The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Takapuna, September 2022

El Humero

93/100 (2833 ratings)

Restaurants

Steakhouse

Latin

Colombian

Gluten Free Options

Colombian

Steakhouse

South American

Gluten Free Options

Lunch

Dinner

Pork

Beef

Ribs

Juice & Smoothies

Salad

Juice & Smoothies

Sit down

Latin

South American

Steakhouse

Colombian

Accepts Mastercard

Wine and Beer

Table Service

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

Takeout

Serves Alcohol

Seating

Accepts Visa

Full Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Outdoor Seating

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Absolutely great experience! I have been fortunate enough to discover this hidden gem of Takapuna. This was my second time at the restaurant with..."

Radhika Jagdip Nagori

"I feel so lucky to have found this place! It's meat heaven! I tried the short ribs and the meat platter which consisted of beef knuckle, pork,..."

Rayray Chai Latte

"We had the best time here, amazing food experience and the staff were great. I would recommend here for..."

Riwai Grace

"A taste of Colombia in Auckland. This place is fantastic! Everything is excellent. The ribs are to die for. For something different try patacon and..."

Raquel Florez Sorensen

"Just love this restaurant and been many times - lunch or dinner it’s lovely. Various large cuts of marinated steak cooked on bbq. Great to watch..."

Verna Campbell

"Awesome food, The steak was good quality and perfectly cooked. The Yupas, empanadas, arepas and papas criollas were delicious, I have to say you..."

Harlem Avella

"Love this place!!!!! Since they opened the restaurant and till now never been disappointed with there service or quality of food! The hospitality is..."

Olga Parker

"Fantastic meal, friendly staff, good service, well priced. Highly recommend eating in this..."

Rinus Pope

"Highly recommended !! The best Colombian restaurant that I have ever been. Great meat, quality empanadas; delicious Yuca...etc The meats were great..."

Ximena Avella

"A cheery atmosphere with South American music. Great steaks with steamed potatoes and salad. Always busy so book if you require a table. Otherwise..."

Don Campbell

"Love the place. Delicious food. Good service and food arrived quickly. Gotta book if you want a table (even on a Wednesday..."

Audrey Smodrey

"If you want steak everyday,this is the place to be. Their steak & sides are superb. Also, their staff are very accomodating as well. You can’t go..."

Nkz

"Nice atmosphere and good food. Would..."

Mangi Kim

"If you are looking for Colombia's cuisine you'll find it here. Finger lickin good and very warm..."

Carlos Martinez

"One of me and my partners favs. I generally always order the vegetarian dish with plantain chips because its so damn..."

Caroline Barrett

"Delightful service and tasty..."

Al La Carte

"Had the pleasure of dining here with my companion last night. Was pretty packed when we walked in. We were seated outside which was fine as it's been..."

Nia T

"I would give this place 6 stars if possible. Just amazing.Service 10/10Food 10/10Ambience..."

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"Great colombian food. Simple and meaty. The Costilla beef ribs where tender and just fell apart. Empanadas were fantastic as well with a nice spicy..."

Scott Lawson

"Good steak good service. Love this..."

Nae

"Have been here a few times already. The best steak I’ve ever tasted. They pack so much flavour in with the marinade and sauces. I ordered the..."

Tania Dawson

"Really enjoyed the vibes, food, and service. As you walk in, staff are all smiles. The open kitchen brings mouthwatering sights of juicy..."

Doris Ma

"Absolutely loved the food and ambience! Would definitely go again and staff were friendly..."

Renie

"The most amazing beef ribs we have ever had! Always delicious and never disappoints. The cheese arepa and other sides are tasty too. Great for dining..."

Sarah Knight

"Food was great, drinks too, would recommend the chicken or beef skewers, arepa, sangria. Service is a little slow but they were really busy...."

Tash Wild

"My favorite South American restaurant in Auckland. Nice dining areas. Beautiful waiters is a..."

Mufasakiller

"We went with a friend for a good steak... and we found it! Great experience, a bit packed and we ended up at the bar (not very pleasant chairs) but..."

Boty

"One of my fav bbq in Auckland! The empanadas, the ribs and the sauces are amazing, super friendly staff. Considering the influx they could make some..."

Diana Garcia

"Yessssss!!! Definitely going again & againRibs were the best EVER, chicken skewers were delicious & the steak was perfect! First time having..."

Julz

"Had a great time here. Good location, very nice food and reasonable priced. Love their beef ribs. Tasted so good. The portion is huge for $39. Entree..."

Becky Kuang

"Decided to take my girlfriend for her birthday and had the most wonderful experience! I was nervous about the restaurant ambience at first (as there..."

Adrian Dela Cruz

"My partner & I always love coming here for dinner. The food is cooked perfectly everytime and full of flavour. The staff are very welcoming and..."

Alicia Maree Andrews

"Favourite food place ever. Recommend T bone steak and beef knuckle this time but actually everything is fabulous. Always need to wait during..."

Rachel Wang

"Just..YUM. really yum. Can't say anything more but to recommend choosing two big dishes if you want to leave being really full. Was a little..."

Asianfoodie

"We really liked the place as the food was quiet different. Especially the meat juicy and yummy marinated. Could be a bit cheaper in my opinion..."

Evilmaikel

"Well thjs one just made our day!!!What an amazing barbecue experience. From the service to.the food, everything was top shelf.Definitely..."

João Plácido

"Was told that the gold membership can only be used when you buy 2 drinks and get 2 free ones. But when Zomato explains the 2+2 drinks, it is getting..."

Teri Sheng Li

"Went to El Humero for Friday lunch at work. Our co-worker is Columbian and we were very keen to try some of his country's cuisine. We bought the El..."

Leslie Tan

"Every single time is A M A Z I N G !! I always recommend this place to people who are looking for extraordinary food and service! The beef ribs is a..."

Danyelle Borges Esteves

"This place was just too perfect. I was waiting for my steak, but then my waiter GoGo tbagged on my steak. It was an honor to see my food tbagged then..."

Yum Life

"Tucked away down a beautifully lit hidden lane in Takapuna, this place is hidden no more. You need to book in advance as space is limited and its..."

Sheldon

"Amazing meat! But be careful what you order, one steak cut, rump I think was tough and chewy but my slow cooked brisket was sensational! Stick to the..."

Shez

"We went for dinner. Everything was perfect! I had Picanha and it was very tender/juice. I want to say thanks for the girls. They are very..."

Bety Silva

"Walk pass this shop so often, glad we finally here. Purposely book the seats right in front of the gill.Very busy restaurant. FOOD is nice and..."

CocoOnFire

"Delicious food! We tried many assorted items from the menu and everything was good. We also recommend the natural fruit juices. The only note is that..."

Wapatino

"Best place to eat charcoal BBQ hands down. Staff is amazing, place is small but very cozy. The meat is cooked to perfection (please TRY THE RIBS!!),..."

Pablo

"If you are a meat lover - this place is great. You get a chosen side and sauce to accompany your chosen meat dish. The meat that comes out is a large..."

Mary Hodgson

"Meats cooked on stone grills always taste good, but this place goes further. Their service was impeccable, with a Columbian authenticity, and the..."

