TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated October 2024

"Thank you Sashi & staff at Melba Manukau for being a fantastic venue for my daughter’s 21st (held 19 May 2018). Our guests loved the food: the..."

Evelyn Safiti

"Amazing place, great service and above all great food 💜♥️ Totally loved the place and environment. It’s a must go place 🎊🎊 and the..."

Vishal N Aakansha Gounder

"Food was yummy, The service was amazing! Martin brought out food out. I watched all the staff and they all were so efficient and friendly, refilling..."

Tracey Smith

"Omgosh love love love Melbas in Manakau! We went for brunch for the first time on Friday! Was amazing service, the food was so delish and came out..."

Samantha Jayne Davies

"I have been there for lunch twice in 1 week and have to say the food and customer service is fantastic. We were cheated and serviced promptly. The..."

Farisha Ali

"Amazing breakfast! Had the smashed avo and the eggs bene. Absolutely blown away! Super cool vibes too. Only thing we felt was odd was how small the..."

Katie Koerber

"Melba is my absolute favourite place to eat at the moment - I love the vibe, the food is amazing and I’ve never had a problem with the staff I have..."

Jess Clarke

"Brunch. The place was packed, the staff were very attentive and explained about the wait for a table. They had us seated in no time. Good was lovely...."

Ruth Edhouse

"Took a group of 41 people to Melba in Manukau for lunch this week. Let me tell you, there are not enough stars!!!! All 41 meals (7 different choices)..."

Lars Kristensen

"The spot!!� cant reccomend this place enough!� amazing food & beverages. Caters to all..."

Erika Peita

"Absolutely amazing service this morning from our server Martin, it was lovely to see him go above and beyond for my Mum who is diabetic. The food was..."

Jennifer Dragland

"All our experiences in Melba were lovely. We would normally only come in a small group and have gone on the weekend so we experienced what it was..."

Kendra Solomon

"Good and fast service but the place is always really busy. Good food everytime I visit, but expensive...."

Riya

"Second time here and service and food was very fast and food was..."

TriDom

"Went with my family last night for dinner post covid 19 and it was great. The staff were friendly and accomodating, the food was good and the..."

Misheru

"The food was so good and the atmosphere is..."

Avi Lata

"Amazing friendly and quick service! Quick with the food too... Full of flavour! Will definitely be back..."

Matthew Seymour

"Came for brunch, we got the salmon hash and chicken waffles. The hash is definitely something to try as it’s very unique and different. Chicken..."

Ivy

"The ambience is so nice at this cafe. I come here to study or brunch with friends and enjoy it every time! Some of the cabinet food such as cakes..."

Renie

"Came here for dinner tonight and the food was great!! The lovely lady with the short black hair who took care of my table was fantastic. Love the..."

Kat Lim

"Lovely cafe, dined here twice in the past two weeks for lunch and brunch. Lunch was lovely, we had pork belly and chicken schnitzel. Very nice food...."

Kimwhittaker68

"I barely eat at cafes but the fried chicken and waffles was so good! The waffle was like a cheese waffle and the fried chicken was so crispy on the..."

Caitlin

"Went here for a lunch meeting and had a great time. Food was quick to arrive and yummy. I wanted to pick and choose from the add-ons for a high..."

Foodiewoodie

"Ordered the Walnut Waffles . Presentation on point and delicious . However , I did get a side of Ice cream which is extra . I think having this dish..."

Julz Robanakadavu

"Came here today for a work lunch. Booked a table for 13 people and got a private area to sit which was great. Had 2 awesome ladies look after our..."

Renée Hyde

"just a warning. If you are celebrating your birthday at Melba and bring a cake. THEY WILL CHARGE YOU $15 TO EAT THE CAKE IN THE BUILDING. Otherwise..."

Timile Mavuso

"Food and service are beautiful and delicious here!! Outdoor seats are quite uncomfortable. Need more options for the desert menu during dinner time...."

Jaz

"Very nice food with a nice environment... Very friendly staff.. Definitely a place to be..☕ Recommended for a nice meal and..."

Ranjeeta Ram

"It was very busy cafe. Staff was really kind:) love to come..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Always great food and great service. Staff and owners are friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is nice and relaxing. The only thing I would change is..."

Christie Ai

"Everytime we visit, our expectations are always met. Great food, great service. Always one of our top 3 picks for a weekend brunch. My fave dish is..."

Marama Kingi

"First time here today, and would come back again! Food is amazing! The chicken and waffles were delicious and the presentation is lovely. Really..."

