This lonely vegetarian outpost on the vacation-y peninsula east of Auckland was probably the most…read morestereotypical vegetarian spot I've seen in New Zealand, from the menu to the overheard conversations about digestive enzymes to the sign asking you to literally pay forwards someone's meal. I found it expensive enough paying for my own on my increasingly limited vacation budget, but the corn-based fritter I ordered, while largely inscrutable in composition, was nonetheless satisfying. I ordered some feijoa juice not knowing what it was (apparently it's South American, but New Zealanders seem to like it as I've seen it elsewhere), an intriguing concoction to be sure. If I were looking to eat something before visiting some of the remote beaches, I would want to stop here rather than taking a chance on finding something good elsewhere.

I LOVE Cafe Sola! Fabulous menu and fresh ingredients, a…read moredelight for a vegetarian like me to find. I recommend the Corn Fritters and the Ginger Crunch. A double whammy of goodness with an espresso (short black thank you) in a takeaway cup with a chocolate covered espresso bean perched on top. Mmmmwah! Bustling, busy, and a darling little outside seating area that's mostly for locals I'm guessing as they don't advertise it! Don't pass through Thames without getting your lunch here. As good a cafe you'd see anywhere in the world, I'd sit SOLA up there with London or Santa Monica for sure.

Went for a lovely walk through the bush today and ended up and the delightfully organic Hinemoa…read morestreet cafe for breakfast and coffee. Great service and amazing coffee. Had the gluten free bene, and it was savory and yummy! Everything looked great and the the food came out perfectly for the whole table. Definitely give this place a go!

Happy happy, cage free, free to roam, organic fed hens that lay eggs. These eggs make their way to…read morethis great Organic cafe on Hinemoa street and are served to you as Eggs on Toast, an Omelette, as Eggs Benedict. They also have a number of other non egg meals on the menu and they use organic ingredients in all their tasty dishes. They also have very good coffee, nice muffins and other baked organic items. All of this combined with great friendly service, a lovely location and you have a new place to visit this weekend.

Very delicious pizza when we went to the beach close by, we always ordered the pizza.read more

The food is really good very delicious pizzas the dough is super thin topped with generous amounts…read moreof topping and marinara suace. Owned by an Italian very friendly and you get to see them roll the dough and toss and turn it around in the palm of their hands. All pizzas are baked in a wood fire oven adding more flavour to the pizza. The decor is quite welcoming inside the small little shop very cozy and inviting with a maximum of six people sitting space for dine-in and order takeaways the art on the walls comes with a touch of Italian nostalgia & warm yellow lighting. Definetly recommend as you will keep coming back for more pizzas pastas are only available on Sundays according to the takeaway menu

I love this place. Definitely my favorite go-to café if i ever want fast service, amazing food,…read morefriendly staff and a peaceful meal. The staff also take the time to know their customers and greet regulars with joyful smiles. They remember my families takeaway coffee orders every time we go there. You should definitely check it out

Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food they serve up. Fresh produce used makes all the…read moredifference; coffee is good too! Staff are also super friendly and attentive making it a very pleasant visit. Well done.

This business is permanently closed. After reading exceptional reviews my husband and I decided to…read more"give it a try". We followed the directions given but for the life of us could not locate the cafe? We Google said cafe only to find it was permanently closed.

Every time I'm in Auckland I come here. I have yet to be disappointed. It's a little cafe…read morediagnolly across the street from sky city tower. The staff is so friendly and the owner Angel really is an Angel! Every time I've brought friends with me the staff always accommodate us. The food. The food is amazing. I've had their omelets, corn chowder soup, Thai beef salad, Tom young soup, kiesh, muffins and the tea. They have a wide selection of very nice teas. Everything I've ordered I enjoy. Highly recommended!

