Best Croque Madame in Auckland Central

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Le Garde-manger
Le Garde-manger
88/100 (2097 ratings)
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French
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Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
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Crème Brulée
French onion soup
Crepe with Pear
Pancakes
Beef Bourguignon
Crepe with Beef Mince and Egg
Pave De Rump Steak Sauce Aux Champignons
Salad
Goat cheese salad
La Dijonnaise Galette
Scallops
Chocolate Fondant
Snails
Duck
Fish of the Day
Coq au Vin
Coffee Latte
Galettes
Tarte Tatin
Salmon
Chicken Liver Pate
Cakes
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon
Lamb
Toasts
Omelette
Fish
French Onion Soup
Pork
Escargot
Croque Madame
tartiflette
Confit
Beef Bourguignon
Garlic bread
Baguette
Coq Au Vin
Beef
Lamb Shank
Creme Brulee
Souris d'agneau Braisée
Crepes
Les Escargots de Bourgogne
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Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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"Had lunch here yesterdayFantastic French fareGreat service and moodFrench Onion soupBeef Bourgignon with Potato DauphinoisCreme BruleeA hidden gem..."
Glenn Town
"One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten in in my life. Warmly charming, authentic decor delicious food without a hint of pretension. They don't..."
Andrew Ahmed Mahon
"Delicious from start to finish - the chicken liver pâté was the standout of our order, next time we're ordering 2 plates of it! Lovely service. We..."
Jacquie T
"Super delicious, the service is warm. Highly..."
Jiayingliang1
"A French restaurant where you hear tables around you speaking in French. Cozy & quaint decor, a very homey vibe. A classic French Bistro menu & a..."
Manz
"I have given the restaurant a 4 today - which would have been a 5 if only they had remembered to give us the window table I had asked for (when I..."
Jean Harris
"Incredible value for money. French toast, bacon and eggs, coffee and crepes for 2 people totalled $48! The food is to die for, the toast is soft and..."
Mashed_Potato
"This place is great! Seems like authentic homy food. Tried the beef bourguignon and thought the flavors were delicious! I just didn’t like the..."
Wapatino
"As a french I come here often. The food is good just maybe the potatoes are not soft enough or tender. I had a raclette and a galette with potatoes..."
EkisDekorator
"OMG what a place! Had a Tartiflette and a glass of white wine. And it was heaven in my mouth. I love this place and couldn’t get over the food...."
Sehaj Mehra
"I had breakfast here with two of my friends who were visiting Auckland. The atmosphere was really nice, with French music quietly playing in the..."
Sharon Louie
"This is my favourite restaurant and the first place I think to go to on a special occasion. The staff are consistently attentive and friendly, the..."
Sam Rosser
"Craving for mouthwatering crepes? Looking for simple yet comforting desserts after dinner? Or just for French? Or maybe seeking for a nice cozy..."
Jade Lim
"Came in tonight for a Waitangi Day dinner. Ordered the mushroom and herbs galette, brandy crepe and the potato gratin with bacon and cheese. The..."
Rosanne Choy
"A friend from Wellington who frequents this little gem brought me here on Friday night for dinner. Esgargot, pate, platter of meats and two creme..."
Saskia Halleen
"A small place but was an excellent treat to the belly. Wanted to eat french food since a long tim and here we arrive.Me and my friends had the best..."
Mulik.aditya99
"SO GOOD! the whole experience was exceptional. The food was heaven, the atmosphere was vibrant, and the service was spot on. Such a good..."
Rebecca
"We went here for dinner before a concert in the Town Hall. The scotch fillet was very well cooked and the beef bourguignon was tender and very nice...."
Peter Smith
"Really amazing food although it is a little pricey. The main itself was really filling for $20 odd dollars. The crepes and chocolate were so rich, it..."
Persian Foodie
"Stopped by during restaurant month for a special 2 course meal for $40. I went with the French Onion soup followed by the beef bourguignon. We..."
Benedict Uy
"Excellent food & wine and friendly staff! Will definitely come back again very soon! We booked a table for 11 including 3 kids for tea last night...."
Sarah Sara
"Beautiful food. A shame no one tried to take my drink order and it seems as though the tartin had been sitting for a while before being delivered to..."
Vanya Dahl
"I really enjoyed the crepes! Best crepes Iv had so far. Service was excellent. Will definitely come back. Everything came out together with not much..."
Kezia Samy
"Been here for lunch on a Saturday. The decor is rustic and nice. We had ordered the onion soup, escargot and goats cheese salad for entree. For the..."
JJ Jenkins
"I love Le Garde Manger. It is the traditional French cafe with the best selection of Crepe, savoury and sweet. That's the real difference with this..."
Bevan Chuang
"My family came here to farewell my sister-in-law on her trip to live in France for a few months The staff were friendly and despite how busy the..."
