Reviews Urban In East

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Leigh Burton
+5
My mum and I had lunch here today. What a breath of fresh air! Great food and drink, and the friendliest staff! Highly recommend this fab spot in our lovely local village! �
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Hayley Ngametua
+5
This is by far my fave cafe in howick - food is amazing, coffee is fab and all the staff or so friendly. Would definitely recommend to come here if your ever in the area ☺️☺️
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MochA
+5
Delicious coffee and Buddha bowl. Big portions and luscious amount of avocado. Would definitely visit there again.
2 months ago
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Doris Ma
+5
They've had a huge improvement recently! The manager who was also serving today was real genuine and brought an energetic vibe to the place.
We ordered eggs Benedict with salmon (they have a huuuge selection of egg benes though!), egg white omelette, and avo stack. The ciabatta was amazing, often they're quite tough and hard to eat, but urban's is soft and buttery - that would be the highlight of the meal today honestly. Their potato hash in the avo stack was also really different - much creamier than other places, very herby, and not overly crunchy. Another interesting dish was the egg white omelette - it was airy and fluffy, well salted, and had crispy (but not too crunchy) bacon strips, and aromatic capsicums. The pumpkin seeds added an earthy flavour and crunchy texture.
I also thought their hot chocolate is not overly sweet and quite milky which suits my taste 😋
Would be keen to try out their other egg benes (some interesting ones on there such as sausage, and pulled pork options)
3 months ago
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Sunny Athi
+5
Had a coffee early morning and was greeted very nicely, didn’t sound forced and the service was much quicker than expected and the taste was heavenly!
4 months ago
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Leesa LuayLim
+5
First time here over weekend busy but worth wee wait! Perfect omelette - spot on! (Sorry forgot to take photo). Lovely coffee and service too. Look forward to next time Howick
7 months ago
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Briar Davis
+4
Lovely corner cafe. The iced chocolate and bacon and egg benne were beautiful, would definitely go back again. Service was good apart from some waitresses wondering aimlessly- however overall good experience.
10 months ago
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Eva Pollard
+4
Had buttermilk pancakes - quite filling. Would love to have had the option of small (one) and large (two)
10 months ago
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Winnie Chao
+5
Fine little gem, friendly service/owner and food is delicious. We always come for the fries! Also love how they have blankets for outside seating
11 months ago
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Melissaf.xx
+4
Cosy and modern place - hidden on the corner of one of Howick’s main streets. Salads we had were delicious and had good flavour combos. Would come back!
Aug 31, 2019
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Bethany Brown
+5
Ordered the buttermilk blueberry pancakes which were really tasty and a really good portion size. Also ordered a peppermint hot chocolate which was delicious. The staff were really friendly as well. Really great value for money too! Overall a fantastic little cafe in Howick
Aug 13, 2019
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Kate Bhadha
+5
Excellent food, great ambience and lovely staff
Aug 13, 2019
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Stephanie Qin
+4
Great little local cafe! Reliable place for brunch and coffee. I have to say, I do miss the old smashed avo with feta and bacon jam! Was my top go-to! Still love the food and interiors ☺️
Aug 08, 2019
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Jennifer Lo
+5
Had an excellent Sunday brunch here. Great food with fast, friendly service. Really enjoyed the Urban works and the tomato relish was delicious. They had two types of coffee to choose from which is a nice touch.
Aug 04, 2019
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Nicola
+4
Service was friendly but food took 45mins to arrive after ordering. When it FINALLY came i happily enjoyed my beautiful spiced porridge. Hot and comforting and large. So filling. Would be rating 5 stars if food didn’t take so long.
My mum had the buttermilk pancakes. She said they were far too thick and but enjoyed the taste.
Jul 28, 2019
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Priya Singh
+4
Nice little cafe tucked away in howick town. Food was good. No problem using our zomato gold and 2 of us had it. Enjoyed the atmosphere. Would definitely be going back
Jul 22, 2019
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Deadwin
+4
closer to 4
