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Geeks On Sainsbury

88/100 (1553 ratings)

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"The coffee is so nice. I have ordered cauliflower soup, very tasty👍, overall the foods are all good...."

Angie

"friendly cafe with attentive and quick service! coffee and food were both yummy 😊 will definitely be back..."

Kat

"We’ve been coming here when we were still in Mt Albert. We decided to have brunch at Greks as we miss the good food and coffee (a long drive from..."

Carla

"Really enjoyed my meal n coffee here. Would highly recommend you to pay them a visit, will certainly be back to try full..."

Muna Paotama

"Their coffee has always been high quality with consistency, food has never disappointed us. Even their kids waffles look super cute, swipe 👈🏻..."

FoodiesTable

"Had lunch here today Place was packed I ordered the beef burger Staff was friendly & helpful Burger was delicious &..."

Gnxsta23

"After reading reviews decided to come to this place in search of good coffee and yammy breakfast food. The half bene was absolutely delicious, the..."

Iunki

"This place is by far my favourite cafe in Auckland so far! Such cheerful staff and bloody good food and coffee! My partner and I come here often for..."

Biani Hoskins-Peri

"Been wanting to try Geeks on Sainsbury for awhile. Was disappointed when they ran out of their signature Eggs Bene and a few other items when we..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Super cosy. The staff r so friendly. The food is excellent. Presentation is sooo good. Looks as good as it tastes.luv..."

Chloe Lee

"Quaint little cafe with awesome waffles and coffee. Staff is lovely too. Will definitely be back again!..."

K Tan

"We have just moved into the area. And this is our first time here. We ordered the vegetarian choices. Ciabatta mushroom spinach omelet....DELICIOUS...."

Ken Hita

"Enjoyed toasts and eggs:) I added salmon, it was good as well! There’s some options and you can ask what their recommendation is. 맛있게..."

Hibika

"Heading into the cafe it seems a little tucked away but it is a nice calm place to relax and enjoy the moment either by yourself or with friends...."

Mikey

"Two Eggs Benedict, one with Pokeno Bacon and another with Aoraki Smoked Salmon. The plating of this dish was beautiful. All four eggs was cooked..."

Candy

"Great service and delicious meal! Food arrived surprisingly fast and the cafe itself was nice and cosy. Will definitley be heading here again!..."

Leah Pereira

"This seasonal fruit and granola waffle was A M A Z I N G!!! It’s covered in maple peanut butter and has a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to top it..."

Liandra Misquitta

"I am so happy to know this cafe today.I just found here got lost my way and even early morning had crowded lots of customer that makes me go..."

Julia

"It is located on the side of the shop area at the corner of Sainbury Road and Morningside Drive. There were quite a few parking spaces across the..."

Benedict Uy

"Came here for a healthy lunch. The egg benedict was great, and the bibimbap was delicious. Mocha was really good too. Fast and friendly..."

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"A friendly Korean Cafe.A great mix of ingredients.Love the way they cooked the potato slices.Will surely come back and try more on the..."

Jessie He

"Love the petite egg Benny - great portion and delicious hollandaise sauce! Nice kids waffle with lotsa fruit and not forgetting the vanilla ice..."

Joelyn Lee

"SMART. Smart food, smart decor, smart location. Geeks on Sainsbury nailed it in those areas, all of which make a perfect recipe for an excellent..."

Brendan Chun

"Finally tried the Fried tofu Benedict at Geeks on Sainsbury, it's pretty and neat. Love the fresh avocado 🥑 with perfectly cooked poached eggs...."

Rita Ge

"We went there on Sunday, friendly and nice staff with really good manner. Tried their tofu egg benedit and waffle, strong recmmend, really good..."

Zhang Ying

"Can really taste the skills of the chef on each plate. Delicious food, sublime coffee and friendly service.Waffles Affogato 5/5Salmon..."

Vaqara_Kana

"Enjoyed the seasonal fruit waffles very much . Went with my mum for brunch and we both got iced coffees as well . Sat outside and enjoyed the fresh..."

Madeleine Roe

"Went here for a brunch on a Sunday. The place was busy, apparently its quite small as well. Overall, had a good experience. The food is yum, as..."

Duchess_Arg

"The team are doing some pretty amazing stuff with this small space on the doorstep of St Lukes. Vibes here were off the chain, packed to the brim..."

Tan Wang

"We got an avocado bagel and their waffles with bacon. The bacon was basically just fat. Hardly any meat. The rest of the waffles dish was amazing..."

Harry Kumar

"I have visited this place a few times and it has been always a pleasant experience. Good food and good coffee just a minor comment on the type of..."

Charissa

"This cafe is very good. Food is amazing. I love my scramble egg. So good, if the bacon is a bit more crispy that will be perfect. :) chips is very..."

Sammiii

"Polite, friendly service and great food and coffee make this a sought out and popular place among the locals and those further away. Taken here for..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Super friendly. Good coffee. One of the rare places in Auckland where a blueberry muffin is actually full of blueberries. But..."

Nina

"Great service from waiting staff. Good place to catch up with friends and excellent coffee. However the menu options are a bit limited and the food..."

David Ting

"Absolutely delicious food! My friend and I couldn't decide between the eggs benedict and waffles so we got both. Zero regrets either, they were both..."

Wei

"All I say is: The waffles are to die for! Yummy crunchy granola on fresh waffles, with banana and ice cream. It’s rather a desert than a “proper..."

FranziLuisa13

"Very quick service only took 10 minutes to get what we ordered. It was amazing seeing how different kinds of food were placed on the dish to deliver..."

Hemei Men

"Saw this place on Zomato and my friend and I wanted a place to eat brunch close to St Lukes so we went here for the first time and it was delicious!..."

Sophia Wang

"They have done so well with the little amount of space they have! The inside is like a triangular shape, really cool concept. I was lucky that it..."

Hasiba Zareh

"Just came in for a weekend breakfast. Service and ambience are cafe standard. We had an iced latte, flat white, avacado & salmon bagel and a BLT..."

Jeffie

"Standouts:The amazing, efficient, attentive and friendly service that went the extra mile The delicious food that not only is..."

Daniel

"Black bean noodles are my favourite food and the ones here were the beat!!!!! So excited to go back!!! Chips were amazing too!!! Gonna bring all my..."

Kt Parry

"This place looks like your typical neighbourhood cafe located on the corner of Sainsbury Rd and Morningside Drive, but boy oh boy their food was..."

Berna

"Nice place with nice food. Beef burger is so yummy and I like the table number . They are letters from A to Z. That’s really interesting. I will..."

George CY

"Unfortunately didn‘t offer any eggs Benedict for some reason when I was there. So I ordered the waffles instead and was glad I did because they..."

Auckland Foodie

"This place is frikin’ awesome. Great service and incredibly unique and delicious food! We have tried many different items off the menu and every..."

Emily

"Eggs Benedict are a highlight. Instead of a traditional English muffin they’ve got a thick and crispy potato slice. Attentive and fast service and..."

Marina Samountry

"This place has a rustic feel, friendly service. Food was great, eggs cooked to perfection and the summer fruits were fresh. Would recommend and..."

Miura Elikana

"Hands down one of the best brunch places in Auckland! I don't know what more anyone could want that Geeks doesn't offer: lovely, attentiveness..."

Winnie Chauchau

"Wonderful breakfast and a coffee... Fresh baked options are really good. Muffins and caramel slice is just yummy everytime I have tried..."

JPK

"Come here often and the experience is always great. I love the yellow smoothie, it is insanely delicious. Very light also which means I have room to..."

Victoria Birch

"Really good coffee, food, ambience and super friendly service! I would recommend this to everyone. I had the GF bibimbap and it was delicious, full..."

Katie Carroll

"Went here for brunch with my partner and her sister. Service was good, the lady who served us was friendly. Location is good with ample on street..."

Nik Kho

"Came here for a quick and small meal during lunch time. We ordered one mocha, a flat white and a “petite” eggs benedict with bacon. Loved the..."

JKG

"Coffee was good, food looks nice but is pretty average. Serving is small for eggs benny, but large for bagels. Service is great!Read..."

Rina

"Superb coffee, large spacing and lovely decor with an industrial feel but Nordic Art Deco + Swedish raw wood design furnitures. Plants are definitely..."

Yi Lin Inez Zheng

"My first cafe love. Geeks was my first exposure to cafe food, and let's just say I would have saved a lot of money if I didn't like their food...."

