TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Mangere - Updated October 2024

Kawau Kitchen

89/100 (736 ratings)

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Eggs Benedict

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Bibimbap Bowl

Korean Fried Chicken Bowl

Elderflower & Lemon Hotcakes

Omelette and Pork Fennel Sausage

english breakfast

Kawau Benny

Beer

Scrambled eggs

Poached egg

Activated Charcoal & Açai Smoothie Bowl

Ancient Grain & Chicken Salad

Chai Latte

Waygu Beef Burger

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Fried Eggs with Sourdough Toast

Eggs on Toast

Wagyu Beef Burger

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"I would say one of the best place I have ever been for breakfast. Amazing place with amazing coffee. If you are crazy about coffee, Kawau is the..."

Jitend Chand

"Went today with some girlfriends to try and on arrival loved the decor from the feather lights, to colour scheme and amazing wall paper mural...."

Angela Leitch

"Area has needed a nourishing food place since the dinosaurs existed. Went for dinner, they kept the kitchen open to accomodate, wasn’t..."

Ben Chamberlain

"This place is amazing! Great coffee, delicious food and lovely staff. We'll be back for sure. Thanks Kawau..."

Myles Mclachlan

"Super elegant eatery with amazing service & friendly staff. We enjoyed delicious bulletproof coffees made just right. Kawau Benny with pulled beef..."

Melanie Petero

"What a beautiful place! Great food, great fit out! And super friendly staff! Highly..."

Trevor Hubbard

"Beautiful place and vibe, amazing owners, good coffee & delicious food .defo hanging out here..."

Rachel Clark

"Beautiful place with amazing food and excellent service! Definitely will be visiting Kawau Kitchen again soon..."

Prita Kanji

"Beautiful food. The Kawau eggs bene with kumara and leek rosti is amazing, as is the coffee � Great healthy options for kids too, which makes a..."

Kelly Gunn

"A place you must visit and enjoy all it has to..."

Bindiya Bajaj-Patel

"The best coffee and service while we waited for another Seriously Good Chocolate Company member to fly into Auckland. Thank you so much, it was..."

Jane Stanton

"Beautiful food and great service. They make everything from scratch and it tastes..."

Ami van Gils

"Gorgeous cafe. Amazing food and hospitality. The Korean Chicken bowl was delish!!! Can’t wait to plan a family lunch here..."

Anjna Lal

"I’ve been here many times and absolutely love it every single time, great staff, amazing food..."

Deanne Loader

"Booked online, was very easy guidance. Morning greeting as you walk in. Our table of 6 arranged. Customer services, very good. My salmon Benedict and..."

Tuku

"No food outlets open at the airport so i took an easy 10 minute walk to the cafe for breakfast. I received excellent service and a delicious meal. I..."

Mark Riley

"Great menu. They have your standard cafe menu and then they have a lot of fusion style meals.Decent portion sizes and the meals are plates..."

I_like_pickles

"🍳▪️ Scramble egg on toast, fries and eggs bene-4/5▪️🍳A very nice and wholesome cafe located in Mangere near the Auckland..."

Matakai Foodie

"Amazingly yummy, well presented food. I cleaned my breakfast plate out :-) My friend enjoyed her pizza and we took leftover slices home. Teas..."

Carol

"If you have time on your hands at the international airport before going through Customs I recommend you walk for 10 minutes and find this cafe..."

Camilla Dadson

"We love dining at Kawau Kitchen during our brunch break. Service is lovely, our food is always delicious! Korean chicken bowl is also a favourite..."

KMKDA

" This place is close to the airport. The glass house feeling allows you to enjoy the sunshine. I ordered the beef eggs Benedict with rosti...."

Miura Elikana

"I was driving around Mangere randomly for work and wondering where to eat - well thank you Zomato! I never new this place, or anything here,..."

Simon Wordsworth

"Been here twice. It's a nice stopover for food on the way to or from the airport. It might get a little chilly indoors (probably the design gives..."

Y Anne

"The presentation of the food and whole cafe was great along with the friendly staff who made sure we had a good experience. Overall thoroughly..."

Daisy

"Yummy tasty food, great service with a great, modern feel..nice to have something so fancy in south auckland! Need to visit for dinner as I have had..."

Angelie

"Just what the area was needing! Kawau is the best cafe in this block and is worth a visit if your in the area. A group of us dined in for breakfast..."

HJ

"You have GOT TO TRY THIS PLACE! I’ve always driven pas this place but never went in. I have been meaning to. I wish I went in earlier. Nice..."

Peneueta Willis

"Very nice very wholesome cafe located near Auckland Airport, situated on the ground floor of a Architecturally designed commercial building sits this..."

Calvin

"First time here, awesome cafe nice atmosphere and yummy food even kids loved it too awesome staff thanks for making our first time an awesome one..."

