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    Stanley's

    4.1 (12 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    STANLEY'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jess D.

    Stanley's provides a much-needed addition to the cafe scene in the 'burbs of the North Shore. We ventured in for the first time today (Sunday) and at 1pm the scene was lively and bustling. They have counter food plus a decent a la carte menu, and you order at the till. My first coffee was a little burnt and I sent it back but the staff were very apologetic and I received a fresh coffee within minutes. The open sandwiches are reasonably priced and just the right amount for a light, weekend lunch (leaving just enough room for that sweet treat afterwards). I can't help but think they've copied some of the area's more established cafes in terms of their styling and decor but hey, it works.

    Jet S.

    A surprising delight tucked up the hill and away from the main crowd of Milford cafes. Good coffee, a full menu and a cabinet bursting with tempting options to satisfy all tastes. I had pie-jar mince with cheese and potatoes, because it was a rainy day and it was exactly what I felt like before having to spend the arvo outside working, yum! It is not a pie, as I embarassingly first thought, rather the mince is served in a pie-jar. The place was full in no time and the atmosphere was relaxed, local and upbeat. Stanley's is the kitchen of 3 ladies who love great food we were told by one of my favorite cafe people who I'd lost after the last place she worked closed down. Another bonus was finding her. I'll definitely go back!

    Melanie J.

    Reminds me of Melbourne. Beautiful venue, atmosphere, food, cakes, everything. No table service though - need to order at counter which I always find strange at such nice cafés. Definitely highly recommend and will go back as soon as I can to try more of their delish menu.

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    Review Highlights - Stanley's

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    William Souter Espresso

    William Souter Espresso

    4.3(6 reviews)
    1.8 km
    $$

    My husband and I had the most delicious lunch here today. The sandwich fillings were very yummy - I…read morehad the egg&potato sandwich which I loved and my husband had a Chicken roll that was full of chicken and very tasty. The baking here is superb! Best blueberry bran muffins and melt in your mouth mini custard tarts with excellent coffee. Service was 10/10. We'll definitely be back!

    Absolutely chuffed to stumble across this wee gem in the backstreets of Forrest Hill, a short…read more10minute drive from my house. I've only stopped in for coffee so far, but I've got to say it was the best coffee I've had in a long time - velvety smooth milk poured over perfectly extracted allpress espresso. Bliss. The barista clearly knows whatsup. The décor in here is also right up my alley - clean, white and modern with freshly cut flowers. It's pretty cosy inside but there's a coupley tables and chairs out the front as well. Definitely a spot for smaller catchups - 2,3 or maaaaybe 4 people max. The menu looks extensive - breakfast, brunch and lunch - and there's plenty of delectable looking sweet treats available on the counter. If you need any convincing, scroll through their FB pics - food porn at it's best (yesterday's was freshly pulled pork and a big bowl of coleslaw). This is also the North Shore pick-up point for Jess' Underground Kitchen, which is definitely worth checking out if you haven't already! She makes fresh, flavoursome take-home meals which you can pick up Mon, Tues and Wed. Head to her website for more details.

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    William Souter Espresso - Everybody's favourite, Allpress coffee?

    Everybody's favourite, Allpress coffee?

    William Souter Espresso - Upside-down beetroot salad, yes please...

    Upside-down beetroot salad, yes please...

    William Souter Espresso - Tempting French toast with poached fruit .

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    Tempting French toast with poached fruit .

    Mangiamo Cafe - A counter of dessert

    Mangiamo Cafe

    3.5(4 reviews)
    3.4 kmMairangi Bay

    In a sunny afternoon, I walked in this new area, in the hope of finding some cozy place for a…read morecoffee. Then the sign by the garden captured my vision, pointing directly to this Cafe, meaning, this might be the One... People-friendly environment that anyone can just walk in, wander around, take a peek, enjoy his time in front of the counter for dessert, coffee or just for a sweet thought. There I was. Right by the counter, smelling the freshly grounded coffee and words just came out of my mouth: An Americano, with a bit of milk please. Then my eyes were totally attracted by the whole shelf of dessert next to me. Clearly I can tell, lemon yoghurt cake, chocolate caramel slice, passion fruit cheesecake, date scone, brownie etc. All fresh and with reasonable price. Unfortunately just had my lunch,otherwise I would throw myself into these sweet treats. Sitting down, waiting for my coffee to come, the country-style Cafe is such a delight to your eyes and mind. At least, I enjoyed a moment just looking at the light in the ceiling. There my coffee came. Not too strong, not too plain, just right. Not too bitter, not too sweet, just right. It is a man's work with wisdom, with experience and with enthusiasm. Take a sip, let it linger, the chocolate, creamy and a bit nutty taste was just perfect, with the afternoon sun shining to warm my heart. Yes, I am a coffee-holic, but, why not? Enjoy your coffee there, enjoy the sun.

    Another place I visit far too often. I come here for breakfasts and brunches and snacks and…read moremilkshakes and coffee. I can always find an occasion. The food is pretty darn good and definitely on the cheaper side of things. I recommend the French toast, berry smoothie and a scrumptious apricot slice to finish it all off. If you're a beast with a sweet tooth like me that is. I've also had the burgers and sandwiches from here and they're always a treat. They're quite decently sized and are served with chippies too (bonus!) The service is friendly and fairly quick and of course the location is great!

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    Mangiamo Cafe - Love the light

    Love the light

    Mangiamo Cafe - Cute decorations

    Cute decorations

    Mangiamo Cafe - Beautiful Coffee with finely roasted coffee beans. Worth trying!

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    Beautiful Coffee with finely roasted coffee beans. Worth trying!

    Bay Cafe - Bay Cafe

    Bay Cafe

    3.3(3 reviews)
    3.4 kmMairangi Bay

    When I think of Mairangi Bay, I think of the very popular cafe across the road from Bay Cafe which…read morehas won previously a cafe of the year award, so to visit the smaller of the two, much less appealing to the modern eye was a bold choice, mainly due to the amount of people seated across the road on a Sunday afternoon. At Bay Cafe, they have quite a bit of seating inside with small tables surrounding one large rectangle table, and then outside there are two tables which suit warmer days. The coffee my dad, partner and I ordered was fantastic, so I can't argue with the barista skills here. As we were only after a light snack, we opted on a few homemade sausage rolls, and a few date scones. The rolls, were ok, could have been possibly crispier to the bite as one would expect, but filled the gap. The date scones on the other hand were amazing! Full of fruit, and was done to perfection! So I must recommend them, the cheese scones however definitely not as nice and lacking that scone like bounce. The service is kind, and they have amazing quick service so I would recommend popping in for a morning or afternoon coffee.

    I'm usually one to go for the underdog! So in Mairangi Bay I may opt out of coffee at Papermoon and…read morerather head across the road to Bay Café simply because Papermoon is always packed and Bay Café is, well... the underdog. I have to say they do OK. But only just OK. Their only real step up is that they are open on public holidays when the other cafes in Mairangi Bay are closed. And I think this is probably the only time they nab all the Bay's locals. Their food is sufficient and their drinks do the job, but there is nothing about this place that makes it stand out from the crowd and it does look a bit run down and dreary. It could use with a boost as the location is great and I do think this wee café has some big potential.

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    Stanley's - cafes - Updated May 2026

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