Foodiesquarepants

"The string fries and aoli are fantastic as is the coffee. The tofu eggs benedict is yum (except for the tofu). The seats are hard. Great..."

Tanisha Jowsey

"YUM! Great coffee great food. The chips are heavenly. Needs better parking!!! Some of the tables are a bit awkward but that's only coz the space is..."

Georgiapeters24

"This place is usually crazy busy! Which can only mean good things. Despite the crowds the service was very good and they keep you updated on the..."

Patrick Siose Pereira

"Blink and you might miss this cafe! It has the best waffles I have ever had! My wife had the eggs Benedict which looked fantastic as well This..."

Matthew Wallis

"Really cosy cafe! Loved the interior, staff was friendly the food was 👌🏼👌🏼. If you can't decide on whether to get the waffle or the eggs..."

Andrea

"I've been here several times now and haven't been disappointed. First tried the eggs Benedict, great hollandaise sauce n homemade hash... Nice...."

Roger Dalton

"Had their eggs benedict. Eggs and the potato stack was perfect. However the sauce was a let down. Very bland I honestly can not taste a hint of salt..."

Jc

"This place is one of my favourites. I always just passed this place as I went to work in the mall, and it immediately caught my eye. Finally having..."

Angel Cueva

"Love this little cafe. They do beautiful food and make the presentation look magical. I've never has eggs Benedict quite like this before. The staff..."

Simone Mulitalo

"Geeks on Sainsbury is the perfect brunch spot, wide selection on offer with the normal staples. We opted for the eggs bene, extra points for half..."

Chomnomnom

"Love their friendly staff and amazing food. Will definitely go back to try more food! Fast service and their kids waffle looked delicious...."

ChiChi Vareeroy

"We love this place. I come here regularly for take away coffees (latte) and have never been disappointed. The iced coffee is also one of the best..."

Eeram

"I didn't realize how much I was coming here for my bagel fix until one of the lovely girls who work there was like '.. Yeah you look really familiar'..."

N.S

"Never thought finding such a nice cafe in sandringham was really nice fitout.Been there on monday late afternoon was really quite.Had a..."

Tess.chaauiri

"One of my favourite cafes. Fruit waffles are a go-to, coffee is always hot and perfect, staff are super friendly and welcoming! Can't go wrong with..."

Chantal Hoeft

"Beautiful presentation of their food, we had their eggs benny on deep fried potato gratin , not warm enough . But the poached eggs cooked perfectly...."

Olivia890312

"One word - delicious.Situated opposite of St Lukes mall, this is my go-to cafe. It's Korean owned and it serves delicious breakfast and..."

Jason Zhang

"Due to their high ratings and good reviews on here, I couldn't help but visit this cafe! Ordered the cappuccino and the Chicken Quinoa Salad...."

Kirsten

"Really loved Geeks On Sainsbury! Great coffee and delicious food with fast and friendly service. Super cool decor and clean setting. Would recommend..."

Kezia Lynch

"I love the decor of the cafe. The food was good and the drinks were yummy. Except for the potato bottom of the egg benedict. Good cafe for brunch...."

Rossa Jeong

"I've always seen photos of Geeks around but never knew where it was. Was taken here by surprise by a friend, and I was very impressed by the..."

Oksana Zhang

"Chic little cafe! Had the most delicious salmon and egg meal (forgot the name). Banana waffles were awesome as well. Excellent customer service, and..."

Prinshika Kumar

"Had my first visit today and couldn't fault any of the food that we ordered. We had the shoestring fries, eggs benedict and banana granola waffles..."

Y Anne

"Super pumped to have such a good cafe in the Neighbourhood. Geeks are consistently good. Their bene sets a standard and their mushrooms are tip top,..."

Nigel

"Cute little eatery. The salmon and eggs Benedict stack w/ avocado was delish! Our order was lost however and took an hour and half to come out so..."

Ann R

"I didn't know this place was in my hood lol. Well kept secret. The breakfast menu is really good (my wife really enjoyed her breakfast). The coffee..."

Abdul Wahid Awan

"Pan fried Tofu was delicious and it came in two sizes :) I've always found that cafe portion sizes were always to much for me but their petite sizes..."

Malisa Foong

"This cafe offers excellent service & food. The poached eggs were cooked to perfection & the mince on toast was delicious. The yellow smoothie was..."

Zebrew

"Enjoyed a midweek lunch here recently. So refreshing on a hot summers day to sit outside near a large area of grass and trees. It was a late lunch so..."

Irish Eyes

"Great cafe. Went with a group of friends last weekend. I ordered the chicken and quinoa salad, and my friends ordered the eggs bene. The food was..."

D G

"I ordered the banana waffles & the kids waffle for my 3 year old. I recommend this place to others would love to try the salads next time. I also..."

Nia Makaela-Marie Hola

"Geeks on Sainsbury is tucked away near Westfield St Luke's and I visited this cute cafe on a sunny Tuesday afternoon. We were seated outside promptly..."

Jenny Da

"Awesome cafe tucked away in a wee corner at St Luke's. Great staff and service. Their eggs benedict is insanely good. We've been here multiple times..."

Shreyas Balakrishna

"A cute little place. Gives a clean and fresh feeling. Great service and good food. Reasonable prices. Will definitely visit again for their waffles. ..."

LoveEatLive

"The little café space on the corner of Sainsbury Road and Morningside Drive has changed hands intermittently in the last few years and this one..."

Husk Creative

"Nice sunny location.Pleasant service though we struggled to understand our first server who I guess was Chinese (this is not..."

Tim Shnaider

"I ordered the eggs benedict and the presentation and quality of the food was spot on. One thing however was the hollandaise sauce was not as creamy..."

Sarah

"Delicious brunch at Geeks on Sainsbury. Food is fresh & well presented. There is indoor & outdoor seating, but you can't book so plan your visit..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"I had to check this place out as I saw a great review. I went pretty early at 8.30am and there were plenty of seats. There were lots of magazines and..."

Jenny Son

"The best egg Benedict in the Auckland! If they locate near by me as city, I'm happy to spend all my saving everyday. The dish looks like small but I..."

Hs Kim

"Who would have thought "Morningside till I die" could produce good food being the dirty old hood it is! Geeks is a great place that again has Asian..."

Alwayseating

"Nice cafe, good coffee. I had the waffles and my husband had the Salmon eggs Benedict. Really liked the location looking out onto a small park,..."

Nicky

"Went to this cafe when i was in the neighbourhood and the high rating on Zomato brought me there. A bit disappointed and think it is over-rated in my..."

Khloe

"Wow this place is so good,the food everything from look to taste was perfect,our waiter was on point too tops service,dont no why we never come here..."

Ayaan

"I love this place!! Top notch mushrooms and bacon. Kids loved the waffles and fluffies. Great coffee, trendy decor. A real treat to visit...."

Ben Clotworthy

"Was very tasty and decent sized meals, would definitely go there again :) We had the Waffles and BLT bagel (so much bacon, was amazing)...."

Samantha Wintour

"Brunch with Le husband today. Lovely little cafe classroom like setting from old school wooden chairs and tables to a blackboard inside. Suits the..."

ReetsNLots

"Have been here many times. Have enjoyed it so consistently thought it was about time I wrote a review. The food from the kitchen is outstanding...."

Louise Russell Holland

"Good lil spot with tables outside in the sun overlooking a small, tree filled park. Coffee, service and the food was awesome. We shared the salmon,..."

KT

"We went for a brunch on a Saturday morning. We ordered a flat white and a hot choco with a Pukeno Bacon and a Salmon Eggs Benedict. The dishes were..."

Boty

"Great food, a wee bit small on the portion sizing on some items but overall great! Good coffee, friendly staff, and their eggs bennny is to DIE..."

Myna Muse

"This cafe is quite unexpected for this area - with good coffee and clean shabby chic decor which is quite in right now. I've visited on a week day..."

Lulu

"We went in and it was quite busy, we were seated within a few minutes and orders taken about 15 minutes later. We were advised it would be a 30..."

Ghost Reviewer

"One of my absolute favourites. Quality Wellington coffee, great menu food, fantastic service. Cabinet food is a bit hit and miss. Sparkling water is..."

Chelsea

"Yum yum yum! Been here 3 times so far - their eggs bene is to die for! Love how you can pick a petite size which I find is the perfect amount (unless..."

Melissa

"Absolute gem of a place , definitely recommend to anyone. It's located a convenient distance away from the any city centres and has plenty of..."

