Shaky Isles is probably 1 of the more recommended places we heard about it in Auckland, and after eating breakfast there, we could see why it's so popular. The interior has a modern warehouse vibe with cool bits of artwork and greenery spread throughout. As normal for Auckland, you order/pay at the counter whenever you're ready, and your food/drinks are brought to your table. Water and utensils are help yourself as well. Between the 4 of us we had 3 long blacks and 1 pour over coffee to start off. The coffee was quite strong here, but that jolt of energy is exactly what you need in the morning. For food we tried their lamb kumara meat pie, bacon/egg breakfast meat pie, and their breakfast croissant sandwich. The meat pies' homemade flaky crust was the best part of breakfast, and the croissant sandwich was delicious as expected. Shaky Isles was just as good as people recommended it to be! It's a cute cafe with lots of variety and personality. Solid spot to start your day off right at an affordable price! We'll be back again soon! read more

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On campus. Great food and value. My husband had a mushroom omelet and I had an orange and almond muffin. Great coffees too. No restroom on site but student center next door has one. read more

Just flew in from Honolulu, staying at the Hilton, Prince's Wharf. The concierge highly recommended it and it was fantastic. There are many delicious breakfast selections including fresh baked breads and desserts. Prefer the breakfast salad which had fresh spinach, quinoa, sprouts, and a poached egg. Best breakfast item I have ever had!!!! My hubby ordered the build a breakfast which was a layer of sourdough toast, avocado, really really good bacon, and some sprouts. Free Wifi, great casual atmosphere. You can eat in it take out. Clean restrooms and great music piped throughout. read more

Shaky Isles - This is their breakfast salad. Excellent and lovely. - Cafes Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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Presentation is everything for me. I love quality, over the top service paired with marvelous presentation. Here they certainly exceeded my expectations. When my cappuccino arrived with powdered cocoa sprinkled on top, along the saucer rim with a dainty tea spoon on the side I just melted. My request for honey when ordering was not frowned upon, nor was I charged extra. Rather it too arrived in its own mini ramekin. Free wireless internet inside. Upbeat, hip music playing in the background, with the hum of coffee conversations rumbling in the background. I would guess this is a very old building based on the exposed brick, high loft ceiling and floor to ceiling windows. If I can have this sort of excellence all the time here I will happily pay $4.00 per cup! read more

Shaky Isles - Cappuccino w/honey on the side. Oooohh wee! - Cafes Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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Great spot in Auckland for coffee or brunch! A friend and I were looking for a good spot to get an eggs benedict and found this spot from one of their reviews! I got the bacon eggs Benedict and my friend got the salmon. Both were served on waffle home fries as the base. Pretty good coffee and a neat little nook hidden in the CBD read more

Shaky Isles - Cafes Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Felt a bit overrated... prices were a bit higher than the quality of the food. That said, the presentation is beautiful, the space is big and airy, the location is convenient, and... FREE WIFI. They don't bug you if you sit here all day and work. There are plugs under the table for your laptop, and the coffees are legit. I had the halumi bruchetta and I was disappointed with the mealy tomato... it's winter, i know, but how about switching to some grape tomatoes or something if you must, or do a seasonal winter twist on bruchetta? The coffee took a bit too long for how hangry and coffee deprived I was (why oh why isn't Federal & Wolfe open on Sundays??? I always forget...) but when it arrived, it suited just fine. I also tried the green machine smoothie, and it was good - not overly sweet like some smoothies I've had here in Auckland, nice flavor, I can't complain. Bottom line, it's a good option if you're looking to get out of the house and get some serious work done in a nice atmosphere. Oh and the music selection was REALLY good :) read more

Shaky Isles - Green machine smoothie getting me through a Sunday work day! - Cafes Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Saw this place on yelp n figured we try it out. This cafe is really awesome. The place is modern. The food is great. Got the bacon butti . I think that's how u spell it. Place is ono-yummy the sandwich is bacon with n over easy egg. And a sweet jelly that takes this sandwich to the next level. A winner!! Must try! Sweet savory salty gooey and so delicious. Everything sounds good on the menu. And the atmosphere is a great place to relax. Love it. I'll be back read more

