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The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Auckland Central, May 2024

Chuffed

86/100 (2717 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Cafe

New Zealand

Vegetarian Friendly

Cafe

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

Omelette

Bagels

Salmon

Eggs Benedict

Toasts

Café

New Zealand

Café

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"Restaurant Month menu was fab. I would highly recommend..."

Robyn Chapman

"Came here for lunch with my sister and enjoyed some delicious food and drinks. 😊 The cafe was very busy when we arrived (around 1:20pm), but we..."

Vanessa Chong

"We’ve been coming to Chuffed for a while now and are yet to be disappointed! The coffee is seriously the best coffee in town (Kudos to Mayank the..."

Manyara

"Been here too many times to count. Their coffee is consistently great and the selection of sandwiches comes in handy if you need to grab something on..."

Amindha Fernando

".📍 Chuffed Cafe☕ Moccamaster cold drip🍴 Almond Croissant-----------------------------------------------A hidden gem..."

DearMate

"I normally get the crumpet. I could taste a bitterness from my salmon crumpet for some reason but I really enjoy the maple and pear one when I go...."

Renie

"Crumpets are one of their specialties & they are really good. Enjoyed the clotted cream & rhubarb. Blueberries were good too but there was a lot of..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Wow their blueberry muffin was amazing! I think its homemade..."

Jennifer L

"Amazing ambience. Love it more after interior changed. Eggs Benedict is getting better. They are on our egg benne collection on..."

FoodiesTable

"High expectations, from all high ratings heavy promos. The cafe was hidden away from the street, at the back of a building. It opens up at the back..."

Manz

"one of my favorite cafe place in Akl, lovely neighbourhood with warm decorations.service is good and good to meet friends therelove their..."

LGarden

"Cute waitresses， nice service， but a little narrowspace..."

Jialin Cui

"Best moccachino in town. Not overly sweet 😋. Just perfect. Awesome service. Intuitive listening. They really go the extra mile. Thanks guys will..."

Yenegh Badimayalew

"Had a lovely brunch with friends here. Nice and artistic decor in the cafe. Fresh sparkling water served and love it. The Salmon Crumpets are fairly..."

Sylvia

"My friend ordered the cauliflower, which was luscious with good texture and taste. My Bircher museli was delicious. Would like to go there again...."

Carol W.

"Came here for brunch, place was relatively empty when we arrived but came just before lunch rush I assume as it quickly filled. I ordered the sweet..."

Sam Diprose

"good location,nice coffee, I ordered chicken burger and it was delicious, the bun was soft with lots sesame on it and the chicken was juicy.one..."

Huang Jingjing

"Gorgeous hidden spot away from the bustle of the city. We were lucky to get a seat outside after a short wait. Coffee was delicious. Ruben was..."

Krystal Reyland

"A busy cafe on high Street. We had Almond coffee and it's rare to get yummy Almond coffee but this place gets it right.. The food is delicious too...."

Breadzania

"Chuffed is 'the' cafe to be at in Auckland's bustling CBD. At the end of a long mirrored hallway, a foliage-filled oasis is revealed. With hanging..."

Liam Roberts

"A hidden gem on high street! a lovely cafe, has cozy and warm vibes. The outside seating has natural light and very cozy. Coffee was great and..."

MCP

"I loved the cauliflower dish, it was so yummy and surprisingly filling for a vegetarian dish. the coffee was great too. My friend’s pasta was a bit..."

Tuna

"This is a nice little Cafe on high street with a great breakfast menu (haven't had the chance to try out their lunch yet). I enjoyed their outdoor..."

Doris Ma

"Had the ‘Gin and Citrus cured salmon’ and I devoured it within 5 minutes! This was delicious but would’ve preferred if the sauce on the side..."

Hannah Zheng

"One of the best places in the CBD!A little hidden gem with an awesome atmosphere. The food and coffee are delicious, and the staff are..."

DB Eats

"A lovely brunch place tucked away in a nice cosy space. The menu I tried were the crumpets and the banana porridge. Both were..."

Asianfoodie

"Hidden away in High Street, you may need to look a little harder to find this place but Chuffed is definitely worth the extra look! It's cozy and..."

Matchstick Reviews

"We had the lamb shoulder here. It was delicious. I don't like the coffee because it tasted a bit sour. I like the decoration of the store. The..."

Jack Food

"I have been to this cafe many times. The food is average. But this time I ordered an ice Americano. To be honest, I really don't like it. It is..."

Wanzi Xiao

"Trully High Street's best hidden secret. I love the ambience so much! The place is tiny but not cramped. It is very nicely decorated; has..."

Jacynda Darmawan

"This cafe is quite popular in high street with nice ambiance. I ordered an omelette last time. It looks good but tasted a bit salty. The customer..."

Will Nono

"A versatile cafe for a quick coffee fix, to catch up with friends, quick breakfast before work and even to have lunch during your lunch break. The..."

G1k

"A hidden gem on High street. Outdoor seatings under the sunroof with a cozy ambience.Beautiful decorated food with exceptional tastes...."

Lucy

"Chuffed iced mocha's are so damn amazing! every time i'm in town i get an iced mocha from here. I've only tried the iced mocha so i can't say..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Picked the Salash chorizo omelette for breakfast. Sourdough bread was awesome but I wished the chorizo was a bit spicier. Manchego cheese was a nice..."

Flippynz

"Always the freshest, best muffins! I'm a bit of a muffin addict and have tried all of the cafes along High Street and Chuffed's are 100% the best. ..."

Lana

"Food tastes really good, and the place is inside a building, not hard to find, as there is a sign outside on the high street. Would like to go back..."

Wendy Wang

"This place offers exceptional food, service and coffee. I ordered an iced mocha which wasn’t overly sweet like a lot of places and the eggs..."

Aimee.

"I love coming into this place for brunch. I especially love the small garden/courtyard area at the back where we normally sit. The ambience kinda..."

Ieseon

"The last time I spent in Auckland I went to Chuffed both days. The first day I had the scone with avo and Salmon. This was well presented and tasted..."

Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt

"Had the green bowl, the veggies were cooked perfectly and the avocado was perfect too! Only bad part was the toast was quite soggy and the egg was..."

Jenny Kim

"Chuffed is a secluded spot on High St that lends itself to a charming atmosphere and outdoor seating. The environment can get busy so they have..."

Vita

"This is the go to cafe for coffee. The senior batistas here are top of the line. Although the food is a little different and not quite my taste, the..."

Floyd Moratti

"Cozy little spot that’s perfect for get-togethers for friends!! Lovely variety of healthy, delicious food! Coffee is average, service is great and..."

Sofie Yeung

"First time here and wow it’s such a hidden gem in the city. The space is small but cozy with friendly service. The portions are large and..."

Vanessa Gao

"Cool vibe, super comfy and such a nice atmosphere overall. Loved the aesthetics of this place, especially the artwork. Food was filling and..."

Dani

"Such a beautiful café. Really sophisticated, artsy and just wow. And the food! Ugh, the coffee, even the water is sparkling! The service is great..."

Alexis D.

"Great coffee as always and lovely ambience in the courtyard! Will be back to try their food too, wish you guys could open longer hours..."

Sarah Leigh

"Ordered chai latte and omelet. Coffee was awesome and the omelet was super delicious, and you will definitely feel chuffed with the outside dining..."

LilianMonaghan

"Some of the best fish I’ve had around the city. The dishes are interesting and tasty. The restaurant itself is nice, especially the bar/lounge..."

Susan Lazarus

"Very busy cafe everytime I want to eat breakfast but see a lot of people in the cafe. They food was nice I like my scrambled eegs coffee is the..."

Jewel

"Very very good food! I tried the eggs bene without any sides. I was so thrilled with the fact that I got to try American biscuits. There was a lot of..."

Liz Scott

"My favorite cafe in the city, lovely decor, delicious food and amazing customer service! I got the mushroom roll and the fruit..."

Ankita Langa

"Came here for brunch the other day. Can be a little hard to find cause its inside of a building, but there are plenty of signs outside which point..."

Louise

"Good little cafe to grab lunch in town. Coffee was ok and service was a bit slow but the food made up for it. Was a large portion and reasonably..."

Nade

"ordered egg benedict with hot americano. The coffee is amazing, the ambience was superb because it was raining outside. The food was good. Perfect..."

Sonia Son

"Very nice food! Excellent service! The coconut cappuccino tasted fabulous! Nice environment of course, and kids friendly. Enjoyed a lot. :) we would..."

Jennifer King

"Uni is so close by to this cafe so I’m surprised I haven’t visited this joint sooner! Cute cafe with beautiful bird paintings, friendly staff and..."

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"You can almost say this one is like a hidden gem, just waiting to be discovered.A simple but very warm and modern place with a good outdoor area..."

João Plácido

"Awesome eggs benny with salmon, beautifully cured and not old and slimy which is what gets me with salmon. And such good hollandaise. Ah just good...."

Jasveen Kaur

"Nice cafe hiding in high St. Delicious food,but the portions are less than others.Stand coffee, ordered cappuccino but the froth like flat white...."

George CY

"Totally agreed that this cafe is a hidden gem in the city centre. I ordered zucchini omelette with sourdough and first of all the appearance was..."

The Poor Foodie

"I am sorry to give a lower rating compared to the average. We probably ordered the wrong thing as most of us did not think our food were exceptional..."

Jessica Halim

"One of Auckland‘s hidden gems! Very nice to be sitting in their open back yard. The iced coffee was yummy and the salmon and avocado crumpets were..."

Auckland Foodie

"Decided to try out this cafe for lunch today after uni.Cabinet food looked very appetising so we had a hard time deciding. Got the ham and..."

Rosanne Choy

"Just had lunch from hereA takeoutSuperb ReubenCorned Beef Sauerkraut Swiss Cheese Pickles Mustard & AioliNever had a better..."

Glenn Town

"We were chuffed after our visit on Mother’s Day. Plenty of sunlight in the back room after they opened up the roof. This pretty little cafe was..."

Espy Eats

"Good place for meeting! Food was alright, coud have been better of seasoning more balance! Love all the decorations as it makes the place more..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"I think I need a residence here. Hidden away on High Street, this cozy places serves up some great beverages and excellent vibes. The staff are..."

Jay

"My friends and I found nothing but amazing service at Chuffed and the food was truly delicious. Two out of three of us ordered hot drinks and this..."

Zoe MacGregor

"Definitely one of the go to places for brunch if you’re around CBD. A huge plus for me is definitely the friendly staff with excellent service and..."

Food.review.nz

"We got here as a group of 5 around 11am and ordered coffees, Chorizo Omelette, Eggs Benedict, Chicken Sandwich, Scrambled eggs on Toast, Mushroom..."

