It's said that oil is Liquid Gold but they…read moreWould be wrong. That Gold lies in this Spot. Crumb. Smelling the Aromatics In the Air and the Coffee Created a Meditative Serenity unparalleled. Yes it is an experience. From the puppies Sleeping, To the 'Woke' Staff I am Falling in like. Fast. And yes the Pastry is 'Perfect'. I'm reading this In my 'Best' NZ accent. And failing miserably. If ever in a Crumby mood, Go for the Gold and 'Get Happy' (shoutout to the Cure). And don't leave a CRUMB behind.

I was a big fan of the previous incarnation but i've got say I think Crumb is even cooler! There's…read morestill the beanbags outside to mooch on and killer coffee but inside they've moved things around to better maximise the space and have added in a bench seat under the window. Don't get me wrong, it's still tiny but no longer claustrophobic tiny. Those sandwiches too.... delicious! Try the mozzarella and salami on focaccia - it's a winner.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I am very glad have this cafe near my home. There are some cafes around Apollo dr in Albany area,…read morebut I can't find good cafe like Black and Gold that can make good coffee and serve nice foods. Black & gold uses coffee bean from Supreme, which has strong flavour and body. that means if good barista makes coffee much better than other coffee but if poor barista makes coffee with that bean, it taste just bitter and worse. Fortunately, you can be served from top baristas in Auckland at Black and Gold. David and Kayoko are very famous baristas in New Zealand and they have worked for many years in coffee industry. David is a judge of National barista competition and also Kayoko is a calibration barista last few years when barista needed to be educated. So busy or not, they always serve the best coffee. That is great benefit to visit this cafe. I have not had many meals but I had porridge before. Even porridge is not a favourite menu to me, but I had that by chance, It was really delicious, so I can recommend without hesitate. Cabinet foods are beautiful, looks nice and taste even better. I like lemon loaf, actually addicted with that. Just one thing, they do not open on weekend, so I hope to spend time on weekend morning at there someday.

It's early days but I honestly believe that Black & Gold and I are going to end up in a serious,…read morelong-term relationship.... What's to love? Well, what's not to love. The coffee (Supreme) is strong & smooth, the space is light and open but what really got me was their cabinet food. So often cabinet food in cafes is disappointing - stale, unimaginative and carb-heavy.... not at Black & Gold. Today I got their mushroom, beetroot & goats cheese pide lightly toasted to takeaway. The flavour combo is already a winner but add in a garlicky aioli and wow... best sandwich I've had in a while. I also couldn't help but notice their glorious array of sweet treats, plenty of which were gluten-free. I didn't indulge this time but I get the feeling that resistance is futile so i'll report back on the sweet department soon! Super excited about this new(ish) addition and it's close proximity to my house!

Great variety of bubble teas, fast and attentive service, nothing to not love about Hulucat…read more My favorite drink is a Passion Fruit Yakult combination with mango or lychee Jelly. It is great bubble tea and hits the spot when walking around town and looking for a refreshment .

We walked by several boba shops, but I decided to get boba here. You order at the window and they…read morehand it to you. I decided to get the #1- matcha with pudding. It was VERY sweet. I had to dilute it with water when I got back to the hotel. I'm not sure if the sweetness could've been adjusted. Even though I didn't care for the drink, the cup was cute. Hulucat has several locations in Auckland.