A coffee from Dream Cuisine is part of my mother's everyday ritual on the way to work, and I can…read moresee why. The coffee is well made, and Sarah is a warm and friendly barista who is always pleasant no matter what time of the day it is. Dream Cuisine is located in a small set of shops in Glendowie, so mostly the patrons are locals; however if you are visitor to the city and were curious to venture into the suburbs of Auckland, then Dream Cuisine could be a stop to refuel on your way to or from the beach down the road. Dream Cuisne offers cabinet food as well as a small selection of brunch meals, such as French toast, scrambled eggs and also the Mediterranean falafel platter, which i can confirm was pretty delicious. You can also pick up some tasty frozen meals from the freezer at Dream Cuisine, or alternatively there is a range of homemade chutneys and dips to choose from. Dream Cuisine also operates as a catering company for all sorts of occasions, from cocktail do's to weddings.

Re-opened today (July 23, 2014) after their Easter fire. The shop is so much lighter and brighter…read more It's great to see they've retained most of their pre-fire staff including the talented barista, Taz. Since the fire, a Countdown has opened opposite... The Merton East shops have one of the Metro Top Cheap Eats (Bombay Blues), as well as Bruce Lee sushi and Carl's Junior. It's great to have so many choices in St Johns.

Food looked fine....just don't ask for chicken teriyaki sandwich....all chicken was gristle ends…read moredried and couldn't get a fork into it let alone knife...or teeth if I'd managed it... They didn't offer a substitute it heaven forbid money back...but finally offered substitute food.... Won't be back Al the same...pity as a quiet spot....sorry ladies

I stopped in with my to-go cup on my way to work as I was early for the bus. I ordered my favorite…read morecoffee, a soy Capp, and stood to wait. The wait was longer than I expected as there was only one person who rushed to get in front of me, but I suppose they take their time to make a good coffee here as that is what I got! The coffee came out super tasty. The cafe is cute and in a great location (right on St Heliers Bay Road). It would be a great place to bring a friend and have a chat, as it didn't seem too busy when I went in around 9 am on a weekday. I am a fan of having a cafe near the bus stop! I would totally go here again, the outdoor seating looks great and it seems like a good place to sit down with a friend or a book for an hour or two. Hopefully my next coffee here with be "to stay."

Not that down with the Pleasantville surroundings but I am down with Charlie & George…read more I recently stopped here for breakfast on the way to an early meeting in Mt Wellington. Having spent next to no time in the area, I was stoked to find C&G, and even more stoked when I walked in and saw they use Kokako beans. For brekkie, I ordered the smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel, which came out with dressed salad of rocket, onion and capers. I usually prefer such accompaniments on my bagel, undressed, but with the generous amount of salmon and C.C already on there I totally forgot about it. Also, they mix fresh herbs through their cream cheese - big tick in my book. Perhaps, what stood for me the most though, was the service. Just little things - like the barista chatting to me while she made my coffee, bringing over water as soon as I sat down or asking how my meal was part way through - sometimes it's just the little things that make all the difference. On a final note, they have terrariums for table numbers!

The coffee is great and so is the design and atmosphere of the cafe. However we were a bit…read moredisappointed on the food in terms of taste and presentation. The order was very quickly served but it lacked the presentation n taste that I look for in a Saturday brunch. I don't need to rush and would appreciate a lovely presented brunch. The egg benny ordered was bland and do not stand to the usual cafe standard in that price range.

Great little spot, I ordered the fired potatoes served with poached eggs and a tomatoes based…read moresauce choosing to obmit the capers that is normal served with the dish, but to be honest a bit bland without them :( Coffee was excellent as was the service. Great cafe and beach if you just can't face the hussle and bussle of mission bay.

The last time I frequented Cafe on Kohi was when I lived in the area 6 years ago. This cafe by the…read morepedestrian crossing on the Kohimarama beachfront has always been quite popular. Water glasses landed on the table about the same moment as we sat down but I have to say that they should ask what you prefer - carbonated or tap. I hate fizzy water and that's what we got. I like the extra touch like offering straw hats for the sun given there is no shade there in the Summer time. Café on Kohi is part of the same group as Takapuna Beach Café and Rosie in Parnell to name a few of the Hip Groups establishments (and all my fav). They all have a similar feel with great food and great service. The place was packed but the food came quickly, the Matre-D was great value and reminded me that I could take a doggie bag home when I found the dish I chose was bigger than my appetite. My platter was made up of Pancetta, Toulouse sausage, smoked Trevally, paper thin pickles in mustard, olives and toasted sour dough. It was great and I did take some home but if there was cheese it would have been perfect. My friend had the rotisserie chicken with couscous and yoghurt and said that was good. The wait for a table is only a short wait so if you haven't been get yourself along there.

