Every 3 months I forage in my wardrobe for items of clothing I no longer wear. Said items are…read morebundled up, put into a rubbish bag and transported to a Clothing Bin, hopefully for use by the many charities that collect and distribute said articles. This is a great way to rid yourself of "last summers" fashion etc, make room for the new, and if these organisations can make a dollar or two from my donation then hoorah for them! On one such excursion I found myself in Onehunga Mall early on a Saturday morning and in dire need of a mocha! I headed to Brick By Brick Cafe, located at the top of the Mall where I knew I could park my car right outside with minimum fuss. Initially I thought the place was closed as at 8.00am the interior was bereft of patronage but as I pressed my nose against the glass door, it opened. I was immediately struck by the most alluring aromas; think freshly baked mouth-watering wares being hauled out of hot ovens by the tray full! Swallowing my drool, I ordered my mocha and pointed to the most delicious looking savoury muffins (still in the baking tray) and asked for one (I had to fight the urge to order all six!) Helping myself to a chilled glass of water, I sat down and began to peruse my surroundings. I've no idea what this building was in its former life but it is a most impressive structure; spacious, cool interiors, large ceiling to floor windows and my seat was a couch, trendy and extremely comfy. My muffin and coffee duly arrived and with the beaming smile from the waiting-person, I was left feeling most welcome and quite at home! The coffee, muffin and chilled water were all superb and the cheerful farewell on my departure, more than warranted the $5 tip I left on the table. My only regret: I didn't order the other 5 muffins. Maybe on my next visit!

We went here on Sunday for a coffee and snack to share. It was very quiet because it was late for…read morelunch but a good number of people dropped in for coffees. I ordered a latte and my partner had a lemon ginger brew. I was so disappointed that I didn't order the brew, it was soo good and refreshing. Will definitely have this next time. We also ordered a BLAT to share. Yum! The bacon was delicious which was a weird experience because i don't usually like the bacon in NZ The whole sandwich was just a great combination of flavours and the bread was light with no heavy full feeling afterwards. It might have helped that we shared the sambo though I would recommend this place. The food is great and the service is so friendly

we went here for coffee and breakfast on a rainy morning. i had the Melba breakfast, the serving…read morewas huge and the quality of the food was really good. the french toast was really yummy as well. not too sweet, perfect amount of sweetness. the place looks very welcoming, cozy and warm perfect for the Auckland winter weather. we we're greeted with a smile once we got here. would love to come back here again to try more from their menu.

It started out weird. A young dark-haired woman sat us in the tightest corner, interior table. It…read morewas very uncomfortable. There were empty tables, at least half a dozen, and I was on the brink of asking when the man who watered us said "hey, wanna move to a better table"? OH THANK GOODNESS. After that, he made us feel looked after and treated us really well. We think there was some weirdness with the young woman as she tried to muscle another couple trying to get sat. Anyways, moving on! I ordered the Turkish Cilbir Eggs and my partner ordered Eggs Benedict with bacon. For coffee, we ordered an Americano and a flat white. Everything was delicious. Vulcan Lane was quiet, but this is mid-January so we expected everything to be quiet. The great waiter and great food ended our experience on a high note.

The coffee here is always good and we have had some nice breakfasts here. One suggestion is: the…read morecafe needs some uplifting decor; tables/chairs and paintwork, as it feels a little dark inside and looks like it needs some love and brightening up.

Great service and wonderful food! I went solo and the staff were attentive and gave me a nice table…read moreright by the window. The latte was also lovely!

Best cafe out at the moment - I have not once turned up here and been disappointed. They decor is…read moreon point - colourful and bright but not over the top. The service is wonderful and the staff seem happy to be working there (although they could take orders a wee bit faster sometimes). There are plenty of different seating options, either out the front or out the back - both providing different atmospheres. The food always looks amazing - even when I order food 'off the menu' (i.e. just make up an order). They take pride in the food they offer their customers and ensure that it not only tastes amazing but looks like it tastes amazing!! They also have amazing cabinet food, with gluten free options for those that need them. They are also responsive to images/comments on Instagram which is an added bonus, making customers feel like they're wanted and welcome in store.

