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Just a few blocks from St. Patrick's Cathedral, you'll find another Auckland sanctuary. Federal & Wolfe is not just another cleverly hip "&" name like many that have sprung up over the years, but the street names of the actual intersection where this cafe/brunch haven is located. Thus even removed as it is from the main streets, you have little reason to get lost. Seat yourself and one of the staff will quickly present you with a cheery greeting and a menu, or walk up to the counter for takeaway. A lot of the charm comes from the diversity in customers and decor, which ranges from colorful benches and picnic tables, to low window seats, to repurposed giant menu boards. It was a calm weekday afternoon when I went, but seating was still 75% filled with various groups of friends, suited business partners, and the lone diners like myself. I felt completely at home being alone here, but I do wish I had the extra company if only to have an excuse to try multiple dishes! It took the better part of 10 minutes to scan through the menu and finally settle on a Chai Latte and Dukkah Eggs. I waited and contemplated my decision as I watched neighbors scarfing down Smashed Avocado Toast and leaving no trace behind. As big as the plates are, I can imagine leftovers are scarce. I too fell victim to this pattern as I wolfed (heh) down my meal of (slightly overcooked) poached eggs over chorizo, greens, feta spread, and sourdough toast. Well-seasoned, balanced, and not heavy as some brunches back in the States usually make me feel. You'd do well to take a moment to appreciate how carefully the kitchen presents each drink and dish though - inspire insta-FOMO among your friends! Lastly, I'd like to hazard a guess that part of the job requirements for working here are to be a veritable ray of sunshine. I don't know how much effort goes into prepping food and service this good consistently, every day, but it's a wonder the staff members kept greeting each customer with a smile and some wit, and I kid you not, literal pep in their step. They deserve every penny I paid for my meal.
Our first meal in Auckland and it was the perfect spot to start the vacation. The space is large, bright, and breezy with the open air lack-of-windows when the weather is good. It's a mixed use space where you can come here for brunch which is excellent or have a coffee and snack while you get some work done. We both ordered eggs benny. One was a smoked salmon one while the other was the more classic style with lashings of bacon. They were both delicious with perfectly poached eggs that provided the yolky thick sauce along with the hollandaise to make it rich and creamy. The bread was thick cut and toasted well to hold up against the weight of the sauce and protein stacked on top. We really felt energized and less jet-lagged after taking our time to enjoy the meal along with a cup of New Zealand organic tea. The place is also located in a "quiet" street corner of the Auckland Central Business District which was a real bonus. Overall, a great first meal choice here in Auckland for us.
A perennial breakfast favorite for Auckland CBD area. Never ever disappoints and plenty of creative options to choose from. Service is always friendly and helpful, if you're in Auckland, please do go by and start a our day right. I've visited this place every time I'm in town, which is about a dozen or so times now. Been to numerous other places but still find myself coming back here. The quality is just consistent and good every single time. So, pretty much everything on the menu is absolutely wonderful. Favorites must be the avocado on toast, not your run of the mill basic ago toast, but a wonderful souped up version with plenty of herbs on thick sliced toast and a balsamic vinaigrette that will put all other avo toasts to shame. The other must try is the mushroom medley on toast. Really rich and wonderful, umami everything. Don't forget to add a poached egg! Their house made Manuka smoked salmon is a lovely addition to their zucchini fritters. Plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians but if you need more protein they have great bacon and other meat dishes and sandwiches too. Did I also mention that they make a mean cup of Joe?
Really nice place to grab breakfast. We went there on a Wednesday around 7:45 am got a seat next to the big window and enjoyed the breeze. This place became somewhat crowded around 8:50am when we left. We went for the granola to share which was ok. I tried the halloumi poached egg which was good. The bread was a bit hard though and we thought it would be better if they had each egg on a different bread rather than covering only one bread and stacking the other bread below it. My wife went for the avocado on toast and it looks good too. Overall recommend this place for breakfast while in Auckland.
