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    Hello Friends + Allies

    4.4 (22 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for working
    Good for groups

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    Blueberry friand (in the takeaway box)
    Isobell T.

    Best cafe out at the moment - I have not once turned up here and been disappointed. They decor is on point - colourful and bright but not over the top. The service is wonderful and the staff seem happy to be working there (although they could take orders a wee bit faster sometimes). There are plenty of different seating options, either out the front or out the back - both providing different atmospheres. The food always looks amazing - even when I order food 'off the menu' (i.e. just make up an order). They take pride in the food they offer their customers and ensure that it not only tastes amazing but looks like it tastes amazing!! They also have amazing cabinet food, with gluten free options for those that need them. They are also responsive to images/comments on Instagram which is an added bonus, making customers feel like they're wanted and welcome in store.

    The brunch here is soooo goood you will not regret coming here for dusty sunday (get the red velvet pancakes)

    Melissa F.

    Interesting name isn't it? Certainly is memorable if you can remember the name lol! No really, this cafe is standout. They serve Supreme coffee, have the usual counter food including date scone, savoury brioche, quiche, afghans etc. Generally open 7-4pm weekdays and 7-3pm weekends. Menu is extensive with good breakfast and brunch options ranging from salmon on a bagel to an egg banquet (eggs, ciabatta, sausage and everything else) Lunch choices can be a steak sandwich to fish of the day. Price point starts at $10, so it's about $20-$25 for brunch with coffee. Staff are friendly, courteous and accommodating. They have good seating in the cafe and out the back, tables and communal seating. It can get very noisy with large groups. I have acquainted this place many times since it opened, always consistently good. Yelp!

    Courtney E.

    After my stint in London, I am back in Auckland and ready to rip back into the wild food scene. If I learnt anything in London, although there is a lot of eateries on offer, I found it difficult to find any place that nailed brunch. A kiwi's fav meal, it had to be one of my first meals out. My first venture: Hello Friends and Allies. Chic, bright and airy cafe in Remuera/Epsom. The cafe follows similar trend to most cafes in Auckland these days with mismatched chairs and sharing tables. It has a welcoming feel with a clean white design, hanging plants and large open windows which allows the sun to stream in. I thought I might have been all cheesed out after travelling around Italy and Greece the last three weeks, but I had to try the Pea and Marscapone Bruschetta. What was great about this dish, the cheese didn't over power the dish and the pea was still evident. Its a great portion size and great value for money. I had a little nibble of my dining partners dish. I was purely just interested in trying the kumara sourdough. Again another well thought out dish. The egg oozed out perfectly. Although it was cooked in beetroot liquid, it gave it a bright pink colour, but that was about it. The only little complaint, the kumara sourdough, was too soft in the middle and quite crusty on the outside. I can say the chefs were definitely our allies here! The FOH staff not so much. As it was a weekday, and not overly busy, the staff could use a pep in their step and a smile. Overall, a great start back to Auckland and would return again! Rating Food: 9/10 Service: 7/10 Value for Money: Very Good 93 Great South Road, Epsom Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm Sat-Sun 8am-4pm

    Chilli scrambled eggs, red velvet hot cakes, full breakfast and egg benedict
    Shmagogu G.

    Amazing! No complaints from us. It was a busy Sunday lunch but we didn't wait long at all. Our coffees and food came out quickly. They looked absolutely amazing and taste was even better.

    Red Velvet Hotcakes & French Brûlée Toast!
    M C.

    Stopped by on our way out of town and was so happy we did! Cotton candy (fairy floss) on red Velvet pancakes is SOOOO me! It was so delicious! My husband really enjoyed the tangy French Brûlée Toast. The savory fare was also well loved by my family.

    Chilli scrambled eggs
    Hiran T.

    Every now and then, you find a new place that makes you want to return the very next day. Despite its suburban location, Hello Friends and Allies is a slick and welcoming establishment that fills it's cosy walls with a tantalizing array of deliciousness. From the flower and icing sugar strewn bakery cabinet - think giant doughnuts, colorful brioches and crystalline cakes - to the intelligently global menu of chili scrambled eggs, Spanish omelette with Serrano ham and manchego, red velvet pancakes with fairy floss and sticky black rice, there's something for everyone's taste, but nothing is quite as you'd expect, with unusual elements elevating conventional flavours beyond the pale. Take the scrambled eggs for example - just the right amount of harissa and a skirt of eggplant paste dressed a standard breakfast in exotic clothes and transported me to a sunny balcony in overlooking the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. And the plum brioche was Willy Wonka purple, and fruity and sticky as though it had just come out of a Fraulein's oven. The chef is definitely in command of flavour and I'd dare my worst enemy to challenge him here!

