TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Twisted Tomato

89/100 (1486 ratings)

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"I’m a regular visitor of twisted tomato and my family and I just love it. I always get the bagel with bacon, Swiss cheese and Smokey tomato relish..."

Olivia Grondin

"First time here and i loved it!! The food was great and creme brulee was great as i love my desserts. Friendly service,will def be..."

Kristina Seiuli Ginders

"Everything was amazing. Portion size was big, yummy food, friendly service and great coffee...."

Nafi

"Good coffee prompt fast and..."

Ian Passtoors

"Very nice environment and service.p1. Caramelized pancake no fluffy enough 2.5/5p2. Polenta bites made of cornmeal. It tasted great with..."

Tian Sweetly

"There's a few cafes down this stretch of road and I'm one of many road users that use the Meola rat run - Twisted Tomato always seem the most popular..."

TheMʌverick

"We got the MS twisted and the eggs bene and enjoyed both! The chutney was really good and service was very friendly. Ambience and prices were all..."

Renie

"Loved everything about the food, service, and the..."

Tracy Yoon

"Service was amazing and food was absolutely delightful! Can’t wait to try more of their menu...."

Leah Pereira

"The best service ever, and consistently amazing tasty food whether you are there for breakfast or dinner. The coffee is brilliant too..."

Erina Mayo

"Best eggs bene in Auckland! Friendly staff and perfectly made coffee. Love this local in my..."

Hannah Bayard

"I am a regular at Twisted Tomato in Pt Chev' - for very good reasons. The owners and staff at Twisted offer better than perfect food, coffee and..."

Russell Ness

"Had a fantastic dinner in this neat and cozy place. The food is very well presented and delicious! The staff there are very friendly and..."

Dan Wen

"Nice little place. Good atmosphere as it’s smaller. The menu is a great size and there are some great looking options. I had the mushrooms with..."

Chan Can Eat

"Amazed by their breakfast meals. I ordered the wild mushrooms with fried polenta (polenta was a little bland but works well with the creamy sauce)..."

Kyle Wong

"We went here for brunch last weekend. The coffee and food was yummy with friendly service. We ordered the Big Daddy Breakfast and Ms Twisted with..."

Jason Jost

"Looking forward to coming back here, had a lot of food envy as we saw the dishes being brought out of the kitchen to other customers. Really liked my..."

Shannon

"Service is good, food is excellent and the owner is always there. Very hands on, accomodating and..."

Kathy

"The burger was amazing! Would return for it...."

Lak Jay

"Sunday brunch is a busy time to come here to eat! Happy to have been seated instead of leaving to find another place. We ordered two of the Mr Benne,..."

Candy

"Came here with my boyfriend for his birthday brunch, I ordered the Mr Benne, while he ordered the Big Daddy Breakfast and we got a Deconstructed Iced..."

Vivian C

"Lovely little place situated in Pt Chev. Staff are lovely. Food is tasty and portion’s generous. Would definitely be going back soon to try other..."

Mary

"Well done. Probably two of the best burgers I have tasted in a long time. Highly recommended. Fries were great too even though I am not generally a..."

William Van Roosmalen

"Awsome little place, very helpful staff. Dishes are nicely presented. Generous portions sizes and mostly importantly food was delicious. Would go..."

Michelle. N

"🍅This little cafe must be one of the hidden gem of Pt Chev. We came here because it was on Zomato Gold and was recommended by one of our friend...."

Food2belly

"Very busy place on weekend, booked a table before come. We order big breakfast and taste quite nice. Nice and warm inside, stuffs are quite friendly...."

Vivien Sun

"This popular and cosy lil cafe tucked away in a quiet neighbourhood of Pt Chev turned out to be beyond my expectations. We got the Caramelised..."

Alma Eats

"closer to 3.5i was out west on a delivery run with my brother and we decided to have lunch before returning to the east. checked on Zomato and..."

Deadwin

"We come here every now and then. Tried quite a few different thing. Always good. Today we opted for Lebanese Roll and teriyaki Salmon. no surprise..."

Timer

"Took my mum here for lunch on a Friday.What a cute little cafe nestled in Pt Chev! We were greeted by a friendly smile when we walked in...."

Oksana Zhang

"The twisted tomato is a small little cafe tucked away in a hidden part of Pt Chev. The coffee is good and there are several appealing vege options on..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"LOVE this cafe!!! My go to is the benne and peri peri chicken burger! I’m always going back to try something new and I must say everything on their..."

Zee

"The cafe was quite busy. Nice food and friendly service! More importantly I enjoyed 1 + 1 meal using zomato gold! Definitely will drop by again!..."

Kelvin Cheng

"Lovely small cafe located in point chev. Beautiful ambience and always have lovely service and food. Also have been very accommodating to students in..."

Anna Leys

"Overall nice place for breakfast, is a very small and quaint cafe and can get very busy at brunch time. We ordered eggs salmon bene and pancakes...."

Nzjwilson

"Great service, amazing food (had the most amazing chicken Lebanese wrap today). Highly recommend to anyone looking for an easy lunch/brunch option :)..."

Jaspreet Dhindsa

"Very very tasty food and good service, highly recommended the chicken salad🥗quite busy during the weekend, waiting time a bit longer...worth to..."

Koalazure

"Best food and service ever. My friends and I had a great time. Chef rocks. I highly recommend people to go and experience it. Banana chocolate bread..."

Sahil.0066

"Didn’t expect this place to be located here! Service was nice and the portions were quite big, I wasn’t able to finish my meal . Each dish..."

BaNaNa

"Ive been to twisted tomato twice using zomato gold, i hadnt heard of it beforehand. I must say it is now one of my favourite cafes in auckland, the..."

Laura Ransome

"Food was awesome. Serving size was good.. good we had the zomato gold— got three of their yummy brekkie and just paid for two. Def a must try for..."

Celani Atienza

"We had lunch on Sat. Good Interior design creating a comfortable atmosphere. Staffs were very friendly. Beef burger was great. Beef patties were kind..."

Tomo

"Cosy little place with good food. If you are coming with a pram you will need to book ahead and let them know as space is very limited. We did this..."

Shantell

"Crispy pork belly had a good amount of meat and eggs bene were nice :) would definitely visit again! P.S their cookie sandwich in the cabinet is..."

Lia

"What a neat and lovely cafe. The food definitely are worth the drive (we live out East). Beautifully presented and big portions too. We had a big..."

Little Borneo Girl

"This place has the best BBQ pork belly! It was juicy and tender and full of flavor. Hubs also enjoyed the selection of different sausages/meats in..."

JT

"Definitely worth a visit, wait was a little long but that's because everyone else knew this place was so good aswell. I had the asain pork belly..."

Connor Toner

"Cosy and welcoming. Had a delicious brunch on a rainy Monday. Service was attentive and friendly but not invasive. Food was tasty. Would definitely..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"Really good food, enjoyed the service and couldn’t get enough of the menu (Our party had the mushrooms, eggs Benedict and peri-peri burger along..."

Logan Burgess

"Enjoyed this cozy hidden gem! It doesn’t look as cozy from the outside as it is inside, so I was pleasantly surprised when I came in...."

MG Corcuera

"Service is always great and eggs bene meal and blue vein sauce and polenta dish for breaky are my favourites so far. Amaaazing mushrooms and sauces..."

Meagan Clark

"A lovely Burch shop! Love the veg mushroom’s sauce, the second pic. Pork salad is a little bit dry though. Unfortunately they don’t have salmon..."

Echo Zhou

" Highly recommended this nice local cafe with lovely environment. Staffs are friendly and accept Zomato gold straight away. Very busy on Saturday..."

Li

"Good food, friendly service, cute decor. The cafe is relatively small in comparison to how busy they were on the day of our visit. We..."

Lynn Le

"Food was incredible! Had the Beef Burger & The Smashed Peas w/ a side of Salmon (not pictured), the Salmon was so so good like an actual fillet of..."

