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.

I had to try my first Chili Dog, while my wife had Chili Cheese Fries. I choose the Lime Milkshake…read moreand my wife had Hot Cherry Chocolate with cream and mini chunks of chocolate to wash our meals down. An enjoyed lunch, a few more options to try next time. With the waitress's dressed also in the 50's style it added to the experience.

The Jukebox Diner has great parking, and the staff were really friendly staff. The food was great,…read moreand the food was great.

Stopped here for lunch. Street parking is crazy so we parked a street away and walked. It wasn't…read morevery busy inside. I ordered the children's spaghetti and meatballs. Husband ordered fish and chips. The food and service were good.

As a burger lover I feel you judge a restaurant on the quality of their burgers. At this restaurant…read moreI had their bacon cheeseburger and while it was very large, it was not memorable. The beef is tasty but, I couldn't taste the bacon and It needs a special sauce. The restaurant needs to work on that. Also if you have this burger ask them to hold the cucumber slices. Cucumber just does not belong on a burger!

Stopped in for lunch. Interior and exterior seating available. Assorted menu of hamburgers, hot…read moredogs, chicken wings and fries. Milkshakes too. Our group enjoyed wings, fries and hamburgers. Would recommend.

Texan Dawg is nice, but a bit small for $11. Was expecting something a bit bigger to be honest…read more Luau Burger and Deluxe Cheeseburger looked good... Tasted good apparently, but at $18 and $14 I'd shoot off to another food joint down here and get your moneys worth. And $7.50 for a Shake... Worth a stop to check it out, but for the price any return visits would be kept at a minimum. Friendly staff and management, definitely can't fault them on that. Tidy, clean, and a relaxing place, but yeah, the cost, I can't get past it. If they were a bit more reasonable they'd find they would pack the place out. Mission Bay rent though eh. Cha ching.

We have dined at Giusto twice now. The ambiance is very cafe and coffee roasters, but the food and…read moreservice is excellent. The food is unusually fresh tasting and a step above the vast majority of restaurant food. We eat out a lot at great restaurants, but at the moment there's nowhere else with the quality and value anywhere near that at Giusto. There are plenty of vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options while also providing a fabulous 300gm scotch fillet for a mere $30. Most mains are in the $22-$28 range. The menu has options for everyone, and changes a little each time you go so there's always old favourites and interesting new creations. The wine list is not large, but it's perfectly formed and very good value. Try the vegetarian platter as a starter for 4. It's fabulous, even for carnivores. We have tried the vegetarian, chicken, steak and fresh fish mains, and can recommend them all. The waitress we had on both visits was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful in that making decisions can be tough with so many good choices. Go there and enjoy.

From the owner: Giusto is the new kid on the block that's already forging a tradition of its very own. Serving up…read moresuperfood smoothies, freshly pressed juices and The Immigrant's Son fair trade and organic coffee, this restaurant won't leave a guilty taste in your mouth. Giusto prides itself on having no deep fryer and working hard to ensure minimal use of white sugar and processed foods. The reasonably priced eatery offers hearty salads, beautiful fish dishes and wholesome meat and vegetarian dishes. Even the dessert menu has a healthy twist to it, with a modern take on delicious traditional sweets, without the processed rubbish. Vegan dishes and other dietary requirements are taken care of - just ask staff for advice. Diners absolutely love the tempting menu, the bold flavours and the generous portions.

Great Ambience. Less variety. But whatever they serve is of…read morea good quality. Whatever you order, add curly fries to it n it'll be YUMM

Awesome food! Deals that are merciful to university students like me are much appreciated. Although…read moreif you are in a rush, you might want to try somewhere else. Noticed that they were understaffed with only 2 people running food and serving. Great food but service could be improved.

A mid morning stroll led us to this neat and natural little restaurant. The menu was not overly…read morecomplicated and meals provided a full range of taste and texture. The friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere only added to the delightful experience. We will be back.

My absolute favorite restaurant in the world! Came here twice when we were living in NZ for a short…read moretime. We had such a great experience I had to come back before we left. The food is outstanding and the atmosphere is relaxed and fun. If I had to recommend one thing from the menu, it's the scallops in the Pernod cream sauce- WOW!!!

I don't think I know anyone who doesn't like Cassette. And I never get sick of it. It's quirky…read moreenough to be interesting, original without trying too hard, and mainstream enough to draw in a nice mix of punters. Not too snobby, not too scummy - it's just right. I last checked in for the Laneways after party and it was massive - the Rackets and the Eversons packed the place to capacity and the vibe was totally fun. It's such a treat to have a venue so dedicated to live music and right in the heart of the city - something that's more and more of a rarity in Auckland it seems. So teapots at the ready...here's to Cassette!

Cassette is an Auckland institution, a rite of passage for every young person in this fair city…read more According to me, there's no cooler place for a night out than Cassette. Always some edgy alternative stuff being played, it manages to have a hipster vibe without trying too hard. The decor is wonderfully eccentric, yet the place is still chilled out and unpretentious. Also, need I mention that the teapots are in themselves an institution - the classiest possible way to get drunk, and for me the most enjoyable. Perfectly located on Vulcan Lane, Auckland's most European little street, I can say hand on heart that Cassette is my home for night life.