TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated September 2024

Tony Ma

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"Been here multiple times for yum cha..the food is amazing.. love the pork buns, coriander har gaw, wu kok or yam balls, shu mai, hk style chee chong..."

Ms. Piggy Loves Food

"If you are looking for food quality this place is pretty good. Ample parking lot and easy to get table not need to book. Price is reasonable...."

Laurencelimkt

"Came here today for lunch with my classmates... food was so amazing and yummy. I guess this is the best yum cha in auckland ❤️. Staff and cashier..."

Jane Cassandra Ramos

"Really nice yum cha - they've got a good operation going on, and less stressful than some others which are very strict about time limits. We were..."

Kiwi Eats Asia

"Always good food, lunch or dinner. Average prices. Only disappointment for me was that yum char/ dumpling options are not available at dinner..."

Anne-Marie Jeremiah

"My family goes there quite often for yumcha in the weekends. There is parking, and you never really have to wait for a long time for a table...."

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"Been wanting to go this restaurant for yum char and finally we're here today. Was really busy towards lunch time and glad that we arrived early. It's..."

Roger DD

"I've been here three times for dinner. The portions are quite large and relatively inexpensive for what you get. There were some dishes, which I..."

Sharon Louie

"The Food here is quite good compare to lots of other Yumcha/ Dimsum place. been there few times and there are difference if you go on weekends..."

Tsping91

"decent meal and service, nice atmosphere. had to ask the staffs to repeat a few times of what theyve got in their trolley. food was rather nice and..."

Ian Pann

"Not the best yumcha place I've been to only because it is rather small and it lacks a variety of dishes. They didn't have certain food items..."

Neelam Chandra

"Great yumcha place out in Mt Wellington. Parking can get tricky.Venue is big and you normally only wait for a bit to get a table. Food are tasty..."

Jessica Halim

"2.34pm we arrived knowing they close at 3pm they happily served us. Took our order. Hot tea on a rainy day with fresh steamed dumplings I say no..."

Luxuryloverxxx

"Dined here with friends for yum char one Saturday afternoon. Standard yum char fare, nothing special.The venue is strange, I think it used to be..."

Miss Kiki

"We were there for lunch on a Saturday around 1pm. Was quickly seated on second floor. High chair being arranged immediately for our 2yo boy. ..."

Leewenwong

"Always delicious yum cha. Unlike other popular yumcha they don't care if you eat with them or not. I like this place because the wide variety, the..."

Sindy Xian

"Been here for the yum char twice at lunch and by crikey it's good. Always busy on weekends but definitely worth it. Also been at the restaurant and..."

Brett

"Food was alright.excellent service. The waitress wears a mask for hygiene purpose which is really good. The food taste good except that it was a bit..."

Ronald Tan

"Been here twice already and I've had a great experience both times. I came here with my friends and we just love Yum Cha. With the variety and range..."

SHIKA 🍇

"Since my boy was born, my wife and I always choose restaurants that are baby-friendly. Imperial Palace meets this criteria. The place is..."

Benz Chan

"Based on the positive reviews about this place, thought I'd give it a shot. Quite impressed with the dim sum! The dining area is quite spacious, as..."

Kirsten

"This place is massive. (Two storey) Plenty of tables as they normally cater for events.We went for dinner and selected 6 dishes among us 5 which..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Nice stuff and lovely food. They aims at serving the cantonese cuisine dishes. The steamed rice rolls with BBQ pork is the most amazing dish I have..."

Erica Zhang

"Yum Cha in a former night club?? Yes, you got it here at this place. The owners cleverly use the split levelled space and created a busy Chinese..."

Christian

"First time dining here and the place was so packed despite booking we still had to wait around 5-10mins to be seated. We managed to get a table..."

Nathalie

"We came for yum-cha recently. The restaurant was spacious and comfortable. The service was good and very friendly. We ordered a range of..."

Tony Wan

"I really enjoy the huge variety they have. They have more variety than many other yum cha restaurants. My favourite place to go for yum cha. I love..."

Jaqueline Shuang

"The food is definitely more authentic than other YumChar in town, however the place and the service is lower quality than other typical places,..."

Cesar Luis

"Classic Chinese restaurant where you order large shared meals. A group of 12 of us dined in on a busy and bustling Saturday night. We..."

Medium_Rare

"Super busy over the weekends, better reserve the table before. They have a huge variety of Yum Cha choice, I have been a fun of Yum Cha, this..."

Sasha.Lin

"Good yum chaAlways busy means good turn over of foodAs expected for Auckland yum chaYum dumplings and chicken feetChar siu Cheung..."

The Incredible Edible

"One of the better Yum Cha places in Auckland. They generally have a really large selection of foods and tend to come up with new ones every month or..."

Benedict Uy

"Went for lunch here for the first time today. Service was prompt despite the lunch rush, and the food was good. It was very busy and sometimes the..."

Eve Espino

"Awesome yumcha place! The restaurant is massive but it gets completely packed especially on weekends. Plenty of parking outside. The food trolleys..."

Misty

"Been to a few Yum char places around Auckland, staff very friendly, and helpful, food came out quickly, and great range.reasonably..."

Debbie King

"Went here on a weekend - and the parking was so difficult! We had to wait a while for a table too, but we didn't mind sharing so they placed us on a..."

Stango

"Excellent ambience, service and flow of traffic, which is an unusual mixture of positives for a yum cha place.Food was yummy and a better..."

Elliot Ewen Pasione Ikilei

"First time today at Imperial Palace for yumcha. Was a bit anxious as we thought it would be quite pricey comparative to other yumcha places. We..."

Dennis Zhang

"Exquisite dim sum at this place. I come here with my boyfriend every weekend since we live close by and it is simply flawless. Good quality food for..."

Heidi Chapman

"A lovely place for Yum Cha. Always very busy, but the staff are very friendly and efficient and always have a variety of choices. Very reasonable..."

Kim M

"Live down the road so we have yum char here once every week n sometimes dinner. The dim sims R the best in town. Very tasty. Service is..."

LeFoodie

"I come here every so often with my family. There's not much to say about this place apart from the fact they they good yum cha dishes at fairly..."

Ed

"Me and mum came here for lunch and we were impressed! The selection of food coming out was great and there were heaps to choose from and all the..."

Zara Alexzandra Young

"Yumcha in the weekend is always hectic. This place is also busy in the weekend but unlike many other yumcha place it has plenty of carparks, tables..."

Candii Cao

"Came here based on reviews. It's probably the biggest yum char halls in Auckland. I've only seen this size of operation in HK. Food was very tasty...."

Avi

"One of my go to places for yum char. Weekends are hard to find parking. However, as busy as they are they are the wait for a table is not bad. It is..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"I have been to this imperial couple of times as it is very close to my place. Always for yum cha on weekends. Food covers all sorts of deli cants ..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"A large group of us decided to try this place and when you enter the restaurant it's so large it makes you wonder if there is enough food or staff..."

Linny

"This is one of my family's favourite places to go for Yum Cha. The service is polite, efficient and clean. The food carts come out..."

Brenda Phu

"As a Hongkonger growing up out East Auckland, it is almost a ritual to go to yumcha with the family on Saturday mornings.I am very..."

Haro

"I've been to Imperial palace at least 6 times for yum cha in the past 2 months, so I think it's only fair that I voiced my opinion on it :) This..."

Kellie Lee

"Great food, we only had two people for the table so were seated fast on a sunday lunch. More expensive than I remember yum cha being, similar pricing..."

Josh Law

"Decided to head to Imperial Palace for my first yum cha lunch in a long time. Took the family along and arrived to a completely full carpark. Despite..."

Miah Dixon

"Visited for yum char midweek, first visit here for my friend and I who have frequented many other yum char haunts so know what to..."

David Parussini

"Lots of tables, has a huge downstairs and also an upstairs. Also has a huge stage (wonder what that is for).The food came out quickly and..."

Where.iate

"Big car park, big premises. Fit out is average. Food wise, the yum char is up there with New Sun World, Grand Park and Grand Harbour. Waitresses wear..."

Daniel Power

"Delicious yum char, good portions, food is hot and steaming in their bamboo baskets. Really, really good har gow! A little on the salty side, so be..."

Rebben

"19 Sept 15: enjoyed a near faultless group dinner with two tables. All dishes were 4.5/5 or 5/5Im not being too kind. No overdoses of salt or..."

BeeQueUU

"Friendly service and lots of food going around. Strange to have a big stage in the restaurant. Prawn rice rolls were lovely, as were the dumplings...."

Angela

"Quality yumchar that is not usually found in the industrial suburb! They employ fab cuisines that you can find in Yumchar restaurants in Central..."

Riley Rose Mercy

"What a great place!!! I have been there a few times and have taken friends and family and they all love it! Quick service and lovely food! The..."

Candice Jayne Cunningham

"went there for lunch today, loved it. I have been to a few yum cha and this is definitely going to be a regular. The staff were welcoming and..."

Kylie Wirepa

"One month old new restaurant in Mt.Wellington.A plenty of free carparks right in front of the restaurant.Welcomed by friendly staff,good..."

Dylan

"Since it's opening less than a year ago, Imperial palace absolutely cemented it's place as a spot for great yum chai.Came here for lunch on..."

Lisa Edgar

"I have only been to Imperial Palace for yum cha, but have been here a few times now. The service is efficient (and usually friendly) and they have a..."

Rice & Kai

"Yumcha is a favorite way of eating and sharing Chinese cuisine. Imperial Palace is a great way to enjoy a Sunday brunch with friends and family with..."

Shi Yu Meng

"It was pretty good. The shrimp dumplings were plentiful, and the rice noodle rolls were tasty. The service was attentive..."

彭笙瑞

"My daughter was wanting chinese food for dinner so we thought we'd try this place. We didn't have a booking but they were more than happy to..."

Vanessa M

"No rush, order what you want, receive some pretty good service as far as yum cha places go. Food was all pretty good, though a tad salty today on..."

Rob X

"Dimsum: The wait here in general isn't as long as many others, quality 4/5. Selection isn't as impressive as some others, but still with sufficient..."

Google User

"Very nice food, good service and friendly staff. Definitely go back..."

Jun Maruta

"The food was very nice.. easy to order. The food comes in 5 to 10mins. I the lady gave us 10% discount.. very..."

Pranesh Chand

"The food was great at Imperial Palace. We were a group of 12 of us and they took our order and within 10 minutes our food was served. Everything was..."

Charles Misquitta

"Normally come here for yum cha. It gets quite busy so parking is hard to get. I aim to get there before 11.30am on a Sunday to be sure to get parking..."

Benedict Uy

"Really good customer service. Slightly on the expensive side for the quantity, but quality was worth it. Meals came out fast for a busy Saturday..."

Irene Palmer

"Imperial Palace is an odd place. The architect was high when he drew its plans, wasted spaces and funky corners. That being said, the food is..."

Alexander Collins

"A very amazing Yumcha place! We had to order everything vs the trolley coming around but helped us find some goodies. Great for new people intro..."

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"Can't complain especially when getting treated to a free banquet for a friends and family event. It was an extreme amount of food for our party and..."

Geoff Wilson

"Haven't been here for yum cha for a while now, so was pleasantly surprised with how you have to order from a menu, rather than wait for the trolley...."

William Lin

"Went here for several times. It's always packed so better book first. Try the prawn toast (the best one), and the dumplings are great as..."

Usa Iswari

"Came here as it is a yum cha place that is opened to 3pm. Service was nice. Food was hot and fresh. Still prefer other places like yacht in Avondale..."

Annie Ling

"A few years ago it was the best, then 1 year it sucked, then just recently it was better, still not the best. Overall not..."

T Me

"We decided to take our 2 kids (9 and 3) to get a tasty milkshake and snack on our way through Kingsland and my husband found this gorgeous and quirky..."

Klaudia Severn

"Wow, what a lovely place to eat, menu choice is fab and food was delicious. I definitely recommend trying the milkshakes and desserts too! A hidden..."

Martin Moody

"NUTELLA milkshake with a pulled chicken burger. Totally amazing. Food was good and generous in portion. I could only eat half the burger and had the..."

Annie Jenning

"I've had about a dozen flavours of shakes now, good stuff. Bit of a destination joint. I recommend the Date..."

Edward Smith

"Never fails to deliver, owner is always on point checking to make sure everything is good plus it's all Halal. Great job..."

Ifraz Beggz

"Loveeee this place! Since finding it we almost come here every week to try a new flavour milkshake! Great service, great people, great..."

Mila Teixeira

"Seriously 64 different shakes, and their burgers are huge. Awesome bang for buck.. One burger filled me up as it was and I can get thru a couple..."

Nicholas Davidson

"Grill and shakes is my happy place! The owners of this amazing establishment often work on site and are the nicest people you could ever hope to..."

Jessie Rae

"Yummy food..love there food especially chicken grill its so delicious..."

Tasnova Nasim Khan

"Good Food, Friendly Hostess, Homely Ambience. A must visit to spice up the..."

Elizabeth Minoo Verghese

"Lovely service and fantastic flavour, I felt bad I couldn't finish the burger, it was so good, but bigger than I thought it would be..."

Josh Wilson

"Grill and shakes has a lot of milkshakes option and tried several of them and they’re all really good; it’s worth the money! They also served it..."

MCP

"Went in for lunch on Friday and we were the only customers there, felt a bit strange considering how popular Kingsland is as an eatery.The..."

Ming_Angela Y

"The shakes are really good here. Tried the dairy milk one and it was awesome. Burger was alright but this place is all about the shakes! Recommend..."

Adam Botterill

"nice food, good place and kids area is so handy for parents, it’s upstairs and took a little while for finding the lifts which is on the other..."

Karen Wang

"Love this place, especially now that they are open late! It's so awesome to have such a large range of shakes using every day snacks. Cool concept,..."

Danidu Wijekoon

"Been here for shakes a few time. They have a good selection of different flavours and prices are pretty decent. The shakes are pretty big so they are..."

Prashant Datt

"Good food and good price.Ambience can be improved but still acceptable being in the city centerParking is an issue so its better to use..."

Najeeb Haider Zaidi

"Nice enough burgers and fast service. Had the gourmet chicken one and it was pretty tasty. Plenty of selection too which is nice to see. On the..."

Joe Roberts

"We tried the Ferrero Rocher Milkshake. It was amazing, nice amount of hazelnut and really did taste like Ferrero Rocher! Nice amount of milk and ice,..."

Sarah =^. .^=

"Quite a nice place tucked into Kingsland. There's nothing that special about this burger & shakes kind of place but these guys did a pretty good job..."

Jay

"the burgers and the milkshakes are amazing and yummy!! we had cheeseburgers and fries and a kitkat milkshake and it was great! would reccomend this..."

Milly Wong

"Fresh fruit shakes, best taste in Auckland.ample space to enjoy with family and freinds. Come and enjoy in weekdays and weekends. Burgers are mouth..."

Murtaza Yamani

"I've tried the fish burger & fries here. Simple burger- sauce, greens, tomato & fish strips-but tasty. Small portion of fries. Would recommend the..."

RL.P

"I've been here quite a few times now and I must say the shakes are so so good! They have such a wide selection of shake flavors that will definietly..."

Dani

"Been here quite a few times now and both, the food and drinks are always amazing. Have tried more than half of the menu by this point and I've never..."

Denise

"Seriously one of the best vegan burgers around and the best kumra chips too :) The Oreo blitz is so delicious. Thank you for the vegan..."

Stacey

"Always has the best selection of shakes I am also a very big fan of their snacks selection. Highly recommend this place. A nice little place for a..."

Tan.ned

"Always the best service, and I can never choose what milkshake or meal to choose from!! Burgers and flatbreads galore! Delicious! I also enjoy..."

Tashina.grant

"Really tasty, full of flavour burgers, the lamb was seriously spicy (I’m a wimp). The cheeseburger delicious (The New Yorker was impressed) crisp..."

Liz Bradley

"Food was nice and milkshake was amazing. Service was pretty average. Would be nice to have some heaters upstairs as we sat and ate in the freezing..."

Sassy Gal

"You can't not love this place. The 69 shake flavours cant be missed, but the food is pretty spot on too. I've only had the pizza but I'd go back for..."

Christopher Pearce

"What better way to end a fried chicken session than to have some milkshakes? It is certainly a mission to maintain this corpulent body of mine, so it..."

Medium_Rare

"Prime location if you get a spot upstairs by the window, great view during sunset. The food here is great, have come here on 2 seperate occasions,..."

Brooklyn

"A cute lil cafe to go for a nice meal. I ordered a burger and fries and really enjoyed the meal. The decor of the place was nice and we sat upstairs..."

Bailey

"Been here twice now.Staff is great.Got great seating upstairs with a little bell when you are ready to order.First time..."

Audacity 2 Write

"Ordered at 11:55pm Friday on UberEats thinking there was no way it would come, but 30 mins later our dessert had arrived! Apple pie and brownies were..."

Tim

"The shakes are above average, definitely not that heavy syrup-ey crap you get at the takeaway. The place is pretty small, the decor just seems all..."

TheMʌverick

"The food was really good here. We got a bunch of things and we enjoyed all of them: Lamb Koobideh was amazing, the Sergeant Pepper and Meatball..."

Yasim Shah

"Such a large milkshake menu, spent so long trying to decide on what to pick lol. For the price, defs worth it. However, the staff wasn't so friendly..."

Juleigh Fariu Wichman Luu

"This restaurant has such an extensive range and variety of milkshakes I spent so long deciding on which one. The milkshakes themselves aren't too..."

Aimee.

"They have an extensive shake menu. The most difficult part is deciding what flavour shake you want after looking at the menu for a good 20..."

I_like_pickles

"I have been in this place so many times .We had red Lamborghini and cheese Berger with potato staf with mushroom and cheese and garlic bread...."

Farshid Hakimi

"If you are planning to come here then make sure you come with an appetite. The burgers are massive and really good value. The New Yorker is my..."

Deen Khan

"The best thick shake I've had in NZ and the closest comparable to Shake Shack in the States. We went as a large group and they were..."

Yogi_Bearified

"I came here with a group of friends. The actual drinks were beautiful. However they were a little too sweet for my personal taste. The store is nice..."

Sid

"We ordered the famous reeses peanut butter and snickers shakes. All of their shakes are $7.90. I liked the shakes because the taste aren't..."

K

"We just need a quick bite after the Waterview tunnel walk. The place is a two storey set-up with seating upstairs. The Kumara chips and the chicken..."

Vino Noir Zuniga

"Shaaaaaaaakes we're the bomb. Definitely would recommend to friends and family. Would come back again to try different flavours of the shakes. Cute..."

Jenz

"milkshakes are tooooo good!! soo many different flavours and options and they don't disappoint, foods pretty average was nice, but the highlight..."

Ayla Jay

"Yummy shakes, burgers were above average, but not fantastic. Service was friendly, but the interior was a bit scummy (as in a bit cheap and worn, not..."

Mysticmojito

"Grill and shakes are well known for their wide selection of milkshake flavours. The milkshakes here are incredibly good, in fact the best I've ever..."

Neelam Chandra

"The milkshakes and desserts are amazing ! I have ate here a few times and never once had a bad experience, it's a great spot will definitely be..."

Samantha Longley

"As it was my turn to mind some youngsters during school hols i treated them here 4 some shakes, this place has shakes made out of common kiwi..."

Diner8Here

"Popcorn shrimp ,mozzarella sticks and chicken pesto flat bread is what is always order when we go to grill and shakes it's a easy meal to grab and..."

Eliza Tanoai-Rolle

"UBER EATS REVIEWSo today being Monday (I hate Mondays), had a loooong day at work and didn't want to dine out or cook....just eat and be..."

Joseph Taleni

"Best new Yorkan American style burger and milkshake I ever had in Auckland guys you better try this place out for 11$ burger 5$ milkshake it's a..."

Samy

"Best new Yorkan American style burger and milkshake I ever had in Auckland guys you better try this place out..."

Samy

"Average food but great milkshakes! We ordered the meatball and chicken Pesto flatbread. It comes out basically like a pizza, but because..."

Charlene Weaver

"Open for only 3 months and it's already the talk of Kingsland' they've got a whole bunch of likes on Facebook to prove it. HUSK adventured to Grill &..."

Husk Creative

"Such lovely staff, I was a bit anxious walking in with a group of friends that I would only be able to eat chips (being vegan). However I was..."

Stella Nicolson

"This place never ceases to amaze with its burgers. Large portions with succulent tender patties is enough to satisfy those late and spur of the..."

Sam

"If you're looking for a satisfying shake, this is the place to go. Personally I'm a not fan of the food but the shakes never disappoint. Staff are..."

