Great staff and wonderful cafe experience, food was amazing and even go offer a free ham sandwich on the house but don't eat pork. Alhamdulillah very good cafe read more

We loved our coffee and scone, but as we looked around, we could see that the ceiling fan blades were filthy, laden with caked on dust. We commented that we would hate to be there when the fans were operating because of the risk of the globs of dust dirt falling into our coffee. And the floor could really have used a cleaning as well. read more

First off, loved the location. Close to the Craft & Fine Food Market, so swinging by this place after shopping on a Sunday afternoon was super easy. Also close to the beach area. I love the actual layout of the restaurant. There was a big table for big family-style lunches and some intimate sofa sets for small groups. I love that there's a kid's area at the back which really made my daughter's day. She spent about half an hour there, which meant I could take my time eating. Food is a hit or miss. We order the spinach and feta quiche...not that amazing. Had beef lasagne, good that they use real tomatoes in the sauce but lacked the bechamel quality in the sauce, just a lot of cheese instead of bechamel, but to the serving size was pretty big. I was very happy with my NZ$4 spinach and bacon pastry. It was huge and savory, made quiet a good lunch meal for me. Cappuccino and strawberry milkshake were also pretty good. I'd come back to this place again but would choose my food wisely. Go with the pastry selection...after all, they are a bakery. read more

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Popped in here last Sunday morning for a quick bite to eat and the place was absolutely pumping. Every man and his dog seemed to be in there eating breakfast or buying takeaway baked goods. Despite the long queues, the wait was negligible. I think being jam-packed is a regular occurrence for these guys so they've got it down pat - plenty of staff, two tills....nailing it. The bakery itself is pretty big with plenty of outdoor seating lining the street. And the selection of food...Oh my goodness! Row upon row of baked goods, breads and sweet treats. Impossible to choose. Perhaps that is why I rookie'd out and ordered vegetarian frittata, which was massive but lacked flavour (S+P badly needed!) and was well overcooked. Will be back to try their pies soon. read more

Devonport Stone Oven Bakery & Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Place was really busy, was on a public holiday though. Foods pretty good and it's a cool little place close to the main esplanade. Had a great range of food and drinks and it's all pretty reasonably priced. My criticism is around their smoothies, I ordered a berry smoothly and it tasted completely fake and watery, I complained and they swapped it for a banana smoothie which tasted even worse. Be aware of the smoothies. Note there is a 15% surcharge on public holidays. read more

Devonport Stone Oven Bakery & Cafe - Called the Blat, its $8.50. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Auckland, AUK

With a name like Stone Oven Bakery and Cafe you would presume they only make and sell bread and pastries, however this Devonport Cafe has been around a good long time, and are known by the locals for their bread yes, but also for the great breakfast meals, brunch and appetizing lunch menu. Feels like the whole neighborhood has been here at some point in their lives, and you are treated like a local too even if you're from another suburb, or even country which is fabulous. Lovely outdoor seating with full sun, which is where you find me any time I am in Devonport, I like the relaxed feel, good honest portions, and variety of the menu. They have fantastic fast service, you either grab your food at the counter whilst paying, or order of the menu and they will serve you at the table. A great cafe and very consistent over the many years I have visited. read more

This is literally my favourite place to go when I go to Devonport! The food is always fresh and even though it looks small from the outside, when you walk in there's LOTS of space. Less than 5 minutes walk from the ferry building (and a minute from the library), the Stone Oven offers fresh food, great coffee and friendly staff. They saved my life - let's just say talking and eating at the same time isn't a good idea read more

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Spent $85.00 here today, food was average for the price. Ordered the pancakes, vegetarian but they still managed to put bacon on it. Returned the pancakes, had them "re-made" which consisted of them just taking the bacon off, which had bacon juice all through the pancakes. As a vegetarian extremely disappointing, certainly didn't warrant the $85.00 price tag. Place was filthy, not sure when they last cleaned it. Will not be going back. read more

A great selection of food and the cheese scones are fantastic. There is an excellent kids section at the back with lots of toys. Can be very busy on the weekends and a bit chaotic but the week days are much easier to negotiate with kids. read more

nice bakery, the only one in Devenport. I like the decorations and the atmosphere. There is outside nice seating area if you come with a dog. Many options to choose from. Good coffee as well. read more

I was invited to a breakfast here yesterday. And I was surprised at the amount of food for the big breakfast. It was so much I couldn't even finish the whole plate. If you have seen my other review photos. I pride myself of my massive appetite. But, it's no match for the scramble eggs, toasts, grill tomato, fried mushroom, bacon, sausages and a steak on my plate at the stone oven. Not only it was a huge portion, it was also very delicious. So for the price, it's 5 stars. Highly recommend anyone to go and check it out. Two thumbs up. read more

Devonport Stone Oven Bakery & Cafe - Before I started eating. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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I'm not one to complain about a cafe and it does seem from all the reviews that this is quite the establishment in Devonport. However today when we went for lunch with our toddler the whole experience was lacking. For one, the staff were less than friendly - not making eye contact, not smiling and generally disinterested. There were a lot of options for food and the prices weren't bad, but I was surprised that they wouldn't make a toastie for my toddler. Most places will happily accommodate your needs. And I was more annoyed because this is hailed as a "kid friendly" establishment. There are a few toys at the back but I'd hardly rave about it based on that. To make matters worse, the toilets were in need of a good scrubbing. As I was taking my little one in, another young girl was refusing to use the toilet because it was dirty. Maybe it was a bad day...all establishments have rough days... But I'm disappointed we drove all the way out there. Can think of far more child friendly places closer to home. read more

The Stone Oven Bakery and Cafe has a massive cabinet filled with delicious looking treats, that you can either enjoy to-go or sitting down at one of the tables inside. They also have a menu on offer, with the standard Kiwi lunch/ brunch fare. We actually sat around the corner at Paua Cafe and Bar, which is currently part of the Stone House Bakery and has the same menu for now, but will be changing in a few weeks to separate ownership. The coffee was fantastic, with a great crema and a perfect temperature. Our meals were huge and we couldn't even finish - we shared a plate of wedges and the vegetarian big breakfast, which had yummy corn fritters that seemed to be made out of fresh corn and came with a tasty relish on the side. Possibly the mushrooms were a bit over cooked, but other than that I have no qualms with this place - good service, great relaxed setting in Devonport and a good soundtrack in the background to accompany your meal. read more

Devonport Stone Oven Bakery & Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Auckland, AUK

What was once good has gone to shit...from bad service to shit coffee. ...need I say more.

Being a local institution means not changing things too much or you scare away the regulars who made your business an institution in the first place. The Stone Oven Cafe is inside what once was a telephone exchange building, enjoys great space and light, big doors and a huge display stand of various and many locally baked delicacies. A very busy waiting team deliver out-sourced espresso coffee and their own made cooked meals and baked goods. They have free wifi but not free newspapers. I love their toast, freshly made from their own bakery each day. There's a lot of room and outdoor dining is available. Service can be wonderful or bloody rude, depending on who is running things that day. Mornings are best, and they open at 6:30am. Four stars for getting it almost right, but not changing the formula to make it perfect. read more

What is going on in this cafe? Foolish, coquettish young women [girls] who don't appear to have a handle on customer service. Luke warm coffee, didn't know the difference between coffee types; waited for dessert [cake] but they intimated, when I enquired where it was, that I had already consumed it and was simply seeking an additional serving at no charge! Too much silly gossiping behind the counter with little or no real concern for the customer. As I have learnt over much time, never leave the counter without your receipt - it not only indicates how much you've spent but also details the time you actually made your purchase, a situation staff cannot argue against. read more