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Circus Circus

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"We had a awesome time on thursday night... The service was good...n punctual... Food was great and desert was yummy... I would only recommend for a..."

Sue Tahir Ali

"This is my favourite cafe in Mount Eden! Staff are always super friendly and attentive and the coffee is always perfect. If you are going for dinner..."

Greta Williamson

"Great place to take kids, they loved the colouring competition. Food is great too, kids dine for free even better :) 5 star from..."

Trevor Whitmore

"My fist time at Circus Circus. Food was lovely and the staff very friendly. They didn’t rush us and we were able to stay chatting after we finished..."

Kathy Shanaghan

"We had our social club function this evening, mid winter Christmas theme. The service was great (Thank you Dominic!!) and the food was fabulous!..."

Amanda Assink

"Absolutely loved the cafe, the best latte coffee I’ve had in a long time, super pleasant atmosphere, a beautifully well presented cafe, will..."

Espinoza Lorena

"Went to lunch today with relatives.I loved the food (very a la carte) and the atmosphere. Lovely friendly staff who made out day..."

Tania Duval

"very nice meal. i recommend this to everybody. ..."

Maria Phipps

"Was there on Sat night to help celebrate a 16th birthday. Food was great, staff friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend Circus..."

Kay Neale

"Circus Circus has always been my favourite hang out place in Auckland. I always come here for brunch and seldom for dinner but tonight I came here..."

Teresa Kaori

"The food has always been good. I visited after a long time. The service has been tremendously improved. Avneet and Sashant provided exceptional..."

Love B

"Arrived 10mins before kitchen close with a group of 7. Staff were more than happy to serve us, even though they had to stay a little longer. Food was..."

Cee Tee

"unique interior and friendly service! coffee was great too! peanut butter mousse a little bit too strong for my taste but their carrot cake was..."

MCP

"Great place to have a coffee after 4! They serve coffee all afternoon. Good service, good food, great coffee. What else would you ask for? Always..."

Boty

"I love the ambience and atmosphere here. It’s a very nice place to chill and relax and just chat with friends! We ordered the banoffee and peanut..."

Renie

"Best coffee and service, staff are warm and friendly and know your order as soon as you walk..."

Brad Vidovich

"Great home cooked meal, large portions5 starsWe found this place on one of the review pages and decided to try it out, since it was close..."

Aggiedude82 !

"Nice coffee and great tasting cakes, in the heart of Mt Eden and is a great spot. they have been around for ever and have never disappointed after..."

Ricky Bhat

"An one of the kind cafe/eatery, open from early morning to last evening. Very busy place but with the friendly and attentive staff, food..."

Lucy

"Creative decor and environment really nice. Service is good and friendly. Drinks and food are all tasty, have a outside sitting area at..."

LuNa The TuNa

"I took my family to dinner on Saturday and it was just great. Loved the fun setting, comfortable and not loud so we could hear each other. The staff..."

Christena Huggins

"Went here for Sunday breakfast and ordered sloppy joe, yummy and delicious. I love the food and the ambience. Definitely will come back..."

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"Came here on a freezing weekday night. We were seated instantly and found that they had heaters and blankets ready for people to use which was great...."

Sam Diprose

"I visited this beautiful cafe with my best friend and it provided us a cozy atmosphere to enjoy our brunch and coffee, and of course,..."

Jinjing Fang

"Awesome coffee. You get the best coffee of Auckland. There are 3-4 good cafes in Auckland I used to prefer the most until I walked in to Circus cafe...."

Rohan Angre

"We rocked up for lunch, I was quite surprised how busy it was considering it was a weekday.Had to wander around to find a table, loved..."

Keith Eades

"One early morning while having our joy ride looking for somewhere to have breakfast we discovered this circus themed restaurant in the corner of Mt..."

Ang Sarap

"Quite expensive but really good food. My friend and I got the pancakes and the mushroom eggs bennedict both very good. Wanted to get some of their..."

Ompong Monkey

"The place has a nice atmosphere but it can get crowded fast. The desserts were good as well as their coffee. However, for a 4$ plus a cup of coffee I..."

Tez

"Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Ambiance: 5/5A few of us came here for dessert, we ordered their banoffee pie, tiramisu and chocolate cake...."

Trin

"Hadn’t visited here in ages, Frasers was chocker down the road so tried our luck here. Lucky to grab one of the few remaining tables with bonus gas..."

David

"Came here for lunch, the staff were absolutely hilarious and funny and had great conversations with us. We got the mac and cheese potato mushroom..."

Trazy M Lata

"Amazing and fast service, delicious food (I wiped my plate clean lol) and warm, vibrant atmosphere! I love that you could go in winter as they have..."

Nicole Naucabalavu

"Came here for brunch and will definitely be back again. We got the eggs Benedict, big breakfast and a iced latte and hot chocolate. It was quite busy..."

Emily Gossen

"Good busy cafe. The coffee was good and the food was good as well.The staff were friendly however the only downfall was the wait on the..."

FoodieBeast

"If you ask me where can buy best carrot cake in Auckland I will tell you circus circus. I promise it is the best. 15 years ago I moved to Auckland..."

Jack Food

"Came here for the first time for lunch today and they were packed. The menu was simple but the food tasted good. The service was perfect from all..."

Fangzhou Zhao

"Banoffee Pie is a must-try and the tiramisu was pleasant but please do not try the mango panna cotta😢😢 Panna cotta tasted like plastic and..."

Lia

"The Circus Circus stands out for its outside design and colours and we decided to check if it was as good as everyone too us....and we were not..."

João Plácido

"We came here as a party of 3 with a First Table reservation. We ordered the Sloppy Joe Hot Dog, Spicy Chicken Wings, Whole Baked Brie, The Italian..."

Vivian C

"Late Saturday lunch brought my partner and I (yes just 2 of us) to Circus Circus. It was also recently after their clown was stolen, which I hope..."

Oksana Zhang

"Great service the staff are always friendly. The desserts here are always delicious and good portion size. Breakfast menu is great and tasty. The..."

Jackson Radovan

"Great food, friendly staff, quick service and the coffee is really good. One of my favourite places to go. Definitely recommend. I think this is one..."

Abi Mitchell

"Awesome place with even better food. The customer service was exceptional! Had the steak meal, my partner had the fried chicken and we were both..."

Cam2761

"I have been here many times, every time it is busy but the service is good. The desserts are the best! I wish we lived closer, but it's a nice to..."

Tim Li

"This place is a little bit pricey. But in saying that, the deco is amazing and the cakes are huge!Always come here for coffee and..."

Saasha

"Always have a good experience when dining at Circus Circus Cafe. Even when busy, they are able to acknowledge us even if we came in the side of the..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Good range of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Tasty but not groundbreaking food. Had the steak sammy and a few hotdogs and chips between us...."

Jonathan Chen

"Came here for breakfast with a friend. We both really enjoyed the Star of the Show dish. Fairly expensive but it was cooked very well (see photo of..."

Ming_Angela Y

"Staffs were very friendly, the service was excellent and the food was good! We ordered the fish and eye fillet. Definitely will recommend to friends..."

James

"Come here regularly for coffee and cake. Their cakes are quite expensive but also get a very large portion so ends up being well worth the price! The..."

Karen

"Circus circus never disappoints its customers. Aside from having friendly, fast and reliable service- food was good! It was bit pricey but i used my..."

Celani Atienza

"The food, the vibe, the services, coffee were all perfect. The only let down was I found out the Zomato Gold discount was falsely given to the third..."

Selina

"Very friendly customer service. Banoffee bie was thick, creamy, outstanding. The portion is very sizeable and can even be shared between two. Will..."

MayLing Nguyen

"Lovely experience, great place for family.. pleasantly surprised when my 3 yr old daughter was greeted with some colors when we arrived to keep her..."

Rahul Sharma

"I had dinner here a few nights ago and had such a fantastic experience! I got the Mac and cheese side, fish of the day for main, and my partner got..."

Sophie Wilton

"Portions are huge! Don’t come here if you’re on a diet and a cake lover. Love the food and atmosphere and opened relatively late. The banoffee..."

J Eats

"Nice cafe, especially the decor - very distinctive. This cafe has always been busy all the time so expect a queue when you go there. Staff are very..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"My boyfriend and I both got the steak this evening with mushrooms sauce and it was absolutely fantastic! Very pleasantly surprised! Thanks guys!..."

Mary

"I have been coming here for about 10 years now, usually for late night desserts. This place is always lovely with nice vibes at night. I love their..."

Emily

"I’ve been to this place multiple times. The food and coffee is always on point and the staff are great. Highly recommend. The place itself is fun..."

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"Food so good. Definitely worth it and will come back for more to try other food. Ambiance is also so great, spacious and well maintained. Highly..."

Erika

"Can't fault it...fantastic service and the food was cooked to perfection...so very yummy!! Special mention for the Southern Fried Chicken - simply..."

Desmond Chan

"The food was great. Very busy cafe, but got all the service needed. The flat white was nice. Good service, Enjoyed the visit. Appreciated gold..."

Coffee Macarons

"Nice, fair priceGood and friendly staffGood foodMust go againhighly recommendLove itYou must need..."

SeaLam

"The minute steak sandwiches with caramelised onion jam were very tasty. If you like your cheese melted on your sandwich, you may need to ask...."

Damian Duffy

"I went there for breakfast and dinner. Busy as always. Great service and food was prepared pretty quickly. I enjoyed dinner better. For breakfast,..."

P Chen

"It was our third times having dinner there. And never disappointed. We had pasta of the day and eye fillet with mushroom sauce. Both dishes was..."

Aha

"Circus Circus has great food, and coffee. Funky decor and good service :) A nice place to take friends and family, to get a hearty..."

Sofie Yeung

"Love this place. Beautiful interior, great service and food. Only one toilet, but when they have everything else pretty much perfect, you don't..."

Matthew O'Connor

"Staff and managers are lovely and the food was very delicious. Their dessert was the highlight so beautifully presented and made. Would return for a..."

Nina

"Wonderful food and coffee~.Nice set up. Customer service was very good. Friendly staff.Parking is very good too. Food:..."

Sammiii

"I LOVE CIRCUS! I am regular customer and live about a 2 min drive away and will probably never stop coming here. They have this one waiter, he’s..."

Angela8273

"In my opinion they never closed their door. Everyday and every time it’s packed. This cafe provides the best carrot cake in the town , maybe in New..."

Bobohood528

"Great cafe that is open early till late, great location and vibes here with tables inside and a few outside as well (with heaters). Their drinks..."

G1k

"It was my first time being here. Nice and cosy place with friendly staffs too. Not to mention the food was yum Yum yum 😋 I was a bit disappointed..."

Cheryl 🍒

"Had a nice dinner the waiter was very friendly and helpful. I think their menu changed a little since the last time i came. We ended up ordering a..."