Sally S

"Been here a few times and their burgers will keep me coming back. Very well made and good value for what you get. The shakes are decent but nothing..."

Ming

"A burger & shake is a match made in heaven, especially when they taste this good! Love the shakes & there is most definitely a flavour for..."

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"You CANNOT go wrong with the amount of flavours they have. Delicious and worth the drive! The price is affordable and the staff are always extremely..."

SJ

"One of the tastiest shakes I have had! They use real ingredients and no syrups so the shakes are not too sickly sweet! 69 flavours as well. The only..."

Samantha

"Favourite place! Been here a handful of times and I think I love their food more than I love their shakes. Their whole chicken for $20 is honestly..."

Simone Halstead

"In love with this place! Went on a weekday night so nice and quiet. We ordered a carrot cake shake, loaded potatoes with mushroom and a..."

Holly D-T

"I love this place! The variety of shakes! The ambiance amd everything about this.... Id like to say for myself i found the m&m one very delicious,..."

Martin Lopez

"Not all that it is hyped up to be , to be honest. The food was okay. Not exceptional. Really mean milkshake though, would totally be back just for..."

Di

"Finally dropped in this place and tried their shakes. Like the majority of the reviews, the shakes are the best thing ever!!. My niece and I decided..."

Nia T

"Nutella milkshake is good ! I was half expecting it to be quite rich and overly sweet but it was neither. Good mild flavour while still tasting like..."

Alexine

"Was craving for something sweet and a friend decided to bring me here after a long day of classes. Didnt regret it one bit!The shakes may look..."

Aireena Omar

"If you want a shake, you go to Grill and Shakes. It's in the name - literally. I asked whether they've been taken up on every flavour offering, and..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"One of the best spots for shakes in Auckland hands-down.Out of the 69 flavours available I've only had 7, so quite a fair bit left to go..."

Ben Ch

"The lady who served us was a bit absent but the food here is really nice. Yummy shakes they are worth a try. Went with two other friends and we..."

Fereen

"Got chance to try their shakes after seeing so many good reviews. Tried their carot cake shakes....awesome...yumm totally. Been there again to try..."

Polash Shariful Hasan

"Amazing milkshakes (we had the choc & caramel slice flavours). Owners were lovely and helpful. We can't wait to try some more flavours next time...."

Bec

"Wow the grilled chicken here is so delicious. We tried the aji verde spicy one takeaway not expecting much at all but the sauces were so tasty! Good..."

Keith

"The milkshakes are amazing!!!!! One of my life's great loves!!!!The place itself I find a bit weird. Like it's set up in separate rooms and the..."

Natasha

"Standout when it comes to kebabs n shakes..the shakes are awesome especially the way it's served with whipped cream and they got lots of flavours to..."

Molow

"First time going here. The shakes are amazing!!! Very rich in flavor but AH-MA-ZING!!! Also tried the cowboy from 'meat the bread' list and it was..."

Priyanka

"Tried the place as recommended by a friend. Loved the mango shake and my partner loved her cream and chocolate shake. Friendly service with a..."

Don

"There's a lot of hype surrounding this small establishment and I can see why! Who doesn't love a menu with over 60 flavours of milkshakes?..."

Monique Porteous

"One of our fave date spots. Boyf and I have been here on many occasions. They have what feels like a million different flavored shakes to chose from..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"These guys make milkshakes from literally anything. Their shakes menu is made up of 69 flavours ranging in everything from lollies to cakes and..."

Binula

"Great flavor! The burgers and charcoal chicken was delicious and imma be a repeat customer for sure. The ladies working were lovely and wiped down..."

El HK

"Great food, good shakes. The milkshakes were not quite what I was expecting, not as thick and full of chunks as I'm used to. But still delicious and..."

Stephanie Bassett

"Love their variety of chocolate bar shakes. Their burgers and fries are delicious. Consistent quality. Visit once a month and they often have new and..."

Brie Trevarthen

"Went here earlier in the year, amazing food. I had the spicy lamb and my partner had the vegetarian burger and both loved it. I had the Snickers..."

Matt Sole

"The food was great! Best milk shake I've had for a long time. The owner of the business made us feel comfortable the moment we arrived with the..."

Faiz Ahmed

"Nice food but ventilation or setup not for setting a mood if you know what i mean. Upstairs seating is basic and its hot up there on a summers day...."

Pratik Bhatt

"Well known for their awesome freak shakes! Super delicious if you are wanting a sweet treat milkshake. Havent tried the food yet on the menu but will..."

Danielle Pama

"All of the food we have tried (burgers, flatbreads, skewers) has been tasty and fresh and made with real ingredients, not super processed. But the..."

Jennifer Pannell

"The food and the shakes are absolutely amazing and is definitely work a visit just for that. I had a bounty shake which was delicious and true to..."

Chinmay Pandit

"It's what's on the inside that counts - and these shakes unreal flavours are exactly as good as you hope! They don't look anything flashy, nor..."

Luke Robson

"Amazing taste! I never found such kind of taste in other restaurant in Auckland. Usually I ordered in Charcoal chicken and topped flatbread. It is my..."

Thomas Williams

"My experience with Grill and Shakes has always been amazing but last night they did something that "forced" me to come here and write this review. I..."

Sinho SO (Sinho)

"Went there by seeing their Mystery shakes offer on Zomato, but was rewarded well. One of the rare instances in Auckland where Zomato proved to be..."

Ashish Sanjay Babaria

"Really really yummy food. Was looking for halal charcoal chicken in australia, but found it here, and it was to die for. Succulent juicy perfectly..."

Tabbi Hale

"I love this place. Always make a visit here either pre or post match day at Eden Park. You'll be spoilt for choice with the shake menu. They've also..."

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DearMate

"Simple, nice little place. You wouldn't know it's there unless you happened to be walking past. Staff are very friendly, nice little chilled out..."

Dini

"This place a huge Vietnamese influence. It’s modern and great place to catch up with friends. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. I ordered..."

Miura Elikana

"We went here for coffees after a less-than-pleasant experience across the road. Small cafe in the Pt. Chev shopping complex with pleasing decor. We..."

Lulu

"For some reason every week we get out to Point Chev, it’s sunny and bright. And we think it’s a pretty apt way to describe Spilt Milk, tucked..."

Husk Creative

"Located in Pt Chev right next to countdown it’s an odd place for a café but once your inside its quite secluded and away from foot traffic. The..."

HJ

"Good, good, good. I originally ordered the Best Ugly bagel (avo) but the person that took our order came back to tell me that had no sauerkraut...."

Neat Eats

"always lovee their almond milk flat white(since they uses unsweetened almond milk~)and veggie bap!! And they have free sparking water which is just..."

Ziyue Yin

"Bought myself a Hot Chocolate with my mum one time while visiting family in the area. I gotta say my favourite beverage never seems to disappoint..."

Tavita Milford

"After reading the top 50 list, I've made it my mission to visit every single cafe on it 😂, which in turn brought me to Spilt Milk. I came in blind..."

Monique Porteous

"This place is awesome! Great coffee, delicious food and super friendly staff. I had the Paleo Breakfast and it was perfect, exactly what I was..."

KitKat

"Only had the Vietnamese Coffee and some cabinent food. The coffee was really good, really strong and served dissembled so you can add as much or..."

The Sweet Tooth Fairy

"Love this place! Was discussing with some friends how Pt Chev needs a fun local coffee spot for us all to go to/to take visitors too- then this place..."

Robin Fraser

"Tucked away in an old-school shopping complex, Spilt Milk can be a little tricky to spot from the main road. But it's a bright, open yet inviting..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Great menu, and a great vibrant place that really livens up the pt chev shops. A few teething errors- such as my ice coffee taking 20 minutes. But..."

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"Spilt Milk is a nice little cafe in the Arcade Mall of Point Chevaliar shops and had a nice range of both cooked food and counter food available, as..."

Rowena Coulsby

"Thoroughly enjoyed our brunch today. Food was very tasty and great coffee with efficient service. Only complaints is the cutlery is too long and..."

ELÆN

"Mark my words. I had to have a blood test...then waddled over the road and discovered the BEST VIETNAMESE PHO IN AUCKLAND!!! I go often. Here's me..."

Colin Mathura-Jeffree

"Looks small from the outside but there are quite a few tables and seating inside. Good customer service and the food was delicious. Ordered the..."

N V

"What a great spot, awesome staff and cool vibe. Loved the water station with still and sparkling options. Food was delicious special shout out to..."

Kylee Carlyle

"I used to get my coffee here when I was still commuting for work. They have always served nice cuppa coffee and it was always nice getting my..."

Bea Velasco

"Great cafe in Point Chev! My friend and I had the Banh Mi and Vietnamese Noodle Salad which they kindly changed the meat from beef to chicken. The..."

Amy Tam

"Love the decor and the coffee was really good. Eggs benedict was very good but definitely skip the salmon, not sure why but it was a very strange..."

Rachel M

"Best blueberry pancakes with fresh fruit and yoghurt so yum! Really nice coffee..."

dayna atkins

"Went for breakfast and coffee, the food was amazing!! My wife says the coffee is great too. The staff are super friendly, we'll definitely be back..."

Jonathan Finkes

Kowloon Cafe Auckland

Hansan Vietnamese Restaurant

Shrimp and Pork Summer Rolls

Hainanese Chicken on Rice

Shredded Pork Summer Rolls

Vietnamese Crab Vermicelli Tomato Soup

Noodle

Chicken Salad on Vermicelli

Beef

Soy Chicken on Rice

Combo Rice

Combination Beef with Rice Noodle Soup

Wanton Noodle Soup with Pork

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good spot for a quick lunch. The Hainanese Chicken on rice my partner had he said was good. I enjoyed my chicken sandwich. The baguette was soft and..."

Olga S

"Great place to have lunch if you're at Lynnmall, food was tasty, fast service and they weren't busy on a Sunday lunch time, the Pho tasted authentic..."

Dileepa Navaratne

"🍜I always order for noodle soup most especially during cold weather, I like the Lynnmall Hansan compare to other branch. Place is spacious and..."

Jeddah B

"I recently visited Hansan, a Vietnamese eatery, and had a good experience overall. The food was delicious, with a wide range of options to choose..."

Steve Montgomery

"Good food and friendly..."

N V

"We celebrated our 15th Wedding anniversary here this week. The food was delicious, service was great and very helpful and was a nice quiet atmosphere..."

Kelly Avaiki

"Such lovely friendly service here. We ordered the prawn summer roll and Vietnamese crab vermicelli tomato soup. Both were delicious. The fried crab..."

Bonnie

"Another solid 4/5. Easy food, easy vibes, spacious enough. Sauce bar is separate from each table. Thank you Hansan..."

Joseph Kim

"Delicious food. Great service.. Well priced. Good servings.. Will certainly be going again...."

Cantabwestie

"Awesome service, great food, and no ce atmosphere. Great portion sizes considering the price is very..."

Christian Kaye

"Excellent food at really affordable prices. Highly..."

Marianne Galanakis

"Nice atmosphere, clean and fast service. The food was nice and the menu has quite a few choices though vegan and vegetarian people might have a fewer..."

Hitesh Patel

"Hansan never disappoints. Always have friendly and efficient service here with well priced and delicious food. Good selection of desserts,..."

Bojan Krtolica

"When I want to have rice noodle, Hansan is always one of my top options. The Vietnamese coffee is very..."

Vivi Wang

"They have fresh chopped chillies 😊 to add to the delicious meals. Friendly staff and great meal..."

Elroy 0kada

Tribeca Restaurant & Bar

Biscocho Cafe

"Such a shame these guys have closed their doors. I loved this little place and the food and service was always top notch and coffee was amazing...."

OscoKove

"Bless u Biscocho. you are breath of fresh air. You're a brand new shiny penny and NOT "just another franchised cafe?" Seating is available inside..."

Halfpie Job

"Great dining experience for us - lovely staff, excellent coffee and good ambiance and food. We had Eggs Benedict with bacon, mushroom stack, rustic..."

888bing888

"Quite small place, but they have a tiny space outside if you love ☀️ sun while drinking coffee :) Yummy food, we had Eggs Benedict with Bacon,..."

EAT Girl 👑

"average food. average atmosphere. friendly staff. but blunt cutlery. We ordered x1 full breakfast for $21 and x1 egg Benedict with salmon for $18...."

Ravneil Chandra

"What a hidden gem in the heart of Mt. Wellington. It doesn't look like much from the outside and the atmosphere is a bit quiet but the food, the..."

Miss M

"Came here during weekend mornings and had a vegetarian omelette, the portions are huge and really yummy, definitely getting your money worth at this..."

Kenzi Yee

"Just finished brunch at Biscocho cafe. My husband and I both had chorizo and mushrooms on chibata toast. Yum yum!! My husband had tea and I spicy..."

Liz Rouse

"Nice little place in Mt Wellington. Went there with. Grouponz voucher for a birthday breakfast with my wife and family. Friendly staff and great..."

Jason Mitchell

"This place is really nice and I like the internal - outdoor seating area which feels private. The place is really clean and they have a great..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Love this place. It's now my regular for breakfast. The breakfast burger is my favourite breakfast food, it's big, delicious and the price is right...."

Aaron Guest

"Lovely cafe tucked away in the relatively new block of shops on the corner of Mt Wellington Highway & Waipuna Rd. There is comfortable chairs inside..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"thoroughly enjoyed our brunch here. great food. great service. and a nice lihht atmosphere. I had the breakfast burger which was bloody amazing...."

Jason Charleston

"Stopped by after shopping in Sylvia Park. The staff were really friendly and the food was very good. The décor is tastefully simple and clean. I..."

Christine Namburglar

"So glad to know that my suburb finally has a decent cafe and considering that it is 5 minutes walk from my house too! I had breakfast at this cafe..."

Hazel Alviola

"Great relaxed atmosphere, food and coffee are excellent and the staff are lovely, I would definitely recommend for a Sunday brunch date, eggs bene..."

Nikki

"The place is feels a bit budget, but it's probably the nicest coffee in the vicinity. I haven't tried much of the food (apart from the pies - yum,..."

Peter Watkins

"Not long till this place takes off. My friend had the Biscocho muesli, looked super yum and I was a bit jealous. My coffee was well made, just the..."

C Levine

"Fantastic little café with amazing food, the staff were down to earth and friendly. service speed was acceptable and I loved the new space...."

Barry Jensen

"This is a nice little cafe. It’s nothing flash but nice and new so it’s really clean and tidy. Simple menu and a nice a quiet on a Sunday morning..."

Blanche Mclean

"We enjoyed a nice brunch here on a rainy Saturday. The food was pretty good and it was nice and cosy in the bad..."

Michael Davidson

"The smoothies are to die for here. Highly recommended that you try it when you go here. The atmosphere is great and there is excellent indoor/outdoor..."

Lorna Williams

"Here's my secret spot recently, wanted a flatwhite on my way to work, happened to found it. coffee is nice n atmosphere as well, but i don't know..."

naoko hanashiro

"I've been driving past Biscocho Café for months & finally had the time to drop in. It ticks all the boxes with beautiful food, great coffee & that..."

Toni Alston

"Such a nice cosy and friendly cafe. Staff is soo cool and the coffee is the greatest. Best breakfast in town. It is an awesome spot. A..."

L Swarts

"Has become my local cafe. So far have loved the food. Good coffee. Great selection of baked goods and..."

kara goddard

"Great tasting, well made coffee here. I'm surprised by some of the bad reviews in here, have found pleasant service, nice..."

Grant Aitkenhead

"Salmon was great, beautifully cooked, coffee great, cafe clean and welcoming, staff friendly happy to return and will try one of their smoothies they..."

Carole Chant

"I love their food and amazing coffee they have quite a big outside part where you can also bring your dog and shut..."

Leanne Ocean

Spice Alley

"A great little addition to SkyCity. Saw this opened a little while back and decided to give it a shot. The food was good but could have done with a..."

Amindha Fernando

"Great food which was very flavorsome. Had a pad Thai and pork belly salad. Both reasonably priced around $15-$17. Service was fast, efficient and..."

Grace

"Been here a few times now. Always really delish flavours. Sometimes it's become so busy that they have to turn people away. The ribs were so so good...."

Kelsey Adair

"Looking for some good Thai fusion in Auckland CBD? If yes then head over to Spice Alley in Sky City and you will be in for a treat. This place is..."

Ang Sarap

"Had a great dinner here last night celebrating mum’s birthday with the family. The ambience of the restaurant was nicely decorated with..."

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"Great place. I love the decorations and the ambiance of the place. Only went there because there was a grab one deal but once there noticed they had..."

Crackerjacker

"Really fresh, flavoursome and fantastic food at Spice Alley! Generous portions at reasonable prices and friendly service - highly recommend a visit...."

Lisa Rainicorn

"Excellent flavour, and massive portion for the price~ Service wise, friendly staff, and the food came out super quick! The pork ribs and softshell..."

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"I was quite surprised by this place. Resturant is on the 3rd floor in the sky tower and upon entering u expect will be an arm and a leg to pay. But..."

Garron White

"I just had Pad Thai from Spice Alley while my other mate had Tom Yum Prawn. It was amazing. Loved the vibes, the customer service, loved everything..."

Psico Chola

"Pretty good food, fast service and great decor. We had the 50% off deals so we decided to try nearly everything on the lunch menu. Our favourites are..."

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"Great asian cuisine, lots of dishes from all over south east Asia, they can adjust the spicyness. the service was amazing as the staff who was..."

Zeena Downs

"Loved the decor, great ambiance and food was good too!! Definitley will be going back. Highly recommend the fried rice and the soft shelled crabs...."

Divzna

"Had dinner here one yet and was impressed with the food and service. The restaurant had really nice decor which enhanced the experience of dinning at..."

Bailey

"Went with a large group and this place was ace! Super fast service and we ordered from the set menu and the amount of food we got was crazy! Very..."

Josh Nufablé

"Heard a lot of mixed reviews about this place, so thought I'd try it for myself. The staff were great, the food was quite good, only downside was the..."

Manoj Patel

"Really enjoyed our visits here. The service was fantastic, and food was decent, and the atmosphere was definitely buzzing, all immersed in ornately..."

David Sylvester He

"The staff was confused about the processes but he was bubbly and entertaining so we were happy. We ordered satay, laksa and pad thai. They were all..."

Potatomatoes

"Decent menu with not too many options, but very flavourful. Very nicely decorated interior, and friendly staff. The only dish I have been somewhat..."

Bhavya

"Aside from the colourful and beautiful ambiance, we loved the food. The satay with peanut sauce is a must try. Have tried the fish curry and it’s..."

Ayin.guillermo

"Good customer service. Food was served within 10 mins after i places my order. Decor and atmosphere are lovely. Food is delicious. I will come back..."

Shirley Wu

"Yummy. Love the food here. The dragon wings are amazing. It was a bit oily at the end. But overall very yummy. The environment is good. Great..."

Purplebutterfly43

"The atmosphere is beautiful, the decor is to die for. Totally instagram-worthy. I had a grab one voucher $60 for $120 food & drinks. The food was so..."

KingTama

"Very beautiful decor... Vibrant colours make atmosphere more beautiful.Tried warm laksa soup with tofu , enjoyed every sip/bite of it. Creamy..."

JPK

"My family and I went to dine to celebrate my birthday.We ordered for entree: sticky ribs which my son loved its sweet taste and the meat..."

Johann Reynon Aya-ay

"Friendly efficient service, tasty weel preparef dishes and good value. If you are of the larger size, avoid the booth tables - unless you want to..."

Gareth Neilson

"Decor is very nice and has the feel that you are in an Asian country. Staff are friendly . Food menu is different for lunch amd dinner.The nasi..."

PK

"Entering the place all I could think was, the decoration and colours is amazing so I had a good feeling about this place. Ordered 6 dishes out of..."

Swetha

"Went there for lunch with 4 others. Staff very friendly. The menu is quite limited. Food was delicious and was very fast. prices are ok. I would go..."

Steve Cleland

"Nice Oriental decor. Tables are clean and tidy. Just the right table spaces considering the small area. You will be greeted by friendly and very..."

LilMSunshine

"The waitress is very friendly. The waitress Clair gave us good recommendations for our late lunch. The soap noddle and pad Thai are so amazing,..."

Duying Cong

"This is the fist time ive been here,i just wanna say AMAZING! Wonderful food and Lovely drinksBest experience beiing Spice Alley I promise u ill..."

Lin Hao

"New restaurant in skycity, old jade dragon area. Serve South East Asian, good value and excellent service. Didn’t know much about the menu. Staff..."

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"Nasi goreng is nice! Hope they give 1 more sate though but very big portion and reasonable price. Staff was kind enough to offer me take away..."