one of the dish i find too overwhelming in the richness of the taste. too much cheese and bacon in the casear salad. otherwise the dish i had was good. presentation on spot. the location means it is very busy with cars and buses streaming pass.
Jul 20, 2019
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Margaret Chen
+4
Came by for a Saturday morning brunch. I ordered the smashed avocado on toast. I was pleased to see there was a generous serving of avocado despite being out of season. The meal was very aesthetic, the eggs were beautifully cooked and the overall combination of sundried tomato with beans tasted absolutely divine.
Jul 18, 2019
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Lisa Marie
+4
I always enjoy getting brunch at Urban in East and today I tried the Loaded Fries from the new menu. Was not disappointed! Generous serving of guacamole and sour cream.
I also had a small eggs bene- so awesome that there is a small serve option! Coffee great! Staff lovely as alway. Defo a fave brunch spot.
Jul 14, 2019
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Foodhunta
+5
Have one of the most pleasant experience with this cafe. It is a small'ish cafe located in the corner of a busy Howick central. When me and my family got there (along with 2 toddlers), there were no seats inside so we got a table outside. It was very thoughtful, they have individual blankets on each chair, so we don't have to suffer the cold wind during the course of the meal. The food is good and tasty. Very satisfying meal and top service received. We even have a joke about a knife stuck on the topping board of our burger and we did not have enough strength to remove it. Photos next time :)
Food Taste: 4/5
Food Presentation: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Value (food and portion size): 4/5
Jul 01, 2019
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Jessica Lea
+5
The new menu is absolutely delicious, the pancakes have that perfect balance between salty and sweet and the presentation is the best I’ve seen. Coffee is perfect, definitely supporting my coffee addiction. Staff are so friendly and accommodating. Atmosphere and aesthetics straight from a magazine. 10/10 would recommend
Jun 28, 2019
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Rhiannonjoyh
+5
Best cafe in Howick!! The food was so delish and coffee was beautiful as always, I highly recommend going if you haven’t before the staff were lovely too :)
Jun 28, 2019
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Jiamin Liang
+5
One of my favorite cafes. It is super worth come with the Zomato membership. Child friendly with providing toys and coloring activities. Staff service also super nice. The food and coffee are perfect looking and tasty. Love it!
Jun 21, 2019
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Wann-Shiuan Loh
+5
We went on Sunday afternoon and it wasn’t that busy. We ordered a French toast and a mushroom bene’s which both taste good. The service was good too. Maybe the time to serve can be slightly quicker. Will go again.
Jun 16, 2019
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Jay
+5
A typical Cafe with excellent service, good coffee and good food. Their bacon frying skills are top notch might I add. The cafe also has a really nice vibe to it and is the kind of place I'd love to chill at all day long.
Jun 10, 2019
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Vaughan Abercrombie
+5
I had a really delicious meal at urban in east today, the mince on toast was by far one of the best I've ever had and they were really accommodating to my allergy request. Overall great cafe!
Jun 05, 2019
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Charlotte
+5
Amazing service at Urban in East today, the wait staff were really friendly and attentive! Super delicious coffee and cakes! Will definitely be back again soon!
Jun 05, 2019
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WiNiNe
+4
Great local cafe :) This was our first time here, we’ve ordered big breakfast and beef burger. The portion of both dishes was generous. Coffee was good too.
Jun 02, 2019
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Lina K
+5
Warm welcome. Quick service. Yummy yummy yummy. Smashed avo on ciabatta with the most amazing goats cheese.
Good coffee. Warm sunshine inviting place.
Jun 02, 2019
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Julie Lam
+4
Came here with a friend for brunch. Staff were busy, but still had great service and were friendly. We got the banana bread french toast and eggs bene with rosti, a coffee and smoothie. The portions were generous and presented nicely. The french toast was slightly too burnt for my liking unfortunately. Really loved how the smoothie came with a sorbos straw(an edible straw). We also had zomato gold, so the bill at the end was very affordable. Will definitely come back again.
May 29, 2019
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Rakesh Panjri
