It's not often that you fall in love on first sight, in fact I always thought it was a myth. But…read morethis is exactly what happened to me when I discovered 'The Daily Trader' in Takapuna. This little 'brunchery/delicatessen is perhaps the cutest thing ever, which is all well and good but it actually sells amazing food as well. Loaves of freshly made bread are laid out appealingly on shelves, next to wooden barrel like things. Its all very French chic. As I was in a rush when I went in there to grab a bit to eat, I had to order takeaway but had my heart set on the muesli option. One of the male sales assistants was so helpful, he said it was absolutely no problem, got my muesli set up in a takeaway cup for me and even took $5 off the price. I saw a bowl of this go out instore and it looked pretty much the same size to me anyway! Think I got a bargain. The service was outstanding. All smiles. The cabinet was fully stocked and looked extremely inviting, they even sell my all time favourite salmon pâté, from The SmokeHouse in Mapua, what are the chances! Make sure to grab a macaron for the road when you hit the till!

I went here with the family. I ordered the chicken and waffles and loved it. Watch out Roscoe…read more All components were fresh and tasty. The other star of the show was the scrambled eggs. It stood no chance against my son. Beautifully cooked and flavorful. My wife got the sticky rice and my son the pancakes. Both were a bit sweet for my tastes but prepared nicelyand layered with fresh fruit. Worth a try.

Environment is pretty good, but little expensive. The food and tea are quite good, and service…read morethere is fantastic, I love this cafe!

Cute bakery that has made itself a destination nestled into a quiet side street. The large space…read morehas a walk-in counter, a place for seating as well as a large kitchen area. We ordered a cake for my daughter's 5th birthday the same day. Ordered at 8am, was supposed to be ready at 5pm. When I arrived they admitted they had completely forgotten about it! They charged half price and delivered to our house which was appreciated given the circumstances. Not ideal as we weren't able to enjoy the awesome look of cake for that long before doing the candles, cutting and getting to bed. The cake itself was awesome with chocolate ganache and piled high with berries on the top. Would go again as long as forgetting orders isn't a regular thing.

This quaint cafe, located in an otherwise quiet residential street of Takapuna/Belmont, is always…read morebusy and as soon as you see the cabinet it is not hard to see why. Beautifully presented and devilishly decadent cakes, pies, tarts and donuts line the shelves just waiting to be devoured. Order at the counter, grab your plastic zoo animal, which serves as your table number, and pull up a pew at the communal table. Trust me, the food tastes every bit as good as it looks!

I'm a huge fan of a cafe which encourages you to bring your best friend. So my husband, our dog,…read moreGeorge, and I set out one Sunday morning to try out Takapuna Cafe and then take a walk on the beach. We found parking easily in the adjacent lot. The hostess tucked us away in a corner on the back deck where we could enjoy the sunshine but none of the wind. There was even a blanket on the chair to keep us warm. The server was quick, friendly and efficient - we were fully impressed by her attention to detail and the easiness in which she dominated her tasks. She even brought George a bowl of water to enjoy. We ordered the Eggs Benedict with bacon and pumpkin minus the break and the server didn't bat an eye at the slight change. My husband ordered The Grill and added the Rosti. The food was out quicker than we could order and it was fabulous. The hollandaise had the perfect flavor and the pumpkin was cooked to perfect (not mushy but soft). Our waters stayed full the entire meal and we were never left to want. I was floored by the impressive service, the quick delivery of the food and the delicious flavors of our meals. Takapuna Cafe is now on our list of top five restaurants in Auckland. As summer nears I can't wait to spend more time on the North Shore enjoying other items on their menu with my husband and our best friend.

This continued to be our go-to breakfast place for all four days in Auckland. Service continued to…read morebe friendly, and for the third and fourth days I switched from the omelette to the nut granola with yogurt; Nancy tried the crumpet which was also good.

Super cute little cafe in the heart of Auckland, very close to the sky tower. I was looking for a…read morecafe to have some breakfast at and get some work done. I stumbled upon Federal & Wolfe and they had a great menu, and I decided to go with their Dukkah Eggs which is a fan favourite! Included poached eggs, dukkah, free range bacon, rocket, a balsamic reduction and on a bed of sourdough toast! Accompanied by one of their fresh pressed juices called "the zinger" which had apple, pear, ginger and lemon. It was so refreshing and the colour was a pretty lime green. And their strong latte's we're creamy and rich! Deffo recommend this place for a breakfast or coffee date!