Matthew Wallis
"I have had a very nice experience here with very friendly staff and i love the atmosphere of the place, it just feels so French. I love French food..."
Crackerjacker
"Have been wanting to try this place for the longest time! Finally got a chance to come with a couple of friends during a quiet lunch time. We ordered..."
Teddyfamily.
"This restaurant is such an odd little place amongst all the Korean and Asian food restaurant on upper queen. But it seems pretty popular as its..."
Ethan Liaw
"excellent meal! Comforting French food at its best. Friendly efficient service, broad range menu, fair pricing. Thank you Le Garder Manger, all of us..."
Ramona Dillon
"What an amazing French cafe! I stumbled across this cafe as I was going for a walk after checking into my hotel having been told my room..."
Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!
"On the ever-changing food-scape of New North Road, this little French eatery sits quietly. Don't let its humble exterior fool you, it has a..."
Husk Creative
"I went there with 5 friends few months ago and everyone was happy of trying new, different then burgers, meals. It's a very nice place to have first..."
KW
"A really romantic place, and service is really great - super french. Quite a hidden gem in Auckland. Price is very decent for what we are..."
Jess S
"Great food, great service, nice and comfortable atmosphere. It was my first time trying french restaurant and I enjoyed very much! Couldn't try their..."
Emily J
"I had midweek dinner here with my partner and a friend, it was simply superb. We all had a two course meal, which was excellent value and everything..."
Emma W
"Been here a few times and it never fails to deliver high quality food and experience. Their beef bourguignon is to die for and a few desserts I've..."
Jovs
"Where do you go to find rustic, hearty, traditional French food in Auckland? On first glance, you might not think that Upper Queen Street would be..."
Hungry Auckland
"we came with a group of about 25 people, so got a set menu with 1 of 3 choices of savoury crepes for main and 3 choices for dessert. Food quality was..."
Imperius Malekith
"Le Garde Manger is a small French restaurant in Queen St, I came here for lunch today, it was empty and I was the only customer. Their service was..."
Di
"The food is awesome, I love the mushroom sauce and baked potato so much. Near my home and come to there regularly :D The waitress is very friendly..."
Zhe Wen
"This is a very first time I tried this place.We had some lamb drum and Scott filet with some potato bake and mushrooms souce and have glass of..."
Farshid Hakimi
"Last night i went with friends to Le garde manger on Queen st. We love the French decorations in the cafe. The waiter which is also the owner of the..."
Elly Pham
"Le Garde Manger is like a small slice of France on Queen Street. When you walk through the door - from the tablecloths, to the music, decor & accents..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Auckland was getting cold and we thought it would be nice to have something to warm up. We ended up on this place after a quick search on Zomato and..."
Eduardo Dias
"French food is the food of love they say and damn whoever said that is right 👅💕. This restaurant is tucked into the section of shops on the..."
Monique Porteous
"As part of a group I finally came to experience the culinary works and services of Le Garde Manger, one of just a few French restaurants in Auckland...."
Carolin Ertelt
"Passed a hundred times in front of this French restaurant in the heart of Auckland, and always found its mood so charming and cozy. Fortunately,..."
Diogo Reck
"I've walked past this place many times and I always thought it looked quite dark, but actually it had a pretty nice atmosphere. It was lively, but..."
Jess
"They accommodated a large group of us earlier this week. The food was very quick especially considering how many diners there were. Can't believe I..."
Jesse James .
"Having a mis-spent youth in the South of France, I'm a sucker for a good fish soup and it definitely was that. It was served with toast and oddly an..."
Auckland Food Tours
"We have been here often over the past five or six years and can recommend it.  The food is always good without being off the scale, - good honest..."
Jean HH
"When i think of le garde manger it reminds me of first date. This cute, unique little french restaurant feels very intimate with its dimmed lighting..."
Joanna W
"I tried this lively place for the first time last week with a French friend. The crepes are so good and it's great value for money. The lovely French..."
Hayley Hazlett
"Great meal tonight at Le Garde Manger. Galette was delish (goat cheese, honey, sundried tomatoes and walnut) and a good French onion soup (although..."
Anna Daley
"For crêpes they have a lot of choices to choose from. A friend and I came here for some after dinner dessert and they didn't disappoint. Their..."
Vanessa
"Today, We went to French restaurant which name is "La garde manager". It's my first visiting to French store. All ingredients are fresh! Especially,..."
Gi Soo Kim
"Awesome place my brother in law who spends a lot of time in France we have only been once but loved it the 4 days we were in Paris has said this is..."
Temptation Cakes Auckland
"Le Garde Manger deserves a shoutout as our absolute favourite French restaurant in Auckland, really. We have been here numerous times over the past..."
Kiwi Foodie
"I first laid my eyes on Le Garde Manger about 2 months before I dined there. I was going to a BBQ joint further up the hill on Queen Street when I..."
