This place is the best. We only live down the road but can never go past our local, Clevedon Cafe…read more The girls change up the menu regularly which is unusual for any restaurant. But don't fear, they feature similar meals and ingredients just with a different idea. Their charcoal bao buns, yummmm, and their sweet bao buns on their brunch menu are out if this world. We have never had a bad meal there. The staff are always friendly and helpful.

Fantastic food. I've eaten here at least three times and have always been thoroughly satisfied with…read moremy meals. They are good sized servings, delicious and well presented. The cafe is kid-friendly and has at least a couple of high chairs for its littler patrons. There aren't a lot of vegetarian options but the eggs benedict mushroom dish was superb. Really tasty. Out of the desserts, the cheesecake is great but very rich! I would recommend sharing a portion. There are a number of other delicious sounding options. They have breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and a couple of kids' options as well. Catering and arranging functions here are also options.

Always good food and amazing service. I would highly recommend to everyone…read more It's also pet friendly and you can have your dogs with you

This was a wonderful cafe with a great atmosphere and fabulous staff. Sadly, it closed for good…read moreearlier in 2025.

OMG. I love this place!!! It is so cute. We came here yesterday when it was pouring down. Not that…read moremany people inside. They sell lots of different products that you would not often see in central Auckland. I think the guy serving everyone had had a rough day as he didn't seem very cheery. Service was still good though but a happy face would have made it top notch. I ordered a soy hot chocolate which was yum but I guess you can't really mess that up. He had a long black which was made very well. I ordered the curry of the day (Thai chicken) and it was ok, I have had better as the chicken was dry and the courgette flavour was strong, quite fusion. He had their big breakfast which apparently was a lot nicer than any other one he had back in Auckland. I thought they are all the same hahaha. When leaving was I tempted to try their cabinet food so I got a cheesecake brownie and a strawberry brownie to take away. LOVED IT. He usually doesn't like sweet food (like most guys) but he loved it too! Kitchen closes at 2.30pm but cabinet food goes until close. I would highly recommend this cafe and then you could stop by clevedon coast oysters before or after = perfect day

So you've gone on your country drive down south and you're feeling parched. Perhaps you are on the…read morehunt for fresh veges, fruit or a jar of jam? Well, Ciao Bella has both a nice, homey looking country cafe with an Italian twist, as well as all your farmer's market needs. They hold the Italian Country Market here every weekend, but don't hesitate to venture here another day. They also have the most amazing bathroom, covered in multi-coloured tiles. Feels like an acid trip from the 60s. Basically, it's a breath of fresh air on your journey to Clevedon or beyond.

The name needs to be updated. It's called Alenna Cafe and it's great…read more We needed a quick breakfast place and wanted to stop somewhere out of the city. They have lovely pastries and I chose the cinnamon roll. They warmed it up for me and it was perfect. I like light frosting and this one was light. I had a hot latte to drink with my roll. The coffee was topped with latte art and was creamy and nice and hot. We ate inside with several tables available. Service was excellent. We were very happy with this stop.

It's now called Alenna which made it a bit harder to find so once the name changes over in…read moresearches, that will be better. We popped in a tried their beef lol lak- yummy! Salad was fresh and dressing was flavorful. Beef was tender and served in a delicious sauce with a perfectly fried egg. Service was friendly. It's definitely a casual laid back cafe.

A cute place recommended by several people. The restaurant is clean and bright. We had the chicken…read moreand waffles which was good. The chicken was tasty and mildly spicy. I liked the egginess and herbs in the waffles yet would have preferred if it had not been battered and deep fried. A pleasant spot with good food.

What a lovely morning to escape from Summerset Retirement village and enjoy sun, coffee, and a bite…read moreof breakfast. We shared the avocado toast and an egg omelette. It was all so good. Also split a "UBS" have no clue what that stands for other than yummy. It has chocolate, caramel, coconut shavings, and other stuff that I'm sure is super healthy! So if you are in the area or visiting an aging parent at Summerset Retirement Center, stop by and enjoy the neighborhood and food.