There is such attention to detail in every aspect of the food prepared. I've had the Big Breakfast…read moreand the Eggs Benidict. The Eggs Benidict with king salmon on house made ciabatta bread-a perfect poach and delicious. The big breakfast had scrambled eggs with a vaguely citrus taste that was different but wonderful, sausages squares of whipped feta and exquisite roasted heirloom tomatoes and delicious potatoes. As I mentioned every item on the plate is completed to perfection. I'm dying to try their fantastic looking pastries.

We came for breakfast here every day during our stay. Food excellent. Every day they serve a…read moredifferent array of treats. Some savory treats too! WiFi was good. Across from Albert Park, and you can sit outside and see the amazing trees. The most friendly service! When I asked the young man behind the counter, who was the chef, because of the presentation and taste of the brioche they were serving that day, he said, "Oh, I made that. I just make what I like to eat!" Then he told me the recipe! They made our breakfast to order every day with avocado on the side, since we are on a keto diet. Thanks, everybody!

This was a lovely spot we discovered near-ish our hotel. We had breakfast here almost daily on our…read morelast trip. This cafe was consistently fantastic. Food was fast, warm, fresh, and the eggs were always JUST PERFECT, as you can see from the photos. What a great place to start your day.

My first time here. Very impressed! Walked in, table's were full so thats a good sign, found a…read morelovely sunny spot by the window at the back after ordering a Hash Stack. A previous review below got me hankering for it. Was not dissapointed. Even though they were busy the staff were very friendly and attentive and the food made it out in lighting quick time! Hash browns looked hand made with great texture, thickness and flavor. Egg was runny and was absorbed well into the 2 fluffy ciabatta pieces of bread. Bacon was crispy but not overcooked and there was enought to have a good chunk with every delicious fork full. If I had any gripe it was only a small one & was with the avocado. Was borderline raw but they can be hard to gauge especially when cooking en volume and under the gun so no points lost there. Will be back here for sure. The list on the menu deserves a good trial & if my first experiance is emulated I am sure this will be good eats!

I work near Tongue and Groove so it's my regular morning coffee joint. The cafe was sold in 2012 so…read moreI was a bit nervous that the quality might suffer as a result. Thankfully the new owners have kept things top notch. They did mix up the menu a little bit, but just offered a new range of great food. They have a regular $10 special salad for lunch, which is great value. In winter they offer a delicious kumara and bacon soup - perfect for a drizzly, cold winter's day. They use Allpress coffee and most of the baristas do a good job. I also try to keep my diet "paleo" so the paleo breakfast for $17 is a great way of having brunch but keeping healthy. Not quite as delicious as an Eggs Benedict, but much better for the waistline.

Food is great, the staff is very friendly and helpful. They have few tables outside in the garden.read more

This place is close by where I live so I had high hopes and anticipation early last year when I saw…read morewe were going to finally get something new. Big Beat has been no disappointment. Although the food in the cabinet all looks amazing, it'a also quite expensive. Happily, the menu items are better value for money and we have spent many a post soccer Saturday brunch here. My thing is their Spicy Chai Latte which is so spicy I think it might have chilli in it. The Mince on Toast is also a favourite at our big table out the back and the kids have given the smoothies and muffins the big thumbs up. The people who run this place are really lovely and it has that wonderful neighbourhood cafe feel that this end of Mt Eden/Balmoral has been lacking for so long. Long may it last.

Chuffed has creative and excellent food. Coffee was great too. Would highly recommend!'read more

Cute little place and good coffee, but the service was off and the food was just mediocre…read more For starters, the eggs were overdone for their requested temp (over easy was done like over medium and over medium was done like over hard), the smoothie was pulpy, and the french toast was just alright. The toast was a little overcooked too but it didnt ruin the flavor The service wasny terrible but at some points it felt like it was servers first day on earth. When they brought out my latte, i asked if it was the hazelnut latte (as that was what i ordered) just to verify because she only said it was a latte. She acted really confused then said that she didnt know. Later when bringing out the eggs, as they were auctioning off the two egg dishes and we all pointed to the one at our table who ordered it and all said it was his, and they acted really confused until we repeated ourselves like 3 times. At one point someone at out table asked for raw sugar for their coffee (once again the server acting confused until we repeated ourselves a bunch) and brought out brown sugar instead. Its weird because it was not that loud in there to where they wouldnt be able to hear us Overall it was alright. Id go back got coffee and thats about it