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    Melba Vulcan

    4.3 (32 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Melba breakfast
    Judy S.

    What a cute breakfast spot! We wandered down Vulcan Lane and came upon this cafe with outdoor seating. The inside was pretty small and busy so we opted for the outside tables. We ordered a delicious salmon Benedict served on a house made hash cake with a side of bacon. Ask for crispy if you prefer it that way! The Melba breakfast consisted of smoked bacon, bratwurst, sourdough toast, grilled mushrooms, hash browns and scrambled eggs. SHAZAM! That was a plate of deliciousness.

    Becca B.

    This is a cute little place that fills up fast on the weekends! The food is good and everyone was happy with their meal expect for the person in my group that got the porridge, they said overall it really lacked any flavor. This place is the perfect place to eat breakfast before shopping the rest of the day down town!

    Scott W.

    My family discovered Cafe Melba while I was working and had to bring me here. This is tucked away on Vulcan Lane and is a really cute place. My visit included a wonderful breakfast. My family enjoyed it because they had a wonderful mix of choices for both meat lovers and vegetarians. Everything was delicious and served quickly. The space is a bit tight and was really bustling.

    Jim M.

    Love this little place tucked into a really adorable alley. Just fantastic Eggs Benedict and the bacon they use here was extra special delicious. I had it with bacon and my wife with smoked salmon. The Hollandaise was perfect! As usual, the service was friendly and efficient and we thorough enjoyed our breakfast. The coffee was great too! We'll be back no doubt.

    Strong skinny flat white
    Dara M.

    Located in the heart of the tourist region yet slightly hidden on a lane way, you will find Cafe Melba. My husband and I happened upon this establishment, famished after yoga. It is certainly popular! The reatauarant is in a historic building with a lovely ceiling. There are approximately 10-12 tables for 2-4 people. Some of the seats are a tight squeeze. Many tourists frequent Cafe Melba on their way to or from the airport, as was evidenced by patrons with luggage. While it's a bit pricey, the food is so fantastic. I didn't think that beetroot and avocado toast with corn would go together, but I was wrong! It's a fine balance between sweet and savory that makes Smash (avocado toast) stand out. It was presented very nicely. The granola was equally as dynamic in flavor. You really can't miss! The coffee is nice and strong and served with coffee art. It's absolutely worth a visit!

    Honey Garlic Chicken Salad
    Ali H.

    I enjoyed a delicious lunch here - a Honey Garlic Chicken Salad. It was colourful, fresh, generous and delicious. The garlic is not too strong either. Service is great - although it was busy, I got a table quickly and the server was so friendly. An added bonus is the free sparkling water served when I sat down at my table, rather than tap water. She came quickly to take my order and gave me great advice about menu options. The salad arrived promptly and I enjoyed it. There was a good amount of chicken, lots of greens, cashews and salad vegetables. I enjoyed seeing the radish garnish on top too. I've had coffee here a few times before, which is good, but I'd didn't stay for coffee on this visit. I wouldn't hesitate to return. Thank you.

    Chicken burger and Melba Grill
    Katie L.

    It was quite busy as they have sold coupons online too. My choice was the Moroccan spicy chicken burger (19.5) which did not have any sort of Moroccan seasoning to it. The chicken was so stuffy that I could not cut with my knife. I asked for a better knife but the second one didn't work as well. I gave up... The whole thing was quite plain I thought - I can make a better one myself. My partner had the Melba Grill (19.5), which was equivalent to a big breakfast. This was quite average too. Maybe because I'm not a big fan of traditional breakfast style. Coffee was okay but we were feeling very hot because of the heater on top of us. The waitress said that they cannot turn it off as it was controlling the whole cafe. Yep, we walked out all sweaty which wasn't a great feeling on Saturday noon.

    Papa baked fish with vegetable  with pesto. It's an interesting presentation but the dish is plain. The fish is over baked.
    Crystal C.

    This is a cosy cafe on Vulcan Lane, one of the busy street in Auckland CBD. I had lunch there today with my gf. I have to say the food was only so-so. The paperbaked fish has a very different presentation but the taste is quite bland. The beef burger which my friend has looks okay and taste not bad. I didnt have a coffee there today so I guess next time I will go back for their coffee and cake. :) Not a bad place to have a catch up with friends in CBD during your lunch hour though.

    Far side: granola.  Near: "SEB".  Also orange juice and white chocolate mocha.
    Edward B.

    Just got into Auckland and had a fantastic breakfast at Melba's. My wife had the granola and I had the "SEB" which is scrambled eggs with bacon on a bagel. Wow, so good. So was the granola - hand mixed grains and fresh fruit with milk and yogurt. This has just become my favorite breakfast spot in Auckland. But they do lunch too. May have to come back for that. BTW, the orange juice is freshly squeezed with lots of pulp, and they use boidegradable straws. Atmosphere on Vulcan street is cozy and service impeccable.

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    The food is so lovely!! The service is on point and always a cute spot, they have a good menu of vege options and meat options 10/10

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    Visiting from Australia. Great cafe located in a quiet little alley away from queen st. Great food and Great coffee.

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    The location is tucked away on Vulcan Lane and provides a pleasant experience when sitting outside.

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    4.0(6 reviews)
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    I had read this was a new hot spot in town and my husband and I decided to give it a try! We went…read morefor an early dinner and there was 1 other table seated. Our server was super sweet and attentive until we placed our orders. We never saw her again, no mention she was leaving for the day (I could see her inside on her cell phone and changed with a backpack). Our food was delivered and the other server didn't seem to notice (or care) that our water glasses were empty, as I found out that she too were on her way out of work. We didn't get water refills until the check came, in which is was a third server and then it took probably 2mins for her to run our card because she was busy setting tables and chatting with coworkers. The food here was amazing and filling- large portions, but the Mac n cheese was disappointing. I would give this 4 stars, but due to the fact that the servers are more interested in going home and chatting with coworkers than taking care of their guests (at one point we were the only table in the whole place and still couldn't get a water refill), this place is getting only 2 stars. It's got potential if it gets new staff.

    We had great service. We ordered a dozen oysters and when we asked for something different than the…read morejalapeños, our server ran down the street to get sauce that they use at their sister restaurant. We had no idea that the request would be so difficult to fill, but were quite impressed with the lengths she took to make our meal enjoyable. The rest of our meal was delicious food & great service. I read the previous reviews. I would recommend that give this place another chance.

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