Always a great place, service is top Knotch Menu has changed…read moreso no smashed avocado anymore which was so good Disappointed it's gone. Just go anytime

This continued to be our go-to breakfast place for all four days in Auckland. Service continued to…read morebe friendly, and for the third and fourth days I switched from the omelette to the nut granola with yogurt; Nancy tried the crumpet which was also good.

It's not often that you fall in love on first sight, in fact I always thought it was a myth. But…read morethis is exactly what happened to me when I discovered 'The Daily Trader' in Takapuna. This little 'brunchery/delicatessen is perhaps the cutest thing ever, which is all well and good but it actually sells amazing food as well. Loaves of freshly made bread are laid out appealingly on shelves, next to wooden barrel like things. Its all very French chic. As I was in a rush when I went in there to grab a bit to eat, I had to order takeaway but had my heart set on the muesli option. One of the male sales assistants was so helpful, he said it was absolutely no problem, got my muesli set up in a takeaway cup for me and even took $5 off the price. I saw a bowl of this go out instore and it looked pretty much the same size to me anyway! Think I got a bargain. The service was outstanding. All smiles. The cabinet was fully stocked and looked extremely inviting, they even sell my all time favourite salmon pâté, from The SmokeHouse in Mapua, what are the chances! Make sure to grab a macaron for the road when you hit the till!

Cute bakery that has made itself a destination nestled into a quiet side street. The large space…read morehas a walk-in counter, a place for seating as well as a large kitchen area. We ordered a cake for my daughter's 5th birthday the same day. Ordered at 8am, was supposed to be ready at 5pm. When I arrived they admitted they had completely forgotten about it! They charged half price and delivered to our house which was appreciated given the circumstances. Not ideal as we weren't able to enjoy the awesome look of cake for that long before doing the candles, cutting and getting to bed. The cake itself was awesome with chocolate ganache and piled high with berries on the top. Would go again as long as forgetting orders isn't a regular thing.

This quaint cafe, located in an otherwise quiet residential street of Takapuna/Belmont, is always…read morebusy and as soon as you see the cabinet it is not hard to see why. Beautifully presented and devilishly decadent cakes, pies, tarts and donuts line the shelves just waiting to be devoured. Order at the counter, grab your plastic zoo animal, which serves as your table number, and pull up a pew at the communal table. Trust me, the food tastes every bit as good as it looks!

Its been a year since i have been here as i come in for a month from overseas and it was terrible…read moreThe chai was like water and the coffee lacked flavor too. Food was ok but over all super expensive Sadly wont be going back

Went in here multiple times and always had wonderful service. The staff is friendly and helpful…read more Quick service, great WiFi, delicious coffee. Great all around.

A casual business lunch bought us to Zomer. We sat inside as the spring weather is still a bit…read morecool if the sun is not out. Started out well as they had the Japanese Green something something tea my friend wanted - a good start. There was a bit of a chat about sandwich or salad, salad or sandwich so we decided on one of each. Neither disappointed. The chill chicken with gems in pita looked delicious - not my choice but a bit of envy. It looked a bit hard to eat but that only made it look even more succulent. I had the sirloin salad and while it was great, tasty and somewhat virtuous - i wanted that sandwich! Next time.... The coffee was very good as usual and the friand looked moist and disappeared quickly so I assume was very good

In my book nothing beats a Saturday morning walk followed by a spot of brunch in the sun and I…read morethink this may just be my new favourite spot. It's hardly surprisingly, considering I'm a huge fan of Zus and Zo and this new-ish sister café has a lot of similarities; the huge communal table full of amazing looking sweet treats, the delish home made preserves, the lovingly made coffee and the fresh-faced staff. However, one big difference is that there is heaps more outdoor seating at Zomer and for a sun seeker like myself this is a definite plus. I came here last Sat for a lazy brunch with a couple of friends. Grabbing one of the last tables outside, our waiter promptly came took our drinks order. Whilst my buddies went for coffee, I was a tad hungover so opted for their refreshing almond milk, baby kale, banana and honey smoothie ($8). It really just tasted like a banana smoothie but it was delicious all the same. For brunch, I went for the Bruschetta, which is served with haloumi, roast pumpkin hummus, rocket and streaky bacon. Although simple, it was really yummy and they didn't skimp on the haloumi or the bacon. Big tick in my book! I am excited to head back here to sample some of their dutch offerings and their freshly squeezed juices, which looked devine.

Pies are the and a great selection to choose from. Have been frequenting for a number of years…read morelove the atmosphere

Great food & excellent pies. The coffee is great too. A perfect beach cafe. Highly recommended.read more

Phenomenal breakfast and fresh oj. Wife had some delicious coffee and a mixed breakfast plate with…read morelots of veggies.