Went here for brunch / breakfast on a Saturday morning and we thought it wasn't thaw good. Service is spotty. I mean they are way too relaxed to give you a good enough service. I thought the portions were small for what we paid I requested a side of mushrooms ( $5) and when they didn't arrive the waitress simply said ," oh ! The chef must have gotten creative and put them inside your sandwich " ...... oh .... seriously ??? NOT coming back obviously
I'm not so much into the vibe at Federal & Wolfe and it's not a place I could see myself hanging out in on the regular but they do a very good breakfast. Their sweet risotto with fruit compote is gluten and dairy free, not too sweet, and totally delicious. I had it with a side of bacon and a pot of tea and was fueled up for the morning in the best way possible.
Laid back non-pretentious vibe cafe with graffiti on the walls but top notch service and food. Not a cheap place but worth every penny in my opinion. I was there for a late holiday breakfast at 10:00 and the place was buzzing. Had a fantastic juice with carrot (think there was also orange and pineapple in it), the dukkah eggs with chorizo which were absolutely to die for, and a flat white. I'd definitely recommend it and I know I'd be a regular if I lived here!
Chic, rustic, breakfast joint in the business district of Auckland. They have a variety of breakfast entrees to include yummy vegan options. I am not a vegan, so when I have an internal debate about creamy mushroom toast or a vegetable omelette, they got the goods! I ordered the sunny side up eggs with smoked salmon and toast. So simple but oh so good! No need to dress up anything. All they did was add salsa. The freshness of everything made the meal great. Now I see why they made the metro's top restaurant list.
I stopped here for my first meal in New Zealand, and ugh. It was good. It reminded me quite a bit of hipster San Francisco with it's woodsy modern ambiance and graffiti style writing. The breakfast choices are quite filling and high quality at a slightly high, but reasonable price. I was ravenous from our flight in, and got the Smoked Fish Kedgeree. I admired the lovely bright orange-yellow egg (eggs in America are a depressing mild yellow variety) and took in the scent of the herbed rice. Yes, I knew it was going to be a fantastic trip. The husby got the Dukkah eggs with the chorizo and was equally elated. We enjoyed a white espresso and chai latte with our meals and headed out on our merry way.
Federal & Wolfe is a little bit of soul amongst skyscrapers and financial services. Sadly, I was only in for coffee (Kokako, my fave) but the muffins and other baked goods looked pretty delicious and the breakfast menu was very appetising. I brought my team back a day later (we were in the city for conference) and converted them all - nothing is better than a decent cup of coffee when you're otherwise stuck with the giant vats of car grease that you get function venues - so that several of them were back again on Day Three! The vibe is very relaxed and welcoming, with none of the pretension you might expect either from a cafe in the business district or space that's primarily organic with graffiti menus on the walls. I'll have to make an effort to get into the city on a Saturday for breakfast so I can try out their food, but next time I've got a morning meeting in town I'll be sure to stop here.
6 years ago
Super cute little cafe in the heart of Auckland, very close to the sky tower. I was looking for a cafe 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! read more
First meal in Auckland! We were looking for places walking distance from our hotel. Came across Federal 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. read more
3 years ago
Just a few blocks from St. Patrick's Cathedral, you'll find another Auckland sanctuary. Federal & Wolfe is not just another cleverly hip "&" name like many that have sprung up over the years, but the street names of the actual intersection where this cafe/brunch haven is located. Thus even removed as it is from the main streets, you have little reason to get lost. Seat yourself and one of the staff will quickly present you with a cheery greeting and a menu, or walk up to the counter for takeaway. A lot of the charm comes from the diversity in customers and decor, which ranges from colorful benches and picnic tables, to low window seats, to repurposed giant menu boards. It was a calm weekday afternoon when I went, but seating was still 75% filled with various groups of friends, suited business partners, and the lone diners like myself. I felt completely at home being alone here, but I do wish I had the extra company if only to have an excuse to try multiple dishes! It took the better part of 10 minutes to scan through the menu and finally settle on a Chai Latte and Dukkah Eggs. I waited and contemplated my decision as I watched neighbors scarfing down Smashed Avocado Toast and leaving no trace behind. As big as the plates are, I can imagine leftovers are scarce. I too fell victim to this pattern as I wolfed (heh) down my meal of (slightly overcooked) poached eggs over chorizo, greens, feta spread, and sourdough toast. Well-seasoned, balanced, and not heavy as some brunches back in the States usually make me feel. You'd do well to take a moment to appreciate how carefully the kitchen presents each drink and dish though - inspire insta-FOMO among your friends! Lastly, I'd like to hazard a guess that part of the job requirements for working here are to be a veritable ray of sunshine. I don't know how much effort goes into prepping food and service this good consistently, every day, but it's a wonder the staff members kept greeting each customer with a smile and some wit, and I kid you not, literal pep in their step. They deserve every penny I paid for my meal. read more
