New Zealand cuisine: the best places to taste it in Auckland Central

Food Truck Garage

81/100 (2200 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegetarian Friendly

New Zealand

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

New Zealand

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Brunch

Dinner

Lunch

Fish

Beef

Salad

Tapas

Tacos

Burrito

Veggie Burger

Burrito Bowl

Burger

Lamb

Sit down

New Zealand

Accepts Visa

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Brunch

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Loved the juicy chicken wraps and friendly service. Staff were considerate about specific dietary requirements. Will be back again...."

PPN

"The place located in City Works Depot has an indoor area and outside area which look perfect for summer. I sat down, looked at the menu, and ordered..."

G1k

"I came here with friends after work, service was slow despite it being quiet. Between us, we got a mix of burgers, wraps and fries. The burgers and..."

Sophie Wang

"Pretty delish! I love their healthy spin on food here.... and it’s tasty! A great spot to go if you’re looking for “fast food” in the..."

Chan Can Eat

"Love their burger bowl! Kumara chips are amazing as well. Coffee there is always good. We come often to grab coffee and go. Their salads are great as..."

FoodiesTable

"At least four times a week I pass by this place as we walk or sometimes jog from Office to Victoria Park to play touch rugby twice a week, one for a..."

Ang Sarap

"Came here with a friend for lunch and we both got the natural sodas to drink. I had the raspberry and mint and my friend had the blueberry and lime..."

Karina

"I hit up @foodtruckgarage a while ago and tried their vege options - the epic vegan burger and vegetarian nut mince tacos.⁣⁣The falafel..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Excellent place to dine! What makes it better is that there's parking right in front!Ordered the spicy chicken burger which was delicious...."

Tian

"I don't think there's a place quite like this in Auckland. The atmosphere, despite being in the middle of the city, is genuine and upbeat. Everyone..."

Jim Morrison

"The location 🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝The price 🌝🌝🌝🌜The mood 🌝🌝🌝🌜The taste 🌝🌝🌝🌝The foods in the..."

Mandoo King

"Highly recommend. Each plate has large portions. The salad surprises me and will definitely come to this place next time to try the famous humbugger..."

Sophia-Sun

"If you’re craving veggies this is the place to be. I love this place cause they don’t dress thier salad in thick creamy sauces or drown it..."

SpoonMe

"Love the location, nice and quiet and away from the chaos in the city. As for food, there are some good options to choose from. I tried out the..."

Navdeep

"I ordered their salad and had absolutely no idea that they would give me this much! I could barely finish half of it. Definitely generous with their..."

Dxlche

"I loved this place! The food was amazing and staff truly great. Definitely recommend, I think it’s a perfect option for lunch more than..."

Koyal Lal

"Absolutely smashing food and excellent service from the delightful William. We tell everyone that’s either an Auckland CBD dweller or visitor to..."

Heather

"Good stuff:Super tasty burgers, great buns with juicy beef patties and well-marinated chicken. Great ambient, fast serve by friendly staffs...."

Tanz

"I’ve been here about four or five times now and I have literally no complaints from any visit. Today I got the vegetarian burger, raspberry and..."

Sophie Wilton

"Been here a couple of times and my review has stayed at a stable 5. The service is friendly and fast! The beefroot burger is amazing! It can get..."

Emma Magee

"If you love fresh salads, healthy burgers and wraps, this is the perfect lunch spot for you!As the name suggests, the “look and feel”..."

Jenny Da

"Had the spiced chicken hamburger here. The chicken is free-range which is a must for me. The salads and sauces were generous and delicious. ..."

Camilla Dadson

"The people at food truck garage knows what they’re doing when they said they wanted to reinvent fast food, they have transformed traditional notion..."

Calvin

"The Food Truck Garage is a great place to go for fresh and tasty food with great coffee. The staff are awesome and super friendly. Highly recommend..."

Rachel Audeau

"One of my favourite things about Food Truck Garage is that they cater for different types of dietary requirements, consistently really good food...."

Dini

"I had the best potato chips in my whole life! Huge portion of Agria chips- well worth the money! Perfectly fried (ie crispy and not dried or..."

Love My Food

"I was starving that day and I had the spicy chicken burger, what a great choice, balanced flavors and got messy with the dressing as you should with..."

Cesar Luis

"One of my favourite places in Auckland for a chicken burger! The whole menu is super yummy, being there multiple times the chicken burger, burrito..."

Madi Kidd

"Man, I love their burgers. The Kumara brioche bun is heavenly, and just makes the fillings seem like an afterthought. The crumbed fish burger was my..."

Winnie Chauchau

"LOVED THIS PLACE! Ahhmazing service, never once were waiting for a waiter, food came out quick and was all lovely and fresh. Even though they had ran..."

Hollie Davenport

"Loved the soft tacos here...so tasty! Great selection of food, and all choices seemed healthy. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful with..."

S B

"I’ve been here several times now and never dissapoints! Love the brocolli dish and the salads are a good portion. Def one of my fav places to go..."

Sez U

"Friendly staff, amazing food and extremely fast takeaway! Not v fond of the ambience, however, not a major peeve for me as I ordered takeaway..."

Telia Lepa-Bonner

"Love their take on healthy fast food!! Definitely recommend the ‘beefroot’ burger (which I had as a burger bowl) and the tacos and fries were..."

Amesirv

"Overall was a very enjoyable lunch experience.I ordered the beefroot burger and a side of the agria fries, burger was delicious and very..."

Laura Bartch

"I felt like a burger and decided to check out The Food Truck Garage.I had the fish burger which was crumbed with apple & caper, my sister had..."

Miss Kiki

"To end a girls day out this was a good place to relax and have a meal and drinks. For starters we had the broccoli very tasty with a kick,..."

Sungsam7

"I was impressed with the Vegan options here! It's always hard eating out with dietary needs, but this place had it covered. I had the superfoods..."

Aroha

"All the food here tasted pretty good but oh man they need to up their portion sizes. The burgers were nice but they were so small! The spicy chicken..."

Bella Qian

"Yes! Food truck garage is a new favourite! I'm a big fan of healthy, nutrient dense food, and this restaurant combines the healthy with big, filling,..."

Abbey Lissaman

"The Food Truck Garage is a new-age, quasi American style burger joint. In a space the size of a shipping container, Food Truck Garage packs a punch..."

Jayden Campbell

"Dined here for dinner with a friend as we wanted to eat out but still have a healthyish meal. There is a cool industrial vibe at this restaurant..."

Sarah S

"Came here for lunch using the grabone voucher. Simply put, this place i'm sure was originally much better but now it's getting bit lazy with what..."

Jamez Hill III

"Came here a while ago and ordered the vegetarian burger and a drink with some mates! Decent price, food was yum, lots of healthy food on..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"It's a good place to go for lunch on a nice sunny day given that it has outdoor seating and an open area. I tried the spicy chicken burger..."

Wapatino

"Nice food! alright service,could be better.But nice kinda pub food for kids and small eaters!go try it if your in the area! Also great kids..."

Arkisunday

"Fast food that healthy? Surely that cant be? At food truck this is exactly what you get. Their beetroot burger and chicken burger is amazing and..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Been to Food Truck a couple of times now, they have a great variety of the menu, all suitable for the quick office lunches as well. They have loads..."

Charlotte Gibbs

"Highly recommend the beefroot burger. Top notch burger right there. And the kumara chips!! Omggg 😍😍😍 and the tacos are also super good. I..."

Tan.ned

"Basic food, Super healthy. Nice little wine selection too. Tried the Beefroot / Chicken tacos and Kumara fries, Beefroot was a highlight, good place..."

