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!

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

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'...

I had an amazing experience at Crave Cafe! The coffee was absolutely fantastic rich, flavorful, and…read moreexpertly brewed. The food was equally delicious, offering comforting and well-prepared dishes that truly hit the spot. What made my visit even more special was the incredible owner and staff; they were warm, welcoming, and attentive, making me feel right at home despite being so far from Hawaii. Visiting from Hawaii to New Zealand, this place was a delightful little escape that reminded me of home. Highly recommend Crave Cafe for anyone seeking great coffee, tasty food, and friendly service!

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!

Caught up with a friend over the weekend, and since we were both out in the central/central-west…read morearea, I was eager to suggest L'Ooeuf. She agreed readily as she too had heard many good things about this place. The place was packed when I arrived just after 10.30 on a Sunday. Luckily there was a table that opened up and we quickly claimed it as it was cleared away. The menu had a nice selection of brunch type food with an Asian influence which I wasn't expecting. I was immediately intrigued with The Kim- kimchi and baked beans. Sounds like my kind of weird, sold! Our waitress asked me if I would like an extra of cheese with it and I must of done a thing with my face because she quickly convinced me it was good...sure, I suppose. I do love cheese and as weird as it sounds with the kimchi, why not? While I waited for my friend to decide, I must confess that I did however, hesitate slightly and pondered over The Geisha, which had soba noodles and The Cambodian, which had banana rice, coconut cream and lychees, ah...indecisions. Once our order was placed, I started to get food envy because "oh would you look at that cute nest of eggs that just got delivered to the table next to us. That looks delicious!" and "aww, bacon". But our own food came quickly and I soon forgot about everyone elses because kimchi, baked beans and melted cheese... delicious! The bowl came with 2 bread sticks which was one of the best bread accompaniment I ever eaten and a round ball of sesame which on closer inspection, was my poached egg. The outer coating of sesame was crunchy with a nice toasted flavour and the egg on the inside had a beautiful runny yolk. Digging further, I discover there are bacon bits mixed through with the kimchi and baked beans. Buried underneath it all was the shredded cheese that was melting from the warm sauciness of the kimchi and beans. The waitress was right, this was awesome. My friend had a simpler option as her wisdom tooth were playing up so the soft poached eggs with toast was the way to go. She assured me it was good and just what she needed. As usual, I ate too much and eyed up the baked goods by the counter as we were paying. They had this "bronut" (brioche-doughnut hybrid) that looked lethal. Definitely next time.

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!

iCoco cafe proves the old adage " don't judge a book by it's cover." From the outside, iCoco looks…read morelike one of those terrible, bland cafes that serve automatic coffee and tasteless meals. But once you venture inside, a whole different experience awaits. iCoco has actually won Metro's best cafe award multiple times, and when I came for a breakfast it was obvious as to just why they receive such rave reviews. The service was great - even though the place was super busy, the waitress had time to stop and greet us on her way past, then have a chat with us as my friend puzzled over what to get. The food itself was great - big portions, cooked well, just the way I like it. The coffee was strong and had a heady crema, and despite the amount of people inside, the noise level wasn't too bad. I'll definitely head back , especially for a lunch - as their menu looks too good to miss out.

Great coffee and the folks behind the counter ARE SO NICE and friendly and genuine. Customer…read moreservice goes a long way. :)

The kindest woman greeted us and the service was impeccable. The pastries are amazing and lots of…read moredrink options.

I just moved to the area and needed a coffee place that was open before 7:30 as sometimes I head…read moreinto work early (reluctantly, but I do it). I found Deluxe and was happy to see that they 1. had good reviews, 2. were close to my house, and 3. open super early (way before I'd even wake up). So I made a decision to try it out. This little coffee shop is hidden away among lots of warehouse looking buildings, which was kind of cool. I liked that you would only notice it if you were looking for it. How 2018. I went in one Wednesday morning, half asleep and in desperate need of caffeination. I walked in with my to-go cup and ordered a soy cappuccino. The girl behind the counter was friendly but also honored my tiredness by not being overly peppy. The ordering process was seamless and super easy. The prices are straightforward - white, black, small, large. I allotted quite some time for this trip as I know that coffee shops get busy and it takes time to make a good coffee. Lucky for me, on this bright and early morning, no one else was in the shop. This means that my coffee came out super fast, and I was on my way to work. I even arrived 20 mins early which I was happy to spend instagramming. What a productive day! All in all, I loved this place and would totally go back. Great coffee and quick, friendly service.

Ok but a little dirty the food was good but in the group we were in the food was a bit average. The…read morecounter staff could have been a bit more friendly maybe she was having a bad day? The Coffee was OK

I am upgrading this review to four stars. I have had enough coffees here now to know they do good…read morestrong hot lattes! Nice lunch options on the go, friendly staff and working my way though all the sweet treats at the counter too! Biscuits to cronuts, all good!

Salvation indeed. Our trusty destination for incredible…read morecoffee,the barista is an absolute star! Food choices have not changed since they opened many years back, and to be honest it is time for a refresh. Just do not change the pies... A destination for the pies alone. Other great choices are the breakfast burrito and chilli burrito. Free Eskimos for the kids if you ask nicely too : )

I think it must have been the name that put me off stopping at Salvation Kitchen first. The…read more"Salvation" bit had me thinking that it was the new home of the Salvation Army, and the eclectic furniture outside was only eclectic out of necessity. I assumed this was a sort of halfway-house cafe, like the Lifewise cafe on K'Road. Whoops! Turns out this place is nothing of the sort. Fresh baking and cabinet food are boundless at Salvation Kitchen - these people sure know how to whip up delights. From calzones and pizzas to brioche and gateau, there's a lot on offer at this place and it's all completely scrumptious.

Beautiful setting. Great community support angle to encourage trainees from the local area. Coffee…read moreand cabinet food. Fresh and pleasant.

Pies: excellent. Slices: excellent. Quiches: sub-par, I'm afraid. Something in the texture just…read moredidn't sit right with me. Those are all the things I've tried from here, but we can extrapolate from this data and assume that most of the food here is pretty good. Oh, also I've had the bread, and it was good. So yeah, not a bad average, I think. This place does a good trade over the weekend and after school (try and avoid this period as the tiny place fills up with hulking, shouty teenagers all clamouring for pies), but if you go mid-morning or around lunchtime it's usually not too busy. The staff are friendly, the food is good, it's worth going if you like bakery food. Highlight: steak curry pie. Lowlight: still the quiche, I'm afraid.

OK now I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that this is one of the best mom & pop bakeries…read morethis side of Auckland. The Boston Bakery (for which I have no idea why it is named after a city in the States!), is quite unassuming and from the outside isn't very distinguishable from any other old school bakery. Except that first of all the family that run it are the loveliest people and if you're lucky their little super adorable daughter will run the EFTPOS machine for your purchase. They also cherish their regulars; for example my partner used to be a regular and then moved overseas for 3 years and they still remembered her after all that time! And then there's the pies, oh sweet sweet delicious heaven-sent morsels of delight! They have the standard fare which drive a hard bargain at $3.60, but then they also have 'fancy' pies for $4.20 which include rockstar gems like Steak, Mushroom, Bacon and Cheese, or Chicken, Camembert and Cranberry, or Steak and Kumara, or Butter Chicken and Broccoli. My personal favs are the first 2 aforementioned pies and I really have to discipline myself as I have to walk past the Boston Bakery twice a day, 5 days a week. If you are in Mt Albert and need to fill the gap, swoop up one of these hand-made with love treats.