You simply have to try this cafe. Variety of menu options and cafe atmosphere will provide even the…read moremost selective patron something to enjoy. Fun to find cafes where expectations from yelp reviews are exceeded!

I arrived at around midday for lunch at Bungalo with my partners mum and sister, with us also our…read morewee babies both under six months old. Great parking at the back of the building which is an old bungalow house converted into a cafe, of the same name! Clean and stylishly decorated inside and out, the outdoor patio/deck is perfect for a sunny warm day eating our meals. I ordered mince on toast off the menu at the counter, and was visually tempted by lovely sweet eats at the counter display- such as chocolate brownies and fruity muffins. I have to say the views out the back are lovely, looking back towards Auckland the City of Sails, and if you love a nice strong cup of smooth coffee you are sitting in the right cafe. A perfect spot to meet friends for a catch up also and they are child and baby friendly which is a plus. Delightful and Airy and sunny just a great cafe.

A cute and cozy cafe in the middle of Birkenhead. Food is a tasty fusion of cafe breakfast foods…read moreand Indian cuisine. I recommend the Masala Hash and trying some of their interesting hot drinks like the Gingerbread Latte. There's puzzles and minigames available to play while you wait for food making this place a great space for families with young kids.

This place makes you feel cosy and has a homely feeling. The service here is great and the food…read morehere is delicious and filling. I ate the french toast which left me feeling good and sleepy. Haha. My friend had the eggs bene w/salmon and she said it was the best she'd ever had. The drinks were super tasty. We had the Tropical Sunshine and Mixed Berry Smoothies, a Chocolate Shake, and a soy latte. per the kids: AND THERE'S FREE WIFI!! Make this place your new go to brunch spot over the shore=)

Always vote highly for a decent coffee place, such as woodside Cafe…read more It is really a surprising place to find in this suburb. I was this close to give up for a cup of coffee then Woodside was just by my side. Simplicity, stylish, neat. It is the kind of Cafe that you might have been to somewhere in the world, however, it possesses its own character for a kiwi touch, like bottles of flowers on each table, the Metro magazine put on the desk, the enthusiastic waitress who give right advice on your dessert paring the coffee.And of course, the perfect coffee! The latte coffee came in right warm temperature, great espresso shot with warm milk and froth ratio, it was so much soothing for a sip after a windy day walking. We followed the waitress advice ordering the ginger slice with sunflower seeds, not too sweet and a bit crunchiness really stranded out for its taste. Gluten free food is another highlight for this little cute Cafe. In Auckland and even in New Zealand, it is more and more handy for people to choose, which is a good sign of the food industry. Keep on with your attitude!

I really enjoyed my visit to Villa Cafe for brunch with a friend…read more I was accompanied by my baby, and her little three year old, and there was enough seating to feel comfortable with lots of toys nearby for the kids to distract themselves with. The counter is up one level from the main seating floor- and this is where you order from: they have a blackboard menu or counter ready made food. All well presented and with a good range. Lovely nice couple who own and work at the cafe, all feels quite laid back. You can sit outdoors also on a covered wooden deck in the warmer season which is great. Villa Cafe prepare coffee as it should be, and homemade cooking to warm the soul.

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!

Absolutely disgusting behaviour from the owner. Me and my…read morepartner have supported them for well over a year almost every weekend The waitresses are amazing and they know exactly what drinks we order with our food every time (2 cokes and 2 teas) they always have a smile and ask how we are. But today... After waiting 35 minutes for our meal, Starving, Took a bite of my burger, and all I could taste was salt. I informed the trainee no English waitress who took the plate back into the kitchen, we then waited another 15 minutes for a new plate to come out, when we asked what was happening, the waitress said...oh I did told chef. We said ok, so are we getting it replaced ? She looked shocked, said nothing and grabbed the owner. He said, no you didnt tell us you wanted it replaced. I said yes please because I am very hungry. He said no itll taste the same. so we said ok well we dont want to pay for it, he then got angry and said, yes you will pay half...(for a bite of a yuck burger and about 4chips) I said politely I'm sorry but no I will not pay for that. He said, No you've eaten half (a bite and a few chips of a $20 meal is half .. not) you pay half shaking his head and angriying his eyes. I got really frustrated and said no, you are being very disrespectful I come here almost every week and this is how I get treated?! I said I'm walking out without paying a cent so he says...ok ok ok I'll only charge you for one meal and your 2 cokes and your 2 teas which totals $42. I paid it and trust me I will never go back! I didnt click...but the asshole charged me half the meal acting like he didnt. The Indian owner needs to go to a customer service course and have proper qualified chefs. Such a shame because they have 2 really lovely waitresses. He should not own a cafe.