Pamela Chia

"I had the pleasure of dining here on a sunny Monday morning with my family, we had the Aoraki Smoked Salmon & Avocado Benedict, the Salmon Bagel and..."

Av

"Been here a few times now, love their take on Eggs Benny on layered agria potatoes (I usually can't eat the bread that comes with the standard eggs..."

Nicole Jana

"A great new place - really good food. varied, interesting flavours (a menu different from the usual cafe stuff we've all seen before) lovely service...."

Deirdre Milne

"LOVE this place. Beautiful food. We had family brunch here and everyone agreed the food was amazing. Staff was friendly and dressed immaculately...."

Coz I Can

"Holy smokes - that breakfast of poached eggs with Bacon was stunning. Beautifully presented and real good combination of flavors. Highly..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Tucked around the corner, is Geeks on Sainsbury. Initially we weren't quite sure whether were came to the right place, as the lollipop signage, that..."

Jen Lin

"Came in here on sunday morning, were seated quickly despite the place being busy. Ordered two trim lattes and a salmon bagel as well as a..."

Athena

"I've come to eat breakfast here a couple of times now and always leave full and satisfied. Customer service is great, always friendly and attentive..."

Knorisheats

"Came here on a sunny Monday morning for brunch and loved it. Staff were friendly, place is easy to find and food is delish.Had eggs..."

Natasha

"Whether or not the menu at Geeks is for you will probably depend on just one thing - do you have a sweet tooth?A lot of the choices have..."

Michael

"Came to give it a try after seeing all the gorgeous pics and I must say my sister and I thoroughly enjoyed both the presentation and satisfaction on..."

Bronwyn Koh

"We came along on a Sunday to find the place was packed. There were 4 of us and the staff kindly set up another table for us. They have these old..."

Samantha Lines

"Came here for lunch, lots of free seats outside and service was pretty fast. Nice place to chill and quiet away from traffic..Overall food was good..."

Nathalie

"came here for a Sunday morning brunch, we were a bit late getting there so they were understandably busy - and announced a 30 minute wait for food..."

Georgia Dobbs

"We wanted to go somewhere for brunch and decided on this place because of all the rave reviews. We got here at 11 and needed to wait for 30 minutes..."

Ridad

"Great coffee and pretty plates! I had the pork salad which was tasty and fresh. My friend had the kale tomato bagel which looked yum too. Keen to..."

Joanna Koat

"Would 100000% recommend, I've been here twice now, a little out of the way but worth the trip. Coffee on point, friendly staff, amazing food and even..."

Rhegan Smith

"Ordered the kale and Pecan pesto - sautéed kale, smashed avocado, portobello mushroom, roasted tomato, pesto and cream cheese on a fresh bagel. Very..."

Miss T

"Awesome place, good vibe. Staff are friendly and attentive to needs. Dog friendly place. Staff offer a bowl of water to your pets without asking...."

Chumq

"Went here for brunch last easter weekend and ordered the waffles with granola, the beef burger and iced chocolate. Iced choco was on point...."

Karl Evangelista

"Love Geeks on Sainsbury for brunch after a night out. Their scrambled eggs on sourdough and avo are a god send with big buttery pieces of toast!..."

Hannah Pearce

"Had breakfast at this cafe on a weekend. The eggs benedict was a real surprise. The presentation was awesome; the blend of the eggs, pokeno bacon,..."

Jamez Hill III

"Came here for lunch with two friends. I had the eggs benedict potato cake. I wasn't a huge fan of the potato cake - it was a little hard and I think..."

Chelsea Alley

"We had high expectations when visiting here due to really good reviews / average rating on zomato. The attention to detail is great - not only with..."

HJ

"My first time here and was recommended the Tuna, wasabi & jalapeño bagel. Spice lovers won't be disappointed and paired with cold drip coffee, great..."

Mitch Lawson

"Amazing food , good how they have petite option and a large option for some of the meals on the menu. Presentation was great & so was the..."

Foodie Feels

"We visited Geeks on a Saturday morning. Found a seat easily enough but the wait for both coffee and food was substantial. Love the decor and if..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Stopped in here for breakfast... The service was friendly... We had the gronola and poached eggs on ciabatta with avacado and bacon... Had to have..."

Donna&Shane

"This is our default go to when we are meeting friends & want to guarantee good food & service.Food is great - try the Best Ugly Bagel with..."

Yoda

"This place is amazing. Perfect coffee everytime. Amazing food. Great staff. ..."

Stevie Clutterbuck

"Came here a few weeks back as it was a highly rated local cafe. The service and atmosphere is very ponsonby / Kingsland spec. They even catered to..."

SnobNom

"Ate at Geeks on Sainsbury this afternoon (Sunday). The place was busy but we still managed to get a table for twoI ordered the BLT bagel..."

Tiffany Sua

"Great little place on a rainy summers day. Coffee was lovely even my single shot flat white (joys of being 35weeks pregnant)We ordered from..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"Really enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine and eating my delicious eggs benedict on hash with a green smoothie. Service friendly and prompt. A..."

Jo Y

"Likely the best cafe in Mt Albert. Inviting decor with a great indoor, outdoor flow. Lovely cabinet food, along with a very enticing menu. The..."

Eden Wood

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: loved the fresh funky decor and jazz tunes playing in the background. Inside it does feel a tad compact, but great that there..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Had such a fantastic experience. Good mixed flavours, beautiful presentation and lovely service. I had the banana granola waffle which was absolutely..."

Laura Ransome

"Great find from Zomato. Close to Westfield St Lukes I would have never known this was here. Modern space. Cool decor. Lovely friendly service. And..."

Avi

"Great place to go for some fuel post the epic World Cup final. Great service and loved the outdoor seating area. Food was good and hit the spot. No..."

Georgia Forde

"I don't give 5/5 to just anyone. Found this place by looking for cafes in semi-central Auckland with high ratings and these guys definitely deserve a..."

Zara Alexzandra Young

"Woah! This place is the definition of a 'hidden gem' 👑 It's a pity I am not a resident in the area because I know I'd be here every morning if I..."

Monique Porteous

"Was heading to the briscoes outlet and decide to have lunch nearby. This place is small and cosy. Although there's really limited seatings, we still..."

Joanne Chiang

"Had been wanting to come here for so long and finally got the chance while up in Auckland. I was not disappointed. I am a big fan of waffles so..."

India Shores

"What a pleasant surprise this cafe was, tucked away in the corner of an industrial/take-away spotted/suburban road. Small, yet chic and..."

L.E.N.S

"Came on a sunny Tuesday afternoon for brunch and it wasn't busy at all. The food was really well presented and tasted great too! I had a simple..."

Kenzi Yee

"Coffee was a mild roast. The muesli was nice but waffles were a hit. Lovely having the park outside, will be great is summer. Parking is very easy..."

Foodie101

"My eyes feasted on my plate before I ate my meal. Trust me when I say it tasted even better than it looks. I've tried a few different waffles around..."

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"BEST ICED CHOCOLATE OF MY LIFE.All hyperbole aside, delicious food, decent portions, lovely decor. The food was actually quite excellent..."

Tina Yu

"Have eaten here twice now and both time have been delicious. The service is great and the food comes out promptly. They have super yummy ingredients..."

Allie Campbell-Dickson

"I love neighbourhood cafes; they bring a relaxed focal point to the community. In Morningside, a slowly gentrifying neighbourhood, Geeks on Sainsbury..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Pretty cool cafe; indoor and outdoor areas perfect for a sunny day brunch. Has a grassy area that gives off a picnic bench outing kind of..."

FoodiePhysician

"Geeks on Sainsbury offer an all day breakfast menu.Went into the cafe for brunch and ordered the banana and granola waffles, which was..."

Jam Taylor

"Geeks is situated in an odd block of shops so make sure you've got your eyes peeled when you get close! The decor inside reminded me a lot of Dear..."

Laura Hunt

"'You sure do like food' commented the observant waiter when we finally finalized our order between 2. I took it as a compliment from the..."

Monica

"Was in the vicinity with work and dieing for a flat white and some lunch, unfortunately being around 3pm the cabinet had only sweet treats available..."

David Parussini

"Been here a couple of times and love it! Haven't been disappointed with their food, full of so much delicious flavour! Love the Red Rabbit Coffee,..."

Ben Payne

"Everyone loves a good waffle. Geeks on Sainsbury is home to good coffee and beautifully presented breakfast plates. The cabinet had gorgeous little..."

