The best Brunch in Auckland Central | Sluurpy updated in May

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Stephy_NakiGirl

"Please do not be put off by the negative reviews! Most of them are from the days of previous management. I live here and have been many times over..."

Sarah

"Delicious food and a wonderful selection to choose from, friendly welcoming staff, stunning environment, surrounded by the beautiful sound of birds..."

Alastair Wells

"We had a family celebration lunch here on Sunday with a group of 9. We had reserved a table which was just as well as the place was very busy. We..."

Robyn Wickenden

"Awesome friendly service!! signs out on main roads make it easier to find! great food and very nice setting! pizza nights are awesome and it being..."

Josh Beech

"Best.Wedding. Ever. We chose Calendula Cafe for our recent wedding. Gareth, Paul, Noleen, Lizzie and the whole team worked with us from the..."

Andrew Forbes

"New owners have taken over and opened this week. Not sure what the old Calendula Cottage was like but the new generation is doing a GREAT..."

Anna Louise

"Popped in at the end of an unexpected drive to Waiuku, arrived about 45 mins before closing time. Very helpful people, great that they had gluten..."

Tania Hart

"Just had a fantastic looking and tasting brunch here this morning. Well priced, with a good range in the cabinet. Nice to sit outside in the sunny..."

Katherine Duke

"Just a quick thank you to the staff at Calendula for another delightful morning in the gorgeous cafe gardens. This is a very special cafe, and an..."

Claudia Slaney

"Went to Calendula Cottage for Mother's Day which we had pre-booked. There was a sign at the gate way as fully booked and only open to people who had..."

Cherie Milne

"Calendula Cafe is a treat! We had a wonderful, friendly experience. The food was tops and coffee great! Best coffee ive had in a long time and there..."

Regina

"Had an awesome lunch today made up of a Cajun Chicken Salad. It was value for money and bigger then expected the coffee tasted great also. The..."

Lee Ann Cathcart

"Reopened in November with new owners - Coffee is EXCELLENT - just would love to see some more in house baking and some more on the menu in terms of..."

Kimberley

"Beautiful spot for a lovely Sunday afternoon. Coffee and food delicious with generous helpings. Loved the garden setting, just superb. Thanks for a..."

Kay McCallum

"Very serene rural garden setting. Great food, good pricing, good huge portions. Friendly fast service. Highly..."

Darien Watts

"Such a lovely setting. Friendly staff and delicious food!!! Super fast cook! The menu was varied for everyone (including kiddies) and there's a great..."

Jax Vos

"Loved it here. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was brilliant. Lovely garden setting. Highly recommended but it does get..."

Simon Calaz

"This cafe has the most beautiful garden and the food and coffee is fantastic. The portion sizes are huge and the Banoffee pie is the best that I have..."

Blanche Mclean

"Their coffees are excellent:). And the gardens settings are so lovely and beautiful..."

Handsfree Property

"Best iced coffee I've had in years. Such friendly staff. Loved the outside atmosphere with all the gardens around. Not bad pricing for how incredible..."

Winters Sun

"Great food and drink with reasonable Auckland prices, beautiful scenery and tidy staff. Great little place to stop by if you are ever in the area...."

Katherine Harrison

"I think this is my all time favorite cafe now. Sitting outside and eating food is definitely best in my books. I had the mushroom chicken..."

Tania Moore

"Noticed the cafe sign while out on a drive to Glenbrook. Decided to stop and glad we did. Beautiful garden setting and delicious..."

Debbie Craighead

"Nice cafe, service was fast and enjoyed our..."

Nina Skipper

"Great selection of your normal run of the mill food but all looks lovely. I had to sit in the little cabin in the lovely garden which was..."

Debi J

"Nice day, meal portions could’ve been a bit more generous but perfect if you plan for a sweet treat..."

Sian Williams

"Lovely little garden cafe. Apple and boysonberry pie was warm and delicious with fresh cream. Fresh flowers on the tables :) Note: Only one toilet..."

Yan

"Love coming here for lunch. Sometimes its busy other times not, so hard to predict. Nice to get a table outside. Kids love it here too. Good,..."

Tarina Hodgson

"Beautiful environment and location. Excellent service. Yummy food and competitive..."

Dr Siham El-Kafafi

"We had some lovely food and service was good too. I can imagine the gardens are lovely in..."

Hayley haslam

Mlc Cafe & Bar

"I had a lovely treaty soy mocha today at MLC! I was craving a muffin but unfortunately they don’t do baking on weekends. Though this was made up..."

Shannon Barclay

"I worked there for a while..so love to..."

Harwinder Kaur

"I went for dinner with a friend of mine, and we were generally very confused, but pleased. Some parts of the meal, such as the mash and jus with the..."

Russell Gribble

"Offers a vary of coffee and short eats. Also a good place to pop in if what you after is a healthy lunch. Has a good ambiance and a friendly staff...."

Danushka Sunnadeniya

"The food was really lovely and we were glad it was open so early, we had just flown in and hadnt slept in 36 hours but food was a good price and big..."

Lucy Brew

"One of my favorite places for morning coffee, team coffee. Their lunch menu and specials are great. Very friendly..."

Ajith

"Nice coffee comfortable, friendly staff. Only "negative" is that they seem to train a lot of new..."

Juraja Katuin

"Absolutely fantastic we went with our kids and was great for the..."

Stefan O

"Great staff and good..."

Mark Holmes

"Excellent service staff for above and..."

Jay Bocock

"Nice calm place price is worth..."

Kichu Thomas

"Very friendly..."