Selina EverHungry Nihalani

"YEA NOT GONNA LiE YOU COULD SAY i WAS “CHUFFED“ WiTH MY EXPERiENCE AT THIS ESTABLiSHMENT SOLiD BENE A DUDE WiTH BEARD WAS COOL WiLL BE BACK..."

Zoe Wierzbicki

"Love this place, went in for a late breakfast on a Sunday. Great service! Especially recommend their Puerto Rican Smoothie, it’s super filling and..."

Sara

"Not too much surprising experience from this restaurant. It seems like all the dishes are not served from a restaurant but home. The ingredients are..."

Yafenxu123

"Another one of High Streets secrets... Love the murals and atmosphere! The food took a little while to come but that’s only because they are very..."

Lauren.creative

"Had the chorizo omelette and a coconut cappuccino and I was very happy with my meal. The omelette had many strong elements but somehow they all went..."

Wapatino

"Great coffee on a mid morning Sunday brunch! Have heard lots about chuffed and was pleasantly surprised that my expectations were met. Great..."

TP

"Cafes have nowhere to hide when serving brunch. Meals are your simple needs and for the first meal of the day when people are starving or worse..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Was almost giving up on finding a good cafe on a Sunday morning, but then I found Chuffed, a hidden gem in the heart of CBD.The place is..."

Diogo Reck

"Tried Chuffed for Lunch yesterday. It wasn’t as busy as I was expecting. I guess it’s more popular for breakfasts. We tried everything from..."

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"What a pleasant surprise to find a covered courtyard tucked away down the back of High Street. Excellent coffee (including brewed) and a stimulating..."

Paul O

"Love this place, the food and service can't be faulted. It's very quaint and peaceful, quite hard to find something like this in the busy cit area. I..."

Lisa Hoffman

"Tucked away from street view, we were really chuffed to have found this little ‘back alley’ hangout. The atmosphere is laid back and the setup is..."

Love.Life.Daley

"Stumbled across Chuffed by chance since a colleague wanted to grab coffee from here, and ended up pleasantly surprised. Such a delightful tuck away..."

Ilenia Chandra

"Came here for late breakfast during the week so not too busy... quirky cafe with friendly staff..smallish outdoor area but well setup... nice..."

Donna&Shane

"The coffee is THE BEST coffee I have ever had (and I don’t use capital letters with abandon like that unless I really mean it!) Delightful..."

Liz Bradley

"Nice interior. Friendly staff. Awesome coffee, Food was not stunning but above average. We had philly cheese steak which was cooked perfectly and..."

W111

"we ordered: the eggs Benedict $14 🥚. Too salty and bagel bread was a little soggy . Was expecting some side such as a small salad or chips, but..."

Susie Kwon

"Staff were attentive and bubbly, aside from a minor confusion in payment at the end of my visit. I got the eggs bene with bacon with a side of Avo..."

Telia Lepa-Bonner

"Their mushrooms are amazing but the eggs benedict wasn't the best, a bit overpriced as well. Ambience in the outdoor seating area was very nice and..."

Sally S

"Came here at a peak time on Saturday but managed to get a seat. Although it was busy the service did not fault with a cheerful and lovely atmosphere..."

Holly Grey

"Chuffed is a hidden gem in the central city. When I went, it was one of the only cafes open during the holiday break and the courtyard was very busy...."

Sian

"We got the picked zucchini omelette and the smoked mushrooms. The omelette was so light and the feta went so well with the tart zucchini. The..."

Louise

""Hidden gem" indeed!! I recently discovered this place when I was walking, decorated so lovely, service is so good! And the drinks were so good, I'll..."

Ashley Campbell

"Good food and good coffee.Service mishap with thirty minute coffee delay 😁Poached pear crumpets tasted as you would imagine. Eggs..."

August

"Thoroughly impressed with this neat little hide out in the middle of High St! The graffiti wall entrance feels like a contemporary art gallery and..."

Yi Lin Inez Zheng

"Second time here, my first time was on a Sunday morning; the second at 2pm on a Saturday afternoon. My impressions from the Sunday visit..."

Oksana Zhang

"Finding “Chuffed” didn’t take to long for us considering it is not directly on a street, just keep your eyes peeled for the street sign above..."

Sam Kc

"Chuffed is my favourite place for brunch in Auckland. Lovely ambiance on the cozy deck, and super friendly staff. The best thing on the menu is the..."

Amanda Panda

"Such nice environment and vibes with outdoor seating. The sandwiches were amazing - had the poached chicken one. I also like how it was table service..."

G

"Came here on a Monday for lunch and the place was full. The service was okay as we were just left by ourselves when our food came. The day was pretty..."

Jason Zhang

"So impressed with this place! Had the perfect coffee, great service, simple but delicious meal and really lively but relaxed atmosphere. Quite hidden..."

Alice

"So impressed with this place!! Hands down the best coffee I've had in Auckland, lovely service, and a great atmosphere! For sure one of Auckland's..."

Hazel.crook

"Cost: kinda on the expensive side but totally worth it Food: 4.8/5Experience/vibe: 5/5Decor: 5/5Customer service:..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"Couldn't decide where to have breakfast this morning and I remembered that I still haven't tried this place! It was hidden away by the coolest op..."

Irina Milana

"I love this cafe so much! It might be on the bit more pricy side but it is definitely worth it. The coffees are always fabulous and their baristas..."

Crackerjacker

"Came here for coffee for a friends 21st and realised I'd been missing out on such a cool inner city spot. Coffee was amazing, and chilling in their..."

Sophie

"Standard brunch food with beautiful presentation and good, reliable taste. I would say the salmon crumpets and eggs bene were good, but not..."

AJ

"Congratulations on the renovation and re-opening. Chuffed remains my favourite CBD cafe and the space is more beautiful than ever. I've been coming..."

Charlie Lin

"So tasty and such a nice atmosphere. One of my favorite places for a nice quiet lunch with friends as the service is always great and the food is..."

Calli Bates

"This place is mine and my friends go to cafe whenever we just want to hang out and catch up. I have tried their flat white, mocha and iced coffee and..."

Ellynn

"Chuffed is a hidden gem in Auckland's CBD on High Street. They have a small courtyard out back, perfect for when you want a quiet moment to escape..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Their breakfast omelette is delicious. Well worth the try. The atmosphere is lovely as well with a quite outdoor courtyard in the middle of CBD...."

Dxlche

"Proving to be popular on Zomato, we had high expectations for Chuffed. Visiting on a rainy Sunday it was surprisingly full and there was a short wait..."

HJ

"Definitely a hidden gem! Service was excellent. Coffee tastes awesome. Food very well presented and tasted amazing. Would recommend breakfast or..."

SMINT400

"This place is what my sister would call "my type of place" and by that she means that they cater to all types of people with dietary..."

Brenda Phu

"Lovely place for brunch :) cute decoration. The place is warm even at outdoor, they also will provide us the blankets if we need it.Good service..."

Kho Lidya Merina

"Very nice chic cafe with good atmosphere. Coffee is above average and food is delicious and well presented. For it's location and quality, you would..."

Alan Chow

"The mushrooms is really good and they have various vegan options which is awesome. The environment isn't as good as it seemed to be on pictures and..."

Molly Xie

"I come here to escape the city hustle for a mere moment with I know there will always be a reliably good cup of coffee (my coffee personas are filter..."

Fuudie

"Love this place, been coming here since it opened and the staff are always personable and friendly. Food is delicious, as is the coffee. I wish it..."

Georgie T

"Great atmosphere, staff are very professional. Good is very well cooked and presented. Parking is a pain. But overall the business is defielantly 4.5..."

Olivia890312

"Great food and awesome atmosphere! Very warm on a cold morning.Also can't beat a good cold brew. Will be coming back for more crumpets and love hand..."

Justin Scott

"We ordered Crumpets with Salmon, Smoked Pork Cheeks and Lamb Shoulder Rice. All 3 dishes were superb! Only fault is we wished there were more on the..."

AppetiteBliss

"Service - ExcellentYESSoy ChaiOmelette - Spanner Crab, Coconut, Lemongrass, Coriander, Bean SproutsMAYBELime, Gin..."

Pointblank

"Took my mum here for coffee, coffee was amazing. Some things let this awesome place down, me and my mum felt as if staff were pressuring us to order..."

Lovingfood

"An exciting find tucked away in High Street, the service was exemplary with the quality of the presentation and the food itself being reciprocated...."

Jin Yun

"Beautiful deco, good food good coffee! Had a massive pancake for breakfast and it was gorgeous. The eggs Benedict was delish. Definitely coming here..."

Wan Ili

"Everything here is delicious and beautiful.Even the atmosphere is very nice and reading.Also staff are very nice.Lot of people in..."

Namie Arai

"Cute little hide away that's right in the heart of the busy city. This place is pretty in terms of decor and their food. The staff were all friendly,..."

Veronica Te

"Food: very nice cafe style food - eggs, avocado, etc. I had the pea & avo smash on sourdough, my sister had the eggs benedict, both of us were..."

Saskia Kiefte

"Absolutely love this place for brunch/breakfast/coffee or anything really. The atmosphere is fantastic, the retractable roof really adds to the space..."

Ju An Teo

"The service was excellent, actually a perfect example how it should be in every restaurant. The food, we had the mushrooms with burgul and the..."

Rudhra Adhin

"TL;DR: Definitely deserves its place near the top of the Zomato popularity list. Cafe priced seasonal food tastes delicious, and makes for good..."

Jamie Chiang

"Really cute setting and lovely outdoor area that's covered but still gets sun. The best part of this place were the shakes! I had a Snickers shake..."

Tessa Hall

"i've only ever ordered coffee from this place but let me tell you that it is liquid gold! in fact, this stuff (and all its rich caramel-y glory) is..."

T

"Amazing brunch. Coffee is of high quality good. The ambiance is straight out of Wellington.Deducted -5 for not having WiFi in the house,..."

Jihye Kang

"Chuffed is one of my favourite hidden spaces in the city! Perfect for those pre work caffeine pick me ups to start your day. Their pastries and..."

Where To Next Auckland

"The ambiance of this place is unreal! So cool! You are completely private from the busy road outside, surrounded by cool artistic graffiti. The staff..."

Georgia Vossen

"We came across chuffed one drizzly morning seeking shelter and some breakfast. We were pleasantly surprised at the whole look of the place! The staff..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"I have been wanting to try this place myself for awhile now after hearing so many great reviews about it.Located on High Street, this place..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Been here today (15% surcharge), friendly staffs, nice and cozy atmosphere. Not much selection of the foods than I expected. Foods are great quality..."

