Great place to have a brunch
Friendly staff, albeit a little slow. Recent decor update is appreciated, and the kids corner is great. Food has mostly been good, however I usually only have coffee and pastry. Prices are a little above average.
Came on the 1st of January, was busy. I had the beef lasagne which was delicious. A generous bowl of fries, and husband had French toast brioche. Was good! Great selection of cabinet food and a nice play area for children which is alway handy.
My only criticism would be that it would be great if the cafe stopped using plastic straws and cups for their smoothies. Especially for those dining it. Please consider the environment
Really fast service, probably the fastest I’ve had at a cafe in Devonport. Lovely smoothies and fries, plus the staff are really friendly and helpful! Definitely coming back
Fast service compared with other ones, nice smiling faces across the counter.. the best egg Benedict’s we have tried so far... everything was amazing..
Have been here a few times now. Absolutely amazing! Food is delicious, service is good and favourite part is the kids area. Nothing better than coffee and food in peace :) lovely little spot.
Good atmosphere and service. Food was delicious and the portions were huge (not a bad thing I suppose). Almost worth venturing to Devonport for!
Bustling cafe with lovely ambience! Had brunch here on a rainy weekday. Service wasn't the most attentive when we walked in so we seated ourselves and ordered at the counter. I got the Big Breakfast with hash browns, portobello mushrooms, sautéed spinach, bacon, sausages, toms and scrambled eggs. The toast that came with it was a little dry, could've done with some butter but otherwise a delicious and hearty meal!
We often eat here for breakfast and the food never lets us down. It is always delicious and the portions are generous. The cafe itself is well maintained and has a warm feel, however it is popular with families who have young children so it isn't always the quietest place. Most of the staff are also very friendly. We will happily continue eating here for breakfast.
I had lunch with 3 out of town friends here just after 1pm. The place was relatively busy. the food cabinets were pretty empty so we ordered 2 meals from the menu with request for to remove an item from one and 3 drinks with request not to add an ingrediant on 2 of them. All 3 drinks were served without the missing ingrediant, no problem as they added some on top. The 1st meal arrived but not the second. After a period of time I went to ask where it was and they called out to the Kitchen. By this time place was not busy, the 2nd meal arrived as 1st one was nearly finished. No apology for lateness until I asked why, plus it contained the item not requested . No problem just removed it. Overall both meals were nice. Waiting staff seemed hot and bothered. As a holder of 3 London City and Guilds Catering Qualifications and a past Tutor of City and Guilds, my overall impression was average. I don't think I will be back.
We enjoyed a great lunch here. We ordef seafood chowder, prawn and squid and lamb. Seafood chowder is amazing! The other two dishes are wonderful too. Friendly staff and great environment! Will come back again for sure!
Beautiful cafe with friendly staff!
I've been here a few times and I am never disappointed. The food and aesthetics of this cafe is great. Great family environment and it is suitable for people of all ages including kids! 😊
I've always loved burgers. And my trip to the city won't be complete without trying some NZ burgers. And here we were. Settled in for some lunch.
Stone Oven Beef Burger - a lovely dish that gave me full of surprises. The beef patty was succulent and juicy. Loved every bite of it. The bacon and melted cheese added a burst of flavors. Couldn't ask for more from a burger.
The Steak Pie was also delicious. It was flaky at the same time had this tasty beef-filling. Yummy!
Restaurant was tidy and well-maintained. Service was commendable too. Friendly staff.
Can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere very nice as it is off the main street, indoor and outdoor area where you can sit. Inside has a play area for children which is great.
Service, quick and efficient. Orders were correct and nothing was wrong.
Chips were quite salty but the burger was absolutely beautiful and so filling.
Pasta was delicious, just the right amount of cream and bacon and chicken absolutely beautiful.
Would have given a 5 but chips let them down as too salty and could barely eat them :/
Nice place for a coffee or a bite to eat. Off the main road so is a bit quieter though still gets plenty busy. Staff are friendly but don't hover around the whole time. Food is good
@@nice home made food ，always good many gorgeous foods to choose,lots different slices and cakes pices and also bakery.so enjoy here . Nice lovely service and great entertainment too
One of my favourite Devonport cafes and usually my go to choice if I am allowed to pick. Plenty of cabinet food to choose from, lots of seating, great kids area and one of the few cafes in Auckland that always has lemon meringue pie on offer :-) - the highlight of any unqualified amateur's cafe dining experience! There is a general feeling of chaos, the staff get frustrated easily and it's hard to know what's going on, but this all adds to the charm and strangely makes one feel more relaxed (especially if kids in tow... :-)
been there once, and its quite crowded. the atmosphere is great, cozy and relaxing. service is great, girls there are nice. just try one flat white. after all, its not bad.
