Went in today for a few hours for some lunch and coffees. I had the strawberry pancakes with bacon. Pancakes were light and fluffy and the strawberries were absolutely divine. The bacon was delicious. Excellent service from the waiter and perfect Mochas from the barista!! Give these people a raise cause their food, coffee and service was on point all day! They're a friendly bunch and I would definitely return when I come back to Auckland City. Coffee was hot and tasty and always delivered with a smile!!!
Walked past this place countless times but never had the chance to go in. The exterior look into the cafe was simplistic and modern. The choice of food offered on the menu all sounded appetizing! A friend had chosen this pasta which has been mentioned often in the reviews about coming in a bread sort of bowl!😂 The pasta was quite interesting (in a good way of course) and did not seem to taste like any other pasta I've tried before :).
For those who like avocado, definitely recommend their avohash it's quite nice. Their eggs benedict is a little bland but that's where you need your tomato sauce and all that jazz. We ordered some fries too and they were absolutely just right crispy cut and excellent.
Atmosphere: A little cramped but well lit 3.5/5
Vibe: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Food: 4.5/5
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the ambience of sheinkin was pump’n (monochrome- but rlly natural, with nice background noiz) in comparison to what is expected from the exterior appearance of the cafe. coffee was solid! food was enjoyable, but not off the scale. service was prompt, friendly, not super attentive however that is what i like about cafes. perfect place so go for a looong catch up with friends :)))
design: 7
ambience: 8.5
coffee: 8.75
service: 8.5
food: 6.75
Good cafe with nice food but it's a shame they close a bit early on weekends and sometimes they close their kitchen even a bit ealier than usual. Tried their Pane Pasta. Good flavours, generous portion size and nice to take a picture of to upload on social media.
Actually one of Auckland's best kept secrets!
Tucked away on Lorne St, where Council laws prevent an outside eating option, sits Sheinkin café in all it's modest glory. It's an easy feature to walk past, but it's one that you're missing out on.
Sheinkin is home to genuinely friendly staff who create a pleasant environment, reflected in the amount of regulars that come through, day in day out. Just genuine people and genuinely quality service.
GREAT FOOD with a 'different' menu & GREAT COFFEE where the barista isn't afraid to take a strange order. Couldn't recommend it highly enough.
I frequent this cafe and can attest to its consistently good service, excellent choice of music, quality of food and of coffee, friendliness of staff, and laid back atmosphere. Also open on Saturday which is nice for a CBD cafe
I am writing this review as I lick my fingers afyer trying a bacon and egg sandwich. So yummy!
Bread is really good and so well seasoned, not full of salt as most of the places.
So far I was only able to try their cabinet food but I am coming back many times to have a better picture.
Cute atmosphere with fresh flowers on all the tables and a retro-ey vibe. Friendly staff. We had the feta salad and pane pasta. The portion sizes were decent - fulled us up with some to spare. I really loved the pasta but the salad was a tad too flashy for my tastebuds.
Came just for a coffee with my friend to catch up. Can’t say the coffee was amazing, there was something maybe the beans that didn’t seem overly please to my taste buds, and it was Luke warm and not hot as you would expect a coffee. The cabinet good looked good, not sure if I would come back. Interesting how my cappuccino came in a glass cup I thought
Creamy pasta melted cheese in a big bread bowl!? 🤔
Yeah it's good. So tasty. Bit heavy, but well worth it... must try!
Good coffee too.
Setting was quiet and clean. Food presented well. Service friendly.
If you're into unique settings, this place has quite a cool decor. The entire place is lit up by dozens of modern styled hanging light bulbs lined on the entire ceiling.
We had the Chicken Pasta, Pane Pasta, and a Mocha the other day, and it was good. The Pane Pasta comes served in bread! A really interesting concept - but I reckon carbs on carbs is probably not a great idea, since both pasta and bread are dense. Nevertheless, the flavours are there. If you really love your carbs, this is a good option for you.
Note: My meal didn't feel complete as I like my pasta with some heat, but unfortunately they do not have chilli flakes or chilli oil. Only tobasco. :(
Would've been great if they did as this seems like a standard offering available at most places that serves pasta.
Overall I had a decent time at that place. The coffee was also good.
Lovely little cafe on the bottom of Lorne street. SheinKin has a great menu ranting from your standard breakfast fair through to salads and pasta. The salad menu is very comprehensive. My favorite was the roasted beetroot salad. Friendly service and great coffee. I'll definitely be back again
Just randomly happen to be walking past and found this place. Service absolutely friendly, coffee very good, lamb salad amazing but it was the liver dish that nailed it well done guys!!
Nice simple scrambled eggs on sourdough. Eggs were lovely and I love the fresh parsley sauce. Long black was good too
Perfect Eggs Benedict with Salmon and Avocado... (only the knifes could be more sharp... 🤓)
This is a gem hidden in plain sight. A delightful cafe for a fantastic brunch and coffee.
It's hidden probably because it's on a street that specialises in Asian food and it does have a rather Japanese sounding name!
It's bright interior is matched by their colourful foods on their menu, their perfectly made coffee makes you wonder how they aren't packed to the brim with people.
Tip:
If your favourite cafe in town is full, come here and get Sheinkin a try, they'll usually have a table free, you won't regret coming here.
Love the eggs on toast with the pesto and chutney amazing!. Milkshakes are so so good, a little on the small side but taste is amazing
Good food, good coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice! I had the salmon omelette and my partner had the salmon eggs benedict and both were yum.
I have always rated the eggs benedict with bacon one of the best in the cbd. For those wanting a lighter meal the mashed avocado and feta on toast is a lighter delight
You're going to have an enjoyable breakfast. First time here in over a decade; yet still a reliable inner city cafe. Try it.
I had delicious brunch here! :)
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