Shazza

"Came in here with a friend on a late afternoon. Ordered a cappuccino and an iced latte. Iced latte tasted a bit watery, maybe it was because of the..."

Kirsten

"Love the vibe outside with fireplace that you can snuggle and keep warm.We ordered a flat white, good choice of Arabica coffee..."

Angela Reys

"Lovely people working there, very professional and friendly for a cafe. Food was above average. Mushroom was great. Limited menu and weak coffee..."

Mysticmojito

"Initially, we couldn't find this cafe as it's tucked inside. Find the chuffed cafe sign which is next to a sushi shop and walk right into the white..."

Y Anne

"Super cute place, it looked really small from the outside but there is actually this beautifully decorated outdoor area in the back. I loved the..."

Bella Qian

"ssoooo yum yum in the tum tum omg// pretty instagram worth aswell, jesus himself would be pretty CHUFFed to be sitting there, hah! there milkshakees..."

Jess-Louise Holmes

"Can't believe I haven't done a review for Chuffed yet! Been here so many times. Staff are always friendly and the seating area is great to get out of..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Visited Chuffed for the first time. Buried away from the street, you almost wouldn't notice them if you were walking past quickly. First impressions..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Loved it! Great coffee and the eggs benedict was so delicious. One of the best I've had in a while, that bagel is truly something. Their salmon is..."

J

"Neat little hidden cafe off High Street. Ventured in for lunch. I had the portobello mushroom which was a bit oily on the side. My friend had the..."

Isabel

"Great service, food was very delicious. I had the Eggs Benedict and wasn't short of high quality. Only negative was that it was a little cramped but..."

Spencer's Reviews

"An all-round brilliant cafe. The coffee was the best I've had in a long time (and I drink a lot). For breakfast, I had scrambled eggs on 5-grain..."

Hannah

"I downloaded this app purely so I could express my love for this cafe. It is number one on my list of the best cafes in Auckland. Number 2 being..."

Georgia Richards

"Came in today and had to wait a bit but that was expected given the excellent reviews this place has. Excellent service and great food!! Definitely..."

Daniel Tso

"Fantastic catch up venue within the CBD. Chuffed with their service: decent coffee and their team seem cheerful and enthusiastic (pun fully..."

Medium_Rare

"Had the recommended eggs benedict with Portobello mushrooms and it was definitely worth it! Have absolutely nothing to say about it. To..."

Cathy Xiong

"Nice atmosphere and environment having lunch with friends. Nice coffee even though I do not drink coffee quite often, it's still good chance to have..."

Shirley Yu

"Cute cafe, tucked away through a random building. You are greeted by a cute mural when you find this gem of a cafe. What surprised me is that they..."

ShoRt

"Had a lovely light breakfast and tea in this hidden gem. The staff were helpful, friendly and actually bothered to ask if It was too cold when they..."

Kershia

"I had the sweet porridge and the egg benedict. I was impressed by the sweet porridge. It was VERY delicious. Egg benedict was..."

Angel Nie

"Ticked ALL the boxes. Friendly staff and very helpful. Comfy and contemporary settings. Great coffee and of course great food! :) ordered their..."

Casslyn Tee

"I had a very enjoyable lunch break at Chuffed and loved everything, from the decor, the comfortable chairs, their food and of course their AMAZING..."

Good Advisor

"I was sadly underwhelmed with Chuffed. The food was under-par. The poached pear which accompanied the crumpets was too hard, the bread which..."

Eden Wood

"I had the portobello mushrooms with extra chorizo added on for breakfast and it was one of the nicest meals I've ever had. The meal was amazing by..."

Denise

"Chuffed is a cafe quietly standing at the back of street. The entrance is on High street between the buildings. It is a nice place to have brunch but..."

Mariko Sakurai

"😝Amazing coffee shop！and wonderful lunch. I recommend Mocha !delicious! But a little bit crowded in the room with so many tables and a..."

Karen Gu

"Vanilla Bean Porridge - blackberry compote and honey walnut $12. Portobello Mushrooms - SMOKED COWS FETA, SALSA VERDE AND SOURDOUGH TOAST..."

Postcards From Peta

"I discovered this tucked-away little gem thanks to metro. And let me tell you... I'm pretty 'chuffed' with my experiences here so far. The staff..."

Renee

"I completely forgot this little place existed actually, looking for breakfast in the city last week I'm so happy I remembered it.It's not..."

Rhegan Smith

"Very hipster, cute spot in Auckland. Love the sheepskins on the chairs. Graffiti on the walls. Fantastic cafe food, especially for breakfast. Love it..."

Postcards From Peta

"Excellent classy cosy cafe in CBD. Everything I've tried is fresh, great quality and its an overall great experience. The cauliflower chicken salad..."

AJ

"We always walk past Chuffed whenever we are in town. Their sign/painting was always so alluring and we finally stepped in after all this..."

Cindy Wu

"All I had was a latte with a piece of fudge which were both great. The highlight here has to be the staff, though busy, they are very friendly and..."

Kerryj

"Nice courtyard out the back takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD. Don't go for your run of the mill offerings; choose something..."

Jessica Donovan

"Very relaxing atmosphere. Staff seem busy most times but none the less good service. Food is always really good. Eggs Benedict is my fav. Salads are..."

Issie

"Great eggs bene here. Atmosphere is great, food is great, service was friendly and quick. Some things on menu were not available but still plenty to..."

Richard Everson

"Came here for brunch with a few friends. It was super busy and they didn't have a big table available but we were happy to just squish onto a small..."

Vicki Ko

"We came here this past sunny Saturday lunch time. When you first enter the cafe seems small but at the back is a beautifully bright courtyard.We..."

Miss Kiki

"Oh yeah, the place is true to its name. I came here twice last week: once with burly hubby and the other with the girls. The place is busy with a..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"The BEST eggs benedict I've ever had! Perfect eggs, ample servings of homemade hollandiase sauce than isnt too overpowering and matched well with..."

Rojas

"Chuffed is an amazing cafe for a chilled out brunch or coffee. The outdoor seating is like an escape from the busy CBD. I swear there's..."

Aniva Huang

"Went to chuffed cafe today with 2 other friends. It was quite full when we arrived (around 1pm). The place itself is a very nicely secluded partially..."

Joycee

"What a beautiful wee place! Unfortunately tucked away so one might not find it if they weren't already looking for it.Attentive staff and..."

CJ Liu

"Chuffed is a hidden cafe on high street where makes the best coffee in town I can surely say. I only drink black coffee. since it has been..."

Jay

"Now this is an amazing little lunch spot. It's quite small, so it's hard to get into on busy days, but it's definitely worth it. Love the interior..."

Jess

"I have tried to come here for quite a few time but it was always full. Today was no exception even though it was a weekday and during school time...."

Helena

"You really got to look for this place (next to Sushipac) but it's really worth it. Food aesthetics is to be saluted and taste is siq brah. Ordered..."

Foodiesquarepants

"Hidden gem this is! I absolutely love what they have done with the space… It’s stunning. Bright open space with plenty of seats..."

SS

"The outdoor area here is great - food and drinks delicious and the staff are always very welcoming! Came here in the winter once and was offered a..."

Claudia Serra

"I am throughly blown away 🙌🏻💨. I've always walked past this place and been curious as to why so many people were coming in and out of it...."

Monique Porteous

"Omelette churizzo was very enjoyable and flavoursome. I love the deconstructed style it had. Bread was quite tough toasted a bit of oil or sauce on..."

Lovely Maralit

"Great space, atmosphere is amazing, a little hidden gem. Great service, was made to feel at home as soon as we walked in. Brilliant menu selection,..."

Graeme Russell

"Down to earth and relaxed atmosphere; central city cafe that is very inviting.Had the portobello with cow feta and sourdough toast; it was..."

FoodiePhysician

"Nice and healthy! A little bit hard to find but still found this cute cafe. The food took a little bit long to arrive.. Probs because it was pretty..."

Danena Wu

"Awesome place! I so was not expecting the warm, funky cafe that was nestled away on a second floor of a building on High St. Love the places that..."

L.E.N.S

"Chuffed is hidden away on high street and somewhere I always wanted to try! Headed over after summer school classes for a catchup. The coffees were..."

Jenny Da

"This place is very hidden !Have to walk into a mini walkway to enter the cafeLove their urban and modern atmosphereTheir soup was yum..."

Thegreeats

"Nice tucked away cafe in town. The Reuben sandwich is very good. Saukraut and Reuben beef is not too overpowering and very well balanced on toasted..."

Travels4Food

"I went to Chuffed for a brunch today. and I must say its quite good. ..really a little surprise in the CBD.,although its bit confused about the..."

Kat Lin

"It was pretty busy around lunch time then only could get a seat at the counter. I've waited for a while for getting another seat but..."

Naomi

"Enjoyed a lovely brunch here today. Tucked away in High Street, this little cafe can be easily missed but is worth seeking it out.They were..."

Where.iate

"Atmosphere was really nice here + interior decor. The waitress who served us was super nice, when we asked her what she would recommend for a gluten..."

Judy Chhy

"Have been to Chuffed 5 times now. Everytime the food, the coffee, the staff and atmosphere are just suberb. Will continue to keep going here. ..."

Matt V

"This is a fabulous little hidden gem! It's not directly on High St, it's down a small arcade. Excellent coffee, made with real care; simple, well..."

Chrystal

"Been here couple of times really enjoyed it. Good food, clear concise menu. The coffee is amazing.. Have to say one of the best coffees in town...."

Shavnil Ram

"First the service attitude is quite good. For today's lunch my friend and I went to The Chuffed.All the crews were busy during that time. But we..."

Stella Lin

"Lovely atmosphere. Went here with a friend for lunch and loved the outdoor courtyard. It feels like an escape in the middle of the city. Food was..."

Ridad

"Great brunch. Cool vibe. Coffee and smoothies were amazing. Omelette was one of the most interesting combination of ingredients and tasted great...."

Avi

"What a beautiful place! Love the outdoor seating area; I am a big fan of eggs Benedict, the one I had here - will be added to my top3 lists!..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Really nice atmosphere! Loved the decor so much in this little hidden away gem. Can only comment on the coffee which was really good! Smooth and were..."

Alex Neilson

"The coffee was outstanding - I find that although Auckand has some great cafes, good coffee can be harder to find, especially when you compare with..."

David O'Brien

"Who would expect to find a secret garden in the heart of Auckland CBD. Great coffee, yummy food, the perfect place to rest and chill in the CBD...."

