Serving the best coffee in known universe Altura. They also…read morehave a wide range of gluten free options great cafe to stop and pass a bit of time.

They have the best ever gluten free orange almond cakes, I am addicted. Add to that a great cup of…read morecoffee and you are set for an afternoon or mid-morning fix. Lombardi's also have delicious mains. Their café-style menu comprises fresh, organic, a big range of gluten free and wherever possible local produce. Everything is home-made on site and you really can taste the difference! Their pizzas are legendary as is the range of delicatessen finger food like Thai noodle cake, spinach and feta risotto bites or Harissa lamb koftas. My boss shouted me lunch here and we feasted on a Deli tasting platter of olives, specialty cheeses, cured meats and dips. Added to this was a huge plate of salads from the counter, roasted vegetable salad, lentil, couscous and the freshest green salad. What a treat

Great lunch spot, had their Bethells Chicken sandwich. It was filled with so much delicious…read moreflavors. The relish, cheese, bacon it was yummy. They grabbed the Rocky Road and the Louise's slice dessert to go. I'm sure they are delicious as well.

Absolutely not the place to dine in, more a take away Restaurant, but probably the 2nd best burger…read moreI had in my life. I can only recommend to have a burger from this place, the taste is absolutely amazing.

Very nice place for a Flat White and a spicy Chai Latte. Also had the Omelette and the Porridge…read more Both was great. The staff was also very nice. For 2 Omelettes, the Porridge and the Flat White and the spicy Chai Latte we paid 59.10 NZD. Would we go again: Simply YES.

The cafe offers very tasty food, as well as very good atmosphere. The kiwi burger may sound like a…read moretheft (17$), but trust me it is worth it. It is so big, that the only way to eat is to dismantle it. The design of the interior is not so good though. The pictures of the badly photographed food won't make your jaw come down. It may also be worth noting that the staff is mainly Chinese. So, please talk through the order more clearly, as you may find yourself in the same situation as we did. We ordered mocaccino, but they brought us cappuccino.

Great food and service. Menu caters for gluten-free and vegetarian options available with a…read moreseparate kids menu. The food is very well presented with good size portions that's ideal for breakfast/brunch and lunch. My partner is coeliac as well as gluten-free and this is one of the few places she enjoys eating at. It doesn't have an online menu which would be helpful, the place would benefit with expanding to accomodate the growing customers. There are sufficient number of staff members and they are very courteous.

Who knew one of the best cafes would be inside a plant shop. This is one of my favorite places that…read moremy friends in NZ frequent, kid friendly too with a play area. The food and drinks are always fresh, the staff are so lovely. They offer a punch-card if you're a frequent customer for a free drink after 10 visits I think. I hope to return one day! Miss you Kings!

I had heard good things about the Little Sister Café so we decided to check out the place. I got…read moreexcited seeing the menu because of the Asian influence in their offering. The sound of steaming hot Vietnamese or Balinese cuisine literally launched me in to the driver's seat. I had Hanoi Rocks & the Venetian Dark Chocolate Tartlet. Hanoi Rocks was a rice flour crepe/pancake that was served with cooked greens in a steaming broth. It was comfort food but is it a breakfast dish l, I'm not sure about that. It was a fairly big portion, sumptuous; hearty and delicious. The Venetian Dark Chocolate Tartlet - now that was visually appealing. Small tart sizes with a gooey dark chocolate ganache with pistachio praline crumbled over it. My hubby had the Agria hash, Eggs Benedict with Lemon Hollandaise sauce and Greens. It was a carbfest and yummy. The pesto oil garnish did nothing to lift the flavour but definitely added a visual treat to the eyes. And he ordered a blueberry and sour cream cake/muffin. It tasted good but there was no wow to it. And I couldn't get a picture of it coz hubby dearest was already half way into it. Now for the flat whites. I personally thought it was not in the league of the best but still a pretty decent cup of Joe, but my hubby said he thought it was as bad as the coffee we had at Sierra café. I love cafés that offer Wifi keeping with the latest trends. So a big tick from me for that. Pleasant service overall but they lose it if it's the rush hour. I get that it can be overwhelming but it irks me when orders are mixed up. I don't mind the wait so long as you get it right. They got our sweet orders mixed up. And clearing tables after a customer vacates is a bit slack. But the service proved more effective once the crowd started weaning off. My Hanoi Rocks took time to come to my table. However this really nice Asian waitstaff was epic with his service, checking on my order and giving me a status update. I guess they have the makings of a good café to give them due credit but a fair bit to improve on. Suggestion to hand out menu cards for customers. Big queues with the menu not accessible with nothing else to view but the Black board on the wall and the display. People want to ponder over what they want to eat at a cafe with so much variety. We had to wait until we got to the counter to view the cooked menu but had they had menu cards or a designated space for viewing menu it reduces the pile up especially during the rush hour. On the whole an exciting menu with a superb variety. They are a mixed bag with some wows and some not so much. Will I be back! Yes, to try out the other interesting dishes on the menu. Until then I reserve my judgment.

