Jerry Wong
We walked in looking for food late in the afternoon (2:30pm) and were glad their kitchen were still open. The waitress was friendly and had a big smile on her the whole time serving us.
We didn’t have a lot of expectations as we are starving but was pleasantly surprised by their food. Lots of flavours and good portions but let’s just say their cooking is not the healthiest! Generous serving of sauce and fried items is not so great for my waistline!
The interior is basically a bar but they have a few outdoor tables off Parnell Rd under the shades, which feels more like a cafe..
Desmond Chan
Mink Cafe is located at a strategic vibrant corner on Parnell Rd and is probably more well known for its lunch menu. However I'm here this evening to try out their dinner menu for the first time. We ordered Fish - Catch of The Day and Grilled Chicken as mains, Wedges with sour cream and sweet chili sauce to share, and the Mango Cheesecake as dessert. The food is of high quality and very well presented, however I feel that the portion is on the small side. I highly recommend the Grilled Chicken on mashed potatoes which is very well seasoned and taste great. The homemade mango cheesecake tasted yummy and refreshing too. I feel that the setting/decor of this place is more suited cafe style rather than fine dining. Also one of the waiters had hoodie jacket on which I thought was too casual for our dining experience. Parking could also be an issue during peak hours but we were lucky to find a car-park right outside the cafe. All in all we had a good experience and the Zamato Gold discount was icing on the cake really 😋😋👏👏
Eddie Peel (Ed)
Love Mink Cafe although I do get an overdose on the caffeine. When you’re on your 5th coffee it’s a great place !!
Popped in to catch up with friends today and have some Breakfast. Friendly staff and customers as always. Sat in the sun having a chat. Life !!
Amynot - Spotify: 不想往前
Friendly and nice environment. hot day but quite cool inside. The staff all had smiley faces.
Will be back again.
Service: 4/5
Presentation: 4/5
Environment: 3/5
Food Quality: 4/5
Food Quantity: 4/5
Price per person: $20
Nupur Raut
Great food. Good service. Been here twice and enjoyed both times. Highlight was the pancakes 🥞😋
#Hashtag Lads
Had some really good food here for breakfast which have me thinking of coming back! Nice atmosphere and coffee and good food. Would definitely try again
Wendy Nguyen
Went here for a quick lunch and the atmosphere is very cute! Only went here as it was advertised on the Zomato Gold app so we had a pretty good saving. Ordered the eggs benedict with bacon and it was good. Portion sizes were slightly on the smaller side.
Flo Y
Came with my partner on first table deal. I ordered Lamb Shoulder as it's recommended by the chef. It's served with kumara crisps, black beans (with ham cubes ) and pineapples. The lamb was really tender and the sauce was great. The only thing was that the lamb tasted a bit too salty so I just kept drinking my Mojito lol. My partner had pork ribs which was good as the sauce was tasty but the meat was a tad bit too dry for him. Service was great. Will come back and try something else next time :)
liopleurodon 155
Had the best granola/müesli in this cafe in my whole 7 days I stayed in Auckland. Fresh fruits, rich in grains, topped with yoghurt and honey!
Scott Blakeman
I ordered a simple breakfast that was well presented with a good portion. Crisp bacon and soft poached eggs, something so simple is oft lacking in execution. In this case the chef executed flawlessly.
The service is friendly, attentive but not intrusive.
My Compliments to the team.
To make this great for me would have been a side of relish as I rather enjoy a touch of sweet with my savory.
All in all good experience would recommend.
Paulette Shirley
Awesome food. And great service.
Kimmy Pemberton
Had the pleasure of visiting Mink Cafe just the other day and it exceeded expectations. I am vegan, and the cafe catered so well. There are options on the menu, but I didn't feel like any of them so I asked to see if the chef could do something else for me. Well, let me say - I had the most glorious meal. The chef kindly prepared the most delicious vegan corn fritter - not the one on the menu FYI. I had to check with the chef if it really was vegan because it was that good, and it was! As for the service, that was also pretty prompt. The waitress was really helpful but also very efficient. It was a pretty big table of us with a lot of adjustments to meals but she handled it so well. Overall 10/10, I would definitely come back here. Atmosphere and workers are awesome.
Tania Rees
Delicious food and great coffee. The service very friendly and prompt.
David Palfreyman
Parnell institution, friendly service, good food and coffee. Great local vibe.