    Red velvet hot cakes 10/10

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    Gorgeous decor, well presented mouth-watering food.. I fell in love with this place.. that's all I would like to say :-)

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    Whatever they put in their big breakfast (paprika maybe??) made it mouth-wateringly delectable.

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    Cali

    4.3(14 reviews)
    1.5 kmNewmarket
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    This casual and airy cafe with a Beach vibe serves up some amazing curated menu items that are…read moreanything but causal and simple. With vegan and gluten feee options, this was a great spot for lunch. We tried their tacos for lunch and I have to say it was one of the best vegan and gluten free tacos ever hands down! The tortilla was soft yet crispy with a beet hummus done to perfection with every texture imaginable from crispy chickpeas to the beet chips and the softness from the hummus and slight spiciness. The dish when plated looks like it belongs in an upscale Michelin style restaurant. This place packs a ton of flavor! We also shared their hand cut fries which were large and satisfying. They have the feel of potato skins with the crunchy exterior and a soft and supple interior and the taste is unbelievably satisfying when dipped into the spicy aioli that accompanies it or just plain ketchup if that's your jam. The chicken tacos were also pretty dense and crunchy and fried to perfection. The sauce is sweet and tangy and makes for a filling lunch! This place is a must try for sure! Service is also superb and everything comes up in a timely fashion and fast! Staff is very aware of dietary restrictions which is very helpful!

    Finally came to try this place! It's a great place for team lunch or friends catch up or even…read morebusiness meeting in my view, very spacious and location on Nuffield street in the heart of Newmarket , I would not hesitate to come for a coffee or lunch after shopping near by. Had the 2 taco lunches , as you can see from my photo... looking very fresh and delicious, they are very good indeed! Don't go pass on the soda, they are my favorite sodas...This is the best cafe on Nuffield I reckon.

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    Open Table

    4.3(12 reviews)
    3.2 km
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    It reminded me a lot of my local Belmont Little & Friday before it got really popular. A local cafe…read morein the middle of a residential suburb. If you drive past, you wouldn't think twice about it - there's no prominent sign and it's not accompanied by a line of shops either. It was hard to narrow down to ordering one thing on the menu - everything seemed so appealing from baked ricotta to three cheese macaroni. It isn't your typical eggs benny type brunch menu. We ordered three items on the menu with a promise to share (secretly as a backup plan if it didn't hit the spot). Luckily my fish cakes was my favourite. The fish cakes were so full of flavour and spices, and went well along with the different textures of sauteed silverbeet and fried potato - which was not chunky potato as expected but literally pieces of potato chips. Yum! The salmon was too salty on its own and should have been eaten with the rice and pickled vegetables. A simple and clean dish that could be good if you didn't want anything heavy for brunch. The skirt steak with tortillas were ahh-mazing and I like that you make your own tortillas so you can stuff as much or as little. I wish it came with more wraps though! I'm so happy I found this gem of a cafe in Ellerslie. I was expecting good food but it was even better than what I had hoped for. Unlike other trendy cafes which are experimental with their flavour combinations, you'll understand everything on the menu. Extra points for having Little Island ice cream to finish with. In love with the coconut flavour!

    My sister and I came here for lunch one day because she had heard good things, and we agreed with…read moreeverything she had heard! Had a bit of trouble finding it beause it's slightly tucked away, but once we did, we found ourselves at a very cute little cafe. Love the interior, a very nice space! Smashed avo on toast is usually the same everywhere you go, but not here! The smashed avo here comes with lime, coconut and macadamia nuts on grainy bread and is truly a taste sensation, especially for an avocado enthusiast like myself. Great coffee too!

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    Charlie & George Cafe - Eggs Benedict with bacon

    Charlie & George Cafe

    3.5(18 reviews)
    5.3 kmMt Wellington
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    Not that down with the Pleasantville surroundings but I am down with Charlie & George…read more I recently stopped here for breakfast on the way to an early meeting in Mt Wellington. Having spent next to no time in the area, I was stoked to find C&G, and even more stoked when I walked in and saw they use Kokako beans. For brekkie, I ordered the smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel, which came out with dressed salad of rocket, onion and capers. I usually prefer such accompaniments on my bagel, undressed, but with the generous amount of salmon and C.C already on there I totally forgot about it. Also, they mix fresh herbs through their cream cheese - big tick in my book. Perhaps, what stood for me the most though, was the service. Just little things - like the barista chatting to me while she made my coffee, bringing over water as soon as I sat down or asking how my meal was part way through - sometimes it's just the little things that make all the difference. On a final note, they have terrariums for table numbers!

    The coffee is great and so is the design and atmosphere of the cafe. However we were a bit…read moredisappointed on the food in terms of taste and presentation. The order was very quickly served but it lacked the presentation n taste that I look for in a Saturday brunch. I don't need to rush and would appreciate a lovely presented brunch. The egg benny ordered was bland and do not stand to the usual cafe standard in that price range.

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