Marissa Chellan

"Will definitely be back to taste what's on the menu..had breakfast here yesterday and just can't fault it at all, taste great smells great and simply..."

Muna Paotama

"Came on a busy Sunday brunch. Service was good. Fantastic menu options. We ordered Chicken and Waffles, Classic Melba Grill and Sweet Waffles. It..."

Kaiser 😎

"such great service from the staff. ordered the breakfast grill, firstly the sausage, bacon and poached eggs were perfect, full flavour and a great..."

Muriel

"closer to 4food and coffee consistently good, i have been to both this branch in Manukau and the one in Ellersliethey provide colouring pen..."

Deadwin

"Fresh, delightful, tasty, quirky & fun. I love the food which is so brilliant & the beverages oh the beverages are just amazing especially the House..."

Lilly Robinson-Sharda

"We booked dinner for 5. Ordered the 5spice pork belly. Delicious. Also ordered the harissa chicken pizza. It was OK. Not a big fan of the Moroccan..."

GillaGombo

"Yum!!!! We got the chicken waffles which were so good and the pork belly which wsd also really good. Coffee was great and service was awesome. Will..."

Rex

"A great cafe and friendly faces. Food is amazing and service is fast. Would recommend booking or going early as it can get packed up. There are a lot..."

Akshay Deo

"More like 4.5 stars. Been here a couple of times, whatever i ordered it tasted amazing. Their drinks are fancy too!food 5/5service..."

Foodhunta

"Was here last weekend and have been a couple of times now. Never disappointed. Food and service is always great! And so is the decor/setting. Do..."

Prashant Datt

"Good food, drinks, service, and lovely environment to be in. Their menu is also relatively cheap compared to some other cafes. The flavours of every..."

Doris Ma

"Best Cafe in my opinion for the area. Always a great vibe. Staff is very friendly and the service is quick. Eggs Benedict is delicious and the food..."

Elon Solomona

"Been here twice now and I love the fried chicken waffles. Especially their gourmet milkshaes my favorites will be the caramel popcorn and the..."

Beks

"Took my friend here for her birthday! Atmosphere was nice, had a very nice coffee, food and service was good too! Cute place for breakfast and lunch...."

Reema Singh

"LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Such an incredible cafe/restaurant! Been here a few times with family and friends! Love the rustic yet sophisticated..."

Aisha Mohammed

"I always enjoy my meals here at melba and i absolutly LOVE there nutella shake "slam dunk" customer service is always lovely an friendly food delish...."

Alice Mcmaster

"Went to have lunch and got caught in the lunch rush mid-week! Staff were friendly and kept us up to date, letting us know how long a table would..."

R. T.

"Nice area to just have a laugh and catchup with your loved ones. Food is great, pork belly I ordered tasted very delicious, would recommend coming..."

Chelsea

"The food and drinks were nice. Melba is a great place to have lunch or dinner with friends and family as the ambience is really nice. If you would..."

Shivali

"Visited Melba several times and never been disappointed with their quality of food and service. Great place, great menu and a beautiful ambiance...."

Gurman Singh

"Dined here for breakfast and the place wasn’t too busy, we were seated right away and the staff were very warm and friendly! They have amazing..."

Nathalie

"This place was bustling with people. The staff were efficient with orders and delivering food. I would recommend going early to secure a table. I..."

Miura Elikana

"This will forever be a favourite of mine. The ambiance and amazing and the staff are always in their front foot. They are always so friendly and..."

Tinos.adventure

"| Baked Halloumi Salad |-One of the best salads I had. They really stepped up the salad game, salads don't always have to be the..."

Food2belly

"Melba is such a beautiful & stylish place. Welcomed by a friendly team who were very hospitable and patient. The food was great!! ❤️ We ordered..."

Tazz_hanisi

"We met relatives for lunch at Melba in Manukau a couple of weeks ago. The cafe is large nouveau industrial style with lots of glass and metal. On a..."

Lochbuie

"Be prepared to wait. Better still, reserve in advance. Definitely try the waffles. They are a must. Dont go out without the coffee. In the pics:..."

Winnie

"Great little place. Ordered the Avocado Smash and a cappuccino which all tasted really good. The cafe was pretty crowded and it took a while to order..."

Roxathina Samupo

"Thank you Melba for an awesome, welcoming and delicious experience. Me and my besty loved the food! We were warmly welcomed in and service was..."