+5
Awesome customer service and yummy food... Highly recommended.. the owner on cafe area he is very nice to talk to.😁.. A best place to go for breakfast brunch at howick
May 26, 2019
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Logan Burgess
+4
Great breakfast on weekend if you’re in the area, food & drinks were well worth it, presentation on plate & wait times could be improved but the taste was scrumptious
May 05, 2019
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Kirstie Jory
+5
Amazing service always owners are super lovely and friendly. Menu has been updated since my last visit and it just keeps getting better. I’m not a sweet breakfast person however the banana bread fresh toast was amazing! Eggs benne was good as always and the bast coffee if Howick! Urban in east is a must visit.
Apr 25, 2019
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Mike Rapana
+4
After reading other reviews, my wife and I came here for brunch and we were not disappointed. My wife had the Turkish Chicken Sandwich (which I had to help her with😁) and I had the Smashed Avo on Toast (which had two of the best looking poached eggs I’d seen in person👌). We also had smoothies (Sunrise & Green Ninja) which we both really enjoyed. As far as service goes, we were well looked after by our charismatic gentlemen server, and the team were all very welcoming. They played new-age music for ambience, which was only let down by passing traffic. Overall, great food and service, with reasonable pricing. Also, being Zomato Gold partners as well, is just another worthwile reason to stop in for a bite to eat. We’ll be back again.
Apr 23, 2019
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Jubi
+5
We ordered the Howick Butchers Breakfast, Open Chicken Turkish and large hot chocolate. It was a very busy little cafe and we got a table outside (go early to get a seat!). The shoestring fries was a hit with the toddler! Although the bacon was a bit overcooked, other food was well done. Service was amazing, we were well looked after by the waitresses (even with a noisy toddler and baby).
Apr 22, 2019
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Foodie
+4
We went for brunch, where we were immediately greeted by very friendly staff and seated in a good spot. The beverages and food arrived quickly. We both chose The Butcher’s Breakfast, which was an excellent selection of goodies, that were well cooked and presented! Definitely would recommend 😀
Apr 19, 2019
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Sally Meale
+5
Even though very busy on Saturday morning the service was top notch and friendly and the coffee and food were great .... will be back again soon
Apr 13, 2019
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Kathy Faulkner
+5
Urban in East has the best coffee in Howick, loving their new menu especially Avo on toast brekkie. Great service too and nice ambience. Water bowls for the dogs make it a perfect stop in the weekends
Apr 11, 2019
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Hana
+5
If I am ever stuck for a brunch location I will always suggest here. Not only are the staff friendly and attentive, but the food is consistent, reasonably priced and great every time.
The staff are always on their game, and even welcome in our pooches which is a huge bonus.
Decor is always clean and smart and presented well.
Mar 25, 2019
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Bokkiwi NZ
+5
Great little boutique cafe - friendly staff and great food. A favourite brunch spot in Howick. Dog friendly with outdoor seating #dogfriendly
Mar 17, 2019
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J Eats
+4
Found this little corner spot because of Zomato gold today with not much of an expectation but wow it surely did not disappoint. Great service and especially from the lad who was always checking up on us. Got the urban works which is their big breakfast equivalent and the mrs a salmon Benedict on bagel. As you can see from the photo I pretty much licked my plate clean. The lad brought us smoked Tabasco which made everything 👌. One of the only places which adds onions to eggs bene and use ugly bagels as their bread which is simply genius. Pretty much almost stole my mrs’ share when she wasn’t looking. She got the peanut butter milkshake which was heaven - the taste of peanut butter was prevalent. Iced americano could’ve been colder. Only complaint were the flies inside that made us have to move outside. Otherwise, good food and service which is not easy to find.
Mar 10, 2019
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Marcella
+4
A great find! Came here for some decent breakfast and that’s what we got and more. Used our Zomato gold here which was a bonus. We both got the big breakkie and everything on the plate was cooked well. I’m not usually a big fan of baked beans but I really enjoyed theirs! Service was really good too. Hats off to the guy who served us as he was super friendly and had great energy. Will be back.
