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Dear Jervois

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"Ordered the shashuka gluten free and asked for extra feta which was a good decision to add some extra flavour. I could’ve done with a little more..."

Elise D

"Ordered the mushroom and potato rosti stack along with eggs on toast and a few sides/extras. The iced chocolate was probably one of the best I’ve..."

#fatlyfe

"Went there on a public holiday and the place was crowded! Food took awhile to be served but it was definitely worth the wait! Love the food!..."

Annie Low

"A great brunch reverses the pains from the night before. Hungover and clutching to dear life we decided on Dear Jervois. The DJ Complete was awesome...."

Amindha Fernando

"After several friends telling me great things about this place, we decided to try it out.It is definitely a good place to have a nice breakfast..."

João Plácido

"Sunday brunch, our first time here. The place was buzzing, staff were grace under pressure. Will..."

Shreeram Mayadeo

"Love the ambiance and food. Staff were attentive too. Good spot for brunch and I’m pretty sure it’s dog-friendly as..."

Gabriella Devita Febiola

"Enjoyed brunch with friends on a Sunday morning. The cafe was busy and we were advised there was a 15 wait for a table but in the end waited only..."

Julia Louise

"I’ve been here a few times and each time has served to be a great experience 😊 From the moment you walk in to the time you walk out,..."

Sarona

"Came here for some breakfast on Saturday. Nice place with good selection on the menu. Service was great too. We had the Mermaid bowl, beautifully..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Great place for brekky in the Herne Bay Beverly Hills area of Auckland..Love the half size benedict-perfect for me, and a great coffee goes down..."

Golden Years

"Had heard lots of reviews raving about Dear Jervois and had to check it out myself. The food was fresh, with different options to suit dietary..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"Love the whole experience of Dear Jervois, have tried most dishes on the menu and they all are great. Stoked that the open Snö. Try and visit..."

Lily

"Cool atmosphere, Got to sit outside under shelter which was nice as it had lovely plantations. Food was good but not amazing. Ordered the waffles and..."

Cheapeatobsession

"Perfect #brunch spot for the weekend! Dear Jervois’ reputation preceeds itself as we struggled to find an outside table to seat our doggo (a major..."

Aless

"Tried this cafe for the first time today and it’s pretty good! The staff are friendly and the food is beautifully plated. I had the zucchini..."

Karen Chow

"Super packed place to have breakfast/ brunch at the weekend. Lovely atmosphere and the food just look so photogenic. I love the fact that there're so..."

Bella Luv Food

"Dear Jervois lands itself on Urban List’s best cafes for brekkie in Auckland. Number 9 out of 56 cafes to be exact. One thing I love..."

Fay Brown

"Good vegetarian choices. Portobello mushrooms dish is flavoursome, light and filling. if you are vegetarian, dont take 5he seat next to kitchen, sink..."

Pritika Sharma (Veg)

"Love this place so much !!!! Have only been once but loved my waffles so much, they have an original flavour i’ve never tasted anywhere and their..."

Yana Petrenko

"Always wanted to try this cafe. Finally managed to go for brunch last weekend. Staff was lovely and ambience was good. Started with drinks, Vintage..."

Nikki B

"The mermaid bowl was my favourite. Will definitely come back again to try other menu items. Highly recommend Dear Jervois. A good place for brunch...."

Dinushi Seneviratne

"It’s one of the nicest places to eat. The food generally is great in taste and good value of money. The service is nice and environment..."

BelaIna

"I have been here three time and finally I see what the rave is about. I previously had not connected with this place but I think I ordered right and..."

Matchstick Reviews

"Food is always 5 star, flavours and presentation are both fantastic. But coffee is always the downside, hope that could be improved in the..."

Bonnie Hu

"I feel like the portion size of their meals are a little bit larger than some of the other famous cafes I ordered the matcha waffles and my friend..."

G1k

"I love the food here, last two times I have ordered the vegan tacos and they are sooo good! Well made and delicious. However I tried their red velvet..."

Ieseon

"Good food and good coffee. Service staff was nice and friendly but service speed was a bit slower than we expected. Not a big fan of the hash brown..."

FoodiesTable

"I had an amazing brunch here. My eggs benedict were so tasty and perfectly cooked 10/10. Good environment, location and very friendly staff...."

Mihir Patel

"Great food and coffee, sitting out on a busy street killed the mood a bit! Interesting menu with many healthy options. Will come again, but sit..."

Shez

"Yummy food and awesome atmosphere :) can definitely tell why dear jervois is one of the top cafes in auckland. The portions were huge! Unlike the..."

Maggie Yun-ni Chiang

"Love the food, love the service and super love the coffee. The food is a bit pricey but it was worth it. Even on a busy weekend, staff are always..."

AngryWhenHungry

"Came in for brunch today. Ordered a mermaid bowl, unicorn white hot chocolate and herb waffles. Mermaid bowl was super large and really filling. The..."

Rosanne Choy

"Simple restaurant with nice food. We was lucky to had lunch here today. We enjoyed our food. I had smashed avocado with poached eggs and toasted,..."

Jewel

"Writing this review purely because I need to let the world know how amazing the savoury waffles are. Seriously some of the best I’ve had - not all..."

EddyBear

"Good strong coffee. Savoury muffin was filled with sweet chutney - the first time I have every encountered this. My companion didn't enjoy hers..."

Camilla Dadson

"We had the Best Poke Bowl I have ever tasted ❤️ great service , staff friendly and helpful and food delicious!! So worth the drive out for lunch..."

Kathleen

"Great place, great coffee! Didn’t wait long for our orders to arrive. Loved the mayonnaise that came with the fries - it had this familiar soya..."

Mrs Fihaki

"Absolutely amazing food. I have tried the mermaid bowl and vegan tacos and I really enjoyed both meals. The smoothies are nice as well, although a..."

Sofija

"There’s nothing bad to say about this place so 5 stars it deserves.Food was served with reasonable time and it was quite good. Coffee was..."

Darren Big Belly

"Wonderful cafe, friendly and easy going staff, we were able to walk in and with a short wait got our table. They catered well for kids too,..."

DC

"Love love love this cafe! One of my faves 🙌🏼 The zucchini fritter was sooo delicious, I devoured the whole dish and it was biiig! Matcha..."

Trang Tran

"Amazing customer service, staff are friendly. The food looked amazing and tasted yum. The only thing I'd complain about is the uncomfortable seating..."

Kate

"Came here for brunch today and ordered the matcha waffles and dj complete and both looked and tasted good. The waffles were almost too pretty to eat...."

Foooodie Explorer

"heartiest granola on the block hands down! not only is the food top notch but the staff are super laidback and attentive as well! this place deserves..."

T

"Always satisfying, and such healthy food! Substantial portions and very tasty too. The kitchen is always happy to tweak their dishes too. Chloe the..."

Liz Bradley

"Absolutely delicious!!! Seemed healthy too! Only little minor critique is the price, but being in Ponsonby I guess that can't be..."

Bon

"Can’t find the photos I have :( I’ve been here a few times and usually go for their granola. Super yummy and presented really nicely. It’s..."

Angela

"Sometimes you have to wait for a while to get a table but it's totally worth it. Everything I've tried in this restaurant is really good, it's a..."

Margot Vildósola

"Amazing staff, plesent environment very cozy but also quite funky. Food was outstanding, heaps of choices, great variety of vegetarian meals. Would..."

Lucy Wilson

"Vegan and vegetarian paradise, they have ample non-vegetarian options but bring a vegetarian I was surprised and took ages to decide what I would..."

Sakshi Wadhwa

"Great cafe in Herne Bay! Coffee 5/5! We had brunch here and food was exceptional and staff very friendly thank you! We were even given a free glass..."

Beccs

"Came here this weekend, ordered a variety of meals, some vegan/GF, some meat based, some kids meals, 6 of us were eating..... it was great. Lovely,..."

Sam L

"Came here on Monday for brunch. The interiors impose a very rustic, urbane and sophisticated vibe. We got the poke bowl with salmon and the..."

Oksana Zhang

"Went here with a friend and ordered the avocado toast without feta and added some vegetables to it! The bread was excellent and eggs were poached..."

Amesirv

"If you love waffles this is the best place to get it. Every time I come here I usually order the Gluten-free waffles because I just cannot get enough..."

Yeena Tran

"Very friendly staff and the food is not only super delicious but is also so pretty! I ordered the Poke Bowl which was so yummy. Also had a red velvet..."

Auckland Foodie

"Definitely one of my all-time favourite cafes in Auckland. The staff is friendly, never have to wait for more than 20 minutes for a table, the menu..."

Lizzie

"Amazing food and coffee in the heart of Ponsonby, Auckland City. Highly recommend the salmon poke bowl (with avocado, seaweed and picked ginger)..."

Lindsley Toh

"I had been meaning to check out Dear Jervois for two years now and I finally got the chance! Came in on a Sunday morning just before 11 for a..."

Hinali Patel

"Second time at this place and the food was as good as the last visit, I got the vegan taco and it was delicious and refreshing and filled the spot..."

