French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Auckland Central

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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

"The hollandaise sauce, beetroot puree and layered potato would have made this bacon eggs bene great if it wasn't for the eggs being a tad overcooked..."

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"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

"One of the best bakeries - so sad it has closed. We will not forget..."

Finn Watkinson

Le Garde-manger

88/100 (2097 ratings)

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Goat cheese salad

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Snails

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Coq au Vin

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Cakes

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Lamb

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Confit

Baguette

Beef

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French onion soup

Pancakes

Beef Bourguignon

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"Had lunch here yesterdayFantastic French fareGreat service and moodFrench Onion soupBeef Bourgignon with Potato DauphinoisCreme BruleeA hidden gem..."

Glenn Town

"One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten in in my life. Warmly charming, authentic decor delicious food without a hint of pretension. They don't..."

Andrew Ahmed Mahon

"Delicious from start to finish - the chicken liver pâté was the standout of our order, next time we're ordering 2 plates of it! Lovely service. We..."

Jacquie T

"Super delicious, the service is warm. Highly..."

Jiayingliang1

"A French restaurant where you hear tables around you speaking in French. Cozy & quaint decor, a very homey vibe. A classic French Bistro menu & a..."

Manz

"I have given the restaurant a 4 today - which would have been a 5 if only they had remembered to give us the window table I had asked for (when I..."

Jean Harris

"Incredible value for money. French toast, bacon and eggs, coffee and crepes for 2 people totalled $48! The food is to die for, the toast is soft and..."

Mashed_Potato

"This place is great! Seems like authentic homy food. Tried the beef bourguignon and thought the flavors were delicious! I just didn’t like the..."

Wapatino

"As a french I come here often. The food is good just maybe the potatoes are not soft enough or tender. I had a raclette and a galette with potatoes..."

EkisDekorator

"OMG what a place! Had a Tartiflette and a glass of white wine. And it was heaven in my mouth. I love this place and couldn’t get over the food...."

Sehaj Mehra

"I had breakfast here with two of my friends who were visiting Auckland. The atmosphere was really nice, with French music quietly playing in the..."

Sharon Louie

"This is my favourite restaurant and the first place I think to go to on a special occasion. The staff are consistently attentive and friendly, the..."

Sam Rosser

"Craving for mouthwatering crepes? Looking for simple yet comforting desserts after dinner? Or just for French? Or maybe seeking for a nice cozy..."

Jade Lim

"Came in tonight for a Waitangi Day dinner. Ordered the mushroom and herbs galette, brandy crepe and the potato gratin with bacon and cheese. The..."

Rosanne Choy

"A friend from Wellington who frequents this little gem brought me here on Friday night for dinner. Esgargot, pate, platter of meats and two creme..."

Saskia Halleen

"A small place but was an excellent treat to the belly. Wanted to eat french food since a long tim and here we arrive.Me and my friends had the best..."

Mulik.aditya99

"SO GOOD! the whole experience was exceptional. The food was heaven, the atmosphere was vibrant, and the service was spot on. Such a good..."

Rebecca

"We went here for dinner before a concert in the Town Hall. The scotch fillet was very well cooked and the beef bourguignon was tender and very nice...."

Peter Smith

"Really amazing food although it is a little pricey. The main itself was really filling for $20 odd dollars. The crepes and chocolate were so rich, it..."

Persian Foodie

"Stopped by during restaurant month for a special 2 course meal for $40. I went with the French Onion soup followed by the beef bourguignon. We..."

Benedict Uy

"Excellent food & wine and friendly staff! Will definitely come back again very soon! We booked a table for 11 including 3 kids for tea last night...."

Sarah Sara

"Beautiful food. A shame no one tried to take my drink order and it seems as though the tartin had been sitting for a while before being delivered to..."

Vanya Dahl

"I really enjoyed the crepes! Best crepes Iv had so far. Service was excellent. Will definitely come back. Everything came out together with not much..."

Kezia Samy

"Been here for lunch on a Saturday. The decor is rustic and nice. We had ordered the onion soup, escargot and goats cheese salad for entree. For the..."

JJ Jenkins

"I love Le Garde Manger. It is the traditional French cafe with the best selection of Crepe, savoury and sweet. That's the real difference with this..."

Bevan Chuang

"My family came here to farewell my sister-in-law on her trip to live in France for a few months The staff were friendly and despite how busy the..."

