Heads up, the only seating is outside so if the weather doesn't support this arrangement, you'll be…read moregetting your order to go. Mustard Kitchen is a small hipsterish shack located a few minutes walk from Kingsland's cafe scene but this is not just another cafe, Mustard Kitchen has different on the menu, it caters to the conscious consumer. Coffee is supplied by Kokako, organic fair trade caffeine which is a major draw card for me. They also have a good fridge and sell good beverages, no coke here. The juice board is impressive, made from fresh produce, with dairy free options available and jars of vegan bliss balls and cookies can be found at the counter too. They even have a Tommy & James Nice Block freezer, which is a little dangerous knowing how close that is to my house. I love the coconut ice cream. The cabinets are full of vegan, gluten free chia puddings and Bircher muesli served with fruit compotes and coconut, mean as looking pies and sandwiches, and an assortment of baked goods in vintage wooden crates. They also have a kitchen menu. When you come to pay your bill, you'll hear your total and think you were under charged, you weren't. Mustard Kitchen's prices are about 20% less of what you'll pay at say The Fridge or Shaky Isles 10 minutes in the other direction. That should spark your interest to pay these hipsters a visit if you haven't yet...

I was in the neighbourhood so I thought I'd stop by after reading its reviews…read more I bought a pie which was tasty maybe a tad on the salty side & I must say was a small pie! I spotted the muesli tubs which I thought were ridiculously overpriced $7 plus for what looked like 3/4 tablespoons full of muesli - maybe it was extremely delicious but seriously stingy size for the price. The variety was ok but I've been to bakeries where there so much delicious choices it's hard to decide.

I had time to spare and desperately needed a mocha. There are 2 Coffee Club outlets in the Manukau…read morePrecinct and I wandered into the Westfield Mall location. There were a few customers eating but I was more interested in looking at the Clubs coffee selection. And that was when I saw a plate whizz past me in the hands of a young waiting person. On the plate was an assembly of pancakes and bananas, topped with maple syrup! I had to have one! I ordered my coffee, pancakes and also a berry smoothie. My food arrived along with some whipped cream which I had asked for and I can say they were absolutely delicious. My coffee was duly delivered after I'd finished my pancakes and I sat back and enjoyed the general ambiance! The Coffee Club is situated by a main entrance so there's plenty to gawk at. Unfortunately there's also the associated noise, so head for a wall table if one is available. The noise is minimised this way. All said - well worth a visit and I will definitely visit again...next time with air plugs!

You would think with a name of coffee club their coffee would be excellent…read more Do no buy their coffee is is weak and tasteless Furthermore if you are hungry and want a good decent meal, also don't eat here. You leave hungry. Pretty much disappointing each time i go there, because i forgot what it was like. No more.

New kid on the block - just opened 4 days ago. Located just off Victoria Street & parking right…read moreoutside. A lush, spacious, contemporary cafe that offers Atomic coffee and all the standard delights: banana bread, sweet muffin, mini bacon & egg tart etc. I was doing a take-away today & had read about this cool eatery in the 'Denzien'. Staff are attentive, chatty and urban, like the space. Go Yelpers, before every man-and-his-dog find out!

Sub Rosa is legit for meetings with corporate folk. It's centrally located, there's plenty of space…read morebetween tables (*key* for avoiding accidental eavesdropping) and the service is fast, efficient and hands off. Buuuut for off duty coffee dates or more casual meetings it's definitely not cup of tea. It's too sterile. Uninspired even, lacking in personality or character. What's more their coffee is hit and miss - sometimes over extracted, sometimes under - which is suprising given they use Atomic beans, which are one of my faves. My recommendation? Keep this place in mind for suit 'n tie meetings otherwise don't bother.

This cafe up on the second level of the PWC building serves up some amazing coffee. I have a friend…read morewho works down in the Viaduct and after trialing other cafes in the area, this has become our favourite coffee meeting place. It doesn't matter who makes the coffee here, everyone knows how to work that machine! The beans are atomic and each espresso I have had has been strong and rich in flavour, with the right amount of crema, never bitter and hot. Fantastic coffee! If you are pedantic about your coffee, this is a place to hunt down. You can access Sub Rosa from Quay Street without having to go through the PWC building too. The interiors are very nice and there are always plenty of Heralds available.

Crate is a relatively new cafe and eatery that opened in September in the Morningside shops and is…read morestarting to pick up a following. With a $5 and $10 menu, (as well as other meal and snack options), Crate is very well priced and you get a lot of bang for your buck. The $5 bacon butty on ciabatta bread is fantastic, for example, and is the perfect way to start your day. A kids menu is available at Crate, and is basically the adult options only smaller adn cheaper. This is good to keep in mind - not only for youngsters, but for yourself! If you're not overly hungry, don't panic about trying to finish an adult meal - just get the kids one. My friend had the kid's 'big breakfast' and found it to be the perfect size. And with it being much cheaper, it's definitely worth remembering! Crate also offer freshly scooped ice-creams, with a great range of flavours and toppings available to mix and match. I was really impressed by the crumbled brownie they offer as a topping - how good would that be with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. - YUM. Open late nights, Crate make beautifully big delicious burgers. These burgers are huge - they're far bigger than those you find at Burger Fuel, and they cost a similar amount. With a lawn right in front of the cafe, Crate caters to the kiddies by supplying swingball, miniature cricket sets and other such summer time activities.

