The pumpkin pie porridge is the bees knees! Savoury, sweet, creamy, indulgent and most importantly…read more- cheap! I was full a solid half a day after eating the porridge for breakfast. Who can forget their mochas as well with a Whittakers chocolate bar taking it to the next level. The service is super friendly and the vibe is so New Lynn cool.

Been here a few times now. Food is pretty good maybe a little pricey…read more Coffee is just ok. Seems like there is always a different person making the coffee so consistent is an issue. And the last time I went in there was no music playing so made the atmosphere totally drab.

Booked Browne St for a 21st and unfortunately had the worst experience with the catering and event…read moremanagement. We were required to pre-order all hot food 1 week in advance, on the night they still failed to provide the ordered items as advertised and later admitted they had "run out" of ingredients. One dish was substituted without any notice despite being pre-paid and pre-ordered. Food service timing was also very poor -- food that was agreed to come out over ~20 minutes took closer to 1 hour, which disrupted the flow of the event and resulted in a large amount of food going to waste. We had also specifically requested clear vegetarian/non-vegetarian labelling beforehand, but on the night food and labels were mixed up, causing confusion for guests. Most disappointing was the lack of accountability afterwards despite multiple attempts to resolve things professionally.

I'd say this is a 3.5 star experience…read more Came here with my husband for breakfast as we had a coupon for a drink from the Roomie Hotel around the corner. During breakfast hours, the sides we tried to order weren't available. Not the end of the world. I did appreciate that the menu was marked with gluten free options as a coeliac. Ended up splitting an eggs on toast ($13) with gluten free bread and a flat white ($6.) The inside was cosy and they have an open kitchen which is neat. While this might not bother a lot of people, we ended up not ordering more food as the outside seating area is open to the rest of the restaurant. This allows for nice breezes, but it also doesn't allow for a barrier between the inside and the outside. Unfortunately some diners set up at an outside table with their pitbull dog. I am absolutely terrified of pitbulls, especially with all of the horrific maulings in the news. Meat smells, lots of people, tons of movement - anything could set off an aggressive dog and there's nothing anyone could do to stop it. From a purely safety standpoint, if dogs are going to be allowed to be in the outside dining area, I'd feel more comfortable dining here again if aggressive breeds weren't permitted. Maybe that doesn't bother you, which is fine, but it definitely bothers me. Aside from that, everything else was fine. My dish was very tasty and enough for my husband and me to share. Visited February 2023

iCoco cafe proves the old adage " don't judge a book by it's cover." From the outside, iCoco looks…read morelike one of those terrible, bland cafes that serve automatic coffee and tasteless meals. But once you venture inside, a whole different experience awaits. iCoco has actually won Metro's best cafe award multiple times, and when I came for a breakfast it was obvious as to just why they receive such rave reviews. The service was great - even though the place was super busy, the waitress had time to stop and greet us on her way past, then have a chat with us as my friend puzzled over what to get. The food itself was great - big portions, cooked well, just the way I like it. The coffee was strong and had a heady crema, and despite the amount of people inside, the noise level wasn't too bad. I'll definitely head back , especially for a lunch - as their menu looks too good to miss out.

Great coffee and the folks behind the counter ARE SO NICE and friendly and genuine. Customer…read moreservice goes a long way. :)

Loved this place. Loved the coffee. Loved the yummy food. But more refreshing was the service. I…read morelove love love a place so much more when the staff actually pay attention and care. To me, this was readily evident. The 'feel' or vibe was cool. It's a family friendly place which is a plus. Parking. Now this can be an issue. My recommendation is to park wherever & walk back. It's work it.

Great place! Great food, great service. Be warned, it is super popular, so on a busy morning…read morebreakfast run, or lunch, you may need to wait for a table. I love how in Auckland there are such hidden cafe gems like this place in obscure, quiet suburban areas. Neat retro shop right next door too.

Really good people and service ! My favourite is lemon coconut cake with soy latte ... Enjoy the…read moresunshine with lovely yum food.. That's life!isnt it :)

These guys are still great! - and deserved an update to encourage some Aucklander's to get out…read morethere and pay these cool cats a visit... plus a 'lil birdy told me they are expanding with a new venue not too far down the road... for those of you who are unaware, they were the original owners/creators/chefs of 'Salvation Kitchen'...

