Had the most amazing brunch bowl - it was incredibly fresh and suitable to all dietary needs. I was also pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive it was - a massive bonus for such a delicious dish! The staff were also super friendly and helpful with having a toddler present.
Had lunch outside in the sun, all 5 of us were happy with our varied choices brunch/lunch choices. The food was tasty and delicious. Service also good. Free sunscreen which we took advantage of ;-) Will come back again soon!
Atmosphere is amazing. Located right next to the “lake”, it’s so cool. Especially in summer days. Food is nice, drinks are good. A good place for brunch or dinner. Only thing - the salmon needs improvement, really did not like the way it is “marinated”.
Amazing restaurant on the point.
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+5
Great cafe to sit down, enjoy the view and have a delicious meal. We came on a Saturday for lunch and managed to grab one of their last tables outside.
I enjoyed the vegan grains bowl with avocado, pomegranate, raw beetroot slaw, hummus and crispy chickpeas. The grain was well seasoned and very flavourful. My friend's beef cheek benedict served on thick brioche toast was also well received!
I visit Fabric often to get a taste of their amazing coffee and take in the beautiful view outside. Come night, their Espresso martini’s are just as amazing and the view, even better. All of the staff are so welcoming which makes the experience a solid 10/10.I recently ordered their vegan grain bowl (pictured) and would definitely come back for more!
Food was good, location and atmosphere made the place nice, however the staff kept asking if drinks were for us, but they were for another table. It happened approximately 4 times, that was my only quarrel. Overall really nice place to eat
Could not fault Fabric, service was great with all staff being friendly and happy to help with any request. All our food came out in one lot which was great, large portions and very well thought out presentation made the meal enjoyable. The location of Fabric is next to none with stunning views of the water.
I went with my partner for brunch, it’s a great spot with a stunning view. Service was great and we loved our meals. An outside seat is really hard to get so you may want to try booking one in advance.
Always greeted well, have only come for breakfast. Great coffee every time, never a bad one so far. Usually have the Eggs Bene with bacon, love the kale on top, its a real nice addition.
Came here for brunch on a weekday and enjoyed the quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Food was ok, just as what I would expect from a cafe with those sort of prices. Service was good and had an enjoyable experience overall so will be keen to come back again.
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Fabric cafe bistro is one of my favourite go-to restaurants purely because of the beautiful setting; especially on a sunny day.
I’ve had a few selection of their menus and the food is so good too - fancier than normal neighbourhood cafes but still affordable considering the views you get.
•The most recent ‘Waimauku beef burger with swiss cheese, tomato jam, cos lettuce, pickled red onions and crispy potatoes’ I had was (in all honesty) okay.
The beef patty seemed a bit dry and crumbled apart when bitten into rather than being juicy and succulent, and the bread bun was a bit dry as well. It would’ve been nicer if it was softer to moisten up the taste. The other ingredients worked well with the overall taste and the cos lettuce was a good choice for the lettuce. The crispy potatoes are baby potatoes and they were the best things to happen. They were so crunchy on the outside but sweet and soft on the inside, and the aioli sauce makes it even juicier. Overall, I’d give it a 7/10, points mostly from the potatoes.
Such a great little place to go! The decor and atmosphere of the place is so nice. The staff are super friendly and genuine. The food itself its pretty ok. Have had one bad experience in the past but now I always order the same bacon eggs bene. Very yum except the bacon is super salty so avoid that if youre not a fan.