Sam Stewart-Anderson

"I ordered the Spicy Chicken kumara burger and a blueberry/lime soda. I liked the taste of the burger and it's definitely a good choice if you like..."

Kylie

"The beefroot burger was AMAZING! We ordered it with swiss cheese for add on. Apple cider for drinks and Kumara chips for our sides. Yum! Their..."

R-Dee Roche

"Good Healthy food! ..."

Matt Wang

"We happened to walk past this place and the whiff of fresh burgers pulled us in! We ordered the beefrooter and the chicken crunch and they were..."

Rishab Koshy

"Pretty late in reviewing this place, having had a meal there around July 2016. Food: Ordered the $25 three course meal during the..."

Andrea

"Was very curious about this place after hearing so much about it, so decided to come during lunch time. We ordered the Beefroot burger,..."

Aleana Fernando

"I enjoyed my first time at Food Truck Garage back in November. Due to the trendy fit-out, I assumed the menu was full of sharing plates when in fact,..."

Raymond Tiong

"Came here with a group of friends- we all enjoyed ourselves.The interior was cute, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I was actually on a..."

Yujin Song

"I've never been a huge fan of burgers, the cravings will come and go in a blue moon. Tried the food truck since the 2 people I went with..."

NYNB

"Went today and it was surprisingly empty (possibly due to the crappy weather) considering it's usually quite packed. Food came out really quickly..."

Riddhi

"Super quick service! This place gets YUMMY healthy fast food right!The highlight of this particular meal is the burger! Juicy patty with..."

Winnie Luo

"It was packed on a Friday for lunch!Burgers seemed popular.I ordered a salad and friend ordered the spicy chicken burger; both delicious..."

Thegreeats

"I've been to this place with my colleagues to celebrate one of our projects success. I ordered the chilli tofu burger and kumara fries as I was..."

S Ansari

"I've been wanting to go to the Food Truck Garage for a while and anticipation often goes hand in hand with disappointment when it comes to..."

Estelle.verani

"I'll admit it - the tv show sucked me in, but I'm bloody glad it did! This place is the BEST eatery to grab a bite post-workout 💪🏻. Fast food..."

Monique Porteous

"Found there when I visited Odettes Eatery on last Saturday night. This afternoon, I just had a limited time to grab snack dish only before went to..."

Michelle Hwang

"Really refreshing amazing food, made me feel so healthy after eating. The beef burrito bowl was my favourite, second was the beefroot burger which..."

Laura Ransome

"Really neat space. Stopped in this weekend while on a pub crawl and was impressed. Prices were reasonable and food was great. Got a veggie burger..."

Rachel Roberts

"The service was satisfactory. The food was tasty and portion size was also good. The surrounding was absolutely soothing for a relaxing afternoon...."

Divya Jaiswal

"Just had a late lunch with friends at The Food Truck Garage. Always very busy, but has a high turn around so tables usually pop up pretty fast. We..."

L.E.N.S

"I first knew of Food Truck when they came to a food festival downtown. This place delivers amazing food. I love their beetroot burgers, prawn tacos..."

Linh 💛

"Who says burger joints have to be unhealthy... This place does amazing fresh tasting food and it's not gonna give you a heart attack!!! The noodle..."

Rebecca Muirson

"I went last week with my partner, we had 2 burgers, basil chicken quite flavourless and the beetroot and beef patty that was absolutely delicious. We..."

Nfp

"Food truck is one of my fav places to hit for lunch, it's one of those places that you feel good after eating..all natural ingredients so not..."

Natalie

"I've been here once a month. But Yesterday, I had a great time, new menu, friendly staff even the chefs they are all smiling. We ordered a spicy..."

Ann

"Nice range of basic burgers albeit a bit pricey for what they are. Good friendly service and cocktails worth a try. Can get busy early evening...."

Fylde

"We came here for lunch after a while of wanting to try it out. The menu is different in a really great way and it's nice to know you are actually..."

MelissaLosesItBlog

"Had our work lunch here the other day and FINALLY got to try food truck garage after hearing so any good things about it. The food was really good..."

Lisa V

"Clean and healthy for a quick lunch or dinner. The menu is a little limited but it's nice to have traditional takeaway foods kicked up a notch - the..."

EpiCurious

"I like the way this place offers you a choice of having your meat/fish as a wrap or as a bowl (salad) and its also really tasty.We had the prawn..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Prefect clean healthy little spot to hit when the suns out, in the heart of the 09!We got the open burrito salad with home made lemonade..."

Alwayseating

"I went to this place one day while I was on a trip at Brothers Brewer just a couple shops down from The Food Truck Garage with my course. We had been..."

Marina Harding

"My first time here and I loved it. I tried the beefroot burger which is the most popular I'm guessing. The ingredients were fresh. Absolutely no..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"My first time here and wanted to see what all the fuss was about and I soon realised rightfully so...Food Truck is the healthy version of fast food..."

Jan

"Yummy. Been there with friends a few times. The beet burger is so yummy :-) great to sit and have a yummy meal in the afternoon sun . A great spot..."

B D H

"This was my first experience eating here. I ordered the beetroot burger and it was good felt so healthy as well. We also had the fish and lamb..."

Labellelune

"I always have a good time at the Food Truck Garage. The food is fresh, delicious, and inventive. The beefroot burger is a regular fave, as is the..."

Alisha KP

"Had the special beefroot burger and one of each of the loaded spud sides to share (spiced corn & chipotle was the best). Burgers are on the small..."

Bo

"I love the food truck garage! Such decent pricing and amazing healthy food that you can't find elsewhere in Auckland! Always very satisfied with my..."

I Love Food

"So I came here for the Food Truck vs The White Lady event. I ordered a Beefroot burger and also Turkey Breast sliders to share. I felt the sliders..."

Edmond Shen

"NOTE: This review was from March 2015, so their menu may have changedI had been dying to go here, after seeing all of the yummy looking..."

Gemma

"great fresh fast food! one of a kind ! hats off to making healthy food tasty and making it look even more attractive! The Beefroot burger sure is one..."

Gidz Khalifa

"Beefroot burger kicks some serious ass! So packed and loaded with freshness and goodness for days! Great concept and love the staff! Would go back..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"I'm all for healthy alternatives and thats why after watching The Food Truck on TV I was super excited to come here; however, after trying the food..."

Caroline Barrett

"I've been here a couple of times. The first time was over a year ago and they had a different menu which has sliders, hotdogs and chicken wings. That..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Usually being a waterfront dweller, a group brunch was the ideal motivation to check out the City Works Depot precinct - I was not disappointed. With..."

Sweet Mama M

"Healthy and delicious defines the food truck. Fantastic for day or night dining, the food truck is tucked away in the city works depot but is always..."

Lucy Wills

"This place is a great alternative if you're looking for a 'healthier' version of fast food. Good range of food choices, that have more of a creative..."

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"The menu was prepared by chef Bryan McGruer. We ordered beefroot burger and flat top dog. Beef and beetroot patty with the special sauce taste real..."

Frederick Juan De Leon

"My favorite eat in Auckland! Seriously crave this as I don't live in Auckland! Had the prawn taco which was absolutely delish! As well as the Acai..."

BinsBites

"Its been a while since I have been here.. I tried their hot dogs and burger pretty good and considering they are healthy too they oven baked potato..."

FoodLoco

"I came here for lunch today and I am SO pleased that I did! It's been a year or more since my last visit, and I will not be waiting that long before..."

Lena Duffin

"Visited the Food Truck Garage a few weeks ago, although it was extremely busy and took a bit of waiting before we got a table, the waiter who seated..."

