TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

L'oeuf

86/100 (1664 ratings)

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"Had breakfast here with my husband.Nice spot busy But we were early enough to easily sit in. Had nice friendly staff,really attentive and..."

Niamh Slattery

"One of my favourite locals for brunch! Atmosphere is wonderful and the space is really enjoyable to be in, even if you are outside. Plenty of seating..."

Feed Me

".📍 L'oeuf Cafe☕ Latte + Long Black🍴Chocolate Coconut Loaf-----------------------------A sweet little cafe in My..."

DearMate

"Good food. Nice coffee. Only slight downside is food came a bit slow but overall quality is..."

Charles Ho

"Lovely staff, excellent coffee! I don’t know why I haven’t been..."

Hannah

"Came here for brunch and we shared the Hunter which is creamy mushrooms with Parmesan, chorizo and we added eggs too. This was delicious and the..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Yummy little café. You’ve of course got to try their signature dish! I came here with my mum for brunch and it was super packed. Thankfully a nice..."

Chan Can Eat

"I’ve been here twice and both times had the geisha bowl with tofu. They’ve put a lot of thought into their dishes, they use quality ingredients..."

Shannon

"Went for lunch around 12.30-1pm and it was busy but there were still a few seats at the cafe. Service was polite and the food was served quickly...."

Riddhi

"There’s nothing i can criticise about this place. 5 stars straight up. Great coffee, friendly team and cozy environment. The Nest is a..."

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"Great food and portion sizes, gets busy but a table in usually always available either inside or out. And the dog friendly environment outside the..."

Kate Lauren

"I loved this place. Really surprised at how amazing everything was in this unpretentious local cafe. Food was tum. Best mushrooms I've had in a..."

I_like_pickles

"Glad we finally came. Every time we drove passed, this place was always packed. Surely it must be more than a cool name. Today the food did the..."

Timer

"This place is so nice. Foods are delicious with pretty presentation. Drinks tasty refresh and yum... Service always polite and friendly. No wonder..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Cannot fault this place at all; food is heavenly, beautifully presented, and coffee perfect every time. The Hunter is definitely a favourite...."

Linda

"Very nice food with large portion, can’t finish all. Asian fusion mixed with Vietnamese flavor. would definitely like to recommend to friends...."

Sky Yang

"Ive always wondered why this restaurant’s always full for brunch.. and ive read reviews and all are good.. finally decided to have brunch at this..."

Celani Atienza

"Good customer service. had the hunter and poke bowl. Hunter tasted amazing but the portion bit too small for brunch. The poke bowl was average. The..."

Aha

"Dropped by for a late brunch.. we ordered some mocha and the poke bowls.. the flavors were good..presentation was so colorful and fancy..not much..."

Ms. Piggy Loves Food

"I came for brunch and the place was packed but service was friendly and on time. My friend ordered the Hunt while I had the Nest and let me tell you..."

Vanessa Gao

"Yummy Poke BowlThis is a great cafe, I can’t believe I’ve never been here before. It was so hard to choose what to get and decided with..."

AK

"I really wanted to have 'NEST' that is the most popular I think.It was amazing more than I expected!!The location is a bit far from the..."

Yuki

"Food was super duper yum! Great taste. Big portions. Would have preferred coffees to come out first rather than the food, however is not too much of..."

Ashleigh Swift

"This place is highly recommended for brunch. The food is beyond delicious. The food has got some tasty flavours that will last on your pallet for..."

Ami Dhabuwala

"Cute little cafe! Great food! Good service! Nice decent plating! Interesting menu options which didn’t disappoint! Would highly recommend to..."

Harry Kumar

"I loved the nest that I ordered. I thought it looks perfectly beautiful. Very delicious and healthy. The banana and black rice is also very tasty and..."

Howie Bai

"Visited for a Friday brunch with a friend. We got their two best-sellers; Nest and Hunter. I was quite skeptical about the salad at first,..."

Oksana Zhang

"A very casual cafe, and clearly the food looks amazing, I just wanted to say, it tasted EVEN BETTER!!Highly recommend - you will not be..."

Carolyn Campbell

"Perfect place for breakfast on a weekend. Can get busier at times so get in early. The nest was a bit salty, but very good.Waffles were super..."

Maz S

"Wow, new favourite cafe. I can't believe it took me this long to come here! The spinach waffles were amazing, the coffee was great and service was..."

Kellie Ngaire

"We went to L’Oeuf to celebrate Mother’s day on a nice and sunny weekend. We each ordered a main brunch dish as well as some cabinet sweets to..."

Annie Ren

"I could write something, but just look at the photo of my food - where else can you find two actual eggs coated in flavor within an edible nest? Top..."

Jay

"Came here for Mother’s Day brunch around 9:30, was told we had to wait 30-40mins but it was only around 10mins! The presentation of their food..."

Cathy Fan

"The good:Great atmosphere and location in Mt Albert where there aren’t many cafes like theirs. The Good Waffle was super tasty and..."

Annaliesa Jeffs

"Such a pretty breakfast! I ordered the nest which was not only delicious but also had so much love for detail. Coffee was really good as..."

Auckland Foodie

"I love their creative designs for dishes,especially the initial Nest idea. I wonder how they could make a half raw egg with crispy outsider. Lovely..."

Yafenxu123

"Stumbled across this place while in The area and saw the good reviews so decided to give it a go. It definitely deserves the good reviews!Was..."

Bella Qian

"A surprising place to find in Mt Albert. Beautiful decor and tasty well presented food.The menu is small, probably less than 10 options,..."

Diogo Reck

"Very busy cafe, does not take reservations. Many off street parking. Staff was friendly and professional. Food was well presented and unique. Tasted..."

SMINT400

"Scrumptious and beautifully presented meals, unexpected from this simple looking cafe. The portion was bigger than many other brunch places in the..."