Hannah.milne11

"Had a delicious brunch here a few days ago!I had the mushrooms which came with lentils and a potato rosti. All the ingredients worked super..."

Mun Clair

"Great cafe! Love the half size eggs bennie! Coffee is great, with a dedicated barista. This cafe has seating outside and dog..."

S B

"Dead Jervois is a well-established brunch/lunch spot in Auckland. We came on an early Tuesday afternoon (public holiday) and it was very busy. There..."

Linh 💛

"Consistently reliable local for Herne Bay with great coffee and a truly interesting menu. The savory pork waffle is worth the visit..."

Dale Spencer

"gluten free waffles were yummy as were the nutella pancakes however quite sweet, good snoothies and scones. service was great and food came out..."

Chloe Mason

"Exciting café with delicious food.I came to Dear Jervois with my family and were promptly seated by a lovely lady with a warm smile. Our..."

Vanessa Chong

"Love the half size Benny Eggs. Good coffee plus friendly service. Modern décor. Takeaway coffee can take a wee while if your happy to wait if..."

Coffee4two

"Had brunch at Dear Jervois at around 12pm and it was quite packed however my friends and I managed to get a spot down in the courtyard. One of my..."

Eggster Eats

"Definitely a lot of people in Nikes and active wear eating Eggs Benedict. But if you can brave this scene then you will find Dear Jervois a hip..."

Luke Bilbrough

"With high ratings on Zomato, I decided to drop by to try their coffee! Ordered a cappuccino, a spinach and feta cheese muffin, and a lemon meringue...."

Kirsten

"Went here for Labour Day breakfast and was told that we didn't have to book as it won't be busy. We ended up waiting for 15 mins. The food overall..."

Nikki Rae

"Dined here for breakfast on labour day and the place was packed. We had to wait 15mins to get a table staff were very friendly and attentive and the..."

Nathalie

"Amazing!!! Got the eggs bene with bacon. Was superb. Friendly wait staff..."

Vinny

"I forgot to take a picture, we ordered gluten free waffles, vegan macro, beef burger and poke bowl! Omg it’s delicious af! And all of their staffs..."

Joan Blackburn

"This place has been hyped up so I was really excited to finally go and try it for myself! I ordered the GF matcha waffles and my friend ordered eggs..."

Holly Swallow

"What an overpacked/ crowded but great place for catch ups, brunch, lunch and/ or dinner! The staff only had smiles, service was impeccable, they were..."

Rohit Victor

"It's so perfect. One of the best pancakes I have had. We ordered a breakfast taco and a pancake stack. They are just delicious! No other words! I..."

Amy Fhl

"Have heard excellent things about dear jervois from friends so we decided to give it a whirl. Service was excellent and very fast (we arrived at..."

Whitney-Dee Bawden

"Would go again, buzzing on Saturday morning and even though it was packed service was quick and great. Food was good, a little bit pricey but the..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Poke bowl and matcha waffles are amazing. The drinks are not very memorable. However the food and ambience is enough to make me wana go back for some..."

Maria Chen

"Love the ginger latte, absolutely recommend it and I will 100% be back for another.Food is awesome too! I think they changed their menu a bit..."

Abbey Lissaman

"I'm obsessed with nice brunch lately, just love this place, nice food, nice smoothie~~ I has the zucchini fritter, absolutely love it~~ We were..."

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"The service here was good, apart from the fact that they forgot our order. But they gave us free drinks and a free blueberry muffin with butter. The..."

Dxlche

"Tried this as it had such a high rating. Coffee was great. Snoothie was delicious. But our balsamic mushrooms were bland and had too many onions for..."

Forkingfamished

"Absolutly delicious was so exited for the pancake but that omelette just wanting me to go there everyday. My friend came from wellington she said..."

Parth Patel

"The local spot for Sunday breakfast. Eggs Benedict was class. Kiwi version of a 'Full English' was superb as well. Especially the potato hash cake...."

Ethan Pakii

"Vegan Tacos are amazing Eggs Benedict quite standard but well presented . Plenty of options for vegetarians and vegan. Good service . Good..."

Sarah LA

"Went here on Queen's Birthday for lunch and it was very busy! My friends and I had the salmon lox bagel, matcha waffles, and the pancake..."

Miss H

"First time I went there they didn't greet me or anything and it was so busy. But the cafe looks amazing and love the food! Gonna check it out soon..."

Swl102802

"One of my favorite cafes in herne bay! Food and coffees are always delicious. Good service, nice and friendly staff. Never seem to disappoint. Best..."

Emily

"Amazing customer service. The staff literally made my day. They all are sooo amazing and so kind. I can't really put into words how impressed I was..."

Dineaandwine

"This is my favourite place to go for weekend brunch. We have been here several times already. It's always packed though, so sometimes hard to get a..."

Ugeshni Khan

"It's a busy place but big enough and open enough not to feel too crowded... although some people can be very noisy! came here for breakfast got..."

Donna&Shane

"Amazing smoothies, especially blueberry peanut butter. The service could be better but they were very busy so not a huge complaint there. Matcha..."

Jen De Jongh

"the place always busy. Lucky us got seated when we arrived there. waiters are busy so probably you need to ask for water, pepper, salt or something...."

Carina Chang

"Heard about this place from a friend. The place has a fantastic vibe. It looked pretty busy but we did not have to wait long at all to find a table...."

Leonardo Law

"Loving the natural light and decor of this place. I also love their waffles! Thick, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Tried the gluten..."

ShoRt

"Friendly staff. Nice dining area. Place can get very loud and busy, so not the best place for a catch up or conversation. The cuisine here is fusion..."

I_like_pickles

"I came here on the way to picking up dad from work after finishing his nightshift quite late one time. Thought it might be a good idea to get..."

Tavita Milford

"YUMMIEST. POKE. BOWL!!!!!This morning, I finally got the chance to have breakfast at Dear Jervois. My friend ordered the portebello & rosti..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Our favourate breakfast or coffee place to come to in the weekend. Its always very busy, friendly staff. Amazing selection of food and their coffee..."

Saif Nouri

"Excellent vegan and veg options here, a lot more so than most place. The service is fast and efficient and the look of the place is attractive. I had..."

Jordyn Witika

"Friggggnnnnn goooood shit , bloooody delicious. Best hollandaise and best poach eggs omg. Lovely staff too, and an absolutely great range of coffee..."

Cheekychi

"New cafes are popping up seemingly daily in Auckland. Though that should not be a threat to those that deliver consistently good food and service and..."

Andi Jandal

"◻Great tasting food◻Macha lattes◻Friendly serviceThis will be a short review, simply because everything was spot..."

Scott

"Went with family to celebrate my Anniversary and based on the ratings, arrived with great expectations. The wait was really long but the food was..."

Shruti Pathak

"This husk lunch was sans-Lou and sans-Mel due to sick-children and Fiji-frolicking (respectively), though pretty sure we'll have to bring'em back..."

Husk Creative

"Situated in lovely Herne Bay, Dear Jervois is everything you'd fancy from from a up-town, chic and high quality establishment. Having lived in London..."

Sticks, Fork & Knife

"Super cute little cafe in Herne Bay with a very well designed menu - let down by service. If only the staff could rustle a smile or a snippet of..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"Located at a prime location sorounded by all other premium boutique shops. Food and services were good. Ordered green tea waffles with nicecream. It..."

Khloe

"Almost every dish on the menu is a winner. Large portions, adequate service and a good setting. The popularity of this café speaks for itself as a..."

Tastebud Tingles

"Overall, I'd say this was good but not fantastic. We came here on a Saturday afternoon, and waited for about 10 minutes to be seated which was..."

Annie Zhou

"Heard lots of good things about this place and it definitely did not disappoint! We arrived just after 9.30 which was a good thing cause we didn't..."

Cristine Manalo

"Dear Jervois is my go-to recommendation for a brunch spot in Auckland. The food is truly a work of art and every meal I have had tastes delicious...."

Eve

"Coffee and food were good. The spicy mince packed good flavour. Would recommend booking if possible as it was quiet busy when we arrived. Overall an..."

Christophe Pereira

"Tried many times to have breakfast here but each time their was a long wait to be seated. But one day I finally had the chance and I can see why..."

Jessica

"Got the waffles with bacon and also a side of scrambled eggs (cause why not! Love trying the eggs at different cafes). It was absolutely delicious..."

Samantha Gordon

"Arrived there at around 11:00 am on last Sunday, but already lots of people were queuing up to serve a seat.Ordered one flat white coffee..."

Michelle Hwang

"Absolutely tasty and outstanding food, great service. I have been here for more than 4 times, every time I will bring different friend in. Highly..."

Mika Samuel

"We had a great brunch experience. Had to wait a bit but their friendly staff helped us find a seat soon. Food was great and they didn't take long to..."

Salim J

"In for breakfast. We really liked the menu for its multiple Gluten Free options. My friend had super food cereal which was jam packed with..."