Jay

"We ordered the "el humero experience" (a mixed platter), and an experience it was! What beautifully chargrilled meat, tasty starters and sides! Our..."

Mmmfood

"Been here a few times now and it’s great South American Columbian styles food. Meat is cooked over charcoal, so it’s delicious!Try the Punta..."

Brizzle

"A favourite. There’s something special about meat cooked over charcoal, and by an expert. Juicy, tender and flavoursome steaks. And great place for..."

Rogue Spoon

"Everything I had was delicious!! The sausages were amazing. We had a platter style and tried a bit of everything. Definitely was not..."

Tan.ned

"Great friendly service and food.Dinner party for 11 of us on Saturday evening,with no one leaving disappointed.Truly tender Costillas, meat..."

Morné Van Tonder

"I used live in Colombia and thank god!Found this place 10minutes away from my home.I was so missed arepa empanada aji .. etc..The food..."

Foodie

"Changing my review one year later! We decided to come back here with our good friends and ordered the large sharing experience platter and it was..."

Panini T

"Closes late and has a great selection, not too mention the lovely and accomodating staff! We got there late and they still let us in! Such a good..."

MizC

"This place is really cool. The coolest thing I found was probably fried bananas! The sauces are really good too. Very nice and ambient place. Would..."

Dinozabrik

"I come here at least once a month because I love it so much! The service is great and it’s amazing to see the chefs talking to the customers while..."

Louise

"Partner has been wanting to visit this spot for a while so figured why not visit for dinner! Lovely staff and super cosy spot, lots of heaters on..."

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"Excellent Staff . Very personalised ,friendly and professional service . Best thing about this place is that you can interact with chefs . Kind of..."

Ishan Subodh Shanbhag

"Favorite restaurant! Never had a bad meal and the food is always fresh and delicious. Service and staff are great. Worth the wait when they are full...."

Deanna Gallagher

"One of the best meat restaurants in Auckland. The owner is super friendly, nice seating, good service. The food tastes great, big portions and very..."

Piggy Cupcake

"Went here for our anniversary. Wowsers! What a fresh take on Latin American food! Delicious food done over charcoal. Flavour was amazing and so many..."

Vanisha Patel

"I love this place and have been here several times. Dishes here are really excellent. People here are friendly and the atmosphere here is brilliant..."

Fredrickchen901

"Went twice, both times for the same meal: Pechuga Asada, the chicken. It was just so good I didn't feel like experimenting! The chicken melts in your..."

Tihana Smiljanić

"Best Latin American restaurant in town! Arepas are very good, bbq meats are soft and juicy, I love the beef ribs the most! Nice people, nice food,..."

Attila The Hun

"Great Restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere and delicious food. The service was excellent and rhe Rib Eye succulent and very tasty. Highly recommend...."

Gerard @ Bushman's Grill

"No better place on The Shore to get your meat fix. No rooms for vegans here: this is serious meat territory! Longaniza (cured sausage) with arepa was..."

Paul O

"4.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service Best Meaty Restaurant in TakapunaBeen here three times..."

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"Tried this colombian restaurant in takapuna and i had no regrets! We came in a big group and they were able to cater us even with short notice (we..."

Diana Anne Valeza

"Great food and good service. Do ensure is having to wait for someone to leave to free up space for 4 diners. It was freezing cold outside and a..."

Gillian C

"Love this place so much. If only they have another restaurant in East Auckland. Been here many times and the Flavour always surprises me. Love this..."

FoodieAsh

"I had a great dinner last night... food was tasty overallI order morcilla was moisture inside at the point that it falls apart by itself, for..."

Sofy

"My friends and I had a perfect dinner tonight and enjoyed the full Columbia BBQ! We ordered the share meal includes all kinds of bbq. Each item is..."

I'm A Foodie

"Great food and great location, it was great to talk with the chefs themselves about the food and where it came from, we'll definitely be coming back..."

Michael Coup

"Such grill, much food. Happy atmosphere, empty plates, would recommend. Try the pork belly, ribs and beef. Also a great assortment of sauces and..."

Fatcat

"Amazing food and vibe! We have been here a few times and it never disappoints. From the steak to the short ribs, absolutely amazing and full of..."

Simone

"Been here a few times& never disappointed. They are always busy, so best if you book first. Great bustling atmosphere & service with tasty food ,..."

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"I love their cassava chips! Steak cooked to perfection. Especially love their beef knuckle! You get reasonable amount of food for the price,..."

Bambi

"Great food, excellent portion sizes for price. Head chef is very friendly and food is top quality. I can understand why there is a big queue on..."

Foodie123

"Great Colombian ambience, understanding and friendly staff. We didn't have a booking but they let us sit by the bar to eat from there. We got their..."

888bing888

"Gorgeous, glorious meat. The 900g beast of a cut was succulent, smoky, tender, and so tasty! The spuds were so soft on the inside and crispy on the..."

Kelly

"El Humero is the best South American food I have in New Zealand ever it was my first time but it will be not my last for sure amazing food,beautiful..."

Clara Huaman

"Went to El Humero with friends several times. Foods are really delicious and we enjoy watching the staffs to prepare our foods. Friendly staffs and..."

F00dL0v3r

"Went here with couple of friends and the food and the smell of the meat cooking was super pleasant. Having an open kitchen to see the chefs cook and..."

Aaah400

"Every time I come here it's always a great experience. They staff are prompt, polite and friendly, the food is always extremely delicious and fast!..."

Enilorac Rellim

"Come back for several times, just so good and friendly price. Highly recommendthe avocado and chilly sauce. If there are more snack choices will be..."

Manshu LI

"As a Colombian I must say that food in this place is authentic and reminds me of home. Staff is really kind and always willing to provide the best..."

Angelmolgo

"I loved it here, watching my food being cooked was different. I did need to wash my hair after though. The serving sizes were just the right amount..."

Jammie-Lea Wilson

"Amazing atmosphere! Warm and welcoming staff. Gorgeous food. The ribs are super delicious all the meat was perfect. It is very well price. Beautiful..."

Oones Connor

"This place is so delicious. It is on the pricey so perfect for a date night or special occasion. But definatly reccommend, beautiful smoked meat...."

Cat

"So far, it's the only place that serves plantenes in the the menu. Unfortunately, they had none when we went due to delay in shipment. we..."

Yuko Saito

"My girlfriend and I got here and we were greeted by a friendly staff member. I ordered the short ribs and my girlfriend ordered the steak. The meats..."

Yrjo Luigi Partosa Galvez

"First time ever goint to this place, I've always walked passed it and always noticed that's busy... so one day we decided to try it and bam... we..."

Saif Nouri

"At the heart of Takapuna, El Humero serves up some really delicious meat dishes. Their food is so delicious that I went back twice in one week. On my..."

JKG

"The most amazing food! Oh my word, if you like rustic bbq style food this is the place to go. We went as a couple for my birthday and felt so..."

Jonéll Mongie

"First time to El Humero and we will be back for more fab food, great service and atmosphere...I had the little of most plate and it was Devine..."

Justene Spawforth

"What a fantastic place! I ordered the beef ribs, and they were amazing. The meat was tenderly cooked and fell easily off the bone. Recommended to..."

Austin Ibarra

"Need to book the table or you can't get the seat. Nice steak, it's fresh grilled, incredibly cheap in town and very good customer service! Really..."