Tashee

"If you’re looking for a cafe with a difference, this is it!From the Chinoiserie team, L’oeuf provides the area with a next-level alternative..."

Dale Spencer

"y'alllll it's no lie that i've been champing at the bit for these biddy's to officially re-open.....and boiiii was it worth the wait!! this place has..."

T

"The coffee is great, the chai is even better and the coconut plum cake is rather delicious. I haven’t tried any of their art-on-a-plate signature..."

Malika Kanjee

"One of the best brunch spots in the area. Been there twice and had the hunter and bahn mi - absolute treat for the taste buds! coffee is real good..."

Anna Griffin

"Came here for lunch with a friend around 12pm. The place was already packed and thankfully there was 1 table left. We got The Hunter and..."

Jason Zhang

"Really good venue and good, easy to find parking around the area as well! The Banh Mi was absolutely beautiful and dairy free too. Soba noodles were..."

Dini

"Awesome food & great service in a casual neighbourhood atmosphere. The chef was willing to hard-boil the advertised soft-boiled eggs for this fussy..."

Glenda Koefoed

"Nice coffee here, very beautiful latte art. Nice service, nice people. But it will be even nicer if there are more choices for cabinet food and..."

Kyleejohnson

"Great food and service! I got the banh mi... It came out amazing! The chicken is really tasty and has a great sauce... Great combo with all the..."

Vanessa

"Came here for brunch expecting to have to wait for a table and for food but the service was outstandingly fast. Really efficient and friendly, we..."

Stacey

"We didn't know what to expect, the menu was so different to anywhere we had been.Run with It, take a chance and explore something new from here..."

Clive Barclay-Sellers

"Just had a lunch here based on a recommendation and I can truthfully say that it was the best Cafe meal I have in NZ. At $18, 'The Hunter' Portobello..."

Sam John

"Service was fast and no frills. The staff were very efficient given there were quite a few guests and tables and only 2 front of house I..."

Rina

"If you want fast service, yummy food and value for your money .. head on down to this cute cafe for brunch or afternoon tea.... My personal..."

Pinny Quinlan

"Brunch standard. Doesn't that nest just bring everyone to this spot, and for good reason it's the damn cat's pyjamas. I appreciate this place for..."

N.S

"If you would like value for your money? This cafe is for you. In the photo below is "The hunter". It was so filling. It lasted me about 3 meals..."

Indigo Sagala

"First time here ordered the Banh Mi Chicken and tofu. The tofu sauce was good but not the chicken sauce little heavy hand on the salt. .over..."

Susie Lim

"I've been to this place quite a few times now, mostly for brunch. It's really nice to find a good brunch place outside Auckland city area...."

Yuko Saito

"We came here for breakfast... nice cafe.. good service. The menu selection is different but appealing. We ordered The Hunter with bacon which..."

Donna&Shane

"Yummy...... I go here for my weekday lunch. Allways friendly service.Meals come out fast and portion size is huge the sober noodles are a must try..."

Kylee Smith

"The chorizo muffin is delish... service there is top notch- alwayS friendly and love they always know what we want - she always take time for chit..."

Agnes Faga

"L'oeuf is hands down my favourite cafe for breakfast. Im utterly obsessed with 'the nest' - I would have this everyday for breakfast if I could...."

Whitney-Dee Bawden

"Tried must try dish with a bit black pudding . Too much feta making it too salty. Other than that was good. Coffee a little bit running milky but..."

Winni Wu

"Arrived on a Sunday around lunch time and it was packed which is usually a good sign. We were greeted by friendly staff and ordered our meals...."

Yui Chen

"Wow. Best cafe/restaurant in Auckland. Every time I've been here and tried something new I've been astounded to find it better than the previous menu..."

Mark Priscott

"Amazing coffee and a good selection of menu/cabinet food. Staff are super cool and attentive and dog friendly. Only problem is finding a park...."

Ashleigh Rogers

"Love L'oeuf. There are so many awesome things to choose from on the menu. The ban Mits are frigging delicious. It's super cute the food is amazing...."

Oones Connor

"Been here on a Sunday for brunch. Good atmosphere , lively inside , many tables on the outside which is next to the road but plenty of sunshine. Very..."

Tw393

"L’oeuf has been on the to do list for months now and finally, we visited for lunch in the weekend. After many reviews and posts about the ‘must..."

HJ

"The place was pretty much laid back and the staff were friendly and attentive. I ordered The Nest with bacon and avocado. It was beautifully..."

Carla

"I often come here to have the Cambodian -amazing black rice pudding with a slightly salty coconut milk and garnished with lychees and beautiful..."

HayShanna

"Finally made it out here and it was so worth it! The decor is so sweet and cosy, even though it was super busy. The staff are lovely and welcoming,..."

Kate Key

"Went for brunch today and this would be like my 6th time here now so could eaily say I've become somewhat of a regular here. Not once had this place..."

Joseph Taleni

"Just a damn great time. You should go along and enjoy a tasty meal beautifully presented. Will definitely be back!I had a black rice bowl..."

Steph

"First time here and came highly recommended by a friend who visits often. Wow this is a little gem with a big hearty Asian fusion menu that really..."

Stephen French

"L’Oeuf is always our first pick when we’re looking for a good time in the Mt Albert area. This sunny noon we were joined by some members of the..."

Husk Creative

"Honestly so sad I haven't come here sooner cause I live just up the road. And to only come here for cawfe and cake and not an actual meal 😩 oh..."

Ghost Reviewer

"try this place in the morning, my mom order the bahn mi and i order the nest, it really good food, try a little bit of the bahn mi and they are..."

Anthony Santoso

"Awesome😎 Visited this cafe for the first time due to reviews. From the moment you step in - friendly service without trying hard. My partner..."

Barb&Ted

"Highly recommend this cafe. Also in love with the bao place that opens in the afternoon next door when this place closes. If you are sick of..."