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Fabric Cafe Bistro damn where do I start. I come here almost every weekend for an iced mocha and they're so yummy and perfect AND they have flat lids which I love love love. I came here for dinner recently and was super impressed. Our waitress was so sweet and friendly and made sure we felt welcomed and enjoyed our meals. For a drink I got a soda which was raspberry and lemon but it didn't taste of anything it literally tasted like sparkling water , but that wasn't the restaurants fault thats the brand of soda which was 'Six Barrel Soda'. We got some bread for starters and it came with a spread and that was so yum. For a main I got the chicken breast and It was so yummy and just delish!!!! I loved it and the rest of my family also loved their meals. For dessert I got the Dark Chocolate Parfait which was divine 10/10. And the restaurant/cafe is super modern and clean and the bathrooms are boujee as hell. For sure will be back here it's one of my new fav places to eat or grab an iced mocha!!! x
Came in for lunch with the family and we all really enjoyed our meals. I got the 'mashed avocado' which was so good and it came with balsamic glaze on top which I really liked. Although I would prefer to have fresh tomatoes rather than cooked, it's still something different. One of the best avocado on toasts i've had. My Mum got the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and she really liked it and my whole family enjoyed their meals a lot. The actual cafe is really modern and the service is really quick and friendly. Came back recently and had the green smoothie which was refreshing and not too sweet which was good. My Mum had a coffee which she said was really good. To eat I had french toast which was soooo yum and I loved the berry jam on it. One of my fave cafes, wanna come back soon :))
food and service is great, I love the egg benedict the most. The side salad is a good portion and the tatse is interesting with some pear slices and cheese, both my husband & I like it.
Been here few days ago, the view is good and service is nice. Sadly, the food was unpleasant. I order Waimauku beef burger and Market fish. The burger bread are quite dry and the fish feel not fresh, for me the fish had too strong fishy taste.
Had brunch here, it was lovely. Got the charcuterie platter and eggs Benedict with maple bacon. So good! Coffee was fab as well. Great decor and atmosphere to add.
Fabric is such a cute cafe, very spacious, amazing view of hobsonville point and excellent service. Was so happy with my meal. Such nice and kind waiters making sure your meal is fine every now and again and definitely recommend coming here if ur around hobby.
Me and my partner went here for some breakfast. I love every bit of their interiors, very chic and rustic. The ambient and view were superb! Food was so good we loved it. I had the avo on toast and my partner had the house-made baked beans and chorizo. Coffee was strong just like how I wanted it. Also good customer service. We will definitely come back here again and try their dinner menu.
Beautiful setting in the hobby point waterfront morning or night. Went for breakfast and sat outside on the deck. Great coffee nice and tasty and had the home made baked beans, very nice great take on a classic couldn't fault it. Great new place exactly what the area needed!
Tapioca pudding with coconut yogurt, strawberries, lime and mint 😊 this dish was light fresh and delicious! Accompanied by a chai coconut tea, great start to a Sunday. Not to mention the beautiful outdoor deck on the water with countless 🐶 dogs cruising by! Worth making the trip out to Hobsonville for sure! 💕
One of the most beautiful restaurants I have even been in! The most attentive staff gave the most amazing service. We had dinner on Valentine’s Day and everything was amazing, the wait for food was around 30 minutes so we were offered a complimentary round of drinks. It was so lovely, I’ve waited much longer at other restaurants for far less quality of food. I’ve seen a lot of reviews about the price and portion size but to be honest you are paying for an incredible location and amazing ambience and general effort! If you want 10$ meals go to dominion rd. Thank you fabric!!