Khoa Le
"Went here with a friend for a pre-concert dinner after another friend told me they'd had a lovely meal there. We did also & are keen to return. The..."
Yvonne Wagner
"I couldn't fault this place! It's the cutest little cafe that many would drive or walk past but don't let first impressions be your judge, you must..."
Annie Jean
"A quant place for lunch with a pleasant, cosy atmosphere, authentic service and delicious food. I really liked that the food was classic French..."
Shannon T
"Had date night here recently.  The steak was delicious, and reasonably priced.  Service was adequate, and the ambiance was pleasant.  Will most..."
Rebecca Bub
"Excellent salad and vegetarian-base French onion soup. Coffee and crême brûlée were similarly good. Staff were fast, friendly, and attentive. Wish..."
LivingAnExaminedLife
"Came here for dinner before a movie and loved it!  The place it's definitely romantic so ideal for couples and romantic dates. Many many options for..."
Daiana Cordoba
"Le garde manger is my favourite place in the city! Had my little birthday celebration here tonight with other 3 good friends. Amazing food (always!)..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Really really nice. Great Food ambience and service. Incredibly well priced too. Fab wine list. At last a carafe restaurant . Thursday nite live..."
Kerry Knight
"This was a charming venue for an evening dinner. The noise level is a little loud for an intimate date since you have to raise your voice a bit to..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Went there and really enjoyed. Good service and excellent..."
Hirano.christian
"Budget French food with amazing flavours :) it's restaurant month now in Auckland and this is what they offer, steak with red wine sautéed onions..."
Kevin Kantono
"One of my very favorite places to eat in Auckland. I love taking friends along - not just for the food, but for the warm and helpful staff. It pays..."
Lin Pardey
"This place is AMAZING! The snails are juicy and beautiful. The steak is perfectly cooked. the deserts leave you wanting more. Nestled..."
Bigspender
"One of my favourite restaurants. Very authentic - you feel like you are in France. I've tried lots of their dishes and never had a fail. My..."
Kerry K
"This restaurant is well positioned for receiving guests before, or after a show as is is nearby the Town Hall, Civic, Q and Aotea Theatres. Bookings..."
Chas Nz
"Went with 4 others to celebrate a 20th wedding anniversary and we were all very impressed. What a change to be able to eat at a restaurant that..."
Jonpaul Mower
"Awesome stuff. We went in just after they opened on a Sunday so we got the restaurant to ourselves. Order two dessert crepe options from the menu...."
Rao
"One of the best meals I have had in the ten years I have been in New Zealand, divine food, well priced great atmosphere wonderful staff. A must if..."
Alison Sabin-Hyde
"Service and food was fantastic and for a very reasonable price. I cannot compliment the waiter enough for his warm and prompt service. The chicken..."
Anita Farland
"This is my new favourite restaurant for taking a class load of students since St Tropez is no more. They will do either a crepe menu or a fixed price..."
Margaret Ubels-Rattray
"Every time I have a relative come to stay in Auckland I bring them here, and every time I go, the service and food are Excellent. The Waiters are..."
Ora Lima-Jose-Hovell
"My boyfriend, flatmate and I visited last Sunday. It was my first experience eating French food. I had a succulent rare sirloin steak with thick blue..."
Zoe Tsai
"I loved this place on both visits. Both at dinnertime, service was fantastic and the food was the best I've had at a meal out. The atmosphere is..."
Michael
"Went to check out the set menu for the August restaurant month. Everything was amazing, my fave being the chicken liver pate. Worth going back just..."
Tracey
"One of our favs in Auckland.Authentic, delicious, great value French food. One of the best meals in France is the unpretentious bistro food..."
Jess
"Decent place in Auckland for a French restaurant. Went there for lunch with a friend. Friendly staff with prompt service. Steak was good...."
Louise
"This place is a hidden gem. We popped in for dessert and found them to be absolutely delicious! Great authentic vibe and friendly staff. I highly..."
Luke Procter
"I've been here 4 times, and its still hard to decide between 3 or 4 stars. Its good value for money, so hey. Just a classic french bistro,..."
Ellie
"Great simple french bistro menu, excellent food and reasonable prices. If this place was in Ponsonby you would never get a table. Menumania wants me..."
Steven Bennett
"One of our favourites. Real French food, genuine atmosphere, charming service. Amazing good value and a real gem in the Auckland restaurant scene. We..."
Vince Frank
"We wanted to have dinner on Friday night, but this place was full, no tables left for us. went back on Saturday for lunch and had savory pancakes,..."
C-force
"Had lunch here yesterday as I had a voucher, and I absolutely loved this place. The restaurant is so cute and cosy, and the food was lovely. First we..."
Noelia Gonzalez Quiñones
"We have been here on a number of occasions, for brunch and dinner, each time fantastic. A great range of gallettes and crepes for brunch, with..."