Travis

"Wow this place is good,people que to come here so that says it all,amazing food service is ok but doesn't stop us from back 😀 keep it up people..."

Ayaan

"Great to finally try this cafe as I'd heard lots of good things - and even better to find that it lived up to its reputation.We arrived on a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Banging food this place produces! The home made potato hash cakes are the shizzzz and DO NOT START ME ON THE COCOA SMOOTHIE I'D EASLIY SMASH THE BACK..."

Alwayseating

"Lunch on a busy Saturday, wait time was about 10min. Staff was very friendly. Children's menu had great option. Kids burger got two thumbs up..."

Candii Cao

"Beautiful set up, great location. As a celiac it felt so amazing to have so many options and not feel like an inconvenience - a rare experience in..."

Meisha O'Donnell

"Worth the wait... Very popular place! We had to sit outside but at least there are heaters and blankets for winter! Coffee strong and a little bitter..."

Jaffa

"Overall rating: 9/10 (Salmon Lox + super berry)My expectations of food are ridiculously high and this cafe seemed to be one of the first to..."

Yunesang Yune

"Really nice atmosphere and good food here. I don't usually go for sweet foods but heard really good things about the matcha waffles so i thought i..."

Carmen Yong

"Don't let the hipsters & lycra clad yummy mummies put you off.....this place serves great coffee & good food. Our first time as queues had previously..."

Yoda

"The food was so bomb here!! We got the kimchi fried rice + beef burger. I love the fact that have so many DF / GF because me being intolerant to both..."

Judy Chhy

"I'd say that's one the best places I've been in Auckland.Firstly I went there for a coffee, since they have Flight Coffee, which has one of..."

Diogo Reck

"Dear Jervois is LIT. Come here on the regs for the eggs bene. I normally just get the half with salmon because it fills you up. Today I had it with..."

Harrison Davidson

"Loved this place! Super cute aesthetic and could order vegan straight off the menu! It was also omni friendly which meant both me and my man were..."

Danni 'Switches' Busch

"Great options for vegans! Amazing Beetroot and berry smoothie and both the be good vegan and soba noodle salad have so many different and unique..."

Emmawilson

"I heard so much about Dear Jervois and finally had a chance to visit and try this place out. As you can see in the picture, plating of the food here..."

Jay

"You can never go wrong with an eggs benie, especially from dear jervious!! Absolutely amazing! Everything was on point and that home made hash brown..."

Natalie

"Came here for brunch, absolutely beautiful food and variety of food to choose on the menu. Creative dishes available for breakfast and lunch. Berries..."

Lillian Chao

"This is without a doubt my favourite cafe in Auckland. As someone who suffers from coeliacs I was highly impressed with the menu and the amount of..."

Sasha McCormick

"Have been here once before and liked the vibe so returned here today for brunch and the experience was as previous without much to complain..."

Ivan Koay

"Only went there because it was the only cafe that I could find on my way to work in the morning, but WOW they make good coffee. Didn't have the time..."

Seok Heon Lee

"Entering this cafe for the first time and being welcomed by a Dandy Warhols album blaring and warm friendly staff was just the start of a great..."

Kieran

"So glad that this neat little place has opened up so close to my work! Love going here for brunch, so glad I don't have to drive to the Shore for..."

Devika Naik

"This bustling cafe is always such a great option for a sat morning brunch, if you can brave the queue! Have been here a couple of times now, I can't..."

Sophie-fern Wright

"One of the most delicate cafes in Auckland! The decor of this cafe is beautiful, the coffee is on point and the food is very special. The menu is..."

Winnie Luo

"Always very busy! Beautiful decor with okay selection of sweets in their cabinetI believe original owners were from the Ben Gusto days in Browns..."

Thegreeats

"Food was tasty, our waitress was lovely and very attentive! The chicken salad was a bit on the small side but still very tasty. The cold brew was..."

Tania Ostick

"Cool little place in Herne bay but the food was quite bitsy although nice. The asparagus breakfast came with nothing but asparagus and the ugly..."

Marley

"Good food // amazing smoothies // healthy and organic// gluten and dairy free availableI've heard so much about this place and was really..."

Gabriela Glory

"Love this place for sunday brunch so busy still the food comes out beautiful and fast. Coffee is ok the service is great and price is reasonable for..."

Brendan

"Such a chilled and friendly atmosphere, really loved the interior. Had a soba salad and grilled salmon with poached eggs - both were delicious! Not..."

Kenzi Yee

"good staff teally nice atmosphere and the food we ordered was really nice even though i didnt end up finishing it. They were a bit pricey but worth..."

Rose

"Great!! The chef understands the vegetarian needs, there was lots of flavor in my zucchini fritter... and it was a substantial size without a plate..."

Annie Jean

"I've been to this place a few times now and am always underwhelmed with the food. It's not horrible or bad, but not spectacular or memorable..."

Charlene Weaver

"Arrived here at 2pm on a Saturday and there was a line! We decided to wait for a table. So happy we did! We ordered the bacon, scrambled..."

Louise MacNaughton

"We really enjoyed the place, the food and the coffee. Reminded me of Little King in Milford which is also a favourite spot. I had the haloumi bagels..."

Corina Elama

"This place is not overrated. If you hear people raving about it, it's because it really is that good. The waffles are to die for - had the bacon and..."

G

"My favourite cafe for Sunday brunch! Still return here often after moving further away. Love the creamy mushrooms and the mushroom hash stack dishes...."

Caitlin Snodgrass

"Really good! The service is good and the food is amazing, value for money! I liked that they have a lot of vegan/gluten free options, which makes it..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Dear Jervois deserves a 5/5 from me just for their green eggs and thick bacon. To me, it's gotta be one of the most delicious and satisfying things..."

Wilson Chau

"Came here for brunch on Sunday for a catch up with friends. It was busy, but we were seated pretty much instantly, from then on the service was..."

Millie McCaughan

"This cafe really lives up to the pumping Ponsonby atmosphere. It looked pretty busy when we arrived, service here from the get go was great - greeted..."

HJ

"Love this place! The food/coffee is consistently awesome. It's really busy in the weekends, and sometimes the service can be average due to the staff..."

Damon

"Came here for breakfast this morning, and I really enjoyed it! We were seated and given water and menus very fast. The staff were really friendly and..."

Maddie

"Great service, was seated very quickly and water was given almost instantly. Ordered poached eggs and a berry smoothie, eggs were beautifully cooked..."

Rose Horgan

"I've been meaning to come her for so long! and yesterday I finally did, definitely did not disappoint! The atmosphere and service is very good! did..."

Isabella

"After envying all the stunning photos of the infamous matcha waffles & BeGoodVegans on Instagram, I had added Dear Jervois to my list of to-go's many..."

Kellie Lee

"Recently went vegan and haven't found many cafes that cook up good vegan dishes but the quinoa kimchi salad from Dear Jervois definitely hits the..."

Lucia Zhang

"I got the creamy mushrooms which were super rich but absolutely on point. Loved the blueberry and peanut butter smoothie. Wish I lived closer to this..."

Emily Reeves

"I had been wanting to come here for ages! Last time we tried to come here for brunch, around 10:30 but it was a 30 minute wait for a table, and a 20..."

Gemma

"Always love this place for brunch. I would also reccomend coming in early on weekends or you'll have to wait for a table as they're very..."

Dl Pwat

"Dear jervois can be one of the most successful cafes by the owner from Ben gust to little king and now this. Their food is pretty good 4.5/5 and..."

Jessie Tan

"The eggs benedict are to die for! love the place , great for brunch ! good atmosphere and would definitely revisit this place #g1 great..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Perfect lazy Sunday brunch spot. Was surprised with the quick wait compared to previous visits- only 20 mins at peak brunch time 11am. Filled with..."

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"One of my favorite places in Auckland, it's always full of people regardless what day of the week it is. The staffs are very nice and helpful. Their..."

LuciferTSN

"My Dear Jarvois you were a delight. Dragged my boyfriend to start the day off with what certainly turned out to be a jolly good breakfast...."

Skye Jutivaree

"Driving through Herne Bay and playing spot the Range Rover and puffer jackets, we stumbled across Dear Jervois. Herne Bay might be getting a bit..."

Goldilox

"Fresh, healthy food. Best time to go is early in the morning around 8-9 as after those time there is normally a waiting time! Food is presented so..."

Sinéad Rose Stayton

"Exceptional menu, beautifully presented and equally delicious food, friendly and efficient staff and it's not overly pricey. Would highly recommend..."

Eden Wood

"Great location, cool decor and a tasty looking menu. Dear Jervois promises a lot, but doesn't quite deliver. Coffee is good (albeit always..."

Paul Evans

"Been here twice and the best things here (in my opinion) are the smoothies! My boyfriend doesnt usually drink smoothies but he ordered the blueberry..."

Melissa

"Have popped in for breakie here a few time in the past couple of months. Being gluten free, i love having several options to choose from on the..."

Charlotte

"Very nice coffees here. It's always busy and the staff sometimes look out of their depths and overwhelmed, but a friendly bunch.. a spacious urban..."