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+4
Standard cafe menu, nothing special about the food... But if you enjoy having a coffee/wine/beer or a meal on the wharf with quirt waterview, this place is perfect~
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I don’t find myself wondering down Hobsonville Point way very often (as I am located on the East Coast Bays) however I make my way to the farmers market every so often. It would’ve been a good 7 to 8 months since I had last visited so a lot had changed at Hobsonville Point in the hangers where there market is held, my boyfriend and I stumbled upon this little bistro and were intrigued 🤔 we were greeted by the lovely host and as we didn’t have a booking there was a 20 minute wait which was not bad at all. We were seated at a lovely table indoors in the sunshine of the beautiful day, our table waiter seemed a little nervous but she did a great job nonetheless ❤️ I ordered the potato gnocchi with spring vegetables and my boyfriend ordered the charcuterie platter as well as a coffee for the both of us. I am not sure how long this place has been open but some of the staff seemed nervous and not fully comfortable in their roles at the restaurant but their friendly personalities shined as well as the food being a good sized portion and absolutely delicious 😋 we will definitely be back when we eventually make our way back to Hobsonville Point x
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Came here for lunch and got the duck leg ragu pasta along with some chips and a pina colada. There was a short wait for a table and we ended up sitting outside directly in the NZ harsh summer sun - it would’ve been nice it we had a shade umbrella on our table like some other tables had. The staff were kind and attentive, even our dog got a bowl with water to drink :). The restaurant has a really nice minimalist aesthetic and is overlooking the water. The pasta was delicious! The duck was so tender and soaks up the sauce to make it super juicy and delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly and also coated in the sauce, with the pine nuts and rocket adding texture and freshness to the richness of the sauce. The chips were nothing special and we had to ask for them to bring sauce to dip them in as they’d be too dry on their own. Prices are a bit steep in terms of portion size, nether the less I still walked away full and satisfied. I’ll be back for brunch and coffee sometime.
Food - 9/10
Service - 8.5/10
Price - 8/10
Ambience - 9.5/10
been eyeing out this one for a while and I finally got to go eat here on my birthday! The one and only thing I have to say is considering the prices of their menu, it is well worth it! Did not regret going all out for this occasion - the atmosphere, the experience, the service and food made up for the prices which is all you could ever ask for.
Went here for brunch on a busy Saturday. Staff were lovely and the food was good. We had the Ceasar salad, Fabric breakfast and the French toast, and the homemade sodas. The only points for improvemnt would be 1. The sodas need more flavour, especially the raspberry one. 2. The mushrooms on the Fabric breakfast were soggy, had that watery taste and was paired with a sour/bitter mix of herbs like a zaatar which didn't compliment them. Overall the mushrooms were very unpleasant to eat.
The rest of the food was delicious! And the French toast was certainly a highlight. We would go again.
Cannot fault this place, we dined here on a busy day and were instantly seated inside. The service was impeccable and we noticed that there were quite a few wait staff ensuring short wait times and attentive service. The menu takes a refined approach to classic breakfast options whilst maintaining a very reasonable price. We had the home made baked beans and the eggs with bacon jam, both dishes created silence amongst us whilst we both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. It was also a nice personalised touch to take a name for the table rather than a number and avoiding that awkward conversation of pointing out your table when trying to pay. I would highly recommend this cafe to couples, groups and families, I also noticed that dogs were allowed in the outdoor seating space, making for a perfect place to stop after a stroll around the bay :)
Love the area that the cafe is located, specially on a nice sunny day sitting outside :).
The staff are friendly and the food is good.
Personally not a lot of things for me to choose from but the dishes are good. Great place to just sit down and have a relaxing morning with friends and family.
Popped in here at lunchtime on a weekday. Heard good things but wanted to try it out for myself. Lovely space they’ve created in what was once the hangars for the seaplanes). Really friendly & efficient service. Ordered the pan fried market fish. Absolutely delicious. Light yet tasty. Given it was my day off, I decided to indulge in some dessert too. Ordered the tiramisu. Again, delicious. Came away very full and very impressed. I am already looking forward to my return visit.
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The place had welcoming vibe the moment i walked in, bright semi-industrial interior with natural wooden furnitures were good choice to go along.
Welcomed by friendly staff and got offered a preferred seat. Also witnessed a staff servicing next table kindly explaining to customer about outside where alot of construction was going on.
I had their burger which was $25 being the most affordable in main meal section. However being honest with flavour and plating of the meal was slightly disappointing for its price but couldn’t complain about it as i had higher expectation.
(Explains why my camera was still sitting on the table not doing its job)
I would give 3/5 for main meal price but overall they had good idea to target differently with breakfast meal and smaller dish.
Recommended to those who wish to be safe with their food as i am more of adventurous person with food.
Menu was easy to read and straight forward.
Coffee was average to be honest. But no complain to their Barista who made great coffee. I would say bad choice of beans they were using.
