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Jam Organic Cafe
85/100 (538 ratings)
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"Love the selection of vegan treats available all the time. In overall, the prices are very good and the portions are huge. Coffee is very nice (which..."
Sophia Ignateva
"best food people (Especially Judah And Tamara) best thing..."
Nick Smith
"Really nice smashed avocado! I will certainly return for more of..."
JrdnJnf
"Absolutely love this cafe! Have been here quite a few times and have never been disappointed. Coffee is perfect, food is always really good. Service..."
M.V
"I ordered the Avocado Smash and a Spirulina smoothie. There are no vegan options at this cafe so I asked to swap the egg in the Avocado Smash for..."
Mya S
"Probably one of my favourite places to get breakfast/brunch in Takapuna! Friendly staff and lots of variety for breakfast, I am a big fan of the JAM..."
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"What a nice start to a Sunday morning brunch. The food was great and the cafe was “jam” packed. We were told there was a 35 minutes wait time but..."
Adline Shandil
"Loved the food, super fresh and nice balanced flavour. The smashed avocado is one of the best in auckland. Good location too, few meters from the..."
Lucy Lu
"Relaxed atmosphere, food is tasty with good sized portions, service is also good. we weren't sure if we should order from the counter or table but on..."
Carol Paula
"Such a cute little cafe. Great location as well. Everything is fresh and up to a high standard. The portions are average for what you pay. However..."
Aimee.
"Hands down, my favorite spot in Takapuna. I️ have been in Takapuna for about a week, and have gone three times already. The service is great and..."
Carissa Vittese
"I ordered the eggs benedict with bacon and was very pleased with my meal overall. It was presented in a stack formation which made it easy to eat as..."
Briar McGlynn
"Great customer service! One of the better clean eating places! I recommend thier Quinoa and beetroot fritters 🙂 a bit pricey but it's all good..."
Tan.ned
"Overrated. The coffee was decent although there wasn't much foam and it wasn't served very hot. The french toast were really just average. Good sized..."
Bella Qian
"Been meaning to try for some time. It's always extremely busy so had high hopes. Awesome place to go on a sunny day as 90% of seating is outside. Had..."
Greg Brown
"5 PLUS PLUS PLUS STARS!! I went to you guys when i was really hungover the other week, i ordered a long black and scrambled eggs on whole grain..."
Charlotte Emily Young
"Great spot, sit outside on a sunny day. Excellent coffee. Staff a bit stand offish, perhaps a bit busy.Old school mince is my favorite,..."
Kiwi888
"Jam is one of my favourite cafes and I always go whenever I am back up in Auckland! This time I decided to go for something different and ordered the..."
Charlie
"The menu is packed with delicious options, I love the Jam style eggs - the best breakfast I have ever tasted.They also have some tasty raw..."
Alexis Leader
"To be honest seeing the word organic everywhere is staring to make me cringe, it just feels like a marketing tool telling us that it's 'better' for..."
Blindbambi
"Excellent and attentive service in the heart of Takapuna. Loved the selection of breads I could choose from with my bacon and eggs. Dining partner..."
Sarah Parsons
"What an absolute gem of a cafe! I haven't been this impressed with a cafe in a long long time.  I ordered the jam style eggs and it was cooked to..."
Caroline Barrett
"Their cabinet salads and sandwiches always disappoint but the chicken salad on their menu is delicious and they have great cheese scones!..."
Petra
"Is Jam turning to Jelly?One of my favourite places for a weekend brunch, but ..... something's changed, something's not quite..."
Kieran
"Came here for Brunch with mum on Waitangi monday. Great busy atmosphere but still super easy to find a table. The staff were welcoming, friendly and..."
Tom
"Finally got the chance to try this place since I was up in takapuna 🙌🏻. Super glad that I did! The vibe is awesome on a blazing Saturday..."
Monique Porteous
"An early morning breakfast at Jam is a must if you want to escape the crows that come with this family friendly cafe close to Takapuna beach :-) the..."
B D H
"Quite limited seating with most of it being outdoors so not so great in winter!The table number is written on little jam jars so I feel a bit..."
Thegreeats
"I went here for lunch today with my friend. The atmosphere is really nice, it's open and there is plenty of seating. The staff are friendly and are..."
Alysha Bower
"A mate of mine started Jam and he really made Jam one of the top places to eat in Taka. The new owners still deliver the great food Jam is best know..."
Alwayseating
"This place is amazing!! Im obsessed and will be back for certain. The beautiful salads with haloumi chicken and kumara are a must try. The raw balls..."
Hannah Short
"My friend A Libra Perspective and I had brunch here the other day. I ordered the smashed avocado and he had the jam style eggs. My meal was delicious..."
Noosheen Nezhad
"Obsessed with their protein pancakes! Definitely a go-to cafe when visiting the shore. They have a good variety of foods on their menu and delicious..."
Livi Baker
"Nice for a coffee and sitting it the sun. I had a raw cheesecake which was pretty good. Coffee was good. Some healthier options too. Staff were..."
Charlie Mcfarland
"Fantastic cafe! My weight would soar if I lived close to this delightful Takapuna cafe. The cabinet tempts with wholesome freshly baked items. But it..."
Irish Eyes
"I did like the location of this place,it has potential to do well but I think it will grow into its own. I had a Kale smoothie and to be fair it was..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Got a takeaway salad from Jam last week - I loved the actual salad and the ingredients were fresh and delicious but I ordered a Large and I didn't..."
Lp133
"Nice location and friendly staff but avoid if you are busy. Shame as the food looks and tastes great (nice eggs ben) and they do a good soy latte...."
Fylde
"I love organic cafes and Jam is pretty up there as one of my favourites! I had the waffles which were so yum and doughy! Not just ordinary taster..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Love Jam. Come here all the time after walks on the beach with my dog. Great for summer brunch due to all the available outdoor seating. Every time I..."
Tanya Kerr
"Just up the road from my work quite handy for me. I had Protein hot cakes one of the best ones i have had in a long time!! A bit expensive but..."
Syd
"Massive Portions! I ordered an egg white omelet, and it was so filling!  Love that it had healthy alternatives and options! Thoroughly enjoyed my..."
Xtina Cassidy
"Mince on toast was epic and light and the poached eggs were perfectly cooked coffee was just right and didn't need sugar. Will be back if I'm in the..."
Dondon3000
"Location wise its perfect, right in the middle of Takapuna. Plenty of outside seating and a box of toys for the kids.Coffee wise its spot on,..."
Scott
"Had brunch at Jam with my parents last Sunday, it was so packed! Staff were friendly and very helpful even though they were run off their feet. I had..."
Kat M
"From the first time I visited Jam I have always remembered it fondly. I only ever have the jam style eggs which have changed, but are still..."
A Libra Perspective
"Brunch on a Thursday morning with family of 5. All adults and all hungry. Only space inside was a large table which had the traffic to and from the..."
Patricia J. Boland
"So many options on the menu to choose from, took me a good 20 minutes to decide! Always nice having a big variety. The cabinet salads looks great..."
Cararmel Queen
"Went here this weekend for a late lunch and the food was great. My sister had the chicken salad and I wanted to get the snapper sliders...."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Awesome breakfast 9/10 one of the best we found in NZ coffee 5/10 was not so good the coffee was bitter, maybe it was the bean but just not..."
Ben Fearnehough
"Amazing food; had the french toast and salmon eggs benedict. The french toast includes a fluffy light toast that is sweetened with syrup, banana foam..."
FoodiePhysician
"Jam is so yummy! Their staff are always friendly and the food never disappoints. The only problem is, there isn't enough seating sometimes. But..."
Eden Howard
"2 'Adrian' breakfasts on an early Saturday morning really did hit the right notes on our visit to the cafe.  It was the first time we'd ever come..."
Minily
"Jam is always a hit! We've been there a few times and the food is always fresh, well balanced and tasty. We love the pastry aswell. A great local to..."
Brunchalicious
"Great spot this. Friendly staff & great coffee. Cabinet treats are delish. Would come here much more often if I lived on the shore. Best on sunny..."
Doug Surtees
"Great place for breakfast on very warm day under the sun, as they have a lot of seat outside.Food is ordinarily good, French toast with cream..."
Ririchan
"I'm a cafe hopper. But I always find myself coming back here for my favourites. I loooove their breakfasts especially the omelette and big breakfast...."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"We use to come to Jam a lot but excuse the pun it became jammed packed which had a knock on effect on the speed of service. We had heard that things..."
Austin
"Great cafe with delicious food. Been there many times and never disappointed! Generous portions as well. Most of the staff are friendly and helpful....."
Alex
"Simply amazing food and great service. Food came out within 10 minutes even though all the tables were full. Great to have a delicious meal that is..."
Jeff Bocking
"Any time in asked here to go for breakfast in takapuna my answer is always Jam. Fantastic coffee, food and service.Oh and the BLT's at..."
Ruben O'Connell
"The combination of beautiful weather and the long weekend took us all the way to Takapuna where we had lunch at Jam Organic Cafe. Next to a small..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Excellent atmosphere, exciting setting and so nearby the beach. The food was generous and delicious, coffees were great and as expected, very busy...."
Natalie Ler (d'liteful Cravings)
"Didn't stay there long enough to enjoy the cafe properly, but from what I could see the place was humming, had a good selection of counter food and..."
Frank
"I went to Jam Organic Cafe on saturday and sunday, and I'm already thinking to come back today (monday), it's absolutely delicious!! Healthy and..."
Camila Belmiro
"Jam Organic Cafe is absolutely delicious! Its very health conscious by providing free range products such as bacon, eggs, chicken and everything..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"Beautiful sunny spot for brunch. I had the smoked salmon omelette. Nice and light and tasty. Efficient service. Thank you...."
Blythe Biel
"Jam Cafe.Simple food executed well. Something we see all too rare on my side of the bridge when it comes to cafe quality...."
Mr Wu
"Takapuna is getting there....this place was packed today (Sunday) but the service and the food were great. Had the chicken salad and was very nice,..."
Oscar
"Went in for the first time and am definitely making it my regular. The best mocha I've ever had in my life and the food was perfectly cooked with the..."
Reid Stephen
"One of the top cafes in New-Zealand with the best coffee. Food is also top notch, always perfectly cooked, everything I have had off the menu has..."
Gyspy Simmons
"Contrary to previous comments I found the staff very friendly and helpful. Great service and food. Coffee was great. One person at my table returned..."
Lea Jurkovich
"Been a couple of times for coffee, always good and staff nice as..."
Vicki Niethe
"Great coffee always stop in on way to work right up there with best cafes in..."
Brian Beard
"This would have to be one of the best cafes in Takapuna where the service and food is consistently good. Made better now that the open space in front..."
David Boshier
"The Guacamole...oh goodness. It was amazing. Absolutely delicious.Can't stop thinking about it, might go back..."
Jeremy
"Lets start from saying that they really know how to make a great mocacchino with real chocolate melted. Today I have tried the Jam..."
Giapo Grazioli
"Their Jam-style eggs was beauuutiful. All the flavours of the ingredients blend perfectly together. Can't wait to try their other dishes and coffee...."
JB
"Loved this cafe! It had great outdoor seating for a sunny Sunday morning breakfast. Food was delish and the coffee was great (and I am fussy when it..."
R
"LOVE this cafe, the atmosphere, food and staff are all incredible! Definitely our favourite cafe to go..."
Shakespeare
"This café is a total destination on the shore! If you've never been you are missing out. Great location with good food and great coffee to match...."
Jason B
"Been here for a nice summer breakfast on a sunday. Loved the casual setting even though it looked like it was a busy day for Jam! Seating is located..."
Fridayu
"Just had breakfast at jam, it was super busy but we managed to scam a table..I had Adrian's breakfast and my wife had salmon and avocado on..."
Frequency
Florrie Mcgreals Irish Pub
79/100 (86 ratings)
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"my mate who used to work here brought me along. was good meeting the local patrons and the bar staff – environment was..."