CherylM
"We ate here after the early performance of Rocky Horror Show.We were lucky we had booked as the restaurant was busy. The food was delicious,..."
Elizabeth Reeve
"We recently had the good fortune to eat at this small restaurant at lunchtime and were very pleased we did. Initially we were the only diners but by..."
C Brown
"Updated review: Still a 4. I came here last Saturday with my Dad as I had really enjoyed the food and atmosphere here on my first visit. I was..."
LucyGoosey
"We were here for a birthday dinner, the service, food, and atmosphere were superb. The only down side was the limited selection of dishes, we could..."
Lucia Zhang
"It was like, “A wild French creperie and cafe came out of nowhere” mostly because this part was lined with mostly Korean and other Asian food..."
Marnelli
"Went here for dinner on a cold and rainy Saturday night. The restaurant was warm and inviting, with the red and white check table clothes adding to..."
Food Dilemma
"I was craving comfort food. This was close to our hotel - and I am so glad it was. We got the French onion soup and Tartiflette and of course crepes..."
Jody Holliday
"Food is great ! 🥰 so is the service 🙏🏻 we were craving for escargot 🐌 and here we go , onion soup is good and sweet, pan fried fish is..."
Khasseli Tanuwijaya
"Loved this place for something different. Had French onion soup and galette. My fiancee had snails and coq au vin. Nice atmosphere. Great food. Would..."
Craig Lancaster
"Tres magnifique! A popular restaurant with fast and friendly service. We loved the French onion soup avec croutons et la Dijonnaise galette. Crepes..."
Dora Green
"Food was brilliant, decor stunning. I'm not French but if it wasn't 100% authentic, I'm a bad judge. Very popular, even on a weeknight, I would book...."
Jeremy Kent
"10/10 :Quaint restaurant with a heart! Beautiful service from the staff and to the owner and chef especially. He looked after us the whole night..."
Karl Leuterio
"Always grabbing foods when I’m available. Le garde manger is absolutely the best choice! Apple tarte and chocolate fondant are the best since I..."
Elena S
"I was looking for a place to have my brunch/lunch, just passed by this restaurant and was caught by its style, something made me want to have a..."
David France - ExploreFeelGood
"What a quaint wee Resturant. A real French feel with nice decor and decorations. The staff were friendly and service was great. Food was very nice..."
phil
"Loved our meal here. Commenced with lamb ravioli, then I had the snapper which was cooked to perfection. My husband enjoyed beef bourguignon. Crepes..."
Vicki McInnes
"Oh do delicious. Hearty meal with good balanced flavor. Nothing too bold, done just right. I like how orders came out together so there is no food..."
Clyn T
"Excellent restaurant and exactly as if you really were in France. We had gorgeous venison civet which was one of the specials of the..."
Simon Jones
"Lovely little restaurant with great food and friendly, helpful staff. Highly..."
Tim Harrington
"A charming authentic French Restaurant serving classic dishes including Escargot, Beef Bourgogne and many other favourites. Kir Royale to start, I..."
John
"A place I have wanted to go to for a very long time so was perfect to go before attending a concert at the Town Hall. It didn't disappoint. It was..."
Julie White
"Nice piece of bread. Friendly staff, average coffee and omelette, yummy..."
Blair Kim
"Great hospitality, good food at reasonable price. I ordered chicken and fish of the day for mains, together with onion soup. We had some beers and..."
Ariya Prongsirikul
"Lovely place with delicious food and deserts. We were all satisfied with our meal. Would be good if they had more comfortable chairs. Would..."
Ruwayda Henry
"Fantastic food, fun atmosphere and great service! Best place in Auckland to go get a decent crepe and sit down with..."
Chantal McNaught
Le Chef
Le Chef
88/100 (1537 ratings)
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"A cozy restaurant for dining and gathering.Good food quality with reasonable price and portions.Will come again to try more..."
Gabriel Kung
"A cozy, warm touch of France hidden in the heart of Auckland city. I love the new interior look and fell in love with their cheese fondue 🤩. It..."
Cranberrycrackers
"Ordered the restaurant month which was steak chips and a salad along with the lamb. The lamb was cooked great and fell of the bone. The steak was..."
#fatlyfe
"Came in on Sat, food was really good but the highlight was the coffee made by the young woman with dreads. I was a barista myself for a number of..."
Tony
"We loved the French food. And French red.There was a top chef in the kitchen, we concluded.Escargot snails. Fab.Lobster tail..."
Sheryl Gartner
"Rating 4.0 What’s more Parisian then a lane way filled with fairy lights and live music to greet you as you approach the bistro. The place was very..."
Manz
"I've been meaning to come here for a while now and finally got around to it one Sunday morning, the decor is just as gorgeous as it is resourceful -..."
TheMʌverick
"Great food, great service. The escargot was exactly the same as what I had had in Paris last year. The cheese was also really good. (Thanks..."