Sheena

"Working sundays is never fun but when your friend Sheena suggests to meet for breakfast before, it makes it abit better! Now,i never eat out for..."

Stacey Jane Rainbow

"Having heard a lot about this place recently so was keen to check it. It was full inside so we sat outside which was fine in the sun. The coffee was..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"What's better than having colourful brunch to brighten up a gloomy day?! Finally an awesome cafe opens in St Lukes area!😆I'm so impressed with..."

HappyTummiez

"Such a cute place! Lovely people with good service! I had a petite salmon eggs bene was so nicely presented and tasted amazing! The banana maple..."

Aj Maglaqui

"I visited for brunch last week having read about this cafe in an area screaming out for another good cafe. I had a couple of flat whites which..."

Lara Wills

"Absolutely in love with this place! It's located in a bit of a random spot but definitely worth the drive. It was so hard to decide what to order off..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Came here for brunch this morning! Such a cute little hidden cafe, just around the conner from St Lukes!I had the granola ($11) and a soy flat..."

Charlotte

"We have been on this place today morning for a breakfast. We had an Eggs Benedict, Eggs on toast with mushrooms and a yellow smoothie. The food was..."

Eduardo Dias

"This area lacks great cafes so really nice to see this place open here! Great decor and vibe. I had the pork salad. Really enjoyed my meal. All of..."

I Love Food

"Had the tofu egg benny. Sounds weird but it taste amazing! :D Friend had the banana and granola waffle - and that was equally amazing. Perfect..."

Ella Chen

"Great Coffee - my connoisseur husband approvedGood Service - very welcoming and attentive to kids (very few waitstaff ask before placing weapons..."

Seresh Moodley

"Came here on a Saturday morning. As expected it was packed but we got seated fast. There were plenty of food selection. We tried the Salmon Eggs..."

Pamela Palis

"What a gem... Found this place on zomato... And boy in glad Iv driven past it almost weekly and didn't even realise what I'd been missing out on! The..."

Chloe-Mae

"Recently heard about this little gem near St Lukes and was keen to try it out. Drive past this cafe regularly however had never seen it!!! And..."

Heidi

"Great coffee and service; eggs benedict was extremely beautiful-looking and really tasty. Only reason I would not give a 5 is that I think it needs..."

Bizcochito

"Checking Zomato for the nearby cafe and also craved for waffles yesterday. Found Geeks on Sainsbury and it is really a nice cafe for meet up and..."

Peng Chin

"I was actually across the road at the park watching rugby and drove past this odd little set of shops twice looking for a coffee place before giving..."

Frank

"Geeks is my favourite cafe at the moment. They have great coffee, exceptional service and the food is delicious.The cafe's not in the best spot,..."

Andi Jandal

"My friend and I dined here on a whim today. When we rocked up, it was 2:50pm so they only had 10 minutes til their kitchen was closed but they were..."

Manic Diner

"Everything we ordered was outstanding! My partner and I went in for lunch I ordered the eggs benedict my partner ordered the pork salad and fries. We..."

Fare Henry

"Awesome new cafe (been open 9weeks) rad space, is way bigger than it looks in the pics. A big grass area out the front so also good place to bring..."

Ellie F

"The best cafe in NZ!!! The best food and the best coffee! I tried the pumpkin soup, ugly bagel and a latte. They were all outstanding. I recommend to..."

Jiwon Jung

"My food buddy recommend this place for brekkie. We arrive early on a Saturday morning. Normally it's packed!!It was very interest egg..."

Angela Reys

"It took me a few attempts to finally make it here, trying two weeks in a row to make it in on a Monday (they're closed Monday's, but my busy work..."

Amanda Hailwood

"I came here for breakfast the other morning after hearing about this place through a friend.I liked the interior, very similar to Dear Jervois..."

Charlotte Lewis

"The Auckland cafe scene continues to amaze me as more and more chic cafes open around the different neighbourhoods. Our latest venture took us out to..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Awesome place. A great place to meet and have a chat in the sunshine. Coffee and hot chocolate were all really high quality. Definitely bring my..."

Judith Cheyne

"We decided to go to Geeks on Sainsbury early on a Saturday morning before it got too crowded. Great decor, every fixture and furnishing was well..."

Anna

"We decided to go to Geeks and Sainsbury on a whim. It had been on the back of my mind and the name reminds me of the Big Bang Theory! I could just..."

UltimateOmNoms

"There are no words.Its an amazing place.Everything is 10/10.Bona fide people, menu, coffee, location.Can't wait for summer..."

Jharaiz Kiriona

"Sandringham just got put on the map thanks to this small opening which happened nearly a month ago now. A bit of a drive out from the..."

Two Dark Coffees

"This place ticks all the boxes! Nothing more needed to be said.Coffee 10 out of 10Atmosphere 10 out of 10Food 10 out of..."

Russell Hodgson

"The flat white was great. Staff were friendly. The waffle sandwich was so delicious! The waffle itself tasted perfect and the sandwich filling just..."

Jessica Ureste (Jess)

"Met my son here for a quick lunch. Friendly and fast service. I had gf bagels with poached eggs. Lovely..."

Dora Green

"Love the vibe and the food. Always feel welcomed and they do the best scrambled eggs...."

Andrew Woods

"Always love stopping by when I’m in the area, had the pup with me today and staff were extremely friendly with her. Even got spoiled with treats!..."

Nathan Kunz

"We had pink smoothie green smoothie eggs bene and scrambled eggs and bacon. Sparkling water. Free! Amazing service and quick food delivery. The..."

Wings Trust Manu Wairua

"It's one of our favorite cafes in Auckland. Presentation, prices and taste 👌 are within the bracket of satisfaction. I always order their bibimbap..."

KT Black

"Food was very well presented. It looked really appetizing. Taste-wise, it was good but a bit lacking on the oomph. Nonetheless, it was good. Service..."

N V

"Staff are warm and friendly. I was served quickly, and even the dog was offered some treats. My house made granola was gorgeously presented and..."

miss alosina

"Nice cafe. It was recommended by a friend. The kids like the smoothies. Simple tasty menu with generous portions. Coffee is pretty good. It's not..."

Joel Beachman

"The coffee and food was really good. I ordered the bibimbap with extra egg and kimchi. Which was a good portion with the extras. Cold drip coffee was..."

Darren Ren

Rad Cafe

88/100 (1977 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Restaurants

Cafe

New Zealand

Vegetarian Friendly

New Zealand

Asian

Cafe

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

French Toast

Black Stack Burger

Omelette

Noodle

Wagyu Beef Lemon Gras Vermicelli Noodles

Beef

Eggs Benny with Pulled Bacon

Fish

Vege Salad

Pork

So Frenchy so Toast

Tea

Cappuccino

Salad

Bánh mì

Iced Latte

hot chocolate

Kiwi

porridge

Bahn Mi

EGGS BENE

Omlette

Oat Milk Flat White

Beef Noodle

Eggs Benedict

House Cured Salmon

French Toast

Burger

Eggs Benedict

Toasts

Café

New Zealand

Asian

Café

Seating

Table Service

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Highchairs Available

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

Mid-range

"Not usually one to order eggs bene as they are pretty standard but Rads version was different and delicious. Great little cafe with friendly staff...."

Renée Hyde

"Best breakfast I have had in ages - Keto Hubby enjoyed the Freedom Rangers- swapped the potato for bacon hock - my Super Duper Smoked Kahawai Hash..."

Gail Tasker

"This place was..."

Sol_n_chai

".📍 RAD Cafe☕ Long black + Hot Chocolate-----------------------------------------------Mt Eden has always been lit with well..."

DearMate

"Good way to start the day. Although it is inside the a mall, it has a good vibe.Very good food and amazing smoothies. I recommend the coconut..."

João Plácido

"Delish little spot in the village. (Key word - little, do don’t come at peek if you want a seat) yummy food and yum..."

Chan Can Eat

"Food: 3.5/5Service: 4/5Overall: 4/5I got savoury muffin and cheese scone for takeaway. They were just $4.5 each but they were..."

The Poor Foodie

"It’s really a little of hidden gem, like every part of the cafe, the environment the food the staffs, i ordered a beef vermicelli and a flat white,..."

Hong C. Tang

"Went here today after seeing all the reviews.The food was good and so were the coffees. I had the chocolate shake and the eggs benny with..."

FoodieBeast

"Came in after multiple raving reviews from my mates about the coffee, unlike their size or wealth this time they were not over exaggerating. This..."