Ethan Liaw

"Yummy yummy yummy. I came with my bestie for lunch and coffee. As soon as we got there, we were served quickly. We ordered and the food was out in..."

Lisa Pearson

"Went here for brunch after a brisk morning walk up to the Owairaka domain. Beautiful food as you can see in the photos. The ice coffee here is a..."

Teri Ko

"I totally get why this place is on the map! The Nest was a must try and it didn't disappoint at all. Soft boiled egg and the crust is a match made in..."

Sungsam7

"Fresh ingredients, wholesome food that tastes great. The nest is of course a favourite! You can't really go past those sunflower seed crusted eggs..."

Eden Wood

"Came here spontaneously with a friend on a Saturday around 2:30pm and it was very quiet. They took our drinks order quickly and took the food order..."

Emma W

"I really wanted to try The Nest, but it had been sold out by the time I arrived around 1! Gotta go earlier next time haha. I ended up getting The..."

Daisy Hsu

"Love the decor and the vibe of this place, in suburbia. It is quite spacious but could get busy indeed. Nice covered outdoor area for a good day...."

ShoRt

"Beautiful staff, great coffee and amazing food!!! I had the Hunter, perfectly cooked portobello mushrooms cooked in balsamic and truffle oil,..."

Kat

"The interior is amazing! I only had a drink, loose leaved green tea, but was brought out fast and tasted delicious. Was a good size and was presented..."

Georgia Vossen

"I had been past L'ouef many times & even been next door to Chinoiserie, but finally had time to stop in for brunch. I'd heard many good things about..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"We came for coffee and cake - both were very good. The bronuts are delish, filled with caramel sauce! The service was excellent, and the tables..."

S B

"We had brunch at L'oeuf with a friend and he was the one who picked the place as I never heard of it before, what a good surprise!The Banh Mi..."

Estelle.verani

"Made a special trip out to L'eouf a couple of weeks ago. Of course, we had the nest. It was not only pretty but oh so good as well. Coffee was..."

Confessions Of A Foodaholic

"I was genuinely so so excited for this place and I was kind of let down when I finally got the chance to try it! The service was OK 😐 our table..."

Monique Porteous

"I visited last year and parking up on an average Auckland street, I wondered where my friends were taking me. The place was packed! The coffee was..."

Michal Rebecca

"Found this gem in Central Auckland which is a perfect spot for brekkie. Ordered the iced chocolate which was perfect. The Banh Mi..."

Karl Evangelista

"We had to try L'oeuf after seeing their awesome The nest dish floating around on social media. As with all cafe that has built up quite a..."

Cindy Wu

"This place is a GEM ❤️❤️ I love everything here 😋 The food is not only visually stunning but also tastes incredible. The staff is friendly..."

Linh 💛

"Cute little fusion cafe in the neighbourhood :) the food were really unique and well presented! Good if you like to try something new. I really like..."

Mihimaru Zoie

"I absolutely adore this place! Recommended to me by a colleague who lives in the area we drove from Howick and Kumeu (as it was sort of in the..."

Nikki Lockwood

"Pretty nice place, lots of native ferns on display. A place for hipsters and families. A twist on your favourite breakfasts that's worth a try. My..."

B D H

"This is my go-to place when I don't want to be let down. If you want great food, spot on coffee, and amazing customer service this is where you want..."

Anna Barlow

"Always a top notch experience. The menu has remained fairly stable over the years, and with great reason - every item is a stunner. I have slowly..."

Jon Turner

"We went there to try the famous 'the nest' salad! Omg... it looked too beautiful to eat but the flavour of the dish can't keep up the quality of its..."

Zzucchiniiiy

"Tried this cafe on my girl friend's recommendation. It's quite busy, which is a good sign. The customer service were good. I tried the nest, which..."

James

"I have been here twice now and both times have been great. There is no doubt about what is the thing to try on this menu. Its the hunter and is..."

Natalie Janet

"In a nutshell.. Soo yum!!! I love that this amazing little cafe is placed a little off the "foodie" beaten track, and nestled in Mt Albert. Decorated..."

L.E.N.S

"Cannot fault this place. Loved everything. Service was quick, efficient and friendly. Coffee was great. Food was incredible. So cool to be able to go..."

Michele

"Some yum, different options from your usual Auckland cafe here. We went for lunch, boyfriend had The Nest (his review: Tasty, esp. the eggs, good..."

Bizcochito

"Jungle vibe meets incredible breakfast cuisine. I can confirm the hunter is one of the best mushroom centric brunch dishes I've ever had. Sweet..."

David Palfreyman

"Food that's as good as it looks! Perfect portion size and the salad went surprisingly well with the crumbed eggs. The nest was the best part of it,..."

G

"Visited L'oeuf for a casual midweek lunch with the girlfriend. We had some delightful drinks and two mouthwatering meals for $50. The Hunter & The..."

Emeka-san

"Such a cool vibe! With really good flavoursome foods!!! My favorite is the nutty granola and poached fruit for a sweet brekkie... Or try 'The Geisha'..."

Kate Hill

"I came to L'oeuf for lunch with my dad. I had read heaps of reviews and had seen many photos about this cute little cafe so it was something I wanted..."

Jaya Soma

"The interior of L'oeuf is really cute and there is good outdoor seating options as well under cute parasols. I ordered the nest with a side of bacon..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"A hidden gem! Love this place. Been here quite a few times. Love the decor with lots of greenery and flowers around. 'The geisha' is definitely my..."

I Love Food

"Very quick friendly service makes this alternative cafe very welcoming. The food choices are unusual acclectic. I ordered the geisha which came out..."

Sam

"Lovely cafe located not in a typical area. All the food is divine it was hard to choose!! Coffee is fabulous too. Great wait staff, will be..."

Foodie101

"A little French makes everything better. Just ask trendy neighborhood cafe L'oeuf; French for egg. The menu is anything but boring with inspirations..."