Yitao Song
"Snug and warm ambiance :) we were warmly welcomed by Romy (hope i spelled his name right), amazing suggestions from him and had a great time sampling..."
CYYTee
"I am very picky about bloody marys. Simply because I don't particularly like the taste of tomatoes. However, a Bloody Mary done properly is divine...."
Chaotic MaMa
"I came here for dinner with my boyfriend while the restaurant month deal was going on. $40 for a 3 course dinner to me is extremely affordable and..."
Sharon Louie
"If I want some authentic French bistro cuisine I would go here. The environment is rustic and everything about it speaks French: menu, sitting,..."
BelaIna
"Excellent coffee and very quirky ambience. I often grab a coffee at Le Chef when I’m shopping on High Street and it never disappoints. The food..."
Tejas Thathachar
"For an authentic French brunch come to Le Chef! I’ve wanted to try this place for the longest time since it’s so close to my house. It’s cosy..."
Dxlche
"Hwre we have the Tomato Seafood Chowder, Croque Madame and Croque Monsieur. I had the Croque Monsieur, and WOW I just loved the raclette cheese and..."
Kirsten
"Had the scotch steak and fries, price is purposely low only because you have to buy a drink with it. Fries were good, peppercorn jus very nice, and..."
Clove
"Easily the best coffee I've had in Auckland. We come here for "coffee on the go" regularly and it's consistently great. However never had food until..."
Sjr Sjr
"Le Chef is always wonderful!!! Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, great coffee and food. It is definitely my favourite spot, thank you Le Chef please..."
Carlito
"Tucked away on Vulcan lane is this little French gem with a cosy atmosphere and lovely staff. We came here for my partner's birthday and ordered a..."
Vita
"Amazing food!!! I been there two times already and tried different menu for breakfast and lunch. They made very good food with standard quality. I..."
Jewel
"Had the Pain Perdu (French toast) and Croque Monsieur. Even though the portion was satisfactory, I found the French toast overall a bit underwhelming..."
Adrianna
"We popped in for a quick bite to eat - we ordered the goat cheese and mushroom omelette, the Croque Monsieur and two glasses of the Drouhin..."
Austin
"Cute little spot, we sat outside in the lane which was nice for a sunny Friday lunch. Good service - ordered and food came out in a really short..."
TP
"How is it possible to have the beef scotch fillet with fries & coleslaw for $10. Well, you have to buy any cold drinks with it. But it is still a..."
STRADS
"Absolutely fantastic! The people the atmosphere, and the food oh my! Le chef has set the standard for great Eggs Benedict 😍would 100% recommend!..."
Robyn Ripindar Schuller
"Had a nice brunch at this French eatery.Everything we ordered was amazing and had massive portion sizes. Food was worth the price and this place..."
Tanvi Kumar Rao
"Cafe by the alley on Vulcans lane. Atmosphere of the cafe is good and staff is friendly. That's what I always like. 👍🏻 I had a mocha and..."
Michelle Chua
"We had an amazing evening at Le Chef. Everything, from the food to the drinks, the atmosphere, and the service, was excellent. We kicked things off..."
Lorna Farnell
"Well, if you thought Le Chef could be a grand fine-ding place. Then you will be surprised by how tiny it turns out to be.However, you will..."
Angel Deng Yun
"If you like meat to be cooked tender and succulent, this is not a right place for you. Their meat cooked more like deep fried and tastes more chewy..."
Jade0289
"This place is great. $10 bacon and eggs for breakfast and $10 steak and eggs for lunch. Coffee is great and at $3 is the cheapest I have found. Wine..."
Restaurant Assassin
"We are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out in Auckland, in particular the CBD. But I suppose there is one cuisine which is lacking..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Lovely small yet aesthetically pleasing place. Came here for an afternoon snack and was not disappointed. We ordered their fries and homemade bread...."
Bella Qian
"Love this place! I have been here about 4 times now for their wine matching nights. The wine and food is always a surprise to what you are getting..."
Melanie Grace Ritchie
"Congratulations, B, on your graduation! Hopefully it won't be too wet on the day while you parade down the main streets of Auckland CBD from uni to..."
Vivi S
"We are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out in Auckland, in particular the CBD. But I suppose there is one cuisine which is lacking..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Le Chef is a charming spot on a narrow, cobbled pedestrian-only lane in the city. Tucked away from the bustle of Queen Street, Le Chef channels..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"One of my favourite food memories is this little restaurant in Saint-Emillion in the Bordeaux region of France. It’s full of smokey meat smells and..."
The Enthusiastic Cook
"If you're looking for great tasting food for a great price in CBD, Le Chef should be at the top of your list. in The food was fantastic! I had a $10..."
Adnan Ahmed
"If I could rate Le Chef higher, I totally would! My boyfriend booked us in for a special three course dinner for Valentines Day and each course was..."