Bella Williams

"Could have better ventilation inside cafe. Food was good but could be priced lower for better value. Not much selection on the menu, few items is..."

SM

"We ordered the Vegetarian breakfast & eggs bene with bacon. The Bene was delicious - perfectly poached fresh eggs and crispy potato croquettes. The..."

Nicola

"Great cafe, good coffee and food. Only con was our waitress who took our order didn’t let us know our dish that had sides (an option on..."

Grace

"We came here due to the zomato gold and good review based on zomato. everything is exceeded our expectation. Food was good although we waited for..."

Catherine Yap

"I went here to grab brunch with my mother. Must say i am impressed with this place! The big daddy breakfast, and egg benedict are filled with..."

Uyen Ngo

"We found this cafe from zomato gold. Buy one get one free food. Service quite nice and friendly, prepared paper and color pen for kids which is super..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Tasty food, nice local cafe, great service. Kids can draw and have fun too. If it weren’t for the flies I would give 5 stars...."

Tony Ma

"Love this place, go nearly every week. Service is excellent and they do a great cooked breakfast. I recommend the scrambled eggs and mushrooms. The..."

Erica Locke

"presentation is very good but most importantly food tasted good too. coffee is nice and strong, service is friendly. liked the interiors of the..."

Patricia Cabaloza

"Have been here several times and had great experiences every single time!! The food is delicious and so beautifly presented and great variety.. good..."

Nikita Kumar

"Small place so not greta for big groups or on days of bad weather. Overall great food at all times of the day. Good quality and sizing, offers..."

Cheapeatobsession

"Just loved this amazing dish, Lamb Kofta! Best chef in Auckland! This place never disappoints you with their friendly staff. Its a must visit..."

Irish Bhatia

"We stopped by Twisted Tomato and were a little put off by the price of the breakfast menu, instead we opted for coffee and a date scone. It was..."

Hana

"Lovely little cafe in point chev. Great food with interesting flavours. I had the smashed avocado and is much more interesting than the standard -..."

Julia Louise

"Great vibe & fantastic customer service: great to have staff who care! Food is delicious here and beautifully presented. Highly recommended..."

Paulie

"We came for a brunch at Twisted Tomato and ordered Mr Benne Caramelized Pancake with a side of bacon, grilled hallumi and crispy karaage chicken. The..."

Linh Pham

"Absolutely beautiful food, love coming here for brunch or a nice lunch. The food is full-flavoured, the staff are very friendly, and the coffee is..."

Kurt R. Mohring

"Not sure if it was the owner who served us on an early Wednesday morning but my mum and I went in and he the most delicious eggs on toast WITH coffee..."

Indie

"Most amazing and unexpected dishes out there! We ordered our dishes expecting the normal cafe dishes you get but instead we got something way more..."

Harry Kumar

"Amazing selection of food, whether it's off the menu or from the cabinet. Will leave you licking your fingers for sure!Price: Moderate..."

Shweta Sharma

"We ordered pea & haloumi fritters, omellete & scrambled egg w kumara sourdough, kids hot chocolate and beetroot juice. I wouldn't change anything,..."

MegWantsVeg

"A small cafe on the main road, it might be hard to miss. I ordered the 5 grain toast with poached egg and added an extra of baked tomatoes. A good..."

Dxlche

"Chose Twisted Tomato based on it's good rep on Zomato.Was not disappointed. The staff were all so friendly and kind, helping the typical..."

Hannah Baker

"A bit of drive from us but an awesome morning in Auckland and the drive was worth it.Smaller than I envisioned but comfortable and once..."

Warren

"I came here a few times, coffee is always Good, the savory scone is so delicious and the pie doesn't taste fatty at all. I will come back to try more..."

Yadi Liu

"Nice atmosphere and the food was delicious as well. I had the pea and halloumi fritters. So good! Looking forward to trying some other items from..."

Auckland Foodie

"Nice, cozy and relaxing. Food is beautifully presented, all fresh and delicious. They have a small range of cakes for you to choose from the coffee..."

Ji Headington

"I seriously loved the food & service here. I was not disappointed with the eggs bene to say the least! The twist of interesting flavours that TT add..."

Sonya Simpson

"Located in an area I don’t usually visit or live near to, Twisted Tomato was worth the drive. My partner and I meet with some friends here on a..."

HJ

"Yummy place - we tried avocado and feta smash and the wild mushroom omelette. The place was really busy and service was slow but the food is amazing..."

Simon Julius

"The ambiance twisted tomato has is great! Laid back-chill feel to it. Customer service was excellent- the lady at the counter was all smile and was..."

Grace Leilua

"Absolutely amazing food. Eggs benny with a twist, pork burger, Lebanese roll and pork sandwich all outstanding. Any place that can get Mr...."

Sandi

"Only one dairy free option for a place that says that they're dairy free on Zomato. Still, food was good, nice place, busy in the weekends, staff..."

Dini

"Had a lovely lunch here. Asian pork belly coleslaw & amazing mushrooms took eggs bene to new heights.Hollandaise had too much going on but the..."

Deborah Harrison-Flynn

"I love me some karaage fried chicken from time to time. And I'm also a sucker for a good eggs bene. And so when Twisted Tomato combined them, what..."

Jocheli015

"I love the date scones here! Good range of cabinet food. Didn't really enjoy the Chai latte though it was weird. It's a bit too squashy in..."

Kaydeen Manukia

"Food was pretty good. Great service. Cosy and chilled out vibes. Great selection to choose from. Plenty of parking around and not bad on price too...."

Hiran Mistry

"I might have had the best bacon and eggs at The Twisted Tomato! Chargrilled with a fragrant smoky flavour. BuT a very average coffee let down the..."

Mark Douglas

"Enjoyed this place this morning. Yummy food, I ordered the Ms twisted and my boyfriend ordered Mr Benny. Both very good -loved the freedom loaf bread..."

Juliet

"What an awesome place to try something delicious that's a classic but with a bit of a twist! Loved it just wish I had more on my plate and in my..."

Rachel Qiolevu

"Always good food here. My regular business meeting cafe. Favorites are the pork belly salad and peri peri burger. Karage chicken side is also good...."

James Radics

"I ❤️ you guys! Feels just like home! I've been a few times but they always know my regular coffee, they'll start making it even as I park up. I..."

Emma Kostanich

"One of the best cafes I've been to, so much that when travelling in other cities and wondering where to eat we would often find ourselves wishing to..."

Thao Nguyen

"Took my wife and 1 yr old for a weekend lunch. The fritters were out of this world, absolutely fabulous and my big breakfast was super yum. We tried..."

Manas Nanda

"Fantastic lunch. We went on Tuesday, and it wasn't as busy as we expected, given that every time we've driven past it has looked super popular...."

Abbey Lissaman

"Ordered the big daddy breakfast and lamb koftas. The lamb was delicious but does have a bit of a kick to it! Only criticism is that I would of liked..."

Gabby

"We couldn't get a table at our usual cafe so thought we'd try the twisted tomato... and I'm so glad we did. The place was buzzing without being too..."

Ryan Orr

"In the suburban back-blocks of Pt Chevalier lies a little gem of a place called Twisted Tomato. The Huskies visited with a special guest and former..."

Husk Creative

"What An amazing menu and hospitality, fritters are sumptuous and so are pancakes. Had their big brekky and was pleasantly surprised to find spicy..."

Manas Nanda

"My girlfriends and I decided to finally try this cute little cafe in Pt Chev. We loved the interior and how we received instant attention from the..."

A_craving_foodie

"The best breakfast ever. So rustic. Interesting and magical combinations. Great service and atmosphere. I can't wait to come back and bring friends..."

Wendy Hewson

"if u are looking for god blessed french toast fit for a ponsonby central regular, come here! so mouthwatering, it has very good bacon so you should..."