Retta

"I can not fault a single thing with Kawau Kitchen. Everybody who reads this needs to check this new gem out! My new favourite cafe. The food is..."

Emily

"Excellent ambiance and very kid friendly, the food was awesome and the service was fantastic. I think this would be the one of the best around and so..."

Dipesh Patel

"The place is beautiful. Staff were lovely and food was yum. I got the sambal scramble and cosmic potion and my husband got a hot chocolate. Also got..."

Lisa Lam-Luong

"My partner and I came here on opening week and were so delighted by Kawau Kitchen. The layout is beautiful, the Sambal Scramble was hands down the..."

Eva Rippon

"Beautiful Cafe in the Airport Area. Gorgeous Decor. Lovely Ambience. Service is Excellent. Yummy cabinet food and delicious food from menu. Good..."

My-Xuan

"LOVED my experience here. We went on Labour Day so it was actually quiet during our seating time. The service was amazing, friendly staff & very..."

L N

"Beautiful food, good portions, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. It's a popular spot on a Sunday morning. I enjoyed their matcha latte, which I..."

Joy Fu

"Let’s start with the day core, how beautiful it is and the premises are so clean. The staff are nothing but first class their service is amazing!!!..."

Brook Clarke

"My partner and I visited here for breakfast. One of the best cafe We’ve been to and food was amazing! I loved the Matcha Latte as well. My partner..."

Chiemi Masuda

"Ate here during lunchtime. 3 of us had breakfast and 3 of us had the wagyu burgers. All of it was excellent! Generous portions and all of the food..."

Patrick Meade

"Highly recommended. Lovely atmosphere, food was great and service was excellent. We had latte and Eggs Benny with Kumara Rostie it was delicious. ..."

nilofer sumra

"Best tasting omelette I've had in the local area. Love the addition of broccoli and feta..."

Shauna

"Beautifully presented, spacious cafe close to the airport. Smashed avocado dish was absolutely to die for with generous latherings of avocado! All..."

Janita Patrick

"Had an absolutely wonderful brunch here before departing to Auckland Airport. We got the Korean fried chicken bowl and the Smashed in Japan, and both..."

Logan Smith

"This cafe is a hidden gem. The menu is great for vegetarians vegans and gluten free. I had amazing green fritters which were so flavourful. My friend..."

Hewey

Ruby Red

80/100 (661 ratings)

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Trim Latte

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"One of the best cafés Auckland has to offer. Ruby Red locally sources their produce; something that really shines through in their..."

Emily Payne

"Great café, sunny in the morning, just when you want it. The outdoor seating is perfect, summer or on a rain-less day. The menu is a perfect size..."

Chan Can Eat

"Enjoyed breakfast here with my family. Downside is that us adults were served first and kids were left waiting longer but I guess that may have been..."

Khaleesi

"When you're not feeling as frugal as I am most days, head to Ruby Red and treat yourself to the Big Breakfast. A slight up-grade from the casual..."

Shauna Terry

"I’m obsessed with this place! It’s often my first choice. Their blueberry pancakes are perfect and come with plenty of yummy extras. The pancakes..."

Liz Scott

"We come here most weekends to grab a coffee, something from the cabinet and sometimes a breakfast. The coffee is lovely and very consistent! The..."

Thebridgefoodie

"Enjoyed our brunch there yesterday. Welcomed but attentive staff, great coffee and my husband said best chocolate milkshake ever! He had the mince..."

Rowan Rebecca

"French toast was bomb as! Big breakfast was yum, through sausages and eggs 🔥🔥🔥 see yall nek week. Oh and even more solid cos had a Hong Kong..."

Addy Kaliatama

"Food was amazing. Service phenom. What a gem! Highly recommend! Healthy, hearty and delicious! We can’t say enough about this amazing cafè...."

Harv0118

"Best Salmon eggs benny ever!! Great team behind and always friendly. Other food items are just as great. The chicken and avacado sammy is the bomb..."

Ezra Pange

"1st visit ordered from breakfast menu. Really good food, great service, great portion size not too big....kids pancakes perfect portion (7year old)..."

Sarah Brown

"Staff are very friendly & welcoming , portion size could be reviewed though. great experience meals are delicious. Would definitely recommend to..."

Shirley

"Average food, average service, portion size was big but the food was just a bit of the classic home made meal. Good local cafe based in mangere..."

Chuchueats

"Great food, great service, great coffee, great drinks! A great local cafe that is always a pleasure to visit! Friendly staff are all ways willing to..."

Fayth.doc

"Dine here maybe once a fortnight . Breakfast is great - wholesome organic and quality is the best out of the whole strip in MangereBridge...."

Fega Few

"Came here for brunch with a friend we both got eggs benedict. I had a hot chocolate with mine and he had a flat white.Good portion size...."

