TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"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..."

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"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..."