Reviews Five Boroughs

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Olivia Foster
+5
Thank you! Always the best. I love the tahini sauce
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Hope Fairless Smith
+5
Yum and fresh.. A must try!
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Chris Clark
+5
Mean food and sick beats. A powerful combo
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Matt Storey
+5
Boss food, boss crew.
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Soph Grr
+5
Great authentic healthy food, friendly service.
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Nadya France-White
+5
SO GOOOOOOD!!
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Dustin Robert Parr
+5
This place is absolutely fantastic! Great food. Awesome music. Really relaxed mellow vibe. Friendly helpful staff. Prompt service. All this and PABST BLUE RIBBON. Definitely going back there on the regular! A++++
Sep 19, 2018
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Thom
+5
I happily give them this 5/5 for the loveliest experience of southern food provided. I'm from Auckland and never have I tasted Chicken waffles so good. Alongside it my kind of staple of the Supreme cold brew served in a pint and attended by the most easygoing and friendly waiter around.
The waffles crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, chicken tenders juicy and biting on the outside, maple syrup to tie it all together and the richest maple butter.
Poutine, chicken sandwich and biscuits all hit the mark very well also but yes I would come down for the waffles anytime.
Jun 11, 2018
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Real_forking_diet
+4
so ive decided that fiveboroughs on cuba street … ive seen interesting content on instagram and heard only good things about their fried chicken , so i went to check what was going on there 😉. nice little place , with the american vibe , a few of the specials on the walls … the friendly staff will guide you through menu !
May 12, 2018
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Sharon Harvey
+4
Came today for lunch and had a great time. Owner was there and he was very pleasant and accommodating. We enjoyed our meals. It was our 3rd year anniversary so we were shouted a glass of Prosecco each which was very nice. I ordered the Ruben sandwhich which I enjoyed and was full afterwards. My partner enjoyed his chicken burger and we also got some chicken wings to share and poutine fries which were both really yummy. Only negative was it would of been nicer if the gravy on the poutine fries was more richer and more of a darker gravy. Partner ordered the battered Oreo dessert and it was was yum. Service was really quick for us even though I have seen reviews of guests waiting a while for their food, we didnt experience this. Music may have been a bit too loud during dinning.
Jan 30, 2018
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William Donaldson
+3.5
Had a nice chicken burger which could have had more sauce. Unfortunately wasn't a fan of the regular fries as they used the salt they use on the poutine fries. It didn't go well with the sauce. Dessert was nice and service was great.
Nov 21, 2017
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Jemma Wright
+5
Such good value for money! I'm new to Wellington and have already been here a couple of times! The burgers are soooo filling and quality made! Such good comfort food with their different styles of fries and mac n cheese!! Not to mention the salted caramel shake! 👌🏼 deffinately does not disapoint!
Aug 26, 2017
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Bea Nguyen
+5
American diner styled joint. My favorite place for breakfast/brunch. Or just for food in general. Hot cakes were great 🙌. A stack of 3 was more than enough to be full.
Aug 22, 2017
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Sally Ann Smith
+4.5
Me and 5 other friends came here for Wellington on a plate on Wednesday 24 August. We all had the beef pot roast, which was a bit out of my comfort zone ( I tend to stick to salads and salmon and fish) lol. But it was absolutely delicious. ($25) We ordered a dessert, some kind of apple crumble cheesecake which was very very good ($10). The seating was a bit tight, the booth we were in was meant for 4 I think not 6, and we were seated near the entry way to the back/toilets and we think a back door was open as we were a bit cold. We should have mentioned it to them but we were busy chatting and catching up. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The place had a good vibe. Yes I may revisit.
Aug 25, 2016
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Tim Nesdale
+5