Elai
"Another little favourite of ours - love the atmosphere, love the decor. Food comes from next door, so that can be a little hit & miss regarding..."
Kelly Manning
"Well....this place is amazing. When you step in, it feels you entered one of those fabulous warm pubs in cartoon jungles....I loved it. I didn't..."
Lily
"The fish pie from here is insanely good! Equally so is the pint of Guinness!I went on a Sunday afternoon and there was a group of..."
Nick
"Yeah, nice spot. My wife and I are out of town for a few days, sick of takeaways. We were wanting something simple, inexpensive and not wanting to..."
Thomas O'Leary
"Made a stop past there yesterday morning service was top notch, my wife and I shared the nachos, Portions were amazing but the mince topping could..."
Shane Van Tonder
"We went for my mother's birthday dinner and it was a lovely experience. The staff were super friendly and very attentive, even though it was quite..."
Romana Petrie
"These guys have an amazing chicken filo! Its huge and so delicious!Onion rings and snitzel choices rock! Though they are so big I still have..."
Trayc C
"We often go to Florrie Pub on a Thursday night. Although I can't comment on the food the atmosphere and the beer is excellent. The house band are..."
Paul Lake
"A great pub , That delivers what a pub should.I love this bar , Its laid back has friendly easy going staff and the food while..."
Andrew Jujnovich
"We have Always been very happy with this place, nice friendly staff with a good sense of dry humor, good pub meals and, good beers. the previous..."
IAndEJohannisson
"Excellent, friendly service. Great food. Very positive..."
Marita Van Der Watt
"Dining here is always a treat! :) Consistent friendly service and superb food. I'm a big fan of their Wednesday night ribs special which is only..."
Freda
"Great service especially the Irish lady who is always welcoming and checking on our table. She is super cool. I recommend the Wednesday ribs for..."
Darren
Botticelli Italian Restaurant
86/100 (239 ratings)
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"Friendly manager, delicious food, warm and friendly. 5 out of..."
Stuart Deeks
"Love this place !!! The lasagne is absolutely amazing and so is the steak. My latest lasagne was a bit cold at the core but I have never experienced..."
Foodie
"Went here last night. Been before and i will definitely return. The Eye Fillet was perfect!! Great food and great atmosphere. The pricing is very..."
Harry Larry
"Such a good find in takapuna. The staff is very attentive and patiently explains you the ingredients and also customises if you need to. Our pasta..."
Ishwarya
"I went here on my birthday, and it was lovely! We got wine recommended to us based on our dishes and courses. My annoying food allergies were catered..."
Lydia Sleeman Bailey
"Super yum food, the fettuccine was real fresh and hot. The lasagne was piping hot but also everything you want, cheesy and fresh. Will be back..."
Deanna Gallagher
"Friendly staff, delicious food, but our latte was too water down. We will be back for the food and the services, perhaps we’ll tell the wait staff..."
FineDiner
"Visited after rave reviews from my family, and Botticelli met my high expectations. My pasta was perfectly cooked with fresh seafood and a delicious..."
Lew
"Awsome food as always, a great Fan of their fresh pasta, excellent customer Service ,Best of luck for the Bar worl Guys..."
Nirpjeet Singh
"wonderful food, friendly staff. Not our first visit and won't be the last. Introduced my son and his partner to it and they say it's now their..."
Ray Clifton
"We managed to make a last minute booking for 3 on a busy Friday night. Overall, we enjoyed our meals and walked out happy and full. The wait time was..."
Raymond Tiong
"When you are around Takapuna area and have no idea what to have for dinner, then Botticelli is a nice option.As an Italian food-holic, I..."
Angel Deng Yun
"The 'go to' Italian in the North Shore. In fact a 'go to' for most occasions. Run by an obviously passionate team, for both food and service, this is..."
Ross L-B
"Visited last night with a group of friends...we had to wait an hour for our orders to be taken, but our table had extra seats so perhaps they were..."
GlutenFreeFoodie
"Yum yum yum I had the lamb ragu and my boyfriend had the pene pollo chickenSoooo good. Only downside was that they didn't offer extra..."
Smharpz
"I decided to come here for my birthday dinner with the family as I have been craving good Italian food. I didn’t want to go anywhere fancy or..."
Charlene Weaver
"Walking through Takapuna doing the sniff test to see where we wanted to eat.Over the years I have been here so many times. ..."
Scotty Ray
"Dined here on a quiet rainy Thursday night. Italian food is not something i would normally search out, but the wife insisted and actually, I was..."
Lee Marshall
"Garlic bread is amazingCozze picante is a beautiful entree and the Filet Mignon I've had probably a dozen times.  Veges are always fresh and..."
Ryan Simpson
"Super fast service considering how busy they were. Food was outstanding I'm such a fuss pot when it comes to serving me I will be back..."
Kali
"The best sign is that this place is consistently busy with returning locals. My cannolloni was great and filled with lots of meat topped with a rich..."
David Boshier
"If you're looking for authentic Italian food this is the place to go. I had the chicken breast with blue cheese sauce and veges@ and it definitely..."
Jo Y
"I go here all the time and no matter what time I go or what I order it's always good! They are always really busy but I never have to book the staff..."
Desiree Norman
"Visited tonight, 7 June for the first time as our usual Italian restaurant in Milford has had some recent bad reviews. Well, let me say we will..."
Ginny Harwood
"We have been here twice with friends over the past few months and not been disappointed. The food and service is great and always nice meal choices...."
Scottandjan
"This restaurant had been in Takapuna for quite long time ,we have good exp every time we dine there. Pizza bread is definitely a must for starter.we..."
Jill Zhao Bolstad
"Will be coming back here as soon as possible! Delicious food, the pastas and pizzas are amazing. My 2 favourite dishes are the beef ravioli & the..."
Olivia Clements
"Delicious Food, the 3 of us that dined all had pasta dishes which were first class! Garlic pizza entree delicious. Warm atmosphere, it was a buzzing..."
Zane Torkington
"The food is beyond amazing and the serving sizes are generous. Service is efficient and friendly, always checking to see if you need anything else...."
Gellyfish Taylor
"Have visited Botticellis many times and have always had an excellent meal with friendly service. Have recently been to Queenstown and had some..."
Wendy Chalmers
"My friend took me out to dinner to celebrate my birthday, and while walking around Takapuna searching for a restaurant, we stumbled upon this little..."
Noelia Gonzalez Quiñones
"Went there last night with a group of friends and can say the entrees & mains were enjoyed. Service might be the only thing they let..."
Stu
"I have always enjoyed the great service and find food is of great quality. Our guests always enjoy themselves. Thanks a..."
Nicholas Van Oldenborgh
"This is a favourite restaurant. I have never had a bad meal - the food is great authentic Italian. It can be noisy when full but is worth putting up..."
Sue Jury
"Mmmmm mmmm, I've done Botticelli a few times. Great food. Nice..."
Neka
The Coffee Club Takapuna
70/100 (144 ratings)
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"As all coffee clubs, this coffee club in Takapuna is one of my favorites. They have plenty of seating so you don't have to worry about that and the..."
Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn
"Kind..."
Alice In New Zealand
"Went here on Boxing Day and it was moderately busy. Interior is tidy and food as you would expect from other coffee clubs.Like other cafes and..."
Rob
"Good coffee, tidy interiors and very spacious!! Located just on the edge of the heart of Takapuna, a very short stroll from the beach. The coffee..."
David Sylvester He
"Excellent experience as people can enjoy modern environment with a variety of food and drinks including hot and cold drinks. Highly recommend ;)..."
Ayat Shakib
"There food is always good and ther coffee and sweets are amazing. I go there for coffee all the time. I love this place. And they have friendly..."
Rudina
"New owners, new experience. I've been holding off for a couple of months but now I am confident this is one of the best Coffee Clubs, a benchmark for..."
Brian
"Hit and miss. It has been there quite a while, and I suspect had a few different owners or management teams, so there is that. On the plus side,..."
Jason Page
"We have been to a couple of other Coffee Clubs and have found the food to be very good, and today we tried out the Takapuna location for lunch.  It..."
Lochbuie
"The pizza bases were very nice and well priced ($16.50) the chips were nice and the cafe was quiet and peaceful the music playing was also..."
Tessa
"Good coffee, liked the flat white and it was served pretty quickly as well! The place is quiet, spacious and is suitable for one-on-one meetings. I..."
Annie Ren
"Enjoyed it here! I like how although we came in after 6pm they treated us well. Food was great I really liked my nachos. I like that's there's big..."
Lovely Maralit
"Giving it a 5 simply coz its one of the few places open after 6 pm...."
Jhalak Jerajani Verma
"I was a bit worried initially after reading the ratings + reviews but I was pleasantly suprised. Prices are okay (my dish the eggs benedict was..."
P L
"Love this coffee club.Everytime I've been here we get treated like its an actual restaurant even if its to go get coffee and..."
Trayc C
"We ate at the Coffee Club Takapuna tonight, the food was fast, generous and delicious. The service was..."
Tanya Wicht
"I went down to the Coffee Club takapuna last week as around the beach. Normally we got to the beach cafe but this time we chosed the Coffee Club as..."
Anglefly
"People often only review places when they have bad service. I meet here with a large group for our business meetings and have found the service ,..."
Medley Clarke
"My Group meets at the Coffee Club every now and then and I must say they go out of the way to help us. By Providing Water for guests and Great Fast..."
Stephen
"A friend and I went to The Coffee Club (Takapuna) today for a late brunch (and to get out of the sub-zero temperatures). The place was humming, with..."
Robbie
Westfield Shore City Takapuna
70/100 (1604 ratings)
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70/100 ( ratings)
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Bar Italia
78/100 (54 ratings)
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"The food is fantastic, and being able to eat outside without having our meal ruined by smokers was an extra benefit. Very friendly people and the..."
Lisa Clifford
"Great place to eat and staff are not rude at all, they are sometimes run off their feet but are always cordial. They may not always give a big,..."
Shirley
"It has been our delight to lunch daily at Bar Italia over the past couple of years and their "food" experience never fails to deliver. It delivers..."
Sue & Mark
"Great atmosphere and decor. Very good service and friendly staff. We had a large group and all food came out at relatively the same time and was..."
K.Swan
Artwok Eatery And Bar
87/100 (505 ratings)
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Hong Kong
"ArtWok been rebrand as NZ Tang bar & restaurant serving all ArtWok signature dishes along with new exciting additional.It will become a FUN &..."
Kiwi Boy
"Me and my boyfriend decided to dine at ArtWok so we went in and ordered a few dishes. Although the food took some time to come it was understandable..."
D.C
"Artwork does traditional Chinese food well, with a cleaner and more intense flavour profile. Everything tastes beautiful and elevated. Some of our..."
Petitesweetsnz
"I'm in love with this merge of cultures on a plate! Artwok combines the traditional Chinese foods with the presentation and service of the western..."
Jackie
"Been here a few times, the food is absolutely phenomenal, but the price is very high, on par with finer dining. You can’t go wrong with any food..."
Chary1235
"Love this place! Been here twice now, recently I booked with First Table and got 50% of all mains. Love the food here!Xiao Long Bao was soft,..."
Emily Ng
"We came here for a lunch with the grabone vouchers. We ordered the 口水鸡 (cold Sichuan style chicken), pork wraps, 地三鲜 (stir fried..."
Dxlche
"First time at this restaurant and my friends will not be my past.Everything from the entrees, to the main dishes, the desserts was absolutely..."
João Plácido
"Came here with a GrabOne voucher and was pleased with the food and service here. We ordered scallops at $6 each which is a bit pricey but..."
Karen
"We were in the area and having looked at the menu online, I was absolutely salivating looking at it.The place is nice/modern, pub style. I..."
Jeffie
"As a Takapuna local I have walked past Artwok countless times, the hefty price tag and my average experiences from Asian fusion restaurants in the..."