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"Chuffed is a hidden gem, located at the end of a little corridor off High Street. The little outside dining area is so cute! There are chairs with..."

Sheena

"Great place for a late breakfast. A good mix of regular favourites combined with some creative newbies means there's something for almost everyone. I..."

Dish4Nish

"Chuffed is a hidden treasure on high st! It has an epic menu that will quench you thirst and satisfy your tummy! I would definitely recommend the..."

Kate Hill

"Lovely cafe perfect for lunch breaks and coffee dates. Had the strawberry and kiwi fruit smoothie with a pair of Amazeballs. Super tasty and healthy..."

Rona Dalgleish

"What a stunner! One of the best cafes I've been to for a while. The outside area is beautiful, it creates a relaxing and trendy vibe, perfect for a..."

Melissa May Tauch

"Delicious meal at Chuffed today! Such good vibes and such a great cafe to help you escape the big city feels! Unfortunately no vegan options so I had..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Cool coffee/breakfast place on the High Street. Lovely outside area that was almost as warm as inside on a early October midday. Had bacon on..."

Sean

"This place is quite the diamond in the rough with it's stunning outdoor area, great service and unique menu, all the while being tucked away in the..."

Maye Elle

"I went to this cafe for brunch to try it out. I ordered the eggs bene with bacon while my friend ordered the Lamb Shank. I thought the eggs bene was..."

Razelle Icaro

"Fantastic place strategically tucked away from the hustle and bustle, free from noise pollution which makes it the perfect getaway. Decor is a..."

Pamela Chia

"Love love love. Best thing that's happened to High Street; neatly tucked away. A little confused with the butter knife decor in the middle of the..."

Rachel

"Chuffed = my no. 1 café in Auckland as it ticks all boxes in terms of excellent coffee, outstanding food and second to none service. It was love at..."

Randi Martin

"Chuffed as one of the hidden gem cafe in cbd area with its quality service and good environment. Great to chill with some mates after uni or drop in..."

Jessie Tan

"Apparently their coffee is amazeballs but I didn't get to try it. Loved the environment at the back, my mushrooms and toast was pretty normal but..."

Annie Bananie

"This cafe is such a great escape from the bustling streets of Auckland City, tucked away quietly on High St with a perfect outdoor patio area that's..."

Helena Chen

"something really cozy and welcoming. a nice place in the city. caramello shakes are the best! would love to try their drip coffee. will be back..."

Xorazel

"Food: very good Presentation: good Coffee: great Service: goodAmbiance: great (on a warm day)Value for money:..."

Jace Ago

"I turned 18 on Monday and I went out for a coffee with my bestie for a little while. Chuffed is such an amazing cafe, the ambiance is just what I..."

Hazel Hertz Alviola

"Feeling pretty chuffed at chuffed :) Had a nice brunch here with some friends and I loved this place! I like the vibe, the outer covered area, the..."

Annie Ren

"This cafe was cozy and cute! Hidden in a little area on High Street, this cafe was a great place to catch up with friends :3 We ordered the..."

Melissa

"My favourite place to grab a healthy meal in town. Coffees are always hot and well made. Service is friendly. The set up of the venue makes you feel..."

Elle

"Chuffed was extremely cute and cosy. My girlfriend and I sat next to the fireplace and enjoyed an eggs Benedict with bacon and a eggs Benedict with..."

William Kim

"Such a cute little place, nice coffee. Food there is brilliant! Nice stuff! Always polite and helpful. Also the little courtyard at the back is very..."

Katherine Feng

"Very cute outdoor/undercover seating area. Went on a very cold, rainy day but felt very nice and cosy being there. They have a big fire place and..."

Cararmel Queen

"I dont think there is much so say about this little hidden gem other than this place has AMAZING COFFEE and AMAZING STAFF. Haven't tried their menu..."

Shelly

"I went to Chuffed last week for a birthday brunch, and loved it! I had the mushroom on toast, which is a delicious option if you don't eat meat. It..."

Sam R. Dyson

"One of the best in the CBD, tucked away from the city chaos, with a relaxed garden-feel dining area. Consistently top notch coffees. Not a great deal..."

Biohazard

"Chuffed most definitely lives up to its rating! Despite being tucked away, this delicate little cafe has a chill and natural atmosphere, we were..."

Eva Zhu

"Love the location and the staff are super nice but there was a luck of gluten free lunch options as the sandwiches are all made in advance. Still had..."

Natalie Janet

"Great city spot for excellent coffee and darn good food. A well crafted menu that is guaranteed to hit the spot. Wonderful fit out lets..."

Lara Custance

"Delicious, well presented food. Love this place to bits. The atmosphere (especially during cold winter days) just adds to the dining experience. Wait..."

Huli

"Great service thanks and I love the outside area with the fireplace and heaters - warmth and fresh air in the city is genius!Been here twice..."

Peter Clews

"Always a good vibe at this 'hidden gem' and that really is a good way to describe it. Nondescript from the outside but warm and inviting once you..."

David Palfreyman

"Love this cute little place, it doesn't even feel like you're still in the city when you go back into the outdoorsy area to eat. They had very..."

Sophia O-W

"LOVE this place! Great vibe and food to match. The strawberry shortcake milkshake is the showstopper here. I exercised some self control and made..."

Anna Harding

"One of the hidden gems in Auckland.Highlight: Great Coffee and beautiful court yard.Great for : Lunch with colleagues, dates, partner or..."

MommyYummy

"Yummy eggs benny and delicious house made crumpets. Plus great coffee. And when the drizzle stopped and the roof retracted to let some sunshine in..."

Amanda Harris

"Nice atmosphere. Interesting adventurous food ideas that generally work. Great coffee. A bit hidden away in the lobby of the building. Worthy of a..."

JS

"Super hard to find, but worth the effort, you will be chuffed you did :-) Calling all fellow unqualified diners to check out the latest funky hipster..."

Frank

"Came here for a quick lunch with Samuel Parrott. Everything on the menu was quite different to the usual which was nice, but a bit pricey for me. I..."

Justine Weake

"Nice coffee and beautiful atmosphere. You don't expect there to be so much room out the back, but there's a decent amount of seating in the seemingly..."

Ryan

"Wandering down High Street you could easily miss a cafe to be chuffed about. Did that work? Not really. Taking you from the cities street..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Sooooo good! Just the second time I have been here but I will be back many more! Today I had the Reuben sandwich and it was delicious, loved the..."

Aimee Young

"Simple but stylish cafe popular among young people. Coffee was good plus service was unbelievably fast and friendly. This is a good spot in CBD where..."

Dmitry Konovalov

"This is a gem of a place! Tucked away on High St, never heard of it but now I'm a big fan!Great portions, I got the omelette with a side of..."

Alwayseating

"A truly suburbia cafe feel within Auckland's big little city!! Me and razelle had an amazing time giggling away and loving the food out here. Razelle..."

Haro

"Great atmosphere, very cosy with the fire going and blankets available to use if you're feeling a bit chilly. I came here today to get a bit of study..."

Paola Gee

"Amazing. Incredible. There aren't enough words to describe how chuffed I was with Chuffed. Best bacon in Auckland, best coffee in..."

Sally Williams Frost

"Great coffee, cosy atmosphere, friendly service. They have a quaint courtyard area out the back with lots of seating. Perfect for feeling like you're..."

Victoria

"Came here for lunch with a friend and I'm glad she managed to get us a table! By the time I arrived both the indoor and outdoor seating were taken...."

Nicole Melchor

"Lovely place to have an good relax and enjoy the brunch here😃my friend and I love the meal, only except we didn't know there are onions in the..."

Megan Yang

"Came in for a breakfast to start my work day. It was a little hard to find, with the entrance sequestered away within a building. Once I found it..."

D

"Oh the coffee...primo, twice. Thank you Mr Barista 😊 Eggs bene with bacon. Soft poached and perfectly cooked; crispy thick toasted wholegrain..."

Sungsam7

"Had a super delicious cauliflower salad with chai cured salmon. Got to plan an essay in the serene environment as well. Absolutely in love with its..."

Catherine Chen

"There's so much hype around chuffed on instagram and I find it to be one of those places that genuinely deserves the hype. Cutting to the..."

Riddhi

"Really cute atmosphere and seating area. Food was pretty good but my friend and didn't think it was worth what was paid. I got the Eggs Benedict..."

Ceciline Thai

"Really cool little place! Went there for lunch today - I ordered the charred brussel sprouts which came with toast, 2 fried eggs, anchovies and..."

Lucy

"One of my favourite places to get coffee. Now the service tends to be abit slow at times and the working hours can be improved upon, but the food and..."

Cherries_inthesnow

"Came in for coffee a few weeks back, some of the best coffee I've had!! Staff really efficient and friendly! love how it's hidden in the middle of..."

Mueslilo

"Came here for a late lunch on a Saturday. The service was awesome and the food was so good. The best part was the bacon, was expecting it to be very..."

Joanne Chiang

"Everyone keeps saying this place is a hidden gem, and it totally is. I was a little worried I wouldn't find it because one of the reviewers below..."

Iamcii

"By chance I seen her in the lobby of the RitzWith her man, the one that swings a hockey stickI was wearing all white, and my hair was..."

Gio

"The cafe was very busy when I visited on one weekday. Get there earlier to avoid lunch hour crowd. My friend and I tried their chicken leg and pull..."

Cindy Ong

"Heard about this place through Metro. Also heard it was a hidden gem.. couldn't be more true as it took me a good 20 minutes to find this place! So..."

Craig

"Great food, coffee and service. Recommend this as a breakfast or lunch spot in the CBD...."

Facebook User

"Delicious breakfast, lovely friendly staff!! Found Chuffed through Zomato and very glad we came, eggs benny with breakfast was the best I've had in a..."

Jennie Banks

"Whether it's for a hot chocolate to-go or a chai latte on the patio in the back, Chuffed has always been the place of choice. This little café's..."

Janice Chan

"Definitely lives up to its rating. Awesome menu, service, coffee and food. Had the salmon and goats curd on crumpets which was pretty good but was a..."

Matt Miller

"This cafe is a little taste of K Rd/ Ponsonby on High St. I have been here probably about 10 times and have never been disappointed. Really delicious..."

Charlotte Lewis

"Chuffed is my regular coffee haunt and not just because of proximity to work! Staff are always friendly and happy to have a chat, and there is always..."

Miah Dixon

"I've been here twice now and I have to say this is probably the best coffee I have ever had. I know that's a big statement to make but you have to..."

Ryan Lal

"As it is one of the Metro top 50 best cafes in Auckland - the title was self explanatory for both the service and coffee here. Had a soy mocha and a..."