I love this place. Great food great beer. First time visitors must try the pickle back, it's like a liquid cheese burger and a great starter before trying their delicious Reuben, double cheese burger hot wings or butter milk fried chicken. The food is great to share and very American. If you're looking for healthy vegetables look elsewhere. This place gets bagged for bad service but that's only because it's run by very young people who are more focused on chatting to guests and being friendly than running efficient tables. If you want something just holler out someone will always help you out. Coming here is a special ritual for me and some of my closest friends. 5/5
Aug 04, 2016
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Debra Anderson
+4.5
Came and had lunch on Saturday, it was busy but there were still tables available. The food was yum, I had the 3 stack of pancakes and fried chicken. The chicken was great, the skin was crispy, and it wasn't greasy or dry. The pancakes were nice and fluffy but I could of went without the maple syrup on them as they became a bit too sweet. The portions are huge I couldn't finish mine. Deffinately coming back to try other things on the menu.
Apr 25, 2016
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Adi Wardoyo
+4
Nice and cool place. The burger is great! Worth the trip. Great hip hop selection from the speaker. Definitely enjoyed my breakfast. Would come here again.
Have come again in 2018. Now in its new place at cuba st. Stil great unpretentious food. Ther mac n cheese is simple but it hit the spot. Quite big too. Had to take home the burger.
Mar 24, 2016
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Ines
+4
Went there while starving. Got the triple cheeseburger with extra onion rings and bacon and it looked like the big bad ass in my pictures. The steaks were really good and super peppery, however in the end it was a bit dry as they didn't put enough sauce on. My friend got the buttermilk fried chicken burger and she quite enjoyed it. We also shared a side of cheese and gravy chips. They were alright, wasn't a big fan of their gravy.. The milkshakes looked amazing but we thought it may have been greedy to get anything else. I'm quite intrigued by their deep fried oreo and salted caramel ice cream with bacon dust.. i guess it's going to be for another day ! The inside is quite small so you have to wait for a table, waitresses are alright and the place is actually quite well located (don't have to really climb to get there). Will probably go again.
Jan 26, 2016
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Lily_nz80
+4.5
Really good tasty cheeseburgers. I wasn’t a fan of the vinegar tasting hot wings but my partner really liked them. His chicken burger needed more sauce. We didn’t have to wait too long for a table but had to vacate the table early for a group booking. Would come back for more cheeseburgers!
Jan 05, 2016
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Frank
+4
I'd read good reviews and heard good things so thought I'd give this place a try before a movie. Firstly I didn't know whether the place was open. I had to enter a closed door on a weird angle on the street. Once in, the place was extremely busy but I was greeted by a lovely voice (the waitress) who was happy to direct and assist. Although buzzing with young customers, her and the staff accommodated myself and a 7yo really well. Food arrived reasonably quick. I ordered a cheeseburger, cheese fries and buttermilk chicken. Many reviews may disagree but personally I didn't think it was worth the price or tasted better than kfc or burgerking for $34. In fact I think the burger should come with small fries (if only for $2 extra). There appeared to be some yummy things about but I'm yet to be convinced that takeaway diner type food here is worth the money. As mentioned, great service and I'd recommend at trying the place at least once.
Dec 17, 2015
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Rebecca MacDonald
+4
I love a good burger place and this one just off the end of Courtenay place is a goodie! With a real dinner feel and a fantastic milkshake menu (I went with salted caramel obv) it's a great little food option. I had the cheese burger which comes in single, double or trip stack. With the addition option of BBQ sauce, bacon and onion rings. It was tasty with the right amount of sauce flavour. The fries were seasoned but good with ketchup and mayo. They even had fries with pulled pork on the menu which I have wanted to try for ages but will have to come back for that one!
Oct 12, 2015
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I Love Food
+4
I've been here twice and loved it both times. Although food is very greasy and did make me feel a bit ill! The burgers and fries are delicious! Would recommend the shakes too. Staff are really nice and restaurant has a cool set up with a good vibe.
Oct 09, 2015
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FrequentDiner
+3.5
Went here for lunch. Had a double dipper sandwich, a sloppy joe and some chips between us. It was all tasty but can't say I was blown away. The decor is a little drab but worth a visit for standard American fare.
Oct 05, 2015
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Lozalock
+4
Thoroughly enjoyed this place for after work drinks and dinner!

