Love this place! Staff is amazing and the coffee is great - All Press. They always have a good…read moreselection of food and a menu to pick from. It's been here for a long time now and in a neighborhood favorite. Close to where I live so I'm always stopping by. Definitely one of the best spots around.

The stars are for good food and fair prices Don't expect…read morefriendly service though Waitress seemed bother that she had to be there and it was extremely annoying having to request stuff from her ( spoon , napkin , etc )..... I mean , it's not like there were lots of customers there either Got the spinach and mushroom Benedict and loved it. Husband got the meat lovers burrito and loved it too.

"Yay! I'm a fan!" perfectly encapsulates my feelings toward this fine espresso establishment…read more Albeit its somewhat random location (basically adjacent to Ellerslie train station), Gasket is brimming with character. Ginger latte? spot on. Warm bircher muesli topped with grated apple, raspberries, dried fruit, sliced banana & sweetened with agave? choice. The cabinet sandwiches and sweet treats looked delectable as well (they have about 10 different slice varieties so...go crazy!). The bright, airy space was buzzing with local workers while I was there. It was clear they had cleverly chosen Gasket as their "meeting" venue. ...I see right through you, folks ;) Oh, and +1 for free wifi!

Who would of thought that tucked down the back of Ellerslie would be this gem of a cafe! Well,…read moreobviously a lot of people because when we went at 11:30am on a weekday it was choccas. From the outside Gasket Espresso Kitchen looks rather small but don't be fooled, there's plenty of seating inside. There's even a private room with a large table for corporate folk to have their afternoon "meetings." The decor is modern with concrete floors, exposed ceiling beams and white walls with feature art pieces. The vibe is friendly and relaxed - most definitely service with a smile. I ordered the lamb salad and a coffee. The lamb salad came out sans lamb but before I realised the waiter came back to rectify the situation, whisking it away to mix in the lamb. She was apologetic and to be honest, I didn't mind - at least they had realised before I tucked in. The coffee was the perfect temperature and most importantly, not burnt or bitter. I also noticed that they also have plenty of cabinet full of both savoury and sweet delights - bagels, salads, sandwiches, slices and the like - perfect for those on the go!

Oh no what's happened? The big breakfast has certainly gone down hill! I've had this before a…read morewhile back it used to be perfectly cooked and fresh. Today, my spuds are unpleasantly crunchy raw, the pork sausage pale, not fried. It was unsettlingly stone cold i figured it was direct from the fridge, so not even microwaved. I ejected it from my mouth at speed. and the tomatoe was over cooked. Not even a whisper of butter on my sour dough toast. My partner also had the same. He said his spuds raw and cold. And same sausage problem. His toast was not only dry but rock hard. The eggs tasted....odd. Almost no flavour. You'll be hard pressed to find me spending another $60 here. I think a McMuffin would have been nicer. Rad, you've really let your self go. Super disappointed.

Having been here a few times now, I can safely say I thoroughly enjoy their potato gratin!…read more Return of Rad Cafe can get super busy, so I always try and aim to get there between 9am-9:30am so we miss the main traffic. The cafe itself is not very large, but they still seem to be able to fit a lot of us in. Just don't expect to have loads of time to chill after eating, as you can feel bad for the people waiting! I like how they provide you water when you arrive, and I generally like the service that the staff provide us. They seem to all enjoy working there. The food is a bit funky, as in they are usually relatively common meals but with a bit of a twist, to keep you on your toes. I quite enjoy the pumpkin omelette with a side of potato gratin. They have both gluten free and vegetarian options available. An outside table works well for people who come along with their doggos - not nice during bad weather, but most of the time it's lovely to be outside and have the option of bringing your dog (i.e. good pit stop on a walk for example). It's not crazy expensive, as well. Not cheap, either, but I'd say it was about average breakfast prices. Will definitely be going back!

