For the crepes it should be 5*! The crepes are wonderful. Taste like real crepes from France which…read moreis rare to find! And you wont have to wait long to enjoy your gourmet meal... The waitresses are sweethearts, welcoming, patient and always trying to make the service amazing. Definitely keepers! The owner however is as rude as you can be. This is why Im lowering the grade to a 3*. Refused to give me a table because he "had a reservation", when 3 smaller tables were open. He threw a menu at me once I showed him the open table and asked for it. That kind of rudeness should not exist in the restaurant industry!

Strolling through the Elliott Stables is truly an epicurean's wonderland: take your pick from the…read morecuisines of South America (Bonz Cajun Kitchen), Italy (Bruschetteria), Spain (El Faro) or Japan (Samurai Sushi), to name a few. Nestled amongst these is Torchon French Crêperie, a quaint little joint serving an assortment of traditional crêpes and galettes. The six of us stopped here on a Tuesday afternoon at around 2pm thinking we could avoid the lunch hour craze, but the whole place was packed! Lesson learned: it's always peak lunch hours at the Elliott Stables compound! Seating in the Torchon part of the complex is limited and arranged mostly in tables for two, so the waiter took us to a table in the middle communal dining area. Despite being seated away from the Torchon section, service was still very attentive The waiter soon came back and, with his ever-so-dreamy French accent, talked us through the menu. While the savoury galettes and dessert crêpes are the main attractions here, Torchon also offers other French classics, including Croque Monsieur and Boeuf Bourguignon. We all ordered the dessert crêpes, and I chose the classic combination of Lemon and Sugar ($5.50). The crepe was thin and lemony, but not too tart or sweet - my kind of crêpe! The general consensus among us was "oh my god, that was freaking yum" so needless to say, we left with our sweet cravings satisfied. My friend had the Nutella crêpe which, I must admit, I was slightly jealous of, so I will totally be back to try that, as well as their savoury concoctions. All in all, we had a fantastic experience at Torchon. Complete with rustic décor, delicious crêpe and some very charming Frenchmen, Torchon offers a little bit of France right here in Auckland - très bien!

Been going here for years Tasty…read moreFun French What else do you want? Mike Ps You can park free if your a fast eater

I suppose it says enough that I thought to try this place in order to get something out of the…read moremildly underwhelming Posonby Central a mere twelve hours before my flight was due to depart the country, and yet still found the occasion to come back before having left. It was an efficient operation, the people running it spoke French, and I liked their menu. They do sweet and savory, and the savory ones are vegan, gluten-free buckwheat if you need that. I tried a "Canadian Delight" with maple syrup and some deliciously toasted almonds. I can't recall ever having had maple syrup on a crepe before, but it sure worked. Just to see if it was the maple that did it, I stopped in to load up before flying with a dark chocolate and caramel crepe, and found their house caramel sauce every bit as enticing. Of course, they're thin and there's not a ton of value for the money in these or any other crepes, but people keep eating them for a reason. When delicately prepared, they are quite intoxicating. I had expectations for the highs and lows of New Zealand, and by and large, they played out to form. I did not, however, expect "hot French chicks who make great crepes" to be among the strengths, but here we are.

A couple of my friends wanted to do a catch up in Ponsonby and we all mutually decided on trying…read moreout La Cantine Du torchon . Being lunch time, I knew we would have no problem walking in without a booking, and I was seated with my friends at a nice long table at the front corner in front of the bar. Our menu's were handed out promptly as we entered and our drink orders taken also a few minutes after being seated. The lunch menu, I found had a little bit of everything French and provided you with savory and sweet crepes, entree soups, snails, cheese or meat sample boards, pate and bread, sandwiches, and delicious French salads. All at a very reasonable price may I add. I decided on a French onion soup, and a sweet crepe with toasted coconut and chocolate sauce. My soup was perfection, as I would expect no less in a French restaurant, and my crepe, was soft, and delicate, and laced with pure sweet sensation. I love the decor, its French and arty, and you truly feel as though you could be seated somewhere in Paris. Great service, and scrumptious food, I will be definitely be back here again. Merci Beaucoup.

My daughter and I had dinner at this wonderful French bistro last Thursday night. The place was…read morefull when we arrived at 8.15pm but we sat up at the bar for our meal. Being a Thursday night French Toast were playing. They are a trio made up of the renowned chanteuse Linn Lorkin with Hersh and Peter on accordion & bass respectively. They added considerable authenticity. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic. I had the snails - so yummy, my daughter the French onion soup - delicious. We both could not resist the Boeuf Bourguignon - divine. We almost didn't have dessert until we spied "le café gourmand" - a trio of mini desserts - crème brulee, chocolate mousse and a crepe plus an espresso and two spoons! Superb and very reasonably priced at $10.50. In fact the prices overall are very reasonable. Just over $100 for the two of us. A glass of excellent Bourgogne Pinot Noir for me and a Bordeaux Merlot for Rebecca completed a fantastic meal. Authentic Paris on our doorstep. The food, wonderful staff, ambience and great music combined to provide a memorable evening. Go there. You'll love it.

Ok y'all. We are from LA and were starving for some deliciousness. When you walk in, there are…read morethings coming out the oven- warm displays of fresh pastries and sweets and a coffee bar to the left. And it smells LIKE HEAVEN. It's toasty and the selections of things are incredible. We got lots of things I cannot pronounce or attempt to spell,but they consisted of : the croque monsieur, almond croissant, cheesy bread, croissant with onions and nuts and cheese(yes and it's SO GOOD). If you're looking for a go to, quick breakfast, and a delicious latte. The prices are great and the lady owning it was super sweet. GO, don't wait.