Foodlover

"Colourful decor! Especially the corner area that looks like a small garden was beautiful. Love the yum mong kup. The roast pork belly salad was..."

Hello31

"Very good restaurant. Friendly staff. Beautiful food. This is one of the best restaurant I had. Waitress Clair provides us premium services. Thank u..."

Punkboy16lee

"It’s so delicious food and service. Amazing food ! I had really nice dinner . Nasi Gerong was so good with one chicken sate. Ayam Gelok perfect...."

Penny122333

"Really delicious South East Asian food . The waiter all positive service and the food were pretty nice and yummy. They do Thai, Vietnam,Malaysia,..."

Ccc

"Nice food with very vibrant environment. Love the design too. Food wise I really like the laksa. It was sweet and little spice but tasty. The nasi..."

Qkrwhrms

"Nice decor and service was good. Chicken satay was the best out of what we have ordered. Meat was tender and flavour was good. Chicken Laksa was..."

Food Explorer

"Great ambience, friendly and attentive staff and good food. Tried their Ka Mong Tod, Chicken Laksa and Iced Milo Dinosaur. We were expecting a pork..."

888bing888

"We visited Spice Alley on a Friday night post work on a whim as it was next to our workplace. The moment you reach level 3 you are greeted by this..."

Naima Khan

"Such a nice spot -food was tasty and awesome service . The dragon wings are mouth watering and the decor of the restaurant is 10/10. One of the best..."

Manjeet Singh

"Newly opened Spice Alley where Jade Dragon used to be. The menu is straightforward and had a signature dish from most of the Asian countries. It's a..."

I_like_pickles

"Excellent flavour, and massive portion for the price~ Service wise, friendly staff, and the food came out super quick! The pork ribs and softshell..."

Icy Guo

"For pre-Opera dinner, we dined at Spice Alley at SkyCity and the restaurant interior was colorful, vibrant and very festive with orange and red Asian..."

Taylar W

"Liked the overall food and atmosphere there...looks like I am in an Asian restaurant right from the moment I stand in front of the gate! Lol Only..."

Sajjadur Rafat

"Food: 4/5 ⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I ordered the khao pad which was tasty, but a little more on the oily side. The rest of the group got the chicken tikka..."

Adnan Ahmed

"The place is cozy with a nice design. There a lots of mini lantern on the ceiling and unique umbrellas on the corner. It is a mixed asian restaurant..."

Juliyus Samuel

"Yummy food! Busy as. A mix up with our Groupon which could have been avoided the minute we walked in, but wasn't a big..."

Yvannah Graham

"Nice place to eat, well priced and food was really tasty and flavour packed. Service was pretty damn quick too, food came out in less than 5..."

Keith Emmerson

"8 of us had delicious meals. My first experience of Thai food. The waitress Nasha was very helpful with help with the menu and different coffees. ..."

Heather Dawson

"Went there on Friday and really enjoyed the food. The interior has a cool theme. I liked the concept of ordering big dishes to share amongst 2-3..."

Jas

"Tasty food. Generous portions. Pleasant atmosphere. Will keep..."

Nelia Wilkinson

"We had a beautiful evening at Spice Alley. Good, fast and very friendly service. Cosy and loved the decor and overall atmosphere of this little gem...."

Jacqui Henzer

"Limited choice for light snacks, team were cheerful and..."

Matthew Hansen

"colourful place, service is average, food taste good, little bit over salted, pork salad too dry, it's hard to chew pork, maybe overcooked. lunch..."

Jin Mike

Saint Alice

79/100 (1008 ratings)

Oyster Mcmuffins and Pork Crackling

Scallops with Angel Hair

Margherita Pizza and Pepperoni Pizza

Kingfish Sashimi

Tempura Bluff Oysters

"First time visiting and would def visit again! The staff were super friendly, fast, and the food came out super quickly. Had the prawn pizza,..."

Lyla

"A very wet afternoon I found my self at a loss on where to eat. Many trips to the neighbouring Dr Rudis I have noticed the place but never ventured..."

Flippynz

"The view from our seating of the outside viaduct area was amazing - especially with the sun! The food was also great. Can't think of anything better..."

Renie

"Lazy Sunday and in need of a cocktail, Saint Alice you delivered. The food was even better. Notable standouts were the pork and the steak. The gravy..."

Amindha Fernando

"Went for my friends birthday and had so much fun!! We got the truffle friends a salad and the small sharing chicken and everything was great. To top..."

Rita Hababa

"Dined here for a birthday dinner and the ambience and food was delicious! Was nice to experience fine dining for once. This place knows how to cook..."

Kirsten

"View is..."

Charlotte

"What an amazing place, we were served by Cameron who made us some excellent cocktails and was full of knowledge and conversation. The place was right..."

Lewola16

"My viaduct fave.I started coming here for the $1 oyster happy hour.But stayed for the great food and amazing view.Their food menu..."

Chan Can Eat

"Came here for my birthday on a Friday night, didn’t have the option to reserve a table or make a booking so understood that I might not get a..."

Rita

"Got the woodfired steak, oyster muffin, pork crackling and bone marrow. Enjoyed the muffins and crackling the most. Oyster is nicely deep fried and..."

J Eats

"I went there with my friends, ordered the fried chicken, and was good, the taste of the pork turned out as a bit of disappoinment. Ordered couple of..."

Vincent Fang

"Best restaurant in the viaduct with amazing food and a spectacular view and environment! You MUST MUST MUST get the fried oyster McMuffins 😍🤤..."

Grace

"My new favourite place in Viaduct. Went there on a Monday night, group of 4 and I loved it. The service was impeccable and food delicious...."

BelaIna

"We came here for a 21st birthday dinner for 20 and ordered several small and large share plates and some sides: crispy pork crackling, smoked bone..."

Doris Ma

"Saint Alice, a new and buzzing rooftop eatery/ dancefloor (they have a life dj) is a place to check out! The perfect place and menu for friends to..."

Mashed_Potato

"It was not the first time we’d been there, but this time we went for their $1 oysters! It was a shame that they couldn’t offer any bluffs that..."

Ericwhan

"Visited Saint Alice on a busy Saturday night and the place was buzzing with good vibes. We had a table of 6 for drinks without a reservation and the..."

Jenny Da

"Came here with some girlfriends for a catch up dinner and drinks. Saint Alice is easier to get seats than Dr Rudy. We ordered their pork crackling,..."

Dxlche

"Really nice place in the area with good and quick service. It was really busy on weekend afternoon especially closing time for happy hours of $1..."

Tanz

"GREAT PLACE FOR A DRINK & A BITE TO EATSaint alice is a roof top restaurant/bar in the viaduct. The ambience is great during an evening..."

Wizyb

"Ended up coming here for a friend's going away party. There was probably about 30 of us that took up about 4-5 tables but we had plenty of space and..."

Sherrie

"Such good vibes here for a drink on a sunny afternoon and the $1 oyster happy hour is the best deal ever! The oysters are massive, fresh and..."

Lizzie

"Went with my wife for oysters& a drink. Great atmosphere & service. We only had oysters $ a couple drinks but it was great value for money...."

Chris St Bruno

"Had to come here as it’s the same owners as Dr Rudi’s... great atmosphere and of course gorgeous views.We ordered some small plates to share..."

Donna&Shane

"First time took my mother & sister to eat here. Love the atmosphere of the restaurant, beautiful view & quick service. Staff were very friendly. Food..."

Lisa Spencer

"Fantastic food and amazing view. Although the portions for the large share is a bit smaller than what I had expected, the taste exceeded my..."

Farah Karim

"We had lunch at St Alice yesterday and for the most part it was superb, the food delicious, the staff attentive and the fitout really nice. The only..."

Maree

"The level of service was okay , most staff were friendly. Food was ok, but the oysters weren't fresh at all. It wasn't worth $38 for 6 oysters that..."

Nathan

"Want to go Brewery. No open Had a drink here instead. Expensive but you get what you get for with the 29 dollar jug right by the sea. Views great...."

Tan Qi Yong

"We came here for a drink. It's a great option for catching up with friends. Nice view over the viaduct. The Zeffer red apple 🍎 cider was..."

Christine Andrews

"Youthful young scene, has beautiful view being on the 2nd floor. Very attentive service and helpful. Highly..."

LT Trinh

"Great food and lovely atmosphere. The staff are also very friendly. There are lot of sharing plate options, typical spend here would be..."

sampath varma

"My daughter and I meet for our monthly catch-up, and we had a lovely time. Relaxed and professional service, beautiful setting, and the pizza we..."

Rachael Weaver

"Great date or brunch with friends spot. A must go for those visiting Auckland. Beautiful views of the viaduct on a sunny day. Delicious cocktails..."

Grace Murphy

"Nice bar, restaurant. You go upstairs and have a brilliant view into the harbor. These place is very friendly and they have a great menu card. We..."

Lars Mitteneder

"Easy walk from transport station. Amazing views of the viaduct. The food was delicious, we got pizzas and sharing platters. The staff were very..."

Lana Signal

"You might reserve a table via their website. I appreciate we get a good view table. The food is excellent. Highly..."

Rayxon Toh

"In Auckland for the weekend & wanted to eat at the Viaduct. They accommodated my request to have a water view, much appreciated! So pretty & a great..."

Kerry Peacock

"A favourite go to spot on a sunny day or a clear night! Delicious food and drinks, the staff are really attentive and the view is..."

Victoria Piggott

Calendula Cottage

Chicken and Cranberry Burger

Ceasar salad

Apple and Berry Pie

Beef burger

Ham and Egg Pie with Side Salad

chicken caesar salad

Mocha Chino

banoffee pie

Scrambled Eggs with Ciabatta

Chocolate Brownie

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Roasted Beetroot and Haloumi Salad

Corn Fritters

Roast Pumpkin Frittata

Salad

Carrot Cake

Roasted Beetroot & Haloumi Salad Nom Nom

French Toast

Sweetcorn Fritters and Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"There are many unexpected places in New Zealand and this was one of them, literally tucked in the middle of nowhere, located in Glenbrook this..."

Ang Sarap

"Great Cafe with out door setting located in a semi rural setting. Great environment to relax with friends and family. Went on a weekend of a long..."

Sukumar Goswami

"Stoked I finally got around to coming here and already looking forward to my next visit. Such a cool little spot, quite small tho especially inside..."

Tarina

"Amazing food, very friendly staff and the ice coffees are soo good! Will be going..."

Amanda Warren

"Food was yum, coffee and chai latte was great too. Homemade brownie was Divine 😍 Great atmosphere, great service, great people around and the..."

Arena Matheson

"Had a wonderful afternoon tea here with the family before my sister headed back to the UK. We chose to sit under cover but I love the little cosy..."

Cheryl Guile

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Please do not be put off by the negative reviews! Most of them are from the days of previous management. I live here and have been many times over..."

Sarah

"Delicious food and a wonderful selection to choose from, friendly welcoming staff, stunning environment, surrounded by the beautiful sound of birds..."

Alastair Wells

"We had a family celebration lunch here on Sunday with a group of 9. We had reserved a table which was just as well as the place was very busy. We..."

Robyn Wickenden

"Awesome friendly service!! signs out on main roads make it easier to find! great food and very nice setting! pizza nights are awesome and it being..."

Josh Beech

"Best.Wedding. Ever. We chose Calendula Cafe for our recent wedding. Gareth, Paul, Noleen, Lizzie and the whole team worked with us from the..."

Andrew Forbes

"New owners have taken over and opened this week. Not sure what the old Calendula Cottage was like but the new generation is doing a GREAT..."

Anna Louise

"Popped in at the end of an unexpected drive to Waiuku, arrived about 45 mins before closing time. Very helpful people, great that they had gluten..."

Tania Hart

"Just had a fantastic looking and tasting brunch here this morning. Well priced, with a good range in the cabinet. Nice to sit outside in the sunny..."

Katherine Duke

"Just a quick thank you to the staff at Calendula for another delightful morning in the gorgeous cafe gardens. This is a very special cafe, and an..."

Claudia Slaney

"Went to Calendula Cottage for Mother's Day which we had pre-booked. There was a sign at the gate way as fully booked and only open to people who had..."

Cherie Milne

"Calendula Cafe is a treat! We had a wonderful, friendly experience. The food was tops and coffee great! Best coffee ive had in a long time and there..."

Regina

"Had an awesome lunch today made up of a Cajun Chicken Salad. It was value for money and bigger then expected the coffee tasted great also. The..."

Lee Ann Cathcart

"Reopened in November with new owners - Coffee is EXCELLENT - just would love to see some more in house baking and some more on the menu in terms of..."

Kimberley

"Beautiful spot for a lovely Sunday afternoon. Coffee and food delicious with generous helpings. Loved the garden setting, just superb. Thanks for a..."

Kay McCallum

"Very serene rural garden setting. Great food, good pricing, good huge portions. Friendly fast service. Highly..."

Darien Watts

"Such a lovely setting. Friendly staff and delicious food!!! Super fast cook! The menu was varied for everyone (including kiddies) and there's a great..."

Jax Vos

"Loved it here. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was brilliant. Lovely garden setting. Highly recommended but it does get..."

Simon Calaz

"This cafe has the most beautiful garden and the food and coffee is fantastic. The portion sizes are huge and the Banoffee pie is the best that I have..."

Blanche Mclean

"Their coffees are excellent:). And the gardens settings are so lovely and beautiful..."

Handsfree Property

"Best iced coffee I've had in years. Such friendly staff. Loved the outside atmosphere with all the gardens around. Not bad pricing for how incredible..."

Winters Sun

"Great food and drink with reasonable Auckland prices, beautiful scenery and tidy staff. Great little place to stop by if you are ever in the area...."

Katherine Harrison

"I think this is my all time favorite cafe now. Sitting outside and eating food is definitely best in my books. I had the mushroom chicken..."

Tania Moore

"Noticed the cafe sign while out on a drive to Glenbrook. Decided to stop and glad we did. Beautiful garden setting and delicious..."

Debbie Craighead

"Nice cafe, service was fast and enjoyed our..."

Nina Skipper

"Great selection of your normal run of the mill food but all looks lovely. I had to sit in the little cabin in the lovely garden which was..."

Debi J

"Nice day, meal portions could’ve been a bit more generous but perfect if you plan for a sweet treat..."

Sian Williams

"Lovely little garden cafe. Apple and boysonberry pie was warm and delicious with fresh cream. Fresh flowers on the tables :) Note: Only one toilet..."

Yan

"Love coming here for lunch. Sometimes its busy other times not, so hard to predict. Nice to get a table outside. Kids love it here too. Good,..."

Tarina Hodgson

"Beautiful environment and location. Excellent service. Yummy food and competitive..."

Dr Siham El-Kafafi

"We had some lovely food and service was good too. I can imagine the gardens are lovely in..."

Hayley haslam

Mlc Cafe & Bar

"I had a lovely treaty soy mocha today at MLC! I was craving a muffin but unfortunately they don’t do baking on weekends. Though this was made up..."

Shannon Barclay

"I worked there for a while..so love to..."

Harwinder Kaur

"I went for dinner with a friend of mine, and we were generally very confused, but pleased. Some parts of the meal, such as the mash and jus with the..."

Russell Gribble

"Offers a vary of coffee and short eats. Also a good place to pop in if what you after is a healthy lunch. Has a good ambiance and a friendly staff...."

Danushka Sunnadeniya

"The food was really lovely and we were glad it was open so early, we had just flown in and hadnt slept in 36 hours but food was a good price and big..."

Lucy Brew

"One of my favorite places for morning coffee, team coffee. Their lunch menu and specials are great. Very friendly..."

Ajith

"Nice coffee comfortable, friendly staff. Only "negative" is that they seem to train a lot of new..."

Juraja Katuin

"Absolutely fantastic we went with our kids and was great for the..."

Stefan O

"Great staff and good..."

Mark Holmes

"Excellent service staff for above and..."

Jay Bocock

"Nice calm place price is worth..."

Kichu Thomas

"Very friendly..."

Lanz Y

Albert Lam

Bharath S

Chris Brabant

Lai Thai Bistro

Thai Green Curry Vegetable

Nam Tok Beef

spring rolls

Sweet and Sour Whole Snapper

pineapple fried rice

Mango Sticky

Pad See Ew

Thai Vegetable Salad Tofu

Chicken satay

Cashew Nut with Vegetables

"Tasty and well cooked food. We had the Thai fried rice, Drunken noodles and Chicken cashew nut as Takeaways. Texture was great, well cooked and..."

Anushree Sen Gupta

"Perfect...I’m very fussy, we’ve eaten at pretty much all the good restaurants around New Lynn recently and the meal I had tonight was the best..."

.Dylan Patchett

"Fantastic eatery, have been eating here for over 5 years now and cannot get enough of this place. The staff are lovely and food is simply delicious...."

Patricia Pillay

"Food is the best. Always consistent. Beautiful flavors, amazing selections. It is our most favorite place to eat out. Lovely & clean, staff are..."

John Gardner

"I rang tonight and made the mistake of thinking they delivered. I got a lovely woman on the phone telling me she would make an exception and deliver..."

L

"Got takeaways from here on New Year's Eve. The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered number 37 and 22. Both were seafood - the prawns were so..."

Glen And Kate

"A tad pricey considering the area, however a good experience overall. Good menu and nice fast service. Wine list could be improved but good "wine of..."

Serena

"Great takeaway meal, pad Thai was beautiful and fresh, ginger chicken was fantastic, nice touch of lemongrass, and Penang curry was excellent. Will..."

Jesse Staines

"Absolutely love the beef salad from here, best in town. Always friendly, although their prices are a little over what we normally like for takeaways,..."

Mat Randomplay

"Such a hidden jem in New Lynn. Great service and yummy food. Just the right portion in my opinion because I really hate walking out of the restaurant..."

Keri

"Awesum food....we had a great time here...food was A Class....service was A Class.....yumm Pad Thai and Green Curry...will be dining here often now...."

Cdeep

"Consistently high quality food, fun service and always fresh. Salads and curries are definitely highlights. One of our local favourites and there's..."

Kiwi Foodie 123

"This is our go to place for Thai food in West Auckland. The food is amazing! Never once have we had a bad meal and we have been going to Lai Thai for..."

Jasmine Moore

"Wow. This will now be our go to Thai Place. We only had takeaway but will take the family in for a sit down meal. Very friendly. Curry was amazing..."

William Whelan

"Great Thai restaurant with a very friendly staff.Tried the seafood menu other day and the prawbs were great as well as an ice cream dessert with..."

Arek Zywot

"Great food as always. Tom yum to die for, not to mention the great service. The owners often come around later with liqueurs. Melissa..."

Ulrich Frerk

"Quite simply the best Thai in Auckland. Well worth the trip to New Lynn just for the fried rice!Our favourite Thai by a country..."

Peter

"I have been here more times than I could count and have loved it every single time! I would never hesitate to recommend to anybody. Amazing food in a..."

Geneva Wilson

"Loved our dinner here. The food was outstanding, hot and full of flavour, service was faultless and the staff were lovely and friendly and..."

Amanda Waite

"I've eaten at Lai Thai often and have been very amiss in not singing their praises sooner.The food feels clean and fresh, and even better..."

Roger Wadham

"There are 3 Thai restaurants within short walking distance of each other and we frequent all 3. What made our decision last night to go to Lai Thai..."

Belinda

"B E A U T I F U L ! I went in, having never been there before, was greeted with a friendly smile and was made feel very welcome (even though I was in..."

Jordan Lee

"We had dinner here last night. There was a big wait between courses and the head waiter seemed very tired or maybe unwell. overall though the food..."

Jan Rangiheuea

"My family and I recently celebrated my son's 16th birthday at Lai Thai. The food was amazing, the service fantastic. Gavin presented my son with a..."

Tracey Barton

"This is such a great place to dine. I was there tonight with a group to celebrate my mother's 85th Birthday. Gavin, the owner, made it very special..."

Susan Ross

"I have been eating the food at Lai Thai for over 10 years on a regular basis and the food is outstanding. They get their ingredients daily and you..."

Tasha

"We have visited this restaurant for lunch or dinner over many years. The food is very good, and the restaurant feels like a family run pleasant..."

Neil N

"'Peter James' what r u? a spy for the restaurant down the road? You've given unfair ratings to people who i've been very happy with. At the least i'd..."

Timmo

"I don"t know where Gina comes from as her experience is so different from ours and that of the friends that have joined us at Lai Thai, some from..."

Bill Hartill

"Ate at Lai Thai last night for about the 20th time. If it was at all possible the food (which was already exceptional) has got better. My wife and..."

Mark Le Noel

"My partner and I have been to this restaurant a few times, we returned after the first time because the complimentary port was a lovely touch. But..."