Biohazard

"Inspired menu in what seems to be a perpetually packed cafe. Service is good despite the constant rush. Loved the coconut seafood chowder with..."

Auckland Foodie

"Highly recommend the smoothies- in particular the cacao maca smoothie. Very busy, the service was still good. Cabinet was pretty empty when we got..."

Conner Simes

"The owners of Dear Jervois have got so much right about this lovely cafe. Great location, interesting menu and good service. You can see the care..."

Lindsay Gilfillan

"Dear Jervois is a busy spot but they have a very efficient system for getting people seated and served so it's never a major issue. There is a..."

Julia Adams

"Such a great atmosphere, friendly service from when we arrived till we left and everything in between, the food was really good and was happy to see..."

Nazah Ali

"Absolutely looooovvveeeee this place 😊 the waffles with bacon and banana are to die for!! Thumbs up to jervois will definitely be back for seconds..."

Jimmy

"Popular place, and for good reason. Great menu, all choices seems to be winners. The quality of the food was top shelf. Coffee was good..."

ThePrestonProwler

"Cute little cafe tucked in on the corner of Jervois Road! Lots of items on the menu looked yummy, was a hard decision between gluten free waffles, a..."

Georgia Dobbs

"If you want some beautiful looking food to Instagram, this is the place! What's even better is that the food actually tastes as good as it looks -..."

Monique Porteous

"Been here countless times and have tried many different dishes. Some of my personal favourites are the be good vegan and also the superfood cruseli...."

Georgia Forde

"Reliably good food here - always know what to expect and never disappointed. A lot of the time there is a long wait for a table but they make up for..."

Luisa Jamieson

"I don't know why I put off coming here for so long! After finally getting the opportunity to come for a meal here I can safely say that Dear Jervois..."

Laura Hunt

"This little wee cafe is tucked around a corner on Jervois road, it was buzzing with customers. We had a little wait on our hands but it was well..."

Mind The Crumbs

"I came here on a Saturday afternoon for a late brunch catch up with a friend. It wasn't too busy since the lunch rush was over, so we managed to..."

Helena Chen

"I've been to dear Jervois more than once and I always suggest it when someone asked where is a good brunch spot. More often than not if its a..."

Ashleigh Jacobs

"I came here for brunch with some friends for my birthday back in March - so this is a bit of a delayed review, but hopefully things have stayed just..."

Lena Duffin

"We had brunch here on a busy Sunday; I thought it was fine. Had a bagel with haloumi and a beetroot raspberry smoothie; boyfriend had salmon steak..."

Bizcochito

"Absolutely outstanding!!! We had the GF waffles, wagu mince, crab omelette, portobello hash stack and the ugly bagel. All were fantastic!! Definitely..."

Michelle Hilke

"The food is always immaculately presented and super tasty! Slightly higher pricing so not recommended if you're on a budget, but you pay for the..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Dear Jervois smells of old money - it's a place where locals demands innovation, quality and service; all of which it embodies. Ever seen green eggs..."

Gentlepig

"Have been here a few times now since the first time we ate here. I absolutely love this place for their food most especially. Excellent food..."

Ninjunkie

"I have wanted to go to Dear Jervois for so long! We finally decided to come here for lunch on Thursday and met up with another friend. Luckily for..."

Sheena

"Dear dear dear, what do we have here???? This place is decadently delicious. Good luck getting a seat! Usually packed to the brim. So food time...."

HappyTummiez

"Came here a few times now and have enjoyed every visit.Their Spicy Pork Loin salad was fresh and flavourism, albeit the pork can be a little..."

Cindy Wu

"Saturday brunch here. First visit. Had the peanut butter smoothie, mince on toast and waffles with mango ice cream and maple syrup. Had an extra..."

Jay

"Finally got to come here after months of hearing about it. I was so excited about the menu and it was a tough choice, after being conflicted I had..."

Laura Ransome

"Enjoyed a lovely brunch here on the weekend, their eggs Benedict were really good and iced chocolate was delish! Fiancé had mushrooms and he really..."

Courtney Maloyd

"This is my favourite café in Auckland and the place that I always recommend to friends. It is located in Herne Bay and is a favourite among foodies...."

Jess Pendergrast

"Brunch at Dear Jervois is always amazing. You can never go wrong with the Eggs Benedict and there is always cute cupcakes on display in the cabinets...."

Jenny Da

"Came here on a busy saturday and manage to get a seat straight away. The atmosphere is really good service was superb! Although food and coffee took..."

Joanne Chiang

"The balsamic mushrooms were simply delicious. The fit out was the product of an interesting mind. The service was excellent. Everything about this..."

Duncan Galletly

"Came here for breakfast 2 weeks ago. I have been wanting to try this place and finally did! Yay! We came on a Sunday morning, it was quite busy...."

Miss Kiki

"Most amazing brunch I have ever had. Not only was the food presented amazingly it was outrageously delicious. Loved the variety available. Coffee was..."

Katherine Simpson

"It was my first time coming to dear jervois today for lunch. There was a group of 6 of us. I ordered a flat white and the eggs Benedict with salmon!..."

Alice Bayley

"Came this morning it was extremely busy had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. Staff were really friendly and you could tell they were trying their..."

Mueslilo

"Lovely cafe great food and great coffee.Atmosphere was also good.One failure is it took 15min for a 2nd long black. But sometimes..."

Russell Hodgson

"Had an awesome experience. Friendly staff and awesome food. I got the spiced wagyu mice with avocado and beetroot and raspberry smoothie. The food..."

Lena Guo

"Love this cafe. It's often busy, of course, but the food is worth the wait. Fresh menu that appeals to most tastes and diets- it's an easy choice. I..."

Anna Harding

"Ordered the superfood cruesli and a berry smoothie. Food was good, rest of the menu looked nice too (however didn't really like the smoothie that..."

Sam Moriarty

"The staff can be a bit slow sometimes. The first time I went we were seated and the staff started taking orders from people who arrived after us. The..."

Eden Howard

"My Partner and I wanted eggs benedict but didn't want to drive to our usual in Onehunga (we live in the city)I was told about Dear Jervois..."

Rahia

"This is a nice cafe but very crowded. I like their cappuccino and waffle.The waffle is served with marple syrup and grilled banana. It..."

Cindy Ong

"Loooove this place!! Apart from being super busy (for obvious reasons) it is delicious!! The staff are so welcoming and although they could not seat..."

Sam Smith

"Saturday brunch meant there was a 20 min wait time to be seated and another 30 min wait time for food, but so worth it! Beautifully rustic...."

Phee Nicks

"Arrived this morning (Saturday) at 9.30am to a very busy Dear Jervios even though it was pouring down with rain. I appreciate that the café was..."

Hello.jennie

"Tucked in a the corner of the Herne Bay shops, Dear Jervois is an eatery on Jervois road, a hub for foodies and coffee lovers. Its large windows,..."

Rhiannon Baldock

"This had been high on my to-visit list for a long time and the wait list when I arrived for lunch one summery day spoke for itself. I cannot fault..."

Jessica Chen

"Food was good. Service was fine. This place is always busy so I thought maybe the staff would be more onto it. They seemed very..."

Max Clark

"I came here for brunch recently and the food was fantastic, great flavours and the best of all, perfect poached eggs! My berry smoothie was also..."

J.T547

"I am a lover of lines - if I see a line forming, I know that whatever I find at the end of it will be worth queuing for. And I wasn't disappointed..."

Britney Beeby

"Fantastic, I have been to Dear Jervois a couple times and they have both been amazing. I thoroughly enjoy it for breakfast first thing in the morning..."

Michael Exton

"Went to Dear Jervois for brunch on Sunday and as expected, the place was packed. We were offered a table in the courtyard. It was lovely sitting in..."

LucyGoosey

"Love this place though always busy. Food and coffee delish. Service good when they aren't too busy.. Need to go early or you'll miss out on cabinet..."

Tischris

"The food here is so good that nothing else matters. The service can be a little spotty and the waiting times for a table long, but frankly I would be..."

Samuel S Sampson

"I had the gluten free waffles with banana and bacon. Was absolutely amazing. Great presentation. Love the cafe. It's has great decor and good..."

I Love Food

"#Brunchbumpin Met up with friends for brunch on a Sunday morning, we waited 30 minutes for a table which was expected as it is such a..."

The Incredible Edible

"I've been here twice in as many days which tells you how I feel about it right off the bat. The food is great. I have tried the Prosciutto..."

Jordanne Leigh

"Definitely the place to be for your Sunday brunch - just make sure you get in early cos by 10am the waiting list is probably about 20-30mins! Will be..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Amazing cafe! Visited after hearing fave reviews and I can see why! Delicious food, great atmosphere and reasonably priced. You can also get half..."

Izzy B

"Delicious breakfasts! Also have half sizes if you're not a big eater! Great atmosphere very popular and reasonably priced. Would 100% recommend..."

