Just landed in Auckland, sleep deprived, hungry, and too early to check into our hotel. Yelp to the rescue. Thank you Yelp New Zealand Apparently there are many breakfast & brunch spots that are within walking distance from our hotel, we selected 'The Store.' Highly rated, and for good reason, casual dining with patio seating, great service and excellent food. Recommend: - Hotcakes with berries, oat crumb, and mascarpone - Grill - chorizo, bacon, tomato, potato hash, and pouched eggs - Free range eggs with cereal toast read more

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Came for breakfast and sat on their patio. We got the ricotta pancakes with a side of bacon. It was quite tasty. A good breakfast option in the area read more

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Very cute outdoor place. My first visit was for breakfast. Staff was very attentive & friendly. Would definitely go back. read more

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Incredible food and service. Our server was so sweet and accommodating of allergies and all the food was perfectly seasoned and delicious. We will try to come again before we leave! read more

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Hidden gem!! Omg, amazing cafe with good quality food. Poached eggs were perfect runny and fresh! Pancakes were superb!! Service is impeccable. Got seated right away. The outside tables in the little park like area away from the cars perfect little spot. Thank you Auckland first brekkie experience read more

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Beef meat pies are excellent, large enough for a meal for 1. Highly recommend. Picked up at fast counter service on opposite side of sit down cafe. read more

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This is an absolute awesome place to eat breakfast. The downtown area of Auckland is very windy and the tall buildings act as a wind tunnel but this restaurant is nestled nicely out of all that wind. The service is a bit slow but the food comes out fast and is delicious, healthy, and refreshing! A must stop! read more

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What a pleasant lunchtime experience. We arrived at 1:25 for lunch, and wanted to sit outside. There was a short wait for an outside table, so we perused the menu and waited inside while we ordered our drinks. Five minutes later we were given a table in the shade per our request. Staff was very accommodating in allowing me to try two different red wines, before making my final selection. My wife & I both ordered the chicken salad: mine with extra anchovies, $20/ea. This was a generous amount of various greens with shredded chicken, w/radish and other assorted ingredients. It was devoured with pleasure (see photo). Our wines by the glass were an sauv bl, $8, and a montepulciano , $9; both excellent. Afterwards, our server was kind to walk us over to their sister restaurant, Milse, specializing in desserts, a few feet away (see photo). I look forward to returning. read more

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Amazing selection!! Great vegetarian options. These were take out meals. We loved the sit down menu too. Great place for a quick coffee too. read more

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The Store is one my favourite places to go for brunch in Auckland. They have the right mix of an interesting menu, good service and it's not usually too hard to get a table. I was a huge fan of their slab bacon (HUGE FAN!) but sadly they have taken it off the menu. It was life-changing bacon. They said they had changed to a thinner, crispy bacon as that is what the people want. Not this person! Luckily you can still buy it from them ($32/kg) to take home as it comes their own butchery. Phew. Bacon aside their menu is delicious. My favourites are the bacon, pork & garlic sausages, portobello mushrooms, potato galette and poached eggs and the Smoked pork sandwich; sauerkraut, emmental, campagne, agria crisps (although this wasn't on the menu last time I went it's still on their online menu). They also make their own sausages which are delicious. Their portions can be very generous depending on what you order. I am always happy and full and can't think I could possibly eat another bite, but then I go up to pay and see the gelato... After my last visit I discovered the takeaway side of The Store and popped in for a look. Everything looked fantastic, definitely a great takeaway lunch option next time in the area. read more

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The idea of sitting outdoors to dine in the midst of winter was enough to send this Melburnian in to a spin. Really? Eating outside? Are you bonkers? Clearly the Auckland winter isn't as harsh as my home town and it was actually a delight to sit in the winter sunshine, the warmth of the outdoor heaters on our back, while scoffing plates of lush greenery and protein. I really love that so much of the produce served here comes from The Store's own garden and that the daily greens change depending on what has been picked that morning. This is a great option for a fresh and seasonal meal accompanied by people watching read more