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Reslau

"My regular haven for a great coffee and charming..."

Lizzie Johnson

"I love this place, specially the Duty manager Salama, she is great with customers...great coffee, ham and cheese..."

Juan David C

"Best coffee in town, staff are lovely and croissants are to die..."

Jessica Hogan

"Excellent!! Great food and coffee. Ladies were..."

James O'Brien

"miss my McGregor Bros coffee - best in..."

Jeanie Richards

"I’ve only been here once for a drink but am happy to go again. It seems like a good meeting place for an early morning coffee. My hot lemon toddy..."

Raymond Tiong

"Beautiful option for tapas. Came here before a show, and shared a loaf with hummus and olives. Just enough for us. Again, lovely atmosphere being..."

Victoria

"Reslau has been always reliable and I have been going here for about 6ish years! Good selection in their cabinets most often too. Good place for a..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"Had the Odyssey pinot noir and a combination of the snack and cheese platters. Wonderful! Served with a fresh ciabatta loaf it was more than..."

Emily Gardner

Piko Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for lunch one day when they were doing a deal, buy something and get a pastry for free. I grabbed a lamb curry and a mixed berry cheesecake..."

Dani

"Piko 💕This pasta was 💯, packed with great flavour, the Bonita flakes and the caper berries adding exactly that extra something you..."

Kelly Moodie

"Came here few times for work lunches and farewell. For big group farewell, we order the shared platter and lunch main and costed us $25 which is..."

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"Nice place and affordable coffee. The service was very friendly and I enjoyed a very nice cappuccino while escaping from the rain. Have got a section..."

Auckland Foodie

"Had a very lovely experience here today, it's a nice place you want to go to if you are wanting to be a bit fancier than going to your average cafe...."

Crackerjacker

"Such a great place to buy food made by students. At a reasonable price this is by far the most food-innovative cafe I've ever been to, such great..."

Tavita Milford

"Loved the customer service here, they never fail to impress. Food and coffee is great here and prices are reasonable. Would love to visit..."

Lucinda Thai

"Three of us dined at Piko for lunch last week, on recommendation of one who had been twice prior. We work nearby so this is a convenient location..."

Ida March

"Piko is a great place to hangout with friends after a long day in uni. The fact that they have students as servers and chefs slightly lowers the..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Piko is a bit of a hit or a miss place, but you have to keep in mind it is a training restaurant for students. The service has been excellent at..."

Sara V

"What else can beat a simple egg's Benedict for a brunch. Again I've never been disappointed with this place. Went here during lunch hours, yes it's a..."

Kevin Kantono

"I went here for lunch today with some people from work. It was a really big group.I can be very scathing in my reviews if I feel someone..."

Jesse James .

"A really pleasant evening out - the food was great - with everyone in our group choosing something different - and everyone happy with their choice. ..."

Shayne Rasmussen

"In a nutshell - impressive. Piko blew us away with the exciting fusion menu options, un-fussy and yet attentive service, remarkably low pricing for..."

Gabriella Garnett

"I really like the food and the place, as most of the front staff are students sometimes you can feel their anxiety in their smile and talking,but..."

TheTaster

"At these restaurants students cook and serve. I recently had lunch at Piko and the food is great, the chocolate mousse is the best I've ever had!..."

Kristie Elphick

"Awesome food, great prices. Only downside really is that since I graduated its harder for me to get to their food as they're closed on weekends and..."

Tina Yu

"I joined the short coffee course in AUT, quite good..."

Miaul Z

"Came here for lunch one day when they were doing a deal, buy something and get a pastry for free. I grabbed a lamb curry and a mixed berry cheesecake..."

Danielle Pama

"Piko Café has continually improved over the past few years. It’s focus on creating a great atmosphere and above average café cuisine makes it a..."

Fred Lunjevich

"My choice of places for a meeting or debrief Great food and beverages in the heart of AUT Voted "Chairman's choice" 5 years..."

Row Robinson

"Great burger, but the fries ... possibly best I've ever..."

Paul Hargreaves

"Love this place - simple, modern decor, good food, great..."

Paul Tupou-Vea

"Love going there for my daily coffee &..."

T Dee

"Great menu, great place for casual..."

Row Robinson

"The place where anything important is decided over a fine..."

Mark Frood

"Excellent staff Great..."

Charles Grinter

"AUT's own upmarket..."

Sri Krishnamurthi

"Great place, Great..."

Abbas Koleini

"Great for coffee and..."

Anabel Fernandez

"Lovely inventive..."

angela smith

"This place is a little..."

Ursula Foley

Mangiamo Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"My wife and I enjoyed the food here last week sharing the creamy mushroom dish and the chicken noodle dish from the cabinet. No need for washing our..."

Terry Trail

"Loved the lamb burger, juicy and nicely complemented with caramelised onions & different sauces! The cajun chicken sandwich was also yummy &..."

Afiqah Ramizi

"Friendly service and we loved the food. I had the chicken salad, so delicious and loved the crispy noodles on top. Partner had the calamari and prawn..."

Ali Orchard

"This is by far my favourite cafe in mairangi bay!!!! Food is always so good and we never have to wait to long. Service is so awesome such friendly..."

Mila Paige Mionnet-Masutti

"In a sunny afternoon, I walked in this new area, in the hope of finding some cozy place for a coffee.Then the sign by the garden captured my..."

Angel Deng Yun

"■ Lovely location■ Open & spacious■ Good cabinet food Popped in on Saturday morning and loved the vibe here 😊😊 Open..."