Matthew Wallis

"I have had a very nice experience here with very friendly staff and i love the atmosphere of the place, it just feels so French. I love French food..."

Crackerjacker

"Have been wanting to try this place for the longest time! Finally got a chance to come with a couple of friends during a quiet lunch time. We ordered..."

Teddyfamily.

"This restaurant is such an odd little place amongst all the Korean and Asian food restaurant on upper queen. But it seems pretty popular as its..."

Ethan Liaw

"excellent meal! Comforting French food at its best. Friendly efficient service, broad range menu, fair pricing. Thank you Le Garder Manger, all of us..."

Ramona Dillon

"What an amazing French cafe! I stumbled across this cafe as I was going for a walk after checking into my hotel having been told my room..."

Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!

"On the ever-changing food-scape of New North Road, this little French eatery sits quietly. Don't let its humble exterior fool you, it has a..."

Husk Creative

"I went there with 5 friends few months ago and everyone was happy of trying new, different then burgers, meals. It's a very nice place to have first..."

KW

"A really romantic place, and service is really great - super french. Quite a hidden gem in Auckland. Price is very decent for what we are..."

Jess S

"Great food, great service, nice and comfortable atmosphere. It was my first time trying french restaurant and I enjoyed very much! Couldn't try their..."

Emily J

"I had midweek dinner here with my partner and a friend, it was simply superb. We all had a two course meal, which was excellent value and everything..."

Emma W

"Been here a few times and it never fails to deliver high quality food and experience. Their beef bourguignon is to die for and a few desserts I've..."

Jovs

"Where do you go to find rustic, hearty, traditional French food in Auckland? On first glance, you might not think that Upper Queen Street would be..."

Hungry Auckland

"we came with a group of about 25 people, so got a set menu with 1 of 3 choices of savoury crepes for main and 3 choices for dessert. Food quality was..."

Imperius Malekith

"Le Garde Manger is a small French restaurant in Queen St, I came here for lunch today, it was empty and I was the only customer. Their service was..."

Di

"The food is awesome, I love the mushroom sauce and baked potato so much. Near my home and come to there regularly :D The waitress is very friendly..."

Zhe Wen

"This is a very first time I tried this place.We had some lamb drum and Scott filet with some potato bake and mushrooms souce and have glass of..."

Farshid Hakimi

"Last night i went with friends to Le garde manger on Queen st. We love the French decorations in the cafe. The waiter which is also the owner of the..."

Elly Pham

"Le Garde Manger is like a small slice of France on Queen Street. When you walk through the door - from the tablecloths, to the music, decor & accents..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Auckland was getting cold and we thought it would be nice to have something to warm up. We ended up on this place after a quick search on Zomato and..."

Eduardo Dias

"French food is the food of love they say and damn whoever said that is right 👅💕. This restaurant is tucked into the section of shops on the..."

Monique Porteous

"As part of a group I finally came to experience the culinary works and services of Le Garde Manger, one of just a few French restaurants in Auckland...."

Carolin Ertelt

"Passed a hundred times in front of this French restaurant in the heart of Auckland, and always found its mood so charming and cozy. Fortunately,..."

Diogo Reck

"I've walked past this place many times and I always thought it looked quite dark, but actually it had a pretty nice atmosphere. It was lively, but..."

Jess

"They accommodated a large group of us earlier this week. The food was very quick especially considering how many diners there were. Can't believe I..."

Jesse James .

"Having a mis-spent youth in the South of France, I'm a sucker for a good fish soup and it definitely was that. It was served with toast and oddly an..."

Auckland Food Tours

"We have been here often over the past five or six years and can recommend it. The food is always good without being off the scale, - good honest..."

Jean HH

"When i think of le garde manger it reminds me of first date. This cute, unique little french restaurant feels very intimate with its dimmed lighting..."

Joanna W

"I tried this lively place for the first time last week with a French friend. The crepes are so good and it's great value for money. The lovely French..."

Hayley Hazlett

"Great meal tonight at Le Garde Manger. Galette was delish (goat cheese, honey, sundried tomatoes and walnut) and a good French onion soup (although..."

Anna Daley

"For crêpes they have a lot of choices to choose from. A friend and I came here for some after dinner dessert and they didn't disappoint. Their..."

Vanessa

"Today, We went to French restaurant which name is "La garde manager". It's my first visiting to French store. All ingredients are fresh! Especially,..."