Hong C. Tang

"If you love meat, then this is the place to go~~ We had a big plate to share between 2, and still wanted more so had a small plate. Very filling. ..."

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"This is a popular little Colombian restaurant with vibrant decor. The meat we ordered was tender, juicy and full of flavour - chicken skewers,..."

Michelle

"El Humero is the place to go when you want succulent, butter soft ribs ! Its the best ribs I have ever eaten in my life so meaty and full of flavour...."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"Appreciate the uniqueness of this place- the service is basic, and the food is good- a bit underseasoned, but thats easily sorted. Good place to try..."

Eli A

"Well executed dishes, great ambiance and tentative serveice, albeit half premise seems decored like a construction site with skyfolders above and..."

Vivienne_Moo

"Have been here 3 times and can't fault this place! Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and the food is both delicious and very filling. You're pretty..."

Yui Chen

"OMG the best tasting and tender meat(Sirlion) i have ever eaten and cooked to my perfection. The wedges were made from a root vegetable which tasted..."

MariaPia

"I've been here a couple times now and I just can't get enough of this place! How it works is you pick a cut of meat, a side and a sauce. The meat is..."

Bec

"Had the Meat platter for lunch and it was stunning. The beef is beyond imagination - smokey, succulent, tender - and is star of the platter. The..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Food is always great. My partner is from South America so this is like home for them. The service on the other hand could do with a spruce up. I..."

Matt Yeahh

"Absolutely great experience! I have been fortunate enough to discover this hidden gem of Takapuna. This was my second time at the..."

Radhika

"A very cute restaurant with great Colombian cuisine!! The ambience is cosy and exotic at the same time - works best for smaller groups in my opinion...."

Titeuf

"Our favourite place if we want South American Dish, loved the Ribs and the Empanada is to die for! Highly recommend and the place is homy, great food..."

Carlo C.

"Came here last night for the second time and left with an Argentinian food baby. The food is in-f*#king-credible. The first time we came my partner..."

Briana

"Really funky Columbian restaurant with an inviting interior and super friendly staff. Not a massive menu, but enough choice to tailor your meal...."

Raspberry Beret

"The place was quaint with the usage of woodfire stove and grill. The ambiance was relaxing. Me and my friends have all ordered their sirloin steak..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"Ambience is fair. Staff are friendly. Though the front staff (doing the cooking) only greets the people they knew on their language. However, still a..."

Liksya

"We have been twice now and loved the food. The food is fresh and the meat falls of the bone. Finger licking good! The athmosphere is casual and..."

Brunchalicious

"This was everything I expected from a Colombian restaurant, the meat was juicy and I simply have not tasted something this good for a..."

Paul Ianovski

"Excellent place. I went late on a Sunday night just after 8, and it was still very busy and had a positive and exciting vibe. The..."

Karen

"Let me first say, the menu personally is quite limited, therefore you'll need the really good service of the waiters to guide you through what the..."

Jazmin Lee

"Really nice food and great service. I had the grilled chicken and baby potatoes with salad. Nice mixture of flavours and the chargrilled chicken..."

Corina Elama

"This bustling restaurant is a meatopia, do not take a vegetarian or a pescatarian!Having said that if you like succulent slow cooked tasty..."

Deb Ross

"Been here twice and I was impressed both times. If you are looking for a meaty dinner that's been char grilled then this is the place for..."

Kenji

"Love the charcoal cook food smell. This place was still packed at 8ish so make sure do booking. Being a charcoal chef myself, I can't fault this..."

Alex L

"I was absolutely blown away by this place. My friend and I came to Fortieth and Hurstmere for the first time and chose El Humero as my friend is a..."

Anna Hinehou

"This is one of my go to places in Takapuna. Very good value for money. $25 for 400g of beef short ribs which includes a salad and a side as well...."

Zach Je Yon Lum

"It was my first time visiting fortieth & hurstmere it is such a cute spot. Nestled in the middle is El Humero. We went for dinner last night and..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Best place ever! if you love meat, this is a go to! And ask if you can sit by the kitchen bar. Watching the chef cook is quite mesmerising. 5/5..."

Nicole Rosalie Alazas

"Best Colombian food I've had so far in New Zealand. Full of authentic South American flavours, all meat and side dishes were cooked very well and..."

Jihye Kang

"Talia Dickinson Wow.. best lunch I've had in 2016Demolished their mixed grill... great flavours and vibeCheersSALUT Will be..."

William Whelan

"First time trying Colombian food. Love the open plan kitchen and the overall ambience. Staff are very enthusiastic and friendly. The guava juice is a..."

Priscilla Khang

"It's the first time I've been here and well there wasnt disappointing at all. It was wonderful, the food was on very well done and the service from..."

Abc

"This place is very similar to the one at Ponsonby, but unfortunately for me this place was pretty average. We ordered steak, chicken and empanadas...."

Nathalie

"Amazing! Came here with my friend for a catch. I booked a table online, I am glad I did! We had an entree and a main and drink for $36 each I..."

Aroha Kay

"I was waiting for someone when i decided to eat but not so heavy. Ive tried El humero's entree chicharon with arepa. I was not expecting for too much..."

Lovelea Ho Suarez

"Hola a todos!Este es un restaurante fantastico!From the nation which produced Football Icon James Rodriguez, world renowned..."

Medium_Rare

"We both ordered the Chicarron with Arepa, and my partner added Yuca also (a Root vegetable). Arepa is not particularly flavoursome but then it..."

Glenn P

"Great meal, good price and friendly staff. ..."

Neil Davis

"Love these yummy meat and beautiful wine selections, great service and nice atmosphere, definitely recommend this place for a causal night out with..."

Cecilia Wu

"Amazing amazing! Went in for the first time to celebrate my fourth year anniversary with my boyfriend, we went in for an early dinner on a Saturday..."

JME

"Colombian food at its finest. The meat is superbly cooked and falls from the bone. The wood fire ovens are a delight with the manuka wood flavoring..."

Greg Brown

"Unfamiliar with Colombian BBQ restaurants, where better to make our first foray than New Zealand’s first? Using wood fired and charcoal grills, the..."

Hungry Auckland

"We been there for dinner it was really nice experience. Good service by staff and really yummy food i like charcoal BBQ food. Best Colombian food in..."

Rahul Parmar

"Unfamiliar with Colombian BBQ restaurants, where better to make our first foray than New Zealand’s first? Using wood fired and charcoal grills, the..."

Hungry Auckland

"Went out for dinner last night sans child so thought we would try something new. Glad we did - great find. Great atmosphere, very friendly staff..."

Paul Riding

"You can smell the BBQ walking towards the restaurant and you actually see it as you come in with the grill by the entrance. It was quite busy and was..."

Benedict Uy

"Great casual authentic dinning & very tasty FOOD!! .This is a small restaurant but cozy. Options to sit at the bar & watch the chefs cook over..."

Isaac Valach

"We had an awesome experience on Wednesday, we arrived about 30 minute before our booked time and they were kindly able to get us.The service..."

Carl Sinclair

"Wont say I know anything about South American food, but I liked what I got. We tried the El Humero pork and it was divine! The pork is apparently..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"This would have to be one of our favourite places to eat!! It is with much restraint that we don't come every week!! The BBQ flavours, the perfectly..."

