This butchery has been around for decades. As an independent family owned business, Better Butchers…read moreof Mt Eden gives off a friendly, trustworthy, reliable vibe and is a proud part of the Mt Eden community. All their meat is locally grown and the animals receive the best care during this time - you don't have to worry about pigs in cages, and battery chickens here. Quality is what this butchery prides itself on, as evidenced by their good cuts of meat, fresh boned chicken and REAL MEAT SAUSAGES. The Better Butchers of Mt Eden are also well known for their amazing Christmas hams. We get our ham from them every year and are always really impressed with the flavour and quality of the meat, as well as the price! Unlike other butcheries and supermarkets, you actually get what you pay for with Better Butchers. No one I know has ever been let down by these guys, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone after some decent meat - and some friendly banter! Bonus: Not only is this a great butchery but the staff are really welcoming and have a great sense of humour. Every visit is a delight!

So if you've read a few of my other reviews you'll know that I'm a bit fussy about eating meat. I…read moream however also a mother of three and am not ready to discount whole food groups on behalf of everyone else. Known to locals as the Wairiki Butchery (it's on the corner of Mt Eden and Wairiki Roads), I feel lucky to have this place close by. While whole carcasses really do freak me out, I'm a typical hypocritical consumer and meat in its prepared and packaged form does excite the cook in me. I go here often for the Chicken Nibbles, Lean Beef Mince, a log of Eye Fillet for a special occasion and also some really interesting sausages - the Wild Thar are always a hit at my BBQs. There is something about shopping at your local butchery that makes me feel like a small girl with my nana and I think it's so important to support specialty businesses like this. The guys are always so lovely; really helpful and I don't feel stupid asking them for advice on temperatures and timing. A lot of the basics I buy are priced comparatively to supermarkets so if you have the time, it's well worth dropping in here to get your meat. They also have some flash stuff in the fridge (marinades and the like) so it's one stop shopping if you have a dinner panic.

Even through I now live about a ten minute drive from this place, I often make a trip there for my…read moreweekly shop; it has a super range of bulk items like flour and the like including lots of organic and gluten free options, as well as the following: - a small but completely adequate range of Middle Eastern, Indian, and Japanese ingredients - spices - dried fruits (I have to stop myself buying their dried nectarines as they tend to go in about three minutes). - cereals, including their own muesli -herbal teas They also stock quite a lot of items you'll need if you're making your own cleaners or the like, such as washing soda and borax, as well as bulk bin detergent/cleaner/shampoo etc. Prices are also very good; mostly cheaper than going to one of those supermarkets. Finally, they almost always ask if you've found everything you need; don't be shy about saying if you haven't, as odds on they'll either find it for you, or offer to get it in for you. (Also, despite their address being on Dominion Rd, they don't actually have a frontage onto Dominion Road. To find them turn into Walters Road, then turn into the driveway that points to the Wendy's drive through, and they're just tucked in to your right).

This place is absolutely fantastic. Very cost effective, huge range of different products, items of…read moregood quality. Given supply issues still impacting supermarkets you can 9 out of 10 times find an equivalent here. Big range of herbs, spices, ingredients, both local and imported. Staff are friendly. The ambiance is enhanced by the huge variation of people who shop here. Broad cross section of the community. I would hazard a guess, if you know this place you will come back repeatedly. If you don't know this place pay it a visit.

OMG I just ate a butter chicken pie from this place ! It was $8 !!!…read more But it's going on my list of top ten pies ! Home made and chokka full of perfectly cooked chicken pieces with a rich tomato butter chicken gravy , and crispy pastry . I was hoping for their custard square but no luck , they had other slices on offer but no custardy heaven . I'll admit when he said "that's $8 " I thought to myself this had better be the best damn pie EVER ! Lucky it was and nicely hot as well . They have a beautiful selection of salads and filled rolls . Coffee here is so so , but this isn't a coffee destination . If your ever in the village stop here .

essential - Absolutely necessary, extremely important, indispensable, fundamental…read more Not quite. Don't get me wrong, it's nice European styled deli that I hope to see more of opening around Auckland. Maybe a little competition will do their prices some good. Here, they stock some healthy looking food that's nice for a picnic treat, and friendly service to cope with the constant stream of people. Everywhere I look these days, food is boutique and gourmet and organic, or has some redundant gold medal. If Essential Deli gets rid of the tables blocking their product, I might find something worth buying. For now places like Nosh will fulfill my "essential gourmet" requirements.

I once stopped here for some burger patties as I wanted to make handmade burgers for dinner than…read morenight. Despite there being none made up, the butcher was happy to make some up for me. Less than ten minutes later they were ready, and they made for an excellent dinner. Another time I was asked if I would like to sample a sausage that they had cooking away, and as it was conveniently at lunch I obliged. It was a sausage from the Pokeno Butchery (Mt Eden Butchers have only recently started selling these, along with their award winning bacon). It was very tasty indeed and I think they make a great option for an easy dinner. If you're after friendly, helpful service with an emphasis on quality - visit Mt Eden Traditional Butchery and see if you too become a fan.