This is probably one of the best raw kitchen producers around the Auckland area …read more With juices from well and good and sublime cakes this is where you come if your tummy is blocking your view to your toes . I don't know what it is about the raw style cakes but I like them ! With the crunchy nutty bases and creamy cashew filling it's like eating a healthy cheesecake (imagine if that really existed ?) I had the romesco noodles and a Mexican salad both were good , a rose water as well . I'll be back to try one of their wraps .

This place is a little bit hard to find, tucked into the corner of a large shopping plaza, but I'm…read moreglad I found it! I didn't know they closed at 4 and I showed up at 4:05 and they were kind enough to still serve me! Plenty of options. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of the prices. The tasty Buddha Bowl was $15 and barely kept me full for a few hours. There are similar vegetarian salad spots with the same type of cabinet food for $8-10.

The people at my work started nick naming the people who worked here as "grouchy". Clever play on…read morenames indeed. But it all speaks the truth. I've never warmed to anyone from here. I'm often sort of snapped at with "our kitchen closed at 2" or something of that nature. Besides that I have to mention the incredible pies. Gourmet would be an understatement! They are fantastic and are often picked off the shelves quickly early in the day. I've also had the gluten free muesli from here but have to say I was disappointed with it overall as it was hugely expensive and came out looking a little sad. It tasted OK though I guess. My judgements may be completely wrong though because there are always people buzzing around here. It could be for the organic, gluten free food or it could be for the pies. I doubt it's for the service.

Grouchos is one of those places that is a real mixed bag: once I went there and the service was…read morefriendly and efficient; another time I went there and got the distinct impression that they hated customers. I've had a great sandwich there one time and another time an indifferent salad. I suppose the uncertainty of what sort of experience you're going to have keeps me coming back. They say they use lots of organic and free range ingredients here, which is good, and they don't seem to charge more than other similar cafes that don't do this. They also have a big range of gluten-free options which seem to attract lots of diners.

This used to be my lunch spot for years when I was working in the area. Today I thought is the time…read moreto review it. I could safely say that I have tried everything on the menu, but if I am to pick favourites, I would say their satay chicken, chicken cashew and laksa are my favourites. A quick tip, their little satay is meant to be smaller and cheaper than the regular one but it honestly isn't. The difference is very minor your stomach won't notice it. Every now and then I got tempted to try their starters but I was never a big fan. Their takoyaki, however is good if you like them crispy. What I love about otto woo is how it's a food genre on its own. A great option for asian fusion food. It is fresh, delicious and satisfying without making you want to roll over and sleep immediately or suffer through an hours long heartburn. They have lots of gluten free options too which I think is great (they have them listed next to the wall menu). If in doubt ask the staff, they are really sweet. Check out otto woo nuffield if you would like a good meal on the go. Their mission bay branch and ponsonby branches are more lively if you would like to sit down and eat.

Small, clean, easy choice for a quick dinner. There were quite a few tempting things on the menu, I…read morechose the Spicy Thai Cashew with chicken. Served in a noodle box with lots of vegetables and rice, it was very good but not really spicy. The prawn dumplings someone else ordered as a side looked amazing... next time!

I've not been here for dinner, but I've had their lunch specials (blue plate special?) on several…read moreoccasion. They never disappoint. Add a side of kimchi and you're guaranteed a heavenly experience. The service is mediocre, but you can't really ask for higher quality Korean food at noon on a Tuesday. So, don't complain. You might be turned off by the tired look of the place from the outside... and the inside... but don't get distracted. Just try it!

A small homey restaurant in Hamilton city. its reassuring to see many Korean families dine here on…read morea week night. There is a selection of the usual Korean dishes like bibimbap, bulgogis, tofu stew, etc as well as the famous Korean BBQ. You get 4 side dishes with most orders. Not the most special side dishes but are generally well made. I had this huge craving for some Korean fried chicken and went with the honey soy chicken, but was a bit disappointed with the taste. The fried chicken was mostly batter and not much meat. The service was pretty average, but thats the general experience from most asian diners. Would probably return again to try out the BBQ... it sure smelled nice from the table next to me!