Ultimate in fresh and delicious food - excellent vege/protein combinations with oomphy flavour…read more Sweets choice superb. Enthusiastic service, with a smile.

The food is here is delicious. Consistently so. There's a…read moreserver there who, for some reason, enjoys yelling at her colleagues and singing really loudly. I dunno ...maybe it's just me but I didn't really find it cool, cute or gimmicky. First thing in the morning it's freaking annoying. I still go back most days regardless.

we decided to try this cute french brunch spot near our hotel in Auckland and I must say that it…read morehas esxceeded my expectation. the place looks really dainty. the staff were welcoming and very warm. the service is quick as well. the best french toast that I ever had. we also ordered the eggs your way with smoked salmon, it was good but the bread is a little too toasted for my liking. overall, I would highly recommend this place. it also turns into a French restaurant called Angeline for dinner. such a gem near Albert park.

Really really enjoyed Scarecrow! Extensive menu with incredible food and drinks, including a good…read moreamount of vegan options and ways to customize (nondairy milk). The inside of the cafe is so cozy and ambiance is chill and serene. Friendly servers and helpful for providing menu recommendations! Can order to carry out or eat in. Quite a few tables inside as well as some outside the cafe. Would definitely recommend for brunch, a bite to eat for lunch, or just grabbing a coffee and pastry. I'll definitely be back!

My next stop on a day exploring Devonport was out of being hungry and thankfully I found Manuka…read moreRestaurant at the right time. A cute and cozy cafe on a corner, it fit in so well with the other businesses nearby. A chalkboard sign of the specials caught my eye and it was settled. The interior is exposed brick and wood floors. Restrooms are to the back near the kitchen and clean. The staff was immediately welcoming and very attentive through my visit. I had a pilsner beer and the special chicken pie with salad - one thing I absolutely love about New Zealand is the fresh produce and vegetables, everything has amazing flavor. There were many happy groups, talking and enjoying the sunshine on that day; I loved the big windows overlooking the street and people walking by. Prices were reasonable for the super flavorful food. They had a dessert counter but I left without caving to any of those. If you're exploring Devonport, it's worth eating here.

The food is good there, I love the desserts many of there mains are very nice but I'm not sure…read moreabout the burgers.

We're been in NZ for 3 weeks for our honeymoon and this was one of the BEST meals we've had. Small…read morecafe, delicious treats, lots of coffee options. It's a small menu but I'm sure every dish is just as carefully crafted and mouth-watering as ours were. Highly recommend stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!!

It's not all in the looks. So true for this place! After reading a few good reviews about Meadow I…read morewas anxious to go out of my way (literally) to check it out. I think I'll need to give them a bit more time to improve on a few things before I do that again. Interior decor - when I say it's not all in the looks it can be literally translated to Meadow. Gorgeous interior sets high expectations for both food and service which, in this case is not what you get. But more about decor - lovely outside area is perfect for afternoon drinks in the sun and the inside area is just beautifully decorated with vibrant blue walls and silver and white details. Very refreshing and promising (the whole industrial minimal look is so 2014!). Staff - considering the rather posh interior and location one would expect slightly higher standard service. We arrived at brunch time so understandably they had a busy patch but I would have expected them to handle it a bit better. Staff was rushing around bumping into our chairs (and each other), dropping cutlery and just overall looked quite disorganized. On the other hand the food came out fast so looks like kitchen staff know what they are doing. At least they did up until the point when thick smoke started oozing from the kitchen... Menu - this is probably the reason why I would love to go back to Meadow once they sort out their service. Menu looks very interesting with a lot of signature dishes and fresh new things to try. Bloody Mary menu looks awesome and innovative (brunch is probably not the time to start your day with vodka or tequila) and their smoothies are divine. Would have loved to have been told the acai bowl would be a bowl of sorbet rather than what one would expect to be a granola or muesli breakfast treat. Food - great quality food with interesting and innovative flavours. There is so much more I'd love to try! Price - Some dishes are rather expensive for the quantity you get but it is to be expected considering the location. On the other hand if the service improves I don't think I would mind paying a bit more for any of the dishes on the menu. All in all I believe Meadow definitely has potential to become one of the top cafes in Auckland with it's beautiful character and well thought through menu. But in order to do so they need to give this place a soul - and that can only be achieved by unique, high standard service and friendly approach.

I've been here a few times and the food had always been great. But each time I go here, I get a bit…read morenervous because it's always packed on weekend mornings - will we get served quickly? Will our food be delayed and, instead, get served up apologies? Me of little faith. My last visit proved my doubts wrong. On a whim, we just decided on Meadow, because it was on the way. It was busy as expected. After a few long minutes of waiting for a table to be cleared, the rest of the service moved quickly and smoothly. My wife had the Meadow Full breakfast, which seemed to be the most popular dish that morning. Really yummy, she said. I had the Huevos Sucios ("You pronounce that very well," the waitress said) and it was top notch. My kind of spicy the morning. We'll be back, of course. Next time, I should just trust them to continue their great service.

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.

This was a lovely spot we discovered near-ish our hotel. We had breakfast here almost daily on our…read morelast trip. This cafe was consistently fantastic. Food was fast, warm, fresh, and the eggs were always JUST PERFECT, as you can see from the photos. What a great place to start your day.

Don't you just LOVE finding the cutest eateries in the most unassuming places?! That's exactly how…read moreI found this little cafe. Just outside of Albert Park in CBD on a side street was this brunch bistro. The staff was immediately hospitable and was happy to help you. I ordered a mushroom omelette and iced Americano. After paying I sat down in a little reading nook, decorated with a couch, coffee table and BOOKS! How awesome! My coffee came out right away so I was able to enjoy it a bit before my meal came. My omelette came out on a skillet and was absolutely delicious. The vibe in this cafe was relaxed and welcoming - I could've stayed for hours! But I had errands to run, so alas I left. This will definitely be on my brunch to dos next time I'm in Auckland!

I was a bit suspicious because of the name. Federal? I eventually realized that is the name of the…read morestreet they are located on. It was open at the time I was in the area and it did look inviting. I perused the menu and decided to give it a try. Walking in I saw the old-fashioned furnishings, metal chairs, display cases, wall shelves, big bar in the middle all in a long and narrow room. Yessss, this looks lie something out of the 50s and I like it. After a long hard look at the menu I opted for the Salami platter... Strangely enough there wasn't salami, but more like a smoked ham, prosciutto like meat. It tasted great, so what's in a name. Delicious heirloom tomatoes, capers, salami impersonator, cream cheese, capers, pickles and your choice of bread. I had chosen crumpets and regretted that . Not because they weren't delicious, because they were so yummy, but they were also so buttery that I couldn't get the cream cheese to stick and everything I tried to put on the crumpet just slid right off them. I got the bottomless cup of coffee and I must say, this is really good coffee and the refills kept coming also. I love the atmosphere in here and there are so many great choices on the menu. If I ever come back tot Auckland, I will definitely stop by this place again.

Busy place with a lot of indoor seating and limited outdoor tables. Service was good, never had to…read morewait. It's a popular place and they were crowded but we didn't have to wait for a table. There was plenty of food for each order. My wife had a street dog and fries and I had a Ruben. They were pretty decent. I wasn't as happy with the fries. They were like the bottom of a pile and mostly little pieces with very few full length slices. Prices were extremely reasonable. I would definitely eat there again.