Been going here for years Tasty…read moreFun French What else do you want? Mike Ps You can park free if your a fast eater

I suppose it says enough that I thought to try this place in order to get something out of the…read moremildly underwhelming Posonby Central a mere twelve hours before my flight was due to depart the country, and yet still found the occasion to come back before having left. It was an efficient operation, the people running it spoke French, and I liked their menu. They do sweet and savory, and the savory ones are vegan, gluten-free buckwheat if you need that. I tried a "Canadian Delight" with maple syrup and some deliciously toasted almonds. I can't recall ever having had maple syrup on a crepe before, but it sure worked. Just to see if it was the maple that did it, I stopped in to load up before flying with a dark chocolate and caramel crepe, and found their house caramel sauce every bit as enticing. Of course, they're thin and there's not a ton of value for the money in these or any other crepes, but people keep eating them for a reason. When delicately prepared, they are quite intoxicating. I had expectations for the highs and lows of New Zealand, and by and large, they played out to form. I did not, however, expect "hot French chicks who make great crepes" to be among the strengths, but here we are.

It's a quaint spot in the heart of Ponsonby Central, with a few small tables under cover outside in…read morethe pedestrian alley. The pizzas are in the napoletana style with puffed crust on the outer edge and thin underneath. Menu has limited options for salads / veg on the side. Overall thought the pizzas were really pricey for the size and quality relative to other spots in the neighborhood.

Hands down, one of the best pizzas ever ordered. We had the Truffle Fungi and Pancetta and it was…read morefantastic. The sourdough crust with the flavorful toppings was a perfect combination. We had some friends who were in Auckland a few days before us and highly recommended Dantes. We will definitely come again when we return.

Solid place to grab some grub. Has various kinds of chicken dishes. I had the Korean fried chicken…read morebowl which did not disappoint. Would eat here again.

The menu selection is average, and a little over priced. The…read moretables are sticky to touch, like a rag wiped over with no cleaner. Its quieter sitting in, rather than in the main food hall. But otherwise only ok.

Wow! My first time in NZ and my friend took me to this food hall that had so many options. If…read moreyou're hungry and want something but can't put your finger on it, go here! You're going to get hungry for everything! I had Korean food here and I was a hard choice between all the other restaurants! The food was delicious and the service was amazing! The ambiance was very hipster and welcoming. I can't wait to go back when I visit!

The inner link bus stop is right in front. This is Auckland's food hall has food stands & a couple…read moreof shops in hipster area. We walked up Ponsonby Street passing Indian, Vietnamese, Italian, ice cream, pubs, cafes .... This is a wonderful area for people watching & was busy on a Wednesday evening. This is where the 20 & 30 year olds are drinking & hanging out. Inside the food hall what is this sushi bar, Bay breeze tiki bar, hotdogs, pizza, chicken, Greek,

I was a bit suspicious because of the name. Federal? I eventually realized that is the name of the…read morestreet they are located on. It was open at the time I was in the area and it did look inviting. I perused the menu and decided to give it a try. Walking in I saw the old-fashioned furnishings, metal chairs, display cases, wall shelves, big bar in the middle all in a long and narrow room. Yessss, this looks lie something out of the 50s and I like it. After a long hard look at the menu I opted for the Salami platter... Strangely enough there wasn't salami, but more like a smoked ham, prosciutto like meat. It tasted great, so what's in a name. Delicious heirloom tomatoes, capers, salami impersonator, cream cheese, capers, pickles and your choice of bread. I had chosen crumpets and regretted that . Not because they weren't delicious, because they were so yummy, but they were also so buttery that I couldn't get the cream cheese to stick and everything I tried to put on the crumpet just slid right off them. I got the bottomless cup of coffee and I must say, this is really good coffee and the refills kept coming also. I love the atmosphere in here and there are so many great choices on the menu. If I ever come back tot Auckland, I will definitely stop by this place again.

Busy place with a lot of indoor seating and limited outdoor tables. Service was good, never had to…read morewait. It's a popular place and they were crowded but we didn't have to wait for a table. There was plenty of food for each order. My wife had a street dog and fries and I had a Ruben. They were pretty decent. I wasn't as happy with the fries. They were like the bottom of a pile and mostly little pieces with very few full length slices. Prices were extremely reasonable. I would definitely eat there again.

