Little Sister is a fairly new addition to Henderson. With ex-Sweetie and Salvation Kitchen owners at the helm, it's got to be good. To be honest, I'm relying on a Viva article for the second part of that statement, because I only went to Salvation Kitchen post-sale and the coffee was bloody awful. Don't go. Sweetie, on the other hand, was lovely and just like Little Sister, its counter-top teaming with sugary treats - like a goddamn Willy Wonka scene. Impossible to resist. My husband had arrived on the hideously early flight from San Francisco last week (yes, he came bearing gifts, and the gifts he did not manage to secure I promptly ordered online), where he was hungry and in desperate need of New Zealand milk, coffee and more importantly, eggs! Given that Little Sister is only open weekdays, this was the perfect chance to #supportlocal and head somewhere I had been dying to try out. First problem: check the bloody details, Vanessa. Little Sister does not open till 7.30am. I had assumed 7am, so we hung out in the car park for 15 minutes like losers. There's lots of parking, with very definite 'Little Sister' named spots, so unless you're absolutely blind, it's quite clear where to park up. The morning menu was quite brief, and I wasn't offered another one to check out what they offer for lunch. That's not to say I'm offended by brevity, quite the opposite. As you may have noticed, I get terrible FOMO so I appreciate obvious choices. My morning meal was therefore a hearty one - pork and fennel sausage, perfectly crisp bacon, slow cooked tomatoes with just the right amount of sweet and tart, a wonderfully spiced (yes, spiced!) potato and carrot rosti, a very large mushroom that had been bathed (and appropriately drained, leaving the sticky and tangy remnants) in balsamic vinegar, and two glorious eggs with the most vibrant orange yolk. And, of course, a knock-out latte to wash it all down. read more

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Little Sister is a great little find out in Henderson - West Auckland. After going with a friend who currently resides out there, she informed me that there is no other place like it in the area. I can see why the hype was high, with it being near full on a Friday lunch. We both actually ordered the same dish, but again with the lack of the menu options that didn't contain eggs, I swapped the eggs for avocado. The dish was good, but I think it just lacked flair and seasoning. It was just a small step away from being that much better. Also, the menu item is listed as a mushroom stack, so it implied that it was more like mushrooms on toast, so I wasn't quite expecting one large portobello mushroom, however all was cooked well. I also ordered the green smoothie - sorry this may have real name which i can't remember, it was actually really good but was not cold! It just isn't quite the same when its not cold, I suggest they add ice, or frozen banana. The cafe is chic and modern, the service could use a bit more training, just with their communication skills and acknowledgements but overall it was pleasant and I think it's a stepping stone of what can come of Henderson. Rating Food: 7.5/10 Service: 7/10 Value for Money: Good 91 Central Park Drive, Henderson Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 730am-3pm read more

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Wonderful little cafe with indoor and outdoor sitting. Mostly two tops but a few tour top tables. Pick up a menu on the way in, order at the counter and they deliver to your table. We had poached eggs and toast, cheesy scone and a jam and cream bonbon. All were excellent! I had a large flat white with a triple shot to see me through the day and am quite happy with it. They have lots of variety in the pastry case, I was tempted by it all! read more

Little Sister - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Auckland, AUK

I had heard good things about the Little Sister Café so we decided to check out the place. I got excited seeing the menu because of the Asian influence in their offering. The sound of steaming hot Vietnamese or Balinese cuisine literally launched me in to the driver's seat. I had Hanoi Rocks & the Venetian Dark Chocolate Tartlet. Hanoi Rocks was a rice flour crepe/pancake that was served with cooked greens in a steaming broth. It was comfort food but is it a breakfast dish l, I'm not sure about that. It was a fairly big portion, sumptuous; hearty and delicious. The Venetian Dark Chocolate Tartlet - now that was visually appealing. Small tart sizes with a gooey dark chocolate ganache with pistachio praline crumbled over it. My hubby had the Agria hash, Eggs Benedict with Lemon Hollandaise sauce and Greens. It was a carbfest and yummy. The pesto oil garnish did nothing to lift the flavour but definitely added a visual treat to the eyes. And he ordered a blueberry and sour cream cake/muffin. It tasted good but there was no wow to it. And I couldn't get a picture of it coz hubby dearest was already half way into it. Now for the flat whites. I personally thought it was not in the league of the best but still a pretty decent cup of Joe, but my hubby said he thought it was as bad as the coffee we had at Sierra café. I love cafés that offer Wifi keeping with the latest trends. So a big tick from me for that. Pleasant service overall but they lose it if it's the rush hour. I get that it can be overwhelming but it irks me when orders are mixed up. I don't mind the wait so long as you get it right. They got our sweet orders mixed up. And clearing tables after a customer vacates is a bit slack. But the service proved more effective once the crowd started weaning off. My Hanoi Rocks took time to come to my table. However this really nice Asian waitstaff was epic with his service, checking on my order and giving me a status update. I guess they have the makings of a good café to give them due credit but a fair bit to improve on. Suggestion to hand out menu cards for customers. Big queues with the menu not accessible with nothing else to view but the Black board on the wall and the display. People want to ponder over what they want to eat at a cafe with so much variety. We had to wait until we got to the counter to view the cooked menu but had they had menu cards or a designated space for viewing menu it reduces the pile up especially during the rush hour. On the whole an exciting menu with a superb variety. They are a mixed bag with some wows and some not so much. Will I be back! Yes, to try out the other interesting dishes on the menu. Until then I reserve my judgment. read more