Shaky Isles - Bacon butti. Over easy egg and a sweet jelly takes this to the next level - Cafes Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Been to Shaky Isles a few times before but haven't been for a couple of years now. I had a solo breakfast and ordered a long black, with smashed peas and feta on toast that came with a poached egg, smoked mackerel and a beetroot and lettuce salad. Service was OK. Coffee was OK. They didn't burn it which is always a start. I did want a smoothie but they all came with dairy or banana and I wanted neither, but for some reason they weren't able to make a smoothie that came with no dairy and banana. The food looked really good, but was pretty average. The feta was plentiful but tasteless. As in cottage cheese tasted stronger than this feta. It really let down the whole dish. I kept comparing it to a similar fish breakfast dish I've had at Orphans Kitchen and it just didn't compare. EDIT: went back here yesterday and had eggs benedict with bacon. The eggs were poached perfectly and the bacon crisped just to the right level. The brioche was great. However, what let it all down is the hollandaise. It was tasteless. Really disappointed. read more

Shaky Isles - Cafes Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Shaky Isles is a favourite for us whenever my son and I are in the city. In the CBD, family-friendly options can sometimes be limited but Shaky makes a concerted effort to make little ones feel welcome with both a high chair and a toy box full of trucks to play with. For the thoughtfulness of this alone, Shaky has our custom whenever we're in the city together. Coffee is decent here, cabinet food delicious although you are definitely paying CBD prices. This visit we had a pumpkin pinwheel to share which was delicious. I had to order a mocha this time round because I love the decadence of a whole small bar of chocolate just standing in the drink... Yum. read more

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Good coffee. Nice setting. Great Food. I dont think there is a need for a long review. They always lift my spirits read more

I haven't been to Shaky Isles for a while but we popped in after an open home at the bottom for Queen St for a late brunch on a Saturday. I've been before and find it a great place to chill with a laptop, have a nice breakfast and get some work done courtesy of the free wifi. We sat down and were a little perplexed by the lack of service as the staff whisked by with food until we were told that we order and pay at the counter. No problem, I'm sure they used to have table service and some indication of this where we say would have been nice. Anyway Kerry who normally bitterly complains about these things seemed more bummed that he couldn't afford the gorgeous apartment he had just seen to bitch and moan and we ordered. So the food was awesome! I ordered Haloumi Bruschetta with Smoked Yoghurt, Roasted Vine Tomatoes and Avocado. I added a side of Poached Eggs and it was sensational. I will come back for this! Many times! Kerry and Ryan had the Eggs Benedict because that's what they always do anywhere it's on the menu. Coffee was good, the place was clean but avoid the men's toilet on the left as the basin tap squirts water all over your pants! Happily this happened to Ryan not me. We reckon the apartment will sell for over a million! read more

Shaky Isles - Haloumi Bruschetta with Smoked Yoghurt, Roasted Vine Tomatoes and Avocado. I added a side of Poached Eggs. Sensational! - Cafes Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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As a Westie student I loved the Shaky Isles on New North Road, so when a new one popped up in the Excelsior House on the precinct, I knew I had to visit. Their breakfast meals have always been great, and I'm in love with their Whittakers hot chocolate; their eggs are also always cooked to perfection! Their shakes are reminiscent of those I've had down in the Coromandel, so its nice to have a little bit of summer on a cold day. I tend to order off the menu as opposed to their counter sweets and pastries, but they've always looked delicious- I'll have to try these at some point. It's a great location for a quick bite on your way home from town or a Saturday morning catch-up. read more

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Shaky Isles at Britomart is one of my favourite cafes, fantastic food, staff and of course the coffee, which is Caffe L'affare. A favourite amongst my friends is Shaky's Whittakers hot chocolate and mochaccinos. Shaky's food is simple and wholesome but if you're short on time there is a scrumptious selection of cabinet food ready to go. A friend and I went for breakfast last weekend, she ordered the vogels and eggs while I opted for the grapefruit and vanilla sugar, with coffees of course, everything was perfect including the service as always! I highly recommend starting your day the Shaky way. With lofty ceilings and comfy chairs, this is a place to linger and order that second coffee. read more

Shaky Isles - Shaky's Vogel's soldiers and hard boiled eggs - Cafes Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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Just thinking about this place makes we want to go back to Auckland to enjoy the delicious breakfast at Shaky Isles. You can't go wrong with their take on Eggs Benedict and their croissant French toast with bacon and bananas. Sooooooo yummy. Eat here every day that you are in Auckland. read more