Devonport Stone oven is high on the value and yummy meter. calamari and prawn salad and steak sandwich both were generously sized and packed with favors. If presentation (or lack thereof) and self service not important, this place is worth checking it out.
Went for lunch at the Stone Oven with friends and I must say I'm glad we did. We were there at what seemed to be peak hours so the cafe was quite busy. However the food was worth the small wait. I had the Thai Beef Salad which was excellent! As well as the Iced Mocha which was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. And the staff were so friendly when they served me and even when they delivered my food! Overall a great place and would definitely be back for more! Highly recommended.
I decided upon using the Grey Scale to review this establishment as I think it was the most suitable way to do it.
Greeted? Yes
Readiness? Yes
Enthusiasm? Yes
Yummy? Yes
Service? Excellent
Comfortable? Yes
Atmosphere? Perfect
Lively? Yes
Expensive? No
They got everything right infact I even ordered a second toasted breakfast sandwich!
Had a nice late lunch with great size sandwiches and coffee, staff was friendly and atmosphere just right for having relaxed chat and enjoying time with my significant one
Their Big Breakfast is quite something. "Enormous", doesn't do it justice. I found a rump steak beneath the scrambled eggs! Everything is fresh and served hot. Only gripe, their knives can't cut a sausage.
I ordered a sandwich and a iced coffee and both were amazing. Both arrived quickly and were very tasty. It is also just off the main road and there is lots of parking.
A great bakery that stocks a mouth-watering range of pastries, bagels and cakes. It's also located in the central hub of Devonport, so having a coffee and something from their cabinet is a great way to spend your Sunday afternoon!
The service here was good but nothing exceptional. The did on the other hand was great. Go for the bigger dishes for breakfast and lunch like their Big breakfast or The burgers. Complete value for money. The fish fingers and chicken nuggets were a bit of a let down as there were hardly any nuggets and the basket was just full of fries.
Still worth going to.
Wow, this is one place that serves value for money. I ordered the pancakes. They were fresh, tasty and the serving size was huge! I couldn't eat it all. Nicely presented with blueberries (only a few cooked ones) in the middle and 3 large pancakes stacked. Warning: you need a sweet tooth for this dish because it is all sweet.
I have been visiting Stone Oven for ten years and it has consistently been the busiest cafe, with the biggest range of food and bread in Devonport. The bread is seriously good and the baked goods are delicious. The staff are always friendly and helpful.
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+4
We stopped by Stone Oven for a quick bite after a swim at a nearby beach. We came at a funny time, just before 5pm and I think they were between lunch and dinner shifts. We were shown their evening menu which was primarily a burger menu which looked great. Not much ambience at that time as there weren't any other diners but we sat outside to soak in the lovely weather and take in the street outlook.
I ordered a Spanish Burger with homemade beef patty, chorizo, cos lettuce, halloumi cheese, tomato, aioli. My friend ordered the Vegie Burger with homemade chickpea patty, cos lettuce, tomato, halloumi cheese, Chargrilled capsicum, aioli, relish. The guys both ordered the Beef Burger with homemade beef patty, bacon, cos lettuce, tomato, cheese, aioli, relish. We had 2 orders of fries to share.
The burgers came out quickly and were a good size. All the beef burgers were well seasoned, but the chickpea patty was pronounced a bit bland. I would have liked the chorizo in my burger to be spicy but that's just personal preference. Fries were good, just enough to go with the large burgers.
Service was fine, food was pretty good. We had 2 for 1 Entertainment Book vouchers making this visit great value.
Happy to return if in the area again.
Honestly has one of THE BEST biscottis in the whole of Auckland! I always go here with my sister all the way from newlynn. Well worth the time and gas. Haha :)
I descended upon Devonport Stone Oven Bakery & Cafe almost famished, wanting to devour everything for all the sandwiches and wraps in the cabinet looked delicious. And it tasted delicious too!
The decor is pretty plain but it's big with enough room for the whole family. The service is efficient. The price is reasonable. Probably the best cafe I've been to in Devonport.
This place is great!!
I recently took a group of friends out to brunch at Stone Oven. The owners sure were smart to start a cafe here, the sun shines right inside.