Maddie

"If you're in the City Works Depot area you should definitely drop by and grab something to eat from the Food Truck Garage. They're meals are healthy..."

Vanessa

"My first experience here and I absolutely loved it. It caters perfectly to all dietary requirements and the service was quick and attentive. The..."

Georgia Forde

"Food was great! We got an assortment of vegetarian treats - highly recommend the noodle salad. Definitely keen to go back and try some more of the..."

Luisa Jamieson

"The Foodtruck Garage is one of my fave places to get a healthy delicious meal! Their menu is constantly changing, and everything on the menu is..."

Kat M

"I LOVE this place. If I could marry it I would.Everything is so super fresh and tasty and I feel like everything I eat isn't naughty....including..."

Mel Jacka

"Fresh and leaves you feeling clean and energised after! Yum 💕 great service and also love the free goody card rewards touch, too. Food was..."

Hanseul Nam

"The perfect place to come for healthy, delicious fast food. I ordered the McVeggie burger, and asked for a sauce that was dairy free, and the staff..."

Bianca Lilley

"It is often difficult to find places in Auckland that provide a large variety of healthier options to choose from. The food truck garage is the..."

Foodiesfeast

"My friend and I went for dinner last friday. The place was really busy. We need to wait for us to be sitted, didn't take that long. It was worth to..."

Andre Martin

"Ever since I saw the food truck on the TV, I've always wanted to give it a try. I thought the way they have summer and winter menus is so..."

Annie Ren

"Visited The Food Truck Garage for a sweet afternoon treat. Ordered the Jelly Tip Sundae which is actually a healthy option! Vanilla bean frozen..."

Chrissy Gabriels

"The food at food truck is tasty, and reasonably priced. For me it's a bit light for a dinner, however perfect if your looking for a healthy lunch...."

Brittany Montana

"The food tastes good and prices are reasonable. Drinks have not disappointed either. The wait time is ok. Food wise I have had burgers and salads..."

P L

"Their bowls look good with such generous portions. I always get the bowls!On my first visit I tried the Redergize Bowl, it was yum but the..."

Andrea

"Loved this place! Quick service and great food at reasonable prices! Got the chickette burger which was slightly a bit too spicy but nonetheless..."

Ceciline Thai

"This place was amazing from start to finish! The menus were quite simple so easy to choose from although the drinks menu quite small. Absolutely..."

Dl Pwat

"Michael Van de Elzen wasn't joking when he said his goal was to open a restaurant with all healthy options. One look at the menu and one bite of your..."

The White Wolf

"Love The FTG! Pretty good service, awesome food with healthy and sustainable options - always so good to pop in here after a quick sesh at the gym...."

Izzy Mendoza

"Trendy, fresh food. Didn't love the coffee but great concept and menu so makes up for the sup-par coffee. Love the location too and would visit..."

Victoria

"Food was fresh and delicious. Service was great. I loved the layout and atmosphere. Looked for a spoon to eat the last bit of tummy dressing on my..."

Amanda B

"Came here with a bunch of friends. Casual setup, friendly service and was seated promptly. Seems like a cool place to hang out with friends for a..."

FoodiePhysician

"The food was delightful, nice and light and the staff were very polite. definitely will eat here again on an next night away from..."

Lazania K. Wihongi

"Food was good though the servings are small. My teenage son had to have 2 mains and still didn't feel full. The menu is very hard to read even though..."

Steve Cleland

"My boyfriend and I met up for lunch here on Friday and didn't know what to expect with regards to healthy food! It was very busy however we didn't..."

Nicole Melchor

"Had initially been intrigued by this eatery's premise of healthy fast food, so decided to check it out, amidst all the hype.And I'd say it..."

Priscilla Chew

"The Food Truck Garage is located in Cityworks depot and has a fantastic menu with lots of healthy choices. The place is always buzzing and it has a..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Great place to go to for healthier options of fast-food. I had the burrito bowl. It was a generous serving on the whole. Didn't like the taste of the..."

Selina EverHungry Nihalani

"One of my go-to food places at the moment because it's so close to work! A bit pricey but worth it. The dishes are healthy and unique, the service is..."

Razelle Icaro

"Always great fast service at foodtruck! Had the Rad Thai bowl and it was Devine, plenty of chicken and veges and was really fresh. Guac and corn..."

Hannah Pearce

"The Food Truck Garage has a good menu with mostly healthy options, which makes eating there even more enjoyable! It is a well set up and designed..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Really happy. Wasn't sure what to eat for lunch so decided to grab a bit here and it was delicious. Plus a nice place to eat in the sun!!..."

Jeremy Newson-Brown

"The froyo here is amazing! Perhaps not the way most reviews of the Food Truck Garage would start, but boy was I impressed. For an eatery that gained..."

Gentlepig

"Located in Cityworks Depot, the Food Truck Garage is part of quite a trendy and pricey area. Prices can be high if you are a student or on a budget. ..."

Stango

"There's a lot of hype about this place! Love that it's all about healthier options. The burger I ordered was good and did taste healthier.. But I..."

HJ

"The Food Truck garage is a fun, casual place to eat and offers healthier options compared to your average burger joint.The "beefroot"..."

Denise D'Sa

"Nice place friendly service the food is ok, my spicy chicken burger was dry I add it some guacamole witch I had with my corn chips and its was..."

Gaetano

"Love everything about it. The food is amazing. I love how the food is healthy, yet it tastes amazing. I hate beetroot and veggies and so I..."

Gianina Castro

"I have been here once, and I got the prawn soft shell tacos! They were amazing, flawless! My partner got a burger which looked delicious, and it must..."

Eden Howard

"Despite having the words truck and garage in their name, this place truly is a breath of fresh air on the Auckland dining scene! I love the..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Winter menu is out!! You are missing out if you havent been here.Great food, great place and atmosphere. However the kids menu could have more..."

Salesh Narayan

"What a great place to come for a healthier version of takeaways .... Burgers are yum... Bowls of food are very yummy and very healthy... No chips..."

Donna&Shane

"I ordered an awesome burger which has beautiful flavor with a cup of house-made ginger beer!!!. The place also very cozy and friendly staff...."

Stifanyanwar

"Very first time I have had food here and did reali enjoyed it.I only tried a berger and it's testy,not to big,enuf so uses, salad and soft and..."

Farshid Hakimi

"Had a nice dinner here on a Thursday night so wasn't too busy like it is in the weekend. I ordered the chicken burger which was really nice but..."

Tessa Hall

"Their BeefRoot burger was awesome n juicy ... We went by the reviews in Zomato and worth the penny ... Excellent service n attitude of staff as..."

Shobanbabu Seetharaman

"I thought this could be too much to ask when I said I wanted a lunch meal that was fresh, healthy, filling .... and a reasonable price. The Food..."

Annie Jean

"One of my absolute favourite places to eat!! Everything on the menu is fresh and exciting and a little out of the ordinary. My go-to is the..."

Shannon T

"Fantastic. Decent prices, good atmosphere, great food, great service. Very attentive and happy waiting staff too. 10/10 will be coming..."

Jay

"This is a great place for dinner. Great friendly service from the guys! Love the set up, plenty of seats both indoor and..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Amazing just amazing, excellent food, healthy, service from staff was awesome too. This place was a complete package, burgers on its o n wont be..."

Mayur Shetty

"Been here too many times haha but I have no reason not to go! The food is great, the service is great and the atmosphere is great. Only negative..."

Craig

"Lovely staff & great food!Not a lot on the menu which made decision making super easy but tried the noodles and they were delicious!Cannot..."

Sarah

"Yummy yummy and yummy! This place is great menu is switched up the few times Iv been nice healthy options- great wine, great view such a nice spot..."

