TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated September 2024

"Somehow despite living just blocks away for little over 2 years, I had never been drawn into here. But, now that I'm finally inside thanks to my..."

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Emma Judd

"Eggs on sourdough, Hello Greens and Wild Mushrooms Medley.I loved the wild mushrooms dish. The greens in the Hello Greens were quite..."

MegWantsVeg

"Great place to pop in and hang out. Coffee is pretty good and so is the selection of food with their interesting and fancy designs! Weekend mornings..."

DC

"Very friendly and efficient service. Coffee good ...the place is always packed which is a good sign. Only negative is that parking is difficult at..."

Seamus

"I had heard great things about this place and let me confirm that there is no exaggeration. The food is delicious, filling and good quality. If..."

Miura Elikana

"I have been wanting to try this cafe for awhile now, but the past two times I visited they did not have seats! We were overjoyed when there was a..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Love this place, the food is awesome! Always a favourite and service is very friendly. Always a good choice for your local and reliable Sunday brunch..."

Jane Walter

"Great place for breakfast or brunch. They are very busy in the weekends though so there might be a wait for a table and food.I had the fenugreek..."

Sandra Judy French

"Was blown away by the chilli scrambled eggs here on the weekend! So flavoursome and delicious, can’t wait to come back again and try the rest of..."

Lizzie

"Redemption! Came here and had the red velvet pancakes. Both came out perfectly on time. Delicious food, amazing coffee, highly recommended..."

Spencer Macintyre

"First time I've ever actually eaten in Epsom. It was nice to be in a different suburb for once.Traffic was desirable to look at and parking was..."

T.B.F

"Come in a lot for breakfast, lunch, and tea. Doughnut was so good! Filling was creamy and smelt like heaven. Tarts was also delicious and perfect to..."

Rosanne Choy

"What a neat cafe with its friendly staff, delicious food and great atmosphere!Ordered the braai salt prawns for breakfast and it was amazing !..."

Linlin

"Great cafe, coffee is pretty good. Plenty of space, very lively and good ambience. Last went in January, a bit of a problem with some flies flying..."

Thom

"The food in this restaurant is beautiful. They're closed at 4pm，too early. I've already recommended it to my friends. It would be nice to open..."

Amy

"Really good food! Food size is good for what you pay for! Loved our drinks! Really creative dishes! Would different go again! Would definitely..."

Harry Kumar

"Good coffee and friendly service. Food menu reads well but my meal lacked a lot of flavour (Chicken burger). Great choice of cabinet food. Everything..."

Eatawayallday

"I’ve been here a few times with friends, and the food, both cabinet and menu, has always been superb, as has the service from a lady I presume to..."

OliviaKKZ

"Could have more vegan options in the cabinet. Was better the first time I went. But nice decor. Pretty standard food menu with some fusion..."

Yi Lin Inez Zheng

"I had the French toast with blueberry mascarpone. Totally recommend it. And coffee, well two cups. It was so good. What a lovely place to go to eat,..."

Christine

"Good service, ambience and food. Was really busy and is a popular place on weekends but we still received our food quickly. Highly recommend the..."

Rosemary Cook

"Nice cafe to go to....... ...Like the food but was waited a little bit long......... People are friendly here...... Will go back and try more..."

Raymond.B

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

Mon.

"After all the hype, we finally decided to try it out- and it was a satisfying experience. The waitress was really helpful and the price was..."

Jason Zhang

"Yes! Fantastic lunch here after my last exam. What a treat! We had to share one sweet and one savoury dish for lunch because we could not pass up the..."

Abbey Lissaman

"Came here on a Saturday for breakfast and it was so busy at 10am already! I had the chilli eggs and my boyfriend had the fenugreek potatoes. Really..."

Kenzi Yee

"So good to have finally visited one of the top cafes in Auckland! The cafe itself is cutesy ‘hipster’, yet chic and classy; with..."

Oksana Zhang

"Went to Hello Friends+Allies for afternoon cake in Saturday afternoon. Nyum, great selection of cakes in the cabinet, always feel like we want to..."

Jessica Halim

"The best omelette in the whole wide world. Hello Friends + Allies does everything exceptionally well. Their Matcha latte, pastries and all their food..."

Tess Sophia

"beautifully presented and delicious food ! had the french toast and beef cheeks with potatoes ! I like how the french toast wasn't too sweet and came..."

Natalieqp.chen

"Been here many times and is one of my go to's! Customer service is pretty good most of the time and their menu changes seasonally. My all time..."

Angela

"After all the hype on the internet, I finally decided to try it out, and what can I say, except that this experience was perfect! After comming back..."

Abella Wang

"I thoroughly enjoyed this place. I love the artsy decor, the vibe and feel of the crowd and the staff were really good.My friend had eggs +..."

Helen I.

"The food and service are always great! Hello Friends & Allies looks small from the road front but have a huge amount of seating at the back - so..."

Sarcha

"Awesome service, beautiful presentation. I ordered the French toast, it was delicious. However I wish they had larger portions, as I left the store..."

Sid

"Amazing. Can't fault it. Great service, good menu choice, great coffee. The tuna noodle bowl has so much variety and many flavours, it's one of the..."

Helen Wright

"Cafe food with flair. Hello Friends does great coffee and has an interesting menu and the food is always delicious. Good options for..."

Julia Louise

"We had the fenugreek potatoes and the big breakfast. Both were amazing and huge portions. The cake counter is full of temptations.....had one to go..."

Julie Riley

"Lovely atmosphere, well thought out food and truly great service makes this a go to place. Very nice for brunch or breakfast. Iced water..."

Robloader

"Spacious and pram friendly. Great service in particular to responsiveness. Menu had a variety of unique choices and tasted excellent. Would..."

SMINT400

"The cafe atmosphere is really cool and friendly. The staff is really friendly here too. I don't remember exactly what we ordered but all the photos..."

Dxlche

"Decent portion sizes and great ingredients. Nice presentation of food. It was quite interesting to have the roti in place of bread for a big..."

I_like_pickles

"Such an awesome experience at this place. Friendly service, having table service goes a long way. Food was delicious, the red velvet hotcakes were..."

Chantal Hoeft

"Visited this place for brunch with my friends on a Sunday. Love the ambience and deco. Service was super nice and staff was chatty in a friendly..."

Linh 💛

"Went there today, on a busy Saturday afternoon for late breakfast, ordered chilli scrambled eggs, and undoubtedly this was the best breakfast I've..."

Vaibhavkursija

"Came here with a friend on Sunday. Was lucky to be allocated a table pretty much straight away despite the number of people waiting. Found the..."

Cherries_inthesnow

"Cuteness overloaded for the food decoration. Staffs are very friendly. The healthy options as sugar free matcha latte or green sourdough just made me..."

Bella Luv Food

"Great place for brunch. Busy but for a good reason. Food is a piece of art. The entire place is super arty , great ambience and customer..."

Galina Velas

"Came here on Sunday afternoon , it was quite busy but luckily we managed to get a table of 2 straight away. We ordered the red velvet hot cake and..."

Angelina Stefani

"We Came here for Mother's Day and really enjoyed it! The food was great, so was the coffee /drinks and friendly service 😊 the red velvet hot cakes..."

Kellie Watson

"Alright find this place just on my way to epsom.Funky setup really like itAttentive servicegood coffee i had lemon curd &coconut..."

Jemima

"Visited this cafe for brunch last weekend with a group of friends. Service was a little slow, we ordered coffees whilst waiting for the rest of our..."

Tanz Hoeta

"Excellent little place just on great south road! One of my favourite cafes so far!! Ambiance of this cafe is amazing, they have very nice deco..."

Janet Wu

"My husband and I came here for breakfast, I ordered the red velvet pancake and mocha, he had the Fenugreek potatoes. Honestly, they both tasted..."

W.H.Y.

"Had lunch over here today with a few friends. The food was decent, nothing amazing. The chicken burger was quite nice, the chips that came with it..."

S&G Take Auckland

"This Cafe is much favoured by the locals. You will see people come in, wave hands, send out hugs to the one they are familiar with. It is a great..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Our favorite place to brunch right now as it's probably the only cafe we've found which serves a tray of assorted sweet and savory for breakfast that..."

Ann R

"My partner and I visited here for brunch in the weekend and it was packed! The café is divided into two separate spaces so it’s hard to tell how..."

HJ

"Been here a few times and love it! Overall good food, average/good service and lively environment.Be aware that at peak times (Sat/Sun..."

Kenji

"Great brunch spot.. I have come here a couple of times and been very pleased. The food is excellent. I have tried the breakfast board which..."

Shell

"Wow! I've heard good things but expected abit of a hype! The cabinet food looks and tastes delicious plus the staff are super friendly! I haven't..."

Holly D-T

"Order the red velvet pancake + bacon! It is one of the best meals you can order at this cafe. Might be a tad sweet but with the saltiness of bacon..."

Karl Evangelista

"Good location and bustling vibes. Ordered the red velvet hot cakes which were pretty good. Some might say it's too sweet though but I found it ok...."

G

"The "Golden Latte" you have been searching for, is right here...at Hello Friend + Allies! Three cheers for that!!!“Golden Latte”,..."

A_craving_foodie

"Greeted by smiling faces and cheerful greetings, ushered to a beautiful table with epic art on the walls and fresh flowers on the table. Unique menu,..."

Mercypatch

"Unexpectedly beautiful food! We came for a late lunch at 2.15pm. One of the waiters was nice enough to come up to us and say that the kitchen was..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Food here definitely hits the spot! We ordered the Asian salad and vegetarian breakfast. I was very impressed with my vege breakfast- a wonderful..."

KP

"My friend and I went here for brunch today and was really good. The place was packed but the atmosphere was good. Staff were very quick to get our..."

Jessica

"I went there at a Saturday morning and it was crowded. Lots of people was queuing in front of the gate for coffee. The coffee there was really nice...."

Coco_Clairy

"as a 1st time visitor, was really impressed with the service and quality of the food. It was busy on Sunday brunch-time, and the staff were working..."

Peter John Ashford

"Loved this place! The red velvet hot cakes were amazing! The place is very open and loved the large tables out back, the wall murals were really..."

Nicole Jana

"I had only been here for coffee previously and was told the food is worth trying hence I came back. Was it worth it?? I came back for brunch on a..."

Jayce Huynh

"This place is the bomb! It's a step above any local cafe in the surrounding areas and was a much needed refreshing change from the normal local..."

Sue

"We frequently come to hello friends and allied for brunch in the weekend. The food is delish. If youre hungry the breakfast board will not..."

Whitney

"We came here for brunch just before Christmas and got in just before the rush. I had the Fenugreek potatoes (without the egg) - it was a huge portion..."

Sian

"Cabinet food always looks amazing, as does the plated offerings. I am constantly surprised at the friendliness and caring attitude of staff -..."

Jan Tweedie

"Quite hard to find parking around this place but so worth itBeautiful interior decor and cute homey vibesTheir cabinet sweets looked..."

Thegreeats

"My bus goes past this cafe every morning on my daily commute to Uni. After hearing so many good things about this place and the mass amount of..."

Anna Wei

"Decided to have breakfast here and enjoyed our meal! The service is a tad slow, we ordered our food and was waiting a while for it to..."

Kelly

"Came on a sunny Sunday morning and it was busy but still not over-crowded at 11am. The green breakfast featured in the photo was surprisingly very..."

Lucyeatsakld

"I grab cabinet food a lot from hello friends on my walks from the bus stop to my study, and its sooooo yummy in the tummy it feels like a treat form..."

Jess-Louise Holmes

"Have only been 3x at this stage. I cannot fault the service. Each time has been during the lunch rush.Customers everywhere. 4 people in..."

Antony P Mackle

"We went to the café yesterday and we really liked it. We entered and straight away everyone of the staff members was friendly and helpful and had a..."

Isabel Ewig

"A lovely place in the neighbourhood. The cakes in the cabinet are so delish, i have tried several cakes and none of them let me down. Staff are..."

Khloe

"Really good service，very friendly staff. Impressed with the breakfast options and gourmet presentation. Ingredients were very fresh. We liked the..."

Gokilavani Sekarchandran

"I have a real 50/50 feel for this place.. Some bad experiences and some good. I practically live next door so this is my go-to for a nearby treat..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"We came here for breakfast on a wet Sunday as did half of Auckland! The noise level is constant but the service was friendly. Our food came out real..."

Donna&Shane

"What an awesome cafe! Recently I went to this cafe on a busy Sunday.I took my 4 year old grandson.It was my first visit and I surely will return.The..."

Susan Lotoa

"Came here for a relaxed brunch, three of us enjoyed all our choices, the services and the ambience, for me the duck meal is so delicious! Have..."

Amy Ashby

"Love this place! Fresh open look with all the hanging plants and flowers everywhere. Their cabinet always looks delish and the red velvet hot cakes..."

Olivia Hammond

"The cabinet food is amazing had the coconut and lemon cake and it was super delicious & moist, ordered the eggs bene & my friend ordered the red..."

Sarah Swann

"This has become one of my go to cafés: close to my house, amazing food and great atmosphere. Their breakfast boards are definitely amongst the most..."

Garrick

"First visit was on a Thursday around 10.30am. It was buzzing but not crowded. Cabinet was crammed full and lusciously overflowing with mouthwatering..."

Dana

"I love how the lesser known suburbs are now getting a breath of revival, and offering more options to those not in the central city. This place is..."

Heartshrooms

"Came in for Sunday brunch as we only live up the road. Was quite busy had to wait for 5mins which was fine. When seated got offered a menu and water...."

Chloe-Mae

"Hello Friends + Allies has quickly become a favourite breakfast spot for us - the menu is extensive, with some unusual twists and specials. The..."

Sophia

"Such an excellent place. The food is outstanding, a big step up from the usual cafe fare. I've been here a fair few times recently - several times..."

Lukas

"Saw this place advertised on the Urban List Akl so I knew I was going to be in for a treat. This place is packed! Try get there before the lunch rush..."

Monique Porteous

"BEST CAFE I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. Food was amazing, cafe setting is great. Such a wide variety of foods including cabinet sweet and savoury...."

Caitlin

"After my stint in London, I am back in Auckland and ready to rip back into the wild food scene. If I learnt anything in London, although there is a..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"This place was absolutely packed!! Not sure if it's overrated or a convenient location or if it's really that good... It was so busy that we had to..."

Misty

"Came here or brunch this morning! Cafe has a really cool atmosphere, love the interior. The art all over the walls is awesome..."

Charlotte

"Bright new cafe with beautiful looking sweet pastries out at the cabinet. The place is larger than it seems because it extends further out back. But..."

ShoRt

"Amazing! The owner was very attentive - on top of everything and even though the place was packed she felt totally at ease and even had time to chat...."

Brittany Nealie

"One of the coolest coffees in Auckland. Nice place, clean and spacious. They have a lot of sort of sweets and savouries.My lamb pie was..."

Diogo Reck

"Maybe I caught them near the end of a particularly busy weekend lunch service (about 2pm), but my first impression was not great. I inspected the..."

Gus

"Came here for a brunch on Sunday. This place was absolutely packed. So understandably it took us a wee while to get our food. The coffees came out..."

Josh Law

"Went for brunch with my friend.Busy place. Had toasted museli which was amazing!!Food 9/10Customer service 8/10Atmosphere..."

JungYun Lee

"We checked out this new cafe for a Saturday morning brunch. They have a great collection of sweet treats in their cabinet as well as some delicious..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Went into this lovely Cafe this morning .. beautiful fit out !! Very warming .. Fresh and innovative .I wasn't really sure if it was table..."

Rebecca Mcrobie

"I had heard about this cafe many times & finally had a free weekday morning with which to try it out. Sometimes when you hear good things about a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Pretty nice cafe. Really busy but food is good. Had the big breakfast and it was quite big. Also had the smoothie which was refreshing. Will go..."

Natalie Patten

"This place is so cool!! The decor is awesome, such cool art without being over the top. Everything on the menu sounded delicious and the cabinet food..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"We went to Hello Friends + Allies on a rainy Sunday and found ourselves not the only ones looking for some solace that is the black and gold coffee..."

Cindy Wu

"Great experience. Very busy. Bustling place but still fast service with tasty food. Had classic eggs bene and it was delightful. Nothing terribly..."

Emma Bell

"I have taken friends here a number of times as it is my local. So I was disappointed on Thursday afternoon when I introduced another friend to it..."

Lesley Brennan

"Holy moly. The pea and ricotta brushetta. The breakfast board. The salmon benny. The cabinet food. The coffee! The awesome service! And the fricken..."

Ciara

"Went here for lunch. Great cafe, friendly staff, nicely decorated and the atmosphere is cool, cabinet food looks amazing and menu is comprehensive..."

Michelle Jones

"Very busy cafe. I recommend to visit at non-peak time. Cafe is nicely decorated, very clean and white. Staff is friendly, though orders..."

Angela Reys

"This cafe is fairly new but have been 4 times now as the food & cafe presentation is very good. Service at first was a bit slow but they now have it..."

Yoda

"Cool name and looked new so me and my partner decided to give it a go. It was busy but we got a seat straight away. The waiter welcomed us straight..."

Joanne Chiang

"I went to Hello Friends + Allies for breakfast with friends and came across the menu. I ordered the Eggs Benedict which was $19.50 and it was..."

Eggster Eats

"We came in for lunch and I have absolutely nothing to fault, my friends and I were warmly greeted, wait staff were very attentive, we all ordered off..."

Angelina Cebic

"Having read the Denizen's review of this popular new cafe I was eager to have a sit down meal here. Starting with the positives, I was quite..."

Sasha McCormick

"Great new cafe in the neighbourhood. The cabinet food looks amazing and the coffee was Supreme and perfectly made. I had the eggplant and yoghurt..."

Jenny Malcolm

"It's great to finally see a good cafe in this part of town. It's such a relaxing place to come and have a meal. The staff are incredibly attentive,..."

Emilia Mazza

"A brand new spanking cafe in the Auckland dining scene. Its presence was welcomed with open arms by locals as we came to a full cafe on a busy..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Great place for families and catch up with friends. As always staff are awesome and service never disappoints. Food is so good and tasty everytime...."

Jacob Serbousek

"Very happy with the cafe and the food. I’ve never ventured into Epsom and this place was a very pleasant surprise. It looks quite small from the..."

Rod K

"Service was a little slow on a busy Sunday (about a 40 min wait) so I wouldn't recommend going if you are on a strict timeline, but perfect for a..."

Anna Pomeroy

"Never been here before, I was a long way from home. The food was amazing and very good coffee and reasonably priced too. Definitely recommended to..."

Claire Buckley

"This cafe is so beautiful and nice, me and my family and my friends have become regulars here, I really enjoy the coffees here and the food is..."

Sini YANG

"Delicious brunch had here with my kids. The atmosphere is really funky, super fun and artsy decor. The food and drinks were all great. Beautifully..."

Kym Moore

"Such a cute Cafe with incredible food! Lovely, warm atmosphere and great..."

Emma Twidle

"Very busy for a Sunday Friendly staff A nice little place for a Sunday..."

Tina

"Incredible. I had my doubts coming in with all the hype I’d heard about this place for years. They proved me dead wrong. The burger was perfectly..."

Brandon Baxter

"Great service and friendly staff. This cafe is my everyday visit, best coffee in town! They offer a wide range of delectable dishes, from hearty..."

Vivian Gu

"Beautiful decorations, decent coffee and very nice food. The first thing I noticed was that the cafe was buzzing with activity. With 90% of the..."

Liz Scott

"Had a great time with a lovely meal here :) The staff were nice and the cafe was really busy. Tried their avocado smash. Their sourdough was hard,..."

JS KWUN

"Visited Hello Friends + Allies for the first time yesterday. Food and service was great! Staff were really friendly. The atmosphere was comfortable..."

Nora Lu

"It has always been busy when I tried to come by on a weekend but managed to come by during a weekday and was able to get a table without a wait. The..."

Benedict Uy

"Been there twice already. Looove their desserts! The plating is so beautiful and creative. The portions are huuuuuuge. The cafe is pretty. The staff..."

Kathy Quan

"Such a groovy and funky place, and much larger than i expected! It's got a real colourful, hippy, cosy sort of vibe and it's brilliant. The food was..."

Celia Chan

Sauce Cafe And Deli

My Bacon and Egg Muffin

Standard Regular 8oz Flat White

Pancake with Omelette and Mushrooms

Café

New Zealand

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went for breakfast. Great food, good service, and excellent coffee. We will be..."

Greg Cooke

"Came here with a 5 person group for a quick brunch. Got the hot chocolate and pumpkin soup with toast, both standard. Pumpkin soup was quite a big..."

Carolyn Zhu

"We regularly eat breakfast/brunch here. The food is delicious , well presented and at very reasonable prices. Great local cafe that deserves more..."

Josh MB

"Sauce has amazing smoothies and one of the best ice chocolates in Auckland. A perfect spot for a drop in coffee. Their muffins are delicious and all..."

Sofija

"Great everyday Cafe. Very friendly staff, good coffee and food. For me, the cake (muffin) is by far the best in Auckland. If people think the foods..."

Hanson Chen

"Nice owners and staff.. very cute place away from crowds at Mission Bay. Nice easy walk from home....good food and yummy hot chocolates love the..."

Pamela Hutchinson

"I've been a regular customer for yeas. The staff are so welcoming, friendly, and the food and coffee is amazing. Generous portion sizes and prompt..."

Bex Maud

"Great service, always smiling and friendly, excellent coffee and..."

Michael Carnie

"Friendly cafe, good food &..."

Mailgina

"Yummy coffee and very nice bagels too! A nice local for your coffee and..."

Marsha Laskey

"Great family cafe. really nice atmospher friendly staff and excellent service. Excellent food and very good coffee. Very clean. plenty of parking...."

Rick Bryce

"Nice little cafe near Madills Farm and not too far from Kohimarama Beach. Seems to be popular with locals and has a great set up for dogs both in the..."

javier yebenes

"What a great little cafe I visited today as Ziggy the dog and I walked past on the morning stroll. The cafe gets all the morning sun and is a great..."

James Ashwin

"Sauce has been my local coffee shop for years. It is a Kohimarama gem. The team are very thoughtful, hardworking and friendly. They make delicious..."

Georgina Sisam

"Always friendly. Consistently great coffee for years, reasonably priced. Best place to get a takeaway coffee for dog walking in Madills..."

Charles Brooks

"Food and Coffee were tasty, prices were correct, and people were very..."

Dam Cava

"I love Sauce! All the staff are so friendly and the coffee is delicious. My favourite thing to order is their iced mocha which in my opinion, is..."

Nikki Badger

"great coffee and amazing..."

Houman Haddadi

"Best coffee in Auckland.. Allpress , made superbly... I have tried zillions of cafes around Auckland.. but come back to Sauce daily for my hit!!!..."

Jean Richmond MacQueen

"Love it there great for a brilliant cup of hot chocolate that really tastes like hot chocolate and not the syrup other places use! When I have lost a..."

Angela Martin

"Bacon and egg sarn was delish. Little more chutney would've been perfect but still a 5er..."

Ben Stonnell

"Simple setting but good coffee. Food was very good, especially considering the low prices. Had a perfect panini for $8 and delicious chocolate..."

Tai Leaf

"Regular customer, love this place. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. Great coffee and..."

Rebecca K

"Love the coffee and food here! Friendly staff, Thanks..."

Clare-Ellen Buchanan

"Wonderful suburban cafe. Coffee is excellent and the food is very nice. I had a spinach omelette that was moist and tasty. Cabinet food looks good...."

Wayne Palmer

"Great coffee and friendly service, thank..."

J F

"Great coffee and nice staff . A good place for..."

TROPICAL PAINTERS DECORATORS

"Really enjoy the savoury crepes here... But seating is a bit cramped for Covid times... A bit more thought could go into decor... Friendly staff a..."

Narelle Nichelsen

The Engine Room

Wheelchair Accessible

"Celebrated my sister's belated birthday last Friday (19/07/2019) at the Engine room. We were pleasantly surprised by the ambience and interior..."

Gloria Ching

"Never disappoints - super friendly service, great venue, delicious food. You have to try the triple baked goats cheese soufflé - absolutely..."

Tanja Jujnovich

"Brilliant place, awesome atmosphere, found the blackboard menu a little tricky to use but food was good, perhaps a little dear for what it is. Worth..."

Brendan Abel

"Hadn't been for years, so 3 of us decided to make the big trek across the bridge to try them again. Hadn't been since the refurbishment so was good..."

Bridgee

"I went this place with my gf.Well... such a great wine selections.I had ordered duck and my gf ordered beef cheek.AMAZING. The portion..."

Foodie

"Went here with my Fiance for 5 year anniversary after this restaurant was recommended to us as one of the best in Auckland Excellent friendly..."

Ben Young

"The best food in the world.....just a bit expensive but you have to treat your self now and then. Every part of my steak perfect and desert to die..."

Maurice Fenton

"We went here to try the steak since it was listed at @urbanlist as one of the best steak. We were not disappointed though. Tried the pork schnitzel..."

Maverick

"Amazing food, great atmosphere. The young girl serving us was fantastic she knew the menu and was very pleasant and helpful. Highly recommended..."

Gina Snow

"Went there on Friday for lunch and had a wonderful time. My favourite was the snapper which was cooked to perfection! Super fast service and..."

Misscocolitten

"The staff were friendly, but the service was a little slow (it was a busy Saturday night). Our group was happy with the meals; I had the terrine..."

Gus

"I can see why this place was rated one of the top cafes by The Metro. The presentation of the food is absolutely stunning and so intricate. The food..."

Aimee.

"Absolutely perfect food. Had the Goat's Cheese soufflé to begin followed by the Japanese Salmon and finished with the churros. A perfect..."

Willdalzell03

"We visited here for the first time after our friends recommended it. We were not disappointed - the food was delicious and the service was excellent...."

Jasmine

"Dinner was beautiful, the service was brilliant and the dessert was absolutely divine! Can't believe I have not been there before. Would highly..."

Sarah McLean

"Fantastic experience. The service was absolutely fantastic, great atmosphere and some of the best food I can remember eating. Would love to visit..."

J Phipps

"I'm a vegetarian so the options were very limited. There was one veggie starter but no veggie mains. It was a lovely restaurant, great atmosphere and..."

Katie

"The best service I've ever had. Every single staff member was so positive and friendly, smiling and attentive and very knowledgeable on the menu and..."

Mercypatch

"Really enjoyed it. Great service, good humor, simple menu but so good! In such a cute area, right opposite the cutest cinema (Bridgeway) that it..."

ShoRt

"The entree with peach and cheese was so yummm. Refreshing，sweet a great combination of flavours. Soooo good. The signature cheesy souffle was a bit..."

Poppingcandy

"We went to the Engine room for dinner last night as a belated birthday dinner and it was amazing. Unfortunately I didn't get any pics of our mains -..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"I would give it a 4.5 but it's too expensive for its location. Food is very good and some inspired combinations. Book ahead as often hard to get a..."

Restaurant Assassin

"Great service, great food, good portions and nice atmosphere. I had the steak and chips for a main (no complaints but if you are a snob about eating..."