Kelvin

"Circus Circus is so great for brunch, their Eggs Bene is delicious! They also do an amazing steak sandwich, and their homemade burgers are thick,..."

Edith McDonald

"We keep coming back because they always cater for my food intolerances, I was especially impressed by their service yesterday because they let me put..."

Sharon Kortas

"Love this place, Chocolate cake is so good and coffee awesome. Only negative is it is a tad pricey.Will definitely go again when I get the..."

Craig Kenny

"I booked online so my friend can wait for me in the seat and the confirmation is fast. The burger is big size for girl, so i donno how to hold..."

Jifferney Lu

"Circus should be one of the “Must Dos” in Mt Eden CAFE. Food’s delicious and the waiters are pretty friendly. I like the flat white here. Next..."

Joyce Xu

"It’s all about the tiramisu! My husband I have dined here several times and we have come back for this shared favourite. For dinner we recommend..."

Christine Nurminen

"Super perfect chocolate cakeeeeeeeeeeeFinished watching rugby game but didn’t feel like a big dinner so I went to circus circus to get..."

The Poor Foodie

"This is literally the best cookie cake that I have ever tasted. The whipped cream was so so amazing and the way the cake was textured with white..."

Vaishali Panwar

"Very nice little cafe located in busy Mt Eden. The service and food are both very good, the service was very quick and the staff were friendly and..."

Sassy Radish

"This place has definitely turned into a favourite place of mine in the last couple of months. They do the BEST garlic loaf I’ve ever had! The steak..."

Emma Magee

"Great food and service! The sweet and sour chicken was amazing. Staff is very friendly. Lovely place with a nice ambience! Would definitely..."

Foodie Lover

"The best eggs Benedict I've had , service was good and the place was a good environment to be around . Music was a bit weird however enjoyed my..."

Romero Tagi

"Circus Circus is always a good shout for brunch, lunch or dinner. Their Eggs Bene is delicious! Plus they do an amazing steak sandwich, and their..."

Where To Next Auckland

"This place is amazing! I drive 45 minutes from home just to get here! The ambiance is cute (like a circus), the staff are attentive and the food is..."

Nicole Wallen

"Came here for lunch and got the chilli cheese dog with skinny chips and mocha. My friend got the banger & mash and flat white. It was pretty good,..."

G

"I love this place!, The service was amazing, our waiter was very professional and served us better than many more expensive restaurants. At his..."

Tom Wong

"Always enjoy going to Circus Circus. Friendly staff and great food. Their big breakfast is solid for anyone looking for a hearty start to the day..."

Tovia Va'aelua

"Its a nice cafe! Great food and coffee! Customer service is good! Been here few times, normally at nite time for some cake and coffee!! Will..."

Zac

"Food was delicious. Came for dinner Saturday night and it was semi busy. Restaurant is very spacious with different seating areas dependant on what..."

Millyvanilly

"Updates on 13 Nov 2018:Had lunch again here today. We had mushroom on toast with Bacon as side order, , portobello (egg Benedicts with mushroom..."

Marcus Lau

"One of my favourites to go for lunch, great coffee and great food! Good atmosphere and decor. My favourite is the eggs Benedict, I love the..."

Real Slug

"A really popular cafe and definitely an icon in the Mt Eden Village. We ordered the eggs Benedict and the hash browns. Basically two eggs Benedicts,..."

Dxlche

"Had the eggs bene with salmon and mushroom. Both were super tasty and we had great service from Juliette, our server. They were great about swapping..."

Duke_meko

"There is something quiet fun about dining with clowns and lions. Came here for lunch and the selection was amazing... not only did it have a full..."

Sabrina Q O'Flaherty

"4/5 Taste4/5 Display 3/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service Decent Cafe in Mt Eden roadOrdered two coffee and a carrot..."

곰정안

"(Sigh) at being too lazy too cook, yet alone wanting dessert, but yep! It happened on a Monday night again. Uber, Uber, Uber Eats. 😂😂😂 I..."

T.B.F

"The last time we came here was many moons back. Now, still buzzing as they used to.Surprisingly the food and service were pretty good. Cool..."

Jade Lim

"Food was delicious! The chef really knows what he's doing. We had the Pan fried fish and Rump Angus Beef. Tbh Although the beef wasn't that great,..."

Paularbear

"I'd die for their Banoffee pie or chocolate cake! AMAZING!! Also available on uber eats for my late night cravings! Super large slices especially for..."

Annie Wilson

"Staff greeted us promptly and food was served in no time, even on a busy day. The food was amazing, had an overall wonderful experience,..."

Jaime Brooke

"If you are looking for consistently GREAT coffee time after time this is definitely the place! They also do a great selection of food and sweets and..."

DC

"Had Banoffee Pie .. it was delicious. One little suggestion I'll make is maybe making the crust thinner. The day I went in the crust was an inch..."

Keriata Peters

"This is one of my faves late night coffee spots! I usually just sit down with a mocha and fries. This morning I got to experience the full..."

Hasiba Zareh

"Started off our day with brunch at Circus Circus.The homemade hashbrowns did not disappoint as the potatoes inside were soft and the outside was..."

Rosanne Choy

"Came here just for a slice of their utterly delicious looking chocolate cake. And I tell you, it’s utterly delicious. Rich, moist dark and..."

Georgia Vossen

"A great place to eat and drink - The meals were delicious - The service was great - they had a wide range of drinks to select from - Also a very..."

Theodore

"I've been to this place for years, food has always been really good and the location is great too! Love the decor and interior, it's super cute. Will..."

Lo9ve3r 4s

"Sam Pervan We both had the chicken burger and fries , they were both to die for but the homemade aioli was very vinegary , my chocolate ice..."

Alex Lee

"Always a great restaurant... been here over a dozen times in the last couple of years.... great food, good service.... Johnathon and his team are..."

Campbell Spencer

"Came here for brunch and ordered the eggs benedict with bacon and a lemonade while my partner ordered the big breakfast and a chocolate frappé. The..."

Mona Nasab

"First timer to Circus Circus for breakfast and I now know why the place is always so busy! . Great atmosphere and right in the heart of Mt Eden...."

Thomas Isadoro Sammy

"Very generous slice of cake that was really delicious - highly recommend for a satisfying afternoon tea or coffee hangout. Fun decor to enjoy there..."

Adam York

"I’ve been meaning to come here for a while now - finally stopped by on Saturday morning for some pancakes. The place is always booming. Catchy..."

TheMʌverick

"We normally come for coffee and desserts or cabinet food!! This time was our first time we tried the dinner menu ... it was great ... I had the fish..."

Mr & Mrs Krämer

"Service was friendly and fast. Tried Eggs Benedict with bacon which has always been my go-to breakfast dish when trying out a new cafe. It was ok...."

888bing888

"Have been here three times. Very busy on weekends .the decoration of this place is unique the layout of the various rooms are pretty cool too...."

Leonie An

"Great dessert and lunch, the coffee is not very strong though. Been there many times now and really enjoy most food I had, coffee and hot chocolate..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Friendly environment. .we had Wakanui Rump - creamy peppercorn sauce - chicken burger with skinny fries (best fries) and Tarakihi ..lemon skordalia..."

Susie Lim

"Love coming here!! Staff are always really friendly and the food is delicious. I work in Mt Eden and come here in my lunch break sometimes, and am..."

Danica Starr

"It's my second time to circus circus. Located around mt Eden central ( still new to the area ) which Circus Circus stands out a lot with the bright..."

Michelle Chua

"So I've been to good cafés and I've been to average cafes, and Circus Circus definitely stacks up with some of the best ones I've been to. It was..."

Audacity 2 Write

"Good place for a decent brunch on weekends. The place could be really busy though but worth a visit if you like good coffee with some nice kiwi big..."

Naziminator

"Really cool atmosphere and they have the best smoothies! They also come in really cool mini bottles, they staff were very friendly and I would..."

Keeley Watson 💌

"Ordered creme brulee, hot choc, and tiramisu. All were a bit disappointing. The hot choc was not very chocolate-ly, the tiramisu had minimal coffee..."

Veronica Te

"I love this place because they make amazing coffees and Muffins! I also appreciate their amazing service.Circus Circus is one of those..."

Angela Kay Street

"We went there for dinner. Really interesting decor and nice and warm. Please go really hungry, the meals are quite big! Garlic bread for one is..."

Christine

"Stays open till late, cosy and warm inside with a cool vibe. Great service with decent variety of food offered. Parking can be tricky at times..."

Sunvi Ahsan

"Really cool ambience and staff. Definitely an improvement from the service I received a few years ago here, this time they were so friendly and..."

Christine Yeh

"Very nice, I'm totally an cafe lover. When I had the day off, I always bring my child and had nice breakfast in the cafe. I love the food over there..."

Jamie

"Coffees not hot - this café needs to get its coffee machine serviced. Sloppy service and upon complaining, the lady apologised but did not offer a..."

Wei Wei Chang

"Child-friendly place, perfect for a Sunday brunch with the family. Loved the food, but we were particularly blown away by the cake in a jar. Yum!..."

R-Dee Roche

"Great food and Decor ! Favourite dish : Homemade Hashbrowns with poached eggs & salmon. However , today I went back for my favourite dish and they..."

Julz Robanakadavu

"Been there few times, great environment and food not too bad. Was there for lunch today and have to say that the staff are not friendly at all..."

Roger DD

"Excellent Place and the food was amazing.. 😊😊 love the ambience and the little circus decorations on the ceiling.. keep up the good work circus..."

Piran Tolat

"Nice place, providing your usual standard of service and the ambience is basically typical of a cafe just with a circus motif here and..."

Jeffie

"Staff are friendly and attentive, Great service great food desserts are mainly the reason we go there great that they open late perfect for late..."

Lipe Kaloni Latu

"This place is always packed at night with people going for dessert. Initially we were wanting to have dinner across the road but they forgot to put..."

Joanne Chiang

"Originally planned to go somewhere much nicer but as they were closed we decided to come to Circus Circus as it was close by.Weird décor,..."

Justin Bieber

"Food and Flavour: 2.5/5Ambience: 3/5Seating: 3.5/5Service: 3/5Value for Money: 3.5/5The kids loved the fact that it was..."

BonZ Loves Food

"This place has a awesome theme to it. Food and coffee is really good too. This cafe is a little bit on the pricier side, however it is located in Mt..."

Sid

"Even though it was super busy, the service was fast, the food was fantastic and the staff are really friendly - makes for a very enjoyable..."

Danielle Guise

"Place was very busy and still the service was fast and friendly. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Would definitely come back. The only..."

Hannah Wright

"Had dinner here on a Tuesday night with my boyfriend. Came around 7:00, place was already buzzing and we were lucky to find a spot...."

Iris Joy Ebasco Edic

"Finally went to Circus Circus. I am not sure I would go there for dinner. But great place for brunch. Lots little places to sit. The pan fried liver..."