Tascha

"Can't say I have ever had Columbian food before, suspected it might be similar to Argentinean. It was similar however definitely..."

Kiwi888

"A gorgeous little restaurant nestled away in a side alley off the main drag. Pretty much everything comes off the barbecue or the grill situated..."

DrH

"Make sure to book if you want to go here, its very popular and deservedly. The food is excellent, tasty grilled meats served with sides of various..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Great food and very friendly staff. We enjoyed the "Pechuga Asada", "Costillas" and the "Chuleta Valluna". Meal portions were very generous. A great..."

Rory Wilkinson

"We made a booking via Zomato 2 days ahead and it worked perfectly. We sat at the bar facing the chef and the barbeque, which we actually enjoyed a..."

Madalina Nita

"discovering my local takeway was closed on monday and my partner was getting take away in the complex i asked the el humero staff if they did take..."

Peter Skipper

"Good food, well cooked and great mix of flavour. The quality of the meat is good (not excellent) but fair considering the price.Best part..."

Foodie

"A great spot for BBQ that is cooked right in front of you, just like in El Sizzling Chorizo. Place is small and cozy inside, food was amazing both..."

Mike

"First time going to Fortieth and Hustmere in Taka and wow what a place! There's so many nice eating establishment's this one nicely bricked walkway..."

Kat. Jordan

"Very surprised to discover this place by chance and to know that Colombians make the barbecue just like Argentinians and Uruguayans.I'd say..."

Diogo Reck

"Went here for my dad's birthday dinner! I loved everything about this place and sets up a pretty good vibe! Food prices are pretty descent according..."

Jeanelle Isidro

"We came here for dinner tonight and had such a great time! The food is absolutely delicious, I got the pork schnitzel and my partner got the mixed..."

Alice Bushell

"El Humero is an amazing place to visit if you love meat. Ordered a main (short ribs), which came with Arepa with cheese as well as a side of salad...."

Ben Ch

"Have been here twice now. Both times were awesome. Staff super friendly, food delicious, decor cheerful and meal presentation was great. Highly..."

Louise

"Awesome location, friendly staff, yummy food. Ordered an array of entrees for myself and they were plated beautifully with delicious fresh dips and..."

Bbear

"I love this place. From the beginning they make you feel welcome and greet you with a warm latin smile! Their food is very tasty and inexpensive for..."

Good Advisor

"Exceptional value for money and such amazing service, food and atmosphere! Will definitely be back to explore the menu further. Staff (including the..."

Cool Cat

"If you're a big meat eater El Humero is the place for you. The meat is incredibly tender and falls off the bone and the portions are big so don't eat..."

Eden Wood

"Love love LOVE everything about El Humero! The staff are friendly, the food is delicious, and the restaurant is cozy. We have been there about 4..."

Tiana Meintjes

"went for lunch with five others, was seated in front of the grill which i highly recommend. we all got the lunch special, food was excellent.the..."

Alice Rump

"This place is awesome! Warm and cost little place in fortieth & hurstmere where there are pretty lights and everywhere and courteous staff guiding..."

Annie Ren

"Happy Birthday El Humero. 1 year old today. The food is delicious and rustic. Made with love by the wonderful people who are dedicated to this..."

Zoe Maclean

"As a Colombian I am very pleased to say that the food here is a wonderful representation of the Colombian cuisine. I've been here several times with..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"Wow! This place is amazing. Very casual inside, the staff are really friendly and the food is great... the best in Takapuna for sure, especially if..."

Stu

"Oh my goodness the pork main was heavenly, this place is a total find. We went early as it filled up fast, totally recommend great place and made..."

Sarah Parsons

"Excellent place! The food was amazing and the portions were enormous, will definitely come back as soon as possible to try the famous..."

Lena Obushenkova

"Went there on a weekend for lunch. Had a hankering for some slow barbequed meat. So ordered the barbacoa pork, meat skewers and a side of cassava..."

Kishore Mitra

"I'm going to go out on a limb here and say reservations are a necessity if you want to get a table.We were lucky being a Sunday night early..."

Mary Underwood

"My partner and I dined here on a Tuesday night before a comedy show. We ordered empanadas to start, chuleta valluna (pork schnitzel) with arepa (flat..."

Emma W

"A hidden little gem in takapuna. The food is amazing, the staff happy and always helpful and the atmosphere warm and welcoming. A..."

Victoria

"Dined here tonight with my partner, we thought being a Tuesday it might be quiet but we booked just in case. Lucky we did as the place was packed, I..."

Sarah S

"Now this is my type of dining. It's affordable delicious food grilled to perfection. My experience at El Humero was amazing! My partner and..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"It depends on who the chef is on the day. I had a mixed good and bad experience here. The beef ribs are my favorites. On one occasion, they..."

Lmrliu74

"One word - Empanadas! I love this place and will drive 30 mins to Takapuna just for their Empanadas...One of Auckland's new gem's. Grilled meats are..."

Maggie Law

"The restaurant was recommended by friends and we were not disappointed. Three of us ordered the ribs however they only had one left. I was lucky..."

Bymint

"The food and atmosphere is always awesome here. Food is cooked to perfection and my family had such a good time and everyones tummy were happily..."

Hannah

"Will definitely come back to this place! It was my first time coming to this place. Great atmosphere and very friendly and helpful staff :D Received..."

Janine Milena Soo Thow

"Food was lovely, my friends had the meat platters and were impressed and i had the plantain and avocado which was divide. the restaurant was very..."

Helen Gyde

"El Humero is a fantastic place to try authentic Columbian food - complete with an open fire grill and run by a welcoming family whose love of food is..."

Cecilia Paredes

"The food here is great, buzzing atmosphere, very busy and for obvious reasons.We did have to wait quite a while for our mains but the taste..."

R & A

"5 star Friendly staff. The food was as expected and very nice but what lets this place down is the time from ordering to arrival of the food. I have..."

Mabel

"Before visiting El Humero, I had already read some of the reviews so I knew what I could expect. We were greeted by a friendly staff member and we..."

Janice Zumba

"Went there a couple of nights ago based on the reviews and we weren't disappointed. Managed to get a table quite easily. I had the Picada El Humero..."

Moggie

"It's my second visit after this place first opened. The restaurant is humming, packed with happy customers. We had Colombian style Chorizo with..."

Zafer Isiklar

"Be prepared for a long wait for a table so book a table! But the food is worth it... Have been twice now and the meat has been juicy and melt in your..."

Jaffa

"Delicious slow cooked pork shoulder served on a wooden board, with your choice of sauce and side as well as salad. My friend recommended the Tamarind..."

Marina

"A very buzzy place with delicious aromas of food! The staff are friendly and helpful. Their side salad which comes with the mains is delicious😍..."

Athena

"This place is very different but in a good way. I really enjoyed the chorizo sooo yum. The vibe is relaxed and the food is cooked to perfection. The..."

Hannah Short

"Visited this place on a quite Monday night as we stumbled around trying to find somewhere new to eat. The vibe of this place instantly pulled us in..."