Alicia Aiono

"Highly recommended! Friendly and attentive staff, great decor, and waiting times for food are great even when the place is packed. My go to dishes..."

Tayla Pritchard

"Melba cafe in manakau has such a good menu, everything sounds and looks so good. Their juices and smoothies are great also. I prefer this cafe Melba..."

Mary Hodgson

"Lovely coffee.. salmon Benedict is nice too. The popcorn shake is Devine, not too sweet. Ben there’s few times and the service and very attentive..."

Robyn De Vega

"Was in South Auckland to run a few errands and really wanted to visit this Melba for a long time. The joint was packed on a Saturday Morning but..."

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"Prompt service. Instantly greeted and seated although the chairs were uncomfortable, didn’t get a choice as to where we wanted to sit which was a..."

Nicole Havea

"I can’t express how much LOVE this place! As in LOVE! I have 3 favourite meals from here... Salmon Hash, Belgian Waffles with a side of vanilla..."

Liz Scott

"What can I say that hasn’t already been said in the posts below. My first time here with my wife and from the moment we walked in. Everything from..."

Sam

"Had a catch up breakfast the other day with a family member and my baby. The staff were very polite. Best iced chocolate I’ve had a long time my..."

Jasmine

"Hot daaaaamn. What a meal! I'm always so hesitant to try fried chicken waffles as I'm a carb food hater and I'm scared of dry chicken. This has..."

Jo Cheung

"We had breakfast here and I had the eggs Benedict and my wife had the Salmon hash. A coffee and a hot chocolate. The staff were very friendly and the..."

Gary Montrose

"I come here alot with my daughters i personally love the place i always get the chicken sniztchel sammy an its so enjoyable ive never had an..."

Alice Mcmaster

"My first time, soon as I saw the creamy mushrooms on the menu I knew what I wanted. The eggs were perfect, the mushrooms were full of flavour...."

Andrew Baxendale

"Every time I come here, I love the vibe and the energy this café radiates. So much happiness and care from the staff. The exterior and the interior..."

Anastasia Lee

"This place has a separate vegan dining menu which is neat. Modern and clean cafe with an extensive range of drinks and food. Friendly staff and great..."

Aimee.

"Busy place but still spacious and airy. Good indoor/outdoor flow. Awesome service. We were well looked after. Food came out within good time. Food..."

Khaleesi

"We had very fast service, exceptional food and drink, and the atmosphere was friendly and busy. The good level of staffing means we were never left..."

Mikael Wheeler

"Melba is a great cafe however is almost always packed so have to wait to be seated some days. Their all day menu is good. Really recommend their..."

KJ Eats

"Love how they serve large coffee in a bowl! My order arrived within 5 mins, ideal for a hungry hungry Saturday morning XD 5 star for their creamy..."

Min Min

"Excellent! Absolutely lovely!Great food (plating, flavour and the portion size) and very friendly staff and their serviceBest cafe in..."

Js

"Always like to patronise this cafe.The foods and coffee are good, the waiting staff are friendly, efficient and courteous. The ambience is..."

Marcus Lau

"My friend told me about this place just the other day and it exceeded my expectations. One of the better places in Manukau. Great decoration, very..."

Real Slug

"The food here is amazing, been there twice for lunch and the customer service was awesome. Very friendly team, kids have crayons to colour in their..."

Richard

"Great service. The waitresses are very friendly. Food looks beautiful and tastes great. The turmeric coconut milk latte is surprisingly yummy. Really..."

Terri Hui

"It was so busy around 12-1 pm but the staff managed to pull through and cleared a table for us which was really impressive! The food was really good..."

Aleen

"Came here on Saturday with my husband, my boss & her husband. We came for lunch to celebrate their 30th Wedding Anniversary. We all had a beautiful..."

Debi Barrett

"A lovely organic atmosphere.Coffee is perfect - the most important drug on the menu. I had the smashed avo with bacon. Second..."

Auburn4000

"yum...I enjoyed very much.service and food couldn't be faulted.Will definately come back...I had smashed avo..."

Vicky Lowe

"We came today, 4 adults and 2 kids, for brunch. Between us all we had 3 slam dunks, house squeezed apple and oj. Melba grill, avo on toast, snitzel..."

Gem Hackett

"I went here on Easter Sunday with my girlfriends after church. It was very busy! I love the interior design so beautiful with lots of green plants..."