My husband and I had the most delicious lunch here today. The sandwich fillings were very yummy - I…read morehad the egg&potato sandwich which I loved and my husband had a Chicken roll that was full of chicken and very tasty. The baking here is superb! Best blueberry bran muffins and melt in your mouth mini custard tarts with excellent coffee. Service was 10/10. We'll definitely be back!

Absolutely chuffed to stumble across this wee gem in the backstreets of Forrest Hill, a short…read more10minute drive from my house. I've only stopped in for coffee so far, but I've got to say it was the best coffee I've had in a long time - velvety smooth milk poured over perfectly extracted allpress espresso. Bliss. The barista clearly knows whatsup. The décor in here is also right up my alley - clean, white and modern with freshly cut flowers. It's pretty cosy inside but there's a coupley tables and chairs out the front as well. Definitely a spot for smaller catchups - 2,3 or maaaaybe 4 people max. The menu looks extensive - breakfast, brunch and lunch - and there's plenty of delectable looking sweet treats available on the counter. If you need any convincing, scroll through their FB pics - food porn at it's best (yesterday's was freshly pulled pork and a big bowl of coleslaw). This is also the North Shore pick-up point for Jess' Underground Kitchen, which is definitely worth checking out if you haven't already! She makes fresh, flavoursome take-home meals which you can pick up Mon, Tues and Wed. Head to her website for more details.

Super cute coffee shop a little off the main city path! The server was super friendly when we…read moreentered and helped us with our order right away. The pastries looked delicious but we didn't want to ruin our appetites for dinner so we just had lattes. My chai latte was one of the best chai lattes I had on my trip, and it was a good sized portion. As small was plenty. It was also sweetened but not too much! The street the cafe is located on is really nice to walk around in. There are cute boutique shops and fancy restaurants that are just fun to browse by. The restaurant was clean and spacious. Even though it was the middle of the day on a weekday, I'm sure you will never have trouble finding a nice table to enjoy your coffee at. I would definitely stop at this coffee shop again!

This cute restaurant had delicious food. I got the salmon bagel and a match latte. My husband got…read moretwo eggs over medium and toast. All of our food was delicious! Table service was fast and you pay at the counter. I would recommend this place.

A few weeks ago, I went in for coffee two Tuesdays in a row, and had what I felt was some of the…read morebest coffee in Auckland. The barista made my drink look gorgeous and taste incredible. Definitely coming in again

Went in for a bite and decided a classic hearty sausage roll ($9.90) and mango smoothie ($8) was…read morethe way to go. When the mango smoothie came out it was white, I took a sip and had to double check my order wasn't wrong but the server confirmed it was mango. I'm really sorry but there must have been 2 small pieces of mango blitzed up with 99% vanilla ice cream cause I only got the faintest of a taste on one or two of the sips. Not sure about their other smoothies but certainly don't get mango expecting anything.. The sausage roll had potential but the 'flaky' puff pastry was soggy and soft like the $2 ones you heat in the microwave. Nothing like the flakey delight of a double sized hearty sausage roll you usually get. Our server was lovely and friendly however, no problems there at all. And I hate feeling "harsh" but also I don't like getting disappointing food, sorry team. This place is adequate if you're hungry but not to indulge in I would say.

The best coffee I've ever tasted! The staff said it was Wellington beans. We wanted to go there…read moreagain the next day, unfortunately we were too late, cafe was closed after 2pm

I came here because there was a same name cafe in my university, so for me, 1920 means something…read more This new 1920 I found which runs by a couple, and it's totally home making style things. I had the cheif's special, spicy chicken with fries, which was great, because they really combined multi-taste into one plate! Besides, the service was great, because they could bring u water without asking. I m gonna try the brunch menu next time!

Very good in terms of value for money. Had a flat white and a bacon and poached eggs on toast which…read morecame to a grant total of $16. The coffee was great but the servings of bacon and toast was huge. Eggs were perfect as well. Great presentation. Definitely going back.

Great little local cafe in one tree hill…read more Good coffee and food. Fav: ham cheese and aioli sandwich