Jess-Louise Holmes

"So many different varieties of lattes are gracing Auckland's cafe scene. The Saffron & Cardamom latte here is not to be missed. Comes served with a..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Had brunch here today. Friendly staff and satisfactory service but as a whole I found the meal lacking (though good value for money). My trim..."

Nancy Drysdale

"Herby and rich mushroom with crispy polenta sticks. The poached egg added to the flavours really well. Rustic fries with aioli is always a classic..."

Travels4Food

"Went here for first time due to the reviews on Zomato and we're not disappointed 😉Very small cafe but a really nice ambience and very..."

Barb&Ted

"No photos sorry! But I assure you it looked pretty good 😎. Managed to get the last table on a busy Saturday morning and I'm glad we did. The..."

Monique Porteous

"That butter chicken pie ! Okay lemme take a bite and talk about the food reviews. Though it was my first time to this place , the staff made me sit..."

Subhajit Kotapati

"Great rustic little place with very friendly staff, great service & great food.The bene with wild mushrooms & halloumi was a standout, as well..."

Yoda

"I love this place! The cabinet is always full of yummy food and good healthy choices too. They serve Storm & India teas which always makes my morning..."

Emily

"Just wanted to try something new and drove pass to check this little cosy place out. First impression was good and love the rustic timber exposed..."

Ethan Liaw

"What a delightful place to brunch with my girls on a winters day. Not very big in terms of space but taste and service and atmosphere is big. Our..."

Sungsam7

"1st time visit. Easily one of the best brunches we've had. We had six people and a range of meals. Not a bad one. Will be back....soon. great coffee...."

Fabridges15

"Been wanting to come here for a while with all the positive reviews and it sure lived up to its standards. Excellent service, very cute decor and..."

Food 24/7

"I love this place and can't believe I hadn't heard of it earlier: I have a feeling the locals are trying to keep it a secret. Food is excellent..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Went here the first time 6 months ago. Loved it. Food tasted fantastic, the presentation was great, and the atmosphere excellent. Only fault is that..."

Rex Ellacott

"Being a Point Chevalierian, it would be rude not to try the Twisted Tomato. A local favourite, this wee cafe-come-restaurant usually always has..."

Caroline Jericevich

"Awesome little place right in the middle of Pt Chev. Doesn't look like much from the road but is well worth the visit! Service here is really good,..."

Annie Scott

"Food was absolutely delicious. Very busy though and service a little lackluster. Coffee was on par, though they do offer almond milk which is a plus,..."

Jessica Rolls

"I had passed this place many a times and today was the first time I actually went in. It was fairly busy and the decor was appealing to the eye...."

Samantha Leon

"Had a fabulous evening with my friends last night at this little treasure. The menu had a great selection, and the meals that we chose were cooked..."

Kylie Johnston

"Had lunch with a friend before Christmas. Both went for the pulled pork sandwich and a green smoothie. Wow. The pork was so succulent and had been..."

Trixibelle Swan

"Ambiance: trendy and comfortable ambiance with good music. Relaxed and feels like home. Service: spectacular and so friendly. The staff..."

Matthew

"Cool atmosphere and innovative menu- classic breakfasts with extras. The smoothies and coffees were great. Two days in a row the staff were friendly..."

Marley

"I absolutely love the little hidden cafes, that I've not really heard about and don't know much about.. But that wonderfully surprise me! Twisted..."

L.E.N.S

"I love good food & I love eating out when I get the chance. I also have really high standards when it comes to food! Twisted Tomato has the most..."

Rachel

"Wanting to unwind and enjoy a great meal. Visited Twisted Tomato and was not disappointed. Coffee Was well made top marks..."

Clynton

"Every single time we arrive at Twisted Tomato, Nick & his staff are always smiling, giving us the biggest welcome known to mankind. The menu of this..."

Izzy Mendoza

"Desserts to match the genuine smiles on our faces. Eton Mess with fresh berries, rhubarb and meringue. Chocolate Fondant with Toffee Sauce and Kapiti..."

Richelle Lampago

"Been here a couple of times ... First time ages ago the menu was small so wasn't keen to come back as there wasn't anything else to try..... BUT we..."

Donna&Shane

"Great local that we've been to for brunch and lunch many times, always friendly service, great food and good coffee any time of the day. Well worth a..."

Sigmond

"Always outstanding food in our local cafe / restaurant. If you want excellent quality and unique twists on the classics, this is the place. Super..."

Jenny Weren

"What a great little cafe! Stopped by today with a friend and was most impressed. Service was outstanding, but more importantly so was the food. Had..."

Debby James Tweed

"WOW, I have never written a review for a cafe on an online site, however, the food, the service...the entire experience I had today at the Twisted..."

CD Reynolds

"Really enjoyed my chicken salad, very fresh and tasty. Was nice to sit outside and watch the cars go by. My husband also enjoyed his meal. Would..."

Nicola Saseve

"The new local is a must try. Just wow. So good to have a local like this, almost want to keep it a secret. Great food, it's not quiet fusion. But..."

Christophe Pereira

"Awesome customer service. Had a great time here and the food is what we call "top notch"!!! Enjoyed every bit of it and loved it all; from the..."

Adline Shandil

"5+ stars - Twisted Tomato is one of my locals, and I have only just tried the lunch menu. The chef knows what he is doing, such beautiful and..."

Caitlin Earl

"Stopped in today for a quick coffee and to send a few e-mails. The very attentive waitress could see I was struggling to tether and gave me the..."

Bindy

"Been here two times.Beautiful cosy place Very good food, service was great, cabinet food looks fresh. Will visit again. Gud to have nice..."

Kulwinder Sidhu

"One of my favourite places. Great food, great service and the best coffee. Came here with a group for an early breakfast before work and the staff..."

Katherine Simpson

"Awesome. Delicious menu, went for lunch. All day breakfast, yay! Lamb burger was absolutely flawless, so delicious. Cute decor, nice staff,..."

Georgia Vossen

"Wow what an amazing little place. Thanks to a power outage at home tonight we went on a hunt and thanks to zomato found this place. Managed to just..."

Laura

"Following a great review in Canvas magazine, I stopped by on two occasions, once for a smoothie and once a coffee. From the outside it's very..."

Isi

"The staff here are so nice! An obvious passion for their work. I had the fitters recommend to me by the waitress, so delicious. The coffee was..."

Charlie Mcfarland

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: a very cute cafe with brick features and cool hanging shelves to boot. The space felt comfortable and I liked the chilled indie..."

Andrew @anjeats

"TT is a cute little cafe w. fantastic staff and nice strong coffee. We opted to share a slice of hummingbird cake which was nice, but thought our..."

Vitale Eti

"Beautiful little cosy place.The food is amazing.The coffee is amazing.Service was great.Wil go back..."

Niks

"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! This is a must place to go! The food is sensational, the flavours are so delicious- a melt in your mouth kind. The portions are..."

Tarryn Malloree

"This is a great little place in my neighbourhood...Point Chev has long needed a place like this.Friendly, great coffee, good food and..."

Paul Evans

"Looking for a bite to eat on the way home from St Luke's but wanted to avoid the mall crowd! Randomly ended up at twisted tomato! very cute, tidy and..."

Holly Grey

"Beautiful coffee, lovely food and great service! Can't get enough of those haloumi fritters!..."

Charlotte Dunphy

"Great place for locals. Went there for dinner with friends. Cosy place inside. I had scallops which were to die for and pan fried join dory -..."

Katerina

"I'm not generally easy to please, but during our first visit last night, Twisted Tomato was wonderful. From the warm, relaxed atmosphere, to the..."

Hungry

"Quite simply one of the best neighbourhood restaurants I've ever dined in. Food is simple yet high quality, fast, efficient and friendly service...."

Kiwi Foodie 123

"Had a great meal at Twisted Tomato. Delicious food, great service & atmosphere. Just moved into the neighborhood and am thrilled to have such a great..."

Brendon Durey

"A great addition to the local Pt Chev/Waterview scene. A busy friendly local neighborhood restaurant with a high level of food at good prices. We..."