Just a short walk from home up hill on Queen Street, Northcote Point, is my favourite little French…read moreCafe serving amazing coffee, and hot chocolate. There is an exceptional choice of sweet pastries and croissants, plus baked baguettes. An intimate little family run business that surely feels like a slice of Paris in Auckland. I enjoy savoury very much and they offer delicious brushetta baguettes with salmon, or beef. Another fantastic option I sometimes like is baguette rolls filled with salad, relish and rare beef... Ooh lala it will make you say. There is a few seats outside should you require to sit and enjoy your meal and beverage. The staff are very helpful and I'm sure if your interested in learning they would be happy to speak in French with you.

Cafe Bonjour is my local and frequent on a daily basis. A…read morehidden gem for sure = with the yummiest of food and a good coffee. Michelle the proprietor of (10) years and loyal staff are always most pleasant and welcoming. Needs I believe some more indoor seating for those typical akld wet winter days..

Went for a lovely walk through the bush today and ended up and the delightfully organic Hinemoa…read morestreet cafe for breakfast and coffee. Great service and amazing coffee. Had the gluten free bene, and it was savory and yummy! Everything looked great and the the food came out perfectly for the whole table. Definitely give this place a go!

Happy happy, cage free, free to roam, organic fed hens that lay eggs. These eggs make their way to…read morethis great Organic cafe on Hinemoa street and are served to you as Eggs on Toast, an Omelette, as Eggs Benedict. They also have a number of other non egg meals on the menu and they use organic ingredients in all their tasty dishes. They also have very good coffee, nice muffins and other baked organic items. All of this combined with great friendly service, a lovely location and you have a new place to visit this weekend.

Newly opened cafe with a light, spacious interior (hence the name). Easy to get to, from Onewa Rd…read moreofframp. Maybe you city folk will cross the bridge! Beautiful selection of sweet and savoury cabinet food plus a tantalising menu. I had a roasted veggie salad and blueberry cheesecake brownie combo for a bargain $10. I'm almost hesitant to let you all know about this place! I tried a beetroot latte (matcha and turmeric are also available). Unusual, and delicious! I've already made a lunch date to go back. Love this place.

Such a rare treat in the Shore, a hip new cafe in the Northmed complex. They serve the best coffee…read moreand comp one after you buy 5. I love their cabinet salads and energy balls. Plenty of new magazines to read and good people watching too!

Hidden away in the waterside suburb of Beach Haven is a small restaurant slash coffee shop where…read moreyou can sit under the trees and enjoy life in the suburbs. Beach Haven and the surrounding area is in short supply of restaurants and other eateries, so finding a great place to catch a nibble and a cup of tea is great, and to find one as good as Café Patiserie is a true blessing. Across the road from the video shop and near the play park, most parents in the area can use this as a good excuse to meet other parents, and to make something of their Saturday morning or afternoon. I normally use it as a halfway stop when I take the dog for a walk, and the cafe owners are more than happy to put some water out for my pup. Now there's extra inspiration to take the family dog for a walk.

Don't be put off by how it looks from the outside. It is slightly run down and definitely looks a…read morebit tired. But all it needs is a quick little re-do and I think it would look bright and welcoming. Which is what it should look like because it's sure worth going inside! I came here the first time because it's the only place like it there in Beach haven. We went for breakfast and I was feeling rather hungus so I ordered the big breakfast. It was very impressive! Bacon, eggs, two different types of sausage, hash browns and toast. The sausages were the wow factor for me, and that's what kept calling me back. I have yet to venture from my usual big breakfast but I'm sure I will one day when the sausages don't seem so appetizing. I'm also keen to try some of their sweet things. The cabinet is filled with delicious looking treats! And I've also heard their authentic French Quiche is top notch.

I have been here 3 times already. And I'm on a holiday to NZ…read more Absolutely love this place as you can see. The queue is too big sometimes. They let you taste (please do be considerate of people behind you so don't take very long). The staff is patient and nice. Little nook is to eat the ice cram available if you like, we often take it away because we didn't live far. I will come again and again if I could. 100/100 for this place. LOVE IT. Unfortunately it's very cheap.

Brand spanking new and well worth a visit!…read more Nestled in the Brikenhead shops, you'd be forgiven for not noticing The Gelato Workshop at first glance. It's one of those blink-and-you'll-miss-it jobbies. Let me tell you though, it's worth driving round the block for... What's cool about The Gelato Workshop is that they make all the ice cream on site - pretty impressive given the size of the shop - and although they've only been open a short time, they seem pretty keen to throw out some interesting flavours. Think along the lines of bubblegum or candy cane and gingerbread for the festive season. On my first visit, I found it near to impossible to choose, but after several tasters, just couldn't go past gingerbread. It tasted so authentic, as though they had just put a coupley wee gingerbread men in a blender? Maybe they did. Regardless, it was off the hook and v.generous for a single scoop. So much so that I had to lick and drive in order to make it to the park down the road without spilling. Looking forward to heading back and trying more flavours. Keep an eye out on their FB page for deets on new flavours!