FoodieOodie95

"We have been meaning to try Mangiamo in Mairangi Bay for some time, and finally went there today for lunch. The ordering process was slow and it..."

Lochbuie

"Wonderful little delicatessen. I had the Bacon and spinach penne. It was delicious! Great staff, great location for a sunny day. My only nagtive..."

Gunji Otaku

"Excellent management response very impressed Lovely coffee. Great enviroment with lots of seating. Will definitley be back to try their panini. Look..."

Mr.G (OFFICIAL)

"Was not too sure about what to order as there was a wide range of dishes to select from. I ordered the fettuccine with chicken, another ordered the..."

Nems Kanivatoa Kaye

"They do a very nice breakfast and have good quality coffee .wonderful ambience. .Looking forward to the next time we go there. ..."

Sophia Xue

"Good local cafe with great coffee. A few negatives though. There is always uncovered food on the counter, which is against food and safety..."

Barbara Egerton

"This cafe is one of our haunts on the weekend. The food is always predictably good, the service efficient and friendly and they always make the dogs..."

Ali Lousley Guild

"Always great food and coffee. Super friendly staff! The dog biscuits are a bonus for our 4 legged family members ?. Great regular cafe for morning..."

A.G

"As a regular at Mangiamo for several years I keep going back because of the lovely friendly staff who take time to know their customers. My coffee..."

Sarah

"Love this place! Have been going for over 7 years for their eggs benedict and no place has bet it yet. Great service and lovely..."

Shay Bruce

"Steph I suggest you try again as that was 4 years ago, under new management and new chefs and staff. Things are much improved from what you..."

Katherine

"Love it! Eat at Mangiamo pretty much every two weeks, my friend and I love to meet up there. The food is simply amazing and so reasonably priced;..."

Chelsea

"Simply the best. I don't think I have ever had a coffee as good as the one serviced to me from this place. The food was really nice as well and..."

Simon Tuxford

"Best cafe I've ever gone You must come and get every..."

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"A love quiet but popular spot for locals. It feels like a place that is part of so many people's morning routine. The staff are lovely, always..."

Gerard Mackle

"Lovely food. Very nice, friendly service, Keto Chicken Pie was beautiful, tasty and had good veges - well cooked. I chose a peanut butter, banana and..."

Sharon Josephson

"As a staff I must say that we have a wonderful team, and the food is so delicious cz I rarely saw anyone left sth in the plate. The coffee also nice,..."

Amber AJ

"This is a nice clean cafe set in mairangi Bay. I have ordered eggs benedict and a mocha. Eggs benedict is very hard to get wrong. However, I was very..."

Abin Moses

"Heater was on when I arrived . Friendly staff . I had mince on toast with eggs , it was tasty and a lovely..."

Estelle

"Nice atmosphere. I had the Summer chicken salad and my friend had the lamb burger. They were both very nice but slightly more expensive than I..."

lisaloo1974

"Food is always fresh, nicely presented and value for money. Staff are pleasant a d helpful and there's good seating inside and..."

Linda Kneale

"ordered kiwi breakfast, really recommend. Chorizo sausage and potato are..."

Ruby Mardiono

"Absolute gem of a cafe in Mairangi Bay. Lovely Allpress coffees made by the wonderful barista Ryan. Food (both cabinet and kitchen), always..."

Clare Frankie

Salta Cafe

"TOTALLY HITS THE SPOT!!Love literally everything about Salta. The views from their secret garden OH! and their avocado smash is to die for. This..."

Nikita Yadav

"Good coffee and heated up muffin plus service. We sat upstairs which is nice and bright, but may need some more plants or decor to give it more..."

Golden Years

"OOO Damn ok been here a couple times for a cake and coffee and it always seems alright. Haven't been in a hot minute but keen to come back and check..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"This is one of my favourite cafes in Auckland. Consistently good food and service. A regular spot for weekend brunch. And now some padding to get to..."

Len Elikhis

"Busy cafe in ponsonby, but sit outside in their hidden garden area at the back to escape it. The mushroom bruschetta was tasty and served with a..."

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"Never tried the kitchen food but the coffee is bomb!! ☕️ Really good selection of cabinet food. Coffee is $5 for a flat white which is a bit..."

Alex Neilson

"Our go-to cafe when I work in the city. Very friendly staff and do great coffee and a good Earl Grey tea. Food is fresh and generous portions...."

Forkingfamished

"Came here on a Thursday morning while in Ponsonby. You can either sit outside to enjoy the sun or inside to have a peaceful breakfast/lunch...."

Jason Zhang

"Came here mid-week when it was quite busy but there was still plenty of seating. The coffee is great and I have to say that the avocado salsa,..."

Kerryj

"It would be easy to pass this cafe by as the front is so unassuming, but I'm so glad we noticed it & went in.This cafe is run by people who are..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Coffee is amazing here ! For all press fans this is a great option, ask the barista what way you like your coffee and find something even nicer in..."

Debbie Sugrue

"A real cafe for real people. It's a refreshing change from the chains, from the hipster indies, whatever else is out there. Plenty of seating (and I..."

Frank

"My husband and I eat often at Salta it's our fav delicious food and lovely staff the back garden is just delightful we adore the place Annie & David..."

Annie Lewis

"Every time we come into Salta we are always made to feel extremely welcome. The coffee is always strong and fantastic, service is always quick and..."

Abi Banks

"Stumbled upon the place 6 years ago and now won't go anywhere else for my morning coffee and breakfast - when time permits. Great people and great..."

Terry Viccars

"Great coffee and food :) I visit every day as it's the best coffee in Auckland. The people are lovely and friendly, the food is yummy (I try to..."