Rebecca Spencer
After reading all the great reviews I was quite surprised to find the cafe quite quiet at 11am on a Saturday morning. This cafe is great, from the service to the food. We both got the big breakfast which was delicious. The eggs were poached perfectly and they’d even put something extra in the baked beans - so good! We will definitely be coming back.
Shin Suzy
Staff was friendly and food was nice but they didnt serve the english muffin (just noticed when I was checking the photos)
Antonia Jopoetro
I went here to had a lunch. I love the ambience which not too crowded so I can relax and enjoy read my book. I ordered Prawn Risotto and my partner Pork Belly. We both love the Prawn Risotto, creamy and seasoned well, not make you ‘bored’ or ‘sick’ with the taste, even-though I think it can be thicker will be perfect. Prawn is fresh and abundant! 💖<br/>Pork belly is just ok, the texture some of it juicy some of it dry...<br/>For the coffee is also just ok, but I like my ice mochacinno, they made it not too sweet and not too bitter as well.<br/>Overall, we satisfied with the services and our food.
Wilson Huang
Slow services and our food took 50 mins (we ordered pancakes and scrambled eggs lol!) This place has one staff serving everyone and two staff in the kitchen on a Sunday morning. .Brunch had turned into lunch. <br/><br/>The pancakes we had were much smaller than the next table. I asked them if they are using gold and they said no. So if you are planning to use gold it is likely you will get smaller proportion. I guess this is why all these gold places need to know if you are using gold upfront so they can adjust the proportion accordingly. <br/><br/>Anything I liked? The free wifi. I would give this place zero star if it was possible. Go further up Parnell road - plenty of other places with zomato gold deal. D’ Refinery and Verve for example.And I see “rodent infestation” as one of the suggested tags on Zomato - go figure.
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Went here for sunday brunch. Ordered prawn risotto, pork ribs and also onion ring. The prawn risotto taste so creamy and nice, onion ring also crunchy. Love the surrounding and cozy place.
Cassidy Johnstone
Amazing service and delicious food - overall a great experience from this place. Will definitely be coming back.
Rimpal Patel
Lovely experience ! I have really enjoyed my evening there.. Super amazing staff and chef who made so yummy pasta and barrista made coffee for me ! I loved it... ❣ Will see you sooonnnn 😘
Sheisgyngan
Overall experience was good. Baby friendly cafe
Manish Garg
One of the best pancakes i have ever had, loved the salmone bene especially the home made hash
Devin Marty
Great experience. Repeat customer!
Jennifer Lu
The food is pretty and delicious, it is me and my friends go to when we want good food and somewhere near our house. The staff is very friendly and the service is great.
Harsen Agon
My friends and I were greeted nicely by the staff here. The café had a pub-ish feel, which was quite nice. Food did not take too long. I ordered the meat lovers. It was a tasty dish. However, it was very oily that after a few spoonfuls I was getting sick of it. I was also very disappointed that the potatoes were not crispy AT ALL. It would have been a very nice texture contrast to the other components. The chorizo itself did not have as sharp of a smoky taste that is characteristic of chorizo. It was still nice, however. My friend had the Slow-cooked St Louis which she did not enjoy as it did not have a good depth of flavor and just seemed like it was just covered with maple syrup. My other friend did like his brisket sandwich, however.
Augustine Austin Dias
Lovely place, good food. Great Sunday morning vibes!
Sarah
Mink cafe... <br/>i choose to take the mink special ! <br/>The seafood chowder was the best I never eat sooooooo good <br/>Coffee wasn’t amazing but was ok <br/>we keep very good memories about the chocolate cheesecake too <br/>Was a good time to this cafe
FoodiesTable
Ordered the special burger of the day. Beef patty was half cooked. Literally raw and cold in the middle. Coffee is average. Mince on toast is pretty delicious.
James Stafors
Was an excellent moment to mink cafe ! <br/>The front house was friendly<br/>The food was good we take the dreamy mushroom and Mother Earth was pretty ! <br/>I try the carrot cake , was the same I remember ! <br/>Fantastic !<br/>Good place to spend some time with my family <br/>We definitely come back
Logan Burgess
Service was great from front of house staff.<br/>The staff catered for our Larger group on a Saturday morning without any booking and we were not pressured to leave despite staying for ~3hours. <br/>Prices are reasonable and similar to most other cafes around Auckland. <br/>Food was a bit bland in flavouring and didn’t quite resemble the pictures, it’s was cooked completely fine, however the food had various things holding it back, for example the “dreamy mushrooms” had the bread on the bottom of the plate which was soggy under excess sauce, food descriptions stated chorizo but it appeared and tasted like breakfast sausages. <br/>Waiter was apologetic for the differences, however would not visit again for the food.