Izzy

"I had been hearing great things about Dear Jervois and again, seeing mouth-watering pictures of their waffles on Instagram. So, when my cousin came..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"A cafe full of things and people to look at - great coffee and an interesting menu with food pairings to keep you on your toes! A chef who certainly..."

Petra Rijnbeek

"This was my second visit to Dear Jervois. Sad to say it was nowhere near as good as the first. We visited around 1pm on a sunday afternoon, already..."

Mark Wilson

"Definitely one of my favourite cafés in Auckland! Our meals were full of flavour and very filling. I ordered the creamy mushroom because of all the..."

Trin

"I was in such a rush to be on time that I didn't even notice the beautiful decor of Dear Jervois at first. Cute name for a cafe with a personal..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Reminded me a lot of little king cafe on the north shore. Menu looks similar too but might be slightly different. Ordered the banana n bacon waffle..."

Peifen Chua

"Dear Jervois, you are possibly my favourite Auckland cafe of the season. Why? Food is absolutely delicious, wholesome and free range. I had the..."

Monica

"My attempt to slowly eat through Metro's 2014 Best 50 Cafes in Auckland, our next dining adventure continued at Dear Jervois. Known for their huge..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"A lazy Saturday morning calls for brunch out! We decided to try Dear Jervois as we were in the area and there are fantastic reviews.As we..."

Amy Webb

"Very attentive service which was quick in delivering great coffee. The menu has the standards plus a range of more health options. I started the day..."

David Boshier

"After trying to get in on the weekend And giving up with excessively long waiting times we went for Friday morning early breakfast and got in no..."

Jo Y

"The amount of talk surrounding this place is huge at the moment. It's the place to brunch or lunch, to grab a quick coffee or pick up a sweet treat...."

Two Dark Coffees

"Had the best soba noodle chicken salad. Light, tasty, flavourful and satisfying.I will definitely be back. The coconut beetroot balls were amazing..."

Varsha Paul

"The meal I had at Dear Jervois was very nice. The bagels were sourced from Al Browns Best Ugly Bagels and stacked with great fresh ingredients. The..."

LaraEatsAlot

"I had hear a lot of buzz about this new comer, about how amazing it is plus how they have lots of healthy food options, so of course it was at the..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Best eggs bene yet, good size meal. Great atmosphere and wonderful service. We didn't have to wait 20 minutes for a table. But the coffee while we..."

Zelda

"Loved it. Came for brunch/lunch and really enjoyed it. Our group ordered the beef burgers, soba noodle salad and eggs on toast with sausages and the..."

Kim W

"Dear Jervois is the new kid on the block on Jervois Road, Herne Bay. Just newly opened, it was an attractive must try for my foodie friend and..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Went to Dear Jervois on a busy Saturday morning. I had 20 people in my group. I decided to phone on my way there just to see if there would be..."

BevAkl

"I recently moved into Herne Bay area and have been here twicethe wait staff are lovely and polite and always have a smile on there..."

Kristy Allan

"In the 5 days since they've opened I've been twice.The coffee is excellent "Supreme" well made. Chilled Soda Water on tap.The food is..."

Nick Hutchinson

"I have been watching the building of this little gem over the last few months. It has gone from a dull old restaurant to an exciting funky hip..."

Nic Wike

"Warning... Extreme hot alert!!! Newest cafe on the Jervois Rd cafe strip, and I don't know how this works but it has a super funky interior, and it..."

Frank

"Went here yesterday with mum and I had the vege benedict- English muffin, 2 poached eggs, spinach, mushrooms and avocado. Really enjoyed this as was..."

Maddy Healy

"Nice little cafe to eat at. I had the smashed avocado with poached eggs. It was good, but there were some unnecessary spices; some extra salt would..."

Judith

"Best breaky spot in the Ponsonby area! I normally struggle to look past the DJ Complete but I went with the Eggs Benedict today and it was equally..."

Hamish Dorrington

"My absolute favourite brunch place to go!! It has the best avocado and eggs on toast and the flavours are amazing!! It’s such good quality and the..."

Alyssia

"Amazing place and great staff. Food really varied and delicious, range from cabinet sandwiches to full meals. The salmon poke was incredible..."

Kate Pitches

"Recommend the Eggs Benedict! Classic dish completed perfectly with the Hollandaise sauce being perfect, served with sour dough and a rosti. The..."

Ju W

"Stumbled upon this place while staying a few nights in Auckland. Great coffee, great food, great service. My 6 year old said they were the best..."

Nick Hayes

"Nice cafe, Rye bread is sweet and its not something i have enjoyed with my smashed avocado. Portion is not..."

Kiwifern

"Great cafe for breakfast or brunch. Make good coffee and delicious food. We had deconstructed breakfast burrito and eggs Benedict with mushrooms on..."

Kasun Ranga

"Tasty, well portioned food. A little pricey, but the quality and amount of food makes it well worth it in my opinion. Nothing truly outstanding..."

Tomas Wade

"My favourite cafe spot for coffee and breakfast. lovely staff. Only thing i could think of to improve is using fresh avocado instead of..."

pedi komai

"Top tier cafe! Our go to work spot. Great friendly staff, the blonde guy is great super friendly and always accommodating and one of the new girls..."

Tia Lindbom

"The food is great here! Very popular spot but if you time it right there's always a seat. Would highly..."

Campbell Clarkson

"Very popular cafe in herne bay - they now have pet-friendly deck area around the back which is a plus 🌟 - Amazingly presented food and they are..."

M

"Don't think, have a drink! And if your hungry the food is great too! Honestly was up the road at the butchers son they were at around 40%full and the..."

Bianca T

"I came here 3 times in 4 days during a stay in Auckland, that’s how much I enjoyed the food and wanted to come back and try the rest. Overview of..."

Sophie Baker

"Great cafe for brunch in Ponsonby with an extensive menu offering plenty of classics such as eggs benedict and also many vegetarian and gluten free..."

Jieyang Su

Hello Friends + Allies

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"Such friendly staff, fresh food suitable for different requirements and cute environment! Would definitely come..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"Staff very friendly and attentive. Who knew hot cakes could look so appealing! Place is very bright and airy, lots of greenery which I love! Food is..."

Victoria Notoa

"Went here with someone else around 11:00 and it was very busy! Place is clearly very popular and so I wasn't surprised when it look maybe 10 minutes..."

Max Lee

"Really amazing food, Service is fast and friendly. I was take visitors here as I know the food will always impress! Recommend to everyone! Coffee is..."

Reema Singh

"Absolutely YUMMMM food. The staff were really friendly and helpful. They did ask us to move tables halfway through eating our meal which was a bit..."

Hayley Levien

"Brunched in this bright and bubbly cafe located in the Greenlane suburb.The cafe is spacious with 3 seating compartments. However I..."

Lucy

"I had two long blacks and the coffee was excellent!!!! It was very busy but we didn’t have to wait for a table, this was a Saturday afternoon...."

Emma Sharma

". 📍 Hello Friends and Allies☕ Cappucino + Latte🍴 Orange..."

DearMate

"A cute cafe in epsom, the interior is really cool and green , lots of spaces inside! Their mermaid yoghurt bowl is really huge and def scrumptious!..."

MCP

"Ended up here unexpectedly but overall a solid 4.5/5. Iced latte was great, cake was great, good atmosphere. A little red stain on my glass cup..."

Lyla

":) Tried the most popular dishes in this cafe. The tasted was good, but not many surprises . Service was friendly and the whole environment was..."

Tian Sweetly

"I love the colors in this..."

Ami

"Got Mermaid Yoghurt Bowl and didn’t expect it to be this big 😮 loved the raspberry yoghurt and the granola! Omelette Okonomiyaki is..."

The Poor Foodie

"Had the mermaid bowl here was quite large but absolutely scrumptious want to come back and try the other things on the menu..."

Tom

"Wow! Hello Friends and Allies really impressed our party of three earlier this week. The interior is super cute and the cabinet food looked extremely..."

Sarah Katherine

"Cute little atmosphere and I'm obsessed with their mermaid bowel. Its so simple but delicious. presentation is also nice. I am yet to try their..."

Yasmin Kharimi

"Amazing food and good vibe. Highly..."

Vidhi

"Definitely the Remuera mum’s go-to place after dropping their kids off with her white Mercedes SUV, before going to hot Pilates. Is it..."

Jonathan Chau

"Looooved the red velvet pancakes here! I loved the lemon curd on the side. My dad wanted to try something different from what he usually orders and..."

Navdeep

"Great coffee and delicious scrambled eggs! Side of haloumi yum too. Love the location and interior decor. Service was quite quick even though it was..."

Alice B

"Sweet cafe in Epsom, heard great reviews about Hello Friends + Allies so had to give this place a try. I got the green smoothie with honey and..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"It has always been busy when I tried to come by on a weekend but managed to come by during a weekday and was able to get a table without a..."

Benedict Uy

"Been here many times to buy coffee Always strong and creamy. They use supreme coffee beans. I tried the French toast and damm it was beautiful and..."