Great coffee, fast and efficient service and very friendly too. What more can you ask for.read more

I love this coffee shop but don't often have the time to stop as I am passing. Roma is one of South…read moreAuckland's hidden gems but word-of-mouth is spreading and people are often queuing out the door for their caffeine hit. Roma are unabashedly a coffee roaster and coffee shop, rather than a café. There are a small selection of cakes & slices and a few tables and chairs but they know their focus. Beans are roasted on site (the operation on full display) and these are then distributed wholesale to other cafes around the area as well as to retail customers at the Drury site. The service at their takeout coffee counter is friendly & prompt; once you've made your way through the line to place your order, your coffee arrives very quickly. The house blend of beans is full-bodied and every coffee double shot unless otherwise requested. Ridiculously cheap compared to some Auckland cafes, it's easy to see why Roma Coffee Roasters is so popular.

So many choices of pies, and the pastry is deliciousss. Great set-up with a self-serve line for…read morecold items. We tried several different pies and they were all fantastic. Also tried a couple dessert slices. Prices are great, too!

This is my local favourite cafe of mine, good food and great service. Have tried their eggs…read morebenedict and it's superb!

Love love love this place. They have special deal for coffee/tea with selected muffin for 6.50 NZD…read more. Which is very reasonable price . I tried their club sandwich and non fat latte and blue berry cheese muffin .. All of them are good and cost under 10 bucks :) next time I will upload some pics for your guys to see . They have quite lot of customers during lunch break . And they close at 3:30 pm which is very normal for NZ small business :) support local , support small business ! I am so glad they have the cafe open in the small flat bush neighborhood . Super super nice .! They make local residents' life so much easier (can't say for others , at least for myself ) I assumed this place is ran by Korean owner? Cz they offer authentic Korean bibimbap for lunch special . Make sure to give it a try if you live close by :)

Less than 2 mins from the Drury motorway on ramp, and yet it has a rural, quiet feel. This place is…read morea fantastic stop for brunch on the weekend. We go here on our way up to the city from Waiuku. The food is amazing, both off the menu and in the cabinet. Their cakes are fantastic! With many flavours to choose from. I'm always tempted to ditch the brunch idea and go straight to cake! We have enjoyed their cooked breakfasts with great coffee and iced chocolates. I hear great things about their hot chocolate too! I think this place has few reviews because the locals want to keep it hidden all to themselves, and I understand why. The cafe area is spacious with nice decor. Being part of the garden centre, sitting outside is also a pretty option surrounded by plants. Check this hidden gem out! You won't be disappointed :)

I am almost loath to write a review because I want to keep this place a secret. It has had some…read morechanges in ownership and at one stage was part of the neighbouring garden centre. It may well still be, but a new broom has swept through because it has definitely improved. From the exterior Cafe Palazzo appears to be a shabby red farm shed with car parks. Enter through the gates and be welcomed by a lovely rustic courtyard with outdoor seating, tables and shrubbery. Inside is the spacious cafe where art adorns the walls. A sign asks patrons to order at the counter but on my two most recent visits a friendly "maitre d" of sorts has proffered a menu and directed us to a table - last week we were even waited on. Phwoar... getting flash in Drury! The menu has a good selection of the usual breakfast suspects, eggs any way, pancakes, etc and tantalising dishes like Smoked Salmon scrambled with feta, mushrooms, salsa, and avocado. Serious carnivores are tempted with Lamb's Fry with brown onion sauce and Foccacia or Sauteed Kidneys with a Port Wine Sauce. Lunch features soups, salads, burgers, fritters, pasta, nachos, and a quesadilla tortilla. For those not wanting a huge meal there is a cabinet to the left of the counter with croissants, samosas and wraps from memory, however they seem to point customers to the menu for obvious reasons. The Caesar Salad is highly recommended, one of the nicest I have had. The coffee was good but could have been a tad larger. They cater for large groups, vegetarians and children and they are licensed with a nice range of wines, and beer and cider on tap. The service can be a little slow, however I guess they are probably run off their feet at times since it is one of the only decent cafes for miles. This cafe caters for weddings and parties and would be a fabulous venue for a function. Next time you're headed south and have an hour up your sleeve, take the Drury turnoff, head west and you are literally only a minute away from Cafe Palazzo. See you there!