i highly recommend this breakfast spot in Auckland. it has a hippy vibe and we were welcomed with…read morewarm greetings and smile by all of the staff. both the coffee and food were amazing. the place is always packed so make sure to come in early to get a table.

Fantastic place, went here several times for morning coffees and a breakfast. Great vibe and great…read morecoffee with great staff. There are inside and outside seating a with great menu with varies coffee and baked good plus breakfast. Love my avocado bread and of course cappuccino. Just perfect for the morning. Staff are friendly and nice. The place is not that big but well layout with plenty of seating in different style from bar seating to couch setting, to table to window seating and outside. The decor is mixed of everything you can imagine a with plans which work well. Love it.

Came for breakfast and sat on their patio. We got the ricotta pancakes with a side of bacon. It was…read morequite tasty. A good breakfast option in the area

Delicious food, awesome service. We sat outside on their covered patio and got to watch the rain…read more The ricotta pancakes were to die for!

The best place to get coffee in the shorthand st / fort st area…read more Ryan and the team are always on fire, and the experience for most people working along shortland st serves as the highlight of the very busy and important day. These guys are specialise in serving high strength milk fixes like the short poor flat white, hard man, real man etc etc. Not to be forgotten is the cabinet which sits looker's right of Katie. Particular attention should be paid to anything with chorizo or lamb in it. A true institution.

The go-to coffee spot for many of the shortland st offices, it might be tiny but packs everything…read moreyou could want - friendly baristas, great coffee (especially with my fussy taste), delicious muffins, cakes (the ginger bread is unbeatable!) and gourmet sandwiches. If your a regular make sure you buy the $22 coffee card - gets you 6 coffees and if your usual is a Large Soy its great value!

Thanks yelp for introducing us to such a cute cafe!…read more Cute decor and spacious cafe with both outdoor and indoor seating. My boyfriend and I had the CLT sandwich and chicken stack. Both were good but the stacked chicken was delicious! It was crispy and juicy and came out piping hot. I also had the peanut butter banana smoothie and it was so refreshing. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Free WiFi as well. Highly recommend!

My lunch was incredible, I had the Fresh BB which had a beautiful appearance and tasted even…read morebetter. The drinks were also unbelievable too, would highly recommend to anyone.

First meal in Auckland! We were looking for places walking distance from our hotel. Came across…read moreFederal and Wolfe on our handy dandy Yelp app. I love how easy it is to find places here. You can find this delicious breakfast café on the corner of Federal Street and Wolfe street, just like the name! They have a variety of items on their menu. You order at the counter and then can grab a table. The Grub = Dukkah Eggs $19.50. This dish comes with sourdough toast loaded with bacon, poached egg, feta and dekkah spices. This was so delicious and so filling. I highly recommend ordering this item.

Great restaurant for comfort food, breakfast, lunch. Dining Al Fresco watching the Sky Tower jumps.read more

I first stepped through Chapter's door about two years back when the weather was really bad and I…read morehad a 30 wait for the bus, it seemed like a good time to try it out. I think I was the youngest in there by 30 years that day but tea is not just for old people. I also didn't let the romance novels put me off, I had my own reading material anyway. Chapter is little but the shelves are crammed with an incredible range of teas, I had mango paradise, often I go for Granny's Garden, I like the fruity ones. Down the back of the store is all the tea paraphernalia, if you're serious about your tea drinking and want all the right tea gear, you'll find it here. A nice little shop/cafe and the lady who owns it is really nice, Chapter is a pleasurable place to sit over a pot of tea and the black board outside often has funny tea related quotes which is a nice touch.

Amazing experience! I live in the USA but was told I could order signed Nalini Singh books from…read morethem. I reached out to Frances who was more than happy to help me out! I was able to order 4 signed and personalized books for my sister with shipping to the USA. It made my sister so happy to get signed books from an author she's been a long time fan of and Frances was incredible and so friendly throughout the entire process!

As a massive nerd, I have to say, I'm so happy this place exists…read more Cakes and Ladders is, as far as I know, Auckland's only board game cafe. They have an impressive stock of board and card games--for adults and for families--the nicest, friendliest staff you could ask for, and a comfy interior setup for your hours of board gaming pleasure. The coffee is pretty decent as well, although none of my friends nor I have tried the food menu just yet. Here's how it works: you walk in, you pick a table, and the staff start your timer. Then you can either pick a game or have one recommended to you based on pretty much whatever criteria you want, and if it's a new game to you, the (again, wonderfully friendly) staff explain the rules and setup to you. Then you play--for hours, if you want. At $2.50 an hour, it's a steal. (Also, they're currently awaiting their liquor license, so although there's no alcohol there yet, just you wait. Craft beers are on their way!) They close at 10pm, I believe, at least on the weekends, but once the booze arrives, I'm hoping they stay open a wee bit later. I'm definitely going back, often.

This place is awesome!!! Came with my husband and had a great time. They have so many games!!!…read morePerfect for groups and for just 2 people. They have a specific shelf full of games that require only 2 players. A great way to spend an afternoon or evening. Can get noisey but adds to the fun.

Delicious coffee and a very tasty peanut butter / dark chocolate muffin ! Will go again !read more

Fondou Café is located on Hobson street, inside the Auckland City Hotel. Cute little café, very…read morenice workers. They only had 2 small tables, which worked perfectly for us. The food was yummy, we decided to share the quiche and breakfast sandwich. Perfect way to start our day in Auckland.

Coffee was great!…read more Walked in and a girl was working the counter/machine. She was chatting with another girl. I thought she could've acknowledged me more/better but not a biggie. Coffee is no longer "pay as you see fit", it is a set price. No biggie either but just wanted to let you all know. I would go again - good coffee, good prices!

Visiting New Zealand for about a week, my friends & I stayed in Auckland CBD. We tried out several…read morecoffee shops throughout the trip and this is the only one we visited twice; that being said, we loved it! From the quality of the coffee beans (I brought a bag to take home it was so good :)), to the spectacular customer service (the mate who assisted us both times was extremely helpful, interactive, and made us feel so welcome even though we'd only just met) to the fantastic choice of sweets. All in all, if I called Auckland home this would definitely be my go-to coffee shop. Cheers!

Recommended by a friend from Houndstooth Coffee in Texas, this place does not disappoint. Delicious…read morecoffee with incredible, friendly service.

Tucked away, inside the fruit and vege section of Ponsonby Market is Eightthirty Coffee Roasters…read more This place is tiny, yet they roast their beans on site, which I think is pretty cool. Want to know what else is pretty cool? I figured out that if you buy a coffee from a roastery your chances of it being bloody great increase exponentially. Well, at least that's what I've found and Eightthirty is no exception. They seem to hit the nail on the head every time. Rich, perfectly extracted espresso and velvety smooth milk. I only wished I lived closer! If you like coffee, you need to get here ASAP!