Chloe-Mae

"This place is usually packed around dinner time so pays to go just before. We were seated within 15 minutes and the staff very friendly. I had the..."

Rojas

"Great food, atmosphere and service! Really love it here, have had a different meal each time I have come and am never disappointed. Had the pork and..."

Willow

"Came for a quick bite tonight. Small sign says 'wait to be seated'. Abit of confusion here as many behind the counter taking payments etc but no..."

Mary Underwood

"Had dinner at food truck last night- they don't take bookings but of you're there before 6pm - it's all good.A simple menu full of yummy..."

Willstar

"One beautiful autumn day, a warmer day than today. The sky is clear deep blue, free of clouds and the sun is shining. A small banquet for two:..."

Vivi S

"fresh! very cool concept and great modern atmosphere. the flavours are light and different. don't know if i am a big fan though as the burgers were..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Good places and interior..........................But I need more service. Very busy shop and staff so I don't know how to get a new one. ..."

Renor Kay

"I love love love the menu here! So good & the staff are really friendly here. Good pricing as well, will def be back again thank you :) :)..."

Tayla Shannon

"First time visitor and had the beefroot burger bowl, it was outta this world delicious and healthy. Enjoyed with a beer and great service - nothing..."

Jaime McGregor

"The food tastes great and the portion sizes are big. Like the ambience, the staff are great. We tried the chicken tacos, prawn tacos and the salad..."

Kaushik Shekar

"I had to change my rating from 2 to 4 due to a new head chef - my oh my you can notice the difference. We went twice in the last week and Wasabi pork..."

Candy Boy Food Journey

"Only been here once & was hungover so don't think I appreciated the food as much as I could ???? but the spicy potato's side & caesar salad were both..."

Gen Middlemiss

"Yum! Although I have lived really close to this place for nearly a year, it wasn't until last Saturday that I finally tried it. With Ugly Bagels next..."

LucyGoosey

"Was here for dinner about 2 months ago, and was not disappointed. Although it is in town, it was quite easy to find parking (parking right outside,..."

Where.iate

"Went to the Food Truck Garage with a big group, told them we were happy to wait and they called us in about an hour, which was a lot faster than..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"i love the interior design in this place and the attention to details. food is yummy and healthy. nice place. down side is there is no free..."

Tiwul

"I hadn't been here for a while. But we went on a quiet and stinking hot early January evening and were rewarded with a lovely bench outside in the..."

Sara

"Decided I had to try this place after hearing so many good things about it . Ordered one of their burgers and the kumara chips, I enjoyed the burger..."

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"Came here twice in a month. First time I had a beetroot salad. Portion was really big, literally a mountain. I couldn't finish, and had to bag it...."

Peifen Chua

"The place was nice. We managed to find seats easily. The staff were helpful and friendly. Although the burger was nice, it seemed small...The prices..."

Janine Milena Soo Thow

"Food 4/5Good healthy food, something for everyone here, small portions, so if you have a shall we say 'healthy' appetite then order BIG. Great..."

Eat Eat

"really enjoy the food here - always fresh and light. Change in menu has been good but the choices have diminished. Kumara Chips are pretty ace!! I..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"I heard this place was legendary and have been dying to check it out the next time I was in Auckland. Finally did and it was a satisfying experience..."

Wilson Chau

"I loved the food truck garage atmosphere! The staff were friendly and helpful - But the food - The beetroot dip is amazing and I loved the buffalo..."

Karen Brooks

"Amazing food , really lovely time there so far no other winter night snack could satisfy the need in my tummy . although needs improvement in service..."

Shharukh Issani (Sharkx)

"The first time I ever came to the food truck I wasn't blown away. However I have been back multiple times, through different menu changes and I had..."

Laura Hunt

"I have been to the Food Truck Garage several times and it has always been a good experience. The food is delicious, light and fresh. They have..."

J.T547

"Really enjoyed it!LOVED: the prawn tacos and my drink which was a mint and cucumber soda. Really good. well priced too. I ended up getting..."

Fleur Peps

"I've been to the food truck garage a few times now after a recommendation from a friend, each time the hostess was friendly and provided..."

Jason De Voogd

"I've dined here twice and loved it both times. We were seated immediately and didn't wait too long for food.If you don't mind being..."

Emma W

"I've been here twice now and this place is always buzzing. It ticks all the boxes for healthy choice food. It is how I cook and eat at home. The..."

Sue

"Three words - quick, cheap, delicious! Need I say more! Love this place so much I went twice in one week when I discovered it :) I always take people..."

Olivia Burden

"Went with a friend for lunch today. They have a new menu that they were asking for feedback on. I had the chipotle shrimp tacos and my friend had the..."

Diane W.

"Went for dinner on a Tuesday evening. Very busy for a week night which is testament to how beautiful the food is. The portion sizes are perfect..."

Steph

"Came here for brunch at 11 am last Sunday. Interesting food, everyone loved the wedges. Just one item which didn't quite gel - the ginger drink -..."

Vivienne

"Came here for lunch just after 11am on a weekend and noticed it got a lot busy after that so we were lucky. Loved the food and the environment...."

Lillian

"Loved this place!Went for dinner with two friends. I had the Rawridersalad and the oven baked chips. The salad was interesting and had..."

Laura Jury

"Yet another fabulous, funky and delicious place to dine in Auckland. Busy and bustling but not forgotten as the service is immaculate. Food is fresh,..."

Carol

"What a beautiful lunch today in the sun! Ordered the beef root burger and chips, friends had the wrap and a couple of hot dogs, feedback was very..."

Belinda

"Went yesterday and got the 13 spice chicken arms and baked potato 'fries'. The chicken was a bit dry but ok. However the fries were cold! We had..."

Val

"I hadn't watched the TV show but a friend recommended this place so had to check it out. Despite being very busy, they were very accommodating and..."

Lee V

"I went to try, as I am a big fan of the show on TV, and was looking for something takeaway for dinner which was a little different.Got the Paua..."

Steve Hall

"The food here is sublime. Prawn tacos were gorgeous. And the 'Leaf eater' salad was excellent. (had things like kale and many types of green leaves..."

Lucy G.

"We dropped into the Foodtruck after watching a movie at Sky Theatre, and what a great way to finish the night. Humming with people and a great..."

Janine

"I have visited the Food Truck Garage twice now - both times the service was friendly and quick, the food delicious and the atmosphere vibrant, funky..."

Judith W.

"Me and two of my hungry man friends came here for dinner on Saturday. The place was packed! But we were pleasantly surprised by the speed of service...."

Mimi Yang

"After watching The Food Truck Show it was my son's request in the school holidays to go to Auckland and have dinner at the Garage, a must!! What a..."

Marie Warrington

"Went the first time and was not impressed but we were invited back by (manager?) Chris and were blown away with how good it was.I had the..."

Jodie Anne Dix

"Four of us had lunch today and it was divine,inside was busy so we sat outside by the hallowed foodtruck ,the food was great and just as we had..."

Lisa

"We had lunch at this gorgeous little place yesterday. The food was absolutely delicious - incredibly fresh and light and tasty - just perfect. I..."

Miso

"5 of us went for dinner on a Friday night - couldn't have picked a busier time! However this made for real atmosphere. The staff are great - very..."

Jan Beaumont

"Had a group of us for lunch, was such a great meal, I had the chicken burger it was AMAZING and the side chips were great too. Everyone else loved..."

Courtney Maloyd

"What an awesome concept. Had lunch there with a friend on Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed my first hotdog in years. Loved the freshly baked spelt..."