Orchid

"Enjoyed my lunch here today. Good vibe and pleasant fast service. A little more sauce on the pancakes would have been great but otherwise fine. The..."

Nzweston

"I have a phobia of clowns, so despite hearing so many great things about this place, I have tried my hardest to stay away. However after reading..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Came here for lunch! Loved the design and location although was a little hard to find parking. We all got the steak and it was cooked well. Staff was..."

Mandy C

"CC is open late most days and is perfect for late night sugar cravings. Their display has always got something tantalizing. Great coffees too...."

Ann R

"This place I am rather fond of, this is somewhere I normally like to go for a relaxed coffee and catch-up with mates every now and than...."

Joseph Taleni

"Their carrot cake: divine! ❤❤❤Aside from the fun, whimsical ambiance, I come here often with friends to enjoy a cup of coffee and share..."

Mae

"Circus. Yea. its a circus, minus all the acrobatics, flame eating performers and the clown juggling balls. The ambience is good though - made u feel..."

AA

"nice place to have lunch and coffee. service is always fast, staffs are very friendly. I love their egg benedict so delightful. i recommend this..."

Angle Love Abo Ghanya

"Still the same rating as I came here this morning for brunch. My sister ordered the vanilla pancakes with bacon which she thought were good , could..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Such a great place with friendly staff. So good how they are always open till late. Wonderful atmosphere too! I have been coming here for many years..."

Leonardo Law

"Have been here a few times. For both lunch and dinner. Came here for brunch today.I love the circus themed decor and the extensive dining..."

I_like_pickles

"Never disappointed when I visit Circus Circus. Love their desserts and I hammer the banoffe pie. Meals are delish at any time of day, breakfast is..."

Kai Finder

"Great place Excellent food and service Just love the place Food service is so fast Coffee great and the tastes of the food are..."

Richard J

"I just can't get that excited about Circus Circus - hugely popular, yes. Consistently busy yes, but nothing really stands out for me over many other..."

Kiwi Eats Asia

"Me and my friends went here for afternoon tea. They have a variety of desserts and coffees. They were really delicious and creatively served. The..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"Another amazing breakfast place in Auckland. The hash browns are perfect, the bacon is really good, the eggs are perfectly poached. I also had the..."

Justinelaboisse

"Have been here many times as the ambience of the place is very nice. Desserts are lovely and coffee is good. They've got a place at the back for..."

Rhea Kirstienne Chang

"Been here couple of time. My experience at circus was great. Very fast service, friendly staff and good chefs. I highly recommended to..."

Mercan Kazankiran

"Really impressed service was quick and efficient for a public holiday super impressed. Food and coffee was so delish will be back soon. Highly..."

Kirstie Jory

"really really nice, my wife and I had a really enjoyably hearty tasty meal here. we were to full to try the desserts but they looked bloody..."

Andrew Shaw

"Great experience. Lovely service. Had a slice of chocolate cake was really nice, not too sweet, moist, all really nice. We had the sunday pork roast..."

Ruby Satele

"Came in here for a late afternoon tea. Ordered a small cappuccino, a slice of carrot cake and a chocolate frappe. Service was good, and the staff..."

Kirsten

"Circus Circus is a charming cafe in Mt Eden Auckland with a cosy ambience that sets the mood for relaxed joyful eating. There are separate menus..."

Vikram Karve

"Went Saturday afternoon just after midday.Had Caffe Latte, Iced Cafe AmericanoWe had the Hash Browns with Chicken, and Chicken..."

Mike G.

"Awesome place at Mt Eden. It has a few items on the menu but a perfect joint for European food. You will enjoy every part of this place; the food,..."

Mayur

"My Favourite Cafe.This cafe is so cute and nicely set with a backdrop of Carnival-Circus kind of feel.The best part is that you will always find it..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"Enjoyed a deliciously sweet afternoon here tasting cake! My personal favourite was the carrot but the Banoffee also deserves a thumbs up! The place..."

KP

"Best meal by far in the last few weeks - the gnocchi is amazing the service superb Dinner definitely your strong point would definitely come back..."

Gail Tasker

"This place is one of my most favorite paces to go to in auckland, no matter how busy they get the staff is always wonderfully accommodating and..."

MizC

"A beautiful elegant restaurant with lovely staff and fantastic food. Excellent customer service and really good quality food. Came here on a date and..."

Heidi Chapman

"I've always wanted to visit this place and I finally got the opportunity to today. It was so busy today but we managed to get a table :) the service..."

Jessica Li

"Have been there for a few times with different friends. Lots of people like this place, so do I. Have tried lunch, dinner and afternoon tea there. I..."

Michelle Hwang

"This place offered us a very warm hospitality, great customer service and delicious food!The food was quite heavy but nonetheless tasty,..."

Rohit Victor

"We had the homemade hashies and they were really nice, the rocket complimented it nicely. The venue is quite tight though.. It feels so crammed in..."

Jayce Huynh

"Nice warm and cozy atmosphere :)Very friendly staff. Great place for coffee date. Great selection of desserts. I went today in the..."

JungYun Lee

"Love how they are open quite late for dessert. The desserts are nice, and my friends commented the coffee is of good quality. The only downside is..."

Sabrina Chae

"Haven't actually dined in here, but took away an orange and almond cake. It was so light, moist and full of flavor, I can't wait to try more..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"The name of this cafe always makes me think of clowns😃 it is known for its great coffee and café style food.Interior has a circusy..."

Hungus Girl

"I came here for brunch today and although the menu is limited the food was very nice. The service was a bit slow and one of the drinks we had paid..."

Katrina Dodge

"Have always wanted to try this place out big they're always busy especially during dinner time. Finally made it here for lunch though!..."

Queena

"A very busy cafe in one of my favorite village.Coffee is perhaps one of the highlight of the place barring the lovely looking..."

Arpita Mandal

"I have been here alot for breakfast mostly. Their waffles are the best! Coffe is always great... Fast and friendly service. Great location and vibe..."

Jenin Dean

"Came here for a friend's birthday brunch and got the home made hash browns with salmon. Tasted good, would be keen to try something else next..."

Rachel Sun

"Each time I came in I received very good service, coffee was excellent, and food was very good too, particularly the carrot cake- very generous..."

Julie Pulie

"We came here last year for mother's day and we had a great experience dining here... I also love their desserts and I really like the..."

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"Great entrees great desserts but Mains were so-so.In saying that took my three kids under 8 and we all loved it!Would def recommend to..."

Rudey Smith

"Very nice. Our drinks were served superfast and the meals shortly after that. Fresh delicious ingredients cooked right. Likely the best coffee I have..."

R & A

"nice cafe with great food and friendly staff. Great place for a quick coffee or family dine or a dessert night. Loved everything except the struggle..."

Anita

"Nice restaurant, great food, amazing desserts and lovely staff. Thank you for making my visit worth the drive from over the bridge every time over..."

Maha Osman

"Just another nice cafe to add to the Mt Eden collection! The place looks like a circus, with plenty of seating and waiters(tresses) to go around. Had..."

E Z

"Have been to this popular restaurant few times for dinner & love their location, Circus character theme, their ambiance, seating arrangement, their..."

Lvgdfd

"Circus circus has my favourite chocolate cake! The icing is rich and cake super moist. Always love coming here for cake and coffee. They also serve..."

Jenny Da

"I've dinned here twice and ordered baked crepes both times because it was something I wanted to go back for. (The second time was a little..."

Justine Klassen

"I havent been out to try any new places in so long... it's tragic. Anyway, I went to Circus Circus cafe for afternoon tea after my parents said their..."

Melissa

"The perfect place for breakfast with friends.Meals were delivered quickly followed up with great coffee.The service is friendly and the..."

Brett Heaven

"We met relatives for brunch at Circus Circus today. When we arrived the place was pretty full. We were greeted warmly and while we were waiting..."

Lochbuie

"Really average coffee and slices. Can't really say much great, it's just okay. Coffee a little bland and very weak. Might return if in the area,..."

DontScrewWihMaFood

"Been here a few times usually for coffee and a bite.Came here today for lunch. I got the homemade hash browns, poached egg, bacon,..."

Tania Dawson

"Food is good, coffee has its good days and its bad days here. Its very spacious, quite a lot bigger than it looks. It also gets quite busy here, but..."

Penguin93

"Have been here few times and never been disappointed. Their carrot cake is the best I have had so far. Its a family favourite. Staff are friendly and..."

Nidhi

"First time dinner at Circus Circus, we ordered lamb shanks and 500g pork ribs. The shanks well cooked, the ribs full of flavor with home made chips....."

Ryan Wong

"Good place to have brunch and nice coffee. I've been to Circus 5+ times, and they never let me down. I can always expect good quality of..."

W111

"Ambience was excellent. Good place after dinner. Offering good cups of coffee. We ordered some desserts from their cabinet and the gluten free..."

L G

"The carrot cake is AMAZING! I have had some amazing meals here and some not so great ones. The staff their are great though and the coffee is always..."

Kelsie Taylor

"Love the place & food! The service was excellent! Fast & efficient... Would recommend to anyone. Be it breakfast or lunch! Easy parking too!..."

Nerushan Jeganathan

"I have come here for both brunch and dinner now, and I do like Circus Circus.One of my friends is obsessed with their chocolate cake and..."

MissEstherZ

"This place is a bit of an institution in Mt Eden, with its red clown theme :-) Probably one of my favourite cafes in Mt Eden. There are plenty of..."

Frank

"On Saturday, we had an early dinner at 6:30. The 2 pieces of garlic baguettes were good to start socialising with friends. My wife had crispy pork..."

STRADS

"I cannot recommend this place enough. Consistently exceptional service, great coffee and a delectable array of treats are a winning..."

Charles H.

"Circus circus has come a long way and its always a pleasure going to such an iconic place but I do think with its rise in popularity it may have also..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"If you need a quick reasonably priced meal, this is definitely the place to go! They do a fantastic chai latte too. The service wasn't bad with pay..."

Sarah Parke

"Good mocha lattes and breakfast menu. Love their big top breakfast and home made hash browns. A bit pricey but worth it. Staff are lovely and..."

Nikhil Gujar

"Busy place. Good ambience. Superb service.Would love to see more variety for food and maybe options for ice-creams too - but with the range..."

Aabhas Dole

"Walking into Circus Circus, I knew the vibe was exactly what I was looking for, and that the service was going to be great. The lovely blonde..."

Jordan Jennings

"My dress code for the day: pink Abercrombie tshirt with United Colours of Benetton pleated skirt, black tights, red Converse shoes, and trench coat....."

Vivi S

"We've been here a few times with the 2-for-1 Entertainment Book voucher (pity they reduced it to 25% off!). The food is good but it's so busy here,..."

Misty

"Quirky, cosy and cool. Circus circus is a great spot for a meal or coffee. There is plenty of seating however they always seem to be pretty full...."

