I chose this cute cafe during the middle of lunch hour when everything else felt hectic - but here…read morethere was much more of a calming atmosphere with over the top friendly service. I opted for a chocolate iced latte, which was frothy and smooth, not strong. I appreciated their extended flavor menu, with caramel, vanilla, hazelnut, salted caramel, butterscotch, chocolate cookie, and white chocolate. Many others ordered lunch and snack options, which all looked delicious. Tucked into a corner seat, this place is a great option for conversations, meetings, or getting some work and reading done. Will definitely return!

This coffee shop was once a great place with super fast, good service. The location is perfect for…read morestudents. The venue is big enough for lunch but not so big its daunting. Unfortunately, they sold it to a group of Koreans who haven't been able to keep up the standards. When I say that i mean, sour savoury scones, burnt coffee and dry panini. Time to search for another cafe around school...

Little & Friday can do no wrong in my book. Seriously, the pies, the savoury brioches, the…read morefrittata, mini cakes, the doughnuts - all look and taste, heavenly. If I HAD to choose a favourite though, i'd go with mini lemon and coconut cakes - the icing isn't overly sweet and let's be honest, lemon and coconut is a match made in heaven. The coffee here is also brilliant. In fact, one of their baristas was recently named in the finalists for the metro barista of the year competition! I must admit the Takapuna (or is that Belmont?) store is still my fave but at Newmarket you have the added bonus of perusing the adjoining fabric store whilst waiting for your date.

Well put a flavoured condom on your head and get ready to have your mind blown !!…read more These truly are the BEST doughnuts in Auckland . Eating this doughnut kinda reminded me of doughnuts from when I was a kid , filled with a delicately flavoured cremé diplomat and a raspberry coulis this is soo good ! The dough of actual doughnut I could smell the yeast from it and it filled my work truck with the smell ! Heaven ! With the actual cafe slotted in of the side of Martha's Fabrics you could grab a bolt of fabric and a coffee and doughnut to go .

Sub Rosa is legit for meetings with corporate folk. It's centrally located, there's plenty of space…read morebetween tables (*key* for avoiding accidental eavesdropping) and the service is fast, efficient and hands off. Buuuut for off duty coffee dates or more casual meetings it's definitely not cup of tea. It's too sterile. Uninspired even, lacking in personality or character. What's more their coffee is hit and miss - sometimes over extracted, sometimes under - which is suprising given they use Atomic beans, which are one of my faves. My recommendation? Keep this place in mind for suit 'n tie meetings otherwise don't bother.

This cafe up on the second level of the PWC building serves up some amazing coffee. I have a friend…read morewho works down in the Viaduct and after trialing other cafes in the area, this has become our favourite coffee meeting place. It doesn't matter who makes the coffee here, everyone knows how to work that machine! The beans are atomic and each espresso I have had has been strong and rich in flavour, with the right amount of crema, never bitter and hot. Fantastic coffee! If you are pedantic about your coffee, this is a place to hunt down. You can access Sub Rosa from Quay Street without having to go through the PWC building too. The interiors are very nice and there are always plenty of Heralds available.

Always vote highly for a decent coffee place, such as woodside Cafe…read more It is really a surprising place to find in this suburb. I was this close to give up for a cup of coffee then Woodside was just by my side. Simplicity, stylish, neat. It is the kind of Cafe that you might have been to somewhere in the world, however, it possesses its own character for a kiwi touch, like bottles of flowers on each table, the Metro magazine put on the desk, the enthusiastic waitress who give right advice on your dessert paring the coffee.And of course, the perfect coffee! The latte coffee came in right warm temperature, great espresso shot with warm milk and froth ratio, it was so much soothing for a sip after a windy day walking. We followed the waitress advice ordering the ginger slice with sunflower seeds, not too sweet and a bit crunchiness really stranded out for its taste. Gluten free food is another highlight for this little cute Cafe. In Auckland and even in New Zealand, it is more and more handy for people to choose, which is a good sign of the food industry. Keep on with your attitude!