Zeth
"Artwok was a dining experience and well worth the drive out over the shore. The staff who served us that night was ever so accommodating and friendly..."
Heartshrooms
"Had a great dinner for four to share with heaps of different flavors. And great takes on standard cocktails with a GandT with passion fruit and a..."
Sonya Thorpe
"A great find for Sunday lunch with the family.  With tasty lunch boxes at $16 each, lunch for 4 came in well below $100.  The service was excellent..."
Raspberry Beret
"Can't complain much about Artwork, but at the same time there wasn't anything special about it. Was surprised it made to Metro's 50..."
Diogo Reck
"AMAZING!! have to try the beef stir fry and the crispy Chinese style salt and vinegar pork! Best dishes and can’t go wrong! The onions and sauce..."
Amanda Baker
"We came here at around 8pm on a Tuesday night. We got XiaoLongBao, Clams, Beef and Pork Belly. The complementary chips they gave at..."
Oksana Zhang
"We had a fantastic dinner at Artwok. The food exceeded expectations and the service was excellent. We were well looked after throughout the night. We..."
Rosemary Cook
"I was very fortunate to try almost every signature dish it offers. I had a wonderful dinner party there with a group of 11. We booked a table..."
Jimon007
"Authentic Chinese restaurant with awesome decor and a modern twist. I absolutely love that they have a range of Chinese cuisine such as crispy sweet..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"Art wok, a smart name for an authentic Chinese cuisine restaurant, with a right orientation, both targeting local kiwis and Asian people. And it..."
Angel Deng Yun
"Service was warm and friendly, and the food was out of this world!! Everything we tried was outstanding, with a special shoutout to the..."
Titeuf
"Love love love this place! Great vegan/veggie options. Lovely staff, good service, good wine list. Have been back quite a lot since I discovered this..."
Jess A
"this place could be the best taste of chinese food.we had pan fried beef dumplings, stir fried diamond clams, scallop sashimi, black pepper..."
Carina Chang
"Fantastic lunch today, thanks so much. Will be back to try some of your famous Spring Onion Pancakes once the chef is..."
Kiwi888
"Recommended the place by a friend, came for Lunch with some friends. Only open downstairs for lunch. Not very busy. Service is great, food portion is..."
Daisy
"I like it , taste was very good, just a little expensive..."
Lili
"Went there for dinner and we got a small plate of complimentary chips (its sooooo addictive!). We ordered xiao loong pao, braised pork belly, prawn..."
Neverstopeating (20% Off Zomato Gold Code: NEVE9390)
"Fantastic service and nice place for some Asian fusion.The options were limited but we picked what we thought would be their signature..."
Darren Big Belly
"Came here with First Table voucher.Place is very cozy, and very warm service. However when we arrived at 5:30 PM, there was no one on the..."
Jess S
"Elegant northeast Chinese cuisine. The lamb shank was excellent tasty and beautiful texture a bit crunch outside and the meat can be easily cut from..."
Poppingcandy
"Food - quite delicious! Service is good, and the atmosphere is great, so it makes for a great night out.  My last visit here rates as one of the..."
Nick Torjussen
"I came here for lunch with my family and we were seated on the lower level which is the bar area. I wish we were seated in the upper main eating area..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"In the last year, Takapuna has gained an amazing selection of new eateries and restaurants. We’re spoiled for choice and the latest place I’ve..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Amazing food. We had a selection of dumplings and the Gongpao chicken. Full of flavour with and interesting kick! Staff were friendly and knew their..."
Nicholas Fryer
"A pleasant surprise of a Chinese delight located on the Shore. The dishes are heavily influenced by northeastern favours and have lots of choices for..."
Christian
"Amazing food. First time here, the staff were extremely helpful, well mannered and polite. The food was sooooooo good. Would highly recommend this..."
Mei Studio
"Finally! Somewhere without a "kiwi twist" Beautiful AUTHENTIC Chinese food done to perfection! From the moment we walked in we were warmly greeted..."
Grace Brown
"We are pleased to have our faith put back into Takapuna restaurants, the food was fresh, tasty and also authentic to Chinese cuisine, I loved the..."
Nellie.peers
"Love this place, the sweet and sour pork dish is not to be missed! Very authentic Chinese food, and a great wine and beer list. This is a great place..."
Courtney Bennett
"Our daughter and I had such a good lunch at this funky restaurant that I brought my husband back for dinner. The food is interesting and different...."
Russelfamilyis
"This is a good option if you want some Chinese-styled food in Takapuna.  All the dishes were beautifully presented.  There were lots of characters..."
Lmrliu74
"We ate here with a group of 5 adults plus a baby on a Sunday for lunch. We were welcomed by a very friendly staff member with a can do attitude. We..."
Ash
"I like the environment, service and the healthy idea of eating they are bring-no MSG is used and free-range products are selected. The food is..."
Flora
"Artwok opened late last year & we had been wanting to try it for some time - we finally had an opportunity to head across the shore after work one..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Really amazinggggg place....would love to come back and try other dishes...friendly staff,great location and delicious food! Artwok lived up to our..."
Pooja Pamula
"Tonight's disastrous dessert at chocolate boutique parnell was at least preceeded by an amazing meal here. Thank you for your wonderful service, ..."
Chris Dillon
"Food really nice, whitebait fritter especially. However, wine, and food very expensive.Really annoys me when new eaterys come into Takapuna and..."
John Little
"A friend and I tried Artwok on Friday for lunch. They provide Chinese with a twist and we told them that we liked our chill dishes really hot and..."
Austin
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卢怡
"What an amazing restuarant, like a Michelin standard restaurant. Dishes are amazingly fantastic! Will recommend to everyone and can't wait to dine in..."
Isaac Chan
"I love this place. We went to there with friends last weekend. Great food, lovely stuff,great location!! Especially the seafood，highly..."
Kun Zhang
"Been there with friends. Awesome food. Nice dinner. The waiter was so cute. The fried shrimp was my favourite and I love the beer. Wonder where did..."
Xinmei Li
"We had an awesome dinner here today, highly recommended to my friends for a group dinner or date night! The service and food were great. Guobaorou is..."
Jenny
"Really fab restaurant. Great service . Food is really authentic Chinese (not like usual nz Chinese that we grew up on). Any negative reviewers..."
Kknightnz
"Service is flat, food is ok, appearance of food is nice, but taste is so so,price is not cheap, they want make fusion but that is not successful so..."
Eater
"Absolutely wonderful restaurant, I loved everything to bits! staff are very attentive and organised, the food was beautiful! My favourite dish would..."
Alissa Smith
"I have tried a lot many different Chinese food and ARTWOK is definitely on top of the list. All the dishes that I've tried were so good and the..."
Xiaoran Zhou
"We ate at Artwok last week and had a fantastic meal. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was fantastic. I had never eaten a number of..."
Matt Binns
"Artwok: A modern take on the old delights of ChinaI was treated to a vast selection of dishes at Artwok last night and man was I impressed..."
Chris Williams
"I've eaten at Art Wok 3 times.  What a breath of fresh modern air for Asian Cuisine - no chow mein or chop suey in sight!  Stunning and relaxed..."
Amanda Wignell
"We went to Artwok for my GF birthday and it was amazing. I booked some time in advance and asked if it was possible to do a surprise..."
Hugo Zhu
"As a Chinese food lover who from China, I am so glad that finally I found a restaurant that serves real traditional Chinese cuisine with great..."
Ennis Li
"What a wonderful restaurant!! We're so happy to have found this new place which has just opened in takapuna. The food is delicious...pretty addictive..."
Rebecca McCarroll
"Have travelled in China and loved the cuisine, and nowhere in New Zealand have I found anything that compares until now. Great selection of beers and..."
Ian Beaumont
"Wow, what a fantastic new addition to the Takapuna Bistro scene. Have now eaten at Artwok twice, and to put it simply; was blown away each time...."
HM03
"I love this new resto in takapuna. I've dined twice so far and I always have a great experience. The food is amazing with great flavours, very nice..."
Kitch May Obsequio
"An avid foodie I have now eaten at Artwok twice and have loved it!First time was with my son and although they don't have a kids menu there was..."
Nicky Luis
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"Enjoyed overall experience, staff were mostly great. Chicken burger lacked flavour but fries and Camembert balls were..."
Matt
"The thing I appreciate about this place is when I ask the chef to swap the rice for mash potato he always does it without a hassle. Food is excellent..."
Neha Mahabir
"The ambience was fabulous. Ordered steak and Cooked to perfection. Friendly staff. Will go back to try other items on menu..."
Mebz
"Giving this place a 5 star rating. Top of the line customer service from the bartender up to the staff and manager. Food is A ++++ Absolute terrific!..."
Mark Lucas
"I enjoyed the dinner in the COMMONS night. Staffs were friendly, and recommended the crispy pork belly with apple puree, which was the one of the..."
Shirley Weng
"Great food - awesome burger and steak! Good customer service and good atmosphere in the restaurant - will definitely be back and would..."
Tiyana Dennis
"Good night out - showed waitress app before we ordered to confirm we could use it - waitress fantastic - food good - went to pay and showed app to..."
Sheryl Van Breda
"Atmosphere 5/5Clean, modern, Spacious yet cosy. Great for a date.Service 5/5Exceptional service - the highlight for..."
Ian Amundrud
"Came here a few times for social drink. Nice location. Also had dinner here a couple of times used entertainment book deal. After discount it was..."
Becky Kuang
"There for dessert, great service and great friendly staff... Definitely go there again. The strawberry cheesecake was perfectly prepared and..."
Zen Loo
"Service was great. We were well looked after. staff were friendly and presented themselves well.We enjoyed the calamares and scallop entrees but..."
April I.S.
"This place was a pleasant surprise I would give it a 4.5 but because I was pleasantly surprised I over rounded. The eye filet was as good as any. The..."
Gerard Ngawati
"We had a group of 20 people go to this place on Good Friday, the manager Rahul was extremely helpful in making our group function a great success,..."
Biju Joseph
"Spent my birthday here. Loved the ambiance in this place. The food was good although i felt it’s a bit over priced. Overall, enjoyed my dinner..."
Patricia Cabaloza
"Boyfriend said it was the best steak he's had in a long time! Eye fillet was cooked perfect. We will be back again! Would definately recommend :D..."
Lawrarr.ben
"Staff were really accommodating and friendly, the food was yum. It tastes really good when you’re getting one meal free (thanks to Zomato gold!)..."
Jessi Clancey-Peetz
"The chicken burger was amazing! And our server, I didn't get her name (shame) was friendly and efficient hence the 5 stars. It was a pleasant..."
Kristina Isabel
"Just finished having an amazing valentines dinner, food was 10/10 highly recommend the lamb it was faultless. The staff were friendly and..."
Sacha
"Really nice bar/restaurant. Was recommended by my 80 year old mother who loves the Nocki (potatoes dumplings) there. She desperately wanted to take..."
Vanessa Morris
"Awesome foodGreat serviceHad nice time definitely gonna be backHighly recommended placeWe had the catch of the day and the..."
Akeel Ahmedabadwala
"An absolute gem of a place !! The ambience is wonderful and attractive, the food was extremely good. Perfect portion sizes and very flavourful. We..."
Rutu Pandya
"Excellent customer service with yummy food. Went here with friends for Friday drinks . Enjoyed a lot. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly..."
Velvon Almeida
"Good place. Was empty inside but prob because it was a rainy day. Good food.But......when I got the bill, they charged me extra $3 on the..."
SeriousFoodie
"Came here for my birthday dinner a few days ago, and I have to say the food was amazing.I had previously had a bad experience a year ago (tldr;..."
Louise
"I have been to the commons a lot; but, every time I never make it into the restaurant.  Instead I usually just come for drinks in the gardens area...."
Caroline Barrett
"Would defiantly return here again. Arrived and seated straight away by very attentive wait staff. Entree of scallops was delicious and the steak was..."
