TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Big J's Takeaways

90/100 (5699 ratings)

Quick Bites

New Zealand

Fast Food

Fast food

Dinner

Lunch

Bacon cheeseburger

Battered Fish

Cheese and Tomato Toastie

Battered Onion Rings

Chicken and Bacon Burger

Bacon and Egg Burger

Fish and Chips

Burger

Scoop of Chips

Big J’S Dog with Bacon Mushroom Fried Onion Cheese & Tomato Sauce

Hot Dog

Mushroom Magic Burger

Sweet Potato Wedges 300g

Traditional Cheese Burger

Fish

Vegetarian Falafel Burger

Crispy Chicken burger

Mushroom Magic Burger and Super Steak Burger

Fish burger

Special Burger

Fast food

New Zealand

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Digital Payments

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Television

Street Parking

Cash Only

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"The prices are so reasonable and the food was so yummy! This was months ago though just a late review..."

Komal G

"Barbie Q burger was yummmm!!! Will definitely be back. Didnt enjoy the kumara fries... but my partner loved..."

Fooooood

"Went on a Friday night around 8 and called in to order before which was a good idea. Wait time was around 20-25 minutes. Between 4 of us we..."

Riddhi

"I normally come for takeaways and the quality always very good. Quick service and mostly accurate for timing. Will come..."

Gabriel Kung

"The burgers are gooooood. I always barely have time to take a photo before I scoff it down. Sauce is on point. Although the portion seemed to have..."

Darren Big Belly

"You just cannot go wrong with a Classic Cheeseburger from Big J's. There's a reason why they're always on the best burger list of Auckland and that's..."

Amindha Fernando

"Photos don’t do justice! The food was great! Amazing burgers! Had the supreme steak it was so juicy and tender. The vegetarian Corny burger was so..."

Cherry

"Best burger!! Real good prices too. I got the mushroom burger, sweet potato wedges with garlic salt, and onion rings. The beef patty was juicy, well..."

Doris Ma

"When I saw the 4.9 rating on Zomato I knew I was getting something amazing for lunch! There’s no way hundreds of people would be wrong about..."

Vikranth Madabhushi

"Great little local burger joint serving some of the best burgers in town. Some great weekly..."

Francois Stols

"Outstanding. The burgers were still perfect and delicious after delivery. I was so surprised at the quality texture taste and smell. Thoroughly..."

Tony Ma

"No wonder rating so high. The burger is good！！！ordered Uber eats, still hot when delivery to my place. Tasty good, meat delicious and juicy...."

LuNa The TuNa

"I am really disappointed that 23 years of my life went by and I did not know about this place. I ordered the steak burger with bacon and cheddar..."

Altynai Saralaeva

"Been here twice. Best kumara chips ever! It was crisp and tasty. I also ordered a barbie q burger and its portion was big and delicious as..."

Channel Lam

"This is a hidden Gem! Been going from my uni days since one of my mates told me about it and the chips and the burgers are amazing, highly..."

Ricky Bhat

"More like a 4.5 rating, only because customer service from the front of desk is a bit disappointing. The burgers are good- steak n' egg and barbieQ..."

Oriental Doll

"After hearing so much about Big J's we decided we would try it out for ourselves. We grabbed a steak & egg sandwhich as well as a Magic Mushroom..."

Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn

"I was working out Mt Wellington and a friend of mine recommended this place to me, I’m so glad he did cause the food is primo as! Ordered the Cajun..."

James Frazer-Nonutunu

"A hidden gem in Mt. Welly. Amazing burgers and chips. Good prices & accomodating staff as well. Can get a little bit busy. But you can phone ahead..."

Tez

"Best takeaway burgers in Auckland. Great flavours and portions. Definitely take advantage of the combo upgrade with the chips and drink. If you have..."

Alexandros Andronikos

"Love this place. They make amazing burgers. Fast and very good service. Burgers are well made all the time. It’s quite hidden if you don’t know..."

Marggie Pascua

"I dont visit this place often but great food and service everytime I come in. Love the special burgers the team prepare every week. Make sure you..."

Lovepreet Shergill

"This place is amazing. They have weekly specials that are unique and delicious. Best burgers in Auckland hands down. Been going to big J's for a..."

Joseph Mclean

"Best burger in Auckland! Loving the BJ’s spicy bacon and chicken burger😍 don’t forget to add not the fries too! Their price is more than..."

Cynye Chan

"An awesome little place! Feels like old school Nz fish and chips. Had one of their weekly specials which was unexpected and good. But the real star..."

Daine Kingma

"Got a special burger from here the other day with chips and gravy. The patty on the burger was delicious, plenty of cheese on top. Generous portion..."

Wilson Shum

"If you find somethinf big, cheap and yummyThis place is the right one! Although we waited quite a long to get two burger and chips. I guess..."

Jhye21

"First time trying your guys food & honestly impressed, delicious burger for an affordable price, chips crunchy, soft and nicely cooked, gravy nice..."

Eli

"Best burgers I've honestly ever had. Fresh, tasty, good value. They do amazing weekly specials including some brilliant gourmet burgers. It shows..."

Anna

"My partner and I love the chicken & bacon burger(plain one and the spicy one is just overkill) and the super steak burger. They are the best burger..."

Anastasia

"It's pretty amazing how you can get a cheeseburger for $6.5 that actually tastes good!The battered onion rings were too oily but the burger is..."

Hungry Bear🐻

"What a find!! Amazing place for burgers in Newzealand.. i can say no place in Newzealand can beat Big Js burgers.. bloody good.. definitely..."

Raam Krishna Reddy

"Such a famous lil takeaway. I have been visiting this outlet since it first opened. I haven’t been here for a bit but returning to find that the..."

Munchies

"They have a vegetarian burger that’s not on the main menu but written on the side of the board so I thought to give it a go and it was fantastic!..."

T.parbhu

"We live close by and have been to Big J's a number of times now. We went again on Sunday 27 January. This place would have to be the best take-away,..."

Justin

"Always take the family here, cheap and filling with their big portions. The location is completely out of the way but maybe its best so that it stays..."

Gemma Burke

"I ordered a bacon and egg burger today but when I got home to eat there was no bacon in my burger! I'm too lazy to call and moan about this so never..."

KS

"We only had the steak burger combos but food was tasty, fresh, and affordable. Service was super friendly. A bit of a wait but they do advise you of..."

Avon N Sio

"Tried this place out after hearing so many good things about it and it was amazing! Huge burgers that are so cheap but still taste amazing!!..."

SpoonMe

"Quite a nice little takeaway tucked away in a quiet residential area that does some pretty mean burgers. Their burgers are thick and saucy! Well..."

Jack Von Lithium

"Best burger shop in Auckland in my opinion! Make sure to try the Burgers of the week, the Kumara fries and Aioli AND the gravy and fries...."

Jacqui Anderson

"Amazing burger! Worth the money, bigger size and great taste! Already recommend to my friends, when I want burger this is the first place come to my..."

Foodie Foodie

"Love coming to big js when I'm feeling like a yummy hearty burger!! Love seeing what their weekly specials are on their Facebook page, changes on a..."

Angelhazer

"Delightful burgers, crispy kumara chips and potato chips are perfect combination. Not to mention everything is affordable too! Couldn’t ask for..."

Duchess_Arg

"Service is always good here. Can never leave this place without getting their famous burgers. Lemon pepper fries are to die for 😍 Probably one..."

Chevarne Tyler Pasirio George

"Friendly fellas helm the small joint. The burgers are absolutely top notch, the service is excellent and the food is fresh and worth your dollar...."

DVDM

"Service is super good. The team is friendly and fast. Food taste awesome. However, a little messy in the way package food. I love the fact that you..."

Luu Queen

"We visited this shop for dinner tonight. As the shop was rather small and the seats were very limited and not as comfortable for dine in, we ordered..."

Marcus Lau

"I have just heard of this place last month so went and bought some for dinner. Burgers are huge so family is happy. Super steak is the one for me. ..."

Cynthia Agustin

"We finally got to taste the burgers of this legendary takeaway shop. I must say that it did not disappoint!I tried their fish burger, while..."

Benz Chan

"Tbh, first experience here was not satisfied. The staff ordered wrong food and made me feel bad.The chips was not hot when I had it. Anyway the..."

Mano Yu

"Burgers are exactly what my friends and family said: Juicy and Delicious! Only issue was that they forgot to add my onion rings and I had to come all..."

Akesa Tangitau

"$7 beef mushroom burger. They say this is one of the best burgers in Auckland and I think I have to agree. Patty is juicy, burger is bigger than your..."

Burunghantu

"mean burgers form big Jays, I love a good burger and drive to my Wellington to try them out.people waiting in line to order lucky I ordered over the..."

Clint JCASHD

"Amazing place, burgers were very generous and full of flavour. Their Kumara chips were really yum too but slightly too much salt. Will definately be..."

Chris

"Fish burger was so good and the aioli is just as good as burger fuels which is saying something. Pricier than other takeaway stores but the..."

Aria Mendes

"Absolutely divine burgers! Some of the other menu items don't get as much love as their burgers do so aren't as top quality but however the only..."