Jean Lee

"I was here for a function and the team served up a lovely spread, buffet style. I'm not one for medium rare lamb, but I threw caution to the wind..."

T!N@ss

"Great place to eat at! I recommend this cafe for anyone that likes eating out. It can cater for special occasions too. I had a great time here with a..."

Rachel

"I can only vividly remember the exact details because me and my friend went here the yesterday around 2pm. We went in not knowing what to expect..."

Maria

"I was told by about 3 different people that I needed to try this cafe as it was amazing and I definitely wasn't let down. The cafe itself is so..."

Becca Callaghan

"It's all in the name literally! I was when I stumbled across them, I was when I was greeted as a long time friend (although it was my first time..."

Carlos

"Never knew this place existed as it is hidden but completely loved it! The staff were friendly and there were a variety of customers from business..."

Jee Espino

"The coffee is amazing. Simply amazing. If you like your coffee and you like yourself a nice terrace, come to this place. Staff is super friendly,..."

Benjamin Founes

"Well been told by many people about this place. Walking in with our little boy with massive expectations for coffee and food, and wow surpassed all..."

Ulrich Frerk

"This cafe is tucked right at the back of a commercial building on High Street. It's hard to believe there's a quirky hidden corner perfect for work..."

Updn

"Chuffed is a true hidden gem with great coffee, great staff and a truly great location. We held our Christmas event here and I was super..."

Madicattt

"We had a private Christmas event here and loved the peaceful, secluded location, right in the centre of the city. The food was delicious and the..."

Myfoxycorner

"This place is adorable. Not only did I get congratulated for my selection of magazine from their (rather indie leaning) spread, but was served a..."

BMG

"Very good, if you can get a table. Would benefit from being a bit more organised, food and coffee was excellent. The beet root smoked salmon in the..."

Andrew Smith

"Chuffed is hidden away on High Street. It is a nice little café with friendly staff and a good menu. You don't have to wait too long before you get..."

Marjolein Drenth

"Definitely one of the best hidden cafes in the CBD. Staff was super friendly, quirky decor, fast service and food to die for. Highly recommend the..."

Jenny Cao

"Ahhhh! Chuffed was the best cafe ever such friendly and speedy service and such a comfortable and inviting area enjoyed this cafe so much the food,..."

Nazah Ali

"I had been hearing good things about this cute new place on High St so the next time I was arranging a weekday lunch date this was at the top of the..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"This is my new fav spot,a hidden gem on high st. We had a nice weekend brunch in their courtyard. Everything there is just so cute and..."

Alex

"Plus points: nice courtyard, good decor, friendly staff. Food is good. Downside: had to wait about 20 min for a burger and crumpets, which may be ok..."

Discerning Diner

"Stunning food, am I really not in Paris?! Delicious subtle flavours in marvellously complimentary combinations, in huge warm outdoor..."

Richard McLean

"Chuffed is a cute little cafe at the end of a corridor off High Street. Make sure you look out for the sign, otherwise you will miss it! I had only..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Tried this place with voucher. It's a nice place with good deco. Might be a bit hard to find if you dont know where it is. The customer service was..."

James

"Met here for a hot chocolate and fell just a little bit in love with the place. It was quite late in the afternoon, so we didn't have time to order..."

Makeupper

"Looking for a lunch place during the week?Drop in to Chuffed on High street, hidden down a hallway that looks like office liftsSmart..."

The Incredible Edible

"I swear this is Auckland Central's hidden gem. I only recently discovered this place, all thanks to Yatchi. Oh how have I missed such a gorgeous..."

NommyShotTreats

"Chuffed is a little hidden patch of paradise in the middle of a busy city,,...Great food...great coffee...great surroundings and awesome..."

Raewyn McLean

"Chuffed is one of my favourite places for breakfast or lunch in the city. I love that they care about their produce being as free range, organic and..."

Erin Stewart

"You will be hard pressed to find a cafe this good in town! The crew at Chuffed know coffee, they know food and they know the vibe. Do yourself a..."

Scott William Pollard

"We booked the cafe for my company's function. My guests are very happy with the food. The cafe played relaxed music and it has good atmosphere. ..."

Christine Booker

"Chuffed a nice cafe with some great bird died on the walls and murals on the buildings just outside the cafe that you can see through the windows...."

Verlyn Severson

"Lovely brunch in a cute outdoor seating area. I was a little disappointed that they had recently changed the menu without updating the website and..."

Carolina Cordero

"Awesome little hidden Gem in the heart of the City,quick friendly service in a nice ambiance. Great tasting food aswell as Gluten- Free options. Well..."

Oberzocker 511

"While trying to kill a couple of hours after landing in Auckland I found this place. It was very comfortable and the scrambled eggs on sourdough..."

Mike Lewis

"Great service and friendly staff members. I came with my toy dog and they were so accommodating. Food came fresh and yummy, we enjoyed our brunch,..."

Irna Wati

"Amazing food, by far the best breakfast cafe i have been to within auckland and a beautiful atmosphere...."

Harry Bristow

"What a lovely spot for brunch. The options were all amazing. Great service is a small cafe tucked down a corridor off High St. Take the time to..."

Stephen Knights

"Tucked away, accessed through the street level corridor of an office building, surprisingly roomy once you get out onto the dining deck. Great coffee..."

Michael Aspinall

"pick a outside seat if weather permitted. brown hash in Eggs benedict with bacon is housemade and really crispy and yum! hollandaise sauce is a..."

Sophie Tian

"Hidden secret in Auckland CBD. On arrival we were greeted with sparkling water (at no additional cost) for our party of 5. We didn’t book so we..."

Michelle Osbaldiston

"Made a reservation. However, they didn't ask for our reservation, but we got seated really quickly anyway. It was quite busy, so I would recommend..."

Christian Damoiseaux

"Wow - what a find! Excellent food and such a creative menu! Very kind service. I wish I had found them before the last day of my trip... I ended..."

Eli Brown

"Good coffee and food, very nice place to sit in covered outdoor area. The cafe wasn’t busy but the food was still very slow. Some of the staff..."

Sarah Bjørndal

"Would return. Decent coffee, hidden space, good brunch options. Latte was a good temperature, milk foam was par. Pricing par. $6+ large. Doesn't..."

Robert Zheng

"Food was excellent, and I loved eggs with toulouse sausage. Coffee was also good but not the best coffee but maybe my expectation is high as I am..."

Vadood Etminanbakhsh

"There is only 1 word for this place....Awesome. the coffee was on point, the breakfast choices were well balanced and the food was exceptional. If..."

Shannon Friedman

"Great hidden away gem in Auckland. Really interesting menu with great coffee to accompany. Plenty of seating around the back so don’t be mistaken..."

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Takapuna Beach Cafe

86/100 (9161 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Gluten Free Options

New Zealand

Vegan Options

Cafe

Contemporary

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

Contemporary

New Zealand

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Lunch

Breakfast

Brunch

Lamb

Pesto

Fish & chips

Fish

Fish & Chips

Sandwiches

Burger

Eggs Benedict

Juice & Smoothies

Toasts

Beef

Omelette

Lobster

Pancakes

Juice & Smoothies

Ice Cream

Gelato

Pasta

Cakes

Salad

Sit down

New Zealand

Café

Contemporary

Seating

Table Service

Parking Available

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Waterfront

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"Amazing view by the beach, always busy, great dessert , friendly..."

Rex Chen

"Always a great choice for brunch. Love the outdoor seating on a good day, dog friendly. Their ice cream is also superb...."

Bella Qian

"An excellent experience while enjoying my conversation with my best friend along the beach. The salmon was cooked well and the beef burger served as..."

Jinjing Fang

"The ambience and view is lovely from the outside area! The red cabbage on the fish of the day was quite bitter and portion size was small. The fish..."

Renie

"One of the most popular cafes in Takapuna with the most gorgeous view.Service: 10/10We were immediately seated on a busy Saturday..."

Grace Huang

"The food here is always beautifully presented and very tasty. It is so nice sitting there by the beach. Unfortunately it is very expensive...."

Deborahruttenberg

"Situated right on the beach, this place is ideal for beach goers wanting a bite to eat. Taka beach cafe is top quality, with sparkling water (my..."

Emily-Therese Joines

"Came here for brunch and was stunned. The service was quick as they took note of each customer as they sat down. Our glasses were quickly filled with..."

Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn

"I have not been to Takapuna beach cafe for months now due to the last not so nice experience. Cafe seemed quite different to before with the same..."

Ellie

"Amazing food and pleasant..."

GPark

"Great location in Takapuna looking out over the beach.This is one busy place! The staff do exceptionally well to keep tables churning over...."

Lucy Preston

"I haven't visited for some time, used to have no complaints about food or staff, especially it's near home with relaxing beach view, unfortunately..."

Cookie Monster

"An amazing place to sip a coffee and enjoy the view. I feel like best place for relaxation and my little girl likes to try anything that's pink..."

JPK

"Takapuna beach cafe is somewhere I went a lot as a kid especially to 'the store' to get ice cream. Their ice cream is my absolute favourite and never..."

Karina

"This is a must go coffee spot in Takapuna. Reasonable priced coffee and priceless beautiful view. Buy an ice cream and walk on Takapuna beach is a..."

Becky Kuang

"Great spot for a lite/solid breaki, was rather peckish and decided to have the big boy “the grill” 👌 salsa was really good! Pointer to..."

David Mager

"Breakfast and Lunch, open 6:30am to 6:00pm.There are many beach cafes in Auckland. But the extensive and beautiful views of..."

May

"I came here for breakfast with a colleague a while ago. Situated in such a beautiful location & they take full advantage of this with an open-plan..."

TheMʌverick

"There arent words to describe how beautiful and surreal being at this place is. Staff are lovely, views are amazing and food is even better! Their..."

Karen

"I would be here everyday if i lived on the shore! Their food has never disappointed. I usually also get a deconstructed coffee which is something fun..."

Emily

"Came in today for a Waitangi Day brunch. We ordered the granola and the wagyu beef burger with a side of fries. The sauce that the burger came with..."

Rosanne Choy

"Visited the shop on public holiday and sunny day. perfect day for coffee and perfect pastry after walking along the beach. If you are in takapuna,..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"The best cafe in Takapuna beach:) i love iced coffee here so much as i can make my own(?) hahaha. I love to come here. View is nice. Kind staff...."

Alice In New Zealand

"[Lunch] 🇳🇿Takapuna Beach Cafe - 22 The Promenade, Takapuna, Auckland, New ZealandMenu:Fish and Chips (NZ$ 26)[Battered..."