Tiana Meintjes
"Customer service was good as the person waiting on us was attentive, polite and worked efficiently. Both my partner and I enjoyed the food thoroughly..."
Janice Zumba
"Lovely little cafe on Vulcan Lane. Loved how the place was decorated and the nice atmosphere. We had our coffees there which were good and the..."
Corina Elama
"Very well presented and delicious meals, we had the chicken and bacon wrapped in puff pastry, and the fish and scallop. Great flavours, not..."
Marcy
"I have been to this cafe around 4 times in the past few weeks. The food is normally excellent and the staff are really friendly. The prices are to..."
Steven Knight
"We had lunch there yesterdayThe food was excellentBurger du Chef high quality and cooked to requestImpressive indeedThe other..."
Glenn Town
"Amazing little place.  The staff were so friendly , the food was divine and the prices were reasonable.  It was a haven in the middle of Auckland...."
Christine McGrath
"Sorprendente. Un local pequeño atendido por dos franceses. Comida francesa genuina. Pedí cerdo marinado y créme brulee. Simplemente..."
Thomas.armstrong.k
"Le Chef is a French casual bistro. The decor and ambiance is absolutely lovely when you walk in! The waitress is super nice, attentive, and quick in..."
Sam Chan
"This place is a cafe institution of the Auckland CBD for a reason. Popped in at 7am for an early breakfast. Service was prompt and friendly and the..."
Amindha Fernando
"Wonderful restaurant and excellent food. We ordered the french raclette which was very good but our first waitress had no idea what we should do with..."
Pauline T
"Came at restaurant month and had the 3 course meal for $45. Food was brilliant for this price point. Had escargot for the first time and it was OK -..."
John O
"The food and service were great. I had the avio tartine and my partner had the eggs breakfast. We also had coffee and lattes. Evening was very..."
Ted Robinson
"We went here for Auckland restaurant month and had their 3 course menu. It was very good value, the taste and portions were better than our..."
Joy Wang
"We came twice during a one week stay as we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Duck leg confit was cooked to perfection. Mussels (garlic and..."
Roseline Moo
"Liked the atmosphere here, staffs are friendly and professional. Good taste of food, liked the snails, fish and dessert 😋 Highly recommended, nice..."
Chris Yu
"Le Chef is the equivalent of a Parisian Bistro transported to Auckland. Just great food, attentive service & good people. Highly..."
bolonz bolo
"Stopped here for a late breakfast. The menu is small, but clearly prepared with care. I got the eggs Benedict, which is served with thick bacon over..."
Jansen McQuivey
Wander Cafe & Bistro
Wander Cafe & Bistro
87/100 (570 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Cafe
Mediterranean
European
Wine Bar
European
Cafe
Mediterranean
French
French
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Naturale Oysters
Eggs Benedict with Market Fish
Trevally Rillettes
Cured Salmon Bagel Feta Chilli Capers Red Onion Lemon Rocket
Orange Waffles
Flat White
Smoked Fish Omelette
Pineapple cake
Side of Sausages
Shakshuka
Chicken Cordon Bleu Burger
Red wine
Martini Bianco
Crème Brûlée
Croque Monsieur
Croque Madame
Poisson Et Frites
Bacon Egg Benedict
Market Ceviche
Sit down
Mediterranean
Wine Bar
Café
French
European
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Popped in this morning for a quick takeaway coffee, well worth the visit. Wander is a little out of the way from the main walking traffic, but is..."
Michael McRoberts
"My French colleague recommended this place for good French food and she was right, absolutely delicious! I had the special - venison with mash and..."
Judy S
"The food was delicious, with generous portions. The snapper ceviche was so fresh with a hint of lime and chicken cordon bleu was served with potatoes..."
Helen Joe
"Nice meal and place. Great waitress. Star off for food because the trevally omelette could have done with more trevally! The other meals looked great..."
Yasmin Numan
"We came here for lunch. The service and food was amazing. Highly recommend. The salad and the polenta chips were a great combination. Will definitely..."
Dr. Vanisi Prescott
"Delicious food. Booked with 1st Table. Eggplant flavours were amazing. Omlette had sufficient acidity and texture. Steak was cooked perfectly, but..."
Amynot - Spotify: 不想往前
"I highly recommend this place. I am never the type to go out of my way to leave a review but after my experience of the service, food and drinks I..."
Lavinia Renee
"10 of us went for dinner. The service the food the wines were all excellent. Will be going back. Do not get put off by the first look in. Top end..."
Andrew Allen
"Great service and food 😃 Fresh oyster,poached salmon, cheviche ❤ Cream brulee was perfectly cooked 👏 We had petit clos sav as well. I will..."
YM Cami
"Excellent! Wow, what amazing service. First the guy on the phone sorted out our booking quicker than he told us he could, like by hours. The food was..."
