we stopped by for some ice cream and got exactly what we expected. movenpick is a solid spot for…read moreclassic flavors, with a decent selection of ice creams and other desserts. service was pretty quick so the long line kept moving and they have a decent amount of seating on the inside. however, the ice creams were pretty sweet and the scoop size was small, so we felt disappointed when compared to the price.

Good place around new market district . I went to take rest and drink coffee, very friendly worker…read moreand cheaper than around here coffee shops. Thank you guys

For one reason or another I have become completely infatuated with soup this winter - hearty and…read morechunky; pureed and smooth; salty, clear broths... I love them all, so you can imagine my excitement when I heard you can get a big bowl of soup plus a freshly baked bead roll for a measly $7 at Il Forno. Being that it was Dad who informed me of said deal I dragged him along for lunch there last week. That day there were two soups on offer - sausage and tomato and, curried pumpkin. Both settling on the latter we pulled up a pew at one of their communal tables and waited. Within 10mins the soup arrived, piping hot with two caramelized onion rolls on the side. The soup itself was o.k, not bad but definitely a bit bland. Although I must admit after adding some much needed salt it was much, much better. The bread roll on the other had was deliciously soft, as fresh as they come AND huuuuge. Although not mind-blowingly good, at $7 a pop, I will definitely be back. Perhaps, also sample some of their unreal looking sweet treats!

Another fabulous onsite bakery and cafe! When in Ponsonby you expect only the best when it comes to…read morefood. Il Forno will not let you down, they have amazing coffee, super friendly service, very tasty bread, and pastries and ready made baguettes. This is only a few of the treats available at this hidden oasis. Located off the main drag of Ponsonby, the smell of the baking bread definetly drew me in to its warmth. Up the stairs there is a dining space, and the inside decor is that highly influenced by Italy and Italian food. If you are after some ready made pasta and sauce? Or perhaps a few frozen pastry items you can grab your shopping from the fridge and pay at the counter before you depart. A few personal touches I pointed out and liked were the Madeleine tea cakes that accompanied my coffee. The sugary authentic bakery styled donuts, and the Italian soda.

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.

We walked into One 2 One and were immediately welcomed by friendly helpful staff. We settled into…read morethe wooden yet comfortable seating and admired the interior brick walls and wood floors and glanced behind us toward the plant filled courtyard. Beautiful! The coffee was fantastic! I was pleasantly surprised with the smooth flavor. The food was delicious with unique presentation and small details that made it even better. We had avo toast, omelette, and French toast. What a wonderful experience. Loved the staff (perfect attentiveness and genuinely friendly), food and ambience. Will come here again!

Also known as Sol's Place. Homey Cafe within dining indoors and outside in courtyard…read more My wife had "HashStack", a non-dairy, non-egg breakfast dish, and I had the omlette. Both very good.

If you're a healthy vegan, highly recommend this place. It has actually healthy optionsread more

Very nice employees!…read more but the drink was lacking more flavors. It just tasted like a very strong cup of ginger. But I will definitely come back and maybe try the other drinks

Lovely strong but yet smooth coffee!…read more Ordered up the cappuccino and the owner who brewed it up for us, was charismatic! Nice cafe with the adorned coffee aroma!

First breakfast in Auckland. I hadn't eaten since the day before at lunch so I wanted something…read moresubstantial. The big breakfast didn't disappoint. I asked for eggs scrambled soft and that's what I got. The toast was fresh and the butter just so good. The Algerian sausage, the crispy potatoes, roasted tomato, chicken escalope all just really good food. Prepared on the spot with care and sprinkled with a lovely seasoning to top it off. Very friendly gentlemen helped me, prepared and served me. No complaints whatsoever.

"Little Bread & Butter" is definitely a fitting name for this small cafe, with gulley-seating and…read morean overwhelming selection of 'yummies' on offer including authentic croissant, pretzels, 'smashed avocado', 'mixed mushrooms' or 'The Bakers Breakfast' if you are super famished! Prices range from $9.50 to $21 on the menu or $4 from the counter. They even have a children's menu...for some of us that need that option. Service could be tweaked, coffee is average and the food is sensational! Busy place, everyday of the week.

After looking around for a place to have a quick bite to eat in Ponsonby central market we stumbled…read moreacross this place, a small but beautiful cafe and bakery with there own bread and the option of buying it by the slice then using the toasters to make your own breakfast! What a Fab idea..... The coffee was good but the food was great, I will most certainly be going back here again.

I came here twice while visiting Auckland and absolutely loved it! My favorite was the Thai mango…read moredrink but unfortunately it was sold out on our second visit. The place can get busy but the wait goes by quickly. It helps that they have self checkout kiosks. Good music that isn't too loud so you can still have conversations with your friends. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Most of my trips abroad, I generally do not worry that much about internet, however, in this trip…read moreto australia/new zealand, I maxed out my international data package and our airbnb didn't have wifi! So we were freaking out, because even though I am on vacation, I do need to check my emails from time to time, at least once a day. This place had fast and free wifi!!! We actually came here two times just for that. Also, they have delicious drinks, my wife and I always get a Black tea with milk foam and a Green tea with milk foam. We generally switch back and forth. Their milk foam is so good! make sure to mix it up.