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Great place for breakfast or brunch / lunch , thru have enough variety to satisfy a wide variety of tastes . Four of us had breakfast here and all kegt happy read more

Shaky Isles - Cafes Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Came here for breakfast and got berry pancakes and egg on toast. The pancakes were a bit on the overly sweet side maybe due to the syrup. Toast was hard as well and wasn't satisfied. Could be better read more

Now that I'm co-working at The Generator, Shakey Isles is my local. Whether it's for coffee, meetings or just a change of scenery, Shakey Isles is my go-to. Why? Well, It helps that there's a door directly from our foyer into the cafe but on top of that there's plenty of seating, there's free wi-fi and the staff are both friendly and efficient. A combo that can be hard to find in café staff... I've got to admit I don't eat here very often - Box of Bird's my go-to for that - but they do make a decent cup o' joe or if you feeling decadent, killer smoothies. Beware that although there is plenty of seating, the free wi-fi means people linger, for hours! I've never not been able to get a seat but a couple of times the only option has been a corner on a communal table - not overly ideal for a meeting. read more

A little expensive and free wifi is a let down. Coffee is excellent worth stopping by for a cup. Eating in is a little pretentious - really a desert on a wooden board? It closes quite early, so late afternoon pick me up won't happen. Come for a coffee to go, skip everything else unless u want to indulge in slow wifi and yuppies. read more

Love the decor here as it is roomy and welcoming - I've been both with friends and alone and it's always relaxing and a good paper reading spot. The food never quite lures me back though sadly. I'm not a fan of eggs bene with a brioche instead of toast / muffin split. It's all too sickly. The coffee is good though I just need to give the menu a better go maybe. read more

The first thing I noticed about Shake Isles is super spacious and comfortable. None of that "trying to utilise every inch". And it makes it a great cafe to chill at. Was here to have a quick catch up with some people and Didn't get a chance to check what beans they use, but the Americano I ordered tasted great! Free Wifi! Look out for the password on the big mirror. read more

Funky. Cool. Hipster? There are three very amazing things about this place: 1. Lots of space! Shaky Isles boasts a large seating area to relieve the "im-so-crammed" feeling you sometimes encounter at other Viaduct area cafes. 2. FREE WIFI. 3. The Green Machine smoothie ($7.50). It's packed with spinach, spirulina , banana, orange and pineapple and, well, I love it. They always have the latest Groove Guide and various other magazines/newspapers for one to peruse as well, which is handy. I can't wait to try a cabinet dessert as they look absolutely divine (gluten-free options available too). I think I see a Shaky Isles dessert-coffee pairing in my future... Pro-tip: no surcharge on public holidays, thank you!! read more

Shaky Isles is the cafe that embraces all things Kiwi; Vogels toast, pikelets and wilted silverbeet instead of spinach on your eggs Bene. And you can't leave out the Whittakers chocolate bar that melts into your hot chocolate as you stir it in - sweet as. The little brother to the original Kingsland cafe, Shaky Isles Britomart was opened in late 2010. Located in Excelsior House on Customs Street East, the interior of the cafe embraces the historic nature of the 1897 building. The walls are stripped back to the original cladding or tiled, and decorated with the company's distinctive graphics. You can choose from large communal tables or an annex with smaller table seating. It all combines to create a very funky, inner-city, New York-style vibe. We visited on a cruisy Sunday morning, and the kitchen seemed to be in cruise mode too. Our coffees were quick to arrive but breakfast was a little longer in getting to us. Shaky Isles' tag line is "putting the (serious) fun into coffee" and they mean business. You can stick to your regular espresso hit, or branch out and try their specialty syphon coffee (think bunsen burner crossed with a plunger). They are also making filter coffee cool again, and the bottomless mugs on offer entice you to stay & linger whilst using the free Wifi. The cold drip coffee comes in neat, still or sparkling varieties if you feel like a refreshing caffeine fix. But it is hard to go past those mochas and hot chocolates with the unctuous, melting Whittakers chocolatey-ness oozing from them...... The breakfast/brunch menu offers a unique, if limited, selection of meals, supported by a cabinet display of salads & sandwiches. Each meal comes served on a large wooden board; muesli, fruit & yoghurt in quirky glass jars & bottles to be mixed at your pleasure, and the more substantial cooked meals come stacked on Vogels toast with a heaped pinch of loose sea salt & cracked pepper adorning the corner of the board. The hollandaise on the Eggs Benedict had a delicious lemony tang, and the silverbeet was perfectly wilted. These guys are committed to using the highest quality ingredients and sourcing local, organic and free-range wherever possible. If you are serious about coffee, Shaky Isles is your kinda place. This cafe oozes style, and as the substance continues to measure up, Britomart will have another jewel in it's rather overloaded crown. read more