Petra

"Nice restaurant, great atmosphere, top notch service but I have 2 problems with this restaurant. The first is their menu. When we first..."

Charle Megala

"Highly recommend this place. Really good food reflect by an almost full restaurant on a weekday night. We shared a selection of entry of clam curry,..."

TinaS

"We have dined there a couple of months ago with some friends and definitely LOVED it. The best stake we have had in a while and great drinks..."

Bubbles & Squeak

"Impressed enough and definitely will be back. Had my birthday dinner and really loved the clams in broth as entree -- wanted more! My veal schnitzel..."

YellowBlankets

"I had the beef cheeks - super tender. The steak frites 'Hereford Scotch' was apparently very nice with lots of flavour. The veal schnitzel was okay..."

Kirstin Lucas

"Good fine dinning restaurant but not the best. A little bit disappointed with snapper fillet as 2nd time I went thereService:..."

Francis Lockwood

"Went here for a work lunch.I wasn't that hungry so ended up ordering a starter and a main; the prawn salad and doris plum tart.My prawn..."

Ryan

"Great food excellent service and nice atmosphere Have been there many times and have never had a bad experience so would Highly recommend to..."

David Thompson

"I remember dinning at The Engine Room many years ago when it first opened and being well impressed. Great to see the place has only got better! We..."

Sam Cottrell-Davies

"Managed to get an early last minute booking so arrived about 6pm. Good attentive service so we ordered a couple of pre dinner drinks. I ordered a..."

Moggie

"Fine dining at its best. Great food choices, amazingly prepared food and exceptionally knowledgeable staff. Fairly pricy but well worth it. Entrees..."

Ayden Barnett

"This is hands down the best restaurant I've ever been to. It's our special occasion spot, and even though we only go 3 or 4 times a year, they..."

Kelsy Fletcher

"Have been on a number of occasions both for lunch and dinner. Always an outstanding experience. The veal schnitzel Holstein with slaw and rosti is my..."

Jo Y

"Had read the reviews on this restaurant and when a friend suggested we go for a lunch I was excited.I looked at the menu and it was not a cheap..."

Deidre Anderson

"Auckland's best shoestring fries (fried in duck fat.) Nice mains. Nice ambience especially with Bridgeway just across the road. Makes for a good date..."

Meaghan Aureguy

"Took my partner here for our anniversary and were blown away by the food quality and service.We had oysters and a whitebait fritter for..."

Megasupernerd

"Divine food. The kingfish first course was excellent. Not really a fan of pork belly until tonight. Great service, we felt well looked after and..."

Vivienne Walker

"We were tended to as soon as we walked in, guided to our table and handed the drinks menu. Dining at the bar, there was always an offer for a refill..."

Paige Eriwata

"The Engine Room is my new favourite restaurant. Every dish we received was delightful and our waiter was very attentive without being intrusive. A..."

Lucy Eats

"My wife and I went to The Engine Room last night on the spur of the moment. Natalie and the team managed to squeeze us in. We had the Terrine and..."

Austin

"On the spur of the moment to have dinner out last night (and in a hurry), my friend and I decided on the restaurant on the corner i.e Engine Room. ..."

Tracee

"Been a while since I've eaten here and I didn't enjoy it as much as last time. Still, it's good... it just seemed a little flabby. Started with..."

Sarah Waite

"Not sure why it has taken us so long to come to this place. A very vibrant atmosphere in a relaxed dining environment.Hard to go past the..."

David Boshier

"The new renovations are brilliant, hard to believe they could make an already amazing restaurant any better but they have. We dined at the new bar..."

Victoria McPherson

"We had a fantastic night at The Engine Room. The service was great, very attentive but not over the top and the food was..."

Tanya Langenbach

"We have eaten at the Engine Room about 6 times in the last 3/4 years love love love it. The service is attentive without being OTT, the food is..."

Celia Eggleston

"Wow. From the amuse bouche through to the dessert this was an amazing meal. Certainly one of the best five I've had in Auckland in 12 years here...."

Andy Ballard

"We had a lovely experience at The Engine Room. Our waiter was very attentive, the food was amazing, and all very reasonably priced. The goat cheese..."

Gerard Ward

"This place is definitely in my top five fave restaurants. Always fantastic food, great service and I love their wine list. On our visit recently our..."

Amanda

"We have eaten here twice in the last few weeks and had a wonderful meal both times. The Engine Room has a lovely atmosphere, very professional and..."

Rose

"Had a family dinner at the Engine Room last week and had a very nice time. The food was tasty, although the amuse bouche a deep fried stuffed olive)..."

C Brown

"went about 2 months ago, was fantastic and reputation is well deserved. Prawn salad for entree was a highlight, mains & dessert both with lots of..."

Kiwi8

"Heared mix reviews about this place so thought we would give it a go ourselves. Food was lovely. Would definitely recommend the goat's cheese..."

Kathryn Johnson

"Recently visited the Engine Room in Northcote which has remained both popular by Aucklanders and loved by locals for many years.The Engine..."

Mark Gregory

"We went to the Engine Room for the second time last Tuesday night. The service was outstanding, our waitress was so patient with me as I quizzed her..."

MBB

"Definitely one the best restaurants on the Shore - a jewel in an otherwise sea of bland that is the Shore. I have dined here twice and both times the..."

Missy Davidson

"The food was fantastic. Great flavours and very fresh and original. Good portion sizes.The service was really good and atmosphere was..."

Ashley Trang

"I thought the restaurant was great. We had great pumpkin soup starters, delicious mains and yummy dessert. They even brought us goat cheese pastries..."

KateP

"I ate there a while ago (probably 18 months ago) and thought it was delicious. I had a pomegranate and rare beef starter which was fantastic, and I..."

Naomi

"Back in the hoary days of yore, Devonport was the place to dine out - the Low Flying Duck and Porterhouse Blue drew hoards of diners across on the..."

Flyingkiwi

"The food was really good but the reception left us cold. It was a very busy night and we were placed right at the door meaning that everyone that..."

Brunchalicious

"Came here for our team Christmas lunch and have to say it was one of the best meals I’ve had in a while! I ordered the crayfish salad to start..."

Anna

"Amazing food as always, I had the goats cheese souffle as I always do and it consistently impresses me. It tasted a bit different this time, but..."

Finn Theodore

"Finally made it to The Engine Room..it was a busy Saturday evening and we were seated near the kitchen end where we could see the kitchen staff..."

Priya Kumar

"Enjoyed the experience. Tasty food, good service, and a cozy atmosphere. Beautiful both inside & outside. It was the right decision to cross the road..."

T Z

"Everything is perfect here. The taste and appearance of food. my best restaurant. All the staff are so kind. I was so happy while staying here. ..."

Jiny Baek

"Beautiful ambience, exceptional cuisine and staff that take the trouble to explain the menu to you. Tried almost everything on the starters and main..."

Raul Cardoza

"Funny enough, I was thinking that this was going to be a fine dining restaurant and our friend joining us said it's more like a bistro, and sure..."

Geoff Wilson

"Oyster and duck were really good !! But steak was very..."

Eunice Choi

"Our food was exquisite. The beef cheek special was next level. They do a simple, solid menu at the Engine Room but it's done really well. Must make a..."

Spencer Willis

"Nice food. Above..."

Oliver H

Lime Thai

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautifully crafted dishes and every dish is amazingly delicious. If you want a flavour party in your mouth, then please visit this modest little..."

Jayne Faitala Vatau

"Ridic yum pad thais, friendly staff, and based in CBD so location wise its super ideal too..."

Kinanti Desyanandini

"Amazing food, great taste, complete value for money, will definitely be back! It's restaurant quality in a food court with food court pricing �..."

Laura Housiaux

"Great food, great taste, presentation was good restaurant quality. The food came out fast especially good for food court restaurant would be back..."

Bernard Chong

"Un très bon restaurant servant des produits de bonne qualité, rapide,accueillant... Avec du choix..."

Alain Garreau

"Very tasty, good size, value for money. Been twice this week!..."

John McGregor

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Pranee Suwannated

"Pad Thai is the best from this little food court. A little too much bean sprouts but really good nevertheless! Authentic food and curry options..."

Persian Foodie

"Best tofu noodle soup I’ve ever had! Extra good with hot sauce on it which they have readily available for you to season your own food at the..."

Yafa_josk

"The best eatery in the Imax food court and fast service. Always my go-to when we are here. Just love their crunchy chicken with curry sauce on rice...."

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"The food was pretty good the service and everything I loved and enjoyed. The place felt like we were actually eating in Thailand . Loved the..."

_foodfanatic

"Love this place more than some Thai restaurants I've been to! Food always cooked really well and good quantity. Always come here when I'm craving..."

Mona Nasab

"I always come here for this! Peanut stirfry is very good! The curries too. The option of taking out fish sauce is perfect for vegetarians and..."

Ronagrail Totanes

"Came here for lunch one day and I was suprised at how busy yhe food court was.Was served quickly and staff were all very friendly.I ordered..."

Bailey

"Food was really good. I got a take away chicken stir fry in chilli and basil sauce. Took about 10 minutes to be ready. Service was ok but full mark..."

I'm Hungry

"I was a bit hesitant to go there as I read a few below average reviews but I wasn’t disappointed. The foods was great, and the portions were very..."

Swetha

"I really love this place. When I was back in uni I used to eat here so often because it was so yummy!! I love the curries here and they are so..."

Trazy M Lata

"Had their Pad Thai (beef) and really enjoyed it! Definitely one of the best I’ve tried recently.. devoured it in no time! would definitely go..."

Mo Holloway

"Lime Thai is my favourite thai restaurant in Auckland. Fish cakes and Thai ice tea are highly recommended. Other dishes are delicious too. The..."

I'm A Foodie

"Love this place! Never tried a tastier Pineapple Fried rice or Pad Thai in Auckland. Best place if you are looking for cheap eats and good..."

Vic T Brown

"This place is amazing for food court food. Authentic and full of flavour. The portions are generous and nicely presented. Convenient location as..."

Aimee.

"My go to if I don't know where else to head. The only reason I don't give it full marks is that I've seen it has a D rating recently, and because..."

Rao

"I think this place is fairly new (just opened in 2017). I've only had the opportunity to try one item from this place so far, which is the fried..."

Ffionachua

"Really enjoyed my lunch here today. Nice flavour and a good portion size. Food was ready in less than 10 mins and steaming hot. I'll be back for..."

Ali

"I come here quite often. I had the tofu pad Thai, loved it. One of my favorites. Very affordable. It's a large portion and is filling. Staff are..."

Sid

"I've been here 3 times now and their food never disappoints! The Green Curry tastes so authentic that I think I've ordered either that or the Red..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"The Thai food here is consistently good as well as the service. All of the dishes I have tried so far have tasted great and the spicy dishes are not..."

George Diego

"Very average dishes EXCEPT that their pad Thai is the best I've tried in Auckland. That's the only reason I'm writing the review and giving it a 4...."

Jiraawwrr

"We went for dinner here before playing up stairs at the metrolines ten pin bowling. I had the beef cashew stir fry and it was really really yummy. I..."

Lisa Pearson

"Jamming it up at KiwiJam16, our team decided to break and check in at the nearest food court to top up, reinvigorate and replenish our tired..."

Medium_Rare

"I'm giving them a high score because my vege tofu noodle soup was off the hook good. Glad I waited for them to open to have my brunch. Noodles was..."

Trish H2

"Almost every Friday, my classmates and I will go to this restaurant for lunch, we will order the different kinds of dish and we never disappoint...."

Karen Gu

"I've spent the last few years thinking that the IMAX food court was stuck in the early 00's, however the other week after spying a colleagues..."

Sian

"Came here for dinner and was very satisfied! We ordered a laksa with roti and black pepper chicken and both were decent portion sizes. The laksa was..."

Jess Wong

"I like the food here. The servant was nice and friendly. But the food getting smaller nowadays. I hope its bigger in the future...."

Andhika Gunawan

"My girlfriend and I go here regularly, we're never disappointed. We've ordered a range of curries, soups, rice and noodle based dishes. Friendly..."

Chris Clifton

"This hidden gem spot in food court under event cinema on Queen street is my new favorite Thai place to go in Auckland city! I didn't expect the food..."

Tanz

"Fast, fresh and tasty! I've been here a few times now and am never disappointed. Highly recommended as a quick lunch time option, or a cheap bite to..."

LouLou

"Awesome little place nice big meals restaurant size for half the price They also serve the rice in a heart shape mold so cute! We always come..."

Morgan Harmony

"As travelling around I was looking for a cheap and yummy meal. I wasn't disappointed as the pad Thai were really tasty and big enough for $11. A bit..."

Edgard You

"My friend and I went to Lime Thai which is on Queen St. for lunch. It is in the Metro food court and it was a little bit busy, many people come to..."

Reimi Watanabe

"I come to Lime Thai for dinner almost every night I come home from work. Thai food has always been one of my favorite types of asian cuisine, and..."

Gill Chang

"I think this place is great. Real nice and spicy food... Lets just say it cleared my sinuses. Food well done. It is unfortunate that it is situated..."

Hiral Patel

"This place is in a food court in the cinema behind at the same block as civic. You can stop here if you are seeing a show or going to the sensory..."

Omar Karadsheh

"Food was really good. I got a take away chicken stir fry in chilli and basil sauce. Took about 10 minutes to be ready. Service was ok but full mark..."

Amrita Bhattacharya

"Good variety of thai food. Crispy chicken curry was okey but with a hint of coconut which i am not the biggest fan..."

Hisham Albreiki

"Delicious! Affordable! But it was a surprisingly long wait to actually get the meal after it was ordered. Pretty happy..."

Hammond Pearce

"My favourite Tai fast food restaurant. Even though they recently raised the prices but a variety of delicious dishes compensate for it. The place is..."

Slava Krasheninnikov

"Amazing food, extremely tasty. Not as good as homemade but as close as ive tasted. For the price, you can't beat..."

Joseph Lawrie

"one of my favourite places to eat!!! very good portion sizes with amazing food, good options for vegan/vegetarians too..."

Pippa McCormack Wolf

"I go here every dinner time lol. CK4 is the best! I love their crunchy chicken and garlic rice with soup as the..."

N D

"Great foods with affordable..."

Karin N. Nisa (karintil)

"Very delicious food, good prices, kind staff, and very reasonable waiting time :-)..."

Shamim Shadfar

"Tasty pad Thai , won’t order as spicy next time hah but overall good service and short wait time..."

jess franklin

"great tasting thai food. I have been to other thai restaurant but this is definitely a good..."

Michael Brooke

"My meal was sooo delicious! Yummmm! Was a good price, and came out..."

Elizabeth Copeland

"easy to read menu, well priced, tasty hot food, fast turnaround, can't complain, will be back..."

Liza Bryce

"Decent food for a food court Taste fresh and good portion..."

Dinesh PM

Ramen Takara Ponsonby

84/100 (2024 ratings)

Salmon and Avocado Cold Noodles

Spicy Black Tan-Tan Ramen

Pork Belly Spring Rolls

Noodle

Black Spicy Tan Tan Men

Tonkotsu Ramen with Extra Egg

Soy Sauce Rice Wine Vinegar and Chilli Oil

"SUPER FRIENDLY! They go out of their way to accommodate any dietary needs, the ramen are very yummy, they have a baby chair, nice ambiance and..."

Gloria Za

"It was our first time to eat at this place and we were just over the moon with the food and the superb service to our group by Jake. Highly..."

Mylene Miranda

"I had the Tonkotsu Ramen with Wontons and extra garlic chips last night and it did not disappoint. I shall bring more friends! Thank you,..."

Jp Beloria

"I have been going there for 9 years great service and even better food always busy . Love the ramen great tantan men . Lived in japan for 15 years..."

Greg Wootton

"Loved the place, crew, and the food! Authentic Japanese..."

Taryn June Saavedra-Galicia

"Best ramen I've tried in Auckland! Lots of vegetarian options, so I must come back to taste them..."

Claudia Ines Gonzales Pino

"Best Ramen in my life! Loved the atmosphere of the shop..."

Tomo Anderson

"Friendly staff and best ramen in town! Keep it up..."

June Dimapilis Liong

"Really bloody delicious! Great vibe. Lovely people. Had the miso ramen. Amazing...."

Sarah Frizzell

"It Is By Far the nicest food in Auckland and it's Japanese owned which makes it quiet unique.. The pork noodle soup and gyoza is a great combination..."

Chris O'Donoghue

"My favourite restaurant in..."

Rick Parry

"Good service - fast and friendly staff. Good location, in the heart of Ponsonby. I love ramen, but I cant say its the best I tasted. I might come..."

Charmed Foodie

"Absolutely delicious! I had the jade ramen, and it was perfect! Spicy and flavourful. Staff were lovely, and gave a good recommendation when I..."

Lulu Smith

"Cheap and fast service for really good ramen! I always order the OG's at each ramen place to compare - today we got the shoyu (only $11), tonkotsu,..."

Doris Ma

"Another ramen eatery, located in Ponsonby.The Tuna Avo was quite refreshing, with a wasabi soy dressing. The tuna reasonably fresh...."

Lucy

"Delicious ramen and donburi! They also have a cute little courtyard out the back. Food is consistent and always tastes..."

Stacey

"Been here so many times. Quinoa salad is the best dish we never missed. We tries chicken on rice is also really nice..."

Jariya

"My friend and I both we had Tonkotsu Ramen, which was pretty good, not too salty and the pork tasted so yummy. Service was friendly and quick. Will..."

LilianMonaghan

"There are not many restaurants where your next experience is always better than the previous, and ramen Takara keeps getting better and better. The..."

Sofia

"Everything was really good apart from my wonton ramen broth being a little bit too..."

Gabby

"The broth is really tasty and the noodles are super slippery. Wait staff and chef didn’t mind changing the order to exclude bamboo shoots. ..."

Michael Tohu

"Best ramen place, hands down. Extra helping of noodles on top makes an unbeatable, satisfying combo. Staff are always polite and friendly, hats off..."

Jay Morales

"It was our first time to try the ramen in this place. We ordered tonkotsu and it was delicious; not salty at all. Their kaarage chicken was good. It..."

Tez

"Delicious ramen!! I keep coming back for more. Very authentic and the size portions are great. Full of flavour and you are left very full! Great..."

Chrissy Misa

"Fantastic ramen. I had tonkustu and my friend had Kaisen Ramen. Both so tasty! Fresh food and lovely environment. Always a pleasure to come here for..."

Florenz F

"A lovely ramen shop in ponsonby, they have outdoor and courtyard spaces which is really cozy. Their tantan ramen consistently good and karage chicken..."

MCP

"Their karaage chicken is a must ! Very good authentic ramen, love the tonkatsu but will be good to have more than 1 slice of pork ....a bit sad! ..."

Re Che

"Spicy black tan tan ramen was delicious, especially on a cold winter night. Got to taste the Tom yum ramen which I didn't enjoy - tasted just like..."

J Eats

"Service was friendly and prompt with the food being absolutely great. The chashu ramen was filling and consists of more than 2 pieces of meat ad a..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Always great friendly service. And the ramen is amazing. Love the tonkotsu ramen which is rich without being fatty. And then there is the special..."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Craving for ramen in the last couple weeks and decided to give a try for Ramen Takara which is i can say this one of the best in Auckland.. ordered..."

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"beautiful atmosphere in the courtyard! wish i had discovered this place sooner. i had the vegetarian ramen which was sadly quite bland, but the..."

Machu

"BEST RAMEN PLACE IN AUCKLAND!As a complete newbie into the wonderful world of ramen, I first entered Ramen Takara with a lot of apprehension,..."

Sushmitha D

"Always have the nicest meals here and the delightful staff are an absolute credit to the restaurant. I highly recommend the Ban ban chicken and the..."

John

"One of our go to ramen places in Auckland. Clean, tasty and priced at around $16. Prefer the Browns Bay branch one though for some reason, maybe cos..."

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"Not usually a massive fan of ramen but the tan tan noodles here were delicious and for the first time ever I finished the whole bowl of noodles!! The..."

Lizzie

"Very pleasant experience, staff were very friendly and polite. Raman was full of flavour and karaage chicken was nice and crispy but still juicy..."

Laisa N Julessa

"Had dinner here not too long ago. I like the place. It was pretty spacious, comfortable and pleasant. The service was good and friendly. ..."

Tony Wan

"A little discreet Japanese Ramen place here in Ponsonby, had the Japanese style won hon ramen here, their version of the won hon here is more flat..."

Diner8Here

"Cute and cosy with a tasty and fresh menu. Great atmosphere and good service. Prices are great and the Ramen is authentic and divine. Highly..."

MAD

"Omg this place is a gem! 🍜 🌶 I love the Tom Yum ramen, the Nagoya Chicken don and the Salmon Avocado salad and would happily have any one most..."

Alex Neilson

"Resonable price with nice staff.Especially I love the noodles condition.Want to be there at least once a week.Can't wait to be there..."

Shanny

"This is one of the best quality Japanese restaurants in Auckland and it is conveniently located along Ponsonby Road. We had a chance to visit it..."

XED 🐘

"This place is pretty yumbo. Been there twice now with friends and always had the best time. Im not even a big ramen noddle soup bowl lady but the..."

Mrs Little Flower

"First time: averageSecond time: pretty goodMaybe it’s the consistency or chefs were different?But I would still recommend this place..."

Darren Big Belly

"One of the best Ramen places in town. Well priced. And very good options. Nice place to sit. The stock used is very well made. Family friend. Staff..."

Alas

"My partner and I love this place! Have been to both the browns bay and ponsonby ones for dinner multiple and loved both every time we go! It’s a..."

Tiffiny Begley

"Ordered the spring rolls and two bowls of ramen. The spring rolls were tasty and well made. The tonkotsu ramen was good, with good pork broth. The..."

Vanessa

"One of our favourites in Ponsonby. Reasonable price, great food, great service. There are also seatings in the garden backyard which is really nice...."

Khloe

"Came here 2 weeks ago and once again we have been impressed with the food and the service. They have a vegan option and lots of different choices on..."

Heiata

"special ramen with not bad pricing. Ordered: pork belly spring rolls, spicy jade ramen and wonton ramen. Spring rolls were very very average. The..."

Try_something_new

"One of the more decent Ramen restaurants. Has a nice atmosphere and the service staff were very attentive and welcoming :) price are also..."

Tan.ned

"I'm usually all for the bento boxes but decided to try ramen instead. Number one, because the place is called Ramen Takara and number 2, because the..."

I_like_pickles

"I love this place, such a gem. Such delicious ramen, and sooo cheap for what you get. Attentive service, the dumplings are delicious and you get so..."

Hazel.crook

"Just visited for the first time! I had such a great surprise! prices are decent, the place is really cozy and the service is great. I will definitely..."

Mariana Jiménez

"Great service even on a busy day, went for lunch with a friend, again attentive and not intrusive pleasant meals and heated courtyard. A staple for..."

ChefAMG

"Great authentic ramen. Broth is a little on the salty side but it is still full of umami flavour. All in all an enjoyable experience. Will be back..."

Chefaldini

"I went here the other day with a few girlfriends and oh my god.... It was AMAZING! We were seated out in the courtyard which was quite..."

Shay

"Small and cozy ramen restaurant in the middle of busy Ponsonby. We had the Tan tan ramen (spicy), Tonkotsu ramen and Karaage chicken. Ramen was done..."

Bella Luv Food

"Let me start by saying service was good. Arrived around 9:25pm when they close at 10pm. Waiter was friendly and kind enough to check with the kitchen..."

Jason Yeoh

"Since winter started and up to this day, I've got a constant ramen craving and have tried few joints and this place is my favourite by far. Not only..."

MS LKDG

"One of the best ramen place in town, rich flavour soup, reasonable price, very cosy definitely will go back for their ramen. Tonkatsu ramen..."

Julie

"Been here a few times. Love this place. Generous potions, fast and delicious food :) service is always awesome. The courtyard outside is super cute..."

Allie

"A very busy ramen cafe in Auckland.🍜 So far, this is one of the best ramen in auckland that I had tried. 🍴Excellent customer service too...."

Bunny Bantilan-Clapano

"Ramen is the best of soup noodle 😋 Takara serves good Ramen 🍜I like about the decor, cleanness & friendly service.They also have..."

Chico

"Very good food. Have a variety. Nice vegetarian menu. Price is really good. Service is excellent.Would definitely visit again. Would recommend..."

Henry Patel

"Being a big fan of the browns bay outlet we tried the Ponsonby restaurant last week. The ramens were spot on and the service was good. The only thing..."

Pamela Mansell

"Upon entering it looks like a tiny restaurant joint, but actually there is a coridor that leads to another seating section. Who would have known lol..."

Hungus Girl

"Speaking of Japanese Ramen, Takara is the one that you should not be ignored.Hidden on buzzing Ponsonby road, this Takara is such a gem...."

Angel Deng Yun

"Ramen Takara is a family favourite for us and our 3 teen guests we frequently dine here with. We've also done takeout on several..."

The Food Reviewers.

"Absolutely my favourite place to go. Outstanding service every time. Tried the avo and tuna this time, and it was amazing! Can't wait to go..."

Meg Bella Blakely

"Walking through Ramen Takara Ponsonby is like jumping through the wardrobe to Narnia, except its Tokyo and it smells heavenly.The..."

Hello Rosie

"I've been here for lunch constantly for the last month lol, love all ramen but my favorite is number 11 on the menu, crispy noodles with stir fry..."

Vyctorya Vo

"I've been told by many Japanese they make the best raamen in Auckland. The noodles are amazing, the texture is fun and enjoyable. The soup..."

Tony Ma

"I have a Japanese tell me this is the best ramen available in AKL, and I have a Taiwanese tell me this is the best ramen with taste of Japan. I like..."

Sindy Xian

"Loved the resto. Provided a great ambience. We had the tonkotsu ramen and the pork belly ramen. They were great and if we lived here, we would..."

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"Saw my friend's post and her review about this place.It was even beyond my expectation!Tonkotsu ramen - I asked the wait staff to make it..."

Gabriella Devita Febiola

"Best ramen in town! Many people has told me to try this ramen and actually it's beyond my expectation. Food: I got myself tonkotsu ramen. The..."

Anastasia Kadir

"One of the best ramen places in Auckland. Everything I tried was very good, the gyoza, the super crispy fried lotus roots and the tonkotsu ramen..."

Diogo Reck

"Service was fantastic. The flavours in the wontons were incredible. Would love to come back. The decor was simple and cute. Portion sizes were huge,..."

Eve Lewis

"I'm a Ramen nut. I get especially excited about Tan Tan. Like Crazy for the stuff. I went to Hawaii last year where there are Tan Tan..."

Garrick

"It was Sunday afternoon and me and my daughter felt like ramen so we thought we should try this place. We had tongkatsu ramen and wonton ramen and..."

Jenny Son

"Well this place is good, but so do lots of other Ramen places. Nothing too special about any of their dishes, certainly not stand out within the..."

Cupy Dee

"Originating from the slopes of Mt Fuji, Ramen Takara joins us in Ponsonby in the building where Clearwater Peak used to be. The restaurant opens up..."