S And K

"I went here for a birthday lunch with my partner last week. We have eaten Thai all around the world, but this food really was outstanding. The..."

Daniel Feenstra

"The Lai Thai restaurant has in my opinion the very best Thai food I have ever eaten - anywhere, including Thailand. The food is always very fresh,..."

Chris Jack

"This is a small but comfortable restaurant with a good atmosphere. The staff were welcoming and the service was good as was the food - which was..."

Angela Burnside

"Absolutely fantastic restaurant. We go there all the time for takeaways and to dine in and the food and service is superb. Highly recommend this..."

C

"This is our favourite local eatery. Gavin and Pog are wonderful hosts. They always cook the food the way we like it - sometimes we feel like extra..."

H D

"Although I used to live close by for many years, I never made it to this restaurant. Now I regret that! Having eaten there recently, even though I..."

Donna

"Took a chance and was pleasantly surprised at the overall experience. Lovely food, lovely service, lots of choices, all at a great price! They were..."

Priya Mittal

"We visited for our wedding anniversary and chose dine-in. We had the Satay chicken skewers Entree (the fresh homemade Satay sauce is so good), the..."

Colin Swabey

"This is our go to place for a quick work lunch. They have a quite a nice selection on their lunch menu. Would highly recommend the green curry and..."

Grace Kumar

"Lovely service, tidy place, well priced and quite a different taste to most other Thai places. Really neat..."

Nihbru 9

"Amazing experience, beautifully presented meals, stunningly authentic tastes and the service was very very friendly, our new favorite, wish I could..."

Brandon Jones

"Delicious sweet and sour whole snapper. Fresh pineapple, crispy skin, they even cut off the meat from both sides of the fish and place it on the top...."

life is good

"One of our favourite Thai restaurants in Auckland. We used to visit regularly when we were still living in Avondale. We recommend their money bag and..."

Kin Cheung

"The good in this place is really good, the waiter man is so niiiice and welcoming. I will come back to this..."

S “Foodie”

"Great service and great food 👍 crispy pork massaman was very nice and the roti was..."

Waltz Teaurima

"Thanku soooo much, we had a beautiful awesome yummy dinner with our family friend..."

Caroline Matene

"It's a fantastic place with well thought atmosphere and design. The food is amazing in taste and looks. Highly recommend for Thai food..."

Lorenzo Petroli

"Food very good. Pad Thai under seasoned for me but salt provided. The waiter excellent on Sunday evening -14..."

Alison Prouse

"Nice meal, nice ambiance and reasonable prices. We will be..."

Steve Pullan

"Yummy authentic..."

ELÆN

Botswana Butchery - Auckland, Nz

79/100 (2890 ratings)

Ribeye on the Bone at Botswana Butchery

Shoulder of Lamb with Sides the Dish Is Ample for Three People

Pork

Crispy Skin Snapper Fillet

Freshly Shucked Market Oysters

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went there for a birthday dinner and got one of the best services we've experienced! Loved the food (too full to stand up in the end) and even got..."

Johna

"Not bad, great location, meals were..."

Ben Elliot

"BOTSWANA BUTCHERY, you heard it here first. It was excellent customer service , felt like I was treated like the Queen of England. The first..."

Altynai Saralaeva

"Nice location on the wharf, all the meat dishes were great, a little pricey..."

Jade

"Went here for a work function and loved it so much I had to come back to have it again. Amazing menu, everything is fresh and tastes wonderful with..."

R & A

"It is fine dining and food was nice, first time here and the staff is very helpful and did attend to our needs, table of 9. Dishes are nicely..."

Michelle. N

"Had the best steak of my life at this restaurant. I still think about it. It had the most amazing melt in your mouth flavour and didn't have the..."

Angie

"Came here for lunch with the family and I got the Botswana Fried Chicken. The chicken was cooked so well and came with potato puree, chicken jus and..."

Karina

"Wonderful seating arrangements.. especially the outdoor seating.. excellent bar.. and the steaks are super yummy.. done to perfection.. staff can be..."

Arun John

"Came here for Father’s day with my family and family friends for lunch. My meal was delicious and was presented quite nicely as well, my virgin..."

Yana Petrenko

"Service is fantastic - attentive and not overbearing. The food was pretty good, we had the salmon tartare to start, followed by steak and scallops...."

Chomnomnom

"Friendly staff and incredible food! My fiancé and I booked here for a little engagement dinner celebration and the food was just what we wanted!..."

Jessica Whitten

"Went for a birthday dinner with some friends.Very nice atmosphere with a very good inner design, lights and music.The shell crab, the eye..."

João Plácido

"We had our firm's Christmas function hereIt was a fabulous nightHad what was almost a private room upstairsThe champagne..."

Glenn Town

"My dinner started with selection of bread, followed by rack of lamb, finishing with a chocolate fondant. What I like about Botswana Butchery is that..."

Sherry Oh

"We came here as a big group... lovely restaurant great location/views.Awesome selection to choose from:We started withBreads..."

Donna&Shane

"next time I'm back in nz. this is the first place I wana eat at! I ordered eggs bene with extra hashbrowns. and also got a mocha which the waiter..."

GreeneggsnHam

"Came here for dinner..Food was really nice. Service was great. The waiters paid so much attention to your needs. Great place, would definately come..."

Matimbaufwenuka

"Loved it , plenty of great options on the menu , I went with the 350gm Scotch cooked perfectly. The sides are sensational. Be sure to leave space for..."

Nick The Greek

"Espresso martinis are absolutely to die for! BUT had to wait about 40minutes for our table although we booked the table for particular time, then we..."

Anna Griffin

"I'd heard a friend raving about their menu and the buttermilk oysters in Queenstown so I was thrilled to discover there was another restaurant in..."

Jasmine

"i had only ever been here for cocktails before, but yesterday had peking duck and duck fat roast potatoes, and it was sooooo good 😍 couldn't fault..."

Becstasy

"I have wanted to try Botswana Butchery since it first opened in Auckland - but I haven't been back in the city so hadn't had the opportunity. Service..."

Rebecca

"Very few places make me universally smile after a meal! Our first visit to Botswana was an exceptional experience from the front house service, the..."

Ryan Wong

"Beautiful food with beautiful venue and service to match. The lamb is AMAZING (the leg of lamb to share) . Service is faultless, Always polite,..."

Tiffany Walker

"Standouts liver parfait, either one of the snapper, and eye fillet. Food tasted alright, not exceptional. Beautiful space with a romantic ambience;..."

Apple Tate

"This place has become our regular pre-ferry fuel up point. With impeccable service, an awesome wine list and a well excecuted menu, this place..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"Astonishing taste of all dishes ordered, well prepared entrees and mains, great butchery selection, one of the best grills in Auckland. Full wine..."

Tanz

"Went for lazy sunday lunch. Service was on point. If you get a table facing the harbour, ferries will come and go so a bit of excitement for kids...."

Sanjesh Lal

"Went with work mates for a leaving party. Dinner was good. We had a selection at the table. The Hapuka steak was good with prawns. The eye fillet was..."

April

"Been 4 times, always enjoyed the food and the staff, very knowledgeable and helpfull. A bit pricey but very good quality and fresh food. The cellar..."

Brainless Foodie

"This place is not cheap, but if you want to treat your-self and somebody else with a very fancy and tasty dinner, then this is the right choice...."

Good Advisor

"Lunch with a view! You can enjoy your meal with the view of the port. I tried the sashimi, onion rings, chips and creamed corn, leek and cheese dish...."

Razelle Icaro

"The place is so warm and invitingGreat bar selection and some really nice wines The food menu has some rally nice optionsWe loved the..."

Globalfoodlover

Julian Sukmana Putra

"Stunning restaurant and wonderful service. Botswana butchery is head and shoulders above a lot of restaurants in Auckland. The dining experience is..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Whenever I get asked where my favourite restaurant in Auckland is I always say Botswana Butchery! The food is insane....and the service is amazing!..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Came here for a lovely dinner. Awesome location, beautiful interior and lovely meal! Had the scallops with pork croquettes to start and they were..."

Andrea Fernandez

"Very nice! Beautifully cooked eye fillet steak and the sides are fantastic. You must try their onion rings... Best ever. Will definitely be going..."

Ashley

"I had lunch here today with my girlfriends - incredible. Sat in the sun with a few bottles of Moēt, the food was divine. The service was superb. So..."

Caitlin Earl

"I really like this place but it is quite expensive (defiantly caters to the tourists) but my duck was cooked beautifully and I really enjoyed..."

Caroline Barrett

"Decided to try this place after a good review from a colleague. Came here after work on a Thursday with some friends. Ordered the entrée caramelised..."

Jacqueline L.

"Arrived at your restaurant for a family celebration, I was pleasantly greeted by every staff member who walked by, this is were the great vibe of..."

Phil

"Loovveee yes love this restaurant! Customer service was excellent, food was delicious and memorable. Decor and ambience of restaurant rich and..."

Celeste

"Pricey, but I adore the atmosphere and service here. The food is vibrant and wholesome, a great selection of NZ wine, and a very comfortable and..."

Kelly

"Meat... meaaaattt! A great menu but the steak and sauce is their specialty and they haven't let us down ever. Impeccable service either at the table,..."

Ryan The Lion

"I have heard great things about this place and the Queenstown sister restaurant has rave reviews but the two times I have visited here I have left a..."

Dan Norton

"I had the wagyu rump as a main and the mandarin cream cheese mousse for dessert. Overall the food was exquisite and the sides that we ordered for the..."

Jee Espino

"We enjoyed lovely food mid week while fairly empty. Unfortunately because it was quiet, the staff was more interested in chatting than keeping our..."

Helen

"Went here on a Sunday night. The setting is beautiful, really liked the old-style seating and large tables. The staff were very friendly and..."

Hannah

"You never fail me apart from getting my mushroom sauce order wrong sometimes. Perfect place to go. It is the only place I take my lovely girlfriend..."

Ghoulnz

"Fantastic restaurant! Wonderful staff, ambiance, decor and food! Really enjoyed everything about this place! The salt and pepper squid is to die..."

SarahWiklund

"I have eaten here before and enjoyed my meal. We arrived and the girl serving us was in a long conversation with a friend who may have worked there...."

Andre Cressy

"We went to this restaurant having had a good experience several years ago. All in all had a terrific meal. The service was great, although a little..."

Brendon Durey

"Always good service and good food. Love the atmosphere too. Lovely..."

M Hamadeh

"Its Ok went there late one night good food service staff were Ok I found the late night getting to and from my hotel a little on the scary , I found..."

Park Sleep

"Dinner for two - food was succulent and wine matched perfectly. The oysters as a starter were awesome, then a filet mignon with mushrooms along with..."

Franck Ridon

"Went here with my partner on a whim; we had read all of the mixed reviews and decided to try it out regardless.The food was amazing. My..."

Kyle Muir

"Really nice food - and worth what we paid. The drinks were great - my wife is pregnant so cannot have alcohol, so they made an amazing mocktail for..."

Chad Franklin

"Excellent food and ambiance. It was a busy Saturday evening and we had outstanding service esp from our waiter who was French. We could not fault..."

Halfaspoon Page

"This place was excellent from the minute we walked in the door we were treated like royalty. The food was outstanding and the waiting staff..."

Michael

"Went here for Xmas Eve dinner this year and was pleasantly surprised! Staff were all so welcoming and friendly - willing to make a joke and go the..."

Amy FM

"(Review from visiting Aussie) I've been to Botswana Butchery in Queenstown more than once & it's in my top 5 best restaurants of this type in the..."

Trevor Macleod

"Forget the old reviews - The staff here are really good!!! and the food was amazing!!! It was my partner's birthday (had not made this known when I..."

Phillip Kite

"$32 for a slab of tuna (sides are extra) so pretty expensive but the service was the best I've had in a long time. Love the big armchairs too. What a..."

Jen Hanton

"Botswana Auckland has been on my list of restaurants to try after a great experience in Queenstown 3 years ago. The dining room was beautiful and..."

Nicky J

"After dining at Botswana Butchery in Auckland various times in the last month I have to say that I am very confused about all the negative reviews..."

Emma Stenbeck

"My partner and I dinned at Botswana Butchery on a Friday night. We booked an early table (1830) so the restaurant was still reasonably quiet when we..."

Dave Gordon

"Despite the poor reviews which I read before making the reservation, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.Arrived on time but the table..."

Ian Wilson

"I have lived all over the world and I have spent way too much money in Resturants...The VIEW from Botoswana is the best in Auckland for..."

William Murdoch

"We ate here last night, and to be honest after all the bad reviews, wasn't sure what to expect.We were told the wait would be a half hour, so..."

Simon

"We took our Australian clients to the Botswana Butchery in the first week of opening and while not one to normally write reviews feel compelled to do..."

Wendy Williamson

"I enjoyed a lovely afternoon at the Botswana Butchery with a friend recently - it was a beautiful crisp day and we were warmed by the sun with views..."

Jane

"Took my family and by comparison had eaten at Jervois Steak House the week before. By comparison service was charming, efficient and attentive. A..."

Terry

"I've eaten here twice since it opened, and I am kind of surprised by the vehemency of these negative reviews.Overall I had a great time..."

Emma

"Make no mistake every part of this place is targeted at the deeper portion of the wallet. I however attended as guest so I did not have the curse of..."

JustOneMore

"Botswana Butchery near the Ferry terminal down town was our destination this freezing winters eve. It was a bit of a last minute thing making a..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"The food here is excellent and the atmosphere quite formal. It's not a cheap eat, but it's a great place to spoil yourself on a classy date in a..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"I love having friends and family come visit from overseas as I get to take them to some of my favourite eateries that showcase some of Auckland's..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Botswana Butchery Auckland opened in late 2012. Riding on the success of the Queenstown restaurant, the fans were sure to follow. And they did. Not..."

Alistair Ross

"A few months ago I went to BB with two guests. The meal was superb, staff polite and good fun. A great night out. The bill was $430 , pricey but we..."

Stuart Dixon

"Great service, got a table ahead of booking time, food was great especially the onion rings, medium rear steak and the melt in your mouth lamb rack..."

Richard Kumar

"First time customer, greeted with a cleaver stuck on the glass door, clever and a standout matching the restaurants theme. The restaurant has a..."

Martin Ng

"We went here for a family dinner, the service and waiter were amazing! The sides and starters were delicious, highly recommend the gyoza. Everyone..."

Sarah K

"Lovely food, amazing service, & friendly staff. The lovely lady at the till even gave us an umbrella as we were leaving so we could get to our car..."

Tori Rogers

"Five full star reviews can allude to different scenarios. In this case, it means that I'm absolutely blown away by how good this restaurant was...."

Christopher Lai

"If you are looking for an amazing experience with your significant other or to spoil someone on a special occasion this is the place to take them...."

The Duvals

"Gorgeous spot, very chic, perfect for special occasions/office dinner & drinks. Second time going, partners birthday this time. Service was stunning..."

Nikki

"Did not try their main, only the soup. The French onion soup and creamy mushroom soup was good. The service staff was very attentive, warm and..."

Serena Yeo

"Food is fantastic - the chefs know their stuff. Steak is cooked to perfection, sides are drool-worthy and the selection of sauce is impressive! The..."

Georgia

"Loveliest dinner we had in Queenstown. Though my wife and I didn’t have a reservation, they kindly seated us in the private room with a fireplace...."

M Liu

"an exceptional meal with exceptional service. peking duck for starters was a personal favourite, as was the pork..."

Alice

"First time for my partner and I at this iconic restaurant on Auckland’s waterfront and a decadent lunch in store. We visited on a reasonably quiet..."

Sean O'Connor

"Lovely food, amazing service, & friendly staff. We came here to celebrate our daughters graduation and I am so pleased we did, everything was five..."

Shane Moore

"Great place to celebrate special occassions. Love their steaks,lamb and oyster. The lamb is cooked to..."

Rafael del Rosario

Momo Tea

Wheelchair Accessible

Reslau

"My regular haven for a great coffee and charming..."

Lizzie Johnson

"I love this place, specially the Duty manager Salama, she is great with customers...great coffee, ham and cheese..."

Juan David C

"Best coffee in town, staff are lovely and croissants are to die..."

Jessica Hogan

"Excellent!! Great food and coffee. Ladies were..."

James O'Brien

"miss my McGregor Bros coffee - best in..."

Jeanie Richards

"I’ve only been here once for a drink but am happy to go again. It seems like a good meeting place for an early morning coffee. My hot lemon toddy..."

Raymond Tiong

"Beautiful option for tapas. Came here before a show, and shared a loaf with hummus and olives. Just enough for us. Again, lovely atmosphere being..."

Victoria

"Reslau has been always reliable and I have been going here for about 6ish years! Good selection in their cabinets most often too. Good place for a..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"Had the Odyssey pinot noir and a combination of the snack and cheese platters. Wonderful! Served with a fresh ciabatta loaf it was more than..."

Emily Gardner

Royal Siam Thai Restaurant

Bean Thread Noodles Salad

Spicy Minced Duck Salad

Roast Duck with Red Curry

Chicken Satay Moneybags

Wheelchair Accessible

"Curries are their best, it cost more to eat here so take away is cheaper. Limited parking but food is..."

Critic

"First time purchase , We ordered the Chicken Satay and the Crispy Duck with sticky rice. The meal was absolutely delicious, the staff were very..."

Ralph Jameson

"Very nice staffGood serviceFair priceA lot of parking in night timeLunch Menu can't use Zomato Gold..."

SeaLam

"Super friendly and polite staffs, recommended me the tomyum soup. Which tasty really good. Environment nice and clean, service really fast. Will..."

LuNa The TuNa

"We had a great meal, the staff were lovely and super polite our food was prompt and very tasting. We will definitely return to this restaurant. We..."

Laisa N Julessa

"Very friendly and polite staff here. The waiter was able to answer all my questions in details and gave very good recommendation. It’s very helpful..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"Our fave thai place have never left unhappy. We usually get the same curry and starters and have tried newer dishes too. All great quality. The..."

Nina

"Had dinner here with my family for a birthday and what an amazing experience it was. Cozy restaurant, with waiters who were always attentive...."

Liaxo

"Food was very good not amazing but for the cost was great quality, really love this place, go quite often and staff are lovely, nice quiet place not..."

Nikita Ogg

"I've had the best Tom Yum prawn throughout Auckland in this restaurant. Food is super authentic. I'm giving them 5 stars 🌟! The place is small but..."

Edgar Taboada

"Love this place! The whole snapper is amazing! Staff are always friendly and welcoming. Have been here for dinner both early and later and it has..."

Rowan Rebecca

"Best Thai place in Auckland! Lots of meat and variety of veges! Very consistent. Personal favorite would be the yellow curry and garlic and..."

Kendyll Hanley

"Love their green curry and pad thai! It's pretty cheap too. Very good service and polite staff. I always go here to satisfy my thai food cravings!..."

Rhea Villacampa

"Edit...... Came here again with a friend. I had the crispy duck with peanut sauce. It was amazing. The flavours and different sauces were fantastic..."

Hilary Campbell

"Delicious food, fantastic service. One of our go-to places for dinner either take away or dine in. Great for a quiet night or a family get together ..."

Linda

"We come here regularly and it is my favourite Thai place in Auckland. Highly recommend their prawn toast and Pad See Ew. Reasonable..."

Rachel Hui

"Best cashew nut chicken I have had in a long time. Highly recommend this place. The sweetcorn cakes are also a fave. Order was ready in 10..."

Ashleigh Rogers

"Great range of basic Thai favourites. Standard setting with nothing out of the ordinary about the interior. We shared a range of dishes to..."

Binula

"This place is very nice. Reasonable price with nice environment. Most importantly, food is yummy. Waitresses are friendly, they fill the rice and..."

Coco_Clairy

"Ordered a Larb gai takeaway .... very nice clean flavour ... lacked a bit of oomph ... easily rectified - next time I'll ask for spicyFood was..."

Grunta

"Don't get confuse with Symonds Street in Auckland City. This restaurant is located in Symonds Street - Royal Oak. This place have a nice..."

Yusoff Kamal

"A cute little restaurant located near the busy Royal Oak round about. This thai place tastes nothing like any other thai restaurant I've tried..."

Julia Zou

"Royal Siam is a little Thai place located next to the Royal oak roundabout. The restaurant is well presented and tidy. They had quite a few staff on..."

HJ

"Absolutely love this place. The food is all super super tasty. They are fast to cook it and they are really friendly. This is my go-to place when I..."

Katie

"Great authentic Thai food. Soups are generous and full of flavor. Tom Yum my fav. Usually take away but might have a birthday here soon as staff so..."

