Love your tea collection!
A perfect family friendly cafe. Service was amazing and felt very valued. Thank you
Beer battered fish and chips as usual. Could be taken to a different level in terms of execution and flavour but not bad either.
I was looking for a cafe to go to and found Urban Soul. I had a lolly cake and a hot chocolate. The lolly cake was not hard, it was nice and soft and tasted as if it has a tiny bit of ginger in it. The hot chocolate was the right temprature and the best i've ever had. The staff were very kind and the atmosphere was very nice.
Great spot to pop into for a chill layback breakfast! Nice out door seating. They offer a great eggs bene.
Initially sat down and thought orders were taken but you actually need to order at the counter especially if you are planning to do split payments. Decor and atmosphere is fresh and European styled with the white walls, mirrors and couches. The food is decently priced and matches the portion you get. Had the miso salmon bowl which was tasty but can get overwhelming with the sauce and especially with the dryness of the rice - you are better off ordering at a sushi shop. Had the raspberry/orange smoothie which had the right balance of sweet/sour and was definitely worth it. Burger was enjoyable and the chicken nuggets are definitely of better quality. Order did get messed up but the service was fast, attentive and great. Definitely a café you should try out in Manukau.
A friend told me about this place - i had no idea it existed and it was quite a nice surprise! Their cabinet food is amazing and very decently priced as well if you just want a quick snack. However, it was quite full and they seemed a bit rushed (no one was clearing plates) etc but could have just been a bad day - will be back!
I had coconut pancake, chips and mocha. Pancake was okay, fluffy and and it had some crunchy bits. The chips were 👌🏻 in a generous amount, hot thin crisp, right amount of salt and lemon tinge. So good to have in cold weather. And it was rainy so the place was just nice, not crowded. The ambience and deco were amazing, fancy with fresh white paints and furnitures.
closer to 3.5
i would say taste, presentation, ambience, service are all within average/expectation, but not outstanding for me to pick this place amongst any other cafe choices
My favourite cafe in Manukau. They have an amazing brunch menu and coffee they serve is perfect. Very nice place to bring wife over the weekend and have lavish brunch. They very good options in muffins, ready to serves.
Lovely atmosphere and quite ambiance. Great customer service. We ordered from the cabinet everything was delicious.
Would definitely be going back!
Lovely atmosphere inside. It was packed on Mother’s Day so we were seated in the garden house but I imagine it’d be lovely inside. I’m not sure if it’s just because it was a little windy but the door banged shut every time someone walked in or out of the garden house so it was quite disruptive. The menu seemed a bit limited but the cabinet food looked amazing! The tarts and cakes were all really good so next time I’d probably still only go for cabinet food. Service was really fast though, didn’t take more than 10 minutes for the house breakfast to arrive and everything arrived by 15 mins.
Came in for brunch for three people, and it is way nicer than I expected, being in the middle of manukau I expected it to be just a run of the mill cafe. I was completely wrong. The fit out was really nice, staff well dressed, it wouldn't look out of place at all in Ponsonby. And to top it all off the food was excellent. I'll definitely make the trip out to manukau just to come back.
Great little spot in Manukau with fresh made spinach and feta muffins and well made coffee. You have a selection of freshly made pastries, savouries and deserts to spoil anyone's appetite. Along with a menu for breakfast this spot can cater to the morning staff meetings or functions. Friendly staff and nice selection of seating and ambience.
Been here a few times and have not been disappointed yet.
Yesterday we got the chicken burger and chicken salad and both were delicious.
The iced coffee here is also really good!
So happy this cafe is just over the road from work - I love this hidden gem! There cabinet changes very regularly and is always full of fresh and healthy options (which I love) + great coffee! Every time I visit, its always packed and its easy to see why. I have only tired 2 dishes from the cabinet - the vegetarian stuffed eggplant and the roast vegetable and quinoa salad - both are super yummy! Would love to test out their cooked menu some time in the future.
Come here often for a quick bite and coffee. Their iced coffee is amazing and food is also quite decent. We tried some of their cabinet food and found that to be decently priced and also gives you a good portion of food! They have little yoghurt like desserts too which are amazing!
Cozy, quiet ambiance combined with delicious food make a great breakfast experience. This is exactly what Urban Soul gave me and wifey when we came yesterday!
I liked the salmon eggs benny a lot because the sweet potato mash was divine!
Will definitely come back!
I've been here several times and I think it's the best cafe in my town. Staffs are really kind, delicious foods (cabinet foods as well!) and overall price are very reasonable. Highly recommend.
Lovely atmosphere, chill vibe, cool decor, great service and exceptional food and beverages. My partners mocha was divine. Her Bagels were okay but for such a simple meal par was missed on this occasion as the bagels weren’t toasted long enough - bacon and halloumi both great. My Big Breakfast with slight adjustments was awesome! I think it should be on the menu! You can name it after me if you like. 3 Sourdough Toast, 3 Poached Eggs, 3 Strips of Bacon, 2 Sausages, 2 Hashbrowns and a side of Hollandaise. Hashbrowns could have been better presented and soaked up a bit too much oil and the toasting of the Sourdough just wasn’t long enough but all 3 of the poached eggs were bliss and the hollandaise was on point. Highly recommend!
Amazing Service! Friendly staff!love this cafe! Food is amazing! One of the nicest cafes around. Ordered the Salmon Eggs Benedict on Kumara Hash! Amazing! Can’t fault this cafe. Will be back. A******
Another wonderful Cafe close to home :DDD AND they have Wifi! Very nice location, right next to Countdown and the gas station, finished my chores right after my Saturday breakie :P
If you are looking for a great place for a business meeting North of the Bombay Hill, this place is perfect. There's plenty of spaces for one on one meetings or six or more to a table. The food is straightforward and tasty and the coffee is great. I left my hat there and they kept it safe and secure for three days - that's a sign of great communication in the service team...and the service was fantastic.