Jo Y

"Went to Twisted Tomato last night for a casual night out and dinner with my wife. It is not the first time and will definitely not be the last time..."

Iain Watson

"Cutest little restaurant the maitre d is so lovely and friendly definately gives the place a really nice vibe and the food is awesome especially the..."

Sarah Leakey

"This place is pure magic and well known by the locals. The husband and wife team deliver some of the finest food in Auckland. Luckily we live close..."

David Boshier

"Wonderful meal! I had the duck, which was fabulous and so succulent. I also had strawberry mousse for dessert, which melted in the mouth. Will be..."

Hannah Gear

"Service was wonderful. Dishes arrived within 15 of ordering. Duck was cooked perfectly and contrast of flavours was a delight. Will definitely be..."

Azwhayn Nirvana Skye

"We had a wonderful 11 person dinner here in March. Food was great. Service was excellent. Despite us being a large group, the team maintained high..."

Ralph Chang

"Was looking for a hidden gem for dinner and really found one. Stumbled upon the twisted tomato while driving to Westmere. We were greeted very warmly..."

Ryan Christensen

"Had a brilliant dinner last night. Beautifully decorated, clean and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were all amazing, helpful, friendly and nothing..."

Brigitte PW

"This is a cute little restaurant with beautiful food, well presented good value for money and a very good wine list, will definitely be..."

Jan Codyre

"Was fully booked when we rang for my partners birthday, however the lovely staff said they would make us up a table outside. When we got there the..."

Mike M

"Located next to a dairy and a takeaway on a quiet intersection on Point Chevalier Road, this gem of an eatery serves understated, fresh food with..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Great date night place. Intimate, candlelit restaurant with outstanding customer service. Huge portion size for quality of food. Dessert is a..."

Lisa Edgar

"No kids menu seems odd given that it is in Pt Chev which is kids mecca.Very yummy food, and awesome wine..."

Brett Hancock

"Enjoyed our meal here. Excellent selection of food. One concern is that the pricing on the board didn't match the physical menus and unfortunately we..."

N Reynolds

"Really nice place to go with a group. We sat in the courtyard out the back which was really nice, we had immune compromised people in our group so..."

Rebecca Stubbing

"Amazing food, great service, cute cafe at point Chev. Ordered the spicy chicken waffle. It’s got bite! Not for the faint of heart but not too..."

Chantal McNaught

"Excellent service, excellent food. Food was delicious and ice chocolate was amazing. Loved how you pour the chocolate and milk into your glass...."

Libby (Libby)

"This is such a friendly place to come and eat and enjoy being pampered. The food is lovely and the service is too. Always so respectful. Not all..."

Zahra Zahra

"Stumbled upon this cafe one day and we’ve become regulars ever since. The food is amazing and their eggs Benedict is the best we’ve ever had...."

Samantha Chen

"We had eggs on toast and the pea and halloumi fritters. The food was divine! The highlight was the peach and coconut smoothie - that was..."

Bayleigh Stirling

"One of my new favourite cafes for eating at outdoor (but covered) seating. I've enjoyed all my meals on the three occasions I have visited since..."

Heather Reeves

"Twisted Tomato is an absolute gem of a cafe! Its chic and cozy atmosphere immediately sets the mood for a delightful dining experience. The menu..."

Tanushree Srivastav

"What an absolute gem! I opted for the big breakfast (aka Mr. Big) and it ticked all the boxes. Perfect eggs, perfect bacon, timely service with a..."

Hamish Dorrington

"Another great brunch at Twisted Tomato 🍅 The owner Cam, has an excellent team working for him, providing good food, good coffee, good service and..."

Dave Margison

"So pleased to find a decent eatery in my neighbourhood. Cozy atmosphere. Outdoor sitting in the front and back. Fantastic service with all smiles...."

Sue K

"Delicious food and great service and decently affordable. Better option then the breakfast club down the road if you’re looking for affordable..."

skk

"Great little cafe with a nice, fresh outdoor area out back. Excellent smoothies and food, and very friendly service. A really nice..."

Wendy Moore

"Had a fantastic dinner in this cozy and neat restaurant. The food is very well presented and delicious! The staff are very friendly. It's a place I'd..."

Dan Wen

"My mum recommended this place to me and my partner after coming here a few year's ago so we came and it still lives up to her hype. Absolutely..."

Kaon Rafferty

"Such a great little cafe! The food was delicious and well-priced with good portions -not too much or too little. The staff are lovely and make you..."

Indiana Metcalfe

Winona Forever

85/100 (2343 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegan Options

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

New Zealand

Cafe

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

Hot Cakes

Prawns

Salmon Egg

Soft Shell Crab Bruchetta

Magical Mushrooms

Eggs Benedict

Salmon Eggs Benedict Gluten Free

French Toast

Beans Is Beans

Toasts

Blueberry Ricotta Hot Cake

Chorizo & Chilli Scrambled

Meringue

K Pop Pork Benedict

Cakes

Pancakes

Soft Shell Crab Omelette

Cappuccino

Salad

None. The coffee is average. Service is great. Eggs is horrible and takes ages. Worst scrambled eggs I ever had. Toast is very very dry. Beans is beans taste horrible too. Takes ages to wait. No worth visiting at all

salmon benedict

Iced Chocolate

Salmon

Poached Eggs on Sourdough

Soy Flat White

Big Breakfast Plate

French Toast

Bruschetta

New Zealand

Café

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

Mid-range

"Having a coffee seems to be that quintessential Kiwi thing to do, especially when you want to catch up with a friend or make one. Good coffee is..."

Elaine Yeoh

"Winona Forever is the place that constantly has lines outside the door on the weekends, and, this is for good reason! I came here recently after a..."

Matchstick Reviews

"I love the food at this place. The menu and the cabinet selection is great. The only thing that is a downfall sometimes is the coffee. Despite that,..."

Sophia Ignateva

"One of my favourite cafes in Parnell. It's quite popular and hard to get a table if you come on a weekend after 11am as it gets quite crowded. Food..."

Auds

"Really nice location, decor and presentation of food is really nice! I’ve been a few times and really liked it however I wasn’t the biggest fan..."

Reema Singh

"This cafe is in a very good location. Walking in the cabinet was jaw dropping and very aesthetic to the eye. Ordered the Eton rifle part 5 and it was..."

Ivy

"Perfect place to get breakfast or brunch! Or even just chill. Beside the crowd everything is good here, all the platting is beautiful here. The taste..."

Antonia Jopoetro

"A cute little cafe in Parnell - they served a mean creamy mushroom and fried chicken! the fried chicken comes in generous portion but I wish there..."

MCP

"What a lovely place to enjoy a slice of amazing cake (they have a huge variety of cakes, tarts, pastries, cookies etc) and an amazing cup of..."

YumTum

"Friendly staffs, visually pleasing dessert display + delicious meals (the softshell crab omelet is quite different and yymmy). All the visits to this..."

Erica Seo

"Good place to hang out with..."

W

"Eggs Benedict with Bacon ($21.50)Banana cake ($7.50)Cream donut..."

Esther Jeon

"LOVE this place. Their food and coffee looks and tastes amazing as does their absolutely epic cabinet foodThey do get busy, so sometimes you..."

Chan Can Eat

"I came here once for the French toast awhile back with my friends and I didn’t really like it because it was so sweet. I figured I’ll give Winona..."

Sharon Louie

"I would have given this place 5 stars, except for the fact that it is a. pricey for what it is, and b. almost always crowded.The food is visually..."

Saskia Halleen

"We ordered big breakfast and soft shell crab omelet. The Galbi pork was tender and tasty. The bok choi was not clean enough to be eaten. Besides, all..."

Carol W.

"The food was great and desserts have a huge variety. We ordered the salmon, pork Benedict which were delicious. However, they are a bit on the pricey..."

Charis Yang

"We came here as a group, and we basically all got the big breakfast! Wow, super generous portions of pork belly, very delicious and slow-cooked...."