Michael Andrews

"This is one of the best traditional Thai restaurants I've tried in Auckland.Came in on a Thursday dinner with my husband as we we're..."

Patriz De Leon

"Even though it is a little bit on the expensive side for casual thai, this place still had some great dishes. I had the chicken satay, pen ped, lamb..."

Sophia O-W

"Lunch for us today @ RS and what an absolute winner. Between the two of us we ordered prawn toast, cashew chicken and prawan Thai fried rice. Great..."

Vitale Eti

"Most meals were delicious and the service was great. The duck spring rolls were excellent. The yellow curry was quite flavourless. A little expensive..."

Erin Jay

"Decided to come here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon once we had realised that the Thai Archer across the roundabout was closed. Initially there..."

Harrison Elliott

"We really wanted to try Nanam but we couldn't sneak ourselves in their massive waiting list on a Saturday night. So we went to try Royal Siam which..."

Marco De Jesus

"Went there with a group of friends for a casual dinner. Service was excellent. We ordered a mixture of entrees to share and each one of us ordered..."

Ty Charoensuk

"I love this place we go quite a lot. Nice food with good service, I love duck curry and prawns pad Thai really delicious Thai food recommend duck..."

David

"Really Delicious food..I always order take away. I very love pineapple fried rice, pad thai and curry puff. And very friendly waitress will recommend..."

Alex

"Went for lunch during one of the weekdays.I have done take aways from this restaurant few times in the past. As always service was great. I had one..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Really delicious Thai food! You can tell that the quality of the food and service is of a high standard. Lovely curries and omg the entrees are SO..."

Ishita M. Mendonsa

"This is our local Thai place and we quite enjoy itWe often order their Cashew nut chicken and the flavours are fantastic. However for me I..."

NZSteve

"We enjoy casual nights at Royal Siam. My partner and I have dined here around 5 times - we always go for the panang chicken curry and a stir fry of..."

Pet L

"Absolutely delicious food! Well seasoned and presentation is great! The tastes you go through are incredible! Not quite baby friendly though, bit of..."

Sophia Little

"Excellent meals. The staff are friendly and polite. The atmosphere and surroundings are fantastic. The service is exceptional. A very clean..."

Alecia Browne

"Yummy. I eat Thai food often and this is up there. The drunken noodles and duck curry were amazing. Also staff were friendly so this is highly..."

LLL

"We had an incredibly delicious meal here with great service and would highly recommend this restaurant. Even our 9 year old was impressed by the..."

Fiona

"An excellent meal in relaxing surroundings, served by a delightful waitress. All three of us found the food delicious. My soup starter - for once,..."

Duncan Mcangus

"Have been visiting Royal Siam for the last 10 years, Sam (the host) is always lovely, the food is consistantly good. I have never had a bad meal..."

AJ

"We have never had a bad meal and the service has been great. To those of you who have never met SAM he is the hostess with the most-est---very..."

Ronald G. Lake

"The best Thai food ever! I have been to many and nobody does the Pad Prik as perfect as Royal Siam. Their sauces are amazing. Service superb! Sam,..."

Arena Matheson

"Have been to this restaurant on several occasions and have found the food and service excellent, although last time we went their BYO license was not..."

Deborah Allen

"Well what can I say. Well done. The service is just superb, the food is amazing and the deep fried icecream..."

Harrad McCormack

"Had dinner here tonight and was pretty good apart from the rice . It was really hard and didn't seem cooked properly .. Other than that the duck..."

Amanda Yim

"Potions quite small but full of flavour - delicious And the sticky glutinous rices was so good..."

UHILA COLLECTIVE

"After searching, we found our favourite Thai place! The food is outstanding! Exquisite, well-balanced, and flavour-packed dishes. Great ratio of meat..."

Nathan Bulk

"Delicious Thai restaurant, the Tom Yum soup is quite nice! The deep-fried fish is a little bit too dry, but if you like that taste, it would be a..."

Vivi Wang

"Amazing food. For those how NEED hot go for Thai hot. We enjoyed their Pad Thai, Red Thai Curry, Garlic and Basil Stir fry, with a side order of..."

bevey zeleny

"Good food and atmosphere overall. Beautiful lighting and artwork on the walls. Beautiful crystals in the center. Staff are very beautifully dressed..."

Richard Liu

"Nice suburban Thai restaurant. Money bags were o.k, my friend commented on how fresh the chicken satay was. Crispy duck, and massaman curry were..."

Dallas Storey

"Ordered the takeaways delivery via online website was super handy! Portion and price were reasonable, most of all they taste amazing! Love the Duck..."

Rylee Hong

"Our fave Thai food comes with fresh grind chilli 😋 spicy crunchy..."

Jean Lu

"A nice Thai restaurant that seemed very popular for online deliveries. Again, we understand staff issues are affecting the hospitality industry, but..."

Brian McKay

"Mouth watering food they serve, had mixed fried rice and fish and it was really good. Sauce in fish was great and really good..."

Adil Aboobacker

"Excellent service, although they are short staffed, they did mention there was a 40 minute wait for the food, it was well worth the wait, food was..."

vanita Bhagwandas

"Found this gem after reading awesome reviews. Well priced, outstanding food and great..."

PNG_kiwi K

"We ordered Uber eats and very happy with the food. Thai fried rice is great and green chicken curry is full of flavour. Highly..."

Krishna Muppasaani

"Lovely staff who really know their menu and are happy to talk sbout it. I have been to many 100's of Thai Restaurants and just for the overall..."

Bob Wilkinson

Piko Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for lunch one day when they were doing a deal, buy something and get a pastry for free. I grabbed a lamb curry and a mixed berry cheesecake..."

Dani

"Piko 💕This pasta was 💯, packed with great flavour, the Bonita flakes and the caper berries adding exactly that extra something you..."

Kelly Moodie

"Came here few times for work lunches and farewell. For big group farewell, we order the shared platter and lunch main and costed us $25 which is..."

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"Nice place and affordable coffee. The service was very friendly and I enjoyed a very nice cappuccino while escaping from the rain. Have got a section..."

Auckland Foodie

"Had a very lovely experience here today, it's a nice place you want to go to if you are wanting to be a bit fancier than going to your average cafe...."

Crackerjacker

"Such a great place to buy food made by students. At a reasonable price this is by far the most food-innovative cafe I've ever been to, such great..."

Tavita Milford

"Loved the customer service here, they never fail to impress. Food and coffee is great here and prices are reasonable. Would love to visit..."

Lucinda Thai

"Three of us dined at Piko for lunch last week, on recommendation of one who had been twice prior. We work nearby so this is a convenient location..."

Ida March

"Piko is a great place to hangout with friends after a long day in uni. The fact that they have students as servers and chefs slightly lowers the..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Piko is a bit of a hit or a miss place, but you have to keep in mind it is a training restaurant for students. The service has been excellent at..."

Sara V

"What else can beat a simple egg's Benedict for a brunch. Again I've never been disappointed with this place. Went here during lunch hours, yes it's a..."

Kevin Kantono

"I went here for lunch today with some people from work. It was a really big group.I can be very scathing in my reviews if I feel someone..."

Jesse James .

"A really pleasant evening out - the food was great - with everyone in our group choosing something different - and everyone happy with their choice. ..."

Shayne Rasmussen

"In a nutshell - impressive. Piko blew us away with the exciting fusion menu options, un-fussy and yet attentive service, remarkably low pricing for..."

Gabriella Garnett

"I really like the food and the place, as most of the front staff are students sometimes you can feel their anxiety in their smile and talking,but..."

TheTaster

"At these restaurants students cook and serve. I recently had lunch at Piko and the food is great, the chocolate mousse is the best I've ever had!..."

Kristie Elphick

"Awesome food, great prices. Only downside really is that since I graduated its harder for me to get to their food as they're closed on weekends and..."

Tina Yu

"I joined the short coffee course in AUT, quite good..."

Miaul Z

"Came here for lunch one day when they were doing a deal, buy something and get a pastry for free. I grabbed a lamb curry and a mixed berry cheesecake..."

Danielle Pama

"Piko Café has continually improved over the past few years. It’s focus on creating a great atmosphere and above average café cuisine makes it a..."

Fred Lunjevich

"My choice of places for a meeting or debrief Great food and beverages in the heart of AUT Voted "Chairman's choice" 5 years..."

Row Robinson

"Great burger, but the fries ... possibly best I've ever..."

Paul Hargreaves

"Love this place - simple, modern decor, good food, great..."

Paul Tupou-Vea

"Love going there for my daily coffee &..."

T Dee

"Great menu, great place for casual..."

Row Robinson

"The place where anything important is decided over a fine..."

Mark Frood

"Excellent staff Great..."

Charles Grinter

"AUT's own upmarket..."

Sri Krishnamurthi

"Great place, Great..."

Abbas Koleini

"Great for coffee and..."

Anabel Fernandez

"Lovely inventive..."

angela smith

"This place is a little..."

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Freeman And Grey

79/100 (1353 ratings)

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"Freeman and Grey is a great place to go for casual drinks and food or a big night out! The food is great and reasonably priced and the service is..."

Kezia Lynch

"I came here for the first time with a big group for lunch. The food is amazing! Best fries I've had in a long time. They catered so well for the..."

Anna Walker

"We had a great experience last night! Our waiter was a guy named Ben, he gave amazing service, including great conversation, good recommendations,..."

Jackson Munn

"Dropped in for a spot of lunch today. The beer was good and the pizzas were spot on and an absolute bargain at $4. The service was amazing from Ben,..."

Daniel Fletcher

"100% recommend! Ben was great! Knows his wine and the pizzas are delish! Everyone should go here all day erry..."

Jennifer Christie

"Amazing service! Amazing food! Awesome staff! This is my favourite place! $4 pizzas are huge and so yum! I'm hard to please when it comes to food,..."

Shannon Carole Bruce

"Went to Freeman and Grey on Ponsonby road and had the best service! Ben is the..."

Kaitlin Purchase

"Hosted my 21st here upstairs and it was fantastic! Especially have to comment on how cool the staff were, so friendly and polite and kept everything..."

Lauren Coleman

"Have been here heaps but tonight was particularly fantastic after the fabulous and lovely Ben was our host with the most! Great recommendations from..."

Zoe Jane

"Unreal service thanks to Benji! (Ben) - makes the..."

Abby Harris

"The $5 pizza deal is really awesome. Loved the la fiesta(v) was our favourite. Portion size is good too! 12 dollar for Pizza and Beer if you order..."

Rajan Dhaka

"Amazing amazing place. I cannot recommend it enough!! I booked a table for my 30th and had the best time. Super affordable with great specials...."

Iveta Railaite

"Loved the culture! Met new people, had good drinks and food and enjoyed the experience overall..."

Renie

"Nice casual pl to enjoy $5 pizza. Service was nice. Lovely outdoor space perfect for sunny days. Reasonable prices for..."

Sei

"We came in during lunch to try their $5 pizzas, we got the Pollo e Brie and a Tre Carne.Although initially the size of the pizzas look..."

Vivian C

"The only photo that was taken after the food had been consumed. I love their pizzas with their unique toppings on them.Friendly service and..."

Asianfoodie

"Had a birthday party here. Good ambience. Had jugs of beer n heaps of pizza as $5. Beer seemed not upto the mark but pizza were nice. Tried all..."

Feel Food

"A cool pub in Ponsonby area. Very cozy insides. Good for some drinks after work. Their $5 pizza deal really worths the go. Music is super nice. Will..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Haven’t been here for a while but their service has really improved, and the design of their menu has changed for the better (same food + prices)!..."

G1k

"Love their pizzas! It’s big enough to share but you can also have it all to yourself if you’re feeling a little hungry lol and they are very..."

L ?

"Common spot for my friends and I, always get served by friendly people and the pizza is so yum. Nice little place too with a good atmosphere and..."

Megan

"Was there for a late night Friday dinner date so the ambience was a bit different considering it was weekend and the place was more like a bar or pub..."

Rhea Kirstienne Chang

"| Mexicana, Mirtillio e Brie, Salami e Funghi pizza |-A great cheap eat location, pizzas only $5 between 12-2pm and 5-7.30pm. Service was..."

Food2belly

"pizza here is the star of the show and with their friends deal I can see why everyone raves about it! Honestly I feel like I can just keep eating..."

Sophie Wilton

"Why not come here. Cheap pizzas, great atmosphere. Few drinks can turn into many so be careful. They have a great point members system to get free..."

Victoria Jenner

"Came here a few weeks ago. Nice ambiance and good service. The meatballs with sauce and cheese was really delicious, as were the prawns. The pizzas..."

Bhavya

"$5 pizzas now run all day, everyday, so was pleasantly surprised! Pretty good value for what you're paying. Beer-battered fries were nice and crispy,..."

Winnie Chauchau

"Really enjoyed the $5 pizzas, they were delicious and so cheap. the sangria was really nice too and we enjoyed the busy atmosphere of the..."

Auckland Foodie

"I came in on Sunday 4th March for my birthday dinner with some friends. We had a great time at Freeman & Grey! The service was slow, although the..."

Sophie Carrington

"I was enticed in by the $5 pizza sign (selected times) but available every day!Wow! The chorizo one was incredible, will be back tomorrow to..."

Waiwera

"Such good value for really great quality food! Staff were friendly and there was plenty of seating. I bought the chicken sandwich for $10 and my..."

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"Great little venue on Ponsonby Road. Friendly service and can't beat the $5 pizzas they are delish and awesome value for an early dinner or beer n..."

Bianca Ratima

"Freeman & Grey is my local- it has great deals on wine when you join their online club, and the now $5) pancetta pizza is to die for. Service is..."

Natalie Dolan

"Okay i have to start with the $4 pizza. Omg it is so tasty. Such a brilliant idea and definately have us coming for more. Great place. Good..."

Yusoff Kamal

"We go there for the $4 pizzas. You cant beat that anywhere else! They put generous amount of toppings on top . Our favourie is the chicken with..."

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"$4 pizzas can go wrong if your getting a group together to have a celebration of some sort. Pizzas are very filling if u get 2 or more. Awesome..."

Eniboo

"One of those places you need ID so couldn't bring my little cousin to try their amazing fish and chips! Great service, nice open space, and friendly..."

Veronica Te

"Pizza are legit here. Too good, so many flavours to choose from. Its my 7th time here already. Love the place and friendly staff. Ribs were the bomb,..."

EAT Girl 👑

"We hired the upstairs room for a 21st and had a fantastic night. Food was great, room looked amazing and staff were friendly and incredibly helpful..."

Waz

"An ideal place to get together with friends and catch-up. Their $4 pizzas between 12-2pm are a bargain for lunch and the beer battered fries are good..."

Brydon S

"Friendly service & staff! Great vibe, lovely food and overall, excellent! Highly recommend it if you're around ponsonby ! Oh, and the pizzas,..."

Teiva Cassart

"$4 dollar pizzas enough said, great waitresses and food timing was standard decent atmosphere and warm. I will be going here alot more to watch the..."

Daryl Albert

"Nice place for casual get togethers. I really like their pizzas. They are served on cute wooden boards and are great for sharing.I really..."

I_like_pickles

"This review is based on the food, and not the rowdy crowd that one must endure should you choose to spend a Saturday night there.The pizza..."

S&G Take Auckland

"This place has a relaxing atmosphere. They have $4 pizza from 12-2pm which is super cheap and they're delicious too. I ordered the Chicken e brie..."

Miura Elikana

"Freeman & grey is beautiful restaurant.The interior is very good.i got attracted by their happy hour PIZZA that is really delicious just for 4$..."

ANKIT

"One of the best places that i visited in Auckland. Really raw and rustic interiors with a dash of hip! Best place to catch up with your friends over..."

Sagar Acharya

"Situated between Freemans Bay and Grey Lynn, this two-story pub has been constantly abuzz whenever we have walked past. Upon entering the cool..."

Husk Creative

"Nice place for after work drinks. They run some nice specials until 7pm like the $4 pizzas. Its more flatbreads than pizzas, but for $4 who cares?..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"Been here a couple of times, recently we had out Communication Design after party here on the second floor and it was great. People were very nice,..."

Marggie Pascua

"These guys get a 3.5 for value for money alone.$4 for a pizza. Four dollars. FOUR FRICKEN DOLLARS!In the middle of Ponsonby..."

Kieran

"We luckily walked in the door at 12:30 in time for their $4 pizzas deal! It was my first time being there and I got the Mexicana pizza while my..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"My partner and I decided to try Freeman & Grey because of a deal we had found out about where you become a member of their club (free to join, just..."

Samantha Brown

"$4 pizza that tastes this good?! I ordered the Mediterranean pizza. My friend got the roasted vege one. Amazing value for money, really filling and..."

Caitlin

"Service was awesome, straightaway served when I arrive late to a function, missed the pizza deal but surprisingly the pizzas were still delish cold!..."

Spencer's Reviews

"One of my fav place to chill in Ponsonby! I love their $4 pizza deal, really good quality pizzas thin crust and generous amount of toppings! Other..."

Nathalie

"Freeman and Grey has become an almost weekly go-to for the ultimate and penultimate year students in Auckland. Every weekend without a doubt you're..."

Vivek Katial

"My daughter wanted pizza treat as we had a deal for a school award for a meal of her choice. So we decided to come to Ponsonby and looked for pizza..."

CK

"Even though I've been coming here once a week for the last year and a half, I can only score a 4. While the food is always amazing, unfortunately the..."

Charn Williams

"Freeman and grey. Have been enjoying this spot for a few years now. Often come to the Quiz nghts which are really fun. The $4 pizzas have a..."

Harrison Davidson

"Best place in Ponsonby by far!Awesome dinner and lunch, definitely value for money. And the late night action is always epic with the live..."

Charlotte Gibbs

"I came here for the $4 pizzas which are pretty sweet! I ordered the mexicana, not the most amazing pizzas but for $4 they are well worth it. Large..."

Charlene Weaver

"Freeman & Grey is a great place to hang out with cheap drinks and $4 pizzas. We really enjoyed the atmosphere here. The service was also..."

Zamily

"Hi Guys,this is my first review, so please bear with me if this review is not perfect yet. Thaaanks :)I went to Freeman & Grey..."

Kelly Li

"We ordered a Hawaiian pizza, a salami pizza and a pepperoni pizza for dinner one weekday evening.The restaurant was big and they have..."

Cindy Ong

"My friend marched me down here for lunch and as I walked in I noticed how the other patrons looked happy and were smiling, then I discovered..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Randomly went inside to have a drink on a Saturday night, just after dinner. The music downstairs was good, but upstairs was better. And the weather..."

Francisca Madeira

"Have been here quite a bit with my boyfriend. We really like the $4 pizza deals and the beer batter chips are really good. Have returned here many..."

Alex Neilson

"Located in the heart of Ponsonby, not only does this place have a lovely dining area (both inside AND outside), pretty decoration and a relaxing..."

Annie Ren

"Wow! Was pleasantly surprised by this place. I usually only come here for 'after dark' festivities but I thought I should check out the day time..."

Monique Porteous

"Good value for money with the cheap $4 pizzas during happy hour, this is about the only thing I have eaten at freeman and grey. Yet to try the full..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"The star here is definitely the $4 pizza deal. I've been a few times and only ever had the pizza so my review is somewhat limited to that, however,..."

Max Sobels

"Nice place to go for a couple of drinks and some good value snacks, gets very busy on a night time at weekends. Relaxing place during the day,..."

Lewola16

"We made the most of Freeman & Grey’s free pizza deal (text in your email to sign up to their newsletter and get a free pizza out of it), and four..."

Helena Chen

"This is a great Restaurant and a most go to for anyone who loves pizza and Gluten free food as they do a lot of Gluten free Pizzas to and I..."

Michael James Campbell

"I went to Freeman&Grey at lunch time and ordered a pancetta pizza which was very nice, crispy based with rich cheese and smoked bacon. I ordered a..."

Di

"One of my favourite places to catch up with friends and enjoy dinner. The food was so yum and the staff were super friendly and fun. Pizzas were..."

Brooke Macdonald

"On a Friday night this place buzzes. Impressively we were there with a large bunch of kids and no problem fitting us in, plenty of room upstairs and..."

Frank

"Me and my friend went there to have dinner, we enjoyed the pizza and the spicy chicken... The service is good also they are very attentive and they..."

Chay P Rosales

"I was worried about going to Freeman & Grey's because I was poor, and the $4 pizzas deal sounded far too good to be true.I assumed one of..."

Emily White

"Busy little pub with great service and great food! $4 wood fired pizzas were great value ... we had a great time here and will probably be back..."

Luke Hogan

"There's something about Freeman & Grey that makes is seem both cosy and lively. And it could get really packed and lively here. Their pizzas are..."