Amna Laila
Service was good, waitress was kind and helpful when answering our questions about the weekly specials - only feedback is to top up water glasses. I had the pasta and it was delicious - cudos to the chef! This was my first time eating here and I’ll definitely be back to try the brekkie menu
Akl-foodie
Always looking for different cafes for brunch, and thought I’ll try this place as they are on Zomato Gold. Went here with some friends today. The decor was a little dated but that’s ok. The waiter forgot to place part of my friends order. The mink breakfast had this sausage that tasted cheap. When I went to pay, they took the cheapest meal off the bill rather than as the T&Cs, the one of same or lesser than the most expensive. When I ask Zomato for help via chat, I came to learn a big breakfast is considered a combo and is not covered. So to all other Zomato Gold users, don’t order the mink breakfast if you are wanting to take advantage of your membership.
MCP
Came here a while ago with a couple friends, the dreamy mushroom was good, generous portion for the price, the pasta wasnt to my friend’s taste; the bacon bene also good, will come back to try other menu!
Shirley Fung
Beautiful environment, Yummy food, very friendly and helpful staffs ! I will definitely come back ! it is such a good deal with the buy one get one free offer!
Cecile Luru
Food was great, plating was pretty ! <br/>Brisket sandwich are delicious, Staff was really friendly and amazing cheesecake ! <br/>Thank you so much I’ll be definitely back !
SM
Staff/service: 4/5<br/>Venue: 3.5/5<br/>Price/portion: 3.5/5<br/><br/>Checking this place with my zomato gold. I ordered the egg Benedict with salmon at $20.50. Presentation was ok with some greens on the top. There was two piece of homemade hash, which could be bigger portions. The taste is nothing to shout about.<br/><br/>My husband ordered the Mother Earth. The taste was good, the avocado is a sort of avocado mashed/mousse. Disappointed with that.<br/><br/>Join Zomato Gold and get 1+1 on food or 2+2 on drinks. Also get a 20% OFF using my referral code SUMA8564P
Timer
Mink is a good restaurant in Parnell. I tried a previous famous Shrimp Risotto and a new dish Niçoise with tuna. The risotto was not how we remember. We even checked our old pictures just in case of poor memories. The dish was smaller, cooked totally different, and not a lot of shrimp... The Niçoise meant to the classic and come with “fresh tuna” but it was also very different from the classic Niçoise I had in Paris or New Zealand. Tuna tasted like it came from a can, not fresh as seared with the fish still red in the middle. <br/><br/>While the tastes were ok but felt it was a miss.
Yana Petrenko
Came here with my mum for lunch a bit back and personally i wasn’t too impressed with my pancakes and coffee. However, my mum is usually a really picky eater and was really happy with her benedict, Belgan coffee and panna cotta. The service was okay i guess, the ambience was alright as well but i personally wouldn’t return back.
Lucy
A basic-looking cafeteria, located on the corner of Parnell Road towards the city. Food were decently portioned and quick to serve. <br/><br/>They have quite a basic menu. The pancake was soft and fluffy, but slightly too sweet. Risotto was creamy but not too thick. The creamy mushroom was nicely flavored. Nice presentation.<br/><br/>Friendly staff at service. Incurred a bit of issue at the counter, but they were quick to resolve.<br/><br/>Nothing was too memorable, but if you wanted a quick brunch with good coffee, this is a place to go for.<br/><br/>Food: 7/10<br/>Food presentation: 7/10<br/>Service: 8/10<br/>Location: 8/10<br/>Ambience: 6/10<br/>Price $20 per person<br/>
Bhoopika
Staff was friendly but food was not fresh, I had fish for the day which was accompanied with some veggies, I felt the veggies were not fresh enough and lacked seasoning.
Hayley Skeen
Great experience here - lovely ambience, yummy food and very friendly & helpful staff! We would definitely visit again. Thank you Mink Cafe!