Cindy Valentino

"my top cafe, always my first pick. I haven't tried much of the menu as my favorite is bacon eggs bene. I have tried the breakfast wrap which was..."

Thompson AJ

"Wow ! I looked at the reviews before coming here and I was a tad sceptical but I couldn’t fault anything. The food was great it was so tasty and..."

Natasha DeWit

"Have been back to Melba again and again, simply because they do everything right.The atmosphere and decor is so spacious and relaxed but..."

Jess Grant

"Went here on a quiet Easter Sunday. Surprised to see the place buzzing. Beautiful decor, very relaxed vibe. Greeted by a lovely girl named Violet who..."

LC Tavioni

"Came here twice in the past month for breakfast and more recently for lunch with a large group. A lovely spacious cafe. I ordered the “Crispy..."

Ms Jones

"Great atmosphere! The staff were friendly and we didn't wait long at all to be served, or for our food to come out. The quality of the food is..."

Brandon Haru

"We were attracted to this restaurant because of how stunning it looked from the outside!The inside was beautiful too, spacious with warm..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Awesome place to eat and food was pretty good!Also love the fact they are very accommodating for vegans. They have a whole menu just for vegans which..."

Amelia Takle

"Came here for lunch and it was very busy. We managed to get a table though by the door. It's so noisy in there though when its full. Lucky while we..."

Hilary Campbell

"Came here with my brother for lunch. His shout so always worth another star!I had the chicken schnitzel sandwich. It was excellent. The..."

Richard Sharpe

"Went to melba for the first time a bit worried about the service as we’d heard a few stories, upon getting there we realised you can’t believe..."

Amrita Prakash

"Good coffee! Many options and fresh food. Good option if you are shooping or visiting manukau. Nice decoration and big enough. Have good experiences..."

Victoria Velasco

"The cafe looks really modern and cleanThe food presentation is pretty good and so is the service Wished the eggs Benedict had more..."

BaNaNa

"This is my local for lunch. Met a friend here for lunch today. Not many great places in manukau to have lunch but this place is lovely. Staff always..."

Trish

"Today was my fourth time dining here. As obvious as it is, I definitely love coming here. Everytime I come here I'm always greeted by the lovely wait..."

Sarina Tuihalangingie

"Really nice environment and display of food! Wasn’t wowed by the taste but I would be willing to go back and try something else. Staff are lovely..."

Alicia

"Had the Melba Classic Salmon Mash and it was yummy. Very filling. Atmosphere and customer service was great. We also ordered the Banana Waffles and..."

Apriil

"Wow. A step above your average cafe in this area. Going to be a regular treat for us.Nice setting. Comfortable and the food was scrummy...."

Bandnlane

"Would 100% recommend this place to anyone! They're so incredibly accommodating and are willing to adapt anything on the menu for anyone. Food is..."

Ellen May

"We ordered a table for 5 people about half a hour ahead of time. The time when we arrived there, five seats has been set. It’s little things that..."

Lesley0528

"Love the atmosphere here and the service...was very busy but our orders were served within few minutes.my kids aged 8 and 3 loved their food and..."

Shivashni Kumar

"Good is always good here but sometimes the service is a bit off, thought it doesn’t stop me from going. I’ve had both breakfast and lunch and..."

May

"Had their iced mocha. Their iced mocha is made with blended ice rather than with whole ice cubes and is served with whipped cream. It's not their..."

Rob

"Nice fast service and super friendly owner. Great quick stop to meet a friend for lunch. Food was nicely presented would highly recommend to..."

Pamela Hutchinson

"Good customer service. Quality food. Nothing to complain about really . Flavours are great . I’d definitely go back . Nice place to have a quiet..."

Leo Dilshan

"Was flying out and looking for a plate to have lunch, Found this place and was surprised at how packed it was considering it was a Tuesday..."

Benedict Uy

"Lots of parking outside this Melba. The dining space is very tidy and relaxing.The food has all your typical cafe staples.The salmon..."

I_like_pickles

"Been to so many places in Manukau as its close to my work and I'd say Melba is the best. A chain that is still able to keep quality with the bonus of..."

Diogo Reck

"Went here for a work lunch. There milkshakes were really yummy but a bit pricey for what you get. I tried their salmon hash and was not disappointed...."

Hannah Gear

"I recommend the Tempura Fish Bao. It was so good. I'm not normally a fish person but this was perfect. The fish was cooked perfectly...wasn't overly..."

Amy Lai

"Brunch-One of the busy restaurants in heart of Manukau. Woke up this weekend and decided to have waffles. Ordered banana cake waffles and..."

