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    Scratch HQ

    4.5 (15 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Flat white

    Omg what a delicious breakfast! Have you ever eaten a Five egg omelette? At Scratch you can. Excellent hearty bread, three cheese scone. Flat white beautifully prepared. Without question will return again. Thank you.

    Breakfast and Lunch menu

    Extensive breakfast menu. Spacious location with lots of seating. Best breakfast spot in the area. I had the smashed avocado with poached eggs. They also have smoothies and plenty of pastry options.

    Lemon curd donut
    Alex D.

    BIG fan of the new Scratch HQ! It's in a discreet location down Graham St (sort of opposite Les Mills) but once you find it, it's actually pretty huge and is a brilliant sun-trap in afternoon - I was almost sweating in my skivvy and beanie. They've gone for a bit of an industrial-loft look with high ceilings, visible extraction fans, concrete floors and metal-framed windows. I'm into it! However, easily the best feature is the big windows behind the counter that allow you to see directly into the bakery. Both times I've been in the afternoon so there wasn't much going on but I can imagine there'd be a flurry of activity in the mornings and the smell would be outta-this-world (memo to self: Go back in the AM)! Also, thanks to the larger kitchen, they have both a brekkie and a lunch menu. I highly recommend trying the warm Israeli couscous with spanner crab, garlic, lemon served with a good topping of grated parmesan - delish! Or if you're after a sweet treat the lemon curd doughnut is an absolute must. On my last visit I also tried their cascara soda, which made with the coffee cherry or skin that is normally just discarded after the seed (or coffee bean) has been removed. Anyway, they are onto a winner here because it is beautiful, not too sweet but very aromatic. Definitely worth a try next time you're there!

    Totally Fall in love at this first sight
    Angel D.

    Do possess some complex in the 1960s age. So am not that into modern style. When I parked my car outside of this bakery, definitely was a love-at-first-sight. High ceiling, square and line elements flowing, ceiling windows, quality wooden table, designed chairs, natural texture, industrial ambience... What I can say. Just walk in and keep on falling in love. It is a bakery, so please keep it simple for the expectation. As for coffee, waiter reminded me of this rule: we only have basic coffee, long black, latte, flat white... Like it! Especially for someone who has choice difficulties. And it is also a hint that they make Great Coffee! At a time of 3 in the afternoon, you might be a bit disappointed like me, for the fact that most of the deli are sold out. Was looking for donuts, however, ended up with a macadamia Brioche. Not bad. When it came after this beautiful flat white, it was all made up. There I was. Sitting in the afternoon sun, having a full-body flat white, full of hearty aroma company a little sweet treat. Even though two businessmen sitting behind me seemed discussing some stock issue, my mind filtered their talk and kept me concentrated in this relaxed atmosphere. Let alone the good music floating in the air. They say the early bird catches the worm. However, a late bird like me, still gets the treat.

    Scratch HQ hot chocolate and Blueberry Custard Brioche. (More pics on Instagram @edibleauckland)

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    Good coffee, nice ambiance, quiet but busy. My Benny was tasty with house made hollandaise and crispy bacon.

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    Beautiful food. But every time I order a coffee it's as if it's the first time they have ever seen a coffee machine.

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    Review Highlights - Scratch HQ

    Sitting pretty on Graham Street, in the heart of the industrial part of the CBD is my fave new city coffee haven, Scratch HQ.

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    Billfish Cafe

    3.0(2 reviews)
    1.0 kmSt Marys Bay
    $$$

    A great little cafe nestled on the shore in front of the yachts at Westhaven Marina, I've always…read morebeen a fan of Bill Fish. I'm down there at least once a week with my dragonboat team training, and am always greeted with a smile when I grab my (excellent) coffee. The food is pretty awesome too, fresh fresh fish and a great breakfast menu to enjoy while the sun rises over the gently swaying masts, it's a great place to spend a morning. Nice and quiet too, away from any other bars and restaurants, good little secret here

    I don't know how I ended up dining at this place, and it's not like anything terrible happened, but…read moreI'm unlikely to return. The service is okay, it's not amazing. The location is lovely - looking out over the water at all those boats. Beautiful on a stunning Auckland summer day. ... But the food is just average. I ordered bacon and eggs on ciabatta. And while you can't exactly screw that up, you can make it pretty average - which is exactly what this place did. The bacon was terrible quality, it was covered in fat and it came out looking horrible on the plate, just dumped on the side. My poached eggs hadn't been drained properly and were watery tasting as well, so that made the bread taste awful. The bread wasn't well toasted, it was somewhere in between... I just don't get it. I could have got better at home, and I wouldn't have paid $18 for it. The muesli that my friends ordered was bland and didn't come with any yoghurt, so it looked dry as anything. Coffee was average, it wasn't disgusting but it wasn't great. It's just... pretty average. It seem clearly to me that this is a place that relies solely on its location.

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    Chuffed

    Chuffed

    4.5(55 reviews)
    0.6 kmAuckland CBD
    $$

    I was in Auckland on a trip for my friend's wedding. I decided to go out for brunch before a busy…read moreday and Chuffed stood out to me. When I got there, I was seated immediately. The ambiance was vibey and loved that I was sitting outside, but still covered from the sun. The waiters were so nice and were able to answer any questions I had. I ordered an iced hazelnut oatmilk latte and a fried chicken benedict and they were delicious! The latte was the perfect drink to wake me up for a busy day ahead! They definitely do eggs benedict different but it was still so tasty. Instead of the usual english muffin, they used an herb rostis, which is a crispy hash brown round. The fried chicken was juicy and crispy. The herb rostis was also crispy and paired well with the creamy poached eggs! I miss this meal so much and dreaming of having this again the next time I go back to Auckland!

    A friend recommended Chuffed and I'm so glad they did! This unassuming little restaurant provided a…read moredelightful brunch, with cozy outdoor seating and excellent service. I love that they offered both still water or sparkling for the table. I ordered the salmon benedict and it was delicious! Their menu offers gluten free as well as dairy free options. Vegetarian or vegan? They have options for you too. I ordered an Americano and it was full bodied and came in a large mug. I only wish we'd had more time in Auckland so I could come here again.

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    Dirty Laundry - Open kitchen area of Dirty Laundry

    Dirty Laundry

    4.0(6 reviews)
    0.7 kmViaduct

    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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    Dirty Laundry - Additional patio area for Dirty Laundry

    Additional patio area for Dirty Laundry

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    Dirty Laundry interior, with American Flag!

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    Scratch HQ - cafes - Updated July 2026

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