A cool place to try if you're looking for an ascetically pleasing happy hour spot. Located up a…read moreflight of stairs in a bustling are of the central business district, Fort Street Union has a cool open plan with indoor and outdoor space. The outdoor space doesn't have much of a view, but the there's a nice vibe and a cool summer breeze. I went with a friend I met who was also traveling. We stopped in for a quick drink. They had $5 Heineken bottles and $5 Soho rosé or Sav. Didn't have food, but it was an interesting specialty pizza focused menu. Inside is just as trendy as the rooftop space combining industrial with natural finishes. They have bathtubs as planters and a good number of pool tables. I'd frequent this place if I lived there.

With lots of character, this is surely a spot to try if you are a rooftop lover and can get a spot…read moreon the rooftop side :) The drinks are good, and the happy hour deals are super attractive. The staff is super nice. It is on the top floor, so watch for it on fort st! Downsides- Went there for the rooftop concept, but did not get a seat outside. We asked to wait and were told it would not be possible, so we went inside (which is very pretty too but not what we came for) and asked to be re-seated when a spot opened, but they never came back. Foodwise, options are good and priced pretty well. However we ordered a Bruschetta and ended up with a pizza with tomatoes and onions. It was good, but definitely not bruschetta... Overall i'd give it a 5 for the service and concept which are awesome, and if the food was true to the description & if we had had a spot outside!

You simply have to try this cafe. Variety of menu options and cafe atmosphere will provide even the…read moremost selective patron something to enjoy. Fun to find cafes where expectations from yelp reviews are exceeded!

I arrived at around midday for lunch at Bungalo with my partners mum and sister, with us also our…read morewee babies both under six months old. Great parking at the back of the building which is an old bungalow house converted into a cafe, of the same name! Clean and stylishly decorated inside and out, the outdoor patio/deck is perfect for a sunny warm day eating our meals. I ordered mince on toast off the menu at the counter, and was visually tempted by lovely sweet eats at the counter display- such as chocolate brownies and fruity muffins. I have to say the views out the back are lovely, looking back towards Auckland the City of Sails, and if you love a nice strong cup of smooth coffee you are sitting in the right cafe. A perfect spot to meet friends for a catch up also and they are child and baby friendly which is a plus. Delightful and Airy and sunny just a great cafe.

A relatively new addition to this Remuera neighborhood, Shore Road has quickly become a popular…read morespot with the locals. The quality of the food at Shore Road is what really sets it apart from other cafes. The cabinet food is always excellent, but several of their dishes are creative and totally delicious. The Tuna Nicoise is always fantastic, the power breakfast is great, but one of my favourites is the Shakshuka (a very spicy breakfast with roasted peppers, eggs and chorizo). Finally, the Allpress coffee is well-made and always good. Friendly service and great food, although it's not cheap!

Shore Road Cafe is popular local for Remuera residents. Situated on Shore road, theres ample…read moreamounts of car parks. To be honest, I think the cafe is a tad dated. I actually came a few years ago and nothing has changed. I guess people can say - why change what doesn't need to be fixed? However the menus are laminated and tattered, and the table and chairs are just a bit old and uncomfortable. I think the menu is uneventful. There were no real options that shouted out exciting. I chose the tofu sandwich purely because again I don't eat eggs, and wasn't really keen on spaghetti for brunch. The tofu/halloumi sandwich was actually quite tasty. The tofu and halloumi were cooked to the right degree and everything was served hot. - Im not a fan of "luke warm". Plus there was a heap of avocado which I love! Though you have to love avocado as much as I do to appreciate it. The servers are friendly and the food is efficient. Its a shame the interior and exterior isn't as comforting as the food. Rating Food: 7.5/10 Service: 8.5/10 Value for Money: Good 13 Shore road, Remuera Opening Hours: Mon-fri 7am-4pm Sat-Sun 8am-4pm

Benson Road Deli (or BRD) is a few minutes' walk from my house. I like that BRD opens early - 7am…read moreeveryday which is great for people who are on their way to work and on the weekends, it is the perfect place to go to for a coffee if you have been for a very early walk. They not only serve delicious extra hot coffee (how I like it) but a range of savoury and sweet delights, freshly made juices, breakfast, lunch and dinner! I usually only order a hot drink when I visit BRD (hot chocolate or sweet vanilla chai with cinnamon), but one Sunday morning my friend insisted that I try their eggs benedict. Now I am not really into the whole eating breakfast out/having brunch - I am more of a 'three meals a day' kind of person. Anyway, I reluctantly agreed and to be honest, it was totally worth it. I am a huge fan of eggs yet only make them at home. In addition, the eggs benedict came with delicious crispy bacon, which I rarely eat so it was a real treat! In the end, I was glad that I had passed up the normal hot drink and went for something a little more adventurous. However, if you are ever in the neighbourhood, I strongly recommend coming in for morning or afternoon tea and trying their chocolate caramel slice. Sitting down with a nice hot drink and devouring a slice of their chocolate caramel is just bliss. I even had it for breakfast one morning because I could not wait another minute!