Neel Boppana

"Awesome food and service :) food came out quick and tasted amazing ! I have been here with my partner a few times now and every time it has been..."

James Haliday

"Great food especially the chicken waffles. I tried the XO pork noodles which has great flavour though a little small on the serving size considering..."

G

"Thank you so much for your amazing service today, all staffs were very friendly & funny. I would come here everyday if I could! The food is just..."

Pepz Tuilotolava

"Great vibe, service and good quality food. The sort of place to kick off your Saturday morning brunch with family and friends. There is plenty of..."

Patrick Nnaemeka Aniokoye

"Tried this for the first time this morning. Was really nice 😀😀 Definitely keen to try more dishes. Had a nice salmon meal for breakfast this..."

Jocelyn Samuelu

"First time here and it was bloody fantastic! The staff were super friendly (for a Friday morning lol) and the meal was superb. I had the salmon hash,..."

Maria Foy

"Been here twice and service never failed us. Went to have lunch earlier, a busy Sunday noon. Probably about 15 mins wait for the food but my chicken..."

Lucille Sia

"Been here quite a few times. A little over priced but the food is amazing. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. I love that they bake onsite!..."

Royale Baylee

"Good service, yummy food selection. Only minor critique from my husband was to swirl the milk better so that the mocha doesnt look like so low tide..."

Mezza B

"Food - 3.5Price - 3.5Ambience - 4.5Staff - 4.5To be fair, my family ate here when my taste buds were comatosed due to severe..."

Benz Chan

"Melba has to be one of my most favourite restaurant/cafes. The service is quick and the staff is very friendly. My most favourite meal here is eggs..."

Garima Talwar

"I know 5 is the top but I'd still like to give a 10 It is impeccableIce chocolate and Egg Benedict is really impressive. Adequate..."

Rachel Shen

"Great place! Buzzing with people, and the staff are friendly and prompt! Food arrived within 10 minutes! We had the smashed avo on sourdough, hash..."

Athena

"We have been to Melba with family on various occasions and it has become our go to place when we want to catch up with friends/family over good..."

Lu-Ellen Televave

"One of the best local cafe in Manukau, always a regular here every week and always food exceptional. Know all the staff as well and are very..."

Winston Lim

"Came here on a Sunday for lunch and it was packed even though the interior is very big for a cafe. From start to finish the service was very good and..."

Jason Zhang

"Pretty nice place. The ambiance is great and the shakes are yummmy. We got the Nutella one and the banana one! For mains I finally got to try chicken..."

Natasha Kumar

"They have a range of good food choices. Their hot chocolates are one of the best ones I have tried so far. Most of the food looks like really small..."

Koyal Lal

"Been there a number of times. This is a fabuluos eatery. Usually have Eggs Benedict and it is always great and consistent. Coffee is always good and..."

Brian Bonniface

"Beautiful decor and good location, outdoor seating is perfect they have small little picnic tables for the kids to sit and enjoy their meals, came..."

Shirley

"Love Melba, been here plenty of times since it's opened. It's a very busy cafe, however staff are awesome. Everyone is friendly and you get served in..."

Farah Mohammed

"Very good and creative recipes, sitting on solid portions of quality ingredients well cooked. Fast, efficient and friendly service. Cosy, modern..."

Marcel Rocked

"Beautifully prepared and presented meal. Nicest cafe meal I have had in Manukau for some time. Food was restaurant quality. This place has definitely..."

Claremoss28

"Had a late breakfast on a Saturday didn't make an appointment which I would suggest specially on a weekend and this place gets busy. Staff were great..."

Angelo Pereira

"Food and Flavour: 4/5Ambience: 4.5/5Seating: 4/5Service: 3.5/5Value for Money: 4 /5We ordered Eggs Benny and Mushrooms..."

BonZ Loves Food

"This place is nice , manakau one looks the best. great place for catch ups with people nice outdoor area to😄. Defiantly gotta go back n try..."

Christine Nand

"Love coming here. The atmosphere is always great and it's a unique and quirky place.The staff are always great. Creamy mushrooms with chorizo..."

Emy Rose

"Let's take your classic avocado and smash it, pair it with a rocket and feta salad that's perfectly dressed with balsamic and present it before a..."

Luke Bilbrough

"Great cafe. Service was good. They do not take bookings as they are always busy. So not the ideal place to go to on a weekend with a large group...."