Lucy Storrie

"Had Chuleta Valluna with cheesy arepa and guacamole; plus a side of empanadas. It was a delicious meal. Definitely recommend this restaurant...."

Katherinne Jaimes

"Enjoyed every moment of this. The ambience was lively but cosy. Restaurant was busy. Staff and floor manager were attentive friendly and had a..."

Lemonslimesoranges

"Brilliant food, atmosphere and service. Slow cooked pork is a must. Will be back ASAP, really friendly staff and helpful -..."

Sean Ryan

"Good quality food at reasonable priceWe are regular customers as the food is very tasty and the atmosphere greatThe place looks different..."

Omar Henriquez

"This place is gr88888, my family and I went here and we didn't realise how busy it got! We got the last table as all the others were already booked..."

Coral Stroud

"Very welcoming restaurant , great food , friendly staff , highly recommended, will definitely go back , my husband and I had the mixed grill it comes..."

Fiona

"Really enjoyed the yummy empanadas and cassava wedges. I expected more from the steak, but still pretty good. Great location and vibe at a very..."

Petra

"It being a lovely sunny day in Auckland today we went for a long walk while our car was being washed and cleaned. We also took the opportunity of..."

Lochbuie

"Certainly, one of the best restaurants in Auckland. The food is absolutely amazing. It blows you away; and it is extremely well priced. The service..."

Gastoncito

"Really great place, good atmosphere, the attention is really good and the waiters are really nice. The food was delicious, the arepas whit cheese..."

Mariajosemvw

"Great place, got the all the flavours right. As a Colombian who really likes his food, I was not disappointed. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and..."

Luis Alejandro Cifuentes

"A great little addition to Takapuna.food was super yummy ,its casual ,perfect just to pop in . .Slow cooked pork our favourite.The..."

Sarah Jane

"Really enjoined this place. Staff were very eccentric which added to the charm. Food was above parr and would definatly come again. As soon as this..."

NZNICK

"This place is amazing! The food is delicious and staff are all so friendly and welcoming. My boyfriend and I came here on a Friday night and managed..."

Kelly Stringer

"Lovely staff & atmosphere. Food was fresh and healthy, plus super tasty. Meat was tender and the sides were yummy. Guilt free, delicious and..."

Kat M

"The staff are very lovely and welcoming. We ordered the meat platter and each meat was cooked perfectly, nice and tender. The empanadas were nice and..."

Mara Andrea Martinez

"We had dinner here on Friday, having chatted to the staff previously when visiting another one of the eateries in Fortieth & Hurstmere. The staff..."

Helen Phillips

"The dog (Austin) and I were out for a walk in Takapuna and went past El Humero. We got talking to one of the staff and thought we would sit outside..."

Austin

"Beautiful food, well priced and amazingly friendly staff. Even a complementary Birthday cake for our Mum. Highly recommend.Keep up the..."

Brian Inglis

"Mi novio su amigo y yo fuimos a comer hoy en la noche y todo fue perfecto. La comida deliciosa, excelente atencion y muy buen ambiente. Senti por un..."

Tatiana Sanchez

"The food was delicious and freshly cooked in front of you. Staff was extremely friendly. Good value for money, would definitely go back..."

Candii Cao

"after struggling to find a healthier option that would be satisfying and fits in with junk free June we decided to try this place. Couldn't fault..."

Matt Miller

"If you want to try new food, El Humero is the perfect choice. Colombian style bbq, the only one in NZ. Great meat and very kind staff. 100%..."

Jose Berrio

House Of Chocolate Dessert Cafe & Cakery

86/100 (922 ratings)

Quick Bites

Dessert

Cafe

Brunch

Cakes

Cheesecakes

Meringue

Waffles

Cheesecake

Café

Wheelchair Accessible

Seating

Brunch

Mid-range

"Although not one of the best Hot chocolate places I have been to- but overall it was good and very..."

Frimz.r

"Okey, in overall a really nice place. But I think it’s quite dated. Either the menu or the design should be renewed. The waffles are amazing. The..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Felt like something sweet so I went over to House of Chocolate to get my fix 🤩 Ordered the Iced Chocolate and Caramel slice 🍫 The iced..."

YuYu

"If you are craving for chocolates then this place might fix it, just the name alone says a lot about this place. They serve desserts using finest..."

Ang Sarap

"These Bonbon chocolates were the highlight of my weekend feeds! These bonbons are small but powerful treats. The runny salted caramel literally melts..."

Pandadrools

"definitely an amazing place for dessert recommended highly good vast range of desserts to try and located in the heart of takapuna. follow their..."

Ricky Bhat

"My girlfriend took me here the other day. She had already tried most of their flavours and had masterfully crafted her own waffle combination that..."

Wilson Shum

"A nice dessert cafe. Ordered the hazelnut waffles, and the waffles were homemade, and ice cream was creamy. Hardly any hazelnuts were used in their..."

Imperius Malekith

"Food is delicious although pricey. Still our favourite place for a treat..."

Jesse Greenslade

"After dinner, we were craving dessert so we decided to check out the House of Chocolate. This indeed was probably the best dessert I have ever had...."

Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn

"A friend and I popped in to house of chocolate for some brunch and I do admit I enjoyed it but I found it overly sweet. I've been here a couple times..."

Karina

"They serve a really nice dessert, got to try their chocolate mousse, chocolate ball and their shake and they were so yummy! The mousse came with..."

MCP

"Love love love their almost everything I have tried. Sad point is that they have stopped making their famous fixx and fogg peanut butter shake which..."

Priyanka Silswal

"Absolutely packed on a Friday night (around 8.30pm) but we managed to get a table inside. The counter cakes and chocolates looked insanely..."

Riddhi

"One of the best places in Auckland to grab dessert. It is very popular, so if you’d like to go when it’s not too busy, it’s best to plan your..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"This is a great place to catch up with friends whilst having a sweet treat. It's always hard to decide what to order because everything in the..."

Jeannette Salim

"Cool dessert spot in Takapuna with an extensive menu and a cabinet filled with sweet treats. Take your sweet tooth and indulge. I had the s’mores..."

Steph Coulton

"Came here with my bf for our anniversary. It was a nice cute place to eat dessert with. The chocolate cake is one of my favorite here. The atmosphere..."

Minh Thu

"This is my go to when I am craving that late night dessert! I normally order their waffles until I have discovered this chocolate ball dish!..."

Trin

"If you are a chocolate lover, you will love the brownie ice cream sandwich. It was very rich and a little bit of a struggle to eat it all to be fair...."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Super fast service, everything was excellent. We ordered black forest cheesecake, chocolate mouse and Belgium hot chocolate (dark). Nothing was too..."

Pritesh Mistry

"They have amazing desserts that really satisfies your sweet tooth. So far I have tasted the waffle and the eton mess during my previous visit and I..."

Asianfoodie

"Lovely little cafe in the heart of Takapuna! I always choose this place for our work cakes because the service is friendly, accommodating and their..."

Michelle S

"Nice place for date!! Ice Coffee and Belgian chocolate cake are my favorite~friendly staff and handmade chocolate are recommended for..."

Ling-Chen Fang

"I love this place and keep returning week after week, I always have their hot chocolate, they use Belgium chocolate, it’s the best hot chocolate..."