Reuben Taylor

"Great coffee, great food. Shout out to the waitress who brought the same energy as Zendaya in Euphoria. Very nice aesthetic and excellent service...."

Will Hodge

"Went to RAD on Saturday for brunch and they were very accommodating and we were seated so quickly. The waitress is super nice and made our experience..."

Jenny Da

"Excellent food and service. Eggs benny the best I have had for a long time. Coffee was excellent I Will be back to try the lunch menu some time soon...."

Bronwyn

"Excellent brunch food and friendly staff.We tried the eggs benedict with pulled bacon and the salmon on waffles. We also ordered a freshly..."

Wapatino

"Best coffee in Mt Eden! A Vietnamese fusion cafe . We do prefer their breakfast menu which finish around 12 pm so have to get there earlier then..."

May Hung

"The food was really great! For me I think it was slightly overpriced but I would definitely still go again for the flavor. The red chicken burger is..."

Lillie

"This is my absolute favourite cafe to go to. The staff a super cool and friendly. The food is exciting and delicious and has a bit of a Vietnamese..."

Holly Picot

"Nice and friendly staffs with delicious food. Environment is nice and drinks taste delicious too.Food quality 5/5Quantity..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Crab papa, salmon steak, chicken salad. Lovely brunch and light menu for summer! We love it! Also recommend Banh mi! Amazing Fusion dish! The coffee..."

JunYong Lin

"The decoration of this cafe is simple and inconspicuous. I wanna order an egg benny with salmon. However the time was past 12 pm and the breakfast..."

Chifan Chifan

"Everything is good. Coffee. Food. Especially the bacon hock eggs benny. Next level bacon that was crispy and tender at the same time. How? No idea...."

Jasveen Kaur

"Food is absolutely amazing. Burger is very good.I very love the coffee. Parking is very good too.Customer service was very good. Staff..."

Sammiii

"Rad has a really modern and aesthetic vibe to the place. I loved the furniture and the decorations they added. We were welcomed by friendly staff...."

Shuyi Wang

"Rad is brilliant! seriously hoping to go there again. the toasted croissant was fresh and crunchy!! and not too sweet. the NZ butter was beyond..."

Andy Han

"Rad is my new favourite 💓Service: truly amazing. The staff here really go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and happy. really..."

Linh 💛

"Been here a two times and both visits were great! The coffee is good and the food is on point.I had the omelette which has slow cooked Beef..."

SpoonMe

"Great little cafe. Always a good soy hot choc and the cabinet food is delish especially almond croissants and the banana loaf! The menu options also..."

Lizzie

"Came here this morning with a friend for breakfast. Ordered the salmon benny and green smoothie while my friend ordered a Chai and an almond..."

Auds

"Pork hock and apple on eggs benedict with layered potatos? This is now my favourite rendition of the classic. At first glance at the menu I was a bit..."

Flippynz

"Everything was superb. Great food, atmosphere, and service. Would have given it a 5 stars if it wasn’t for the water... the water had something..."

Annabel Du

"Almost 5 Stars. The staff was friendly and helpful. The Benedict with pulled bacon was very delicious. Unfortunately the smoked..."

Tony Ma

"Only had a takeaway coffee which was very nice and came in a photogenic takeaway cup. However I thought for $5 it was slightly overpriced considering..."

Auckland Foodie

"From the moment we walked through the doors and left, customer service was 5/5. All the staff were genuine, had a postive attitude, attentive and..."

Jen Lin

"Came in for brunch.Ordered French Toast and Eggs Benedict and pulled bacon hock. The French Toast was topped off with vanilla ice cream and..."

Rosanne Choy

"Food 4/5Atmostphere 3.5/5Service 4/5My and my friend came here quite a while ago. We had the black burger and the beef noodle...."

Bella Luv Food

"Amazing eggs Benedict (the pork one) and the smoothies are really good as well, it's hard to get a table sometimes but the service is great,..."

Margot Vildósola

"Very good place to have a meal and coffee. Coffee here is fabulous. Also the food that i had was well seasoned and the flavour was just perfect...."

Samuel Kim

"Polite, friendly and attentive staff. Great breakfast and coffee at a great location. Ordered an Eggs Benedict which came out in less than ten..."

Real Slug

"I took my Mum here for brunch this morning. I really liked the unique spin on the eggs bene and the french toast. My Mum's pretty particular/old..."

Charlotte Lucas

"I recently gave Rad a try when looking for a breakfast location, as the majority of cafes in Mt Eden village seem to have closed down. I was not..."

Shannon Hibbard

"I had previously tried a Pork Banh Mi which was excellentVisited for brunch yesterdayHad a Green Smoothie with Kale (Green Machine)And..."

Glenn Town

"You can tell this place is favoured by many when there's almost always a waiting list when you arrive. For a slightly higher price, you can always..."

Zoe

"Creative bene paired with deliciousness ( our full breakdown on the IG post). Great coffee and their pork belly burger is also insanely good. Only..."

Emma Bell

"The Return of Rad Cafe was really busy on a Sunday. There were customers on and off all the time, at least during the time of our visit. I had the..."

STRADS

"The coffee was good (they have almond milk!) and the service was, too, but the food was to die for. Unusual little twists, fabulous flavours, that..."

Zutalors

"Came here on a Wednesday morning for a quiet brunch. Ordered their Eggs Benedict, French Toast, juice and a chocolate shake. The Eggs Benedict..."

Dxlche

"You’re going to love this place if you enjoy busy cafes. I do not, so I couldn’t wait for me my friends to finish our meals and head home. We..."

Sakshi Chadha

"Always love the food when coming here! Consistently excellent! Service was great! We had to share a table with another group but that was fine, the..."

Adam Chui

"This is a very nice place on Mt Eden Road. You can sit at the window and just watch life pass by. We had the Black Stack Burder and the Beef Lemon..."

Mmmfood

"So having come here with a friend and as we arrived they pointed us to a spot for the two of us to sit, I watched on after I ordered a flat white and..."

David Nicholas

"This is the place that every city needs. You can pop in knowing you're going to get a fantastic coffee, talk a bit coffee craic with the barista and..."

Dalton Harris

"Love love love this place!!!!The service is awesome... friendly and with personality. The food is pretty good, slight asian flair but not too..."

Dinah

"We got the Salmon Steak and their popular dish Black burger. At $19.50 each, I reckon it's really worth it. The crispy pork in the black..."

Jason Zhang

"Best coffee I've had in Auckland. I've dined for lunch twice and had the salmon fillet both times. It was delish and probably fair price for the size..."

Holly Swallow

"I enjoy my experience every time I come here and normally that's after a night shift so I cant really comment on how busy the place can be on other..."

Ieseon

"We have lunch at rad today, the beef noodle is amazing! We haven't order any coffees but the fresh juices is really nice. Definitely will come back..."

Zhang.yutong0724

"The Return of Rad is a hip lil Vietnamese joint in Mount Eden. I am a HUGE fan of Vietnamese food, especially after my trip to Vietnam last year so I..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"I really love this little cafe, First of all, everyone should try their black buger, it is AMAZING!The staffs are so friendly and make feel..."

I Jeremy

"Visited Rad cafe for brunch this morning. My partner and I both had the eggs benedict with pulled bacon hock. Different than anything I've ever had..."

Lisa Herrick

"Very cool vibe, which I put down to a fabulous mix of friendly welcoming staff, decor and great food that beautifully blends classic menu items with..."

Sabine Davison

"This cafe has become one of my favorite places in Mt Eden, with an Eggs Benedict (w/ bacon) that is beyond comparison. Their omelette (version A) was..."

LHan

"We've tried to visit this place twice now, but they never had seats because the place is quite small and they are always so busy!This time..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"As soon as we came in it was already one step better than any other cafes Ive been too. The staffs were so friendly that I felt at ease at this..."

Ellynn

"Such cute vibes!Not many seats so youll be seated straight away if youre lucky or come at non-peak timesSo far tried their red burger,..."

Thegreeats

"Awesome cafe with great ambience. Just need to work on consistency between the baristas. Definitely the one to go if you are around this area. Keep..."

Barista Champ

"We cannot complain besides the slow arrival of the food! However the service definitely compensated it. Coffee was great, but the food was even..."

Lambie

"We went here by chance after the cafe we wanted to go to was closed. Good Ol' Zomato suggested this place and we were actually quite glad the place..."

