If you're in Auckland, you definitely need to check out some of the cafes they have in town! We…read morestopped by Bestie Cafe on the first day of our trip and we had a great experience. We were seated immediately after getting there and got a carafe of water quickly after that. The food and drinks came out fast which was great for us since we were starving from our flight. Both of the dishes we got tasted great. My toast had a lot of mushrooms on them but they were cooked perfectly. The drink we got tasted great too! I got a simple tea that came with fresh turmeric, which definitely helped my sore throat. Definitely worth a visit!!

I love bestie cafe! I have come several times and each time the food and coffee are great. The view…read moreof the sky tower is beautiful. The staff are welcoming and kind. My favorite cafe in Aukland. The toastie with fried egg was delicious and the hot cakes as well. Their counter has a nice selection of treats and I love the veggie sandwich!

I had a delicious flat white, and the french toast was great. Husband said the eggs benedict were…read morereally good too. A tad loud for our taste (music and chatter, though the place was half full), but my Loops helped.

Dizengoff is a popular cafe on the main strip of Ponsonby Road…read more There is seating inside and out, I prefer the atmosphere inside personally. All the tables are rather close together, however it works. No personal space issues, incurred! Allpress coffee is served - brownie points. They offer a section of scrummy slices and biscuits including Louise slice, chocolate afghans, friands, lemon poppyseed muffins, fudge and so on. I know them all. Also, they have a fab menu mostly vegetarian I think, wholesome and delicious gastronomy. Staff are friendly, happy and will help you decide on what u want, if you are overwhelmed! Top shelf experience.

I REALLLLLLLY wanted to love this place. I was so excited to finally get here after walking by so…read moremany times. I came on a Sunday morning (expected it to be busy, which it was) with my boyfriend. We got a little two person table and scoured the menu. I had read online that they have vegan options. They are well known for their shakes, which look 1000% amazing and I really wanted one (legit the reason we came here). But when I asked the server, she said there were no vegan options for the shakes - the only vegan option on the menu was the acai bowl. I love a good healthy vegan option, but when you go somewhere hoping for a shake and come out with an expensive and moderate acai bowl, it's a tad bit disappointing. The server was really nice and the place n is cute, but they seemed completely understaffed. There was like one server for the entire restaurant. I ordered the acai bowl and my boyfriend ordered the avo toast. We had to ask someone if we could order after waiting for like 15 mins and then we waited another 25 mins for our food to come out. I try to be understanding when it's busy as I've worked in restaurants but it seems like they definitely need to hire more people. I'm hoping I just came on an unfortunately understaffed day. I wish they would offer vegan shakes. When they do, I'll be back!

3.5 stars, but I'll round up as the service was very friendly…read more Stopped by here for brunch on the drive down from Auckland to Rotorua. I got one of their egg sandwiches, which I didn't realize would be so big. It was decent tasting, but a bit too much for me. Instead, the bf and I came here primarily to partake in one of their ridiculous milkshake. Yes, a milkshake for breakfast. Looks like a lot of the other patrons, most notably the younger crowds, were here for that same reason. We opted for their strawberry diva, which was a 1.5 foot tall monstrosity of decadence and sin. It had white chocolate bits, strawberry jam, sprinkles, thick strands of cotton candy floss, whipped cream, a stick of rock candy, along with the requisite strawberry ice cream that made up the milkshake. Just a messy, sticky treat, and it tasted like pure sugary sweetness. Not sure if other places in Auckland have things like this, but if you happen to have a hankering for sweets that only a very tall milkshake would fulfill, this would be a pretty safe bet for you to try out.

We're been in NZ for 3 weeks for our honeymoon and this was one of the BEST meals we've had. Small…read morecafe, delicious treats, lots of coffee options. It's a small menu but I'm sure every dish is just as carefully crafted and mouth-watering as ours were. Highly recommend stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!!

Bread & Butter Bakery have two sites - one in Ponsonby Central and the flagship in Grey Lynn, off…read moreRichmond Road. I have been here a few times now, heavily reviewed in the media - they all love it, so do I!!! There is a great selection of breads and pastries, children's menu, and sit down fare. Good coffee, excellent wait staff, parking at the door and vibrant ambience. Highly recommend to all:)

Yes, it's next to Farro Fresh Grey Lynn. I've been to Farro several times and din't realize there…read morewas a great cafe just around the corner. Bread and Butter is one of the greats. Interiors are great, fantastic stuff on display, friendly and attentive staff - especially on the super busy and packed Sunday morning. Coffee and food was there before you know it. I had the avo mash with the perfectly poached egg. We will definitely be back. Could have been five stars, but it was too noisy to be comfortable. I had to fight off feeling rushed and on edge as I read the Sunday papers. Maybe on a quieter afternoon, everything will come together. They have the best cinnamon rolls in New Zealand.

Craft Kitchen is a whole food and paleo friendly cafe with an interesting menu and a good selection…read moreof healthy takeaway (or eat in) cabinet treats. We first came here when one of our Sunday brunch group Paul, had spotted the place as new in the hood and suggested we try it. Back then we were completely ignorant about paleo food and... well... let's just say Kerry was VERY unimpressed. "What's this sh*t?" I think came out of his mouth when the food arrived. He was so unhappy and grumbled through the whole brunch and Paul was subsequently banned from suggesting new places. Flash forward a few months, my partner Ryan and I decided to try the Paleo Diet. Going Paleo diet can seriously hinder your eating out choices but not at this place! We've been there many times since, it's a once a week thing for us so far only for breakfast but we're keen to try the lunch as the menu looks great. My standard breakfast is always either the Eggs Benedict or Cocoa Banana Pancakes with Pear Syrup, Whipped Coconut Cream and Berry Dust. It's quite an intriguing start to the day. The Eggs Benedict comes with spinach leaves and a dairy free hollandaise - they use coconut oil - and the whole thing is served on almond meal bread. The other morning we were graced with the unexpected presence of Ms Pam Corkery and her Dancing with the Stars partner Matt. Both were surprisingly chipper given the fact that they'd placed bottom that week. Pam and Matt both tucked in to a salmon breakfast and were wowed by it. The owner told them that their salmon is caught, delivered and on the plate within 24 hours. I'm no salmon fan but it did look great! From the counter try the Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie which I'm missing as I write this and when I finish will go get one... The Paleo Fruit Muffin is also good. The staff are friendly and seem happy to be there.

