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!

My first time here. Very impressed! Walked in, table's were full so thats a good sign, found a…read morelovely sunny spot by the window at the back after ordering a Hash Stack. A previous review below got me hankering for it. Was not dissapointed. Even though they were busy the staff were very friendly and attentive and the food made it out in lighting quick time! Hash browns looked hand made with great texture, thickness and flavor. Egg was runny and was absorbed well into the 2 fluffy ciabatta pieces of bread. Bacon was crispy but not overcooked and there was enought to have a good chunk with every delicious fork full. If I had any gripe it was only a small one & was with the avocado. Was borderline raw but they can be hard to gauge especially when cooking en volume and under the gun so no points lost there. Will be back here for sure. The list on the menu deserves a good trial & if my first experiance is emulated I am sure this will be good eats!

I work near Tongue and Groove so it's my regular morning coffee joint. The cafe was sold in 2012 so…read moreI was a bit nervous that the quality might suffer as a result. Thankfully the new owners have kept things top notch. They did mix up the menu a little bit, but just offered a new range of great food. They have a regular $10 special salad for lunch, which is great value. In winter they offer a delicious kumara and bacon soup - perfect for a drizzly, cold winter's day. They use Allpress coffee and most of the baristas do a good job. I also try to keep my diet "paleo" so the paleo breakfast for $17 is a great way of having brunch but keeping healthy. Not quite as delicious as an Eggs Benedict, but much better for the waistline.

Signature Chicken and Bacon Club Sandwich - so good! Flavorful and not too bbq like in the States…read more Fries are seasoned and not salty. Free WiFi. Free restroom outside the restaurant but need to ask worker for a code. Plenty of seat/tables

Good place to eat. Efficient service. Love it. Close to Skytower. Love it. Absolutely loved our…read moreexperience at Depot! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The oysters were amazing, and every dish we tried was cooked to perfection. Staff were friendly and attentive, making the meal even more enjoyable. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed dinner. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Auckland -- truly a memorable dining experience!

Eggs Benedict with bacon on sourdough was amazing. Porridge came with warmed cream and was very…read moretasty. Highly recommend this spot.

This is one of my Newmarket favourites, the coffee is very good, enough said really. Teed St…read moreLarder use Three Beans and which give the coffee a strong almost chocolatey flavour. There aren't many places that make a proper long black but Teedy does, water on the side not in the cup, that is sacrilege, you dilute the caffeine content. The space is cool too, big and airy with plenty of seats and if you don't mind pigeons there is outdoor seating too. Inside the crates for tables are pretty cool and add to the relaxed vibe. Teed Street Larder is one of those places you can stay a while, order a coffee or two and just chill out. Easily also one of the best places to get a double shot of the good stuff.

Best cafe out at the moment - I have not once turned up here and been disappointed. They decor is…read moreon point - colourful and bright but not over the top. The service is wonderful and the staff seem happy to be working there (although they could take orders a wee bit faster sometimes). There are plenty of different seating options, either out the front or out the back - both providing different atmospheres. The food always looks amazing - even when I order food 'off the menu' (i.e. just make up an order). They take pride in the food they offer their customers and ensure that it not only tastes amazing but looks like it tastes amazing!! They also have amazing cabinet food, with gluten free options for those that need them. They are also responsive to images/comments on Instagram which is an added bonus, making customers feel like they're wanted and welcome in store.

There is such attention to detail in every aspect of the food prepared. I've had the Big Breakfast…read moreand the Eggs Benidict. The Eggs Benidict with king salmon on house made ciabatta bread-a perfect poach and delicious. The big breakfast had scrambled eggs with a vaguely citrus taste that was different but wonderful, sausages squares of whipped feta and exquisite roasted heirloom tomatoes and delicious potatoes. As I mentioned every item on the plate is completed to perfection. I'm dying to try their fantastic looking pastries.

Came for breakfast and sat on their patio. We got the ricotta pancakes with a side of bacon. It was…read morequite tasty. A good breakfast option in the area

Loved the coffee and food!! It was so nice to sit outside on a lovely spring morning!! Service was…read moreexcellent.

Best French Toast in The World. And make sure you try the…read moremushrooms! Aaaand the coffee's pretty good too.

I had a delicious flat white, and the french toast was great. Husband said the eggs benedict were…read morereally good too. A tad loud for our taste (music and chatter, though the place was half full), but my Loops helped.

Stopped in here quite by accident, place a couple of doors down called IronBar appears to be…read moreclosed, their loss!! Scullery was so awesome that I made a point of coming back the very next morning. Probably should have tried somewhere else, but was drawn back for their Eggs Benedict. Sublime. Way to often Eggs Benedict end up being a disaster for various reasons, not at Scullery! Delicious, eggs done perfectly and I especially enjoyed the Vegetarian version. Yes, I know, I'm an Omnivore. I'm just saying that you can tell the chef is Awesome because the meat was proved unnecessary. Period. Full stop. Prices were very reasonable given the exchange rate (US vs NZ). Literally the only drawback I could find about this place is parking appears to be relatively hard to come by, just street parking. It's a very busy street.

The smoothies here are GREAT! The cabinet items look great…read more I found the server a little bit overfriendly and the menu items a little overpriced for the area. Mind you it is a fancy place given where it is.