HJ

"Even though there's lots of seating @ CC, we always struggle to get a seat. But when we do, we always leave happy. We pop in usually for coffee and..."

Vitale Eti

"I like this place.. it gets very busy on sat and sun morning.The food is same as every other cafe but I like their eggs bene with salmon their..."

FoodLoco

"I went here in the weekend to catch up with friends. It was quite busy on a Sunday morning but we managed to get a table. It was my first time here..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Yummy!! Is all I have to say for this place. If you need a good pick me up coffee this is the place! Always get a side of the carrot cake though, one..."

Arijc

"Beautiful place, inside and out.Been here a few times for breakfast now and the staff have been consistently friendly, helpful and..."

Maria Carmela

"Circus Circus' cheesecake is HEAVEN on a plate! Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner - this place is awesome. From the Big Top Breakfast to the baked..."

LouLou

"We decided to drive out for lunch during a uni break and it was so worth it! The coffee here at Circus Circus tasted better AND it was cheaper than..."

Sheena

"Had a light afternoon tea/dessert session with my friend here. The ambience was great and the staff were all very courteous. However, I'm not a huge..."

Annie Ren

"Food was amazing coffee was lovely would definitely come back for more lol loved how there were blankets outside for customers loved the atmosphere..."

Tessa Purcell

"What I love most about this place is the smoking area! Unfortunately the food is mediocre; I don't find it displeasing but nothing to rave about...."

Kelly

"Even though it was a busy morning the staff were prompt with their services. Extremely friendly staff. Bought the big top breakfast, there is not a..."

Nitya Lakshmanan

"Always a familiar, cosy vibe when visiting Circus Circus. Sampled the peach crumble tea and banoffee pie with my friend. Pie was definitely on the..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"The back story : Proudly nestled in amongst the shops at Mt Eden Village, Circus Circus has been a go-to cafe for me for many years. Boasting a..."

A Culinary Affair

"I have stopped by Circus Circus a number of times for coffee and a few times for lunch. It is a great place to take friends for lunch with the quirky..."

Heidi

"The food and service here is amazing! The surroundings are really casual but bright and fun, with a hanging circus-themed mobile overhead, which..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Great coffee and food. I love the circus theme. You don't see many themed restaurants or cafes around. We had their breakfast. My..."

Aniva Huang

"Desserts are really good. Tiramisu is a chart-topper, allowing for a touch of extra sweetness. There is a lot of scope to improve the ambience for an..."

#1

"I enjoyed our valentine's date in circus circus.. Nice ambience.. Very accomodating and friendly staffs.. Although the place is bit tight especially..."

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Loriana Devoe

"This is our Girls Go To Place for a late night coffee, hot choc, green tea and cake......yes healthy life. I came here last week with my girls and..."

Shanzay

"Been here quite few times. I organized a birthday there today not knowing that they don't really allow birthday cakes bought from elsewhere to be..."

Dan Kulkarni

"Have had 3 evening meals at Circus Circus. Like the atmosphere, friendly staff. The food is good value. Have not tried the..."

Reid

"It's a cute little cafe located in mt eden village. I haven't tried much of the the food, but the drinks are pretty standard. We have always been..."

Lee V

"Went to Circus Circus for dessert. The fact that it wasn't as fresh probably caused the desserts to be a little dry and lacking in flavor. The..."

Eva Zhu

"다소 외곽에 위치한 이곳은 마운트 이든 등반 이후 가볍게 들리기 좋은 근방 최고의 카페인을 하다. 하지만..."

Renor Kay

"Service was very good, attentive and friendly. Quality of the food was very good, it was busy but come on guys please poach the eggs properly, eggs..."

Sean Appleby

"Went there for a catch up with a friend. We both ordered the Chocolate Mousse Pot. It was yum. Portion size was great. I loved the ambiance and the..."

Teri

"Cool family based cafe- bring my daughter here cause the setting, foods alright, coffees good if you haven't been here it's def worth a try- just for..."

Chloe-Mae

"This place is great for breakfast or lunch and you can expect pretty good food and service here. I ordered the vegetarian cannelloni which was tasty..."

LucyGoosey

"The cost was too expensive for a student, and the quantity was not much. The food tasted good and I ordered steak with chips. The chips was the..."

Noeyh Sarah

"Went there for breakfast today. Had a cappuccino. The scrambled egg on toast,home made hash browns poached eggs with cured salmon and the sautéed..."

Michelle Huynh

"Always a great place to meet friends for a coffee! Great atmosphere and really enjoy the theme the cafe has. Food is good and reasonably priced!..."

Izzy B

"It's been many years since I visited Circus Circus. I didn’t have good experiences in the past so have avoided for years, but the fact that they..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"The atmosphere was amazing here and had plenty of seating available to occupy for different groups. The decor theme was what stood out to me the..."

Jee Espino

"Brunch with two of my colleque on a sat. Lucky to find us a seated area. Friendly staff, service was top. Coffee was excellent for all of us. I Had..."

Tuku

"This place probably rates better for its fast service and upbeat atmosphere however food is rather average. Good enough to visit for breakfast if you..."

Mele Foliaki

"We went for coffee and dessert one night. I was dying to try Circus Circus for the longest time and finally managed to pop in. I ordered a slice of..."

Samantha Lines

"I had my birthday breakfast here. Twas early morning but the staff were all so friendly it almost felt like home. You'd feel comfortable as soon as..."

Cynthia Agustin

"Great food, great service. Went my girlfriend and she loved the place. People were lovely and the decor was unique. On a hot summer night they opened..."

Matt Jeng

"Awesome breakfast place!!! I love their paninis. Very busy but worth it. Their desserts also look sinful so will be going back to try!!! Cant..."

Eli A

"Litterally one of the best places I've ever tried for breakfast, lunch and brunch and dinners! I recommend this place soooo much, you will NOT be..."

Tan.ned

"I visited this place last night - 13. 12. 14. The staff were very friendly and made me and my friends welcome. The crispy skinned salmon, almond..."

Carole Baylis

"Very popular and busy cafe! We hadn't been in a while but decided to head out to Mt Eden for Saturday morning breakfast. I was..."

Jess Hale

"Come here once a week for desserts with my girlfriend. We usually have the Kahlua chocolate mousse & sometimes the tiramisu. Both are yumm. I have..."

Kezia Lobo

"This place has provided amazing lunches throughout four years of uni. A great cafe full of all different salads and yummy soups. I really enjoy the..."

Hannah Short

"A good standard of both food and service. Circus circus can be a victim of its own popularity and can unfortunately suffer from being too busy and..."

Matt

"Nothing gets me excited than interior and decor in a cafe. The atmosphere at Circus Circus is beyond stunning right down to the bone of detailing...."

Extra Boon

"I ordered a hot chocolate and a scone the hot chocolate was one of the better ones i have hadthe scone on the other hand had room for..."

Heidi M

"One of my favourite cafe's in Auckland.I've been to Circus Circus for brunch, lunch and casual coffee and dessert date. Offers..."

R

"Great café, consistently good food and excellent service, have been dining here for around 10 years. Good menu, but would love to see some more..."

Wendy Main

"Went for an early dinner before working evening shift, very pleased to see they serve & were busy between 4 & 6 pm as this is usually a..."

Yvonne Wagner

"Tina, you've done it again! Fannnnnntastic. I wrote a review for you a few years ago on a different website giving you 5 stars as well, but you..."

Matt

"I always enjoy a visit to circus circus. Not only is the atmosphere and decor amazing, the service and menu are top notch. Staff are more than..."

Monique Williams

"Quibbles first - I find their cake/dessert selection slightly limited and they could do with one less table in the 'main' area near the counter - too..."

Robert Perry

"Go there time and time again, Coffee is 11 out of 10, consistently the best around. We feel like valued customers even though at times they are..."

Becky D.

"My boyfriend and I love going to Circus Circus for the desserts, their Banoffee Pie is delicious and they always have a great selection of sweets to..."

Brit Cooling

"Just had a really nice brunch & coffee there. It was busy but the waiters and waitresses were really friendly regardless. Guess that is why it is..."

Emily

"Have been here twice now, once for brunch and again for lunch. Both times incredibly efficient service even though the cafe was reasonably full...."

Tabitha

"I genuinely believe that this is the best coffee in Auckland and in my top 3 in NZ personally - probably number one. Good selection of foods on..."

Pete Hodkinson

"Why is Circus Café my second office?Staff are efficient, get talking to them and discover a variety of people and backgrounds.Food is..."

John Coyle

"I can't recommend Circus Circus highly enough - I took my elderly parents and sister with two young children there for brunch just after Christmas. ..."

Julia Connolly

"We went there last night for a coffee and a shared dessert of Bannoffee. We had pretty good service, nice atmosphere and the banoffee was not too..."

Sue Berry

"We have been going to Circus Circus Cafe off and on for years and more regularly in the past year. We always get excellent & friendly service...."

Tim Woolfield

"I have been a customer of Circus Circus Cafe for 5 mths having brunch.(if that's what its still called) I go every sat morning almost without fail..."

Shawn

"We had a regular cafe that we went to every weekend for breakfast or brunch in Remuera. Sadly it went downhill but it was to our benefit as now our..."

Lisa Borrie

"I always feel very pleasant there by the casual and cosy environment, very good food, but specially by the services. The "hands on deck" manager is..."

Marcella

"We dined there with our two young children. The fishcakes and salad from the childrens menu were really good. The staff were very..."

Josephine Roberts

"Good place, nice serving staff, recommended. Have tried most dishes on the Menu and is of a very high..."

The Bungeye

"My friend and I both had the duck that was recommended by a young waitress, GOOD..."

David T

"I go to Circus Circus quite frequently for coffee, and their yummy cabinet treats (I wouldn't say no to a muffin, or delicious tart!). I have had the..."

Sara Bodel

"Stumbled upon this place looking for an early morning coffee fix. Hot, strong coffee and the girls at the front were smiley and friendly..."

Peter Gibbons

"First timers at Circus Circus, I went in with a group of friends for a late brunch.We didn't book, and it looked packed but they were happy..."

Charles

"I have been coming around to Circus Circus for a few years now, and I had never bothered writing a review, but the new salmon hash cakes are amazing..."

Edward Pasek

"Thanks Circus Circus for providing us with a great place to meet friends over coffee/breakfast/lunch/dinner. I love your new menu, the baked crepes..."

Sara Knight

"I go here often, whether it is just for a quick coffee or a meal. I love sitting outside under the heaters and they have some cosy red blankets to..."

Hayley

"This place is so cool! I really enjoyed my pasta of the day for lunch. Delicious smoked salmon in a creamy tomato sauce with tasty red onions and..."

Olivia Winstone

"I drive past this place nearly every day and finally dragged along the sister for some brunch. I ordered the baked crepe which is vegetarian while..."

Lena Kodaira

"Thelma: OMG banoffie was devine way too much for 1 sitting. Friendly staff nice atmosphere - yum yum yumLouise: ..."

