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    The Block Cafe

    3.1 (15 reviews)
    ModerateCafes
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Liv D.

    The Block Cafe is absolutely brilliant, with great service, a great environment, and delicious food and drinks. It is situated on the main road in Blockhouse Bay, which makes for a nice change as there aren't that many great cafes in this area. This place really knew what it was doing when it started up just recently. I happen to know the owner personally, and know how much work has gone into making this place as good as it is now. We came in on a Sunday for breakfast, and it was a busy buzzing day here, across the road at all the other cafes it was empty, you could tell The Block has just taken all the business, and it is easy to see why. The service is great, prompt and friendly. There are plenty of areas and tables for seating, including outside on the surrounding deck. The food is impeccable with great favour combinations and beautiful presentation. You can choose from a menu or the cabinet food which was full of amazing things too, making it hard to choose. We settled on the eggs benedict, the muesli, and the mushrooms on toast, with coffees and a smoothie to match. It was all delicious, and we polished of our plates. What I particularly liked was that the muesli was served with all of its components separately, so you could be the judge of how much berries, yoghurt or honey you had with it. They also really put in an effort with absolutely everything, we came on St Patricks day and the cabinet was filled with specialty green cakes and muffins and so forth, really quite clever. Will definitely be returning for more, very soon.

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    Francisca C.

    We went on a weekday, food came pretty fast and the service was good. Good atmosphere! The presentation on the plates were really nice, simple and classy.

    wasn't bad tasting but when you order a SALAD... You don't expect a roast dinner; pumpkin, potato, roast betroot & carrots.

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    My new local! Great atmosphere, love the outdoor seating and great food! Try the hashbrown meal! It's bigger than your face!

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    It is situated on the main road in Blockhouse Bay, which makes for a nice change as there aren't that many great cafes in this area.

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    St Margarets Country Cafe - The picturesque lake.

    St Margarets Country Cafe

    5.0(2 reviews)
    25.0 km
    $$

    My new favourite local eatery…read more Oozing with charm and tranquility, St Margaret's Cafe is a perfect way to unwind with a stunning garden outlook (I imagine especially so in Spring), warm and inviting service and the food..., the food was just amazing! So good in fact, that I had to have dessert with my breakfast (and I would totally recommend the season fruits with mango sorbet and nut brittle to all).

    A friend of mine recommended this place, and since I was on holiday, a drive out to the Karaka…read morecountryside sounded like a nice lunch excursion. And WOW! Am I glad I made the effort! This place is seriously one of Auckland's hidden gems. The name "Country Cafe" does it no favours. We turned up on a stunning spring Friday, and discovered the most gorgeous country garden setting, complete with lake - St Margarets is apparently such a popular wedding venue during the summer months that Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays are mostly fully booked. I can see why. Entranced by the scenery, we sat down & got just as engrossed in the menu! A delicious selection of salads & more substantial main dishes made it really difficult to choose. We opted for the Chargrilled Smoked Chicken & Candied Walnut Salad with potato & bacon & dressed with maple aioli, as well as the Oriental Sticky Slow-Cooked Pork Belly Sandwich with salad & spiced pineapple chutney. I learnt a while ago never to go past pork belly on a menu, and I haven't been disappointed yet. Both meals were stunning - visually gorgeous & utterly delicious. Well worth the drive, and with such picturesque surroundings to walk off your meal, you can bet I'll be making the drive again.

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    St Margarets Country Cafe - Eggs benedict with Salmon, 100% yum.

    Eggs benedict with Salmon, 100% yum.

    St Margarets Country Cafe - The seasonal fruits with mango sorbet 'dessert' (I think it works equally well as a 2nd breakfast)

    The seasonal fruits with mango sorbet 'dessert' (I think it works equally well as a 2nd breakfast)

    St Margarets Country Cafe - Oriental sticky slow-cooked pork belly sandwich with spiced pineapple chutney.

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    Oriental sticky slow-cooked pork belly sandwich with spiced pineapple chutney.