Desmond Chan
Mink Cafe is located at a strategic vibrant corner on Parnell Rd and is probably more well known for its lunch menu. However I'm here this evening to try out their dinner menu for the first time. We ordered Fish - Catch of The Day and Grilled Chicken as mains, Wedges with sour cream and sweet chili sauce to share, and the Mango Cheesecake as dessert. The food is of high quality and very well presented, however I feel that the portion is on the small side. I highly recommend the Grilled Chicken on mashed potatoes which is very well seasoned and taste great. The homemade mango cheesecake tasted yummy and refreshing too. I feel that the setting/decor of this place is more suited cafe style rather than fine dining. Also one of the waiters had hoodie jacket on which I thought was too casual for our dining experience. Parking could also be an issue during peak hours but we were lucky to find a car-park right outside the cafe. All in all we had a good experience and the Zamato Gold discount was icing on the cake really 😋😋👏👏<br/><br/>Service: 4/5<br/>Environment: 4/5<br/>Presentation: 4/5<br/>Food Quality: 5/5<br/>Food Quantity: 3.5/5<br/>Price per person: $25-$35
Wapatino
Good food for a decent price! We tried the open steak sandwich and the pasta alfredo with chicken and both dishes were good in size and tasty. <br/>
Criss Koc
Very nice place. I usually visit them on the weekends for brunch and my cup of coffee, I've never been disappointed so far. Prices are bit on the high side but it comes with the quality I guess.
Tony Ma
Friendly and nice environment. hot day but quite cool inside. The staff all had smiley faces. <br/><br/>Will be back again. <br/><br/>Service: 4/5<br/>Presentation: 4/5<br/>Environment: 3/5<br/>Food Quality: 4/5<br/>Food Quantity: 4/5<br/>Price per person: $20
Rosanne Choy
Came in for brunch today with friends. The Caribbean vibe (French toast) was really soft and full of flavour. Berries tasted fresh. Bagel was super crunchy and the cream cheese matched perfectly with the jam. Chorizo mixed beans on toast was also very good. The chorizo was delicious. Baked beans were flavourful. Potato rosti was soft and soaked in the baked beans flavour.
Shelia Cheung
It is leisure to enjoy a wonderful breakfast on a Sunday morning.<br/><br/>Full of flavours with sweets and fresh. Fruits and coffee are great to wake me up.
Joseph Gomez
A great and casual cafe that meets the expectations. <br/><br/>The staff are incredibly friendly and the waiting time was just right. Also, The atmosphere was casual but professional at the same time. I would definitely recommend this place.
Ron Craw
I'm visiting from The States but I've eaten here a few times during my stay. The food is delicious and reasonably pricing. The staff couldn't have possibly been more welcoming, polite and helpful! I'll definitely eat here again when I return to Auckland!
Riddhi
Went in Saturday morning around 11am only because Winona Forever had a half an hour wait. The cafe has a good menu covering all the typical options. <br/><br/>We ordered the pancakes, French toast, bagels and creamy mushrooms. The food was presented beautifully even with flowers, and the sweet breakies came with lots of fresh fruit which was really nice. My creamy mushrooms was a very large portion which got quite sickening because of the cream but was super delicious. <br/><br/>The wait time for food wasn’t too long. Service by waitstaff was friendly but some of the counter staff were more than happy to just process payment and move on.
Rishi.mahla
Great food and the service was excellent <br/>Outdoor seating is perfect for a sunny afternoon cocktails,Would love to come again.😄👍<br/>Highly recommended <br/><br/>
Paul O
Although the menu reads like something from the 1990's, what we ate was quite tasty. Apricot chicken salad was the best of what we had. The Thai beef salad was a bit fatty. Overall the place needs a good cleaning and a lick of paint, it all looks rather tired. Good service though.
Rajpreet.bhagta98
Best forever 🍴<br/>Friendly staff <br/>Very nice coffee and love their food...<br/>Their daily specials are delicious such as Fish Of The Day & Soup <br/>Recently I've tried Fish On Risotto with Green Peas, which was amazing.... n breakfast is to die for ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️<br/>Highly recommended
Sofy
We came on the 31st Dec there was our last breakfast of the year and I it was unexpected amazing :) I really loved my spiced sweet potato hash It was a generous portion served with very tasty pepper sauce and plenty of chorizo, runny eggs and fresh spinach complement perfectly with sweet potatoes... I wanted to try something new and It wasn't disappointed at all, my bf got egg benedict and baked beans at the side which was good but nothing different than a classic egg benedict and I think beans was overpriced, 2 big cups of mocha were the perfent match . Service and atmosphere pretty good. Definitely come back but no order the same side.