Colleen Mantle

"I heart Salta! Fantastic coffee and delicious food. The smashed avocado should be on everyone's bucket list. Salta is always full of vibrant,..."

Jane McCarroll

"Tiz never a concern for receiving excel service, food or friendly atmosphere @Salta. Eggs bene an absolute delight of taste sensation. The coffee..."

Diya Welland

"Great coffee, it is my daily latte stop. Lovely people who know all the regulars by name and order :) foods great too! Would highly recommend to..."

Maddie O'Donovan

"Beautiful secret garden with tasty food as the combination ... What a perfect lunch in this summer! ❤️I had Bruschetta portobello mushroom,..."

Adel Ani Dl

"Always come here when I need to do work on the laptop in a quite place, go upstairs or out the back it's great for doing work! Food and place is..."

Alwayseating

"Fantastic Coffee and Breakfast!Came to Salta for a working breakfast and it did not disappoint! I joined a bit late and the rest of the..."

Captain Underpants

"One of my locals, Always dependable for a top notch Allpress coffee. But if you want the true experience you have to try the Cinnamon Brioche, it..."

Logan Griffin

"Love this place, coffee is great, food is fantastic from cabinet or menu. Love the mince on toast!! Always busy but can sit upstairs or my..."

Vicky Fletcher

"Stopped in here for breakfast after a night of drinking. Hit the spot! Had the avocado, salsa chilli mole thingy with chorizo. Was delicious! Coffee..."

Hannah May

Duncan Galletly

"Been going here for years, and the coffee is consistently amazing, and really really good service too. I rarely eat healthy when I go out as see it..."

Keryn P.

"Cafes come and go but there is something about a well established joint that has been around a while that says a lot.Such is the case with Salta.Yes..."

Peterson Pies

"A quick drop by for breakfast before work. I decided to get a cold brew coffee and a salmon and egg slider. I didn't enjoy the cold brew as it had..."

Peifen Chua

"Great coffeeFood is amazing I love the avocado smash so fresh and tasty Staff are friendly and efficient Definitely a place to try the..."

Richard J

"This place has one of the most amazing coffees in town..."

KunwarBir Singh

"It was my second time there and I ended up on the exact same spot: on the couch upstairs. Super nice to lounge around there with a newspaper and a..."

Juku

"When I discovered this place it became my new measure for great coffee. I find it consistently excellent.I haven't eaten there so can't..."

Mike Skelton

"Boyfriend baby and i were looking for a place to have brunch i must say the service is excellent friendly staff and the food is amazing i had organic..."

Kali Windmill

"Fantastic cafe....great service and great coffee... every time! They always seem to get through the orders quickly..."

Andrew Patterson

"Without doubt the best coffee and cafe service in Ponsonby Road . The food is delicious . This is what a local cafe should be , staff are super..."

Melanie Vermont

"Always good coffee, good service, and busy - a good..."

Russell Tuffery

"I have been in here many times over many years. Not once has the service been rude or obnoxious, as described by one reviewer. There are few places..."

Christine Thackwell

"the mornings best start is with a Salta flat white and the best granola breakfast with berries, it's plain smiley! You need great coffee, check these..."

Mary Jane Mumford

"Coffee devine ! food yummm especially spicy chic salad !! Bring it back please.... giner crunch yumm mmyy, and the hot water bottles outside keep you..."

Leisa

"I popped up the road to Salta today for lunch, having forgotten the pasta component of my homemade pasta salad. I asked if they could do the chicken..."

Kristy Sorrell

"'Salta' used to be called 'Atlas' a few years ago and then they decided to rebrand and write 'Atlas' backwards, to the confusion of..."

Melissa Ruby Tuesday

"These guys are epic! Well priced with fantastic service, and the barista’s do not muck around on the coffees…my iced latte was top tier. Get..."

Hamish Dorrington

"Had masala eggs with coriander, comes with sourdough toast and slightly roasted sourdough. Bread is fragrant, the toasting elevated much flavour...."

Dundas Lai

"Incredible sandwiches and lovely staff. It’s a popular and lively cafe - beautiful outdoor area through the back that is a rare, calm haven in the..."

Syd Eats

"Always amazing and super friendly service, no matter how busy. The food is so satisfying and yummy. The best coffees in Ponsonby. They made me an..."

Angela Ashby

"Small little cafe at the heart of Ponsonby good service, coffee and tasty food- mince on toast the way to go after a bit of a hangover! Good value..."

Simon Metcalf

"Wilson served us and he is amazing! Great jokes and recommended us a few delicious cakes to go along with his fantastic..."

Ada C

"It was quite cute latte art I enjoyed and a crepe was yum but a bit..."

Jenna Jung

"Nice cafe, nice selection of food, nice staff. Everything was pretty good including the food. I got a cheese scone, which ended up having chilli in..."

Shaun B

"Stopped in for a (blueberry and cream cheese - tasty) muffin and spicy chai. Confusion over my drink but quickly replaced it with the correct one...."

Sian S

"Beautiful Cafe in the heart of Ponsonby with a peaceful garden area away from the busy street or you can enjoy the buzz of the inside..."

Diane Bellamy

"This place has good coffee and friendly staff. It is a nice spot with good outdoor seating but the decor is a bit vanilla. The raspberry friand i..."

Anthony Broatch

"Nice little cafe in Ponsonby. Reasonably priced and good quality cafe style..."

Andrew Smith

"Friendly customer service. Best place to enjoying morning atmosphere in..."