Husk Creative

"Had such a great lunch wiz my boyfriend in a rainy day. We came here because of friend's recommended. But the dishes didn't let us down. We ordered..."

❤️Irene

"Dined here last night for a friends birthday (Friday night.) the place is very small and it's located by Mekong Baby (parking was super easy!) very..."

Nathalie

"After reading lots of good review about the place, it's time for me to try it myself :) The service was really friendly and warm welcomed...."

Tanz

"I reckon this is one of the best japanese place in Ponsonby. The staff were really friendly and very accomodating. The ambience was really..."

Karl Evangelista

"We came here as we were recommended that this is the best ramen place in Auckland.The decor was lovely. Not what you would expect of a..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"I first dropped into Ramen Takara to satisfy my noodle cravings at the suggestion of a friend, and I have not hesitated to recommend Ramen Takara..."

Sophie Todd

"Went here for dinner here last night. We ordered the tsukemono, chasu ramen, wonton ramen, pork gyzoa and karaage chicken. The tsukemono was fresh,..."

Hannah Gear

"Loved your ramen. So flavoursome and filling! Thank you for being accomodating and having your friendly staff to serve us! And not rush us out the..."

Purita Mok

"I love ramen! The layout of this place is absolutely awesome!! The decor and the tables are just so modern, with such an awesome flow. I would come..."

Wanderlust

"Ramen ramen ramen this one was so tasty. The menu confused me but they kindly explained that items with the vegetarian sign mean that they can take..."

A

"My partner was craving ramen so we decided to give Ramen Takara a go, on a quiet late Sunday afternoon. We asked to sit in the booth but the waitress..."

Food 24/7

"Awesome service and prompt with getting food on the table. I tried fried chicken and pork belly spring roll. Fried chicken was nice but pork belly..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Every time I try a ramen restaurant, I try my favorite tonkostu ramen first. The famous tonkotsu ramen uses a broth made from pork bones. I can't..."

Flora

"Conveniently located on Ponsonby Road, this place was buzzing for a weeknight. Although there is seating inside, I'd suggest heading out to the..."

HJ

"Great spot especially at the sunny backyard, used to be a another cafe in the past and changed ownership several times so good to see a nice change..."

Richie Chewy

"I normally prefer fried noodle to soup noodle but this one...the chicken ramen that I have is just delicious. The portion is just right and the soup..."

Yusoff Kamal

"My partner and I have been to Ramen Takara a few times now. The 2nd time we ate here the staff had remembered us from 3-4 weeks prior from our..."

Kieran

"Came here tonight with friends. The main thing with ramen is the soup. The miso ramen was above average. The soup is certainly not as salty as what..."

WongTable

"Solid ! Ramen noodles hit the spot, the pork Ramen to die for! Can't fault the simplistic nature if Japanese cooking, recommend this place to anyone..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"I d probably rate this place as the makers of the best ramen in town. We tasted ramen number 6 and 7 from the list, and loved both. The service is..."

Selin

"My husband and I were craving for ramen so we decided to try this new place in Ponsonby. The interior of the restaurant is definitely better than..."

Patriz De Leon

"This place is so cute and the service was so lovely. Unfortunately the food left us feeling unsatisfied. The bean sprout salad was remarkably small..."

Samantha Galvez

"Dined @ Ramen Takara last night and it definitely met our expectations. Between the two of us, we shared the tan tan ramen, steamed gyoza, pan fried..."

SS

"I went here on a fairly dismal rainy evening. Being that it was a Saturday the place was fairly busy, but even with the busyness if the place my..."

Vincent Warner

"Ramen takara started out in Browns bay on the north shore, and recently started their second branch in ponsonby. It's a little store out front but..."

Peifen Chua

"We visited this place for dinner on a weekend night. We had a very early dinner at about 5pm+ but seems reservation was very essential. We ordered..."

Cindy Ong

"My first experience at this RamenJapanese , I soon discovered its has more than ramen on offer.Firstly , the welcome ,service,atmosphere and..."

Michael

"This was our first visit to Ramen Takara, and to be honest I didn't even know it had replaced the old Landreth & Co cafe on Ponsonby Road (must get..."

Paul Ballard

"Absolutely stunning good and service. Ponsonby you are lucky the folks in Browns Bay are sharing this gem with you... Well done Yuki and the team..."

Mrpuna

"Food 4.5Value 3Service 3Atmosphere 4I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, its very authentic and probably the best ramen I've ever..."

Kelly

"Went here for Fathers day lunch. Was greetrd by host friednly inviting smile and shown to our table out the back down some internal stairs in what..."

Fred O

"I came here for lunch. And I could get a great service, fresh food and really good ramen! But the pork spring rolls were just okay. might gonna try..."

So won K

"The service was so great even tho I was a kid coming to eat alone they treat me so well the food was good but it take about 10 minutes it’s kinda..."

Pusita Lertratthakarn

"The vegetarian version of Tom Yum ramen is delicious compared to other places in Auckland. The only problem I had was just the Harumaki was too..."

Muhammad Taqiyuddin

"Ramen are really really good. I'm not a specialist but it's the best I've ever eaten. Ramen Tonkotsu are really good. The egg is well cooked and the..."

Adrien Gaucher

"Really right atmosphere, ramen was good but only let down by the low amounts of meat in the wonton. Affordable and tasty ramen even with double..."

jay C

"Had Ramen miso it actually really good, a bit pricy here, Ramen and 1 beer cost me 40 NZD, but overall it good, staffs very friendly..."

JACK SOOO (Jack Soo)

"I still remember the karaage and jade ramen being really good from two years ago. Should have gone back sooner because the karaage and tantan ramen..."

Ben

"Gods of good soup! 🍜 This is THE place for an incredible array of authentic, luscious ramen 🫠 Fresh sumptuous seafood, sexy silky tofu,..."

Syd Eats

"Very yummy ramen and great portions 🍜 The restaurant has a very cool indoor..."

Cristina Luces

"We enjoyed a delicious dinner here, the portions are very big, super well served. We will definitely be coming back. It's just a little bit sad they..."

Floriane Peter

"Literally the best Ramen I'm the entire Auckland city. It is a well known icon. Just superb!! 5 stars..."

Just Cliff

"I have visited Ramen Takara a few times now, and it is consistently impressed me. The ambiance is inviting with a very cozy atmosphere that makes you..."

Ayu Burrows

"My favourite place on the planet, we come probably every two weeks and have never been disappointed. When people try and assert any other restaurant..."

Haylee

"Good and bad parts. Staff were great! Food hit and miss. Spring rolls were yum! The chicken was yum! But the gohan/sticky rice with the chicken was..."

GPS1677

"We had a Ramen soup for lunch. It was ok ,but I had more tastefull Ramen eat before. The service was very friendly and fast, the ambiente was nice..."

Lars Mitteneder

British Isles

"Great place and great staff! With Damn good..."

Brendan Slee

"Warm welcoming traditional pub, great to relax with the family. Awesome pint of..."

Jason Strange

"Great local pub on the north shore.Food is good they have a good selection on the menu. staff are very friendly.They hold good venues there .st..."

Michelle Chessell

"Amazing food and great service, would definitely recommend..."

Mark Garratt

"A good old fashioned English pub. It was a cold night but super nice and toasty inside. The friendly staff looked to be enjoying the busy night as we..."

Gavin Vail

"Fabulous venue for our after gig ukulele function.The staff are super friendly and the owner is always around checking all is well.European flair to..."

Avon Hansen Beadle

"Had a meal with family here after reading reviews. Got to say we were not as impressed as other reviewers. Basic food and not really that British...."

Elizabeth

"Fab place to eat! Had no problems with anything and service is excellent. Avoid on Pub Quiz night unless you're quizzing as the tables are..."

Cpl

"Standard British Pub type menu where you get quality meals and decent sized portions. Excellent friendly staff and good vibes from other patrons...."

Raspberry Beret

"Great service despite the place being very busy.. food isn't too bad either. Family atmosphere or with friends- your choice. The way a pub should be...."

Faisal Hassan

"Hi UweJust wanted to say thank you for a great day on Sunday.The food was great, everyone had a good time. Thank youfor..."

Uwe Dorr

"Great place with friendly staff. Great food and is vegetarian friendly, the haloumi salad and vegetarian pizza are amazing! Was lovely and warm by..."

Joanne

"Have dined here twice with the wife and kids. I can't fault it.I had the pork ribs - falling off the bones goodness and shared..."

JaimeC

"My family and I had a delicious meal at the British Isles. We went for my father's birthday and it was a really lovely experience. Apart from the..."

Amber Holyoake

"WOW just WOW, I had been told how great the British Isles was by numerous people and finally went and experienced just how Warm and Cozy the..."

Mr.G (OFFICIAL)

"Uwe and his team are always great hosts. Always good times to be had. Great bunch of people to have a beer with. Great value meals. Had an awesome..."

Grant Duncan

"We live in the area and really enjoy the atmosphere of the British Isles, it's very family friendly for our preschooler. Uwe and his staff are..."

Paul Lockwood

"Brilliant menu for traditional food, great service and a lovely place to bring the kids. Great selection of draught beer from all over the world,..."

Katie Alice Coles

"The BI is a traditional pub, unlike many of the bars around Auckland. It has character, good bistro-style food and friendly and efficient staff. It's..."

Paul Dolan

"A great pub....friendly staff, great beer and the food is good and reasonably priced.We dined there recently for our anniversary....we will be..."

Jan Murie

"A good authentic British pub - classic Pommy brews on tap, and a good selection on the menu. The staff were great and the food was top notch!..."

Todd Neivandt

"Had a fantastic evening here. Lots of beers on tap, including a fantastic Guiness. The place had a great atmosphere with very friendly staff, and was..."

Brian

"The British Isles offers a great british pub atmosphere with pleasant staff and a great selection of food and beer. Tuesday nights quiz are great..."

Gillian Goodinson

"AGreat place to visit has the best Guinness in NZ really freindly traditional english pub with excellent choice of food . From the moment you step..."

Caztrader

"Great pub atmosphere with pleasant European cuisine. The staff are efficient and friendly. Quiz night on Tuesday's are great. Great happy hour every..."

Ciara

"Great service, love the friendly staff. Tuesday quiz night is always good for a laugh! It's my favourite place to catch up with everyone for a beer,..."

Todd Hinchco

"Run by the funniest German I've ever met! Wonderful, friendly staff, great pub grub. Regulars can become part of the BI "family" if they're..."

Greg Skinner

"This is "Cheers" and the Publican better than Sam! if you feel like a cold beer.. which one of many, a good hearty pub meal, with friendly staff and..."

Vyvie Kyle

"Authentic English pub in the Bay's, great atmosphere, Uwe is a great publican, terrific friendly staff and awesome value meals. My go to place for..."

Fraser Collins

"Had a really nice meal here, pork belly recommended. Staff very natural, friendly and charming. Kilkenny on tap as a real bonus. Will..."

Simon Upton (Simon G Upton)

"Four of us Aussies dropped in for beer and a chat with Uwe and a couple of locals. Nice cold beer and a good atmosphere ! We would visit again if we..."

Scott Bradbrook

"Very classic bar with friendly people and good food. Beer selection is..."

Leon M

"The steak meal is one of the best I've had in The area. Cold beer, great staff and fun trivia even though we're just participants..."

Sammy V

"Foods are fantastic and the prices are reasonable.best..."

Wu Simon

"Such a great vibe and awesome meeting place for friends and we love the indoor, plus outdoor option for seating. Very happy with how the manager..."

Rene Lind-Steyn

"I loved the place as they served delicious foods and authentic Irish beers. Friendly staffs and professional services. Highly recommend to stop by..."

Chaedoo Jun

"By far the greatest pub I have visited. Uwe (the owner) is the most amazing man I have met. Be sure to visit any and all days you get free..."

Jakob Leech

"Went up on St Paddy's for a couple of pints and a meal with a mate and was thoroughly impressed. The staff were still friendly and efficient despite..."

Andrew D

"Lovely atmosphere at this place. We often go there as a group after we have had our ukulele group play out. Sometimes we have had been offered the..."

Maria-Theresa Kare-Ariki

"Great friendly family pub! Excellent host (Uwe) and very helpful..."

John Hansen-Beadle

"Want an actual pint of properly poured Guiness? Then this is the place to be. The food is great (and well proportioned) and, despite being 12,000..."

Karl Craig-West

"The perfect local pub. Excellent food, wine and beer list is extensive for any picky drinker out there. Sports screens. And fantastic British..."

Mitchell Potts

"Some friends and my wife and I had dinner at your lovely pub last night (Friday 31st October). We all ordered the beef burgers, but my wife and I are..."

Alf Wood

"Spacious and had great atmosphere. Had nice British beer that I can't often find in NZ on..."

Gene Lee

"AB Electrical just had a social function at British Isles Inn - their snug room was the perfect size for our Poker/ Black Jack night. The food was..."

AB Electrical

The Botanist Cafe

"Really like the place and it’s city vibe. I ordered a mushroom dish and was very pleasantly impressed. The meals come out quickly, drinks are good,..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Had a delicious chicken burger. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Nice ambiance and good amount of outdoor..."

Matt W

"Great place to meet friends for brunch. Enjoyed their chicken burger & my friend also liked her creamy mushrooms on polenta.We both also..."

Andi Jandal

"Good food and service! We ordered the eggs Benedict’s and the chicken burger and fries. That chicken burger was pretty freaking awesome and I’m..."

#fatlyfe

"This is one of my favourite places to brunch in town. The food is done well and the service is lovely. It has a different atmosphere to other cafes..."

Vanessa Gao

"Food was really tasty, love the fried chicken and chips, and I like the smoothie not added too much sugar just right! Will definitely come back..."

Xin Zhang

"Delicious food, great place if you have a dog as you can sit outside in sun or shade. Great..."

Caitlin

"Went one weekend and was quite busy so decided to come back, man was it worth it. service and food is great, is a nice little set up also with indoor..."

Ricky Bhat

"A little slice of botanical heaven in the city works depot. Great breakfast at the weekend, perfect salads and cabinet food during the week. Their..."

Isabella Van Heusden

"Went here last weekend and was well worth it, food and coffee was great and not a long wait for food..."

Tom

"Been wanting to try this place for a while but the few times we came its always been quite packed! I see why now - the food is amazing! The creamy..."

Karen

"Today was our second visit. We ordered creamy mushroom and mince on toast. It was a perfect morning today. Because the weather was perfectand the..."

Rachel

"Went here on Saturday morning to have breakfast on zomato gold. The guy there was welcoming. But our wait to be served took to long. Everything was..."

Mel

"Came in with a friend last Thursday. Tried the buttermilk pancakes and the corn fritters. Pancakes were not too dense or fluffy, they were the..."

Rosanne Choy

"Good service and delicious food that's great value with Zomato gold. Food was fast to the table and all came together which was great. I would have..."

Katyanne Hall

"We really enjoyed the food, service was amazing. Very friendly and quick. We had to rush to another meeting at 10 and we were out of there in 30mins...."

Paularbear

"Absolutely lovely service, beautiful food and the restaurant was gorgeous..."

Maddy Coppins

"The buttermilk pancakes were amazing - tragically I couldn't quite finish them. Coffee is awesome and easy to get a table last minute. Really nice..."

Michelle M

"Tried salmon leek bruschetta. It was soooo good. Coffee was pretty nice as well. ..."

Eater

"The salmon and leek was so beautiful. The portion was good and definitely worth. My friend really liked the mushrooms as well. Some of staff were..."

Harsen Agon

"Oh my gosh, the salmon and leek breakfast has to be one of the best in Auckland. (Even the gluten free option was delicious). Highly recommend...."

Elizabeth Harding

"Came here for brunch on a Saturday morning. Good crowd, not too busy. ordered the Corn Fritters, reasonable portion with good helping of greens. No..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Love the botanist! Definitely a go-to when I’m in the area. They have the best creamy balsamic mushrooms I’ve ever had. The flavour is so tasty..."

Stephanie Qin

"Lovely food, atmosphere which also has an amazing flower shop! Came here for brunch on a Saturday and the staff were friendly and got to enjoy..."

Ling Zhang

"Lovely ambiance, staff and coffee here. However it did take me a while to find it, I thought it was were most of the other shops were but is actually..."

Crackerjacker

"I enjoyed my time at the botanist. The staff were very welcoming and kind. My table all ordered the Big B and it was delicious. A generous amount of..."

Chrissy Misa

"Great spot for an affordable and delicious brunch using Zomato Gold. We ordered the big bot and the eggs benedict with bacon. Delicious and..."

Wapatino

"The Botanist is gorgeous little spot in City Works Depot, with both indoor and outdoor seating (out front). My partner and I visited here on a busy..."

JY

"Food is not bad. Burger is pretty good and love the presentation. Nice atmosphere and very good location. Staff are very friendly. Would come back..."

FoodiesTable

"Nice music. Great coffee. Love the hash bites too. Staff are nice and friendly. Won’t take long for the food which is good. Food are fresh..."

Heidi Ting

"Really lovely food, beautiful little cafe. The staff were so nice and service was great. The only reason this doesn’t get 5 stars is value for..."

Adrianna Hannan

"The staff 🤔She made our coffee spill on during serving. But didn’t apologize. She brought the tissue when my friend asked. I don’t..."

Mandoo King

"I’ve been here a few times, great service great coffee, food was ok but it’s a cafe so it’s a decent cafe food, not super a lot of selections..."

Edwin Khor Yeu Sheuan

"This place is actually pretty good!Food is absolutely divine. Every single one of my colleagues and I enjoyed every bit of our food. Kudos to..."

Jedediah J

"Food is great. Service? Not the best. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Our go-to brunch spot since it’s so accessible. We’ve been ordering the Big Bot for..."

Kate Javier

"Great Food, Friendly staff too, great spot for breakfast. Situated in the city works depot, it has a good atmosphere. Coffee some of the best in..."

Greg White

"If you like typical English style food, this is your place. The food here is delicious and I would definitely recommend you go. The only reason I..."

Yasmin Walker

"Fresh, healthy & delicious! We dined there yesterday for a late lunch after a workout session. Service was swift and reliable. Food was absolutely..."

Aun Sukijjakhamin

"Had lunch here today with a colleague from work. I had the creamy mushrooms with a side of bacon and he had the big bot.Both meals were of..."

Justin Foote

"Beautiful food and a great spot for breakfast or brunch. Great coffee to. Doesn't quite have the wow factor, but still very very good! I will..."

Alice Harries

"Love this place...Food was yum, especially their buttermilk pancakes and sweet corn zucchini fritters . Will go again and the best part is they..."

Frimz.r

"Food was very fresh and delicious. The only thing we can say is that due to its popularity, the service was a bit slow taking over 30mins for..."

Em Kay

"First time used Gold member deal, had no problem at all. Visited with my daughter, we ordered Creamy balsamic mushroom and Sautéed sprouts with..."

Hanna Lye

"Lovely staff, relaxing vibes, good food. We got the creamy balsamic mushrooms and quinoa bowl. Generous portions and really tasty. The only thing i..."

Jenny Ho

"Amazing! Friendly staffs, Good location, flowers everywhere! Pretty noisy inside tho. But there are heaters outside so it is not cold. Food, amazing!..."

Erica Kim

"Delicious breakfast, service was a little slow but that was due to the popularity. Outside seating is nice and warm next to the heating! Recommend..."

Marc

"A good place for brunch. Food is really tasty and healthy. If you’re looking for light, green dish, the dish I got from my photo is a good one with..."

Olivia Tran

"The food here was just incredible and it was so easy to use Zomato Gold. Nice vibes and overall feel. We would definitely return here to try other..."

J Choi

"One of the few places in the CBD that lets you use Zomato Gold, the interesting combination of a café and florists meant that the name of this..."

Medium_Rare

"The burger was amazing. Beef was on point, cooked to Gordon Ramsey perfection!Very friendly staff and inviting atmosphere.Only..."

Liuxxx

"Such a nice brunch! Quuuuite a lengthy wait for food but the staff were really nice about it. The Fried Chicken roti was delish. The Sautéed Sprouts..."

Bella Williams

"Coffee was done perfectly, I’ve enjoyed my big bot, very impress with getting a crunchy piece of toasted bread instead of a soggy one (which..."

Ida Tang

"An awesome cafe to come to on a Satdee morning. They have a good selection of fresh juices which go great with your meal. The food is always..."

Tia Brown

"Coffee and hot chocolate were good, served quickly by the friendly staff! We had the veggie bot breakfast and sautéed sprouts with bacon and they..."

Julie Valencia

"Such a cute cafe in the heart of Auckland City where the place was clean and comfortable to dine at. With such flexible opening hours, you don't need..."

Food.review.nz

"Came here for breakfast, was slight disappointed as I read the menu online and it says waffles, but none on the menu. Chose sauted sprout which..."

Isabel

"Love place that is slightly hidden as it’s beneath the depot. They also sell flowers and such which is quite a nice touch as it makes the place..."

BaNaNa

"Delicious. We had the fried chicken which was so good and spicy. Literally the only reason why it’s 4 and not 5 out of 5 is that it could’ve..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Gold membership experience, easy to show and get 1+1 on food benefit. Pita bread is yummy with creamy sauce, pickle, salad and crispy chicken. coffee..."

Flora

"Extremely pleased with the food, quality of service, and ambience of this spot.The music put this place over the top into the 5 star range..."

Luke Ameye

"It's a really nice cafe. Pretty modern decor and lovely helpful staffs. All the ingredients are fresh and flavour just right. I like the fried..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Tasty and yummy. Simple menus are the best and lovely presentation too. Friendly staff and comfortable environment. Service:..."

Tony Ma

"Food was great and they gave us healthy portions. The only problem we had was with the service, we were going to get coffees after we had eaten. But..."

Abbie Gavin

"Modern, cosy inner city cafe with greenery, fresh air, and privacy. We enjoyed our coconut pancakes with passionfruit curd & fresh fruit and smashed..."

Sophia

"Thanks for the fantastic brunch had here, would recommend for a sunny day, taking a hat and getting one of the sun drenched tables outside...."

Logan Burgess

"First time here at The Botanist. Our waitress was really nice, the portions were generous, little bit on the expensive side for breakfast food. Will..."

Sydney

"A hidden gem in Cityworks depot. I've always gone to Odettes and thought it might be good to change it up a bit. I was pleasantly surprised by the..."

Annie Ren

"Great coffee!! Great service!! Never had a bad meal. Highly recommend for brunch or breakfast. Can be a little cold. But staff are great and grab you..."

Nick Childs

"Sometimes you wish you could give 6 stars when the food is just that good. I've been here twice now and both experiences were above expectations. The..."

Sjr Sjr

"I ordered the Braised Beef Cheek, and my friends had the Salmon Bruschetta and the Big BOT. We also had a cup of coffee (soy flat white, soy latte..."

Kirsten

"Nice ambiance. friendly staff. we had a beef burger and a halloumi sandwich. portion and taste were good. we also had a cup of flat white each and..."

W111

"Good place for lunch, there's a wide variety of options and the food + service is as on standard. A casual cafe / hangout atmosphere but with a few..."

Jay

"I've come here several times now for our work meetings and the food has always been consistently good. Meals are well presented, they use good..."

Shannon

"Best establishment for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Highly recommend all meals on the menu! Great owner with awesome service and staff! Chicken..."

Brigid Radich

"I loved my creamed mushrooms with polenta and parmesan. Just the right amount of everything on a plate. My friend had the Roti Eggs which was fresh..."

Mei

"Come here for breakfast every few weeks for a work meeting and food and hot chocolate have always been consistently good. Service is always pretty..."

Clove

"We came as a big group of 15 and the place was very accommodating. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food and all the plates looked consistently pretty..."

Tashee

"What a surprise this place is... quiet, sheltered and friendly service. Great coffee and nice juices. Awesome breakfast menu.We ordered The Big..."

Donna&Shane

"What a cute little place in City Works Depot. I took my friend here for brunch for her birthday and we really enjoyed it. Great ambience and lovely..."

J.T547

"Loved the ambience of the this place, hot chocolate had a lovely, rich dark chocolate flavour. Really liked the rosti, interesting shape and texture..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"A nice little setup amongst other good quality eateries. My girlfriend and I came here for breakfast today, it was quite crowded with AB & Lions..."

TheMʌverick

"Easy parking, Great Atmosphere, fantastic coffee, well thought out food and sublime (very) friendly service. Heaven in what has become so bland in..."

Matt

"The food is really good here and the people are really friendly and takes good care of you. I find it to be a good place to go with my laptop..."

Rothborey Samreth

"City Works Depot hosts a range of amazing cafes with the likes of Best Ugly Bagels and the Food Truck — like duh, everyone knows that.However less..."

Husk Creative

"I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this place, very friendly staff, delicious food and coffee. I had the fish of the day (salmon) which I highly..."

Ryan Wong

"Had lunch with a group of friends and it was a nice little space. Cute looking restaurant and reasonable with ample parking space. Nothing too great..."

Foodie

"Very delicious, had the Egg Benedict, asked if I could have it with mushrooms instead (as I couldn't eat pork) and the request was met with ease...."

Spencer's Reviews

"Cute cafe under the main area in the City Works Depot. The smell of the flowers when you walk in is absolutely heavenly. Coffee is great & there is a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Cute cafe in the heart of city depot! Beautiful flowers I must sayWent at 1pm and their cabinet food was already depleted!!Their..."

Thegreeats

"The waffles and porridge were great. Would eat here again but what let them down was their coffee. I drink my coffee black so it's hard to hide how..."

Victoria Jenner

"We came here for breakfast one weekend and it was quite lovely. The eggs benedict were cooked perfectly. My sons waffles were delicious. The burger..."

Breadzania

"Had been wanting to try here for a while. No prob getting a table at lunchtime in a monday. Friendly table service. Drinks arrived quickly. we both..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"Cute cafe in City Works Depot. Came here for a Sunday brunch and it was lovely. Food, coffee and service were all good. Plenty of parking right..."

Misty

"It's been about a year since we last visited this place. It is more buzzing than ever. Food was as good as we remembered. Didn't disappoint. ..."

Timer

"Amazing food, coffee, staff, flowers and vibe! There's a menu as well as cabinet food. There's a lot of vegetarian options, especially the salads...."

A

"This place has been on my hit list for a while and today I finally checked it out. We sat outside as my lunch dates included an adorable pug puppy..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Lovely spot, service was good. Coffee was hot and strong which I like, got a slice of pizza from the cabinet so wasn't expecting anything to..."

Sarah Clarke

"Absolutely stunning venue, food and staff. I love the fact that half of this cafe is a florist shop, it brings a sense of nature into the experience..."

Monique Porteous

"I stopped in here for a coffee this morning since I was early for an appointment. The guy on the counter that served me and made my coffee was..."

MelissaLosesItBlog

"We went for breakfast on Saturday morning and sat outside at the table we had reserved. While perusing the menu we sippped on coffees in the..."

Jacqui Dunningham

"The cutest little cafe! I love the idea of a florist within a cafe. The staff were friendly and service was prompt. We both ordered a flat white and..."

Fiona M

"Didn't really live up to the beauty of the name. I expected more than a little florist shop and bits of vegetation hanging from lampshades. The name..."