Overall I had good experience as I was told this place was a must to visit. lovely place to be and relax with friends and family. I will definitely come back for new dish.
Ambiance 5/5
Food 4/5
Price 4/5
Service 5/5
Coffee 4/5
A fantastic addition to the local dining scene with a spectacular terrace overlooking the water and native bush. They have done an excellent job converting the old building to a modern, contemporary hospitality venue. I have only been in about 3 times but each time the service has been good to great. Delicious coffee and pasteis de nata twice and once for breakfast where I had a really nice version of grilled mushrooms. Auckland prices as expected but worth every penny. Look forward to having a few glasses of wine on the terrace in the summer. Hopefully, the Little Creatures establishment opens soon because Fabric is super busy at times
Fabric is a short ferry ride from the Auckland CBD and the wharf is a couple of skips away from Fabric's front door. It is a beautifully fitted out place with a great view of Catalina Bay's body of water with the indoor and outdoor dining experience. The food and coffee are all impeccable with quality service to match. They also have a great selection of drinks available.
Just a coffee and a bite to eat on a cloudy Sunday morning. Coffee hit the spot (they've got a cute coffee window for takeaways - great idea), and we shared 2 breakfast plates between the three of us which was just enough for a little something. Dishes reasonably priced and service was super quick! They've got lovely outdoor seating (better for a sunny day, but they provide blankets) and the place is light and airy and well lit. Standard but sophisticated menu and tons of staff too. Nice place, good excuse to get out of the city and check out the markets too!
Beautiful decor and very friendly staff. Definitely more on the expensive side but food was delicious and of the caliber you’d expect for the price. Would definitely go there again! Not as busy as I would have expected either although they are recently opened
Went for lunch today, and have to say every single thing we tried was amazing! We had the potato gnocchi with burnt butter, duck Ragu pappardelle, hand cut fries, profiteroles, and buttermilk panna cotta. Can’t wait to go back and try out more of the menu! Great setting, helpful waiters and beautiful views over the water. 5/5!
Definitely a great, new addition to Hobsonville! I loved the interior and would describe it as minimalist-contemporary with a high ceiling and gently-lit, which was rather inviting on a cold winter’s evening.
The main meals were absolutely fantastic with hands-down the best gnocchi I've had this year. Definitely quality over quantity though as I was rather disappointed to still be hungry at the end of the meal.
The desserts lacked the finesse and flavours of the savoury meals unfortunately. The creme brule was the stand-out dish of the four, while the panna cotta and ice-cream were my least favourite.
I am hopeful that as time progresses that the chef will iron out these small details, as it really was an enjoyable evening!
Been here at least once a week from opening! Such a lovely spot with a view that makes you feel as if you’ve escaped to a holiday! Staff were very down to earth and welcoming from the second I arrived
Eggs bene and Duck leg ragu are my recommendations
This place is the place to be! First time here and such an enjoyable experience. Food was delicious and came out prompt. Service was friendly and warm. Views to accompany your experience rain or shine.. in our case we had both and it was still great!! Definitely recommended !!
Delicious gnocchi and beautiful view. Yes the portions are small but it’s not the local pub! Highly recommend for a special occasion. Great location our west and over the water.
The ambiance is warm and modern, great care has been taken in the fit-out of this restaurant. The Waitstaff were informed and helpful with the menu. A small but fabulous menu! We loved everything we ordered, I can honestly say one of the best steaks I have ever eaten. The Lamb rump was beyond incredible.
All new Resturants have teething problems but the overall experience was exceptional, so pleased to have a new local that is outstanding. Will be back
Every part works well
Walked in greeted and taken to a table by a happy smiling and friendly maître d
Then the waitress arrived fast gave us menus and took our coffee order
We also ordered mushrooms on toast and the chorizo meal
Coffee was fabulous so much so that we had another one
Food was great , excellent flavours
Loved the place relaxing and fun
Absolutely beautiful food. This is the sort of place to take someone you want to impress. I have been 3 times and couldn’t fault the service, quality of meals, presentation or beautiful setting and decor. Yes the food is not cheap but it’s worth it to appreciate tasty and carefully selected food by excellent chefs. The meals are not huge so we find having cheese and nibbles at home beforehand does the trick and it’s actually quite nice not leaving feeling sickly full.