I've been contemplating giving it a 5 star review. You see, when I love the particular food I had…read morethat day I seem to ignore everything else, then a few more visits later my enthusiasm subsides and I found myself often disappointed. So for some of my past reviews I've even considered to deduct stars off. Now that is not to say I didn't enjoy my meal here, I've loved the food every single time, it's just that there are a few bits and pieces that made me reluctant to give a full 5 stars. I've always enjoyed their sandwiches. While they come in quite on the expensive side, I find them worth the price. My French toast this morning was $19.50 (or $19), probably not for the faint of heart. The raspberry/custard was gorgeous, which to me more than justifies the price, it is winter after all. Here's why there's no five stars. First off, please please please get your cutleries sorted!!! I think I can cut my French toast better if I used the handle of the knife. The first knife I got was super obviously bent at the tip, about 45 degrees bent! Service, just as others pointed out, needs some quality control. I can try to justify your price as much as I can but dining in just isn't that great, and while your food is great, everything else is, well, meh. So on the basis of "I value good food more than anything", it's a 4 stars UPDATE: Service has improved since my last visit. It was a busy lunch but we still got taken care of :)

For a Gluten Free Gal such as myself it's a strange kind of torture as you smell the bread baking…read moreknowing you'll never have so much as a kibble. But I keep a tight rein on the will to live enjoying the homemade hot chocolate. They don't have a lot in the huge range of goodie for my tummy but the bunt cake with raspberries and the chocolate and beetroot cake are rather delightful. I here the coffee is great too. Not cheap but great quality and I know what I prefer.

Loop is a bistro on New North Road in Kingsland. I wasn't quite sure which category to place this…read moreeatery but since its open for lunch and dinner I thought "Restaurants" would suit best. This is a great place for somewhere casual to eat, for comforting homey meals. The meals are designed for sharing and individual portions. We came for lunch, so I didn't want anything too heavy. The roasted cauliflower soup was delicious. It was a great texture - not too think and not too runny. I don't actually eat pork very often - but I took a nib to try the flavour and they were relatively tasty. A big plus was the butter - Im pretty sure they used Al Browns Smoked Butter. - If you haven't tried this butter - man its delicious and can be bought at most supermarkets i think. The atmosphere is warm, quiet and comforting. Great place for a chilled out lunch, dinner or drink. Rating Food: 7.5/10 Service: 8/10 Value for Money: Good 462 New North Road, Kingsland Opening Hours: Weds-Thurs 5pm-Late Fri-Sun 12pm-Late

I was happy with this find. A light and airy dining room with simple but modern decor. One in…read morewhich you never imagine you are going to get the great food you do get. Proof that Loop is in the loop when it comes to dietary trends among the healthy right now, including LCHF - Low carb high fat. My friends got the bacon + eggs (LCHF and GF). What arrives is a beautifully presented dish, refined and much more sophisticated than your regular breakfast bacon and eggs. "Bacon" turns out to be squares of soft pork belly, and the eggs are soft-boiled quail eggs encased in chorizo and squid meat, scotch-egg style. For my entrée I ordered: Prawn Tortellini, who would know pasta that is gluten free could be so light and delightful. For my main I had Roast Pork Loin with Smoked Parsnip, Rhubarb, Nut Clusters, Brussel Sprouts, Sage and Jus. I loved the idea of praline and rhubarb with my meat. Who would know you could have dessert with your dinner on the same plate. For dessert I tried my friends Black Forest Fondant with Griottines Cherries, Pistachio, Vanilla Cream, Black Cherry Ice Cream. What a gorgeously presented plate. Made me want to go back to have a plate of my own. I left knowing I was free from gluten but had a thoroughly enjoyable meal. The only downer is that the service could have been better and they would have got another glass of wine out of me if only they had come and asked. The wait was also a little long for each course.

This very popular Italian restaurant sits near the harbor and is centrally located just outside the…read moreCBD. We were graciously welcomed by our server and ordered our servers recommendations . The food was delicious and fresh. Very satisfied indeed

Loved this place. The interior has a modern hip vibe with an open warehouse feel. Large windowed…read moredoors open up to views of the harbor. We had reservations and got a lovely table near those windows. They recommended sharing plates so we had the pappardelle which comes with a lamb ragu, the monk fish, and the cauliflower side. The main courses were excellent. The ragu was a nice comfort food with a rich taste over homemade noodles. The monk fish was light and tropical with a fennel and fruit side. These two dishes were nice compliments of each other. The cauliflower wasn't my fav but it was more of a personal taste so don't keep me from having you try it. I chose a local wine which was delicious. Love trying local wine when possible. We walked from our hotel so no parking worries. Service was excellent. Our server walked us through several of her and of patrons favorite options. Great stop.

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!

Cute restaurant just off the Main Street. Everything is gluten free, organic and vegan. The food is…read moreamazing and pastries look so fabulous that it is hard to choose. I ordered the acai bowl and a caramel bar bite. The bowl was garnished with edible flowers, delicious and healthy, no added sugar. The caramel bite was creamy and not very sweet, perfect. I did a takeout box with a slice of apple crumble. This also was very healthy with lots of nuts and fresh apple

This is the cutest cafe filled with amazing food (with vegan options). The matcha waffles were to…read moredie for and the green bowl was SO fresh and so delicious. Everything felt and tasted great and healthy