OscoKove

"Great burgers & the kumara chips are sublime!!! Steak in the burgers are tender & juicy without making the burger soggy. Bit of a wait 30+ minutes..."

Alexis Stanley

"Super great burgers - perfect option for takeaways! My definite regular when I'm craving a good sized burger as they have a range of flavours for a..."

Food.review.nz

"4.5The chicken and bacon spicy burger is the best. Also like their toasted sandwiches. Wait times could be really long sometimes so better..."

Gastrophilist

"Big J’s has been my favourite spot for years. Great burgers at a decent price and sweet as chips with the option of seasoning - not a clue why more..."

Ishmael Chalmers

"Big J’s never disappoints! Their buns are very fresh and soft, and the fish is nicely battered. Not to mention their chicken salt fries are to die..."

Healthy.as

"For a takeaway this place is the bomb !! I’m not the biggest fan of burgers but Big J’s may have changed that. I ordered their weekly..."

Linlin

"My regular burger takeaway. Except going for their specials sometimes, I mostly order their Big J Special Burger which is my favourite. I find..."

Little Borneo Girl

"This little take-away place definitely gives the bigger burger joints a good run for their money!! Ever since we were told about it last year and..."

🌺Sindy🌺

"Burgers 😏 hmm so filling and absolutely tasty🍔 Big J's Special Burger is my personal favourite 🤤with a double scoop of..."

KareMay Matthews

"Easily my favourite takeaways in Auckland. The burgers are great, especially the steak burger. But easily the best thing is their kumara fries, a..."

Chenzah

"I discovered Big J’s 3 years ago, and always keen for a ride to grab one of their awesome burgers !!! The best is town for sure !!! And a..."

Bert Crcls

"Love their burgers! Had bacon&egg and super steak last. Recommended! Probably the best burger I've had so far, definitely gonna go in and try..."

Evelyn

"best burgers in the world !!!!!!!!!. never disappoints me and awesome staff. burger of week is never let down . onion rings so good. kumara fries so..."

Sholz Hard Core

"Heard a lot about this place so randomly went one day with my cousin.. their servings of chips is massive just like their burgers! Really enjoyed it..."

Mo Holloway

"Made a day plan to get burgers from here and go watch the planes take off and land. The burgers were pretty good, nice but nothing to call home..."

Azana Bhatia

"Best burgers around, awesome flavours and nice and big. Love the variety with the burger of the week keeps it fresh. Also gotta get a chilli dog..."

Maxx Gainz

"Yummy filling burgers! With choice of drink or chips! Defs recommend if youre in mt wellington! Friendly staff that make you feel welcome. You cant..."

Monika Maselusi Faaosofia

"If you love burgers then you must try this place. We had a little mishaps a few months ago and the manager was happy to help us out. Not only was the..."

L K

"I had the cheeseburger. Probably my favourite burger of all the burgers I’ve tried. Beef patty was delicious, bun so soft, good honest flavours...."

Fatcat

"The best burger joint tucked away in the back streets of Mt Wellington. Delicious fresh burgers and yummy sides for an extremely good price! I have..."

Anna Celligoi

"I like this place awesome service, really Good food the chips n gravy are the perfect match! I had a snapper burger as well and that was good as...."

Max

"If I could give them a higher rating I would. These guys nail it every time. Always friendly and very speedy considering what comes out of that..."

Alice S

"We called to order and true to their estimated time, we got it at exactly half an hour. Standard takeaway shop and good customer service. We had the..."

888bing888

"Took some burgers and other items to take away. The burgers are nice and tasty. We also got some spring rolls and mac and cheese bites. The mac and..."

Benedict Uy

"Great fish n chips too. Amazing little joint Good stuff. Fresh fish,.multiple flavours of seasoning for fries. The selection on burgers are..."

Shane Goonasekera

"Heard good things so decided to give it a go. Was not disappointed. Great food, best burgers we've had in a long time. Only thing I'd like to see is..."

Justin Maloney

"Came here today with a friend seeing as the rating was really high! I was not disappointed :') best gourmet burger ive had! Love at first bite. The..."

GreeneggsnHam

"Prices competing with your local takeaway joint, but burgers better than any gourmet burger franchise in New Zealand.For $8 you get a $20..."

LilMiss Foodie

"After hearing a lot o great reviews from people and hearing the claim "best burgers in Auckland" multiple times I just had to try them! I..."

Tinos.adventure

"Hidden away in the surburb of Mt Wellington this takeaway joint is a heavy hitterHad two fresh snapper, chips and a special burger..."

FoodiePhysician

"Staff are very friendly, despite the comment one of them made about me ordering abit to much food and asking me if i was sure that I wanted that much..."

Sarah Faith

"We had lunch here and did phone order (last time we were here Friday lunch there was a 45mins wait) but Tuesday lunch wasn't so busy, would recommend..."

Nathalie

"Ordered a Chicken and Bacon burger over the phone, asked to pick up in 15 mins. Flavours were great - had a sort of BBQ feel to the chicken and..."

Rohit

"Serve the crunchiest and tastiest onion rings I've ever tried! Burgers, hot dogs and chips with gravy are good too! Check their Facebook page for..."

Gina Partridge

"As expected of Big J's, the burger was yummy but my favourite was the kumara chips!! The best I've tried so far. The staff was very friendly. I'd..."

Daopeksou

"Have visited Big J's a few times now, I drive from the North Shore because their burger of the week, hot chips and onion rings are worth every second..."

Chloe Sharrock

"I see why this place is so beloved!Given the reviews about busyness and waiting times we ordered our food ahead of time and arrived in the..."

AucklandEater

"Came here on a friend's high recommendation of the gravy and fries, I found them to be ok not amazing as my friend described. We also had the cheese..."

Jeffie

"Massive delicious fresh real burger~~ I had the burger of the week which has chicken and scallop, so yummy!!! Mum had the fish burger, which had a..."

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"Absolutely bomb burgers. They are huge, fresh and tasty, honestly the best takeaway shop burgers I have EVER had. Sometimes we even make the 30+..."

Courtney Moore

"Love this place. Auckland classic. make sure to try their Burger of the week creations. It changes every week. Their sweet potato fries is also a..."

Nicole Rosalie Alazas

"OMG!!!!Absolutely fabulous burgers, so flavoursome and yummy, I travel from Mt Albert to Mt Wellington for these burgers, chips and definitely fish. ..."

Amy Johnson

"Went there yesterday to see it for myself , and I got to Say it lives up to its standard . Going there again tonight . A+++ would highly..."

Naire Enoka

"Good quality burgers, love that they do weekly special burgers. Location is a bit out in suburban nowhere but not that far away from Sylvia..."

Mona Pamplona

"Always going to big js, never been disappointed with my food. Huge fan of their toasties, oinka hot dog, raw fish, chips and spicy chicken burger!..."

Nomnomnom

"Staffs are friendly, burgers take a while to be made but its worth the wait when you're one of the many many people who also ordered from there too...."

Ian Pann

"I've ordered their spicy chicken burger it was so delicious! They are very busy lil shop make sure u ring em to order or u will have to wait for AT..."

Chiny Chin Chin

"We got super steak burger with eggChicken and bacon burger, chicken burger and kids burger, chips. And gravy..everything aside from kids burger..."

Clint Jacka

"We came here for the first time and ordered the Super Steak Burger, Cheeseburger and some hot chips. Hollllyyy fuuuu.... I'm actually so pleased with..."

Lana Maria Lazarevich

"I have been to Big J's twice so far. My first visit was 3 years ago and today was my second visit. The burger was as awesome as before...."

Jay

"Big J's gets so busy. If you're wanting dinner here you better phone in to make sure they're still taking orders.Service is fast and..."

I_like_pickles

"Rushed to this place yesterday. It was packed for a small takeaway. I am not a big fan for burgers, but this is definitely better than burger fuel...."

Sindy Xian

"So much to like about this place - I've had their burgers, wraps, lasagne, homemade aioli, soup, cheesecake and mousse - all delicious - and you can..."

Jenna Kelly

"Uhm the burgers here are to die for. Never mind that the place is in a super random area in Mt Wellington, the food will blow you away. The chips are..."

R-Dee Roche

"Blink and you’ll miss it! This place is so out of the way you wouldn’t know it’s there. Make an effort to find it though, as they have..."

HJ

"This became a weekly special at my work. Food is amazing and amazingly cheap. I've heard it gets quite busy so we've always called in the orders and..."

Jody Dreyer

"Finally made it here last night after hearing so many good things. It was worth the wait! I got their burger of the week which was amazing. Seems..."

Kirsty M

"Great tasting burgers...one of my favorite burger joints. Make sure to order over phone to avoid long waiting times, Try weekly specials as..."

Shyam Yerra

"This place is the best ever. I have never been disappointed with the the food or service.I've been going to Big J's since 2010 and whenever..."

Tina

"Awesome customer service and awesome food. As far as cheap takeaways go, it couldn't get any better. The burgers taste seem to be made of high..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Finally decided to eat here after all the hype, considering it's only 5 minutes away from my house I don't know why it took me so long to try it!..."