Kevin Harland

"We’ve been here on the weekend Very nice food, friendly and lovely staff. Very nice view We would love to come Back here more often. recommend this..."

Tiffany

"If you want somewhere to eat on a beautiful day with a lovely view, atmosphere and great food and don’t mind spending a pretty penny for it - this..."

Mary Hodgson

"Absolutely delightful place to meet and have a quick bite or coffee. Frequent often, as the energy and ambiance are very special and for those who..."

Jaclyn Everett

"love this place! cozy, great staff and the coffee/food is delicious! Nice place and good coffee. Pretty tiny but fine to hang out and drink a cup and..."

Sainta Cooke

"9/11/18 - Ice creams are always the best hangover cure for me, especially having ice cream with special friend and sit in the beach was really nice..."

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"Great place to visit when the sun is shinning! A cafe with great views of the ocean! Beautiful ice creams with extra generous portions! Staff very..."

Beccs

"Me and my friends had lunch on Tuesday. I loved the atmosphere and fantastic view! We ordered Seafood pasta, Eggs Bene and Chocolate mousse crepes...."

Ana Lin

"Nice environment!!Staff is very excellent at customer service!!Food really good and awesome coffee.This place is recommended to bring family to head..."

Ling-Chen Fang

"Very busy environment. The food was great! I had the seafood pasta. Slightly pricey but had some good flavours. The fish and chips was also nice. The..."

Tan.ned

"Service was fantastic, incredible staff. The menu was great, lots of unique options. Food was plated beautifully and tasted great. I will definitely..."

Ricardo Christian

"Three of us had lunch on a very busy Saturday. The staff got us a table in about 30 seconds. Tables were all cleaned immediately by super attentive..."

Andrew Knott

"Definitely worth a visit or more!!Everything about this cafe in Takapuna was brilliant! I loved the atmosphere, it was next to a beach and..."

Niki Niki

"453 reviews and a rock hard 4.2 rating on Zomato. There's little to no need for my review.... No one needs this, let alone Takapuna cafe, but..."

Kieran

"The weather was great when we came here, we really savoured the view. Ordered their house hot chocolate, Agria rosti and beef burger. Hot chocolate..."

Blackpearl

"Worth the hype!Easily one of the best snapper i have had! The preparation was absolutely delicious! The carrot cake was picture perfect, with..."

Saurav Krishnan

"I love this place! The view is amazing and the atmosphere is super nice. I can’t remember which salad I had but it was hands out the nicest salad..."

Angela

"Wonderful cakes, iced drinks but very much on the expensive side! $10 for an iced drink may be a little too much for dessert, although they were..."

Lyla

"As always fantastic. I forget how good this place is. The coffee is worth every cent. The staff are friendly and efficient and really add to dining..."

Deb Ross

"A superb place to have your Sunday Breakfast by the Takapuna Beach.Tried the pumpkin pasta and Pancakes.Absolutely delicious..Do try there range of..."

Swati Loomba

"The location is great and it's definitely got the Takapuna opulence vibe to it. the food is typical cafe food, though my fish had a few painful bones..."

Jay

"Wonderful location and always busy with people spilling out waiting for tables, our wait was only 10mins so not too painful and worth the..."

Dale Spencer

"Amazing fresh pasta! Have been here twice in the past month and cannot fault. Lovely professional staff and great coffee! Plus Te view and fresh air..."

Bonny Sapphire

"This review is for the peanut butter chocolate ice cream which is amazing. So creamy and peanuty, with big huge chunks of chocolate. And not overly..."

Single P's Adventures

"A good place to visit after a nice hot tiring day at the beach during summers. The menu has a lot of options on refreshments and also on the mains...."

Shihana

"awesome location. easy to find. next to the beach. enough parking. fast service. friendly staff. Aside from my ice cream melting too quickly, the..."

100%legit

"It’s a shame that I did not take any photos of the food that I had. My friend and I went there for brunch and had fish and chips & handcut pasta...."

Kyuzizi

"My wife tells me we had food here along time ago... but today I'm just reviewing them on coffee and location.Location: you really can't..."

Warren

"Awesome location and ice cream next to the cafe after a perfect brunch. I come here frequently especially after a good night out. Great for..."

Tony Ma

"If we go to takapuna, we would absolutely go to grab a scoop of ice cream here! Great location and lovely view. Neither dining here nor take away,..."

IMwatermelon

"nice place with my best friends～hand cut pasta soooooo lovely～good view and better service～i real like the iced coffee～not too sweet and suit..."

Rico Shao

"Packed even for a Wednesday afternoon, I decided to visit to see what the hype was about. It took me awhile to decide the dish, and I asked..."

Oksana Zhang

"Came in here yesterday for lunch, had heard about this café located on the beachside of Takapuna. The views from the café are definitely amazing,..."

Navdeep

"Little on the pricy side but is amazing the food is always fresh and tastes amazing and has a nice view of the beach and also the staff is super..."

Aman

"If you wanna have nice food and appreciate one of the best views of Auckland, Takapuna Beach Cafe is the place. You'll be facing the..."

Diogo Reck

"Had breakfast here with a friend and the one dish that we recommend everyone to try is the scampi omelette. Big serves of scampi throughout the..."

Elmocookie

"Although a bit on the pricy side, the food is really good and service great as well. They even have an area where you can get ice cream or coffee on..."

Gracia

"Very relaxing cafe by the sea. A good choice of seating available inside and outside the cafe.Food selection is limited but dishes were..."

May Li Koo

"Great location as it is right on the beach and interesting menu. Staff are accomodating and attentive. Portions are quite large but the prices are a..."

Aimee.

"Good Service. Nice dish. Fast table turnover. Great view. Highly recommended. But. Yes you do need to pay a bit more for the excellence..."

Tanz

"This beauty, I wish we had more of these in Auckland.We went there for brunch on a good day, summer still hasn’t set in so we decided to sit..."

Disha

"Menu is always changing on this place and food is interesting - I do find it quite tricky to read and have to google some items but the more you..."

Holly Swallow

"burger is pretty good, really like the sauce inside ~ the chips also tasty. The drink I chose the coconut and mango mixed smoothie, a bit sweet for..."

Ziwei Jia

"It is lovely here - especially on a beautiful sunny day. Don't come here if you have a big appetite, you'll probably leave starving. Great for coffee..."

Sian Wichman

"What a fabulous spot for s catch up over a cafe or ice cream! Fantastic spot on a sunny day. The place is bright and sleek which automatically gives..."

I_like_pickles

"Just popped into the store for a coffee and donut, both of which were amazing.Friendly service with was very prompt. A busy and popular spot..."

Steph Coulton

"Been here so many times but never had a sit down meal here before! Not because it wasn't appealing, I usually rush after rowing training on the..."

Emma Willie Wilson

"Location is obviously fantastic, great place to be on a sunny morning. Was a little disappointed with coffee here before so have tried the smoothies..."

JamesC

"Nice place nice food ,they have many choices .the hot chocolate was fantastic really like it . If weather is ok can walk on the beach after you..."

Julie Chiu

"I went here for lunch today with my friend, the cafe is gorgeous situated right by the beach. Lots of seating inside and outside.The..."

Alysha Bower

"Out of all the times I've been to Takapuna beach, this is the first time I've actually been to this cafe. Came here with some friends for lunch...."

Queena

"Stylish cafe, friendly service and good location ✔️Our dishes looked beautiful and tasty✔️I have to go back again to try other..."

Chico

"Always a pleasure here. The views are fantastic, service is attentive when it's not full but it normally is full and we have to fend for ourselves...."

Anna

"Good, beautiful good food, great service, absolutely amazing view. Hard to find parking over summer, but really nice place. Highly..."

Dini

"An extremely popular destination which we visited today on recommendation. Great outlook with convenient parking. Reception was very good and the..."

OldGoatsKnowBest

"Beautiful cafe right next to the beach - always busy but mid-afternoon there is a bit of a lull. Service is friendly and fast - everything we ordered..."

Annie Zhou

"Living on the shore, Takapuna Beach Cafe is always on my top list for a brunch indulgence.Floor to ceiling windows allow you the panorama..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Visited cafe for the 1st time and without realising there are two seperate entrances we went to the entrance where we ordered ice cream, coffee and a..."

Annabell

"Got the eggs benny and the iced mocha today and was really happy with it! The iced mocha was served in a really cool way! The place was really busy..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Exceeded all expectations! Place was buzzing but there was no delay in service at all - they even offered to move us to a more sheltered place before..."

Eeram

"I love burgers so I had to try their beef burger and it was just so so - nothing special really. It would be better if there are lettuce, tomatoes,..."

Jilly

"I remember years ago I came here and I wasn't that impressed, the food was overpriced and not the best, but today I gave it another go and now this..."

Caroline Barrett

"Great coffee! This place is always bustling with happy people; extra ticks for the good vibe. I had the market fish, and the fish was cooked really..."

Kelly

"Came here after a walk. Very strategic location with stunning beach view. Cannot really comment on their food because I only tried their award..."

BAbyWin

"I came here for lunch with a friend who has a baby/pram. Although we had to wait a few mins for the table the staff were extremely accommodating and..."

Noosheen Nezhad

"Only a 15 minute wait for a table for 3 for brunch on a Sunday morning, not bad. I had the pancakes which were lovely. My friend had the grill which..."

Naomi Black

"Amazing place loved it here. Everything was made to perfection INCLUDING THE OYSTERS. Oysters are really easy to get wrong but the chef picked it at..."

Adline Shandil

"Enjoying light meals late afternoon after some beach walk. Nicely located near to the boat landing. Ordered the ice cream and it is so smooth and..."

Edi NT

"Always a favourite when I head up north to Takapuna for the day. Perfectly located with lovely views of the beach. Doggy and children friendly. I..."

Levi & Ana

"Had a delicious lunch with my dad. We ordered the agria rosti with smoked trevally and the handcut pasta with scampi. Both dishes had beautiful..."

Ube

"Impeccable service, glorious ice creams and a brilliant area by the beach side. This place has been great every time that I have been. Their baked..."

Tastebud Tingles

"Man this place is PACKED on Sundays! You'd probably have to wait a while if you have more than 2 people. Came here with my partner and was seated..."

Kenzi Yee

"Have been here many times before but recently it hasn't been great. The iced coffee and gelatos are still winners but the service is a real downer...."

R-Dee Roche

"I have been here only once and was not thoroughly impressed. The food was OK but I would not go out of my way to come back. A nice setting though..."

Sam Smith

"ordered burger for lunch. my friend had pasta. view n atmosphere are better than the taste. love salted caremel hot chocolate here. not so child..."

