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    Jam

    3.3 (16 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Quinoa Frittera w/Beetroot, Carrot, Feta, Sweatened walnuts
    Chris B.

    Nice location, simple yet elegant decor. Slightly slow service on a busy Saturday morning we visited. I ordered the Marinated Lamb Rump Open Sandwich, it arrived after a slight wait and was presented as you would expect from a modern cafe. First impressions seemed to suggest they had been slightly heavy handed with the tzatziki which was confirmed on my first bite, it was icy cold and overtook the flavours of the lamb rump. The lamb was supposed to be the star of the dish yet was left firmly waiting in the wings behind the tzatziki, lemon rocket and black bean couscous. It wasn't an unpleasant dish but neither was it a great one. Jam has potential, but I'm not sure after what I just ate I'll have the enthusiasm to try it again, especially knowing there are now probably a hundred fantastic cafes in Auckland left to try.

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    Alex D.

    3.5 stars*** This cafe is a favourite amongst the locals and is always heaving on the weekend. The food here is pretty delicious - I'm a huge fan of their chicken salad and their eggs benny with hash serves as a pretty decent hangover cure. They have also recently rebranded themselves and I must say their new logo is preeeetty cool! My only problem is that the service doesn't quite seem able to keep up with demand. To be fair the tables do turn over quickly but the last time we went we were sitting at a table for well over 15mins before someone came over and told us that there was a wait! We had no idea and already read the menu and decided what we wanted to order. Of course we were happy to wait but it would have been nice to have been told from the get go!

    Jam Organic Cafe welcome in
    Belinda S.

    I tried out Jam Cafe for a coffee one busy Friday morning, and loved the chance to people watch. This central Takapuna cafe is super popular and fills up with the working crew, retired or older patrons and even the young and hip, plus young families and little kids. Jam has a great cafe location, and super outdoor seating which is great with the warm and sunny burst of weather we have had of late. Also just below the cafe is great grassy area where you can grab your velvety smooth coffee to go and let your littilies have some play time. The menu is filled with delicious organic free range food that looks scrumptious to say the least, I look forward to returning for a full breakfast or brunch again soon. They have very reasonable pricing for a high standard of food. I would definitely recommend a meal at this Takapuna fave!

    Sarah B.

    I've been to Jam about four times so far this year, twice for brunch and twice for coffee, so suffice it to say I'm a fan. I have tried the chicken salad, the eggs bene and numerous cappucinos and all were delicious. The terraced location shaded by trees and overlooking Hurstmere Rd and the new park area are also idyllic. The fact that it's organic, healthy and tasty always makes me feel virtuous after a weekend night out. The service is also good although let down by not having a free water station or carafes you can take to the table, instead you have to ask the busy staff for a glass and wait 10 minutes or so for it to arrive.

    Mediocre at best for sub-par service. Either over seasoned or not at all. Value for money? Not really.
    Chanthavee S.

    Counter service was slow. The busy atmosphere felt empty and uninviting. I eventually had to seat myself. Don't expect service to come to you quickly either. Food took a while to arrive, even from the cabinet. When it did finally arrive, it was mediocre at best. My salad was drowning in sweet chilli sauce. The chicken salad was dry and decorated with bland, unseasoned, sweet potato which resembled eating dry rice-paper. Over priced for mediocre menu and sub-par service. Would I recommend to friends? Only if I had no choice. Bummer and I'm a local.

    I had the smashes avocado on toast and the avocado tasted like store bought guacamole on toast which wasn't very nice, would definite not order it again. I also had a green juice which was nice but was on the more expensive side $9.

    My friend said the coffee was superb!

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    Review Highlights - Jam

    It looks out onto the newly re-vamped grassy clearing in central Taka so it's an ideal place to soak up the sun.

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    Vauxhall

    Vauxhall

    3.5(2 reviews)
    4.7 kmDevonport
    $$

    A neat place with its historic, classic vibes from its vintage dark wooden tables, solid square…read morestools, high backed metal chairs and fold out wooden ones with vibrant cushions on lovely carpet mats. Unfortunately all of their nice outdoor reed chairs and tables outside were taken by the time we arrived- since the sun was out in full shine but next time though! We were lucky to get the grace of the fan to cool us down a bit at least, after some sun exposure just prior where we sat. We nabbed a round table in the back corner next door to their great cabinet- which appealed more than their standard cafe menu. Nothing really jumped out at me but just the look of their sandwiches made the decision an easy order. A blackboard behind the counter for reading of the menu as well. Noticed a small open window that peeks into the kitchen as well as several paintings to be sold on the walls. A cool corner in the front with green hanging pots. Loved the open glass front with it's automatic door and communal tables. Shared bathrooms by this block of shops around the back if you need it. Picked their toasted beef and beetroot sandwich which had beetroot red-dyed gherkin slices, fancy salad, grated carrots, sliced cucumber on black and white sesame seed-ed bread with a side of spice, bay-leaf infused tomato sauce. Big fan of the sauce. Loved they arrived on sweet little grandma-reminiscent plates after a bit of a toasting. Noticed the other sandwiches available- equally tasty looking as well as the array of sweet baked goods on the counter under a transparent cover. Must come back to try satisfy a sweet tooth as well as a coffee- especially after the paintings of their anthropomorphised coffee machine around the walls.

    A short walk from Cheltenham Beach and nearby North Head Reserve, Vauxhall cafe gets a lot of…read morewalk-in from dog owners and the exercise conscious, as well as well-to-do locals in Devonport. It's off the main commuter route so patronage seems to sit in more than takeaway. They have indoor and outdoor tables, but indoor is genuinely nicer. Road noise and adjacent traffic intersection and bus stop can be noisy at times. On the upside they make wonderful coffee, freshly cooked meals and have a real family friendly vibe going on. The ambience is "70's student flat", which is cool because most of the middle aged hipsters who live around there were students in the 70's. Makes sense. The cafe is small and often crowded, waiting staff are competent, and they have wifi. If you're on the beach and want to eat, they are worth trying, or you could visit Devonport Village for a better experience at a lower price.

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    Jam - coffee - Updated May 2026

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