Debbie Hunter

"We really loved it too.The food was full of fresh flavours and the best thing was we took the kids and we all ate without being thirsty..."

Liz Thomson

"After hearing about this new venture & enjoying the TV show, I was looking forward to eating there, I took my girlfriend, niece & nephew..."

Wayne Davidson

"The Food Truck Garage is across from work, and I've waited years for something like this to open up. I've seen the show, love the ideology and it..."

Stephen Ward

"I went on a sunday and it was very busy.Still the service was great, found us a table right away and presented us with the food fast enough for..."

Cherie Nicole

"Very good food, atmosphere, services is excellent! The great flavor burger and the tapas are great! Awesome! Highly recommended! Keep it up food..."

Crystal Chan

"It must be a hard ask opening a new restaurant when you have a profile as the expectations are high. However the Food Truck Garage delivered just..."

David Boshier

"I've known this from the day my friend started working here and she is still at the present time. I am a self-confessed gym junkie but I got to be..."

MS LKDG

"It's great to see fresh places like this where they serve funky flavoursome meals that look and taste good and don't cost the earth! I usually go for..."

Frank

"Due to the popularity of this place, I had to check it out for myself. So the boyfriend and I popped over one afternoon to check what all the fuss..."

NommyShotTreats

"This is such as great place to head for quick, healthy food! We went there for dinner before heading out for some drinks the other night. There were..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"I only experienced the Food Truck Garage for the first time today! Better late than never?Parking: easy pay and display parking around City..."

Jenna Wee

"I invited a bunch of girlfriends for an early Friday dinner before heading elsewhere in the city. It the first time at Food Truck Garage for all of..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Located in City Works Depot, Food Truck Garage attempts to it provide a quick meal without the guilt for the health conscious Aucklanders. I was..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Food Truck Garage is a favourite of ours. Big flavours and modern food similar to what you see on the TV programme - all with a healthy twist of some..."

Cheap Eats

"The Food Truck Garage is the brain child of another celebrity chef Michael Van de Elzen for TV show fame. I must admit I went with a little..."

Trace

"Cute and relaxed place, and the food was delicious! Tasty fish tacos with a lot of fillings and burned broccoli was perfection. Nice and fast service..."

Julia Nuutila

"Great food and service! I had the Classic Cheese with fries/Chips. I wasn’t sure what libation to try and she gal brought me a flight! The young..."

Mario K. Macagba, MBA

"I would give 3.5 stars if I could. Food was a 3 star but service was a 5 star !! I thought the fish burger lacked flavour and the kumara chips were..."

Dana Young

"Burgers look nice, but they are too big to eat without making a mess. Tastes great and good service..."

Jae Park

"Came back after many years and still enjoy the quality of the food. The prawn taco was particularly good! Place is also very trendy and staff super..."

Celia Chan

"Very friendly service, checked my vaccine passport. I had the jackfruit tacos and they were super yummy. Highly..."

sawmillguy

"Food Truck has consistently great, healthy food and is one of the only places to go in the CBD where there is easy parking. Big fan of the jackfruit..."

James Ashwin

"Went in with high expectations based on recommendations from friends, and wasn't disappointed. Delicious food, beautiful presentation, good portions,..."

Eliot Gerson

"Fantastic restaurant. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Beefroot burger was delicious and my partner raved about her Aztec Chicken burger. Beers..."

Simon Jones

"Great idea of a place. Reasonable food and trendy pricing. Could do with a bit of clean up on toilets and cutlery, but nothing major worth..."

Alex Diveg

"Quirky little location that reminds me of Box Park or the likes in Hackney & Shoreditch London UK. Girlfriend is a Vegetarian and my sister a healthy..."

Business Bob

"10/10 food is so delish and looks so good! staff arent too shabby either..."

Cass Maguire

"A regular hangout for me. Great food and selection of drinks. If you don't like something on the menu, they're happy to try and change it up. As for..."

Johannes Mathieson-Long

"Staff were lovely and the service was quick. The food was really yum and very filling. 10/10 Would recommend! The burnt broccoli and kumara chips..."

Mansha Dubey

The Block Cafe

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"Yummy food ! Great service my dad has very bad allergies but they accommodated to his needs which is usually a struggle with other..."

Jessica Freeth

"Ahh yes, The Block - a hot spot with the locals, and one of the better eateries in the area, I'd heard many good things of their cajun fried chicken..."

TheMʌverick

"Great food and service, mince on toast is A+++ and the hash brown plate fills my partner up (which is a..."

Rach Rish

"Delicious food here and great selection for breakfast and lunch.Great casual vibe, nice outdoor dining spaces too.Best breakfast spot in..."

Chan Can Eat

"the block has exceeded my expectation, very well trained staff and great menu, you should definitely give this place a try. We will be back again for..."

Gaurav Singh

"Come here all the time for a quick breakfast and it never disappoints! The place is pretty open but can get cold at times due to how open it is. The..."

Hannah Zheng

"Ordered the mango smoothie, thin fries and Sri Lankan chicken lollipops. The lollipops were freaking amazing and nothing like I’d ever had..."

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"After several recommendations we ended up in this cafe yesterday with our dog. We ordered about 4 breakfast items and sides and thoroughly enjoyed..."

Aabhas Dole

"Spacious cafe, lots of seating friendly staff.Coffee strong, smooth and great mouth feelCorn fritters delicious - crisp on the outside,..."

Vaqara_Kana

"Really nice local Cafe in the heart of Blockhouse Bay. The food options are great - you have your usual breakfast options, as well as some..."

Jay

"We loved this place. Our first visit and definitely won’t be our last. The menu was awesome but portion sizes a bit too big. Very reasonably priced..."

Carolyn Koloni

"Another on my mission to find the best eggs Benedict in Auckland, this had the interesting option of Japanese fried chicken. Service was good and..."

Steve Hall

"Great coffee and great food. Probably the best cafe in this area by far. Nice vibe and friendly staff. Love the big breakfast. Does get busy..."

James

"Great food, great service, great ambience! Would definitely come back regularly! The location has lots of parking and is easy to find. The ribs were..."

Sean Ny

"always good service here, love the food and always a good vibe!!! we got the gnocchi, beef burger and duck salad, all tasted amazing, will definitely..."

Rosie

"The Block is always really good! Nice food, great chefs, and amazing service staff!!! Coffee is really nice and they serve craft beers on tap. The..."

Ben M

"Great menu, great coffee, always comes out fast and worth the money. Cool vibes especially when they have live music playing. Would definitely come..."

Zana Covich

"Great place. Huge plates! The food is excellent. Great service. We went for a brunch with friends. Good music, good atmosphere. Definitely coming..."

Boty

"Food there is great! I had the duck liver gnocchi and it was full of flavour and well seasoned. Gnocchi was soft and pillowy. They are very..."

Jo Cheung

"This place is just lovely. The staff are friendly and warm, and the atmosphere of the place is welcoming and the decor is delightful. Hand made..."

Local Grams-ma

"You know those times where you're slightly hungover, you're unsure what you want to eat, maybe something sweet, maybe something savory? ... Smoothie..."

Kieran

"Yum, the food was great. The staff friendly and attentive. The soul bowl was a delight to find. The only complaint is one I’ve made before I. Other..."

Cookingkenny

"Had the most delicious fritters here with smoked salmon! Not usually one for fritters but after my friend recommended them, I gave it a go and..."

Lizzie

"This place is a classic. Awesome venue, great staff, absolutely fabulous food. Always a great vibe here, always hard to choose what you want from..."

Georgia Vossen

"Love the food, the service is good! Friendly staff and I love the atmosphere. I go there quite a bit and always love it! Only thing I don’t like is..."