Get in early (for instance 5-530pm on a Monday was when we went) because by the time we left it was bursting at the seams.

I got there early and ordered a cocktail to start while I waited for my friends to arrive. Super friendly girl at the counter took me through a few cocktails to help me decide what I wanted.

Once my friends arrived we grabbed some onion rings and cheese fries to start, with the cheese sauce on the side to keep the fries gluten free (awesome suggestion!) the cheese sauce was amazing and made me realise I should make cheese sauce more often. The onion rings were nice and crispy and the BBQ sauce they came with was super yum.

For dinner I ordered their buttermilk chicken burger and made it a Hawaiian. This was honestly the biggest burger I've ever seen, it was massive! And also very delicious. The grilled pineapple and bacon was definitely worth adding! But the chicken was definitely the star. I also grabbed a Reese's Pieces milkshake and had them add rum to it to make it a alcoholic milkshake as the ones on their menu didn't tickle my fancy (thanks Bella for the tip)!

This is another Wellington spot I definitely recommend you check out. It's located next/near/behind to the Embassy Theatre.@
Oct 03, 2015
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Sean P E Fleming
+3.5
We were going to BATS and wanted a quick bite before the show. Five Boroughs popped up on a search on Zomato and looked like the perfect venue - with decent burgers.

We arrived about 5ish. A couple of tables were occupied.

The decor is a little eclectic. American dinner style but with graffiti on some walls. I thought the bar area/design was cool. Felt more like a bar than a dinner to me. But I liked it.

We ordered:
* Chicken burger ($16.00)
* Cheeseburger ($10.00)
* Fries ($7.00)

Meals arrived promptly. Staff were friendly.

The chicken burger was nice. Juicy chicken in a light coating. The bun was soft. The piece of chicken itself was quite misshapen, so it made it difficult to eat. Tasty though.

The Cheeseburger was very good. Nice flavour and again, a soft bun. It had a good kick of mustard which I like, but it was a little too much. The pickle was sweet, vinegary and crunchy.

The fries had a cajun or mixed spice coating. They were good too.

The burgers aren't huge, but they are a good size. I though the meal was very reasonably priced, except the chicken burger. I though that was a little expensive for what it was - but it wasn't a biggy.

We enjoyed the meal and I'd like to go back again. I really want to try the fries with cheese and gravy next time.

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Returned Nov 2017, had the fries with gravy. Not decided how I felt. Strong gravy and fake cheese but that said kinda good. Wasn’t what I was expecting but was enjoyable. We also had the veggie burger. I wasn’t blown away but it was fine. Just a little bland for me.
Sep 20, 2015
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James Ford
+5
Been a couple of times now and a hands down favourite. I love the ambience and chill American NY vibe this place puts, mean beats playing, always buzzing.

Their burgers and fries are like un rivaled, milkshakes too. But there's far more to choose from than just the classics the Yanks blessed us with. Example A - "Mac n Cheese" Dayum it's good.

Service is usually Top notch, we had a a 8:30 movie to catch, they don't take bookings for under people 6 but on the phone they said we'd be sweet to get a table with little to no wait time at 7:30 (for two). Which was indeed the case which and soo good on a Sat night, the food came hot and fast too.