Mar 10, 2019
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Alysha Nowacki
+5
Such an amazing place. Definitely one of my favourite cafes out east. Service is pretty good and staff are really fun and friendly. Have an excellent range of cabinet and menu food available.
Mar 08, 2019
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#fatlyfe
+5
Came here for brunch. Ordered the pork burger along with the chocolate peanut butter milkshake. The milkshake was divine the peanut butter really came through 😍😍 the pork burger had shredded pork with a slaw in it. Yum yum pigs bum
Mar 03, 2019
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Kristieweeks.nz
+5
Best Café in Howick! Always exceptional service, food & coffee. Perfect place to stop after visiting the Saturday Markets. Always have a bowl out for your pups too!
Jan 12, 2019
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Jaime McCallum
+5
Amazing food, great atmosphere and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Awesome location and easily accessible. Food was out in a timely manner and was very happy with the customer service. Would definitely recommend to friends and family
Dec 28, 2018
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Brendan Joe
+5
First time coming here, the coffee, food and service was at high standard. Staff were very nice and friendly, clean environment too. Strongly recommend this place if you are looking for what's said in my review.
Oct 16, 2018
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Rohan Vasudevan
+5
The big urban breakfast was simply delicious. Loved the quality of the food here and very generous too. And the coffee is mind blowing. I am one who loves me coffees and this place, by far serves one of the best coffees around howick. Definitely coming back. If you guys are in the area check it out. Highly recommend it.
Oct 08, 2018
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Matthew Wallis
+4
Staff were very professional and accommodating. Was nice to sit outside with our dogs and enjoy the atmosphere. Food was nice and the menu had a good variety of options. Only disappointment was my poached eggs were hard boiled but when I informed a member of staff it was resolved instantly and they were genuinely apologetic. Will definitely return, probably even as soon as next week!
Aug 11, 2018
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S Tux
+5
I have only had take out coffee from here before but thought I would shout my mum to lunch. We were greated warmly at the door and shown to a table. Was pretty busy but the food came out quick and was delicious! Great size portions too. The staff were very friendly and happily let my mum take the rest of her omelette home. Nice place to sit and lovely service. We shall be back (saw a burger come out to the table next to us - must try that next time!)
Aug 03, 2018
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Vic
+4
Me and my friend came here on Friday for brunch. Loved the French toast and blueberry green tea! The atmosphere was nice and sunny and cosy. Service was prompt but there were a few flies buzzing around and two landed on my menu!
Jun 10, 2018
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Anne Johnson
+5
Been here once before and found again lovely food (highly reccomend the fishcakes) and fantastic friendly service, will surely come back soon.
Apr 20, 2018
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Simon Wordsworth
+5
Just awesome. Amazing friendly quick service. The food blew us away. Paleo breakfast plus bacon (I’m not paleo!) and the bacon eggs Benedict on Hash Browns. Sooo good. My wife also had an apple juice - came out fresh pressed with a slice of apple. Yum
Apr 15, 2018
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Danisha
+5
Im not normally a reveiwer however i felt enticed to sign up to make a reveiw after an experience i had this morning.
My husband and i visited Urban in east in main street howick village for the first time while on this side of auckland and what an amazing time we had.
We were greeted with smiles as soon as we entered and sat down by a lovely staff member. Menus, water and even asked imediately if we wanted a coffee! Service!
The coffees were outstanding and hot so we had another two.
The food took 15 minutes to arrive even though they were completely full; i had the eggs bene salmon and my husand had the big breakfast.
The food was outstanding and every element on the dish was perfect. Staff checked on us regularly and we felt very welcomed and even enjoyed the bustling loud atmosphere of a pumping cafe.
Howick, you have an incredible cafe with fantastic staff.
Please open and urban in east in takapuna!! We will be back
🤓❤
Jan 06, 2018
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Benedict Uy
+4
Stopped by for lunch. It wasn't too busy since we were here quite late so we picked a table by the door.