Alana Geach

"Each time I've come past this place it's been way too busy and noisey to try it but today it worked. Sat down and was given menus and water but took..."

Donna&Shane

"5 for food but overall a 3.5 rating as the coffee was almost cold as it took ages once I had ordered for the coffee to come. This is a cool place..."

Melanie Hobcraft

"Mt Eden Road has always been lit up by the café stars Frasers and Circus Circus — not so anymore with the 2014 establishment of RAD café A labour..."

Husk Creative

"My friend and I joked as we headed for brunch that, with a name like Rad, the staff are likely to be high fiving each other in the restaurant. As..."

Kieran

"I love this place, I'm there way too much ;)The staff are amazing and friendly and put so much care and effort into their work...."

Pareen

"Fabulous. The service is excellent. Everyone is met at the door. That's cos there's sooo many people in this place. We had 2 coffees. Can't say..."

Ken White

"Great atmosphere, a perfectly made long black, friendly and efficient staff...and crikey...probably the best mushrooms on toast I've ever tasted (get..."

Nick Wisto

"This place lives up to the name. Its defo rad, hella rad, hella hella rad, rad. The french toast here is pretty darn scrumptious and i am a pretty..."

Jess-Louise Holmes

"Never disappointed!! Loveeeee this place to bits! It is our come to in the weekends. The service, food is always kept to its standards. We loveee it..."

Sharon Yeo

"Gnocchi nice and pillowy and great flavours. The mushroom risotto was also really rich and complemented well with the fried leeks. Great service ..."

Travels4Food

"Very nice coffee with nice drinks and food. One thing that I liked is that they have options with awful (eg beef cheeks) for breakfast. I tried the..."

Diogo Reck

"If you’ve never been to Rad cafe in Mt Eden before, you must. You’ll be in for a treat. The menu is deceivingly simple at first glance and..."

Heartshrooms

"Been here a few times, consistently excellent coffee, loved the black ink burger as well as the banh mi. Great staff and awesome location. Would..."

Av

"Very busy cafe weekend especially. Great people, Great Coffee, Great food, Great atomospher. Perfect cafe in Auckland. I would go back there again..."

Benjamin Daisuke Hirata

"Great to see this refreshed cafe doing so well. A few years ago the menu had been less than inspiring but looking at it now there are lots of..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Solid coffee, tasty food & friendly staff. It's worth a trip, hopefully there's space for you at this cool little joint, otherwise there's some other..."

Nick

"Return of Rad Cafe was pretty good, went here for the first time today for breakfast. We got there about 11:15am and got seated straight away,..."

Lilly Christine

"We went here for the first time today based on the reviews on Zomato😄Loved it......Food and menu selection 5/5Service -Friendly and..."

Barb&Ted

"How cool is Rad cafe?Our first visit to Rad cafe - and we now have it top of our favourites list. There for breakfast we had the granola which..."

Graeme Frost

"I've been meaning to try this place for a while now and I'm so glad I finally did! We were greeted and seated straight away and shoutout to the..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Am a fan of good latte. They make a pretty mean cup of coffee and have very friendly baristas. When I arrived at 3pm, kitchen was closed and most..."

Bernice Yap

"A very good friend of mine, highly recommended this place. Due to that, I dragged my sister and my bestie to check it out. I already liked the..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Popped in for a quick brunch and ordered the Welsh Rarebit and a flat white. OMG NOM NOM NOM this was soo good. I love Welsh Rarebit but with the..."

Garrick

"Love the ambiance and feel of this cafe. Good food with good people. Excellent and fast service. It took around 15 minutes for the food to be served..."

Elsie

"Love this place! The staff were so friendly and helpful and had good conversation with us. I ordered the black stack burger which was so good and..."

Carmen Yong

"Nice place to catch up with new friends. Staff are friendly and helpful. This is the first time visit, the waiter recommend the most popular dish for..."

❤️Irene

"Loved it, such a hipster cafe. Super friendly staff, amazing food, good coffees and cool vibes! Reminded me of chic cafes in Melbourne. About time..."

Maggie Yun-ni Chiang

"Very busy little place which is always a good sign. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great presentation of food, and tasted so good. Everything on..."

JArmstrong

"Great service and amazing breakfast. Had the eggs Benny and French toast. Nice twist on both meals. Bit of a queue for a table but food came out..."

Christopher Armstrong

"Late review... But nice place, friendly staff and good coffee. Average service and food but stylish and modern ambience so that's more than..."

Essi

"This is pretty much one of our local spots. Rad never fails to satisfy our hunger, whenever we can't think of anywhere else to eat for breakfast, or..."

Knorisheats

"I always love how their staffs interacting with customers, even I'm just takeaway a cup of coffee, even I'm just the second visit, they still treat..."

S.

"Well designed place with some Lego themes going around and instax photos up on the wall. The staff were brilliant, always coming to offer us more..."

Chumq

"I've only been here once. The food and the juices were absolutely delicious. I didn't like the restaurant layout though. It gets really loud and..."

Juliana Machado

"Visit Rad pretty regularly. Coffee is always good and get takeaway if no seats. Very busy especially on weekends. The service is friendly and fast...."

Katy

"Came here for a weekender lunch with a few friends.This place is known for its fresh, organic dishes and its retro vibe, from Lego wall paper to..."

Eden OBrien Ford

"Eggs Bene! Loved every bit of this Neal and place. The waitress was lovely and she remembered me from a previous visit. Will be back......Back again!..."

Shanzay

"I popped in for a banh me to go so I can't comment on the dine in experience other than to say that it was very busy. I ordered the classic and it..."

Gus

"Big fan of the Rad Cafe. Great service, nice atmosphere, top notch coffee, amazing food. I like that they do their own style of food. I think a..."

David Palfreyman

"There are few cafes I will go to in Auckland as I love a good almond milk coffee. These guys make the best almond milk flatwhites I have ever had...."

Renèe Nielsen

"Randomly chose this place for no particular reason and I'm blown away. Extremely friendly people and amazingly good food - got the Kiwi Catch roll...."

Simon Wordsworth

"Always busy, Rad has to be one of the most on trend cafes in Mt Eden. The menu has a lot of choices & there are baked goods from bluebells (yum!)...."

Sian

"The food was good, drinks are delicious and staff are friendly. Nice place to socialise on Sunday. I did find the cakes were a bit too sweet for..."

Christian

"Yes! Life is too short tobe drinking bad coffee! Timely prep and flavour is spot on- will make a point of passing by daily. Have not had any food..."

Athena

"We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table which didn't really bother me - just proved to me it was good. We were greeted by a very friendly member..."

Rhegan Smith

"Still adjusting to the end of daylight savings, I decided to explore my new suburb for a mid week pick me up. Great coffee! The 'mircher buesli' with..."

Joanna Koat

"Smoothies amazing. Food amazing. Cabinet food is also amazing - all the sweet cakes and slices are always sooooooo good. The best thing about Rad is..."

Ciara

"I'd been wanted to try RAD for ages, but it always looked so busy from outside. My friend Sam and I walked here as she lives close by, and also..."

Lozalock

"Nice vibe, great service. Food was great, I enjoyed my pulled pork egg benedict with apple slaw. However the coffee was wee bitter and sour for me,..."

DillyDallyEllie

"Totally rad 😎😎😎. The not so hidden gem of Mt. Eden in my opinion. This place oozes 'Auckland food scene' and I have absolutely no issue with..."

Monique Porteous

"Had breakfast here last week . The barista so creative, see what they did to my coffee !!!Food was ok . My omelette just abit too creamy for me..."

Nguyễn Hằng

"Soooo just popped in for a famous RAD coffee and met he SWEETEST baristas. One gentleman named Ken provided some seck entertainment while we waited..."

Trixibelle Swan

"I live very close to RAD so I know how busy it gets. People often struggle to get a table and they spill onto the pavement and even the road..."

Samantha Lines

"Their Bahnmi is amaaaaaaazing (hope that's how you spell it).It is always so busy here it's hard to get a decent seat without a wait - but the..."

Stephanie J

"Was so hungry by the time my breakfast came out the photos ended up blurry. The eggs benny were delicious and I especially liked my 'green machine'..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"Went there for breakfast like a month ago. Service was excellent and efficient. Ordered So Frency Toast and the Salmon Eggs Benny, they were super..."

Maggie Cheung

"The best Egg's Benedict I've ever had. Love! Eggs Benny's pulled bacon and apple slaw pulls all the right taste buds. Spot on. A must have!. The..."