Food: I got the creamy mushrooms and oh boy. Not shy about portion size which is always a +++++ LOL. So yummy. The bread was amazing. My mum got the crepes and I snuck a taste and they were awesome too. Perfect for a sweet tooth!
Drinks: I got a flat white and mum got a cappuccino. Pretty good, nothing too special but nothing to fault them on.
Service: It was a bit confusing because some people were being seated but some people were just waiting. Easy to just snag a table and order at counter but a little more organisation might be good. Other than that the girls at the counter were sooo nice and polite, and the food was quite speedy for such a busy cafe!!!
Overall; would definitely come back with friends or mum again for lunch or brunch! :)
We came here for weekend brunch and it very busy! (Always a good sign). Cabinet food looked delicious, but we ordered from the menu - Kids waffles, big breakfast (with all the usual suspects) and the salmon bowl with brocolli, edamame, teriyaki rice & wasabi mayo (as pictured). All the meals came out in good time and were delicious. The salmon bowl was particularly good, would definitely order again. Portion sizes are also very generous!
Lovely find in Manukau, better than what you would expect! Loads of seating, inside and covered outside, with lots of food options. Great cafe ambience. Coffee rated at 3.8/5. Definitely recommended if in Manukau...wish they also opened for dinner like their Karbala branch.
Great cafe with wonderful coffee 4/5!! Visited twice this week whilst out in Manukau only bought coffee but great looking food so will have to come back!
Good food, good service. Chicken burger was really good, my partner was happy with his standard eggs benny with bacon!! Staff were really happy and friendly. The other reviews definitely reflect the secure and food here.
been here 3 times and it's my second favorite cafe. delicious food friendly staff and the nicest decor.
eggs bene is my go to and have tried it with bread and rosti both scrumptious.
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I really enjoy this place. Food is fresh, great value for money and most importantly food is delicious. Staff is great always smiling and helps you decide on what to get lol Thier fresh lemon, honey and ginger tea always tops everything of! Good place to start the day.
I have not been to many cafes out South of Auckland. But the ones I've been to - good golly - they totally get the concept of 'value for money'. I ordered a large moccachino and my oh my I really got served a LARGE glass of it + 2 marshmallows - for the price of only nzd5.50 (which equates to a regular mocha in the city! ). The fush and chups were yum - love love love places that do a good batter - and their cabinet sweet treats were pretty impressive too.
Great value for money, relaxed chic deco with enough nooks and crannies for quieter conversations to be had.
Only problem is parking. Once their dedicated parks run out, you'd have to keep watch on your car if it's utilising a countdown parking space.
A Hidden Gem in South Auckland . My favourite cafe by far around Manukau and the food is always amazing. Highly recommended the Egg Bene and Us Breakfast 😍
My first visit today, cafe is located in a weird location which is a bit hard to find. Cafe was busy and is well laid out with good retro interior, coffee was good but menu option were limited. The cabinet food looked good which I will try on my next visit.
Food and beverages are so gooooood. Reasonable prices, Venue and location is perfect in the heart of manukau city. Heaps of parking and lovely service.
BEST COFFEE IN MANUKAU!I haven't eaten here so I can't say anything about the food except that it looks tasty. I have had the coffee several times and can honestly say I haven't had better coffee in Manukau. The soy latte's I get are perfectly velvety and the espresso is the perfect strength. Arguably one of the best coffees in Auckland. Service is also very attentive and friendly. Keep it up!!!
I loved it here, the service for me was excellent, the food was amazing and the ambience and very elite. It was in a weird location but that's the beauty of it, it's a hidden gem. Ambience was nice
My husband and I have been there a few times and it’s always been an awesome experience the food is great
Update:
After a few years being out of the country, we have returned and were not disappointed. Standards are still up to par.
Ordered:
Kumara Rosti with mushrooms
Rolled oats
Hot chocolate w/ almond milk
Soy latte
$43
Have been here a few times and have found every time to be very satisfied. Not only with overall service but the freshness of their ingredients that they use and the quality of food they serve.
For me, a wide selection of deli on top of the full menu is definitely an important component of a great cafe and hands down they have nailed that.
Lovely ambience and lovely furnishings, it's a definite YES for me.
Absolutely delicious meals!
The ambiance is loud and buzzing but the cafe is a little cold temperature wise. Still, the food is worth wearing an extra layer - and waiting 15mins for a cup of tea.
This café is probably a little out of the way for most but if you’re in Manukau it’s a good place to check out. This cafe has plenty of seating and has a nice homely, vintage feel to it. The crowd is a mixture of families, couples and travellers passing through. We visited on a Sunday for brunch and there were barely any free tables. They have a great variety of cabinet food for those wanting a quick bite.
My partner and I both ordered the big breakfast. It definitely lived up to its name and was a generous portion. My partners poached eggs were cooked perfectly but I wasn’t a fan of my scrambled eggs. I don’t like spring onion, and to find there was a handful of them mixed in to the eggs was a little disappointing – if I had known I would’ve ordered without it. We both found the halloumi too salty but all the elements of the dish were good. The service was good considering how busy they were and they had plenty of staff on to prepare for the lunch time rush.
What a great find this cafe was! One of our number is Vegan and requires Gluten Free food and for once there was plenty of choice, something not often found in cafes. The waitress even came back to us to check if the coffee should be dairy free, which we had forgotten to mention. The food was plentiful and attractively served in a timely fashion. The Cafe itself has wonderful ambience and is a light and airy space, decorated with care and an eye for detail. It was also busy - a positive sign - and the staff were gracious and helpful. Will definitely return and bring visitors there to dine.