The menu was a bit different to other cafes, for instance, the iced chocolate here had coconut cream so it had a bit of a different flavour.

The meals were a bit more standard. I had the mince on toast with a poached egg, It was nice, with the mince sweetened with grated carrots. A nice way to hide veggies for those who don't like it. I was expecting a bit more gravy to dip the bread in though.

Also tried a bit of the fish sliders and it wasn't bad.

Overall a nice cafe with friendly staff.
Dec 18, 2017
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Siobhan Cole
+3.5
Finally made it here to eat last weekend. I got the mushrooms on toast and I expected a little more for the price, however it was nice. one of our drinks didnt arrive, but when we told the staff it came out pretty quickly after and was worth the wait. Was almost charged another meal because waitress accidently put the table next to us meal on our bill. overall it was an alright experience. might come back when its a little less busy to see if its any better :)
Nov 29, 2017
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Jorgia Kingston-Nock
+3.5
This was our second time coming here for breakfast and it was extremely packed!! (Due to it being a weekend and the Saturday markets being on). The food was nice, my partner really enjoyed his eggs benny, however the crepes I found to be a little dry. They tasted great but needed extra sauce on the side or a bit of ice cream 😜. I also ordered a smoothie, which I asked to come out with the food. By the time I had finished my crepes, I had to ask for my smoothie to be put in a take away cup as it still hadn’t come out! The smoothie was a little bland as it just tasted like ice and mango - could be due to using frozen fruits. Overall the food was nice & customer service was great (the staff are so friendly!), just a little disappointed with the wait. Would like to come back on a more quiet day. ☺️
Nov 25, 2017
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Jen Lin
+3.5
A cosy cafe, situated on the corner of the Howick Village centre.

Food: Had abit of a sweeth tooth so the "French toast" (3.5/5) was ordered. Food was well presented and served with a generous bottle of the legit maple syrup. Everything tasted well together, bacon were crispy, toast was nice and moist, and bananas were well grilled.

Drink: Had a "Gingerbread latte" (1/5) and boy, was it sweet. It was too sweet for my liking, (maybe too much syrup) so was not a big fan of it. Although, bear in mind that i am a no sugar coffee drinker.

Service: 4.5/5
Oct 21, 2017
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Ashleigh Jay McGrath
+5
The service was great, fast and efficient with a smile!! Jay made us the best breakfast with beautiful poached eggs !! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a lovely brunch spot 🤗
Oct 19, 2017
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Sal
+5
Great service, loved the breakfast, good coffee. Definitely will go back.
Not every Cafe gives you a proper round up kind of an experience. They seem to be very passionate about what they do and how to receive people in their lovely little Cafe.
Oct 08, 2017
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James Haliday
+5
By far the best service we've had in a long time! Good food. Fresh smoothies. Guilt free healthier brunch option. Prompt service. Would recommend. No doubt will be going back here.
Oct 08, 2017
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I_like_pickles
+3.5
Highlight would have to be the peppermint hot chocolate! Dark chocolatey goodness with a smooth peppermint taste.

The Panko crumbed fish was nicely battered and fried. The chips were perfectly crisp as well. Open steak sandwich was ok. I like how the fish and chips came with a side of salad.