Marie Hancock

"Table for two at this cafe. First timers.Overall, pretty good. Our brunch was well cooked and presented. Coffee very good. Staff..."

Chris Beale

"Not that many places where you can feel comfortable going in for dinner with 2 boisterous kids under 5 years old, but we've done it 2 or 3 times at..."

Barbara Goldie

"Amazing Amazing Amazing!!! We head here every time we are in Auckland. Great atmosphere, service, the menu is broad and good value, the food is..."

Stacee H

"Have been to Circus Circus a few times now for brunch and it has been excellent each time. We came in yesterday morning- the place was pumping but..."

Kimberley Humphries

"This has been a local fave for years. The coffee is good (although don't think its fair trade) and the cabinet food is good too, the menu changes..."

Sara Salman

"I drive past this place most days but have never been in as it always looks busy.The omelet, the service and the coffee were all worth the..."

David Boshier

"Circus has the best cakes and desserts! I will always go there for my sweet fix.I Love their big slices of cakes - the carrot cake with..."

Nicky

"Lovely warm atmosphere last night, had great coffee, friendly service, the cafe was warm and filled with chatter, and the chocolate mousse was..."

Lucia Florence

"I have always had a good experience at this place- great wait staff , and the kitchen elves who work in the tiniest space consistently produce great..."

Pauline Bennett

"We went to Circus Circus for breakfast as we had passed many times and it always looked busy which is usually a good sign. There was a queue but the..."

Diana R

"In a nutshell? A general all rounder. Four of us arrived yesterday morning for breakfast (around 9am), the place was packed which is always a good..."

SJK .

"Ive been to this place twice - and it never fails to impress me with the fact that so many yummy meals are actually produced from that wee kitchen..."

Adeline

"I enjoyed a lovely dinner here the other night. The place was quite busy when I entered, so that must be a good sign. The food was certainly very..."

Noelia Gonzalez Quiñones

"Absolutely amazing! Been to Mount Eden many times and this place has always been packed out, this tim we decided to try it and are so glad we..."

Cassandra

"After hearing so many positive comments on this cafe, I thought I simply must visit to see what all the fuss is about. Boy, I'm so glad I did. Came..."

Kay Adams

"Always a delight. Always delicious and the service is as good as it gets. My friend got the bubble and squeak and would not stop raving, I got the..."

Angel Star-Heron Fulljames

"Always consistently brilliant Coffee and Service. This place has been our local for years and never fails to deliver.Food is consistantly..."

Neil

"Went there for dinner, loved it!Ordered the soup it was great. It was in a bread holder, yum yum!!Main is OK compared to desert, we ordered the..."

Rachel Candy Li

"Wow, what an incredibly busy, efficient and exciting place to eat. I have spent many hours visiting cafes around the world but this one stands out..."

Angela Walley

"Had a fabulous dinner at Circus Circus on a busy Saturday night. We arrived late (about 9pm) and were allowed our pick of the free tables.We had..."

Blythe Biel

"Went to Circus Circus on the 19/07/09 for my birthday dinner.Dinner was great! I had the Lamb Shanks while my partner opted for the Steak...."

Cameo Yung

"This place is like the tardis! There's more room inside than it looks from the street. Great food, service and friendly staff all make for a..."

Georgia McNamara

"Circus Circus is one of my fave cafes in Mt Eden! They have delicious food and friendly service.I had breakfast there most recently but..."

Jennifer Manalo

"There's a reason why Circus Circus is one of Auckland's top cafes. It's funky carnival themed interior, extended separate group dining rooms and..."

Lisa Edgar

"Circus Circus is an oldie but a goodie, we have been coming to here for years and it never disappoints. After a big day yesterday moving into the new..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Whether I'm going for dinner with my boyfriend, having a business meeting over lunch or catching up for a friend for a coffee, the staff at Circus..."

Meagan Kerr

"I used to feel Circus Circus was average but have been here twice in the last month, both times for brunch, and found it much improved. The place is..."

Maggie G

"Circus Circus is one of my favourite cafes in Auckland. It is always packed full of people but it is possible to find a seat if you have a small..."

Lucy Eats

"I went to Circus Circus for dinner as I had a voucher from the entertainment book. The waitress who served us was very helpful, especially when I was..."

Rebecca Smith

"I’ve been here last weekend with my son. Here is good place when you are not so much hungry, but need to feed your family. Haha. I like the car..."

Kyeong eun Kim

"Wow!! Fabulous fun and friendly! If you're looking for great food, amazing decor, and fantastic fun, look no further! Loved the experience, food, and..."

Robert Kowalchuk

"Really really good. Service was absolutely the best, going out of their way way to help. Very friendly and so kind to our 2 year old. Food delicious,..."

Raymond Sunkel

"Always a good place to pop into for lunch or a quick coffee. The food cabinet is always well stocked and full of different choices. I took a Louise..."

Rod K

"The service was great,very friendly!Good coffee! We will visit..."

Aki Omiya

"Hetal was a very friendly and nice staff, please come and say hello to her anytime..."

Vivien Chen

"Great atmosphere and so much seating! The food is a bit pricey but the serving sizes are huge. We got the smoked salmon eggs benedict and mushrooms..."

Joseyy

"We loved this please, we ordered our food, it came quickly even though the place was packed. The drinks arrived just few minutes before the brunch,..."

stefania picetti

"Amazing food! Great portion sizes. The mushroom stroganoff was delicious, and my poached eggs were perfectly runny. Will definitely be coming back..."

Melissa Erin Montante

"Circus circus is my local. It’s the place we celebrate family birthdays for breaky. It’s where I start my day. The people and the coffee are..."

Marianna Glucina

"Best place for a food or just simply a cup of best coffee in the area. Unique atmosphere. You can meet with friends or just read the book in the side..."

Chris Serweta

"The service was great! Our order came through quickly and all of the servers were very friendly. The food was delicious. We had one of the salad and..."

Robert Klink

"I didn’t take pictures of the food we had because they were just quick bites and a cup of hot chocolate 🍫 I LOVED their egg frittata bakery..."

Tanusha Shakti

"Hetal was amazing on her service and I’d definitely come back again..."

Vera Chen

"The place is funky and atmosphere and service was really good. The waiter and waitresses is very friendly.The food was not bad and was no extra..."

syed faris

"Fantastic food, great atmosphere and excellent service! Would definitely..."

Lauren Trim

"I had the zucchini capsicum frittata and the mango and banana smoothie. They were delicious and the service was..."

Liliana Mawer

"Our go to place for the past few months Marisa is the sweetest! Wonderful hospitality and..."

Florence

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"Booked a large table on a Sunday for brunch and it was so amazing, had the best waiter, super friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is so relaxed and..."

Kelly Marie

"Mine and my partners first date night in a long time, and we weren't disappointed! Service was friendly, efficient and the food was to die for! The..."

Shaleya Brett

"What a great place. Very pretty setting, lovely attentive friendly staff and delicious food. Having 2 coeliacs in the family it was a treat to go..."

Jane Laing

"The Garden Shed is honestly in the heart of Mt Eden and one of the best restaurants I’ve been to! The food was vegetarian-friendly, the decorations..."

Erica Li

"Excellent evening , delicious food at the Garden Shed, very friendly happy staff. The homemade apple pie with Vanilla Bean ice cream is well worth..."

Joanne Wright

"The crispy pork menu was good and also the atmosphere and nice and warm place to be in a raining wet day in Auckland, Travel from Tauranga to have a..."

Johnny Nguyen

"Absolutely wonderful place for daughters engagement party last Saturday. Could not fault anything. Great food wonderful service and a fantastic..."

Sheryl Martin

"Great service. Our waiter was very attentive and the food was great. The smores are highly recommended..."

Shaheerah Sulaman

"Been to the garden shed a few times its always great, today had our first hiccup with a slightly stale bagel,we let them know and they replaced it..."

Scott Edney

"6 of us for lunch, fab service and delish food. Lovely wines and good beer selection, and a great setting. Really enjoyed the..."

Abby Dummer

"A tad heavy on French staff who like to be inappropriate otherwise best place to eat in Mt Eden village by a long way forget circus..."

Phil Manktelow

"Went there without any research and were very surprised with the amazing food.. the Terracotta bread was such a great dish that we went back for..."

Maloy Patnaik

"First time back after reopening, food still great as far as i remember. Dreamy interior and very instgramable! Really impressed with the food and its..."

MCP

"Great food, amazing & cozy garden ambience and very friendly service. We have requested to write a ‘Happy Birthday’ on the dessert plate for my..."

Katreena

"Nice ambianceGood foodValue for money (even without first table)Staff were just okPerfect for a sunny sunday evening dinner..."

Maricor Sunga

"Went there for brunch last week, love the cozy and relaxed atmosphere. The cocktail menu looks intriguing, will definitely give it a go next time...."

Evelyn Chen

"Nice ambience here with rustic botanic themed. The food is ok, for big breakfast bacon can be cooked more crispier on the side but middle still..."

Antonia Jopoetro

"first of all, your staff are super friendly and thank you for running after us as we had left our bag there when we had left. your two lovely ladies..."

Dennis Wong

"I’ve heard some good reviews on this place and was super excited to try it out when they reopened after a period shutdown. This rustic looking..."

Lucy

"Very good! They were closed for some time but have reopened!The lamb ragu was the only dish that disappointed. The noodles were overcooked..."

Tony Ma

"Great food, great service as usual. Their fries are the best!..."

Andreea Simion

"Cute little place. Good service, clean and will definitely be going back. Loved the idea of eating in a pretty garden. Food was ok too :) :) :)..."

Lori Gold

"Love the concept of this place. Interior is very cute and relaxing. Love their coffee and tea always delicious. Food there is not too bad but..."

FoodiesTable

"Garden shed was my favorite cafe, unfortunately they're closed. I had so much wonderful memories here,eish they could reopen. I miss the dessert and..."

LuNa The TuNa

"I miss this beautiful place, hope they open again soon. We took a friend here for brunch and seated at the courtyard, she can’t stop taking..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"First lunch after moving home and it was the Fish and Chips that won the day. The staff were very friendly and the outdoor area had heaters that kept..."

Tovia Va'aelua

"This place is amazing!! From the ambiance, to the food presentation, the taste and the service. Came for a weekend brunch for a cheat meal, the cheat..."

Shihana

"I absolutely love the vibe of this place. Very warm and welcoming on a cold winter evening. I had hibiscus flower soda, mulled wine and crispy..."

Pinnu88

"This is an unique cafe with green and eco friendly interior design.If you like to have your meal either alone or with company in a..."

Marcus Lau

"By far the best restaurant I've ever been to. Antonio the manager was really good, great service and good sense of humour. Look forward to coming..."

Bobby Sohal

"Always a great time at The Garden Shed. Such great atmosphere and food. The staff are always the friendliest! Special shoutout to Antonio for all the..."