We came here on our way home, conveniently at 5.30 on the dot when the clearway outside stops,…read moreenabling us to park right outside. All I wanted was a couple of pieces of eye fillet, so I wasn't in a position to say 'hey, what should I have for dinner?', but in saying that, I feel this is totally the kind of place you could. You know the New World ads where they pretend that's what the butcher will do, but really it's just some 17 year old who doesn't give a crap about what you have for dinner... Here is where they might give a damn. Will totally head back, especially if the head is in a bit of a jumble about what's for dinner. Parking is a little bit of a mission in Mt Eden, but sometimes you can wing it - like we did! The meat itself was beautiful, and for two big pieces of eye fillet it was $12.00. I don't think that's any more than I would pay in the supey. I was also eyeing up all those delicious sausages as well... I'm sure they'll make it into the basket next time.

If you feel like a big bowl of Ramen... then this is the place to go…read more There are so many different options of soup and also toppings (my favourite is the bamboo shoots), and the prices are pretty decent for the amount of food you get. I haven't come across a decent Ramen place in Auckland... and this one comes out pretty much on top :)

Eden Foods in Mt Eden is more than a convenience store really, it has specialty foods not just…read morefoods you get from a normal supermarket but marked up 40%. Eden Foods has a great range of organic products, they stock a lot of Ceres products and Sabato as well as many ethnic foods and some imported specialty items. You can also find oob ice cream and sorbet here (I love the blueberry sorbet) and there is a wide range of drinks available and not just your usual, you will also find pomegranate and blueberry juices, coconut water and Turkish iced teas. You can also pick up fresh breads that are supplied by artisan bakery Wild Wheat which is just down the road which is very good bread. Other items such as flowers, wine, magazines, lotto and other items you would expect to find in a convenience store are available but this is just much nicer.

I really wanted to like this little store, as it's close to home and does have a number of organic…read moreproducts. However, I've found the customer service and check-out experience to range from grumpy to downright rude. Consequently, I'd have to say on the whole, over a dozen or so shop visits, I've found it to be an unpleasant experience and will be making my purchases elsewhere in the future.

Food lovers rejoice!!!…read more If you enjoy cooking, baking, complimentary food samples, or just gourmet food in general, then get to Sabato now! Located on Normanby Road (very near to Citta Design and BLOC), this store is one of a kind! I could literally spend hours walking through Sabato tasting every olive oil, balsamic, chorizo, cheese, chocolate and dipping sauce imaginable! While some of the products are sourced around New Zealand, you will mostly find products from Spain, Italy and of course, France (thank you France for the best chocolate in the world aka Valrhona!). As well as selling amazing food products, you can also buy cookbooks, kitchen supplies and they also hold cooking classes and cheese classes. I haven't been to one yet, but they always sell out! Highly recommend Sabato for all you foodies out there, it will seriously become your new favourite weekend activity (and you won't even need lunch!)

Great collection of European foods wide range of ooey gooey cheeses, cold cut deli meats, olive…read moreoils, balsamic vinegars, truffle oils, pastas, frozen meal kits to name a few. Get help from the friendly and helpful staff to pick out the best produce. Massive store with lots of parking available onsite and easy to find out your around the different catgories of foods available on display clean and hygienic store. You will surely keep coming back for more of your favourite cheese and deli meats.

A hidden gem. The tandoori chicken and spicy lamb sausages are the best in NZ. If your anywhere…read morenear St Luke's or want to go for a drive to find a decent butcher this is the place.

Someone just asked me about my experience with their holiday hampers, so here it is. At the time…read morethere was nowhere to leave a review (still not, on their website). This time last year I ordered their hamper for a couple in Palmerston, they both had Covid. After a week of no delivery, I tried to email Farro, no response. Managed to find their ph no, no answer, left multiple messages, no response. After another week I emailed saying I was going to reverse the visa transaction, got a call back within hours. They said they had lost it, they would give me a partial credit for the trouble, and deliver. I didnt like the tone of the grumpy caller! Neither hamper or credit arrived. Dont give them your money, untrustworthy

Really poor service every time over the last year. Had the checkout person several times scan and…read morecharge items wrong. Grumpy lady in the deli who ignores customers, & serves customers randomly, not in order of waiting time. Staff seem miserable and I would be too if I had to serve rich white boomers and soccer moms whose weekly shop bill equates to my whole weeks wages. I don't know who is in charge of staff but they really need to improve all aspects of their customer service. Maybe they need a pay rise or something. Extremely high prices but you do usually get high quality.

Lovely health food store in a nice neighborhood of Auckland. I enjoyed chatting with the friendly,…read morehelpful staff. Thank you!

Break the piggy bank before you come here. They stock all things natural, organic and local with a…read morefew imported items. I came looking for a natural tooth paste. They had a small selection from $6.30 to $22.80. I may be all about organic and natural, but I'm no fool - you can keep that $22.80 all to ya self! The staff is well versed in the products they stock, which meant the cashier was helpful when I asked her to recommend a product. Turns out she was familiar with Toms of Main. I wanted something comparable, so she helped me make an informed decision. I was also pleased to see they carry Dr. Bronners soap. If you don't know about Dr. B's magic soap, get some and have your world rocked! Aside from toiletries, they also stock locally grown produce and dairy. Dry goods such as lentils, rice, pasta, teas and coffee are also readily available. Overall a friendly store. Most of the natural or local organic items you may be seeking can be found here.