My new favourite local eatery…read more Oozing with charm and tranquility, St Margaret's Cafe is a perfect way to unwind with a stunning garden outlook (I imagine especially so in Spring), warm and inviting service and the food..., the food was just amazing! So good in fact, that I had to have dessert with my breakfast (and I would totally recommend the season fruits with mango sorbet and nut brittle to all).

A friend of mine recommended this place, and since I was on holiday, a drive out to the Karaka…read morecountryside sounded like a nice lunch excursion. And WOW! Am I glad I made the effort! This place is seriously one of Auckland's hidden gems. The name "Country Cafe" does it no favours. We turned up on a stunning spring Friday, and discovered the most gorgeous country garden setting, complete with lake - St Margarets is apparently such a popular wedding venue during the summer months that Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays are mostly fully booked. I can see why. Entranced by the scenery, we sat down & got just as engrossed in the menu! A delicious selection of salads & more substantial main dishes made it really difficult to choose. We opted for the Chargrilled Smoked Chicken & Candied Walnut Salad with potato & bacon & dressed with maple aioli, as well as the Oriental Sticky Slow-Cooked Pork Belly Sandwich with salad & spiced pineapple chutney. I learnt a while ago never to go past pork belly on a menu, and I haven't been disappointed yet. Both meals were stunning - visually gorgeous & utterly delicious. Well worth the drive, and with such picturesque surroundings to walk off your meal, you can bet I'll be making the drive again.

This was a wonderful cafe with a great atmosphere and fabulous staff. Sadly, it closed for good…read moreearlier in 2025.

Always good food and amazing service. I would highly recommend to everyone…read more It's also pet friendly and you can have your dogs with you

OMG. I love this place!!! It is so cute. We came here yesterday when it was pouring down. Not that…read moremany people inside. They sell lots of different products that you would not often see in central Auckland. I think the guy serving everyone had had a rough day as he didn't seem very cheery. Service was still good though but a happy face would have made it top notch. I ordered a soy hot chocolate which was yum but I guess you can't really mess that up. He had a long black which was made very well. I ordered the curry of the day (Thai chicken) and it was ok, I have had better as the chicken was dry and the courgette flavour was strong, quite fusion. He had their big breakfast which apparently was a lot nicer than any other one he had back in Auckland. I thought they are all the same hahaha. When leaving was I tempted to try their cabinet food so I got a cheesecake brownie and a strawberry brownie to take away. LOVED IT. He usually doesn't like sweet food (like most guys) but he loved it too! Kitchen closes at 2.30pm but cabinet food goes until close. I would highly recommend this cafe and then you could stop by clevedon coast oysters before or after = perfect day

So you've gone on your country drive down south and you're feeling parched. Perhaps you are on the…read morehunt for fresh veges, fruit or a jar of jam? Well, Ciao Bella has both a nice, homey looking country cafe with an Italian twist, as well as all your farmer's market needs. They hold the Italian Country Market here every weekend, but don't hesitate to venture here another day. They also have the most amazing bathroom, covered in multi-coloured tiles. Feels like an acid trip from the 60s. Basically, it's a breath of fresh air on your journey to Clevedon or beyond.

The name needs to be updated. It's called Alenna Cafe and it's great…read more We needed a quick breakfast place and wanted to stop somewhere out of the city. They have lovely pastries and I chose the cinnamon roll. They warmed it up for me and it was perfect. I like light frosting and this one was light. I had a hot latte to drink with my roll. The coffee was topped with latte art and was creamy and nice and hot. We ate inside with several tables available. Service was excellent. We were very happy with this stop.

It's now called Alenna which made it a bit harder to find so once the name changes over in…read moresearches, that will be better. We popped in a tried their beef lol lak- yummy! Salad was fresh and dressing was flavorful. Beef was tender and served in a delicious sauce with a perfectly fried egg. Service was friendly. It's definitely a casual laid back cafe.

Again their coffee is weak. I can hardly tell its coffee. If you want a coffee hit, dont come here…read more The food is ok and expensive. There is a good amount of gluten free options.

me and my partner do our ritual breakfast here once a week. oh lord you guys have hooked me on my…read morepregnancy cravings.. bacon ans pancake stack. I wish the pancakes were made there though and not from the grocery store. so yum though

A cute place recommended by several people. The restaurant is clean and bright. We had the chicken…read moreand waffles which was good. The chicken was tasty and mildly spicy. I liked the egginess and herbs in the waffles yet would have preferred if it had not been battered and deep fried. A pleasant spot with good food.

What a lovely morning to escape from Summerset Retirement village and enjoy sun, coffee, and a bite…read moreof breakfast. We shared the avocado toast and an egg omelette. It was all so good. Also split a "UBS" have no clue what that stands for other than yummy. It has chocolate, caramel, coconut shavings, and other stuff that I'm sure is super healthy! So if you are in the area or visiting an aging parent at Summerset Retirement Center, stop by and enjoy the neighborhood and food.

This place is the best. We only live down the road but can never go past our local, Clevedon Cafe…read more The girls change up the menu regularly which is unusual for any restaurant. But don't fear, they feature similar meals and ingredients just with a different idea. Their charcoal bao buns, yummmm, and their sweet bao buns on their brunch menu are out if this world. We have never had a bad meal there. The staff are always friendly and helpful.

Fantastic food. I've eaten here at least three times and have always been thoroughly satisfied with…read moremy meals. They are good sized servings, delicious and well presented. The cafe is kid-friendly and has at least a couple of high chairs for its littler patrons. There aren't a lot of vegetarian options but the eggs benedict mushroom dish was superb. Really tasty. Out of the desserts, the cheesecake is great but very rich! I would recommend sharing a portion. There are a number of other delicious sounding options. They have breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and a couple of kids' options as well. Catering and arranging functions here are also options.

I love this coffee shop but don't often have the time to stop as I am passing. Roma is one of South…read moreAuckland's hidden gems but word-of-mouth is spreading and people are often queuing out the door for their caffeine hit. Roma are unabashedly a coffee roaster and coffee shop, rather than a café. There are a small selection of cakes & slices and a few tables and chairs but they know their focus. Beans are roasted on site (the operation on full display) and these are then distributed wholesale to other cafes around the area as well as to retail customers at the Drury site. The service at their takeout coffee counter is friendly & prompt; once you've made your way through the line to place your order, your coffee arrives very quickly. The house blend of beans is full-bodied and every coffee double shot unless otherwise requested. Ridiculously cheap compared to some Auckland cafes, it's easy to see why Roma Coffee Roasters is so popular.

Great coffee, fast and efficient service and very friendly too. What more can you ask for.read more

3.7 stars food was pretty good not amazing. Got the…read moreboysenberry tea cake and that was the best food we had. Coffee was also pretty good pretty standard and got the job done. Staff were nice and atmosphere was light and welcoming.

Nice cafe close to the Auckland. Botanic gardens. We arrived just as the kitchen had closed but…read morewere still able to order from the ready to eat deli items. Food was good and fresh and value for money. Good service and great coffee as well.

The coffee was amazing The food is so delicious made with…read morefresh ingredients Absolute 5 *****

This is a damn good little know Cafe across from Blue Bird's Dorito making factory in Wiri…read more Really nice Avicado Smash that comes with poached egg on Ciabata. Cafe here is really good Altura coffee that rocks. Plenty of parking. If you are in South Auckland and want something other than fast food go try The Artisan. Also good is the Spanish Hunter which is chorizo and mushrooms! Really tasty and Lo carb.