Great option if you're in the area. I've found the service and food can be quite inconsistent, sometimes great, sometimes pretty average. Though generally a pleasant experience largely due to the well furnished, light interior. Decent cabinet offering and decent coffee.
My sister recommended this place when I was visiting Auckland. The ambience reminds me of those French inspired cafes. The service was also pretty good. Being a person with sweet tooth, I had the homemade crepes with bacon, banana, maple syrup, and vanilla bean creme fraiche and trim flat white on the side. The food and coffee was good. I recommend this place if you are in the area!
Love this cafe , top food quality with ok price , calamari salad is the best! Chicken salad, beef noodle very good, love the smoothies. Just a bit too busy
Situated in Manukau in the Westpac building, this place can get super busy.
They have an outdoor area and a lovely indoor dining area. Order at the cashier and take a number it'll be a lot quicker then to be waited on.
Extensive cabinet food on display. You can choose to add side salads with the cabinet food. Reasonable pricing and good food. The chips are delicious. I highly recommend the chips. Fried to perfection. Crisp on the outside with a well seasoned coating.
The milkshakes are huuuuuge. I got the spearmint and wasn't disappointed.
Their burger tasted okay, very busy during rush hour when I went. Took a good 15-20 minutes to order in the queue and felt a bit ignored. One of the better cafe in the manukau area for food taste wise.
We have eaten at UrbanSole a number of times. To be honest it is really hard to fault this Cafe. Today we visited for a Sunday Breakfast - 6 adults / 1 infant. We booked ahead as we knew how popular the place was - the highchair was ready and waiting and we had heaps of room. The staff were (as usual) very courteous and friendly - is is nice to eat out and have young people serve you who are polite, ask before they lean in front of you and genuinely care about you and your experience. We had a variety of meals - Eggs Benedict with bacon (my favourite); omelette, mushrooms. Every meal was freshly prepared, well presented and tasted great. Of course the coffee and tea was also great. I would recommned Urban Soul to anyone for breakfast or brunch - I am yet to be disappointed.
The vegestable souffle was amazing, tahitian lime soda was just right not too much zing and zang so all the food was delectable. There is a variety of areas to sit and it has a beautiful indoor outdoor flow. I really couldnt find anything bad about this place. I have been 3 times and enjoyed it each time
Urban Soul is by far the classiest and best cafe/restaurant and venue hire in Manukau. Great ambience, quality coffee, homemade-like baking and a wide range of tasty items from the cabinet and menu for the seafood or meat or vegetarian palate. It always seems to be packed in the weekends too so it might pay to book a table. Finally, great place for a private function. We booked last minute for a family event and were very happy with arrangements. Thanks to Tori and the team for an outstanding job - including preparation of special pacific island dishes for the first time e.g. raw fish, taro, panipopo (coconut buns) and koko samoa. Thanks also to Sarah for the live music, great solo singing - and she's the barista by day! We highly recommend as the go to cafe in Manukau and for venue hire. We will be back.
Don't know why it's taken me so long to write a review. Visited again this weekend....it's a fav of my husband and I. Love the food and there is a great choice both on menu and in cabinet. Staff are very accommodating too when it comes to special requests. Decor is beautiful and service is fab.
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+4
Great local cafe! Menu is varied and isn't over priced. I like the atmosphere and staff are always very friendly. I do prefer this Urban Soul to the one in Karaka although they could just be finding their feet. A cafe I would recommend to anyone in the area 😊
A very nicely decorated cafe!
It was a little bit confusing upon arrival as we weren't greeted by any staff so we were not sure where to sit as some tables had names on it.
We people watched and went with the general flow of things after a while. Sunday breakfast/brunch mad rush!
The coffee and food came quite quickly and serving sizes were generous. Plating of food was a bit odd, my partner's bigger meal were cramped on a smaller plate.
I had an eggs benedict with salmon, eggs were done well, the smoked salmon fillet was nice but the wilted spinach was more like it was just dipped in hot water for a few seconds.
My partner had the soul breakfast, everything was tasty except the haloumi which was abit too salty, not sure if it was the type they used or just a little too much seasoning.
Still room for improvement but definitely a stand out cafe in Manukau!
Coffee was nice and strong! Quite keen to return to try their hot chocolate and the large array of cabinet foods.
Been here a few times for coffee and cake. Love the coffee here. Went for lunch today and tried their salmon and kumara Rosti. Lovely dish and just the right portion size. Perfect amount of hollandaise sauce on it as well. We also had the salmon pasta. That was decent. Again well balanced dish just the salmon didn't taste as fresh. It was crazy busy as always. Good value for money and lovely decor
Had a weekend brunch here as it was reccomend by a friend! Very busy so had to sit outside which was fine. Food came out cold and separate so not great on the service. Server at the counter was friendly and prompt with checking the order. Food was good but not amazing!
Was not expecting to find this gem of a cafe in Manukau, but oh how glad I was to do so!
They offer both cabinet food as well as menu dishes. I'm not usually a fan of cabinet food at cafes as they are generally the standard wraps, baps, quiches, etc. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the range offered here. I chose the ready made salmon eggs bene from the cabinet and it was super delicious! There were a number of other items I wanted to try as well, but that would have to be done in another visit.
We also ordered a large mocha and a small chai latte. Both were great! The chai latte I would compare to the size of a regular takeaway cup if ordering coffee. But the large mocha was like... those longest giraffe milkshake cups! Huge!
Really love urban soul. Great place to eat. I love their menu and consistent great service. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting somewhere out south nice to eat.
Great cafe with good quality food (menu changes often enough and great range of options) and beverages. Staff are fantastic and very friendly.