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We have been to little sisters a few times for work planning day lunches. The coffee is good, the food really good. Our group of 15 emailed our orders in as we had a short time frame and meals came out at different times, we couldn't sit together - a table had been set up but couldn't accommodate us all. We also had over half an hour wait (we thought this was too long given our ordering early - but acknowledge the cafe was busy). In saying that we would come back when not rushed for time. A welcome addition to the cafe scene in Henderson. read more

Coffee is below average for a double shot it was very weak! Will not get my take out coffee from here again... so disappointing !! read more

Little Sister - Disappointing coffee!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Little Sister has become my regular. I drive past it many times a day during work, and anticipated it opening for weeks, as I watched beautiful light fittings and the giant sign that used to be on the side of the ponsonby bowling club being installed. The whole styling of the cafe is really beautiful. Also beautiful is the cabinet food. In fact, this review is entirely based on the cabinet food and coffee, as I haven't been able to stop for a menu meal. The cabinet salads, bagels, and potato hash cakes (with poached egg and hollandaise) are all excellent. great flavour combinations, and all really fresh. The baked goods are also beyond good. The doughnuts and almond croissants have been my downfall many times when I go in just planning to grab a coffee. The coffee is kokako, and always good. The two baristas are friendly, and remember my regular order, which I always think is a nice touch. I agree with other reviews that some of the wait staff can be a bit brisk, which is a shame when they do everything else so well. It's also a nightmare at peak lunchtime, and there can be a long wait for takeaway coffee because there's SO many people in there. I guess that's what happens when a cafe this good opens in Henderson, though... Note - they're open on Saturdays from November 8 read more

Good food, tiny bloody tables and never any seating. Go there.....but only out of peak times and NEVER on a weekend @ 10am.

Super great considering the area. Impressive menu for suitable for global travellers who might want some healthy options such as plant base smoothies and coconut milk drinks. read more

Great cafe with good food. The cafe is always packed but is worth it. I don't recommend going on weekends as you are unlikely to get a seat. Once again really good food and average cafe pricing. read more

This is a cute little cafe that seems to have attracted quite the following in West Auckland. I've been in a few times and had some pretty good grub. I love their brightly coloured, crunchy, raw salads...awesome combination of flavours, so definitely not mere rabbit food! I am also a big fan of their Gluten Free options which not only look good, but actually taste like real food! The cacao smoothie with banana, dates and almond milk is among the best diary free, choc shakes, one can ask for. Getting a seat here, can be quite a mission. It's also a little too noisy for my liking, so I haven't sampled anything from their menu. I can however tell you that I have seen most of the items appear out of the kitchen beautifully dished up! Little Sister gets a big thumbs up from me for offering awesome tasting, healthy takeaways in the West-side of Aucks! read more

Great find out west whilst running errands. Yummy salad and sandwich for lunch. Nice and spacious. Pretty busy for late Thursday afternoon. Most of the salads were sold out. Didn't have a coffee so not sure what that would be like. Great service. read more

I was a little unhappy with how busy it was but when I got my food I understood why. Just amazing!! read more

Great coffee and food. Can be hard to get a seat. Hard with prams as the cafe is not that large.

Food and coffee are pretty good, Service was a little flaky with the old owner's but much better with the new. Great for takeaway coffee and food but finding a seat and being able to hear yourself think is a different matter. Overall pretty good. read more

Over from West Oz visiting relies and went there for lunch this week. Nice coffee, food n cakes, great staff. Busy as though which is good for the owners! read more

Fabulous food with great portion sizes! Excellent menu with lots of options & all the treats in the cabinet look great as well! Quite small with limited seating & car parks but worth squeezing in if you can fit! read more