First meal in Auckland! We were looking for places walking distance from our hotel. Came across…read moreFederal and Wolfe on our handy dandy Yelp app. I love how easy it is to find places here. You can find this delicious breakfast café on the corner of Federal Street and Wolfe street, just like the name! They have a variety of items on their menu. You order at the counter and then can grab a table. The Grub = Dukkah Eggs $19.50. This dish comes with sourdough toast loaded with bacon, poached egg, feta and dekkah spices. This was so delicious and so filling. I highly recommend ordering this item.

Its been a year since i have been here as i come in for a month from overseas and it was terrible…read moreThe chai was like water and the coffee lacked flavor too. Food was ok but over all super expensive Sadly wont be going back

Went in here multiple times and always had wonderful service. The staff is friendly and helpful…read more Quick service, great WiFi, delicious coffee. Great all around.

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=)

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.

i highly recommend this breakfast spot in Auckland. it has a hippy vibe and we were welcomed with…read morewarm greetings and smile by all of the staff. both the coffee and food were amazing. the place is always packed so make sure to come in early to get a table.

Fantastic place, went here several times for morning coffees and a breakfast. Great vibe and great…read morecoffee with great staff. There are inside and outside seating a with great menu with varies coffee and baked good plus breakfast. Love my avocado bread and of course cappuccino. Just perfect for the morning. Staff are friendly and nice. The place is not that big but well layout with plenty of seating in different style from bar seating to couch setting, to table to window seating and outside. The decor is mixed of everything you can imagine a with plans which work well. Love it.

Left in Tears - Horrific Customer Service Experience…read more I had one of the worst and most distressing experiences of my life at Jam Organic Cafe. I left in tears after being verbally attacked and humiliated in front of other customers by a staff member. I had ordered eggs Benedict with salmon and gluten-free toast. Instead, I was served bacon -- something I cannot eat due to an allergy and religious dietary restrictions as a Muslim. When I politely mentioned the mistake, the woman who had taken my order (of Indian descent) came out and began loudly accusing me of calling her a liar. She repeatedly said, "Are you calling me a liar?" and "Don't call me a liar," while raising her voice and creating a scene in front of the entire café. Rather than calmly correcting the order, she escalated things by questioning my honesty and even went so far as to suggest I might be lying about my religion to get the meal changed. Her tone was aggressive and intimidating. She claimed she had offered to fix it, but that only came after the yelling began and in the middle of her verbal tirade. The situation got so bad that a passerby outside the café intervened and asked if I was okay. Only then did she slam the plate on the table and ask what I wanted. By that point, I was so shocked and shaken that I asked for a refund -- but I never received it because I ended up leaving in tears. What was even more upsetting was that none of the other staff members stepped in to help or defuse the situation. They witnessed the entire thing but said and did nothing. I have never in my life been treated this way in any restaurant or public space. It was deeply humiliating, traumatic, and unacceptable. I will never return to Jam Organic Cafe. No customer -- or human being -- deserves to be treated this way. If you care about respectful service and basic human decency, I suggest you avoid this place.

Jam Organic Cafe is absolutely delicious! Its very health conscious by providing free range…read moreproducts such as bacon, eggs, chicken and everything organic where possible. A huge tick which I totally follow in my own weekly food shopping. This is a great venue for a sunny day, because most of it sits outside in the sun. So not the best place to visit on day with rainy weather. The quinoa fritters were a great modern take on the boring corn fritters, served at most cafes. Mixed with beetroot, they are light and airy with no grease. The candied walnuts gave it the texture it needs with that tad of sweetness to balance a savoury dish. Its a very innovative dish and something different to order. The only issue was there was too much feta, which over powered the dish slightly, also I personally am not a fan of feta so that could just be me. No complaints with the egg white omelette from my mate. The banana smoothie was delicious - and wow soooo big! Couldn't believe the size. Big tick for value for money right there. I would happily return, even if its a short drive to the north shore. Great service, value for money and love the healthy vibe the cafe provides. Rating Food: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Value for Money: Very Good 33-45 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-3pm Sun 8am-3pm