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The Store makes a truly wonderful addition to the Britomart Precinct. One of my Britomart favourites, the store has two entrances, from Gore Street which is the nip in and grab a gourmet baguette and coffee and The Pavilions entrance which is for the bistro. This side is for when you have more time to sit and enjoy the menu offerings and coffee, amazingly good coffee. The coffee beans used at The Store are Allpress. The service here is beyond amazing, as soon as you step into the courtyard you are seated and within seconds sparkling water appears (yes sparkling) The Store has a 'real food' philosophy which is another reason why I like it so much. The menus are very much grower to plate and much of what you see on the menu comes from the owners orchards and farm land. I like coming here for breakfast, a plate of fresh, slightly chilled fruit and honeycomb, delicious. The last time I came my breakfast buddy ordered the poached nectarines with granola and yoghurt, what a way to start the day! The Store also produces on site, award winning sorbet and gelato. It is heaven in a cup ... it all is actually. read more

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A brilliant option for lunch if you are Downtown! The Store has several to-go options - sandwiches, cakes, wraps - which you can pick up from their takeaway window on Gore Street or grab a table in their courtyard in the pavilions. As with all the Hip Group restaurants the menu focus on fresh, seasonal produce, a lot of which is sourced from their own farm. Today I tried their version of a chicken caesar, which has kale instead of romaine. It worked really well and dressing was perfect - just the right amount of anchovy and garlic. It's also worth mention that they have takeaway breakfast options including poached eggs on a tomato ragu with croutons - perfect for those on the go! read more

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This is my lunch staple. I super love their smoothies. If you're trying it for the first time, get the ones with plum. Plum, yoghurt and honey or the plum, almond and flaxseed -- both are really good even if a little pricey at $7 for a small glass. You feel good about yourself after knowing there's superfoods in your drink. I've tried their pastries, too. I had the apricot jelly filled doughnut yesterday. It was a little over the top. Fortunately, that's how I like my jelly doughnut. If you bite into one, expect that jelly will be all over your chin in a minute or two. Definitely a fun eat. Pastries range between $3 to $3.50, so a pretty good deal. Too bad they don't have a lot of seating space, but you can always plunk down on the grass over at the Atrium across the street and enjoy lunch among the afternoon crowd. BTW, there's usually a long line in this store because I heard their sandwiches are excellent -- although I have yet to try it. read more

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This is less of a "Store review" and more a "cronot review" The cronot was the push for me to check out the Store's bakery side... The sweet sickly smell of icing and sweet pastries had me melting before my foot followed my nose inside the store. On the counter several trays of tall cronots (croissant meet doughnut) with thick glossy icing awaited to follow me home. handing over a crisp $20 bill for four cronots I was salivating... I did refrain from stuffing my face for fear of crumbs and frosting all though my car. But it wasn't easy! Pouring a big cup of coffee I made the mistake of trying to cut it... not with a butter knife not even with a serrated knife... Just bite! yes you're gonna get a face full of frosting but its worth it... I promise! Its so light and crispy and the bottom layer is almost translucent butter and sugar flake. I think I'm in love. read more

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OMG THE RICOTTA HOTCAKES! Just get them. Don't ask questions. Just get them. They're so good. Coffee is on point and hot cakes are like crack. You start eating them and next thing you know, you're attacking your eating companions for trying to sneak a bite. Would absolutely come back next time I'm in Auckland! read more