Vivi S

"Came here on a Sunday morning and it was packed, luckily the staff made a huge effort to seat our large group. Had the French toast which I loved but..."

A

"What a wonderful lunch! After wanting to come here for over a year, we finally were able to get a table (after a short wait). They're so popular at..."

Abbey Lissaman

"My favourite cafe in Auckland - a big call in our cafe culture here! Ive been to Rad on a number of occasions and just cant get away from that..."

FoodieNelle

"Service is super good here, very friendly. I tried the eggs Benedict and it's probably my favourite I have tried so far, I just like how they didn't..."

Judy Chhy

"Went for lunch here a few days ago. Sat in the window, I had a Kiwi Catch sandwich and the Tang Tang Juice. Real good juice, bread was really nice..."

Matthew Cooper

"After hearing all the great reviews of this place I decided that it was a need to go and try it out for lunch. I ordered the pork belly burger which..."

Olivia C

"Went here for a quick lunch with my mum and had been wanting to try Rad for awhile and she wouldn't stop raving about it. I had the pork belly burger..."

Sam Jones

"A local, desperate for a unique, alternative, venue. RAD has returned...from where I don't know. Great for the Village, with b/fast & lunch..."

Andrew Sims

"This is the loveliest little cafe in Mt Eden village. I would be here every weekend if there weren't so many other Aucklanders thinking the same..."

Caffeine Addict

"Exceptional! I have been wanting to try this place for awhile after reading all the awesome reviews and it did not disappoint. It's always busy and..."

Eden Wood

"Came to Rad for a late lunch to celebrate my friends finishing exams. I ordered the pork belly burger and a latte. The squid ink bun was different..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Came here over the weekend - we were seated quickly inside on a table near the main counter. It was quite warm inside as it was a nice day so some..."

Alana Rose Gray

"Wow... this place is amazing. Was recommended by a fellow foodie and she could not have been more spot on (thanks Goldilox).Cosy, relaxed..."

R & A

"Rad cafe has to be one of the most original, innovative and considered places to eat in New Zealand. Period. The chips they serve are quite..."

Goldilox

"Neat theme.Nice menu. (Although a little cheesy) Friendly, but not over-bearing staff. Food was fine. If anything it just needed a bit..."

Max Clark

"We had late lunch today and ordered the green machine smoothie and the fish fresh Roll while my brother ordered the fresh orange juice and the quinoa..."

Heidi

"My favorite cafe in Auckland. My parter and I have come here since they opened, and love the menu! He was pretty devastated when they took the pork..."

Lucia Florence

"I went to Rad Cafe and tried out the Black Stack Burger with the fries and the Choc Fish milkshake. It was absolutely heavenly and divine. I thought..."

Eggster Eats

"Loved this cafe!I had read a raving review about this cafe when it first opened and was so glad to finally pop in for breakfast during the..."

Hana

"This place has awesome reviews so I was expecting to be wowed. WOW! Yup that's in caps. It's that good. Ordered the pork belly slider with celeriac..."

Auckland Foodie

"Loved it, such a tight neat space. Staff super friendly, dam this place even has a cool name. From top to bottom these guys are mint, the fact they..."

James Ford

"Very impressed with this place. We went for brunch as a group of four and the food was excellent. I had the beef with vermicelli and my partner had..."

Sheridanhancock

"Food: very goodPresentation: very goodCoffee: goodService: very goodAmbiance: good but can be betterPrice: reasonable..."

Jace Ago

"Popular brunch spot so be prepared to wait! Had their brunch menu which has One of my favourite versions of eggs Benedict. Also do try..."

ShoRt

"Un kiwi me llevó a este local para probar servicio local y comida local. Pay-first es lo usual. Luego te sientas y te atienden como un Restaurant a..."

Thomas.armstrong.k

"Highly recommend the Black Stack Burger. No joke best burger I've ever had, it was absolutely perfect! Staff are very friendly too and it's a great..."

Taylor Compain

"I got a chance to get here by reading the reviews here! It's an amazing place for breakfast I got egg benny.love the crispy bacons, fast..."

Sudiz

"We have been on this place today afternoon for a brunch. We ordered mushrooms on toast and grilled polenta cake. Food was good and services was great..."

Eduardo Dias

"Vietnamese cuisine + creative and unique cafe + fresh juices/smoothies = Rad Cafe.Food was great; we had the beef lemon grass vermicelli..."

FoodiePhysician

"My all time favourite cafe, always there for the Grandma Banh Mi and the Black stack burger! Awesome service and food! Cant go wrong with this place...."

CD

"We grabbed a quick brunch on Saturday morning without a booking. This was my first visit to Rad even though we live in the area, we just hadn’t..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Came here for some lunch on saturday and it was really packed. We only had to wait 5 minutes for a seat so it wasnt too bad. My partner ordered the..."

Joanne Chiang

"Recommended to try RAD by a friend, know we know why!Food: Fresh, wholesome, healthy, substantial, reasonably priced, TASTY. We tried a few..."

Sam

"Great coffee and service, have been coming here for months as it is my local and I work in the area. The food is spectacular, especially the rolls..."

Brian Castello

"The best coffee in Mt Eden! Always busy in the morning and on weekends, but that just proves how good it is. The staff are super friendly and keen to..."

Helena Chen

"I've always wanted a "regular", a place where I go and I know my faves, I order them and it is the same wonderful quality each time.I've..."

Anna Hinehou

"I can't believe I haven't written a review for the return of rad already. This place has permanently been added to my brunch options list. I love..."

Lisa V

"The food here is phenomenal!I tried the Black Stack Burger and some of the Beef Lemon Grass Vermicelli Noodles and they were both so..."

Miriam

"Great food and service! We have been here twice. Both times they were busy but staff were still very friendly and accommodating. What we have tried..."

Susan

"Quaint, small, narrow, tight spaced, are all great adjectives to describe the floor space of this cafe. One thing for sure, this little packs a..."

HappyTummiez

"Loved it. Great food great coffee and friendly staff.I was there on a Sunday afternoon it was so busy. And they still made a perfect flat..."

Russell Hodgson

"Great little place I'd never heard of it, glad I know of it now.Had the grilled polenta clakes - MEAN DISH!Girlfriend had so..."

Alwayseating

"Happy that we decided to go in here for lunch! I was not disappointed. The staff are friendly and helped us decide which dish to get. Of course we..."

Sandy Nguyen

"After making an extra effort to get to this place well before the crowds I can tell you now from our experience it was well worth it!Besotted..."

Sungsam7

"The Return of the Rad is a neat little cafe near the end of the line up of mount eden cafes. Out of all the cafes there this place stands out the..."

Tipsy Nom Nom

"Service: 9/10Food: 8/10*Cleanliness: 6/10Value for money: 9/10Overall: 8/10*The choices are quite lacking for the lunch..."

Jack Trav.

"Service was really good and we were easily seated even on on a busy Saturday morning! Had the lemon loaf which was moist and scrummy!! Found coffee..."

Mueslilo

"Love this place if your looking for a really too cool for school vibe with food thats not normal brunch fair check them out! Will deffo be..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"Came here after hearing about one of the barista that works here. Came in on a busy Saturday morning, got probably the last seat in the cafe. Didn't..."

Craig

"Another trendy cafe Viet inspired that uses flight coffee from welly only one of the barista makes decent coffees here have yet to try the food here..."

Yellow Rabbit

"I had the black stack burger. Thought it was really cool how the bun was black (dyed with quid ink). Was very delicious and flavoursome. Will..."

I Love Food

"I love RAD Cafe. Here's why... 1. The mushrooms on toast are probably the best I've experienced in Auckland! Not only did the use different..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Seriously good coffee and delicious food! Very few cafes use flight coffee an in my opinion it is up there with the best, a great surprise. The staff..."

James Firman

"We came to eat at Rad after seeing all of the instagram photos. The vermicelli noodle salad was so good! I really liked how their..."

Aniva Huang

"Went here for breakfast this morning . i was pleasantly surprised we got seated quite quickly even though it was busy. We ordered the eggs benedict..."

Breadzania

"Great friendly service! The food was delicious and the coffee such a treat. The seating and the layout wasn't very ideal but they were busy. I will..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"The Return of Rad is rad. Now I'm a big Star Wars fan, so their wall features and website are awesome. Have had a couple of brunches here and a few..."

Vitale Eti

"The look and menu may seem a bit 'too cool for school' for some tastes, but the food and service were first rate. Fantastic burgers and 'eggs Benny',..."