Kaydeen Manukia

"Very friendly staff and amazing food. Loved our overall experience. Our coffee was amazing. Definitely going again. If you are in Blockhouse Bay then..."

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"I used to live in Blockhouse Bay and having The Block open up was a bit of a refreshing addition to the town. Needless to say I have been here on..."

Praneal Badal

"The Block is a nice fancy touch to blockhouse bay shops if you are looking for a more classy cafe in the area. I do enjoy their plate sized hash..."

Emz

"Food was fantastic and the staff were warm yet efficient. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this place and the coffee was of a high standard. I..."

Matthew Wallis

"My sister took me here after a 12km run. Excellent food, lots of choice and great atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back and recommending to..."

Helen D

"bro. the block truuuly came thru with dis bad boi! i mean come on....CROISSANT french toast! can you believe???? not only do they deliver on the food..."

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"I came here for brunch last week - I reserved a table for six the week before which was no problem at all, and when we arrived it was clearly marked..."

Kellie Ngaire

"A hidden cafe/bar out west side. Im a sucker for fried chicken, so i tried their famous karaage chicken burger for lunch & it didnt dissapoint! Will..."

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"Have always loved The Block since I first time I went there, which would of been about 3 or so years ago. This time I tried sweet corn, pea, mint and..."

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"Really surprised to see a place like this in Blockhouse Bay. Cool modern style, good to meet friends and have some drinks after work.Staff..."

Diogo Reck

"Truly impress with this restaurant!Even my friends are impressed with this place especially when it situated in a neighborhood..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Came here on Sunday. Had the eggs Benedict with kushiage fried chicken it was delicious. Definitely coming back. Great service from the friendly..."

Pascale Lion Hopkins

"I love this place, my partner and I always recommend it to people who don’t know where to go for brunch, they do an awesome mince on toast and have..."

Josie

"The block.is always a lovely place to come. Some of the staff is okay. And just always a nice vibe. Bit of a long wait here but it's worth it. Yummy..."

Antoinettee Edmonds'z

"First time here. What took us? A well-kept secret! Excellent food, friendly service. I am fussy about coffee - and got it just like I like..."

Sandy Austin

"Its my first time here with my husband and a friend. We all enjoyed our food. Surprised to find such a nice cafe in the suburb and will definitely go..."

Colin

"WOW Hands down the MOST AMAZING Food Ever. The Breakfasts are to die for. Super food ingredients, tasty, well presented High Quality Food I've ever..."

Biskit

"The service and ambience is top notch and coffee is very good - however we ordered eggs bene and I found it quite ordinary.. compared to some other..."

Anitha Narayan

"Duck pasta was amazing!! I will come back for this. Fried chicken bene has been so hyped up, that it wasn't as good as I thought it would be but..."

Victoria Jenner

"I loved it here. The staff were super friendly, food was delicious and it had a nice atmosphere. Got the fried chicken eggs bene (surprise..."

Samantha Leon

"Everytime I come here the food tastes different which sucks. I came recently and got the granny waffles and my mum got the plate sized hash brown and..."

Emily

"It's nice to have a good quality local business around. Most of the time I just go for the coffee, at $4.50-5 it's about an average NZ price but a..."

The Cheesy Ravioli

"Came here for a breakfast after reading good reviews about the place and the fried chicken benedict. I was pleasantly surprised by the vibe of the..."

Andrew Felix Ferdaus

"Hidden gem tucked away in Blockhouse Bay, we went here for my birthday tea. A little bit price-y but it was worth every penny, food was definitely..."

Yashie L

"Loved it here. The friendly staff, good food and clean tables. The food is flavorsome, and tasty. A bit on the pricer side, however it's is worth..."

Sid

"Very funky atmosphere. Lovely food. We had dinner there. Just would have liked more options for kids. Next time I'd like to go back for a breakfast...."

Vanessa Morris

"If you're living in the bay, this is the perfect place for a catch-up!!The atmosphere is always great - you always see a lot of people..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"Great place for a meal, has a large variety for dishes suitable for any time of the day. Seating choice was impressive too, inside, outside or even..."

Lin Hua

"Good food!but not very good service.great on a Friday afternoon/night,definitely need to try if you haven't.Its a great local that all locals need to..."

Arkisunday

"Good food and service. I had eggs bene just think that the Hollandaise sauce could be a bit tastier. My wife had the big block breakfast and it was..."

Tiago Reinert Koch

"This is a solid, appealing cafe, and my local. Good, friendly staffing is critical, and apart from one or two disengaged male employees in a large,..."

Kyla Mackenzie

"Visited on a Sunday for lunch as I had to try their raved about fried chicken eggs bene and it did not disappoint. I thought it might be a strange..."

Lisa Herrick

"Your local cafe, restaurant and bar nestled snugly in the heart of Blockhouse Bay. You can't miss them--you can hear them before you see them! Nicely..."

Oksana Zhang

"This place is spacious! I was expecting it to be very packed on a Saturday brunch time but we managed to find a seat. The service was great. I..."

Joanne Chiang

"Always good food here! Missed out on trying the Fried Chicken eggs benedict. My partner tried the crab and i had the smoked salmon eggs benedict...."

Laura And Peli

"We went to The Block on our way home from Bird Rescue to grab a takeaway coffee and iced chocolate. The service was great, the young lady behind the..."

Rachel Herriott

"I love the block. It's our local and we frequent here all the time. The food.ans the service is always on point and extremely well presented. Me and..."

Elise McDowell

"Came here for Sunday brunch, it was good that it wasn't super busy (heard good things about it so was expecting a wait). Ordered the corn fritters..."

Cristine Manalo

"After hearing so much about the Block's fried chicken eggs bene, I knew I had to make my way on over to the famous Blockhouse Bay cafe. The decor..."

Monique Porteous

"Local Cafe. Which is great. Food is fabulous. staff are alsom. The only thing is food is costly. But apart from that its a great place..Atmosphere is..."

Lorra.A

"Had a flat white on a late mid-week afternoon. Place is clean and cozy. It was quite quiet at that time which was perfect when I caught up with my..."

HungryRunner

"Great little place! I ordered the hash with bacon/mushrooms and egg. This was so huge I couldn't even finish it but very delicious! The service was..."

Holly D-T

"Love this place!! I'm a local and I always come here on Saturday's for coffees the coffees are really good I come here around 8:00am and I've never..."

Grace

"very fast service. Excellent breakfasts and good food presentation. the décor is a little dated but is a pleasant atmosphere for a morning..."

Oliver Pringle

"I used to eat at The Block Cafe regularly when I worked in the area, & it's great to see this spot continues to go from strength to strength. It is..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"As you can tell i love the Eggs Benedict from The Block it never disappoints, i have gone to a few places to get eggs benedict but The Block by far..."

Ellie

"Between 4 people we all ordered from the same 2 dishes, Eggs Benedict with Salmon and the Creamy Mushrooms for a Sunday brunch, The hit was..."

Shiksha Sridhar

"We can to The Block Cafe this morning for one reason ... An excuse for me to have pork belly for breakfast. The coffee was great- strong and earthy...."

Ryan Orr

"Their special fried chicken eggs bene is totally worth the drive. Amazingly good coffee. I'm glad we were seated in their semi outdoorsie area, the..."

Anh Doe

"Have been here a couple of times now, both for breakfast and lunch. Have always found the service timely and friendly.Breakfast - Eggs..."

Sarah Clarke

"I have been coming here for a while now and watched the menu change and get better and better. The latest menu is by far the best for what I like to..."

Bones

"Great! Saw this place in an article on Urban List this morning for places with best blow out breakfasts. So naturally, on my only day off I wanted to..."