Jaya

"Not much to dislike about this place really! Came one day with friends and was back the next with my partner! The $4 pizzas are spot on! Really yummy..."

Stacey Jane Rainbow

"Low price but high quality. If the pizza getting bigger that will be better. And the side plate we have is prawn twister, nice and crispy, I like..."

Leon Jin

"Service: 8/10Food: 7/10Cleanliness: 6/10Value for money: 9/10 (lunch)Overall: 7.5/10The lunch specials are quite good..."

Jack Trav.

"We come here regularly for pizza and a glass of wine during the week. Such a good cheap dinner option when you're too late/can't be messed cooking...."

Briana

"The atmosphere was amazing, the food was so quick and delicious ! Would definitely go back no hesitation!The staff were amazing and polite as..."

Renee Arihia Mihaere

"I had been meaning to try this place for awhile & finally got the chance to on Tuesday. My friend and I were pleasantly surprised to have gone in at..."

Emma Magee

"My flatmate and I had been eagerly wanting to giv the $4 pizzas a go. We both ordered the Panacetta which was great. We were really impressed with..."

Annette Wong

"Dropped in for a quick bite to eat during a week day to F&G, a relaxed but sophisticated pub on the Ponsonby road food scene.Our orders..."

Johann*

"Outstanding customer service, very friendly staff - had a lovely French waitress who indulged in telling us about how she loved New Zealand and the..."

NYNB

"Really loved this place! I have been here a couple of times, only ever trying there $4 pizzas. And boy, they were tasty! They may not be the most..."

Erica May Dean

"This is crazy value for money. Went to try it out for a drink but got peckish and the waitress, who was happy to show us through the menu pointed..."

Leanne Schou

"One of my favourite Friday night spots. They have a great pizza selection and often have a $4 pizza promotion during the afternoon which is great on..."

Chloé Manihera

"As a student it becomes second nature to keep your eyes peeled for the deals. I'm not one to sacrifice quality for quantity believe me, but..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Tried this place with deal voucher. The customer service was excellent. The food portion is big and very reasonably priced. The food taste just a bit..."

James

"Awesome Restaurant/Bar. Friendly welcoming staff. Awesome fun and happening atmosphere. Rugby/sport screen which is cool. Great food. Pizza..."

Dorothy Riley

"Went last night for first time, the place was busy but not packed with your typical Ponsonby crowd which was nice for a change. Pretty relaxed..."

Stu Hector

"We went here for our staff Christmas party. I felt the food was very reasonable and well prepared and came to us in a timely fashion. The staff..."

Regan

"Freeman and Grey is right now the best place to eat lunch in ponsonby.... They are having so many cheap lunch deals that can get one to think a lot..."

Tony Stark

"definitely come here. nicely sized pizzas for one that come with a diverse range of toppings at a cheap price of $6 between 5-7pm. pizza was cooked..."

Hugo Chou

"Great staff, good pints on tap - it's an old building so a bit damp with some plumbing oddities. It's traditional anglo architecture with bathrooms..."

Syd Eats

"Wow, what a find! Simple fare for a light finger dinner. Fantastic service both behind the counter and at table.highly recommend as a catch up venue..."

Rob Costello

"Came here for an early dinner on a really nice day. There's a good amount of outdoor seating to enjoy sunny weather. Also, the pizza deal ($5 for any..."

Michael Davidson

"Great place specially for large group up to the size of 10 to hangout. The pizza are really delicious and they have happy hours everyday from 12 to 2..."

Abhijeet Kale

"Came in at 12 & it coincided with $5 pizza time. Pizzas are so good! Light crust with plenty of toppings and not soggy or too hard. Perfect. The mint..."

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"Had a celebration here with friends one weekend and it was FANTASTIC! Their pizzas were a hit, complemented with a lot of drinks and bar food options..."

Dins R.

"Amazing place to hangout. Nice ambience and service. The highlight is $5.00 pizza during happy..."

Amjad Khan

"Whether you're looking for happy hour after work drinks, a boogie at night, or a large private event space, Freeman's does cover all of these. The..."

Geoff Wilson

"Awsome place well recommended considering it was my birthday n wedding day we had booked in too bar thirty one couple doors down and was very..."

angelah pilosi

"Was told the kitchen was closed at 8:30 when it is supposed to be open till 9 so that sucked. Drinks and staff were cool though. Edit: Happy with..."

Mayank Gavri

"Super chill atmosphere on a Monday afternoon. The pizzas are only 5$ between 5pm and 7.30pm which is a super bargain. The waitress was really..."

Crystal Kmck

"Love this place. Great location and great food. Love the décor of the dining area... The open Streak sandwich is really..."

Tony Shih

"Beautiful place to host my 21st. Lovely staff - would..."

Amy Borton

"Very nice place to have food and drinks, and talks. Service is good, staff is friendly. And price was also fine. Specially till 7.30..."

ajit singh sandha

"Really nice lunch experience ! Unlike some other people that reviewed the place : we found the customer service great ! The staff greeted us with a..."

Da P (D P)

"Celebrated a very special event here today. A few more people than I expected turned up but the lady Hannah was so accommodating. We were served and..."

Jess Hastings

Mangiamo Cafe

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Bacon and Scallop Salad

Mocha

Mince and Egg on Toast

Café

Reservations

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"My wife and I enjoyed the food here last week sharing the creamy mushroom dish and the chicken noodle dish from the cabinet. No need for washing our..."

Terry Trail

"Loved the lamb burger, juicy and nicely complemented with caramelised onions & different sauces! The cajun chicken sandwich was also yummy &..."

Afiqah Ramizi

"Friendly service and we loved the food. I had the chicken salad, so delicious and loved the crispy noodles on top. Partner had the calamari and prawn..."

Ali Orchard

"This is by far my favourite cafe in mairangi bay!!!! Food is always so good and we never have to wait to long. Service is so awesome such friendly..."

Mila Paige Mionnet-Masutti

"In a sunny afternoon, I walked in this new area, in the hope of finding some cozy place for a coffee.Then the sign by the garden captured my..."

Angel Deng Yun

"■ Lovely location■ Open & spacious■ Good cabinet food Popped in on Saturday morning and loved the vibe here 😊😊 Open..."

FoodieOodie95

"We have been meaning to try Mangiamo in Mairangi Bay for some time, and finally went there today for lunch. The ordering process was slow and it..."

Lochbuie

"Wonderful little delicatessen. I had the Bacon and spinach penne. It was delicious! Great staff, great location for a sunny day. My only nagtive..."

Gunji Otaku

"Excellent management response very impressed Lovely coffee. Great enviroment with lots of seating. Will definitley be back to try their panini. Look..."

Mr.G (OFFICIAL)

"Was not too sure about what to order as there was a wide range of dishes to select from. I ordered the fettuccine with chicken, another ordered the..."

Nems Kanivatoa Kaye

"They do a very nice breakfast and have good quality coffee .wonderful ambience. .Looking forward to the next time we go there. ..."

Sophia Xue

"Good local cafe with great coffee. A few negatives though. There is always uncovered food on the counter, which is against food and safety..."

Barbara Egerton

"This cafe is one of our haunts on the weekend. The food is always predictably good, the service efficient and friendly and they always make the dogs..."

Ali Lousley Guild

"Always great food and coffee. Super friendly staff! The dog biscuits are a bonus for our 4 legged family members ?. Great regular cafe for morning..."

A.G

"As a regular at Mangiamo for several years I keep going back because of the lovely friendly staff who take time to know their customers. My coffee..."

Sarah

"Love this place! Have been going for over 7 years for their eggs benedict and no place has bet it yet. Great service and lovely..."

Shay Bruce

"Steph I suggest you try again as that was 4 years ago, under new management and new chefs and staff. Things are much improved from what you..."

Katherine

"Love it! Eat at Mangiamo pretty much every two weeks, my friend and I love to meet up there. The food is simply amazing and so reasonably priced;..."

Chelsea

"Simply the best. I don't think I have ever had a coffee as good as the one serviced to me from this place. The food was really nice as well and..."

Simon Tuxford

"Best cafe I've ever gone You must come and get every..."

김꼬달

"A love quiet but popular spot for locals. It feels like a place that is part of so many people's morning routine. The staff are lovely, always..."

Gerard Mackle

"Lovely food. Very nice, friendly service, Keto Chicken Pie was beautiful, tasty and had good veges - well cooked. I chose a peanut butter, banana and..."

Sharon Josephson

"As a staff I must say that we have a wonderful team, and the food is so delicious cz I rarely saw anyone left sth in the plate. The coffee also nice,..."

Amber AJ

"This is a nice clean cafe set in mairangi Bay. I have ordered eggs benedict and a mocha. Eggs benedict is very hard to get wrong. However, I was very..."

Abin Moses

"Heater was on when I arrived . Friendly staff . I had mince on toast with eggs , it was tasty and a lovely..."

Estelle

"Nice atmosphere. I had the Summer chicken salad and my friend had the lamb burger. They were both very nice but slightly more expensive than I..."

lisaloo1974

"Food is always fresh, nicely presented and value for money. Staff are pleasant a d helpful and there's good seating inside and..."

Linda Kneale

"ordered kiwi breakfast, really recommend. Chorizo sausage and potato are..."

Ruby Mardiono

"Absolute gem of a cafe in Mairangi Bay. Lovely Allpress coffees made by the wonderful barista Ryan. Food (both cabinet and kitchen), always..."

Clare Frankie

Velvet Burger

79/100 (1887 ratings)

"Very fond memories of this place down in Dunedin - kept me alive for quite a few nights haha! Ordered online on Tuesdays meaning 2 for 1..."

Adam Chui

"Crispy skinnies was so crispy - too bad the aioli kind of bland. Ordered big bro burger; super yummy! the egg, mushroom, sauce and the beef patty..."

MCP

"Came here on a Friday night and they had a deal for $30 with 2 burgers, 2 fries and 2 sauces. Got velvet lady (chicken) burger for myself and ordered..."

The Poor Foodie

"Always love a good BYO with a giant burger + crispy fries for $22 at Velvet Burger! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good food. No..."

Brandon Huang

"I need to come here more often, I forgot how tasty and decently sized the burgers are! They are on the expensive side but there a few cheaper options..."

Achini Samarasekara

"Massive burgers with decent ingredients. Quick table service. The fatties and kumara fries are a must have. Definitely coming back soon. They also do..."

Sophie Wang

"Enjoys the two for one Tuesdays, burger of the month promotions and the good Times club. Awesome friendly staff with great service and..."

David Harvey

"This was quite a hype several months ago and I was not one of the first ones who rode that bandwagon, though I love burgers once in a while, I never..."

Ang Sarap

"Came here with a friend and they have a load of meat options however not a great amount for vegetarian eaters. Nonetheless, the veggie burger was..."

Dani

"Got the luxe bird with extras of pineapple and bacon. It was pretty good. They forgot my extras though and I had to go back to ask for it but that..."

G

"Went here on a tuesday and got an extra burger free. Burgers are very large with fresh vegetables added on top of the patties. I ordered the double..."

Toby T

"Came in for lunch today. Ordered online so we got the second burger free. The beet drop was amazing. Beetroot and beef mixed together created one of..."

Rosanne Choy

"Stopped by to grab lunch with friends and ordered the Cheesy Bro, oh my goodness the burgers are so big! Definitely worth the price! I struggled to..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Had ordered the luxe bird burger and fatties . The burger is very huge but very delicious the chicken was so tender and the burger itself was very..."

Foodaholic

"Really great place if you're looking for a nice really burger. I tried the big brown and was fantastic with some fries. The service was quick and had..."

Mulik.aditya99

"Velvet Burger is defiantly the place to go every time you are craving a burger. My go-to burger here is the velvet lady - it is simply divine. On..."

Veronica Te

"Came here twice this week. It’s a shame Velvet Burger doesn’t have more vege options (No fish burgers too) Ordered the only vege burger on the..."

RL.P

"I came here with a friend the other day and was surprisingly pleased. The food is a little expensive but the quality and portion size makes up for..."

Tom Wong

"Had the Velvet Lady (Chicken burger). The burger was large, and tasted as good as it looked. However "Gourmet" is an overstatement, I'm not convinced..."

Campbell Foskin

"Had a beef burger.'Big bro' I think it was calledIt was filling and tasty! Huge burgers!Price is around 15$ or so but the food quality and..."

Deano

"I ordered a cheesy bro, it was massive. The Patty was a bit cold and the sauces were a bit overpowering but the meat was really flavoursome and the..."

Lydia Chin

"Velvet Burger has always had a reputation from making quality, gourmet burgers and I have always held it in high regard since my first meal there. ..."

Orient Express

"Caught up with a friend and it was our first experience at Velvet Burger. Was not disappointed at all! Cool atmosphere, deliciously filling burgers...."

Da-Hae Kim

"had beef n chicken ! Omg was really yum. Portion was really big enough. I tried fried pickles for the first time. Was good ! I even like the bottle..."

Alice In New Zealand

"So good ! The burgers are tasty, and the kumara chips are so yummy. I particularly loved the one with chutney inside and the mushrooms ! I highly..."

Mihiariiwohler25

"This is a fantastic place for a quick burger. The burgers are a good size, nice and juicy an filled with flavour. The location is also very central..."

Mmmfood

"Really yum! Great staff and super quick service. I got the big brown and was delicious, my partner got the gone burger and he loved It! Perfect for..."

Saraya Rosemary Hogan

"Velvet Burger has good size burgers which are definitely consistent in taste/quality. I had the Velvet Lady last time and despite being a smaller..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"We went to Velvet Burger on our trip to New Zealand . When the burger came , i had just two words , it was huge & mouth watering and that was true !..."

Dr. Kriti Adlakha

"Love coming to Velvet burger as it’s close to work and great value especially on 2-4-1 Tuesdays. 🤩🤩🤩Service is prompt and friendly...."

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"I visited it on a Tuesday. It was very crowded but the service was good and fast. Happening place with a retro feel.I ordered the "Animal..."

Minakshi Gupta

"First time at velvet burger - the experience was amazing! The atmosphere was chill and would be great for a casual dinner or drinks with friends. It..."

Shaun T

"I got the squawk dawg and it was pretty good, the restaurant was nearly empty when we went and food came in about 10 minutes. The burgers are filling..."

HelenMeng2000

"Went here for lunch on my 21st. Buns were dry, chicken burger was average but think the pork was really dry. Chips were decent, they offered two..."

Chris Wang

"Velvet Burger on Fort St is a great spot for a casual meal. The spot has a comforting ambiance with a retro diner interior as though it's through a..."

Brenda Phu

"I love this place ....I ordered the chilli burger it was divine as well as the chips ..nice clean burger joint ...staff were lovely and I will be..."

Kyles

"Amazing customer service with a great location in a CBD . There is a burger for everyone here. The patties here are thick and juicy . If you have not..."

Ravi

"Love this place, Two-for-one Tuesday provides amazing value.Burgers are always on point, wholesome and tasty NZ style burgers!Favourite is always the..."

The Cheesy Ravioli

"Came here for dinner, pretty empty so food came fast.I ordered the "animal rights" burger and it came out pretty average (I'd say you can..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"We ordered the "babe" burgers, kumara fries and normal fries. Burgers were soo good! Buns were fluffy and meat was cooked well. The sides were okay,..."

Mandy C

"Tried the Big Bro Burger and it was incredible. Hands down the greatest I have ever had and feel very blessed to find the place. I didn't get to..."

Jason Andrews

"This is a happening place I must say. Atleast on Tuesdays.We ordered Babe burger . It is big and dekicious.Mouth watering.The burger..."

Suchandra Saha

"Great food, environment, price , range of beers. Skinnies are so good and the burger is so big, it will fill you up , so be mindful while ordering..."

Anu

"Only thing that I would like is more than 1 piece of cucumber. This is hands down my favourite food place though. The staff are always lovely. Cheap..."

Alesi Ray

"A place i have wanted to go to for years! We were there jusy before 5,30 on a weekday. Ordered two hotties, skinny fries, aioli and chilli mayo. We..."

Athena

"Now these are one of those establishment with serious money for value for 30 or but more you can get two burgers plus a side and a drink. Always go..."

Gary

"I went to Velvet burger with some uni friends for the 2 for 1 on Tuesday. We all ordered goneburgers and wow! It was amazing! The service was good..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"Interesting interior and decor in a central city location, with generous servings. The beef burger was tasty with a great bun, however the wedges..."

EpiCurious

"I love their 2-4-1 deal :) staff are super friendly and I honestly go to this place almost every once a week. One small flaw would be that their..."

JiEun Jenny Kim

"Place deserves the positive rating they are getting, food comes in and tastes great almost every time and if an order is incorrect they quickly..."

Ryan Wong

"Went here for lunch. Interior is nice. I really like the graffiti in front and the wooden inspired theme.We ordered Squak Dawg, Hottie and..."

Patriz De Leon

"Best burger I have eaten ever. From Tauranga, always go there. Great service, reasonable prices. I dream of going back there. Fresh buns delicious..."

Tuusharp Tu Loose

"First review.Me and some friends decided to check this place out on a cold Auckland night to warm our stomachs up, and boy it was the best..."

Ghost Reviewer

"One of the places we go to when we go eat in town. Loved the burgers here. We prefer only this burger place and burger burger in..."

Michelle

"Burgers are a thing Auckland does well. And if you’re feeling those cravings, you can’t go wrong with a Velvet Burger. Each burger is made from..."

Danny

"Great place for a burger! Love the atmosphere and customer service provided. Tuesday is always a great day to go for the 2 for 1 special. Apart from..."

Henry Gao

"Yum! Reasonable prices and v delicious food.We got the big bird burger and a mini sqwark burger and fries.Burgers were big and tasty and..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"Good portion sizes and good loyalty scheme. Also appreciate the 2 for 1 Tuesday's. My go to is the Goneburger and its huge enough to be a full meal...."

James Zhu

"Great portions, and even greater service! One of my favourite burger places! Always come here to grab a meal and chill with friends. I am always..."

Stephanie J

"Velvet Burger is my favourite burger place in town. The size is really huge. And come here on Tuesdays to get the 2 for 1 voucher (don't forget to..."

Jess S

Spencer's Reviews

"This place has the best vegetarian burger I've ever had! You can choose a veggie patty made from either falafel, tofu or mushroom, which is unlike to..."

Roni Ramone

"I heard a lot about the place so I tough to check it out.I order big bro berger and big Brown berger.For start they do have some..."

Farshid Hakimi

"Probably one of my favorite burger places. I get a lot of food cravings which are pretty general, but I often find myself specifically craving a..."

Karen

"One of the better burger joints I've been to. Unique and refreshing flavours, with each burger being a unique experience. I couldn't say what i liked..."

Carlo Luis Lee

"Only go there for two for one Tuesdays. One of the best burger places I've been to in the city. So huge, which is good for me because I too, am huge..."

Tavita Milford

"Good burgers, lovely service, had the original beef burger, meat was tender and really a joy to bite into! Thoroughly satisfied GideonMarisa..."

Tafara Chaparanganda

"I used to love this place when they first opened. I remember when they had amazing deals and nice burgers to entice people to visit them. They're..."

Ed

"I have always had the sqawk dawg and sometime had fries / wedges. The burgers are good but a bit pricey and the staff and venue are both great...."

Fylde

"Love this place, my favourite burger joint. They really know how to make a good burger without cutting corners.The restaurant has a nice..."

KST

"This place is quite a cool place to chill after work; quick friendly service, decent burgers and price, good portions and serves my fav..."

FoodiePhysician

"Velvet Burger is my favourite burger joint in Auckland! The burgers are massive and yummmmm. I love their hashies too. Make sure you get the 2-for-1..."

Misty

"Excellent for dinner. Burgers are delicious and well presented. Convenient location and a wide range if options. Not to expensive as well for a..."

Daniel Wong

"Love their velvet lady burger and hashies, taste absolutely amazing. One burger is enough to fill you up to the fullest and definitely recommend for..."

Joanna

"Finding vegan food options in Auckland that aren't boring can be a challenge, but Velvet Burger are quite good. I come here at least once every..."

Food Snob

"I love their burgers specially wincent burger which are, all jucy and light, tge bread is very soft aswell .I can have it every day as my..."

Hoori

"Good burgers with quality meat..Service is goodLots of space to sit insideWhen I get bored of buger fuel I go hereSkinny Fries..."

FoodLoco

"So I ordered the Bro burger, wedges and washed it down with a ginger beer ($27). It's a groovy place to eat. Nice atmosphere and the staff do table..."

Simon Dixon

"Second try, trying to eat at Velvet Burger in Auckland. The first time there was a line out the door that wasn't moving, so we ended up leaving and..."