Duncan Galletly

"I had a very pleasant experience here on a sunny morning sitting outside in the glorious sun. Simple seating area with plants around us. I..."

ShoRt

"The Botanist is located in a relatively new (to the food scene) but increasingly popular area to eat on Wellesley, with Odettes and The Food Truck..."

L.E.N.S

"Have been here a few times for lunch/coffee with friends, as well as for an event in the evening. It is a lovely venue with clean decor and gorgeous..."

Helena Chen

"We found the service rather slow and disorganized and the place was rather quite. The smoothies were rather good however once they arrived. On the..."

David Boshier

"Part florist part cafe. What more could you ask for? Tucked five minutes away from the hustling and bustling of the city centre, there's simply no..."

Rachel

"I went here with a big group for breakfast. This place is beautiful. I loved the greenery and decor. The menu looked really good too. I..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Another hot spot at city works depot! Half florist, half cafe (or bar at night), this place ticks the box for looking super pretty with bunches..."

HJ

"We went on a Saturday morning at just the right time around 11 because we were able to get seated straight away (cafe got pretty busy later on)...."

Lucyeatsakld

"Found this cafe on the metro top 50 cafe 2014 so thought we should try this place out. The botanist cafe is a beautiful place to hang out..."

LLK

"Had the peanut butter and banana waffle for breakfast. I was very satisfied after my meal, portion was the perfect size for me, just right. I also..."

Peifen Chua

"Perfect place for lunch with its quiet and modern charm. Plenty of comfortable seating, helpful staff and good selection of salads for those wanting..."

Frank

"It seems you can't really go wrong in the City Works Depot. It is slowly becoming the new 'it' spot in Auckland, so I recommend enjoying it now..."

Two Dark Coffees

"I am surprised at how they make healthy food look so delicious i particulary enjoytheir mixed berry smoothie with yogurt, they also have a nice..."

Heidi M

"Had great lunch! Healthy, innovative salad bowl. Like the fact they are going for quality, not huge menu. Friend had beef. & salad..was..."

Margaret Van Kan

"I meet here to hand my son back to his mother after weekend with me. It’s a lovely family breakfast. Staff are always super friendly. Food is..."

Eddie Peel (Ed)

"Tasty and yummy. Simple menus are the best and lovely presentation too. Friendly staff and comfortable environment. Service: 4/5 Environment:..."

Amynot - Spotify: 不想往前

"I really enjoy their food. Especially the creamy mushrooms and beef cheek. I have a small criticism - the creamy mushrooms have been incosistent in..."

Karin Le Roux (Karin)

"This s a great place for lunch. We had a team of 15 people and they did a great job of accomodating people coming and going and split billing. We sat..."

Blanche Mclean

"This cafe is an absolute favorite on my breakfast and lunch. love the layout and also the flowers. this place is a 10/10 will come again..."

Jesse

"The food wasn't bad but felt a bit pricey for what you get. Good ambience..."

Andy Huang

"My latte and acai bowl were both delicious. Relaxing music and atmosphere as..."

alex rath

"Lovely place and very friendly people really. I went today with my wife, and I had great cappuccino, which was just perfect. My wife had orange..."

Karim Saleh

"Loved this Restaurant! Great Service from all the Staff! Lovely food, my Partner was especially partial to the cauliflower bites! and two had..."

Eternal Life Enthusiast

"Really nice big breakfast, good coffee, nice..."

Karne Steel

"This Cafe/flower shop has interesting architecture and ambience. Brutalist concrete and concrete block. It looks like a converted car park, which I..."

Andrew Tan

"We went for lunch after the previous nights xmas party and it was just perfect. The food was exquisite, the pork and fennel sausages are magnificent...."

Mark

Bodega Eatery

Caesar Salad with Chicken

Selection of Ice Cream

Queso

Prawns Salad

Creamy Mushrooms on Toast

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really delicious local restaurant. Great for dinner with a nice outdoor area and great service. Definitely recommend most of the tapas and the pizza..."

Katiejwilson2

"Very nice welcome on arrival, and the service continued all evening. C ordered the filet mignon and I ordered the lamb. Both meats were perfectly..."

Glenn Grigor

"Went here for a birthday dinner and would rate this place 6/5 if I could. The place definitely has a Spanish feel to it. The food is absolutely..."

Crackerjacker

"I was having lunch in this restaurant, the location was a bit tricky to find as it is a bit far from the busy road. The place is very nice..."

Kicky

"A nice little hidden gem in West Auckland sharing the grounds with the Oratia Saturday Farmers Market. The building and indoor seating is not large..."

Allan Ong

"On a sunny afternoon, a wonderful location. Good selection of menu items and a good wine list at very reasonable prices. I am glad we found..."

Neil N

"Beautiful location, great decoration (and well-looked-after space), attentive staff, delicious food and fabulous cocktails!! Fast becoming a..."

Jess /

"New eatery nestled in the heart of Henderson valley. Beautiful Mediterranean dishes and quick and friendly service. Booked a table for 7 and we were..."

Waiata Tucker

"Got the special deal from grabone so we go try it out. Small eatery but nice big outdoor garden, but weather not allowed us to enjoy outdoor space...."

Ryan Wong

"Exceptional service paired with delectable food! This bodega eatery surpassed all expectations with its friendly staff, quick service, and..."

Davis Thomas

"Lovely place, fabulous food. We enjoyed a lovely view while eating. Staff was really friendly and kind. The croquetas were my favorite. Really..."

Liliana Andrade

"Beautiful place with a great atmosphere. A group of us from work decided to come here for dinner and the food was amazing! The staff were friendly..."

CasNat Devadas

"Five stars all the way. Snuggled in exquisite grounds in Henderson. Bodega is a beautiful restaurant /Cafe here in West Auckland. Super welcoming and..."

Cantabwestie

"Great spot very pretty - away from noisy roads. Service was great but the food took a long time - they were quite busy but seemed a bit disorganised..."

Jay Gardner

"Our favourite restaurant out west! Love everything about it. Staff are helpful, friendly, attentive and always smile. Can't wait for next..."

Rachel V

"A lovely place tucked into Glen Eden, with delicious food and a great deal. My sister and I got the lunch deal, which is $28 for garlic bread, a..."

Srikandi M

"Great spot, food was excellent, wine selection has variance in choice - local names / good quality. Food had large portions while still maintaining..."

Kieran

"On a sunny saturday arvo, a delightful safe haven was found. Drinks selection plentiful, food..."

Protassium Bros

"We came here after reading the great reviews and were not disappointed. The staff were attentive, friendly and professional. There are several..."

Helen Foster

The Yakitori House

Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)

"There is no words to describe how much I love this place! Everything from food to atmosphere is A+. I Ve been to this place before under previous..."

Sergey Nikolaevich Kiz

"Excellent food and great fast, friendly service. Try the grilled cow tongue, it's amazing. Highly recommend this..."

Gavin Robinson

"Great atmosphere - great people - great food. Japanese chefs cooking yakitori the correct way over charcoal, not gas! Tried salmon ochazuke for the..."

Jon Doherty

"Had a quick lunch here earlier in the week and it was absolutely delicious. Well priced, great portion sizes and the service was top-notch! Will..."

Koshi Philips

"Great food great people... Love this place... Real deal Japanese..."

Albert Hayman

"Amazing atmosphere. Food is scrumptious and there are so many options to choose from! Deffinately would recommend allowing lots of time to soak up..."

Jennifer Smythe

"Friendly staff and good service. Great place to have a catch up with friends over some..."

Holly Huang

"Great food and friendly staff, will definitely be back..."

Jason Simmonds

"Awesome service, food came out really quick and was amazing at a great price. Will deffinently be back. Recommend it to anybody who wants a perfect..."

Jarrod Smythe

"Great place great staff and food is..."

Barry Walker

"Takashi is a good chef and wooooooooo! Very yummy..."

Heng Ly

"Great food and friendly staff, loved it..."

Ranadi Mitchell

"Unobtrusive friendly service. Party of 5. Enjoyed everything we ate. Soo many..."

Debbie Keys

"It is so good yakitori and beer i love..."

Inho Jung

"Loved our experience. Service was super amazing and food was served quickly, hot and absolutely delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our night (ordered..."

SS

"We were greeted at the door by very friendly staff, and the excellent service continued throughout the entire night! The cosy restaurant wasn't too..."

Helen

"Amazing service and awesome Yakitori. Skewers and the food are well priced and I loved the atmosphere. Ordered quite a lot to try and loved every..."

Bella Qian

"Ending the work week with good food, good time and good company. My husband and I always loved Japanese food, so it was exciting to learn about The..."

Carla

"My bf and I celebrated my birthday here because I was craving for Aburi Salmon Sushi. I have tried almost every Aburi Salmon Sushi in Auckland and..."

Beyoungka - BEYO3535

"Dude I would come here every week! The best yakitori in town!The 𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 were welly grilled! The meat were flavoursm..."

Sharon The Foodie

"Delicious drinks bbq and snacks! Best yakitori bar in Auckland!I love the skewers, the flavours and textures are amazing too! Don’t..."

Tony Ma

"Very very nice place. We are glad to have found this place. Drinks were great! We didn't have any food as we came after dinner, but we were quick to..."

Marcus Kwan

"You wouldn't think much of it as its next to dominoes but don't be shy step in and you will be surprised its a cozy Japanese bar/restaurant. Great..."

Hungus Girl

"I was thoroughly happy with the food and friendly service at The Yakitori House! Amazing all round experience, would love to go back again some time!..."

Paige Pomana

"First time eating at this restaurant and wouldn't be our last. Yummy yakitori as well as other items on the menu. Price are very reasonable and..."

Carmen

"It is an authentic Japanese Yakitori place that is spacious, and relatively quiet. One of the best place to catch up and hang out with friends. It is..."

Bryan Chen

"Decent place to come for a few drinks and dinner. pretty good Japanese food and service is prompt. nice little cosy place tucked away a little..."

Samuel

"This place can be hard to find so let me make it simple for you. Go down the staircase, and through the door on right hand side of Domino's on..."

Flames And Skewers

"Great food, nice sake . Had a lot of fun. Staff are quite obliging. Good place to relax after work. I like the scallops the best. And also the..."

LuNa The TuNa

"We got totally fried at The Yakitori House on bottomless karaage.This is the first and only time walking through a door marked Dominoes and..."

Totally Fried NZ

"It’s next to dominos pizza, and you need to go down stair to enter into this restaurant. Food are good, staff are friendly, and the environment is..."

Wendy Wang

"We went here for the $60 all you can eat. Lots to choose from and all nice dishes but nothing spectacular. Was worth the money for all you can eat..."

Jasveen Kaur

"My first zomato gold visit 1+1 food experience to these nice hidden gem in the city.. i like the atmosphere of the restaurant, and yes they served..."

Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386

"Love their Katsu Curry meal and Karaage. But the best part is that They usually have unli karaage promotions. So keep your eyes posted for..."

Julirose Supremo

"Amazing flavours, generous portions, great service and an incredible restaurant fit-out and feel. Can’t recommend highly enough, and all at a great..."

Guy Richardson

"Have been here multiple times and have enjoyed every visit! Nice atmosphere even though the shop isn't huge - reminds me of a lot of tapas..."

Tina Crooks

"Nice place to have dinner. Few of them were little bit salty but overall food was good :) Tried warm sake and highball and it was really..."

Sonia Son

"Habe always walked past this Yakitori house, and decided to try it out. Ordered the Scotch filet steak, Pork belly, Grilled Rice balls and the..."

Kirsten

"Came here tonight with a group of 12. The staff were amazing and so friendly. The food was perfect, such a great night, everyone was happy. We even..."

Maddy

"Came here with 10 other people and everything was spot on from reservation, to service and most importantly the food! Such a nice vibe and located..."

Ho Nom

"Wow what a difference under new management! Staff are actually friendly and smile! Lobster salad was my personal fave, and soft shell baby..."

Chomnomnom

"My friend and I went to here on a Sunday night, therefore it was not crowded. We both love the food and the ambience here; especially, the funny..."

Nataliepham0908

"Were craving for some yakitori and stumbled upon this place on saturday night. Ordered some warm sake, karaage chicken and their yakitori sets with..."

Blackpearl

"Excellent service, super friendly staff. Addicted to grilled beef tongue and lobster salad!!! Great place to hang out with friends for drinks and..."

9gna

"Just got back from having a fantastic meal here.Everything was delicious and well priced.Probably the best service I've experienced at a..."

Michael Riordan

"I put it simply :5 stars! As far as grilled meat a-la Japanese -style concerned this is the tastiest Japanese sake bar/restaurant in Akld.I ordered..."

Serge Foodini

"Told by a friend that this place is under new management. Gave it a try, food was amazing! Staff are friendly and helpful in choosing what we should..."

Tony Chen

"Best Japanese restaurant in the city, good wines and tap beers. Chicken skin and beef tongue are very nice. It is a good place to hang out with..."

Allen Tang

"Nice setting with mood lighting. Friendly staff.Highly recommend the chicken knuckles. Interesting soft shell baby crabs, haven't had..."

Darren Big Belly

"Pop into this newly opened restaurant last night. This place reminds me of Japan. Staff so friendly great to chat with and food soooooo delicious!..."

Bella Lin

"Just been there, they have nice food, service's perfect and atmosphere's great, was surprised about this rating i mean 3.6 out of 5 come on! but the..."

Ashton J Lee

"This place is really great, and I have had an awesome experience and will probably be coming back soon. The atmosphere is cozy and pretty, and the..."

Avigail Larom

"Yesterday my good friend Namiki and I dined at Yakitori House, and it was a culinary delight! Firstly, the variety of options on the menu is..."

Mauricio Kimura

"Absolutely love this place! The ramen, sake, gyozas and beef skewers with blue cheese dressing was out of this world. We ordered all this for $60..."

Misha Grover

"Very cool vibes. The food and black sesame ice cream were delicious. Salmon sashimi was..."

Lauren Kee

"A great yakitori restaurant. Food is good and atmosphere is great. Maybe they need another service person as the poor waitress was flat out. One..."

Duncan Andrews

"We were in Auckland for a few days and we stumbled into this place on a Friday afternoon and we absolutely love it. The service drinks and food were..."

Traveling with Apple

"I'd consider this one of my favorite restaurants in Auckland so far. Everything is so well executed there is nothing off the menu so far that I..."

Angelo Richard

"A familiar cuisine just make our day after the flight delay & cold rainy..."

SAB LIS

"The Yakitori House serves excellent food and have a wide range of good drink selections. Our all-time favorite would be the Sirloin Steak with Miso..."

Carla Leyson

"Great little restraunt in Auckland Cbd, great for sharing different food and keeping cost down. HIGHLY..."

Phillip Ryan

"Just visited again for the first time in years and Khan (the manager) actually remembered me for how much I loved their salmon skewers! That really..."

Brendon Wyatt

"Nice foods and environments. Good place for snack and beer. Dango dog was the best..."

Seowoo Shin

"Fun cozy place! Even though it was really busy the staff still managed to get out my order in a decent enough time. The food was quite tasty and a..."

Lynetteリネット

"Great place for yakitori and happy hour house lager beers (until 7 PM daily). Good vibes/decor to make you feel as though you’re in Japan. Enjoyed..."

Ma Jorant

"Nice place for Japanese food with Japanese style decorations restaurants, good beverage. I recommend sake jelly peach, it was so nice for girls...."

Phunipa Bhurishawarangkul

"First time to visit this restaurant. Food and drinks were served very quickly. The deep fried chicken skin, the karrage chicken and mini soft shell..."

Alvis Wong

Dice & Fork

Beef and Bacon Burger

Poutine

Korean Spicy Chicken Burger

Jalopeno Poppers

Mango Sago Pudding

Smoky Beef Tacos

Chicken Kimchi Burger

Spicy Sticky Bites

Mexican Pork Burger and Fries

Beer

Teriyaki Chicken

Pork with Soba Noodles

Berry Smoothie

Korean Chicken Rice Bowl

"Such an awesome place for playing board game with friends. Dice & Fork provides many types of board games and wonderful dishes, drinks as well. My..."

I'm A Foodie

"Staff/service: 4.5/5Venue: 4/5Price/portion: 3.8/5Came here with my mates after work. The food is not bad but could be more..."

SM

"🍔 BEST BURGERS IN AUCKLAND!This is a hidden Gem in Victoria Park. Awesome place for a group of friends to play board games while enjoying..."

Food2belly

"The atmosphere and the staff are both great. The games are reasonably plentiful (they do not have some classics like monopoly but have more than..."

Chary1235

"An awesome addition to the culinary scene in Auckland. In my opinion we’ve been lacking restaurants that allow for an experience plus delicious..."

Medium_Rare

"Good selection of board games coupled with good food and drinks. Definitely a fun place to be with friends or family. The service was good and hence..."

Prab

"Tacos are great! Shots seem to be popular.Owners are excellent - try and get a game in with them cause they are great and know a shit tonne..."

Rao

"Food: 4/5Food is pretty good. The flavours work really well together. Nice amount of meat and salad. Awesome idea to be able to play..."

Sarah =^. .^=

"Had lunch here today. Played some jenga while we wait for our food. We ordered tacos and fish & chips. The servings are pretty big so you get what..."

Marggie Pascua

"We ordered food and it was really great. Exceeded all expectations. Staff were very friendly and showed us how to play a few games. I am totally..."

Heidi Zhang

"This is an incredible Auckland gem. The menu is small but the food is so good and there is still variety and something for everyone. I had the..."

Romana Petrie

"An excellent dining experience. The service we received was great! From walking through the door and being greeted by staff to being seated and..."

Maraiah Anahera Huia Parata

"Great place to hang out with friends. The food was actually amazing! Service was great and the games are super fun! We will definitely come..."

Hayden Young

"Giving this place a solid 4, as i know the owners of the bar & eatery ... in the heart of victoria park market ... awesome atmosphere and all ......"

DaMoalaKopaKrew

"First time at Dice and Fork yesterday and hands down it was an awesome experience. Amazing food (had pulled pork sliders, fried chicken, pork belly),..."

Ming Cheuk

"Love the idea of combining board games with food (& abit of liquor 😉 ) ambiance is inviting and cosy! We played 3 games and there are still so..."

CYYTee

"My partner and I came here for a game day on our anniversary and we absolutely loved it. We sat for hours playing all sorts of board games and had..."

Bee Kyle

"A brilliant idea to have a massive array of board games available for patrons. The food is decent too which is a..."

Jerry Wong

"This place was so cool. Went with family. Decent game selection. Staff super cool and friendly. I especially enjoyed the dice roll shots :) shout out..."

Elena Averwood

"Fun and food - great combo with a group of friends! There is a range of burgers and tacos to choose from, drinks to order and a huge collection of..."

Vickyrooo

"Such a cool place with so much fun involved. The location is so accessible and that it doesnt get too rowdy - except for when you get too competitive..."

Celia Chan

"We spent an awesome Saturday afternoon at the dice and fork. They have a huge variety of games available and staff are very helpful in recommending..."

Anna

"I've been here a few times recently. I'm not a board game aficionado, but there are a lot of different games you can choose from. I think it would..."

Michael Davidson

"We came on a Friday evening when this newly opened joint was buzzing and almost completely full. Given how busy it was, I was impressed by the staff,..."

Jordan Lee

"Hell lot of dice and board games. Very refreshing ambience. Best part for me, they server Halal chicken burgers from Tegal. Best seller: Korean..."

Mani Leo

"Great board game cafe. Food was yummy and waitress was friendly. Such a large collection of board and card games for you to enjoy!! And the best..."

Dean Ching Yee

"This was my first time ever going to a board game venue and wow! What a terrific place with a massive selection of games, amazing service, and lovely..."

ChillinOut Maxin

"Dice and Fork is such a great place to hang out with your friends and okay boardgames! The games are free, you just have to order food and drinks...."

Priscilla A

"Great place with lots of games. Food and drinks are really good and quick and atmosphere is really lovely. Highly recommend for a nice chill..."

Charles Rey

"Such an awesome place to visit with a group of friends. The food and drink service is really fast - and delicious. They also have an awesome "roll..."

Katie Lay

"We had a great time here. Staff was friendly and attentive. The food was tasty, and the portions were excellent for the price. The game selection was..."

Elizabeth B

"Great food, great cheap drinks and lovely staff. Fantastic idea to have games so you can..."

Keith Coffison

"What an absolutely excellent experience! My partner and I came here on a date for some shoestring fries and drinks. James (AKA the rule guy)..."

Zane Morris

"This is one of my favourite lunch spots. Always find a table, great service and menu. A good step up from burgers and fries with a good..."

Dave Smith

Tony's Lord Nelson Restaurant

84/100 (1270 ratings)

"The detailing to decor from the outside to the inside of the restaurant is incredible. I really like the how cosy and intimate the restaurantcan be..."

I_like_pickles

"Went to Tony’s for the first time as it is known for its steak and I loved the food. I ordered the fillet Mignon, which had bacon and mushroom..."

Jenny Da

"If you're looking for less expensive bill while dining out for steak, this place is the one. I believe Lord Nelson has been around for a while now,..."

G1k

"Dinner with friends were a fantastic experience here, although the restaurant is on the romantic side, not too crowded, staff recommendation is good,..."

Foodie In Progress

"Love the rustic and vintage decor here. We ordered Caper steak( fell in love with the rich caper and blue cheese sauce) and Scottish steak..."

LilianMonaghan

"Nice place and friendly staff. Ordered Scotch fillet, Pepper Steak, New York Cut and Seafood Chowder. Food taste very good and cook at a good..."

Janice Chiu

"Saw the steak meal special ($15) outside on the blackboard and was very happy I went in for my 40th birthday lunch... I love the decor and the..."

Rachelle

"I had the best Salmon Fillet so far. A very rustic restaurant with retro interiors and excellent service. It was a dinner experience and the..."

Sunil Nataraj

"Prefect place for dinner just a few doors up from our accommodation. Cheese stuffed chicken breast for husband and chicken schnitzel for me. Tiramisu..."

Ailsa Mitchell

"Great little steak restaurant tucked away in the heart of the city. Right next to the city countdown or opposite the atrium bungy ball ride. The..."

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"Good place for an excellent steak in the classical sense - historic decor, tables and menus. The food is pretty decent and the service is excellent...."

Jay

"I tried the minute steak from the express selection section of the menu and it was great! Generous piece of steak with salad and fries for $29! It..."

Wapatino

"Tony's is always packed with food worshipers, their decor is a nice homey American style diner, filled with bright lighting. Their steak..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Amazing food. Been here on a birthday dinner of a friend. We were showed to our seats right away. Ambience wise, very nice. Food was..."

Iris Joy Ebasco Edic

"This place has good service and friendly staff. The steak was good and I loved the grilled verges they served with it. We also tried the lamb brains..."

Bella Qian

"Quite Sunday Evening Family Dinner.Ambience, Service, Food and Price everything's excellent. Would recommend and will visit again for lunch..."

Akshit Chopra

"Dined here with my partner last night, love the vibe and decor of this place. It's all very vintage & something different. The staff are friendly, we..."

Sarah S

"Thanks for another delicious dinner Lord Nelsons! We got the garlic bread and crumbed scallops to share for starters, scallops have always been a..."

Sarah Jane

"If you enjoy a good steak then this is the place to be. With dim lighting and dark red undertones spread throughout, there is a pronounced warmth..."

Mr.G (OFFICIAL)

"I can't believe it has taken me this long to write a review. I have been coming to Lord Nelson for so long I can't even remember how long it has been..."

Lisa V

"I went with my family yesterday at dinner time. The whole place is decorated to imitate a carriage. The whole place was dark lit up by lamps which..."

Helena

"Go here for lunch probably once a week and am never let down. Great steak cooked right, great value, great service. Staff are friendly and helpful...."

Ben Smith

"The best steak i have ever eaten. Very tender and tasty.Highly recommend the mushroom sauce with the steak.The seafood chowder is very..."

Fussy Eater

"I love this place! The food isn't fancy, creative or complex, its just simple, quality ingredients cooked well. The interior is old school..."

Charlene Weaver

"G.............R...............E................A.................T....................FoodServiceLocation, central..."

Loriana Devoe

" We decide to give it a try on Valentines Day as they stated they have the best beef steak in the whole Auckland. I got myself a XX Bag (forgotten..."

Zoe Huang

"One of my favourite restaurants! Probably because this is the only place I know that stuffs steaks with fresh oysters! And that is exactly what I..."

Where.iate

"This is by far the best place I have ever been to in my life!Do you wish you could ever go back in time? Do you miss the tasteful decor of..."

TONELSON

"Where do I start.....I walked in and instantly felt like I was taken back to the 1800's the décor really did weird me out. We we greeted..."

Lord Gaz

"Enjoyed the food it was simple but well cooked and very reminiscent of traditional steak house meals. I think the prices are fair and the alcohol..."

Leesa M Robinson

"I have been going to Tony's Lord Nelson's restaurant often when I'm in Auckland. The fare is the sort of thing you would order back in the '80s --..."

TheFoodGonzo

"A long standing excellent dining experience always good value and top notch food. The food is still as good as ever anx thd experience is worth it...."

Neil Jones

"The waitresses were friendly and experienced. The atmosphere was a welcome suprise. The cast iron decoration and old wooden furniture made for a..."

O0zeroh0o

"Had dinner many times here. Food and service are amazing. Probably best in town so far. I like their cashier till. :)Service: 4/5Wait..."

Pauline

"Had a great time at Lord Nelson's! The ribs were great and the portions were very..."

Schalk De Wet

"Exceptional service, steaks that are the best I've ever had - never disappoints!! HIGHLY recommend!!! Great selection of steaks and other dishes...."

Jess A

"Just went again on Saturday night and yet again was not disappointed - it is by far the best steak meal I have ever had - and I have had a few, love..."

Mandy O'Sullivan

"I come here quite regularly and they never fail to get it right. The steak is always cooked perfectly and everything tastes wonderful. Service is..."

T Pritchard

"Came here for dinner with my workmates. First time here so I didn't know what to expect, and I assumed that it was a small restaurant from just..."

Donny Chai

"I would travel any distance for the amazing steak they serve here!Perfectly cooked every time and the pepper and brandy sauce is to die for...."

Gerry M

"Probably the only place I could give 5 stars to. I have been dining there for years and have NEVER been disappointed. You always know you are going..."

Mrs Osborne

"Been there a couple times before. It is a brilliant restaurant Nice sirloin steak. I love the deep fried or tempura..."

Matt Bao

"Never displeased with the chowder and plates are big and hearty. Paying over $30 I expect a big steak and was not let down either. TOTALLY ENJOY THIS..."

Mark Lee

"have been here once and loved it. was great service and nice environment. am going there this Saturday to celebrate mine and my boyfriend's 3 years...."

Jasmine Nilson

"My wife and I consider this to be our favourite restaurant. We don't eat there as often as we would like, but when we do, we are never disappointed...."

Keith

"most memorable steak meal ever,had great service and wasnt bold over by the prices for..."

Dugald H

"Have been dining at Lord and Nelsons for years, great food & decently priced. Always been meaning to try something new however always end up..."