I was surprised at how good my quiche and scone were. My vegetable quiche was beautifully layered…read moreand much better than I could make at home. The cheese scone was very tasty as was the coffee. The service was friendly.

My partner and I recently had our first experience at Caffe Massimo and was pleasantly surprised…read more It's a stone's throw from Takapuna Beach and there's a carpark just across the road, which made it the perfect location. The waitress that served us was friendly and to the point (in a good way) which I liked, as we were already hungry by the time we'd arrived! The layout is simple and I especially liked the flow of the outdoor area. There wasn't much foot traffic through the restaurant that night so our food came out fairly quickly. We'd ordered the risotto balls and half a dozen mussels with bacon and parmesan. Both were well priced and tasted amazing! I'm not usually one to order mussels at a restaurant, but I'd heard Massimo's ones were good and the decision definitely paid off. I ordered the King Prawn & Crispy Chicken Noodle Salad as my main, and its one of the best salads I've had in a long time. The tangy mango salsa they add to it is wonderful and brings all the ingredients together perfectly! I also got to try the Angus Eye Fillet; it was cooked a perfect medium rare and tasted great with the kumara and portobello mushrooms. We were too full for dessert but tried out their mochas, which tasted great and will definitely have us back to try out their all day menu. Caffe Massimo is easy to find and definitely worth a visit whether you're after a coffee, brunch or a three-course meal.

I've been here a few times for weekend brunch. In summer the sunny courtyard area is great,…read morealthough I recommend getting a seat with a bit of shade. The coffees, food, smoothies are all good, although nothing really stooed out in my mind as being a specialty. Just well-cooked, simple brunch fare like you could make at home if you could be bothered. Bonus points for being a stone's throw from the beach. I noticed they sometimes hold dance parties here on a Sunday afternoon now too, who knew?

Left in Tears - Horrific Customer Service Experience…read more I had one of the worst and most distressing experiences of my life at Jam Organic Cafe. I left in tears after being verbally attacked and humiliated in front of other customers by a staff member. I had ordered eggs Benedict with salmon and gluten-free toast. Instead, I was served bacon -- something I cannot eat due to an allergy and religious dietary restrictions as a Muslim. When I politely mentioned the mistake, the woman who had taken my order (of Indian descent) came out and began loudly accusing me of calling her a liar. She repeatedly said, "Are you calling me a liar?" and "Don't call me a liar," while raising her voice and creating a scene in front of the entire café. Rather than calmly correcting the order, she escalated things by questioning my honesty and even went so far as to suggest I might be lying about my religion to get the meal changed. Her tone was aggressive and intimidating. She claimed she had offered to fix it, but that only came after the yelling began and in the middle of her verbal tirade. The situation got so bad that a passerby outside the café intervened and asked if I was okay. Only then did she slam the plate on the table and ask what I wanted. By that point, I was so shocked and shaken that I asked for a refund -- but I never received it because I ended up leaving in tears. What was even more upsetting was that none of the other staff members stepped in to help or defuse the situation. They witnessed the entire thing but said and did nothing. I have never in my life been treated this way in any restaurant or public space. It was deeply humiliating, traumatic, and unacceptable. I will never return to Jam Organic Cafe. No customer -- or human being -- deserves to be treated this way. If you care about respectful service and basic human decency, I suggest you avoid this place.

Jam Organic Cafe is absolutely delicious! Its very health conscious by providing free range…read moreproducts such as bacon, eggs, chicken and everything organic where possible. A huge tick which I totally follow in my own weekly food shopping. This is a great venue for a sunny day, because most of it sits outside in the sun. So not the best place to visit on day with rainy weather. The quinoa fritters were a great modern take on the boring corn fritters, served at most cafes. Mixed with beetroot, they are light and airy with no grease. The candied walnuts gave it the texture it needs with that tad of sweetness to balance a savoury dish. Its a very innovative dish and something different to order. The only issue was there was too much feta, which over powered the dish slightly, also I personally am not a fan of feta so that could just be me. No complaints with the egg white omelette from my mate. The banana smoothie was delicious - and wow soooo big! Couldn't believe the size. Big tick for value for money right there. I would happily return, even if its a short drive to the north shore. Great service, value for money and love the healthy vibe the cafe provides. Rating Food: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Value for Money: Very Good 33-45 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-3pm Sun 8am-3pm

I liked this place because I was still jet legged from coming in from America and it opened before…read moreall the other cafes! The mocha and americano we had was good as well as the scone we got! Good vibe and cute inside

Amazing food, great drinks, I suggest the wagyu burger it is amazing. I would say this is one of my…read moretop picks for getting something to eat.