My new favourite local eatery…read more Oozing with charm and tranquility, St Margaret's Cafe is a perfect way to unwind with a stunning garden outlook (I imagine especially so in Spring), warm and inviting service and the food..., the food was just amazing! So good in fact, that I had to have dessert with my breakfast (and I would totally recommend the season fruits with mango sorbet and nut brittle to all).

A friend of mine recommended this place, and since I was on holiday, a drive out to the Karaka…read morecountryside sounded like a nice lunch excursion. And WOW! Am I glad I made the effort! This place is seriously one of Auckland's hidden gems. The name "Country Cafe" does it no favours. We turned up on a stunning spring Friday, and discovered the most gorgeous country garden setting, complete with lake - St Margarets is apparently such a popular wedding venue during the summer months that Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays are mostly fully booked. I can see why. Entranced by the scenery, we sat down & got just as engrossed in the menu! A delicious selection of salads & more substantial main dishes made it really difficult to choose. We opted for the Chargrilled Smoked Chicken & Candied Walnut Salad with potato & bacon & dressed with maple aioli, as well as the Oriental Sticky Slow-Cooked Pork Belly Sandwich with salad & spiced pineapple chutney. I learnt a while ago never to go past pork belly on a menu, and I haven't been disappointed yet. Both meals were stunning - visually gorgeous & utterly delicious. Well worth the drive, and with such picturesque surroundings to walk off your meal, you can bet I'll be making the drive again.

OMG. I love this place!!! It is so cute. We came here yesterday when it was pouring down. Not that…read moremany people inside. They sell lots of different products that you would not often see in central Auckland. I think the guy serving everyone had had a rough day as he didn't seem very cheery. Service was still good though but a happy face would have made it top notch. I ordered a soy hot chocolate which was yum but I guess you can't really mess that up. He had a long black which was made very well. I ordered the curry of the day (Thai chicken) and it was ok, I have had better as the chicken was dry and the courgette flavour was strong, quite fusion. He had their big breakfast which apparently was a lot nicer than any other one he had back in Auckland. I thought they are all the same hahaha. When leaving was I tempted to try their cabinet food so I got a cheesecake brownie and a strawberry brownie to take away. LOVED IT. He usually doesn't like sweet food (like most guys) but he loved it too! Kitchen closes at 2.30pm but cabinet food goes until close. I would highly recommend this cafe and then you could stop by clevedon coast oysters before or after = perfect day

So you've gone on your country drive down south and you're feeling parched. Perhaps you are on the…read morehunt for fresh veges, fruit or a jar of jam? Well, Ciao Bella has both a nice, homey looking country cafe with an Italian twist, as well as all your farmer's market needs. They hold the Italian Country Market here every weekend, but don't hesitate to venture here another day. They also have the most amazing bathroom, covered in multi-coloured tiles. Feels like an acid trip from the 60s. Basically, it's a breath of fresh air on your journey to Clevedon or beyond.

This was a wonderful cafe with a great atmosphere and fabulous staff. Sadly, it closed for good…read moreearlier in 2025.

Always good food and amazing service. I would highly recommend to everyone…read more It's also pet friendly and you can have your dogs with you

A cute place recommended by several people. The restaurant is clean and bright. We had the chicken…read moreand waffles which was good. The chicken was tasty and mildly spicy. I liked the egginess and herbs in the waffles yet would have preferred if it had not been battered and deep fried. A pleasant spot with good food.

What a lovely morning to escape from Summerset Retirement village and enjoy sun, coffee, and a bite…read moreof breakfast. We shared the avocado toast and an egg omelette. It was all so good. Also split a "UBS" have no clue what that stands for other than yummy. It has chocolate, caramel, coconut shavings, and other stuff that I'm sure is super healthy! So if you are in the area or visiting an aging parent at Summerset Retirement Center, stop by and enjoy the neighborhood and food.

A throughly bad experience, the cleanliness of this cafe is horrendous, windows, filthy, dust and…read moregrime visible on walls and ceiling. My coffee wasn't great either, burnt I will not be returning, absolutely terrible.

This place is a complete GEM in a bit of a food desert. It happens to be located right by my…read moreoffice, and is worth forgetting my lunch for the chance to see what's on offer and bask in the loveliness of the place. It is like having lunch at your cool aunt's place. Homestyle fabulous! Compared to the other options nearby, this sunny little glass front cafe is a little piece of heaven. The ladies who own it are super friendly, and say hello by name whenever I stop by. They do fabulous catering, and their morning tea is to die for (warm just baked cheese scones.... savory tarts with cumin and kumera... excuse me, I'm drooling...) At lunch time they always have an assortment of interesting and healthy salads -- tons of vegetarian options, and you can mix and match as many as you want in a container. One of my favorite options of late is the spicy eggplant. It's half an eggplant that's been roasted, scooped out, mixed up with spices and whatnot, and put back in the skin. I LOVE eggplant, and this is as good as it gets!!! I always find it hard to resist their beautiful cakes. I tend to buy a slice with the idea of bringing it home to share with my husband for dinner, but sometime around my afternoon tea I end up starting to sample it. I've had the carrot cake, which was delicious, and another lemon cake thingy which was also to die for. Check out their Facebook page where they advertise their salads and other goodies for the day! Worth a trip out if you're trekking around Mangere domain, or on your way back from an airport pickup!