I had seen The Store while walking around Britomart but never got close enough to find out what kind of store it was... Being close to Lululemon and Yoobee (RIP), guessing it was a cafe/bakery was not an easy task! So I have to thank my fellow Yelpers for writing tempting reviews about this place. So one lunch time I ventured on the side of the Gore street entrance and got myself a ham and cheese baguette sandwich. This is not a sandwich for a hungry man but coupled with one of the sweet treats like the Portuguese custard tart, the French Cannelé or a macaron, it makes for a yummy lunch! I was reasonable that day though and chose to try one of their homemade lemonade, rhubarb and apple. There was also feijoa and lime and regular lemonade on that day. I'm not sure if the choice changes every day (but I will try to check that out just for you and will update my review accordingly!). My lemonade was the perfect refreshment: it tasted like a dessert without being too sweet and I am not sure how big that cup was but it was not small. Really fair for the price I think, and if you have read some of my reviews you must know by now that I always love a fair price! I have already converted a co-worker to The Store and will no doubt go back there soon to try one of their soups or quiches.................................................................Virginie! Virginiiiiie! See? They're already calling my name! ***** Cronut update! Since I wrote this review, I have been to the Store numerous times and they now have a range of cronuts (or do they call them cronots there?): deep fried croissant pastry covered with toppings such as chocolate and almonds, chocolate and coconut and coffee and almond. Having been a Loaf cronut addict for the past few weeks, I wanted to give a try to the Store's ones... Unfortunately we were disappointed. No I haven't started using "we" instead of "I" but I am referring to 2 of my co-workers who shared the cronut with me. We found the topping did not add much to the cronut and the cronut itself was very oily (not buttery... oily, like when something is fried but the oil is not hot enough and the pastry soaks up the oil...). Unlike the Loaf cronut, those ones do not have a filling inside (a bit closer to a croissant than a donut in this respect). I do appreciate the fact that they are selling their own creation rather than being a supplier of someone else's pastries so despite the fact that I do not like the cronuts, the Store is not losing any star with me. read more

I enjoyed a very good breakfast here. It's a nice calm place - not super busy at 8am and so my time was spent very productively. I ordered the mushroom omelette with leek and goats cheese. It came promptly and was very good. The atmosphere is peaceful and the location makes it handy for offices nearby, also for the ferry terminal and Britomart station. Really good service too. Thank you. read more

I had heard about the The Store's infamous cronuts at their Takapuna Beach store- but I had no idea they had a fabulous restaurant menu to offer as well. We popped in for a quick breakfast before work after an early morning gym start and were greeted by a lovely maitre de, who welcomed us to pick a table in the cool morning air. The tables were set with sparkling water (not really my forte- but we were ordering a smoothie and coffee so it wasn't a problem). We ordered a Dairy Free Banana and Spiralina smoothie and a Mocha. The smoothie was represhing and tasty, and it as lovely to have a dairy free option on offer, and the coffee was smooth and of a good size. Would happily stop in for a takeaway coffee when in the area. For breakfast we both ordered the eggs benedict, one with bacon, the other with cured salmon and we shared a side of wild mushrooms. Served on a less than impressive "english muffin/round piece of toast", the hollandaise and perfectly cooked eggs were the saving graces of these plates. The yolks were popping and the sauce was tangy and fresh- just as it should be. The mushrooms were a fantastic flavour addition- but it would be good if the eggs benny had be served with some kind of vege/greenery as well (if anything to compensate for the hard "bread" it as served upon. Reasonable CBD pricing, quiet fresh air dining with a decent tasting holladaise- this place is definitely a safe stop for your early morning breakfast meeting or on the go morning brunch. Would love to come back and try the cauliflower or beetroot salads listed on their all day menu. read more

A great spot for an upscale, chic brunch right in the heart of Britomart. We grabbed a table on the large patio with plenty of sun and shade. I love the free fizzy water in place of the usual tap water. We had the homemade chorizo and the eggs Benedict. Both were tasty with modest portion sizes; don't expect your diner-sized plates here. read more

Came here for lunch and got to dine-in and order from their daytime menu. Had the brown turkey figs, yoghurt, raw honey, walnut- which was a beautifully simply presented breakfast/brunch-type meal. Was delicious- fell in love with all the components and was exactly what I needed. Loved that they used raw honey- which was so much more tasty than standard honey, the figs were very interesting and was a nice contrast between the crunchy walnut and creamy yoghurt! They also have a great cabinet selection/ takeaway menu which I was eyeing up- especially their gelato- which would be perfect on a summer day. They have a great outdoor seating area with straw hats for customers to wear to protect from the sun which was neat! Would love to come back and try their savoury meals and their smoothies/other drinks. read more