Stephanie Rudd
"Less than enthusiastic staff but it has nice ambience with live music on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered kumara crisps, king salmon and pork..."
Alana
"Really good food! Best creme brulee I've had. A tad pricey for a student like me but hey, it's good for special occasions :D staff was pretty..."
Tan.ned
"Store was fairly empty at the time we went, but filled up a bit more downstairs by the time we left. It was awfully drafty and a customer had..."
Rina
"A great night out with a group of friends with friendly efficient service and beautifully presented meals which tasted just as good as they..."
J
"I have been here multiple times and always loved it. This time we had pizzas, the butchers block which was 10/10 and a duck pizza which was nice but..."
Danielle Hanwright
"Good food, nice setting. Staff were friendly and polite. Had the pork belly for mains, one piece was slightly dry. But good solid flavours and..."
Rhcumins
"It my first time at The Commons. We started with assorted bread & dips, and sautéed scallops with couscous. Scallops were beautifully cooked & so..."
STRADS
"An enjoyable place for dinner - generous portions and very decent food quality. Fabulous environment and helpful staff.  Only flaw was that the..."
Tastebud Tingles
"Great food, I come here once a year with my entertainment book voucher. The wait staff was odd when I came here two weeks ago, but the food..."
Tony Ma
"When in Auckland, this place is a must visit. It offers you European and Kiwi food. Great seating space and decor also has a courtyard letting..."
Arushi Thapar
"After reading a few of the reviews I wasn't expecting the best however was pleasantly surprised, especially as the service was the main concern..."
ChoMpR
"Had a late lunch here, great service. Staff very friendly. Meals were awesome. We ordered a steak, beef brisket burger and I ordered iced peach tea,..."
Shelley
"beautiful confit salmon. creamy mashed potato with tender juicy beef so much flavour inside was great. Gnocchi too sweet and have some buttermilk..."
Poppingcandy
"Very vibrant and peppy ambience for dinner, drinks or even a night out. Great music from the gardens adds to the weekend joy and spirit.I..."
Arpita Mandal
"Impromptu stop in after a busy weekend for a Sunday night meal. Very impressed, smart casual yet relaxed atmosphere with attentive and efficient..."
Dave Catanach
"This review is for the gardens-off the commons So first of all, the pizzas were amazingThin, cripsy yet delicious pizza base and..."
Thegreeats
"Food: Food was great and arrived efficiently. The highlight was defiantly the churros as I have never had churros at first you might think that..."
Annie Yang
"A great place to catch up with friends for a drink and a bite. A relaxed patio with a feature tree and some indoor sitting area where you can have..."
Biohazard
"I think this is the only 5 star rating I've given on Zomato...The Commons was so perfect in every single way, from the beautiful atmosphere..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"In the background, a gentle playlist of sweet music – Ed Sheeran and Lorde purchased our smiles – allowed comfortable conversation, or soothed us..."
Livernlungs
"Disclosure: They invited me to a complimentary dinner for review consideration. The Commons has several areas depending on the atmosphere..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Over the weekend we travelled over the Harbour Bridge to The Commons. It's been a few years since I've come here. It's almost unrecognisable. They've..."
Vivi S
"Like it's own little village, The Commons has both an upbeat atmosphere with a lovely outdoor garden area and bar (with crowd to match), and an..."
L.E.N.S
"The Commons most people think of as a bar with a restaurant. After dining here it deserves to be know as a restaurant with a bar, as hell, this..."
Ayden Barnett
"First impression, lots of good looking waiters. :)Ambience is dim, casual but could be romantic too. Big space, wooden decor and nice..."
ShoRt
"Nice place for a good old catch up meal and a chill out. One of the many places you cant really expect too much, but definitely enjoyed my steak meal..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Love their Angus cheese burger from the grazing menu. We tried it with our voucher the first time around and loved it so much that we went back the..."
Seeger McLeay
"Was able to dine here tonight thanks to Zomato for the voucher.I tried to not have too high expectations as sometimes my expectations are too..."
Miss Kiki
"It's not everyday that i give 5 stars. Today is a 5 star day. Dining at the top part of the restaurant, we ordered the piggy treats for 2,..."
Whiskyncigars
"Me and my partner went here and had a nice cosey night with a glass of great Rose Wine plus a couple of small plates - Salted Cod Balls, Squid and..."
Alwayseating
"Service was awesome! Our waitress really helped us out on what was good and what she would recommend. The scallops were a stand out the way they were..."
Judy Chhy
"I bought a voucher from Grab one to try this restaurant,, menu do not sound good,, to my surprise the spicy squid and the angus burger turn up to be..."
Joe Lorenzo
"Went to lunch here and used the grab ones deals. Fantastic service. Seriously did not need to use 2 vouchers for a table of four - but great that..."
Louise
"I do love The Commons and have been here a few times.Their drinks are delicious and their food is moreish. I love their calamari and..."
A Libra Perspective
"Was there a couple of weeks ago mid afternoon, quiet, had nibbles with a couple of wines, great bar snacks. Service was great, staff very helpful and..."
Rebecca Gray
"Have enjoyed several meals now at The Commons, as well as a couple of private and public events. This can't be classed as just somewhere you go for a..."
Rebecca Stuart
"Had one of our best dining experiences to date when we stepped into The Commons on Friday night. We had been expecting small portions given the fine..."
Sophie Vinicombe
"Love the commons.staff have good chat and know what they are doing.the new bar menu is awesome, great food, I've not had the pleasure to eat the new..."
Ruben O'Connell
"A rainy day in Takapuna! Don't know where those bad reviews come from?? Great food great service! We had the braised beef cheek and Angus cheese..."
JJJiiiiAn
"What a great team at The Commons. We had an amazing party there to celebrate Amy's 18th party ... Very professional staff and great food, venue and..."
Bronwyn Coomer-Smit
"I have ventured to The Commons for my first North Shore review! What a chic and warm atmosphere to have lunch at. We came on a Saturday and it was..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"Amazing food! Great service, beautiful setting ... The pork is to die for!..."
Cazza Holland
"Very good food and service will be..."
Chantelle
"I took my wife here for our wedding anniversary this year. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. The waiter was attentive but not..."
David Young
"I came to The Commons for a hens night, the hens had cancelled and I didn't know. While I was feeling like a absolute d*ck the staff sat me down with..."
Leonie Fasher
"We had dinner at The Commons tonight, in their upstairs restaurant. The food was absolutely EXQUISITE! We were very impressed - every mouthful just..."
Dionne
"This is a great Restaurant! Upstairs is the main area for great food and service. Fantastic menu nice French Champagne and Degustation and wine..."
Rick
"My family and I were browsing the streets of Takapuna for somewhere nice to eat before we went to a movie at the nearby cinemas, and we chanced upon..."
Abigail Elmore
"Just a message to the chef. Really enjoyed the degustation menu (outstanding) but the John Dory main dish was disappointing.Please don't..."
Karla Jonez
"I really enjoyed the dessert dish that I had from The Commons stand at Taste of Auckland last weekend.I indulged in their dessert: the..."
Liz Winstone
"I wanted to write a review as i had nearly been put off by bad reviews and thought it must've gone downhill from when it first opened so I was..."
Nicola
"I have taken the trouble to create an account just to write a review for The Commons. My company recently had a group of us do a mystery-shopping..."
Mei
"Excellent meal last night for table of four. It was my second visit, and while I enjoyed the food first time it was in a whole new (and better)..."
Clara
"We had dinner at The Commons last week (there were 4 of us). The service was fantastic and the food was incredible. We had dined there in November,..."
Cathy Darroch
"Cool find in Takapuna as it is off the main street behind the shops in a lovely courtyard like area. Plenty of options for seating inside or outside...."
Sara V
"At last a nice restaurant on the North Shore. The menu is not huge and not your run of the mill options. Each dish has a little something special...."
Renata Stent
"The setting is lovely but you'd probably have a fun time in the casual downstairs area in summer time.Lovely location.Service was..."
Julie Eastwood
"Fine dining, great service, staff very informed on menu & wine.Nice touch a wee bread roll & there lovely truffle butter. The..."
Jacquelyn Dagg
"Dined here on Saturday night, food was a little different and it was excellent. We were a party of five and the service was great. Like others have..."
CM
"Excellent service- attentive but not intrusive, helpful and accommodating staff. The food was great and well presented, the wait time between meals..."
Casey Mendiola
"I went here with my friend for a special birthday lunch today, and it was special. The service is fantastic, attentive, but not intrusive. The food..."
Birgitte
"Fantastic food and service, finally fine dining comes to Takapuna. Don't leave without trying the pina colada desert!We went there just a few..."
Jo Kitchen
"In no way connected to restaurant owners. We live in Takapuna and have been waiting for a place like this. Excellent food, really wonderful staff...."
Dot Bach
"Great bar for those summer months! Great outdoor bar with decent seating inside to match with a slight view of Takapuna beach. If you've never eaten..."
Jason B
"We had an amazing dinner at the Commons the other night for a special occasion. We had made a reservation at 6 but called up to change. Once we got..."
Fridayu
"A while ago, we’d been to Dallows at Sale St and enjoyed the degustation menu there, and so we were keen to try the food at The Commons as we knew..."
Rice & Kai
"Had a great time at The Commons the other night. The romantic ambience is created by the beautiful wooden furnitures, candle lit atmosphere, high..."
Lisa Edgar
Franc's Cafe + Bar
78/100 (259 ratings)
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Angora Takapuna
81/100 (176 ratings)
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"Good to have..."
Brian Gunson
"Really polite couple, loved the food and ambiance. Really good handcrafted stuff and amazing Turkish cuisines. Pizza was crisp and very filling too...."
Sehaj Mehra
"By stepping into Angora, you'll instantly fall in love with the Turkish vibe. From beautifully crafted lamps to intricate fabric designs and other..."
Jade Lim
"I really enjoyed the ambience of this place. Especially the entrance way which has beautiful lamps and items for sale. The service was..."
Alex
"Very nice have to try this place you will not regret the taste is amazing. Tidy restaurant and polite welcoming staff. Wait time was not that bad..."
Luccyeejade
"My family and I have been several times and have always been very pleased with both the food and the overall experience. We went more recently and..."
Bill Weathers
"I ordered a Black Sea Chicken and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was hella tight, I especially enjoyed the customer service. The waitress was nice..."
Jonathan Rivers
"We've been coming here for a couple of years - and love it.  They've recently changed their theme and menu to more Mediterranean food, including..."
Brenda Weavers
"This place is great if a little quiet. They have a belly dancer most nights which livens things up. The baclava and halumi are our favourites. The..."
Restaurant Assassin
"We've never eaten Turkish before last night. 8 people booked for a celebration meal. This restaurant is decorated in a simple Turkish atmosphere, and..."
Ken White
"Had a great meal here tonight. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. The dishes were quite large so it's a good place to go if you're..."
Stu
"After rave reviews from the parents, I decided to come and see what all the fuss was about. I was delightfully surprised with my meal - steak was..."
Caroline Barrett
"This was a quick bite to eat before the Topp Twins Show (which was hilirious!!) The food and wine were delicious, we wish we weren't in so much of a..."
Tina Hegley-Smith
"After reading some good reviews and also on the look out for a place to have some sheesha we found angora in takapuna. Its tucked away from the..."
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
"I took my girlfriend here for a late dinner and have to say this place is great. The food was real good and authentic with decent size meals the..."
Andrew Wilson
"We've been here 3 times now and are taking a group of 6 tomorrow night.  Love it - great addition to the selection in Takapuna/Milford.  Haven't..."
Shady
"I am of Turkish origin and for years couldn't have a good Turkish meal at a restaurant. When Angora opened in Takapuna, I took all the family..."
Nejat Kavvas
"I discovered this restaurant with friends a few months back & have become a regular because quite honestly the food at this establishment is..."
