i highly recommend this breakfast spot in Auckland. it has a hippy vibe and we were welcomed with…read morewarm greetings and smile by all of the staff. both the coffee and food were amazing. the place is always packed so make sure to come in early to get a table.

Fantastic place, went here several times for morning coffees and a breakfast. Great vibe and great…read morecoffee with great staff. There are inside and outside seating a with great menu with varies coffee and baked good plus breakfast. Love my avocado bread and of course cappuccino. Just perfect for the morning. Staff are friendly and nice. The place is not that big but well layout with plenty of seating in different style from bar seating to couch setting, to table to window seating and outside. The decor is mixed of everything you can imagine a with plans which work well. Love it.

"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!

This is, by far, my favorite coffee in Auckland. Thank you to Alton Brown for suggesting it on one…read moreof his blog posts. If you've never had a flat white and want to know what one should taste like, order that here. I can't think of a better place that makes it. They also sell their whole beans, so we were able to take some bags home. After we finished our supply, I was quite thrilled to discover that they ship to the United States. Although shipping is pricey, this coffee is worth it! Now we can have our favorite coffee anytime we want without traveling across the globe.

Walking up High Street, you probably wouldn't see it, but Eighthirty has just opened up a new cafe,…read morein the space underneath where Rakinos previously resided. What used to look like a long and dark corridor now has a shining white and pink light at the end of it. I loved everything about this Eighthirty branch. Specifically the service and design. The two guys working were friendly and welcoming, which was nice on this wet and wintery day. I also liked the interiors - different to their K'Rd and Ponsonby cafes, but more stylish. It has a very fresh look, with white being the predominant colour - the coffee machine, the coffee cups (aside from the red writing), the walls, the tables and chairs, plus the funky lights above. But the standout feature is definitely the light pink feature wall in one of the corners - I couldn't stop staring at it! This place is very trendy chic. I ordered my usual - trim mocha, extra hot. It was creamy, delicious and had a pretty fern/heart design on top. I didn't have to wait long for my coffee, but I think as the word gets out, I may have to opt for takeaway. They also have cake! Yes cake! And other delectable delights including cupcakes and rolls, all provided by Catroux and Cool Foods. Today they had a red velvet cake - a slice of this with my coffee made for a very lovely morning tea. Another great thing is their vases of sparkling water infused with mint and lemon - delicious! Overall, I had a great morning at Eighthirty and I am super excited that they have opened up in the CBD as it is just up the street from my work!

Delicious coffee and a very tasty peanut butter / dark chocolate muffin ! Will go again !read more

Fondou Café is located on Hobson street, inside the Auckland City Hotel. Cute little café, very…read morenice workers. They only had 2 small tables, which worked perfectly for us. The food was yummy, we decided to share the quiche and breakfast sandwich. Perfect way to start our day in Auckland.

Unexpectedly good little tea shop buried in the heart of suburbia. I loved my ginger slice and the…read morecoffee was well flavoured and poured.

I stumbled across Garnet Station this week after strolling back towards Westmere from Grey Lynn…read moreafter a meeting. What a find! It's not a shrinking violet by any means so you can hardly miss it. Even if it's a good day for sitting outside I would urge you to order at the counter and then venture into the back room(s) where homely lounge furniture and quirky decoration make it instantly relaxing. I was served an ace coffee and delicious toasted sandwich very quickly and was so comfortable I stayed for another hit of warm brown. They also broadcast Garnet Radio from the premises on a web only basis - check it out on their website.

Cute restaurant. Nice food and amazing service!!! Had the salmon eggs Benedict and scrambled eggs…read moreon multigrain bread with fruit. The couple that runs it were friendly and kind. Will be going back!!

Absolutely charming little breakfast nook just south of the main strip. Came here with my husband…read morefor a gluten-free breakfast and was not disappointed. The Mash Mash was delicious, best corned beef ive ever had! Service was great, and the eclectic interior decoration was cute and interesting. They had no problem with catering to our gluten allergy, and the food came out quick and hot prices are reasonable too. Can't wait to go back!

This was a lovely spot we discovered near-ish our hotel. We had breakfast here almost daily on our…read morelast trip. This cafe was consistently fantastic. Food was fast, warm, fresh, and the eggs were always JUST PERFECT, as you can see from the photos. What a great place to start your day.

Don't you just LOVE finding the cutest eateries in the most unassuming places?! That's exactly how…read moreI found this little cafe. Just outside of Albert Park in CBD on a side street was this brunch bistro. The staff was immediately hospitable and was happy to help you. I ordered a mushroom omelette and iced Americano. After paying I sat down in a little reading nook, decorated with a couch, coffee table and BOOKS! How awesome! My coffee came out right away so I was able to enjoy it a bit before my meal came. My omelette came out on a skillet and was absolutely delicious. The vibe in this cafe was relaxed and welcoming - I could've stayed for hours! But I had errands to run, so alas I left. This will definitely be on my brunch to dos next time I'm in Auckland!

I can't believe I haven't heard of this place earlier. What an absolute treat!…read more I stopped in here last Friday lunch when it was cold and blustery out and I was in desperate need of soup. As per, I was in a bit of hurry so I was chuffed that their daily soup, Tomato and Leek Soup with Cheesy Toast, was available takeaway. Whilst waiting for my cuppa soup, I grabbed one of the only seats available and took it all in. Stanley's was absolutely packed; there were ladies who lunch, businessmen in suits, grandmas enjoying a cuppa and a hipster teen out with his mother. It struck me that this is the kind of place where everyone feels comfortable. The interior is simple, clean and fuss free with ceiling to floor windows that make it beautifully light inside (even when it is miserable outside). Of course, there are also exposed light features but in this case they work brilliantly with the fresh, white interior. Within 10minutes my takeaway soup had arrived with the bag of cheesy goodness and boy, was I excited. When I got home, I transferred the piping hot soup to a bowl and noticed that they had served it with fresh sage and a drizzle of cream. The little things really can a difference. The soup smelt absolutely devine and tasted equally as good; thick and hearty with a rich tomato flavour. Combined with the cheesy toast this was most definitely a substantial lunch. I was satisfied, full and ready to steam through an afternoon of work! I will most definitely be back, on the reg.

Stanley's is one of those good cafes popping up in suburban shops. The coffee is always good and…read moreworth the trip to pick up a takeout. The cabinet food is tempting and the pies. This weekend was a double visit. On Saturday a coffee and blueberry muffin was a mid morning treat. The muffin wasn't the biggest in the world but was lovely and moist with lots of berries. Sunday was a working bee and the homemade chicken and beef and ale pies hit the spot at lunchtime and provided the energy to keep going with the wallpaper stripping. If you want to eat in they have an excellent menu with old fashioned favourites such as savoury mince.