Espresso Workshop really cares about the way they do coffee, and it shows in their quality product…read more With its industrial modern interior, and big open windows, this is the perfect little coffee shop to enjoy on a beautiful afternoon. Located in the trendy britomart area, there are many shops and cafes located within walking distance. The waterfront is nearby as well making Espresso Workshop located in the perfect area. We tried their hot mocha this sunny afternoon. The espresso was perfectly roasted, and the chocolate flavor was very rich without being overpowering. With its subtle sweetness yet still slightly bitter from the coffee and cocoa, this was the perfect marriage between coffee and chocolate. I would highly recommend this place to others!

Stopped in one afternoon and enjoyed a delightful hot mocha while resting our tired legs after…read morewalking around the britomart area. Service was fairly quick, the shop is perfect for watching passersby, and the hot mocha was the perfect, slightly sweet pick-me-up!

For this place it's no longer a cafe but a Indian Cusine. I bought some butter chicken and loved…read moreit. I'm going to be honest the curry wasn't up to my standard in heat felt just about 60 degrees. But I still enjoyed it. Good service they even offer takeaways. Cheap and affordable 12.50 seems decent for butter chicken and rice. If you want to eat Indian I can recommend this place if you're in greenhithe.

I had an excellent mocha Frappe from here. The coffee hit was pretty strong but went down smoothly…read moreand the chocolate flavour wasn't too overpowered by the coffee. It came in a nice big takeaway cup just the way I like it. The café itself has a really cool feel inside. I love the big leathery booths and the mirrors all around. Gives it a kind of retro ish feel. The signs all around were boasting about the frappes and that's why I had to try one myself. I can be very fussy about frappes and iced chocolates because I like them a certain way and this was exactly what I wanted. After I'd started slurping I saw a certificate clinging to the window bragging about someone who is obviously a very talented barista. Siyang Wang was awarded Bronze for barista at the 2012 Culinary Fare. Pretty impressive stuff. Will have to try a coffee next time I'm here.

Had NO idea that Veni served delicious espresso (inclding iced coffee) as well as selling the beans…read morethey roast on site! What a treat. And they serve their coffee with a little wrapped chocolate on the side....cute! If you live in the area and haven't checked this place out, it's well worth a visit. Just a heads up, don't expect trendy cafe decor or a perfectly curated playlist (or any music at all, for that matter), at Veni it's all about the coffee and if you ask me they do a pretty good job.

Veni is THE WORST! In that it ruins you for other coffee…read moreplaces, their coffee is everything you could wish for - rich, complex with a robust feel in the mouth - ive never had any other coffee quite like it. The decor is very simple with no unnecessary energy or time wasted on having to keep clutter clean like other cafes. The simplicity lends itself to cleanliness and an obvious focus on coffee and coffee alone. The staff are as they should be, friendly and an absolute step up from the string of baristas ive come across recently from the likes of The Coffee Club and Robert Harris. Love this place

I was in Auckland for a day/night and found out about Mojo from all of you lovely Yelpers out there…read more:) We stayed the night in the Skycity Grand and walked over to Mojo from there. It was a few blocks away, and some hills worthy of mentioning (especially when you're pushing a 40-pound, 4-year-old uphill in a stroller), but anyway.... IT WAS SO WORTH IT! Wow, yum. I've had a lot of muesli since moving to New Zealand (it must be on every breakfast menu) and this one eeked it's way into first place. Really, it was right there at the top (see my picture). The coffees were awesome, though I don't prefer hot drinks to be served in glasses ('cuz they get too hot to hold) but I would have happily endured a few minor finger burns to gulp down that caffienated goodness. The only minor issue here was the seating (for us, with 2 kiddos). It's a lovely, long table through the center of the room (the decor is light and beautiful) but it's slightly socially awkward when everyone else is sitting at the far other end of the table (presumably, to avoid the kiddos). That said, however, one of the chefs was super nice to us, brought us lots of extra napkins (pre-emptively) and played peek-a-book with my 1-year-old while we ate and kept him occupied in the stroller. A high chair at the end of that beautiful table would surely have ruined the scene (but would have been helpful). In spite of these little things, our overall experience was excellent. Even my husband said so, and that's saying something :) We will happily come back here every time we are in the area.