Went here for lunch today, very busy every time we go there. Had the hot smoked salmon hash. It was tasty, if a bit low on salmon and not overly hot. Friend had a BLT and she really enjoyed it. Overall a great place for good food in the manukau area.
Mothers Day brunch here. Easy parking, always a plus.
Booked a table for eight, only informed it was outside on arrival but fortunately it was a lovely morning.
Very busy but the service was really good, everyone served together and within a very acceptable waiting time. Order was correct which I know should be a given but often isn't .
Everyone seemed totally happy with their meal. I went for the Bennies and bacon which was good although I did covert the smashed avo with salmon and will be trying that next visit.
The coffee was great and I could understand why this place is popular. On a quieter day I would probably have wanted a second round but it was obvious that they were really busy although they never made that an issue for us.
This is nice cafe for this side of town, the food aint bad and the coffee is good. We had the crepes and brioche french toast and they were tasty - especially the nutella on the french toast! the bacon/ham thing with the crepes were a little odd tho.
We love to visit Urban soul every once in a while for family brunch. The different areas in the cafe gives everyone a great range of options and ambience.
We love the variety provided in the window options and how they change them up often enough. The Fish and chips are always a winner and is a staple item that we order.
Only couple things is this time round the service wasn't as friendly or attentive as previous visits and the pasta sheets in the Mexican stack weren't cooked. Other than that, an enjoyable place to dine once in a while.
Been here multiple times and I really like it. Foods pretty good, shakes are yummy.
Sometimes it is hard to find a table because it gets really busy.
But so good having a cute place like this out in Manukau.
I have been here numerous times over the years, and I truly think the menu just gets better each visit. It is often quite busy with regulars and groups. The decor is just to die for!!!! French antique inspired.
The food is relatively quick! It is served hot and is delicious! Quite hearty sizes often too big for me to eat. Also a range of beautiful cabinet food.
The coffee is 5/5 which is consistent! I have never had a bad coffee here.
One of my favourite go to cafés in South Auckland!
Me and my partner went over for breakfast; he had the CLT with Coconut Mocha to drink and I had Salmon Hash with a large Mocha. We both enjoyed our meals. He said the chicken in his CLT was perfectly cooked, chips and sauces were amazing and his drink was unique :) my meal was very filling and hollandaise was perfect!
Overall, tasty meals, very friendly staff and great experience :) definitely recommend to everyone!
I was so so excited to give this cafe a go and I'm happy to report that it lived up to expectations. By no means is the food super exciting or creative, but they've got a decent menu with some delicious looking cabinet options.
We ordered the BLT bagel and the bacon banana crepes and a carrot cake to share. All were served within 10 minutes of being seated, both warm and fresh.
The restaurants decor is absolutely stunning and although I love sitting outside usually, I'd almost always pick a seat inside.
Totally recommend this though! :-)
Stoked to find a cafe of this quality in Manukau, the decor is beautiful and food is well presented. Found most staff good to deal with but encountered one rude waiter during our first visit. Food was great and reasonably priced, I recommend their berry smoothies and salmon dish.
A nice place to have brunch and lunch. Great cabinet food and BLT :) friendly staff and nice environment. Food can take a while when it's busy though.
My partner and I stopped in to urban soul for a quick bite to eat. Can honestly say that I was pleasantly surprised at the food and decor of urban soul.
The staff are open and friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. It was a pleasant respite on an amazing Saturday and we will definitely be back.
Interesting cafe in the heart of Manukau. It's more of self-service. Basically you have to go to the counter to order your meal before you sit down. The calamari and spanish hash chorizo were generous proportion. Taste wise it was good but not something you would rave about. The interior decor was actually good, area was clean and has that homey feeling. Definitely worth a try.
Awesome cafe in Manukau!
Food - We ordered the City Slicker, Sautéed field mushrooms, and Chicken & crispy noodle salad. They were all delicious, portions were big and were presented nicely. Coffee here was good too.
Seating - Variety of seats to choose from, both indoors and outdoors which is nice. The cafe was a lot bigger than I thought, and spacious.
Urban Soul has a very chic and modern feel, like a cafe in the city somewhere, not South Auckland!
Had a lovely breakfast at Urban Soul, the food tasted good and was pretty quick, but the real highlight was the staff who were great when my 8 month old knocked my hot chocolate all over my food and the floor! They swooped in and moved us to another table and cleaned up, and brought me a new meal and drink. Such great service, would definitely recommend this place.
Food was really good! They have like small brunch dishes not really like big main dishes but I don't mind that. Interior is really nice aswell makes you feel at home. Price point is far defs would recommend this place if you're looking for a cute cafe in the manukau area
One of my fav's in south Auckland. Food taste good, coffee was amazing. Surrounding was warm. Staff was friendly. So glad it's very close too us. Very busy though. Most times we have been was around lunch and breakfast. Doesn't stop me from going back.
Beautifully presented food, relaxed, nice background music (a tad loud) and overall enjoyable experience. Definitely worth revisiting. Food was tasty and portions filling. Coffee... Ideal.
First time visit 2 this cafe very clean and homely atmosphere. Coffee good would prefer a larger size if availible. Meal more than happy well presented , great quality and quantity and fairly priced. Being a senior citizen would be great to have the gold card recognition. But great breakfasts.
Have been here a few times always such a busy place. Food is pleasant and beautifully presented and drinks r good too. As usual we had the eggs bene mine without the bread, and its not to bad
I love love love the atmosphere of Urban Soul. It's a great place to have a catch up with friends and the food is served beautifully. I recently had the salmon eggs benny from here which was smoked beautifully albeit a tad dry but lovely just the same. Only issue is that drinks always come out after food which can be a tad inconvenient when you're waiting for food but also waiting for your coffee. Other than that Urban Soul is a great place in South Auckland and would definitely recommend! Also they are pet friendly if you're sitting outside !