What a neat little cafe. Definitely looking forward to visiting again. I had the fish and chips…read morewhich comes with tomato sauce, aioli and a wedge of lemon. I enjoyed it, next time I'll dispense with the knife and fork though. I had the morning glory smoothie and the kombucha as well. Alcohol isn't served here.

3.7 stars food was pretty good not amazing. Got the…read moreboysenberry tea cake and that was the best food we had. Coffee was also pretty good pretty standard and got the job done. Staff were nice and atmosphere was light and welcoming.

Nice cafe close to the Auckland. Botanic gardens. We arrived just as the kitchen had closed but…read morewere still able to order from the ready to eat deli items. Food was good and fresh and value for money. Good service and great coffee as well.

Great espresso drinks and savory pies! We just followed the road signs and what a treat! Beautiful…read moresetting in the countryside.

This cafe seems to have been taken over by new people. The service is chaotic with a lot of temp…read morestaff. An order was incorrect, when the correct order arrived everyone had finished eating and the replacement dish was burnt on the outside and raw inside. We explained the problem to 3 different people asking for a refund on this one meal not eaten. The manager was too busy to come and see us. We were asked for a phone number and they would contact us. .... never heard a thing. I would no longer recommend this cafe, sad it used to be great.

Less than 2 mins from the Drury motorway on ramp, and yet it has a rural, quiet feel. This place is…read morea fantastic stop for brunch on the weekend. We go here on our way up to the city from Waiuku. The food is amazing, both off the menu and in the cabinet. Their cakes are fantastic! With many flavours to choose from. I'm always tempted to ditch the brunch idea and go straight to cake! We have enjoyed their cooked breakfasts with great coffee and iced chocolates. I hear great things about their hot chocolate too! I think this place has few reviews because the locals want to keep it hidden all to themselves, and I understand why. The cafe area is spacious with nice decor. Being part of the garden centre, sitting outside is also a pretty option surrounded by plants. Check this hidden gem out! You won't be disappointed :)

I am almost loath to write a review because I want to keep this place a secret. It has had some…read morechanges in ownership and at one stage was part of the neighbouring garden centre. It may well still be, but a new broom has swept through because it has definitely improved. From the exterior Cafe Palazzo appears to be a shabby red farm shed with car parks. Enter through the gates and be welcomed by a lovely rustic courtyard with outdoor seating, tables and shrubbery. Inside is the spacious cafe where art adorns the walls. A sign asks patrons to order at the counter but on my two most recent visits a friendly "maitre d" of sorts has proffered a menu and directed us to a table - last week we were even waited on. Phwoar... getting flash in Drury! The menu has a good selection of the usual breakfast suspects, eggs any way, pancakes, etc and tantalising dishes like Smoked Salmon scrambled with feta, mushrooms, salsa, and avocado. Serious carnivores are tempted with Lamb's Fry with brown onion sauce and Foccacia or Sauteed Kidneys with a Port Wine Sauce. Lunch features soups, salads, burgers, fritters, pasta, nachos, and a quesadilla tortilla. For those not wanting a huge meal there is a cabinet to the left of the counter with croissants, samosas and wraps from memory, however they seem to point customers to the menu for obvious reasons. The Caesar Salad is highly recommended, one of the nicest I have had. The coffee was good but could have been a tad larger. They cater for large groups, vegetarians and children and they are licensed with a nice range of wines, and beer and cider on tap. The service can be a little slow, however I guess they are probably run off their feet at times since it is one of the only decent cafes for miles. This cafe caters for weddings and parties and would be a fabulous venue for a function. Next time you're headed south and have an hour up your sleeve, take the Drury turnoff, head west and you are literally only a minute away from Cafe Palazzo. See you there!

The coffee was amazing The food is so delicious made with…read morefresh ingredients Absolute 5 *****

This is a damn good little know Cafe across from Blue Bird's Dorito making factory in Wiri…read more Really nice Avicado Smash that comes with poached egg on Ciabata. Cafe here is really good Altura coffee that rocks. Plenty of parking. If you are in South Auckland and want something other than fast food go try The Artisan. Also good is the Spanish Hunter which is chorizo and mushrooms! Really tasty and Lo carb.