Aleisha T

"Atmosphere was great, it’s a cute restaurant - never been to a place with such well thought out outside areas, went on a cold day and was toasty..."

Alexis Manders

"It was really good place for brunch :) really pretty place! I recommend to go garden side:) Decoration on my drink was really pretty with flower...."

Alice In New Zealand

"Came in to try their Mulled Wine and ended up staying for dinner. Such a lovely place and warm and inviting. Mulled wine was gorgeous and such a..."

Sabrina Q O'Flaherty

"Garden shed is a very good place to have your cuisine. I went there 2 times, first with my vegetarian friends. We have mexican flavoured cuisine..."

Aggarwalhemant8111

"Love this place, the interior is great - perfect ambience for both a meal early in the day or dinner! The lamb ragu was very generous and filling -..."

Matty Krelle

"Service from wait staff was perfect. They were very friendly and helpful. Would even go back just for the hospitality!Food was delish and just..."

Stephanie Hyun

"S’mores, s’mores, s’mores, s’mores, s’mores......... that’s all I can say! And that courtyard, such a beautiful place to sit..."

Ciaran Faherty

"This place is a popular local. The food is delicious. I recommend the pork belly, good combination of flavours both sweet and sour with the apple..."

Miura Elikana

"Im a regular here and visit probably atleast once a week, love the courtyard at the back and on the side, sodas and teas are nicely presented, they..."

Foodstyler

"The Garden Shed is the place to be in Mt Eden. The menu offers a wide variety that caters to unique tastes. I was suprised at the range offered on..."

Charlotte Lucas

"Have come here for dinner a few times. The dishes are a little on the pricey side, but the decor is nice and the staff are very friendly. I would..."

Zoe

"Came in for a lunch today and ordered a garden smoothie bowl and a shed burger. Service was very good. The fruit in the smoothie bowl was very..."

Rosanne Choy

"Nice place for a date or catching up with friends. I love the atmosphere and the interior design. Staff are friendly but a little bit unattentive. My..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"This place used to be amazing - something has changed. The decor is cute, the outside space is lovely, but the vegetarian selection has gone..."

Vegesaur

"2 people ate dinner here on. Friday night. We had olives soaked in olive oil with bread sticks and truffle dip. Our mains arrived. Pork belly with..."

MataMan

"Have visited this place many times and have had a variety of experiences from great to average.For breakfast a few times-the beans were..."

Jaffa

"Good, attentive service, fresh and tasty seafood pasta- although i got a fettuccine and not linguine as per menu. The eggs on quinoa cakes were..."

Miss M

"Came here for an anniversary. The service was great, all waitresses had a smile on their face and the girl who served us was wonderful and clearly..."

Mona Nasab

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."

Mon.

"Had lunch here today sitting outside and it was a beautiful day. Food was good and so was the service but after the meals, no staff come to check..."

Roger DD

"Don't get over to Mt. Eden very often but we were heading to a concert that way so decided to give it a go. Great local restaurant. 3 of us..."

Bridgee

"We got the onion rings to start, a raspberry lemon soda, Gardener’s Brunch and the Curious Chook. The onion rings were amazing. Perfectly..."

Dxlche

"We dined here tonight with a party of 6 adults, two young children. The service was great and the food we found to be outstanding! I ordered the..."

Kelly Shaw

"Heard a lot about garden Shed. Always wanted to go and finally had the chance of going. Love the theme ! Feels like nature :) Got myself..."

Michelle Chua

"I came to a function here and the atmosphere and flare of the place is outstanding! The garden shed has a great vibe and fantastic outdoor space for..."

Sam Smith

"Great food, great atmosphere. Hard to fault! Love the vegetarian breakfast, will definitely be returning, keep up the good work! Great little..."

Kate DEatz

"If you like courtyards then check this one out. Its gorgeous. The food and service is consistently excellent. Local produce, fresh vibrant..."

Tanisha Jowsey

"The Garden Shed has a lush environment with lots of greenery. It's a great place for family or to hire. The staff are friendly and the premises are..."

SLM

"Food and staff were amazing. We had such a variety of food between the five of us and not one of us was disappointed.Such a wonderful..."

Kim King

"Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere - perfect for a sunny day or a cosy rainy day. Staff are amazing and very attentive! Highly recommended!..."

Cnjo

"Great food. Had the house baked bread, arancini, and empanadas. The pesto and chimicurri was great. The starters were really filling so didny end up..."

Adeline

"Beautifully decorated cafe right in the heart of Mt Eden village. Amazingly tasty food and best coffee around. Literally best coffee.I go there..."

Tatiana Rogova

"So good! Platter enough for 3 - 4 people and fresh and delicious. Very creative platters and garden theme is consistent throughout. Nice..."

Caroline Rowe

"This is a cute and slightly more intimate location. The food portions are huge and tasty = well worth the price in my opinion. The service received..."

Veronica Te

"The Garden Shed is a very cute cafe located in the busy Mt Eden. Parking can prove to be challenging with only 30min zones on the side street...."

Anna

"Dined for dinner with a friend, she had the ravioli and I had the vege patch salad. Not many options for GF/DF. Was okay - not the most amazing salad..."

Holly Swallow

"Visited over lunch on a weekday, after having been once before for dinner a few months ago. It's still pretty busy over lunch! The service is rather..."

Rina

"Great place for any occasion. Wonderful ambience in each section of the restaurant. We were sat at the back in the garden area which was beautiful..."

Galina Velas

"Loved the setting and ambiance of the place. The food was an absolute delight especially the smores that you construct yourself, make sure you shares..."

Crackerjacker

"Lovely food, friendly staff. Pleasant outside area or more intimate areas inside. Can be very noisy outside at peak times and also cold in winter..."

Sue Wood

"Seafood risotto with prawns, clams, calamari & saffron was excellent. Fish cakes with poached egg, potato & salad were nice too. We had a skillet..."

STRADS

"My boyfriend and I went here still morning, and we're super hungry after a tough workout. We both got a smoothie the summer garden and the energiser..."

Juliet

"Came last night, quite busy on a Monday. Got free breadsticks which were awesome. Staff were lovely and accommodating. Nice and warm inside. Quite..."

Nikki

"Really good food, although the options were limited. Great atmosphere and reasonably efficient service. Would definitely go back for another round,..."

Jasmine Woods

"Came here last week on a rainy weekend. Its a garden in Mt Eden serving beer. - Yes indeed, you will be given a flower pot to put your utensils and..."

AA

"This place is freaking awesome, I was amazing by the decor and the atmosphere of the place as well as how big it actually is! Doesn't seem to be that..."

Georgia Vossen

"Love this place, although pricy still worth the food and the ambience! They have great vibe with friendly staff. Love love love the garden at the..."

Ieseon

"Had fish cakes and the shed burger here on a sunday. It took about an hour for the food to arrive which was a little frustrating and would have been..."

Emily

"Easily located on the main cafe fringe of Mt Eden.Excellent atmosphere!The menu options are limited- therefore vegetarian are..."

Lukas Montecristo

"Really enjoyed this restaurant, they have a pretty garden in the back. Awesome customer service and the food was really good. Decent price for what..."

Sid

"Partner's parents came up to Auckland and wanted to try a nice place for breakfast/brunch. With a little research settled upon The Garden Shed and..."

Sherrie

"This is a very cool little cosy place. Was impressed with the get up and ambiance of it. We did brunch and I got the breakfast board which is like..."

Rohan Vasudevan

"Discovered this place last weekend! Beautiful atmosphere and ambience inside, excellent service, coffee was perfect. Tried the eggs benny and..."

Mona Krsteva

"Both food and service was very good. Very cosy environment. And staff were very nice and helpful. Enjoyed my night there and will definitely go..."

Sahar Izd

"Today’s post is about one of my favourite food places in Auckland. I should’ve written about The Garden Shed a long time ago because I’ve been..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Our experience here did not start well, it was very busy and, after we couldn't get anyone's attention for several minutes, we seated ourselves. Cue..."

Maria

"The garden shed is super lovely. Very cute inside. Great for a special family occasion. I went with my boyfriend and his mum and it was perfect...."

Oones Connor

"Came here today for a bit of lunch. I had the beef burger and my partner had the pulled pork bun. Both were really nice. but the salad with the..."

SHC

"Very lively for a very rainy Thursday lunchtime. Popular with a wide range of people from couples, to mums with their kids to ladies who lunch. I had..."

President Evil

"Came here this arvo for a cheeky lunch and boy was it good !Ghaz and I shared a beef and cheddar burger with fries and aracini..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Ceviche was my choice and really well done - fresh slightly spicy ceviche and super fresh taco chips make a huge difference. My tip - I had real..."

Bri DiMattina

"Despite being busy all the time, The Garden Shed is certainly worth the experience.I've dined here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some of..."

Dru Naidoo

"The vegan tortellini was so delicious. I will definitely be going back to The Garden Shed, and recommend it to anyone keen on a filling vegan meal..."

Jessia

"Monday lunchtime, not at all busy. Dining alone. Inventive menu, lots of well-thought-out options.Friendly, upbeat greeting from front of..."

Kerrie Brebner Subritzky

"It's really a nice experience in this restaurant. I have been there twice already. The burger is amazing, and so do all other food I tried. Waiters..."

Coco_Clairy

"My food this time… the burger here is perfection. Fries were hot, aioli dip well prepared. Meat cooked to perfection (medium rare). Service just..."

Lisa Stirling

"Going to Mt Eden for lunch? Be sure to stop by and have a wonderful experience at The Garden Shed on Mt Eden Rd in main block of shops. European..."

Stephen French

"Very lush and trendy cafe tucked away in Mt Eden. Reminded me of garden center cafes the way it's decorated in the outdoor area. Delicious coffees..."

Ann R

"What a cool place in the heart of Mt Eden! I have recommended this place to many of my friends and they all loved it there. They also have healthy..."

Leonardo Law

"A girls lunch out was delightful here. Food was tasty and interesting. Each of us enjoyed our meals. I had gioat cheese pate, another had salad, and..."

Alienbabe

"I have come here a couple of times for lunch and dinner and the service was impeccable! Very lovely and attentive staff. The food was super fresh and..."

J.T547

"My partner and I arrive at 7pm for dinner. We were greeted by a lovely bunch of employees which made for a good beginning to the night. We were lucky..."

KG

"Awesome cafe in Mt Eden. Service was a bit slow if you're sitting outside. Eggs beni on potato rosti was simple and great but they didn't have any..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"Came here with a friend for an afternoon drink. Busy place during the afternoon with most people opting to sit outdoors. Service is quick and..."

I_like_pickles

"My friends and I went to The Garden shed today. The food was good especially the Skinny Fries however they were a little bit too salty. My Buckwheat..."

Steph

"If the amazing food there isn't enough, go there for the wonderful decor and atmosphere and the inviting staff. I had the veggie patch salad and..."