A nice little local spot, with a lovely outdoor area and very modern decor. In quite the unexpected place, I never would have thought of coming here but I was recommended by friends and was quite impressed.
Lovely presentation of food. I ordered the corn fritters and they were really good, I've had terrible corn fritters from other cafes that were soggy and just hard to eat. But these were prefect, accompanied by a nice salad and of course, bacon.
Beautifully cooked linguini with capers, olive, sundried tomatoes and chicken. Classic flavour combination and tossed through with pesto and sliced chilli for a hint of heat. Nice ambience too.
Came here for lunch yesterday with a frown, place was super busy, lovely friendly staff, we placed our order and our meal was out within 10 minutes. Beautiful tasty meals, I had the Chicken Chilli Linguini and my friend had the Lemongrass Chicken. Coffee was nice. Will be back! Fab place!
Been here a couple of times for work lunches and it never disappoints. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. All the food looks incredible and I cannot fault any of my meals here. Definitely a great place for a delicious brunch or lunch!
The decor of this place is rather modern and sophisticated. Therefore, this cafe is perfectly appropriate for corporate gatherings or group gatherings with friends.
The coffee here, not the greatest.
Selection of food, good.
Service, attentive and friendly.
Try out their raspberry chocolate brownie.. The middle part is nice and gooey - just like how it should be :)
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Urban Soul is a regular haunt but I was interested to try a few new things on their menu. A favourite - the Lamb Salad, was no longer available (such a shame).
A friend tried the mushroom risotto and added prosciutto - he gave it 4/5. Yummy with a nice balance of flavours. The prosciutto added a good flavour to it although vegetarians would not be disappointed.
I tried the linguine with pesto - added chicken. Also very yummy with all the tastes & textures. Slightly too oily but pesto can do this sometimes.
Coffee was perfect as always - I don't like to add sugar to coffee as good coffee shouldn't need it. This is one of the few places where the coffee is reliably good regardless of the barista.
My friend also ordered one of the cakes from the cabinet - very nice too with a side of yoghurt.
I have tried previously their muffins & brioche which are always yum. I don't like their bagels as much as they are thin & tend to dry out when toasted - this could be personal preference but I like bagels still soft in the middle.
Had a quick chicken avocado sandwich and mocha today. Let me tell you I have been going to this cafe from more then 2 years now . Never had any complaint . Service and food is great. This cafe has a class that's why it has won so many awards. Highly recommend but make sure you allow yourself extra time when you go there as there is always a Que. outside to get in ....
The food is usually above average although some things look a lot better than they taste. Caters to a wide range of dietary requirements. The brownie I had was divine, the slice I had last week less so.
It would be worth investing in training staff a bit rather than relying on a fabulous decor, nice food and a lack of competition for miles
As I live in Manukau I can tell it's the best "european cafe" nearby. High quality food and very well prepared. I get a little bit frustrated when I get some coriander by mistake as I hate it! But now I ask every time before I order. :) The cronut is sinfully amazing.
Very busy cafe. We came here for lunch on a week day and we all ordered from the lunch menu. Our food took around 20-30min to cook. The food was very delicious and fresh. I ordered fish and chips and it came with a very unique sauce. My friend was gluten free and the waitress made sure her order was indeed gluten free.
I didn't feel so guilty when I ate the Stuffed Kumara, it was simple, flavourful and a healthy option. It's definitely worth the try. The price wasn't too bad either. The blueberry tea cake was also a great addition to my hot chocolate. Awesome service too!
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With the decor being so clean, modern and classy – I’ve had numerous recommendations for this cafe for my lunchtime escapades in Manukau.
While it was busy, the owner made the effort to come by our table to make sure the food was ok. The Thai prawn noodle fritters were delish! Something different outside of your cafe food norm. As the owner explained, she gives the chefs room to experiment and this goes to show what trust can do for creativity. The combination of the fragrant herbs and mango slaw was spectacular.
The mushroom risotto was a treat. The consistency wasn’t too soft, something I’m always wary of because it can wipe out all texture in the dish. The olive oil gave it a smooth viscosity, so pace yourself while eating this or it’ll get rich too quickly.
And of course, a getaway wouldn’t be complete without something to takeaway. I was spoilt for choice at the cabinet options but “old fashioned cheesecake (not cheesecake)” caught my eye. Indeed, it was more of a sponge inside.
Food was a little pricey for the region but the quality of food and service makes it worth it. I wouldn't think twice about going back.
This is THE spot for breakfast in the south Auckland region! The restaurant is an absolute dream - I wish my house was as beautiful inside as this place is. The staff are ultra friendly and always put a smile on my face no matter how early I've woken up for brunch! The service is fast and the place is very clean. It gets really busy at all hours of the weekend though so make sure to get in early. The food is a little pricey but for the product you get it's totally worth it. Try the crepes if you go there, they are the best item on the breakfast menu in my opinion.
Although the place is beautiful and the staff are super friendly and pretty cool. The parking sucks! Strict parking limits and set places to park for the other businesses make it extremely difficult to actually find a space, when you do the time is limited which mean you do have to watch the clock and ensure you are done in the designated time frame. Pretty stressful when all you want to do is relax or catch up for business. Despite the parking limits I do find it a pretty wonderful cafe in the middle of Manukau.
This is the first time ive been here and i reallu enjoyed it. Food was great. Great service. Will definitely be back again. I had chicken with lemon grass and pears and chia seeds cake. very delicious
First time visiting and it was extremely wonderful the setting and decor as you enter the place sets the mood for a comfortable meal. The food is amazing and the staff have an upbeat attitude totally will be back for more food #NomNom
I love this cafe and will find any excuse to go here!
The meals are great. My favourite are the crepes!