Like some other Columbus Coffee cafes this one sits inside the Mega 10 store ( D.I.Y , Hardware,…read moreTool store ). This is the first time have been in it and we'll overall can say was not disappointed. It was pretty busy being the time of day it was and on a Sunday when all the D.I.Y 'ers are about. So service on the queue was quite slow ; but maybe that was because the people ahead couldn't quite decide what to have..!!! But once ordered it did not take long for the order to come out. I had a cappuccino, which was good. To eat had a pork and fennel sausage rolls, served with salad ( not a big amount) and despite the size was delicious. So much so we got another. Also tried the berry tart which was pretty good too. All in all, despite slow service at first worthy of 4 stars.

Ok but a little dirty the food was good but in the group we were in the food was a bit average. The…read morecounter staff could have been a bit more friendly maybe she was having a bad day? The Coffee was OK

I am upgrading this review to four stars. I have had enough coffees here now to know they do good…read morestrong hot lattes! Nice lunch options on the go, friendly staff and working my way though all the sweet treats at the counter too! Biscuits to cronuts, all good!

Mozaik in New Lynn is a lovely cafe to have breakfast or lunch in the week or during the weekend…read more The restaurant is split into two sections, the outside section which is covered but a great spot to sit in during the summer. The other section is inside and suitable for large groups. It is always busy and buzzing with satisfied customers and after going there a few times the waiters remember your coffee order and how you like it. Talk about creating customer loyalty! I always order the chicken club sandwich with fries and an iced chocolate. I love the fact that they use five grain toast on their sandwiches and toasts, it's a healthy option and definitely zaps away the guiltiness for the fries I will be dipping in garlic aoili sauce.

Salvation indeed. Our trusty destination for incredible…read morecoffee,the barista is an absolute star! Food choices have not changed since they opened many years back, and to be honest it is time for a refresh. Just do not change the pies... A destination for the pies alone. Other great choices are the breakfast burrito and chilli burrito. Free Eskimos for the kids if you ask nicely too : )

I think it must have been the name that put me off stopping at Salvation Kitchen first. The…read more"Salvation" bit had me thinking that it was the new home of the Salvation Army, and the eclectic furniture outside was only eclectic out of necessity. I assumed this was a sort of halfway-house cafe, like the Lifewise cafe on K'Road. Whoops! Turns out this place is nothing of the sort. Fresh baking and cabinet food are boundless at Salvation Kitchen - these people sure know how to whip up delights. From calzones and pizzas to brioche and gateau, there's a lot on offer at this place and it's all completely scrumptious.

Seated right away. Great selection of breakfast items. Perfect coffee to go with my Avo toast…read more Friendly staff. Baked goods were at the counter. Took an almond pastry to go!

Its been a wee while since I have managed to devour the populating Auckland food scene. Looking…read morethrough my list of bookmarked eateries, Sunday called for brunch. Removing myself from the usual spots in the city we tried Crave in Morningside. Situated in a pretty quiet spot, the site itself was light and airy with tall ceilings and is a lot larger than the pictures presented. Extremely busy upon arriving, we added our names to the list, and as accurately estimated by the host the wait was only around 15mins for a table. Between the four of us eating, there were a few hits and misses. Upon being served, two of us received our meals before the other two with about a 3min wait between dishes served which is always a tad awkward watching other people eat before yours is served. Almost after always ordering the Mushroom on Toast dish today wasn't too far from the norm by choosing the Fungi from the menu. Instead of your standard toast option, it was served on a delicious kumara and feta cake, however the herb garlic cream was very lack lustre. It didn't give me that feeling that I wanted more and really missed that umph and body and was fairly under seasoned. It's a shame because the concept was there and presentation was a beaut. If I could make one recommendation, please serve it on a plate and not a bowl, it's frustrating to try scoop the last few bits with a fork and knife. The rest of the dining party were happily pleased with their tasty meals, with each dish having a modern switch up to your classic eggs bene and scrambled eggs. We agreed it would have been great to have a slice of toast or a hash served with the Cottled Egg just to tie the dish together. Otherwise overall the service was on point and friendly topping off a satisfied feeling upon leaving. Rating: Food: 7/10 Service: 8/10 Value for money: Very Good Opening Hours: Mon-Weds: 7am-5pm Thurs-Sat: 7am-late Sun: 7am-4pm 6 Morningside Dr, Morningside