Stephy_NakiGirl
Mink sits on a busy corner in Parnell with indoor/outdoor seating.<br/>Service was good. Good selection of papers & magazines.<br/>Ordered their turmeric latte which was okay. Perhaps a little OTT on the cinnamon & not as bright yellow as normal. Tasted okay though.<br/>Also the corned beef hash which was nice - lots of crispy bits & spinach underneath with a poached egg. The potatoes were also nice, but a bit of freshness/a different texture would have been better. Mushrooms or avocado - something to make the plate more varied (all potato & crispy)
Vivek
Well its pretty average cafe in terms of hygiene. Food is nice however a little overpriced . Like others here i also decided to try a new combination of kumara with kale and it was excellent. Cafe is usually busy on Sunday morning but little less than the famous cafe in front of it. Staff is friendly and pays attention to your order. Their coffee is quite nice and i always enjoy breakfast here .<br/><br/>Good work guys and would love to come here again another brunch :)
Izabella Pinker
Service average but can't go wrong with their avocado bacon bagel and some hash browns. They also do a killer chocolate milkshake- love coming here on a Sunday when you're feeling seedy!!
Michael Thomas
Food was great, and generously portioned. Staff were particularly friendly and very accommodating. I really liked how spacious it was inside vs a lot of other places that jam in as many tables and chairs they possibly can. today I had<br/>Wilted Garlic Kale<br/><br/>$18.80<br/><br/>served on roasted sweet potato with two free range poached eggs and almond topping (V)<br/><br/>....it was delicious.. I ordered a small bowl of hollandaise to go with also. All in all it was a great experience and I'd love to go back there sometime soon.
Niamh Slattery
Really busy brunch spot for coffee and brunch on Sunday . great few options and friendly staff . the food is OK some interesting combos like the kumara ,garlic kale and eggs I had which was beat if not overkill on the kumara. Two of us had the big breakfast which was Standard food slightly disappointed by the sausage and finally one kumara hash then was good . so very mixed but overall good . the reason for a poorer rating had to do with the hygiene of the bathrooms.. Enough said
YumYum
We were Looking for a place for breakfast on Easter Sunday around Parnell. We saw this corner cafe and decided to go there. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We ordered 3 different items and it was served very quickly. Food was absolutely amazing. Price wise it is on bit higher side may be because of the location but definitely recommended.
Clara Lawrence
Very good location and they are always busy. I have been there a few times with friends for coffee. Unfortunately the coffee were never good. Love the outdoor seating though.
Sam Smith
Went to mink last week for lunch - apart from the fact that I think it is very expensive (most mains are I over $20) they provide very good food I had the creamy potato and leak soup and oh my!! It was delicious (see photo) this cost me approximately $15 was one of the cheaper items on the menu apart from sides and was delicious! My friend had a margarita pizza that cost a little under $20 and it was so big she couldn't finish it. Great place to eat
Fiona M
We had breakfast here recently. The staff were friendly and the service was prompt. I had the porridge and my fiance had the mushrooms. Both were really good. The coffee unfortunately was not great though. I would go again.
A
We came here in a large group for brunch and were really impressed by the service. The food was good and we will definitely be back to try the pizza!
TinaS
Visited this place with family members on a busy Saturday morning, and you can see why this place is often busy!! Good atmosphere with windows and natural lighting. Great coffees! We ordered a selection of food from brunch / lunch menu - prawn risotto has many prawns and heaps of flavour but slightly on the salty side for me, whereas steak sandwich is awesome with a perfectly grilled medium-rare steak, and the omelette and creamy mushroom are good. Perhaps it's because they are so busy, the staff wasn't as attentive as I hope to be.
Sheeks
Three of us went on Friday 2 Oct for lunch. I ordered the fish burger and my friends ordered the squid salad. Mine was uneatable the fish was hard and overcooked drenched in oil. This was so disappointing for $25. The squid salad was also terrible. Over cooked, charred and chewy. I complained about the burger as I had 1 bite and they didn't even awknowledge it. Will never go back!
Lena Guo
Situated on the busy corner of Parnell. This Cafe is always busy, great selection of food, didn't get to try any this time. Coffee was fantastic!