I really enjoyed my visit to Villa Cafe for brunch with a friend…read more I was accompanied by my baby, and her little three year old, and there was enough seating to feel comfortable with lots of toys nearby for the kids to distract themselves with. The counter is up one level from the main seating floor- and this is where you order from: they have a blackboard menu or counter ready made food. All well presented and with a good range. Lovely nice couple who own and work at the cafe, all feels quite laid back. You can sit outdoors also on a covered wooden deck in the warmer season which is great. Villa Cafe prepare coffee as it should be, and homemade cooking to warm the soul.

Muffin always really nice. Staff are always nice to me. Would recommend this if you want a nice…read morelittle muffin and drink combo.

Pros: Food is ok, at least the chicken and asparagus quiche was. Very attentive and cheerful…read morestaff. Cons: Coffee only average strength. Had to send the quiche back for reheating despite asking for it to be well heated when I ordered, and it was still only luke warm in parts. (food outlets in general don't pay enough attention to this - it's especially important with stuff containing chicken).

If you're in Auckland, you definitely need to check out some of the cafes they have in town! We…read morestopped by Bestie Cafe on the first day of our trip and we had a great experience. We were seated immediately after getting there and got a carafe of water quickly after that. The food and drinks came out fast which was great for us since we were starving from our flight. Both of the dishes we got tasted great. My toast had a lot of mushrooms on them but they were cooked perfectly. The drink we got tasted great too! I got a simple tea that came with fresh turmeric, which definitely helped my sore throat. Definitely worth a visit!!

I love bestie cafe! I have come several times and each time the food and coffee are great. The view…read moreof the sky tower is beautiful. The staff are welcoming and kind. My favorite cafe in Aukland. The toastie with fried egg was delicious and the hot cakes as well. Their counter has a nice selection of treats and I love the veggie sandwich!

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.

Don't you just LOVE finding the cutest eateries in the most unassuming places?! That's exactly how…read moreI found this little cafe. Just outside of Albert Park in CBD on a side street was this brunch bistro. The staff was immediately hospitable and was happy to help you. I ordered a mushroom omelette and iced Americano. After paying I sat down in a little reading nook, decorated with a couch, coffee table and BOOKS! How awesome! My coffee came out right away so I was able to enjoy it a bit before my meal came. My omelette came out on a skillet and was absolutely delicious. The vibe in this cafe was relaxed and welcoming - I could've stayed for hours! But I had errands to run, so alas I left. This will definitely be on my brunch to dos next time I'm in Auckland!

Heads up, the only seating is outside so if the weather doesn't support this arrangement, you'll be…read moregetting your order to go. Mustard Kitchen is a small hipsterish shack located a few minutes walk from Kingsland's cafe scene but this is not just another cafe, Mustard Kitchen has different on the menu, it caters to the conscious consumer. Coffee is supplied by Kokako, organic fair trade caffeine which is a major draw card for me. They also have a good fridge and sell good beverages, no coke here. The juice board is impressive, made from fresh produce, with dairy free options available and jars of vegan bliss balls and cookies can be found at the counter too. They even have a Tommy & James Nice Block freezer, which is a little dangerous knowing how close that is to my house. I love the coconut ice cream. The cabinets are full of vegan, gluten free chia puddings and Bircher muesli served with fruit compotes and coconut, mean as looking pies and sandwiches, and an assortment of baked goods in vintage wooden crates. They also have a kitchen menu. When you come to pay your bill, you'll hear your total and think you were under charged, you weren't. Mustard Kitchen's prices are about 20% less of what you'll pay at say The Fridge or Shaky Isles 10 minutes in the other direction. That should spark your interest to pay these hipsters a visit if you haven't yet...

I was in the neighbourhood so I thought I'd stop by after reading its reviews…read more I bought a pie which was tasty maybe a tad on the salty side & I must say was a small pie! I spotted the muesli tubs which I thought were ridiculously overpriced $7 plus for what looked like 3/4 tablespoons full of muesli - maybe it was extremely delicious but seriously stingy size for the price. The variety was ok but I've been to bakeries where there so much delicious choices it's hard to decide.