Natasha Kumar

"Yum! Their burger of the week is delicious. We bought our burger takeaway and brought our own plates and knifes and fork to eat it in the car since..."

Momo

"Big Just is a bit of a rough diamond. Located in the not so nice end of Mt Wellington. But close to Sylvia park. A good solid feed and the hand..."

Neil Jones

"Totally exceeded all expectations. I don't think we'll be returning to our local fish and chips shop for a long long time. We had the special burger..."

Donna

"I never imagined in my wildest dreams having to wait an hour and a half for takeaway burger and chips, but due to Big Js local renown I did just..."

Saskia Yates

"Been here a few times now. Great place and awesome burgers, best thing is great value for money and not your typical burger. Burgers are juicy and..."

Daniel Tso

"The burger is one of the best. Beef patty was home made which is very fresh and tasty. However the waiting time is a bit too long. However I will..."

Flay Loo

"After many weeks of planning to come here I finally did! I text my mate at around 12pm after the big night out and said “get ready, were gng to Big..."

Ghost Reviewer

"After hearing a lot about this place from friends and social media. I finally decided to check this place out. I ordered cheese burger. Went home and..."

Niyaz Noor Ali

"Mmmmmm dem burgers, don't take my word for it though mate. Just get in there and get yourself a cheeky burger. Previously home to the famous dank..."

Lucy

"Big Js might look like a standard neighbourhood fish n chips shop but there is obviously something more to it as people rave about it. I signed up to..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Don't go there. I want it all to myself. But then I won't keep the place in business by myself. So go there. But not too many people. It's a takeaway..."

Peter Watkins

"Im a stuff between bread kind of person... no big burger goes past me without my knowledge. Its illegal in my world lol... so when i came across Big..."

Vinny

"Mate.......Big J's special burger gives me hope. It gives me life. No review will do it justice, just go down and try the damn thing they're too good..."

TheMʌverick

"Probably the best burgers i have eaten in a long time. You marinate your foods really good and wedges are sooo goood!! However it is a bit over..."

Raymond Schuster

"THESE BURGERS SLAY!! I ordered the fish burger which was THE BEST EVER!!!! And my partner had the steak and egg burger which was soooo yuuummm; there..."

NEMZ

"Legendary Dank burger, it's been a pleasure knowing you.After many failed attempts at going to Big J's, I was finally able to muster up the..."

Medium_Rare

"Holly Molly best burger I have had so far. Friendly, super efficient and bloody good food.We had their Burger of the week "farmers friend" and..."

Food 24/7

"I love this place. Great staff and awesome food! We come here often. I would recommend calling first and having a look at their menu online as..."

Fereen

"The place is pretty far from where I stay but totally worth the drive. The burgers are spot on and massive and not highly priced at all. The only set..."

Dsouza.carlin

"Best Burgers. Period.Finally tried this place. I'd heard about the buzz this place was generating with the long wait times, all the Insta..."

James T. Raukete

"A few years ago I started a burger joint. It was voted the best burger in the region by a national radio station. Burgers are a passion of..."

Wayne Potgieter

"What a great establishment you have going here. The burgers really contain the amount the pictures show, true kiwi burgers that are full to the..."

Kirsty Knowles

"Phenomenally great tasting burgers. Best to order by phone unless you're prepared to wait upwards of 30 mins. Auckland's best, if not NZ. As..."

Peter D

"This rating is not really based on burger...I know I'm weird!! I heard A LOT about Big J and really wanted to try their burger but something went..."

Tanz

"Best burgers ever! The wait time can vary from a few minutes to just over an hour or so but it is worth every minute. The staff are great and the..."

Ashlee

"When it comes to value, this is the best burger joint in the city. They aren't the prettiest(or healthiest) burgers, but they have heaps of flavour..."

Zamily

"The burgers are very reasonably priced for their size and the quality is pretty good too. Fries with gravy was the bomb. The gravy is really tasty..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"First time here. Got a cheese burger and a chicken and bacon burger. Each ingredient was the perfect amount and complimented the others perfectly. I..."

Reservation For Two

" " Big J's Kiwiana " prime beef pattie with grilled bacon, cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, aioli, beetroot, pickles & a fried egg..."

Travels4Food

"Big J's is almost a legend among takeaway shops in Auckland which is what prompted my partner and I to pay a visit. They offer weekly specials on ..."

Rojas

"These guys chips are top notch, with a select of salt to choose from, chicken, garlic, lemon & pepper, or plain, they are one of the best chips in..."

Allie

"Called at 18:00 Friday expecting quite a wait. To our surprise we could specify our pick up time which they were bang on time for at 19:15. ..."

Ryan McLaren

"Been going to Big J's for sometime. Cannot fault their burgers. Probably best to call in your order before leaving, as they get really busy and the..."

Mezza

"We had to try this place after hearing so many good things. We were not disappointed! We ordered the super steak burger and the beef and mushroom and..."

Tessa Hall

"Following their Facebook page, It's impossible to not want to venture out to mount Wellington every week to try their special burgers! This week when..."

Louise MacNaughton

"I opted for the BOTW which was a steak and chorizo burger. In one word: excellent. It was everything you could imagine a burger should have - thick..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"As the name suggests it's a takeaway shop. These guys were voted as the burger shop in Auckland. One of the guys at work picked up the burger during..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Easily the best burgers in Auckland! Super cheap, large portions and so flavorsome. Always find it hard to finish my meal because the burgers are..."

Deborah Leilua

"I live around the corner from big j's. Everyone said i must be so sick of them for having j's burger too often. No! I love this place! Even if its 1..."

Joanne Chiang

"Mmmmmm, good ole take away food! Decided to give this place a try after hearing so many raving reviews! We weren't let down. I..."

Kelly

"This place is a buzz, the location is great! Food is a good price, great for family takeaways. The whole 'takeaway' idea with burgers, chips, etc...."

Kate Paterson

"This burger joint is one to die for! This in my opinion is one of the best burger places in auckland that everyone has to try. I had ordered the..."

Alex Hogg

"Decided to try Big J's, heard they have some tasty burgers. Place was pumping when I got there, I ordered the Big J's Special burger and a side of..."

Vitale Eti

"I thought it was finally time to see what all the hype was about! Heard so many things from people about this place. Came here for lunch on a..."

Ryan Lal

"Yep just had to try them after All the rave reviews..went on Saturday afternoon noon ordered cheese burger and vegie wrap plus some deepfrys with a..."

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"Finally made it to big jays! Ordered a take away (called in advance and had a 30min wait) - fish burger for me and the bacon and egg for my partner...."

Emily Pavey

"Well after hearing soo much about this place and seeing all the reviews, i just knew it had to be tried out! Especially because i love burgers!! We..."

Stacey Jane Rainbow

"I had a hot dog from there it was absolutely delicious and reasonable prices too. Will definitely be stopping there on the way to the beach. Great..."

Alaut Airotciv

"Big J's has the quintessential NZ 'Fush n' Chups' menu. But in the interest of keepin it 💯 I really have to speak on this: The wait times are..."

Goldilox

"I really really enjoyed the food here, the burger I had was "The Special" it was amazing! The price even more amazing.Why goto burger fuel..."

Faz

"Simply the Best Takeaway Bar in Auckland.... Magic burgers, amazing seafood and gotta love the chips n gravy Great Menu with excellent service..."

Dion Pascoe

"There's a reason why this place is so popular - the burgers are delicious, they're big, and they're well priced!Only problem is the..."

Ed

"Oh this place is always so busy! We couldn't get through on the phones so popped into the shop to place our order. We had fish burgers with snapper..."

Chloé Manihera

"Delicious burgers! I ordered the spicy chicken burger and it was really fresh. Cant wait to go back, especially since its so cheap ($8) for what you..."

Adeline

"Big J's takeaways serve some decent burgers . The burgers are gourmet and the potato fries that accompany the meal are absolutely delicious. I think..."

Mat

"The burgers are amazing. Everyone we have taken has absolutely raved about it, the best part is that it is tucked away in the middle of no where so..."

Larissa Edwards

"Great tasting burgers 👍...love their weekly promotions and new burgers...service is good The only thing I don't like is to phone order and wait..."

Shyam Yerra

"Love their chicken burger and sweet potato wedge fries...service is good and proportions are big. Can get busy most nights so better call ahead of..."

Lucille Sia

"Really good burgers. The sides kind of disappointed me as they are not on pat with quality like the burgers. So personally I go there every week to..."

Prem C

"Absolutely fantastic burgers. I've tried a fair few of their burgers and they've all been wonderful but i particularly recommend their steak burger..."

Meg McGimpsey

"I highly recommand their steak burger which is one of the best burger ever.the only probrem with this place is you need to wait about 30 minutes for..."

Hoori

"Well, all I can really say is, it's true! I was sceptical to begin with - just couldn't imagine that a fish and chip shop in the middle of..."

Lee Marshall

"The best Burger of my life! So disappointed that there is no dine-in and it is just a takeaway! This can be so much bigger! Quality of the food was..."