I'd seriously recommend this place to anyone who enjoys the classic American food, which is most. Give these guys a go, I bet you'll love it.
Sep 14, 2015
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Nicola
+4.5
Love the atmosphere, very upbeat, music choices are perfect 60s-80s, a bit louder than I'd like though. Excellent service. Came here with a group and we all got what we ordered around the same time.
Best cookies and cream shake I've tasted in a while!
Food was super filling. I'm definitely coming back
Sep 11, 2015
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Christine
+4
I have been here twice now. The first time I thought was way better- the buttermilk fried chicken was better cooked and I seem to recall they were bigger pieces. Nevertheless it was still really good, as was their tangy coleslaw and milkshakes. The biggest issue is parking.. Which is not their fault, although they are always busy.. The food is too good :)
Sep 09, 2015
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LucyGoosey
+4
Came here for dinner during the week and ordered the beef brisket burger with fries (Still in a Burger Welly frame of mind) and they were delicious! The beef was nice and rare and the salad was really fresh. The fries had a light coating of paprika on them which I thought worked really well. Delicious Aioli too. My friend ordered the fried chicken which was pretty tasty and I have heard it is the favourite here. My friend ordered the Reese's pieces shake, and I the jelly tip. YUM! The service here is fast and friendly and the restaurant has a nice atmosphere, they just have the music a bit too loud. I can’t wait to return and try some more delights!
Sep 07, 2015
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Shane Lambo
+4
great fried chicken with pancakes .loved the place. will be back...............................................:) .............................
Sep 04, 2015
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Jess Dunne
+5
TLDR; delicious comfort food at budget friendly prices.

Five boroughs buttermilk chicken keeps me coming back time and time again. Whether it's in a burger or on its own, it is never disappoints. It's not that trendy bite sized chicken, it is thick, juicy, maybe-I-should-use-a-fork-but-YOLO sized chicken. It's great their chicken burger as well.

The foodie delights don't stop there. The personalisable beef burgers are hearty and delicious. The sloppy joe is incredible value. I've heard good things about the ribs and the grilled cheese too. Whatever side you pick, you won't be disappointed. Onions rings, mac n cheese, chilli fries and duck fat potatoes are all pretty good. Although if you made me pick just one, I couldn't go past the fried cauliflower - so good! Only criticism is that the milkshakes could be a little bigger but they are delicious!

I will say if you're looking for a quiet, intimate setting with soft music and many different sized forks, this place isn't for you. Five boroughs blasts old school Nelly and serves burgers best tackled with your hands. And I think that's great.
Sep 02, 2015
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Samantha Lines
+5
Five Boroughs is fantastic. It's a quirky little place with beautiful tiles on the wall and lots of images of New York. The staff are friendly and energetic and make you feel instantly at home. They've only been open since October 2014 but they're already popular with the locals.
We went for lunch one day. I had the chicken burger and Michael had the rodeo burger and we shared fries. It's a good size portion at a decent price. You can get a cup of bottomless filter coffee for $3.50. No one can say fairer than that. My chicken burger was insanely good and the fries had some sort of seasoning on it that made my day. Michael's burger disappeared very quickly off his plate.
We went back for dinner with friends and we're lucky enough to get their Welly on a Plate deal. We all had fried chicken with gravy and mash. Man was that good. Then for dessert Michael had the maple syrup and bacon ice cream sandwich and I had a sundae. They were both finished off very quickly.
I would definitely recommend this place for a good feed and good prices. I'd love to go back again before the end of our trip too.
Aug 28, 2015
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Epicurious Nomad
+3.5
Met up with a few friends for a late night supper at Five Boroughs. My friends are BIG fans of this place. I can see why -  a bit of Soul Food for those wanting a taste of the Big Apple. We were seated at 10:40pm on a Saturday night. The place was busy, but not overwhelming. It is a small space with ameteur but interesting photos on the walls. The food and decor does take me back to NY. We ordered buffalo wings, ribs, mac'n cheese, fries...everything tasted authentic. The wings were a big too strong on the vinegar but perfect on the spice. The ribs were OUTSTANDING! Will go back just for them. Our waitress was a dead-ringer for Amy Winehouse - which just completed the scene. She was efficient and friendly. Overall a very good dining experience. We will be back!
Aug 11, 2015
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Bella Ashton
+4
My boyfriend and I were stoked with our dinner at Five Boroughs last night. We had a burger each which were amazing and we shared the cheese and gravy fries. The waiter was super helpful too. The only thing we thought that could have been done better was the restaurant's decor- it gave off a little bit of a Denny's vibe. Other from that it was great! I would definitely recommend :)
Aug 10, 2015
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Hannah Megennis
+5
Well f*ck, Best fried chicken ever! The cheeseburger is awesome and the chicken with maple is very yum! Fries with cheese and gravy are so good. There really wasn't anything I could fault with this place. Jelly tip milk shake is also a must try!!!
Aug 05, 2015
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Medium_Rare
+3.5
God Bless America..... And five boroughs.