6 years ago
Our first meal in Auckland and it was the perfect spot to start the vacation. The space is large, bright, and breezy with the open air lack-of-windows when the weather is good. It's a mixed use space where you can come here for brunch which is excellent or have a coffee and snack while you get some work done. We both ordered eggs benny. One was a smoked salmon one while the other was the more classic style with lashings of bacon. They were both delicious with perfectly poached eggs that provided the yolky thick sauce along with the hollandaise to make it rich and creamy. The bread was thick cut and toasted well to hold up against the weight of the sauce and protein stacked on top. We really felt energized and less jet-lagged after taking our time to enjoy the meal along with a cup of New Zealand organic tea. The place is also located in a "quiet" street corner of the Auckland Central Business District which was a real bonus. Overall, a great first meal choice here in Auckland for us. read more
7 years ago
The staff was very very kind, smiling all the time. The ambiance is relax. We took fresh juices (mine was zinger..) and were excellent. The muffins and banana bread were excellent too. Unfortunately, it is closed on sunday like many restaurants in Auckland... read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
A perennial breakfast favorite for Auckland CBD area. Never ever disappoints and plenty of creative options to choose from. Service is always friendly and helpful, if you're in Auckland, please do go by and start a our day right. I've visited this place every time I'm in town, which is about a dozen or so times now. Been to numerous other places but still find myself coming back here. The quality is just consistent and good every single time. So, pretty much everything on the menu is absolutely wonderful. Favorites must be the avocado on toast, not your run of the mill basic ago toast, but a wonderful souped up version with plenty of herbs on thick sliced toast and a balsamic vinaigrette that will put all other avo toasts to shame. The other must try is the mushroom medley on toast. Really rich and wonderful, umami everything. Don't forget to add a poached egg! Their house made Manuka smoked salmon is a lovely addition to their zucchini fritters. Plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians but if you need more protein they have great bacon and other meat dishes and sandwiches too. Did I also mention that they make a mean cup of Joe? read more
3 years ago
Really nice place to grab breakfast. We went there on a Wednesday around 7:45 am got a seat next to the big window and enjoyed the breeze. This place became somewhat crowded around 8:50am when we left. We went for the granola to share which was ok. I tried the halloumi poached egg which was good. The bread was a bit hard though and we thought it would be better if they had each egg on a different bread rather than covering only one bread and stacking the other bread below it. My wife went for the avocado on toast and it looks good too. Overall recommend this place for breakfast while in Auckland. read more
9 years ago
Went here for brunch / breakfast on a Saturday morning and we thought it wasn't thaw good. Service is spotty. I mean they are way too relaxed to give you a good enough service. I thought the portions were small for what we paid I requested a side of mushrooms ( $5) and when they didn't arrive the waitress simply said ," oh ! The chef must have gotten creative and put them inside your sandwich " ...... oh .... seriously ??? NOT coming back obviously read more
7 years ago
Delicious eggs benedict with salmon and kedgeree. Service was brisk and very friendly. Good bakery selection and tea selection for us non-coffee drinkers. A little off the beaten path and lots of locals. read more
I'm not so much into the vibe at Federal & Wolfe and it's not a place I could see myself hanging out in on the regular but they do a very good breakfast. Their sweet risotto with fruit compote is gluten and dairy free, not too sweet, and totally delicious. I had it with a side of bacon and a pot of tea and was fueled up for the morning in the best way possible. read more
9 years ago
Really hit the spot! Friendly staff, great menu and we had an amazing time. We'll definitely be back!! We missed our ferry to Rangitoto so thought we'd get some brekkie while we waited. The Yelp reviews for this place are well justified and the food was amazing. read more