It's a really nice local cafe and a good cafe can be hard to come by in Manukau. The staff are always friendly and I love the atmosphere. It's elegant and clean and really nice. Just got check them out!
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Great cafes are hard to find in South Auckland so I was delighted when I came across Urban Soul. A friend and I decided to meet there for brunch on Sunday morning.
Urban Soul is a lively, modern café located in the heart of Manakau. When we arrived the café was full of people but we still managed to get a table inside. The décor is clean, white and classy and there is plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. There is lots of free parking which is always a bonus.
We decided to order from the breakfast menu but there was also a huge selection of cabinet food to choose from. We waited for about 15 minutes but then realised that we had to go up to the counter to line up and order. I ordered the poached eggs, avocado and smoked salmon on gluten free toast ($15) and my friend ordered the smashed avocado on gluten free toast with buckwheat and feta and a side of roasted tomato ($16.50). The poached eggs were perfectly cooked but the salmon was slightly dry but it was still really yummy. I think that the food is high quality for South Auckland but if I had received this in the city I probably would have been more disappointed in the salmon.
Overall we were both impressed Urban Soul – well-presented, delicious and good value meals. If you are in Manakau, definitely check out them out,
We ordered off the breakfast menu recently. Great flat whites with no acidity (the best I had in the area). The breakfasts are presented well and were very delicious, we order the salmon hash and Spanish breakfast. The Cafe does get quite busy and so there was a wait, but the service was overall pretty good.
Quite a busy cafe but it's so good to have a nice cafe I can go to locally! The food was amazing, I had the Spanish hash and it was heaven on a plate lol literally. would definitely come back to try other dishes and their pantry food!!
First time here this morning and enjoyed ourselves. The service was great and food came out surprisingly quick! We got the eggs benedict which was delicious a part from the fact that a piece of the bacon was burnt and not edible. The CLT was really good, especially the fries! Great large portions :) definitely will be coming back some time soon.
I've been here about 4 or 5 times now; and have always had excellent food. also great service, and great environment to eat in.
why can't all coffee places be like this one.
another added bonus is it's near to a $2 shop so i can always buy some new jandals when i wear the old ones out.
Upon entering this cafe I feel like I'm going to brunch with Carrie and the gang. This cafe is a lively, modern eatery located on a busy public road.
The service is excellent adding to the smart ambience. I always pop in whenever head to Manukau.
This morning I ordered the steak sandwich with caramelized onions and fries. The food was superb with every element seasoned perfectly. You get great value for money as this place is priced like every other cafe but with better food and service.
I would definitely recommend this cafe to everyone.
Was great when they opened as first decent cafe in the area! Good selection of cabinet food and menu to choose from. Standard cafe fare with ok service and usually fairly prompt if you are there for business.
Food is excellent! Very busy restaurant but still no excuse for not clearing tables and leaving it for customers to do so really took the gloss off the place for us. Decor a little pretentious but the fast service and quality food make up for it. The place even manages to attract a few celebrities so all and all I'm happy with the place and will return and recommend to others just deducted a few points for house keeping , not a good look leaving empty tables covered in dirty cutlery.
Lunch date here with a gf yesterday. Went during a very busy lunch rush.
Parking was a hard to find and was told to just park in the supermarket parking. No probs here, it's a short walk.
First impressions was that it was very packed and alot of people as I walked towards it. Always a good sign. The decor is classy and tasteful and a really nice light environment. We found a lovely table outside.
I ordered the eggs Benny with salmon, frozen orange mango drink and a caramel slice. All delicious. Eggs were poached perfectly, sour dough bread was on point and the hollandaise sauce was well balanced. She ordered the mushrooms with parmesan on toast and she throughly enjoyed as well.
I am not from South Auckland and the first time I've eaten at a cafe or restaurant put there and I would return to eat there any day.
Recommended!!!
Ps - we were there for a couple of hours and despite the business the staff were tentative and polite. Big thumbs up!!
Been here 4 times now. Good pricing, good service and good food. When my dad and I want to eat out for breakfast/lunch this is usually our go to choice now .. ? would happily eat here anytime
i had a bacon and mushroom fettuccine which was yummy it was packed wen myself and a few friends went along, most of us ordered from the menu and i think a couple had stuff from the deli, coffee was yummy too!!
Came here for a work lunch! Was great choice off food fast and cool watching the planes come in while eating :-) nothing to fault with this place only reason I'm. It giving a 5 as I didn't go raving about it to friends after :-) but will be back for a family brunch some time soon
Just had a Sunday lunch, and it was great, friendly staff, good food, and reasonable price. Had the calamari dish, and it was the best cooked calamari I have had, tender and juicy. Great all round experience, and will definitely be going back. It was busy, however didn't have to wait long for service, or getting our meals.
This place is the local gem of Manukau, it's always busy and has a beautiful interior. Despite living close by, it's not a place I frequent because I've been three times and each time, I've had average experiences. It's confusing when you walk in- I THINK you're supposed to find a table and then line up to pay for your meal, but the staff aren't that helpful in acknowledging you when you enter and informing you whether they're booked or not. The food is okay, high standards for Manukau but not really compared to other areas.
Amazing food with beautiful decor. Finally a great cafe in the heart of Manukau city. No longer have to go so far for a great cafe. There is always a good crowd there.
Yes, finally an upbeat well presented cafe in the heart of Manukau city. Not only that they have the look and vibe, their food and pricing were equally attractive.
This cafe has become so popular that you may need to make a booking during its peak hours. They have a wide range of cabinet options as well as their standard menus. A very balanced range from light to hearty food to suit almost everybody. I was impressed the wait in queue and food were quite short given the place were packed. The standard were consistent throughout the three meals we've ordered and the service timing were spot on, well managed.