What a cool cafe - with free wi-fi! I had 'pig in a bun' with my usual triple shot coffee. The milk shakys (milkshakes) look the business! Some of the menu is vegetarian too - for my herbivore friends and fam. Loved the space, the creative walls, the presentation of the food and authentically happy staff! I go here for meetings regularly, normally park in Emily Place or Customs St if I am lucky! They have a sister store in Kingsland too. Yelp yelp. read more

Love love love this place for good coffee AND wifi! You can ask for FAIRTRADE coffee too and it doesn't cost you anymore - feel good about yourself whilst sipping on ya flat white... Suprisingly a hard find in Auckland CBD if your looking for a cafe thats not a chain store. Chilled out background music so if your looking for a spot to get some work done outside the office, I would recommend here. Didnt get the chance to try the food but the spinach and poached eggs seemed to be a popular number and was wishing I hadn't had breakfast. They are busy so help yourself to water and grab the wifi password off their board. read more

Oh my gosh! Amazing! The second I got in there I was smiling. The atmosphere is amazing! Had to wait like 5 minutes for my coffee but only because she had so many to do. Barista sincerely apologise for making me wait. But the wait was totally worth it. There are quotes everywhere too - all about coffee, which for me is IMPORTANT! They have packs of coffee too. So friendly! Someone ordered an eggs benny (got a sneak peek and nearly stole it lol). Definitely going back! My favourite thing was the cups! Just like the counter, there's a picture of a little creature on a large ones back. Beside it says "Drink Coffee, Straddle large mammal" Coffee was so good I was smiling like I'd just got married... a must visit! read more

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I'd heard superb things about this place, and I can see why it would appeal. Ample seating and very interesting rustic, gritty feels make this place look awesome. The staff were great, and because my friend and I were there around closing time, they offered us a free savoury muffin to try while they cleaned the shop. It was alright, but extremely dry and salty. Still, can't complain too much about a freebie! I had a milkshake, but was surprised at the painful price. Flavouring and milk in a cardboard cup really shouldn't be around the $6 mark. It tasted like a homemade nesquik. I'll return, but I think I'll try a coffee next time and perhaps a breakfast, as there seem to be some rave reviews about that! I really wouldn't recommend the muffin or the milkshake options though. read more

Came here because it was right down the street from our Airbnb. Wow! Friendly staff and amazing food we had to come back again at the end of our two week trip in New Zealand. Amazing coffee and such good food! I really enjoyed it here as well as the atmosphere. Would highly recommend if you're into cool cafes! read more

Being an urbanist, I'm always a sucker for charming old buildings being used for new things - so much more soul than glass boxes. The Britomart Precinct down the bottom end of town is full of great heritage buildings that have been lovingly restored and reused. Shaky Isles is a cafe that takes its charm from the old building it sits in. Gritty exposed brick and hard wood floors give the place character, and the whimsical artwork on the walls almost makes it feel like the place belongs on K Road! It's a favourite haunt of mine down that end of town. The coffee is top notch, always nice and strong; and their deli snacks are always fresh and tasty. read more

Shaky Isles - Cafes Near Me - Auckland, AUK

First time here by random yelp search. Did not suit my taste at all. Ordered the all in one breakfast. It was a base of hard rye bread, then a layer of leaves then the poached eggs on top. None of the three layers had any flavor. Also, the consistency of the layers were not conducive to cutting with a regular knife. There is a reason why a classic eggs Benedict works well - the consistency of the eggs, ham and muffin are ideal to cut a perfect mouthful. Coffee was good. The jam doughnut was nice and soft. There was free WiFi, which, for visitors to the city, was a bonus. read more

Shaky Isles - Everything on it breakfast. - Cafes Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Great food, awesome customer service! Their eggs were perfectly cooked and their haloumi bruschetta with yogurt and avo is simply the best thing ever. Definitely going back there. read more

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Well, this comment is only for the coffee, maybe it's due to I ordered a wrong coffee. Vietnamese Brew, so not good made me wanna cry.

