Super delicious. They have fluffies for kids which are just warm milk with cocoa sprinkled on top…read moreand a marshmallow. I had the spicy labneh with two poached eggs. It comes with spicy bell peppers on delicious toast. Super good! Service is great and quick. They have free WiFi. Also the almond croissant is the best. The best Jerry! Oh and it also has a great kids playground right next door that the kids can play at while you eat! It's not completely closed off so small kids would need supervising. My kids (6 and 4) didn't need supervising. Plus a changing table in the bathroom.

Good food.But service can do better. Very slow. They pick on who to serve. Servers no energy at all…read moretaking orders. Took us 30mins waiting for someone, until we got up and just walked out. Hopefully this will change.

Serving the best coffee in known universe Altura. They also…read morehave a wide range of gluten free options great cafe to stop and pass a bit of time.

They have the best ever gluten free orange almond cakes, I am addicted. Add to that a great cup of…read morecoffee and you are set for an afternoon or mid-morning fix. Lombardi's also have delicious mains. Their café-style menu comprises fresh, organic, a big range of gluten free and wherever possible local produce. Everything is home-made on site and you really can taste the difference! Their pizzas are legendary as is the range of delicatessen finger food like Thai noodle cake, spinach and feta risotto bites or Harissa lamb koftas. My boss shouted me lunch here and we feasted on a Deli tasting platter of olives, specialty cheeses, cured meats and dips. Added to this was a huge plate of salads from the counter, roasted vegetable salad, lentil, couscous and the freshest green salad. What a treat

Best Sunday morning outing... head to Hobsonville Point, peruse the farmers market then wander over…read moreto Catalina for brunch. Seriously. Lock it in for this Sunday. 1. You feel like you are out of Auckland City which we all love to claim for a little bit 2. You can do your weekly vege shopping or get delicious treats for Sunday evening dessert- time or stock up on amazing cheeses. 3. The farmers market has a band. 4. Catalina food was sensational and the portions were massive 5. Service was exceptional (as long as you don't mind queuing to place your order) FYI: I had the mushrooms on ciabatta which was the special but I reckon if enough people ask for it, we could get it on the menu (thanks team!).

We went here on a Sunday morning with high expectations of the cafe. It is a long drive from…read moreAuckland CBD - 25 kms, to be exact - so it had better be worth the trip. My wife had the French toast, which she didn't like, and I had the pork sausage. The sausage itself was yummy and the relish was good, but the balance of flavours was ruined by too much rocket leaves. We also shared a cronut: I like cronuts but this one was made cloyingly sweet by a topping of sugar icing. Too bad. Is it me? Are the flavours suited for a different taste? I really wanted to like this place. I'm hoping it was just an off-day. Aside from the food, the service was great. Staff were friendly. Their EFTPOS machine was unavailable so the manager just trusted me to pay later, which I did. Afterwards, we made a quick trip to the nearby market, and drove to the new ferry terminal for a look-see. These extra attractions made the journey nearly worth it.

I returned to New Zealand a few weeks ago and instantly wanted a good Kiwi coffee. I stopped by…read morehere after landing and was impressed. I've been back several times and each time the coffee has been exceptional. I've not had the food, but it always looks delicious and is not too expensive. They have a range of pastries, as well as sandwiches and salads, and generally, they are very creative, with good ingredients. I definitely would go here for breakfast or lunch, but generally just end up going for 1-2 tasty coffees! I also went back last week and had a cinnamon scroll, it was AMAZING. It was like a pastry in a muffin, and I would go back any day to get it.

Amazing coffee, amazing food and amazing service nuff said…read more Amazing selection of domestic espresso equipment. If ya want coffee at home this is the place !