Heads up coffee/food lovers... there's a new Mojo in town! From their popular Vulcan Lane store, to…read moretheir large cafe in Newmarket and now one has just opened on Durham Street! Located just up from Glassons and right next to Renkon, this new cafe is easy to spot - you won't miss the bright blue building and outdoor seating. Inside, the decor is light, bright and you can either sit at the very long table in the middle or at the window bar, which would be great for people-watching! Now, onto the food! Couldn't believe how many options there were! From their breakfast and lunch meals (they cook everything fresh to order), to sweet treats from Amandine, raw cheesecakes from The Raw Kitchen, plus amazing paninis (I like the prosciutto one), sandwiches and muffins etc. And we can't forget the coffee! I have to be honest, I didn't actually try one...instead I saw Kombucha (organic probiotic tea) on the menu and had never tried it so I finally did! But if their coffee is as good as their Vulcan Lane store, then I'm sold! Strong, extra hot coffee, just how I like it! If you're not a coffee lover, they also serve an array of drinks, such as sodas, kombucha (as mentioned above), juices, smoothies (I've got my eye on the cacao one) and Hopt soda! So excited to see a cafe in the CBD selling Hopt - made my day! Overall, had a great time at the new Mojo - now just gotta eat and drink my way through the whole menu!

This sierra's been a while and it's always been a close brunch spot for me, since there's not too…read moremuch else around this part of Greenlane. It's kinda hard to tell with the chain cafes. But I was really impressed by the customer service. The lady at the counter had a great attitude and that is one of the main reasons to go back to a cafe. Ordered myself an iced americano and I wasn't unimpressed. It gets pretty quiet mid-late afternoon as most cafes do so it was a good time to sit there and read/study/draw. A bonus about this place is that there's a half outdoor area as mentioned in the other reviews, kind of like a nice enclosed patio that's takes in the heat of the sun if you want a warm environment, while the other half of the cafe is air-conditioned for a cooler setting.

This cafe looks great, the 'outdoor' area really is its best asset, I say outdoor but it's more…read morelike a permanent tent fixture with a roof and everything, yet you still get the sense of sitting outside as it's all open. The furniture is very modern and comfortable and they have a few tables out the front if you fancied sitting in the sun. The service has always been friendly whenever I have eaten there, one of my favourite dishes is their eggs bene, delicious hollandaise sauce! The coffee isn't bad either! Also if you sign up in store to their free breakfast club, you get a free breakfast on your birthday!!! Mines coming up actually...

Sooo there have been some changes at Nadu recently…read more As in, there are some new owners in town. The good news: Kokako remains the bean of choice, the fresh juices are reasonably priced and they still make a mean anzac cookie (plus they've upped the food options, offering more options for pre-made sandwiches and salads). BUT...no more homemade muesli (!!!!!) MANY.TEARS. So yes, Nadu still serves up some great coffee and the atmosphere of the café is unchanged but don't curse that yelp reviewer when you can't get your muesli fix, you've been warned ;)

Desperate for a juice and in an unfamiliar neighbourhood, I found this place on Yelp. I've walked…read morearound the shops on Nuffield St a dozen times but it's right down the end where there's no shops, towards those car dealerships. The cafe itself is pretty tiny but what it lacks in size it makes up for in personally. There is a deconstructed bike on the wall, the worn concrete floor is painted in oversized black and white tiles and there is indoor vines growing up the wall. The duo working behind the counter were lovely and made my juice and coffee lickety split. I had an hour to kill before my apt so I perched at there high bar, caught up on the days news and watched the constant stream of people coming to get their morning fix. All in all, it was a great start to the day!