Michelle Ngatai

"I realised that I'm probably the only person ever to order a non-chocolate creaming soda at a place called House of Chocolate, but nevertheless it..."

Jay

"House Of Chocolate damn okay it's pulled through. Been here quite a few times for a dessert or coffee and always had good service and food. A couple..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"I ordered a Berry Smores Waffle. It was one of the best desserts I've had ever. Definitely see why this is the best cafe in Takapuna. You need to go..."

Ryan Binny

"Been here once and tried their Nacho Waffle which was delicious and something different. My friend ordered the Dulce De Leche Waffle and we loved the..."

💓 K

"Amazing desserts. A very delicious menu to suit a variety of tastes. With generous servings it's often hard to finish it. So go hungry!!The hot..."

Romana Petrie

"This place is frigging amazing!The cafe it self has a great atmosphere. The staff is super friendly and always helpful.Food is to..."

Mc Bee

"We had the hazelnut waffle with vanilla and dark chocolate ice cream. The waffles here are crunchy on the outside and light&fluffy in the inside 😊..."

Coogie

"Had a great time here with awesome waffles. Had so many varieties of waffles to choose from. They also have savory waffles too. All their chocolate..."

Coffee Macarons

"Our favourite desserts place. We were so glad when they opened in TK. We used to visit their original Birkdale branch. Everything is so deliciously..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"Super friendly staff, and absolutely delicious food. Great place for an after dinner coffee or a sweet and decadent dessert. Defiantly will..."

Ellen May

"Came here for a late night treat. Love the fact you can go out and have something slightly different and that the restaurant is still open..."

Mary Underwood

"One of my absolute favourite dessert spots! Their waffles are especially delish and a good size, so you don’t feel robbed of your money..."

Ilie

"I love chocolate and this place is very good and has super friendly service all the time! Love coming!! So super good if you’re a chocoholic like..."

Angel Meynell

"The cafe is in lovely in the heart of Takapuna. I had the open egg sandwich and would have preferred if the eggs were hard boiled but apart from that..."

Jaime McCallum

"Discovered this place by accident....and WOW....what a nice place to have a desert after dinner. Awesome waffles. It took me back a couple of years..."

Vanessa Basson

"Another place I love 💕 this place is always busy so you have to pick your time but the goodies are well worth the wait 😊 it is a great place to..."

Erin

"This is the perfect spot for dessert! Why have a dessert anywhere in takapuna, when you can walk 200 metres to this spot.They have a..."

Scott

"Amazing waffles every time I’ve been here, and their coffee is delicious too - the hazelnut latte especially. The staff is also friendly and the..."

Zain Bhally

"Have been here a few times to get dessert and it's always been delicious! Their hot chocolates are very good. They're always really busy so you have..."

Vicki Ko

"Straight to go here for desert ! Lots of choice sweet things that makes happy anyone~whenever i come to takapuna i never pass here.There..."

Julia

"Definitely my go-to spot when I’m craving dessert on the shore and I am pleased every time.On this particular day we got a slice of the..."

Vivian C

"I freaking love this place so much! Apart from it being a little pricey it’s so worth it. They have amazing chocolates, waffles and just..."

Emma Smith

"Love love love House of Choc as somewhere to head for a nice dessert after a dinner.Always get the same thing and go for my trusty hot..."

Laura Bartch

"Really hit my sweat tooth. Not many places in Auckland do decent waffles. They have both sweet and savoury. Would go again to try the rest of the..."

Andrew Baxendale

"Tried their chocolates before, but didn't know they've got cafes around Auckland. Now we know, so do you!Went to House of Chocolate with a..."

Jade Lim

"Had a waffle at House of Chocolate and it was so good and tasty and the cake there is also really good! It's nice and sweet but not too..."

Guitarmlf123

"I just had hot dark chocolate mocha today. It was great:) waffle is good here as well. I came after i visit Takapuna morning market:) great to come..."

Alice In New Zealand

"We just went for dessert. We were hoping to share something, but they are really designed for one person. The size was large enough, but presented in..."

Zesteeblue

"Sooo much chocolate but so good! Can highly recommend the chocolate ball but we were also really surprised by the waffles. Everything is so pretty..."

Auckland Foodie

"Came here for drinks and cake and was blown away by how tasty the Belgian chocolate and Oreo mini cake was. Will come again to try the waffles!..."

Vic

"Lemon Meringues and Naked Waffles are really delicious. Gelato was pretty standard. Hot chocolate was good. Saturday is a always busy. Good place to..."

"After dinner... After looking at multiple options decided to go House of Chocolate... Right choice...Tuesday night .. winters... 100 people......"

JPK

"On a cold winter day like today, to end my tasting day with lovely desserts is one of the best feeling!I came here when the shop was really busy..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Delicious. Love the carrot cake here. The desserts are quite small so we ended up with a selection to share. The selection is fantastic, often busy..."

Tony Ha - Personal Trainer/Foodie

"This is an awesome dessert cafe that offers great options for gluten and dairy free people. I never go to a cafe and expect to find anything that..."

Tia Lindbom

"We were looking for a really nice dessert place after a heavy brunch and found this gem in Zomato. Drove all the way to Takapuna from Botany and was..."

Oriental Doll

"It's a great place to go and get coffee and chocolates with friends. They have amazing chocolate and coffee, they have really good quality cakes as..."

Rudina

"Must-visit chocolate shop in Auckland. Located at Hurstmere Rd in Takapuna. Very nice area and ambiance. Busy most of the time. Staff were friendly..."

LilMSunshine

"These guys are amazing. Have been going here for just over two years. Waited long to review because I thought surely no place is 5/5 all the time. ..."

Marcell Martin

"Love love love. Awesome variety and vibe at this place. Shame it’s not open Monday’s but great selection to pick from. Everything I’ve..."

Riley

"I can honestly say that I have never really enjoyed any of their special waffles. Very pretty, but too heavy, sweet, and messy, with too much going..."

Kelly

"I’ve been here a few times now and liked every visit I’ve had. Had this pretty looking waffle for dessert last night. Staff are pretty..."

Erina Kudo

"Best waffles I've had in Auckland! Super crispy and I could smell the deliciousness radiating off of it as our friendly server brought our treats..."

Winnie Chauchau

"Nice and cosy place for a dessert. Looking for something sweet with waffle. Not really the type of waffle I particular like, but it was not too bad...."

Yujie

"Love coming here when I’m craving something sweet! Not too expensive and the food is amazing! Can’t believe I only found out about this place a..."

Sophie Bond

"Food was delicious and the atmosphere was very lively. They were super busy but we managed to get a seat ☺️ staff were all very friendly and our..."

Aimee

"This place is sooo busy even on a Tuesday night but now I can understand why... I ate sOo MUCH sUGAR AND LITERALLY FELL INTO A FOOD COMA aFTERWARDS..."

Inkles

"Absolutely love this place - it is now my favourite dessert place. I've come back here about 5 times. Everything I have ordered has been amazing...."

Shivarni

"The chocolate is amazing here I had the chocolate melting ball it was sooo good and also the hot chocolate is amazing as well tastes so nice . The..."

Aman

"Hugely recommend these guys for special events cakes. They were so accommodating, friendly, helpful and the price was fantastic. As for the cake -..."