Monica

"Never disappointed with their dishes - taste and presentation on point. Beautiful plating to match its description in the menu (the nest, and a..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Really lovely little cafe in Mount Albert. I had the nest - was absolutely delicious and also looked amazing. The crusted eggs were cooked perfectly..."

Charlene Weaver

"Really great service. Very lively cafe and all seats were filled by 8:30am due to Father's Day. Food was fabulous and full of flavour. Defo go..."

Caro

"Heard plenty about this place...have been meaning to try it for ages, but it has always been jam-packed whenever I've gone past. So I got..."

Paul Evans

"My husband had the hunter. With the truffle oil. It was magnificent. Please don't go through life without trying this cafe out. The nest is beautiful..."

Miss2thfairy

"The food here is absolutely delicious. Fantastic service too. Have been two weekends in a row now.. will be making regular visits from now..."

Sian Wichman

"We were looking for new places to go for brunch, and stumbled upon this one while doing a quick online search for good spots. The interior is homely..."

Helena Chen

"It was my second time visiting this cool cafe. I had Nest earlier and it was amazing.So I brough my partner to try Hunter and Norseman and those..."

Jessie Choelim

"We ordered Hunter and Norseman and both dishes looked great. In fact, the menu was very interesting. My partner and I are excited to come back..."

Nick McCarthy

"Ever since seeing the beautiful egg nest I wanted to try L'oeuf. It didn't disappoint! The nest was delicious, with the filo ending up spread around..."

Jasmine

"Time and date: weekend brunchesFood and beverages ordered: soldier, the peasant, bah mih, the hunter, the nest, mango lassi and long..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"I'm a big fan of L'oeuf ever since it opened. This cafe is a little beauty in town. Coffee is Amazing! I love 'soy latte' here. It's the Best in the..."

Young Jin Choi

"A refreshing, unexpectedly posh cafe in Mt. Albert. The menu is creative both in name and ingredients. The egg nest dish looked amazing but..."

Biohazard

"We were here today, ordered Nest and Hunter....and 2 coffees..... extra bacon and egg ....found it a bit overpriced ...decor is great and parking can..."

I Am Hungry

"Beautiful artworks of meals here!Our waitress was friendly and helpful. We were seated outside on a Sunday for brunch. It was perfect as..."

Where.iate

"This is the place to go to when '50 Shades of Eggs Benedict' just doesn't cut it. There are delectable options on the menu, my favourite being the..."

Sue

"After some delicious yet different kind of brunch that is not like your usual bacon and eggs etc? why not give L'eouf a try. Serving a selection..."

Rosemary Young

"Everything was beautiful! Presentation is everything when it comes to this place! Came here with my partner and our dogs for brunch, got an..."

Winnie Luo

"The salad was nicely dressed, I particularly enjoyed the bits of feta scattered throughout; this complimented the bit of beetroot purée underneath..."

Chrissy Low

"Been meaning to try this place out for a long while now! Had the geisha which was a delicious soba noodle dish & a Lemmy lemonade, which I'm always..."

Tania Li

"I had the Geisha, which I thought was average at first but I noticed I get cravings for it after I left the place! Was very filling and worth the..."

Irada Salam

"Had great lunch here with my friends . The coffe is awesome. In love with the pull fish dish and the Hunter dish is look so pretty. We will come..."

MM Ng

"The food is fantastic. Always unique and innovative.I had 'the Cambodian' and tried the Hunter and nestAll are top notch.I..."

Whiskyncigars

"OMG, L'oeuf!! All the dishes are way too pretty to eat. I had The Nest and The Cambodian. Presentation for each dishes are impressive. The flavour is..."

HappyTummiez

"Running #brunchclub you could say that I'm a professional bruncher. I've been to a ridiculous number of cafes, tried an innumerous count of big..."

Madicattt

"This little cafe has been sitting on my little food bucket list for over a year and a half after hearing the great reviews about the food (..."

Kellie Lee

"Fabulous place to munch. We've been here several times for breakfast and it's always tip top and, er, busy. But what's in a 5 minute wait if it's..."

Don Allerston

"Always consistently good service & food... Free parking so better than city dining... I always get “THE GEISHA” : a Japanese inspired dish (so if..."

Manda Little

"I went there on a weekend and it was packed! No doubt there menu is special. I've tried the Russians with a side of black pudding. I like..."

Angela Reys

"We have recently moved to the area and made this our new local. The service is great and staff are always accommodating, the food is both beautifully..."

Alana Rose Gray

"Great place but no big breakfast so that stops my partner wanting to come back with sadly well you could make one up from sides but would cost way..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"I had heard many good reviews about this cafe, but to be honest, I was slightly disappointed. Ordered The Nest and The Hunter. Definitely too much of..."

Heidi

"Amazing food! Can't believe how quickly the food came out on a busy Saturday morning, thoroughly impressed. Great to have something a little..."

James Firman

"Drove past this beauty many times... Hoping to find time to sit and enjoy what this service can offer. Obviously checked out the reviews beforehand..."

Sharine Cameron

"I'd heard a lot of good things about this place before I went. The bar had been set high and my expectations were definitely met!I went with a..."

Table For One

"Gosh I can't stop raving about this café. A group of girlfriends and I came for breakfast on Saturday for my birthday breakfast. We received..."

Rebben

"Brunch w. my wife, we had our usual trim flat whites, I had the The Architect, free ranged poached eggs with extra sides and my wife ordered The..."

Vitale Eti

"The food is beautiful for the camera and rather average for the taste buds. This is a very popular neighbourhood cafe and hence is very loud,..."

Lucia Zhang

"Came here this morning after having a craving for something different for our weekend family brunch- was impressed as long as there is something with..."

Chloe-Mae

"I took my sister to the jewel in Mt Albert's cafe scene and was not disappointed! The decor was retro inspired without being too kitsch and I fell in..."

