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.

These are the pancakes of a lifetime - they are as delicious as they are beautiful. Everything you…read morenever knew you dreamed of. I need cotton candy (floss?) on all pancakes I have from here on out. That syrup was also to die for, I need to find a way to bring that home with me. Every bite packed so much flavor between all the toppings on the plate. I practically licked my plate before heading out.

3.5/5? I loved the…read morerestaurant decor, service, and presentation of the food... but the taste wasn't GREAT. If you're into a more simple, clean, and perhaps lighter taste, then this is your place! Maybe this place was hyped up too much? Or I was feeling extra hungry when I went and my dish wasn't super satisfying... Things we ordered which were just aight: - Herbed Broken Eggs (asparagus, zucchini, pecorino, onion & oregano salsa served with freedom loaf bread): light & clean, but wasn't very filling. Probably should have added bacon! Haha ... it was also a little on the blander side in terms of taste! - Green Eggs Benedict with House cured slab bacon: bacon and eggs were tasty but overall the dish was a little bland as the traditional eggs benny hollandaise sauce was replaced by a green sauce! - Creamy Mushroom + Poached Egg: tasty but too sweet! Overall the presentation was lovely, the service and restaurant environment were also great, but I really value the taste of the food and this place didn't really satisfy my tastebuds ... BUT this is a place you should try at least once to judge for yourselves! Haha the items are definitely very clean and healthy!

Stumbled upon this and we were SO happy! The food is amazing. The coffee was perfect. The juice was…read moredelicious. The barista/waitress/cook did it all and we felt so taken care of. Will definitely come back! Such a lovely hole in the wall cafe.

Amazing food, coffee, and even better service. Highly recommend for a quick breakfast.read more

Great location, staff, coffee and prices! Also offers savoury food and perfect way to start the…read moremorning!

Pleasant spot. Ordered a double shot (no kidding) here this morning to drink at the same place…read more It was not that busy, but it inexplicably took about 7 minutes for the barista to make my coffee, after serving a bunch of others ahead of me. Coffee was excellent but the wait was pretty frustrating.

A delightful lunch spot, especially if you can get a seat out on the balcony. The menu isn't…read moreexpansive but everything we had was fresh and tasty.

After a wonderful visit to the .Auckland Art Gallery, my friends and I decided to have lunch at the…read moreGallery cafe. How disappointing! Despite the wonderful position of the cafe it didn't make up for the poor quality food, sandwiches wrapped in gladwrap and an uninspired cake and biscuit selection. Most major galleries, in cities throughout the world, have a standout cafe on the premises, drawing, not only those visiting the gallery but as a destination stop for people wanting an excellent foodie experience, often run by a local chef, using local produce and with innovative food. This cafe is what one would expect in a tired mall. Step up Auckland Art Gallery and get a decent operator to revamp the cafe. Karin

I've found a new, but dangerous, place to co-work! Cool food cafe is located on the second floor…read moreinside BLOC and with generous tables, drool-worthy cabinet food, eighthirty coffee and plenty of natural light, it's an ideal alternative to the stuffy office. PLUS Eight paws is right next door and you're pretty much not human if you can resist their adorable dog accessories. I mean, they even have doggie sleeping bags...

This cafe is part of Bloc on Normanby Road which is sort of a collection of like-minded stores such…read moreas World, Collected and Citta Design. To be honest I went there for the stores but when I got in I really fancied a coffee and there it was, my saviour! I just grabbed the coffee to go and drank it whilst I looked around the other stores, it felt rebellious but tasted oh so good! They also have seating for anyone wanting to stop for breakfast or lunch. In terms of their menu their motto is you dream it, we will whip it up, but they do have some ideas already prepared such as handmade crumpets with fried banana! Their cabinet food also looked amazing, offering handmade pies and sammies.

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 was in the Birkdale area this afternoon, and on my way homeward bound I decided to pop up to the…read morecorner of Verrans Rd, they call this Verrans Corner. Verrans Espresso and Food is the only cafe on this corner. I arrived right around lunch time, and there were a handful of other cafe guests but not what you would call packed. I ordered an Iced Coffee and a Melting Moment cookie; which arrived within less than 10 minutes of my ordering- a smooth rich iced coffee was refreshing and revitalizing, and my melting moment had a kick to it, and was inner iced with passion fruit- delish! I had a scan of the counter food, which had laid out panini's, sandwiches, slices, cakes, quiches and pies to reheat if needed; and there is also a menu with traditional favorites also. They have lovely kind service. You have lots of seating provided, out the front ,inside on tables or couches, in the middle dining lounge or even out the back on a wooden deck overlooking Birkdale. All very cute and homely, I noticed there was not much noise other than, conversations or a passing car.

Came here for a late lunch with a friend who was back in Auckland from Otago Uni. Got the Smoked…read morechicken/ cranberry sauce, camembert cheese tramezzino from their cabinet. Came on a nice, toasted panini bread with poppy seeds and jam packed with the thin sliced chicken with melted cheese and tomato slices. Small portion of salad on the long white plate with a small bowl of relish on the side. Ordered a flat white in a cup also- which was decent. Their menu did look promising so need to come back to get something off it. Friend was happy with her blueberry smoothie- which was nice and seedy, after trying a sip. Loved the interior- like a house with a comfy looking couch in the front corner and small steps up to a slightly raised level with lots of tables and chairs. Cool colourful stained glass windows at the front and short staircase down and around to the outside for bathrooms. Loved their shelf with colourful tea cups and magazines along the banister. Very casual, homely feel. Definitely worth a look in.