Creative and delicious dishes are served here. They had an amazing corned beef breakfast special…read morefor only $12 (we went on a Sunday). PROS: Corned beef over mash w/ poached egg & hollandaise Beef Nachos Inside/Outside dining area Friendly staff Dessert selection

I liked this place because I was still jet legged from coming in from America and it opened before…read moreall the other cafes! The mocha and americano we had was good as well as the scone we got! Good vibe and cute inside

After taking a ferry to Davenport my husband and I walked down Victoria Road to look for a lunch…read morespot. We came across Carram, it's a cute cozy cafe with a peaceful ocean blue and white interior. I ordered their Malaysian roti with chicken curry and my husband got the Mamak beer curry. The beef melts in your mouth and the seasonings were really good! The roti were a thicker pastry type, I ordered the 2 pieces and would have been satisfied with 1. I left little room to try their stuffed kumava, which was also good. Staff was really friendly, also looks like a good place for brunch and an expresso. If you're ever in Davenport this is a great stop for a hearty bite to eat!

Friendly staff, delightful expresso, and amazing curry. I had the Mamak Beef Curry. The beef…read moremelted in my mouth and was served with rice and salad.

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.

Great staff and wonderful cafe experience, food was amazing and even go offer a free ham sandwich…read moreon the house but don't eat pork. Alhamdulillah very good cafe

We loved our coffee and scone, but as we looked around, we could see that the ceiling fan blades…read morewere filthy, laden with caked on dust. We commented that we would hate to be there when the fans were operating because of the risk of the globs of dust dirt falling into our coffee. And the floor could really have used a cleaning as well.

We went to Mecca Devonport for brunch in the weekend, I was looking for a nice cafe that actually…read morehad a view of the water (not too many do) and this was it. We sat outside in one of the lovely spots and we quickly received our menus from the friendly waiter. I had the Vegetarian Breakfast and my husband had the Home-made Venison Burger, we were both very satisfied with our meals. The cafe has a European feel and I had the feeling I was somewhere in France or Italy - I was dreaming about it anyway. I would definitely recommend this cafe and will be back again.

Excellent food that is worth the wait (it took approximately 30 minutes for the food to come, after…read moreordering). Every item on every plate was delicious - my family and I had the lamb shoulder (which had a large portion of meat), the catch of the day, the chicken liver entrée/ appetizer, and the bouillabaisse (fish stew). The wait staff was not highly attentive, however - one male server chatted with someone at the bar instead of checking up on us. We had to work hard to get his attention to get the cheque/ bill.

Hands down the best dinner we had in New Zealand during our honeymoon. The rack of lamb was cooked…read moreand seasoned perfectly. The owners were both super friendly and attentive and helped us have a great time. Check Hemingway out on TripAdvisor for more reviews since that seems to be a more popular platform than yelp in NZ.

This is our second lunch here and both were good food in delightful surroundings. This is a real…read morefamily friendly cafe with a large garden away from the main thoroughfare. Our iced coffee was promptly served in funky tumblers. We had French toast and mushrooms on toast. Both very good examples and out surprisingly quickly considering how busy they were. The berry fruit compote on the French toast was plentiful and the marscapone was a treat. Staff were friendly and attentive.

Tucked away in the beautifully restored old Devonport Post Office, Caffeine Korner produces some of…read morethe best coffee in Devonport. Friendly Barista Li sources some of his beans from stalwart Melbourne suppliers such as Market Lane and Seven Seeds and his coffee is always fantastic. Drop by for a coffee and a biscuit and enjoy browsing at the English Grocer next door. A great place to stop.

I'm a huge fan of a cafe which encourages you to bring your best friend. So my husband, our dog,…read moreGeorge, and I set out one Sunday morning to try out Takapuna Cafe and then take a walk on the beach. We found parking easily in the adjacent lot. The hostess tucked us away in a corner on the back deck where we could enjoy the sunshine but none of the wind. There was even a blanket on the chair to keep us warm. The server was quick, friendly and efficient - we were fully impressed by her attention to detail and the easiness in which she dominated her tasks. She even brought George a bowl of water to enjoy. We ordered the Eggs Benedict with bacon and pumpkin minus the break and the server didn't bat an eye at the slight change. My husband ordered The Grill and added the Rosti. The food was out quicker than we could order and it was fabulous. The hollandaise had the perfect flavor and the pumpkin was cooked to perfect (not mushy but soft). Our waters stayed full the entire meal and we were never left to want. I was floored by the impressive service, the quick delivery of the food and the delicious flavors of our meals. Takapuna Cafe is now on our list of top five restaurants in Auckland. As summer nears I can't wait to spend more time on the North Shore enjoying other items on their menu with my husband and our best friend.

This continued to be our go-to breakfast place for all four days in Auckland. Service continued to…read morebe friendly, and for the third and fourth days I switched from the omelette to the nut granola with yogurt; Nancy tried the crumpet which was also good.

Bema is famous in Devonport, and for good reason. For a country so closely linked with fish and…read morechips, I find it quite hard to find good ones. They're either too greasy, soggy, salty, small, too battery - I could go on. But here at Bema, they know what they're doing. I've been getting fish and chips here for about 10 years now and i've never had a bad experience. The fish is thick and delicious, the batter isn't too much and the chips are perfectly done. It's also really good value for money. All the extras like burgers, hot dogs and deep fried scallops are really good too. If the food isn't enough, the service is lovely. The young guy seems to know all the locals by name and even what they want to order. Chill and wait for your order while reading a magazine and then take the fish and chips down to road to one of Devonport's numerous beautiful beaches. Better still, take it up North Head and enjoy it on top of Auckland City.

We went to this place after buying our wonderful fish and chips from Delissimo in Devonport for a…read morenumber of years, they have since sold to new owners. The new owners just don't make the super fish and chips like the old owners did. Well our one and only experience at Bema was not good! The snapper was like eating cardboard, so dry we had to throw it out. It was fresh but way over cooked and dry, impossible to eat. I went back to the shop two days later to tell the owner and he was very defensive, never an apology, sorry or anything. It was almost like I was wrong...... If this had been my business I would have been SO embarrassed, I would be falling over backwards with embarrassment. The owner just didn't seem to care..... I said I would return one more time, but if he sold me dry snapper again that was like leather, I would never ever return. His attitude was I don't care! Just seems crazy in this day and age to not care for ones customers, maybe this is why people arnt cued up at the door. After that reception I may not even try the place again, after looking round the place it looks pretty old and grubby. MT Devonport