Bradley
"I heard about this restaurant from a friend and ended up there after the movie we wanted to see was fully booked. The initial impression..."
Leon Jacobs
"We have been to this restaurant several times and always have an excellent meal.  Make sure you go hungry as the portions are generous and..."
Sarah Hanna
"Brilliant meal with great service. I had the Morrocan Spiced Lamb and it was great, very large portions too. My dinner partners had the..."
Grace T
"Very nice new restaurant with a warm atmosphere. Went with my friend the other evening and the food was spectacular. I had the Islim Kebabi which was..."
Anna Sinclair
"This is a great addition to Takapuna. We dined here for the first time on a Friday evening and they've done a great job of making over the space. It..."
Victoria McPherson
"Great food with excellent service. This is not your average Turkish restaurant, it is more refined but not overpriced for what you get. It's nice..."
Warrick Smith
"Went to Angora on the opening night so there weren't many people, the food was fantastic, traditional Turkish food at it's best. This is one place I..."
David
"Dined for the first time just last night, and I have to say that everything is done absolutely perfectly. The food looked, smelled and tasted..."
Michael Hanna
Ragazzi Cafe & Wine Bar
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"All food and customer service was exceptional. Made personalised bruschetta for us😍 Highly..."
Sam Waru
"I love this cafe! They make the best Mochaccino I've ever had! The staff are all really nice! I don't often eat the food there so I can't comment...."
Alex Connor
"Overall, good service and decent food. There's something on the menu for everyone, even gluten free people like me. I ordered the steak and..."
Holly
"Went there for lunch, a lovely place for a bite with good music. The owner recommended the steak burger, it turned to be the desire of my heart...."
马龙
"Me and my partner love to come here all the time for breakfast or brunch, we think their eggs beny is amazing and is pretty cheap, you can also get..."
Daly
"We went here for Father's Day and I didn't expect this place to be good. I don't know why I've never noticed this cafe before but my dad chose it...."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"This is a very nice restaurant to come to as the service is fast and friendly. The food is also nice and always made quickly. The location is nice as..."
Tessa
"We went there for late brunch. I had the big breakfast and my friend had carbonara. I love the presentation especially the coffee the food was..."
Chay P Rosales
"A Family favourite. Have been to Ragazzi since i was young and always love the food. amazing breakfast at a great price. ! my favourite is eggs..."
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
"Me and my friend went here for brunch We got seated and given water the service was very fast and nice. I ordered a latte which was really good!..."
Kim Lardenoye
"I eat here about 2 times a week on average and the food is reliably good, and the coffee is good too. Relaxing environment. Tend to normally..."
Kyley Harris
"Went for a brunch today at that place, was absolutely wonderful! The food tastes amazing served at large amounts for 6 hungery people! The service..."
Rema Nidham
"We were over in Takapuna to attend an afternoon party so went on the hunt for a light lunch. Many of the restaurants we walked past were closed (must..."
Sweet Mama M
"We've been here a couple of times now and its been superb every time! Coffee is fantastic and food is really reasonable for large portions! Quickly..."
Melissa Sullivan
"AMAZING!I truly love this place and would visit it more if I had the time and money (I can't just get a coffee I need to eat their great food to..."
Trayc C
"I am now a regular in this cafe because of their excellent customer service, excellent products and always a happy place to go in to. The..."
Jamie
Fiori Cafe
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"Had their fiori mushrooms and it was good. Mix of mushrooms, poached egg, chorizo, toast with some nice parmesan cheese.You also get a..."
Rob
"A random choice, because the cafe I usually go to down the road didn’t have any available parking. I ordered the smashed avocados on rye, and it..."
Kelly
"The food here is excellent, with a good menu with a few unusual options to spice up your brunch options. Their French toast is done vert well with a..."
Meghan Kerr-Phillips
"Pretty good for a cafe but kind of overpriced. But great food. Recommend getting the Groupon deal. Friendly Staff. Kind of has a quiet vibe but I..."
Tan.ned
"It was a small cafe located at the busy Takapuna street, very easily to be found but you will have to depend on your luck to get a parking...."
BAbyWin
"On both occasions of my visit i was impressed. The food was excellent and the service was great. On my latest visit - which was a Thursday..."
Martina Kang
"Came here on a Saturday morning and ordered Fiori big breakfast, order arrived shortly and staff were professional But food could be better than I..."
Shyam Yerra
"Tucked away in the corner of hurstmere in Takapuna this cafe is definitely underestimated. We got a voucher of groupon which included x2..."
Ghost Reviewer
"We got a voucher from Groupon so expectations were not high to begin with but let me say, we were impressed. Service was friendly, food is good and..."
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"Basically if you went off the tourist track in France this is what you will get not some NZ (customer friendly)version of a 'French Cafe' so if you..."
Blindbambi
"Little cafe located in the busy shops of Takapuna, if you aren't looking then you might just miss this place. This is one of the cafes that I would..."
Miss Terry Foodie
"Me and my wife and the kids went in for lunch on Sunday.We ordered the:- Hash brown stack - which was super yum, great hollindaise and..."
Scott
"Once again a restaurant that I wish I could've given a higher rating to. Me and my partner visited this restaurant this morning as we were given a..."
FOODFANATICJIMMY
"UPDATE.... this is now my third time here, there have been a few bad reviews since my first visit so i thought i would see whats up. All my..."
Hagen Penny
"Hi, I knew about this café with the voucher and my partner and I are going quit often. We try a lot of meal from them menu and everything is perfect..."
Pierre
"Nice little cafe with nice people, however they don't seem to now anything about customer service. The food was pretty late even though we were the..."
Stacey Montey
"Went where for lunch today with my family and we had a really good experience. The food was awesome, quantities were huge and the service was..."
Neha Pathak
"We've been twice in the last week because we've enjoyed the service, food and pricing of this cafe.  I had the omlette with Salmon and Avocado and..."
Fuziwuzicuzi Lea
"I love the coffee in the Fiori Cafe. I buy the flat white coffee for morning tea everyday. The cakes (Tiramisu Slice, Chocolate Mudcake and Custard..."
Sandy
"We went there for a late lunch with a voucher, which was just in time as the kitchen closed at 4pm - not that this was mentioned on the voucher. Both..."
Ana Butterworth
"Waiter and waitress were very kind and friendly. We had macchiato, tall black, French toast and a toasted bagel with avocado, cream cheese and..."
Makilua
"My partner & I used a deal voucher on two different occasions, friendly staff both times : )The portion sizes were great for a hungry guy..."
Phil Q
"Had been here a year or so back for lunch and dinner and the meals were good enough but not exceptional. However went for brunch this week and both..."
Sharon
"We went here on a deal and definitely got value for money! The starters were fantastic - seafood chowder and soup of the day were yummy. The..."
Rachel Schuurman
"We came here for dinner today- my friend had the chicken breast with mushroom sauce and I had the scotch fillet. Food good serving size and price was..."
KAR
"Good food. Nice place for a lazy Sunday..."
Eklavya Verma
"That's a great cafe. I came whith a group of friends and we ordered a french toast, pancacke, big breakfast and some coffees. Everything was so yumy..."
Elkin Pulido
"We had very nice meal on last Saturday. Thank..."
Flychen2004
"love their potato leek soup, a nice choice for quick lunch break. coffee is excellent, staffs are friendly, will stop by next..."
Love Food
The Burger Bach
85/100 (1235 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Fast Food
American
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks
Beef
Lamb
Burger
"Really yummy, good value sides. Nice staff..."
Stanislav Pankrashin
"I ordered the Spicy Bird burger and kumara fries with Burger Bach sauce and shared onion rings with my friend. The food tasted very yummy and was..."
Vanessa Chong
"Really nice place for lunch in Takapuna. The service was friendly and accommodating. Our orders took awhile but we came as a bigger group of around..."
Emma
"Really surprised with the Bhaji Burger (vegetarian). Delicious patty, crispy onion and yummy sauce. Will definitely..."
Patrick Johnson
"I enjoyed the Big Bach burger! It was juicy and nice, I would recommend it to those that like thick, juicy beef patty..."
Grace Hwang
"One of best burger shop in Auckland worth a..."
Varinderprashar5446
"Had lunch here.....a Bach Burger and a Satay Burger......both excellent. Pleased that we didn’t order chips as there would not have been enough..."
John Wallace
"We had Veggie Delight. Bum was soft and warm. It was very filling veggie pate. I prefer less beetroots. Total taste and combination filling were..."
Hanna Lye
"The food came out super fast, great service and awesome vibe :)) The old board games are a nice touch..."
Alice Wu
"Used to be my lunch go to spot when I was working in Takapuna. You must try the lunch specials - bang for your..."
Al La Carte
"Very tasty and sizable burgers for a good..."
Olivier Graffeuille
"Great burger and friendly..."
Matheus Nuciatelli
"Fresh and delicious tasting burgers. Quick and friendly service. Good pricing on burgers, sides and beers especially with Zomato Gold. We will..."
Sarona Chambers
"Quality food and great friendly service. The vegetarian options are especially good...."
Bibina
"Really friendly service - the captain chook burger was really good with lots of flavour. The lambo burger was nice but just a little less flavour and..."
Jessi Clancey-Peetz
"Best burgers in town no doubt, we definitely will be coming back here all the time. Great and friendly..."
Andris Kurewa
"Our first time saying farewell to a Japanese friend and wow, best burger I had for a long time, awesome Big Daddy burger, great fries and scrumptious..."
LaurieM15
"We haven't dined here in a while and we were happy with their consistency. Great choices of burgers. Friendly staff and quick service. Always rely on..."
Lauren Van Rensburg
"Great burger place and very affordable. Good quality food and service was..."
Reiza G
"Visted with my Husband and 2 small children today.Very happy with each our of meals, good value and delicious food, would definitely recommend...."
Kendahlwhitleysua
"The finest place to eat an vegetarian..."
Nilesh Patel
"If want a really good juicy burger, I had the Satay burger, while being cost effective, this is the place to go. Highly recommend. There's a daily..."
Chad Issel
"Raj provided the best service and both of the veggie burgers are so nice and good. Thats my second time in this store and will be always coming back...."
HP Singh
"Love this place!!! Going to be my new fav burger..."
Morro Qiu (Zomato Gold 20% Off Code: MORR5454)
"Burgers were big in size and tasted delicious. I liked the feel of the place. Service was great too. Highly recommend!..."
Maya Star
"Ordered a couple of burgers and fries. Asked for the fries to be extra crispy. Burgers were juicy and tasty. Would..."
Aakash Sarin
"Love the burgers..."
Naman Taluja
"We came in on a Sunday after noon on a whim and tried the Bach Daddy and oh boy were they big and filling burgers damn! The kumara fries were..."
Tony Ha - Personal Trainer/Foodie
"We came here with zomato gold. Ordered the big bach, buffalo blue burger, and kumara fries. The taste of the burgers are both good, and the kumara..."
Ingrid
"Second time i visit with my partner at burger bach yesterday. Resturant were very busy, we thought it would be late to get our food. But appriciated..."
Garry
"Best burger joint, amazing kumara fries along with the..."
David Samuela
"Was very impressed with the friendly service here today! I’m not a fan of veggie patties in general so I asked if I could swap out the veggie patty..."
Mia David
"Nice place for a decent burger. The staff were friendly and our meal was prepared in good time. The burger was cooked nicely and the garnish was also..."
Thomas
"Was my first time here and the staff were very nice and served good filling burgers. The bachelorette burger was especially good with the mango and..."
Nacho
"Reasonably priced, great affordable burgers, good selection of menus. Kids combo is a treat for kids. Order the Office work burger and it was..."
Honeybubu81
"Definitely the best vegetarian burgers in the area. Quick and friendly service makes the experience even better. As a vegetarian, it is my go to..."
Aashish Negi
"Good Burger at affordable price! Nice juicy patty with fresh lettuce and tomatoes 😍 Polite staff, would visit..."