11 years ago
Laid back non-pretentious vibe cafe with graffiti on the walls but top notch service and food. Not a cheap place but worth every penny in my opinion. I was there for a late holiday breakfast at 10:00 and the place was buzzing. Had a fantastic juice with carrot (think there was also orange and pineapple in it), the dukkah eggs with chorizo which were absolutely to die for, and a flat white. I'd definitely recommend it and I know I'd be a regular if I lived here! read more
Chic, rustic, breakfast joint in the business district of Auckland. They have a variety of breakfast entrees to include yummy vegan options. I am not a vegan, so when I have an internal debate about creamy mushroom toast or a vegetable omelette, they got the goods! I ordered the sunny side up eggs with smoked salmon and toast. So simple but oh so good! No need to dress up anything. All they did was add salsa. The freshness of everything made the meal great. Now I see why they made the metro's top restaurant list. read more
I stopped here for my first meal in New Zealand, and ugh. It was good. It reminded me quite a bit of hipster San Francisco with it's woodsy modern ambiance and graffiti style writing. The breakfast choices are quite filling and high quality at a slightly high, but reasonable price. I was ravenous from our flight in, and got the Smoked Fish Kedgeree. I admired the lovely bright orange-yellow egg (eggs in America are a depressing mild yellow variety) and took in the scent of the herbed rice. Yes, I knew it was going to be a fantastic trip. The husby got the Dukkah eggs with the chorizo and was equally elated. We enjoyed a white espresso and chai latte with our meals and headed out on our merry way. read more
Federal & Wolfe is a little bit of soul amongst skyscrapers and financial services. Sadly, I was only in for coffee (Kokako, my fave) but the muffins and other baked goods looked pretty delicious and the breakfast menu was very appetising. I brought my team back a day later (we were in the city for conference) and converted them all - nothing is better than a decent cup of coffee when you're otherwise stuck with the giant vats of car grease that you get function venues - so that several of them were back again on Day Three! The vibe is very relaxed and welcoming, with none of the pretension you might expect either from a cafe in the business district or space that's primarily organic with graffiti menus on the walls. I'll have to make an effort to get into the city on a Saturday for breakfast so I can try out their food, but next time I've got a morning meeting in town I'll be sure to stop here. read more
My little retreat in the middle of the city! Federal & Wolfe is a short walk from work but feels like you are in a different world. It's quirky aesthetics, friendly staff and refreshing beats that are a mix of hip-hop, funk, old school and alty is my saviour from a stuffy corporate office. The food is all happily farmed which earns mad props in my book. They also have quite a few sustainability badges for the environmentally friendly way they choose to run their business... Another winner! I do dearly miss the ray of sunshine Kate and her predecessor the handsome shawty but there is still Matt and the beautiful lady who has just had a baby who it is far to far gone to ask her name now. They say change is as good as a holiday and I love this holiday Onya Federal&Wolfe! read more
Great spot in a rather average part of town, F&W is all about organic, sustainable and locally sourced. Not to be missed are their smoothies and juices, which come chilled in large glass jars. I'm also a huge fan of their chicken salad. It has the most delicious honey mustard dressing and lots of vege (carrots, zuchinni) - the perfect lunch for those wanting to power through and arfternoon of work without feeling like a post-lunch siesta. The staff at F&W are also lovely. I recently came here for lunch with a friend who works nearby but hadn't stopped in for a while and the owner greeted her with a big hug like she was some long lost friend. Love it! read more
7 years ago
This place is arguably the best kept little secret in Auckland. Go and get yourself the dukkah eggs and a side of hash browns, both of them extremely delicious. The coffee was very good as well. It's the best spot to just pop in and get yourself a breakfast to start the day. read more