On entering the spacious cafe, I was struck with the fact that it resembled an old school American diner.
The speakers set the atmosphere further with great music, and I eagerly ordered hot wings, truffle fries, a salted caramel milkshake, and the Big Dipper beef sub from their extensive menu.

My food finally arrived after a while, and boy, was it a feast for the eyes as well as the palette.

The fries were gleaming with a thin sheen of glistening oil, which meant that they'd been freshly fried and crispy. They came with a truffle mayo dip, which was full of that woody goodness of truffle.

I moved on to the Big Dipper next, and hearing the pleasing crackle as I sunk my teeth into the perfectly-toasted sub was immensely satisfying. It had the proportions of cheese, onion, mustard and beef nailed down to a science, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The hot wings were enveloped in a sticky Tabasco-like sauce, and were both parts crunchy and tender. They also came with cucumber sticks and yogurt, which I thought were a nice touch.

Show stopper: Truffle fries--Some restaurants try to save costs by providing a sub-par diluted truffle dip, but Five Boroughs blew me away with a solid mayo infused with truffle, which was a perfect complement to the crispy shoestring fries.

Overall grade: B+
Aug 01, 2015
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Claz
+3.5
Bottomless coffee ✔️ Vege burger patties ✔️ Booth✔️. Five Boroughs NYC fit out style automatically makes it one of the cooler places in town. Good on them for doing vege patties although they're not great, it gives us some options. Music is often good. Suspect this turns into a pretty messy party after dark (for both staff and patrons) but usually skip so to miss it.
Jul 27, 2015
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Simon Kearsley
+4.5
Faced with an hour long queue for an exhibition or lunch, we picked the latter and headed for Mt Vic. Jellytip anything is currently on trend and theres a delicious milkshake on offer here. Buttermilk chicken in a burger and a lunch special chicken curry roll were picked while I went with a brisket sandwich. We ordered the cheesy/gravy fries for the table as well. Service was prompt and friendly, topping off what was a very tasty meal. Look forward to returning.
Jul 11, 2015
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Paola Gee
+3.5
Came here for snacks with my brothers after being recommended to try their pulled pork donuts. Was very intrigued when I heard this as I couldn't comprehend how it would possibly taste good so I went right away and was not disappointed. It was delicious and it somehow worked! Personally, I'm not much of a sweet tooth, so I really enjoyed the balance of sweet and savoury of the dish. It was coated in cinnamon and sugar and had green apple purée, spiced jelly and mustard around the dish to complement the donut. Every element just worked together. Also ordered a Reese's pieces shake with it and was divine. I love Reese's as a chocolate but the shakes I've had in this flavour don't usually live up to it but this one did and I was pleasantly surprised. It even had melted pieces in the shake that I could taste when sipping. A very unique experience for the tastebuds!
Jul 07, 2015
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Dani Pohlod
+5
Do yourself a favour and order the Hawaii Five-0 asap! Delicious buttermilk chicken with bacon and a grilled pineapple ring, it was beyond my wildest dreams. Cheese and gravy fries were yummy, crackling was heavenly and pie of the day was a very tasty pumpkin pie. Bottomless coffee gets two thumbs up from me!
Jun 27, 2015
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Paul Blomfield
+5
Just outstanding - try the salted beef, endless filter coffee... Flat white stunning also. Hipster. Style Groovy tunes. Great experience. Highly recommend
Jun 20, 2015
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Emma Lowry
+3.5
Went for lunch with workmates last week, food was amazing and generous sizes! Told the cashier they need to update the Zomato menu as it has outdated pricing - that was the only disappointing thing realising each item was at least an extra $2 than we thought.
Apr 03, 2015
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Alice Feutz
+4.5
Had an early dinner here last night and was more than impressed! After convincing my friends we should go here I was more than excited to be going finally... We arrived and were seated down the back but were moved to the booth in the front when that table left which was great. Ordered the cheeseburger with fries and onion rings and my friends got the chicken burger and hotcakes with fried chicken. It was ALL amazing. The atmosphere was so fun, and I can't wait to go back to try more of the menu... Something different for the Wellington food scene and a great addition at that.
Mar 19, 2015
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Weenutter
+4
Had a very enjoyable evening here!! Staff were awesome and the food was prompt and delicious !! My partner and I left very satisfied! We will be back
Ps jelly tip Milkshake a must try !!
Mar 11, 2015
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Philip Reeve
+3.5
Looking for somewhere relatively cheap for a meal with friends celebrating my wifes birthday we settled here.