James T. Raukete

"Great food for two and awesome service. We ordered the platter for 2 - very good spread of bites, the shoestring fries which had 2 dipping..."

Aiko Cefre

"I came here for lunch today for the first time and really enjoyed my meal! It's great to see a high-end, trendy, cafe open in the area, I think it..."

Charlene Weaver

"Been too The Block twice now, Always great food, and the service is great, would highly recommend! Eggs bene is great love the..."

Mikaela Richardson

"My partner and I ended up having lunch here on a Sunday after somewhere else was closed and we went for a random drive but it definitely all worked..."

Emma W

"We were looking for a newplace to eat near the blockhouse bay road. We had found this place. We visited there for lunch today. They have changed..."

ViVi

"Very good overall. creative menu. Tasty incredients. different options for seating including outdoor covered benches and tables.Good..."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"Loved this place! I came here for lunch with my fam. None of us had been before so it was a first for all of us. I had heard good things..."

Jaya Soma

"We came here for my early birthday lunch! Was quite busy when we went but managed to get table. My friend got the miso ramen (8/10) the ginger was..."

Helen Liang

"Lunch with the family. Food was excellent. Wagyu burger was very juicy and had some really big flavours. Probably the tastiest burger I've had in..."

Christian

"Wonderful new restaurant. Came here for lunch on a lovely warm summery day. Generous meal sizes, all our dishes were fantastic, along with the carrot..."

Abbey Lissaman

"YaMarnis We ordered Eggs Bene and Mochas. VERY good food! The eggs were cooked perfect! The hollandaise sauce wasn't the best so is the only reason I..."

Limaono

"Well what can we say... Hard to fault anything about this Cafe. We ordered eggs Bene and have to say we were impressed by the set up staff and other..."

YaMarnis

"had breakfast here last Christmas and it was really nice, really nice staff and just a perfect location in the bay. would definitely recommend it!..."

Beverly Semu

"Visited the block for a brunch today, I ordered the chilly calamari salad and my partner had the block big breakfast, my meal was really yum! Could..."

Sinéad Rose Stayton

"Came here tonight to celebrate my birthday! Staff looked after us really well and made us all feel welcome! Food was great and looked amazing. Turned..."

Nikki

"Sunday brunch here last weekend. What an unexpected treasure of a place. Much roomier and well laid out than the outside would indicate . Really good..."

Chris Mcneill

"I loved my breakfast it was delish! I got the 'something healthy' with house smoked salmon. My brother got the corn fritters which were also very..."

Anna Bentley

"Breakfast is average, for dinner i had a soup which was bland and not worth my money. However, the dark chocolate cheesecake with raspberry couli and..."

Amaani Cornett

"Venturing out to Blockhouse Bay is not something I do often but recently my friends and I have started doing hikes around Waitakere Ranges in West..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Went for brunch, good to see the lunch menu available. Excellent food, and pretty good coffee, tho no hot water with the long black unless requested...."

Kris Baudry

"I had heard a lot of positive feedback about this cafe from friends and family, so I thought I'd pop in. Firstly I am so happy about how early it..."

Wanderlust

"First time at The Block Cafe & I was pleasantly surprised at how great it was. The staff were lovely & polite & the ambience was nice. Food & coffee..."

Grace Macalincag

"I go to the Block often it has great food hawkes bay pilsner is one of the best beers i have ever drank the staff are top notch i look forward to..."

Alan Peters

"Been here several times now, great service, great food. Also has a nice range of craft beer. Well worth a visit for any meal of the day. ..."

Greg Jonas

"The plate sized hash brown, quesadilla, fries, omolette and ALL cookies and cakes are fresh and mad etc perfection. The prices may be a bit high. But..."

Vth7872

"Great food , nice service! The only downside is the parking on a busy day but I love The Block! Always worth a try and worth the trip out if you..."

Taylor Compain

"We go to The Block on a regular basis and sometimes the service can be a bit inconsistent but it is generally very good. It's always busy with a..."

Joan Edwards

"-everything about the block cafe is a 4/5, nothing is spectacular but everything is above average -cooked breakfast was tasty, well balanced and..."

Goldilox

"We visited for lunch on a whim and were thoroughly impressed with the food. The lamb salad and smoked mac'n'cheese exceeded our expectations and we..."

Daniel O'Brien

"The Block is a cafe that's very close to me and is always bustling with people- it's a very popular store and beautifully furnished.The..."

MissEstherZ

"We've been here a number of times and each time it is always a fantastic place to come as they have very friendly service and lovely food. What's..."

Jenny Gilchrist

"Friendly, efficient and on-to-it service. Awesome coffee. Extremely tasty food (block bacon is well worth the extra $2), considered. My new..."

Foodarella

"This place is awesome! My local yes sure but the service and the ambience and decor is quite cool, the have quality chefs and some top coffee. The..."

Jazzy Jazz

"The Block Cafe is a relatively new opening and is just what was needed to make Blockhouse Bay a little more exciting.I've only ever been..."

Denise D'Sa

"The Block Cafe is the perfect place for breakfast and lunch (haven't tried their dinner meal). They have a great variety of meals and everything I've..."

Lauren Lee

"nice place with wonderful food@The Block ..."

Xiaotaoyanzaixinxilan

"I've been here a fair few times and I've really fallen in love with the place. The vibe is lovely, and the food is even better. I have to add, that..."

Ishita M. Mendonsa

"I was recommended this place by a friend and it did not disappoint. I opted for the 'heathy choice' breakfast which was absolutely delicious, my..."

Stuart Harper

"Oh gosh I love this place! It's such a great place for a laid back brunch/lunch. The confit duck is my favourite, but everything i've tried so far..."

Lee V

"A group of 10 of us went to lunch and the service was pretty quick. The food was really tasty. I had the Crisp Potato Skins which very really..."

Vicky Mackenzie

"Good place, good vibe, prices aren't too expensive. They also have live acoustic music. If this had the views of Blockhouse Bay it would be..."

EssJay

"This morning I wanted something different for brekkie so I ordered the Mac 'n' beans. Bacon was nice and the crust around the Mac had a pleasant..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Had breakfast here on a Saturday morning recently and enjoyed the atmosphere of this cafe. I ordered the "something healthy" with bacon which was..."

Foodiesfeast

"I go here at least once a month. I think for the location and setting, it's actually pretty good. I always get good service. Yes perhaps food is a..."

Sanjesh Lal

"Was here for brunch last Saturday. Environment is so good, relax and comfortable. The food presentation is good and taste wonderful. Coffee is also..."

Kiky Eng

"Excellent food ! Amazing coffees! Great service! Been here twice and on both occasions, I have not been disappointed :)Great job guys !..."

Pooja Chandnani

"Was here right before Christmas with 3 other friends for a catch up over brunch. we all live around the area (and have been for a very long time now)..."

Where.iate

"Highly highly hiiiighlllyy recommend getting the feijoa and mango smoothies! I get these everytime I visit this restaurant :) I also recommend..."

Tan.ned

"I regularly visit The Block :) It is close to home and the service is great!! Food is AMAZING!! And the smoothies are to die for! Never disappointed..."

Nikita Kumar

"The Block is our local and we go here if we really need too. The food is good and the smoothies are great also but I find the place to be a little..."

Sonam Kumar

"We came here for Sunday lunch and brought my grandmother. Being of a different generation she wasn't keen to try anything on the menu and asked for a..."

Libby Conole

"I absolutely love this place and the staff are always so polite and helpfulThe food is always beautifully presented and the taste is equally as..."