If there's one place in town to get a milkshake it's shakey isles ! We had chocolate milk shakes! Not many places in the CBD so old fashion shakes! A great treat in the summer ! :) Food is great, I had a chicken pie which the pastry just melted in your mouth. Great place to bring children! Very affordable and great selections of sweets! Staff are super sweet ! read more

Love the coffee and the food. You can sit in here for hours using the wifi, whilst enjoying good coffee and food. For the time I spent in Auckland whilst on the grand tour on New Zealand I'm glad I found out about this place before i went! Plus it was near our accomodation, so handy for the morning fix. Back in the old Scotland now and I do miss this coffee bar. Nice staff and plenty of seating with tables and plug sockets!! read more

I have been slowly trying all the highly rated cafes in Auckland. This one so far ranks at the top. The truffled scrambled eggs were absolutely delicious and the coffee was excellent. Other places I have tried had better ambiance, but the food and coffee wins it. read more

Shaky Isles is a great breakfast/ brunch/ lunch spot. Their service was fast, the food was delicious and they were very friendly and nice. Being from out of the country it's hard to find wifi and they offered free wifi which is hard to find now-a days. I really liked Shaky Isles! read more

Shaky Isles - Eggs Benedict but I forgot what they called it - Cafes Near Me - Auckland, AUK

I do rather like this little gem. It satisfies on many levels - Food factor - enjoyed brunch with many salted piggy parts the other day. "Pig in a Bun", "Isles Have it All" and the "Huevos Rancheros". The first two were pretty much as described on the menu and tasty to boot. The huevos was a little bland with more kick needed, especially in the salsa. Funk factor - food was served on wooden slabs of wood with tasty sides. I did like the selection of kickass condiments including the Rocket Fuel sauce. Tiny piles of salt and pepper on the platter meant you had no excuse not to use your fingers. A shortage of napkins occurred... Fun factor - loved the cartoon art, slightly reminiscent of Adventure Time from Cartoon Network. The lighting was a little Mad Max and the place was humming buy 11am. Oh, and the hot chocolate was steamed milk with a large lump of chocolate bar perched in it. Kids love that. read more

The food looked good but the sausage roll was very ho hum. The coffee was ok - ordered an espresso and got a wee surprise in being told it's a short black. Aren't some things sacred?? Worst of all - the short black/espresso came in a cup with an enormous and dirty crack in it. Not a recent crack either. So I asked them to replace at least the cup. Honestly it seemed that the barista didn't think a huge dirty crack was a problem. So I think a new espresso was made and delivered - in a cup which - you guessed it - also had an obvious crack in it. Slightly less filthy than the previous one tbh. Are they blind? Or has basic hygiene not arrived at Shakey Isles yet? read more

God bless bottomless coffee. Their staff is so sweet, but their getting-your-food-to-you process is sooooo slow. And then it gets to you, and it's just ok. I would come back here if I needed to post up at a cafe to get work done with free wifi and plenty of coffee, but wouldn't suggest making their food your main priority. I will note that the presentation is fun, with many dishes being served on wood slabs. And really, the staff is so nice. read more

Will not return. Very over priced. Ordered a bacon and egg wrap and inside was some tough and dry smoked ham (very little of it) and the rest was a lot of fat from the ham, totally disgusting. The service was shocking, my drink was made after the 4 people's drinks that ordered after me and heated the wrap without asking if i wanted it heated. read more

Just flew in on a nonstop flight from Houston Texas. Arrived to early to check into my hotel so I started looking for a local cafe where I could have some breakfast and a good cup of coffee. The Shaky Isles was a great choice. I had the Bacon Buttie breakfast sandwich and a large cappuccino. Both were excellent! Ambiance is a little eclectic, which I like in a coffee shop. They also have free WIFI so I could read some emails. I thoroughly enjoyed it. read more