I get my morning coffees from the takeaway part of The Store, and have had lunch from the sit in and takeaway. This cafe is consistently good. Always has a great food and the coffee is spot on nearly every morning. When I came in for a sit down lunch I was really impressed with the table service and also the food that came out. This wouldn't really be a great place for a work meeting but definitely a lunch-date or a place to grab a yummy sandwich before heading out for your lunchtime walk. Staff are always really friendly, no matter how busy they are - and they are always busy! read more

very chic place in downtown AKL. great brunch, smoothes, and coffee. help you wake up and refresh. will miss AKL! read more

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Finally got to try this place after about a year of wistfully peering in while walking to Britomart. After having an excellent experience at its sister Ortolana I'd wanted to come here so a friend and I decided to have lunch here while we waited for a table to open up at Milse. I chose the beer-battered fish and chips because I'm always curious when it comes to gourmet versions of cheap n nasty junk food while my friend had the mushrooms on toast. While my fish and chips was officially called a 'butty' there was only smallish slice of bread which I wasn't entirely sure what to do with. The chips were kinda average but the fish was so good! Nice crisp batter that wasn't completely falling off the flesh (so important!! To me anyway) or too oily and the fish itself was perfect. I also had a rhubarb and apple housemade soda which tasted like pie. In a perfect world everything tastes like pie. If you're ever at The Store, Ortolana or Milse you have to get one of their housemade sodas! My friend loved her mushrooms and halfway through our meals we were already making lists of people who we wanted to drag here. It's in such a super convenient location so I'm definitely envisioning it as somewhere I'm going to go regularly. read more

Busy breakfast/brunch place! Great food and it comes relatively quick. I got the fish and chip and it was super good. It's located in the middle of a plaza near lululemon. read more

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The Store is a great place to brunch. Somewhat traditional French fair, the croque Madame is delicious! They bake their own bread onsite, the croissants are so flaky and the cronuts from the other side where you can get takeaway are the best I've had so far. Annoying thing is the small tables if you order lots of food! read more

Another great brunch place in Britomart. We had to wait a bit to be seated but it was worth it to sit outside and enjoy the weather. The menu is pretty similar to the restaurant next door so I wonder if they're owned by the same person. Nonetheless, we got the gnocchi and ricotta pancakes. The gnocchi were pan fried, smaller in size and topped with arugula, pine nuts, and egg and some other items. I didn't think this wools be a breakfast food but it was a great meal and not heavy like pasta typically is. The ricotta pancakes are amazing!!!! They're beyond flavorful and fluffy and everything you'd imagine in this type of dish. We also had the lemon dessert and it wasn't that great...didn't taste that fresh. read more

This is for the little takeaway counter opposite the restaurant. Perfect flat white with ideal microfoam and delicious espresso, plus a heavenly savory croissant, and you have an ideal breakfast to go in the Auckland CBD. Yes, it's super hipster, but whither they go, goes the best food, no? read more

Just dropped in for coffee. Great bustling and funky ambiance. But the proof really is in the pudding - or the coffee!! I'm a bit if a caffeine diva and this place delivers! The barista was on fire. Jovial and stopped to chat and shoot the breeze when he delivered my caffeinated goodness. Another Hip Group success story!! read more

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Wow after taking a bite from my recotta pancake I wanted to hug the chef who made it. I'm never really a fan of pancakes but this did it. My wife wanted to split and I was mad. It's ok though because she ordered the grill and it was good as well having sausage egg bacon etc. ambiance perfect for a morning outdoor meal and friendly staff. We washed down the meals with a kiwi smoothy and capachino. Very nice place!!!! Another good one. read more

The line is always extra long during lunch so when I saw it wasn't that busy I went in. They have great assortment of fresh salads. I had the grilled eggplant salad and it was just delicious and very filling despite it having no meat It's abit pricey doh especially their desserts Bought a custard sugar donut as a treat but didn't really enjoy it as much as I thought I would. Custard was flavourless and the donut itself was salty. read more

Very good service and the breakfast was tasty. Coffee was good and the menu was vast. Worth a visit.