Andrew @anjeats

"This place has been on my dining wishlist for a while, ever since I came across photos of the artistic dishes on Zomato and Instagram. My friends and..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Came here on a Thursday late morning after wanting to try it for ages. I was pleasantly surprised. We ordered The Nest and The Hunter.The..."

Miss Kiki

"Coffee was great, atmosphere wonderful and the food was delish! Service was super quick and friendly! This place would even put a smile on my grumpy..."

Brooke Knightbridge

"The cafe whose name I can never correctly pronounce.When I first heard that the vacant shops in Owairaka had finally been bought, after..."

Sarah Yzendoorn

"This place was everything it promises. Good simple foods with a twist. Big portions. Good coffee & drinks. And friendly staff. We ordered..."

Iamcii

"The coffee is good and the service as to be expected. Cakes delicious. Chilli savoury muffins to die for. My only critique would be to stop..."

Rebecca Hick

"Amazing food presentation and lovely staff . The nest is a winner All my friends take photos Of their meals, A cut above your average cafe, at..."

Cheryl Welsh

"I had read some reviews for this place but didn't know where it was until one day I was driving and turned my head and lo and behold there is was!..."

Linny

"We went along to L'oeuf one weekend with some friends for brunch and we were not disappointed. It was a sunny day and I was glad we got a table..."

Rice & Kai

"Good food. Great service. Nice twist to standard cafe food. Will definitely be going back to try the rest of the menu! Great place for a weekend..."

Angela Trigg

"Scale wise these guys are above it. Fantastic and better than expectations. I has this cool nest eggs thing with bacon. What an amazing..."

Ulrich Frerk

"Such nice coffee, and food, and ermagurd those sticky donut things ლ(´ڡ`ლ) truly a "gem" in the "crown" of Mt Albert. I really liked the..."

Rose

"I went here on a whim because everyone was saying great things. And it idid not disappoint. The Iced Coffees came out in jars (which is now a fairly..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"The space of L’oeuf is beautiful. It’s uncluttered, it’s relaxing – adorned with cascading plants on tables and shelves. There’s the..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Moving to a new suburb of Auckland is a fantastic excuse to explore new eateries and coincidentally, L'ouef is fairly close to my new..."

Amy Webb

"Recently visited this place and yes totally agree with rating well deserving ! Its unique menu and presentation is pleasing and taste is good! Love..."

Charissa

"This place is really busy and so it should be. The food is fantastic and after having 'The Russian' I can't wait to head back to try other dishes on..."

David Boshier

"Been there twice. First time I tried the nest and it was amazing! Second time I got the dish with black ride and coconut milk - best to share it as..."

Bettina Tran

"I went here for lunch today and ordered the granola. It was really nice, the muesli is delicious with the date purée and pear but the lemon yogurt..."

Tessa Hall

"A good day started with a good meal. We live in the block but never noticed this lovely spot. Advised by zomato we came to L'oeuf.We..."

Michelle Dai

"I had been wanting to try this place for a while as I live locally. The coffee, food and service was excellent. I had the banh mi which was delicious..."

T Pritchard

"Outstanding in every way. A gorgeous space, with delightful staff and a refreshingly different approach to food. We had excellent coffee, tea,..."

Jane Sewell

"I can't get over how lovely this place was. The staff were super friendly and the food as refreshingly different from conventional cafes. I got the..."

Matthew Wallis

"Lovely service, lovely tasty food, something different than the usual stuff you get at most places. Very well presented, and size of portions just..."

Annette Church

"I've been here for both brunch and take away coffees. Superb every time. Coffee is lovely, and nice and strong. Have tried the Balinese sticky black..."

Lara Wills

"I don't want to sound over enthusiastic but I am still saying "omg mmmmm" 40 minutes after I left this place for lunch. The food is so delicious and..."

Paula

"Went for brunch yesterday and loved it. Great food, coffee, lovely interior and service. Will be back when in Auckland. I had the eggs in a nest and..."

Katy Turner

"Was taken to L’oeuf by my daughter whilst visiting Auckland. It was a most pleasant place to eat lunch.The menu is so beautifully presented -..."

Raewyn Shand

"Just had the best lunch I have had in a long time. Was called The Nest, amazing textures, flavours and very fresh. My friend had the poached eggs,..."

Joni Benton

"Had a coffee + cake during our Sat walk. Coffee nice and strong, had the pear cake with cardamom, divine.For once, a menu without the..."

Jen Wallis

"Bringing Melbournian cuisine to Auckland. After a 15 minute wait we got to our table and looked at a strangely familiar menu. The diverse..."

Lisa Edgar

"I ordered The Nest, which was a beautiful piece of art on a plate. It looked simple yet so complex. I found this dish to be near faultless. The..."

Heartshrooms

"I went to L’oeuf for the first time earlier this week to meet a friend for coffee (coffee was superb, we had 2 x each, I was zinging) – anyway, I..."

Jenna Wee

"I was looking for a new place to go for Brunch and found L'oeuf. This cafe opened recently in Mt Albert and has a nice light indoor area as well as..."

Rebecca Smith

"Lovely local cafe. Tried it first time with friends and has a lovely lunch. I had the tonkatsu plate which was really filling and delicious. The..."

Ilona Le Gros

"A nice, busy Sunday morning where it was nice to sit outside. Staff were lovely and friendly even though they were busy. My coffee looked almost too..."

Emily Chambers

"Wow wow wow!! We had the "nest" and the big breakfast and were blown away. Gorgeous presentation and unexpected, delightful flavors. An interesting..."

lily kemp

"Sat outside and the staff wound down the wind shades to make us warm. Swift service and great food. A relaxed place to have Coffees and Teas with..."

Tony Miller

"A special Cafe that we dated for the first time six months ago, and yesterday we went there again😘 The food is delicious and beautifully presented..."