Gi Soo Kim

"Awesome place my brother in law who spends a lot of time in France we have only been once but loved it the 4 days we were in Paris has said this is..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"Le Garde Manger deserves a shoutout as our absolute favourite French restaurant in Auckland, really. We have been here numerous times over the past..."

Kiwi Foodie

"I first laid my eyes on Le Garde Manger about 2 months before I dined there. I was going to a BBQ joint further up the hill on Queen Street when I..."

Khoa Le

"Went here with a friend for a pre-concert dinner after another friend told me they'd had a lovely meal there. We did also & are keen to return. The..."

Yvonne Wagner

"I couldn't fault this place! It's the cutest little cafe that many would drive or walk past but don't let first impressions be your judge, you must..."

Annie Jean

"A quant place for lunch with a pleasant, cosy atmosphere, authentic service and delicious food. I really liked that the food was classic French..."

Shannon T

"Had date night here recently. The steak was delicious, and reasonably priced. Service was adequate, and the ambiance was pleasant. Will most..."

Rebecca Bub

"Excellent salad and vegetarian-base French onion soup. Coffee and crême brûlée were similarly good. Staff were fast, friendly, and attentive. Wish..."

LivingAnExaminedLife

"Came here for dinner before a movie and loved it! The place it's definitely romantic so ideal for couples and romantic dates. Many many options for..."

Daiana Cordoba

"Le garde manger is my favourite place in the city! Had my little birthday celebration here tonight with other 3 good friends. Amazing food (always!)..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Really really nice. Great Food ambience and service. Incredibly well priced too. Fab wine list. At last a carafe restaurant . Thursday nite live..."

Kerry Knight

"This was a charming venue for an evening dinner. The noise level is a little loud for an intimate date since you have to raise your voice a bit to..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Went there and really enjoyed. Good service and excellent..."

Hirano.christian

"Budget French food with amazing flavours :) it's restaurant month now in Auckland and this is what they offer, steak with red wine sautéed onions..."

Kevin Kantono

"One of my very favorite places to eat in Auckland. I love taking friends along - not just for the food, but for the warm and helpful staff. It pays..."

Lin Pardey

"This place is AMAZING! The snails are juicy and beautiful. The steak is perfectly cooked. the deserts leave you wanting more. Nestled..."

Bigspender

"One of my favourite restaurants. Very authentic - you feel like you are in France. I've tried lots of their dishes and never had a fail. My..."

Kerry K

"This restaurant is well positioned for receiving guests before, or after a show as is is nearby the Town Hall, Civic, Q and Aotea Theatres. Bookings..."

Chas Nz

"Went with 4 others to celebrate a 20th wedding anniversary and we were all very impressed. What a change to be able to eat at a restaurant that..."

Jonpaul Mower

"Awesome stuff. We went in just after they opened on a Sunday so we got the restaurant to ourselves. Order two dessert crepe options from the menu...."

Rao

"One of the best meals I have had in the ten years I have been in New Zealand, divine food, well priced great atmosphere wonderful staff. A must if..."

Alison Sabin-Hyde

"Service and food was fantastic and for a very reasonable price. I cannot compliment the waiter enough for his warm and prompt service. The chicken..."

Anita Farland

"This is my new favourite restaurant for taking a class load of students since St Tropez is no more. They will do either a crepe menu or a fixed price..."

Margaret Ubels-Rattray

"Every time I have a relative come to stay in Auckland I bring them here, and every time I go, the service and food are Excellent. The Waiters are..."

Ora Lima-Jose-Hovell

"My boyfriend, flatmate and I visited last Sunday. It was my first experience eating French food. I had a succulent rare sirloin steak with thick blue..."

Zoe Tsai

"I loved this place on both visits. Both at dinnertime, service was fantastic and the food was the best I've had at a meal out. The atmosphere is..."

Michael

"Went to check out the set menu for the August restaurant month. Everything was amazing, my fave being the chicken liver pate. Worth going back just..."

Tracey

"One of our favs in Auckland.Authentic, delicious, great value French food. One of the best meals in France is the unpretentious bistro food..."

Jess

"Decent place in Auckland for a French restaurant. Went there for lunch with a friend. Friendly staff with prompt service. Steak was good...."

Louise

"This place is a hidden gem. We popped in for dessert and found them to be absolutely delicious! Great authentic vibe and friendly staff. I highly..."

Luke Procter

"I've been here 4 times, and its still hard to decide between 3 or 4 stars. Its good value for money, so hey. Just a classic french bistro,..."