Ryan

"Inconsistent in their burger size and sometimes a little touch and go on the gluten free friendliness - on one visit, my partner got offered two..."

LouLou

"Love velvet burger! First tried them down in Dunedin as a visiting Aussie and haven't looked back. These are a bit more manageable than Burger Fuel..."

Victoria

"Absolutely love Velvet Burger and their special Tuesdays! First gourmet burger that I've ever tasted and fell in love with its trademark "Velvet..."

Annie Ren

"Some of the best burgers in Auckland! The hottie and the Velvet lady are classics. Add bacon to all burgers can't go wrong! I also highly recommend..."

Reuben Pereira

"After all these years, Velvet Burger's charisma and quality of its burgers still remains the top of my table. 3 years throughout University, my..."

Gentlepig

"Sinful burgers and amazing bread (they don't make their own, but wherever they get it from, it is awesome!) Fries aren't half bad either. The only..."

Grubking

"I had a simple beef burger ($8.9). The taste of the patty was very good. The texture of the buns were nice as well. The combination of aioli sauce..."

Torra

"Delicious burgers! The portion is huge. I have a small appetite yet I most often still manage to finish them. Tuesdays are the best days to eat here..."

Gianina Castro

"First time at velvet burger - the experience was amazing! The amosphere was chill and would be great for a casual dinner or drinks with friends. It..."

Jean Lee

"Good tasting burgers. Use 2 for 1 meal deal regularly. 12 bux for a big burger would be quite ridiculous though. Service can take a very long time on..."

Josh Law

"Velvet burger has awesome burgers and are worth a visit if you like burgers. I have had the burger with portobello and blue cheese, since I really..."

Davey Schilling

"Good tasting burgers although nothing to write home to Aunty about. Slow service and it wasn't all the busy this particular day we were there. The..."

Sungsam7

"I recently went to Velvet burger after quite a few years. I used to get the Velvet lady so thought I would get it again with some "skinny" fries with..."

Dan

"Been a regular here for a few years now and I got to say this place is a perfect place for a lunch with your co-workers or fellow Uni friends. Its a..."

Ryan Lal

"Worked upstairs at FSU. Eaten here multiple times - each time been satisfied. Cool staff who always greet and smiling upon entry. Keep it..."

Doug Surtees

"This place is pretty average. They really need to be more coherent with their orders and their menu. A bit overpriced too. Their menu is also..."

Jay

"Seriously the best burger joint I have EVER been too. A bit pricey but definitely worth it!! We went here for a reward from my tutor at course. I had..."

Marina Harding

"Absolutely the best burger joint in town.. I always eat way too much. Definitely try the hottie and the babe.. Plus the fries are..."

Chris Devlin

"Serves terrific big burgers with innovative flavours and original specials. Great location with plenty of seating and space to eat out front in the..."

Jeremy

"The best burgers ever!!!! My favorite is the Hottie- spicy with a hint of sweet from the mango. And the patty is amazing. Even the burger bun is..."

Eli A

"This place makes an awesome burger. Had their spicy burger option and it was yum. Same with the fries :) really enjoyed this place. It's also a very..."

Kershia

"Awesome burgers and awesome staff when I first went there to dine in. The second time I went, I went to grab some burgers to takeaway one of the..."

Jay Lee

"Tuesday's 2 for 1 deal - you can never go wrong with that. Burgers are amazing!! I will defiantly recommend this to everyone. The place has ample..."

Hassan Qaiser

"went here with 5 work mates on tuesday to take advantage of the 2 for 1 deal. Most of us ordered the big bird and 1 person ordered the big bro. We..."

Sonam Kumar

"Velvet Burger is another of Aucklands great burger joints. It can be a bit pricey but the burgers are such good quality. Their loyalty club is..."

Amy Webb

"Best burgers ever. Slightly long wait for me, even though I didn't dine during peak hours, but well worth the..."

James Woods

"I tried the mini vension burger as I wasn't too hungry and hadn't tried vension before. It was pretty good for what I paid for it but the wait time..."

Mandy

"Had Velvet Burger (Venison) with fries and Chilli Mayo and it was pretty good. Wait time was bit lengthy given that the place was almost empty on a..."

Rom SpaceKnight

"I have been here 3 times, I really like the flavour of their beef patty, it is really full of flavour and delicious. It is a bit on the thin..."

Miss Kiki

"I really enjoy my Squak Dawg! One of the best burger I ever had.As for the staff who serve us...she done a good job. She did accidentally..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Quite simply - delicious burgers and fries with good service.Table service needs some..."

Aidan M

"Had the Velvet burger as I was keen to see what the venison tasted like.Didn't have to wait too long. Strangely got my burger before the..."

Liam

"Simply the best burger I ever ate! Fast and friendly service from the team, beautiful burger. I hope they kept their standard! (too bad if they are..."

Jun S

"Based on my visit in Jan 2011: fast, friendly service. Something for the meaties, veggies & vegans. Velvet Lady & Animal Rights (mushroom)..."

KirstyT

"Amazing burgers at great prices!I've been in Auckland for nearly 5 years now, and whenever I want a good burger I head down to Velvet..."

Onkar

"Yum yum yum! Great service love this place, there whole menu is delicious love the burger..."

Shan Hooper

"I've visited Velvet Burger on a number of occasions, and while they are usually very good, I have had a few not so grand experiences. I understand..."

Helena Chen

"Pictured is the Goneburger and a full scoop of Fatties, which is what they call their thick chunky fries. These were pretty good, although very salty..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"My favourite burger place at the moment or maybe I can say, I just love the atmosphere around Fort Street area. The price of the burgers is higher if..."

MS LKDG

"Visited Velvet burger for a quick dinner before a concert. We enjoyed our meal, burgers were big and the place offers a great selection of burgers..."

Fridayu

"They know burgers. Amazing taste and it is well worth the..."

Abhi Bidani

"Burgers are a thing Auckland does well. And if you're feeling those cravings, you can't go wrong with a Velvet Burger. Each burger is made from..."

Danny

"Velvet burger is a quirky little burger bar near the bottom of town. The menu is extremely unique with burgers you've probably never seen or heard of..."

Dog Eats World

"I like it so much!!people must go on Tuesday for the half price burger!! And their burger is so yum and..."

Zoe Huang

"Our pick for hand-made burgers in the CBD. Velvet originates from Dunedin and has brought its southern vibe with it. Velvet is located in a..."

Cheap Eats

"I went to Velvet burger for the first time for lunch yesterday. What a selection! It took my friend and I while to choose but we settled on the..."

Rebecca Smith

"Their burgers are to die for! I visit Velvet Burger when I'm craving the Homegrown or the Velvet Lady. They are priced higher than your standard fast..."

Zetin Moza

"Tasty burger! I have ordered the 'Big Burger' with fries on the side, the burger itself looked and tasted really good with all the toppings. 4 Stars..."

Omri Tzur

"Really delicious burgers and wide range to choose from. Definitely prefer the shoestring fried over the thicker cut ones. Loved the wall decor and..."

Kamya

"Truth be told, when it comes to flavour wise my friends have asked me if my tastebuds are actually functional; I’m just not picky at all and..."

g k

"Ordered the 4 burgers combo for 48 dollars. Definitely worth it. Fresh and big..."

Mong Na Boon

"Really nice burgers. It’s not often you get anything other than salad and tomato as normal veggies in your burgers so I personally loved getting..."

Marine Funfrock

"Ok I’m not sure what the deal is but I almost felt ripped of when I ordered a combo with my burger and didn’t get my drink till I had to ask for..."

Glen Narayan

"Really excellent burgers, well seasoned fries, come with an ingenious card burger holder! Slowish service but well worth the..."

Ben Meecham

"The staff was very kind, but the soft bread was not my..."

Bella

"I always enjoy their burger as I have tried all type of burgers and all of them are delicious. Thank you Fort St..."

Ra Mo

"Awesome Burgers and the two for Tuesday was even better as we were off a ship for the..."

Lee Crane

"The staff looked a bit miserable. It seems they had a good party yesterday. Overall, the burger was tasty and so was the..."

Vaida Jonušytė

"Nice burger for my few visits, it's a little on the pricey side but times too short for a bad burger isn't..."

Benny Chan

"I did enjoy the burger , was big and testy, the only negative point is that I find it a little bit sweet, not sure if this was for the sauce..."

virginia sotelo corbacho

"Ordered two burgers online and pickup time said to expect at 5:30. Did not receive order until 5:45. Food was delicious when arrived. Perhaps..."

Danika Ciullo

"The best burgers in Auckland. Very good atmosphere and nice and friendly..."

Forty Q

Bian Sushi & Donburi

Upon Chicken Teriyaki

Teriyaki Salmon Bento Box

Prawn noodles

Salmon Inari

Teriyaki Salmon Don

Vege Udon Noodle Soup

"We stumbled upon Bian by accident, and I'm glad we did. Inside was a variety of sushi, donburi, and sashimi. I had crispy teriyaki chicken and..."

Steamed Hams

"Was at a birthday party and they ordered Bian sushi! The rice was really really nice. Really enjoyed it! We finished it like it was nothing! Yum nom..."

Tony Ma

"Pretty good sushi restaurant for take away. I used tp came here a lot coz i live across the street. Curry pork donburi is pretty yum. Service always..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Bian sushi is a cosy sushi spot located on Symonds Street. They have a wide variety of donburi and sets to choose from. Their sushi doesn't have as..."

Vita

"Pretty sure I saw Lorde here once having a feed and a yarn to some nz Radio DJ, can't verify that though. Anyway, this place is definitely worth the..."

Ghetto Reviews - Str8 Up G

"Hands down this IS the best place to get sushi in Auckland. The staff are always friendly and the sushi is always fresh and so tasty. I..."

Helen Mach

"Seeing they were voted best sushi by metro and viva in the past it was tempting to give their sushi a try! But being a cold day we wanted something..."

HJ

"Great tasting food. Never tried the sushi but it looked incredible! On my lunch break so the quick service was much appreciated but thought it was a..."

Rona Dalgleish

"im not gonna lie, my go to sushi is mercury plaza but today the tables turned and my friends took me here, they swore by it.im a classic..."

Kp Food Reviewer 2000

"Introduced to this place today by a work colleague as I've just started a new job. Have had horrible sushi in the past and so thought I wasn't..."

Eclypse Lee

"I mainly go for the counter sushi here, and its my favorite hands down. The creative options and freshness set it apart from every other takeaway..."

Mat Randomplay

"Great fresh sushi and a good selection!! Have been a few times for lunch - a popular place so sometimes not everything is available. Have only had..."

Table For Two

"I live and work locally to Bian, and can't even count how many times I have been there over the last 3 years. I have found them to always be polite..."

Astrid

"Best sushi in Auckland and excellent value for money. The highlights for me are the spicy chicken roll, the tuna roll , pumpkin and the potato balls...."

Julie Alp

"The sushi was really delicious and fresh. I especially enjoyed the variety and wonderful combinations of ingredients fresh and cooked. The premises..."

Мѳдлд Кєячл

"Best I've ever had! The sushi were fresh, vibrant, tasty even though on a little high side for the price, but well worth the quality! Because they..."

Phil

"Best sushi, great Bento box, great sashimi. Wonderful Japanese food. It would have an excellent rating but memumania wanted more than 200 words for..."

Lanny

"Hands down best sushi in Auckland, yum. Also a very intimate and friendly environment especially around dinner time when the lunch crowd has died..."

Chloë Leonarda

"I work across the road and would eat there once a week for lunch.The Sushi always seems fresh and freshly made for the lunchtime trade. On..."

David Boshier

"I have no idea what 'Doria' who wrote the review prior to mine is on about, this sushi place is THE BEST sushi place that I have ever been to...."

Dani

"Teriyaki beef donburi here is awesome, as are the katsu curry donburi. Delicious sushi too. They also have the most tasty mayo onion and herb sauce..."

Yan

"Food was great. Spicy chicken and salmon donburi are must try. Udon soup was great and spicy chicken on the sides was tender and cooked to..."

Shreya Patil

"Some interesting options of 🍣 sushi. What I really like about the place is you can pick and choose, so you literally have 6 pieces of sushi and..."

vinay shriyan

"Was at a birthday party and they ordered Bian sushi! The rice was really really nice. Really enjoyed it! We finished it like it was nothing! Yum nom..."

Amynot - Spotify: 不想往前

"Every time I want to eat sushi, I always come to this place. Very delicious, variety of sushi to choose from. Their Katsu curries are also yummy..."

Seita

"AMAZING SUSHI! Friendly and helpful staff as well. I would rate with 6 (or more) stars if I..."

Simon Newberry

"Fantastic bento boxes & the sushi looked good too. Will definitely..."

Julian McCracken

"Definitely a good place for gimbap and..."

Jeremy Y

"My go to for lunch after work. They serve some good and filling sushi rolls. Sushi is always a delight to..."

Taz Karim

"Came here for lunch. We usually go to a different place closer to town for our sushi fix, but decided to try something different this time. Bian..."

S. Taylor

"Best sushi in the area. Great spot for a quick lunch. Easy to grab and go. I love their variety of sushi and dumplings. Highly recommend the fried..."

Christofer Hamilton

"My favorite sushi takeaway in..."

T Z

"I have been going here for about 15 years, they are still my favourite japanese resturant ever! The staff are so lovely and go above and beyond, we..."

Sheree Mckillop

"Always 5 star fresh and..."

Benny Mack

"Lovely wee spot. Popped in for a late lunch, food was delish, the full size was too much for me, next time I'll try the half size meals. Glad to see..."

Shirlene Henry

Salta Cafe

Flat White and Hot Chocolate

porridge

Lamb Flat Bread

Eggs Benedict with salmon

"TOTALLY HITS THE SPOT!!Love literally everything about Salta. The views from their secret garden OH! and their avocado smash is to die for. This..."

Nikita Yadav

"Good coffee and heated up muffin plus service. We sat upstairs which is nice and bright, but may need some more plants or decor to give it more..."

Golden Years

"OOO Damn ok been here a couple times for a cake and coffee and it always seems alright. Haven't been in a hot minute but keen to come back and check..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"This is one of my favourite cafes in Auckland. Consistently good food and service. A regular spot for weekend brunch. And now some padding to get to..."

Len Elikhis

"Busy cafe in ponsonby, but sit outside in their hidden garden area at the back to escape it. The mushroom bruschetta was tasty and served with a..."

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"Never tried the kitchen food but the coffee is bomb!! ☕️ Really good selection of cabinet food. Coffee is $5 for a flat white which is a bit..."

Alex Neilson

"Our go-to cafe when I work in the city. Very friendly staff and do great coffee and a good Earl Grey tea. Food is fresh and generous portions...."

Forkingfamished

"Came here on a Thursday morning while in Ponsonby. You can either sit outside to enjoy the sun or inside to have a peaceful breakfast/lunch...."

Jason Zhang

"Came here mid-week when it was quite busy but there was still plenty of seating. The coffee is great and I have to say that the avocado salsa,..."

Kerryj

"It would be easy to pass this cafe by as the front is so unassuming, but I'm so glad we noticed it & went in.This cafe is run by people who are..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Coffee is amazing here ! For all press fans this is a great option, ask the barista what way you like your coffee and find something even nicer in..."

Debbie Sugrue

"A real cafe for real people. It's a refreshing change from the chains, from the hipster indies, whatever else is out there. Plenty of seating (and I..."

Frank

"My husband and I eat often at Salta it's our fav delicious food and lovely staff the back garden is just delightful we adore the place Annie & David..."

Annie Lewis

"Every time we come into Salta we are always made to feel extremely welcome. The coffee is always strong and fantastic, service is always quick and..."

Abi Banks

"Stumbled upon the place 6 years ago and now won't go anywhere else for my morning coffee and breakfast - when time permits. Great people and great..."

Terry Viccars

"Great coffee and food :) I visit every day as it's the best coffee in Auckland. The people are lovely and friendly, the food is yummy (I try to..."

Colleen Mantle

"I heart Salta! Fantastic coffee and delicious food. The smashed avocado should be on everyone's bucket list. Salta is always full of vibrant,..."

Jane McCarroll

"Tiz never a concern for receiving excel service, food or friendly atmosphere @Salta. Eggs bene an absolute delight of taste sensation. The coffee..."

Diya Welland

"Great coffee, it is my daily latte stop. Lovely people who know all the regulars by name and order :) foods great too! Would highly recommend to..."

Maddie O'Donovan

"Beautiful secret garden with tasty food as the combination ... What a perfect lunch in this summer! ❤️I had Bruschetta portobello mushroom,..."

Adel Ani Dl

"Always come here when I need to do work on the laptop in a quite place, go upstairs or out the back it's great for doing work! Food and place is..."

Alwayseating

"Fantastic Coffee and Breakfast!Came to Salta for a working breakfast and it did not disappoint! I joined a bit late and the rest of the..."

Captain Underpants

"One of my locals, Always dependable for a top notch Allpress coffee. But if you want the true experience you have to try the Cinnamon Brioche, it..."

Logan Griffin

"Love this place, coffee is great, food is fantastic from cabinet or menu. Love the mince on toast!! Always busy but can sit upstairs or my..."

Vicky Fletcher

"Stopped in here for breakfast after a night of drinking. Hit the spot! Had the avocado, salsa chilli mole thingy with chorizo. Was delicious! Coffee..."

Hannah May

Duncan Galletly

"Been going here for years, and the coffee is consistently amazing, and really really good service too. I rarely eat healthy when I go out as see it..."

Keryn P.

"Cafes come and go but there is something about a well established joint that has been around a while that says a lot.Such is the case with Salta.Yes..."

Peterson Pies

"A quick drop by for breakfast before work. I decided to get a cold brew coffee and a salmon and egg slider. I didn't enjoy the cold brew as it had..."

Peifen Chua

"Great coffeeFood is amazing I love the avocado smash so fresh and tasty Staff are friendly and efficient Definitely a place to try the..."

Richard J

"This place has one of the most amazing coffees in town..."

KunwarBir Singh

"It was my second time there and I ended up on the exact same spot: on the couch upstairs. Super nice to lounge around there with a newspaper and a..."

Juku

"When I discovered this place it became my new measure for great coffee. I find it consistently excellent.I haven't eaten there so can't..."

Mike Skelton

"Boyfriend baby and i were looking for a place to have brunch i must say the service is excellent friendly staff and the food is amazing i had organic..."

Kali Windmill

"Fantastic cafe....great service and great coffee... every time! They always seem to get through the orders quickly..."

Andrew Patterson

"Without doubt the best coffee and cafe service in Ponsonby Road . The food is delicious . This is what a local cafe should be , staff are super..."

Melanie Vermont

"Always good coffee, good service, and busy - a good..."

Russell Tuffery

"I have been in here many times over many years. Not once has the service been rude or obnoxious, as described by one reviewer. There are few places..."

Christine Thackwell

"the mornings best start is with a Salta flat white and the best granola breakfast with berries, it's plain smiley! You need great coffee, check these..."

Mary Jane Mumford

"Coffee devine ! food yummm especially spicy chic salad !! Bring it back please.... giner crunch yumm mmyy, and the hot water bottles outside keep you..."

Leisa

"I popped up the road to Salta today for lunch, having forgotten the pasta component of my homemade pasta salad. I asked if they could do the chicken..."

Kristy Sorrell

"'Salta' used to be called 'Atlas' a few years ago and then they decided to rebrand and write 'Atlas' backwards, to the confusion of..."

Melissa Ruby Tuesday

"These guys are epic! Well priced with fantastic service, and the barista’s do not muck around on the coffees…my iced latte was top tier. Get..."

Hamish Dorrington

"Had masala eggs with coriander, comes with sourdough toast and slightly roasted sourdough. Bread is fragrant, the toasting elevated much flavour...."

Dundas Lai

"Incredible sandwiches and lovely staff. It’s a popular and lively cafe - beautiful outdoor area through the back that is a rare, calm haven in the..."

Syd Eats

"Always amazing and super friendly service, no matter how busy. The food is so satisfying and yummy. The best coffees in Ponsonby. They made me an..."

Angela Ashby

"Small little cafe at the heart of Ponsonby good service, coffee and tasty food- mince on toast the way to go after a bit of a hangover! Good value..."

Simon Metcalf

"Wilson served us and he is amazing! Great jokes and recommended us a few delicious cakes to go along with his fantastic..."

Ada C

"It was quite cute latte art I enjoyed and a crepe was yum but a bit..."

Jenna Jung

"Nice cafe, nice selection of food, nice staff. Everything was pretty good including the food. I got a cheese scone, which ended up having chilli in..."