We had what can only be described as a pretty poor time at Crate…read more I should maybe mention that we went there early last year, so it's possible thing have improved in that time, but there's no way I'm going back to check. We ended up there in the first place because I confused Crate Cafe with Crave Cafe. Whoopsie. Trick for young players... The place looked pretty good on arrival - huge bifold floor-to-ceiling doors that opened out on a grassy area. Nice. The downside was it was a unseasonably cold morning, and because they had put furniture out where the doors would shut, there was no closing it off from the elements - yikes. They did have blankets on some chairs, but still not enough to take the chill off. Some powerful heaters would have been appreciated. The food was simply not good. They were big portions, but the omelette was bland and blah - I probably ate only half of it - and the egg benedict was much the same. The old 'eggs so poached they're hard' problem. I would gladly have taken less food if it meant increased quality. The coffee was alright - in actual fact, much better than the food - but the chai latte was like wam milk with a slight cinnamon flavour The sole staff member was nice enough, but seemed pretty frazzled and could have done with another person to allow her to come and take our orders at the table, etc it was cheap, and I can see how it would be an appealing spot for a breakfast out with kids, but I wonder if it'd be worth them hiking the prices and producing higher quality food, when there are so many other cafes around the suburb providing much, much better.

Apart from the difficulties that you might encounter upon finding the entrance and parking for this…read morecafé, it's not too bad once you get in the door. It has a very large and spacious interior, equipped with its own kid's activity corner near the entrance. There is ample space as they don't seem to get particularly busy here. There is also a nice outdoor section which is perfect on a nice day, although there is not much of a view to look at, just a busy Mt Wellington intersection. They have a large selection of sandwiches, sweets and pastries on offer, as well as many cooked options. The pies are quite nice; the good homemade kind with actual large chunks of meat inside. The coffee was ok, nothing spectacular but I'll come back here.

We came here this morning on a hunt for a new place to go to for weekend brunch. Other than Coffee…read moreClub down the road (which doesn't even register on my radar anymore as I've had so many bad experiences there), this is the only place on the Lunn Ave strip of shops that you can sit down and order coffee, breakfast or lunch. They have a huge range of cabinet food which all looked quite appetising, however we chose from the wall menu - I got French toast with a hash brown on the side and my mum got scrambled eggs on toast. I mostly enjoyed my meal - liked how they had pre-drizzled maple syrup on my pieces of toast, as often I find that I have the problem of running out before I'm finished. The hash brown was clearly just one out of a packet though, and was quite greasy so I sort of wished I didn't get it in the end. We sat outside on the deck, where I guess you could say we car-watched at the busy Lunn Ave/ Abbotts Way intersection for the duration of our meal (despite the nice openness of the deck, there isn't really anything else to look at). Not sure if I'm super keen to come back here, but it definitely fills the gap in the market of brunch outlets in that area.

Food looked fine....just don't ask for chicken teriyaki sandwich....all chicken was gristle ends…read moredried and couldn't get a fork into it let alone knife...or teeth if I'd managed it... They didn't offer a substitute it heaven forbid money back...but finally offered substitute food.... Won't be back Al the same...pity as a quiet spot....sorry ladies

Browns Café was a delightful surprise for me when I headed out St Heliers way for a doctor's…read moreappointment. I stopped in and was so stoked with the café. I love the style of it. It's a corner store on the end of a block of shops and they've renovated it really classically. I love their outdoor furniture, it's fresh, comfy and I felt like I could stay their all day. Their wild rice salad caught my eye and it smelt amazing when the waitress placed it down in front of me. It was an asian style salad with chickpeas, vegetables and loads of fragrant flavours. The staff were really friendly and you could tell it's a community café as the waitress was having a good chat to one of the customers and actually knew him by name! Good on them. They're doing a good job and I'll definitely be stopping in next time I'm in St Heliers.

This is the closest cafe to my place that serves Allpress and I have to say they do Allpress proud,…read moreevery short black I have had from here has been superb. The guy who owns the place is super friendly and the space is very light and cheerful. This cafe is adjoined to the Living Edge store, so once you're finished in the cafe you can go for a browse. Parking at the cafe is onsite which is very convenient and there is seating both inside and out. They have a breakfast and lunch menu and the food is well priced and good quality. The staff here are very obliging when it comes to the menu and any dietary requirements you have, just let them know and they do the best to accommodate you. I have been accommodated for on several occasions. Great service, coffee and food, location is odd but if you're in the area, it's not too bad.

Met a friend here for morning tea - read it was a top cafe for taking kids on Metro Eats. I agree…read morelots of toys and high chairs for my 20 month old. I enjoyed the food and yummy milkshake. friendly staff too (sorry not a coffee drinker). Not a lot of atmosphere and it seems to be in the middle of an industrial zone.