They have heart in their choices of ingredients, it was well thought through. The only thing I recommend them to improve is their car parking chaos during peak hours. Other than that, I'll definitely return again and again. And very intrigued to come over for a dinner session on the exclusive Friday hours.
Order the Mexican breakfast!! You will not regret it. MINUS THE BACON!!
Something a little different for my review - They need to make entrance way bigger, not just a single door + change the bar area to the 2go coffee area to eliminate everyone congregating around the cashier waiting for there coffee as it gets heavily congested in the mornings. Food good, Service great A++. Enjoy visiting but the entrance and thoroughfare always annoys me.
What can I say, found this place a while ago and made this our regular cafe spot. Hot, strong coffee , awesome cabinet selection both sweet and savoury. But what my wife and I like the most are the staff. Genuinely nice people . Hard yards working in the weekend i know, but for us we have always received a smile and a friendly hello when ever we have come in. Worth a crack if you haven't tried it.
I didn't think the coffee was that good but the food was good and the service really good so it was an experience I would like to repeat.
I work at in Manukau and one thing that has being lacking is a local quality cafe. Urban Soul has arrived and saved the day! Consistently providing friendly service the staff are fantastic. Food is fresh and a wide variety too so there's something for everyone. Great coffee, Eggs beni with runny yolks and a slice of ham as well as bacon fantastic. The lamb salad is very good too. Nice clean environment, clean toilets and outside sheltered areas too which is great if you've being inside at work all day. Great work guys keep it up ! :)
Wow one of the busiest days of the year, Mother's Day and Urban Soul was a fantastic place to have a late breakfast.
Our table was reserved and we were all seated and served promptly with hot drinks arriving shortly after ordering. All meals were served at the same time - perfect presentation and meal sizes. One very satisfied table of seven. Very orderly and very well organised for a busy day, but no rushing of customers or the feeling of overcrowding. Congratulations to Management and your staff. Nothing is better then being greeted with a smile and a can-do attitude. Another lovely visit - will most certainly be back for more :) :)
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The cafe looked beautiful.
It was so so busy and you could not move which made it really hard to get around.
We were seated (waitress pointed at the table) and the waitress said she would bring menus.
She promptly forgot.
We had to go back inside and get the menus ourselves.
We waited for 15 minutes, and had not been served. Our friends arrived and informed us that you have to order at the counter even if you are ordering from the menu that the waitresses give you at your table.
It would have been really nice for the staff to tell us this so I did not have to sit there literally starving for an extra 15 minutes.
We went to the counter (to the back of the long line) to make our orders. We were told that there was a 20 minute wait with food from the kitchen, which was really good of them to have the courtesy to tell us that.
The food (in the menu and in the counter) was all very expensive. It was ok, not the best though.
I will most likely not return.
I will stress though that the young girl serving at the till/counter was very good.
UPDATE FEB 2015
I went with work people and it has improved a lot :-)
Had only heard about this place from friends so wasn't expecting much but was impressed the all round look of the place. Coffee was prompt and food we ordered from the menu was class, lamb salad was cooked perfect medium rare, partner had scallops which were also epic, staff were really friendly and I overall felt welcome definitely will pop in for my morning coffee before jumping on the motorway to go to work on Monday. New favourite cafe!!!
No 1 cafe in South Auckland
We always go to this cafe so much so I am taking 4 other hungry teachers there today. The service is fast and very pleasant. The menu ranges from low g.i to the most delicious food from salads to fish and chips (fantastic by the way). Just love the ambience and the owners are happy chatty people. You need to try this place people. Best cafe in South Auckland by a LONG shot!
By far the very best cafe in South Auckland!
Can get extremely busy, which on occasion has affected the level food we have ordered.
But, they have a massive, wide range of cabinet & menu food available. Heaps of yummy cakes (the best date & orange scones around!)
The coffee consistently good & the service, though not outstanding is always friendly.
A lovely cafe, my favourite!
My husband and family have been visiting Urban Sole at least twice a week since it opened. We have found the owners and staff friendly and very helpful. An abundance of choice on the
menu, and food and service excellant.
Friday evenings great and nice to have some entertainment for
special occasions.
This is an outstanding eatery in Manukau. In fact, I think its the best cafe in Auckland for food, coffee, customer services, surroundings and atmosphere. It ticks all the boxes. This is now a regular weekend fix for my husband and I.
Stopped in for a takeaway coffee after seeing the reviews on here and was quite happy with it. Friendly girl on the front counter with a brilliant smile, even first thing in the morning! I must say the cabinet food wasnt all labelled, they had a gluten free slice on the same plate as a regular slice, and did not offer coffee cards. The place was also quite hard to find but I would go back and recommend to others
Went for Sunday breakfast on the recommendation of a friend. As our family is from the food industry it is difficult for us to go out to eat and be entirely happy. However, we loved it. The menu was great (a little different from most other places) the service pleasant and prompt and the coffee fabulous. Thanks everyone at Urban Soul, you all rock.
Nice cafe and friendly staff. The food was pretty good and the coffee quite enjoyable.
This is a great little cafe. Nice surroundings, great staff and lovely food. It is also very easily accessible from the motorway with plenty of free parking. This is really the only decent cafe in Manuaku. Only slight negative...it is a little expensive but hey you get what you pay for and in that sense it is certainly NOT 'OVER priced'.
Great coffee, tasty food, central location with plenty of carparks. Free Wifi makes working remotely a breeze.
Highly recommend, no good cafes in the Manukau area until this one came around.
Really enjoyed the set menu deal on Friday night. Food was excellent, service was friendly and efficient. Lovely live background music to set the mood. Would thoroughly recommend Urban Soul to anyone.
