Perfect to have a Bird in Taka. So far I have had a couple of lunches with Bird chicken and salad…read morebut the key for me was the other night. Due to a new puppy malfunction and four people arriving for dinner we needed salads to match the chicken we had roasted. The selection of carrot and beetroot, coleslaw and potato salad hit the spot perfectly and the dinner guests were all very happy. I picked up some brownie and ginger crunch for dessert. The ginger crunch was the oaty sort that is currently popular and the brownies were delicious. Pretty happy to cope with a group for dinner PS the puppy is ok except for a small cat inflicted injury

The chicken wings are delicious here. Very spicy but sweet at the same time. We couldn't stop…read moreeating the sauce. We tried the truffle chicken and the garlic chicken. I think we agreed the garlic one was better. The sides were also well done. We each liked the one we chose. There's enough to share of those, so keep that in mind. The market area this restaurant was in is cute. There are other restaurants, a market, and some shops.

On a sunny but cold Sunday I met up with other yelpers to try out Fortieth and Hurstmere in…read moreTakapuna , what a great space .I'm sure when it's filled with eateries it will be a place to go . I imagine live music there and drinks flowing . I'd been wanting to try Bird on a Wire for a while now , after looking online at their menu I decided to go for the chicken Bahn mie and beer battered chips . The Bahn mie was great everything I imagined it to be with a rich pate and crunchy carrot and lots of coriander,however it was the chips that I liked the most . So crunchy with that fluffy potato inside and just the right amount of seasoning . A awesome place for groups and families.

Kombi Coffee and El Humero have joined Bird on a Wire and Dante's Pizza. Great venue, and…read morereasonably priced dining in Takapuna.

I went here with the family. I ordered the chicken and waffles and loved it. Watch out Roscoe…read more All components were fresh and tasty. The other star of the show was the scrambled eggs. It stood no chance against my son. Beautifully cooked and flavorful. My wife got the sticky rice and my son the pancakes. Both were a bit sweet for my tastes but prepared nicelyand layered with fresh fruit. Worth a try.

Environment is pretty good, but little expensive. The food and tea are quite good, and service…read morethere is fantastic, I love this cafe!

Milford, look at you! Yet another city-side eatery has opened up shop on the Shore and I couldn't…read morebe more excited. Bread & Butter are well-known for their authentic European-style breads and drool-worthy cabinet goodies but they also have a full breakfast and lunch menu. I went recently for lunch and was impressed with the diversity, from French toast to salad to fish tacos! I opted for their quinoa and haloumi salad and added chicken. It arrived prompty and was a generous serving. No skimping on the haloumi - BIG tick! As for the rest of the salad it was lovely and fresh but there wasn't much quinoa. I also wish they'd roasted the beetroot rather than boiled it but really, these are minor issues. The service was friendly and efficient, despite how busy they were. It's a big space and I think they're nailing it considering they just opened. Looking forward to heading back and sinking my teeth into some of their baked delights!

Super impressed with yet another quality cafe opening on my side of the bridge. Right in the main…read morestrip of Milford and popular with the locals right from the get go. All their signature loaves for taking home and a tempting array of sweet things to choose from. This Bread and Butter Bakery has that same quirky styling, with oversized eggbeater light shades and an eclectic wall of baking pans, artfully arranged. There's lots of seating inside and a few spots on the footpath outside. I was tempted by the individual beetroot and chocolate cakes in the cabinet, but opted for a menu item instead, settling on the fish tacos. They were freshly prepared and presented in soft homemade tortillas. They were good, but maybe a little pricey at $18.50.

Delicious food, awesome service and loved the ambiance. 10/10 would recommend for a chill…read morelunch/dinner place to go to.

One star because the price of the food is way too high for what you get. Can't eat the ambiance…read more Plus this is a chain of restaurants designed for those who know nothing of Malaysian food. Its nothing really special nor authentic; plus the selection isn't very deep; just a few dishes to choose from. What's worse is that the portion is really small. We ordered the Hainan Chicken Rice at $26 and the Char Kuay Teow for $24. At these types of prices I was expecting it to be authentically spectacular but I was very disappointed. This price is a good $10 to $15 more than any other Malaysian Food restaurant in Auckland. Hence, this is probably the first and last time here, as long as there are other Malaysian Restaurants to choose from!

Delicious! I needed…read moreto bring back dinner for my brother-in-law, my husband, and me, so I asked an in the know local for their recommendation on best takeout in Takapuna. They quickly responded "Tok Tok". Their most favorite mentions from the menu were the Popping Prawns, Crispy Duck, Shaking Beef, and the Fried Rice... I ordered it all ;)! I'm so glad I did. I literally salivate when thinking about the meal. Ordering over the phone was a breeze, and a friendly. I walked into the restaurant, and was quickly shown a seat at the bar where I could wait, instead of waiting at the entry. The restaurant was packed, and it was clear to see Tok Tok is a hip and cool place to be, as well as welcoming. About ten minutes early, I decided to order a Chilli Margarita from the cocktail menu. I received my cocktail promptly. I had enough time to finish the refreshing work of art, right as my order came out.

I was visiting a friend in Auckland and she booked Tok Tok for dinner on a Monday night. The…read morerestaurant was packed and had a great vibe. We sat outdoors in a fully covered patio that had heaters for cold rainy nights and it felt cozy. The food was excellent. We ordered beef steamed buns, fish curry, miso eggplants and shaking beef. They all tasted amazing. We did family style amongst the four of us and it was the perfect amount of food. I'll definitely come back here whenever I'm in Auckland again.

Really impressed with the counter food - the filled bagels caught my eye along with the freshly…read moreprepared salads. Thinking salad was the way go today, I ordered a mixture of the zucchini & fennel, the roasted vegetable and a spoonful of the buckwheat & orange just to be sure. The generous squares of fudge brownie were also tempting - cooked just right too (did the secret poke test). The only downside to this cafe is the intense stuffiness inside, with the huge glass frontage there's only the door opening and a fan inside to catch a breeze. Pretty sure I'll be back though, plenty more to try.

After a saintly walk on Takapuna Beach today I wanted to continue the health kick and eat raw,…read morefresh and tasty. Actually, I wanted a ham and cheese sandwich (possibly with a date scone slathered in butter to follow) made with crusty white bread but "my body is a temple" reverberated through my head. Como Street Cafe offers raw daily salads so I headed there. I'm glad I did. The cafe is a bit weird in that the room is not that friendly. Big, grey space with little, if any, personality. The raw salad of the day was a red cabbage, shredded pumpkin, radish, bean sprout and cashew nut mix. I think I may have detected mint too. Crispy, crunchy and healthy it was but could have done with something else to make it special. I will return to Como Street and try another of their raw salads because I heartily applaud any cafe that chooses to branch out and add in something other than bread/carb/meat options. Or salad out of a bag. Well done chef.

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.