Not a great start when two of the four drinks ordered were not available.  Nevermind - more to choose from!

We opted to share dishes.  A couple of sandwiches and the southern fried chicken plus onion rings and slaw.

Sandwiches were great.  The chicken looked fantastic but in reality the crumb was quite dry and heavy.  Sides were fine and dandy.

Service was prompt but it did take a L-O-N-G time for our food to appear.

Not exactly health food with the majority of the dishes fried but that's what we expected.

Will be back.
Mar 04, 2015
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Anna Garland
+4.5
I REALLY like this place!   Like, really really.   A girlfriend and I called in for a late lunch mid-week (largely because I'd heard a whisper it was good, and it was close to where we were at the time).  Five Boroughs is a sassy, slick, Wellington-ised version of a New York deli, and was a really great surprise find (I seem to be using the word *really* a lot, but it REALLY is that good.  Really).   There wasn't a huge selection on the menu for the non-meat eater, so I chose the Larry David (fish sandwich) - and was blown away with how good it was.  I think my favourite part of the experience was our waitress - an Amy Winehouse-styled bundle of slick service and hilarity.   AND she can rustle up a seriously good gin.   I'll definitely be back.
Mar 02, 2015
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Wilson Chau
+4
After just one visit, this has instantly become one of my favourite brunch places and I was gutted not to have come here earlier. I would highly rate their sandwiches - I got the Rueben which was packed with a generous serving of corned beef, cheese and sauerkraut. My mates had pancakes with fried chicken, which was quite a good combination, and I wouldn't mind getting the fried chicken on its own the next time I come.
Mar 02, 2015
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JaimeC
+5
Finally had the chance to check out Five Boroughs!

It was amaaaaaaaazing!!!

The whole experience was amazing starting from friendly wait staff to really yummy dishes from the kitchen.

I had the Hot Wings- (500gms - I could've easily had a kilo) I must say they were the BEST Hot Wings I've had in Wellington. It wasn't too hot at all (others have them way too hot that you can't tell the difference from the wing, your lip or your finger!). They were proper Buffalo Wings - deep fried then smothered in sauce. If you like it really hot you can ask for hot sauce on the side. They were soooooooo good I forgot about the Smoky Yoghurt dip!

Between my mate and I, we shared sides - we had chili fries (think heaven in a basket), potato and gravy (actually potato and jus- mmmmm), and artichokes with caramelised onions.

My mate had the Brooklyn Burger- when it was served, I wanted one as well. It wasn't your regular overpriced cheeseburger you'd get on Courtney Place. It was a mean- looking burger! It had house made pastrami and sauces (I will be coming back to try this).

There's so much more on the menu I wanted to try. Definitely coming back to take the wife and kids.

It's something Wellington has been missing. Well done!

Definitely on the favourite restaurant list!!!


Feb 15, 2015
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Max
+3.5
I went here with my girlfriend, I ordered a 3-stack of pancakes with bacon and she ordered some sort of burger. She enjoyed the burger but we both felt that the meals were on the steeper end, for what you get. The pancakes were nice and had very reasonable amounts of mascarpone and syrup. However there was a smokey taste in the pancakes that was a bit strong for my liking, it tasted like hickory smokey essence was added to the batter.