Chloe

"I went to this cafe in the weekend and fell in love with it. We would normally go all the way into town for a meal but we decided to try something..."

Mady Johnson

"Been here lots and have always really enjoyed the menu food (haven't eaten from the cabinet). Sometimes the table service is a little lax especially..."

Stella

"The Block is a great eatery in Blockhouse Bay - hence the name, bringing a casual atmosphere for that laid back meal. For this occasion we chose to..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Table for 6 on a Friday night. We were a hungry lot and ready to devour everything in sight. Our table ordered the aged hereford prime scotch,..."

Manic Diner

"Love this place.The food is absolutely delicious and although the staff aren't in-your-face attentive, they do their jobs and are friendly..."

Sophia

"Fantastic atmosphere and service but the food... that was next level! I had the confit duck fetticine with masala sauce. It was up there one of the..."

Anne Bowler

"Thank you to Sam and the waitresses who made Saturday night a memorable one. The service and food were fantastic. There was 18 of us and all meals..."

Trixie McManus

"My husband & I have just got home from having a beautiful meal at The Block Cafe. I had the Crispy Fish with a Side Salad and it was beautifully..."

Sonya-Lorraine Mortensen

"Not bad at all, slightly skeptical regarding the terrible reviews, however it seems they had a refurbishment of staff attitudes, and lighting. Last..."

Jo W

"Took my mom and dad here, up from Wellington, and I was really pleased with this cute little café. Lovely young staff and the food was quickly..."

Sara Black

"Really great, we went for a casual evening meal with a glass of wine. The staff were attentive, friendly, without being imposing, and had excellent..."

Bill & Shirley

"Looking at the previous reviews, I find it very hard to believe that we visited the same cafe? Not only did I get immaculate service, from all of the..."

Pauline Michaels

"What a hidden gem right in the heart of Blockhouse Bay..The Block Café.. Fantastic service by the very attentive staff and the lovely Sheree.. We..."

Lorreen Wilton

"Very friendly staff and beautiful range of wines. We got very bad customer service from Barefoot Cafe and in fact they told us to try you guys..."

Shilpi

"What a great find! Not only great for kids but a possible date spot too! Our boys were so impressed with the kids' hot choc that they asked to go..."

Rachelle

"We haven't been to Blockhouse Bay since last year. Went back today to document another walk, and was very happily surprised to find The Block. What..."

Walksinauckland.com

"Third time at The Block so this is accumulating those experiences. Coffee was great and has been improving since they opened. Food is also great and..."

Randal Meikle

"Not only does The Block offer great hot chocolate but extraordinary service!!!!My mother had parked her car in an area on Gill Cres where she..."

Shiree Meikle

"Went for lunch with my daughter, I have the grilled steak with bearnaise sauce and she had the fettuccine we both enjoyed our meals. I was very..."

Tracey Cave

"Just came back from lunch here, I never normally write reviews but the service I recieved was amazing. The staff were accomodating and very friendly,..."

Ayesha

"Another great addition to the west (can I call it the west?). Fab surroundings, friendly staff, extensive and interesting menu, devine food and..."

Deanna

"Went for lunch on an exceptionally cold wet day with a group of 12. Parking was easy. The menu was large and innovative and everyone said their food..."

Jenny Sibley

"I found the atmosphere relaxing and the service was so friendly.Food was inexpensive and tasty.Really happy there is a nice café..."

Vanessa Lawrie

"Finally a cafe with atmosphere! Excellent build design. Love the indoor/outdoor options. Not only a great feel but great staff also. Especially..."

Christa

"Enjoyed lunch with a friend at this cafe Sunday, 5th May. Excellant, large flat white coffee was delivered promptly, followed shortly after by eggs..."

Carol H

"Stuff the coffee - fab to have a good cafe to got to and enjoy a glass of wine!. Great outdoor venue and extremely dog friendly. It's just great to..."

Tania

"We have been to The Block a number of times for their breakfasts and were excited to see that they are now open for dinner. We wandered in and..."

Fiona Chadwick

"Wow what a fantastic addition to Blockhouse Bay which was pretty much lacking in a decent cafe. Have visited a couple of times. Coffee was excellent..."

Lara Wills

"First time at The Block today, 10:30 Sunday Brunch. Good selection on the menu, had the Wild mushrooms which were delicious, would definitely have..."

Jamie Young

"Came here 9am Saturday for breakfast and it was already busy. Not keen on ordering and paying at the counter idea, as once you have selected your..."

Pauline Bennett

"Lunch at the The Block for the first time today. Very very busy so thought we would have a long wait but didn't. Excellent coffee which is high..."

Liz St George

"Nearly 2 weeks since opening. Really enjoy the freshness and look of the place. A real step up for the Bay. Just love the coffee - being a straight..."

Reena Singh

"After many years of really average cafe's in the BHB region it has been great to see The Block turn up and lift the bar for the community.My..."

Jason Roberts

"JAN 2013Well funny how some people get a different experience on the same day I went. I have been to The Block 4 days in a row and eaten breaky..."

Peter The Fat One

"Been here a couple of times in the last few days - initially some issues with payment, but they have all been resolved - food is tasty, service..."

Sarah Lane

"Went to The Block on the weekend it was fabulous! The best cafe out West by far. My coffee was excellent, really friendly staff and my meal was very..."

Kim Neville

"First impression was excellent- nice neutral decor and Harney and Sons teas behind the counter. The staff were friendly and the menu looked great. I..."

Kristy Sorrell

"A lovely happy vibe going on and atmosphere warm and inviting. I Loved the Nachos, sister liked Hash plate and Mum had Chicken lollipops and gave a..."

Tracy Johnson

"I unexpectedly stumbled upon this cafe while I was on my way to the block house bay reserve. This cafe is definitive 'slice, sip and soak in the..."

Ghanashyam Danam

"Astonishing food + really nice atmosphere, like you can feel all the breeze and the sun light you need. It is my first time at this Cafe’s and will..."

Mesa Chan

"Exciting Atmosphere. Groovy! Indoor/Outdoor flow. Great menu. Ample Parking. Perfect Coffee. Large Selection Outstanding Service from the Perfect, ..."

Tim Elliott

"Lovely cafe with very pretty “indoor garden” vibe. My coffee was not quite hot enough, but staff were very pleasant and I am sure they would have..."

Stephanie Liebert

"Rustic, garden featured cafe on the main road. Staff are very nice, and food is quite tasty. Service is quick for a weekend day too. Great for small..."

Yen Luong

"Place and ambience is great Went there for family birthday dinner with an infant and child. Service was abit slow but friendly staff. Had the..."

Jodi Sherwood

"Another new neighborhood adventure today. Grab a seat in this famous cafe & restaurant The Block. Very nice hospitality, waiters are young and..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"Service and presentation was great. The food could use proper seasoning and better flavour ( that’s up to personal taste though, nothing..."

Satish Talwar

"Best sweet corn fritters EVER. All the best flavours, huge portion, quality is always consistent and food is always served hot. Yum as. Picture of a..."

Neda

"It's a great cafe with great options of meat-free breakfast. The coffee is average. Staff is very hospitable and service is quick too. They are happy..."

Hiral Kothari

"Visited on the weekend for lunch. There were many customers. Ordered the Salt Fish Tacos ($18.50) and Japanese Fried Chicken ($12.50) to share..."

Zoe Zhang

"Just a fabulous place. Menus are always changing. Staff are top notch. Service is impeccable. It's a cafe/restaurant. Food is superb. Always changing..."

Cecilia Lal

"Lovely brunch visit here on Mothers Day. Great coffee and hot chocolate, plus delicious omelette. The only thing I would change is the “parfait”..."

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