Little Sister is a fairly new addition to Henderson. With ex-Sweetie and Salvation Kitchen owners…read moreat the helm, it's got to be good. To be honest, I'm relying on a Viva article for the second part of that statement, because I only went to Salvation Kitchen post-sale and the coffee was bloody awful. Don't go. Sweetie, on the other hand, was lovely and just like Little Sister, its counter-top teaming with sugary treats - like a goddamn Willy Wonka scene. Impossible to resist. My husband had arrived on the hideously early flight from San Francisco last week (yes, he came bearing gifts, and the gifts he did not manage to secure I promptly ordered online), where he was hungry and in desperate need of New Zealand milk, coffee and more importantly, eggs! Given that Little Sister is only open weekdays, this was the perfect chance to #supportlocal and head somewhere I had been dying to try out. First problem: check the bloody details, Vanessa. Little Sister does not open till 7.30am. I had assumed 7am, so we hung out in the car park for 15 minutes like losers. There's lots of parking, with very definite 'Little Sister' named spots, so unless you're absolutely blind, it's quite clear where to park up. The morning menu was quite brief, and I wasn't offered another one to check out what they offer for lunch. That's not to say I'm offended by brevity, quite the opposite. As you may have noticed, I get terrible FOMO so I appreciate obvious choices. My morning meal was therefore a hearty one - pork and fennel sausage, perfectly crisp bacon, slow cooked tomatoes with just the right amount of sweet and tart, a wonderfully spiced (yes, spiced!) potato and carrot rosti, a very large mushroom that had been bathed (and appropriately drained, leaving the sticky and tangy remnants) in balsamic vinegar, and two glorious eggs with the most vibrant orange yolk. And, of course, a knock-out latte to wash it all down.

Super delicious. They have fluffies for kids which are just warm milk with cocoa sprinkled on top…read moreand a marshmallow. I had the spicy labneh with two poached eggs. It comes with spicy bell peppers on delicious toast. Super good! Service is great and quick. They have free WiFi. Also the almond croissant is the best. The best Jerry! Oh and it also has a great kids playground right next door that the kids can play at while you eat! It's not completely closed off so small kids would need supervising. My kids (6 and 4) didn't need supervising. Plus a changing table in the bathroom.

Good food.But service can do better. Very slow. They pick on who to serve. Servers no energy at all…read moretaking orders. Took us 30mins waiting for someone, until we got up and just walked out. Hopefully this will change.