Great experience, fantastic staff, AMAZING coffee…read more This new lil' cafe makes you feel cooler when you are in it. They have a refreshingly bright, modern and minimal fit out, with fun little nooks to enjoy your coffee in.

In a small wee coffee shop, like Johnny Feedback, it's all about the staff. You want to know that…read moreyou are going to... a) Get a perfectly extracted brew b) Leave feeling decidedly more upbeat than when you arrived. Unfortunately, other than saying they use Supreme, I can't comment on a) (having been out to the airport for a 6am pickup, I had already maxed out my caffeine intake for the day and ordered a hot choccie) but as far as b) goes they are nailing it. The staff are cheerful, carefree and a little bit quirky (nothing worse than a stressed-out barista) - the perfect combo for putting a smile on one's dial. As for the hot chocolate it was wonderfully rich and just the right temp. I also loved that, except for a coupley seats, all of the bright tables and chairs are outside. Nothing like a bit fresh air in the morning to invigorate the mind. Not too mention they have a couple of morning papers, a great magazine selection and plenty of delightful looking sammies for those who forgot to pack their lunch. If you are in the area and are in need of a pick-me up, I suggest you get here ASAP - guaranteed warm fuzzies.

Walking down High Street, you might have noticed the new cafe on the block, namely Fresh. Their…read morewhite neon sign filled with white coffee cups is hard to pass by and this cafe is definitely not one to miss! All the staff were very welcoming when we arrived which was nice on the rainy morning that we visited and friendly throughout the whole time we were there. We ordered two takeaway coffees - a flat white and a cappuccino, extra hot. Both lived up to expectations and it was the first time I didn't need to add sweetener to my coffee - bonus! While the pastry cabinet looked a bit tired, what stood out was their macarons, with flavours such as mango, chocolate, lemon, blackcurrent and raspberry. They are not like the five star macarons you will find at Miann and Milse, but they are pretty good for cafe standard - we ordered one each of the mango and chocolate and both were sweet, had great texture and flavourful fillings. If you are looking for something more substantial, Fresh also serves a range of burgers (the pork marinated in Chinese five spice is right up my alley), various pastries, and most surprising of all - Sulbing, a Korean dessert with shaved milk ice, fruit and toppings. Having never tried one before, now is my chance to do so! Overall, Fresh is a great addition to High Street. The coffee is great, the service friendly and the food menu sounds exciting, plus they have free Wi-Fi - I will definitely be back!

Sulbing is the rage, folks. It's this refreshing (and dare I say healthy) Korean shaved ice dessert…read morewith snow-like frozen milk flakes and assorted sweet toppings that'll make any subpar, sweltering hot day better. Fresh hasn't been around for long, but it seems to have built a reputation for being awesome at sulbing. We got the Red Bean and Green Tea Sulbing, which came topped with a generous scoop of red bean paste and bites of chewy rice cakes. Drizzle the small cup of subtly sweetened condensed milk over the snow at your leisure and swoon. The shaved ice base appears to be actual ground-up frozen tea. It's creamy and tastes like, well, matcha - mild earthy flavour. I love that they've studded chunks of red bean throughout for that extra hit of sugar. Even then, it's not too sweet or rich, so it'll leave you feeling relatively guilt-free. My only gripe is that $16.50 for a bowl of sulbing is on the pricey side, but it can easily be split between two people. After all, good things are meant to be shared, right? Part of what makes me like Fresh is the space itself - it's petite (but still spacious), cozy and well-organised. You can choose a table inside or outside on the faux grass turf. And apparently Fresh donates all its extra food to the Excess Food Rescues Charity? Bonus points there! Fresh also serves tempting savoury options, as well as a cabinet full of baked goods... but I have to say it's sulbing all the way for me. I'm a fan of Mellow's green tea shaved ice, but I'm a bigger fan of Fresh's sulbing.