Aniva Huang
My friend and I came here because we felt like eating eggs. <br/><br/>The wait time was quite long for three tables occupied. We seemed to be the only table ordering kitchen food too. <br/><br/>I ordered the salmon bagel with a side of a poached egg. The bagel was a little burnt. The egg was over cooked to an awkward state. The eggs from both dishes were over cooked. <br/><br/>I advised the gentleman at the counter about the situation. He did apologise but he then told me to ask for a runny egg next time. I told him that poached eggs are generally a runny egg and firm whites. He offered to have the chef cook another one but because we were so hungry and already waited a but for the dishes I said no. <br/>He later offered a free coffee and I declined. When he went back to the counter he whispered into the waitresses ear and gave me an odd look but I don't think he was expecting me to still be looking. <br/><br/>I do appreciate that he tried to fix the situation and it's not his fault. <br/><br/>Unfortunately I will most likely not return because the food apart from the eggs were average at best and for the price it doesn't feel worth it. <br/><br/>
Ping
Just popped in to get some work done and trying to escape from a windy wet day ;-) Don't have much to say as I just had a hot lemon toddy except it was a generous size and they could improve by taking the pips out of the lemon slice :D<br/>
Rose Chang
Lunch on a Tuesday afternoon at Mink. 👏🏻 I picked the salmon salad , this plate is actually quite different to what I expected because a lot of cafes don't actually give you THAT much salmon ... But this really surprised me!! My friend had a burger and chips and he said was a pretty good plate. I would say the salad is a little bit too much salt for my taste but other might enjoy it :)
B D H
Another local with an interesting menu.all the classics plus the best ham,cheese and tomato omelet in Auckland! Staff a little unfriendly at times and sometimes unattentive.....all in all a good breakfast place though<br/><br/>
Annie Ren
Tried it for an early afternoon tea for the first time and had a great blueberry and cream cheese muffin with coffee. Although situated in the hub of Newmarket, the place was nice and quiet, suitable for talking and loved the rays of sunshine beaming in on the window seats. I've never had blueberry muffin with something else added to it but I gotta say adding cream cheese was genius! Really enjoyed and would definitely love to try their desserts next time.
Nick Turnbull
Attentive staff, good coffee and nice food. Can't go wrong with the mink grill, and the girlfriend loves the "pretty flowers" on the pancakes.
Cheap Cheap Foodie
Time and date: Friday Brunch<br/><br/>Food ordered: Pan fried chicken liver<br/> and Latte<br/>Ingredients: Fresh, as livers should be<br/> served<br/>Authenticity: Flavorful like most good local cafe<br/><br/>Environment: Casual and relaxing <br/><br/>Service: Both waitress and manager are very friendly<br/><br/>Costs: below $30 for brunch <br/><br/>Will I return: Definitely
Hungusmcfatty
Phenomenal chai! Perfect temperature and packed with lively flavours.<br/>Mink is blessed with Parnell's most warm and friendly service and a great selection of magazines!
Andy Thomson
Good cafe has changed hands lots since it became really well known for high quality, food is okay although a bit pricey and the service is way below where it used to be. Could do better for service. Great position in Parnell
Warrick Corfe-Tan
Went here once for breakfast and had eggs benedict. Served our food fast and tasted really nice. Portion size wasn't huge but it was filling. Nice environment which is really open and nice on sunny days. Only downside is my friend found a hair in his food.
Johna Parmar
Awesome place and friendly staff with excellent fast service. Highly recommended .....
Hold The Peas
The eggs were perfectly cooked and the bacon was extremely good, with just a hint of smokiness.
Brian Castello
Been here a couple times as it is the only place around that still serves menu food at 2-3pm. The food is good, we have ordered off the menu every time, albeit a little pricey for what you receive. The male french waiter is also quite rude and does not care too much about service quality. Will probably be back purely because of lunch extending through to the late afternoon but will not be recommending to others.
Peter Glen Hill
Disgusted again :(<br/>Thought would give them a second chance... Shouldn't have bothered...<br/>If you don't know what a long macchiato is the one thing for sure..,don't argue with a customer who is in the business...let alone don't argue with a customer full stop...<br/>Plus rude service from the beginning where we had to place our order at the counter is uncalled for.
