TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Winona Forever

85/100 (2343 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

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Gluten Free Options

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French Toast

Eggs Benedict

Bruschetta

French Toast

Hot Cakes

Toasts

Salmon Egg

Soft Shell Crab Bruchetta

Meringue

Magical Mushrooms

Cakes

Salmon Eggs Benedict Gluten Free

Pancakes

Beans Is Beans

Cappuccino

Blueberry Ricotta Hot Cake

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

Salad

Chorizo & Chilli Scrambled

Poached Eggs on Sourdough

Salmon

K Pop Pork Benedict

Soft Shell Crab Omelette

Big Breakfast Plate

Prawns

Iced Chocolate

Soy Flat White

New Zealand

Café

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

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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..."

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"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..."

Janita Patrick

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"Only stopped here to get a quick takeaway coffee but it seemed like a nice place and the barista was very friendly. They serve Orb Coffee which is..."

Auckland Foodie

"Love this place. Friendly staff, great owner and its not overly priced. Highly recommend. Also dog friendly which is great! Enjoyed lunch very much...."

Amelia Orchard

"First time visit with my family for brunch . We are enjoying the place and cafe environment . Clean and spacious . Very friendly staff . The food was..."

Valeria Wang

"Absolutely love this cafe! I have been here a few times and the food never seems to disappoint! OMG the gluten free almond cake is to die for! Best..."

Irina Milana

"OMG, this place is so good. My Thai Kedgeree is under "Light Meal" section but it isn't light at all. It is also tasty, flavourful, and the..."

Patrick Tong

"What I like about this place is that it's aims to be better than your average cafe My fish and chips are suppose to be a light meal but..."

Sydneyguyrojoe

"Always relaxed atmosphere and friendly family style service. Nothing is ever a bother and the food is quality. A great way to chill out for brunch..."

Bernadette Haldane

"A great place to head for lunch - a selection of cabinet foods that are delicious (namely the breakfast baps and the variety of 'homemade' pies)..."

Kim Thompson

"This place is simply the best breakfast in Parnell. Great service, very clean, friendly and grab a seat next to the fireplace! Nowhere compares on..."

Ash Pickup

"Went here for brunch on a Saturday. The food and coffee were okay . Overall it was an okay experience. Not really a place id love to go back to but..."

Ellynn

"We went here for brunch on Saturday, a short stroll up the hill from home. We were more in the mood for lunch and a drink than breakfast and quickly..."

Fiona M

"The local "go-to" place for me when needing a working lunch or coffee. Its larger than you think looking in from the street, as there is a back..."

Tim Johnson

"A modern British cafe making the Parnell hill worth climbing.What we ordered: Hash high Benny hill, brioche knot cheese burger, Thai..."

Aucklandholic

"Came here for brunch with 8months old bub, and we are very pleased that there is a separate area at the back with high chair. That way we won't feel..."

TinaS

"I came here with some vouchers for coffee from Zomato's birthday party and really liked the atmosphere. It's quite bright and airy, thanks to large..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Great service. Fab food. Fish and chips with indian hint. Simply lovey. I had the Thai kedgeree. Delicate flavours, good portion and I felt the right..."

Love The Experience, Love The Brand.

"Best little spot in Parnell! The food is awesome and the service is always great. Joe and the team are so friendly and know what we want every time..."

Courtney

"I really enjoyed the coffee. It was delicious. My friend and I had two lunch items from the menu. The burger is beautifully presented. The Thai..."

Miss2thfairy

"Love this café! Parnell has a lot to choose from in terms of cafés but this is my favourite by a long way. The food, the coffees and choice of teas..."

Gerard Mackle

"Service was a little slow to start with but nothing that couldn't be well forgiven by two perfectly poached eggs and great black pudding, all..."

Jo Y

"Love this place!! Amazing food, very friendly and welcoming staff!! Highly recommended to anyone wanting a quality meal for a great price and amazing..."

Sam Smith

"This place has got better and better really enjoy going here now. Some great meals on their small menu, having a small menu is a good thing in this..."

Andy Thomson

"Great little place in Parnell. You can sit inside the atrium with the brilliant skylight overhead whether rain or shine. I love that part...."

Jodie Hsieh

"Very nice place. Great service, tasty and fresh food that is well done and doesn't try too hard. Very spacious, light, airy and fresh..."

Kwai Lam

"Had breakfast here this morning. The New Yorker omelette was very good my friend had a vegetarian version of the big breakfast. Which was good except..."

Rebecca KEENAN

"This place is perfect for Brunch in the heart of Parnell shops. The ambience and decor reminds you of London cute cafes. We sat at the back side. The..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"Great food, great staff, nice calm atmosphere :) Had the french toast which was amazing with so much flavour, sweet and savoury all once, will..."

Russell

"Great lunch option at Parnell. Chorizo egg and New York omelette were very tasty. So much so that you want to back again and have the same thing. ..."

Kevin

"The best breakfast in Parnell. The food is always made fresh using quality produce. The owners take care and show pride. It’s reliable consistent..."

Vanessa Bennett

"I stopped in for lunch on a relaxing Sunday afternoon and was excited to see they service Mojo Barossa Valley Shiraz which went wonderfully with the..."

Taylar W

"We had the pleasure of having a delicious breakfast at Nottinghill Kitchen last Sunday. Firstly, I have to say the coffee was super hot and good-..."

Caroline Robinson

"Excellent food. Try the spicy scrambled eggs with chorizo & the huge cabinet chicken pie...."

Steve Mascarenhas

"BIG recommend. Coffee Awesome!!!! Kind owner. I can see chefs put a lot of effort to make dips, sauces and side. Even cabinet food are..."

금석한

"Outstandingly good as always, my only annoyance which is not the cafes fault.... is parents that have badly behaved children... who sadly spoil your..."

Rose Simpson

"We had a lovely lunch. The coffee was HOT! One of my pet peeves is lukewarm coffee so 10/10 there. Staff were attentive but not intrusive. We each..."

Diane Dickinson

"We had a nice breakfast which was reasonably priced. Service was good and friendly. Coffee was average - very few cafes know how to make a proper..."

Rory Hassett

"Breakfast and coffee were tasty and served quickly. Pleasant..."

ELÆN

"We got a park right outside. Had a wonderfull breakfast with the family. Staff extremely professional and friendly. We felt very welcome here. Food..."

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