Caroline Delamare

"Tony Lord Nelson Restaurant in Auckland offers a delightful dining experience that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. The standout dish for me was..."

Alex

"We had a 6.45pm reservation on a Fri evening and while settling in, realised the place was filling up! Nonetheless, we were well attended to. The..."

Peter Lye

"Absolutely love coming here. Food is always great and so is the service. Nice casual place with a great..."

Joel Curley

"Fantastic food with very comfortable environment.. Lord Nelson Rib is of very high value and chowder soup is full of fresh scallops/mussels...."

Jacky Chen

"The food was delicious. Friendly staff. The beef was perfect. Seafood chowder was great. Highly recommended. Make sure to make reservation..."

Joween Yeo

"The place was much bigger than I thought, quite suitable for large group / family dinner. Many choices included in the menu, you can always find..."

Kero Chan

"I was very hesitant about going just because I'm use to Tony's steak house but....I absolutely loved it! I love my steak medium rare they did great,..."

ezmeralda arvallo

"Had dinner on a lazy Wednesday night here. Rack of lamb cooked wonderfully. Green lip mussels were well presented and tasty though one or two of them..."

Stephen Lu

"Ambience is really nice and rustic. Had the peppercorn filet steak, medium rare, as well as the garlic bread and chocolate mud cake and blue..."

Jaime

"One of the best seafood chowders I've ever tasted! Not only were ALL our meals exceptional in taste, the size was more than expected too. Fantastic..."

Nolan F

"First time here from out of town. With a small group and we really enjoyed the food. So many different steak meal options it was hard to decide. Yes..."

David Sells

"Amazing service and steaks! We were impressed with every single order, and the booth seating is intimate. Ambiance - wonderfully old..."

Jenn in her castle

"I was very hesitant about going in because the outside vibes was not it was a little dusty and stuffs. But the moment they opened their shop I..."

Juliya Sabu Thomas

"Great experience at Tony's! My husband had the Lord Nelson steak medium and he got medium-rare which was what he was aiming for. I had the soup..."

Jan Macdonald

"The dining area of this restaurant is simply amazing. I really like the olden style windows out front mimic the amazing olden interior. There is an..."

Benedict Uy

"Great place to hide from the hustle is bustle of Queen Street. Food was..."

Liisa Wharepapa

"Lunch in Tony’s Lord Nelson restaurant was so great!! I’m so sad there’s only 5 starts for maximum in google review. I ordered daily special..."

전정연

"You need more stars if you want to rate this place. We stayed at the sky city but dined here. I thought the food was better. Nice, more cosy..."

Damian Aimers

Bestie Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"You can always rely on Bestie for great food, great coffee and great service. The cardamom rice porridge topped with with rhubarb and oat crumble is..."

Elise D

"Four Words: Jelly. Tip. French. Toast! Enough Said..."

Emily Payne

"Came to try out the new Jelly Tip French toastGreat balance of chocolate, ice cream, Graham crackers and dehydrated raspberries. Could have..."

Elisa

"I had a cold brew- their ambience is great. Especially I liked the vintage inside and sky tower view.Also the staff were kind and..."

Fatty One

"Great location at the back of St Kevin’s Arcade. Scored the window seat on the ledge overlooking both the arcade and Myers Park - the perfect spot...."

Shannon

"One of Auckland’s top 50 cafes. And its not hard to see why. They stay away from the norm and put interesting original dishes on their menu. We had..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Amazing. Go here. Can’t wait to go back and try everything on the menu..."

Nicola

"The food is great although can be quite expensive for what you get, it does also get very very busy if coming in large groups. The waitress who..."

Rose

"First time having lunch here on a weekend - It was great to see the sun shining and people chatting compared to the cold quiet atmosphere when I used..."

G1k

"I rarely go to cafes if you had noticed it, the flavours I got from these places does not match with the flavour profile that I want and grew up with..."

Ang Sarap

"No. 20 of 56 cafes on Urban Lists “Top Breakfast Cafes” list. This was absolutely delicious. I chose the salmon fish cake. It delivered on taste..."

Fay Brown

"Love Bestie cafe, the location is hidden in Kevin’s Arcade but the view is gorgeous and it has a menu to match. The menu always switches..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Such a cute and aesthetically pleasing place. St kevin’s arcade is so fun and unique. Great range of food including amazing vegan options! Great..."

Cheapeatobsession

"Another cafe we’ve been meaning to hit for a while was the Bestie cafe. We managed to finally go on Saturday lunchtime. The wait staff are..."

Tasb10

"Checked out bestie and st kevins arcade for breakfast this morning. Nice little spot over looking a gully. Went for the chilli fried egg on sourdough..."

Flippynz

"It has a fairly nice location at the back of St. Kevins Arcade overlooking Myers Park. Quite a few tables so it wasn't hard getting one.The..."

Benedict Uy

"Great hidden place! Coffee was good and but he highlight were the Baps! They were delicious and affordable! Definitely worth a shot! The pastries..."

Melissa Kirsten Heng

"A lovely cafe situated inside St Kevin’s Arcade providing a sunny dining environment.Service: 7/10We stood by the entrance sign for..."

Grace Huang

"First time I visited I tried the menu - getting a cheese toastie with pickles and i also got an iced chocolate. I wasn’t overly impressed the..."

Stacey

"Came in for a birthday breakfast with my friend today. We ordered the donuts, rice pudding, mocha and grapefruit vanilla. Donuts were tasty and jam..."

Rosanne Choy

"This was my second time coming to Bestie and it did not disappoint me. Loved the atmosphere and how different it was from other cafes. Definitely a..."

Vicky Huang

"Best fried eggs on sourdough ever!!!!! Chilli fried eggs are actually to die for. Mean staff. Mean food. We always come here and every time it’s a..."

Elise Van Polanen

"I’m in love with this place’s vibe. Didnt think a cafe in an arcade could be this awesome. Friendly service. Nice coffee. Will come back for the..."

Quinn Mai

"The chilli fried egg was delicious. Potato hash was amazing. The sourdough was over toasted and had soaked a lot of the butter? Making it hard to..."

3leos3

"We ordered fried chilli eggs and scrambled eggs with sourdough and hash browns . The breakfast was really good although the coffee was pretty..."

Pinnu88

"So glad I found this cute little spot! My iced mocha tasted SOOOOO good plus i very much enjoyed my eggs on sour dough. they fry their eggs really..."

G 💖

"This review certainly has been a long time coming and I appreciate all of my fans for being ever so patient. Bestie is the crown jewel of K’Rd’s..."

Mr.G (OFFICIAL)

"This place is special. Definitely a hidden in the middle of K road. Felt like we were in Melbourne! Service was quick and friendly despite being..."

Danimurphy23

"Amazing mix of flavours and textures give you an out of the world culinary delight. No words of praise are less for the chefs - smoked salmon..."

Picky Diner

"My sister and I both had the vegetarian roll. It was big and super tasty packed with beetroot and other veges. We also had a beetroot and carrot..."

Camilla Dadson

"Seriously this place hits the spot every time! Those bottomless cups of coffee, can’t beat 3 cups of joe on one sitting! I had this chickpea with..."

Mrs Little Flower

"I loved the atmosphere of this place. It is hidden away in St. Kevin’s Arcade of K‘road and has an open space with stunning views of Auckland and..."

Auckland Foodie

"What a great experience. Loved my coconut rice pudding and my friend had the mini doughnuts. The ambience is perfect for a cafe and everyone around..."

Cynthia Vanisha Paul

"Bestie is such a gem. Ambience: Love the open space and the seating arrangement. So much light and plants. Love the pink tone of the wall..."

Linh 💛

"I really like the location of Bestie; beautiful greenery at the back of an arcade with lots of natural light. It’s great on Saturday morning, but..."

Raymond Tiong

"Called in here for Bike Auckland breakfast (thanks to K Road Bussiness Association) on Thursday 5 April 2018. Had delicious latte with coconut milk -..."

David Purvis

"Came here during a weekday just after 9am. It wasn’t too busy, and the food came out quickly. I got a cheese scroll and iced mocha. I really liked..."

Kylie

"Prime location, awesome view and great food! So, plenty of reasons for trying Bestie.Love the deep fried doughnuts. the coffe is not the..."

Diogo Reck

"Came here for a small morning snack, had a peach cake and got a hot chocolate. Service was quick and attentive. The cake was nice and moist, most..."

Vanessa Gao

"Lovely warm service, excellently balanced (milk to coffee ratio) soy cappuccino. The baked goods are of the quality one would expect from ones..."

Mcm

"Went to bestie yesterday (Tuesday) just before lunch and there were lots of free tables in the arcade to sit at. Service was friendly and..."

Riddhi

"Love their cheese toastie, had it twice. that quince jelly is amazing addition to melted cheese. Great coffee and good service with a smile...."

Anna Griffin

"My love fore bestie and their hot cakes is unparalleled. If bestie started a cult I would be the first to join. Good vibes good white iced coffees,..."

Lucy

"Tucked away in the arcade on K Road is Bestie. The shared dining area in the court area is a great lace to socialise. It has a great view over the..."

I_like_pickles

"Excellent food here. A top place. Love the ambience of St Kevin’s Arcade. Friendly service and inventive yet not fussy or esoteric food. A must try..."

Louise Ngaei

"This may just be our new favourite cafe on k road. Located at the back of Kevin's arcade with large glass windows you'll get a meal with a view. The..."

HJ

"Best breakfast out i have had in ages. We were told there would be a 30 min wait time on our order but it came in about 20. My flat white was..."

Tommy

"Awesome place for Sunday brunch. We arrived at 10.30am to a great vibe. The cafe is at the end of the wonderful K-Rd icon - St Kevin's Arcade. It was..."

Basil Black

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Friendly helpful staff, funky innovative menu, spacious open plan victorian arcade, overlooking Myers park, in the middle of it all, just off k..."

Abbi Pritchardjones

"Love the feel of St. Kevin's, especially the back area where Bestie's and Gemmayze St. are - such a cool view of the Sky Tower. Bestie's itself is..."

Clove

"Awesome cafe! Went for breakfast and had the crushed lentils which were delicious and such a decent portion size. My brother had the chorizo flat..."

Sarah

"Nice place having coffee here. The donut was quite fluffy n it’s different from normal ones. The potato skin is very crispy n goes well with the..."

郭鸣美

"Strolling into a lovely old complex at the top of a hill is so surprising. The cafe's dining room is the back of courtyard which overlooks a tiny..."

Jade M.

"Visited Bestie cafe today to catch up with a friend. The food was 10/10 we had the hot cakes and the pork ribs both dishes were faultless and I would..."

Sarah Leakey

"Such delicious food, beautiful location and vibe. Food is affordable yet creative and delicious. Staff are lovely and friendly and cool. One of my..."

Georgie T

"St Kevins Arcade has come a long way from the days when I attended AGGS and it was a run down, smelly, dingy dive where all the girls would go to..."

Melemai Kamutoa

"Great little place for a meal! The location is superb and the surrounding shops on K road are worth a look at. Shared the ricotta doughnuts which..."

Kathy Xu

"We have picked the best spot for catch up lunch, lots of table which means no waiting time to get a table for four of us on Saturday lunch time. Open..."

Jessica Halim

"I didn't expect much from a cafe hidden away at the end of an arcade so I was pleasently surprised by the treats in store for us. There was a good..."

Anna

"Wow, such a busy place located in st Kevin's arcade it was very busy when I visited but got served quickly and the scones are delish. The coffee was..."

Brad Vidovich

"Went here on Mother's Day recently, and was buzzing. We arrived around 1pm and had to wait around 5 minutes for a table to be cleared which was fine...."

Juliet

"Decided to try this cafe out, since K Road has been rolling out new eateries lately! Surprised how it was different from other cafes as it was..."

Kirsten

"Food was great, service fab and nice atmos. Would defo come back. Excellent selection of hot sauces and good coffee. Bestie is my new..."

KSP

"Food: food was delicious! A little on the small side for portion size (for my meal anyway) but it was beautifully presented and tasted incredible. I..."

Saskia Kiefte

"Definetly worth a tryy! Salmon balls and cinnamon doughnut were so delish!! Awesome place with very antique ambience located in an old mall!..."

Mindylow_

"I've always liked having a coffee at this location in the past and a few days ago I finally got to try Bestie Cafe which opened here after the arcade..."

Kerryj

"Fantastic food. Well presented and accommodating to dietary requirements. Soy latte was delicious and strong just how I like it. Came here..."

Rose

"Great atmosphere and food was really nice - had smashed avocado with boiled eggs and herbs. Bathrooms didn't have a change mat unfortunately...."

Danielle W

"I love unexpected finds. Bestie was the most wonderful, unexpected adventure and I pleased to discover afterward that it made its place in Metro’s..."

Heartshrooms

"Excellent close to perfect. Breakfast is yummy any choice is great.Coffee good and strong. Views of the skytower the Strand is vibrant...."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"Another top 50 cafe that drew me in... and I'm happy for it once again 😅. Located in one of K'roads 'hallway' of shops, you'll find a stunning..."

Monique Porteous

"Went here for brunch this morning and it was delicious! Hidden gem on K Road. I had the pancakes and my boyfriend had the rosti with salmon. We both..."

Jessica

"My work team and I decided to head up to K-Road to check out the renovation works that they've down to this beautiful arcade. Bestie is one of the..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Great food !Service was a bit slow and we had to go up and find a waitressThis place was jampacked on a sunday morningBeetroot hummus..."

Thegreeats

"Awesome wee place in the spot where my old favourite cafe used to be. The coffee here is soooo good! I ordered the Coconut & Cardamom rice pudding...."

Ms Jones

"Cute little place on K'Road. Love how while it's situated inside St Kevin's arcade, it's very spacious and you still get lots of sun. If it's a rainy..."

Abigail

"Best cafe in the area hands down. Lovely cabinet food, beautiful coffee and the sweetest staff on the planet! What's with all these 3.5 ratings?..."

Poppy Mitchell-Anyon

"Hidden away at the back of St Kevin's Arcade, Bestie is a nice place to stop for a coffee or breakfast and have a look at the cute second-hand book..."

Justine Weake

"came down for a stroll along k.road and st kevins arcade and Bestie is located at the very end, nice warm sunny location too, just had a cappuccino..."

Diner8Here

"Loved this place, staff are friendly and donuts were suburb. Will be back again to try something else. The only challenge is getting a seat. ..."

Kathleen Ruston (Ellie)

"Redeemed itself we went 5 of us at around 12 ordered meals and coffees told 30 minute wait . After 45 minutes asked where the food was waitress said..."

Richard J

"This new place is close to work so was excited to try it and see if it was worthy of joining the rota. Well it didn't disappoint I loved their menu..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Update August 2018- Bestie still has the best cabinet in town (including vegan baking) and the brownie and snickers truffles are out of this world...."

Sian

"If you're an early bird or just lucky, you'll be able to sit at the window and take in the amazing view over Myers Park. Food was good too. Nice..."

Darren Ren

"The coffee was quite cold and not the best taste as you can see the latte art in the photo. Compare to their reputation, I was disappointed on their..."

Geonju Park

"Delicious breakfast spot and we were lucky to get a great view at the top table! We both enjoyed the cheese toastie with the chili egg and homemade..."

Lily Dove

"Loved the place, the staff is more than nice, all smiling and taking care of you. The food was excellent, the maple cookie was one of the best I ever..."

Cloé

"Hands down the best Chai latte I've tried. And I don't say that lightly! Cozy place with open space to sit inside or having views to the tower. A..."

Anna Magnusdottir

"It was love at the first sight… The atmosphere is amazing, the place is gorgeous, the service is great and the food is amazing. We had the free..."

Jesiane Queiroz

"Would recommend getting the chili fried eggs! Everything we ordered was delicious. The atmosphere is super pretty, however, the service was..."

apas

"Simply amazing! Had the chili butter fried eggs on sourdough with a side of avocado & my husband ordered the stack of pancakes with bacon. Everything..."

Gabriela Cortes

"The food and coffee are super good! The chili fried egg toast 🥰 (asked for the egg..."

Josien and Franklin

"Lovely hip cafe for all ages with a view of the Skytower. Cute decor adds to it. Yummy food especially the shoestring fries. Good..."

Nicky Andrews

Tianfu Noodles

84/100 (1301 ratings)

Chicken Cartilage Spicy Noodles

Lu Rou Mian

Noodle Soup with Braised Pork Belly

Noodle Soup with Spicy Pork Trotters

Chinese Cucumber Salad

Dumplings in Chilli Sauce

Noodle Soup with Spicy Beef Tendons

Noodle Soup with Braised Meat Eggs Vegetables

Chongxing Noodle Soup

Noodle Soup with Pork Mince & Chives

"Very friendly and efficient service..."

Matt G

"Prices are reasonable, service is over and above friendly, and the shaved noodles are to die..."

Nathan Chan

"After weeks of eating bland food, finally made a trip to Tianfu noodle. The food was absolutely delicious. The takeaway was still warm when I arrived..."

Adam

"This is the best Authentic Sichuan restaurant I have been to in Auckland. The owners take a lot of pride in making their food, and puts in the time..."

Jingvincible Sunni

"Went as a group of 7,all had spicy dumplings. Food was delicious!..."

Megan Wolfaardt

"I’ve heard a lot of good things about this place before and my expectations were definitely met! I love that their food is quite customisable - you..."

Kylie

"Dan Dan noodle, spicy beef noodle and dumplings in spicy sauce. Really flavorsome with that fresh hint of coriander which balanced out the beef mince..."

Persian Foodie

"Rating: 4. Small & cozy, but packed with people for an early dinner for Saturday night. I ordered the rice noodles with braised pork intestines in..."

Manz

"Was good! I had just mild one for both of noodles and dumplings. still spicy. Haha fast..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Been wanting to come for ages and finally came last night. So glad I did! I got the noodles with pork mince and chives, super flavorful soup noodles..."

Linda Lin

"Had the dumplings in spicy sauce which was very tasty but just a bit too sweet. Definitely gonna try next time for other dishes...."

LilianMonaghan

"Very delish. Highly..."

Xkellyzorz

"Was always curious of this place and I regret not visiting sooner! My friend suggested the dandan noodles and the dumplings, which I equally..."

Asianfoodie

"Whenever I'm feeling likes spicy dumplings, this is the place to go 😋 Their dumplings in spicy sauce is a go to whenever you're craving dumplings..."

Candy

"Very busy but nice place for Sichuan style of noodles and dishes. Tasty with good presentation and portions. Would love to come back and try more..."

Candy

"hand pulled noodles are thin, smaller and tastes fresh. Medium spicy is not overly spicy so I'll try the next level up next time. Their spicy beef..."

G1k

"I had lunch here awhile back and it was really delicious. I got the dan dan noodles and it looked/tasted like Eden Noodles. Portions were massive and..."

Sharon Louie

"Great spot for Sichuan spicy noodles in Newmarket. Quick service, polite staff. Very clean and well-lit. Difficult to get a seat at certain times of..."

Claire

"Very nice and friendly staff. Nothing more you can ask for a spicy noodle in such a reasonable price in Newmarket. Spicy, rich soup, with smooth and..."

Kun_xiao

"love the shaved noodles here! dan dan noodles as well as the pork and chives are my favourite. I am a spice fiend but usually only order mild or..."

Cherie Nicole

"If you’re looking for a cheap lunch that tastes good and fills you up then this is the place to go. Been here 3 times already and I’ve never been..."

Sabrina Hea

"Excellent noodle. Top 5 for chinese noodle in Auckland. The waiter could recommend good combination between noodle, broth, dumpling. Mild is spicy..."

Adi Wardoyo

"Small busy place that provides hot fast meals. The chilli is great and the service is prompt. Great for a quick lunch at a reasonable..."

Dumba

"Amazing food here especially dumpling in spicy sauce. I recommend the pork mince noodle and dumplings. I come here every day and always forget take..."

Jiamin Pu

"Came for dinner after a movie. After reading some of the reviews I went with a medium spicy in case it got too hot. I ordered a medium bowl of the..."

Benedict Uy

"Came here with two friends on a rather quiet Sunday night. We were in the area and were looking for a quick dinner so we decided to come here. I had..."

Stephen Li

"How good do these bowl look this winter evening specially when you are sick and it's raining.I think Dan Dan Noodles is the best creation by..."

Disha

"Big portions and really good food. Would recommend the hand-shaved noodles as they are great! Great speed of service too! Would recommend to all who..."

Michael Chen

"Got carried away. My half empty bowl of delicious mince pork and chives noodles. My newest bestmate in this “elsa weather”. 🤗. If youre after..."

Olein_12

"One of BEST in Newmarket! ⭐️ Quick, spicy, delicious, and the poops were fan-fucking-tastic afterwards. I got the medium level of spice..."

Lum Lum

"I highly recommend the dumpling in spicy sauce. It was so good I was secretly hoping my partner will give me the last piece of dumpling even after..."

Heysilly

"Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Value: 5/5Been here many times and I will be back many times.I regularly order their "little..."

Emily

"We came at midday on a Thursday and while it was definitely bustling, we managed to get a table.We ordered the Noodle soup with minced pork..."

Vivian C

"My absolute favourite dish is the Sichuan cold noodles. Large portion and super cheap. They recommend having it with the normal wheat noodles as the..."

Food2belly

"Ordered sour spicy soup dumpling and dessert. It was really delicious, better than my expect！ they put soup and dumplings separated to avoid..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Ordered the Dan Dan noodles - hot and they were so delicious and hot. Really friendly and efficient service. Will be visiting again soon for more of..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Please don’t dismiss this place from the way it looks initially with its plastic foodcourt chairs. Infact - it kinda feel fitting for the ‘street..."

Veronica Te

"Best spicy dumplings I've had 😍 small place. But definitely worth it. Always busy, but you can call and order. Also tried dumplings in chicken..."

Kashmira Singh

"Best Sichuan noodle in town!!!!! Love the special noodle they homemade. Love their dumplings too!!Big portion, cheap price, fast..."

Aishwayah

"Highly recommend the spicy sauce dumplings! Spicy and sweet. They have different spice levels, but "hot" isn't that hot: maybe quarter the spice..."

Yujin Lee

"Cheap and large portion in Newmarket. Was craving this type of cuisine and it didn’t disappoint.Try to go for medium size and medium..."

Joel Kerber

"Spicy experience.+ Good helpful service.+ Good flavour.+ Spicy stuff, I do medium or spicy on most chinese restaurants but you..."

The Man Who Ate Dominion Rd

"One of the best beef noodles I’ve had! In comparison to Basu Lounge which is also bomb it’s a lot more oily but in a good way. I recommend..."

SpoonMe

"Had won ton with cleaver cut noodles. Tasty. Noodles from machine not hand made like Kung Fu noodle. Staff friendly. Mrs had spicy beef noodle...."

Dumpling Hunter NZ

"What a find! The beef tendon noodles and spicy saucy dumplings were scrumptious and very filling. Can't wait to go back and explore the menu some..."

Cherries_inthesnow

"Love this place please support them! Taste amazing for their price. Authenticity approved by a Chinese yes👍 Previous restaurants at this location..."

Alex

"I left this restaurant with a happy tummy :) I know this place specialises in spicy food but I can’t eat that spicy. Usually restaurants do..."

The Poor Foodie

"I always go here for dumplings (spicy sauce) with the add on for bean curd sheets. It’s so so so good! Would also recommend their snack dish -..."

Jessebel

"Our go-to place for spicy chinese food. The slobbery/saliva/mouth watering chicken (口水鸡) is soo good. Love all the cold starters and noodle..."

Lucy Lu

"Strolling around new market for the first time, tried this noodle and it’s delicious with really big portion.. have to share one big bowl with..."

Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386

"I ordered a cold noodle with shredded chicken via a delivery app. The taste was really good and aromatic. I will definitely reorder.It..."

Charis Beh

"Found this restaurant by accident, we are so impressed with its food, service and its cleaness. Mum ordered Dandan handpull noodles, I ordered pork..."

Juan Cheng

"Good valueGreat value from noodle menu. Food was very tasty and the service was friendly and helpful with menu advice. It certainly was..."

Sun Tsing

"So I really like this noodle restaurant for a quick cheap eat as their food is always tasty and service is impeccable! The lady at the..."

Jenny Da

"I love this place, host very warm welcome.I tried kumara noodle with mince and soybean paste and dumpling with sweet spicy sauce which the most..."

Kicky

"my FAVOURITE noodle place ever!!!!!! literally a bowl full of YUM! good comes super quick + portion sizes are very generous!!!!! would eat every day..."

Snacking Sister

"Cheap food and also delicious. The waitress was super attentive and friendly. highly recommend their dumpling in spicy source and DanDan noodle..."

Altments Bridget

"This is my favourite noodle place! If I could give 10 stars I would. The noodles are always consistently great and you get a lot per serving. The..."

Trish Zafra

"awesome!! love all the choices!!! especially the noodles with minced chicken sprouts and chili!!! really tasty!! they are also vegetarian friendly as..."

Yaxin Guo

"Tianfu noodles is quickly becoming a local favourite for those who work in Newmarket. They make authentic, delicious and flavoursome Chinese food at..."

Wei

"They do Authentic dandan noodles and mince noodles from Sichuan province. ice jelly with brown sugar sauce, best in Auckland so far. Spicy food..."

Ning Ding

"Decided to give this new place a try the other day. We ordered 3 different flavor noodle, wonton in spicy sauce and dumpling in spicy sauce. Service..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Ordered shaved noodles (meat sauce and soybean paste) and pork & chive dumplings in spicy sauce on the side, which was absolutely delicious. The..."

Xian Lin

"Probably one of the best spicy noodles I’ve ever had. Noodles were cooked to perfection, with just the right level of chewiness, the soup flavor..."

Nicholas Siew

"Had a lot of high expectations as it was so hyped on social media and through word of mouth.. but left slightly unsatisfied. The Dan Dan noodles were..."

Christine

"Noodles were very chewy and nice, very hearty bowl of dumpling soup too! Quite a great place to come to during rainy days if we feel like a chinese..."

S & S

"TianFu Noodles is definitely the place to go for a bowl of warm-your-heart-and-stomach spicy noodles. Go for at least Hot to get the bang. If you..."

Kevin

"Very good Chinese noodle. Every noodle is tasty and well seasoned. You can add coriander in the noodle makes it better. Pork intestines was perfectly..."

금석한

"Delicious food with generous portions for a decent price of $31! We had two medium sized bowls of noodles: braised beef shaved noodles and spicy pig..."

Jessica Kavanagh

"Authentic Sichuang noodles and other food served here. I really like the way all the cups, glasses and chopsticks are cleaned thoroughly, not like..."

A K

"Dumplings in spicy sauce are the one! Was recommended these and couldn’t get enough Also had the Dan Dan noodles and spicy beef noodles; both with..."

Smoothe Operator

"Absolutely delicious noodle soup. Wish they had tofu option. Flat noodles were so..."

heymish

"Got the Noodles in Spicy Beef soup and the dumplings in spicy sauce. The noodles were perfectly al dente with a nice chew to them and the beef was..."

Denzel Williams

"Called in here Tuesday 28 November 2023 after a few years break. Price has increased from $9 to $15 for wanton noodle soup. Bit salty & spicy when..."

