Serving the best coffee in known universe Altura. They also…read morehave a wide range of gluten free options great cafe to stop and pass a bit of time.

They have the best ever gluten free orange almond cakes, I am addicted. Add to that a great cup of…read morecoffee and you are set for an afternoon or mid-morning fix. Lombardi's also have delicious mains. Their café-style menu comprises fresh, organic, a big range of gluten free and wherever possible local produce. Everything is home-made on site and you really can taste the difference! Their pizzas are legendary as is the range of delicatessen finger food like Thai noodle cake, spinach and feta risotto bites or Harissa lamb koftas. My boss shouted me lunch here and we feasted on a Deli tasting platter of olives, specialty cheeses, cured meats and dips. Added to this was a huge plate of salads from the counter, roasted vegetable salad, lentil, couscous and the freshest green salad. What a treat

Super delicious. They have fluffies for kids which are just warm milk with cocoa sprinkled on top…read moreand a marshmallow. I had the spicy labneh with two poached eggs. It comes with spicy bell peppers on delicious toast. Super good! Service is great and quick. They have free WiFi. Also the almond croissant is the best. The best Jerry! Oh and it also has a great kids playground right next door that the kids can play at while you eat! It's not completely closed off so small kids would need supervising. My kids (6 and 4) didn't need supervising. Plus a changing table in the bathroom.

Good food.But service can do better. Very slow. They pick on who to serve. Servers no energy at all…read moretaking orders. Took us 30mins waiting for someone, until we got up and just walked out. Hopefully this will change.

Little Sister is a fairly new addition to Henderson. With ex-Sweetie and Salvation Kitchen owners…read moreat the helm, it's got to be good. To be honest, I'm relying on a Viva article for the second part of that statement, because I only went to Salvation Kitchen post-sale and the coffee was bloody awful. Don't go. Sweetie, on the other hand, was lovely and just like Little Sister, its counter-top teaming with sugary treats - like a goddamn Willy Wonka scene. Impossible to resist. My husband had arrived on the hideously early flight from San Francisco last week (yes, he came bearing gifts, and the gifts he did not manage to secure I promptly ordered online), where he was hungry and in desperate need of New Zealand milk, coffee and more importantly, eggs! Given that Little Sister is only open weekdays, this was the perfect chance to #supportlocal and head somewhere I had been dying to try out. First problem: check the bloody details, Vanessa. Little Sister does not open till 7.30am. I had assumed 7am, so we hung out in the car park for 15 minutes like losers. There's lots of parking, with very definite 'Little Sister' named spots, so unless you're absolutely blind, it's quite clear where to park up. The morning menu was quite brief, and I wasn't offered another one to check out what they offer for lunch. That's not to say I'm offended by brevity, quite the opposite. As you may have noticed, I get terrible FOMO so I appreciate obvious choices. My morning meal was therefore a hearty one - pork and fennel sausage, perfectly crisp bacon, slow cooked tomatoes with just the right amount of sweet and tart, a wonderfully spiced (yes, spiced!) potato and carrot rosti, a very large mushroom that had been bathed (and appropriately drained, leaving the sticky and tangy remnants) in balsamic vinegar, and two glorious eggs with the most vibrant orange yolk. And, of course, a knock-out latte to wash it all down.

Wonderful little cafe with indoor and outdoor sitting. Mostly two tops but a few tour top tables…read more Pick up a menu on the way in, order at the counter and they deliver to your table. We had poached eggs and toast, cheesy scone and a jam and cream bonbon. All were excellent! I had a large flat white with a triple shot to see me through the day and am quite happy with it. They have lots of variety in the pastry case, I was tempted by it all!

Cool cafe! I like novelty cafes especially with upcycling to this scale! For those who might not be…read moreaware, this cafe has two train carriages with plush seats decked out for diners if the wish to latte somewhere a little bit different. I was keen to pop into the inviting black locomotives but hubby's choice was out closer to the water and ducks, which was pretty nice too. We had morning tea here for the first time, coffees and cake, or more specifically sweet muffin and afghan biscuit. Both were super tasty but my coffee was a bit blah. The place was staffed by lots of young faces all quite friendly and helpful. The place was very popular, and I eyed off my neighbours scrumptious looking egg benedict. We had to walk through a garden centre to get into the cafe which was fine by me as I wanted to drop into a garden store whilst out and about. The atmosphere is what was best about this place and I will definitely be back, preferably for those eggs benedict...mmmm....

At first we had our reservations but 1 visit change all that! The food is brilliant! The coffee lip…read moresmacking good! (Bach espresso) the cafe isn't too expensive either - intact some of the popular breakfasts are actually cheaper than Main Street cafés! The ambiance is great - with real train carriages set up as restaurants!