Christine Yeh

"I had the Veggie Patch which is a salad and a summer garden drink (very yummy).The salad was very good everything complemented each other. My..."

Heidi M

"Came here for valentines dinner and it was amazing. We had a reservation and were promptly seated next to the fireplace, the atmosphere was amazing...."

Bella Qian

"Excellent service, faultless food and beautiful atmosphere! Also reasonably priced, will definitely be returning! We had the Crispy Chicken to start,..."

Chelsea Stephenson

"Such beautiful surroundings. Sitting outdoors in this nice summery weather was lovely. The food was equally amazing and beautifully presented...."

G

"If I could give it 6 stars I would. Best burger had in Auckland. Absolutely cannot go wrong with this place! Great craft beer, superb food but..."

Travis

"This place is yummy. A little pricey but comparative to many places in Mt Eden. Best thing about the place is the décor and beautifully..."

Amy Nicol

"The best! Atmosphere was amazing, the service was amazing and they gave us free snacks! We had lamb meatballs for starters and I had mushroom gnocchi..."

Jazmin Lee

"Mt Eden Road has another good lookin' bloke ‘round the corner. Next to De Post and Scarlett and Slimms, the Garden Shed is a haven of rustic charm,..."

Husk Creative

"They stuck to the theme...friendly staff...the order was fulfilled quickly and tasted nice. The music wasn't great but everything else was. Overall a..."

Roshan Jonah

"My partner and I decided at the last minute to eat out on New Year's Eve and thought we'd try our luck here. The service was fantastic, we were..."

Amanda Longley

"Our first impression walking through the main entrance was that it looked like just a bar but later found there is plenty of seating and the place is..."

HJ

"Great set up and vibe. Food presentation also amazing. Food itself could improve given the price - meat was dry, sangria was bit bland. Service from..."

Foodie

"Today was the first time i went to the garden shed. The place was quite busy but we were seated promptly. The first thing that i noticed about the..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"Amazing place for a sunny day. They were great catering for our rather large group of 7, and accommodated for different diets. Portions are large and..."

Kathy Xu

"A warm welcome from a smiling staff member set the tone from the offset. The ambience was suited to the gorgeous outdoor areaGreat selection of..."

William Whelan

"Love love love this place :), I fell inlove with the vibe and how lovely the staff were the look and design of the place is great and the food and..."

Phoenix Brown

"Held a birthday brunch here last weekend and the staff were so accommodating to our requests and were lovely to us. We requested to be seated outside..."

Hasini Ratnasekera

"This place is such a hidden gem. Defiantly the most beautiful indoor and outdoor decor in a restaurant I've come across in a long time! Went here for..."

Jessica

"Great place for big groups and family meet ups, the back garden is really nice to sit in but then again so is the inside and the front. All the food..."

Roana Bilia

"Such a pretty cafe! I came here when I was on a special boring diet where I could basically eat leaves but I wanted to hang out with friends...."

Jasveen Kaur

"Beautifully decorated and great service. Tried the breakfast/brunch, potato and fish cakes and the breakfast board, food was tasty but it seemed to..."

KTY

"First time coming here tonight. They have done a beautiful job of theming the restaurant, even down to minor details like the steak knives and water..."

Rachel Holy War

"Stopped by on Sunday with a friend - our first time here.Great environment- out the back is definitely farm house / shed themed :)Open..."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"Love the feel and look of this place - very warm and quaint; perfect for an unwind on a Sunday arvo. Great service and delicious food - will..."

Natalie Krause-Thomas

"Great place to hang out with friends! Brunch is really good and I like the environment here! It has lots of dishes can choose and everyday many..."

Spencer Zhan

"Garden Shed is one of those few places that gives you a feel good over all experience! Amidst the busy streets of Mount Eden, Garden Shed right away..."

Wanderlazed

"We had rump with creamy mushroom sauce and potato purée and tiny vegetables. Amazing food. The ginger beer was lovely too. Very polite and..."

Lily

"Just went here for some crafts. So this review is purely based on the bar experience. The brews were few but very good. Bartender was extremely good..."

I'm Hungry

"We had a mixed experience... had two staff serve us. One was a friendly chap with big smiles, and the other was a rather grumpy lady. We only had..."

Fork.work

"I wanted to sit inside the garden area but it was fully booked so I had to sit by the window. I love their ambience matching well with..."

Jay

"This place is spacious both indoors and outdoors! Myself and a friend got the shed burger. It had such an impressive layout the way it was served! I..."

Holly Grey

"Visited this fresh and healing place before dinner time this afternoon. So I just ordered two small plates. The skinny chips was wonderful with light..."

Michelle Hwang

"What a lovely ambience: lots of plants and every little thing match in theme. I was there with my boyfriend about one month ago and took a bread with..."

Essi

"Tinder date time I'd heard the Garden Shed had top notch burgers. Turned up and both waiters were foreign with banter that made me look like a..."

Luke Bilbrough

"Went there on saturday evening, some people were already sitting down. We were seated promptly, given menus and water. But 15 min later no one had..."

Athena

"This is one of those cozy places that I would just pay to sit in. I visited on a rainy freezing winter evening and we were seated in the garden right..."

Sushmitha D

"Decided to try The Garden Shed after I read several good reviews on Zomato. We had rung up to make a tentative booking on a Wednesday night, and..."

Genevieve Lee

"Five of us had lunch here last FridayIt started very badly with the booking having been lostBut the staff dealt with that wellThe food..."

Glenn Town

"Date night! Should we go for a romantic candle lit choice by popular Ponsonby, soak up the artsy atmosphere on K Rd or have a quiet night in with a..."

Vivi S

"Came here on a special occasion. Prices are on the expensive side. I had the fries, and fish cake as they were not surviving pancakes yet. The food..."

Rachel Sun

"I came here last week with my cousin for brunch. We both hadn’t been here before so we thought we should try it. It’s a cute little place that..."

Gemma

"Came here for a weekend brunch and we all enjoyed it - my Curious Chook and maple coffee were delicious. Wanted a small sweet bite after the meal but..."

Misty

"Have been to this great addition to Mt Eden village on several occasions now and have never been disappointed. The food is excellent, maybe overall..."

Becky D.

"Was here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The service was quite good, had a very friendly waitress. The food was okay, nothing particularly..."

Amanda Teo

"Beautiful outdoor area with fireplace and blankets for warmth. Wonderful french waiters and the Maple Iced Coffee is one of the best Ive ever..."

Cazaly Bowden

"We came here for a last minute dinner and they accommodated us with a nice little table out the back which is really lovely. Service was a tiny bit..."

Rhegan Smith

"After seeing this place reviewed as one of Auckland's most beautiful cafes, the aucklander in me couldn't pass up taking the chance to check it out...."

Monique Porteous

"I've been here on every visit to NZ in past year. The staff are always friendly and helpful and the food outstanding. Almost enough to make me move..."

Kathy Russell

"Id heard great things about The Garden Shed and I had about 40 minutes between appointments in Mt Eden so it was an easy choice. The menu had so many..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Loved the set up of the place and the garden theme. The staff was nice and friendly, gave good recommendations in ordering food and wine that..."

Dilini Perera

"Had heard about The Garden Shed from a friend who had eaten there a few times - she mentioned that the burger was to die for & the salads were..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"What a beautiful place. 🙋🏻💞🌸 Especially the garden at the back! Came here for the afternoon tea, we all enjoyed it very much. Will try..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Always a great spot for breakfast. The environment and decor is amazing. Exactly how you would expect dining in a garden shed would feel like. You..."

Samantha Leon

"Love this place, mostly because of the super friendly service, and the ambiance. Food is average, but I'd recommend this place to anyone who wants to..."

Bhavya

"Have only ever have things from the sharing plates part of the menu, but come here for coffee a lot. I love that the flat whites are small & strong...."

Michele

"Great food and an excellent selection of healthy options. The staff were friendly and helpful and the outdoor garden adds to a relaxing ambience...."

Maylene Gautusa

"Went to the Garden Shed last night. We were a group of 8 in celebration for our Netball Team Win! We were seated out in the courtyard area which was..."

Shanzay

"We had brunch today at the Garden shed, it was my first time and I think it has just become one of my favourite places. I was amazed by the interior,..."

Kristi Vermes

"A very beautiful restaurant. The whole interior is decorated to imitate a garden shed (hence the name). A bit disappointed that the plants hanging..."

Helena

"One of favorite hang out place of late... With fam and folks...Spot on customer service every time... Interactive and polite..."

Arpita Mandal

"One place I keep going back to for dessert! A very relaxing and beautiful atmosphere provided by the garden and the friendly staff, ideal for a chill..."

Amy Migo Chen

"This was one of the first cafes that me and my bf visited together and we loved it! From the cute garden decorations and outdoor seating area..."

Thegreeats

"We just had a few drinks and starters to which were good - taste wise. The price was a bit on a higher end for the quantity. However staff were all..."

Nidhi

"Delicious food! Excellent service! The farmers board was great lots of variety! Love that they have almond milk on the menu and even a paleo dessert..."

Tania Ostick

"Hello 2016! First review of the year! Went here on the 31st for some dinner before the big count down, I live down the road from this place and me..."

Chris Fernando

"This place has always caught my eye when driving through Mt Eden village, it's so pretty and floral and rustic and I finally tried it today. Flavours..."

Jessica Li

"Came for brunch. Very busy cafe with excellent service. Food was quite tasty. Tried wantons for entree. Eggs bene and baked eggs for main. All..."

Avi

"In short (full details of my experience below), I love the interior and the theme! It has a sunny courtyard so be sure to pop by on a sunny day to..."

ShoRt

"I have wanted to visit the Garden Shed ever since it opened but have never found the time until I went for brunch with a friend.We were warmly..."

Samantha Lines

"Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the layout of the place. Ordered the salmon Benedict and the eggs were cooked well! Great colour on the dish and..."

Suan

"A great little cafe with a warm feel to it, lots of plants scattered around the cafe that gives it very much a garden shed sort of feel. The staff..."

Kieran

"I saw their advertise on Facebook several times so I decided a few days ago to go for diner with my partner. I loved the decor at first sight, once..."

Sarah Fandoux-Roussel

"The garden shed is a lovely place to have lunch. They have such a warm welcoming staff that greets with big smiles. The interior of The Garden Shed..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"This cafe is full of yum healthy options. Everything was fresh and I did not feeel guilty eating anything from their menu. The waiters were really..."

Hannah Short

"This place was beautiful as soon as you come in your greeted staff were great the food was so yummy couldn't even finish my food good pricing big..."

Irene

"We came in here for a dinner pre drink. The staff here were impeccable! (Quite an attractive bunch I might add). The guy at the bar ran..."

Wanderlust

"Fantastic experience to having lunch here. Located on such busy road, the garden shed surprises me by its secret garden at the back. You will be..."