Dave P

"Delicious, not just a simple noodle but a true journey across Asia. Thank you for this 💎 . Excellent..."

Jean Olivierien

"Came for dinner after a movie. After reading some of the reviews I went with a medium spicy in case it got too hot. I ordered a medium bowl of the..."

Benedict Uy

"The dumplings in spicy sauce is amazing. Friendly staff too which is a bonus. The noodle dish was pretty good, but not as good as the..."

Nishani Lim

"I’ve been to this place many times and I always enjoy the food. Authentic dishes with pleasant sichuan spicy kick to it. All dishes are cheap...."

Julia

"I've eaten here and had takeaways from here many times over the part few years. Highly recommend the Noodle Soup with Spicy Beef (shaved noodles),..."

Pieta Winter

Parnell Returned Services Club

"A pub that has long been a place to get cheap beer and great advice. The family in there are true legends who always greet new visitors with a warm..."

anonymous

"Wicket good razzer or RSC as its known with cheap drinks and the best Publican in the world = he had Zwines back in the day. Play Pool on standard..."

Ricky “[ric]”

"Great place to hang out. Pool table and darts. Cheap drink as well. The locals are very..."

Vicky C

"Friendly faces ..great beer and superb hospitality...everyone welcome ..well apart from..."

Paul Fishwick

"Great crowd with low cost..."

Russell

"Very good, go once a..."

Peter Fort

"Great place for a drink or..."

Lewis Holden

"Member at this place. Nice little..."

Mike Myers

"Nice group of people..."

Ron Fritz

"Amazing..."

Bevin Smeith

Sushi Train Chancery Sq

84/100 (2207 ratings)

"You wonder why it's always full because the sushi is $3.50, and totally worth it. I love having edamame on the side, there was plenty to go around..."

Seamus M.

"$3.8 per plate, good quality sushi, but often you can’t find what you want on the train, so you have to place order directly to the chef and they..."

May Hung

"There are a wide range of sushis and other dishes such as udons. You can also order from the menu. Most of the times the market fish available is..."

Renie

"I love love love this place. There is an impressive selection of sushi and snacks on rotation including some hot dishes and dessert items...."

Niamh Mulholland

"It's nice that all their plates are the same price - $3.50. Very good value for money, as there are some other sushi train restaurants which charge..."

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"I absolutely love this sushi train! The best things by far are the grilled sushi! Such as the grilled salmon, grilled unagi (eel) and grilled scallop..."

MeeraTheFoodie

"Great little sushi place in town that's really handy for sushi lovers that work in the area. Great staff and the food is delicious. I actually really..."

Rochelle Holland

"Great value for money with everything being $3.50. I love how there is a great variety of food. We recently tried another sushi train place and with..."

Anna Chan

"I’ve been going to Sushi Train for a year now and it has become our go-to kaizen-sushi or conveyor belt sushi in Auckland. 🍣 : The nigiri..."

Shibani Timblo

"One of our all time favorite restaurant , great place to dine with little ones, very friendly service and food is tasty. Parking is easy as well,..."

Rex Chen

"A great place for lunch! Highly recommend the hamburger steak sushi and the beef wagyu one.We did order udon which was a little delayed...."

Asianfoodie

"Have been here a few times for lunch and have enjoyed it every-time. The concept of it is so fun with the sushi going round. The sushi is always..."

Karina

"A cute restaurant nestled in the crowded city. My favourite is the unagi sushi. Unfortunately we arrived quite late so there were no more salmon...."

John He

"INNOVATIVE. Morphing together ancient tradition with cultural innovation, sushi train brings an interactive dining experience that is enjoyable for..."

Brendan Chun

"Sushi Train in chancery square damn where do I start, it's just amazing. I've been here 3 times and they've never failed to impress. The staff are so..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"The best sushi train in Auckland, can't compare to Japan's fresh seafood selection but Sushi Train does really good fried items; soft shell crab,..."

Food2belly

"Amazed meet someone in the class here for doing part time. Service is not bad. But the food is just normal, some avacado does not seem very..."

Jifferney Lu

"Conveyor sushi is always a fun dining experience! Quality is average but overall, it is still an enjoyable meal. They have a good range of options..."

Ann Castillo

"Highly recommend this place if you love Japanese food especially Sushi Train. Most Sushi Trains are priced differently based on the type of food. But..."

Michelle Li

"Still the best sushi train in town. They always have special menu like steamed egg and ramen. All the sushi and sashimi are nice and fresh, ＄3.5..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Ive been coming to this restaurant for 3-4 years and it has never disappointed me ! Their fresh salmon nigiri and grilled prawn is the best. Very..."

Anons

"I've been coming here for the past couple of years and it's always been great, and today was no difference. Today I've had a variety of sushi and..."

Steamed Hams

"This is a place with very good value for money compared to other sushi trains in Auckland. Most dishes were $3.50 each. Some dishes like soft shell..."

J K

"Sushi train for holiday lunch with Denny Setiawan.. feeling so good having salmon nigiri, grilled scallop, grilled pork, tantan tofu ramen and uni..."

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"Best place for sushi in town. All plates $3.50. The waiters are very friendly and efficient as well. Also, one of the few places in Auckland that has..."

Flora

"All plates is $3.50 which saves the thinking. There is a good range of sushi and a small range of $3.5 desserts too such as tiramisu and creme..."

Dxlche

"Hands down my favourite sushi train. Their staff are super attentive and their sushi is literally the best. All their plates are $3.50 so you don’t..."

Donna

"Every plate $3.50, which isn’t too bad. Everything was delicious and fresh. Serving size is quite small so you tend to eat a lot!! Atmosphere and..."

Grace

"Can’t go wrong with sushi train! If you’re super hungry, it’s food you can eat instantly with a variety of sushi flavours flying past you on a..."

Jenny Da

"I love this place! the service is always fast and polite. The food is great and there is an abundance of options. They also can make anything off..."

Tom Wong

"Its probably one of the best sushi trains in Auckland. Its can get very busy but that completely depends on the time of day you go. They offer alot..."

Mari Flores

"Definitely worth your money and a great experience with the conveyor belt bringing you your food. However, each plate is small but this allows you to..."

Gavin Ng

"Food is very average, wouldn’t expect high quality traditional sushi however great price, can’t beat the price! Would dine few times a year...."

Masterwayne12

"Decently priced with excellent service and friendly staff. The perfect places to try many different kinds of sushi. Everything is fresh and you can..."

Sally S

"Affordable prices. Delicious dishes. Friendly staff. Excellent location. There's nothing more I could have asked for when I had lunch at Chancery..."

Benz Chan

"One of the best sushi trains I've been to! I highly recommend this. Really good place to eat and try many kinds of sushi. It's a pretty decent price..."

Tan.ned

"This is a go-to restaurant for my friends and I if we want to hangout and chill. The food here is delicious and you can get it freshly made by asking..."

Jason Zhang

"I am a big fan of sushi train! And i like the fact that everything is $3.50. The fish are fresh and they have great flavours. I also love the options..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"Visited today for their $2.50 for all plates day which was in celebration of their 25th anniversary. Awesome to get the chance to check it out for..."

Kiwi Eats Asia

"Today is Sushi train 25th anniversary. All sushi is $2.5 per plate. They open at 11.30am, but there was already a long queue when we arrived before..."

I'm A Foodie

"The karaage, chicken teriyaki roll and creamy croquettes from here were really delicious! My friend and I came in quite early at around 5 so some of..."

Angela Hollings

"Sushi train is a nice location for a unique experience. My friend and I have had very little experience with sushi trains so coming here was a fun..."

Emma

"Good experience, friendly staff recommended. The sushi train is excellent. Must try their volcano dish which is made with four sushi rolls and is..."

Jenil Bhakta

"First time experience was wonderful!!! everything looked amazing! second time i went there and i realized the magic was not there like the first..."

S2Psycho

"Sushi all $3.50 a plate - some days the sushi is great and some, butchered. Depends on the chef working, and we've noticed an improvement but if you..."

Chomnomnom

"Frequently dine at this amazing sushi place. Amazing food and very friendly staff. The specials they have from time to time are also very..."

Bean

"This place is literally heaven for sushi lovers like me. My friends and I have huge appetites (we ordered 30 plates of sushi and also four bowls of..."

Aimee.

"Always thought this place is expensive and meh but my judgment is wrong. That's why you should never judge a place by its appearance. Lol..."

Michelle Chua

"It was ok the staff was really friendly but the sushi wasn’t really fresh. $3.50 a plate quite decent but a little over priced. The salmon nigiri..."

Lizzylucyxox

"I'm usually here in the late evening, it's usually fairly quiet then. The food is good and the price is great you don't have worry about sorting..."

Sheridan Slattery

"Good selection of sushi and sashimi. Good bang for your buck. The also served Waygu beef a little disappointed as it was not as good as the ones in..."

Acliu.nz

"At first i was a bit sceptical, $3.5 a plate? How will it taste? Although it's on the expensive side, they proved to me that I was worried for..."

Bambang P Buditomo

"Great place to have sushi, lots of selections and staff are friendly. $3.50 per plate is not too bad. I love the how you can order whatever you..."

Brandon Li

"Brought my boyfriend here a couple Fridays ago. It was our first time at Sushi Train and we had so much fun. We arrived early on a Friday..."

Anna

"Awesome place to go for a conveyer belt sushi. It Is a little bit overpriced for sushi,mostly paying for the experience rather than the food. The..."

Sid

"This is our go to sushi place. Hands down the best sushi in town. Great variety, the chefs are professional. Our favourites are the grilled..."

Rachel Hui

"What a great experience my boyfriend and I had together! Such a fun date idea! Great way to get to know another culture! Loved it! Will..."

Lilly

"Best place to go if u r a fan of buffet sushi. Get what ever u want here with appropriate portion and so many varieties with good taste and best..."

Satine Liu

"Friend and I had lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. We'd never been but I walked past it sometimes whenever I was in town so was always..."

Christina

"Took my sister here for a surprise lunch and she absolutely loved it!! Great variety and good price for what we got. About $35 for the both of us..."

Bambi

"Only reason didn't give 5 is because WE SPENT TOO MUCH!!! Went with 1 hungry friend and we ate just over 20 plates which cost approx $75 in total (I..."

Ezzz

"My favourite place to have sushi. They make amazing sushi. Very friendly people. Just can't stop ordering more and more. I highly recommended to..."

Mercan Kazankiran

"Had a great dinner here! There is a lot of variety and all plates are $3.50. We ordered some dishes off the menu and they came out really quickly :)..."

Kathy Xu

"This only hit 4 because it's the cheapest sushi train in auckland!Great food, but sashimi portions are way too small... they are even..."

Tony Ma

"The sushi is nice and fresh here, there are the classics which you can be made to order and there are lots of interesting flavour combinations as..."

Gus

"Good food and great service. Staff are friendly and accommodating. There are plenty of options to choose from and you can ask them to prepare one if..."

M

"Best sushi train in Auckland. Staff are nice and friendly. Its located at the heart of Auckland with other restaurants if you fancy something else..."

Lynnie M Vee

"The main reason why I still come here is because they sell tobiko with cheese :D. No one else in Auckland (that I know of) makes this type of sushi...."

Kaylene Jessin

"Fantastic sushi place. We were served and helped by the staff. They were friendly and all with smiles. I will go back to this place again whenever i..."

S

"This place has got the be one of the best sushi places in the city. Not only is the sushi fresh, it is very good value. You can either take sushi off..."

Bella Qian

"This is my favourite sushi train restaurant 💘One of the sushi chef is really really friendly and he serves customers promptly! He remembers..."

Jay

"This is by far the best sushi train restaurant in Auckland. The service is absolutely stunning and the food is incredible. Not badly priced at all..."

William Tozer

"This is by far the best sushi eatery I've ever been to. It was my first time here today and the service was spectacular. Not to mention the non-stop..."

Tavita Milford

"Lots of friends recommended this place to me before. I had 8 plates for $3.50 each, so paid $ 28.00 in total. Price was not cheap but reasonable...."

Michelle Hwang

"My all times favourite. Have been here many many times and will continue coming back. Tried most of their dishes and all are very yummy. Fantastic..."

Maria Polishchuk

"My favourite sushi place in Auckland. Cheap and cheerful. All made fresh in front of you. This place is a sushi train so you can pick what you want..."

Karina O'Connor

"Came here for dinner sunday. The premises is clean, staff are very friendly and helpful. The plates are 3.50 for two pieces which is a very good..."

Jamez Hill III

"Got way too excited about sushi train to remember to take pictures of the actual food!I'll have to add those next time (aka, I will be going..."

Eden OBrien Ford

"This is the place to come if you're wanting more than just the regular teriyaki chicken type of sushi. Also if you're a seafood lover! Sushi train..."

Teddyfamily.

"Previously called Sushi Room, Sushi Train has now simplified the whole dining process by pricing the majority of their plates at $3.50 each...."

Ben Ch

"Its a nice place. The sushi are really tasty and the chicken udon tasted great.$3.50 for any plate is good value.Favorite sushi place..."

Ronald Lam

"Sushi trains make for a super fun dining experience - especially for those not feeling comfortable enough to directly order from the chef. The plates..."

Jamie Chiang

"I only discovered this awesome little sushi joint a few days ago, and I'll happily admit that I've been back there every day since! Okay, so that's..."

Miah Dixon

"The food on the train was average but really enjoyed the vegetable gyoza which was made especially in the kitchen. The staff were really friendly. I..."

A

"As a regular@ our local sushi train outlet here In botany,we finally had a similar type of store to compare with here in the city..with this outlet..."

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"We really enjoyed the variety, and especially combined with the (unexpectedly) excellent Orion draft.Definitely recommended to sate that..."

DawieO

"Sushi train is good for lunch when you want a variety of choice. They dishes are made fresh on site, which is always a bonus. While not being the..."

Rojas

"Great food and delights for days! It's almost like walking into a museum ! So many wonderful variations of sushi and Japanese food all in one place!..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"The service is great. The food is also great! I love the ebi fried, its crunchiness is just on point. Their cheesecake is also worth trying. My..."

Michelle

"All time favourite, nice, easy and quick. I prefer to oder directly from the chief rather than picking up from the rail coz u dont know how long it..."

Nikki

"Reasonably priced Japanese cuisine with great customer service.Staff are attentive when needed and the dishes churn out quickly on the..."

Ed

"A little over rated but a great experience. Staff were extremely good and the sushi we ordered off the menu came fast! Lots of different varieties of..."

Claire Emily

"A place where the rice is fresh and not overlooked. Not normally a fan of the sushi train concept but this is the best I have come across in..."

Fylde

"Great sushi for a much cheaper price than any other sushi trains. Unfortunately, I reserved for a table and they put me on counter seats, which was..."

Brave Eat

"Not a bad place for sushi. Very reasonable prices and good variety. Staff aren't very friendly though - my friend and I were asked to move chairs for..."

Meg McGimpsey

"Price is reasonable. Food is fantastic. A place that I will come back again. Kids friendly and love the tiger roll. Most of the other sushi is well..."

Ronald Tan

"This place is nice but not recommended if you're really hungry. Took my friend here and he spent over $30 on sushi.I think this place is..."

Trin

"Second time here. I've noticed they've changed from 'per plate - $3.50, $4.00 etc' to all plates $3.50 which is very good! And they have a better..."

Queena

"Went here on a weekday for lunch so it wasn't too busy, we managed to get a seat right by the chef so we got to watch all the sushi being made fresh...."

Denise D'Sa

"A phenomenal place for top-notch Japanese cuisine. It is great to see the train in action. The sushi is really cool too. Will keep going in..."

#1

"For the price you pay for, must say it's very good $3.50 a plate. But then the seaweed was a bit soggy. The sashimi and seafood was fresh and I..."

Janet Wu

"My friend and I grabbed a quick dinner at Sushi Train on Wednesday night. It was pretty early, around 5.30pm and the restaurant was almost empty. The..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"$3.50 for every plate was such a good price compared to other sushi trains! Walked out of a different sushi train when I saw whimpy little plates for..."

Cararmel Queen

"I have come here at least once a fortnight since they have changed management. Since they made every plate $3.50 it's made my sushi train..."

Aniva Huang

"I love the casual atmosphere in this place. It's a nice modern setting and turning up on a Saturday night wearing shorts and jandals (dressed for..."

Jamie

"Great way to eat I say. Lovely dishes, lots of variety although some of the dishes did look like they had been on the train for hours. Friendly staff..."

Sungsam7

"Nice place - hard to find though. Maybe have a bigger brighter sign outside so its more visable. Loved the place and the food. Also having more hot..."

Stevey Taylor

"I love the sushi train and the way the dishes are served. The Place is really nice and their chef's are friendly and welcoming. They have lot's of..."

Julie Lam

"Absolutely loved it! The price was just right for the portions at $3.50/plate with a cute and cosy set up. The staff were all very friendly also...."

Jee Espino

"The staff here were so friendly and welcoming! I have never been to a Japanese restaurant with a built in sushi train. I have always wanted to..."

Maria

"First time visit. We arrived at the restaurant when it was first open for the day so there wasn't many people. The chefs welcomed us when we first..."

Rachel

"I definitely like the variety of food offered in Sushi Train and the whole concept of dishes moving around the table is undoubtedly cool and..."

Serge Foodini

"My city-based friend and I initially saw this restaurant on the same day we went to Mecca Chancery for Sunday lunch. And there we saw for the first..."

Charica Roche

"The premise of Sushi Train is this: chefs make up assorted plates of fresh sushi, with lid, and they are put on a conveyer belt that extends around..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"I was first skeptical about coming here as my last experience at the Sushi Train down at Viaduct wasn't that great. But I thought why not give this..."

Jess

"Came here with a friend for lunch one day on a deal voucher. Had heard mixed reviews about the Sushi Train, and I was a bit concerned whether the..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"It seems like 1997 was just yesterday. In that year Simon Woodroffe introduced sushi trains to London after a business trip to Japan. The first one..."

Flyingkiwi

"いらしゃいます(irashaimase) is the first thing you hear when you walk through the doors of Sushi Train in the Chancery. Sushi Train in the..."

NommyShotTreats

"I should have tried sushi on the train, but I ordered off the menu and unfortunately due to timing had to come back and pick it up so I didn't really..."

Verlyn Severson

"Super delicious!! Oh my goodness, the seafood is so yummy! Scallops (sooo fresh and sweet) were our favourite, both the sashimi and grilled 😋 A..."

mel

"Friendly service here, the sushi are really nice. Spicy scallop is quite special, like it. Also recommend the grilled..."

Janet Wang

"Sushi Train had their winter promotion today, they were packed with lots of people. However, the staffs are still very kind and helpful when we were..."

Cherlyn Tay

"Had lunch with my family including 4 grandchildren. Great food. Enjoyed their sushi and ordered some ramen. My mokos love the cream brulee, tiramisu,..."

Arlene Barraca

"Food is good, $5 per plate, any plate. Staff are polite. Premise is kind of bland and the lighting is nothing special but it's a great place to eat..."

Sherryk Koswara

"Awesome sushi I love this brand. We mostly order the sushi we want which means they come out freshly made. The chef was great and obviously took..."

Mia Pacey

"The food was served fast and fresh. Yummy as always and so many options, this become my regular stop :) The chef and the foh lady are both friendly...."

Mimi Duong

"I love all things Japanese, and I'm a massive fan of Sushi. The food was fresh and the tastes were authentic. Their Wasabi was some of the best I..."

Revert Back

"Love this sushi train. It's pretty conveniently located in the city, plenty of parking nearby. Really casual atmosphere and friendly service. Menu..."

Kim Mulligan

"It's a fun idea, but the train was mostly empty while we were there. Our seats were the furthest from where they put the food on and the table..."

Tracy Foster

"Awesome place to bring the kids. Seating is a bit limited so it pays to be early. So many options, there is probably something for everyone. When you..."

Jalesa

"There was a bit of a wait to get seats, so id recommend booking. Once we were seated we saw the conveyer belt wasn't very well stocked, so had to..."

Katie T

"Great place has a small area for kids ! Fantastic mum and dad get to eat with minimal..."

Shane Bohan

"Loved the place. We went here 3 times over the week in Auckland. Loved the robot delivery of items in the..."

Fergus Rolston

"Good decent sushi, run and made by authentic Japanese chefs. Good values at $3.50 per plates. Certain items such as grilled beef, crispy prawn nigiri..."

J H

"Oh, Sushi Train. How delightful you are, but so dangerous for my wallet if I don't keep a close eye on the plates! We visited on a Thursday lunchtime..."

Marielle Ibarra

"It was my first Sushi Train. It was amazing and felt like a kid picking up food from the conveyer belt. Fresh food. Attentive staff. You should visit..."

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Bread & Butter Bakery And Cafe

84/100 (1237 ratings)

Breakfast of Champignons

Eggs Benedict

Big Blat on Pretzel

Portuguese Tarte Tatin

Halloumi

Corned Beef Hash-Wich

Cakes

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"Service was very very good. We didn’t have to wait long at all and following instructions under level 2.5 during Covid-19 very clear. Tasty,..."

Sungsam7

"Auckland is in no shortage of great brunch spots so when choosing a place, it's a sin to pick somewhere that isn't going to satisfy your egg craving..."

Amindha Fernando

"One of my favorite brunch spots! The location isn't particularly great but once you're inside, you can just focus on the great food and great coffee,..."

Lynco

"Last month, I organised a Brunch Club, held at Bread & Butter Bakery and Cafe in Grey Lynn! Click the link to read more about our brunch..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"We visit bread & butter quite frequently as a family. It has a menu that is good for all 4 generations of our family. And the food tastes great of..."

Chan Can Eat

"First time I have been here found it accidentally.Went in staff were friendly and great ordered eggs Benedict with bacon and a long black..."

Richard J

"Very enjoyable atmosphere if you like a busy place. The food was nice, my daughter had the kids brekkie and I had the Eggs pakora both meals were..."

Laisa N Julessa

"Had the but protein smoothie and the bakers breakfast. The nut smoothie was super delicious a thicker consistency would have been heaven but that’s..."

#fatlyfe

"Great little place for breakfast super friendly staff and yummy food - we had avocado breakfast bowl and the breakfast of champignons - the potatoes..."

Gail Tasker

"Solely based on the delicious mocha and the great service I received. Great tasting mocha and can actually taste the chocolate. Well balanced. Look..."

Munchies

"My favourite place in Grey Lynn. A highlight is their home made hash browns. My all time favourite from the menu is the French toast. All the bread..."

Liz Scott

"The food here is awesome!!! We had breakfast here yesterday on a very busy Sunday. This is by far the best breakfast menu I have seen. The staff were..."

Rex

"Dined at Bread & Butter for lunch the other day and the food was delicious! They offer scrumptious brunch options including favourites like French..."

Jenny Da

"Been here a few times for brunch in the weekends and they are always very busy so be prepared to wait for a bit. Food is pretty good although it is..."

Akym

"What a great busy cafe we found! This is a place to go for a flavour bomb, the Omellete was delicious and the pizza was sooo good. We came here to..."

MegWantsVeg

"Came here over Easter weekend. Friendly service. Excellent coffee. I ordered the buttermilk hotcake with buffalo yoghurt, blueberries, citrus curd,..."

Ms Jones

"Excellent food, atmosphere and service. Not too pricey for the quality either. Quirky menu with not the usual cafe offerings. Can get hard to find a..."

Simon

"The cafe has a great buzz, lots of parking, very friendly and helpful staff. I will be returning to try more on the menu. I highly..."

LH

"Amazing food.. the eggs Beni and the smashed avo on toast was soooooo good.Coffee was really nice too.. it was a busy Sunday morning when we..."

Lyndsay Sykes

"This place just gets better and better. Outstanding breakfast. Try the porridge and eggs Ben. They also have an excellent bakery which sells a superb..."

Toby Jug

"Loved everything about this place. Stunning decor, food TO DIE FOR. Great range of yummy breads and cakes. I love the separate room full of vintage..."

Georgiapeters24

"We went here for lunch on Saturday 26th as a group of 4 adults and 1 child. Summary: Nice setting, great food selection and flavours, good..."

Mark Burney

"Been many times and loved big breakfast but since going Vegan 9 months ago (silly me hehe) I have to eat sides to make up a meal,but still..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"An attractively designed space and great wait staff give this cafe an edge. I ordered the pumpkin, capsicum & chorizo soup of the day and my daughter..."

Kerryj

"Stopped by for a late afternoon lunch just before 3pm, not much food left out in the cabinet on display, but the kitchen was still running...."

Chomnomnom

"Bread & Butter is always busy no matter which day of the week you go. The cafe has an industrial feel and love the beautiful baked goodies filled..."

LLK

"BEST brunch, and will making the trip back from over the bridge again for sure. Lovely staff, great atmosphere and delicious food. Honestly could not..."

Lisa Kent

"lovely food and good experience. Nice cafe! Waffle is high recommend! There is few people on Sunday morning Good place to have a rest..."

George CY

"This place is lovely! It looked a bit like a warehouse, industrial styled. It had a vibrant and energetic vibe, and was bustling with people on..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"By far the best coffee I've ever had, and so cute!! I'm obsessed with their B.L.A.T's, you need to try! And there's a bread and butter on the shore..."

Jessy Leonard

"Awesome #Food # Coffee and #Service. Favourite place now. Love this place. Love the atmosphere so cool. Keep it up guys...."

Ajay Sobti

"I had the waffle special! It was beautifully presented, and tasty! Massive portion sizes! Bread and butter have friendly staff and tasty coffee!..."

Ellie Sheehan

"This place was super busy when we went for lunch today! Thankfully we had booked a table as we were a large group and we were given enough time to..."

Caitlyn

"This place is bustling with people and parking can be difficult especially during peak meal times. Their cabinet menu is extensive and..."

I_like_pickles

"This place is always so busy.Such a variety of bakery food to choose from both cabinet and main menu. Love their savoury bread😘😘 great..."

JungYun Lee

"Three men. Three Top Notch Meals.Firstly the atmosphere and the service was on point for a Saturday morning, it was humming but we didn't..."

Luke Bilbrough

"Had both breakfast and lunch meals here, including the Eggs Benedict, both the burgers, the juices, smoothies AND the cabinet food sweet and savoury,..."

Sinéad Rose Stayton

"Came here for lunch with my friends and it's was a really lovely place. Enjoyed my time here. It had a relaxing feel to it. It wasn't too busy or..."

SHIKA 🍇

"Popped in here for lunch with a friend and was surprised at the variety on the menu. Previously I have only been for some of the delicious bakery..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"We got the wagu burger and the squid and the house pressed juice and it was amazing!!!! The service was awesome too. Definitely going there again!..."

Lauran Bergin

"Came here for brunch on a Sunday and of course it was busy. However the staff dealt with it so well I guess thats because they're probably used to..."

Cristine Manalo

"They have the greatest hot chocolate. I ordered a bowl hot chocolate at a reasonable price. The first time I was there was 4 weeks ago. I would so..."

Tavita Milford

"Lots of different choices on the menu and in the cabinet. Great coffee. Environment was nice and chic. Will definitely come back and try other items..."