Lynn M.H

"I have come here a few times and the coffee has always been good. Hard to find a good OAT cappuccino sometimes. The scones are delicious too. Maybe..."

Nicole Bradley

Papillon Cafe

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"Staff very helpful and efficient. Maybe because of this Covid19, wish they have more choices in the kitchen. Wild variety in the..."

Patrick Tong

"We went there today during our visit to butterfly creek, it was great, food was surprisingly good! Was busy but food still came out fast which was..."

Yvonne

"We love butterfly creek/dinosaur kingdom so it's always nice to stop for a bite to eat & drinks, there's plenty of choice for seating both inside &..."

MamaBear

"Ate here 3 times over 2 years. Pretty decent meal, competitive prices, large portions. Enjoy the big breakfast, coffee is so-so but its the only..."

Mojo Jade

"Went here for my birthday lunch and ordered the minute steak open mila sandwich. Food was great. Portions were good for price. Would definitely..."

Atara Jeannette Viniki

"I came here for a baby shower which was set in a private room away from the cafe. It was great! Big space, private bar (not that we used it) but the..."

T.B.F

"Was impressed by the choice of food. Had a deli style feel to it.I had the orange and poppy seed gluten free muffin. Yummy!My friend had a..."

Bex

"The food was good, nicely prepared whether it was cabinet or freshly made. Coffee was also very good, the frappe was very unpleasant. The atmosphere..."

Adzkporter

"I prefer to go there for the cafe. They have good place to sit inside and out as per your liking. It's more about the atmosphere of the place rather..."

Sumit

"Good range of dishes, a menu and a lot of variety in the display cabinet, very pricey though. Good was fairly average, pretty greasy lasagna. ..."

Georgia Vossen

"Came here for my daughters birthday and the food was OK but the service was amazing. We had an elderly gentleman serve us at the counter and he was..."

Emily

"This cafe has a great cabinet range . But we ordered off the menu of course . Both our meals were great. Ribs and hot cakes . Was so full after..."

Js Kitchen

"I love this place. I have Coeliac Disease and a mild to serious sugar addiction and the lovely folks here usually have several gluten free options..."

Maria Foy

"BC is a magnet for parents and their children and rightly so. There are so many activities and attractions there. Being a newly termed "DINKY", I ..."

Vitale Eti

"Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service and great steak meals. I would definately go back and I highly recommend this place. Good place to take the..."

Riiah

"Been a few times & it's really hit and miss. I had the soup of the day once which was below average and tasted like can soup. My partner ordered..."

Tarina

"Lovely place to go wondering. Butterfly enclosure, all kinds of animal to see. The dinosaur area is one of the best I have seen. Farm area where you..."

Nicola Jane

"We arrived just in time for our train trip, went around twice. And then managed to catch the croc feeding which was cool to watch. Butterfly house..."

Sarah Pullman

"Been coming to Butterfly Creek for years and I was impressed on our last visit with how much it has developed and provided even more things to see...."

D&C Lambert

"Located right beside the airport, is a lovely affordable attraction! They have a butterfly house, various reptiles, gators/crocs, a kiwi!, lots of..."

Kay Liew

"A truly great way to waste a few hours when you’re stuck at the Auckland airport. We spent 4 hours there, which was probably about an hour too..."

Haley

"Easy to navigate around. Highlight: The Butterfly 🦋 house was awesome. Enjoyed feeding the animals at the buttermilk farm special mention: the..."

Samoan Grappler

"Went to the otter experience, it was sooo good. Lovely guide and up close and personal with the otter family. Got to feed them behind the scenes. ..."

Kim Cuttriss

"Great wee train ride, and animatronics. Butterfly house was very hot, so if you're allergic to heat, be warned. Lovely butterflies..."

KiwiTea

"Great learning experience for kids and fun as well, workers were nice and well presented, first time with the kids and they loved..."

Kon sole

"My daughter had her 6th birthday party in the Bud Room at Butterfly Creek. The whole event was well run and set up nicely. The kids and parents..."

Ryna Ali

"A fun day out for families and people interested in wildlife. It has a really cool dinosaur and mythological creatures section. The train that goes..."

Letha Rangard

"Butterfly Creek is an absolutely stunning and wonderful experience. The exquisite collection of butterflies is just amazing, and the way they flit..."

S W

"My first time visit..😁 .The butterflies were beautiful. It was so nice to be able to walk among them... 🦋, I must say I was impressed with..."

michelle powley

"Nice day out for the whole family. The butterfly enclosure was beautiful. Train ride was a added..."

Dulani Rupasinghe

"What an amazing adventure! We paid $55 for our family of 3 and had the best time of our lives. Nothing short of a Zoo trip. Beautiful butterflies, a..."

Avikil Nadan

"Celebrating our 3 year old boys birthday here today, great experience for the little ones they loved it.☺️ Can't wait to go back & watch them..."

Derik Riki Gifford

"Went there today not bad at all, the butterflies floating about are so pretty..kids had fun, great for school holidays & tourists, visitors from..."

Mandy Talamaivao

"Fantastic large zoo with a great range of animals. Obviously not on the same level as Auckland zoo, but great value for money. We saw the giant..."

Luca van Gorkom

Welcome Eatery

Wheelchair Accessible

"After a change of venue work wise, I have been on the hunt for my new work coffee spot. Honestly didn't have to venture far before finding this gem...."

Amindha Fernando

"Had coffee here today. A big, bright and spacious place, lots of seating, nice decor. They serve Supreme coffee so you know it's good. Coffee was..."

Abbey Lissaman

"-Staff were 100%, knew how to serve in a friendly manner and in a confident manner.-Food was excellent - Highly recommend all their food!..."