Beautiful decor and fantastic food
Service is on point
Sit right next to the beach... view is die for
Had the duck pasta---> 😘
Will soon be back
First time to try Fabric this Saturday. Super busy at lunch time. Spent half an hour waiting for dinning seat, and another hour for food service. But the dishes are definitely worthy for your wait. Braised Duck Leg Ragu is tasteful , duck leg is fresh and Homemade Pappardelle gets the consistency of the Duck leg sauce right there.
My friend ordered Eggs Benedict Bacon, you got two small size egg Benedict in your plate. Very yummy.
Both the dishes we ordered are small/average size. Price is average high. But the food definitely beats the prices there. Highly recommended Fabric Cafe Bistro.
Great place with a good location, lovely meals all round.
Pictured is seafood chowder, lamb rotti and chicken burger.
Chicken burger had a bit more heat (chilli) than I was expecting, but still enjoyable.
Lovely restaurant by the water. We had breakfast on a beautiful sunny day. I ordered farmhouse eggs with Sourdough Bread and sausage and my niece got the smoked fish on toast. In addition we had a latte and a flat white. We enjoyed our food, although I was surprised to note that the bread was fried!! I think I would have enjoyed it more if it was just toasted lightly with a little butter, but heh, a little grease never hurt anyone!!
Great location and vibe. Parking can be quite challenging, but it's worth a visit during quieter times. The food was average and predictable, but the barista coffee was outstanding. The service staff members are all very friendly, and I strongly recommend you to try it sometime.
We ended up here after a lovely circuit of the Hobsonville Coastal Walkway. A beautiful setting right on the water. The food was excellent, with attention to detail. The Nicoise Salad correctly had a soft-boiled egg, rather than hard-boiled, and mustard seeds. Iced coffee was delicious. The fries, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, were enhanced by truffle oil. The service was excellent as well, despite the cafe being very busy.
I love the food here. I've been here 3 times so far, always enjoyed my meals. Highly recommended.
Excellent coffee. Highly recommended. Wafting cheeseburger and the lamb ribs. Nice ambience. Excellent staff.
Luckily we’d arrive before 11.30 as breaky was still on the offer and we were not disappointed at all. I had the Smoked Kahawai $23 which was to die for so delicious !!! I got the jackpot thought because the Avocado toast looked a wee small for a dollar less. Love the big breakfast up size for hubby though you can chose any breakfast and add hashbrown, bacon, sausage, tomato for only $15
Everyone commented on the sourdough toast and just the food in general well worth the visit to this great location- service a little slow though and it wasn’t particularly busy but all forgiven when I got my breakfast
Can’t wait to go back
Pleasant spot on the waterfront by the boardwalk and water taxi. Good service, pleasant atmosphere. Would come again. Also part of a circular walk/ run if you fancy.. Good selection of cakes and food.
We went there a couple of days ago and had outside seats. View was amazing and the seats were comfortable and perfect to sit outside. We ordered cherry soda and fish of the day which was salmon. Staff kindly explained what was on the menu on that day and apologized that some menus were not available. The salmon skin was very crispy and the other part was very tender. I also loved salad. The walkway was right behind the cafe, so it was nice to spend time walking, seeing the sunset.
It can be a bit crowded on weekends but it's a good place for brunch with a good view, the food was good, It could take some time to get the food on the table cuz I think they are short of staff, either way they were lovely.
Best vegan Buddha bowl I’ve had in a long time - so pretty but more importantly- tasty!
Service was friendly and efficient and management attentive
Lovely relaxed atmosphere with such picturesque views
We need more places like this in Tāmaki Makaurau
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