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"Really love the food here. We had the creamy mushrooms with eggs and bacon, and the Mexican breakfast. Both were absolutely delicious. The coffee was..."

Anna

"This is arguably one of the best places for brunch in central Auckland! Here's why: Food - amazing! Flavoursome, good portions, fresh and..."

Mimi Yang

"Their breakfast/lunch menu has a lot of options along with having many other options in the counter. We went there with some friends and tried a few..."

Ridad

"Always greeted with a smile and a big hello. Love the variety of food, from the menu or cabinet, the food is always beautifully presented and..."

Pugsly

"Really delicious food, friendly staff who are open to menu changes. Often packed in the weekend so expect to wait for a table if you're with a group...."

Annie Scott

"Lots of choices, never been disappointed, good service, good coffee. Always dependable & some great bakery treats to take away (try the bagel..."

Yoda

"Delish eggs benny with just the right amount of rich hollandaise and smoked manuka bacon, coupled with a coffee bowl. Delish food, great service,..."

Mitch Lawson

"We usually come here and grab coffee and cabinet food but decided to dine in this morning! I ordered the creamy mushrooms and my boyfriend..."

Louise MacNaughton

"This is one of my favorite cafes in Auckland. The cafe is big and ambience wonderful. It is child friendly and if you even want to be away from the..."

Song

"A very busy cafe with lots of delicious choices both in the cabinets and on the menu. We ordered eggs benedict with nz smoked salmon & sauteed..."

Candii Cao

"I love coming to this place! It is nicely hidden away from all the chaos of the main road!The place is huge for a cafe, nicely laid out and..."

Winnie Luo

"Fabulous place for brunch or to grab some lunch on the go as there's always fresh buns and rolls in the cabinets. As well as fresh bread to take home..."

Caitlin Snodgrass

"Had a really really good experience from bread & butter! Food was exquisitely good and prices were reasonable. Loved the atmosphere in the place as..."

Joycee

"This is such a lovely little oasis betwixt hardware stores and carparks. The coffee is excellent, the mushrooms on toast make an amazing breakfast,..."

Alisha KP

"Would come back again to try other things on the menu! FOOD: The Avocado Breakfast Salad I ordered was really yummy - I'd usually..."

Melissa

"Bread and butter bakery is my go-to cafe, being within close proximity to central Auckland it is a prime location to meet up with friends. Wonderful..."

Tammy

"Good food, good service, good coffee, nice deco, good ambience! What more can you ask for? I have tried their big breakfast, avocado smash..."

ShoRt

"Visit BnB with my family, cafe was busy but we managed to get a seat. Service was great and prompt. Ordered the ice coffee with extra shot, mango..."

John Chin

"Goooo Bread and Butter! Lovely space , great service and the best eggs in town ! Get in.. The place has a great environment and has baking to die for..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Had such an amazing breakfast here the other day. The Mixed mushrooms are scrumptious. Service is fantastic too. Sarah Forsyth #gidschallenge..."

Sarah Parke

"Such a pretty layout and atmosphere. I love the interior design, and colour of their sofa. The food was really nice, I ordered mixed mushroom,..."

Thanya

"Definately one of the best cafe's in Grey Lynn for breakfast. My favourite is sauteed mushrooms served with bacon and poached egg. The smashed..."

Jamie Lyons

"While my Farmers breakfast was nice, it didn't seem anything extra special, just slices of cheese, tomato etc laid out next to each other. Having..."

Isi

"My friend was visiting Auckland for the weekend and we decided to head out to get something to eat. Being nearly midday we wanted something that..."

Anna Hinehou

"Super nice atmosphere, loved the interior and the way it was laid out, staff were also v helpful. I ordered the fish tacos and a short..."

Tania Li

"Had the mushrooms with poached egg on ciabatta with pesto. Sooooo good. The mushroom sauce was delicious, not too rich but so moorish. The ciabatta..."

Chrissy Low

"Stopped in here for a Sunday lunch and really enjoyed it. Got seated immediately even though it was pumping. The place has a really nice vibe and..."

Joe Roberts

"Service was good food took a while to come out though. Mocha was standard, the savoury brioche was very good but not enough filling inside, the..."

Moodyfoodie

"Great surroundings and a chilled vibe. Food was nice and tasty. Service was great and I didnt have to wait long. I had the mixed mushrooms which was..."

Taemoata Fong

"Really nice cafe. Great atmosphere and as we went on a Sunday for brunch the place was packed but got a seat almost straight away. Good selection on..."

Nikki

"Amazing food and presentation, but service is shocking. Takes about 10 minutes before being acknowledged, then another twenty minutes before ASKING..."

Jessica

"It's a lovely place to visit, the staff are so warms and friendly. The food is yummy, my favourites are the Thai beef salad and the fish soft shell..."

Irene Lloyd

"La comida es excelente. Vale la pena disfrutar de un delicioso desayuno acá. con seguridad regreso y recomiendo éste sitio. I great..."

Nazareth Contreras

"Excellent service, food and coffee. Lots of parking big plus.. They took reservation for family group of nine the day before. Despite been very busy..."

Paul La Franchie

"Modern local spot, very busy with an upbeat vibe. Despite being at capacity (midday Saturday) we were served both drinks and food within 10 minutes..."

Paige Eriwata

"Boy is this place popular! My friend and I arrived at 9am and by 10am there was a queue of people waiting for a table. It's easy to see why many..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Great ambience, lovely service and the food was pretty delicious. I've only been here once and I was quite impressed, but I wasn't blown away. Id..."

Ishita M. Mendonsa

"Lively warm cafe, with a heck of a lot of delicious goods to tempt you at the counter. Fast courteous service, great coffee and food. Nice mix of..."

Lara Wills

"A great place to visit with family or friends. It's the second time that we've been to Bread & Butter and we've thoroughly enjoyed the food and..."

Johann*

"Luv this place. Not squished when this place is busy. Great food, good coffee. Enjoy the menu, we both can find choices we like. Becoming a..."

Vivienne Walker

"Love this place! Immediately upon walking in I thought of how welcoming and inviting the place was. I couldn't fault the layout and look of it, I..."

Linny

"Oohhhh my god! I've been here twice now, both for brekky! Their mushrooms are soooooo good!!! Always have to get a side order of those babies now!..."

Samantha Young

"Oh my goodness, never thought I'd find such amazing food in a wee little nook in grey lynn! Had the eggs Benedict and it was beautifully done,..."

Prena Chand

"Fantastic! Went here on a Sunday for lunch and think we were rather lucky to get a table instantly, as it was very busy! Staff were really..."

Emma

"We were in the area so popped into Bread & Butter early on Saturday morning. Bread & Butter is very much tucked away from the main strip and if you..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Really? I'm struggling to understand the reviews below!Hubby and I went here for brunch this morning. I think the fact that they were flat out..."

Claire

"This is the best mix of both worlds - great coffee as you find it in New Zealand and the great bread as you'd find in Europe. This must be the best..."

Juku

"Fantastic in every way!After easy parking (which can often be a nightmare for other Richmond Road locations) the first thing that really..."

Alex Lovell

"This is one of the best cafe and bakery in Auckland. Great environment, great coffee great food. Try the Salmon with with potatoes,..."

Giapo Grazioli

"One of our favourite cafés in Auckland! Great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staffs and most importantly great food!! Tried pretty much everything..."

Cupy Dee

"Can't really fault this local favourite, it's always full, even if you go early, and it has heaps of tables! Had the omelette with ham, cheese and..."

Frank

"Been to this place for many years. Always awesome. Always satisfied. No surprise that there are always busy. On our last visit, unbeknown to us..."

Kevin

"Great croissant a real generous filled product , coffee was at a good standard . Great space indoors very comfortable for a rainy day catch up , not..."

Gavin Ryan

"Love the decor and ambience of the cafe. The coffee was good and also the cream brûlée donut! We tried two dishes from the food menu (crispy corn..."

Khor Elza

"Very busy place. The cabinet food always run out quickly. Decent coffee. Enjoy the cafe setting and decorations. Love to come back more often...."

I H

"Bread and butter is a nice place to go to the cabinet food is reasonably priced. They also had menu food. The staff were nice and helpful. I would..."

Hanako Liggins

"Amazing tasty food, smashed avo out of the park, Portuguese tarts sweet-az!! Smoothies next..."

John Baatjes

"This is one of our favourite cafes! Although the menu changes seasonally, the food is always great. The staff are always friendly and helpful, and..."

Liz Scott

"A random find through Google search. We were surprised by the taste and quality of the food. The fusion twists were definitely worth it!! The bread..."

Allister .Benjamin

"Food and coffee are always exquisite but the best part about Bread and Butter is the fantastic staff. Always happy and cheerful, rember our names and..."

Sam Harris

"Lovely cafe with friendly helpful staff. I love their green smoothie 😋 and their rolls and sandwiches. We've also tried the berry and white..."

MiaBelle NZ

"I had the French toast and it was spectacular, I loved all the components of the dish and they combined in a delicious way. I also got a loaf of..."

Chris Dove

"As a Portuguese expat in New Zealand, I obviously had to taste the Portuguese tarts on display in the cabinet. I was impressed with their quality,..."

Nuno Ganhão Hermitério

"We found Bread & Butter to be a super-vibrant eatery in the heart of Grey Lynn; an awesome selection in every department from sweet to savoury, a..."

George Forgan-Smith

"Nice place for a breakfast and..."

Tshepang .Afrika

The Zing

"I wrote a review on this restaurant 4 years ago , as being best Indian food in Auckland . I visited 2 days ago , again with family and friends..."

Ravi Jha

"I would say this was our first time visit this restaurant and staff members are very friendly and welcomed us. Food was great! Highly..."

YanY P

"Amazing food! So full of flavour! We went for an early dinner so not too many other diners which is why I marked the atmosphere lower but the place..."

Sylvia McCrea

"Loved this place, Food Ambience and service was..."

Mahesh Amrute

"Great restaurant with friendly prompt service. Serves a combination of traditional and modern indian dishes. If unsure help is readily available from..."

Crazy Kiwi35

"Husband and I just loved the food and service. We had mushroom tikka, seekh kebabs as starters, delicious kofta n kadhaai chicken as mains...."

sonali dhuria

"Very flavourful and large portions, probably the best Indian restaurant in Auckland. Staff are very friendly and professional, it's always a pleasure..."

Viktoria Ggg

"Really great meal out at Heritage, staff were super friendly and efficient, food was lovely, really nice vibe and clean/modern bathroom. One thing..."

Matt Russell

"The best place ever for Indian food. Beyond expectations for the service given by every single person working there. Really kind staff keeping in..."

purnima soni

"The portion and price were both great. Food were tasty .The venue was pleasant and clean, with good ventilation and no odours that were trapped. The..."

Nathan

"I had recently organised my dad's 65th birthday at Heritage and honestly I couldn't have chosen any better place than this. The staff were really..."

Jasveen Kaur

"We were a table of 5, the service was spot on, once we had ordered, the food appeared very quickly. Was delicious and my guests left very happy...."

Jono Cooke

"Excellent service - attentive, polite and quick. Food was delicious. I really liked the soft lighting and decor. The music could be a little quieter...."

Manish M

"i consider myself to be a Foodie and i love trying out food of different restaurants .In my job i get to travel the world and i like to try as many..."

Ravi Jha

Montrose Cafe Bistro Bar

84/100 (3432 ratings)

Long Black with Side of Pouring Cream

High Tea

Spicy Dipping Sauce

Full english breakfast

Eggs Benedict with salmon

Blueberry Lemon Cake Keto Gluten Free

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time having high tea, it was a good experience, the person who served us was good but someOf the treats that was served I felt was not to..."

_foodfanatic

"Really enjoyed Montrose. Lovely breakfast and wonderful service. Thank..."

John Meaker

"Awesome food at a very fair price great service and friendly staff and owner never had a better experience at any other eatery go there food lovers u..."

Steve Blank

"Wonderful and delicious food .We ordered a prawn cutlet and a scallop wrapped with bacon salad .Were so tasty too .Michelle the duty..."

Meng Tan

"I have been here many times and every time I go it never fails to impress me! The food is amazing and the service is great. Love the new summer menu..."

Jess Yock

"Very tasty. You can tell the chefs put their heart into making the food. Highly recommend the pork belly served here. The taste is impeccably well..."

DL Chong

"A hidden gem tucked away in Mairangi Bay with a different twist is how I would describe the Montrose Cafe Bistro & Bar. With plenty of choices on the..."

Mark Cranney

"The house-smoked salmon was aromatic and not too overpowering so it complimented the salmon really well. I tried the salmon hash and it was a very..."

Coogie

"My family went there on Sunday night, It is great to see the owner come out and talk to people, he is obviously a true professional and the longevity..."

Julian Snelgrove

"A wonderful dining experience. Food is always good and the desserts are to die for ❤️ staff are friendly and welcoming..."

LP 123

"Authenticity is at the heart of..."

Sonya SULAIMAN

"Lovely place , relaxing , great food and delicious vegan options..."

Zaid SULAIMAN

"Great service, very friendly staff. The food was very enjoyable. Lots of maple syrup on the French toast. Fresh tasting smoothies. Will be back again..."

Lukas Albiston-Murray

"Lovely cafe close to water. Exceptional service, friendly and very attentive. Food portion was generous and deliciously cooked. Had the Montrose..."

Erin Tan

"Great Food. Unique...."

@C

"Food and service was fantastic. Can’t recommend enough. Great place to eat out for dinner. Occasionally I will pop in for coffee and it’s always..."

Adam Whybro

"Discovered this lovely place after a nice walk on beautiful mairangi bay. We were greeted with friendly staff and took a seat by the fireplace. Our..."

Giorgia Hughes

"I was completely blind sided by the quality of the food!!! Passing by and thought let's go for quick bite, we walked in expecting the standard burger..."

Stefan Van Staden

"Three of us had lunch their today. Choose 3 of the street food dishes, breads, salmon hash and beef skewers. Great range of flavours and textures and..."

Rick Dowling

"This a real jewel in the Mairangi Bay crown a must visit with the combination of very tasty street food and traditional resturant food a great..."

Caztrader

"Great service and a beautiful high tea meant a very enjoyable afternoon for us. Thanks Montrose. We'll definitely be back to discover what other..."

SJ

"Excellent service and great food. The coffee was exceptional and the thick hand cut chips were a great side to the correctly cooked medium rare..."

Abhi R

"Great food and friendly service. Can definitely recommend the pork belly. The deep fried crumbed cauliflower was a really nice addition to our meal..."

Zheran Li

"I’ve dined at Montrose at least 6 times, from brunch with family to business lunches and staff dinners. I took a client out for lunch yesterday…..."

Paul.hebbink

"The services was good. The waitress was friendly, knowledgeable and proactive on taking away the emptied dishes. The food were great. I got the..."

Chang-Yu David Huang

"Great spot on the side of the wharf with views of the harbor bridge. Food was well thought out and service was exceptional: Friendly staff give a..."

Yang Jie

"Very friendly services. We were impressed that the restaurant have gone the extra mile to prepare a very nice ginger latte for us. The ginger syrup..."

Posttoted

"This is a cosy cafe. My friend and me enjoyed a quite chat with Delicious pork belly, Rocket salad, nice owner and definitely will go back. In..."

Alice Nie

"we ordered the eggs benny with mushrooms, omelette and a chicken burger.. everything was amazing!! I would have loved the option to have more..."

Zee

"We came here with another couple. We really enjoyed the dinner. The staff are friendly, the foods are well prepared and delicious. The services are..."

Aili Sun

"Great cafe to chill out on weekends, relaxing ambience and friendly staff. It’s a great place to go for a coffee catch up on a lazy weekend..."

Tony He Tongzhou

"Such an astonishing place for a cheeky lunch out with a couple of mates, amazing service and lovely food for its price all fresh. Outstanding all..."

Kseniya

"Friendly staffs, we had a pasta each and an Entree. The Salmon mousse is so good with the bread. Pasta was amazingly tasty and decent size...."

Queenie LaCroix

"It looks like a common café without suprise but actually not at all. Great food, impressive presentation, very friendly service. Like my friend says..."

CocoOnFire

"A lovely cafe for brunch. The potion is generous and flavour is nice. I recommend eggs bennys since they use croissant as base which is light and..."

Anita Lee

"Nice food both presentation and quality. Good service and nice place for gathering. I've been there for brunch of my family with four members. Very..."

Kitty So

"Ate here a few weeks ago. Food was good, and a reasonable size serving - we ordered the duck legs and pork belly dishes and an entree. The entree of..."

Brad

"Great food, exceptional service. Went for high tea, good selection of food that are filling and delicious, The only criticism is that the cafe..."

Grace

"Friendly and fast service, amazing food and good atmosphere... the perfect combo to a great meal out. We ordered the chicken burger, and chicken..."

Aadila

"We loved the pork belly and seafood pasta. Great use of fresh ingredients for both dishes. Decor could be better, but we appreciated the small corner..."

JT

"Relaxing atmosphere friendly waiter and nice food. Great location in Mairangi Bay with easy car parking. Definitely worth a visit. Good selection of..."

Chris L

"Went with the parents while over visiting. Dad had the chicken burger - so huge he had to slice in half. Mum and I had the chicken- the sauce made..."

Rosemary Martin

"My friends and I went to the Montrose cafe on a Thursday night, I was really tired. However, the waiter (manager) was so friendly, fun, and helping...."

Foodie Dudie

"My favourite cafe on the shore, friendly service with a nice vibe. The new menu is fabulous, lots of scrumptious vegan and vegetarian options now...."

Margot Keegan

"Been here a few times and every time amazing food and service, definitely worth visiting if you’re after a relaxed atmosphere, will be visiting..."

Heather Dobson

"Amazing food as always, havent been in a few years and everytime i come back im wowed by the wonderful food and awesome service! Keep up the great..."

Kruse Hughes

"Awesome, polite and friendly staff, fantastic and delicious food! Partner ordered the duck and I definitely had food envy! Would definitely recommend..."

Georgina Harris

"Great customer service and nice food. I was recommend the pork belly and it was absolutely divine. I would definitely love to come again...."

Sol

"First time visiting here. The smoothies were absolutely exceptional. All staff were polite and happy for us to be there. Top quality service would..."

Daniel Bell

"The staff were friendly and provided great service.The food was amazing - had the salmon dish which was cooked perfectly, however their..."

Jerry

"Excellent service - the staff were very welcoming as soon as we entered the restaurant. And the food was delicious! The scotch fillet was cooked..."

Sarah

"Had the chicken burger and fries, was delicious and good value for money. Service was lovely and presentation was nice too, would recommend...."

Joel Wong-Toi Knight

"We visited on Friday afternoon for high tea with some elderly companions (for her 85th Birthday). The Staff we so accommodating, we had a lovely airy..."

Dominique Elliott

"As always, great service and great food. Ordered up a couple of gourmet burgers, Caesar salad and the lamb salad. The youngest has a standing order..."

Pauline

"Wow, today was my first time here and everything was absolutely amazing. From the time you walk in to the time you leave. Great server and tasty food..."

Hardeep Macfarlane

"Excellent food and service. Mum in law is visiting from South Africa and was very impressed. High chair and toys for our toddler. Enjoyable lunch all..."

Singo

"We had the Chicken Ballottines and Beef Skewers. Both nicely done...esp the Ballottines! Not the usual fatty pub meals and the servings were..."

Ceecee Mars

"We enjoyed a superb high tea this afternoon served with a wide choice of food all gluten free The bacon and egg soufflés,and spinach and feta quiche..."

Rae Anita Cox

"Great food! Fantastic service and super friendly staff that always go above and beyond to make it a lovely experience. 👌 the calamari salad is a..."

Janic Swart

"I often pop in to Montrose for a wine (or two) and a specially designed bowl of fries (just for me) before a regular appointment that I go to in..."

Anabelle

"Just been to Montrose to celebrate my brother’s birthday. Food, service and atmosphere outstanding. Staff were very friendly and they went out of..."

The.hunter

"First time visiting this lovely cafe this morning and highly recommended. Had mince on toast which tends to be a hit or miss at cafes but this was..."

Mele Foliaki

"Went to Montrose for dinner. Thoroughly enough the food and excellent customer service. Would highly recommend it. Had the morccon lamb belly which..."

Nic Schofield

"Awesome place. Caters awesomely to Coeliacs. Will be here as often as I'm in Mairangi bay! Friendly staff and a nice bright comforting..."

Darcy Cullen

"It is definitely one of the best restaurants that I’ve been here in Auckland. Server was really friendly and explained every dish and recommended..."

Akhil N Naik

"This is one of the best places on the shore! I often drive all the way from Coatesville to eat at Montrose! They have the most delicious food on..."

Madeline Brown

"Came here for breakfast with the family, love the food and the service. We got the mushroom soup, omelette and the benny with bacon, the quality of..."

Beth

"Had the lamb belly slow roasted on a bed of potato mash with pea salsa. It was yummmmmms! The staff are very friendly and efficient. Nice quiet..."

Hannah Chiam

"Attended a group dinner at Montrose, and had an absolute blast. Staff very friendly, and service was exceptional.Street food was amazing - we got..."

Natasha Cooper

"Absolutely amazing restaurant, great food, great service, nothing is ever a bother to the staff. Relaxing, warm & vibrant place to enjoy a meal,..."

FoodiePro

"Had brunch here on Sunday 08.07.18 - fantastic meals - yummy food, great service, friendly staff and amazing smoothies, even offered a..."

S Antunovic

"Great to enjoy interesting food, different from the usual cafe food, beautifully cooked and presented, and prompt friendly helpful service. Also,..."

Murray Donovan

"This place was a pleasant surprise and far exceeded my expectations. We went for high tea, and the selection was great not only savories and sweets..."

Sjr Sjr

"Excellent food and excellent friendly service! I had the lamb salad which was packed with flavour and the lamb was perfectly cooked! My partner had a..."

Emma Kinniburgh

"Never before have I known joy on a comparable scale to the please brought by the cocktail of the week here. The service is nothing short of..."

Daniel Bercich

"I came here for a Flat White coffee; The service was fast, the staff were friendly and the coffee was beautifully made. The restaurant has a warm..."

Kester Bennett

"Popped in before a massage upstairs. Because of the time I really didnt think a coffee would be on offer. Was that weird time between coffees and..."

Mary Underwood

"This has been our local for many years and the food just keeps getting better. The service is always great too. We have two family members that have..."

Fiona M

"The chef at Montrose just knows the fillings to put into an omelette, always a great experience with good food. The venue is personal with touch of..."

Jerome Jacobs

"Went with a party of 20 and a few of us ordered steak. Unfortunately there was a lot gristle in the meat, more than one would wish. However the..."

Jillian Miller

"Friendly laid back with a great selection of craft beers. The Jimbalaya pasta is my favourite. Like to sit outside under the heater and watch the..."

John Showell

"Came to a birthday High Tea and it was absolutely delicious - great service and friendly staff. Had a wow of a time. High recommend. ..."

Elaine Utting

"My salmon dinner was absolutely delicious .It left a lingering smokey taste in my mouth ,which I really enjoyed. My husbands scotch fillet was..."

Pauline Norris

"We went here for high tea. We love having high tea and have tried a lot of high teas around the city. Montrose had the best service, fantastic food..."

Jordan Curtis

"First time eating here and what a little gem of a place! We ate from the street foods menu and it was delicious, especially the Turkish cigars - yum!..."

Jenny Williams

"Have dined here many times over the year and I absolutely love it EVERY SINGLE TIME. I remember when the street food was introduced it was so..."

Rose

"Fabulous service! Im a fairly fussy eater, chef was more than happy to make serve something to my request. Excellent vibe the place. The lamb I had..."

James Harvey Gibbons

"My family went here on a Sunday to discover a new "street food menu" and now it is very hard to choose from the great selection of dishes. We decided..."

Julian Snelgrove

"Came with a grabone voucher and was able to upgrade to an item from the street food menu for an extra $2. The salmon trio sounded really good and..."

Lucyeatsakld

"The staff are friendly and the food was delicious! We particularly enjoyed the Apple and Blackberry Crumble. The place is just off from the main..."

Christopher Chong

"We had the best family dinner out in long while. Delicious food at an affordable price for a young family, lots to choose from too, we got several..."

Andrea Martin

"Montrose is a great and atmospheric restaurant with amazing cuisine. Furthermore than just the flavors, Montrose empowers those with allergies by..."

Christoan Wheeler

"Amazing food. Great staff. Many gluten free options and chef is happy to adjust non-gluten free meals where possible to ensure everyone can enjoy..."

Courtney Coe

"Smoked salmon bagel to die for.... YummyGreat coffees and breakfasts, love feeling so welcome every time we visit. Thank you Bruce, great..."

Gwen Woolgar

"On a blustery winters day we ventured out to breakfast at Montrose.Service was excellent...Food spectacular.. Great well priced..."

Fleur Griffiths

"Their trio of salmon is worth a rave review - best I have had in a long while. Lovely colours and textures as well as flavours - and fairly priced..."

Diana Moorhead

"We had breakfast at Montrose Saturday morning, having been at the establishment many times before for other meals. One of us enjoyed the Big..."

Pat Burney

"Recently visited Montrose to try their new street food menu. We were very impressed with the dishes we received (Tuscan Pork and Beef Skewers). The..."

Chelsea

"Great food and awesome service. Like the new street food menu. Meat balls and the lamb definitely my favourite. Cheers for the meal, will be back..."

Alex Lowen

"The breakfast/ lunch and dinner menus at the Montrose in Mairangi Bay include fairly standard fare, but they have a very appealing "Street..."

Lochbuie

"Food is great,service is excellent,the place is so cozy. Definitely will come back. We had a dinner with 5 kids and all the staff are super friendly..."

Whitney

"Very enjoyable, after ANZAC Browns Bay dawn service, breakfast for 6 at Montrose. No Public Holiday surcharge = great. Efficient cheerful..."

Karen O'Connor

"Enjoyed dinner here with a group of friends recently and really liked the food. The lamb was exceptional! Would definitely recommend to..."

Lauraquilter92

"Great coffee and good friendly service. Good for vegans in terms of drinks. Helpful staff. Free fast wifi. Will definitely be making it a regular..."

Lydia Paynter

"Went here on recommendation from some close "foodie" friends and the experience definately did not disappoint! Loved the street food menu especially..."

Nathan Niha

"Just up from the beach, with great food and the staff can't do enough for you. If you want a variation to the menu or a special or gluten free..."

Roger Carter

"My wife and I had a really lovely meal here on Wednesday night. The service was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The chef..."

Tony B

"Sunday morning breakfast, food was good and everyone enjoyed it but for the first hour I would say the service was terrible, the service only started..."

Eric

"Went here for breakfast this morning with 2 others. Thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast. Was very impressed that they offered half portions AND when we..."

PAULINE M FISHER

"I love going to Montrose. I have always enjoyed the atmosphere. Its a great place for that lunch time meeting. The staff are very accommodating..."

Bernie Bekker

"Wonderful breakfast Good and fantastic coffee, ove the Montrose breakfast plate, Service was remarkable--friendly. great place, good food, good..."