Mark Barlow
"Great tasting food, and a lot of salad. I started off the morning with a nice walk in the rain to the bus stop. After a hefty 1 and a half hour ride..."
jay C
"Enjoyed our experience! Came for dinner and the food was well presented and thought out. The sauces they used were very tasty. Will be coming..."
Christopher Ng
"This modest French run cafe has a huge range of top quality food. The standard is much higher than any of the nearby 5 star restaurants for..."
Steve Green
"New place in the heart of Wynyard Quarter with delicious food with a kiwi-french vibe. I would definitely recommend as a great lunch or dinner..."
Ana Rita Silva
"Cosy spot. Food was well presented and delicious. Service was good. Just as an aside….menus were a bit..."
noelene dunn
"I came to the Wander café yesterday with a friend and I absolutely loved this place. I had the chicken burger and my friend had the Ham and cheese..."
edwina sharma
"A cafe with nice restaurant standard food. Impressive!I wasn't in a good mood before lunch because of some bad news.But the foods here saved my..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Went here for breakfast and absolutely loved it! We ordered the poached eggs on rösti,..."
Ingeborg Hoogeveen
The Chef
The Chef
81/100 (186 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Eggs Benedict
Flat White
French Toast
ratatouille
Crème Brûlée
Filet de boeuf
Escargot
Charcuterie board
Croque Monsieur
Croque Madame
Pain Perdu
Terrine de Canard
Omelette Du Chef
Bavette Sauce Au Bleu and Frites
Cheese Selection of the Day
Sourdough Bread & Eggs
Croque Madam Honey Glazed Ham Cheese Sauce French Fries & Salad
Onion Soup
Mochaccino
Sit down
Indian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"Dinner for 4 yesterday was great. The server was attentive and friendly. The curries were excellent: flavourful sauces and generous proportions of..."
Jon
"Great place for dinner. Neha (staff) was extremely good. Food was delicious. Service was exceptional. Completely money worth...."
Saurabh Gogia
"Nice Indian place, good food all round and pleasant ambiance. Quick friendly service also parking in the rear...."
Chinar
"Found this place by chance and was pleasantly surprised. Lovely and accomodating staff. Food was yummy and well priced. Meals were a good size. Would..."
Joanne Powley
"+ Delicious food especially lamb madras and naan. Great customer service, great sitting and waiting area, drink prices are good, few Parking as..."
Vinny
"Decided to try this due to Zomato Gold. I had the lamb korma which was good. Quantity was a bit below average, however the staff was nice and it was..."
Wilson Shum
"Great food, good service..nice ambience for a family outing. The location is great for people in Auckland central. Finding parking is not an issue on..."
Rahul Sharma
"4.5/5My parents and I love Indian food, and while they were up here visiting (early July) we noticed this restaurant was close to their motel...."
Alice Turnbull
"Visiting Auckland from Australia and stumbled across this cute little Indian restaurant. The smell drew us in! The food was absolutely delicious! I..."
Thalia
"Outstanding food and service Went looking for taste sensations and hit the jackpotThe naan were as good as it getsCan't wait to take..."
Scott Macindoe
"Dined here yesterday. Excellent food. Great customer service. Wonderful ambience. Good food portion. Wide selection. Would recommend to..."
Joseph Preeti Pal
"Absolutely delicious food here not an enormous fan of curry but every once in a while I do and this is certainly one of the best along with very fast..."
Bean
"Have heard from a friend but never tried , tried two weeks ago , staff was very happy to take us late in weekend, I was impressed, As soon as we..."
Biren Patel
"Was traveling to India and wanted to start eating more spicy and authentic food to get a good idea of what I wanted over there/ what to expect over..."
Jay D
"wow went there last night  and was blown away by the food we asked for hot and it was hot but not so hot you lost all the taste, we had the bhuna..."
Debbie Lee
"Great spot - delicious Indian food, large servings and plenty of vegetarian options. Service was great - very attentive. Vegetarian starter platter..."
Bec
"The food was lovely to eat. The meat platter was a meal in itself for two people. We got to enjoy leftovers the next day. They had prompt service..."
Kerry Thornton
"Excellent food, highly recommended. The Chef matches smart modern decor with quality food. We enjoyed a range of dishes from starters to mains and..."
Andy
"The food here is amazing! I absolutely love the personable service and atmosphere, I have quite specific tastes and this place consistently exceeds..."
Sabrina Compton
"My wife, our daughter (6 months old) and I came here for dinner, as we were staying nearby on Alpers Ave. We read the reviews on Zomato while looking..."
Don C
"Best Indian restaurant I've ever visited in the entire New Zealand. The chef is providing excellent services along with  delicious..."
Bhavya Vasishta
"We went to have our eid dinner and we enjoyed the service and food alot we ordered some dishes asked for recommendations recommended food was so..."
Mahmood Narejo
"SUPERB! We have been on a bit of a curry tour of Auckland lately. I now lunch here at least twice a week. The flavours are so deep, I've only ever..."