Amy Chen
"We came here by chance as another outlet we planned to visit was closed. The burgers were fresh and juicy. Loved the kumara chips, so well fried. We..."
Little Borneo Girl
"I haven't been to this place in a couple of years, as the burgers were not the best. However, I decided to give the burger bach another go and it was..."
Jeannette Salim
"We love this place! We have been here twice now, tasty and simple burgers, awesome location by the beach and friendly service. Love that there's a..."
Hannah Suarez
"Great spot right by Takapuna beach. The Buffalo Blue Burger was the winner for us! The blue cheese sauce was awesome 😍 Plenty of different..."
Clark
"Fantastic food and service . We ordered the big Bach and the burgers were amazing . Will definitely come back again ...."
Rui Kang Yeu
"You walk in to a quirky looking burger place with friendly smiling staff welcoming you on a rainy cold day, that’s warming. Found this little gem..."
Nivsha Amin
"Best burger in town excellent customer service. Highly recommended. Had a family visit on thursday at burger bach takanpuna. Loveble and friendly..."
Garry
"We bought a bachelor beef burger and a fancy that beef burger after school, the shop wasn't busy. The burger size is very big and worth its..."
Xia Wu
"Awesome burgers and very good service by raj at takapuna. I will recommend this place to everyone I know who likes burgers. The prices are also not..."
Kushal Shah
"Great burgers, tasty, fresh and massive to boot, with fast service. The interior of the shop could use some TLC - just the small things to bring it..."
Zoe Elizabeth
"The place was empty when we went in so I was initially apprehensive.However the burgers were made really well. I'm not a shake person but their..."
Jerry
"I always get great service when i come here and the food is absolutely delcious. Love the seasoning and love that its placed on the tables if u want..."
Heather Kumar
"My partner thought his local did the best burgers (in Waitakere), so we decided to do a comparison with my local in Takapuna. Pretty sure it was a..."
Suzy D
"A pleasant ‘pop in and out’ style joint. Surprisingly our burgers were of higher quality to that of the price. Minimal interaction with the staff..."
Gavin Vail
"It was the first time I had a burger from The Burger bach, but I must tell you it was one of the best I've had in Auckland, It was not oily, it had..."
Thusitha Goonetilleke
"The purple work shift burger is a stand out. Definately recommend that one! 5/5 for that burger - all others ive tried 3/5. Kumara fries were nice..."
Lauren Turner
"First try, great experience. Food was super tasty. Has the chicken burger with avocado, very flavorful, great staff also :)  Highly..."
Mark Fitzgerald
"Ordered burgers from this place for a work event. order Fleming chook chicken burgers and chips. Fresh and yummy. they were on time and the..."
Karanjit Singh
"Had a beautiful meal here with friends. The beef burgers are good, but the chicken burger was amazingly done. Great staff, service, etc. Would..."
Lee Knowlton
"I was in the mood for burgers and found this place on Zomato Gold.Chicken Little burger: a simple tasty burger. Juicy chicken, crisp..."
Whitepanda89
"Went and order two signature burger, the big daddy and big Bach. Burger is clean and fresh. Yummy. Will definitely come back and try lamb..."
Florence N
"Had a nice birthday lunch here was cozy and staff are friendly and helpful. I had a cheeseburger and chicken wings was very tasty I enjoyed my meal..."
Chelle Bellz
"Great burgers! We arrived late and almost at closing hr but the staff still served us! The burgers and fries were really good too! Would defs go..."
Heather Simpson
"We had buffalo blue burger and the bach daddy. The burgers looked really good and tasted good as well. Kumara fries were a bit burnt on some pieces..."
Tanz
"We had 2 burgers and kumara fries. 1 chicken and 1 beef burger. Everything was really good. Burgers are delicious. Definitely come back. Recommended!..."
Oz Sum
"Good food and service by Mr Ankur. While ordering meals, the lady who assisted seemed unaware of the Zomato Gold terms and conditions and had given..."
Gastronomic Trails
"Nice Burger and Onion rings! Lovely space to have your work lunch! Burger was made on order, fresh lettuce, fresh tomatoes with fantastic beef..."
OwenLiang
"Pretty good real burger, generous, big in size. They do lots of voucher deals, good service, burger made to order. Juicy and delicious burger,..."
“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold
"I've been just walking past but always wanted a chance to try here and finally, I got an opportunity to visit with my zomato gold! Staff are friendly..."
Pukeko
"Swift and friendly service. Burgers are a good size - filling and packed with fresh meat and salad goods. Falafel pattie really big and delicious-..."
Davo & Sarah
"Had popped in for a quick dinner with family. Great service and good food. Quick service as well. Value for money. Loved the burgers and the fries...."
Kaushikkibliwala
"awesome food great experience!!!  very filling and the sauces choice were good toofood with a good value , the chutney is sweet and the burger sizes..."
Aanchal Kaushal
"Had a chicken burger and it was so good! The food was good and the service was too! Definitely recommend if you want a burger to eat! Some burgers..."
Guitarmlf123
"This place makes delicious burgers, and with the voucher I got, or even without, the prices are not that unreasonable. The burgers are always filling..."
Chary1235
"Parking sucks because it's takapuna..and it costs,so that's not a good start.Venue was quaint..actually I think the set up doesn't work. .no..."
Clint Jacka
"4/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 3.5/5 Customer Service Pretty good byrger place in TakapunaI wasn't expecting..."
곰정안
"Firstly the lady working when I came in was super friendly and helpful and was more than happy to alter the burger for me and even offered an..."
Ayla.bradshaw3
"I visit on regular basis, cheapest burgers in the area, nowhere as busy as Burger Burger or Burger Fuel (can be very long waits there). I've yet to..."
Jason Young
"◻Good Service◻Good lunch deals◻Fresh foodPopped in here last week for lunch, after walking past this place a thousand times..."
Scott
"Come here all the time and it's my favourite burger place in all of Auckland. Amazing every time and really good service. Lovely people. Small little..."
Hannah Ching
"Tried this place on Saturday. Walked in with my partner and we were the only ones there, I ordered the Bach Daddy and my partner ordered something..."
MagicMike
"I saw this restaurant name on UberEat and thought to give try. What a lovely unique decor. It seems they were very busy on weekend. Kids enjoyed..."
Belle
"Food: 3***Service: 4****Atmosphere: 4****Price range: $11-$20/personWorth it: 3.5***Was really quiet and I was the only..."
Salina Cheung
"Great burgers; great quirky place and great service; did I mention this place is great? Thoroughly enjoyed going here and loved looking at all the..."
Alicia Crowe
"Ordered two burgers. Lambo and captain chook. Both were very succulent and tasted amazing. Bread was still crispy when I went back to milford to..."
Nina
"Great venue, love the old school decor. Burgers were nice. We had the Lambo and the Bachelorette. Well presented and tastes great. Chefs..."
Quokkoala
"Tasty burgers. Nice buns, and meat patties good size for bun, meaty, not greasy and other fillings plentiful and fresh. Really friendly staff, who..."
Sharon
"The burger was smaller than what I imagine but has very powerful flavour and was very fresh and healthy ! Chips were cooked to perfection! Could have..."
Sydney Collin
"Had a Grabone voucher. Went there last night for dinner at about 6pm. Food is delicious. Not expensive.  Not so many customers at that time...."
Patrick Tong
"Great cheap dinner. Cute decor, nice vibe.Friendly staff, we had the fancy that burger and the purple work shirt burger with Cheerios and..."
Mrs Puddingcake
"Cool vibe and interiors. I had the fish Burger (Shore Burger) and kumara fries. The Burger was nice and the fries were crisp on the outside and soft..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Was visiting from Melbourne and had read a great article on the burger Bach. It lived up to its glowing reviews. The perfect burger bun, decent size..."
Jamie Nicholl
"Was an awesome burger shop. Cheaper than ones at places like velvet burger etc but still the same size. Tasted great also. The shop itself is worth..."
Morgan Will
"A laid back location with always friendly staff. The burgers are really tasty, however the burger sizes are small compared to similar alternatives in..."
MrGodHimself
"The place has a really cool aesthetic with great food to back it up. The meat was cooked nicely and there were plenty of options to choose from. Nice..."
Ben Partridge
"Food was mind blowing, best burger I've had in a very long time. Prices are also very reasonable :) Lovely kiwiana theme running through the..."
The Anti-Man
"Had family coming to visit for two weeks and wanted to get them to see of much as they could while they were here. Takapuna was on the list and The..."
Warren
"If you are after a true beach bach burger experience and only a burgers throw away from Taka beach, then you will find your Shore sanctuary here. Had..."
Frank
"I think they are little try hard in their decor, with the wood and corrugated iron but really did not utilize their small space in terms of..."
Three Over One
"I really love the ambiance of this place. Funky and very interesting! Food was great and we all enjoyed our orders even the chips were superb!..."
Miss Terry Foodie
"Heard it was a good option to try with kids for a causal dinner. Definitely not a BK or Macca fan and this is a notch or 2 better. Friendly..."
Brendan Barry-Walsh
"Lovely interior that gave me vintage vibes; colourful metal chairs and old NZ food packaging on the shelves were cuteLocated very close to..."
Thegreeats
"This place is great. Turned up to pick up a phone order and the staff had forgotten to make our burgers. That was alright, the cook whipped them up..."
Emily
"Great quality burgers with a wide range of beef, lamb, chicken an veggie burgers. Lots of Kiwiana around the place and even in the toilets. This..."
Fylde
"At last we made it to The Burger Bach last night - and wow did we love it!! Top of the list is the amazing helpful, knowledgeable talented and..."
Catherine McFadzien
"The beef burger was nice and tender. If you're a chicken lover, the chicken burger is the one for you! The fries were crispy with the spice, tomato..."
Tiffany A
"Simple. Fresh. Good Burgers. ..."
Juswa
"Went here one Sunday night followed by a walk on the beach. Awesome burgers, I had the 2 shakes and it was delish. Better than burger fuel. Would..."
Lauren Ward
"Came here one sunny afternoon with some friends. I had the 2 shakes burger, it had a lamb pattie, cheese, mint sauce, aioli.Was delicious, the..."
Miss Kiki
"Cute kiwiana decor. Had the mushroom burger and fries- delicious juicy portobello goodness! The portion sizes were small and we were still hungry..."
A
"Awesome decor, great beachside location which should be awesome come summer. The fries are delicious and staff attentive and friendly. The burgers..."
Petra
"From the moment we entered, the staff were so welcoming. Helpful when talking us through their menu options and were very flexible about..."
Stango
"Went here on a Saturday night. Not too busy which was nice. Parking was a pain but not their fault. I had the captain chook it was OK nothing special..."
Manic Wookie
"We've been here a couple of times now and I enjoy their Captain Chook burger - definitely homestyle burger joint as they've styled themselves...."
LouLou
"I was very pleased with the friendly service. When I came, the restaurant was 3/4 pack with customers. The burger fillet was fresh. The milkshake was..."
Nur Syuhadah Abdal Aziz
"Really trendy burger bar, well priced and delicious burgers. My family and I were very impressed, will be making this our new favourite burger place..."
Kylie Strickland
"Good to see a trendy burger place like this starting up! A really decent burger for the price, jam packed full of tomato, bacon and herbed chicken...."
Davo Stockton
"Checked this place out last week.Good solid burgers. Priced well and good size.More homemade style than commercial which turns out very..."
Ruben O'Connell
"Massive meal for cheap as price. Tasted very good a lot better then a BurgerFuel burger. Staff also very helpful. Nice little touch of Kiwiana within..."
Dexter Henderson
Takapuna Fish Shop
84/100 (257 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Seafood
Lunch
Dinner
Fish & Chips
Fish
"Always love going here before taking a walk to the beach and sitting by the ocean. Their portion sizes are great for the fries and their prices are..."
Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn
"I absolutely love this place and would most definitely recommend this place to anyone! This is by far, one of my favourite places for fish and..."
Brooke Flavell
"Great fish and chip shop. Has fresh fish you can select from the window. They'll even grill or crumb if that's how you like your fish. Not open on..."
Judith Cheyne
Tucks And Bao
71/100 (109 ratings)
Restaurants
Street Food
Fusion
"Great tasting bao at really affordable prices. Very convenient location as well just at the Takaluna strip. Will definitely visit again...."
JP
"Great food and lovely..."
Daniel Kim
"Staff were super friendly and attentive, food was yum. Slightly bigger portion sizes would have been..."
Rohan
"Went here for a casual date night with Gold. Service was great, the server very nicely offered to substitute broccoli for the bok choy in my wonton..."
Chandi
"Cannot complain about the quality and taste of the food, they know how to make good food!! They also have very friendly and polite staff. Very good..."
Rani
"Came here for a spontaneous dinner as we had seen it on Zomato Gold. The booths were all reserved but the entire time we were there only..."
Louise
"Came here for lunch. Food and service was great! The pork belly bao and chips with truffle mayo is a must! A little pricey but definitely worth..."
Food?
"We came here with Zomato Gold and ordered a Cheese Bao-ger, The Prawnbroker, and Clucking Good.The baoger was amazing, the beef was juicy..."
Vivian C
"Very nice bun with deep fried prawns. The shredded pork money bags with pineapple chili sauce are yummy! The portion size is rather small, making a..."
Lmrliu74
"Staff was great. Decoration is good. We got fried chicken and a popcorn shrimp bao. The chicken was a bit salty and overcooked. The bao was nice...."
Oz Sum
"Food : 4.5Atmosphere : 4Service : 5There’s a reason why this place is rated high. The trinity of food, atmosphere and service..."
Jonathan Chau
"Good asian fusion destination. Their eclectic range of options in food texture made this especially interesting for me. The place also has a variety..."
Flames And Skewers
"Really nice ambience. Food was also great, tried the great white fish bao and the fish was really soft in the inside and crunchy on the outside! This..."
Charel
"The booths here are awesome and the atmosphere is quite chill. I had the Belly Bao which didn’t blow me away but it certainly was tasty! The..."
Ellie
"Was quite busy when we arrived so there were no tables so had to sit on the side bench which was a bit uncomfortable. Service was great as they were..."
Amit Mehta
"Delicious food and drinks (pork belly bao, boneless fried chicken and frozen margaritas), gorgeous decor and great service. Only fault would be the..."
Achini Samarasekara
"I tried the Newmarket branch and loved it. So I tried Takapuna this time. Cosy and nice place. Staff was friendly. My daughter loved her first try..."
Pukeko
"I’m not a fan of Bao so this visit I didn’t order any. We just had spicy Korean fried chicken. They were not spicy but they were delicious..."
Tanz
"Popped in for lunch to Tucks & Bao yesterday and my friend & I both got the 'bok bok bao bun' which was so yum and I love how it was served with..."
Karina
"Damn Tucks And Bao was bloody good. Came here yesterday with my mate and we both got the Bok Bok bao which was so so so tasty!! It had chicken,..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"Such a cute little place with friendly staff, delicious food and great prices! We got a bao each - crispy fu and bok bok, and the samurai soy gyoza...."
Megan
"Really good food and great service! Atmosphere was nice but limited seating. Recommend for a bite to eat, not so much for a meal. Food was nice and..."
Natasha
"belly bao ran out so we ordered bao boy and low&slow which we enjoyed a lot. the shrimps in bao boy was cooked perfectly. low & slow is but sweet...."
Sabrina Chae
"Yummy Bao and chips but my pulled pork bao got really soggy towards the end, however, my sisters fried chicken bun was good. Reasonable prices..."
Laura Oliveira
"Great service, yummy food. Awesome friendly waitress, very quick turnaround for our order. The Crispy Chicken Bao, prawnbroker were..."
Sheldon Dsouza
"I really enjoyed my meal the chicken wings were so good and crispy sweet with a lil spice and the burger was so good fresh bun I did enjoy the chips..."
Chelle Bellz
"Love the food and staff was awesome . That cheeseburger and wings though was just delicious ✌. Cant wait to go back . I recommend this place to..."
Nonz
"First time here and was a busy Saturday night so service was a little slow at the start but the friendly staff definitely made up for it. We got the..."
Val
"Chicken Bao was delicious, wish it were bigger!, a little more chicken would have been nice but it was really tasty. I'd go again definately. Service..."
Vanessa
"Had a good lunch experience.. foods were delicious ❤ i love the pork belly thinly sliced and crispy 😀 will definitely come back! Oh and the gold..."
L A
"Cheap place to get some tasty baos. Nothing to innovative or unique but its all done well. And for the price a good place to go. The sides arnt bad..."
Blain
Niko's Pizza
81/100 (360 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
"Absolutely love the pizza here. One of the yummiest. And the owner is really nice. Always enjoy Nikos..."
Choclife
"First time at Nikos was 2009 for a Pizza. Was excellent then and still excellent now May 2020. I'm regular customer from out of town. Highly..."
Sue Rokstad
"Delicious..."
Jo
"I absolutely love Nikos pizza - you walk in and immediately feel the authenticity. The pizzas are amazing and I highly recommend the greek..."
Caroline Barrett
"Passed by the place on the way home and decided to give a try. It turned out to be a wonderful experience for my first greek food experience in New..."
Vivian Yeh
"One of the best carbonara I've had in a long time. It is a bit pricey but pretty decent size so it's worth it. It's a small place so not ideal for..."
Mervin D'Mello
"If you love chicken and mushroom fettuccine then Niko can make the best one, he’s super friendly. It’s also a BYO Restuarant. It’s a small cute..."
Michelle Ngatai
"Popped to Niko’s pizza after watching a movie and was told this was a great spot to grab pizza. The restaurant is quite small and tight on space..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Niko’s is quite a small little restaurant but utilises it’s space well - their pastas are filling and always very tasty! The fettuccine al pollo..."
Krystyna
"holy cow! this is such a cute little place the owner is so friendly and the food is amazing. I highly recommended this place. you can definitely tell..."
Montana Hoyle
"The pizza was SO good but SO overpriced! When you walk in you can tell it’s authentic Italian and you can taste the love and freshness in the..."
EB
"Great place to get your comfort food fix!  Incredibly old fashioned priced menu in comparison to other newer food chains, however the food appears..."
Expert Foodie
"Good quality food, good service and friendly staff.Small eating area, suggest they do a lot of Takeaway. BYO as well as a range of beer and..."
Lesbo
"Been coming to Niko for my itallian cravings my whole life. It's my local gem.Friendly, upbeat staff and food to boast about.Honest..."
Ricky Zhou
"Very cute small restaurant tucked in next to the Takapuna bar.  Niko is lots of fun and very cheeky!  Favourite is the Niko's Pizza, and love the..."
Shady
"This place is just awesome, went here late at night, and Niko my friend, you are a perfect host. The food was outstanding, authentic, and cooked to..."
Snedden Dcosta
"Absolutely delicious pizzas made here!! Different from your normal ordinary pizzas and taste ten times better. They're not heavy pizzas like usual..."
Alex
"Expensive pricing for the portion size. Great service and authentic Greek. Food is very tasty! Great buzz about the place and in a good location. ..."
Dan Crawford
"Cute little place, sat out on the pavement, just like you do in Europe.We had dolmades and Greek Special pizza. Really yummy and very authentic..."
Amy Bowen
"been here a few times and always satisfied. great tasting pizza with abundant toppings and crispy-thin crust. tried their spicy chicken, salmon and..."
Marina Febriany Tuba
"Want amazing pasta for dinner but don't want to cook?These guys are the answer!We often pick this as our takeaway option.Lasange is on..."
Trayc C
"What a find and a well kept secret. Just happened upon Niko's as we were walking past to go to another eatery. Great host, good food, fun..."
Janice Miller
"Reading all the reviews about Pizza makes me really want to try them. Can only say I have had the pasta but boy was it delicious! The best I have..."
Mary Underwood
"To me, this place has the most amazing Pizzas I have ever had. That seems quite a call to make. But, I stand by that. Perhaps once, years ago, I had..."
Kate Wilson
"What a little gem, truly authentic food. The spaghetti bolognaise was by far the best I've ever had! And given the quality of the food & the..."
Meera Smith
"The best pizza I've had in years - the crust is just right. I'm so sick of mediocre chain store pizza, and Niko's pizza reminded me why I like pizza..."
Yvonne Walus
"Great, great, great pizza!! Love this place so much. Consistently delicious, which is refreshing. I always get takeaway. Not really designed for..."
Amanda Pain
"A regular customer. The sphagetti marinara is to die for- huge flavours and decent portion size. Likewise with the greek special pizza too...."
Marise Logan
"I've only tried the pasta menu here, but they have been absolutely delicious. I shall try the pizzas next..."
Jordan Lee
"excellent Greek/Italian pizza & other continental delicacies...!!!! Mmmmm Mama..."
Maria Calder
Sal's Authentic New York Pizza
79/100 (823 ratings)
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"Great pizza great food and great service. Nothing not to like! Definitely a must visit once quarantine ends!..."
Bella Qian
"Seriously, what is in your marinara sauce? It's..."
Yum
"Sal’s I guess has the best tasting pepperoni pizza for a fast food chain here in New Zealand, though I am not sure if they are categorized as fast..."
Ang Sarap
"I always love coming here! The pizzas are good, average customer service, I love the ambience. The prices are quite reasonable but the taste of the..."
Strwbbyyy
"This branch isn't as good as the others. The base of the pizza was quite thick compared to what you normally get. We made a largeish phone order (5..."
Benedict Uy
"Just your local classic spot for some massive slices of pizza. Consistently good, ambiance is nice and cosy and if the pizza is not on display it is..."
Ayaan Shaikh
"Been to Sal’s multiple times, mostly to this Takapuna branch. The pizza is always delicious, cheese is my favourite but they are all very good. The..."
Chary1235
"Nothing beats grabbing 2x slices and couple of garlic knots and head down to the beach to enjoy with a quiet beer 😍😍. The garlic knots are so..."
Jennifer Dianne
"4.5/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service They should just call it Sal's Wing not Sal's..."
곰정안
"Went there for lunch with my friend. We shared a $15 combo (2 slices, 3 garlic and a can of coke) there were only 3 pizza flavour to choose from, the..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"I had the Buffalo Chicken Pizza. It was very delicious and hot, straight from the oven. I will be definitely coming back for more. This is probably..."
Aaron Gong
"Favorite pizza in Auckland! You won't get much closer to New York pizza in New Zealand than Sal's! The owners are awesome and so are all of the..."
Nela Zisser
"Best takeaway pizza you can find. If I could I would eat a million of their mozzarella sticks! Favourite pizza to order by far is the classic..."
Jessica
"Definitely one of the better outlets to visit. Apart from it being right up the road from the beach the guys who work there are relaxed and really..."
Audacity 2 Write
"I've never been to any of the other sal's locations but the pizzas at this one are always delicious, I always stop in and grab a plain cheese or..."
John Biggs
"Great food great taste definitely will go again. The cheese pizza and a pepperoni wheel were amazing. What I like about this place is they serve..."
Ali Ali
"I love Sals chicken and tomato pizza it's so good and tasty, the bigger pizzas area bit expensive but they are worth it because they are..."
Daly
"This is probably one of my favourite sals locations. I've been here a few times and always recommend it not only for its food but location and staff...."
Lovely Maralit
"Another branch on the Shore that we like to get our Sals from. We love their Wings Wednesday, buy 1 wings get another wings free!! So worth it...."
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"My daughter told me the pizza in Sal's was very good.This day my son requested to have pizza for our lunch.So we decided to go..."
Cindy Ong
"Got some of sal's Buffalo sauce to put on my homemade pizza, the service was fantastic, and the sauce was delicious! Their Buffalo sauce comes in two..."