Rohit Victor

"Patiently waited to try burgers from Big J's for way too long and it definitely exceeded my expectations! Ordered the kumara fries with chilli aioli,..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"So far, the best burgers that I've had in Auckland. I always go for the Big J's Special Burger. Juicy from the first bite to the last, and you'd..."

Marco De Jesus

"We were here around 730 last night and was a bit skeptical with the ratings as there are no queue with just 1 table of youngsters. When we approach..."

Ronald Tan

"Best takeaways in Auckland. I've had the spicy chicken and bacon burger and WOW. So tasty and fresh! The fried food is delicious as well; fresh and..."

Dallace Wulf

"No doubt the BEST takeaway in Auckland!First time trying their burgers and wow they definitely blew my mind! I had a super steak..."

Winnie Luo

"We finally got our hands on one of the best burger joints in Auckland! For $21 we got the Chicken bacon burger and the super steak burger with sweet..."

Doreen Milo

"My colleagues and I decided to order a few takeaway menus for lunch from work. I have heard MANY great reviews about this place and heard that orders..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Absolutely delicious and affordable! Good service every time. I love that there is a good selection of food including seasoning for fries. The..."

Fare Henry

"Went in to try what people are calling the best burgers in Auckland. I ordered the Special (Beef, Bacon, Cheese and Mushroom) for $8, which is very..."

Jam Taylor

"If you like burgers do yourself a favor and go. The burgers are extremely generous in size an the flavors are killer. This place is a hidden gem if..."

B

"After reading most reviews on this place i finally decided to give it a try and i sure enough like every other raving reviews big j's did not..."

LASARA

"After reading all the comments and raves about this hidden little takeaway shop, I knew I HAD to try it out for myself to see if burgers this cheap..."

Kellie Lee

"Always good value. Good sized burgers with plenty of fillings and sauces. Get the gravy with the fries. They are popular for a very good..."

Donovan Smith

"Awesome!! Got the burger of the week and a bacon&egg burger. Fries were made nice golden and crispy. Wait time was reasonable. ..."

Bobby Anderson

"Yum!! The burgers are so delicious and amazing value for money. I would definitely recommend and will be back for sure. A great local joint for..."

J.T547

"Did not mind waiting for almost an hour for my order because of the excitement and hype surrounding this place however the burger I orderd tasted..."

Me&AucklandFood

"This places has high ratings and rightly so! Been back a few times and am a huge fan of the spicy chicken with bacon burger. One of the tastiest..."

Simone Halstead

"Big J's deserves the best burger listings - the patty is charred perfectly, herby & delicious. They give you tons of salad on the burger too...."

V C Blanco

"I've been always craving for a nice fish burger. My man recommended this place we gathered the bros together to make a order.They are..."

Angela Reys

"I visited this place a week ago... The burgers are good... Great value for money... But.. I personally like the white lady in new market better......"

Jonathan Towers

"I had to check the place. It's been on top of the list as the best and am intrigued by all the write ups. I ordered the special burger - prime beef..."

Bubut

"Definitely one of the best places to grab a burger thats worth every penny. Their burger of the week is something that should not be missed, let's..."

Edmond Shen

"This place is AWESOME! Everything I've tried there so far has been on point. Punished the wasteline by eating their burgers of the week every week..."

Hine

"Best burgers in town! Always rely on fresh generous burgers. My favourite burger is the chicken and bacon burger and my partner loves the egg burger..."

Tania Dawson

"I was expecting a large dine in kinda takeaway burger place. But it was literally just a takeaway shop really. With the best menu and best customer..."

Georgia Vossen

"I don't quite understand the hype surrounding Big J's. Maybe we just ordered the wrong burgers?I had the special of the week burger - chicken,..."

Andi Jandal

"This is definitely one takeaway joint you must hit up! The blackboard burgers are just so Oh-riginal...and apart from having sloppy rounded..."

Tepaki Hewett

"AMAZING!!Came here as we saw it was one of the top rated places to eat in Auckland and it's not wrong. What a place! Cheap, delicious food! Will..."

Tom Hall

"Finally had the chance to try this place out last night and I can see how this place got all the hype and glory.The super steak and plum..."

Marcella

"PRO TIP: Pre-order your meal well before peak times. Why? Because everyman and his dog will have already placed an order before you. Aucklanders love..."

Crumpet King

"Amazing!! Love this place. Great burgers at great prices!! Make sure you phone in 1hr and a half before you want to pick it up - a sure sign they are..."

Table For Two

"Definitely deserves the tag of Aucklands best burgers. Not too overpriced for the quality of food produced. We had a 20min wait on our food which was..."

Kai Mai

"I'm not entirely sure why I need to even write a review for this place. The people have spoken and this place is a national treasure. I'm just happy..."

Charlie Wu

"The best burgers in town. I ring in to order and then go and collect it. I can't wait until I get home I crack open the chips and devour them and..."

Lauren Cluff

"Came here on a busy Saturday night, which meant a half-hour wait for orders (which was fine as they let us know straight away before ordering). Staff..."

Hannah

"Went to this place yesterday very much enjoyed my burger steak burger and fries. Had to order ahead 45mins but was well worth it. Only thing is the..."

Paul George

"Thought the reviews for this place couldnt be as good as they say, so I decided to try this place out for lunch today. About a 20 minute drive to..."

Philley Sooipu

"By far the best burgers I've ever had and no surprise they have been voted number 1 in Auckland again.Anybody looking for a good burger needs to..."

Bradley Whitehead

"I was quite intrigued by all the reviews I've read about this takeaway, I just had to try their burger. 8 pm on a drizzly Thursday night and the..."

Oliver Samin

"Big J's is hands down the best fish chips and burgers in Auckland. Nowhere is too far away to go to big J's. The burger of the week will constantly..."

Joseph Gallagher

"Awesome burger!! I love their special burger and the beef chimichanga. Price is reasonable and great quality. Look out for their weekly special..."

Phil

"Went with my partner for the 1st time.I must say the wait was worth it and definitely will be back...The price is unbelievable affordable.Ever had..."

Whizz

"Came here for a first date and have been coming back regularly ever since! very delicious and very friendly staff. My favourites been the Caesar..."

Emma Magee

"Their highly praised reviews are all, well deserved! Big J's has got hospitality down to a tee. Pleasantly surprising for a 'suburban' takeaway..."

Cheesyweesy

"So I'm another that heard the hype and have been here twice now .. Yes the wait is long but holy chilli aioli batman- it's yum! I have the fish..."

Mini Khan

"Came in a couple weeks ago on a Friday night after a day of uni. Had heard all about the hype, how good it was and how there is usually a super long..."

Anahera

"Can't stop coming here for their delicious weekly-rotating burgers. Every single time I leave with no regrets what so ever. The food always tastes..."

Nathan Lewis

"This is by far the best burger place I've ever been to. I would recommend the burger of the week every time because it's always different and you'll..."

Manic Wookie

"Best burger place I've ever been to. Friendly staff, creative burgers, good value and located in an unassuming place. Only downside is that they are..."

Josh Law

"I just can't fault this place. It's a classic kiwi burger joint, it's not fancy like burger Wisconsin or burger burger it's just classic kiwi..."

Dommonique

"Yummy yummy burgers! Never disappoints. Spicy chicken and bacon burger is my go to! Onion rings are also amazing - best around. Chips and gravy yummy..."

Emma Grey

"After reading all the great reviews this place has, I had to try it for myself. I was not at all disappointed. The burgers here are very tasty. I had..."

LucyGoosey

"Such delicious burgers! I suggest trying the burger of the week, this week I had the Chicken Parmigiana and it was so yum I couldn't fault it, the..."

Hannah K

"Funky eat in establishment - it is not!!Latest hip food outlet packed amongst the trending suburban strip - it is not!!!What Big J's..."

Fries With That

"Just amazing...burgers are delicious. Definitely something special. I had the steak burger and was pleasantly surprised about how filling it was but..."

Melissa Pana

"Whoa! Exactly what I expected! I had been told about Big J's and so I needed to go! I got to the little takeaway joint with a group of friends. The..."

Vanisha Patel

"Best Burgers in Auckland. No doubt. Weekly Gourmet burgers are a treat. Very accommodating.The wait is the only negative, but its worth..."

Shane Minogue

"Big J is a fabulous burger joint that tucked away in Mt Wellington. I can't express how much I liked this small take-away. The other day I came here..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Oh wow, I can't believe I was so late to this "kick-ass" burger! After reading reviews, seeing it under the burger collections on Zomato and hearing..."

Masitda

"Great service. Perfect simple burgers the way they should be and great value. Chips were great and good value.A selection of salts for your..."

Tessa

"FIRST IMPRESSION: Small-time burger joint in the suburbs.SECOND IMPRESSION: You'll feel like you're in a secret club knowing about this gem...."

Comestible Consultancy

"Big J's never fails to please, hidden in a quiet street in Mt Wgtn (But not too far from Sylvia Park).. The staff are always lovely, and the food is..."

Liz Foster

"I had the special burger & my partner had the super steak burger. Such yummy burgers.. I scoop of chips enough to share. So glad we discovered big..."