Other than this, the environment was funky enough, and wait times were reasonable - it's also nicely located with streets to find parking close by.
Jan 14, 2015
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Maya Arrow
+3.5
I was so excited about this place that I couldn't wait to go once it finally opened.  Bottomless coffee!  Finally, a place in wellington that has bottomless coffee! 

Walking in, you immediately feel comfortable--the atmosphere is fun, and the friendly staff greet you right away.  We were seated immediately, and ordered two cups of bottomless coffee.  After a while, we placed our order, and then waited.  And waited.  And waited.  I think it was nearly 45 minutes before our breakfast was served.  We weren't in a rush, but we were pretty darn hungry having to wait that long.  Seeing that the place wasn't that busy, we speculated that maybe it was just that the kitchen and staff were still struggling a bit (being a new place and all). 

The waitress refilled our coffee regularly--and that was nice.  We probably had 3 cups or more before our food arrived.  It was great she was attentive, but some sort of explanation or apology for the delay would have been appreciated. 

The food, in the end, was decent--made more delicious by our ravenous condition (perhaps it was their strategy?)  I had a Dirty Randy ( I think it was called) and it was satisfactory.  My partner had the Eggs Anyway and they were scrambled very nicely.  The bread isn't great quality, but overall the food was tasty. 

Will definitely go back to sample more of their menu though--the place has a lot of promise!
Dec 21, 2014
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Rosemary Young
+3.5
You would think 'ah, an American diner serving up burgers, you can never go wrong with them'.   Well think again.   Went with a friend for lunch.  Ordered the Cheese Burger and the Giuliani Pastrami (Pastrami sandwich).   I was struggling to see the beef pattie in the burger.  The ratio of beef to bun was dis-proportioned.   Though the Giuliani Pastrami was delicious, but slightly on the dry side.   Fries?  Well they were not what I was expecting.

Please check out  my website for an indepth review.
Dec 02, 2014
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George S
+4
I saw Five Boroughs earlier this week when I drove down Majoribanks St. and decided that I'll definitely give it a go.

As soon as you walk in, the atmosphere is very cool - NYC subway style, full of hip, young people, with great sounds in the background.

The bartender greeted us as and immediately offered us to take a seat. A waitress followed us straight away with menus.

I'm quite annoyed with myself as we had just had brunch somewhere else, so all we felt like was drinks.

I ordered the Bottomless Coffee (which came accompanied by milk) and my partner decided to try their Jelly Tip Milkshake. They both arrived very promptly and were good (nothing exceptional). The milkshake was made with ice cream and not from scratch, which was a bit disappointing as it's something I'd expect from a dairy, not a trendy diner.

The menu looks great and I'll definitely come back to try it as their burgers looked great.

One thing I disliked was the waitresses sitting next to patrons to take their order - same as kneeling down next to customers, I absolutely can't stand such service, but I guess it's a point of difference.