Vanessa Zhang

"Finally managed to try this busy cafe out!Man. They sure know how to make the most perfect hot chocolate! It came deconstructed and..."

Winnie Luo

"Came here today for some brunch and we were quite lucky to be seated outside in the sun. Service was definitely good and kept checking if we needed..."

Lucille Sia

"One of the most beautifully located joints in Auckland! Incredible view of the beach, ample parking and open air dining available. Simple menu but..."

Kishore Mitra

"Really nice spot by the Takapuna wharf. Found this place by chance one day. Had no idea it was so popular. Beautiful well presented, good food...."

Vanessa Morris

"I had the deconstructed iced chocolate OMG ah-may-zing. I wanted to give it a 5 but I had the fish and chips for my cheat meal and was looking..."

Aroha Kay

"Wow.This place is awesome!Greeted and the door, and sat inside by the window with a lovely view of the water.Coffees were perfect, and..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"Came here on Friday morning for a birthday brunch and was so incredibly impressed. First of all I was worried as this place definitely isn't for..."

Caitlin

"Went here with my grandmother for her birthday, she ordered the lamb dish and I ordered the gnocchi dish with pancetta. We both loved my dish and I..."

Jazmin Lee

"Visited with friends and despite a hefty wait for a table (our choice to do so), we were offered one near the front windows; the table was really a..."

Mupps

"Ooh I love the Ice creams here! I most definitely have enjoyed the hazelnut chocolate ice cream and the salted caramel. One of the times I..."

Lovely Maralit

"In summer, I would walk down to Takapuna with my girlfriend to get gelato from the Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store. The gelato is great, I'd recommend..."

Frazer Noble

"It was so hard choosing what I want to order! I love the fish and chips here!! The mushroom eggs benedict was really good too! Definitely my..."

Tiffany A

"This place always seem to surprise me with their amazing food and the amazing views. Just by takapuna beach, it is the perfect location...."

ShoRt

"Friends of ours recommended this place for a tasty ice cream and/or coffee. It's a superb place with stunning views across the north shore of..."

John Finkelde

"Gelato was really nice not too bad of a price. It is usually very busy and packed so maybe visit this place in the morning or not at busy times...."

Rose

"Great place to grab a coffee or a meal. The views from the restaurant are amazing and the food is expensive but worth the price. Desserts are really..."

Ridad

"Best breakfast cafe ever... We love the place... Nice view outside... I always order eggs benedict bacon... Pancake is really good with fruits on..."

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"Takapuna beach cafe is a really cute cafe overlooking Takapuna beach. Had brunch here recently and loved it.Ordered an iced chocolate and..."

Natasha

"Amazing experience in takapuna beach cafe. Firstly, the service is worthy of praise. Seated immediately, sparkling water to the table as the waitress..."

Joli Wong

"This place is always busy- of course because of its beachfront location but also it was one of the places in Auckland made bistro style cafe popular...."

Christian

"The best about this cafe is its ice-cream and hot chocolate. You can adjust the sweetness of your hot chocolate by adding chocolate chips, not..."

Lmrliu74

"Beautiful ice-cream and deserts with a beautiful view... best of the best.... cant fault this one. Had chocolate ice-cream and sorbet.They..."

Alex L

"Gorgeous setting beside the sea, with a free yoga class happening on the lawn beside us with camper-vans rolling past from the camping ground next..."

S B

"I have been living in Takapuna ever since I have moved to NZ in 2001, and I can confidently say that I have been to almost all cafe in..."

Seok Heon Lee

"Holy moly, I can't even begin to express how much I loved my experience at takapuna beach cafe! I wish I lived closer so I could go every damn day..."

Monique Porteous

"Great cafe buzzing with people. Five of us went and we were quickly seated. I had the eggs with avocado smash which was divine! The avocado was..."

Athena

"Solid food, phenomenal views and excellent customer service. What more could you ask for? I know! cheaper prices! Just kidding. I'm willing..."

Jasmine Chai

"We were in the area and so my cousin brought up the Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store It was quite busy despite the cloudy/ rainy weather. The..."

Tiffany Sua

"First time here, the cafe itself was not too busy but their ice cream parlour section was packed !! They serve sparking water which is alway a..."

Food 24/7

"Fantastic location and a tad expensive but the food was absolutely worth it . I have the wagyu burger and the in house ice mocha and everything was..."

Whiskyncigars

"What a great place! - customer service, tick- great food, tick- location, tick- price, tick (its a price I am happy to..."

Iain

"Me and mum love to come here for coffee and dessert!I've been coming here since 3 years ago and menu seems to change often!The food seems a..."

Thegreeats

"I've dined here a few times for lunch now and always enjoy the food and atmosphere. It's definately a stand out spot in Takapuna with its location..."

Charlene Weaver

"Obsessed with the gelato and the cabinet treats. Not a huge fan of the cafe menu- is always alittle overpriced for smaller portions but it is still..."

A

"■ Friendly staff ■ Great Service ■ Good portion sizes■ Good view of Taka Beach ■ A little on the pricey end..."

FoodieOodie95

"I have dined here twice in the last 3 days. The cafe is very busy but the turn over of people is really fast - especially on a sunny day when outdoor..."

Miss Kiki

"Great place! Food is great, and so is the coffee. The service is always top notch, and they're always so friendly here. It gets super busy though,..."

Penguin93

"I love this place !!Perfect location for a sunny brunch or a cosy rainy coffee I'm always so impressed with their menu changes...."

Aniva Huang

"Stunning location with beautiful views of Takapuna beach. Very welcoming staff and lovely indoor/outdoor flow. I would definitely recommend booking a..."

Eden Wood

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. Its next to Takapuna beach and the gelato is to die for! Overall great ambiance yet the food might be a..."

Angelica Santos

"A very placed and located cafe overlooking takapuna beach.The coffee is great and even better if you're sitting on the deck area of the..."

Arpita Mandal

"Very nice setup; open sea views and relaxing atmosphere. Very busy; expect a wait at peak meal times.Friendly and fast..."

FoodiePhysician

"I'm a big dessert person and was very satisfied with the range of sweet treats they had in store. Their ice creams are perfect to enjoy while staring..."

Cecilia Paredes

"A very nice clean cafe and restaurant, and a beautiful environment. They have a good menu. I had a burger. It was truly satisfying. Also, the iced..."

Lily

"Great start to my day today - breakfast at Takapuna beach cafe. Classic summer spot, with views of the water. Modern and modest little cafe with a..."

L.E.N.S

"You can regularly trust this place to provide good food and service, although nobody is perfect. We've had some hit and misses in the past however my..."

Stef

"Spontaneously decided to take my parents to this cafe while we were having a look around Takapuna because who doesn't like a meal with a view of the..."

Melissa

"Great place to be especially if you sit outdoors on the deck where you have the view of the beach and ocean. Awesome food that isn't too heavy. Love..."

Janice Zumba

"Good time to venture out for breakfast this morning one thing that caught my attention was the location.it Overlooks takapuna beach and its front..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"Normally will come past here and see it's packed from 9am onwards but decided to come in for breakfast this morning with a friend and luckily we..."

Maddie

"What a great little place in summer..we popped in for a coffee and due to it bring crazy busy we sat outside! It was freezing! The guy was quick to..."

Holly D-T

"Haven't actually dined in here as I just popped in to grab a refresher drink and gelato. The location itself is A+ with beautiful beach views. Would..."

Essenity

"The food was delicious and the service was spot on. We were offered blankets to keep warm in the breeze outside which was very thoughtful. There was..."

Samantha Beardsley

"It is our first time to have lunch at this restaurant. The lunch menu offers really good price. The staff provided excellent service. .you must try..."

Maya Harlin

"This is definitely one of my favourite cafes. It has the ambiance, service and great food to make it one of the best. The price is a bit on the..."

Maye Elle

"Been here multiple times... the service is great here but food here tends to be worse everytime I come. The folded eggs is average where it's not as..."

Jessie Tan

"I had the soft scrambled eggs with pulled pork, which were incredible - literally so good!Only thing that lets this place down is that it's..."

Elizabeth Harding

"I have been here to eat but I've lined up just for their gelato a lot more times. This place is one of the best cafes in Takapuna for me. It is..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Part of the amazing HIP group family on Auckland, featuring amazing icecream gelato and great food. I came here with friends on a sunny day for said..."

Helena Chen

"Although the food and coffee may not be the best on the shore, the service is absolutely amazing here. I didn't get the name of the girl but she..."

Yuyon Cho

"Yummy ice-cream on a summer's day or evening (if a little busy), great service friendly staff and good food (came her for brunch with a friend) - but..."

Paula Cann

"Beautiful location for breakfast and lunch. Service and food is really good, however the wait can be quite long if the place is very busy. I got the..."

Priscilla Khang

"The takapuna beach cafe and store sell the most amazing ice creams and ice drinks. My favourite flavour is the salted caramel. For the iced drink you..."

Tessa

"Great spot for Breakfast, friendly staff, good vibe and great views. Was surprised to be charged $16.50 for nothing more than two poached eggs on a..."

Scott Kennedy

"Lovely location and the decor is crisp and clean. A great place for brunch, although the service here could be improved upon. The staff just need to..."

Tanya Kerr

"It is really nice cafe and in a perfect location!!! The food and drinks are good. My friend and I love the salted caramel iced chocolate 👌👌..."

Julia Nguyen

"Spent a wet sunday afternoon with friends, catching up over coffee and cake. While we were seated quite quickly we couldnt get the attention of..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Nice setting and friendly staff. But to be honest, the food and coffee are average , but its price is above average. It's slightly overrated im..."

J Li

"Great service and location but the food is always average. Had the eggs Benedict and there was only a teaspoon of hollandaise sauce and the eggs were..."

Petra

"I love this place. It is such a nice place to have a coffee and or brunch/lunch. It's right on Takapuna beach so you get a nice view as well. The..."

Lisa V

"WAITRESS HAS A LIKING FOR GOLD(EN RETRIEVERS)Eggs Bene with smoked Trevally, yum! For those who like their coffee black, the Americano is a..."

Crumpet King

"This is the perfect place for brunch on a summer day it's close to the beach and the outdoor sitting is exceptional, the food is good and the staff..."

Sheetal Naidu

"This is my third time dining at Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store - I loved it a lot more today. I would have rated it 3.5 previously but after dining..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Very busy on the Saturday but lovely staff who served us quickly. Was seated outside in the sun on a winter day had to wait a little while for a seat..."

Shayleigh Allen

"Finally I went for brunch at the much famous Takapuna beach cafe. The setting of the cafe is amazing. The location is the main highlight. Ordered for..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Takapuna Beach cafe is in a prime location and I'm glad they compliment the amazing views with their cute decor and settings. We stopped by for a..."