Yuan Z

"I love this place, small and well run. Everything on the menu has a point of difference from anywhere else. That you want to try everything. The..."

Delwyn Cann

"A nice cafe in Owairaka area. Coffees are nice. Tried a salmon Geisha which is a salad bowl. The dressing was very tasty like Japanese soy sesame..."

A K

"19/02/2022 As usual, a 5 star lunch, was fortunate to be able to make a booking since I was taking my parents with me. Pho, chicken waffles,..."

John

"This place is a classic. Glad to see it’s improved a lot in the last year. I ordered two coffees because the first one was so good. The chicken..."

Jen Martinez

"A peaceful and humble atmosphere with beautiful service. Amazing team and always greeted with a smile. Definitely a Cafe worth visiting if you're..."

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"It's an amazing hidden gem in cbd. Have tried their roasted chicken, soy sauce chicken, stir-fried rice noodles, roast pork and pork soup and must..."

Snigdha Patra

"This is a place I would recommend for satisfying BBQ for $14-$16 ! Their BBQ was great but not top from an asian perspective. Their service was..."

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"Anyone into cheap eats in auckland should know about this wonderful chain. Their food is top notch and their prices are ridiculously reasonable given..."

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Jisideyezi

"Was recommended this place by a few coworkers who frequent here. Turned out to be a great lunch spot. Had the beef brisket on fried rice. For the..."

Amindha Fernando

"Stopped by for a late night meal after a movie. The menu was fairly large with plenty of options. We shared a Peking Duck, crispy chicken and beans..."

Benedict Uy

"This place is fantastic for the price. My family and I are regulars; The Peking duck is the best. Not all BBQ duck places in Auckland are this good...."

Waimania Wallace

"There are many Chinese restaurants in Auckland, so many you feel like you live in Hong Kong or China. I think most of those Chinese restaurants we..."

Ang Sarap

"Mear overloas @bbqduckcafe in queens street 🍖🍖🍖. We got the braised pork belly ($23.50) three meats on rice ($15) and an extra bowl of rice..."

Guilty_eatsnz

"Customer service is alright. The waiters don’t come to you, you have to waive/chase them down, the food and the portion sizes and their fruit..."

Angelica Starina

"Ordered half soy chicken and a three combination with rice. The combination was roast duck, roast pork, and charsiew pork. Every thing was actually..."

Darren Big Belly

"Had a hankering for Chinese food last weekend after a few Saturday drinks the previous night. Had the black bean beef and hot and soup soup. Black..."

Clove

"highly recommend this place if you are after some fast, quick and delicious Chinese food.quick service, place is clean and they have lunch..."

Samuel

"Easy access location. I usually temporary park across the road for some takeaways after the spa sauna. go home eat Netflix and chill...."

Tony Ma

"One of our go-to cheap chinese bbq. We usually go for their $14.90 combo which consists of any two choices of bbq, rice, soup, sweet & sour pork and..."

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"One of my go-to restaurants! My favorite dishes are the braised pork belly, salt and pepper squid, and crispy pork. Reasonable price,..."

Jacynda Darmawan

"The food is decent here, if you want a quick and cheap bit in the city. The beans are my favourite, can't go wrong. The prawn fried noodles had..."

Food2belly

"I visit BBQ Duck regularly and it never let's me down. The service is always fast and efficient. The food is great and if there are a few of us I..."

Steve Cleland

"Came here almost everyday when I was a student and living in city! BBQ pork and crispy roast pork with rice always the best! The place is always..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Went here with Denny Setiawan once for their lunch deal - you can get bbq dishes with only $7.9 in weekdays..And also have big party..."

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"We often get office lunches here and while the food is so delicious and often gone before photos are even possible I could not resist mentioning this..."

Yenegh Badimayalew

"Had the $14.50 Combo deal on a Friday night. The set had 2 types of BBQ meat, that came with vegetables and sweet and sour pork. We had a bowl of..."

Clare Ang

"Couple of regulars here. The service here is different every time we go. Some days, the staff are standing at the door and will seat you straight..."

Hungry Pandas & Cats

"I tried take away dish, roast pork & honey BBQ on rice. The roast pork is good its skin thin andvery crispy, composition fat and meat very good and..."

Kicky

"Very friendly service! We had dinner around like 9 at night and it taste very good! The Duck and it’s sauce is very yummy! I would recommend..."

Jun Ma

"We come here quite often for dinner. They are very fast, and the service is good. The food is also very nice, especially the Peking Duck, which is..."

Tom Wong

"On a scale of one to the great Wall of China this place was probably somewhere like beijing Olympic stadium!We ordered the peking duck and..."

Octopus

"This is the Queen/Rutland streets branch guys/gals so another BBQ Ducky place as i was at Love a Duck in Mt Eden a couple of weeks ago and could..."

Diner8Here

"I’ve heard great things about this place so really wanted to try it out. I ordered takeaway and choose 2 meats on rice. I had the BBQ chicken and..."

Miura Elikana

"We wanted Peking duck and these guys delivered well. Had a whole Peking duck and a side of yummy salted green beans. We were in heaven. Friendly..."

John Gardiner

"Had a great meal here. Was really craving Chinese and this place delivered. Amazing deal/special which cost $14.50 for rice, soup or tea, sweet and..."

Grace

"My Fiance felt like some Chinese and came through here. It is one of his favourites. We got the Sweet and Sour Chicken with rice and a 5 piece..."

Janice McCartain Dagg

"I ate in here with my friends, and I got to say that it was money well spent. It was very fulfilling for the price we paid, which was around $7.5 for..."

Kat

"Ordered the braised pork and crispy pork as-well as the chicken fried rice . They were so good obviously its very fatty but that’s pork for you ...."

Brent Henri

"This place is great for easy meals with big portions. Service was good especially when I went here I was in a hurry. Ive had better chinese takeaways..."