Trev2012
I agree with the last reviewer. Their popularity is about the sunny corner. Stick with the cabinet food. The fillet steak (most expensive item on the menu) was overdone, overpriced and tapas size. Perhaps just a bit more potato or one more bean?? I would have given them an extra dollar to cover it. The beans turned out to be shriveled asparagus but you get the picture ( 4 only ) Sigh...
Sharol Puran
Mink's setting looked good and for that reason my friend and I decided to go into this cafe. However, the service we received from the moment we began to order was not good at all. I stated I would like to have a light lunch and asked the waiter what would be good for a light lunch. He could not recommend me anything, so i decided to go with pasta and asked him if it will be too cheesy and how big the dish is. He was very vague in answering this question and said it should be fine. This dish cost $25 for a chicken pasta dish. When the dish was served I was not happy as the amount of pasta was too much for me to eat. However I went on to eat it. When a waitress came around I asked her if this can be put in a takeaway container, we ordered wine at the same time. Our wine came 10 minutes later but no sign of my pasta, I assumed they have left in a warmer or something perhaps. We continued drinking wine and 30min later I decided to enquire about my pasta with the waitress that had taken it away, she responded "oh I thought you wanted it thrown away" as a result she offered to make me another one... To get the attention of the waiters was a task in itself, it is as if they were purposely ignoring us. I would not go back to this place again. The staff are not very on to it. Nor is their food any better.
Olivia Winston
What a wonderful place to enjoy a coffee in the afternoon sun! There are quite a number of bright red chairs & tables sitting outside to catch a few rays, and with quite a nice view down the side street towards lush trees...<br/><br/>Delectable date & pecan slice, which was as soft and moist as you could ever wish. Quite cake-like in its texture.<br/><br/>Great coffee, from friendly & efficient staff.<br/>It's quite a huge interior, very spacious and light.<br/>I like it a lot. :)
Claire
Mink Cafe is awful - I have no idea why it has such great reviews...Food was overpriced for what was delivered on the plate - we had corn fritters ($23.50) which came with one piece of bacon, a sad looking piece of lettuce and a slither of avocado. Fritters were overcooked and doughy. Also had a side of garlic prawns (11.50) which were overcooked and rubbery. Service was better than the food but did not leave any lasting impressions. I felt cheated out of my money and will not step back into Mink again!
Martin
went here yesterday [mothers day ] as had booked a table for 14...from the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome and our custom valued .Our waitress could not have been more attentive ,friendly and just on to it ,we spent a good three hours relaxing and being catered for ..will be back for sure ....also exceptional value for money and first rate food for everyone
David Boshier
Great place for breakfast in the sun with easy parking for Parnell standards.<br/><br/>Extensive menu backed up by good coffee, however some of the table service was a bit slow. All our four dishes we had were fine but nothing special. <br/><br/>If it was not for Mink facing the sun there are better options available close by.
Delwyne
Hi, WOW!!! what a great coffee, I must say that Gravity coffee would have to be the smoothest strongest coffee that I have ever tasted. Can't wait until i am back in town to experience that again. SOLD on Mink....Well done, and well done gravity!!
Robin Murray-Leslie
The best coffee on Parnell Road (although Expresso Workshop around the corner is also vg). Gif and Tony are so delightful and consistent in their service and quality of coffee. A great team.<br/>Scores highly on weekend brunch although is quite dear.
Otago Islander
Mink is an interesting place, it looks like a trendy cafe - but then you realise they serve Gravity coffee and question how trendy can they be (if any staff from Mink read this - might I suggest buying Havana Coffee from Wellington).<br/><br/>So I had the Mink Breakfast Grill - their big breakfast. Most of the breakfast was ok, the poached eggs were overdone (which is a pet hate) and the spiced sausage was more odd than spiced, but overall it was a good although average feed.<br/><br/>I was avoiding the coffee so had a Chai Latte, yes I know its just flavoured milk - well at least it normally is, Mink just serve frothy milk with cinnamon on top.<br/><br/>Despite that, service was great. Our waitress was attentive and service was fast. Having to deal with snobby Parnell people, I can imagine being a waiter/waitress in that area would not be easy. So they deserve some credit - service is the only thing that differentiated this place from a 3 star rating and a 4 star rating.<br/>
Justin Ryan Scott
One of my favourite places in Parnell. Food is a bit pricey though - so I only stop by a few times a year.
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