Eating Paleo can be a mission at times but when you've got a cafe dedicated to Paleo food! Super…read morehappy this place is now open. Really nice staff who are informative and friendly. Their paleo burgers are really worth a try! They have a number of food options in the cabinet as well ready to take away. Their coffee is good and they have drink fridges full of Kombucha and coconut water.

Pleasant atmosphere. The bread was excellent…read more The service was quite slow. The food was very expensive but very tasty and good.

Loved the family-owned aspect of this place. We tasted some wine with Tyler and he was nice to talk…read moreto and informative. The Two Daughters Rosé was absolutely delicious and I don't typically love rosé. We ate at the bistro as well. The food was okay but it wasn't that great in my opinion. Overall, it was a nice time but we didn't stay longer than just a quick tasting and a lunch.

Great food and service. Menu caters for gluten-free and vegetarian options available with a…read moreseparate kids menu. The food is very well presented with good size portions that's ideal for breakfast/brunch and lunch. My partner is coeliac as well as gluten-free and this is one of the few places she enjoys eating at. It doesn't have an online menu which would be helpful, the place would benefit with expanding to accomodate the growing customers. There are sufficient number of staff members and they are very courteous.

Who knew one of the best cafes would be inside a plant shop. This is one of my favorite places that…read moremy friends in NZ frequent, kid friendly too with a play area. The food and drinks are always fresh, the staff are so lovely. They offer a punch-card if you're a frequent customer for a free drink after 10 visits I think. I hope to return one day! Miss you Kings!

Just managed to find this little gem! Came back from a day out at Murawai and was starving and…read morelooking for something satisfying! and OMG I came across the food vault! I went for the chicken and chorizo pie with a side thai inspired salad. The food was cooked and presented beautifully! friendly staff and awesome hot and strong coffee! Even took home a loaf of sourdough to try which again was impressive! Will be back again! Especially for that sourdough!

Sub par and under expectations. As welcoming and beautiful the ambience is the coffee is just as…read moremuch disappointing - very weak despite asking for a double shot - don't know if they put a double shot of milk! My wife ordered an American and it wasn't any better. We ordered a gluten free (just like that) mango and passion fruit cake, again tasted more coconut than mango and passion fruit. The Mrs ordered a date scone, this was great but too large to finish. The cafe is managed by Sierra and if my earlier experience at a Sierra branded cafe is anything to go by, the cafe experience itself still leaves a lot to be desired in terms of the quality and consistency of food delivered. Try Columbus next door at mitre 10, may not be as good an ambience but kicks ass when it comes to coffee and cafe food in the vicinity.

My husband and I have come here in the past and had amazing meals, especially their salmon bagels…read morewhich I thought were the best in Auckland! However when we went for breakfast the other morning the food was average. The hubby ordered a steak, rare and it came out medium. I had my favourite bagels and they were so average! the toppings were really scant like they were running out of salmon. Maybe they were just having an off day. The location is pretty, the staff is always friendly and the one thing that's always good are their chips! Crispy, thick and tasty.

We went here on a Sunday morning with high expectations of the cafe. It is a long drive from…read moreAuckland CBD - 25 kms, to be exact - so it had better be worth the trip. My wife had the French toast, which she didn't like, and I had the pork sausage. The sausage itself was yummy and the relish was good, but the balance of flavours was ruined by too much rocket leaves. We also shared a cronut: I like cronuts but this one was made cloyingly sweet by a topping of sugar icing. Too bad. Is it me? Are the flavours suited for a different taste? I really wanted to like this place. I'm hoping it was just an off-day. Aside from the food, the service was great. Staff were friendly. Their EFTPOS machine was unavailable so the manager just trusted me to pay later, which I did. Afterwards, we made a quick trip to the nearby market, and drove to the new ferry terminal for a look-see. These extra attractions made the journey nearly worth it.

Catalina is a brilliant licensed cafe and restaurant located in Hobsonville Point out in West…read moreAuckland. I would never have even known it existed if it wasn't for my boyfriend living nearby. And what a shame it would have been to miss out on this little gem! As I tend to do every time I go out for breakfast, when I went to Catalina I ordered the 'big breakfast'. Poached eggs, sausages, tomato, homemade relish, mushrooms, hash browns, crunchy buttery toast - it was the perfect way to start my morning. But what made it even better was the delicious berry smoothie I coupled with it. I highly recommend both these options, and according to my coffee connoisseur of a boyfriend, their coffee is pretty good too. The outdoor area of Catalina is beautiful - really spacious with big umbrellas and a courtyard, it's the perfect place to enjoy breakfast in the morning sun, or even a cold wine in the late afternoon. Tip: Every Saturday and Sunday farmer's markets are held in the park right next to Catalina, where great knick knacks and curios can be purchased for a bargain