Brandon Huang

"We went to this place for breakfast, one cold, rainy morning this May, while on our vacation. We ordered the Softshell crab Omelette, the big..."

Divya Iyer

"They're food is done well with a hint of differenceTheir eggs had a touch of chilli with shrimp. This place is always packed so be prepared to..."

Sophie Wang

"This cafe is definitely on my A-List!Talk about food styling this is the one to go to!But not just that the food and portioning is a..."

Leia

"I have been to a few cafes in Parnell but this one is amazing. Thinking of a cafe to bring an oversea friend for brunch, and was recommended to come..."

Foodhunta

"The food here is stunning and so tasty too. Most of their dishes are worthy of a photo and taste just as good. The portion sizes are very generous..."

Deborahruttenberg

"A chic cafe located at the bottom of Parnell towards the city. Lovely ambience with beautiful interior, massive seating areas.Nice and..."

Lucy

"A menu with a twist. I enjoyed the Eggs Benedict with prawns. The brioche toast with it was a bit dry though and my poached eggs overdone. I’d..."

Cushla Foley

"Came into Winona Forever for lunch and once we walked in we were standing for around 7 minutes until we finally had to call a waiter and get a table...."

Karina

"It’s a quite busy cafe, nice ambience and lots of cabinet foods to choose. Their doughnuts are my favorite. Food has beautiful presentation but..."

Xin Ma

"A place deserving of its reputation!Their shared seating concept is great and actually lead to some great conservation.Great food,..."

Mashed_Potato

"AMAZING! Second time dining here and it’s still amazing. Food was tasty and came pretty quick despite how busy it was. The only thing is that it..."

JJ

"Great spot for a weekend breakfast and catch up with friends. The pork belly eggs Benedict is the best Benedict I've ever had. Great vibe and staff..."

Elon Solomona

"Very polite staff members! They were so busy the weekend we booked a table but the waitresses were very on to it, we always had water and they made..."

Lainy Sealesford

"I visited this cafe last Saturday. It is a quiet busy cafe. The service is nice and staff there are helpful. I ordered a french toast. the..."

Chifan Chifan

"Very busy cafe! I dined in yesterday at around 12:30pm and all the tables were basically taken. They were very quick to take our orders and to bring..."

Paige Leota

"Great food and great atmosphere!A must-try brunch place in Auckland. They serve a wide-range of dishes. I tried the eggs benedict with..."

Jacynda Darmawan

"I’m sure everyone has already been here, but I have to say it’s probably one of the most instagrammable cafes in Auckland. The Anzac granola is..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"Pretty nice place. Food was tasty both times I went there. I also tried their coffee and it was ok, nothing special but nothing wrong with it either...."

Criss Koc

"Been here for many times, as always wonderful foods kinder staffs , in weekend hard to get table super busy , but when you eat amazing brunch I will..."

Eliza

"One of my favourite cafe in Auckland. They are really busy during brunch time, may need to wait a bit for a free table. But definitely worth..."

Rita Ge

"Amazing french toast every time. Winona Forever is definitely my favourite brunch place. I always take friends here!! It does not disappoint. Food is..."

Randy

"Very good service. The food came a little bit late but it was worth the wait. We got the ANZAC granola, the Eton Rifle Pavlovaa and the buckwheat..."

Timah

"Been here a handful of times and food is always great. Would recommend going on a weekday as weekends get super busy. Service by staff is great and..."

Sunaina Goundar

"We arrived at a good time since we were able to get a table as soon as we arrived. After looking at the menu for a minute the place was full. We were..."

Benedict Uy

"Really nice place, with great ambience but pretty expensive and it can get quiet busy so wait can be long, had to wait about 15+ minutes. Otherwise..."

Navya Misra

"Must try brunch spot! Great coffee, and the prawn Benedict cannot be missed. Fast service, even though there is always a queue for a table! Delish..."

Bayley

"I reckon this place is among my favourite cafes in Auckland. There was a reasonable wait for the food to be served but it was worth it. The French..."

Hank Wang

"Amazing food,many choices,very busy cafe.The salmon bene that I had was amazing!! Totally different from the other place.It's very original..."

Yuki

"A busy little place so very loud and bustling with activity. The food was pretty good. I had the pork belly bene and the serving was generous. The..."

Bex Ellis

"Went there with 6 friends, this place is always busy, my friends felt the food and presentation is not that good as before. Myself quite like the..."

Helen Tsu

"As a man who is partial to pancakes, I thoroughly enjoyed Winona.I was skeptical when the menu stated "hotcake" as opposed to the plural..."

Pucarino

"Heard so much about this place, it was our first visit last Sunday. Love the ambience and the quirky food menu. The presentation is great and very..."

Evelyn Chen

"This place does not need another raving review but still “we should all give credit where credit is due” so here I am giving this place a Five..."

Charissa

"I love the ambience. The glass let's a lot of sun into the hall. The food are all so pretty and very generous in portions. We ordered fish and chip,..."

Dennis Kee

"When I think of brunch, I think of Winona Forever. Winona Forever is famous for being one of the best cafes in Auckland. Even on a weekday, it is..."

Grace Huang

"Winona Forever surprise me and had great experience every time I visit. Love the food and the presentation. Such a great place for a weekend lunch...."

Connie Zhang

"The food was great! Love their coconut milk cappuccinos. Be sure to check out all the pastries and food displayed, as well as the menu. This is..."

Wapatino

"Great place, like the atmosphere and the whole interior decoration. Food and coffee were good, friendly staff. However, the waiting time was so long,..."

Nina Wang

"Winona Forever is one of my top 5. The food, service and atmosphere are so good. The presentation of food are contemporary and innovative. Also the..."

Chico

"Really good food, everyone and their mother was Instagraming their meals. Only had seats outside, place was heaving had to wait a long time for the..."

Clove

"Highly recommend!! Being a BIG mushroom fan, I must recommend their Magic Mushroom dish! It’s a MUST. I went around 9am last Saturday, :( and it..."

Min Min

"Delicious food and great service. The cabinet is always full of delicious treats. There are plenty of options for vegan and vegetarian as well. We..."

Luke Cochrane

"Ever since it opened around a year ago, Winona Forever has been the hottest kid on the block, attracting a crowd at almost every hour of the day...."

Annie Ren

"Always loved the look of this place so had to pop in for afternoon tea. I ordered the vegan pana cotta with fruit. Was nice and refreshing and very..."

Emma Judd

"Walking into Winona Forever is the brunch equivalent to the chocolate shop in Willy Wonka. It's bright and colourful and full of cakes, pastries and..."

Alexandra

"Great place! We went for a Sunday brunch. Although packed and with many people outside waiting we were seated right away! Great service and super..."

Boty

"Wow!! This place had such a vibrant vibe and the staff was friendly and approachable. I had the Eton Rifle Pavlov " French Toast". It looked just as..."

Lahveen Nicholas

"This has to be my new favourite cafe for breakfast.The food was amazing and presented in spectacular fashion. I would also rate the service as..."

Brook Gyde

"Great food and service :) The french toast was almost too pretty to eat! It tasted really nice but I couldn't finish it as it was a bit too sweet to..."

Irene Calangian

"This is my first visit and I love the coffee plus the supreme service. Very caring and witty staff who knew what I need for a better cappuccino...."

Miche

"I had to wait for a few minutes at the door since it was peak brunch time but all the servers were friendly and polite and were quick to seat me when..."

Vanessa

"Considering how busy they were for a Sunday morning we were seated very fast and received impeccable service. The only downfall is how close you are..."

Tia Lindbom

"Food was amazing. Slightly overpriced cafe but i guess that's part of the package as the food is that good. Quantity and portion sizes were excellent..."

Paularbear

"After seeing so many photos everywhere I finally had to give in and visit Winona Forever. And let‘s say I was not disappointed! Even though it was..."