I also liked how the salad wasn't just mesclun greens.
Aug 06, 2017
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Mun Clair
+4
Found this cafe today while looking for a place to eat in Howick! There's many popular cafe's in Howick but this was one I had never heard of. The decor in here was lovely! They had blankets for those seated outside which was a nice touch. My friend especially liked the licorice lolly artwork. We ordered a peanut butter mocha, fish and chips and the chicken bacon burger. The food took a very long time to come out which was bit of a disappointment. It wasn't busy so quicker service would have been nice. However! The food was definitely worth it. My friend immensely enjoyed her fish and chips! I enjoyed my burger but it a little underseasoned for my taste. A good burger nonetheless. The mocha was disappointing as we couldn't taste the peanut butter and it was far too sweet. The customer service was great, all the staff were lovely and smiley!

Overall, a nice cosy spot in Howick with lovely customer service and tasty food!
Jul 29, 2017
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Lauren
+5
Absolutely incredible food! Delicious!! The staff were so friendly and helpful! Such an amazing environment ☺ will definitely go back! Absolutely amazing!
Jun 27, 2017
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Stephy_NakiGirl
+4
Had heard lots of good reviews about this cafe so was keen to try it. The cafe occupies a corner on the Main Street in Howick - lots of available parking. Seating is inside & out, and the cafe is really light with lots of windows to let in natural light.
Service was excellent, right from the lady welcoming & getting you seated as you arrive through to the other wait staff & cashier.
Menu has lots of different options - I tried the avocado on toast with poached egg & bacon jam. The bacon jam was a nice addition.
Coffee was very well made.
Keen to visit again & try more of the menu including the waffles which I've heard good things about also.
Jun 03, 2017
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Mysticmojito
+3.5
I liked a lot of things here: the table service, the amazing looking cabinet of treats, and the staff were all very friendly, food was just nice. The interior is nice, quite small but with some roadside tables. 

The only thing I didn't like, is how all the staff, including kitchen staff seemed to come out on a break, or something(?) and sit at the tables by the kitchen and chat with each other. It was friendly chat, and it was nice to see a cafe with all happy employees, but I really don't think this was appropriate, even if we were the only customers in the cafe (which we weren't). The kitchen door is also open onto the street, and we heard their loud kitchen banter from the road where we parked, which was also a little off putting. They were nice though, and the barista seemed generally interested in whether I enjoyed my coffee which was nice!
May 24, 2017
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Emma Groom
+4
Lovely service! Great coffee and vibes! Right on the corner, so easy to get to, plus they have blankets if you're sitting outside! Loved it!!
May 07, 2017
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STRADS
+3.5
Urban In East is a local family owned & operated cafe.  Unfortunately, dinners are not served. Open steak sandwich was OK; fries were lovely. Cheese sandwich with sweet chilli chicken was good. Meat, as usual for sandwiches, was tough, but the taste was good. Rhubarb & custard brioche was excellent - soft with sweet delicious filling.  (Food - 3.5/5; Service - 4/5; Ambience - 3/5)
P.S. I like what were written on the blackboard behind the counter (see photo)
Apr 24, 2017
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Amy @ My Dining Journey
+4
It appears that I have been a little MIA – it’s been nearly two months since my last blog post! Although I haven’t been writing blog posts, but I still regularly update my Instagram with my dining adventures – follow me at @mydiningjourney. . Whenever I’m in Howick for brunch, the go-to cafe for my friends and I have always been Howick Village Cafe. So when my friend mentioned about Urban in East just around the corner, I thought it was new! Turns out, it’s been there for a good year, so we decided to check this place out.
Apr 17, 2017
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Ewan Kim
+5
Went there for a quick takeaway coffee on Good Friday. We ordered a flatwhite and a cappuccino. They came out really quickly and they were the one of the best coffees I had in ages in east Auckland. Staff are always friendly and the barista's great to talk to. Their shelves are fully stocked with goodness such as Harney & Sons tea, West Coast cocoa and Vivace espresso's Union Blend and single origin of the week. Will definitely come back for more coffee and am keen to try their Chemex.Highly recommended if you are in the area.
Apr 16, 2017
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Angela Reys
+5
We got a corn turmeric waffle for breakfast. I love the composition of the dish with chorizo, egg and greens.