Robert Peel

"Wonderful breakfast & lunch! Very accommodating of GF needs for our daughter. Fantastic coffee and pastries (inc GF). Love the Montrose breakfast..."

Anne Kress

"Montrose was the perfect venue for our group function, there were fifteen of us in total which is never easy but the young yet experienced staff..."

Tanya Stain

"I went to Montrose this afternoon for my birthday dinner with my husband and I can say that I had an amazing time, we had the John Dory and bangers..."

Helen Harre

"We had celebrated my sons birthday at Montrose and as usual the food was exceptional. It's a very quaint and cosy atmosphere, with great food, great..."

Carl Ellish

"Just had an amazing dinner here! I won 2nd prize in a competition and hadn't been before. Was so impressed! Beautiful food, lovely ambience and..."

Sarah Showler

"Went there for dinner. Service was fantastic. The staff were friendly and paid great attention to detail. The food was yum. Everyone at our table..."

Michael Woolsey

"Had another wonderful meal at Montrose- a gorgeous staple of Mairangi Bay. Great atmosphere and staff- thanks so much to Bruce and team. Another..."

Joanne Martin

"Nice lunch after walk on the mirangi bay beach. there was a blackboard outside stating iced coffee is served inside so I tried their sweetened iced..."

Flora

"Nice atmosphere // relaxed // good food // beautiful presentation // friendly serviceCame here for lunch today and not disappointed. I..."

Gabriela Glory

"I am disappointed! I am disappointed I had not been here sooner! Goodbye McDonald's breakfast bagels for your breakfast bagels are no match for these..."

Mr.G (OFFICIAL)

Esther Ayres

"Lovely place, Good attention and very friendly people. I needed to work, go out there, I decided to stay and I loved it. I recommend. The food looked..."

Mariajosemvw

"Montrose is our "go to" place for a weekend brunch. Our regular order is scrambled eggs on toast with bacon and tomato - they are the best..."

Jan Mottram

"We had an enjoyable evening meal at Montrose (vegetables were included). A very cosy and and relaxed environment. Loved the gas fire that you..."

Chris Howell

"Great service. Good serving sizes. Nice food. The olds love the seafood chowder. I would recommend popping in for a coffee or a wine if..."

Jonathan Chen

"Fantastic spot! open fire, glass of Chocolicious Pinot Noir and a big slice of chocolate cake :-) have just spotted they do Sunday lunch we will be..."

Ruth Holden

"Fantastic food, coffee and service highly recommend very rare to find a place that goes the extra mile for customers, and great to see the love and..."

Im Batman

"This i reckon is one of the cutest little cafes around. Loved the environment and setting of this place. The food's presentation was remarkable. The..."

Adline Shandil

"My fiance and I hosted our engagement party at Montrose in January and only had great feedback from our guest about the restaurant and atmosphere! As..."

Megan Diamond

"We love Montrose. This is our go to place for family meals out. Something delicious for everyone. And the knowledge and care that Bruce has that..."

Geoff Tracy Wilson Dyson

"We had brunch here last week, and had a nice eggs florentine on a tasty croissant. Friendly efficient staff allowed for a relaxing meal, and it's not..."

Cristian Rosescu

"Montrose is a pleasant surprise, European sophistication in the heart of the Bays. The young staff are eager to serve with a smile, something lacking..."

Iceman

"For me, Montrose never fails. I am surprised to see some bad reviews on here, truly, as I have always found the customer service to be above anywhere..."

Hayley Greer

"I have been a regular diner at Montrose for a long time now, and i think it is fair to say that given my numerous visits, i have a well seasoned..."

Dan Sander

"I am a regular here at Montrose, I come in during lunch and dinners services. I am always greeted with a smile. The food is great but if it's not to..."

Jeremy Newson-Brown

"Montrose has a snug little bar with fire that is great for after work drinks. And I like the gluten free biscotti that comes with your coffee, nice..."

Sandra

"We recently dined at Montrose Café with a group of 10+ people.The service was absolutely amazing and we were well taken care of by all the..."

Bronwyn Patterson

"I usually dine at another local restaurant, but as usual was busy, so opted for Montrose for breakfast. Jacob was our waiter, he was very pleasant..."

Vicki Niethe

"Dined on Wed April 02 2014 . Two staff (both young) including duty manager. Enjoyed the exchange of humour with Manager. Food served was excellent..."

Des Trigg

"Took the family last to Montrose last Thursday and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Great Atmosphere, nice music the staff were friendly and very..."

Kerry

"Went for the first time on Saturday night. My husband and I were really impressed. Great food, amazing service, good value for money what's not to..."

Helen Gyde

"I have been here a few times in the last 3 months. I will review the most recent on Sat 6 July. We were a party of 12 and apart from a bit of a..."

Lisa Molloy

"Visited this establishment yesterday for the first time, for lunch. First impressions very nice atmosphere and quite intimate - not too big and not..."

Unem Weiver

"I have dined here many times, and again on the weekend. It is consistently good, with attentive service, and simple food made well. I have always..."

Yum O

"I have been a regular customer of Montrose for the past three years and have enjoyed everything from brunch through to just drinks. I have always had..."

Gabrielle Murphy

"We have been going to Montrose for years now and each and every time, it has been fantastic. The wait staff are great- friendly and attentive, and..."

Kelly

"In all the times that I have been, I'm yet to be disappointed. It is the local restaurant you go to knowing the food is always consistent, and the..."

Ben Chamberlain

"I dined here on Sunday lunch with my family around 1pm. The place was packed but we were lucky enough to get a lovely seat by the window. Despite..."

Joe

"Popped into Montrose for dinner on Friday night... mainly because I had an entertainment voucher to use.I haven't been to Montrose Cafe Bistro..."

Melanie Dixon

"Discovered this local gem a few months ago and have had several exceptional visits since. Dining out as a celiac can be fraught with dangers but at..."

Ross Taylor

"My wife and I went there for our anniversary the staff were so friendly and the food was awesome, steak was perfectly cooked even though we both like..."

Ben

"We had High Tea to celebrate Mums birthday. The food was lovely and the service was great. We would highly recommend for a special outing or just..."

Cheryl Mundell

"Just popped in after work for a fast dinner and received excellent service with quick food preparation and tasty food. Would definitely recommend the..."

Josh Peachey-Hale

"Where to start. The service is always impeccable. The chef’s creations are delightful and sumptuous. The Swedish meatballs: incredible. The..."

Thomas Hendricks

"We tried this bistro for dinner and we were very impressed! The food was beyond scrumptious and the customer service was exceptional! We ordered a..."

Yolisha Grotius

"I've gone here with my friends a couple of times, the staff is a joy to talk with, you can make jokes and have fun. The food takes the normal amount..."

Vlad Volkov

"The food, staff, and atmosphere are excellent. This place has a super Chef. We highly recommend..."

Kiwi Aucklander

"Very good atmosphere. Thanks again for letting us enjoy our time there. We really enjoyed the drinks and food and would definitely recommend it to..."

Melissa Cotterill

"Absolutely love Montrose's vibe and atmosphere. Throughly enjoyed my brunch here. The vegan breakfast was actually so satisfying. Always love the..."

Jesse Nixon

"The atmosphere was so calming and great (went around midday) and the waiter/front of house was so friendly and nice! My partner ended up getting the..."

Tiffany Cooper

"We had a great breakfast. Delicious, fresh and generous portions. Kids and dogs..."

Tali Rose

Melba Vulcan

84/100 (1225 ratings)

Honey Garlic Chicken Salad

Eggs Benedict with Manuka Smoked Bacon

Eggs Benedict Manukau Smoked Bacon

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"Got a Pork toastie with cheese and pickles...classic, comforting, perfectly toasted, good size! For $8 - not too bad at all. Good to see they still..."

Adam Chui

"The service at Melba Vulcan is always friendly & super helpful. It’s small but tidy, and everything runs smoothly. On this visit I ordered the..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Rating 4.0 Really lovely cozy cafe on Vulcan Lane. Nothing too fancy just homely delicious cafe food done well. Enjoyed the organic brioche French..."

Manz

"Such a cute little brunch/lunch spot! The service is always so lovely and the food is also pretty good. Only note I could make is that on the menu it..."

MariaToday

"I came to MELBA with my friends for lunch. The food came out really quickly and the service was efficient. My friend had the breakfast burger and she..."

Sharon Louie

"It’s a very cozy place, warm and perfect for a winter breakfast or a morning meeting. The staff is nice and the food tasty. One of those places..."

BelaIna

"Lovely ambience and great customer service. Always grab a long black to go in the morning to start my day. Coffee was great and staff were super..."

LilianMonaghan

"Went there for a late lunch, had the jamaican or jerk chicken dish - came out quick. It was a very nice blend of sweet and savoury. Slightly small..."

Clove

"Ordered the market fish dish which was salmon. Great dish, fish was cooked well and a good portion size, pea purée was really nice, would definitely..."

Shannon

"Melba Vulcan lane boasts exceptional service, beautiful outdoor seating, fair prices and freshly brewed coffee. Perfect for a business lunch break or..."

Mashed_Potato

"Great place for breakfast and coffee. The staff are really lovely even when they’re at their busiest. I really enjoy the S.E.B, so much that I..."

Abbie Gavin

"A reasonablely priced menu that accomodates many, hidden away in a vibrant little street in the middle of the city. I found myself coming here for..."

Floyd Moratti

"Nice outdoor seating in a good weather. Chatting with other two friends and having a good time here. Latte not bad, Houlumi salad is average as..."

Elsalute Chic

"Very nicely done coffe, the best almond croissant. Friendly and polite and welcoming staff.Highly recommend them. Cosy place to sit for an..."

Hayley

"We been to this place before and we like food here. But normally we more prefer to go the opposite cafe. But that they no table for us in the..."

Jewel

"Perfect stop if exploring the city for a day and looking for somewhere cozy to eat. Coffee was great, but was intrigued by the ‘bowl’ of coffee..."

Jess Lee

"Saturday morning exploring the city and its many sights... need a little pit stop and a coffee."Found" Melba and were happy we did. Really..."

Warren

"Really nice place for breakfast- my friends and I came here in the morning for French toast and the breakfast burger and everything was delicious...."

Olivia McNeill

"Bloody good Breakfast Burger 😍 bacon and hashbrown crispy, bacon jam packed with flavour, refreshing bits of pickled onion and greens, and the..."

Winnie Chauchau

"Service was a bit slow to take our orders, which was really an irritation since as uni students we had to work within our timetable, but that's not a..."

Raj Singh

"Food: The food here tasted quite good and was flavorful, however the vietnamese pork belly and market fish appeared to be smaller than average..."

Jirene Beh

"First time trying a ginger latte, highly, HIGHLY! recommend. It's like someone took a ginger nut biscuit, a cloud of foamy milk and God's tears and..."

I'mhungry

"This is the first time I came to this restaurant. The benedict eggs is really good. I like the sauce very much. Also, the sparkling water is also..."

SY

"Highly recommend this place in Auckland. We found this place by accident walking through the CBD. Amazing food and great service both times we are..."

Christina

"Our French waiter was a complete delight, engaging with my partner and creating a very pleasant atmosphere and made us very comfortable despite the..."

Liz Bradley

"The quality of the coffee was really good. We ordered eggs benedict, S.E.B, and salmon bagel. Staffs were really friendly and their scramble eggs ..."

Mindylow_

"This review is based on a breakfast I had today.Eggs Benedict with honey cured bacon was divine. The poached eggs were perfect, the bacon..."

Jimon007

"Cute place for a good coffee. The salmon hash with poached eggs was tasty but a bit on a the dry side. The place was quite at 730 am and packed by 8..."

Rebecca

"Had the breakfast burger and found it to be delicious! The mix of things come together really well 😊! Also ordered the fries (chips) and they were..."

Wapatino

"We made a quick stop at Cafe Melba the other morning. It was pretty packed inside so we decided to make the most out of the beautiful weather and..."

FoodieOodie95

"Melba is a cozy place on Vulcan Lane, offering good atmosphere and reasonable price. It is of course always packed during peak hours, especially..."

Linh 💛

"Food was so yummy and service was wonderful too. Would come here again for sure! The menu has so many delicious sounding items I think we must have..."

Anna

"Had the breakfast burger which was pretty good. It was like having a big breakfast but all packed into a bun. Service was really fast. It felt like..."

G

"Lovely options to choose from. Breakfast fills your tummy and quite delicious. I had the waffle combo and it is good but you do get sick of it near..."

Rown

"This is the perfect place for a cold winters day. I have been here twice over the last mobth. Once for cake and once for breakfast.The..."

Miss Kiki

"Melba Vulcan Lane is always buzzing. Today is no exception. Great vibe and friendly service. Coffee is good. You can always be confident that you..."

Timer

"Melba is really busy on a Saturday morning, but their service was quite on point and the food were prepared fairly quickly. Their coffee is lovely..."

Annie Ren

"We were spending the day in the city, and when we arrived, we were a little peckish, so we headed to Melba for a bite to eat. The place was full. We..."

Nikki Rowan

"Café Melba is located at the top end of Vulcan Lane off of Queen Street in downtown Auckland. The coffee is very good and the food was generous, a..."

Ken D

"Today I continued my exploration of Auckland in search of the perfect brunch. Hidden away in Vulcan Lane is this great kitch kitchen serving up..."

George Forgan-Smith

"We popped in here for lunch... Hidden little cafe that it is! The service was very friendly and quick. We just had the pulled pork and the blackboard..."

Donna&Shane

"Love there pancakes with stone fruit .Bit dark in the cafe and a bit cramped but overall enjoyed the food & service was..."

Foodie Feels

"I've probably tried most of the dishes on the menu and I've always walked away okay parting with my hard earned cash. The smashed avocado with feta..."

Sungsam7

"Only been here because they said the coffee is o so good here. To be honest, I wasn't stunned or overwelmed by the quality. The location is pretty..."

Marjolein Drenth

"Hubby and I were back up in Auckland one weekend and came across this cute little place while out on a stroll. It was quite busy but we got a table...."

Siobhan

"This place does good coffee and food. The corn fritters are delicious and the chicken salad is also very good. My only criticism is that whilst the..."

KitKat

"Nice Food, nice coffee, friendly and onto-it staff. Will definitely go..."

Henry Bell

"We stopped in for coffee. It was late on a Saturday with the cafe heading toward closing.The coffees were great. Surprisingly good. The..."

Des Shinnick

"A lovely quaint cafe on Vulcan Lane. We arrived a little pressed for time (a show to get to), greeted by the nicest of staff. Ordered cold drinks..."

SJK .

"The coffee is tight and so are the jeans. Great feel to the place, almost as if you're in Melbourne. Good food and good service. Price wise, it's on..."

Whoa Nelly

"Good location, good food, friendly staff and reasonable price. The risotto that I ordered had some tender chicken strips and tasty sun-dried tomato..."

Theresa Chan

"Wow another Melba like in Takapuna, except in CITY !! XD food and service is almost innevatable *super cool* while food and coffee taste as good as..."

Jimmy Jai

"This cafe is a favourite of a friends, and she introduced it to me a few months ago. The staff here are friendly and I love the atmosphere inside;..."

Helena Chen

"We bought this deal on GrabOne for 2 lunch mains for 20 bucks and were treated with some quality food. Overall, quite a soothing experience. Nice..."

Vaibhav Kawale

"Really great experience at Melba. We’re visiting from NY and my toddler absolutely adored the iced chocolate, French toast and also tried his first..."

Joelle Smith

"We had flat white espresso with the Turkish Cilibi eggs for breakfast. Everything was amazing and the service was good despite being very..."

Ted Robinson

"When I’m in Auckland for an overnighter it’s a no brainer where to go for breakfast. Dear, sweet, Melba. The Favourite Husband and I stumbled..."

Caroline Cameron

"Great little spot. Smooth and friendly service. Good quality coffee and food. Definitely recommend if you are in town. Keep up the good work..."

Traveling with Apple

"Mind blowing experience. Ordered Eggs Benedict and they were they were simply the best I ever had. A shout out to the Melba Vulcan team..Keep making..."

siddhartha raina

"A trendy and charming café in a central area. The food is really tasty, and the service is good. There's an option to sit and take..."

Mai Srugo

"Really good food ! Glad we stopped here for brunch. So refreshing to find somewhere that sells eggs bene with an actual vegetarian option not just..."

Chelsea _________

"This place was amazing ! First time visiting New Zealand, we had breakfast and coffee. Quality is amazing, food came out super fast and most..."

thilan sibera

"We arrived around 11am on Sunday for brunch. It was clearly a busy, popular spot. The outside tables were full so we went inside and were able to..."

Kym Moore

"Love this place, have been here twice in the past few weeks and really enjoyed it. The staff are pleasant and great you immediately, and the food and..."

Isabella Miriam

"Service 10/10; Though they are all busy, but they are super nice and efficient. Very good vibe. Delicious breakfast, food were freshly prepared and..."

sammi1705

"Lovely staff was very busy. Food was really nice and tasty. Good coffee. Would recommend We shared the eggs Benedict so you do get 2..."

angel63jaz

"Amazing breakfast. The place is on the smallish side but cozy. I had eggs benedict with halloumi and mushrooms and a cold pressed OJ. So good, I was..."

Natalia Carollo

"Fantastic food and drinks with top-notch service – couldn't ask for more!!..."

Rojesh Dhakal

"Wonderfully fresh breakfast. I had the breakfast burger on the freshest brioche bun I've ever had. Coffee is freshly made and perfectly prepared. The..."

Richard Rogers

"10/10 recommend! Service was great. There was a bit of a wait on food but it was quite busy and their attitude was still kind, so we didn’t mind...."

Vanessa Nery

"Easy spot for breakfast. Food, service, and atmosphere was what you expect. Thanks..."

Matt Stanley

"Great food, great coffee. Very busy but service was fast. Staff lovely and..."

Elise Rogers

"Absolutely adorable! Little European alley in the heart of Auckland. The food was incredible and the coffee perfect. Quick and friendly service by..."

Sarah Kristin

El Sizzling Lomito

"Amazing place! Lovely meat and handcut kumara chips. Definitely come again and.recommend to..."

Jie Chun Zhou

"Delicious steaks, possibly the largest T-bone steak I've ever seen - cooked to perfection. Shirt rib was very tasty and authentic. Suggest this..."

Daniel Wilkins

"Churros were to die for. Everything was yummy,..."

Miriam Burden

"Nice place, friendly staff and good portions, we ordered Tbone and ribs. The ribs were really good and the Tbone was good but average the salad and..."

Diana Garcia

"I really enjoy the areas and the food was..."

Zazou

"Very nice, friendly staff...."

Weeda Lostitmonton

"We've been wanting to try this place for ages and were floored. The food was great value for money 👌 the service was great 👍. Will definitely..."

Kristina Isabel

"Delicious food will be back again...."

Mufasakiller

"It smells good, and tastes excellent, I like it very..."

Bonnie Zhang

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Bronwyn Weber

"Absolutely delicious. First time trying empanadas and they had so much fillings, and it was nice and juicy. Service was really nice and helpful too...."

Mocha

"SOOOOO amazing... authentic woodsmoke flavours..meat fell off the bone...the funky music created an atmosphere that was fun,relaxed and sung Saturday..."

RachelArcus

"Amazing place. Loved the food, service and atmosphere. Will be back..."

Andreea Simion

"Used to check the Posonby store, but this one is more convenient with larger indoor spaces. Meat is as good as usual, tasty & juicy. Being surprised..."

Michelle Dai

"Nice staff and really good meat. We ordered scotch fillet and short ribs, both were really good. Definitely we'll try other things on the menu...."

Oz Sum

"On that day we went to have dinner at the restaurant 4 peoples and 2 of us had zomato gold .We would like to order Sirloin but wasn’t enough for 4..."

JH Jinna

"Beautiful meat beautiful restaurant and love their staff. Food quality is very consistent. Been here many times and never had a bad time...."

FoodiesTable

"Amazing steak will definitely be back for the steak! It takes a bit longer for the food to be served but thats totally understandable since the steak..."

Bumblebee

"We were happy to use zomato gold to have my favorite steak here. And we paid one and get one free. The steak portion was so big. And the customer..."

Jack Food

"Really decent place to go for a steak or steak sandwich. Causal environment and its cool being able to see the chefs preparing your food on a..."

Blain

"Starters were delicious and a great start to the meal. The croquettes were a particular favourite. Meats were cooked perfectly. Staff were friendly..."

Alannah Joy Green

"We ordered a scotch fillet and a sirloin steaks and both of them were well made. The scotch fillet was delicious and the way how was cooked was..."

Eliane M De M

"Soooo surprised this place was almost dead on a Tuesday night. Went here before the boyzone concert!! Had the 300g sirloin steak which was priced at..."

#fatlyfe

"Friendly staff, delicious steaks! Very fast service . Especially excited that the kumara chips were nice and crunchy. Would recommend to..."

Luka F

"First time visiting the K Road branch. It was mostly pleasant. I find that the branch in Ponsonby has a better atmosphere but it always..."

Real Slug

"Food is good, beef ribs a bit tough. Service guy is over friendly makes my family feel a bitembracing lol but nice atmosphere tho. Will come back to..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Small restaurant but they do what Argentinan's do best. I.e bbq meat. Surprisingly their black pudding was really good too with nice flavour as..."

Rob

"This place is always and continues to be fantastic. The food was tasty and kept me curious to know what that last ingredient was. This is not..."

Brigitte Todd

"Reasonable pricing for decent sized meals and sides. The menu is straightforward with lots of entree and sides options which are great for sharing...."

I_like_pickles

"4 of us came on Friday evening. Overall Great food and service, we enjoy it! It is good value for the food, and the meat were cooked perfectly median..."

David Lin

"A few days ago we found this place by chance while walking down K rd looking for for lunch and what a find it was. The wood fire used for cooking..."

John Pentland

"A warm and friendly greeting to a casual relaxing atmosphere. We shared the parallida platter. Everything was cooked as it should be and nicely..."

Ian MacDonald

"Came here for lunch on a weekend using a voucher, the food was to die for. The steak was cooked to our liking. The atmosphere was so vibrant. The..."

Matimbaufwenuka

"Came here for dinner on an afternoon. The place is situated in a nice area for K.road. It's located alongside a bar and across from an amazing cookie..."

Jamez Hill III

"Food. Casual. Tasty. El Sizzling Lomito is a diamond in the rough. Located in a small shared venue (a ménage à trois to be precise); the wood fire..."

Dillon Landi

"This place has been a pleasant surprise. I am surprise the rating is not higher. We booked first table and ordered a few things. We had two steaks,..."

Breadzania

"Good spot for meat lovers. If it is your first time there I would recommend the first share plates as it includes almost everything. The portion for..."

Senaba

"Dined here with my partner for dinner. This eatery is fairly small & it was pretty busy being a Saturday night, I would suggest booking a table..."

Sarah S

"Everything about this restaurant was perfect. All of the staff were helpful and extremely friendly, the food was absolutely incredible. The..."

Camila Herrera

"The Food was AMAZING!! The staff was very kind and helpful. Food came fast was not waiting long at all. It was very cool to watch the flames of the..."

Vincenzo Romualdi

"What a great place to come for a yummy non greasy steak sandwich .... fresh ingredients not smothered in sauce. Friendly service...We got:..."

Donna&Shane

"El Sizzling Lomito is a beautiful restaurant. I have to say that it was so nice sitting at the bar in front of the Argentinian barbecue, with the..."

Isabelle Bouchard

"I've been here twice now, the first time I was blown away. I had ordered the lamb sandwich which was amazing. Super crispy bread, delicious..."

Herah

"Great spot on Friday evening after work . friendly staff and good food .we both had steaks which were very tasty and cooked well most importantly ...."

Niamh Slattery

"Not a bad feed for $15, good to watch them cook the meal. the guy who served us was good and polite. would go again another day and try something..."

Manoj Patel

"Firewood BBQ, natural and rustic flavors. Everything perfectly seasoned, no additives or artificial sauces, fresh veggies salad, real hand-cut..."

Paulina Maria

"The sandwiches here were tasty. We have just returned from traveling in South America and it brought back lots of pleasant memories of the trip. We..."

Bobby Anderson

"Amazing sandwich, everything tasted so fresh and cooked to perfection. Only downside was the waiting time for the sandwich, took a bit longer than..."

Chuchueats

"When D and N came to Auckland a few weeks ago, I knew where I wanted to take them for dessert. So I thought I'd take them to dinner next to the..."

Vivi S

"Stopped by here for lunch. It was quite busy so we did have to wait a bit before we were able to get seating. Once seated we were given menus and had..."

Benedict Uy

"Tried out this place with my manager after a long day since it is right next to our work place.The place was romantically lit,and stylishly..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"This is the cut down version of El Sizzling Chorizo catering for us kids with smaller appetite than the big bone eaters at the Ponsonby branch, i..."

Diner8Here

"We headed here today for lunch. The menu is made up of different sandwich and burger options, I had the chicken and bacon sandwich and my friend had..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Wow so delicious! We had the T bone steak which was cooked perfectly and had a great smokey flavour. The service was friendly and the food was fresh..."

Angie Lowe

"We had medium rare scotch fillet it was well cooked and so delicious. The entree chorizo was sooo good! The salad came with it was fresh as you could..."

C K

"Me again, your loyal customer. This time I brought another friend and try this new shop. Still my favourite short ribs and kumara chips. They are..."

m m

"Came by for lunch cause we were wanting tasty meats. It is located inside the K'Rd Food Workshop and hard to miss with its large embering stove..."

Benedict Uy

"Ditch the vegetarian friends and head to this meaty place. Argentinian BBQ all the delicious meat on offer and cooked over nice wood fired Coles for..."

mcenergy - IDS Products ltd

"Great little place tucked into a small food court on K Rd. Had the Pulled Beef Burger which was very tasty. Finished our meal with the Churros!! Good..."

Julian McCracken

"Excellent food! I was surprised by steak quality, which was melting in mouth. Charcoal grilled lamb, beef and sausages are the must..."

Evgeny K

"Very friendly, providing prompt service with good advice on the Argentinian wine list. We both have the steak which was very good with a very fresh..."

Neil Chesterman

"Had dinner here last week and the food was definitely worth the wait! We had the Parrillada para 2 and the meat was cooked to perfection! Service was..."

Stacey Hill

"I have multiple food allergies and they fed me safely without any fuss. Dinner was relaxing. I had the gf lamb which went really well with the..."

Tania Cottew

"Friendly service and amazing food! Everything tasted amazing, and the churros we had for dessert were the best churros I've had in NZ...."

Melanie Argent

"100% good old fashioned service and steak that's cooked over genuine wood fired char embers which has the wood fired taste good relaxing..."

Tony Mills (Millz)

"Stumbled across this delicious restaurant the other day for lunch and was surprised by the high quality of the food! I ordered the Bandiolita..."

Ashley Amato

"Beautiful meat and a great..."

Paige Venter

"Came here with a small group of work colleagues. We all got their burgers, I just got the normal cheese burger. It was nice, the fries were great..."

Luke Mansell

"Staff members are friendly and the meats are very yummy; unfortunately, the black pudding is a little bit under-par. The sauces are good and really..."

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