Mark Hunt

"Have heard people complain about the prices, but I very much disagree. Yes it’s more pricer than your regular cafe but the portions balance out...."

Kate Lauren

"Located not to far from Newmarket Central is this beautiful cafe. I came in for brunch and tried the chilli scrambled which tasted very delicious, it..."

Rachel Law

"Great place for coffee. I ordered the French toast which wasn't just pretty on the plate but also really delicious and refreshing. My friend ordered..."

Little Foodie

"Came here for a late lunch with a friend this afternoon, heard quite a few good comments about the cafe and was so pleased with everything. The cafe..."

Yana Petrenko

"Came in for brunch with my bestie in the weekend as we have been meaning to try it for a while and we were SO impressed. The only thing that was a..."

Karina

"Hello Friends + Allies is damn delish sis. Came here for the first time with ma main girl and we were very impressed. When we walked in it took the..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"One of those good places for brunch. The place was a bit noisy, but the food was awesome. We did get surcharged due to holiday, which I dislike a..."

Boty

"Come here a few times and it's a pretty cool atmosphere for brunch.I've had the chilli scrambled eggs and gnocchi and both were delicious...."

Samuel

"Foods are a little pricey, especially drinks. However, the quality is still pretty good. Love the potato Eggs Benedict, and the salmon bowl was okay..."

Charis Yang

"Came here for the first time and was quite impressed. I got a yoghurt bowel and wasn’t expecting much but it was delicious.Pancakes are..."

Prashant Datt

"Food: 5:5Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5Cost: 4.5/5 Been here many times for weekend brunch, this cafe never disappoints. It’s..."

Jen Lin

"I walked in and found a table nestled at the very back of the cafe. It was nice and quiet in this area and had toys for my friend's little one to..."

Claudia Hong

"Went here for brunch and had the potato Rosti eggs Benedict and their avocado and rice paper wraps- both dishes were 10/10 so delicious and fresh! I..."

Mmm Mm MMMMMMM!

"Love this place! Been here twice now and haven’t been disappointed. They have a mermaid smoothie bowl (I think thats what it was called) which I..."

Karen

"Had a great time with a lovely meal here :)The staff were nice and the cafe was really busy. Tried their avocado smash. Their sourdough was..."

Coffee Macarons

"Loved this place! Located on the busy Great South Road in Epsom, the first thing I noticed was the artwork & floral decor. The service is..."

TheMʌverick

"Love the food, customer service was awesome... and quick response to my booking thank you for an awesome experience will definitely come back..."

Retta

"Amazing food! Lovely service! Anything to eat from a naughty little treat to a super healthy meal. Reasonably priced and the wait wasn’t too long..."

Emma Willie Wilson

"A beautiful place to catch up with friends or family. We ordered their hello friends beef and tandoori chicken burger and Eggs Benedict. I had the..."

Mesha Nandos

"Lovely spot!! The decor, food are both delish! The coffee is average, and the service needs a little work. A great spot to take family and friends!..."

Sofie Yeung

"Prettiest cafe in epsom. Full of flowers and arts. Presentation good,too. But always too much people waiting there. Especially weekend. Sometimes..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Such a nice cafe, I have only really ordered cabinet food and coffee however the coffee is delicious!! Staff are always very friendly and proactive!..."

Sades

"YUM. YUM. YUM. My absolute favourite Eggs Benedict out there. The hollandaise, the brioche, the bacon, THE BRIOCHE!!! Hello Friends + Allies has it..."

Ati

"One word. AMAZING.Possibly one of the best cafes I have ever been to. The food was absolutely amazing, you get what you pay for in terms of..."

Karen

"Had a family lunch here yesterdayLarge premises with lots of seatingNice ambiance and lightVery noisy at times with screamers in the..."

Glenn Town

"Great place for a weekend (weekday, whenever) catch up. Very nice environment inside, spacious and has a really nice flow to it.Food..."

Tan Wang

"I need to try everything on the menu! Although it gets noisy at times, this cafe is amazing! Instaworthy for sure! I had the French toast and mum the..."

Liz Scott

"Wow this cafe can be my new best friend..."

@Happyeatereats On Instagram

"Hello Friends + Allies was really good, I thought it was really cool to have fries inside the burger. Really yummy food, 5/5 but only thing is it’s..."

Emma Smith

"French toast FULL ON! One of the best presented dishes I have come across but a bit too sweet for me that early in the morning. Eggs benedict decent,..."

Flippynz

"Came to Hello Friends + Allied today for lunch and it was pretty good! The saffron in my panda cotta was a bit too strong, and the marscapone on the..."

Shenée Geaney-Jones

"Pretty cafe:) i had french toast and avocado smash. Here is better than i expected. More space inside with pretty deco. Kind staff:) i found lovely..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Cute little cafe to have brunch! I ordered the okonomiyaki omelette while my boyfriend ordered the granola bowl. I should have ordered what he had..."

Ashleigh Hea

"Nice ambience, friendly staff and humble service.Also, good food and decent coffee. The place was peaceful and calm. You can definitely choose..."

Naiya

"I had this place on my list of cafes to try for a long time, and last Sunday, we finally made it there. I can say it was well worth the wait. I had..."

Tawna Whitford

"I think I found my new favourite cafe!Hello Friends + Allies is a lovely cafe sitting in the middle of Epsom, a little further away from..."

Grace Huang

"Good flat white and espresso. The flaky pastry tart with feta, mushroom and poached egg was tasty. I loved the sprigs of herbs. A bit..."

Camilla Dadson

"I want to eat it everyday! But too faraway from me. Every time drove from Albany to Epsom for their food! Love it love the mermaid yoghurt bowl...."

Rosie

"after previous bad experiences, decided to give it another shot! and thank gosh i did because the food was amazing!!! ordered the green bowl + my..."

Snacking Sister

"Absolutely delicious food! We got the mushrooms, mermaid bowl and green bowl which all tasted amazing :) definitely recommend the mushrooms !!..."

Scarlett Pulham

"Awesome place, great food, clean and nice restrooms . Staff a bit forgetful but very friendly. Love it. Cozy and warm. Crowl away coz can’t stop..."

Anna Ter Rai

"Great food and atmosphere. I especially love the flowers decorated on the walls in the back room. Food is pretty expensive here, it is worth it..."

Sassy Radish

"Extensive menu full of breakfast foods. Very unique dishes and smart presentation. Good quality good and decent portions. Only downfall is we waited..."

Aimee.

"Overall a very decent feed. The mains were really tasty and not too heavy, leaving room for a great dessert. I loved the range of desserts available..."

Matty Krelle

"Very popular place and I can see why! Such a cute cafe and everything looked so good on the menu. Although it was busy the food came out quick and..."

Emma Judd

"Eggs on sourdough, Hello Greens and Wild Mushrooms Medley.I loved the wild mushrooms dish. The greens in the Hello Greens were quite..."

MegWantsVeg

"Great place to pop in and hang out. Coffee is pretty good and so is the selection of food with their interesting and fancy designs! Weekend mornings..."

DC

"Very friendly and efficient service. Coffee good ...the place is always packed which is a good sign. Only negative is that parking is difficult at..."

Seamus

"I had heard great things about this place and let me confirm that there is no exaggeration. The food is delicious, filling and good quality. If..."

Miura Elikana

"I have been wanting to try this cafe for awhile now, but the past two times I visited they did not have seats! We were overjoyed when there was a..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Love this place, the food is awesome! Always a favourite and service is very friendly. Always a good choice for your local and reliable Sunday brunch..."

Jane Walter

"Great place for breakfast or brunch. They are very busy in the weekends though so there might be a wait for a table and food.I had the fenugreek..."

Sandra Judy French

"Was blown away by the chilli scrambled eggs here on the weekend! So flavoursome and delicious, can’t wait to come back again and try the rest of..."

Lizzie

"Redemption! Came here and had the red velvet pancakes. Both came out perfectly on time. Delicious food, amazing coffee, highly recommended..."

Spencer Macintyre

"First time I've ever actually eaten in Epsom. It was nice to be in a different suburb for once.Traffic was desirable to look at and parking was..."

T.B.F

"Come in a lot for breakfast, lunch, and tea. Doughnut was so good! Filling was creamy and smelt like heaven. Tarts was also delicious and perfect to..."

Rosanne Choy

"What a neat cafe with its friendly staff, delicious food and great atmosphere!Ordered the braai salt prawns for breakfast and it was amazing !..."

Linlin

"Great cafe, coffee is pretty good. Plenty of space, very lively and good ambience. Last went in January, a bit of a problem with some flies flying..."

Thom

"The food in this restaurant is beautiful. They're closed at 4pm，too early. I've already recommended it to my friends. It would be nice to open..."

Amy

"Really good food! Food size is good for what you pay for! Loved our drinks! Really creative dishes! Would different go again! Would definitely..."

Harry Kumar

"Good coffee and friendly service. Food menu reads well but my meal lacked a lot of flavour (Chicken burger). Great choice of cabinet food. Everything..."