FoodieBeast

"nice place, looks clean and staff are friendly. Drinks are really good, we ordered the coffees and milkshakes. Food was almost perfect......"

Allan Fong

"One of the best place to grab lunch while working around there. Food has always been consistently good, including their coffee. Most..."

Bubbly Peanut Butter

"We had a lovely Mother' Day brunch here. The café coped well with the busy crowd and our party of 5 ordered coffees to tide us over until our table..."

Siobhan

"Our only favorite place to hang out for brunch currently in South Auckland. They served a Bircher muesli with grilled pineapple, blueberries and..."

Ann R

"Love love love love looovee thiiis placeee. Staff are soo kind and friendly. I had the besst salad eveeeerrr. The drinks were so cutee. My friend..."

Pooja Karan

"I booked for 16 people for my friends hens party lunch. Staff s were fantastic! vibrant and accommodating. Food and drinks were great!Thank you..."

Airini

"Tried a risk with what I ordered for lunch and risk came through. Perfect crispy chicken on waffle, everything on that waffle was amazing and very..."

Debbie L2

"For coffee. This place has the best barista! He makes my neddy dirty chai with almond milk to perfection and the best extra shot soy flat..."

Claude VanDamm

"Love this place for breakfast favorite is the salmon hash, has great parking just outside the door. Our Post Office Box is right by so it's always..."

Shirley

"Didn't expect a chain cafe to be this awesome! Came here on a Sunday mid morning for brunch on a whim as was in the area and a lot of other places..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Great coffee and impeccable service! Had the ginger and oat slice which was divine. Very keen to come back and try their other food on offer. Check..."

Mmm.

"Melba is seriously one hipster place which attracts all the Instagram fanatics. Not only is this place Instagram-worthy the food here tastes exactly..."

Neelam Chandra

"Slam dunk was so delicious. For people with a sweet tooth 😜 Service was okay sometimes they would come up and then get distracted and..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"Went there with my friends and food was very good. Staff was very friendly. Definitely a good place if you are having a meeting in manukau. Price..."

YumYum

"Always a great place to come. Have been here a few times and food is always tasty fresh and delicious. Great friendly service and atmosphere is..."

Kylie Graham

"creamy mushroom and chicken snitzel was delish, good service and well worth the price, the orange juice was actually orange juice, not cordial out of..."

Dion Nelson

"Came here for a brunch with my friend. Service was excellent despite it was super busy 5/5! I ordered a pork belly roll along with the mango smoothie..."

Winnie Liu

"Such an awesome cafe! Got the Fried Chicken Waffles and the Slam Dunk milkshake. The chicken was crunchy, well seasoned and succulent. The chips were..."

Aseem

"I tried many places for brunch but this place is no 1 in my list. Great atmosphere, wonderful staff, fantastic display of food and yummy food at a..."

Jimon007

"Love this place , service is always excellent. We often go out for brunch with our children. The food is always fresh, very well presented, and..."

Marie

"Wanted to try this place for a long time after seeing my friend post about it. I ordered the salmon eggs bene and my partner ordered the mushroom..."

Cristine Manalo

"Beautiful place, really nice environment, attentive and amazing staff. The food is so so beautiful and fresh. Love it, definitely recommend..."

Silvann

"Been here a couple of times for lunch, both with a toddler. All staff super friendly and food and was really good and quick to arrive. Today I had..."

Hayley Scott

"Love their food and setting! Their eggs benedict was delicious and the service was great considering it being a peak time Cant wait to visit..."

Janice Singh

"Food was delicious. We are on our way out of town and needed a quick and simple breakfast place. Melba did not disappoint! It is a bit expensive but..."

Sarah Todoroff

"Without Question the BEST CAFE in Manakau..Superbly Run...Brilliant Staff.Beautifully made Coffee..And YUUUUUU ALWAYS COME OUT WITH A SMILE..."

Marty Barraud

"This is my friends and I classic hangover spot to go to when we go to my best friends house to stay over the bridge and want a big meal to help us..."

Jessica

"If youre planning on spending the day shopping in manukau, hit up this place beforehand. The portion sizes are alright but the flavours are pretty..."

Roana Bilia

"I've tried 2-3 main dishes from here, was okay tasting with no particular wow factor. Ice drinks from here tasted super bland. The space inside the..."

Momo

"The portion size here are alright. The price is quite expensive. The quality of the food is just okay as well. The service is good and the atmosphere..."