Auckland Foodie

"This place is gonna be my new favourite cafe in Auckland!!! Waited for 30 mins for the food to be served but it’s definitely worth the wait! The..."

Annie Low

"We were around this area 2 days ago, couldn't get a seat at Winona Forever & ended up had a bad experience at Little Big Cafe. Today, we were here..."

STRADS

"This place did not disappoint. Had Sunday brunch as a birthday treat my little niece....we had a to wait for a bit for a table but WOW!!! what a..."

Liza Cosme

"This place is awesome! The perfect spot for a special brunch. Winona Forever might be a bit more expensive than your usual café, but it‘s worth..."

FranziLuisa13

"I had the Eton Rifle Pavlova and it was perfectly delicious! The brioche was soft and beautifully spiced. The presentation was just gorgeous! It was..."

Malika Kanjee

"Yum yummy Eggs Benedict with brioche bun. Outstanding range of cabinet food. I would definitely come back to try some. I'm glad to see their sister..."

Lily Chow

"BBBBBOOOOOOOIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! This place is so good~~~Interior design mate, rustic, wooden and like floral. Cabinet food WOOW cute. Like I..."

Flora The Foodie

"I remember this cafe. Nothing better than sitting in the sunset, drinking coffee, watching people walking on the street. From this spot you can get..."

Alan Woodman

"Went in with my BF on busy sunday lunch. Eventhough it was super duper busy they have found us a table given us their menu, served water asked for..."

Angela Ham

"To be honest, I enjoy everything about this restaurant. They did really well with their Korean-Kiwi combination dishes. Pickled veggies are their..."

Yafenxu123

"Great Coffee and incredible sweets in the Cabinet. Delicious! The place is always bustling and packed to the brim. Really friendly staff and always a..."

Josh Nufablé

"Hot chocolate was amazing. This cafe served it as a block if chocolate with warm milk by its side and of course with marshmallows！We ordered a..."

Rosanne Choy

"Fantastic Cafe! Great food, great service, great location. Hardest part is choosing what to have. Loads of options. This will be a regular for..."

Jayden Cocker

"Winona Forever is an absolute local favourite. Food is not only aesthetic but a true delight to the palate as well. Had tried the Eton rifle pavlova..."

Miji

"We’re sure you’ve seen the queue snaking out of the door on a weekend morning at this Parnell hot spot. If you haven’t – have you been hiding..."

Hungry Auckland

"Very busy and bustling! Come if you don't mind sharing a table - the food is worth it! Instagram worthy pics and delicious food. A slight twist on..."

Annie Bananie

"Lovely and lively place to eat. Our party of 10 enjoyed this eatery and its atmosphere where all the tables are full and the kitchen was very busy. I..."

Mei

"A beautiful atmosphere! I did find their pavlova brioche breakfast very very sweet - all components were sickly sugary so it was a bit of a let down...."

Sarah Heslin

"Amazing cabinet selection! We ordered the Bacon Pumpkin Brioche and Vanilla Custard Doughnut. The brioche was well balanced, soft and tasty. I love..."

Paoi Reyes

"Brunch- 10.30am | Aside from the wait to be served, the food was delicious. The boys ordered a Big Breakfast comprising of a delicacy- chicken and..."

Himani Bhatia

"Great busy cafe in Parnell! Can be a small wait but rolls over pretty quick.Great vege options and good strong coffee! The cabinet always..."

Jaffa

"Went on Saturday morning and it was heavily packed. The service was very disappointing, messed up our food order, didnt give us water until we asked,..."

AJKm

"I definitely think it is worth all the rave and Instagram posts out there! Winona is gorgeous and their cabinet food looks generous and delectable -..."

Fudgemeup

"Sunday morning bunch with my wife and my 3 year old son. The place looks great the staff was friendly, we order chillie scramble, tibetan mountain..."

The Artisan

"Lovely brunch place!Lots of choices for the desserts, which I love.We got the mushroom dish, it was so good (4.5/5) except the..."

Kho Lidya Merina

"Right off the bat, we were welcomed with great decor and ambience, with the cafe appearing to always be rather busy.I ordered the Eton Rifle..."

Vivian C

"The atmosphere, ambience and presentation of this cafe is extremely unique and stunning. The pastries and sandwiches etc on display are amazing. We..."

Aimee.

"Awesome service, awesome food, awesome atmosphere. Highly recommend! Took my partner there after I picked him up from the airport, he and I both..."

Hannahbannah412

"Seriously, there hasn't been a time that this place isn't packed. This little gem in Parnell boasts some serious insta-game. Everything is big, bold..."

Husk Creative

"This place makes me happy. The food looks like edible jewels and gemstones and everything tastes amazing. The counter food is so..."

Karen Betsubara

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

Mon.

"We ordered the beans is beans part 2 and salmon Benedict. The bean dish was light and refreshing with the beetroot purée, while the edamame beans..."

Christine Lee

"Beautifully plated food, their pantry of other baking goods and savouries looked exciting, and their service was very good. A modern cafe in..."

Emily Tsang

"So pretty of the food presentation ❤️And the foods with nice color berries decor were so yum, the omelette was not satisfied me, so dry and..."

Stella

"First of all this cafe is extremely instagram-able!!!! Everything in the cabinet looked so awesome but we decided to try the food on the..."

The Poor Foodie

"First thing as you walk in you can’t help but see all of the baked cakes, sweets, savoury’s and delicious goodness. But I’m here for breakfast..."

Aaron87lee

"Always seen the beautiful photos of their dishes on instagram eventually went there today at 8am and by 9am this places was already packed. Our order..."

LuciferTSN

"If you haven’t been here, make sure you put it on the to do list! Popping up all over social media, we had to see what all the fuss was about...."

HJ

"We came on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. We ordered French Toast and Eggs Benedict. We also had our friends join us and they grabbed coffee and..."

Bessie Ann Marie G

"First impression - busy! The place was buzzing with people on the Saturday that we went but the service was attentive and friendly.The..."

Anna

"What beautifully plated food. Lots of vibrant colours presented before us. Portion sizes are decent and the food is well made.Service was..."

I_like_pickles

"Was meaning to go to this place for a while and we finally decided to go one day. It was a little hard to find using gps but we found it in the end!..."

Ashvini Chelliah

"Busy little cafe with a cool fit out and epic food. Service was a little slow and disjointed ( i.e. Wait for ever for drinks then they arrive 5..."

Ella

"Had seen pictures of this place floating around for a while and I knew this was a place I had to visit! We went on Saturday for brunch and..."

Mun Clair

"We came here for breakfast .. very busy & very noisey & very crammed place ..we got seated at a long narrow table by the kitchen. Ordered the ladyboy..."

Donna&Shane

"Partner and I walked past here and saw that it was absolutely packed. The interior was beautiful so we decided to come back later when it was quiet...."

I'mhungry

"Boy this place is busy and for a good reason! Had to wait about 30 minutes (peak brunch time), but it was worth the wait. They definitely cram you in..."

J.T547

"This place is one of my favourite cafes in Auckland! I can't recommend it enough, the staff is super friendly, the decor is beautiful and the food is..."

Jessica Li

"Arriving at 11.30am on a Sunday, our group of five were pleasantly surprised with only a 5 minute wait for a table as it was packed. The service was..."

Lisa Molloy

"After seeing many aesthetic photos of Winona Forever, we decided to try this cafe. We were not disappointed! This place is beautifully decorated,..."

Vanessa Ciputra

"Probably the bestest coconut milk, hot choc with a chocolate peanut stick to melt into it. As all good things take time, we had to wait for our table..."

Mellamington

"Winona Forever Cafe (9/7/17)It's a weird day- a bit of sunlight, grey skies, occasional rain and cold atmosphere. We were walking along..."

Abhishek Nair

"New fav!! We love Winona Forever! The atmosphere and aesthetics of this cafe were awesome. And the food was on point! The French toast and eggs bene..."

TP

"Loved it. Good atmosphere, busy which is unsurprising! Good service and friendly staff. So much amazing choice on the menu. I went for Beans is..."