Another day, another absolutely sensational meal in Auckland. While spots like Federal and Depot have set an exceptionally high bar for food in the city, Federal & Wolfe meets that bar with a funky fresh menu that's executed fantastically in a cool atmosphere. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Abundant seating in a quaint corner cafe makes for a great atmosphere at Federal & Wolfe when combined with their fast and friendly service. Small talk is abundant if you want it, and you can tell that the servers and staff all genuinely like each other, which is unfortunately rare these days. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? My pictured order of 'Dukkah Eggs' came to $18.50, which was reasonable given both the portion size and the quality that I'll touch on in just a moment. The rest of the menu was priced accordingly with nothing coming out to be unreasonable. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? I honestly didn't know what to expect from the Dukkah Eggs, which were labeled on the menu as such: BBQ Chorizo, Rocket, Feta, Sourdough, Poached Eggs & Egyptian Dukkah Spice's & Nuts. Goodness me... what? I'm a big time foodie as you can probably guess, and while I'd experienced Dukkah before in North Africa I couldn't for the life of me figure out how it would blend with a breakfast dish consisting of barbecue chorizo no less. Turns out? It was absolutely out of this world. The chorizo was brilliant, and went perfectly with the poached eggs and the fantastically flavorful sourdough bread. The drippings of olive oil? Perfect, and complimented by the rocket (see: Arugula as well call it stateside). This dish was damn near perfect. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Picking a breakfast spot out of the countless wonderful options in Auckland is an increasingly difficult selection process, but Federal & Wolfe matches the very high bar that's been set. Star Granted. read more
Federal and Wolfe is awesome, from the coloured crates and school tables and chairs to the staff, food and coffee. Of course you know the coffee will be good, this place is owned by the people who bought us Kokako, so that is the coffee you get. The food likewise as with Kokako tastes great and is good for you. Fresh, whole ingredients, the food is kept quite simple but the tastes great still. There are a lot of options for vegetarians and vegans here too. The first time I came I asked the girl about the food and she was so helpful. Informed me of what was vegan suitable and ran off to the kitchen several times to question the guy back there. We had lightly toasted sourdough and conserves with coffee, both of which was very good. Nothing better than a lazy Saturday breakfast, especially one you do not have to make yourself. Just keep in mind Federal and Wolfe are closed on Sundays so if you want that weekend breakfast or brunch, make it a Saturday. read more
7 years ago
Just ate the most delicious breakfast -maybe of my life- at Federal & Wolfe and I absolutely have to leave a 5-star review. I only had one morning in Auckland so I wanted to make it count. Came to Federal & Wolfe because of the Yelp reviews and I am so glad I did! I literally had to text home about the Creamy Mushroom the minute I bit into it. Highly recommend! read more
8 years ago
Very trendy, modern looking spot with a good variety of breakfast options. Pricing is a bit pricey but the eggs are free range. Ordered eggs with a side of salmon ($18.50) no additional condiments needed as the dish was deliciously satisfying. It did also come with salsa & a slice of lemon for the salmon read more
7 years ago
Delicious and unique menu, quick service, and locals pouring in throughout our meal. This is clearly a popular spot for breakfast and lunch and we understood why. read more
7 years ago
My husband found this cafe while perusing yelp when we were in New Zealand on our honeymoon. I don't know why, but Auckland seems to have a love affair with cafes and brunch--not just on the weekend, but all the time! The staff here is fantastic and kept fussing at us when we tried to get ourselves water, forks, etc. The food was cooked fresh, was flavorful and hearty. Good portion sizes to keep us running as we traipsed around the city all day. read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
Pros and cons. The place opens early and accommodates around 20 ppl give or take a few. There's one waiter when we went in early in the morning. We were the only couple there which was surprising because the food was pretty good. Healthy I would say in comparison to American food we usually eat back home in restaurants. They don't use processed ingredients as u can taste the organic blends of their dishes. I had the Flat white coffee, dukkah eggs with chorizo while my other half had the Eggs florentine. We finished everything of course and even tipped when it wasn't a custom to tip. Nothing was too salty or over cooked or undercooked. The flat white, which is an Australian drink was ok but the amount of expresso in it made me more awake. What we loved about the place was that the waiter was friendly and tended to our needs, the place itself was nice inside and clean. The food was great and light for breakfast And the music provided a laid back vibe In the heart of the city. read more
13 years ago
8 years ago
Great little place in downtown Auckland. I liked that there were flowers inside the cafe! Coffee was pretty good. I got the smoked fish dish...the flavoring was great, but I recommend it was a late lunch meal. It didn't mesh with coffee, and it wasn't much of a breakfast meal :/ My bf got the eggs bene and thought they were pretty good read more
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