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    Fondou Café

    4.9 (15 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Tim P.

    This little cafe is beautiful, such a warm and kind welcome by the team here, what a difference it makes when you feel so welcomed. The cafe is attached to the hotel but do not worry about this, enter the hotel and turn left and a warm friendly welcome will be waiting for you. I had the breakfast muffin which they warm up for you and a decaf coffee, the decaf was absolutely delicious and if you get the table by the window it's a perfect little place to watch the world go by. Also a few tables and chair outside the entrance too.

    Best caramel macchiato I've ever had!!
    Jennifer A.

    Don't be put off by the tiny cafe, there are seating areas inside the hotel and the staff is helpful in directing you to other areas in the hotel lobby. We went there this morning after calling to confirm it was open due to a bad link for their website. It's in the lobby of the Auckland City hotel, and there is a walk up window for takeaway. They have a small, but more than adequate hot food menu, as well as a large pastry case and sandwiches. It was a pretty perfect first breakfast in Aukland thanks to the best caramel macchiato I've ever had and very friendly service.

    Delicious Carmel macchiato and cafe mocha.
    John B.

    One of our best coffees this year for sure. The workers are very friendly and speak as many languages as DuoLingo offers courses. Ha! The cafe mocha I had was the real deal and tasted so good I really almost pulled the trigger on a second one, but with that much caffeine, I could have flown myself to our next destination. The quiche was also very good and helped us get back to normal after the long flight. The space itself is tiny/cozy so you might have to carry out your order. We were fortunate to have a table and ended up having a pleasant conversation with some travelers from Armenia. All in all, a great spot for coffee, tea, and breakfast/brunch spot. We would love to return to Auckland and certainly wouldn't mind stopping at Fond Ou again too.

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    Anik D.

    This was my favourite café while I was in Auckland, New Zealand! Awesome coffee, breakfast and service. If you are in the area you have to stop by and try their coffee!

    Chicken Capsicum Quiche & Caffe Latte
    Catherine N.

    It's Fond(ou) however Yelp doesn't allow "characters." Loved this place so much decided to Yelp it. It wasn't on Yelp so I created it!! The coffee delicious and the muffins/quiche/pastries are fantastic. On top of that the banter between the guys and with the guests creates a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Helpful and humorous customer service -- can't ask for more! Blessing: found out coffee and morning snacks for the next few days. Curse: no longer want to explore in this category.

    Blueberry muffin, carrot & raisin bread, and a white hot chocolate
    Molly W.

    Fond (ou) is a charming tiny café attached to the Auckland City Hotel. My husband and I ate there every morning we were in Auckland on our honeymoon. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. They quickly got to know our names during our stay and greeted us warmly every morning. We were surprised that a place so small could have such a wide variety of delicious offerings to choose from. Most all of it (with the exception of the cookies) is made right in the café in a little oven behind the counter. We ate breakfast there a total of three times and got something different each morning. The food, beverage, and service was excellent every time!

    Latte and ham and cheese croissant.

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    6 months ago

    Delicious coffee and a very tasty peanut butter / dark chocolate muffin ! Will go again !

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    2 years ago

    Listing said open 7 days a week, but sign on door says closed weekends and holidays. We will try again later during our stay

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    Cakes and Ladders

    5.0(3 reviews)
    1.3 kmEden Terrace, Grafton
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    As a massive nerd, I have to say, I'm so happy this place exists…read more Cakes and Ladders is, as far as I know, Auckland's only board game cafe. They have an impressive stock of board and card games--for adults and for families--the nicest, friendliest staff you could ask for, and a comfy interior setup for your hours of board gaming pleasure. The coffee is pretty decent as well, although none of my friends nor I have tried the food menu just yet. Here's how it works: you walk in, you pick a table, and the staff start your timer. Then you can either pick a game or have one recommended to you based on pretty much whatever criteria you want, and if it's a new game to you, the (again, wonderfully friendly) staff explain the rules and setup to you. Then you play--for hours, if you want. At $2.50 an hour, it's a steal. (Also, they're currently awaiting their liquor license, so although there's no alcohol there yet, just you wait. Craft beers are on their way!) They close at 10pm, I believe, at least on the weekends, but once the booze arrives, I'm hoping they stay open a wee bit later. I'm definitely going back, often.

    This place is awesome!!! Came with my husband and had a great time. They have so many games!!!…read morePerfect for groups and for just 2 people. They have a specific shelf full of games that require only 2 players. A great way to spend an afternoon or evening. Can get noisey but adds to the fun.

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