I attended an acoustic afternoon at the Collins Cafe and Bar on the weekend and was really…read moresurprised at how cool and amazing this homely spot was. The cafe is set into a bungalow house which is redecorated in a very funky look, that screams designer! The outdoor section is massive and perfect for families to hang out no matter what the size! My family and I seated ourselves at the expansive deck which could seat many groups, service was prompt and within minutes of discussing the brunch menu options we had ordered and were happily grooving along to the live music. Easy off street parking onsite makes for happy customers from the moment you arrive at The Collins. The brunch menu was quite a neat mixture of fusion classics such as Huevos Benedicto's: a Mexican twist on Eggs Benedict; which I naturally could not resist the eggs were perfection. Two of my group ordered the Ricotta Hotcakes, mouth watering amazingness; I treated myself to a sample and was sold on the spot! Another two of the family ordered The Caribbean however the burger was served on "vienna" buns which were on the cheap taste side although the rest of the dish delivered with flavor and oomph. Aasahi on tap to quench the thirst on a hot summers day, always a winner. Inside the counter beckons with sweet slices and cakes so be sure not too over fill on the main, because dessert awaits. I loved the free spirit of the whole place, that the kids could roam and be free and that you really felt a genuine neighborhood vibe. I will be back to sample more of the menu maybe even for dinner...

Good for a Cafe not a restaurant. I'm giving this a fair rating because of the food and service. I…read morefeel that when I order the shoestring fries I always need to ask for more aioli. They are only open cafe hours not restaurant hours. The fries isn't like restaurant quality it's like mc donalds fries with no seasoning. Also a large coffee looks like a medium I always have to get a bowl. The service is good I have to say that when I ask for more aioli I get aoli when I order the food is always on time no need to wait 20 minutes. I give it 2 out of 5

Great cafe on the main highway into Auckland. All proceeds from the cafe go to At Risk Youth. Food…read morewas amazing. I had the Eggs Benedict. I highly reccommend. The staff were super friendly and really made me feel at home.

I have been back This awesome…read moreHidden cafe about three times in one month, it's not In my area but due to the cute and elegant decor, amazing customer service, delicious coffee and yummy food I will always remember and return to this spot! Thank you

This place is CRIMINALLY underrated, so much that it's almost upsetting. I just ate the best…read morechicken mushroom filo I've ever had in my life, genuinely almost cried. The food is well seasoned and there are plenty of choices. DELICIOUS

A coffee fix was the order of the day before helping my team out on site, so stopped in and…read moreordered. Mocha and 2 pies. Pies $4.80 each tasted nice with decent meat but had the dry yesterday pie aura about it. All the other food looked freshly made though. Gotta add that I got shouted so didn't pay. But now for the coffee... Tasted alright. But no matter how hard I looked I couldn't find any hint of gold flakes or evidence of any gold dust in it to justify the $6 price tag. Next Albany visit it's gonna be Maccas all the way for a Mocha and a pie. Oh Yeah, have to add that the service was good. Nothing wrong with that side of things.

Great Cafe that makes all their own everything! They have a good selection of cabinet food and a…read moregood menu, fresh juices and their scrambled eggs are killer. They display local artwork and sell milk for cheaper than you can buy it at the supermarket. I stop here a lot for coffee on my way to work, in fact I've been stopping here for quite a few years now and they still don't remember my coffee which is my only criticism - only because it never changes! A little customer appreciation can go a long way right? But oh well I still really like this place.

Friendly people, beautiful food and a great variety. The only thing missing for me is cheese n…read moreonion sandwiches.

Top Star Bakery is a pretty popular spot in Albany, especially for tradesmen on the go in the…read moremornings or for lunch - there's literally a queue out the door of this place around lunch time so its best to get in early if you can. You'll find all the usual bakery goods and they do especially good slices and sandwiches, but what they're most famous for is their country fried chicken. I heard about the chicken here before I'd ever been to Albany! Its pretty greasy but much more homestyle than fast-food joints, its a hangover fix for sure. Anyway the best thing about Top Star is the extremely super friendly little lady that is always there and will always greet you with a "hello my friend!" without fail. Its so cheap too! Its hard to buy a decent lunch for under ten bucks these days but this is one spot you really get bang for your buck.