It's not the usual sweet waffles, but done beautifully.

Service is great, waitresses are really nice and attentive.

Portion is just right, I saw a gent that sat next to us ordered a 'big' breakfast. Foods toppled over! Very generous if you are hungry!

I'm hoping to try other dishes on the menu.
Apr 08, 2017
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Owen Fox
+5
Quite easily, the BEST cafe in Howick! My second visit here in a while and both times, everything is incredible. The staff welcoming and friendly as though your walking into their homes, the coffee fantastic and the food to match.
Atmosphere is buzzing and the place feels clean and cozy.
Table service just adds to the atmosphere as they do the service well, My water glass was topped out throughout.
That guy with the tattoos makes a damn good coffee and the ladies on the floor, nothing was too much to ask for.
Best Cafe for sure. Please keep it up.
Owen
Mar 24, 2017
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Sades
+5
Such a nice vibe in this cafe! Staff were on the ball with really fast friendly service! This is actually so hard to find!
Food was also great, crepes and waffles were yummmy!! And very reasonably priced!!

We will be back!
Mar 18, 2017
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Amy Smith
+5
Been into this cafe once before, but more impressed when I visited last Saturday. Staff very friendly and though busy still spent time with us telling us about the menu. Had the crepes this time which were delicious!! Huge portion too!! Big thumbs up on the mushrooms too! Recommend this place for sure for everyone in the area
Feb 14, 2017
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Stacey Fisher
+5
A friend told me to check this place out and I was not disappointed! In fact, the best experience I've had in a while.
I arrived with my partner and we were greeted immediately by a young woman with a big smile.
She sat us down with menus and water and told us special dishes of the day. So far, impressed and we felt welcomed.
We ordered a latte and a peppermint hot chocky with a smashed avocado and my man had the mince on toast.
Drinks came out fast and hot and we're delicious. Food arrived shortly after and looked stunning.
The avo was beautiful and had alot of flavours running through it and my man said his mince was 'epic'.
Service was amazing as its all table service and our water glasses topped up throughout.
Definitely best cafe in the area as we have tried a few.
Wouldn't mind something this style and bang out our way in Ellerslie.
We left with a couple of fresh juices which were scummy and very satisfying. Thankyou Urban! We will be back! 😚
Feb 12, 2017
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Monique Porteous
+4
Popped in here for a late lunch after the gym, glad that we did! Right on the Main Street in Howick you'll find this little cafe - but it isn't any old place! If you're anything like me you love a range of dairy free products and allergen friendly options, and this is the place for it in Howick 😍. From trim milk to coconut milk, from eggs Benedict to vegan bowls - it's all here for you! The food was pretty decent and only needed some flavor adjustments and slightly fresher ingredients but otherwise I had no issue. I'll finish off by saying that the service here is literally out of this world. I've never felt so special while at any eatery in Auckland! Nothing was too much of an issue for the staff here, especially David 😁. Check this place out if you're an East Aucklander
Feb 01, 2017
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Ruark Toxopeus
+5
Very good service! Love the eggs Benedict! Will recommend all friends and colleagues to go see this wonderful establishment. If you wish to come here, it's mandatory to try the eggs bene!!!
Jan 30, 2017
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Russell Hodgson
+5
Yes great little addition to howick! Good coffee and food friendly welcoming staff. Beautiful layout a must if you are in howick. Very very satisfied
Dec 01, 2016
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Kerryj
+4
First up the service was really friendly, the specials were explained and water provided as soon as we sat down. We took the breakfast corn waffles with bacon jam and also a lunch dish, chicken skewers flavoured with lime and coriander, served with hummus and ciabatta. Daughter had chamomile & lavender tea and I had a latte, both were good.