Very hip place worth a try.
Nov 16, 2014
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Jordan Morrice
+5
Went here the other night with a group of 6 and we all loved it. One of my flat mates has been three times in one week. It's an awesome idea and a cool setup with an outdoor section for the sunny days as well. The menus great, all American diner style food - I got the double cheese burger and sloppy joe and was stuffed for $20. Can see it doing well and will be even better when they get their liquor license soon. Definitely a new regular place to add the list.
Nov 07, 2014
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Adam Smylie
+5
Amazing food... Extremely well thought out the chicken burger is a must as are the fries which have the best seasoning. Prices have got a lot cheaper. Staff are really friendly.. Just an all around good experience.
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Yvonne Liu
+4
Upscale diner vibe. Music list was good but just played a tad too loud. Place just relocated to its brother resto five & dime's location. When asked, I was told that the idea was to merge the two restaurants and upgrade the menu of five boroughs. First time here so I can't tell the difference. A good variety of burgers (beef brisket; buttermilk fried chicken; pastrami; veg patty available on request) and fried chicken (buttermilk fried; buffalo wings; Sichuan). The wine selection is great, some very interesting cocktail mixes, but beers less so. There was only Asahi on draft, with a couple of craft beers in bottles/cans. We enjoyed the brisket burger (plus royale), the buttermilk fried chicken, as well as the tuna poke (on the specials menu). Juicy and delicious burger. Those with bigger appetites could opt for double patties. Chicken was fried to perfection - though perhaps I would like it better if the meat was more marinated so that the awesome flavours were not just on the skin.
5
Wendy
+5
Five and Dime was great! Good vibes, very delicious food, friendly staff. We had late night dinner there on a Wed night. The Coca Cola lamb stick was juicy and sweet, and the side salad with blue cheese dressing and toasted walnut was very good as well.
4
Harmony Paea
+4
Beautiful presentation. Very juicy burger. Nicely seasoned fries. The baklava dish is just what I needed to finish off my meal. Love it and will definitely be going back again soon 😊
5
N B
+5
Absolutely delicious burgers. Full of flavor, good portions, crunchy fries. Tried the Brooklyn one with Pastrami - what a heavenly combination. Mac'n Cheese were also super good. Creamy and truffled - to die for. Friendly and fast service. Would definitely go again if I lived in Welly.
5
Pablo Hurford
+5
Could this be real? Did I eat there every day for the weekend in Wellington? Do they have the best burger, the best popcorn chicken and the best fries on earth? Do they have Kiwi lager in a can? YES! YES! YES AND YES!!!
4
Rebekah Goldsack
+4
Great American style diner food. Delicious chicken, excellent customer service. Reasonable prices.
4
Brian Stafford
+4
The food was nice, the burger and chips were tasty and I'd definitely eat there again once it reopens. The staff were really nice too but a little on the slow side and that's why I'm marking it 4/5. Took ages just to get served a drink and that was 10 minutes sitting at the bar. Took another 10 minutes to get served for food once we got a table.
5
Dan Bowden
+5
This is the best burger in town - make sure you don't miss out on their 'secret' menu with all their old favourites. The staff here are fantastic too.
5
Muneeb Farrath
+5
Best damn food in town. Prices are totally worth what you get.. food so filling you won't want to eat anywhere else for the rest of the day!
5
Ada Lam
+5
Great food, M&C was so creammy and the fried chicken... Yum..... Lovely staff. Would go again and again.. So yum.
5
Tom Huthwaite
+5
First and foremost, amazing food. But also great (bottomless) coffee, drinks, cool staff, great atmosphere. Loved it.
5
Geoff Wilson
+5
A laid back, classic corner deli. THEYRE MOVING MID JAN though to another spot in the city so be on the lookout for that. Very friendly staff with a great looking brunch or later menu.
5
Peter Melville
+5
Awesome food, great beer list, nice vibe, friendly service. The fried chicken is the best I've had in Wellington!
4
Matthew Robinson
+4
Lunch was good overall. Venue and service were not too bad but could be improved. - Reuben was very enjoyable and was of a decent size. The caramel and honeycomb Milkshake was the best tasting milkshake I have had in NZ so far but was small which was a shame. Good taste but just not enough when compared to others. Truffle fries were average and there could have been more to them. Also very salty. Limited options for chips on the menu was a bit disappointing for an American style place. The fried chicken that my dining partner had was good but the menu item for it could have been more descriptive. Service could have been a bit quicker, however staff were helpful when asked. This was compounded by the fact that they served water by the glass and had no salt, pepper and sauce on the table. That was not exactly what I would have expected for an American style place. Overall positive experience, would try again in a different context but would be hoping for more.
4
Kat Singh
+4
Great service! Staff are very approachable and friendly. Tried the Turducken Down Burger for Wellington Burger. Super filling!
5
Christy Ohbee
+5
Always the most delightful service. Food is amazing. And the restaurant itself has a awesome vibe.
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