Heartshrooms

"Stopped by with a friend and had avocado eggs benedict. Food was delicious, the view was nice (although it was a little cold because it's close to..."

Jessie Goldstein

"Their coffee is so gooooood :) It always very busy but lucky for us. They are very kind that me and my friend were sharing dish, egg benedict with..."

安喬

"This is a very good restaurant..we been here once and this is the second time we are here..love the environment,service,food & drinks here..we always..."

Rachel Cullen

"Beautiful, elegant cafe right by the beach. It was nice sitting on the deck area and breathing the salted hair and listening to waves hitting the..."

Annie Ren

"An outstanding place to dine by the beach. Has fantastic views all round. The food is great and the dessert menu, especially gelato, is phenomenal...."

#1

"The perfect place for brunch by the beach! Awesome food and amazing location. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Always super busy, so good to come..."

Caroline Kasmara

"Great place, great food. The iced coffee is rather well done and worth ordering. This place is always busy, for good reason, expect a wait on the..."

Campbell Elliott

"The coffee here is amazing, both hot and cold. The mains are delicious and quite large. Love the sweets here. Always busy, have to wait for a..."

Candii Cao

"I LOVE the location of the Takapuna Beach Café and Store. It has such a nice atmosphere and is perfect for a weekend brunch especially on a sunny..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Service: 8/10Food: 8/10Cleanliness: 8/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 7.75/10Perfect environment for lunch by the..."

Jack Trav.

"On a warm sunny day and by the beach this cafe has a soothing atmosphere.The staff are caring and attentive; you don't want to leave.I..."

Brenda Phu

"I have been here more than a few times now.They sell some amazing home made ice creams as well as baked goods from the store.Next door the..."

Scott

"TOP 10 PIC - I love this cafe for many reasons - the location is prime! The decor is on fleek and the food is devine. Im regularly here over the..."

House Of Eats

"I was so pleased with my experience at Takapuna Beach Cafe. I was a bit concerned looking over the menu - there is a complete lack of vegetarian..."

Gem McLeod

"One of my favourite cafés in Auckland. It is located at the strategic location of beautiful Takapuna beach. If is very crowded during summer. The..."

Cindy Ong

"Always love coming here for a iced drink or a light snack! The atmosphere and view is amazing and the food is exceptional! A little overpriced but..."

Jean Lee

"While weekend mornings is a struggle to get a sitting it's worth the wait. Parking here can be tricky in summer also. Really come here for the..."

BeeQueUU

"Love this place! A lovely brunch/ lunch dine in cafe. The iced mocha/chocolate is something one must try. Throughout the past year their menu has..."

P L

"This place probably don't need anymore reviews but I still think that it is worth mentioning that service and food has not changed over the years!..."

Charissa

"My wife took me here a few months ago now, but even though very busy it still remains the best place I've been to for breakfast!! When it's busy..."

Simon Page

"Has been on our to do list for a while til we found some time to go in over the summer holidays. First impression: What a lovely..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"I just remembered that i've been to this wish list restaurant but never wrote a review!This place is always packed and you will know why..."

Pankaj Kini

"Staff was really nice and attentive, with exceptional manners and patience. I also liked how they were ethnically diverse. Love their presentation,..."

Twintail

"Update!: May menu; Was delighted to arrive to revamped menu! We ordered the staple whole baked flounder but with confit garlic,tomato, olives-..."

Paris

"Word of mouth is how I hear about the majority of cafes and restaurants I visit, and this was no exception. "You must visit the Takapuna..."

Two Dark Coffees

"It was our first time to visit Takapuna Beach as well as its famous beach cafe. I could just say, it was amazing! We went here for dinner at..."

Shirley Yu

"Location: beautifully situated right by Takapuna beach - beautiful views.Service: attentive, pleasant, LOTS of staff.Food: very..."

Where.iate

"Lovely cafe by the beach with a cute ice creamery on the side. The did was lovely and generous in size set in a lovely ambiance. The snapper, squid..."

Rosely

"Ordered the pork belly dish and it was absolutely delicious! Lovely table service. The staff were very polite, helpful and professional. A little bit..."

Renee

"This is my favorite place to take my friends on the weekend. They're always really impressed by the customer service and perfect food each time...."

Emily Franco

"Absolutely beautiful venue.The little store attached with the ice cream is well worth the visit alone. But if you are looking for good coffee..."

Ruben O'Connell

"All credit to the owners had a bad experience there and they immediately accepted that and were very keen to fix things Will be back soon as I..."

Richard J

"Thought we would try this place out today as we have heard so much about it. First impression was that it was really busy only two tables inside..."

Kaisey Cook

"Poop loved it and def recommends it to all. Everyone should def go and enjoy it as it is an amazing place. Don't miss lest you regret it for..."

Poop

"Very nice location and ambiance but always busy and staff are not very attentive. When we ordered, our waiter had to repeat our order 3x to make sure..."

Natalie Ler (d'liteful Cravings)

"Lovely place for a coffee and cake (or several haha)... Gets awfully busy on weekends and weekdays lunch - so brace yourself. But overall a..."

Adeline

"This is one of my favourite cafes and it is a must-go in the summer. We were seated outside, on the deck with a spectacular view of Takapuna beach..."

Wilson Chau

"North shore again> We had our lunch at Takapuna Beach Cafe today, prompt service and the food was delicious. Why is the weather so funny? Windy!..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Most likely the premier cafe on the Shore, with undoubtedly the best setting overlooking the sand at Takapuna beach! Always busy so expect to get a..."

Frank

"We had brunch there the other weekend. Decided to treat ourselves. It was really busy so we had to wait. they gave us a pager to let us know when our..."

Andre Cressy

"Food was so amazing. I'll definitely be back. Only thing that lacked was the service but they were super busy on a nice sunny day. It is pricey but..."

Bruce Batters

"Had a wonderful breakfast here. Awesome place to be and I would say, one of the best in Auckland. Environment 5, staff friendliness 5, food 5, coffee..."

Kelvin Yu

"This cafe is hands down one of the best in Auckland. In fact, the only reason I gave it a 4.5 is because we had to wait for quite a long time as we..."

Garrick Chong

"Came here this morning with my partner. The food was amazing the best breakfast I had in a while. My partner and I have been to a lot of..."

Mikayla Moore

"Lovely Cafe!I was amazed at how busy it was for a Monday morning, I guess it shows how popular and good they are.I was dismayed when I..."

Chris Minors

"Had lunch there with my boy friend. The food was okay portion compare to price. But I don't really like their menu setting, very few items on the..."

Alex

"Lunch with a party of six. The cafe was full but we were given a token and asked to wait. A few minutes later it flashed and buzzed and we were shown..."

RSWH

"Delicious pies! Great..."

Sam Allan

"Very good service, very friendly, the hot drinks are the best in Auckland, as for the food I haven't tried it by looking at previous reviews I won't..."

Kali Windmill

"I had breakfast the other day, and the food was amazing, the service was fantastic. The staff were really welcoming and friendly and what I liked..."

Shane Wotherspoon

"Unlike most beach side restaurants this place is superb. They don't take the fabulous location for granted. The food is inventive and delicious, the..."

Mel

"Such an asset to the north shore, I always bring out of town visitors that stay with me here and I'm never let down.The wait staff are courteous..."

Amanda

"I loved everything about this place. I went on a day which was horrible weather and the cafe was still completely packed. I had a nice spot all to..."

Kay Adams

"Went there for breakfast/brunch last sunday. Ordered an eggs bene which was delicious. The location is beautiful, only draw back was that the place..."

Jin Gao

"beautiful location! went here just yesterday very busy they had a surcharge but is expected as most places have surcharges too. My mango sorbet..."

Nikki

"Have been twice for breakfast over the last month and was very happy with the food and standard of service on both occasions (weekend and week..."

Graeme Crickett

"The best Mocha in Auckland! I come here regularly whenever I am over the bridge and in need of coffee (which is pretty much everyday)Haven't..."

Lucia

"After reading some of the negative reviews yesterday we were a little apprehensive about going but we had been told by friends that it was a good..."

Kirsty Howe

"Recently enjoyed a relaxing lunch with friends overlooking Takapuna beach - Its the kind of place that helps you feel like your on holiday ( even..."

Love Food

"We came for breakfast. Food was utterly amazing. Definitely returning!!! Eggs bene was soooo..."

Lucy

"The best thing to happen to Takapuna in a decade. But the Council (a bunch of near sited change averse would-be retirees) won't give them a liquor..."

Missy Davidson

"This café sets the standards for other cafes! If you've never been you need to do a brunch session here with family or friends as you wont be..."

Jason B

"Great place and location. Worth waiting to get a seat. I have been for breakfast a few times and can't fault the food and coffee. Another tick for..."

Moggie

"Takapuna Beach cafe is also another buzzing cafe with award winning gelato and great coffee to boot. Situated next to the beach, you get to enjoy the..."

Elise Cheah

"Always amazing service, the only cafe that looks out out onto gorgeous Takapuna Beach and a sophisticated menu. Brunch is a joy and actually feels..."

Kate W

"Avocado mesh with additional salmon~ no merit but no merit. Salmon was quite salty, but coffee was good (foamy). Staff brought up sparkling water..."

Anvie LI

"This is a very pretty cafe. We opted to sit inside because it was a cool day and rain was in the forecast. On a summer's day, the deck would be a..."

Corinne Coutinho

"🅿️ There are numerous roadside parking lots nearby, but on holidays, they tend to get crowded, making it a bit challenging to find a parking..."

彭笙瑞

"I feel there must have been a change in ownership if I read some of the bad reviews here. My experience was ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!! I'd give 10 Stars..."

Saphis Minetime

"What a gorgeous spot to have a coffee & soak up the gorgeous beach views at the same time. Insanely busy spot for a week day but impeccable service..."

Janita Patrick

"Stayed at the campsite next to this cafe and popped in for a coffee and something to eat. The food was so good we ended up having dinner there. The..."

CJ Clapham

"Great indoor outdoor flow Impeccable service Wheelchair accessible with ramp however is quite challenging to navigate between the tables if notice..."

Katrina Matich

"A popular cafe, went in for early brunch on Saturday and waited no more than 10mins to get a table. We like it outside as we can get some fresh beach..."

Jiwon Kang

"A great location, really nice indoor/outdoor setup. Always very busy, but also rarely a wait. The oat flat white is perfection, great food ( and..."

Nigel C

"Run, don’t walk, and order the Filo from the latest brunch menu. It was the tastiest, richest, most sensational brunch I’ve ever had, and an..."

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