Helen Wright

"This place is always packed and I'm not surprised. The cabinet is so beautifully displayed with delicious things that will stick for your hips, as..."

Holly Swallow

"Pros - the dishes are Instagram worthy and the beet street was particularly delicious. Cons - VERY busy (be prepared to wait at least 40 min for..."

Zainab

"Have heard lots of good things about this place and it's always super packed when we drive past. Finally came to try their famous eton rifle French..."

Teddyfamily.

"Busy place, but we were seated after and very short wait. Lovely staff, good-looking food and neat environment. Mushroom Crepes were super..."

Tastebud Tingles

"If it's beautiful, I want it. I will find you (beautiful dish) and I will eat you 🍫👅. A brother to the already amazing Hello friends + Allies..."

Monique Porteous

"My favorite orange hot chocolate is very tasty. Open omelette is boring ang huge size. I can't finish half of it even i didn't have any food before i..."

Winni Wu

"I went to this place after night shifts so I'd say there was no wait and not much crowd. The place gives a rustic decor with some beautiful fresh..."

Ieseon

"Best breakfast in Auckland!!!!!!! Strongly recommend!!!! I love the pancake and the lady boy prawn Benedict, it's very new and tasty really good, I..."

Jamie

"One of the place that captures a lot of attention. It's so pack during the peak hours that you have to be really lucky enough to get a seat . The..."

Michelle Chua

"My new favourite cafe! The menu is really interesting and unique which was the highlight for me. It was so difficult choosing what to order! I ended..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Went there on Monday morning, 4 of us get the sit straight away the waitress are super friendly. We had 2 hotcake, lady boy and the Mon. All the..."

Feiran An

"Ohhh yum! Can the cabinet foods be more tempting? Love the ambiance, location and food selection. Decent price for fancy foods and drinks. Tried the..."

NurN

"Been here twice now, food is always lovely but the servers struggle to keep up with so many people and the close confines mean it's not always the..."

Michelle

"We went there for a colleague's birthday lunch and it was crazy busy as always, however we were served promptly and our food arrived quickly. A..."

Michelle M

"very very good food, taste so nice, chefs got really good skill and ideas. will come again next time with my friends, but service speed need..."

Tom Snow

"This place is always very busy (which puts me off) as it often takes a long time to get a table and for food to arrive. Beautiful cabinet food..."

Corinahall123

"If you're looking for a place with fantastic food & great atmosphere this is the place. Great service, be prepared to have all senses bombarded with..."

Miura Elikana

"Went here for brunch with my best friend before I left for Melbourne. She has always wanted to come here as the reviews were great and they have a..."

Stella Chandra

"Winona is my new favourite! We waited about 6 months to come here because it was always sooo busy. But we finally came on a Monday mid morning and we..."

Abbey Lissaman

"After all the hype this cafe was getting, I had to try it for myself. We got the Eton and the big breakfast. As well as a cabinet cake and..."

Dxlche

"Incredible looking breakfast and great vibes here! Very busy but got seated by the door which was ok and staff were pretty friendly. My breakfast was..."

Lydia Coates-Walker

"Great local cafe! Always has a cabinet filled with yummy sweet treats (Whittaker's chocolate caramel slice is my favourite)Neat place for lunch..."

Jeanette Low

"Came here just after 12.30 and had to wait for a free table because of how busy it was! Definitely worth the 15 minute wait. The food took..."

Crunch33jay

"An hour and a half of non stop catching up over two glasses of spicy chais. The cafe was full, both inside and outside. Full of babies and prams! In..."

Vivi S

"Earl grey rose latte and soy latte. Came on a weekday morning so we got seated easily but the cafe soon got really packed. Ordered drinks for our..."

Katrina Pan

"The cutest place. Went there with a friend who suggested coming here for breakfast today and OMG best decision ever. Although when we got there we..."

Foodlover

"Food was beautiful. The atmosphere was buzzing as the cafe was pretty much full. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food tasted pretty good although..."

Selena Wu

"I’ve been coming here regularly over the past few months for morning catch ups with my friend and we've always had a good time. The service is..."

Raymond Tiong

"Lovely decorations and the food was well presented. My friends and I shared 3 meals. The big breakfast was delicious, the vegan bruschetta was nice..."

Georgia Brown

"Very busy place. It may take around 30 mins to wait for the table and another 30mins for food at the weekend. Food is well presented and tasty but..."

Bella Luv Food

"Been wanting to try Winona Forever since it opened, but there's always a wait!! Finally managed to visit the other weekend, about 10 of us were..."

Chomnomnom

"Really cool cafe. Food was amazing and despite being super busy food came out after 15-20 minutes. Portion sizes are huge & staff seem friendly..."

Allie

"By word of mouth, we dined at Winona Forever for a late, rainy lunch. It was a full house but we were seated and served at a decent pace. We ordered..."

Bea Ambrosio

"Love the food, so nicely presented! We had the buckwheat hot cakes, French toast, magical mushrooms and green juice! Was amazed at not only their..."

Madeleine Roe

"I've been looking forward to visit this place and had high expectations for it. My expectations were met!Their apple cider hollandaise..."

Lukas Montecristo

"Delicious, wholesome food, amazing ambience & lovely staff! We tried the eggs benedict, beans on beans, and omelette, coffees, kombucha, vegan..."

Emily

"Yumyumyum!! New place in Parnell love the food and environment but right now is super busy so got to wait alittle but it's worth the wait! Can't wait..."

Jo

"We went there around 3pm, so almost closing time. It was very busy and someone let us in and sat us down saying that the kitchen was closed. We..."

Marggie Pascua

"The absolutle best french toast I have ever had. I adore this cafe. The cabinet food is incredible also. The caramel slice has the best base to..."

Whitney-Dee Bawden

"I have been to Winona Forever 3 times. I'm really impressed with the exceptional customer service here. Love the ambience of the place, friendly and..."

Linh 💛

"The food was awesome, but the service definitely need to be improved, me and my friend was waiting there for 15 minutes, no one come to clean the..."

L

"I've visited here twice. The food here scores points on looks but is lacking in taste. Service is fine but very busy. The first time I had..."

Karen

"To begin with, feast with your eyes!Fantastic place for brunch... Great quality ingredients, good selection of food and drinks, and not..."

Jade Lim

"If you're after the most grammable dishes this is your go to place. Everything here is just so damn pretty, the sweet dishes in..."

Lucyeatsakld

"This is a very popular cafe full of people. They have indoor and outdoor sitting. The day when we visited it was raining so we were seated indoor...."

Cindy Ong

"Went to Winona Forever a few weeks back and ordered the Eton Rifle French Toast which is a big hit on the menu. After waiting for almost half an hour..."

Eggster Eats

"I was very keen to try Fran's new cafe, as I've been a massive fan of her previous places like Salvation Kitchen and Hello Friends and Allies and..."

Lukas

"Just finished my lunch at this busy little vibrant cafe. Came here at their busiest time on Saturday... the place was packed. But it flowed really..."

Yoana S

"Love this place! Visited for the first time on a Thursday morning and was surprised by the various baked goods and salads displayed on the counter...."

LHan

"Auckland autumn is full of beautiful colours, so it is a good time to visit Winona forever, which is, a splash of colours as well.The..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Food here is delicious, well presented and service was good. They are very busy during lunch on most days. Worth a try if you are on..."

Vanessa

"Went for an early brunch. Really cool lay out - awesome food - I ordered "the Eton rifle" looked amazing when it came out - it was a french toast..."

Hope

"It is so nice to have brunch with friends here. But there were too many people (it's reasonable because this cafe is really great!!). My friends had..."

Kiky Eng

"This cafe was super packed when we came here for a weekend brunch! Took around 15 minutes to be seated at a table. Ordered the famous Eton Rifle and..."