Tom Hadley
"Finally, a good Indian restaurant in Newmarket! I've really enjoyed both the Tikka Masala and Madras I have had. Definitely flavorful, spicy, and not..."
Maria F
"Wow. One of the best Indian restaurants!!! Tandoori chicken served on a hot plate as a starter put our taste buds into high gear. Our mains were..."
Timer
"Had an awesome Indian food at any restaurant after long time. Music and hospitality do differentiate and adds a lot to great experience. Guys coming..."
Vishav Preet Singh
"very good place to eat...order tikka masala and kadhai chicken....yummy asowner/manager was very helpful i will come back to eat..."
Vaibhav Kaushik
"We ordered delivery for butter chicken and chicken tikka masala and really enjoyed it. We asked for the curry to be Hot and we were very happy with..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"The best curry house in auckland yet.This new place is a go to place for a good indian dinner.Had butter chicken, lamb madras, chicken..."
Joshy
"This place is fantastic! Their dishes are so flavorful and, according to my Indian colleagues, 'authentic'. Their service is attentive and..."
Julia
"Fantastic food and fabulous personal service! Widest range of vegetarian dishes. Absolutely delicious! Our regular go to for the best Indian in..."
Elsie Hulst
"At first I was a bit unsure about what to expect as I knew this restaurant has only recently opened and I hadn't heard much about it. I can say I was..."
Kate Murphy
"Visited with some friends to sample the newly re-opened Indian restaurant at the end of Manukau road - The Chef! Great lamb madras, rich flavorsome..."
Nathan Morgan
"Tried Butter chicken today for lunch and it was nicely cooked and with acceptable hot spices. chicken chunks were cooked properly and was not..."
Zeeshan Ahmed
"I have worked in hospitality for 15+ years and know good food and service. First impressions:  I found the service to be friendly, so welcoming and..."
The Food Snob
"We dined at 'The Chef' this weekend and loved every bit of it! The decor is fresh, the food amazingly tantalizing, an great selection of wines and..."
Apurva Khetarpal
"Awesome food. Great experiance.Very good interior and atmosphereFriendly serviceGreat food -authantiic Indian foodLess oil and..."
Ashok
"The food was excellent. Served hot and fresh with a lot of taste and flavour. The ambience was very good and the setting is excellent. Plenty of..."
Drajashri
"Great food! Excellent atmosphere, friendly service. Food was healthier compared to other Indian outlets, lesser oil and cream and food colour used...."
Crazy Foodie
"I had never expected such good Indian food at a foreign land but this restaurant changed my perspective. It was my first meal in New Zealand. Price..."
Chandni Aggarwal
"Had Dinner with my family. They have really good quality food. Good Atmosphere and vibes. Now, they are under new ownership and she has aa good..."
Dinesh Tak
"Went here last night. I had butter paneer and my partner had the chicken korma. The best curry we have had in a very long time! Definitely recommend...."
Beatrice Cathcart
"This restaurant deserves the 5 stars. The food was amazing. From the onion ring starters to the mango chicken, lamb madras and naan. It was all..."
Joe Finn
"The food was delicious! best Indian food I have had since travelling Oz and NZ for 3years since leaving the UK. (The UK has amazing Indian food)..."
Kim Diver
"Food was a definite 5/5. Service was good, but had to ask for warm plates and extra lighting. Best chicken tikka masala I can remember having and..."
Alice Turnbull
"We love Indian food and this place did not disappoint. The lady who served us was very attentive and provided excellent customer service. Will be..."
Fel Soldevilla
"Delicious Indian food. We had vegetarian curries and the daal and the paneer. Even chicken biryani was good with nice flavours. Walk in for the..."
Raman Singh
"Great quiet little place during the day. Food is wonderful, very clean and tidy. Great place to go if you love Indian food, or looking for something..."
MrBlindjay
"The food was awesome. My daughter will remember her birthday at the chef for long time. Thanks anuragji foe your kind hospitality. Recommending THE..."
Shekhar Teke
"Definitely best authentic Indian food in Auckland, the flavours are amazing, the staff is welcoming. Our favourite restaurant in the..."
Elana Charley Flint
"Best butter chicken I've ever had! Good price and friendly service. Tandoori chicken also awesome as well! Thank you : ) I'll be back to try..."
DALDAL MOON
"Fantastic food and great service. The different flavours of each of the ingredients coming through each mouthfull was outstanding. Thank you for an..."
Paul Edwards
"Delicious food and lovely attentive service. Will certainly dine there again when we visit Auckland. All the best to the new..."
Averill Richardson
"Friendly staff. Some of the best Indian food I’ve had in Auckland. Will definitely be coming..."
Carly Schwer
"Great food, very friendly and attentive customer service. Fast and good portion size. Will be back for sure...."
Angela Honey