Ingaa Pahulu

"The hamburger. Done well, it's a thing of beauty, but done badly ... well, we've all had our share of bad burgers, right? I like to think of myself..."

Lawrence Mikkelsen

"Great food. Definitely worth the drive. My burger was the weekly special. Not bad chips either. All very tasty and so fresh. Hard to find such a good..."

Gregleet

"This place has such good , always fresh tasting full of flavour and they always have new items to try never had a bad meal from there and I only live..."

Rochae Slattery-Holtz

"Big J's is a little takeaway shop on a unassuming street in Mt Wellington. We arrived around 8pm to a crowd of people waiting outside for their..."

Rebben

"Went to Big J's to find out what all the hype was about... was absolutely worth it! After great service from the team, I ordered the steak burger...."

Sophia O-W

"Great portions. Great value. Great tastes. Big J's tends to be a messy eat but when you accept this as part of the experience you'll find yourself..."

Daniel

"Awesome service, awesome burgers. Place was busy when I arrived. The server was very friendly and helpful. Will not go any to any other burger joint..."

Josh Holder Isa'ako

"Big J's make the best burgers ever. On the surface, this place looks like your average takeaway but it's really not. The burgers..."

Madicattt

"Great burgers!! Huge burgers and this place lives up to its hype! Burgers are the greasy kind but taste amazing and are HUGE for a fair..."

Kenji

"Cheap, easy to get to location, huge (and TASTY) burgers!The kumera fries and deep fried mussells are my favourite as..."

Where.iate

"Definitely lives upto the hype. They really try and make a great burger. I would say it is better than burger fuel and equal with chargrills burgers...."

Jamez Hill III

"Best burgers ever best desserts for a takeaway joint. There home made Passionfurit chessecake is the best around. Definitely recommend to others for..."

Daniel Joss Takaiti

"Omnomnom, I'm now in a food coma thanks to a Special burger and a side of chips. Delicious! Juicy beef patties, tasty condiments, and a nice bit of..."

Shortyloz

"Heard good things about Big J's and finally decided to give it a shot. After going there, it was easy to see what all the rave was..."

Kaim Argonar

"Great value! I love it. Burgers are very big and tastes are very good. The point is that it's cheaper compared to others'. My boyfriend and my..."

Lydia

"14 minutes is an agonizingly long time when you're waiting to eat a Big J's burger, but that's exactly how long it took me to drive home. Sunday..."

Richard Sharpe

"The best burger in Auckland! :) Love their chimichanga as well. For the quality of their food, the price is not bad. I just hope there's Big J's near..."

AngeLi

"Big J's are the best burgers in the city. Handled with love and care, juicy patties, generous and crisp salad and soft perky buns. Burger of the..."

Jen Hilford

"There has to be a reason why they won best burgers. Always have a burger of the week and always something new to tingle your taste buds. You need to..."

Stephen Thomson

"Ohh god yes, this is my favourite place in Auckland to eat burgers. Best burgers in Auckland hands down, price is very reasonable also. Need to take..."

Kevin McCutcheon

"Drove to Big J's from Massey (about a 25 minute drive) after reading about their burgers online. Upon arriving we were told that there is a 40 minute..."

Phil Hodai

"Hya Big J'sTonight we have ordered scrumptious Burgers X6Follow with a combo Fish & Chips.Pick up at 7pmThis is going to be a..."

Yuss Us

"Can see why this place is on the metroeats top 100 cheap eats. Here you can find burgers at $10 and under, with most being around $8.50. Chicken,..."

Jemimah

"eriously, this place is as good as it gets when it comes to the humble burger. Fresh buns, thick & juicy REAL beef patties and loads of toppings for..."

Jill

"I was actually recommended Big J's before it made it on The Metro's Cheap Eat list. Friends of mine live near by and were raving about Big J's. I..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"We went to this burger joint after reading an article that they won the best burger in Auckland voted by Metro magazine. It was indeed the best..."

Johannes Dimyadi

"My mum is not a fan of burgers n hard to please, even she liked their burgers. They are definitely one of the best burgers of Nz. Loved the service n..."

FlyingMonkey

"Read so much about this place but only visited last week -we live around the corner but never buy local takeaways.I had beef and mushroom..."

Larisa

"One of the best burgers I've ever had and cant wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! Service was great but cant believe how busy this place..."

Neepz706

"Your burgers are legendary. Not only for quality but for the price.Worth the drive. Find a nice place to eat, maybe at the park, on a hill,..."

Lucy

"Putting it simply, no other burger can beat these ones. People are friendly place looks clean food is absolutely divine, flavours oh I hate writing..."

Louise May Tahere

"Had to go based on the reviews,.Order the burger with mushrooms. was amazing. Not sure where the mushrooms were but plenty of onions which..."

Mary Underwood

"What a great burger joint and the best part is Big J's Takeaways isn't trying to impress with flashy advertising or self righteous claims about..."

Keith

"Best burgers and best customer service. I'm pregnant and being my first I'm very fussy about food safety. I emailed the team to ask if the aioli is..."

Sarah Visser

"I love Big Js. This place is always really busy so it pays to order over the phone first. LOVE the wraps and raw fish yummo!! I don't hesitate..."

Unnzie

"Damn seriously tasty burgersRead their review here and thought these are pretty big boasts about this place. It's in a part of Mt Wgtn which..."

Halfpie Job

"Had the beef chimichangas ... I honestly did not expect it to turn out yummier than expected (the crust was crispy and fresh-tasting.. which is rare..."

Adeline

"Wow. Magical journey on a rainbow to burger town!Was guided on my adventure by helpful staff.Massive flavor..."

R & A

"Big Js is exceptional, forget anywhere else and make the drive.Freakishly fantastic burgers and hotdogs, cheapest anywhere and the staff..."

Sarskia S

"Without doubt the best burgers available in Auckland or even NZ for that matter, I've recently come back from a trip to Queenstown and visited the..."

Lance-a-lot Rance

"10/10 always, this little gem is so hidden, but make the best burgers I've ever had. The weekly specials are always a treat and the price is a..."

Mike

"The burgers here completely kick Burger Burger, Better Burger, Velvet Burger, you name it, in the teeth!I must say that I was quite..."

Owen Wang

"Simply the best burgers and chips in NZ. I have to show great strength of character to drive by this road every day and not call in. Such is the..."

Jeff Napier

"These guys do amazing burgers.I had a falafel burger for $6, and it was awesome value. The patty was thick and beautiful. I kept saying 'how..."

Olivia Winstone

"Best burgers in Auckland no exaggeration. Love the burgers of the week really creative and fresh ingredients. Fish and chips also really good, been..."

Robert

"Best burgers in town good fresh ingredients and great value, feel like I should pay more every time I go. They have a burger of the week which is a..."

Robert T

"Definitely the best burgers around!They have a different creative burger each week. Big J's has great size, flavour and value. It gets so..."

Noms Burger

"Talking about takeaways, burger, fish and chips...BIG J'S !!! Is unbelievable experience, big burger, great staff...small staff ,..."

Sergio

"BEST BURGERS IN NZ...love the fish burgers, raw fish & cheesecakes are delicious. Reasonably priced and give you a good serving of chips. Love..."

Kylie Wirepa

"Moved nearby about a year ago and couldn't ask for a better local takeaway food shop! Consistently excellent quality food whether its fish and chips,..."

Cam Burch

"Delicious food. Big Js rock! Always clean/fresh oil unlike most takeaway stores it's disgusting. Big J's please add that extra chips when ordered...."

Roslyn Mataua

"If you haven't tried Big J's head there now.The BEST burgers both in taste and price in South Aucks.Their fish and chips are a cut..."

Oli Jay

"One of my go to takeaway burger place whenever I crave for a good burger. Steak Burger is..."

Rafael del Rosario

"Honestly, your website is super easy to order on and I love that it tracks when your food is ready, I LOVED the super steak burger I got tonight and..."

Laella Jayde

"Ordered a delivery, and absolutely delicious, reasonable price as well. Highly recommend their loaded..."

Yatian Zhang

"Been 3 times in one week after trying this place for the first time: truly worth the hype. The burgers are huge and so saucy and flavourful and they..."

Emily Ryder

"ORDERED: 2x Super Steak Burgers 🍔 1x Order for two 1x Hotdog on a stick 1x 6 Nuggets 2x Lots of Hot chips 🍟 4x..."

Mak Kaulima

"My husband and I were visiting from the States and saw this place pop up when searching for food. I was craving a burger and was so happy we could..."

Jasmine Garcia

"Drove to here all the way from out West Auckland as have heard good things about this place! And we were most definitely not dissapointed. In my..."

malvemallow

"Had "The Shrimp" burger with steak, bacon, shrimp ball and chilli aoili. One of the best burgers of the week in awhile. Definitely recommend the..."

Andrew Sim

"What more can a man want when it comes to a burger a Big juicy, soucy burger that dances in your mouth with flavour, a mouth watering experience...."

Phillip Conolly

"I made an online order from their website and brought the burgers back home. They have a decent selection of burgers within the range. They also have..."