Ellynn

"A BBQ meat lovers dream! Had been craving crispy roast pork so we tried this for dinner as well as the braised pork belly hot pot & chicken fried..."

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"Great place to go especially if you're on budget. I usually pop in here once a week if I don't take lunch to work. I love their BBQ pork or crispy..."

Annie Wilson

"Stumbled across this gem when I was walking around Auckland City. You don’t think much of it at first as it’s located on a slanted side street...."

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"A great find for Chinese barbecue dishes. First visit today and we had BBQ Roast Duck, BBQ Pork, Crispy Skin Roast Pork, Braised Pork Belly in Hot..."

888bing888

"Massive portions! The Veggies aren't your usual Asian greens - instead you get cabbage and carrots. Not bad - just not what I was expecting. Had to..."

Crumpet King

"One of our favourite spot when we are craving for some chinese roast pork. They have a $28 set for two, comes with two serves of roast, sweet & sour..."

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"Food here is always very good although their quantities can vary sometimes. It is a very busy place and the high energy atmosphere reflects that. The..."

Bean

"Amazing deal offered! The meat is tender and full of flavor! Veggie balances out the savory meal. This is perfect for everyday dinner! Serving is..."

Ann Castillo

"Got takeaway BBQ crispy pork, roast pork and roast duck and some yang chow fried rice. The BBQ meat was done well, the duck could've been crispier..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Went there last Friday with a couple of mates. After 15 mins on deciding what we were going to order, I ended up getting the Lemon Chicken on Rice...."

Tavita Milford

"Found this place, while looking for somewhere to eat at 10pm :). Sizzling beef = yummmmm! Flavors were so good. Beef nice and tender and..."

Ingaa Pahulu

"Bustling dinner spot. Popped in around 6.30pm Friday and it was packed, we had to wait about 10mins for a table.Ordered half a Peking duck,..."

Charmaine

"Delicious food and friendly service! We was greeted politely by a waiting staff and she offered us some lovely pork bones with carrots soup on a..."

Chiny Chin Chin

"Had the BBQ pork and rice for the price it's was a pretty decent portion size. Food tasted great however the wait was a bit long. Good place if..."

Timoti Wharewaka

"Nice crispy pork. Sometimes cold and too much fat not enough meat. Have eaten it quite a lot actually. Best time to go is lunch time. Duck is..."

Peter Mellsop

"It is cheap with what you get and the portion! I usually get the fried rice and i can only finish 1/3 of it...If you dine in, you can choose the..."

Kombie Stanley

"Fantastic service and food at 115 Queen St ! Very friendly staff Anna will sort you out.They also have a cafe on site. Also free WIFI..."

Dave Yang

"I've come here a few times and they're pretty cheap for the portion and quality of food they serve! Lots of variety to choose from as well, I refer..."

Oksana Zhang

"Friendly staffQuick service Good priceVariety of choicesSome new foods introduced,I really wanna try, but they r just not in..."

Trang Huyen Tran

"One of the good places in Auckland for Chinese. Has take away options as well. Has a good seating space and the staff is quite friendly...."

Arushi Thapar

"This place is amazing!With the friendly price menu we were not expecting top notch food, but the flavours were surprisingly on point. My..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Wonderful food and nice range. Just sad that a few front of house staff let it down. Have a great afternoon tea deal. Would recommend to be a place..."

Michael Nacario

"The best chinese restaurant you will find in CBD!Since Number1 BBQ place closed down, this has been my go to place for any chinese..."

JiGGz

"Their food is really awesome but service is not good enough. Especially Duck BBQ and Noodles is awesome. Fried Rice is also good out of 5 it will..."

Kazal Karmaker

"Since moving into the CBD I have become a regular visitor. I absolutely LOVE the duck! Best place in the central city for a quick bite. Friendly..."

Miss Savy

"I have had an amazing experience in this restaurant and is my favorite when it comes for BBQ Duck or Pecking Duck.This place is a busy restaurant and..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"My go-to place for large, tasty, and budget-friendly meals. BBQ Duck is your typical Chinese joint that provides consistently flavoursome food..."

Medium_Rare

"Personally, I believe that #bbqduckcafe has the best #crispypork and #roastduck in Auckland CBD. The interiors have improved since they moved..."

Joseph Brian P. Lee

"The best crispy pork in town at budget prices. Always crispy!!!! Service is fast and friendly. Rest of bbq dishes are very good too. Very casual..."

TonyF3

"This place was my canteen before. I enjoyed most of their all-in-one-plate dishes and free meat & veg. soup. Fll price was very fair, and they also..."

Michelle Hwang

"Generous portions at great prices of delicious Chinese food. They will make you wait. But it's worth it as they make everything after getting the..."

Grubking

"Juicy, tender, BBQ pork on rice??? YES SIR!!! The best I have ever eaten! This is one of my favourite takeaways stores. It is always packed with..."

Liaxo

"My friend and I had finished work and were wondering what to have for dinner when we came across the BBQ Duck Cafe. Our first impression was that the..."

Manic Diner

"This place is my 'local' when I'm at uni! They have an extensive menu with loads of options for all diets and dietary requirements. The decor of the..."

Monique Porteous

"Pretty solid late night asian place for bbq pork and roast pork. They do a good deal around $10 for bbq meats with rice...and a complimentary bowl of..."

Josh Law

"If you're looking for a consistent good value Chinese food then this is the place. For something in the middle of Queen Street it's still very..."

Whiskyncigars

"It’s a very busy Cantonese-style restaurant on lunch and dinner time. Every day they will have lunch special of three different choices for $8.5..."

Zoe Huang

"Massive portions for the bbq combo. I'm a big eater and found myself with a decent amount of leftovers with the 3 meat combo on rice. Good quality..."

Ryan

"Consistent, tasty, Chinese food. Probably the best in central city. Good prices, fast service. Good for a saturday night with friends. Try the..."