Kirsten

"This cafe is relatively new on the scene but I had been seeing pictures on instagram of delicious food so of course I had to check it out. We went..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"It's very very busy cafe, with stunning cabinet food and" I wish that I have couple stomach so I can try few dishes here" menu!I ranked 5 is the..."

Ririchan

"You never really know if a cafe will live up to all the hype but I'm pleased to say Winona Forever does. They are super busy & tables are at a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Beautiful little cafe with outstanding service - especially impressive given how busy it was. Ordered buckwheat hotcakes which was superb, and the..."

KT

"Came here on a Saturday for lunch. Was super busy but luckily there was a table for us straight away. I think you usually have to wait 10-15 minutes...."

Lilly Christine

"Wow! What an amazing place to come.. the food was absolutely amazing.. I had the buckwheat hotcakes (pictured) and my partner had the big breakfast..."

Lyndsay Sykes

"Service was ok, the food presentation was amazing but the meal it self lacked some flavours. the interior design and furniture were lovely. We felt..."

Anna

"Great food! We went here for our Mother's Day brunch and the wait was quite long (probably extra long because of Mother's Day) however, once we were..."

Nikki Rae

"Dined here for Mother's Day breakfast and at 9:30am the place was packed! We had to wait 10mins to be seated some people had to wait longer. The..."

Nathalie

"The prawn benedict is epic!!!! Almost has to be one of the most unique brunch dishes I've had. Quality portion. Amazing flavours. Good amount of..."

Roana Bilia

"One of the best cafes I've been to in Auckland 😊 would recommend to everyone! Affordable for what you're paying for and presentation of our meals..."

Marisa Hill

"Amazing cafe with good selection of food, cabinet sweets! perfect for brunch on a weekend! We ordered eggs benedict and full breakfast, eggs are..."

Gorgeous_mojo

"So badly wanted to give this place a 5, I think once they have been open a bit longer and the initial hype has died down a bit I probably will be..."

Lucy

"What more can you say, beautiful place beautiful food and beautiful people!You are immediately surrounded by beautiful florals when walked..."

Cupy Dee

"Big fan of this new spot! Innovative menu and tasty food that is presented impeccably. Decor is super cute but the space does feel a bit crammed..."

Kezia Lynch

"Fabulous menu strays away from the stock standard Auckland brunch. A wide range of dishes with twists of unusual flavour combinations. The staff are..."

Emily Devine

"busy place even not lunch time yet. I had the squid bruschetta which comes a long toasted crispy bagette topped with tasty squid and tomato relish..."

Carina Chang

"Went here for Mum's bday. Great atmosphere and seems like an awesome place for non-vegans, my family loved it. Was a bit disappointed with the lack..."

Tania Boikov

"Good service, good food and trendy fit-out however, be prepared to wait an excessively long time for your meal and probably give the communal salt..."

Brittany Montana

"Visited Winona Forever over the weekend for brunch. We arrived just after 11am and the place was already busy with a few groups of people queuing in..."

Sticks, Fork & Knife

"Had a great time here today....! Newest cafe in Parnell and with a review in Canvas made it almost impossible to get a table, but luckily the..."

Frank

"AWESOME place with friendly staff, I had best French toast ever, and it looked soooooooo good. I've already back there for the fourth time,..."

Tingting Zhang

"Went here this morning after hearing it was amazing from many others. It is!! There was a line to be seated which goes to show the..."

Connie Stone

"This place is amaaazeball ... great service ... great food and cool atmosphere ... i went there today Saturday April the 22nd for my brunch. I order..."

Anandita.danaatmadja

"This place and their food was a major let down in terms of taste. The place was packed and the staff couldn't handle the masses, we waited so long..."

Veronica Te

"One of the busiest cafes in parnell. But lucky enough we were able to get seats. They had a good range of cabinet food but opted for their..."

Karl Evangelista

"Enjoyed a delicious brunch at Winona Forever last Thursday and despite the stormy weather the place was packed. It may be due to the amount..."

Lauren

"We waited ~an hour to be seated and to receive our food.Heard much about this place so came with high expectations which were immediately..."

Thegreeats

"I have been here twice and thought the food and service received was good. I thought the payments system could be a little better it's a bit awkward..."

Sam Smith

"Winona Forever is one of the trendiest new eateries nested in Parnell.We visited on Saturday morning - despite it being early and rainy,..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"judging by the stream of raving posts about this place, winona forever can only be described as the 'new kid on the block' SO after a fit of food..."

T

"Lovely staff where they are so smiley and happy .When you asked something they are so helpful.I went on sunday for brunch and the place was..."

JungYun Lee

"Wah super busy place!! I heard it is like that during the week too. So be ready to wait! We were lucky as we spotted a long table which we could..."

ShoRt

"Have you ever had French toast so FAN-cyyy! We popped in for a Tuesday brunch. The food is fantastic and very creative. Cabinet has great selection..."

Ann R

"One of the best cafes in Auckland. Ever. Interior is beautiful consisting of crazy art, plants, large lights and a cabinet full of beautiful looking..."

AJ

"Had the mushrooms. simply loved it! Quite popular as there are lots of people and queues are long. But worth the wait. Wish there will be lesser..."

Cynthia Agustin

"I came here for lunch the other day, it's nice to see a new, trendy, modern cafe open up in the area. We came at around 2pm for a late..."

Charlene Weaver

"Just been here for lunch with my friend. The staff member was very informative and helpful. We asked whether the matcha latter can be made in an iced..."

Shazza

"Parnell has welcomed a new eatery which has hit the ground running, and captured the hearts of diners from the get-go. The rainy day did not seem..."

Heartshrooms

"It's great to finally get a really hip cafe inParnell. Winona Forever offers a range of delicious looking counter food, and a wide-ranging menu..."

Lawrence Mikkelsen

"A busy new cafe popping up on the street of Parnell, where it seams to be the trend of new openings, bringing back a reason to come to Parnell and..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"This quirky cafe must be one of the coolest new spots around town. From the artwork, to the decor to incredibly friendly service.. it's definitely a..."

Where To Next Auckland

"Nice spacious cafe with a nice vibe an large glass windows. The Eton rifle was their version of the French toast and it was absolutely beautiful...."

G

"Love this place! Great atmosphere and food. Only problem is that kitchen closes at 2:30pm so you gotta get in quick for lunch! The cabinet offers..."

Anna K

"When I think of food heaven, I think of doughnuts oozing with jam and cream, decadent slices filled with a thick layer of caramel, dense and fudgy..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Hands down one of the best brunches I have ever had! The food was all presented beautifully and had so much flavour to it. I had the hotcakes and it..."

Jess Surtees

"This cafe has a great vibe and it’s nicely decorated. Presentation of the food was nice and portion was huge too! You get a huge piece of pork..."

vy

"Perfect place to come for your morning coffee and pastry, breakfast or brunch. Filter coffee was great but $8 seemed a bit excessive. Really enjoyed..."

Ray C

"The interior of this cafe was absolutely stunning, and the staff were incredibly bubbly, energetic and helpful. We were warned that the portion sizes..."

Ashlee Nicholson

"Must visit! Outstanding cafe in a great location. The cabinet food is equally as tempting as everything on their menu. We order the goats cheese..."

Abhinav Bidani

"Great food and service. Cabinet also looked very yummy. We had a big breakfast and hot cakes. Very impressed! Both plates are very different from..."

Randolpho Allemand

"Yummy food and not too long of a wait time for it to be ready. Salmon eggs Benedict was one of the best I've had. Iced chocolate came with a..."

Shadiya Shaleen

"I’ll just start by saying the slices at Winona are out of this planet! The service is always faultless and the place has a really cool fit-out and..."

Hamish Dorrington

"The food was outstanding , not only visually beautiful but tasted delicious! Very impressed also the coffee was perfect. my only issues were that..."

Whenrightbecamewrong Insanebecamesane

"Oh wow! What an incredible cafe on so many levels… the service was so fast despite it ha very popular cafe, the presentation of all the food was..."

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