I_like_pickles

"Popped into Ruby Red with the hubster for a mid-morning coffee and snack - we were glad we did. Hubby had the Cajun chicken wrap and he loved it. I..."

TimTam

"We had lunch there todayNice day to sit outsideGood serviceNice coffeeExcellent Mince on toast with a Fried EggI will go..."

Glenn Town

"Friday morning, rainy and cold. Visited this Cafe for the first time, but I was so happy to see a familiar face with a warm smile there. The barista..."

Michelle Hwang

"Been to Ruby Red several times in Mangere Bridge with family and friends. Always a busy cafe, but staff are efficient. Have tried several meals on..."

Kim M

"I love this place. Felix makes an amazing coffee and the food is fantastic, especially the French toast! Is a small cafe with a teeny kitchen, it..."

Kelly

"I was asked to remove my RR post from my database based on my first experience and rating of my coffee...I noticed previous Zomato foodies were not..."

Sungsam7

"Lovely little café with good quality food. I ordered toast and the bread that came out was extremely healthy bread filled with seeds etc. That was..."

Claudia Serra

"Little, hip Ruby Red. It's always nice to have a cool local. Felix and Amanda, the owners are always happy to say hi and this place gets packed on a..."

Vitale Eti

"I eyed this cafe up yesterday partner wanted something different BIG MISTAKE. I had the Eggs benedict with salmon perfect amount of salad which was..."

Genevieve Van Eden

"The coffee and mocha are good. The eggs benedict was good, served with a chunk of baked salmon - my daughter demolished this and throughly enjoyed..."

Pauline Bennett

"Mangere Bridge's best for diverse, real, good quality food and coffee. I recommend you go there for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Oh, and afternoon..."

Sila

"So pleased we moved to The Bridge as we now have a fantastic 'local' to visit. Service is friendly, staff are so cheerful and make you feel at home...."

Barb Burgess

"My favourite cafe, best coffee, a little pricey but worth it for the quality ingredients and delicious home cooked baking. Little play area is..."

Julia

"Best cafe in Mangere Bridge!Excellent coffee, lovely homemade pies & savouries,fantastic blackboard menu!The mince on toast..."

Em .

"Visited Ruby Red Cafe in Mangere Bridge for the first time last week after our biannual visit to mother homeland from across the ditch. Normally eat..."

Dianne Wilson

"I am a sucker for mince on toast for breakfast (Rudy Red's has an egg on top). That along with good service and coffee is 4 stars.Hunt this..."

David Boshier

"Real local feel, great food and great coffee (if perhaps a little pricey). Recommend the French..."

Peta Davy

"Great coffee, cute place, obliging staff and very, very nice food. The quality is just great, and they use top grade, fresh ingredients. I skip..."

Dane Grierson

"Really enjoyed the food and service, would quite happily go back again and recommend it to friends!Well worth going..."

Andrew Deakin

"I love this cafe ... the food, the kids area out the back, the staff are awesome and really helpful and the food is quality and not expensive. ..."

Wench Nat

"Mangere Bridge is an excellent place to wander down for breakfast; a couple of weeks ago I saw 'Ruby Red' and with a friend, tried scrambled egg, I..."

Good Food

"At last a decent cafe in Mangere Bridge with an obvious appreciation and understanding of what good food should taste like!I wandered in..."

Rebecca Keesing

"A regular favorite whenever I'm in Auckland. They serve great coffee and offer a delicious assortment of pastries. Their French toast is..."

Komal Singh

"Treat yourself to the Big Brekkie. A slight upgrade from the usual mixed grill, in the Mangere area. Comes with a gourmet pork sausage (gf), creamy..."

Shauna

"Really chilled out, community village vibe. The coffee is exceptional. The barista is soooo good. I keep coming back just for her, and I've been..."

Natasha Jethender

"We walk and pass by this shop, found that really crowded, so we walk in and give a try. The staff here are so friendly, and the food portion is..."

Apple Tan

"Lovely food! It’s always fresh and hot. Corn fritters are a favourite of mine - they’re packed with goodness and come paired with a lovely..."

Liz Scott

"Really fast and friendly service. I asked for French Toast with bacon the first time but still got bacon, then I ordered again today and asked for..."

Fay Tofilau

"Cherry smile at the counter and great service at our table. We both ordered an omelette which was to include Salmon, at an extra cost. Would have..."

Dusk

"The coffee is superb. The food is great. The staff are genuinely friendly and attentive. Prices are very reasonable. We frequent Ruby Red most..."

Kimo Tutengaehe

"I’m from australia and this was the best breaker I’ve had in years!!! 10/10 for coffee 10/10 for food Price may be deceiving but it’s worth it..."

Kyra Stark

"Great coffee, excellent salmon filo, scrumptious Carrot Cake, moist, full of flavour. Outdoor dining, welcoming..."

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