This is a really awesome cafe. The staff are friendly and efficient, pleasant and knowledgeable.
The food is really great. Quite a different presentation of some old favourites, like berry muffins. Delicious!
The venue is light and airy, but make sure that you give yourself time - not that the service is slow, but that the seats are full most of the time! Worthwhile waiting for a seat.
Yay, this has been my new local since it first opened. Friday nights are great for meeting up after work and the music is great. I have introduced so many people to this venue! They all love it! Best option in Manukau City for a perfect coffee and sensational food. Good work.
A very modern light and airy environment with plenty of parking.
The food was very good and both of us their low GI option and they can make a decent coffee. Service could have been a bit quicker however we were in no rush.
A great place for coffee in Manukau.
I love this cafe.
Stumbled in 4 weeks ago for a nosey and Ive been 3 times since and bought my birthday shout for the office just today. Im a bit fussy when it comes to eating out, but this cafe is a welcoming oasis in Manukau. Homemade muffins and slices gobbled up by the team. Coffee great and bought out of the cabinet on lunch visits. Please don't go Urban operators.
Urban Soul atmosphere - feels like you've stepped into a home away from Home filled with friends family and love ones. You're greeted with a warm genuine smile from staff, I love their Fair Trade coffee made exactly how I like it - (mocha half strength, extra scoop chocolate) Homemade scones / healthy choice - awesome selection of food. My favourite place for business meetings, family time or catching up with friends... CHECK IT OUT when you're in Manukau!!! GREAT space place for "urban souls" to RE-connect.
Excellent weekday coffee, great sweets, good cabinet food, but the menu food is expensive and trying too hard. The best in Manukau, and would be slightly above average in the city.
Amy @ My Dining Journey
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Great cafes are not hard to find in Auckland as we have such a huge variety of choices that can be found throughout Auckland. Although there are a few in Auckland CBD that I love and praise, my local cafe - Urban Soul - will always be my most frequent spot for a lazy Sunday brunch. Located near a series of shops, Urban Soul has plenty of free parking, hence, reduces the stress of hunting for a parking in the middle of the town. A perfect way to start a Sunday morning. It has plenty of indoor/outdoor seating and the dining room has a mixture of different eclectic furniture with some semi-private spaces created by clever furniture arrangements.
They have an all day breakfast menu that serves the usual, bacon eggs benny ($16.8), homemade toasted muesli ($10.5) and omelette ($17.5) as well as some interesting and different dishes such as homemade French potato cakes ($15.5) and a low GI breakfast with a vegetable tagine ($16.9). They have a lunch menu that offers steak sandwiches ($20.5), fish and chips ($17.5) and grilled lamb salad ($18.5) as well as salads, paninis and sweet treats in their cabinet. Because I'm a frequent patron at Urban Soul, I've tried many of their dishes throughout the year and it's safe to say that their food is consistently good. Their coffees on the other hand, can be a hit or miss. Several times, I have been served with luke warm coffee. So despite getting consistent quality from the kitchen, the same can not be said regarding the baristas.
It's a neat cafe that I didn't know about with lots of seating inside and outside. We came here for a quick brunch where I shared these lovely vanilla pancakes with my friend. The pancakes definitely satisfy a sweet tooth. My other friends also ordered toasted sandwiches and the burger meal of the day. Their portion sizes seem very filling, the only thing was the fries that came with were pretty bland as well as the dipping sauce.
We had really amazing food on our lunch time visit today. Both adults and kids meals were great portion sizes, and really tasty. Very friendly service from the staff as well. Not too noisy, no loud music so you could have a conversation without shouting. We’ll worth a visit.
Absolutely loved this cafe in heart of Manukau. They have great variety of breakfast. We had eggs Benedict and Shakshuka. Food was delicious, service was fast, this is going to be regular spot for us.
This was our first time here. We stop in at the countdown just opposite urban soul almost daily and always notice this place buzzing with patrons. Yesterday morning, we finally decided to stop in to try their food out. They have a very nice layout. I prefer outdoor seating, and their outdoor seating area is the best. I had the big breakfast and their Tahitian lime soda, and my wife had their 3 egg omelet with a flat white. Best breakfast we've had in ages. We'll priced, and their service was awesome. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. 10/10
My favourite cafe still. been going here for a while but haven’t been in a year or so and the quality of food, service and everything is still high. We were told our food might be a while since we ordered after a group of 30 but the wait was no longer than 15 + mins. Highly recommend this hidden gem :)
Food was great, coffee was even better. Short wait time even though it seemed quite busy, friendly staff.
What a wonderful little oasis in South Auckland.
We recently enjoyed a brunch here and were impressed with the cleanliness, friendliness and nice space with plenty of spots to chose from the sit, without being too close to others.
The menu has the usual things and not a huge selection However there was also a lovely counter with different foods and cakes too. All looked amazing!
So my partner had Creamy Mushrooms, Dark rye sourdough, baby spinach, feta, toasted seeds & crispy shallots. Nice.
I had poached eggs on sourdough with sauteed mushrooms on the side and a relish. Very nice too. Both plates arrived quickly.
The place is not visible from the road but if you have found the Countdown then turn around and you are in the right place.
Urban Soul cafe has one of the best chicken and waffles in auckland!
The potion size is also very good ( lots of chicken)
Loads of choices of cafe food. Baked yoghurt is one of my favourites. Always busy best to get in before the crowds or book a table. Most dishes are great and would order again and again and few dishes may never order again, based on my liking. Photos of dishes attached.
If you want a perfect brunch spot then look no further than Urban soul cafe. Food was delicious, prompt service and attentive staff. My food was perfectly seasoned I had the fried chicken and cheese waffle. The atmosphere was lovely surrounded by friends many friends, families and couples. Give it a try I will definitely be back.
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