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"Will forever love this place, definitely worth the wait as they are always soo busy. Their savoury pancakes are bomb, my personal fave is the chicken..."

Tabby De Guzman

"I have been going to this place since university. It served me well then and still serving me well now. Depending on the time you go, you can expect..."

Amindha Fernando

"At $6 a pancake this Korean pancake street food stand is a winner - especially on a cold winters afternoon in the city. A new discovery for..."

Elaine Yeoh

"Got the red bean with cheese and double cheese. Really cheap for $6. Nice easy snack. Busy at lunchtimes but really nice fluffy pastry and mozzarella..."

Persian Foodie

"No1 Pancakes is a great place in town for some amazing, served hot and fresh pancakes to have on the go. The service provided by the staff is amazing..."

J Kaur

"Weather is still slightly cold when there is no sunlight and a hot red bean korean pancake is the best to keep you warm. The pancake was pressed flat..."

The Poor Foodie

"This little hole-in-the-wall stall is my favourite place to get dessert in town. They have the nicest Korean-style pancakes which is quite different..."

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"Love this little Gem. Had the Beef cheese and bacon cheese. Great snacks also had nice condiments available. Would recommend for a fairly priced on..."

Lucky Tangi

"One of my favourite places to go when I’m in need of a warm snack. You can never go wrong with no.1 pancakes- the crispy yet soft and chewy dough..."

Sabrina Hea

"Great service! Very filling and not expensive at all! Makes for a great morning tea or afternoon snack! And if you catch it at a good time isn’t..."

Sal

"It is called “Jeon” in Korea but you don’t have to travel all the way there just to try it, if you’re in Auckland just go to the CBD in the..."

Ang Sarap

"haven't been here in awhile, but their pancakes are so yummy! price is good and service is good. i used to always come here after my maths..."

Rosina

"The pancakes there are sooo good, price is cheap and service is great. I’ve eaten there so many times and still not sick of it. Highly recommend..."

Krystal Tran

"I like the beef cheese the best. This place always delivers on flavour and quality, and is excellent value for money. Great place for a snack or..."

Amy Rose

"Omg!! The best cheap pancake that I ever had!!! Read bean is amazing, the chocolate it’s the best, the chocolate is hot and will melt in your..."

Vincent Fang

"Absolutely amazing place to visit any time of the day for any type of meal. The staff are very responsive. The variety in the pancake menu has..."

Andy

"Food: good variety of pancakes from sweet to savoury. Hot and freshly fried.Atmosphere/Interior: it is a small food stand with small place..."

Lisa

"This can be the best pancake in Auckland. Always so busy. Especially at lunch time. But it's hot and crispy, cheesy and taste delicious.worth to..."

LuNa The TuNa

"5/5 Taste4/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 5/5 Customer ServiceBest Korean Style Pancakes in New Zealand.These have been my..."

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"Got these pancakes for lunch through MealPal. Such great value of money. 1 lunch coupon for 3 pancakes. We got potato&cheese, kimchi&cheese and..."

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"Absolutely love this place!! If you’re ever on Lorne St, you better grab a pancake or two. I always come here for a quick bite especially during..."

Kayth Y

"These pancakes taste so good. Kinda pricey though. I’ve been there a couple times and although the wait is quite long, it’s worth it. I always..."

Joy Eats

"I literally come here all the time. I only get the potato cheese flavour cause it’s a combination of my 2 favourite things. It’s served straight..."

Donna Xu

"It was a little expensive to see the price, but it was enough to make the person happy to eat which size was enough for meal.It is a place that..."

Julia

"They always have a long queue - and it’s not disappointed because the pancake it’s really nice 😜 ordered their special red bean pancake and..."

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"Love the chocolate pancake! My go to snack after class. Satisfies my sweet cravings and its a different kind of pancake I usually have 👍 will..."

Nadya Carisa

"These are seriously bomb and if you haven’t tried them you need to go there right now. Their hours are a bit weird now but they are always busy and..."

Donna

"A tiny food truck that whips up some delicious korean style stuffed pancakes. We tried the chocolate and cinnamon sugar, both were yummy. They are..."

Ankita Langa

"Had a great ham-cheese savory pancake! Wait was not too long as I went at 3pm. The menu offerings are extensive and they have sweet/salty flavours...."

Clare Ang

"The chicken pancake is so yummy, but I gave it 4 stars because I feel $5 is a bit expensive for the size. Also the wait time took 15 minutes for 1..."

Food Lover ❤️

"One of the best savory pancakes you'll find in Auckland. Had a chicken and cheese one. It did taste like a manakish but so much better than it and at..."

Sehaj Mehra

"Yummy pancakes for an affordable price. You can either have a savory one or a sweet one. I had the beef n cheese pancake and it was..."

Auckland Foodie

"Pancakes really yummy. Hadn't tasted it in over two years and when I bought one for the first time in ages it didn't disappoint. Very good pancakes..."

Krystal W

"The red bean option was delish! Would have liked a little bit of a heads up that the sugar one would spill/leak everywhere but that could totally be..."

Sophie

"Pancakes from here are always great. Have different varieties to choose from and staff are friendly and willing to help and advise if u have any..."

Liah

"Great option for a quick snack or a meal on the go if you’re in the area.Service: 9/10The people were so nice and they were so quick..."

Grace Huang

"4.5 to be precise.So very perfect for the price you pay. Really delicious and flavorful. We had vege & cheese (Just alike aloo parantha...."

Gastrophilist

"I tried chocolate pancakes from here. Started loving it. This place tend to be very busy. But they do serve fast.They have savoury options as..."

Suchandra Saha

"Tried the ham, cheese and pineapple pancake while we were visiting Auckland. Fresh and tasty, but felt it is overhyped. Nonetheless, we couldn’t..."

Bear Noms

"Came here quite often as a student with my friends after uni! Love the cheese pancake as I'm a big fan of savoury! Wish akl has more street food like..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

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"Yummylicious! Pancakes both sweet and savoury are delicious. The only one I don't really like is the chicken as it's far too salty for my liking...."

Retta

"Always need to wait more than 10 mins (they will make pancakes after you order).Free sauce if you want.bacon & cheese is good but a little..."

Hongjun Wang

"Came with a friend last year.Outside layer was crispy and smelt amazing. Inside was real sweet. We ordered cinnamon. Would come next time to try..."

Rosanne Choy

"I wouldnt call it pancake, but I tried the red bean one and really liked it! If I need some red bean fix I'll definitely come back for it! Staff is..."

Attila The Hun

"I really love the pancake from here. Especially the chocolate one as they give a fair amount of filling. But over time they have increased the price..."

Linda Jirayu

"Best pancakes on the block. Always cooked how ue like it and to perfection, waiting time is a bit much tho... but in the end definitely worth the..."

Josephine Numanga

"Still No. 1!This is what I ate throughout my high school days, if you're hungry eat their mince & cheese pancake, if you are not then eat..."

Tony Ma

"I've actually only tried the potato pancake, but I've had it many times cause its so good (I should really branch out). The service is great, the..."

Storms

"Cheap and delicious! Service is quick and friendly and the food is good. Would particularly recommend the chocolate pancake. The savoury pancakes..."

Miss E

"Walked past here heaps of times, and I used to live opposite and I had never been! Boy, that was a regret! Went here for the first time yesterday and..."

James

"was recommended to this by a friend and now I've tried most of the pancakes from here and I keep recommending it.There's always at least one..."

Arjm19

"Can not fault this place, it is amazing, so cheap for a great meal or dessert whether you decide to go for a savoury or sweet pancake. My go to is..."

Crackerjacker

"Atmosphere might be lacking (since customers stand on the sidewalk (aka footpath in NZ) but you only have to wait five minutes and you can watch you..."

Jasmine

"My first eating out experience after moving to Auckland. Very close to the uni and priced moderately makes it a student fav. Tried their famed..."

Amod Indap

"So affordable and so good for its price, extremely good if you're a student who is in crippling debt and need a good feed but don't want to sell your..."

Meeka

"A great place to buy street eats. My friend took me here for lunch and I loved it. Buy atleast 1 and you will get full from it. Its definitely for..."

Ellynn

"Been coming here since my uni days and I keep coming back whenever I get the chance. Hot, fresh and delicious. Everything you could want in a sweet..."

Jeffie

"The pancakes r soooo yum and cheap! I recommend the savoury pancakes especially beef and cheese. Must try these they will change your..."

HelenMeng2000

"Like to try something different? Into eating something during a cold day and on the run while in the city? This is one place to go or try out for..."

Nicole C.

"Chicken & cheese .. still as yummy as more than 5 years ago but it has gone up in price ($5 now) .. best eat it fresh or it can taste a bit..."

Daopeksou

"love it! The pancakes are a generous size and left me feeling full. Value for money is great. I had the beef one with no cheese and the flavour was..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Love these pancakes!Affordable and delicious. The staff is friendly as well. Highly recommend the chicken and cheese & the potato and..."

Wapatino

"A sweet dish turned savoury.Traditionally pancakes have always been visualised with honey and different types of jams and sweet..."