Flora

"Great venue, location, staff and meals. I came here a week ago and was blown away by the high standard of the dishes and the layout of the cafe is..."

Av

"When searching for place to go in Mount Eden, The Garden Shed always pop up. So We went there for the first time, we sat out the back, really nice..."

Ryan Wong

"I tried this place for the first time today and wow it put me in a super good mood. The atmosphere and decor is on point and just so pleasing to look..."

Coco

"Been eying up their weekend brunch menu for a good while as everything sounds amazing. Decided upon the buckwheat pancakes and did not regret it,..."

Sarah Watson

"Beautiful atmosphere has been created at The Garden Shed, you really do feel as if you're in a green house/grotto, removed from everyday life to..."

Davo & Sarah

"Love love love! The food is delicious and the service is fantastic. I have been here a few times now and it's still one of my favorites...."

Sarah Parke

"Really good service and food. Quite busy on a Saturday morning, cute decorations and smells so fresh with all the plants. The coffee was abit small..."

Joli Wong

"This place is my sweet obsession - Buckwheat pancakes with Maple Syrup, ginger butter, and apple and kiwi fruit.When you have to go gluten free,..."

Deborah Ruth Thompson

"This place is a hidden gem! I really adore the feeling of this place - plants make everything so much happier! 🍃🌼🌿🌸 the food was a good..."

Annie Bananie

"Really cool setting, we sat out the back, lots of room and warm enough with the heaters blasting.Food was a pretty good, but not amaze. We had..."

Lisa

"Came here for brunch on Sunday for Fathers Day. When we arrived it was a bit confusing whether we were to sit ourselves or not as the first thing you..."

Jemimah

"What a dreamy set up! The Garden Shed was truly a beautiful experience. I took my friend here on a Sunday morning/brunch hour for her..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Amazing food and very great service! The decor of the cafe is beautiful! Coffee and food came quickly and both tasted really..."

Winnie Luo

"Decor and ambiance was amazing. Had the best buckwheat pancakes there, which I find is very unique and smells so gooood. My friend had the Gardener's..."

Irada Salam

"My first time at Garden Shed, they say it all depends on the first impression. The food was delicious, staff was super-friendly, really, what more..."

Rohit Victor

"Been here twice and the first time I ordered the beef burger and it was actually pretty good. I like the shoestring fries they provide. The..."

Tony Kato

"Lovely café and will happily return! Ordered the curious chook and the veggie patch. Was very satisfied with the portions and the taste!The..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"I came here for lunch with a few friends and we sat in the outdoor courtyard at the back of this cute cafe/restaurant. The food was delicious, it..."

Vanessa

"I came here for dinner with a friend on a weekday, and sat outside in their courtyard area. I absolutely love this area; it's so fitting to their..."

Helena Chen

"We came here today (Monday) for lunch around 12pm and were greeted as soon as we entered! The interior is quite cute, it literally looks like a..."

Sheena

"Was having a late lunch with my sister and we stumbled upon The Garden Shed on Mt Eden Road. I was amazed by the decor inside and out. Very natural..."

Jennifer Manalo

"The Garden Shed lives up to it's name with the decor and a beautiful back garden area. I came for lunch on a rainy day so it was a pity that I had to..."

Khoa Le

"Perfect place to spend a wet winters morning. Decor on point. Service fantastic. Food, fresh and marvelous. Coffees on a different level ☝ Really..."

Sungsam7

"Amazing (gf) "Best Ugly Benny" rostis replaced the bagel . Also fresh "Detox" smoothie was yummy! My friend's breakfast burger looked delish, served..."

Meaghan Aureguy

"This place is really charming. I loved the decor and how the food reflected the 'garden shed' theme. The prawn entree was delicious. I wasn't a big..."

Sarah

"I barely give fives but this was hands down one of the best restaurants I've ever been to! First of all, I know many have commented on the décor but..."

Eva Zhu

"Attention to all Nike-clad health food addicts and/or lovers of cute cafes, here is some good news and #fitspo for you. Perfect for Junk Free June, I..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Okay. This place. Food was good but a little overpriced. The amount you pay, you will get disappointed but the food was good. Service was alright,..."

Joanne Chiang

"This is a nice spot for a catch up drinks and grab a bite. There is ample seating both in and outdoors. We went for the Farmers Platter and a few..."

Jaistar83

"After visiting The Garden Shed for lunch previously, I really wanted to go back with my partner and try their dinner menu. The restaurant was quiet..."

Meagan Kerr

"I tried the garden shed with three colleagues for lunch earlier today. We all went for the three course set lunch ( 3 x garlic and herb baked bread,..."

Austin

"Came here for my first time with my partner, she has been before and brought me here for a surprise. All I can say is WOW! fantastic meal and a good..."

Dean Norton

"Tasty and fresh food with some good vegetarian options. Coffee delicious. Beautiful interior. The staff are very friendly and patient! Love coming..."

A

"Firstly, the interior of this cafe is absolutely stunning! The garden layout is absolutely gorgeous and its just a cute spot for a cafe on Mt Eden..."

Krishna Chandratre

"Great place. Awesome variety of beer. Friendly helpful staff. A place worth going to more than once. ..."

Greg Jonas

"Yummy!! We shared the pork belly bites, skinny chips, prawns and fried chicken and would order everything again!! Delissssssh & not to mention the..."

Ashleigh Telfer

"Beautiful interior brilliant staff gin and tonics to die for been many times for breakfast dinner once have never been disappointed great job..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"Been here twice. First time trying the ugly eggs benny with ham on a potato rosti. Love the option of a potato rosti. Delicious hollandaise. Kale is..."

Fiona Wickens

"Love the environment here and the green juice is really good. Food wasn't good and not bad but anyway this is really cafe to hang out and catch up..."

Julia Nguyen

"I came here for a late brunch on the weekend and the place was quite full. It's very pet friendly and for someone who does not have a pet, this still..."

Aniva Huang

"Great atmosphere, awesome service and brilliant food. Thanks guys A Great Mother's was made all the better for being at your establishment. We..."

Angela Walley

"This definitely won hands down best cafe! The service was absolutely amazing! The staff were quick to our needs and made sure we were satisfied with..."

Zoe Yzendoorn

"A really nice and tranquil place to eat. Sat out in courtyard. Plants and gardening tools and the like everywhere. Whomever designed this place..."

Gem

"This place is pretty awesome especially for a good dinner catch up with a friend. They were not at all shy with the quantity of foodand the flavor..."

Priyanka Victor

"One of our locals this place is cute ! Only ever been for brunch but the portions are very generous. I always overeat. Go hungry not so so. They give..."

Chloeeatsitall

"Yummy what a cool little spot, such a cute concept, great choice on menu- only advice in the salad maybe slow down on the oil it doesn't need to be..."

Chloe-Mae

"I was really impressed with The Garden Shed when we came here for lunch one weekday during the school holidays. It was pretty busy and their ample..."

Lozalock

"Came here on a weekend for a brunch with friends and unfortunately due to its high demand, we weren't lucky enough to get a table out in their..."

Sylvielle

"Strolling down the street of Mt Eden, hungry and looking for a good place to eat, my friends and I stumble upon the Garden Shed. We were attracted by..."

Kriska Pena

"We came here to catch up with a friend who was visiting Auckland for the week. As most of the other reviews mention, the decor is lovely and on a..."

Rice & Kai

"Great service, excellent coffee. Amazing venue, back garden and ambience. Was disappointed by the food options. Fish n chips, and beef..."

Rebecca Hick

"This cafe is nestled in the Mt. Eden shops and when you enter it's like walking into a plant barn or something similar. It really is very cute and..."

Linny

"Really enjoyed being here - they looked after us from get go. And were careful to take orders from all of us, and gave their full attention, even on..."

Sananda Chatterjee

""Can I help you. Can I help!" I'd spotted the rest of my group but first I had to pass the bartender's challenge. I'd come straight from work and in..."

Rationaut

"Nice courtyard at the back. Even though it was raining with thunder it was fairly sheltered. It was a rather calming feeling eating outside with the..."

Iamcii

"Loved this place!! The staff were friendly, the exterior and interior were adorable, the food was amazing and had generous portions! Planning to take..."

Jee Espino

"Great food, above average service and cool decor (quirky but different to the cliche mismatched hipster places that are trending right..."

Petra

"Came here last weekend with a small group of friends for a catch up over brunch. Upon entering, they have this plant with a sign saying "please wait..."

Where.iate

"Beautiful - love the theme it's a lil escape from the busy main road of Mt Eden. The decorations of both in & outdoor areas kept my eyes really busy..."

Updn

"Mt Eden village is my local and so am always keen to try any new offerings there. When I saw The Garden Shed had opened I knew it would be top of my..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"I wen there for Auckland Anniversary day and the experience was lovely. A beautiful day to be out and about and a great meal to kick start the day..."

Scha

"Ordered coffee and bagel there. Bagels came with jam, butter and lemon curd. Coffee was great. Awesome and efficient service. We sat outside and it..."

Bettina Tran

"Firstly whoever did the interior design here should be commended. Gorgeous. Service was great.. We arrived at 1.45 today and the place..."

Leanne Schou

"Having completed the Oakley Creek walk (highly recommended) to work up an appetite, we headed to Mt Eden village for lunch. We were attracted by..."

Lochbuie

"First time coming here and was recommended by circus circus from across the road. I was immediately all for it, being the suggestion came from circus..."

Tan.ned

"We held a baby shower brunch in the Garden area for 15. The atmosphere was pure magic, it felt like a secret garden. We took many beautiful photos of..."

Korina Kellingham

"The restaurant's interior design is really cool and captivating. They've put in a lot of effort into the garden decorations, and I quite liked it...."

Ashi Ezz

"Good selection on the menu. The coffee and hot chocolates were made very well and the food was delicious! Staff were friendly. Highly recommended and..."

Stephen Tan

"We hosted a friend's babyshower here recently. Booked the table for 12pm for 15 people and a few arrived at 11.45 to set up some things...."

Nikita

"Very nice steak, very nice house terracotta bread. Excellent vibe and great service. Always happy to come back. Even the kid's steak were nicely..."

Wyns Yu

"I took my parents here under the ‘First Table’ arrangement and we had an amazing time. We got a whole assortment of dishes and were really..."

Hamish Dorrington

"Probably the most beautiful restaurant in Auckland! The courtyard is stunningly designed. Garden is the theme of the restaurant so every little..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"Pork belly,lamb and cauliflower steak are all yum ,and restaurant with the very topical garden shed flavour ,warm atmosphere and warm service..."

Jim Li

"Love this place, frequent it often. the servers are always pleasant and accommodating and whilst I took pictures of the menu, they change frequently,..."

jose fowler

"The Garden Shed is a pet-friendly and beautiful place. I would recommend it as a great place to get a drink and a snack. The food is good, slightly..."

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