The food and drink an atmosphere are incredible! I had the mocha and the Mad Dog. Go try it!read more

This is one of those coffee shops that you wished you lived close by to. Trust me I know, because I…read morelive within walking distance of at least 5 (maybe more.) Their attention to detail and care was bar none. Toys and dishes not only catered to littles, but also served with kindness and delight. Their food was also delicious (sandwiches, pancakes, donuts, and muesli, oh my!) and especially loved the iced maple latte. We will be back and soon!

Solid choice for unusual brunch fare. I wasn't expecting the Asian twist, but was quite pleased…read morewith the results. I went for the vegetarian Bhan Mi with a poached egg on top. No disappointment here, except I would have liked the roll to be a bit more crispy on the outside. Otherwise, it was bursting with flavor - a nice mix of smoky sweet sauce and fresh crunchy carrot, sprouts, and coriander. It tasted just as it should, and I was very pleased that a vegetarian option was available. My husband had the geisha, cold soba noodles with sprouts, veggies, a nice dressing and warm tofu. A huge helping of delicious pickled ginger on top - my dream as a ginger lover though he thought it was a bit too much. I grabbed a taste and found it to be nice and flavorful if a bit less adventurous than other offerings. Our friend got the nest, sunflower crumbed soft boiled eggs in a nest over salad with blood sausage added. It was a vision to behold but I sensed he didn't love it as much as he has hoped. He noted the nest was a bit difficult to eat with a fork and knife. Everything was beautifully presented, and the coffee was lovely. Double shot on the espresso drinks standard, as it should be! The atmosphere was very nice. Couple of tables out front perfect for a sunny day and plenty of tables indoors. It's a small place but it's a bit out of the way and we didn't have to wait more than a few minutes to sit. So many interesting options to choose from - I can't wait to go back and try the banana rice with salted coconut cream and lychees! Sounds incredible!! Bit of a splurge at $17 average price per item, but felt like good value for the artistry and interesting flavors you get. Bravo!

HUGE fan! What a great addition to an otherwise relatively quiet neighbourhood…read more What I love about L'oeuf is that it's a little bit different, without trying too hard. For example, the menu has all the usual brunch items - eggs, mushroom, salmon etc- but they are served with a creative twist and presented beautifully. 'The Russian', which I ordered, was essentially salmon and cream cheese w toast but they served the salmon as a tartare with dill and the cream cheese was full of herbs. Combine this on the lightly seeded toast with a squeeze of lemon juice and some avo and I was in heaven. The décor is a little bit different. They've used dark wood and loads of dark, leafy greenery and with a big Persian rug taking centre stage in the middle of the floor. I loved it but I will admit, it did was rather dark inside despite being gloriously sunny out! I'm normally more of a savoury kid at breakfast but having seen some of the sweet dishes come out of the kitchen i'm already looking for an excuse to head back here ASAP!

Seated right away. Great selection of breakfast items. Perfect coffee to go with my Avo toast…read more Friendly staff. Baked goods were at the counter. Took an almond pastry to go!

Its been a wee while since I have managed to devour the populating Auckland food scene. Looking…read morethrough my list of bookmarked eateries, Sunday called for brunch. Removing myself from the usual spots in the city we tried Crave in Morningside. Situated in a pretty quiet spot, the site itself was light and airy with tall ceilings and is a lot larger than the pictures presented. Extremely busy upon arriving, we added our names to the list, and as accurately estimated by the host the wait was only around 15mins for a table. Between the four of us eating, there were a few hits and misses. Upon being served, two of us received our meals before the other two with about a 3min wait between dishes served which is always a tad awkward watching other people eat before yours is served. Almost after always ordering the Mushroom on Toast dish today wasn't too far from the norm by choosing the Fungi from the menu. Instead of your standard toast option, it was served on a delicious kumara and feta cake, however the herb garlic cream was very lack lustre. It didn't give me that feeling that I wanted more and really missed that umph and body and was fairly under seasoned. It's a shame because the concept was there and presentation was a beaut. If I could make one recommendation, please serve it on a plate and not a bowl, it's frustrating to try scoop the last few bits with a fork and knife. The rest of the dining party were happily pleased with their tasty meals, with each dish having a modern switch up to your classic eggs bene and scrambled eggs. We agreed it would have been great to have a slice of toast or a hash served with the Cottled Egg just to tie the dish together. Otherwise overall the service was on point and friendly topping off a satisfied feeling upon leaving. Rating: Food: 7/10 Service: 8/10 Value for money: Very Good Opening Hours: Mon-Weds: 7am-5pm Thurs-Sat: 7am-late Sun: 7am-4pm 6 Morningside Dr, Morningside

We're been in NZ for 3 weeks for our honeymoon and this was one of the BEST meals we've had. Small…read morecafe, delicious treats, lots of coffee options. It's a small menu but I'm sure every dish is just as carefully crafted and mouth-watering as ours were. Highly recommend stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!!

Delicious food , fantastic venue , excellent service . The balcony is a fav. Get in early for the…read moresausage rolls!