I dig these guys philosophy - they mill their own flour, cure their salmon & bacon (sans…read morenitrates)...they even use locally sourced organic milk! Knowing where you're food comes from and how it's processed I think is important and these guys do their best to make everything in house and source local top quality ingredients. Mum and I popped in for brekkie on the weekend. The menu is short and feat. all the standard offerings - bacon & eggs, pancakes, muesli, eggs benny - as well as an array of baked cabinet goodies. I settled on eggs (poached) w salmon. The eggs were cooked perfectly but the salmon was far too smokey. It almost had a chemical taste to it. I adore salmon but one mouthful was all I could manage. The bread also was a bit of a let down. It had no substance and just sort of dissolved in your mouth. I prefer a grainy, seeded bread w my eggs or sourdough but that's just me. I would happily pop back for coffee (Millers) but I don't think I'll be adding it to my list of regular brunch spots just yet.

Orphan's Kitchen was really good and a great way to see Ponsonby during our time in Auckland…read more Thanks to our friend, Mark, that recommended that place to us. There were interesting options on the menu that I've never tried before. I ordered fried eggs with kumara tortilla, sauerkraut and chili. My husband ordered soft boiled eggs with meyer lemon, anchovies and a side of hash browns. He was equally pleased. The service was prompt. I highly recommend making an advanced booking if you can. Even though we booked in advance, the restaurant was already full with a Saturday 8:30am resy. The ambiance was also very cozy. There was a back patio and upstairs that were closed off, I believe due to the rain but I could only imagine how much more enjoyable it would be on a sunny day. Thankful for our friend's recommendation. Must stop in for brekkie or lunch when in Ponsenby.

A tiny little spot for breakfast or coffee, serving delightful toasts topped with everything from…read moresautéed mixed greens (my fav) to bolognese to peanut butters and jams. The coffees are top notch, but note there is whole milk or non-dairy options (but no trim milk). Ambiance is casual and mostly high top seating.

I'd passed by OhSo several times on my way back from the gym and I was so intrigued. I wanted to…read morestop in, but I was also absolutely disgusting from the gym, just gross and sweaty. Despite this, I was intent on finding out what OhSo is about. I stoped in one morning and had a look around. OhSo is a beautiful space I wish I could've sat and enjoyed a meal. It was very comfortable there. Instead of sitting to eat, I ordered a latte to go. The latte was decent.

4.5 stars. So this place is one of the few in all of New Zealand that cooks the bacon right - nice…read moreand crispy. Really great and comfortable space for meeting friends for breakfast/lunch. Glad I had a chance to try this place for breakfast.

I had read this was a new hot spot in town and my husband and I decided to give it a try! We went…read morefor an early dinner and there was 1 other table seated. Our server was super sweet and attentive until we placed our orders. We never saw her again, no mention she was leaving for the day (I could see her inside on her cell phone and changed with a backpack). Our food was delivered and the other server didn't seem to notice (or care) that our water glasses were empty, as I found out that she too were on her way out of work. We didn't get water refills until the check came, in which is was a third server and then it took probably 2mins for her to run our card because she was busy setting tables and chatting with coworkers. The food here was amazing and filling- large portions, but the Mac n cheese was disappointing. I would give this 4 stars, but due to the fact that the servers are more interested in going home and chatting with coworkers than taking care of their guests (at one point we were the only table in the whole place and still couldn't get a water refill), this place is getting only 2 stars. It's got potential if it gets new staff.

My wife and I saw that this place had a mediocre review, so we decided to brave it. Needless to…read moresay, it was sooooo worth it. As you can see with the photos, Dirty Laundry does not follow its namesake; it has a clean, crisp and hip interior and a pretty nice patio area. We had an awesome waitress that was more than obliging when we asked to charge our phones and requested a wifi code. We decided to go with the Smashed Avo. Stellar choice; eggs were cooked perfectly, chilli oil and hummus were both a nice and subtle touch. We also had the breakfast tacos. The salsa that was on the side was so tasty; we were bummed when it was all gone! For drinks, we had an espresso and mimosa and there were no complaints there. Both drinks were fresh. We got away from Dirty Laundry with 3 entrees, an espresso and mimosa for close to $40 USD. Not too shabby! Please, if you are on a cruise stop and don't want to travel far from the pier, check this place out. Overall: 5 Venue: 5 Service: 5 Food: 5 Drinks: 5 Price: $$

i highly recommend this breakfast spot in Auckland. it has a hippy vibe and we were welcomed with…read morewarm greetings and smile by all of the staff. both the coffee and food were amazing. the place is always packed so make sure to come in early to get a table.

Fantastic place, went here several times for morning coffees and a breakfast. Great vibe and great…read morecoffee with great staff. There are inside and outside seating a with great menu with varies coffee and baked good plus breakfast. Love my avocado bread and of course cappuccino. Just perfect for the morning. Staff are friendly and nice. The place is not that big but well layout with plenty of seating in different style from bar seating to couch setting, to table to window seating and outside. The decor is mixed of everything you can imagine a with plans which work well. Love it.