Now I'm no connoisseur of French baked goods, but this place is a definite pleaser. Someone brought…read morehome an olive bread from La Voie Francaise that got me hooked, so I decided to have a late morning pastry feast of my own. A raspberry chocolate croissant, a chocolate brioche, and a canele topped my plate. The canele was my highlight, crispy and sweet on the outside and gooey on the inside. The brioche was freshly warm and soft but not too rich. The croissant was on the verge, somewhat stale around the edges but still enjoyable. The ups: these pastries and the olive bread were delicious. Prices are very reasonable too, only $10 all up for the three sweets. La Voie Francaise also boasts an inviting atmosphere that's relaxing but well kempt. The downs: I'm not convinced by these tastings that La Voie is all the rage, but that's probably just because I've been spoiled by the French market in Parnell. I'll be back for a croque monsieur at some stage, maybe my mind will change.

I was in the Birkdale area this afternoon, and on my way homeward bound I decided to pop up to the…read morecorner of Verrans Rd, they call this Verrans Corner. Verrans Espresso and Food is the only cafe on this corner. I arrived right around lunch time, and there were a handful of other cafe guests but not what you would call packed. I ordered an Iced Coffee and a Melting Moment cookie; which arrived within less than 10 minutes of my ordering- a smooth rich iced coffee was refreshing and revitalizing, and my melting moment had a kick to it, and was inner iced with passion fruit- delish! I had a scan of the counter food, which had laid out panini's, sandwiches, slices, cakes, quiches and pies to reheat if needed; and there is also a menu with traditional favorites also. They have lovely kind service. You have lots of seating provided, out the front ,inside on tables or couches, in the middle dining lounge or even out the back on a wooden deck overlooking Birkdale. All very cute and homely, I noticed there was not much noise other than, conversations or a passing car.

Came here for a late lunch with a friend who was back in Auckland from Otago Uni. Got the Smoked…read morechicken/ cranberry sauce, camembert cheese tramezzino from their cabinet. Came on a nice, toasted panini bread with poppy seeds and jam packed with the thin sliced chicken with melted cheese and tomato slices. Small portion of salad on the long white plate with a small bowl of relish on the side. Ordered a flat white in a cup also- which was decent. Their menu did look promising so need to come back to get something off it. Friend was happy with her blueberry smoothie- which was nice and seedy, after trying a sip. Loved the interior- like a house with a comfy looking couch in the front corner and small steps up to a slightly raised level with lots of tables and chairs. Cool colourful stained glass windows at the front and short staircase down and around to the outside for bathrooms. Loved their shelf with colourful tea cups and magazines along the banister. Very casual, homely feel. Definitely worth a look in.

Cute little French restaurant. I lived there decor. The server was super nice and really wanted to…read moremake sure our meal was perfect. I would highly recommend this cute little gem in Auckland, NZ by the university.

We were out walking looking for a place for dinner on a Friday night, and were pleased that our…read morepath took us here. We ordered 2 different savory crepes, which were delicious and reminded us of the crepes we have enjoyed in France. We enjoyed cider, who is available sweet or dry, served in stemless bowls. For dessert we shared a Martinique crepe, delicious! A lovely meal with excellent service.

we decided to try this cute french brunch spot near our hotel in Auckland and I must say that it…read morehas esxceeded my expectation. the place looks really dainty. the staff were welcoming and very warm. the service is quick as well. the best french toast that I ever had. we also ordered the eggs your way with smoked salmon, it was good but the bread is a little too toasted for my liking. overall, I would highly recommend this place. it also turns into a French restaurant called Angeline for dinner. such a gem near Albert park.

Really really enjoyed Scarecrow! Extensive menu with incredible food and drinks, including a good…read moreamount of vegan options and ways to customize (nondairy milk). The inside of the cafe is so cozy and ambiance is chill and serene. Friendly servers and helpful for providing menu recommendations! Can order to carry out or eat in. Quite a few tables inside as well as some outside the cafe. Would definitely recommend for brunch, a bite to eat for lunch, or just grabbing a coffee and pastry. I'll definitely be back!

If you're looking for a fun international Dutch experience here it is. The moment I saw this…read morerestaurant I really wanted to get inside and try out there pancakes. (So the sign mentioned) Perfect opportunity arose a few months back while still pregnant and the need to eat was enormous. Fellow mums can probably associate the love of either savory or sweet, and in my case it was oh so sweet! I must rave of their pancake size portions they are really something, and decorated with such personal touch. I decided that day that I would go for the Kids Pancake which was served with seasonal fruit and a nice surprise. I won't spoil the secret as it was cute and appropriate. Please do try this delight out there Original Dutch Poffertjes which is like a pancake puff, holy moly, really delicious, and can make one go back many times again. This feels like a family owned and happy cafe, with great service.

Sometimes in a man's life there is expertly cooked bacon with the most delicious of accompaniment…read morethat you wouldn't have expected. Enter the Speck from Dutch Delight. First of all let me talk about the place, Dutch Delight is a simple tiled floor with tables and the most interesting varied stuff on the wall, from maps, to postcards and figures promoting strange things. There is a children's room filled with toys for the kids too. But really, let's look and what drew you towards this review, yes I know your secret craving, Bacon .. No need to blush, it's my fetish too. This was crispy well cooked bacon, set onto Dutch pancake with icing sugar, special syrup and banana. When longingly asking for more bacon, this dish only gets better. In summary, if you like bacon on your pancakes .. Eat at Dutch Delight, if you don't like Bacon, then you and I have nothing to say to each other.