Canny Connoisseur / Rishabh Shah

"Street food, cheap as chips, filling and tasty, chicken & cheese better that beef and cheese, sweet ones look good too, that will be next..."

Cesar Luis

"Delicious!! Love the double cheese, ham pineapple cheese, beef cheese and chocolate pancakes ☺️ So cheap and tasty - I just wish they had a store..."

Rosaria Nukunuku

"Still a favourite after my first bite back in 2009. My favourites are ham, pineapple & cheese for the savoury, and cinnamon for the sweet. But really..."

AJ

"Great pancakes, good customer service. worth the wait for the different varieties of pancakes. always freshly fried, the smell of it makes you want..."

Ian Pann

"THE CHICKEN AND CHEESE PANCAKES HERE ARE TO DIE FOR!! Their chocolate pancakes are really good too! Everyone seriously needs to try this atleast once..."

Neelam Chandra

"One of the most popular street eats in Auckland CBD, it's convenient location attracts a lot of students and officer workers alike. Their pancakes..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Amazing!!!!Been a year and still the same delicious,mouth watering savoury and sweet goodness!!!Prices went up by $5 for 4x sweet pancakes.Worth..."

Marius Kriek

"DELICIOUS PANCAKESI felt hungry after visiting the Auckland Art Gallery - so I decided to have a quick snack at this "hole in the wall"..."

Vikram Karve

"Absolutely loves their pancakes, it's got the right amount of seasoning and it's freshly made on the spot ! My favorite is their beef pancakes, it's..."

Michael Hung

"Had my first sweet pancake today, bought 4 chocolate sweet pancake to take home for my family to try and they enjoyed it. Would come back to try the..."

Selina

"Totally recommend it! Had chicken cheese and chocolate pancake, going to rediscover tryore from their menu. Amazing taste and must try, also..."

Priyanka Chakraborty

"What a place for a quick snack when you are on your way to uni or work....or also a quick grab when returning back home after a long tiring..."

Seethal Sivarajan

"Last time I asked for extra cheese (need to pay extra money though) for my beef cheese pancake and hell it was amazing! How could I missed extra..."

Jade0289

"Me and my partner really loves these pancakes. We just need an excuse to go there and have one.We have tried the chicken and cheese one and the..."

Anupama Samantroy

"I had Cinnamon and sugar pancake and it was absolutely amazing.Korean style pancake is the best thing I think.The cake is so soft and kind..."

Namie Arai

"Well worth the queues. Love the cinnamon for a cheeky dessert or the ham and veggies for a quick bite in between classes. Be prepared to wait a bit..."

Quokkoala

"The epitome of what good street food should be. This place serves wonderfully hot and fresh pancakes made to order. Whether it's sweet or savoury,..."

Ming

"The best pancakes i have ever tasted and really cheap for the price as well, the potato filled pancakes are soo yumm.. cant wait to try the..."

Choco

"Cheap eats. Tried the Bacon and Cheese and a little bit of the chicken one and it was really tasty. Great value for great food.I'm planning to go..."

Daniel

"I really like these pancakes. It's more like a stuffed bread griddled on a hot plate. I love the potato and cheese pancake. This is the ultimate..."

Miss Kiki

"A hot tasty snack, perfect for when you're feeling a little peckish. My favourite is the potato and cheese. Slathered with some sauces and spices and..."

Ube

"I always come here for their pancakes. They offer both sweet and savoury. I usually order the chocolate for the sweet one and the ham and cheese one..."

Marggie Pascua

"Called in here Thursday 3 Nov 2016 for fast and delicious pancakes, savory & sweet, I had the Ham, Pineapple & cheese ($4.50) & Red Bean ($3.50)...."

David Purvis

"A favourite with students in the area. I remember being obsessed with this place when the pancakes were around the $2 mark - like I said, a favourite..."

Yvannah G

"A busy place during lunch hours. This place was recommended by a friend. The food there is cheap and affordable but more importantly it's so tasty. I..."

Debin Sabu

"I went to this place, after reading some of the reviews on Zomato. I had the potato cheese pancake and it was delicious! It's close to the university..."

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"There's always a (long) queue but the wait is worth it. My favourite is the chocolate one. I always wanted to try the savoury ones but I just always..."

Alix

"This small shop at the corner of Lorne street draws a line of customers daily for its delicious Pancakes!From a variety of Pancakes you can enjoy..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"They are the best pancakes, so cheap and delicious, thanks to a mate who told me about this place 👍, the chicken and cheese my favourite, no doubt..."

Sri

"The pancakes are just crispy, handheld bags of delicousness.i love the chocolate pancakes!!!Cheap, not a long wait and..."

Jack Smith

"They are by far the cheapest and the most delicious pancakes ever. The chocolate pancake is probably my favourite one so far. I'd so recommended..."

Tavita Milford

"Probably the best place in Auckland to go for Korean pancakes. They are hot, fresh and well cooked every time with delicious flavours. I'm a bigger..."

Heidi Chapman

"■ Cheap Eats■ Good deal■ Close to Auckland Uni■ Good savoury range Man these pancakes are good! Ive tried their..."

FoodieOodie95

"Came many times and the food and taste never fail us. We had tried most offense flavor. My kids love the chocolate pancake. I had the red bean...."

Ronald Tan

"If you're alone but wanting a quick yummy meal in the city, worry no more 😂Tried the chicken and cheese- was absolutely delicious..."

Thegreeats

"Whether its a sunny or rainy day, this place is always busy, and for good reason too. It is DELICIOUS. The pancakes are golden and crispy on the..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"VERY TASTY! VERY CHEAP! These pancakes hit the spot every single time. Cannot fault these at all. Service is good every time i come here (Which is..."

NEMZ

"Amazing pancakes, cheap and fast. I can't believe I have crossed this place a million times and only decided to have nibble from here yesterday...."

I'm Hungry

"Korean pancake is a tasty and warm item in winter. All sweet flavor is $ 3.50 each, and 3 for $10.00. Lovely price and friendly cashier staff. I..."

Michelle Hwang

"☁️it's good! Smells great！but maybe too much oil,,, the filling is cheese and beef indeed surprising me, the owns are enthusiastic. especially..."

Karen Gu

"One of the best you get around Auckland. They have many sweet and savoury options to chose from. A pancake is big enough to fill you! ..."

Dilini Perera

"The best $3.5 I have spent in my lifetime. Those pancakes just melt in your mouth. I couldn't just help finishing it without taking a break. Talk..."

Disha

"One of the foremost in the "cheap-eats" category in town. Delicious pancakes (hotteok) with each having a distinct taste, very flavourful. This isn't..."

Grubking

"The name says it all! No.1 pancake is the destination when I find myself hungry but don't want a hearty meal 😊 For only 4.5$ max, you will have a..."

Linh 💛

"I love this place. It's awesome. If you fancy a meaty, cheesy or sweet pancake this is the place for you. They're around $4 and a bit oily, but..."

Josh Law

"I remember when no.1 pancake occupied half the space they're in, were around $2 and was literally auckland's best kept secret.... Now, it's..."

SS

"I think this is the only shop in city which makes pancake of this style. For me the pancake was always an american or Scottish thing but this Asian..."

Vivek

"I love this place so much. It's definitely one of my Go-Tos in city when I'm feeling hungry, but don't want to sit down and have a full-on meal. They..."

Jess

"Delicious pancakes that will fit the bill if you are peckish in any way. Savoury and sweet options, both with or without cheese.Can't go..."

Benedict Uy

"Finally got to try it!!!!! :D the service was good, the owner (or worker) was very enthuasitic. I had the cheese and beef, it's more like a "mincey"..."

Ezzz

"Don't take this tiny gem on the corner of lorne street for granted. I had originally chosen the chocolate pancake but then I had a sudden change of..."

Saish Dharvotkar

"blessd day to try these pancakes out atda splashpad dominion rd and boy were they frickn omazing we will b seeing yus again till foeva ...soooo ilove..."

Lilly Tamatu

"Not your everyday western style pancakes. This is an little pancake shack on the corner of wellesley and lorne street. They sell sweet and savoury..."

Winnie

"Cheap and delicious. Doughy, flavourful, perfectly greasy and filling.. Although you'll want a second anyway.Pays to go off peak eating..."

Food Food Foodie Food

"I've been here a few times now and tried different pancakes each time! I love all of the flavours I've tried they've all been so delicious T __ T..."

Ati

"I finally got to try one of their pancakes yesterday. The queue of people waiting for their order and the 10 minute wait almost made me change my..."

Manic Diner

"Wow these pancakes are bloody good! Tried the potato and cheese one today and was just blown away by the cheesy mashed potato filling. So creamy and..."

Marcella

"I remember having these one day and I was amazed at how filling they were! the dough is sweeter around the edges and becomes more savoury toward the..."

Tbroadley

"Seriously popular with city dwellers and uni students, often meaning there are queues down the road! These 'pancakes' are an amazing option for..."

Kezia Lynch

"This pancake place has been an old favourite of mine! It always has endless customers waiting for their pancakes to be made and of course I'm one of..."

Annie Ren

"Want to have a quick bite or grab a lunch while you head to your work, No. 1 Pancake is the place for you. Fast and conveniently located on the Lorne..."