The food was ok, no wow factor. What did look impressive was the steak pie that was carried out to one of the tables, I was told that the pastry is home made and the steak marinated in guinness, maybe we'll try that next time.

Once again I'll stress that we were made to feel very welcome. The cafe was very busy despite it being a quiet Monday morning in the village.
Aug 05, 2016
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Christina Bi
+4
Nice cozy atmosphere. It was very entertaining to hear people cheering for the all blacks in another place next door as well as the staff cheering loudly when they tried. Food is good, we ordered mince on toast, pancakes, the special pork bene, and two drinks. Very happy that they have dairy free options for smoothies. The person serving us was very nice an attentive.
4
S Biddick
+4
Delicious food and great customer service, coffee was pretty good. We ordered the vege Avo Stack and the Salmon Avo stack. Both delicious. The chef was very attentive to our food allergies which we appreciated. Great atmosphere and also lots to choose from in the cabinet, including Gluten Free and Dairy Free options.
5
Will K
+5
Always love spending the morning here! Consistently serve great coffee with great soy/oat milk options. The staff are always super friendly and cheerful. One thing that could be improved is some more vegan friendly menu/cabinet items.
5
Leon Su LS
+5
Good cafe with reasonable fast service and reasonably priced, although it gets busy at times. Good is decent, but the offer of petit size eggs Benedict is a good addition to the menu for those who cannot handle the usual large portions. However for medium coffee, the serving cup seems small.
5
Mark Stevenson
+5
This is my second home. Not because my wife wishes it, but because of the unique diligence to detail; everything from exquisite food, ambient atmosphere and outstanding service. For those old farts, it is the 'Cheers' we all wanted. Don't just come for one visit; make it a sanctuary during the day; I have and it has enriched my life.
4
Benedict Uy
+4
Stopped by for lunch. It wasn't too busy since we were here quite late so we picked a table by the door. The menu was a bit different to other cafes, for instance, the iced chocolate here had coconut cream so it had a bit of a different flavour. The meals were a bit more standard. I had the mince on toast with a poached egg, It was nice, with the mince sweetened with grated carrots. A nice way to hide veggies for those who don't like it. I was expecting a bit more gravy to dip the bread in though. Also tried a bit of the fish sliders and it wasn't bad. Overall a nice cafe with friendly staff.
4
Matthew Wallis
+4
Staff were very professional and accommodating. Was nice to sit outside with our dogs and enjoy the atmosphere. Food was nice and the menu had a good variety of options. Only disappointment was my poached eggs were hard boiled but when I informed a member of staff it was resolved instantly and they were genuinely apologetic. Will definitely return, probably even as soon as next week!
5
Lylia
+5
Dog friendly cafe with super attentive staffs and scrumptious food! ☕️great coffee too! Thank you for letting Luffy sit inside on a rainy day 🙏🐶👍
5
W
+5
Very nice food, customer service and environment. Plenty of car park at the back. They also have a lot of choices of breads, cakes or muffins. A lot of different types of drinks too. Good job! We will come back again.
4
Lawrie Roebeck
+4
Very nice little cafe. Food, coffee was good and service as well. The chef just need to learn not to vape in front of customers and right in front of the cafe.
5
JOHN AHN
+5
Love this cafe and all food served! Tried beef burger and it was melting in my mouth. And wonder how about pork burger! Will try next! All staff are always smile and look after every minutes!
5
Bren Young
+5
Best big breakfast I've had from any Cafe I've been to. Everything on the plate was perfect. The baked beans are a must try! The owner is a great bloke, definitely will be back in the future.
5
Emma Stevenson
+5
Fabulous coffee and even more fabulous staff! Vibe in this cafe is so cozy and friendly:) couldn’t recommend a better cafe in the Howick area 🩷
5
Gabriel Kung
+5
Nice little cafe in Howick Village. Good foods quality 👍🏻 but the coffee just average 🤔
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