Joanne Chiang

"we had the big breakfast, avo smash, eggs been, long black, flat white, mocha and fluffy.. bene was small but very tasty.. not smothered in..."

Grace Sifa

"Came for lunch on a Monday. The place is spacious, clean and has good service. The downside is the lack of options on the menu. I ended up getting..."

Jamez Hill III

"Omg i love love Melba i akways book a table for me and my group as its soo packed during kunch hours. the Pulled pork, melba grill, belgium waffles..."

Mareta Hunt

"This place is a hidden gem,great food service AA++ coffee good too....will be back for sure keep up the great work guys didn't expect this but yeah..."

Ayaan

"Called in this morning for a peaceful breakfast with my 5 month old. The staff were fantastic. Menu is easy, all I felt like was poached eggs, but..."

Shelley

"What a lovely and modern place to have a brunch on a Sunday morning. Despite this place being packed we managed to get a seat for the two of us. We..."

Marcella

"They have a great range of cabinet food.Friendly and efficient staff.We order salmon hash and egg benedict with salmon the food..."

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"MELBA, I'm in love! I dined here for brunch with 4 other friends on a sunny Sunday morning so understandably it was very busy - and for good..."

Rhiannon Sinfield

"It's a refreshing place to have breakfast at,nice atmosphere and the food was gorgeously presented,they had a good selection of food and that isn't..."

MizC

"It's so great to see such a cool place in South Auckland. The decor is super on trend with wood, matte black fixtures, subway tiles and hanging..."

Kate Key

"One of the newest and largest Melba cafe in Auckland, Melba Manukau is a comfy and airy place to relax and enjoy a weekend brunch. The open space..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Excellent welcome food was good and the service very pleasant. Nice to see another quality local eatery I will be back. ..."

Dion Dobbs

"Came here when it first opened and was a great experience. I love the modern furnishings, kinda quirky and the food was great . Nice atmosphere -..."

Lizzie Blackburn

"Went for breakfast on my own mid-week. Food was nice, service was ok. They brought my food reasonably promptly, but my cup of green tea didn't turn..."

Peter Watkins

"First time trying out this new cafe and I was pleasantly surprised. Came here on a Saturday afternoon around 1pm and the place was packed! We got the..."

Priscilla Khang

"On my way to work, I decided to pop into Melba to grab a coffee and a small piece of chocolate slice. I'm new to working in this area so being aware..."

Mat

"Possibly the best cafe in the area. Great food and consistently good coffee. The staff are very attentive and friendly as well. Decent sized place..."

Z M

"yummiest place to get an eggs Benedict. Very good customer service and the place looked great.. so modern,bright and open. Went here for my 3rd year..."

Jasmine Seutahi

"Have been here a few times with work colleagues, the meals are quite good, large portions, and you can make reservations if you have a larger group...."

Daniel Kinnoch

"We went here with a rather large group on a Sunday lunchtime. The staff were able to accommodate us pretty quickly even though we had people..."

Shiksha Sridhar

"First time eating in Melba today with friends, quite a neat joint, nice open space, friendly welcome from the waitress, we chose to eat outside. From..."

Vinny

"Great to have a cafe like this in Manukau. Nice vibe and friendly service.Food wise, some items on the menu are good while others are not. The..."

Misty

"It's good to see this cafe up in the south. I've been to the one in Ellerslie and thoroughly enjoyed their food there. There is a lack of decent..."

Chumq

"My husband and I decided to check this cafe out this morning. Have heard great things about it from my sister. We weren't greeted by anyone when we..."

ReetsNLots

"Finally, an amazing cafe in Manukau! Decided to give this place a go and was very pleasantly surprised. We were greeted by very friendly..."

Karen

"Place was packed. We had 3 people in total and were asked to sit at the breakfast bar, despite a table being available, just because the group..."

Sameeta

"Such a great cafe!I have been here twice now and got the creamy mushrooms have been delicious both times. The serving is very generous..."

Mun Clair

"Yay for a decent cafe in Manukau!The place looks wonderful, very nicely decorated and very open layout.Staff were alright, seemed..."

Winnie Luo

"Awesome new little cafe that is always so busy. Been here a few times since discovering it only a couple of weeks ago. Food is nice with lots of..."

Samantha

"Decent little cafe. After being here once I preferred my meal & drink over urban soul. Atmosphere is great & service was good, super yummy breakfast..."

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"It's so nice to have somewhere decent to go for coffee and a bite, besides the mall. M's refreshing and new and the staff are great. The menu's your..."