BRD on the corner of Benson and Uplan Rd has all day meals and is fully licensed but we stopped by…read morefor brunch. A homey feel with cool black metal gate entrance and a sort of two-leveled situation going on with the small-staircase upstairs cafe and downstairs private dining bar. Catering to any size with small tables and a large wooden table. Spied some gorgeous Tony Sly pottery as well nice food cabinet. Park on the street and either dine in or takeaway the meal. A supporter of their organic, free range policy that is also wholesome. Friend got their brd granola which was decent with fresh fruit and yoghurt. Ordered the breakfast bruschetta myself which was beautifully arranged with a runny egg yolk in the poached eggs, creamy avo and chewy crust. Side of lemon honey ginger tea which was perfect for me being sick.

This was a lovely spot we discovered near-ish our hotel. We had breakfast here almost daily on our…read morelast trip. This cafe was consistently fantastic. Food was fast, warm, fresh, and the eggs were always JUST PERFECT, as you can see from the photos. What a great place to start your day.

Don't you just LOVE finding the cutest eateries in the most unassuming places?! That's exactly how…read moreI found this little cafe. Just outside of Albert Park in CBD on a side street was this brunch bistro. The staff was immediately hospitable and was happy to help you. I ordered a mushroom omelette and iced Americano. After paying I sat down in a little reading nook, decorated with a couch, coffee table and BOOKS! How awesome! My coffee came out right away so I was able to enjoy it a bit before my meal came. My omelette came out on a skillet and was absolutely delicious. The vibe in this cafe was relaxed and welcoming - I could've stayed for hours! But I had errands to run, so alas I left. This will definitely be on my brunch to dos next time I'm in Auckland!

The cardamom bun is the real Winner here! My friend gave me…read moreOne to try and I was hooked! Then I had to try the avocado toast ...flat white. Perfect way to start the morning! Closed Mondays...although google says otherwise.

Very lovely place, delicious and fresh food and if you're in for baking your own sourdough bread…read moreyou must order Andrea's sourdough starter kit. I can't wait to get back to NZ and visit Fort Greene again!

I can't believe I haven't heard of this place earlier. What an absolute treat!…read more I stopped in here last Friday lunch when it was cold and blustery out and I was in desperate need of soup. As per, I was in a bit of hurry so I was chuffed that their daily soup, Tomato and Leek Soup with Cheesy Toast, was available takeaway. Whilst waiting for my cuppa soup, I grabbed one of the only seats available and took it all in. Stanley's was absolutely packed; there were ladies who lunch, businessmen in suits, grandmas enjoying a cuppa and a hipster teen out with his mother. It struck me that this is the kind of place where everyone feels comfortable. The interior is simple, clean and fuss free with ceiling to floor windows that make it beautifully light inside (even when it is miserable outside). Of course, there are also exposed light features but in this case they work brilliantly with the fresh, white interior. Within 10minutes my takeaway soup had arrived with the bag of cheesy goodness and boy, was I excited. When I got home, I transferred the piping hot soup to a bowl and noticed that they had served it with fresh sage and a drizzle of cream. The little things really can a difference. The soup smelt absolutely devine and tasted equally as good; thick and hearty with a rich tomato flavour. Combined with the cheesy toast this was most definitely a substantial lunch. I was satisfied, full and ready to steam through an afternoon of work! I will most definitely be back, on the reg.

Stanley's is one of those good cafes popping up in suburban shops. The coffee is always good and…read moreworth the trip to pick up a takeout. The cabinet food is tempting and the pies. This weekend was a double visit. On Saturday a coffee and blueberry muffin was a mid morning treat. The muffin wasn't the biggest in the world but was lovely and moist with lots of berries. Sunday was a working bee and the homemade chicken and beef and ale pies hit the spot at lunchtime and provided the energy to keep going with the wallpaper stripping. If you want to eat in they have an excellent menu with old fashioned favourites such as savoury mince.

Delicious food , fantastic venue , excellent service . The balcony is a fav. Get in early for the…read moresausage rolls!

Cleverly hidden away in Hillsborough is this little gem of a place with beautiful views. The art…read moregallery itself and the gardens are spectacular and worth the visit. There are tracks around the ground which I have yet to explore but they look like they are well worth the hike. I will be returning to do this on a nice and sunny day. The cafe itself is pretty average. There is a decent selection of pastry, cakes, salads as well as a menu which is made to order. You will want to visit on a sunny day so you can sit out on the deck that overlooks their back gardens while enjoying your meal. The service however is excellent and we've had the servers check on several times during our meal to make sure we were ok.