches & 1 breakfast- Consistently good. Friendly, welcoming service & an innovative but accessible menu. Deserves..."

Sian

"I've been here three times now, twice for brunch and once for dinner.Definitely one of the best options in Ponsonby for innovative food,..."

Michael

"Only ever been here for dinner, and if you like innovative, well presented, and a hipster type ambience, this is a place to go. We loved our service,..."

ShoRt

"One of the highlight dining spot on Ponsonby street ❤️ love the high chairs and the wooden tables as well as the neutral tone of the whole place,..."

Linh 💛

"Been told to come here for while now so we decided to try it for breaky, smashed avo, mint, duck egg, goat cheese on rye bread - bloody interesting..."

Alwayseating

"These crumpets!!! Oh my god they're the best. The rest of the menu looks incredible too but I've never been willing to go past the crumpets so may..."

Dxzx

"Went here for breakfast on a sunny Sunday. Place was very busy but we managed to get a table outside. We ordered our drinks and food. Some of the..."

Hannah Gear

"Orphan's Kitchen was spectacular - I had the fish with corn and zucchini and it was outstanding. Best fish I've ever had at a restaurant, I think...."

Petra Pearce

"A cute, tiny place on Ponsonby Rd that is not the easiest to find if you don't know it but well worth the visit. Small menu and sharing plates are..."

Zoe Bowker

"Orphan's is a firm favourite for all three meals a day. The produce is fresh and the food changes seasonally. They make their own crumpets and have..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Perfect meal! Loved every dish & it was all vegan (by request). It was great to be catered for without feeling like I had caused hassle. Lovely..."

Rona Dalgleish

"Went for Breakfast and loved it! I had smashed avo on rye bread and the husband had slow poached eggs with anchovies and lemon. The dishes sound so..."

Joan Edwards

"Had lunch with few friends today. I tried the sardine and loved it. Coffee was great. However i didnt like the ginger beer, as it was way too sweet..."

Las Akurugoda

"Alot of interesting concoction of layers and flavours on every dish. and the FOH are rather knowledgeable of the chefs work, so when the dish..."

Noel

"A very cosy, rustic, casual dining place with AWESOME food.... We popped in here early for dinner as I knew you couldn't book and it hadn't filled up..."

Donna&Shane

"This is my number 1 place for beautiful and creative food. Top quality and at a reasonable price. Always great value. Made for easy sharing...."

Travels4Food

"After reading awesome reviews on this place, we decided to give it a whirl this Saturday morning. All I can say is YUM!!!! The crumpets were..."

B D H

"I was kinda skeptical about this place cause I thought it was just another one of metro's trending cafes that comes off a bit pretentious. But after..."

Gemma

"Came here in wet Sunday morning. Not busy.Great coffee, great service and the wagyu brisket with kumara mash while not a normal breakfast choice..."

Stephen Potter

"Orphan's Kitchen is an absolute must!Came here with friends for a birthday and left having had one of the best culinary experiences I have..."

Captain Underpants

"I'd heard so much about Orphan's Kitchen, but mainly its dinner menu...but thought I'd give it a whirl for brunch. We had the homemade..."

Paul Evans

"Went to this wonderful little restaurant for lunch. Weren't any seats indoors so we were led out to the back, where we had the area to ourselves -..."

Hannah

"Perfect! Great food, great service, amazing ambience, and I love the story behind the name. I once was an orphan in London, can totally relate! Don't..."

Chch Chick

"Have been several times over the past year. Service was amazing, as was the atmosphere. I'm not a fan of the no booking thing but unfortunately..."

Maia Churichkova

"We had a really nice feasting menu. The waitress was very friendly and patient to us. Also she took our request to swap one of the dishes for..."

Poricasol

"Orphans Kitchen is a one of a kind dining experience and you need to see what the fuss is all about. It has a rustic décor and the atmosphere is..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Booked the big table here upstairs awhile back, had a group of 20 or so and was a fantastic night. Josh, Tom and the team do a great job here and the..."

Karl Thomson

"Okay I admit it - any restaurant that has such dedication to whatever's fresh in the market that morning and prints a new menu everyday wins a 4.0 or..."

Gentlepig

"We had the feasting menu, I think calling it a feast is a bit of a stretch. Food was really nice with great flavours and presentation however the..."

Emma-Jane Bates

"Can be hard to get a table due to popularity, BUT, so so so worth the wait. Cool and eccentric menu with dishes including milk fed lamb, jersey..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Our first visit there, we were lucky to get a table. The interior of the cafe was nice and warm.We had breakfast ramen, mushroom and..."

Cindy Ong

"I had a breakfast on last Friday .Brunch menu is different and interesting not the standard Break Fast menu and menu is limited and good choice for..."

Subhashini Sathanantham

"If you've flicked through Kinfolk and know anything about ponsonby you'll see this as an amalgam. Pale pastel walls, wooden, slightly rumpty, a sense..."