Shaun B

"Stopped in for a (blueberry and cream cheese - tasty) muffin and spicy chai. Confusion over my drink but quickly replaced it with the correct one...."

Sian S

"Beautiful Cafe in the heart of Ponsonby with a peaceful garden area away from the busy street or you can enjoy the buzz of the inside..."

Diane Bellamy

"This place has good coffee and friendly staff. It is a nice spot with good outdoor seating but the decor is a bit vanilla. The raspberry friand i..."

Anthony Broatch

"Nice little cafe in Ponsonby. Reasonably priced and good quality cafe style..."

Andrew Smith

"Friendly customer service. Best place to enjoying morning atmosphere in..."

Lynn M.H

"I have come here a few times and the coffee has always been good. Hard to find a good OAT cappuccino sometimes. The scones are delicious too. Maybe..."

Nicole Bradley

Mad Mex

Ground Beef Chimichanga

Vegetarian Taco Salad

Accepts American Express

"Mad mex is always on the rotation of lunch spots. It's your go to option if you can't decide what you want. Usually always go for the chicken or..."

Amindha Fernando

"Came in for lunch today. Tried out the spicy chicken and beef burritos. Beef was real tender and black beans were surprisingly quite nice. Loved the..."

Rosanne Choy

"Really nice spot. Came in because we had a voucher for their May big burrito. The manager was really lovely and engaging. Service was very fast..."

Anika Rahm

"Nice restra in the middle of town with a heaps of variety in salads. The cheesy flavor of Quesaddila is always tempting . We asked for mix of..."

Vivek

"I was really in the mood for some tacos and this was the only place open! But I am so super glad we came here! The guy at the counter was..."

Tinos.adventure

"Amazing food value for money, had ordered chillychicken burrito with the stuffing of rice beans, chicken, lettuce huge burrito enough for one just..."

Nakul Dalwala

"Best burrito I have ever had and staff where so friendly! They even didn’t mind me asking to remove big chunks of coriander! Everything was fresh..."

Amber Vanessa

"I had the best service here and the staff was really knowledgeable and helpful. I really liked their atmosphere since it provides the opportunity for..."

Ravi

"I had a small chicken burrito with my partner here. Food was nice and spicy but not amazing. Great place to go to if you're the kind of person that..."

I'mhungry

"Yummy Mexican !I bought a grab one and ordered the chicken burrito 🌯 and steak nachos. Both were a good portion size and tasted..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Mexican food has always been my favourite as my best friend is Mexican and we end up eating Mexican food at least twice or thrice a week. We usually..."

Love B

"The guacamole here is soooo goooooood.Friendly staff make you feel so welcome.You can pick different meat (or vego) choices on..."

Charmaine

"I love Mexican food. It is always delicious and healthy.I visited the place with a groupon deal. I tried naked burrito bowl with chicken.It..."

Suchandra Saha

"Ordered two burrito's online it was one of the better Burrito's that I have had bar the Mexican cafe. Was miles better than Zambrero and a tad..."

Heidi M

"Even though the style of the place feels very fast food like...the food tastes amazing and authentic. We would definitely like to go back. Try the..."

Ridad

"ordered the small burrito with chicken. decent size & great flavours! she didn't charge me for guacamole because I waited 5 mins while she served..."

Sonia

"Great food, awesome setting. I am not a fan of Mexican food but the food here tasted really nice. I had the chicken with chorizo burrito. You do have..."

EssJay

"I love their naked bowls. The food is always fresh, you are served quickly and get your meal quickly. It's a great quick and healthy option nearby!..."

Fiona M

"Being a massive fan of Mexican food, I’vetried out a number of Mexican restaurants across Auckland and finally managedto try Mad Mex a..."

Annie Ren

"Decent fast food.I've been here a few times and I always have the naked burritos with guacamole. They always turn out to be consistently..."

KST

"I have seen the Mad Mex in Fort street and thought i must try out the place at some stage and recently got the opportunity and took my son along. We..."

Kathleen A Gardam

"I had high hopes for this small Mexican place tucked away on Fort St. Having walked past several times and seeing its carefully designed wooden..."

Frank

"lunch here today. I love Mad mex and went for the naked chicken burrito. good as ever, but I think the quality and atmosphere of ponsonby store is..."

President Evil

"I have been a frequent visitor of Mad Mex for a while now - enjoy the atmosphere and food. They offer a variety of food options from nachos to..."

Lesley Duskrider

"Tried the nachos here last week. I had the Nachos with the beef and all the toppings plus the $2 extra for guacamole. This is definitely more tasty..."

Miss Kiki

"Today we visited the beautiful place named MAD MEX. MAD MEX is an authentic Mexican restaurant located on 16 Fort Street in Auckland City. The..."

Sergey Vladimirovich

"Today we went to "Mad Mex" with our friends. It's a Mexican restaurant they found yesterday and recommended us to go. It's just on the Fort st.,..."

Marian Barreaux

"Went here for dinner with my cousin, was an great meal especially if you are in a hurry, lots of flavour and good value for money, not a lot of..."

Nazah Ali

"Love this place, it's is always my go to option for a quick lunch in the CBD. Ingredients are fresh and tasty and the portions are a very decent..."

J.T547

"For a taco place, not bad at all. I like how they're all snugly wrapped in foil, so you can take away and keep it hot, and also just slowly peel the..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"I have frequented Mad Mex a few times, and it's good to know it remains quite consistent across the board. The food is fairly standard Mexican fare,..."

Amy Webb

"Best and most authentic *Norcal* style burritos in Auckland. If you like more *Socal* style, you may prefer Mexicali Fresh. Anyway, this is my go to..."

Camryn Peter Brown

"I love Mexican food and for me this is the best mexican fast food place I've been by far. It just opened late last year and I was so eager to try it..."

MS LKDG

"Man, I must say, for quesadillas at least, the portion size was fairly generous and my mouth started watering as they made it as I crave long-missed ..."

Geoff Wilson

"Good customer service. Great food. Friendly..."

Zenish Shrestha

"The Mad Mex on Fort Street is where I went last night for some burritos. The place was tidy and staff were really friendly. Dylan Burke was super..."

tina fosita

"I have been living in New Zealand for 1 year and through this period this is the first time that I had proper Mexican food. The staff were friendly,..."

Veronica Gabriela Guerra

"Good food, stays open late compared to many places in..."

Nayan Kumath

"I hope this guy still works here. Came here once with my ex, dude at the counter was black w a silk durag. My ex said "Could I get 2 small burritos"..."

S.O

"Good food at reasonable prices. If you enjoy chips and salsa Mad Mex is your best Mexican food value in New Zealand, with a generous portion of..."

Mile Stepper

"friendly and in a good mood staff. the food is tasty and the prices are okay. but i think they have to keep up with to l clean more the whole..."

Julian Vi

"Very nice Customer service by Gina, food is delicious , she explained each and everything as it’s my first visit Thanks to her and whole team ....."

Sahijdeep Kaur

"Ordered the naked burrito with guacamole and jarritos guava. Great meal although can be a bit expensive depending on your add-ons. Have tp clarify..."

Bernice Kathryn Fonte

"good food, good..."

Isabela Januario

Papillon Cafe

79/100 (3919 ratings)

Restaurants

Lunch

Brunch

"Staff very helpful and efficient. Maybe because of this Covid19, wish they have more choices in the kitchen. Wild variety in the..."

Patrick Tong

"We went there today during our visit to butterfly creek, it was great, food was surprisingly good! Was busy but food still came out fast which was..."

Yvonne

"We love butterfly creek/dinosaur kingdom so it's always nice to stop for a bite to eat & drinks, there's plenty of choice for seating both inside &..."

MamaBear

"Ate here 3 times over 2 years. Pretty decent meal, competitive prices, large portions. Enjoy the big breakfast, coffee is so-so but its the only..."

Mojo Jade

"Went here for my birthday lunch and ordered the minute steak open mila sandwich. Food was great. Portions were good for price. Would definitely..."

Atara Jeannette Viniki

"I came here for a baby shower which was set in a private room away from the cafe. It was great! Big space, private bar (not that we used it) but the..."

T.B.F

"Was impressed by the choice of food. Had a deli style feel to it.I had the orange and poppy seed gluten free muffin. Yummy!My friend had a..."

Bex

"The food was good, nicely prepared whether it was cabinet or freshly made. Coffee was also very good, the frappe was very unpleasant. The atmosphere..."

Adzkporter

"I prefer to go there for the cafe. They have good place to sit inside and out as per your liking. It's more about the atmosphere of the place rather..."

Sumit

"Good range of dishes, a menu and a lot of variety in the display cabinet, very pricey though. Good was fairly average, pretty greasy lasagna. ..."

Georgia Vossen

"Came here for my daughters birthday and the food was OK but the service was amazing. We had an elderly gentleman serve us at the counter and he was..."

Emily

"This cafe has a great cabinet range . But we ordered off the menu of course . Both our meals were great. Ribs and hot cakes . Was so full after..."

Js Kitchen

"I love this place. I have Coeliac Disease and a mild to serious sugar addiction and the lovely folks here usually have several gluten free options..."

Maria Foy

"BC is a magnet for parents and their children and rightly so. There are so many activities and attractions there. Being a newly termed "DINKY", I ..."

Vitale Eti

"Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service and great steak meals. I would definately go back and I highly recommend this place. Good place to take the..."

Riiah

"Been a few times & it's really hit and miss. I had the soup of the day once which was below average and tasted like can soup. My partner ordered..."

Tarina

"Lovely place to go wondering. Butterfly enclosure, all kinds of animal to see. The dinosaur area is one of the best I have seen. Farm area where you..."

Nicola Jane

"We arrived just in time for our train trip, went around twice. And then managed to catch the croc feeding which was cool to watch. Butterfly house..."

Sarah Pullman

"Been coming to Butterfly Creek for years and I was impressed on our last visit with how much it has developed and provided even more things to see...."

D&C Lambert

"Located right beside the airport, is a lovely affordable attraction! They have a butterfly house, various reptiles, gators/crocs, a kiwi!, lots of..."

Kay Liew

"A truly great way to waste a few hours when you’re stuck at the Auckland airport. We spent 4 hours there, which was probably about an hour too..."

Haley

"Easy to navigate around. Highlight: The Butterfly 🦋 house was awesome. Enjoyed feeding the animals at the buttermilk farm special mention: the..."

Samoan Grappler

"Went to the otter experience, it was sooo good. Lovely guide and up close and personal with the otter family. Got to feed them behind the scenes. ..."

Kim Cuttriss

"Great wee train ride, and animatronics. Butterfly house was very hot, so if you're allergic to heat, be warned. Lovely butterflies..."

KiwiTea

"Great learning experience for kids and fun as well, workers were nice and well presented, first time with the kids and they loved..."

Kon sole

"My daughter had her 6th birthday party in the Bud Room at Butterfly Creek. The whole event was well run and set up nicely. The kids and parents..."

Ryna Ali

"A fun day out for families and people interested in wildlife. It has a really cool dinosaur and mythological creatures section. The train that goes..."

Letha Rangard

"Butterfly Creek is an absolutely stunning and wonderful experience. The exquisite collection of butterflies is just amazing, and the way they flit..."

S W

"My first time visit..😁 .The butterflies were beautiful. It was so nice to be able to walk among them... 🦋, I must say I was impressed with..."

michelle powley

"Nice day out for the whole family. The butterfly enclosure was beautiful. Train ride was a added..."

Dulani Rupasinghe

"What an amazing adventure! We paid $55 for our family of 3 and had the best time of our lives. Nothing short of a Zoo trip. Beautiful butterflies, a..."

Avikil Nadan

"Celebrating our 3 year old boys birthday here today, great experience for the little ones they loved it.☺️ Can't wait to go back & watch them..."

Derik Riki Gifford

"Went there today not bad at all, the butterflies floating about are so pretty..kids had fun, great for school holidays & tourists, visitors from..."

Mandy Talamaivao

"Fantastic large zoo with a great range of animals. Obviously not on the same level as Auckland zoo, but great value for money. We saw the giant..."

Luca van Gorkom

Coffix

"good coffee, friendly service. With $2.50 coffees!It's as economical as this review was supposed to be (see the short sentence above). But..."

Max Freemynd

"This gem is my new favourite coffee local, I love it because it's about 5 mins walk from the office so gives me a chance to get out of the office and..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Come here all the time during my break from course, the employees are so lovely and make conversation with every customer, they have such reasonable..."

Melissa Bishop

"Great for the price, hard to find cheap coffee these days. Service is always quick. Coffee isn't anything amazing but it does the..."

Ryan

"I have been a frequent flyer to this Coffix and the one that has recently opened in Britomart. Greatest price, beautifully smooth coffee. Like..."

Natalie Harper

"Regrettably, this was my first visit to a Coffix. The baristas here were awesome and the iced latte they made me was as good as it gets for just $5!..."

Hamish Dorrington

"Good coffee for a fast fix ☕ Skilled barrista, great service and superb serve. Its a 'hole in the wall' style caffeine-1up, so one or two bar seats..."

Syd Eats

"Can't beat it on value. Coffee also pretty..."

Mary Binney

"Coffix K Road provides affordable coffee from $2.50, $3.50, and above. I was attracted to the $3.50 Latte, taste real good and by the quality of it..."

Eugene Man

"REALLY good coconut flat white, cheaper than the usual cuppa in other coffee shops too! Friendly barista as well. Not sure why though, but I’m more..."

Dins R.

"Really great cheap organic coffee. Very friendly nice barrista. Highly..."

alejandra Rosela

"My coffee fix for many years! I start my week day/work day with their coffee (and sometimes go for my second fix in the middle of the day). None of..."

Radha Cumaresan

"Probably the best coffee spot on K Rd for anyone who's on the go, The staff are absolutely bubbly and know their way around an espresso machine so..."

Ezra Brough

"Great spot to pick up a quick coffee, not normally too busy and price is good. Some days the coffee is amazing and some days not so much, seems to..."

K B88

"Amazing 😁 really good coffees and barista/waitress really nice. We came 2 weeks ago just one time and she remembers our order... Such an amazing..."

WELSCH Salomé

"Love, love,love the coffee. The staff are fantastic. Marie is an asset to the company. Keep up the good work guys, we love you..."

Rachael Tucker

"Simply amazing and the nicest people you can meet...."

Alla Moog

"Son and I were up for a holiday. Great coffee at a fair price served by good people. Nice to see coconut milk as an..."

Fraser Kennedy

"Lovely coffee, cheese scone was surprisingly yummy, and the manager is super..."

Brittney Ihrig

"Love this coffix! Cheap and cheerful, best value for your money on coffee in..."

Caitlin Foster

"Cheap but good coffee ! Always nice cashiers /baristas. Girl even remembered my injury from 3 weeks ago and checked how things are going. Love to get..."

Da P (D P)

"Best lamb feta..."

Graeme Peter Howard

"Amazing!!!!! Coffee here is not only super cheap but also DELICIOUS. staff here is so fun and friendly Especially the blonde..."

Laura Puiu

"For what it does, it's great. Decent coffee and cheaper than anywhere else, especially when you add a free extra shot and..."

Dion H

Welcome Eatery

Wheelchair Accessible

"After a change of venue work wise, I have been on the hunt for my new work coffee spot. Honestly didn't have to venture far before finding this gem...."

Amindha Fernando

"Had coffee here today. A big, bright and spacious place, lots of seating, nice decor. They serve Supreme coffee so you know it's good. Coffee was..."

Abbey Lissaman

"-Staff were 100%, knew how to serve in a friendly manner and in a confident manner.-Food was excellent - Highly recommend all their food!..."

Beardie

"Came down for lunch and a few drinks. We grabbed a table and menus after waiting a bit not being directed. We then ordered at the counter. They have..."

Benedict Uy

"My friend and I thought we would try this Cafe out for lunch. The first thing we realised is that there is no ramp to get up to the Cafe (she has a..."

Jenna

"Sometimes we wished we worked on Grafton Road — imagine the lunchtime strolls in the Domain, Ceremony Burgers and — to our recent discovery —..."

Husk Creative

"Pros:The first impression I have by walking into this cafe is "neat". I like the tidy and modern ambiances, no dazzling disruptions...."

Zoe The Paranoid

"I went to a Welcome Eatery today !! Faultless in every way .. Fabulous food , service and velvety smooth coffee ... Cannot wait to go back..."

Rebecca Mcrobie

"Those working in the area are lucky to call this weekday eatery their local. Come here for wholesome food with plenty of flavour. The chilli beef is..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Located inside Orion Health in Grafton and a few minutes walk from Auckland Hospital, Welcome Eatery is one of those eateries that are only open from..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Christ this palace is a must if I could rate them a 10+ I would! The food has to be up there with Depot,absolute heaven! ,service is great, venue is..."

Alwayseating

"This fab new eatery at the bottom of the Orion office building is a must visit. I love the clean line scandi style fit out and the menu is pretty..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Really enjoy Welcome. Friendly service. Small lunch menu but what they do is usually top notch. Caesar salad is a favorite but often sells out. Good..."

Chris Kenedi

"Excellent service, great food and lovely, modern interiorAlways greeted in such a nice way- hence why its called welcome!Their menu changes..."

Thegreeats

"This place was not at all what i expected from a ‘corporate’ cafe inside of a corporate complex. It was open and airy with polished concrete..."

Campbell Ecklein

"The menu on zomato is out of date unfortunately. However the new menu is deliciously wintery. I had the pumpkin salad with haloumi, and my friend had..."

Jasmine

"First off, gorgeous interior. One of my favourite places I've been based on looks. Inside is huge, bright, and modern! With lots of seating for..."

Laura Hunt

"Situated in the Orion Health building on the Khyber Pass end of Grafton Road, Welcome Eatery is a fresh and airy cafe with a cool, calm and collected..."

Madicattt

"This place has a lovely simple plain layout for a cafe and its this simplicity that makes the venue. Amazing service and great quality food. The..."

Gidz Khalifa

"I love Welcome Eatery!!The coffee is always perfect and they have heaps of changing cabinet food. There are always healthy options (salads,..."

Sophie Munro

"Looks can be deceiving...the chic and modern interior took me by surprise and the atmosphere as soon as you walk in is most 'welcoming.The staff..."

Komer

"I recently visited Welcome Eatery after a friends suggestion. From the outside, you would think its more of a corporate cafe, however the inside is..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"My sister and I went for a quick lunch at Welcome today as it is just up the road from my office.This cafe is part of the Orion building..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Nice place for a coffee and some nice food also served here. Good hospitality. They also have a 20% discount on select food and coffees. Good place..."

Parth Kulkarni

"Came down for lunch and a few drinks. We grabbed a table and menus after waiting a bit not being directed. We then ordered at the counter. They have..."

Benedict Uy

"Superb breakfast menu and super friendly service. Great ham and cheese, coffee is fun sized. But overall the best cafe in the..."

Vi Duc Phan

"Friendly staff and manager! Loved the daily special - spaghetti and meatballs :) Desserts look amazing too..."

Jackie Kim

"Great coffee and cabinet..."

Mark Villella

"Beautiful place, yummy food, clean restrooms and pleasant..."

Vandana

"Very nice cashier served us, good vibes with some view to the street. We only stayed for some coffee and a muffin but it was just what we..."

Nitzan Katz

"Restaurant worthy menu from at a cafe. Great coffee and the service is..."

DDB Malcolm Campbell

"Great little cafe! Had THE BEST Caesar’s salad here recently where the anchovies were blended IN THE DRESSING, and the croutons were homemade..."

Sarah Jane

"They've nailed the essentials here. The coffee is good, the food is good with some interesting ideas, and there's plenty of seats both inside and..."

Dion H

"High ceilings, big windows that open to let in the warmth of summer, enthusiastic knowledgeable, friendly staff. Somehow Welcome always tempts me..."

John Schroeder

"Service is fantastic, even if you are only in for a coffee. The menu is frequently changed according to the seasons and always has a great selection...."

Caryn Tasker

"Their coffee makes my day! I get my usual "flat white with cinnamon on top" here every morning since my workplace is just across the road. The staff..."

Isaac Loyola

"Delicious, creative and healthy menu; great coffee and friendly service! It's just up the road from the new Les Mills gym, which makes it the perfect..."

Yummy Auckland

"Welcome is a great spot for a weekday break. The staff is friendly and attentive. At present it caters more to workers but this will change as more..."

Steve Southam

"This cafe stands on its own - it doesn’t need the Orion guys upstairs to keep it busy. Tasty food, very friendly service, and their cabinet food is..."

Nick Barraclough

"Initially, I was like pfft, salad and sandwiches? And now I'm like, ooh salad and sandwiches! I was also like, who eats soup for lunch? And now I'm..."

Kevin Arnold Varela

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