Great little neighborhood cafe!…read more Run by a Kiwi chef with his Russian partner. Friendly and helpful staff. Great coffee. A good selection of branch type food. They are starting to bring in more lunch type material. Seasonal menu, adds new ingredients every few weeks. Always amazed by the taste. Has a small children's play area. Highly recommend this place if you have little ones.

From the owner: Moloko Cafe is the perfect place for your morning coffee and breakfast in leafy Meadowbank. It…read moreoffers the perfect setting for family gatherings and nice afternoon sessions with friends.

I am so pleased with the new hub of bars, restaurants and cafés that have opened up in my stomping…read moreground over the past 5years. There used to be nothing out here! This one tops the cafe scene in my book. Friendly service, good food at a reasonable price point and you can bring the dog I have heard you can hire it out at night for private functions too which is a great addition to the line up.

Apparently the cafe is under new ownership. This explained a lot of my last trip here…read more This little gem is one of my favourite spots to stop when we're home visiting. It's adorable, tucked away beside the beach house across from Half Moon Bay and decorated with a rustic marina vibe. Distressed wood, lots of blue, lots of white..Everything I love (insert heart eyed emoji here). I have always loved the flat whites here, and so after a workout the other day this was top on my priority list. We waited about 15 minutes to get our flat whites which was a bit frustrating, but I thought "ah, worth the wait!" When we finally got them, they were way too hot, the espresso was sulfury and the milk had clearly just been dumped in. No latte art, which I've become accustomed to at this spot. Bit of a bummer. My other favourite part of my visits here is that your coffees are always accompanied by a chocolate fush or a strawberry mallow. Alas...No more. Hopefully they're just working out some kinks and things will get back to their normal seamless ways - or perhaps everyone was just having an off day. Either way, I'll try again and fingers crossed hope for the best. Otherwise I think we'll be making the drive to apothecary instead.

Fantastic, fast and friendly service at this great cafe that does everything well…read more I was starving after a session at the pool, so I ordered 4 items to wolf: banana honey smoothie, carrot walnut loaf with butter, large flat white and the GI Joe grill. It all arrived in no time and everything was divine. The coffee was creamy and hot, the loaf had been toasted to just the right temperature. The smoothie was delicious and nutritious, and proved a purrfick 'foil' for the magnificent grill. I really like how there is a little self contained box on each table with the (clean, laminated) menu, sanitiser, salt, pepper, sugar and a plastic flower. The owners obviously care about detail and it shows in every way.

Good coffee, friendly staff. Had the Tuna melt sandwich, which was generously filled and tasty…read more Lots of seating and an outside area as well.

Cirrus opened yesterday. It's run by the thoroughly lovely Yoshimi. They serve AllPress coffee,…read morehave indoor and outdoor seating, and offer a full cabinet of food. There's also a small play area for the littlies. Perfect for runners/walkers doing the Orakei Basin loop (there's a bowl of water outside for the pooch), or commuters riding from Meadowbank Train Station. Current hours are Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm.

Cute little cafe in Meadowbank. It's on the way to the train station from the main road…read more The place- in a quiet neighborhood. The cafe has one large table for 8 people, some bar stools, and a few 2 people tables. There is a back room with a small play area. Has some books and toys. Has quite a bit of echoing in this area. Restroom outside is very clean. The coffee- Allpress coffee. Has cold and warm drink options. The flat white I ordered was well made, silky taste, not burnt. The food- still waiting to try! The service- friendly, helpful.

Prices for the slices (caramel, etc) were really good, compared to the $5 at a bakery just up the…read moreroad. I also tried the feijoa smoothie and really enjoyed it!

Ronnies was definitely off to a good start this morning when we went there for a visit, as when we…read morewere at the counter ordering coffee they asked what type of cup that we wanted. This issue never really bothers me that much, but it really pisses my parents off - getting coffee in a glass just doesn't comprehend in their heads. The cabinet food on offer is pretty good, not the BEST savoury scone/ cheese scone I've ever had; the courgette and celery in the muffin tasted a bit weird, but that could just be because of my boring culinary tastes. There is also a kids menu available, which is pretty appropriate for the family oriented location of the place and the school just up the road. They also had a fantastic looking special on - a hash brown tower with a poached egg and baked beans with a coffee on the side for only $16. Nom!