Duncan Galletly

"Enjoyed a lovely brunch on Saturday at this cool place. The food was amazing!!! We had the homemade crumpets and mushroom broth with brioche, what a..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Amazing food! Amazing waiters. The food took a long time and they compensated with complementary treats. I loved their drinks and the interior..."

Carla Paloma

"One of my fav places ever the food is so delicious and the atmosphere is such a good vibe love the food ??? have been here twice in the last month..."

Phoenix Brown

"There's been a hype about this place and it lived it up. We were first served with butter and bread and the butter had some ash in it. It was nice...."

Bettina Tran

"Ticking this off my 2014 Dining Wishlist, my friend and I finally made our way to Ponsonby for dinner at Orphan’s Kitchen. Claiming to be ‘the..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Great service, simple meals done well. Recommend the skirt steak! Not just any old steak, it's actually to die for. Complimentary burnt butter is..."

Zelda

"I finally made it to Orphans Kitchen after seeing all the hype online. Being a chef its difficult to eat out when you work the same hours that most..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Busy Friday night. Very pleasant service. Beautifully prepared food. Thanks to the wait staff that helped us relocate (with our food) from upstairs..."

Blythe Biel

"Best food I have had in a while and I can't fault the place. The service was absolutely perfect. Menu was creative and there is something for..."

Clare

"Was here for an early dinner on a Thursday night recently. Thoroughly impressed by the friendly and professional front of house, and the food was..."

Wolfie W

"I love this place. I think these guys will go far. I have been a couple of times and walked out of there really satisfied. It's definitely food with..."

Nick Hutchinson

"My partner and I dined at Orphan's Kitchen on a Wednesday night and we were greeted by friendly and helpful staff who sat us immediately. We decided..."

Carol

"A group of eight friends visited Orphans Kitchen, shortly after it opened in early August. We sat upstairs, where we had an elongated 20-seat table..."

Merv Lowe

"Orphan's Kitchen has been on my wishlist for the longest time and, boy, was it worth the wait. As with most new establishments there is a walk-policy..."

EatsByZee

"Flavours that and food tastes and combinations that sent me some where I have never been . FeelI had been an orphan..."

Trish Newdick

"Love this place. Excellent food, beautiful interior, friendly and attentive staff, and casual atmosphere.We thought the house-smoked salmon..."

Nom Nom Panda

"This place is my favourite restaurant in Auckland at the moment, the food is incredible. Hip young staff and clientèle, simple fit out,..."

Brett Hancock

"This cafe provided the perfect morning atmosphere I was looking for in Ponsonby. It exuded coziness, warmth, and the delightful aroma of freshly..."

Michael Kang

"Loved it! They have a spin on bagels and loxs that does not disappoint. My wife got the brisket taco. But my favorite dish was the crumpet with the..."

Clay Huston

"Orphans Kitchen never disappoints. Definitely not your standard brunch/lunch menu there is something for everyone, fresh ingredients, generous..."

Mary Binney

"THE BEST kumara fries with the kawakawa mayonnaise! Very crunchy and flavorful. The burnt butter with the daily bread sourdough was basically just..."

apas

"Came in for the 10$ Tuesday crumpet special and was not diss appointed that is more like a 20$ experience and with unlimited refills on the filter..."

Sterling Arnet

"Food was delicious and coffee really good. We had the venison bolognese with a poached egg and the cured trout/salmon on..."

S H

"Great to finally check out Orphans a kitchen for the Baby G pop up. Without question the best burger I’ve ever had, the buttermilk chicken tenders..."

James Ashwin

"The dishes with that mixed of flavors, was something completely new for me. The size of potion was enough as well. Everyone of us in the group..."

Daniel Goertz

"We enjoyed a late lunch, i tried the crumpet and it was light, fluffy and delicious. I also had the poached eggs on sourdough with lemon and it was..."

Julie Bukutu

"We were lucky to be in Auckland on the first Tuesday of the month when Orphans Kitchen does an open test kitchen to workshop new dish ideas. The 4..."

Michelle T

"It's a really *interesting*, *trendy*, *ethical* night out... that doesn't *quite* deliver on the flavours as consistently as it could. Their..."

Andrew Johnson (AJ)

"The menu items here look familiar but does have a bit of the twist. This includes the ceviche with melon and the fish with grapes. I also tried the..."

Benedict Uy

"Just had dinner here, we were on our way to another place and stumbled across the menu on the outside table. So happy we came inside- what a meal, we..."

Orla O'Neill

"I seriously do not think you can go wrong here. These guys manage to put stuff together that makes you wanna try it just to see if they nail it...."

Nuno Ganhão Hermitério

"Very interesting and unique food, very creative but still very tasty. Friendly staff and they have their own rooftop beehive for their source of..."

Jae Park

"Orphan's is a Ponsonby classic serving great coffee and a menu of classics with a twist. Their famous crumpets are unmissable. It's a small space..."

Kezia Lynch

"Food and coffee are do Tasty, worth trying for..."

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