Beardie

"Came down for lunch and a few drinks. We grabbed a table and menus after waiting a bit not being directed. We then ordered at the counter. They have..."

Benedict Uy

"My friend and I thought we would try this Cafe out for lunch. The first thing we realised is that there is no ramp to get up to the Cafe (she has a..."

Jenna

"Sometimes we wished we worked on Grafton Road — imagine the lunchtime strolls in the Domain, Ceremony Burgers and — to our recent discovery —..."

Husk Creative

"Pros:The first impression I have by walking into this cafe is "neat". I like the tidy and modern ambiances, no dazzling disruptions...."

Zoe The Paranoid

"I went to a Welcome Eatery today !! Faultless in every way .. Fabulous food , service and velvety smooth coffee ... Cannot wait to go back..."

Rebecca Mcrobie

"Those working in the area are lucky to call this weekday eatery their local. Come here for wholesome food with plenty of flavour. The chilli beef is..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Located inside Orion Health in Grafton and a few minutes walk from Auckland Hospital, Welcome Eatery is one of those eateries that are only open from..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Christ this palace is a must if I could rate them a 10+ I would! The food has to be up there with Depot,absolute heaven! ,service is great, venue is..."

Alwayseating

"This fab new eatery at the bottom of the Orion office building is a must visit. I love the clean line scandi style fit out and the menu is pretty..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Really enjoy Welcome. Friendly service. Small lunch menu but what they do is usually top notch. Caesar salad is a favorite but often sells out. Good..."

Chris Kenedi

"Excellent service, great food and lovely, modern interiorAlways greeted in such a nice way- hence why its called welcome!Their menu changes..."

Thegreeats

"This place was not at all what i expected from a ‘corporate’ cafe inside of a corporate complex. It was open and airy with polished concrete..."

Campbell Ecklein

"The menu on zomato is out of date unfortunately. However the new menu is deliciously wintery. I had the pumpkin salad with haloumi, and my friend had..."

Jasmine

"First off, gorgeous interior. One of my favourite places I've been based on looks. Inside is huge, bright, and modern! With lots of seating for..."

Laura Hunt

"Situated in the Orion Health building on the Khyber Pass end of Grafton Road, Welcome Eatery is a fresh and airy cafe with a cool, calm and collected..."

Madicattt

"This place has a lovely simple plain layout for a cafe and its this simplicity that makes the venue. Amazing service and great quality food. The..."

Gidz Khalifa

"I love Welcome Eatery!!The coffee is always perfect and they have heaps of changing cabinet food. There are always healthy options (salads,..."

Sophie Munro

"Looks can be deceiving...the chic and modern interior took me by surprise and the atmosphere as soon as you walk in is most 'welcoming.The staff..."

Komer

"I recently visited Welcome Eatery after a friends suggestion. From the outside, you would think its more of a corporate cafe, however the inside is..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"My sister and I went for a quick lunch at Welcome today as it is just up the road from my office.This cafe is part of the Orion building..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Nice place for a coffee and some nice food also served here. Good hospitality. They also have a 20% discount on select food and coffees. Good place..."

Parth Kulkarni

"Came down for lunch and a few drinks. We grabbed a table and menus after waiting a bit not being directed. We then ordered at the counter. They have..."

Benedict Uy

"Superb breakfast menu and super friendly service. Great ham and cheese, coffee is fun sized. But overall the best cafe in the..."

Vi Duc Phan

"Friendly staff and manager! Loved the daily special - spaghetti and meatballs :) Desserts look amazing too..."

Jackie Kim

"Great coffee and cabinet..."

Mark Villella

"Beautiful place, yummy food, clean restrooms and pleasant..."

Vandana

"Very nice cashier served us, good vibes with some view to the street. We only stayed for some coffee and a muffin but it was just what we..."

Nitzan Katz

"Restaurant worthy menu from at a cafe. Great coffee and the service is..."

DDB Malcolm Campbell

"Great little cafe! Had THE BEST Caesar’s salad here recently where the anchovies were blended IN THE DRESSING, and the croutons were homemade..."

Sarah Jane

"They've nailed the essentials here. The coffee is good, the food is good with some interesting ideas, and there's plenty of seats both inside and..."

Dion H

"High ceilings, big windows that open to let in the warmth of summer, enthusiastic knowledgeable, friendly staff. Somehow Welcome always tempts me..."

John Schroeder

"Service is fantastic, even if you are only in for a coffee. The menu is frequently changed according to the seasons and always has a great selection...."

Caryn Tasker

"Their coffee makes my day! I get my usual "flat white with cinnamon on top" here every morning since my workplace is just across the road. The staff..."

Isaac Loyola

"Delicious, creative and healthy menu; great coffee and friendly service! It's just up the road from the new Les Mills gym, which makes it the perfect..."

Yummy Auckland

"Welcome is a great spot for a weekday break. The staff is friendly and attentive. At present it caters more to workers but this will change as more..."

Steve Southam

"This cafe stands on its own - it doesn’t need the Orion guys upstairs to keep it busy. Tasty food, very friendly service, and their cabinet food is..."

Nick Barraclough

"Initially, I was like pfft, salad and sandwiches? And now I'm like, ooh salad and sandwiches! I was also like, who eats soup for lunch? And now I'm..."

Kevin Arnold Varela

"Some of the most consistently great coffee I've found in Auckland. Menu and cabinet food have followed suit. I've never been disappointed at..."

Damien Stringer

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"We visited Just like Martha the other day and oh my goodness, it felt like I ate ART! 🤩 This café exceeded my expectations! We ordered the..."