Maureen Banks

"I'm not usually a sweet tooth, so when I wanna have a dessert I pick up the places very carefully. Been to the House of Chocolate more than..."

Diogo Reck

"Stumbled across here spontaneously after lunch on a warm Wednesday afternoon with my sister. Guilty of my 3rd cheat day in a row. After..."

Oksana Zhang

"I came there for the first time and as for the first impression, this place amazed me. Funky/ hipstery place with it's own magical atmosphere. ..."

Ģirts Betmanis

"If youre big on chocolate and dessert you will love this place! Went here for my pre-birthday celebrations lol celebrating the end of an era! Had..."

L K

"omg! it is my favourite place in takapuna♡♡♡♡♡ I am not a big fan of chocolate because I LOVE the chocolate here! it wont taste too sweet..."

Elaine Ng

"Have come here twice now for their ice cream and each time was great. Their ice cream is really nice and satisfying. I love their green tea ice cream..."

Emma

"This place offers a wide range of yummy treats. Tried their dulce de leche and Oreo and dark chocolate brownie and it was delightful. Great ambience..."

888bing888

"Came here after dinner for dessert and it was pretty good. Ambience is nice, funky/retro sort of decor going on. Service is ok, the staff are..."

Jeffie

"Just the right sweetness! This is how I would describe my experience with a slice of Peanut Butter Cheesecake at House of Chocolate in Takapuna...."

XED 🐘

"Firstly service was kinda average, there was a very long wait (probably because it was very very busy) and they ran out of an item on the menu that I..."

Chicken Wing

"The service was great and the place open, and well set out. We got the chocolate waffles and French toast. Also coffee. The best waffles and coffee..."

Maree Epskamp

"Love this place . If you have a sweet tooth and love chocolate this is definitely the place for you . They well satisfy your cravings :-) we loved..."

Fia Fetu

"Great atmosphere and great food. I have not tried the savoury range, but all of the sweet options are divine. I have had the waffles and brownies on..."

Brooke

"Great presentation and portion sizes, everything is good quality and served with care. Not a huge fan of sweet things but if you like dessert then it..."

Lo9ve3r 4s

"A sucker for dessert and I've now been here a couple of times. Good cozy environment. Friendly staff and solid menu. The Belgian Chocolate cake with..."

Abhi Bidani

"super yum! great atomsphere! got the chocolate ice cream waffle. the waffle is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the chocolate ice cream..."

Ying Miao

"Nice place for some pudding if in the area, I'm not a chocoholic but boring me had the chocolate mousse as I'm familiar with this, oh and the..."

Diner8Here

"Always the best place to go in Takapuna after a good feed. Great atmosphere and even better chocolate pudding! It has great texture and perfect..."

Jc

"Not gonna lie, this place is a bit on the higher end but it's in Takapuna so what did you expect?I've here on previous occasions and this place..."

Kaylene Jessin

"We ordered the highly recommended hot chocolate pudding and it definitely met our high expectations. The bourbon, butterscotch and pecan waffles were..."

Aditi Grover

"One of the well known cafes here in trendy Takapuna for of course all the chocolate lovers out there. And who doesn't like yummy treats once a..."

Jason Paul Garcia

"Beautiful atmosphere, loved the waffles. Great dessert, hot chocolate pudding is beautifully made. Waffles melt in your mouth. Good coffee. Friendly..."

Annabell

"We ordered their chocoholic waffles and it was divineee! Chocolates is our favourite sweets in the whole world and this cafe does chocolates justice...."

Blackpearl

"Super delicious and very good customer service, great for a birthday get together or a sweet treat. I came here with a group of friends and ordered..."

Jess

"I could almost live here... It's like my kind of heaven. Their waffles and shakes are to die for. Their presentation is just out of this world. I..."

Melanie Wang

"If you love chocolate and all things sweet then you will love this place ,the salted caramel ice cream was delicious and the chocolate fondue was..."

Heydi Knox

"The service is great, the food delicious and the decor homey. This is one of my favourite places to go for desserts on the shore as they open..."

Lambo

"My patner and I came for dessert after dinner. He had the hot chocolate pudding which he loved. I had the salted caramel waffles which was like a..."

Pooja Karan

"The have peanut butter flavoured stuff AND feijoa AAAND green tea. I've died and gone to heaven 😍 it was so hard for me to choose a dessert!..."

Tan.ned

"I go here way more than I should have but it's so convenient for me and it's the only dessert place I go to in the shore. Their hot chocolate is..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"The most luscious and rich mochacino on the planet. With thick dark belgian chocolate and deep roasted coffee that is round and full. So good it..."

Daniel Vasku

"Love to come here to catch up with friends when we're wanting a sweet treat. Will never pass up an opportunity to come here. I like to get the banana..."

Britley Bennett

"Yummy desserts!! Such a good range of delicious treats for everyone, raw vegan slices, waffles, cheesecakes and lots of different drinks...."

Geo.frank

"I went here with girlfriends and loved the place! The ambience was fun yet relaxing; a place perfect to chat with friends. Their food is a delight! I..."

Sooperlyn

"When I'm craving sweets this is the place i will be at!! It truly satisfy's my cravings :D they honestly have the best dessert in town! Great service..."

Sadaf S-IzZy

"Good ambience. Too pricey though. Mediocre taste. But good staff. This was the first dessert place I brought my friend to, who just landed to..."

Liksya

"My go-to DESSERT shop whenever I'm STRESSED in work or just want to hangout with friends. The ambiance is great and cozy. The staffs are friendly and..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"This is a great place to go with friends for a chill out after dinner, or cozy up inside with a book chapter and take 10 to treat yourself. There is..."

Lisa McDonnell

"They have the best waffle in Auckland! Their interior and friendly staff makes you feel so comfortable just like at home. Definitely a great place to..."

BAbyWin

"The chocoholic waffles with ice cream (salted caramel and green tea scoop) were really good but the chocolate a little disappointing as it tasted..."

Caroline Barrett

"I always come here for the waffles, although a bit pricey for the amount, the taste is totally worth it! We had the blueberry mascarpone and berry..."

Jessica

"The most delicious desserts I've eaten, amazing quality and a large quantity too, I'm surprised they don't charge more! Staff are super friendly,..."

An Evil Stripper

"I strongly recommend the hot chocolate pudding. The balance of sweet and sour with the berry compote makes this a dessert that doesn't overwhelm your..."

Y Anne

"I thought they only did sweet foods and drinks... but they also have savoury dishes... i had their potato and d leek waffles...omg they were yummy!..."

Jesse Mok

"■ Cosy and welcoming■ Great range■ Fast serviceThe House of Chocolate has a really cute selection of desserts and drinks...."

FoodieOodie95

"I have had the PB Lovers waffle and the savory potato and leek waffle here - both delicious! Service is always friendly too. The chocolates are..."

Eve Espino

"I had an enjoyable time here. The ambience was great , perfect for a sunny day to enjoy waffles topped with tiramisu and dark chocolate ice cream...."

Lovely Maralit

"Heaven on earth for chocolate lovers. Open pretty late too which is good. Cool, quirky atmosphere and a great local business. Perfect date..."

Lucy Cronin

"I have been here a number of times now and I absolutely love it. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, the hours are amazing for that late night..."