Auckland Eats

"Dicovered this place on a lunch break with a work colleague. Nothing flash to look at but the food is well worth the money. I ordered the BBQ pork..."

Gem

"Another place to go for my late dinner near home 😁 My favourite choice is Shanghai noodle - extra spicy.. Little bit greasy but Yum~~~~ 😘 my..."

Asian Fan

"Like their roast duck and pork combos. Big servings for the price, more than enough for leftovers. Always walked past thinking it looked a bit dingy..."

Victoria

"I got BBQ roasted chicken on rice :) it's incredibly delicious. Just too much for a little girl lol it's not expensive at all if you compare with the..."

Nk Zeng

"Didn't expect too much from this place. To be honest, prior to my visit, I thought they just served quick take-out type dinners, like the ones you..."

Where.iate

"Great food and prices. My first choice for Chinese takeaways in Auckland CBD. My only suggesting is that they should have pictures on their menu of..."

Jamie

"The food was good and reasonable price. The service was not bad but not good some of the waiter and waitress have difficulty expressing themselves in..."

Eleazar Dagoy

"Great for the price good portions friendly service, I have a thing about beef brisket its a hard bit of meat to great right as if it is under cooked..."

ANDREW RITSON

"Best Peking duck at this place. Very reasonable price. Try lemon duck - Yum. Dine in or take out. Friendly staff, sometimes they forget to bring u..."

Tuku

"I went there today. Just got a takeaway of chicken wings. The food is so good and cheap. But i waited more than 15 minutes after order even in quite..."

Gurpreet Singh

"I went here for lunch today. I have come across people recommending me to try the roast duck from this place, so today I finally did. I ordered fried..."

Thefoodloverrr

"Quick & efficient with phone order. Meal was what I wanted and..."

Francis Israel Smith

"Menu :4 ( Very Extensive)Service:4 ( Waiters take time to explain the menu items)Food Quality :3.5 ( bit oily food , certainly not..."

Vivek

"Even though I have moved out of the CBD, this is still the only place I will buy my roast duck and BBQ pork. I generally love most of the dishes that..."

Keri

"I know it's not the cleanest or coolest place but this is (in my opinion) the Only place to go when I want Chinese food. They're also BYO and as far..."

Mia Hendrix

"Love the $8.50 Soya sauce chicken on rice. Best soya sauce chicken that I have ever had.I go there almost everyday during university and I..."

Sebastian

"This was the best BBQ and crispy pork on rice I have ever had. The service was great, friendly and fast. I make sure I tell all my friends about the..."

Natalie Eckhoff

"Absolutely yummy food! The food was fresh and the wait was only 10 minutes at the most which was well worth the wait :) the service was wonderful..."

Alyx Mouton

"walked in here when it opened and have been back many times. great value for money and open good hours. my partner loves the brisket soup with your..."

Dave Son

"The cafe serves Cantonese style roast chicken, duck, pork and other cook to order selections. Quick service, recommended for quick meal. Overall,..."

Charis Beh

"Basic Chinese eatery with roast meat, wonton noodles, hot pots, stir-fried meats, etc. - actually quite an extensive menu. Our go-to place for..."

Nom Nom Panda

"Typical Chinese restaurant with all the classics like sweet and sour pork, roast duck, BBQ pork etc. The great thing about this place is it has great..."

Dog Eats World

"Great food at reasonable prices. Hefty serving but won't break your wallet. Crispy pork a must try.----- 12 Oct, 2013 -----I..."

Penelope Chua

"The foods always satisfy our palate and full our stomach. The service also superb, warm welcomed. Their best deal never..."

Thomas Andrianto

"We went to this place today and it was the best duck on rice I’ve ever tasted. I asked for chilli oil and they gave a generous amount, the inside..."

Euyied Tpsoa

"Worth Trying. Quality roast meats, generous portions but very high prices (which apparently is the norm now in NZ). I'm used to $13 for..."

Robert Zheng

"Had roast duck with noodles. They call it stir noodles. $20. Had tea which was complimentary. No complimentary soup. Portion was good and duck was..."

henry chan

"Best bang for the buck restaurant in CBD! If you are a solo traveller staying in Auckland CBD and need a mean feed without breaking the bank then..."

Rafael del Rosario

"Green delicious And Good service Great visiting to have Dinner here at the first Night in Auckland. I will Highly recommend you and your Family to..."

Jan Srivajirasastrin

"Great place for a quick lunch. But looking at photos by others, and experience from another franchise, they must have forgotten our complimentary..."

Look See

"It was my favourite restaurant in the cbd, but the prices have gone up - a lot. Still give it a high rating though, because it is worth it, if you..."

Anastasia

"Portion was huge and meats were tasty. The complimentary soup definitely a value add for an asian like..."

louis lim

"Potion is big, reasonable price, complementary soup. Authentic Chinese..."

Kathleen Tsen

"Well well well, again you find your family lost in the city and they are Craving Chinese food. Look no further than BBQ Duck Cafe #350. We were led..."

Matthew Adams

"Got some dinner for takeaway as family recommended we try it out. Absolutely no regrets! While the roast pork was good, the star of the show was the..."

Kit Batucan

"First time eating here and all good! I ordered BBQ duck and BBQ pork on rice and it’s so delicious! Friendly staff. It might get busier during..."

He Xu

"The food was delicious. Huge serving size which makes it a good deal for the price. Dinner menu is more expensive so do ask for their lunch menu..."

Daenah Costales

"This is probably the best place in Auckland for Roast Duck on rice. Been to a few places but this ones my favourite. We come here probably 1-2 times..."

Ray C

"We arrived at a busy time - the service was good despite an error in communication during our order. The food itself was quick and tasty. Though we..."

Simon “Sbak”

"Best Peking Duck in Auckland. Half Peking Duck, a plate of vegetables and 2 beers for $59.00 - Pretty good deal for a dinner for two in Auckland CBD...."

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