Ashish Bijwe

"bloody good. cheap price and awesome pancakes! portion size is decent and their cinnamon with sugar pancake is my fav! i always get one whenever im..."

Lex Doe

"Can't believe I lived in Auckland for over 2 years and never tried this! It looks extremely unassuming from the outside, and at first I wasn't sure..."

Kiwi Foodie

"I have been dying to try No. 1 Pancake for a very long time! Luckily, today was the day! I believe this is a Korean style pancake and there are many..."

Kirsten

"This is a small Korean style pancake outlet at the corner of Lorne St. It seems pretty popular with the crowd as we had to wait for almost 15 minutes..."

Hemant Kaushal

"Price 4/5Food 3.5/5Service 3/5Atmosphere 3/5Popular Korean street food in CBDSweet and yummy ..."

Renor Kay

"No.1 Pancakes is simply awesome bang for buck. In Korean street stall style, you will find these yummy pancakes near the end of Lorne..."

Daniel Power

"Found this little place after going for a stroll. Highly recommend. I tried the chicken and cheese and the chocolate pancake soooo yum. Great value..."

Gem

"Ohh my josh...no 1 pancake is only here...love the cinnemun nd choclate one....very uniqe way of ordering...love to wait there as we smells the..."

Seema Patel

"Another fabulous cheap eatery with superb serve in the CBD. I'm quite a regular at No.1 pancake and I recommend trying their chocolate pancake, very..."

Emma Magee

"This is a treat. I like it. Sometimes you gotta wait longer cos there's a lot of people there. Workers are always friendly too. It's good and you can..."

Manu

"Really wanted the beef bulgolgi style pancake, but end of day Friday and options were limited to just 1...bacon & cheese-still great.Full review..."

Jo

"Quick and cheap on the go food. The chocolate one is yummy and so is chicken & cheese. It can get quite busy but after trying one you'll understand..."

Fare Henry

"Tried the sweet and savoury options. The cheese and ham was quite good, almost like a deep fried cheese toasty, really good for the first few bites..."

Ryan

"Korean pancakes is the life saviour of students wanting a cheap, affordable meal during uni. It's not quite a pancake but more like a donut-pancake..."

Heartshrooms

"Tasty treats and always delicious. However our only complaint would be the long wait for these amazing Korean pancakes. Hopefully this establishment..."

Auckland Eats

"Simple menu and affordable prices. A nice treat but a bit on the greasy side for me, definitely not something I would have regularly. Prefer the..."

Victoria

"Love this place, definitely a good choice if you are wanting a cheap and quick bite when in town. My personal favourites are the red bean and chicken..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"I really love the chocolate pancake that they offer but sometimes I want to change with the red bean. Both is still amazing. Favourite place to get a..."

Mari Flores

"Im glad that this place did so well. Love the chewy yet hearty texture of the 'ho dduk.' Unfortunately, just as a few other fellow reviewers have..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Good pancakes, tasty and good enough for the price. Not sure if it's the oil they use but sometimes I'd get this bloated feeling after 1 pancake...."

Alexis Xiaoyi Wang

"Well, a great place to stop and get a decent snack in the cbd. For less than a fiver you can get a yum Korean pancake and they are good! Good size,..."

Mini Khan

"Korean pancakes are really affordable and tasty! Really suitable for students or those who really don't know what to eat.The pancakes are all..."

Aniva Huang

"Great food great friendly service can't add more than that really good variety and quick to as there was a bit of a crowd there and one couple had a..."

ANDREW RITSON

"Amazing service from very friendly staff. The food is tasty and also super cheap. The wait time was very short. Would recommend the chocolate chip..."

Kairo.A

"One of my favourite spots in Auckland city!MUST order: beef and cheese pancake!!!They are super yummy and very cheap! Perfect for..."

Where.iate

"I LOVE! Such a deliciously easy stop by for some mouth-watering goodness! Both the savoury and desert pancakes are great! Definitely a different..."

Tami T

"This place was my favorite when I was studying in the University. This is a cheap and best place to have tasty pancakes. I have tried both the..."

Reshma

"If you are looking for a cheap and more special alternative to a hamburger, you should definitely check out No. 1 Pancake. You will be satisfied..."

MissEstherZ

"This is a cheap and very convenient meal on the go. However it does get busy at lunch time which can mean quite a long queuing time on the footpath..."

Brandy Jenkins

"Chocolate pancake is the ultimate guilty pleasure. Doughy, just oily enough and good quality dark chocolate...."

Simone Cooper

"My favorite spot to treat myself!! Chicken, Potato and Ham Pineapple are really good! But Chocolate pancake is absolutely the winner among all..."

Michael S

"Came here for lunch today and was greeted by friendly staff. I decided to try the chocolate pancake on this occasion and was not disappointed. At $3,..."

Jemimah

"No. 1 Pancake is a small hole-in-the-wall eatery located on Lorne Street. These Korean pancakes seem to be a staple for most Uni students and it's..."

Amy Webb

"Tried a piece of the pancake when walking past last night. The place is small, but busy. I had to wait 10 minutes for my pancake. Great value for..."

Kidong Put

"Oh god, if you are in the CBD do yourself a favour and go get a few of these pancakes. They are AMAZING. The sweet pancake is one of my favs along..."

Lavender Van Alden

"This place is awesome. The pancakes are varied in flavour but all are excellent. They're also massive and easily enough for a meal. I highly..."

Haden Hansen

"Have to admit, hadn't tried Korean pancakes (or anything Korean) before finding this place; now I'm a converted fan of Korean cuisine altogether. So..."

Jae Tauikiamao Sisikefu

"This is something 'new' for me, I have never tried a Korean pancake in my life and I got to say it was delicious ! Good price, although there were..."

Tom Grays

"Great food fast and for an excellent..."

Mary

"This place is a hidden gem. A friend introduced me to it a few years ago and I visit whenever I'm the area, it's a great place for a affordable snack..."

Sarah

"I was surprised that this place wasn't already on this site. This is one of my favorite quick stop places in Auckland City. Decent sized savory and..."

Amy Tanabe

"This place has really made a great name for itself, and once you try their pancakes, you'll know why! They are crazy affordable (between $3-$5) and..."

Helena Chen

"No. 1 Pancake is a pancake place you should not miss if you are in town. The guys at No. 1 Pancake have done a wonderful job making the delicious..."

Charlie M.

"No.1 Pancake is a must try. It's a unique, cheap, and quick tasty treat. It's only $3-$5 and it's so bad that I work so close to it because..."

Angelica Wilson

"Pancakes - super hot, straight from the tava, sumptuous, yummy, soft on the outside and gooey on the inside. . That's the chocolate pancake. Every..."

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"One of my favourite places in the city to get cheap hot and filling food on the go. Where else could you get full on less than $5? Few places are so..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"If a (slightly) oily and (very) tasty pancake is your idea of a treat, No 1 Pancake has got you covered. For under $5 you can choose from a wide..."

Danny

"No.1 pancake is the best place in the city for a cheap lunch or a tasty snack. I have endeavoured to try them all but can't go past my favourites,..."

Rebecca Smith

"Homemade pies, coffees made with love and service with a smile. Lovely little find that is a family run place which is always nice to support. Would..."

Kirstee Scarpellini

"I've been coming here for breakfast since my first time in Auckland (back in 2016). I travel from U.S. to N.Z. about 4 or 5 times a year for work. I..."

Oscar Colocho

"This is a wonderful cafe. Droppd by in the late morning after landing in Auckland for a little pick me up. Cappuccino was excelent, and the brownie..."

the global peasant

"Very comfy vibe and great food, especially the coffee! %100 coming back here on my work breaks for the matcha..."

Sakura Orgias

"Really nice family run place. They were really helpful in getting me a cable so I could charge my phone and the coffee (cappuccino) I got was so..."

Robert Plant

"Quick and friendly service. Cafe and sandwich were yum..."

Jo Chau Tran

"Nice location, just off Queen St and in the middle of the city. Very convenient if you are on foot, not convenient if you are driving. It was quite..."

Peter Kinley

"Awesome, spaghetti, just as I like it, and the coffee is a work of..."

Nick Inskip

"Super polite staff and very accommodating. Food is reasonably priced and tasty. Thank..."

Sam Redmond

"I like this place, carrot cake, coconut cake is always nice and fresh. Don't like the seats outside. All the chair legs are lost in shape. Dosent..."

Jack Celen

"A lovely eatery in the heart of city..."

Chelsea Chen

"Nice and strong coffee. There are pastry but didnt try. The atmosphere is quite normal maynot suit those who want to take much..."

Noppamast Sae-Tang

"Great coffee lovely service and great outdoors Street..."

Tribavan Raina

"Me and my Mum have been staying in Auckland and have eaten here twice in a row because its so good!! The eggs bene with bacon is to die for and my..."

Brianna Hansen

"The day I visited Sierra was a great comfort to me cos I was feeling lost and down. The shop was warm and welcoming. The girl who served me was so..."

Josee Marsh

"My new breakfast place just down the Rd from me love it..."

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