Shaun Lott

"Went here for brunch and was pleasantly surprised. I haven't really noticed this place before but it was very on in trend with some great offerings..."

HJ

"Awesome place to go to! Upon arrival we were told that we had to wait for a couple minutes for a table which was ok, we were given refreshments while..."

Dl Pwat

"Hands down THE place to go! Without a doubt will you be dissatisfied. Coffee A+Breakfast A+Lunch A+The only problem I had was..."

Mandy

"First of all I love there take away cups "f$(&$ good coffee" Plus it taste amaze every time I've been here the salty pan cakes are sold :-( my..."

Chloe-Mae

"The return of Rad cafe is located in mount Eden village and offers great meals and coffee for a quick brunch with friends. The atmosphere is very..."

Mariamjafer

"Visited Rad last weekend, my first impression of the cafe was that it seemed to be flooded with people and quite busy. I recommend booking a table..."

J

"The best word to describe this cafe is trendy. A childlike feel to the cafe, purchased the chicken chut and the black burger with fries. The chicken..."

Jamez Hill III

"Came to this busy little café with some friends last weekend. I had a "chocolate fish smoothie" which was a delicious spin on the chocolate..."

Rebben

"The last time my friends and I were here, we were too late to sample from their breakfast menu which at that time, finished at 10:30AM. So this time..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"This place does the best mushrooms on toast in Auckland absolutely delicious, never a fail ... Prob had 20 or servings over a year. Coffee good and..."

Rebecca Hick

"Has to be the best eggs bene in Auckland! Apple slaw is the best combination! Can't bring myself to go anywhere else..."

Georgia Bailey

"Amazing coffee, amazing food, amazing service. Great plus is that it's very close to home. Very nice place and I love the fusion of food. My best..."

Esther Song

"Came looking for the best coffee after a long flight and late night. Saw this place on Zomato so came to try it out. I've found it hard in the past..."

Anahera

"Rad has now become one of my fav cafes to go to in Auckland. Regardless whether it's just a takeaway coffee or a sit down meal to catch up with..."

Lesley Chen

"Rad (adj); a term made popular by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, synonymous to cool and awesome. Rad (noun); a fantastically alty,..."

Monica

"had an awesome breakkyy today here. we ordered eggs bene and it was divine! it was appley but the apple taste was just enough to be noticed and it..."

LG Summer

"Love this place. Food never dissapoints. The staff are generally friendly and happy to serve. Love their eccentric decor, with their expose brick..."

Iamcii

"My black stack burger was outstanding but I wish the service was better. A bit cold, no smiles and a feeling like they were doing me a..."

Varsha Paul

"Very busy cafe with a good vibe. Service was ever so slightly a bit cool for school ;) I had the prosciutto omelette which was ok but lacked..."

Jo Y

"A great place for people watching while drinking a freshly made coffee. My mushroom omelette was not a standout as it seemed to lack any real flavor...."

David Boshier

"We were recommended to have lunch at Rad. The Beef Lemon Grass Vermecilli and complimentary iced Green Tea and excellent coffee and service were..."

S B

"Very happy with my first experience at The Return of Rad. Staff were friendly and the decor was very trendy and well designed. I had the..."

Kerrod Don

"I've been back to this cafe a number of times since it opened and I can say that they've managed to maintain a great standard each time. My only..."

Tu Dinh

"I had been to Rad when it first opened and was really impressed then but I think that this cafe just keeps getting better and better. Friendly..."

Claire

"Last Wednesday marked my last school exam of the year. Needing to catch up, a couple of friends and I headed to Mt Eden's very own Rad. Rad..."

Two Dark Coffees

"I love the idea of something different in the 'same old' (but great) outlets in the mount eden village - this provides a nice modern viet..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"Huge thumbs up for the change in menu!! Was definitely a great move n the new menu looks way more interesting than the old. My first visit, I thought..."

Peifen Chua

"As seasoned brunchers with a string of disappointments this year, it is great to be able to find somewhere that is excellent. We came for brunch..."

The Food Scribbler

"RAD is a very chic, quirky and trendy cafe found in the midst of the Mt Eden shops (Mt Eden rd). The cafe is designed for casual lounging, a quick..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"I try to eat here as much as I can so I can try everything. So far absolutely everything I have tried is fantastic. The best thing about rad is the..."

Rozanne D

"Went there with a friend. I got the Beef noodles:- This tasted very fresh and clean.- The beef was tender and the combination of..."

The Food Guy

"This place is fantastic. Completely happy to swap out the baguette for gluten free bread in my pork bahn mi (although this wasn't written anywhere on..."

Katie Bennett

"This place is excellent. So nicely designed in every aspect, and such a cool buzz from the friendly and funny staff. I have only had numerous..."

Astrid

"Rad has the best customer service! The owners are so lovely. Get the mushrooms on..."

Lavinia Niuhulu

"What a fantastic cafe - Finally after years of totally less than average cafes in Mt Eden where you are simply forced there by default we have a..."

Paul Ross

"Great service and tasty food at reasonable prices.Fantastic to have another lunch option in Mt..."

Peter

"Love this lovely cafe..Have been here a several times now and never disappointed. Staff are friendly and welcoming..I just love the menu..came here..."

Kim M

"Rad cafe is a fantastic new addition to the Mt Eden village dining scene. It has a cute cheerful atmosphere and a menu that provides lots of..."

Kate

"What a stellar place. The best coffee I've had in Auckland by quite a margin, and lots of coffee geekery if you're into that sort of thing... Food..."

Kelly Milligan

"Great coffee - so clean and flavourful, even the decaf was amazing. We had the fish roll, Vietnamese beef salad and the chicken roll - everyone was..."

Krysten Vonk

"I too was totally impressed with this fresh new addition to Mt Eden. Great service, divine food, easy relaxed atmosphere and smoothies/juices to die..."

Kate Kemble

"I went to Rad for a midweek lunch with friends. After reading the menu online before going I had my heart set on the peanut butter buttermilk..."

Rebecca Smith

"Had theee best breakfast here! Coffee is amazing too. Quite a small place so always busy and hard to get a table but worth the wait! Recommend eggs..."

Tessa Hall

"Popped into Rad this morning for a quick coffee and now can't wait to go for a proper meal! I had the Green Machine smoothie which was really tasty,..."

Amy Webb

"This week I’ve returned from a two month stint in London and two weeks suitcase-toting around central Europe. What an experience! London is a..."

Eat It Auckland

"This little slice of bare-brick brilliance is already proving to be very popular with the locals, and so it should - with Flight coffee (my..."

Alisha KP

"This seems to be the new place to go to in Mt Eden. Cool decor and friendly staff, along with some good food. Had the banh mi which was fresh and..."

Rice & Kai

"Mt Eden village was my local for cafes growing up and there are some great long standing places which will never disappoint, but it is always good to..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"The Return of Rad, a much welcomed new addition to the assortment of eateries in Mt Eden, was bustling and lively when we stopped by late Saturday..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I'm willing to give 6 stars. Very dedicated, considerate service and the staff's smiles are warm and genuine. One day my wife's drinking bottle was..."

jin jeremy

"Highly recommended! Quality breakfast and coffee 💯. Would be awesome to provide Wi-Fi for travelers..."

Sara Sung

"Stopper here on our way the the airport back th Aus, fantastic food menu and..."

Gary Thorpe

"Such a cute little cafe, fabulous atmosphere! The staff are bright and friendly, and the coffee is incredible. Such a nice outdoor area for petting..."

Katie Jagger

"Really lovely little cafe! Clean and modern inside, with fantastic friendly service. The food was great, and the coffee even better. I would have..."

Annie White

"Good food, and large portion. Egg Benny has an interesting combination of pork hock and apple, and potato gratin was well executed👍🏻. 70% dark..."

Yuan Z

"Nice food, nice coffee, good presentation, delicious taste and friendly service. I love the French Toast which is not too sweet. The Rice noodle is..."

Rita Lau

"We have French Toast, Wagyu Beef Lemon Grass Vermicelli Noodles and Chicken Tortilla, flat white coffee and mocha. Both were extremely beautiful in..."

Xuejiao Lin

"I'm a coffee lover, and I'm sure they serve nice coffee. I was thrilled to discover that their beans are sourced from the renowned Rocket Coffee..."

Junlong Wang

"Another nice cafe at the center of the busy Mount Eden main street. Good quality and fresh ingredients, the sausage is one of the best we have had..."

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