    L'Oeuf - Lovely atmosphere in L's uf

    L'Oeuf

    4.5(24 reviews)
    4.0 km
    $$

    Solid choice for unusual brunch fare. I wasn't expecting the Asian twist, but was quite pleased…read morewith the results. I went for the vegetarian Bhan Mi with a poached egg on top. No disappointment here, except I would have liked the roll to be a bit more crispy on the outside. Otherwise, it was bursting with flavor - a nice mix of smoky sweet sauce and fresh crunchy carrot, sprouts, and coriander. It tasted just as it should, and I was very pleased that a vegetarian option was available. My husband had the geisha, cold soba noodles with sprouts, veggies, a nice dressing and warm tofu. A huge helping of delicious pickled ginger on top - my dream as a ginger lover though he thought it was a bit too much. I grabbed a taste and found it to be nice and flavorful if a bit less adventurous than other offerings. Our friend got the nest, sunflower crumbed soft boiled eggs in a nest over salad with blood sausage added. It was a vision to behold but I sensed he didn't love it as much as he has hoped. He noted the nest was a bit difficult to eat with a fork and knife. Everything was beautifully presented, and the coffee was lovely. Double shot on the espresso drinks standard, as it should be! The atmosphere was very nice. Couple of tables out front perfect for a sunny day and plenty of tables indoors. It's a small place but it's a bit out of the way and we didn't have to wait more than a few minutes to sit. So many interesting options to choose from - I can't wait to go back and try the banana rice with salted coconut cream and lychees! Sounds incredible!! Bit of a splurge at $17 average price per item, but felt like good value for the artistry and interesting flavors you get. Bravo!

    HUGE fan! What a great addition to an otherwise relatively quiet neighbourhood…read more What I love about L'oeuf is that it's a little bit different, without trying too hard. For example, the menu has all the usual brunch items - eggs, mushroom, salmon etc- but they are served with a creative twist and presented beautifully. 'The Russian', which I ordered, was essentially salmon and cream cheese w toast but they served the salmon as a tartare with dill and the cream cheese was full of herbs. Combine this on the lightly seeded toast with a squeeze of lemon juice and some avo and I was in heaven. The décor is a little bit different. They've used dark wood and loads of dark, leafy greenery and with a big Persian rug taking centre stage in the middle of the floor. I loved it but I will admit, it did was rather dark inside despite being gloriously sunny out! I'm normally more of a savoury kid at breakfast but having seen some of the sweet dishes come out of the kitchen i'm already looking for an excuse to head back here ASAP!

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    L'Oeuf - The Geisha - vegetarian style! A dream for ginger lovers :)

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    The Geisha - vegetarian style! A dream for ginger lovers :)

    Kowhai Cafe

    Kowhai Cafe

    3.3(4 reviews)
    10.0 kmMangere
    $

    A throughly bad experience, the cleanliness of this cafe is horrendous, windows, filthy, dust and…read moregrime visible on walls and ceiling. My coffee wasn't great either, burnt I will not be returning, absolutely terrible.

    This place is a complete GEM in a bit of a food desert. It happens to be located right by my…read moreoffice, and is worth forgetting my lunch for the chance to see what's on offer and bask in the loveliness of the place. It is like having lunch at your cool aunt's place. Homestyle fabulous! Compared to the other options nearby, this sunny little glass front cafe is a little piece of heaven. The ladies who own it are super friendly, and say hello by name whenever I stop by. They do fabulous catering, and their morning tea is to die for (warm just baked cheese scones.... savory tarts with cumin and kumera... excuse me, I'm drooling...) At lunch time they always have an assortment of interesting and healthy salads -- tons of vegetarian options, and you can mix and match as many as you want in a container. One of my favorite options of late is the spicy eggplant. It's half an eggplant that's been roasted, scooped out, mixed up with spices and whatnot, and put back in the skin. I LOVE eggplant, and this is as good as it gets!!! I always find it hard to resist their beautiful cakes. I tend to buy a slice with the idea of bringing it home to share with my husband for dinner, but sometime around my afternoon tea I end up starting to sample it. I've had the carrot cake, which was delicious, and another lemon cake thingy which was also to die for. Check out their Facebook page where they advertise their salads and other goodies for the day! Worth a trip out if you're trekking around Mangere domain, or on your way back from an airport pickup!

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    Kowhai Cafe - Inside

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    Kowhai Cafe - Good kiwi food, great staff, fabulous service, wonderful selection of foods.

    Good kiwi food, great staff, fabulous service, wonderful selection of foods.

    Kowhai Cafe - Eggs Benedict and an Americano!

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    Eggs Benedict and an Americano!

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