Liandra Misquitta

"This cute cafe is amazing, felt welcomed and didn't have to wait for a table. The food was delicious I got the mince on toast and it looked to pretty..."

Nafi

"Dessert on a plate for breakie. How good! My dish had mocha panna cotta, raspberry poached pear and meringue on donut bread. This dish looked amazing..."

Randy

"Cafe food. Looks as beautiful as it tasted. Hard to find..."

Fairfoodie

"Such beautiful food! Really loved the French toast, recommend if you have a sweet tooth. Beautiful presention and cute decor and location.. coffee..."

Reema Singh

"Just Like Martha, the still relatively newly-opened cafe, was a more than welcome addition to an area which hasn’t previously had many eatery..."

Husk Creative

"The food was amazing and extremely fresh! Love that they cater to lots of different dietary requirements and have a good range of options. The staff..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"📍 Just Like Martha☕ Iced Matcha Latte + Latte🍴 Pistaccio Cheesecake-----------------------------------------------On the..."

DearMate

"Great food and quick service considering how busy they are. Loving the chicken burger, mince on toast and French toast. The..."

Sandi

"Loved the decor, the food was beautifully presented and came in timely fashion. Was tasty with menu food ranging from $12-$25 or so. Came on a..."

Teesh Ianto

"I've been out of the brunching scene for a while working on a new challenge in life, motherhood. I'm sorry I don't have the exact names and..."

A_craving_foodie

"What a gorgeous little cafe- the baking in the cabinet looked amazing at a really reasonable price.Coffee was great I have a long black with..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"This is the NEW local cafe in our area....parking is pretty good. But you may have a 1min walk sometimes. Excellent service and very nice..."

Glyn Flutey

"I've been here a few times now and am super stoked to have a great new local. Food is super delicious (both the brunch we've had and the delicious..."

Meagan Kerr

"Delicious green chilli scrambled eggs. Good range of teas - the chamomile and lime blossom was delish. It gets packed and very loud and pays to bring..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Amazing!! Tried the creamy mushrooms from here and they were delicious! Large portions which was great value for money. Has plenty of seating with..."

Hungry Hippo

"The food was fantastic and even though they were super busy the service was top notch, and the front of house staff was great at managing the rush!..."

Danielle Bea

"We came here on Monday (queen's birthday) and were seated super quick and served very efficiently. French Toast is delicious! So is the mince on..."

Alix Marie

"Cute little cafe just a walking distance from my place . Had coffee couple of times . Good to have a nice place to get coffee in the morning before..."

Ranjani Singh

"Busy place but we were seated within minutes. Really friendly staff and the best French toast I have ever had! With banana donuts even! Definitely..."

Courtenay Harrop

"Awesome vibe in this place! The till/cabinet area is constantly crowded cause if you’re not paying for your amazing meal you’re drooling over the..."

Jo Perkins

"This newly opened place served some really good food with great friendly service. The experience was worth every single penny. Highly recommended to..."

Kalyani Bhole

"Came in on the weekend and had a great time! The place was busy and buzzing with activity but the staff was fast and attentive. We were greeted and..."

Lovely Munchies

"Came in this Saturday with my family and absolutely loved it! We ordered the Mince on Toast, French Toast and Beef Cheek Bene (as well as the kids..."

Jessica Alise

"Super cute little place in Three Kings - staff really friendly and the food is great. We had the Spicy Mince on Toast (beware the Tempura Battered..."

Gail Tasker

"Tried the lunch menu. Food is just awesome in this place. Everything we tried from Wagyu mince with Toast to the Lemon cheese cake to the peppermint..."

Waruna Tennekoon

"Just Like Martha is an absolute treasure trove for coffee enthusiasts and foodies alike. As soon as you step into this charming coffee shop, you're..."

Nicolas Rojas

"Absolutely delicious food, we went for brunch on a Sunday, not too just but lively enough, owner served us and was absolutely lovely! Good to chat to..."

Linda (Kiwi Linda Lou)

"Thank you Martha for the gorgeous meal last night. The black forest cocktail was divine! The fish of the day and sirloin were winners. They were..."

Mish Harper

"I had a great experience. Food was delicious. Good portion size. Loved the way they presented the food. Amazing and cheerful staff. A good variety of..."

Shruti Anaghan

"Such a great spot. Soon to become a staple. Exciting menu without losing the classics. French toast was 🔥 Just needs a baby change table and..."

Dominic Schryvers

"This place is amazing! The food was phenomenal. I had the fried chicken with the crispy fries. It was Devin! I enjoyed every bit of it. I had the..."

Bee

"Service and food quality always consistent and good, toddler and dog friendly place. Well priced for the area. Their new brunch menu was very good,..."

S Lau

"Went in for some brunch, the big breakfast was great, though personally it would be great to have some replacement options for bacon as not..."

Hitesh Patel

"Just Like Martha is my favourite local spot for lunch, coffee and sweets. I often take home slices after lunch to enjoy for dessert that night...."

Ellie Harris

"One of our locals but everyone is usually greeted enthusiastically! Coffee is good. Slightly stronger and a tinge bitter, if you like that..."

Glyn Flutey

"Great food, great service. Generous size meals. Great kids..."

Linda Hallas

"What a cool little find.Really impressed with the quality and presentation of our meals,and the welcoming friendly..."

Rashid Bharuchi

"Had the lamb shoulder which was very flavourful, served with pickled onion and beets. The mince on toast also delicious, both dishes were a generous..."