We were lucky on several counts. First, walking in on Mothers Day without a reservation and…read moresnagging a seat. Second, the food and service were first rate at this family run restaurant. Nothing flash, but a friendly welcoming environment. There is a good selection of vegetarian options and they were willing to respond positively to reasonable requests. We had the French Toast and eggs benedict.. Both were delicious and both provided generous portions setting us up nicely for a walk in the nearby Waitākere ranges. I was kind of miffed I did not see the tofu and avocado benedict option...next time.

unusual blend of kiwi food and Asian fusion. specials rotating…read moreimaginitiave cooking staff basic but polite Seems like a family business

This is the place we drop in for coffee and sometimes a nibble when we are shopping at the Oratia…read moremarket's on the weekend. The service has been known to be a bit slow, but they are generally always busy, so I excuse that ok. It is the type of place that would be nice to bring your Nanna really, sweet, atmospheric and with old fashioned furniture and local art covering the walls to add a more 'modern touch'. Senior staff have always been very friendly and good humoured, obviously enjoying what they do. They have a great location in regards to the market foot traffic, and you can eat and drink indoors or outside if you get in first.

I probably wouldn't visit this cafe unless I was going to Just Plane Interesting, but it's a nice…read moreplace to sit and have a slice of cake or breakfast. We did take my mum here for Mother's Day once and it was OK. It gets pretty busy, so sometimes the wait is a bit long, but not too bad. It would be much better if they served good coffee, but it's really not good. Their ice coffees are especially bad, at least last time I went. Other than that it is reasonably priced, and the actual cafe is so cute. It's quirky and has art work all around the place that you can buy. It's set in the orchards in beautiful Oratia, so if it's a nice day the scenery is lovely and you can make a real day of it, looking at the gallery, the antique store and grabbing a bite. There's not too much parking but you can usually find a spot somewhere.

Great food & generous portions. The owners are lovely. I highly recommend giving this place a…read morevisit. Might be a little out of the way but definitely worth the drive.

Located in bucolic bliss, next door to Kiwi Valley is Pukeko Café. We like this place for brunch,…read morebut if you have just taken the kids for an outing through the Kiwi Valley farm animals, then pop in here for lunch or an afternoon snack, they serve dinner on Friday nights. Head Chef Luka Farac puts out delicious eggs Benedict. The kids love their homemade hash browns and either a BLAT or fish and chips. Hubby goes for a Pukeko burger, said to be legendary amongst the locals. The café is roomy and there is outdoor seating so it makes for a perfect special occasion venue if you are looking for that 'rustic' feel.

Far far away in Henderson, a café is hidden somewhere off a cul-de-sac, and down a small road…read morerunning alongside the train track. The café in question here is Coffee Studio, located amidst the character buildings of the Corban Estate Arts Centre. Arriving 2pm, we were just too late to order from the main menu (the usual café options), but we were happy with their counter offerings. The vegetable frittata ($11.50), served with a root vegetable and blue cheese salad, arrived on a bright blue plate but the food itself was also full of colour: golden frittata, and vibrant reds and oranges dominating the salad. Though not outstanding, it was tasty and a satisfying potion. The carrot cake ($4.50) was a great accompaniment to a strong cup of cappuccino ($4). Personally I felt the cake on the dry side but the dollop of cream helped to offset this. The brownie ($4) was the unanimous favourite of the afternoon; a decadent delight that was incredibly chocolatey and slightly moist in the middle. The café's styling is worthy of mention: a small studio building decked out with chic art and retro furnishings inside, and vintage swivel seating outside. I also liked the handwritten chalkboard menu and the fact that all the food was garnished with a sprig of lavender (lavender shrubs everywhere surrounding the café!). Personal touches fully reflective of the bubbly team and the cosy, welcoming atmosphere. The food was solid, though probably not worth a drive halfway across town for. But if you're in the area, Coffee Studio is a nice stop to grab brunch, or a much craved coffee-and-cake energy boost.

This place is trult a hidden gem, who would've thought that such an amazing cafe would exist in…read moreHenderson. One day a friend and I decided we needed to take a walk and catch up on what was happening in our lives. On our walk we walked in the park then decided to walk through Corban Estate. We came to Coffee Studio and I was in love. The cafe had these amazing ceramic vases on the tables. I wanted to borrow the vases for my room but I couldn't. When we decided to walk into the cafe we were taken back to an era that we weren't born in. The place had a rustic feel to it. I ordered the best mango smoothie in Auckland. It was made with an actual mango and fresh ingredients before my eyes.