We LOVE Scratch HQ! Stopped in for a quick bite and boy were our tastebuds thrilled! You order at…read morethe counter and the staff brings your food to the table. The staff were friendly and efficient. Grab a bottle of water from the side board and dig in! The open seating lends well to large groups or one on one chats. There is a nice outside eating area as well.

Scratch is self titled... this place is magic. From the spices to the flavors this place focuses…read moreon on quality and flavor. There's so much care in the food and the ambiance is fantastic. One of the best places in Auckland in my opinion. The people here were patient and kind. I rarely repeat restaurants when I travel and having had the lunch I'm coming back for the eggs Benedict I saw and I'm giddy!

We came for breakfast here every day during our stay. Food excellent. Every day they serve a…read moredifferent array of treats. Some savory treats too! WiFi was good. Across from Albert Park, and you can sit outside and see the amazing trees. The most friendly service! When I asked the young man behind the counter, who was the chef, because of the presentation and taste of the brioche they were serving that day, he said, "Oh, I made that. I just make what I like to eat!" Then he told me the recipe! They made our breakfast to order every day with avocado on the side, since we are on a keto diet. Thanks, everybody!

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.

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.

Happy Auckland Day!…read more So happy that Pandora was open on Auckland Day as many businesses along Parnell Street and Parnell Village were closed to celebrate the local holiday. Popped in as a light rain started. Followed the little birds that kept flying into the bakery hoping to steal a crumb or two. The lamb pies were so delicious. The pie crust was light and flaky. The filling was full of tender lamb that was so melt in your mouth divine. And so hot and fresh out of the oven. The bread was also good, but needed a pat of butter. Great choice across the street from the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Stop at the #6 bus stop on the Auckland Explorer Bus. Just ask the little birds.

We ducked in here to grab a quick breakfast to the museum and we were sure glad we did! The cronut…read moreI got was heavenly, the layers of the flaky pastry were so buttery. Their sausage rolls are amazing and I have dreams about them! Super friendly staff with awesome pastries. A total win.

This was a delicious breakfast. The whipped yoghurt was amazing. The fluffy, airy sweetness was so…read moregood and the granola was also great. Fresh and crunchy with sweet stone fruits on top. The sourdough and eggs were great as well. I personally don't like parsley garnish so I didn't enjoy that on the egg as much but everything else was fantastic. Tomatoes were really juicy. Everything just tasted super fresh and of great quality.

we loved everything about this restaurant when we had dinner there. so much so that we went back…read morefor breakfast a day later! All the people there are friendly and efficient. The seating is comfortable. Go here.

This is a great bakery because of its variety…read more They have a great selection of yummy filled rolls with an awesome variety of fillings. My favourite is the Vietnamese filled roll & when you toast it .. It's yummy warm & crunchy. Their savoury & sweet muffins are a generous size. I haven't tasted them all but again there is a great variety. My favourite is the spinach feta muffin. Also have of course pies, sausage rolls etc though I haven't tasted them & a great choice of pastas & noodles. The history of this place was that it was a bakery bread factory. So they bake all their yummy breads. They have a great selection of special variety breads. They still make large toasties good old favourite. They also have lovely variety of cakes .. Beautifully decorated. Although I have tasted them I've gotten an idea by the mini versions of sweet muffins. All in all I've rated a 4 because of the wide variety of selection of bakery food.

I ate at 1:30pm on a Saturday. Had a butter chicken pie which was not very hot or fresh. It had all…read morethe hallmarks of a great pie other then it's lack of heat and freshness. I had a can of Pepsi max vanilla which was refreshing. There was a great choice of variety for dessert which I appreciated and did not find overwhelming. I selected the choc mint slice which was simply delightful. Overall 3/5 stars and would be a 4 if it weren't for the pie.

Everytime I visit the Fridge, it is for a creative meeting funnily enough: to discuss theatre…read moreprojects or media interviews. I would have the say the staff are transactional, not that friendly so this does not fare well with me. The Fridge offers a cooked menu with all the normal contenders: Eggs Benedict, hash browns, paninis and so forth. Apparently the gourmet pies are die for, sadly I didn't feel like one. They also do scrummy salads and homemade sweets including rocky road and lamingtons. This time I had a mammoth banana and chocolate-chip muffin that I couldn't finish, with a triple shot coffee. The coffee was average and the experience sitting outside in the courtyard was pleasant. The Fridge is mad busy with locals so be prepared to wait in line! :)

About a month ago, my Mum and I ventured to Kingsland to try out The Fridge Cafe. I had received a…read morevoucher from a friend and was very excited, as I have wanted to go to The Fridge for ages! (Sadly, probably due to the fact that I do not hang out in Kingsland as often as I would like). We arrived at The Fridge around 2.30pm on a Saturday. We decided on a hot drink and a sweet cake. [Side note: I had previously read every review of The Fridge online, so thought it would be interesting to go for afternoon tea instead of breakfast/brunch as this is what most of the reviewers had wrote about]. Service was friendly when we walked in. Not overly attentive, but not distant either. The first thing you notice is the large cabinet by the till - except when we arrived, there was very little food left. The cabinet looked tired and unorganised. My Mum pointed out that as the food dwindles throughout the day, they should still make sure the rest of it looks good. I totally agreed. Nothing looked highly appealing, except for a few sweet cakes. We ordered a an extra hot, trim flat white ($4), an extra hot, trim hot chocolate ($4.50) and a Sticky Date Pudding Cake served warm with cream ($5.50). We also bought two chocolate chip cookies ($3.50 each), to take away. Both drinks were perfect - extra hot and strong! I do find at most cafes that there will be a 50/50 chance whether they will make it extra hot or not. Usually I just take it back if it is not hot enough. If you do come to The Fridge, I recommend ordering a hot chocolate as it is sweet and comes with marshmallows and a chocolate fish! One of the few places in Auckland that gives you both! However, the highlight of our afternoon tea was definitely the Sticky Date Pudding Cake! It was delicious! It was warm the whole way through, very moist and had a good serving of dates inside the cake. It was just like eating the real dessert! As for the décor, well it was a bit too casual and alternative for my liking. The Fridge has many different seating areas with odd chairs. Personally, I think it is a bit of a waste of space. Overall, The Fridge had great coffee and sweet treats. Just a shame about the décor and funny seating... May go back to try one of their pies - I have heard they are pretty good!

Thanks yelp for introducing us to such a cute cafe!…read more Cute decor and spacious cafe with both outdoor and indoor seating. My boyfriend and I had the CLT sandwich and chicken stack. Both were good but the stacked chicken was delicious! It was crispy and juicy and came out piping hot. I also had the peanut butter banana smoothie and it was so refreshing. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Free WiFi as well. Highly recommend!

My lunch was incredible, I had the Fresh BB which had a beautiful appearance and tasted even…read morebetter. The drinks were also unbelievable too, would highly recommend to anyone.