Eatawayallday

"I’ve been here a few times with friends, and the food, both cabinet and menu, has always been superb, as has the service from a lady I presume to..."

OliviaKKZ

"Could have more vegan options in the cabinet. Was better the first time I went. But nice decor. Pretty standard food menu with some fusion..."

Yi Lin Inez Zheng

"I had the French toast with blueberry mascarpone. Totally recommend it. And coffee, well two cups. It was so good. What a lovely place to go to eat,..."

Christine

"Good service, ambience and food. Was really busy and is a popular place on weekends but we still received our food quickly. Highly recommend the..."

Rosemary Cook

"Nice cafe to go to....... ...Like the food but was waited a little bit long......... People are friendly here...... Will go back and try more..."

Raymond.B

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."

Mon.

"After all the hype, we finally decided to try it out- and it was a satisfying experience. The waitress was really helpful and the price was..."

Jason Zhang

"Yes! Fantastic lunch here after my last exam. What a treat! We had to share one sweet and one savoury dish for lunch because we could not pass up the..."

Abbey Lissaman

"Came here on a Saturday for breakfast and it was so busy at 10am already! I had the chilli eggs and my boyfriend had the fenugreek potatoes. Really..."

Kenzi Yee

"So good to have finally visited one of the top cafes in Auckland! The cafe itself is cutesy ‘hipster’, yet chic and classy; with..."

Oksana Zhang

"Went to Hello Friends+Allies for afternoon cake in Saturday afternoon. Nyum, great selection of cakes in the cabinet, always feel like we want to..."

Jessica Halim

"The best omelette in the whole wide world. Hello Friends + Allies does everything exceptionally well. Their Matcha latte, pastries and all their food..."

Tess Sophia

"beautifully presented and delicious food ! had the french toast and beef cheeks with potatoes ! I like how the french toast wasn't too sweet and came..."

Natalieqp.chen

"Been here many times and is one of my go to's! Customer service is pretty good most of the time and their menu changes seasonally. My all time..."

Angela

"After all the hype on the internet, I finally decided to try it out, and what can I say, except that this experience was perfect! After comming back..."

Abella Wang

"I thoroughly enjoyed this place. I love the artsy decor, the vibe and feel of the crowd and the staff were really good.My friend had eggs +..."

Helen I.

"The food and service are always great! Hello Friends & Allies looks small from the road front but have a huge amount of seating at the back - so..."

Sarcha

"Awesome service, beautiful presentation. I ordered the French toast, it was delicious. However I wish they had larger portions, as I left the store..."

Sid

"Amazing. Can't fault it. Great service, good menu choice, great coffee. The tuna noodle bowl has so much variety and many flavours, it's one of the..."

Helen Wright

"Cafe food with flair. Hello Friends does great coffee and has an interesting menu and the food is always delicious. Good options for..."

Julia Louise

"We had the fenugreek potatoes and the big breakfast. Both were amazing and huge portions. The cake counter is full of temptations.....had one to go..."

Julie Riley

"Lovely atmosphere, well thought out food and truly great service makes this a go to place. Very nice for brunch or breakfast. Iced water..."

Robloader

"Spacious and pram friendly. Great service in particular to responsiveness. Menu had a variety of unique choices and tasted excellent. Would..."

SMINT400

"The cafe atmosphere is really cool and friendly. The staff is really friendly here too. I don't remember exactly what we ordered but all the photos..."

Dxlche

"Decent portion sizes and great ingredients. Nice presentation of food. It was quite interesting to have the roti in place of bread for a big..."

I_like_pickles

"Such an awesome experience at this place. Friendly service, having table service goes a long way. Food was delicious, the red velvet hotcakes were..."

Chantal Hoeft

"Visited this place for brunch with my friends on a Sunday. Love the ambience and deco. Service was super nice and staff was chatty in a friendly..."

Linh 💛

"Went there today, on a busy Saturday afternoon for late breakfast, ordered chilli scrambled eggs, and undoubtedly this was the best breakfast I've..."

Vaibhavkursija

"Came here with a friend on Sunday. Was lucky to be allocated a table pretty much straight away despite the number of people waiting. Found the..."

Cherries_inthesnow

"Cuteness overloaded for the food decoration. Staffs are very friendly. The healthy options as sugar free matcha latte or green sourdough just made me..."

Bella Luv Food

"Great place for brunch. Busy but for a good reason. Food is a piece of art. The entire place is super arty , great ambience and customer..."

Galina Velas

"Came here on Sunday afternoon , it was quite busy but luckily we managed to get a table of 2 straight away. We ordered the red velvet hot cake and..."

Angelina Stefani

"We Came here for Mother's Day and really enjoyed it! The food was great, so was the coffee /drinks and friendly service 😊 the red velvet hot cakes..."

Kellie Watson

"Alright find this place just on my way to epsom.Funky setup really like itAttentive servicegood coffee i had lemon curd &coconut..."

Jemima

"Visited this cafe for brunch last weekend with a group of friends. Service was a little slow, we ordered coffees whilst waiting for the rest of our..."

Tanz Hoeta

"Excellent little place just on great south road! One of my favourite cafes so far!! Ambiance of this cafe is amazing, they have very nice deco..."

Janet Wu

"My husband and I came here for breakfast, I ordered the red velvet pancake and mocha, he had the Fenugreek potatoes. Honestly, they both tasted..."

W.H.Y.

"Had lunch over here today with a few friends. The food was decent, nothing amazing. The chicken burger was quite nice, the chips that came with it..."

S&G Take Auckland

"This Cafe is much favoured by the locals. You will see people come in, wave hands, send out hugs to the one they are familiar with. It is a great..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Our favorite place to brunch right now as it's probably the only cafe we've found which serves a tray of assorted sweet and savory for breakfast that..."

Ann R

"My partner and I visited here for brunch in the weekend and it was packed! The café is divided into two separate spaces so it’s hard to tell how..."

HJ

"Been here a few times and love it! Overall good food, average/good service and lively environment.Be aware that at peak times (Sat/Sun..."

Kenji

"Great brunch spot.. I have come here a couple of times and been very pleased. The food is excellent. I have tried the breakfast board which..."

Shell

"Wow! I've heard good things but expected abit of a hype! The cabinet food looks and tastes delicious plus the staff are super friendly! I haven't..."

Holly D-T

"Order the red velvet pancake + bacon! It is one of the best meals you can order at this cafe. Might be a tad sweet but with the saltiness of bacon..."

Karl Evangelista

"Good location and bustling vibes. Ordered the red velvet hot cakes which were pretty good. Some might say it's too sweet though but I found it ok...."

G

"The "Golden Latte" you have been searching for, is right here...at Hello Friend + Allies! Three cheers for that!!!“Golden Latte”,..."

A_craving_foodie

"Greeted by smiling faces and cheerful greetings, ushered to a beautiful table with epic art on the walls and fresh flowers on the table. Unique menu,..."

Mercypatch

"Unexpectedly beautiful food! We came for a late lunch at 2.15pm. One of the waiters was nice enough to come up to us and say that the kitchen was..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Food here definitely hits the spot! We ordered the Asian salad and vegetarian breakfast. I was very impressed with my vege breakfast- a wonderful..."

KP

"My friend and I went here for brunch today and was really good. The place was packed but the atmosphere was good. Staff were very quick to get our..."

Jessica

"I went there at a Saturday morning and it was crowded. Lots of people was queuing in front of the gate for coffee. The coffee there was really nice...."

Coco_Clairy

"as a 1st time visitor, was really impressed with the service and quality of the food. It was busy on Sunday brunch-time, and the staff were working..."

Peter John Ashford

"Loved this place! The red velvet hot cakes were amazing! The place is very open and loved the large tables out back, the wall murals were really..."

Nicole Jana

"I had only been here for coffee previously and was told the food is worth trying hence I came back. Was it worth it?? I came back for brunch on a..."

Jayce Huynh

"This place is the bomb! It's a step above any local cafe in the surrounding areas and was a much needed refreshing change from the normal local..."

Sue

"We frequently come to hello friends and allied for brunch in the weekend. The food is delish. If youre hungry the breakfast board will not..."

Whitney

"We came here for brunch just before Christmas and got in just before the rush. I had the Fenugreek potatoes (without the egg) - it was a huge portion..."

Sian

"Cabinet food always looks amazing, as does the plated offerings. I am constantly surprised at the friendliness and caring attitude of staff -..."

Jan Tweedie

"Quite hard to find parking around this place but so worth itBeautiful interior decor and cute homey vibesTheir cabinet sweets looked..."

Thegreeats

"My bus goes past this cafe every morning on my daily commute to Uni. After hearing so many good things about this place and the mass amount of..."

Anna Wei

"Decided to have breakfast here and enjoyed our meal! The service is a tad slow, we ordered our food and was waiting a while for it to..."

Kelly

"Came on a sunny Sunday morning and it was busy but still not over-crowded at 11am. The green breakfast featured in the photo was surprisingly very..."

Lucyeatsakld

"I grab cabinet food a lot from hello friends on my walks from the bus stop to my study, and its sooooo yummy in the tummy it feels like a treat form..."