We visited on a Saturday so it was quite busy but the cafe has so much seating available (inside, along the footpath and outdoor deck area) that we found a table for four easily.
The coffees were hot and delicious, and a friend commented that theirs was the best soy coffee they'd ever had.
We had the pancakes (huge!), bacon eggs benedict, the mussels of the day (with gluten free toast) and the beef and bacon burger. All were top notch!
I was also impressed with the staff. All were smiling but efficient, must be what makes this cafe so popular!
Will definitely be coming back to Stone Oven.
Usually I went there for a coffee and a muffin which I always enjoyed very much. I had lunch there once which was also very good. The best was the bread that I had bought. Once they had the 100% rye bread which was one day old for $3 which was excellent. I appreciate that I can also come there to work as they have free wifi, but unfortunately it is rather slow.
I wouldn't mind longer opening hours, but 4:30 is at least better than others.
This place is always busy and we always go when we visit Devonport. Good fair prices $14 for bacon and eggs, and kids pancakes (they get 3 big ones) with syrup and blueberries for only $6.50 each. Food is consistently good and coffee good too. Yes it can be a little slow when busy so it pays to get there early (for breakfast that is).
Like a child walking into a lolly shop; the excitement to see all the colourful food. The variety and selection is overwhelming. Never had a bad meal there. There are different varieties of salads, pastries, cakes, pies and quiches and the list goes on. The cooked breakfasts are generous in portions. Great beverages and the service is good and fast.
Not quite gourmet but very satisfying.
Wonderful spot for lunch. Great sandwiches, drinks, and sweets.
Started coming here about two weeks ago and has quickly become our local, not only is it not pretentious (especially compared to similar cafe/eateries), the food is really good, the staff are friendly and additionally it is great value for money. The space is also really large so even when it gets busy it doesn't feel crowded. Would highly recommend.
The name catchy, the space is great, the menu has lots of variety, the food is good and there's coffee! There's not much else you can ask for. The child's play area was the overall winner for us, with a fantastic space with lots of fun toys.
Over our short trip to Devonport we came here twice, we had items off the menu and out of the cabinet and they all tasted great. My husband said the pies were incredible!
I like the assortment of indoor plants and art work.. it could be tied togethet with slightly more unique furniture, or maybe just a bit of a spruce up.. but all in all its a fantastic place with seating options to suit every kind of customer.
Staff are also really friendly... And free slice with coffee too!
I must highly recommend this coffee shop. Coffee is really delicious it is one of the best coffee I have ever had, also the food tastes good.
The fried chicken inside the chicken waffle is so juicy and full of flavour best chicken I have had in a while. Coffee is also good
Fantastic service. Fantastic coffee.
Great selection of cabinet food. Didn't get to try anything off the menu so will look forward to visiting again in the future.
I have got a voucher, food are exceeding my expectation. Big breakfast is good portion. Hash brown is super crispy. The only thing needs improve is the presentation of plate, just a little old school. Only a small change will make it perfect
We had creamy mushrooms with a poached egg on top, never had it like that before with the egg it was yummy 😋
Very quiet today, lovely airconditioned surroundings.
Had a delicious roast vege salad despite it being around 3pm ish.
Great playpen area for people with young children. Friendly and efficient staff 👍✨
Quick efficient service. Spacious seating. Have had better sourdough though. Eggs were just right.
Walked past this cafe and was happy to see a kids area, it's a lovely cafe with very friendly staff. Great place for a tea and slice
Been coming here for over 6 years - every-time I visit from the UK, and it never fails to disappoint!
A nice friendly cafe with excellent customer service.
lovely local brunch cafe !! all family was really enjoyed that and also friendly service definitely we visit again ☺️🥰
Service was good, so was coffee. We ordered a bowl of fries, and when they got delivered to the table, they had parmesan cheese sprinkled over them, which we didn't ask for. I'm allergic to cheese so couldn't share. If extra is going to be added to food, the staff should say so or ask.
The place has the vibe of a fancy Mr Bun. Quaint decorations, and a toy area at the back for young kids. We came here with my dad and primary aged kids. The food was great-better than we expected! I had the brunch roll and the egg was nice and runny and the whole bun was very yum. We got hot chips and they were great and flavoursome too. All the other food we got was yum too. The flat white was great (drunk by a fussy Wellingtonian). I only took one star off as the bathroom was a bit dirty.
Otherwise we were pleasently surprised and would definitely come again.
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