The best coffee I've ever tasted! The staff said it was Wellington beans. We wanted to go there…read moreagain the next day, unfortunately we were too late, cafe was closed after 2pm

I came here because there was a same name cafe in my university, so for me, 1920 means something…read more This new 1920 I found which runs by a couple, and it's totally home making style things. I had the cheif's special, spicy chicken with fries, which was great, because they really combined multi-taste into one plate! Besides, the service was great, because they could bring u water without asking. I m gonna try the brunch menu next time!

Delicious food, awesome service. We sat outside on their covered patio and got to watch the rain…read more The ricotta pancakes were to die for!

Came for breakfast and sat on their patio. We got the ricotta pancakes with a side of bacon. It was…read morequite tasty. A good breakfast option in the area

Completely crap service…read more They seem completely disorganized. We waited 20 minutes for a double espresso and chai latte with a bacon brunch cake...and they forgot to bring the food. After reminding them twice I finally got fed up and went to the counter to ask to cancel the food order. There are better coffee shops within a stones throw of the location.

I would pop in daily for a coffee at Esquires when I worked right next door, and the staff became…read morefamiliar with me, and my regular coffee pretty fast. Always a sunny and cheerful spot to sit outdoors in the sun, or on comfy seats inside. I have caught up with friends for cake and coffee, and family for snacks and meals, and always been impressed with the food, coffee and service. Definitely a busy coffee cafe, as they service many offices and business attached or adjacent. A great selection of herbal teas, and refreshing juice is available if its not a coffee day too.

i highly recommend this breakfast spot in Auckland. it has a hippy vibe and we were welcomed with…read morewarm greetings and smile by all of the staff. both the coffee and food were amazing. the place is always packed so make sure to come in early to get a table.

Fantastic place, went here several times for morning coffees and a breakfast. Great vibe and great…read morecoffee with great staff. There are inside and outside seating a with great menu with varies coffee and baked good plus breakfast. Love my avocado bread and of course cappuccino. Just perfect for the morning. Staff are friendly and nice. The place is not that big but well layout with plenty of seating in different style from bar seating to couch setting, to table to window seating and outside. The decor is mixed of everything you can imagine a with plans which work well. Love it.

What would a Sunday morning be without a late-morning brew? Fortunately if you decide to spend your…read moreSunday morning wandering the La Cigale French Markets in Parnell, then 'the Black Shack' have got you covered for your coffee fix. Using trusty 'Gravity' coffee beans, the folks at 'the Black Shack' make strong and delicious coffee at just the right drinking temperature. My mother was similarly impressed, pronouncing her coffee as a 'good solid antipodean flat white - just as we like it'. The coffee was not only tasty, but also efficient - after taking your order, they let you know how long it will be so you can keep wandering around the market until it is ready. And if you've forgotten to take cash out for the market, then don't fret - they offer cash withdrawals for a fee of $3.

Came in this afternoon while I had some time before a tour of possible apartment. The shop is…read morebright, open and comfortable. Had the spicy chai latte and a chocolate chip cookie. Latte has distinctive cinnamon taste and is rich as well as tasty. Chocolate chip cookie was not too sweet. Great crunch too. Plus 80s tunes on the sound system.

Gallery Café is a nice and spacious café, and one that doesn't seem to be busy all that often. This…read moremeans that it is a reasonably quiet place to relax and do some reading/study. It's kind of close to Auckland Uni as well, so that makes it good for students who want to get away from all of the busy and loud places around campus. Expect to pay café prices for food though (i.e. expensive), but the coffee is standard, and not bad coffee at that. However I don't really come here for the food and coffee, but more for the atmosphere. There are plenty of tables and seats, and comfy lounges to lounge out on. It's the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life, and into a good book, or in my case into some good study notes before an early morning exam.

The best place to get coffee in the shorthand st / fort st area…read more Ryan and the team are always on fire, and the experience for most people working along shortland st serves as the highlight of the very busy and important day. These guys are specialise in serving high strength milk fixes like the short poor flat white, hard man, real man etc etc. Not to be forgotten is the cabinet which sits looker's right of Katie. Particular attention should be paid to anything with chorizo or lamb in it. A true institution.

The go-to coffee spot for many of the shortland st offices, it might be tiny but packs everything…read moreyou could want - friendly baristas, great coffee (especially with my fussy taste), delicious muffins, cakes (the ginger bread is unbeatable!) and gourmet sandwiches. If your a regular make sure you buy the $22 coffee card - gets you 6 coffees and if your usual is a Large Soy its great value!

Loved this place. The interior has a modern hip vibe with an open warehouse feel. Large windowed…read moredoors open up to views of the harbor. We had reservations and got a lovely table near those windows. They recommended sharing plates so we had the pappardelle which comes with a lamb ragu, the monk fish, and the cauliflower side. The main courses were excellent. The ragu was a nice comfort food with a rich taste over homemade noodles. The monk fish was light and tropical with a fennel and fruit side. These two dishes were nice compliments of each other. The cauliflower wasn't my fav but it was more of a personal taste so don't keep me from having you try it. I chose a local wine which was delicious. Love trying local wine when possible. We walked from our hotel so no parking worries. Service was excellent. Our server walked us through several of her and of patrons favorite options. Great stop.

This resto is awesome. Food and service is top notch. Their seafood dishes are next level.read more

OMG this Countdown is the biggest one I've ever been to! It is so huge and very clean and well…read moreorganized too. I loved the free parking (seems to be rare in the CBD), though it's well monitored, so if you're planning to park and ditch, be careful. I have to pee like 90% of the time, so of course I had to use the bathroom at Countdown. It was not the best bathroom experience. Someone had peed all over the seat and quite a bit on the floor as well. There was toilet paper everywhere and it looked like the bathrooms weren't kept after super well, but that is the only reason that this store got 4 stars instead of 5. They have a massive selection of health foods and even better, a HUGE selection of bulk foods. One of my 2018 goals is to reduce the amount of food packaging/waste that I create, so this was an exciting day for me! Being in the center of the city, it is a busy store, and the tills were busy. I went through the self check out which was quick, and the attendant there was nice and greeting everyone. So I wouldn't expect to get in and out of here quickly unless you are going at an odd hour. The store is great and has such a great selection of bulk - I'll totally be back here next time I'm around the city center!

It was a pretty good experience, would be a five star if only the staff had treated me politely. I…read morecouldn't find the kind of bread I usually have, so when I asked a worker to check the back they just went into the back, stood there for a second and walked out! I saw them, and they didn't even TRY to help me! I'll try a different Countdown next time, hopefully they'll be better.

Stopped in one afternoon and enjoyed a delightful hot mocha while resting our tired legs after…read morewalking around the britomart area. Service was fairly quick, the shop is perfect for watching passersby, and the hot mocha was the perfect, slightly sweet pick-me-up!

Espresso Workshop really cares about the way they do coffee, and it shows in their quality product…read more With its industrial modern interior, and big open windows, this is the perfect little coffee shop to enjoy on a beautiful afternoon. Located in the trendy britomart area, there are many shops and cafes located within walking distance. The waterfront is nearby as well making Espresso Workshop located in the perfect area. We tried their hot mocha this sunny afternoon. The espresso was perfectly roasted, and the chocolate flavor was very rich without being overpowering. With its subtle sweetness yet still slightly bitter from the coffee and cocoa, this was the perfect marriage between coffee and chocolate. I would highly recommend this place to others!