Jess-Louise Holmes

"Have only been 3x at this stage. I cannot fault the service. Each time has been during the lunch rush.Customers everywhere. 4 people in..."

Antony P Mackle

"We went to the café yesterday and we really liked it. We entered and straight away everyone of the staff members was friendly and helpful and had a..."

Isabel Ewig

"A lovely place in the neighbourhood. The cakes in the cabinet are so delish, i have tried several cakes and none of them let me down. Staff are..."

Khloe

"Really good service，very friendly staff. Impressed with the breakfast options and gourmet presentation. Ingredients were very fresh. We liked the..."

Gokilavani Sekarchandran

"I have a real 50/50 feel for this place.. Some bad experiences and some good. I practically live next door so this is my go-to for a nearby treat..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"We came here for breakfast on a wet Sunday as did half of Auckland! The noise level is constant but the service was friendly. Our food came out real..."

Donna&Shane

"What an awesome cafe! Recently I went to this cafe on a busy Sunday.I took my 4 year old grandson.It was my first visit and I surely will return.The..."

Susan Lotoa

"Came here for a relaxed brunch, three of us enjoyed all our choices, the services and the ambience, for me the duck meal is so delicious! Have..."

Amy Ashby

"Love this place! Fresh open look with all the hanging plants and flowers everywhere. Their cabinet always looks delish and the red velvet hot cakes..."

Olivia Hammond

"The cabinet food is amazing had the coconut and lemon cake and it was super delicious & moist, ordered the eggs bene & my friend ordered the red..."

Sarah Swann

"This has become one of my go to cafés: close to my house, amazing food and great atmosphere. Their breakfast boards are definitely amongst the most..."

Garrick

"First visit was on a Thursday around 10.30am. It was buzzing but not crowded. Cabinet was crammed full and lusciously overflowing with mouthwatering..."

Dana

"I love how the lesser known suburbs are now getting a breath of revival, and offering more options to those not in the central city. This place is..."

Heartshrooms

"Came in for Sunday brunch as we only live up the road. Was quite busy had to wait for 5mins which was fine. When seated got offered a menu and water...."

Chloe-Mae

"Hello Friends + Allies has quickly become a favourite breakfast spot for us - the menu is extensive, with some unusual twists and specials. The..."

Sophia

"Such an excellent place. The food is outstanding, a big step up from the usual cafe fare. I've been here a fair few times recently - several times..."

Lukas

"Saw this place advertised on the Urban List Akl so I knew I was going to be in for a treat. This place is packed! Try get there before the lunch rush..."

Monique Porteous

"BEST CAFE I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. Food was amazing, cafe setting is great. Such a wide variety of foods including cabinet sweet and savoury...."

Caitlin

"After my stint in London, I am back in Auckland and ready to rip back into the wild food scene. If I learnt anything in London, although there is a..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"This place was absolutely packed!! Not sure if it's overrated or a convenient location or if it's really that good... It was so busy that we had to..."

Misty

"Came here or brunch this morning! Cafe has a really cool atmosphere, love the interior. The art all over the walls is awesome..."

Charlotte

"Bright new cafe with beautiful looking sweet pastries out at the cabinet. The place is larger than it seems because it extends further out back. But..."

ShoRt

"Amazing! The owner was very attentive - on top of everything and even though the place was packed she felt totally at ease and even had time to chat...."

Brittany Nealie

"One of the coolest coffees in Auckland. Nice place, clean and spacious. They have a lot of sort of sweets and savouries.My lamb pie was..."

Diogo Reck

"Maybe I caught them near the end of a particularly busy weekend lunch service (about 2pm), but my first impression was not great. I inspected the..."

Gus

"Came here for a brunch on Sunday. This place was absolutely packed. So understandably it took us a wee while to get our food. The coffees came out..."

Josh Law

"Went for brunch with my friend.Busy place. Had toasted museli which was amazing!!Food 9/10Customer service 8/10Atmosphere..."

JungYun Lee

"We checked out this new cafe for a Saturday morning brunch. They have a great collection of sweet treats in their cabinet as well as some delicious..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Went into this lovely Cafe this morning .. beautiful fit out !! Very warming .. Fresh and innovative .I wasn't really sure if it was table..."

Rebecca Mcrobie

"I had heard about this cafe many times & finally had a free weekday morning with which to try it out. Sometimes when you hear good things about a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Pretty nice cafe. Really busy but food is good. Had the big breakfast and it was quite big. Also had the smoothie which was refreshing. Will go..."

Natalie Patten

"This place is so cool!! The decor is awesome, such cool art without being over the top. Everything on the menu sounded delicious and the cabinet food..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"We went to Hello Friends + Allies on a rainy Sunday and found ourselves not the only ones looking for some solace that is the black and gold coffee..."

Cindy Wu

"Great experience. Very busy. Bustling place but still fast service with tasty food. Had classic eggs bene and it was delightful. Nothing terribly..."

Emma Bell

"I have taken friends here a number of times as it is my local. So I was disappointed on Thursday afternoon when I introduced another friend to it..."

Lesley Brennan

"Holy moly. The pea and ricotta brushetta. The breakfast board. The salmon benny. The cabinet food. The coffee! The awesome service! And the fricken..."

Ciara

"Went here for lunch. Great cafe, friendly staff, nicely decorated and the atmosphere is cool, cabinet food looks amazing and menu is comprehensive..."

Michelle Jones

"Very busy cafe. I recommend to visit at non-peak time. Cafe is nicely decorated, very clean and white. Staff is friendly, though orders..."

Angela Reys

"This cafe is fairly new but have been 4 times now as the food & cafe presentation is very good. Service at first was a bit slow but they now have it..."

Yoda

"Cool name and looked new so me and my partner decided to give it a go. It was busy but we got a seat straight away. The waiter welcomed us straight..."

Joanne Chiang

"I went to Hello Friends + Allies for breakfast with friends and came across the menu. I ordered the Eggs Benedict which was $19.50 and it was..."

Eggster Eats

"We came in for lunch and I have absolutely nothing to fault, my friends and I were warmly greeted, wait staff were very attentive, we all ordered off..."

Angelina Cebic

"Having read the Denizen's review of this popular new cafe I was eager to have a sit down meal here. Starting with the positives, I was quite..."

Sasha McCormick

"Great new cafe in the neighbourhood. The cabinet food looks amazing and the coffee was Supreme and perfectly made. I had the eggplant and yoghurt..."

Jenny Malcolm

"It's great to finally see a good cafe in this part of town. It's such a relaxing place to come and have a meal. The staff are incredibly attentive,..."

Emilia Mazza

"A brand new spanking cafe in the Auckland dining scene. Its presence was welcomed with open arms by locals as we came to a full cafe on a busy..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Great place for families and catch up with friends. As always staff are awesome and service never disappoints. Food is so good and tasty everytime...."

Jacob Serbousek

"Very happy with the cafe and the food. I’ve never ventured into Epsom and this place was a very pleasant surprise. It looks quite small from the..."

Rod K

"Service was a little slow on a busy Sunday (about a 40 min wait) so I wouldn't recommend going if you are on a strict timeline, but perfect for a..."

Anna Pomeroy

"Never been here before, I was a long way from home. The food was amazing and very good coffee and reasonably priced too. Definitely recommended to..."

Claire Buckley

"This cafe is so beautiful and nice, me and my family and my friends have become regulars here, I really enjoy the coffees here and the food is..."

Sini YANG

"Delicious brunch had here with my kids. The atmosphere is really funky, super fun and artsy decor. The food and drinks were all great. Beautifully..."

Kym Moore

"Such a cute Cafe with incredible food! Lovely, warm atmosphere and great..."

Emma Twidle

"Very busy for a Sunday Friendly staff A nice little place for a Sunday..."

Tina

"Incredible. I had my doubts coming in with all the hype I’d heard about this place for years. They proved me dead wrong. The burger was perfectly..."

Brandon Baxter

"Great service and friendly staff. This cafe is my everyday visit, best coffee in town! They offer a wide range of delectable dishes, from hearty..."

Vivian Gu

"Beautiful decorations, decent coffee and very nice food. The first thing I noticed was that the cafe was buzzing with activity. With 90% of the..."

Liz Scott

"Had a great time with a lovely meal here :) The staff were nice and the cafe was really busy. Tried their avocado smash. Their sourdough was hard,..."

JS KWUN

"Visited Hello Friends + Allies for the first time yesterday. Food and service was great! Staff were really friendly. The atmosphere was comfortable..."

Nora Lu

"It has always been busy when I tried to come by on a weekend but managed to come by during a weekday and was able to get a table without a wait. The..."

Benedict Uy

"Been there twice already. Looove their desserts! The plating is so beautiful and creative. The portions are huuuuuuge. The cafe is pretty. The staff..."

Kathy Quan

"Such a groovy and funky place, and much larger than i expected! It's got a real colourful, hippy, cosy sort of vibe and it's brilliant. The food was..."

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