Helen Joe

"I love the look of the cabinet food. Like the saying I eat with my eyes first. The cooked food always served beautifully , great coffee , just a bit..."

Rika “Ri” Rika

"Really nice atmosphere and delicious food! Will be going back for dinner and brunch..."

Jessica C

"Can't believe I haven't been here before! A great brunch spot with excellent food. All of the dishes we ordered (creamy mushrooms, both fire..."

Shammi Karunaratne

"Absolutely amazing! Such a hidden gem in Three Kings. Have always come here for brunch, but they now do dinner service too. Honestly, the best food..."

Frankie Roberts

Pescado Cafe & Tapas Bar

79/100 (1328 ratings)

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"Nice food, we stopped for a later afternoon coffee and snacks. No complaints, service was good, food was good, nice apple crumble pie, not too..."

Hitesh Patel

"Always loved spanish tapas. Good loaction, good atmosphere, friendly staff, and the food was not bad either~My favourite was the pork belly, because..."

Icy Guo

"Great Mediterranean cuisine, fresh dishes, professional service, recommend, must go again. Nice tapas selection, oysters. Have sets for breakfast,..."

Pavel Valenta

"I enjoyed the food. The service was amazing. Always there when I needed anything. I highly recommend the French cutlets or the seared..."

Timothy Dupree

"Nice food.Good tapas for reasonable price.Service is fast and good, prime..."

Andy Vlaas

"Amazing place to be at by the wharf on sunny day, if you are a vegetarian you might find it a little tough and I would have loved the place if they..."

Shashank Bhargava

"Went here via First Table. Such a great dinner, delicious food and great..."

Benny Jekel

"Nice food, good of atmosphere and friendly..."

Rodrigo Azueta

"Very delicious, full of flavour and big portion sizes for tapas...staff are very friendly, great atmosphere one of my favourite places to go in..."

Leon Halverston

"Great food at great atmosphere right on the wharf. Suitable for just a bite or a full meal. Great selection of beverages..."

Finn Balchin

"Excellent for lunch with good views. Staffs were..."

Eric Chung

"Food was great, eye fillet was perfectly cooked. Lacked a bit seasoning. The service was good, but had room for..."

Marshall T

"Had one of the most delicious lunches in a long time. Antipasto platter, patatas bravas, and the scallops with truffle mash - plenty for two..."

Warren Coleman

"The breakfast is affordable, I ate benedict with bacon just fo $19. Love..."

Ade Saputra

Mahuhu Espresso

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"Mahuhu Espresso is just next to my work. They make AMAZING food. Always fresh, tasty and good quality. My favourite is chicken bacon salad..."

Iveta Railaite

"I just finished the most amazing chicken and bacon salad. Highly recommended. It had just the right amount of spice without being overdone. Good..."

Erika Schuit

"My usual lunch go to. Cheap and big portions, and has great..."

Justin Junaid

"Your new barista is really good. He is the Asian guy who ties his hair. I was disappointed in last couple of months as my mocha was not really great..."

Epicure

"Great coffee and quick service, the place seems clean and tidy but can get a bit cold as it is quite open.Food is great too and I think..."

G1k

"I work in the area so this is like 1 of the few places available for food and coffee. Wish they were open till late but it is only a cafe. I choose..."

#fatlyfe

"Was here for work team breakfast buffet. Good selection of breakfast foods, everything was amazing! The runny eggs were nicely done, and has great..."

Smoothie Oeek

"They do good cabinet food. Love the sandwich and the date scone is truly delicious. I really enjoy the food.The place is simple and clean...."

Yusoff Kamal

"Great cafe with the usual breakfast/lunch menu. It was very quite (due to most people working from home) so service was fairly quick. Pretty good..."

Mansha Dubey

"Great value lunch just consumed from Mahuhu. They should get 5 stars except they were already out of their cabinet salads and it wasn’t even..."

G M

"Fluffy foam flat white Nice flatwhite sweet date..."

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"Great delicious smoothies and high quality coffee!..."

Sandy Cheeks

"Whilst only open Monday to Friday catering mostly to the CBD business traffic this cafe is well worth a visit. The coffee is good the food is..."

Mike Bailey

"Staying at old Railway Station and looking for decent coffee and came across Mahuhu. Saw it was busy so thought this is for me. Not disappointed -..."

Alison Toia

"Really enjoyed this place! The food was so good and the ambiance and staff were really nice and..."

Susanne Snow

"They make a great effort to learn your name and recognise your preferences. So even if you are buying a single takeaway coffee staff are..."

Lia T

"Great service from counter staff.. tables were clean efficiently.. coffee arrived on the table n food delivery in time as well.. food not overly..."

Zeenat Khan

"Great food lovely coffee. Chef made me a lovely cedar salad even though it wasn't on the menu. Lovely..."

Raewyn Paewai

"Loved my first SPICY Chia Latte..."

Raintree Kopua

"It’s a great cafe with good coffee and foods, and reasonably priced. Best place to go when you are visiting Spark..."

Terry Ho

"Cakes too big, would happily buy smaller for less, need a friend to share with. Great..."

Matt Lightbourn

"Good coffee and food. I love the Pastries they serve as they are a bit large compared to what is sold in other Cafes and they are not that..."

Anas Shatat

"Best Cafe in the area. Extensive food on offer and awesome..."

Alan Courtenay

"Lovely food with generous portions. Staff know their regular customers by..."

Kristina Strathern

"Good coffee and good food sizes. Lunch specials can be really good..."

andrew bradley

"What a great place to have breakfast or lunch. Good choices available & nice..."

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