Vitale Eti

"Finally visited this cafe after hearing lots of good things about it. I had a cuppacino and a gluten free blueberry friand. The coffee was a little..."

Candii Cao

"Visited Melba twice now! Great cafe in Manukau (we don't have enough places like this). Nice to have another option besides my other favourite in..."

Miss Alesana

"I nearly wept with happiness when these guys opened in Manukau, Melba is a little slice of Auckland Central in South Auckland. It's run by the same..."

Abigail Spence

"A newly opened cafe here in Manukau and boy am I impressed! Plenty of parking and the restaurant itself is very spacious, beautifully modern and..."

Kelly

"My partner and I had a late breakfast we were greated by a smiling young staff member in which you do not see a lot these days. Once we were seated..."

Barb&Ted

"Manukau's new brunch joint. It's beautiful, stands out and brings a new energy to the town. I'm in love. If you can get past the lines and waiting..."

Monique Porteous

"Been here just this morning with hubby after night shift and I must say, the place was exquisite for a coffee shop. It is very spacious with an..."

Angeline Pagulayan

"Have visited a couple of times, once for a quick flat white and the other for an iced coffee and snack..the 4.5 is for the flat white which was bang..."

David Parussini

"This by far is a must try cafe around the Manukau area. Excellent layout and quick and efficient staff. The milkshakes were excellent and the eggs..."

Matt Tieu

"Manukau has long needed a new cafe like Melba, with Urban Soul being the only similar style cafe. The interior is really airy and spacious with..."

Heartshrooms

"Finally a brand new eatery in Manukau! The menu has great options (you definitely have to try the Nutella shake) although it can get a little pricey..."

Ashlee

"What an awesome discovery this was! I have been to many of the cafes from the Cafe Melba group but noticed today this new addition in Manukau. There..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"This place has only been open a week and I have been 4 times.. great food friendly staff.. favorite so far is journeyman. . Also salmon quiche is..."

Craig William

"Good food and service, it can be a bit noisy but I guess that is to be expected. Finding parking is problematic which can be irritating but they make..."

Jo Jo

"Busy around 11-12 but still got a seat. Great environment with high ceilings and spacious interior. Menu was good, with a variety of food. Service..."

Bradley James

"Love the the place, plenty space and seat. Good vibe to have brunch. Staff are friendly and helpful. The food are great and lovely will come back..."

Orang Indo Jalan2

"Visited this cafe when I came for a vacation to NZ. This place is just amazing. Friendly staff and great ambiance. Service will be little late, but..."

Priyanka

"Service was a little bit late but understandable, the place was quite busy but not full. Beautiful and friendly staff. Beautifully presentation..."

Fay Tofilau

"🚻 toilets ♿ Wheelchair accessible entry I have heard from friends this place is all round fantastic from food to service And they were right..."

Dennis Niu

"Great restaurant and vibe. Fast service and food is always..."

Ryna Ali

"I think this is the best all day breakfast place (and more) Ive been too. Food was fantastic, servings great (can be shared) and service is very..."

Bogie Gonzaga

"Great atmosphere, friendly and amazing Service from staff. Ordered the 3 Spice pork belly and the 3 Egg omelet, great portions and beautifully..."

Raphael Benoni

"Didn't grab the ladies names but the waitering service from these beauties was 💯 💯 and the Kai & Koffee dam near almost good enuff for a..."

V Heketoa

"Our favourite cafe restaurant in Manukau! Great for a quick weekend branch or more formal occasions. The staff are always very friendly and food has..."

Alice PB

"Lovely Cafe with a nice all day menu. We visited two days in a week as the ambience is so pleasant. Fast service, clean and very friendly. The food..."

Richard Smythe

"I came into the Melba and prebooked the table. The manager was very helpful giving me advice on which meals were gluten free On the day we had a..."

Julie Wilson

"We attended mother’s day, morning. The food is just above average (nothing super amazing). for the food we had, i’d feel it’s more reasonable..."

Grace Face

"Literally no complaints at all. This cafe/restaurant is amazing! The staff are super nice and friendly! The speed of service is so quick!!! And the..."

Kadison Phillips

"Didn’t realise Melba did dinner, was pleasantly surprised. The food was great, plenty of flavour and good portions. Steak was cooked exactly as..."

Trish Watson

"Really enjoyed our dishes here. Chicken and waffles were moist and delicious and was our favorite the pork belly was nice and the steak was perfectly..."

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