Cleverly hidden away in Hillsborough is this little gem of a place with beautiful views. The art…read moregallery itself and the gardens are spectacular and worth the visit. There are tracks around the ground which I have yet to explore but they look like they are well worth the hike. I will be returning to do this on a nice and sunny day. The cafe itself is pretty average. There is a decent selection of pastry, cakes, salads as well as a menu which is made to order. You will want to visit on a sunny day so you can sit out on the deck that overlooks their back gardens while enjoying your meal. The service however is excellent and we've had the servers check on several times during our meal to make sure we were ok.

Really good people and service ! My favourite is lemon coconut cake with soy latte ... Enjoy the…read moresunshine with lovely yum food.. That's life!isnt it :)

These guys are still great! - and deserved an update to encourage some Aucklander's to get out…read morethere and pay these cool cats a visit... plus a 'lil birdy told me they are expanding with a new venue not too far down the road... for those of you who are unaware, they were the original owners/creators/chefs of 'Salvation Kitchen'...

We stopped here for a visit to try their corn beef with palusami pie (not sure if thats its name)…read more It was out but they had a bolognese pie and sausage roll that we opted for. While the portion was massive, I was not a fan of the meat to encasing ratio. However, I was happy to enjoy my tasty Americano and the lively chatter of other patrons. The ambiance was inviting and homely and the service was quick and courteous. Would go to try out something else and or just to enjoy the vibe.

This is an unassuming, quaint place! I heard about their meat pies but I was not expecting the…read moredelectable Palusami meat pies! They were massive, flaky crust, and the filling was out-of-this-world! The Koko Samoa cupcakes were also a recommendation and they didn't disappoint! I know they had other delicious offerings but I was just visiting New Zealand but my last day, I ordered both and brought them back home to Hawaii!

I really, really want to like this place, after all this is my local and the food isn't shabby at…read moreall. However every single time I came here I was let down by their service, poor, super slow, non-existent service. I wish there is somewhere better in Blockhouse Bay, that way I don't have to come here and be disappointed every single time.

The Block is a great eatery in Blockhouse Bay - hence the name, bringing a casual atmosphere for…read morethat laid back meal. For this occasion we chose to come for brunch however I will be returning for lunch or dinner after seeing what other diners around us had ordered. TBH what we ate would be a really good hangover meal. The Block serves as a real man's meal giving you everything you want for breakfast. The bf said the baked beans were great as they had a more barbecued flavour and thought the stuffed mushroom was something different! I couldn't ask for more. Everything on the sunrise sandwich was cooked perfectly and satisfied exactly what I was craving. The only issue I have is the name of the meal haha - sunrise sandwich is just odd. The meals are served hot, and quickly and although they aren't amazing they are a great size and great value for money. You get what you expect whilst tasting goood. The Block isn't trying too hard to be anything its not. Also I give them a plus for table service. Rating Food: 7/10 Service: 8/10 Value for Money: Very Good 568 Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay Opening Hours: Mon-Tues 7am-5pm Weds-Sat 7am-10pm Sun 7am-5pm

Thanks yelp for introducing us to such a cute cafe!…read more Cute decor and spacious cafe with both outdoor and indoor seating. My boyfriend and I had the CLT sandwich and chicken stack. Both were good but the stacked chicken was delicious! It was crispy and juicy and came out piping hot. I also had the peanut butter banana smoothie and it was so refreshing. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Free WiFi as well. Highly recommend!

My lunch was incredible, I had the Fresh BB which had a beautiful appearance and tasted even…read morebetter. The drinks were also unbelievable too, would highly recommend to anyone.

Disappointed with the service today after a great experience before. Ordered tea and orange…read morejuice and other tables were served before ours arrived. I ordered the lodge breakfast with gluten free toast and my partner ordered the creamy mushrooms. Was informed that they had run out of gluten free toast at 9am on a Sunday and was offered an additional hash brown. The orange juice and tea arrived with the meal after requesting them from the waitress. Then when the food arrived it was underwhelming. The poached eggs were cooked beautifully, however the bacon and hash browns were both undercooked and tasted fatty. The single mushroom on my plate tasted off and so I declined to finish. The sausage oozed fat upon cutting open so again did not feel appetising to eat. The relish on the plate was bland. The creamy mushrooms included onions in the sauce. Toast was nicely cooked and my partner enjoyed the meal The tea was served in a small pot with a small cup. A smaller offering than our previous experience All round disappointing

It took us a long time to try this place, despite living within walking distance. We mistakenly…read morethought that a cafe attached to a bland-looking motel was probably not a cafe we wanted to go to. Wrong! Once you get past the slightly odd location (though, it's really only a minute's walk from the main Mt Albert strip, just on the other side of the train tracks), this cafe is really great. The best in Mt Albert for 'traditional' cafe food (ie excluding Pyrenees and Cosset) The service is great - all the staff that have served us on various visits have been really efficient and friendly - and the food is consistently good, as is the coffee. The building has big windows on three sides, meaning it's super light and airy, so has a lovely feel about it. The menu is fairly long, but so far we are yet to be disappointed by any of our choices, so there's not so much stress about what to order. It's not super hip, but that's partly why we like it so much. Great food, good coffee with zero pretention.