Paige Travis

"Finally a place on the North Shore that is open late and does amazing desserts! If your ever craving for something sweet or the restaurant your at..."

Jessica

"Eaton mess and cookie sandwich tasted terrific. The Eaton mess was actually very refreshing even though it's extremely sweet. The cookie sandwich..."

Greg Brown

"Great choccie milkshake will have to come back for dessert one day soon! The atmosphere is cute and kitchy which is always lovely and a nice break..."

Aroha Kay

"Love places like this that offers a variety of desserts and pastries and open 'til late! We've tried Belgian chocolate cake, Hot pudding, a variety..."

Jovs

"So.... this place is fantastic. Came here last night for dessert. I chose the banana, macadamia and chocolate waffle and it was literally perfect,..."

Caitlin

"Have you ever been to a place that stays true to their name. I mean is Aucklands theme park Rainbow's End truely the representation to what the end..."

Denz

"When we went there for late dessert I was surprise that the place is still busy. I had the chocolate cake and my friend had carrot cake both are yum..."

Chay P Rosales

"Came by for dessert after dinner in Takapuna. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the chocolate and cake counter. The next is what looks..."

Benedict Uy

"This place is superb. Great atmosphere and service! Always packed! The desserts use great quality ingredients. The desserts are also not super sweet..."

Elle

"Been wanting to come here for the longest time and it definitely did not disappoint! We had the Belgian (Hot) Dark Chocolate and the Blueberry..."

Pavi

"House of chocolate was beautiful. The atmosphere was ambiant with some cool music. The service was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. I..."

Lisa Pearson

"Been here many times (and latenight close to closing times too) and all i wanted to say is the staffs are always friendly and they never try to..."

Casslyn Tee

"This place is FCUKING AMAZING!!!!! If I could, I'd come here everyday! 😍 found this place on Zomato and knew i had to check this place out...."

Queena

"Always come here for a really yummy peppermint hot chocolate (highly recommend) and Eton mess dessert it's so yum with ice cream, berries, whipped..."

Daly

"This place is amazing and a must when visiting Takapuna. Really well priced for the high quality. Recommend trying the chocolate brownie and..."

Ryan Hanna

"Apple pudding is AMAZING! But what a tiny little pudding on a giant wooden board. The other dessert was more or less just caramel icecream, not quite..."

Winnie Luo

"My girlfriend was really keen to visit the House of Chocolate Dessert Cafe, but we were a bit disappointed with our first experience.We..."

Frazer Noble

"Awesome place for all Chocoholics! Great Waffle Great Hot Chocolate Pudding!Those are what I have tried so far. Will try more..."

Kevin Harland

"We went on a Friday night and it was packed!Such a delicious looking menu.Got their Belgium dark hot chocolate and it was heavenly..."

Thegreeats

"The service and dessert here is amazing. So far I've had the banana split, peanut butter cheesecake and berry chocolate cheesecake. All delicious...."

Emma

"Came here for dessert after having dinner at Takapuna. It's down a short arcade off Hurstmere Road, so keep your eye out for the turn! They have a..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"We ordered the chocolate waffles they were very nice and for a good price. The shop was open till quite late and the menu has gluten free options..."

Rose

"I want to give a perfect score for their yummy chocolate cake, creamy ice cream, friendly staffs, and pretty interior. Definitely will come..."

Anastasia Kadir

"Came in tonight with a friend after having dinner in Takapuna. We just happened upon your amazing cafe by chance. Was thrilled to find a place for..."

Victoria Parr

"I have come here quite a few times and it is often a Sunday morning whine to the partner to come for brunch!! The staff are friendly and laidback,..."

BS

"Had the Chocoholic waffles and it was absolutely fantastic. You get a generous amount and the presentation is impeccable. Tasted phenomenal also, the..."

James Johnson

"Came here late Saturday night (open till 10 I think) defiantly recommend the hot chocolate pudding!! I had two!! With there very nice ORGANIC vanilla..."

Paris

"I LOVE this place! Not only their food are great but the service is always pleasant. I would definitely recommend their eton mess (but with vanilla..."

Sabrina Chae

"Such a big fan of their famous Waffles & Homemade Chocolate Moose! The tea selection is amazing, and the service made me feel super welcomed ! Love..."

Fern Christy

"One of the best chocolate place in our city.The hot chocolate is to die for.... love every of sip it... and always go back for..."

Arpita Mandal

"It is an amazing place with a warm and homey ambiance. I was so grumpy that day, and the place truly cheered me up. I had a nice mocha there. Very..."

Lily

"Came across this place in Takapuna down an arcade. Very quiet for a Friday night but that meant we were served pretty fast. The yummiest apple..."

Ben Paris

"We ordered Blueberry Mascarpone & Banana Chocolate waffles ...really yummies!! Generous portion and nice presentation, so it´s a good value for..."

Cécile Monnier

"Enjoyes this place, a little hidden but busy place. The waffle portions are decent, maybe a great idea to share. The service was timely and staff..."

Athena

"Food ordered:Hot Chocolate w/ Wild Peppermint Shot (x2)Assorted chocolates (x6)Bill: $21Big tummy: I caught up with a..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"This place is a hidden gem! One of the best gelato in Auckland! Neck and neck with giapo! Their chocolate caramel slice is really good! Everything is..."

Annie Bananie

"First things first. There was one time when I came here with my partner. The waitress seated us and said she would bring us menus. We sat there for..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Came here for a mean sweaty treaty hit from Nam!!! Got a tub of the Kohu Rd dark choc and cockies and cream ice cream meeeeeeeean! And some biscotti..."

Alwayseating

"Absolutely LOVE this gorgeous cafe! Been at least four times in the last month or two and haven't had a bad experience yet. The hot chocolate is..."

Kara

"Love their waffle selection! Nice place to go for dessert. Price $12+ reasonable. My only complaint really is their coffee - depends who makes it...."

Musings Of A Foodie

"Me and my friends went here today because we heard good reviews about it. We ordered hot chocolates and I would say it is to die for. It is thick,..."

Jeanelle Isidro

"Relaxing place, great ambience.Just went here awhile ago and ordered French toast waffle with hot chocolate.The hot chocolate..."

Miss Terry Foodie

"Very nice place that sells sweet treats. Plenty of seating available. Convenient location in Takapuna. The chocolate and strawberry ice cream was..."

Fanta

"Cute little place on the shore for the sweet tooth. I don't think there's any other dessert place like this on the shore so it's nice there's..."

Peifen Chua

"I sincerely recommend. I took the bagel with creamy mushrooms and bacon and a regular hot chocolate. It was so delicious. I am still dreaming about..."

Michael

"Great dessert place, certainly much needed in Takapuna area. Tried it the first time and we have been coming back every since. We recommended it to..."

X_x_i_x

"Got a box of chocolate from House of Chocolate. It was good but compared to some other stores, it seems to be ordinary. The shape and the taste were..."

Shirley Yu

"What a lovely little cafe! It has so much character, such lovely staff and incredible food! The atmosphere was perfect for a dessert cafe; calm and..."

Kirstin Lloyd

"Went here around Christmas time and the place looked soo nice. Well decorated and spacious. Lots of seating. I got one of their waffles and it was..."

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