A welcome addition to the Britomart scene, The Store has brought a happy medium between cafe lunches and interesting takeaway options for the many workers in the area. The ethos of The Hip Group (behind Ortolana, also in Britomart) of having locally grown, mainly organic produce is appealing and reflected beautifully through the quality of the meals. On the cafe side it is hard to guarantee a seat, and they are mainly outdoors so it is definitely more appealing in summer. They also have a delicious range of gelato, which again lends itself to the warmer months. I love the takeaway side, on the street corner. To the untrained eye, you'd have no idea what's inside. To walk in and discover a small shop area and find that a majority of the space between there and the cafe is a kitchen for all their baked goods is somewhat surprising. Love that this happens in the middle of Britomart! Definitely a unique situation. The takeaway side offers all sorts of baked goods - bread, pies, sandwiches, tarts, pastries etc. all of the most delicious quality. Some really refreshing different flavour options on offer. By the time you get a savoury option and a sweet treat, then add one of their freshly made juices, things can get a little pricey. But it's all worth it for breaking up the monotony of boring lunches in your work break!! read more

A few things here. So I tend to order a decaf soy latte from a Café to see how good they do it. If that is good, the full caffeine hit will generally be pretty good. This place didn't disappoint. There is the main café and the takeaway boutique café at the back. I had to go back and compliment the Barista on a job well done. A creamy slightly bitter taste to the coffee. Just the way I like it. Coffee excellent, check! Met a friend for brunch here in the main café area one Saturday morning. First time for the food and it was good. I ordered the big breakfast offering there. Everything was cooked perfectly, not overdone and was actually thinking about it, great! Only bad thing was, I nearly took out one of the waiters twice when taking off my biking gear. Which brings me to the staff, friendly, helpful and on to it. You have to try this place. It has it all, except comfy outdoor chairs and Jazz music. read more

The Store is my go to for the morning coffee and breakfast on the way into the office. So many diffident breakfast options I never get bored. I would recommend the soup on a cold wintery day, hearty filling normally packed with veggies you feel like even thou you are eating out at least it is jam packed with nutrition. Friendly staff that are quick and efficient. read more

Excellent food and service! I had lunch here and decided on the pasta - fear of carb coma usually prevents me from ordering pasta for lunch but I was starving. The portion was PERFECT - not stingy but just enough to fill me up without causing me to fall asleep at my desk two hours later. It was homemade, the ingredients were perfectly proportioned and best of all, it was simple. I can't stand it when places OD on ingredients and a lot of NZ restaurants fall into that trap. The server came by to ask how it was and my friend and I RAVED about it. I keep fantasizing about my next meal there - it's delish! read more

I am unable to comment on the food as any chance of eating was ruled out. I have been compelled to write this review because of the atrocious service we experienced. We arrived and sat down at a clean empty table - no dishes or crumbs and no reservation sign present. After a few minutes my companion went inside to order a coffee to start us off as there were no waitstaff in sight. Several more minutes passed. I took a call on my cellphone and in the middle of my conversation I was interrupted by a server who told me I 'had to move' as there is a waitlist for tables, the attitude accompanying this statement was unnecessary. I was stood over as I tried to gather myself and my companion's belongings and explain to the client on the other end of the phone I would have to return the call. I know it's busy but CUSTOMER SERVICE. There are ways of doing things. We changed our order at the till and took our coffees to go. Basic mismanagement of bookings, sections, and failure to train staff to recognise that not just middle class white Kiwis have money to spend at their establishment, plus the sheer attitude of entitlement of the waitstaff have irritated me enough to post the only bad review I have ever written about any establishment on the net. Disgusting. read more

Great atmosphere, lovely service and delicious drinks and food! Home made sodas, gorgeous smoothies and to offset all that good food, some yummy naughty cronuts. Yum. read more

Went for a pie, sold out at 1:30, so that must be a good sign. Had a sausage wrapped in a crepe with a savory tomato and horseradish sauce. Interesting and fresh, but not my favorite. 3/5 stars as I am comparing it with other bakeries in the area. There were many other choices and I wouldn't mind going back. read more

Delicious Agria gnocchi with hazelnuts - fresh and interesting combination of ingredients. Beautiful environment. Rhubarb smoothie was very subtle but pleasant; pumpkin smoothie tasted like pumpkin pie batter. read more

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