Ellie

"Great simple french bistro menu, excellent food and reasonable prices. If this place was in Ponsonby you would never get a table. Menumania wants me..."

Steven Bennett

"One of our favourites. Real French food, genuine atmosphere, charming service. Amazing good value and a real gem in the Auckland restaurant scene. We..."

Vince Frank

"We wanted to have dinner on Friday night, but this place was full, no tables left for us. went back on Saturday for lunch and had savory pancakes,..."

C-force

"Had lunch here yesterday as I had a voucher, and I absolutely loved this place. The restaurant is so cute and cosy, and the food was lovely. First we..."

Noelia Gonzalez Quiñones

"We have been here on a number of occasions, for brunch and dinner, each time fantastic. A great range of gallettes and crepes for brunch, with..."

CherylM

"We ate here after the early performance of Rocky Horror Show.We were lucky we had booked as the restaurant was busy. The food was delicious,..."

Elizabeth Reeve

"We recently had the good fortune to eat at this small restaurant at lunchtime and were very pleased we did. Initially we were the only diners but by..."

C Brown

"Updated review: Still a 4. I came here last Saturday with my Dad as I had really enjoyed the food and atmosphere here on my first visit. I was..."

LucyGoosey

"We were here for a birthday dinner, the service, food, and atmosphere were superb. The only down side was the limited selection of dishes, we could..."

Lucia Zhang

"It was like, “A wild French creperie and cafe came out of nowhere” mostly because this part was lined with mostly Korean and other Asian food..."

Marnelli

"Went here for dinner on a cold and rainy Saturday night. The restaurant was warm and inviting, with the red and white check table clothes adding to..."

Food Dilemma

"I was craving comfort food. This was close to our hotel - and I am so glad it was. We got the French onion soup and Tartiflette and of course crepes..."

Jody Holliday

"Food is great ! 🥰 so is the service 🙏🏻 we were craving for escargot 🐌 and here we go , onion soup is good and sweet, pan fried fish is..."

Khasseli Tanuwijaya

"Loved this place for something different. Had French onion soup and galette. My fiancee had snails and coq au vin. Nice atmosphere. Great food. Would..."

Craig Lancaster

"Tres magnifique! A popular restaurant with fast and friendly service. We loved the French onion soup avec croutons et la Dijonnaise galette. Crepes..."

Dora Green

"Food was brilliant, decor stunning. I'm not French but if it wasn't 100% authentic, I'm a bad judge. Very popular, even on a weeknight, I would book...."

Jeremy Kent

"10/10 :Quaint restaurant with a heart! Beautiful service from the staff and to the owner and chef especially. He looked after us the whole night..."

Karl Leuterio

"Always grabbing foods when I’m available. Le garde manger is absolutely the best choice! Apple tarte and chocolate fondant are the best since I..."

Elena S

"I was looking for a place to have my brunch/lunch, just passed by this restaurant and was caught by its style, something made me want to have a..."

David France - ExploreFeelGood

"What a quaint wee Resturant. A real French feel with nice decor and decorations. The staff were friendly and service was great. Food was very nice..."

phil

"Loved our meal here. Commenced with lamb ravioli, then I had the snapper which was cooked to perfection. My husband enjoyed beef bourguignon. Crepes..."

Vicki McInnes

"Oh do delicious. Hearty meal with good balanced flavor. Nothing too bold, done just right. I like how orders came out together so there is no food..."

Clyn T

"Excellent restaurant and exactly as if you really were in France. We had gorgeous venison civet which was one of the specials of the..."

Simon Jones

"Lovely little restaurant with great food and friendly, helpful staff. Highly..."

Tim Harrington

"A charming authentic French Restaurant serving classic dishes including Escargot, Beef Bourgogne and many other favourites. Kir Royale to start, I..."

John

"A place I have wanted to go to for a very long time so was perfect to go before attending a concert at the Town Hall. It didn't disappoint. It was..."

Julie White

"Nice piece of bread. Friendly staff, average coffee and omelette, yummy..."

Blair Kim

"Great hospitality, good food at reasonable price. I ordered chicken and fish of the day for mains, together with onion soup. We had some beers and..."

Ariya Prongsirikul

"Lovely place with delicious food and deserts. We were all satisfied with our meal. Would be good if they had more comfortable chairs. Would..."

Ruwayda Henry

"Fantastic food, fun atmosphere and great service! Best place in Auckland to go get a decent crepe and sit down with..."

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