Mr.G (OFFICIAL)
"Pizzas are amazing. No way to compare Dominos and pizza huts. You have to try this. Comfortable dining served by friendly staff. It's pricey.....but..."
Toru Tres
"Went here for dinner with my partner last night and it was just like it had been the other times we have been. The pizza is good though slightly too..."
Alysha Bower
"Food ordered:Buffalo Wings (x2)Pepperoni PizzaPepperoni Wheel1.5L SpriteBill: $54Big tummy: Wednesday..."
A Tale Of Two Tummies
"Woohoo, great NY pizza here!! Ordered a slice of Pepperoni pizza, a pepperoni wheel and a garlic scroll. All delish! The Pepperoni wheel..."
Charlie
"Great place to grab a New York style pizza and buffalo wings on the go. We came here and ordered a whole pizza with half covered in pepperoni and the..."
Auckland Foodie
"Delicious pizzas and a great place to bring the kids. Really fresh and a crisp base with a good moisture content. The lactation is good near the..."
Fylde
"The pizza is very oily but the slices are big and the restaurant is decorated like an American place. They offer takeout too which is convenient. The..."
Tessa
"Had the delicious vegetarian pizza and my date had the pepperoni. So great. Excellent customer service. So chilled out...."
A
"WOW. The pepperoni pizza from Sal's is the stuff i crave. ALL. THE. TIME. Seriously, it's haunting me. The garlic knots are also to die for - so..."
Tanya Kerr
"Delicious and big pizzas. The drinks come with the price you pay for the pizza. Close to the beach. So you could have your pizza on the benches next..."
Lily
"This is by far my favourite pizza place! They never fail to disappoint me at all! The service is very friendly and quick. Overall very happy with the..."
Jess Samson
"I love sals!! Best pizza and the size is even better. Price is quite high for a pizza, but it is definitely worth it! Staff are always nice, and..."
Lenka Veza
"ANYONE ELSE FINDS THE GUY ON THE PHONE WITH THE DEEP SCREAMO VOICE COOL?! Anyways, I freaking love pizza. What is life without pizza! Am also a huge..."
Tabby De Guzman
"Not a huge fan of thin-base pizzas, but Sal's has good pizzas and interesting toppings which go well with their bases. Personal favourite is the..."
Annie Ren
"All Sals are much the same; reliable and an easy way to sort out a dinner. Greasy fatty cheesy salty pepperoni pizza would make my day any..."
FoodiePhysician
"Friendly staff, great service, very generous servings. They always have a full house which is good to see. Would definitely recommend them for a..."
Kelsey Sciascia
"Casual afterword pizza and beer.The pizzas are huge so not something you want to try tackle alone.But never the less very tasty.Garlic..."
Ruben O'Connell
"Really really love my visits here.  How is it possible that a plain cheese pizza could be soooooooooo good?! And dont get me started on the garlic..."
Danica Lomas
"If you are after an American style pizza this is perfect. Large, cheesy, greasy goodness. Certainly good novelty value getting a large pizza there..."
Joy Hoshek
"If you are a New Yorker, or an American, this is the only place to get pizza in New Zealand. I've lived here for seven years and have never found a..."
Aimee
"Best Pizza in Auckland by far. This is different pizza than most Kiwi's are used to so it's going to be a little different."Bought a..."
Phil Etherington
"Been here a couple of times, best to wait and get the pizza straight from the oven rather than the slices reheated (great for kids though that can't..."
Denise
"Bloody good pizza.1 pizza was more than enough for me and the husband.The only thing that I thought was disappointing was the extra..."
Teresa Langdon
"The absolute best pizza in NZ!!! Love the 18" pizzas which are soooo HUGE & the prices are soooo cheap!!! Been to all the shops and they're all..."
Pacificcartons
"This is New York style pizza at it's best. I go approximately once a month with a friend who has a mutual interest in Sal's.We have been to..."
George
"If you're looking for the best pizza on the shore - go to Sal's! My partner and I go regularly, and the food is always great, service is good,..."
Gillian Moore
"As a pizza fan, Sal's at Takapuna is a great place to cjill and eat after a day in the local cinema or having fun in the nearby beach. Great..."
Charlie M.
"LOVE love love Sal's. Decent thini crust, american-style pizza at its best. They're enooooormous, piping hot and beautifully cheesy. They're pretty..."
Kate W
Gpk Restaurant & Bar
70/100 (199 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
Salad
Burger
"Called in for dinner last week.. have been playing around wth some italian recipes and thought we would try their prawn linguini... was very tasty if..."
Bubbsie Jones
"Love this place! Absolutely amazing staff, very helpful, friendly and attentive. The food was delicious no complaints. Will definitely be popping in..."
Jay
"I really enjoyed dinner here with my mom.... we had amazing service and amazing food. My mom had the Moroccan chicken and I had the seafood thin base..."
Tam Justine Brand
"Staff are super friendly and really helpful! Food is fresh, well presented an delicious!Steak and pork belly were incredible! Great..."
Charlie Dickinson
"Love the chicken liver pate, scallops and crispy pork, steak sirloin was a little bit over cooked but still all good. Next time gonna try their..."
Mu
"Had a quick lunch here on Saturday, just a Margarita pizza and a chicken burger with drinks. Pizza was better than Sals (not as oily) and burger was..."
Denise
"We always have a consistently good meal at GPK.Enjoy going to GPK and find the Manager Steven always friendly.Some of our favourites are..."
R.vaughan@xtra.co.nz
"Use to be our breakfast and lunch spot. The menu tends to never change with prices usually too high. It's a nice place to dine, it just needs some..."
Greg Brown
"Pork ribs. Meat was falling off the bone but too sweet and too much sauce for my personal taste. Dining partners enjoyed their pork belly and soup of..."
Sungsam7
"Came here after my fussy because of my fussy family. The menu is accommodating to everyone. I got the chicken burger (wish they had a beef burger..."
Laura Ransome
"Had an enjoyable experience here recently. 4 course set menu on a grabone voucher. Could not fault the quailty of the food, the fish of the day was..."
Stoi
"We came here with a group of friends a few Saturdays ago, and upon arrival the staff were very friendly and accommodating. We had preorganised a set..."
Raffi
"Ate on a Friday night with my husband on a grab one voucher. We had booked via email and received a prompt reply confirming availability.we..."
Helen Gyde
"GPK is not bad for some decent Western food although it is quite pricy. Had GPK for a friend's birthday and we had the classic spaghetti bolognaise..."
Annie Ren
"old faithful GPK, ive always eaten here almost every week. its not fine dinning and it doesn't try to be. the staff remember my order and the..."
Scotty Ray
"Nice place. Had a business dinner here. all in all, impressed.i started with the chilli squid, pretty good, could have done with a bit more..."
Zebedee
"I visited this restaurant yesterday eve 28/01/15. The whole experience was above my expectations. Steve (manager on shift) and his team were superb..."
Stuart Harper
"Great service accommodated a wedding party at a moments notice. Food was beautifully presented and tasted great. Would definitely visit again...."
Cazza Holland
"My wife and I went for dinner last Saturday night. Nice and pleasant soft atmosphere, and great customer service both manager and staff, very..."
Al Kumar
"Me and my partner came here for dinner on Tuesday night. Not what I would class as my kind of restaurant to go to but my partner wanted to try it...."
Andy
"We have been to this restaurant a few times lately and we can't fault them at all! The Food was fantastic and staff were great! Highly recommend this..."
Kaidee Hesford
"Haven't been here for 2-3 months, but have been a regular over the years. We've always found it great - brunch, lunch, dinner and takeaways. For..."
Shady
"It has never disappointed and always been of a very high standard. Went a couple of weekends ago with some friends for dinner. The oven roasted..."
Steve
"Went with a small group of friends. Between the five of us, we ordered 3 of the wood-fried pizzas: Bombay, Country and Tuscany. They were all great..."
Linda
"Visited on a weeknight with five other family members. The restaurant was almost full, but plenty of staff were on hand. Our table was ready but we..."
Geoff
"I enjoyed a fantastic calamari dish at GPK Takapuna last week. Service was quick and friendly and the meal was divine. Calamari on a bed of risotto..."
Shelly Gray
"My husband and I are regulars at GPK, we haven't visited for a while but went back last week and thoroughly enjoyed it. The bar was pumping! The new..."
Jamie
Sakebar Nippon - Takapuna
86/100 (356 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Japanese
Sushi
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
"Authentic Japanese sake bar, the staff service super friendly, the drum beats to welcome guests was interesting, waiter and waitress also dressed up..."
Rex Chen
"Monday..."
Wholeworldgems
"Cute little restaurant in the heart of Takapuna. Love the ambience and really does give you that Sake bar feel. There was plenty of variety on the..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Wonderfully warm atmosphere, fabulous food, very reasonably priced, attentive friendly staff, LOVED LOVED it. We will be back...."
Shar Ellis
"Absolutely amazing food, yummy and very prompt. Friendly staff and very welcoming. Limited options for wine...."
Jesse Greenslade
"I always lived in Northshore but funny how I’ve never been to this restaurant, so we dined here on a Saturday night. Because we didn’t make a..."
Jonathan Chau
"Me and my wife will never ever get tired of the Japanese cuisine the combination of its simplicity and delicate flavours is just impeccable we..."
Ang Sarap
"Friendly staff and amazing food for a wonderful night!!Sake is really awesome!!Must try hot sake in the winter~Service is excellent!!Next time want..."
Ling-Chen Fang
"Authentic Japanese Restaurant. Loved everything that we ordered. The place has a very nice ambiance. The Salmon Sashimi is my favorite. It is so..."
Jinky Jimenez Cruz
"We popped in here after our Milford to Takapuna beach walk. It was a Monday but this place was busy!! They were very accommodating to us as we..."
Tina
"This is such a great, casual Japanese restaurant in the heart of Takapuna. Fantastic and friendly staff, yummy food and fabulous atmosphere. We’ve..."
C
"Wow! what a fun experience. The service was amazing. The atmosphere was fun, bold and lovely. The food and Sake were Devine.  Coming here has made..."
Rebecca
"Great food great people. This is must visit place in Takapuna. Very authentic Japanese food and many choices, and you will feel Japan here. Of course..."
Benjamin Daisuke Hirata
"Very good service and warm welcome when you come in the store.Available seats on Friday nights, foods were coming fast and very strong Japanese style..."
Jialin Cui
"Love the fun vibe in this place – every time an order is placed they bang the gong. Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Although, can get..."
Caroline Barrett
"Staff are so welcoming && the food is always delicious. I had #TeryakiChickenOnRice tonight && it was freaking amazing. I highly recommend Nippon,..."
Savanna Marsters
"I went for diner:) great place for sashimi. Ordered sashimi boat. Roll, okonomiyaki, nigiri, tadaki(?), beer n takoyaki. Was good especially..."
Alice In New Zealand
"We were pleasantly surprised by this Japanese restaurant we stumbled on. It was a busy Sunday lunch time. Staff were pleasant and efficient. Food was..."
Nancy Ho
"Came here for date night! Atmosphere pretty good! Fun to dine in as they allow us to play little lucky game at the end of the meal to win some price!..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Great fun, loud environment. Awesome for groups. Yummy food and great selection. Meat is always cook great and good for veges options. Very friendly..."
Riley
"Amazing food and atmosphere! Will definitely be returning and that’s not only because we won a free tempura voucher on the awesome spinning wheel!..."
Caitlin McKeown
"Super fun atmosphere for a large group and great patient service from the staff. Food was delicious, I recommend the sashimi and salads over the deep..."
Dale
"Me and 3 went here after our friend had booked and asked for a quiet area. As soon as we entered we could feel the vibrancy of the place! We were..."
Liz Rouse
"This restaurant is crazy amazing! I come here all the time, the staff are so amazing, Saki and Mako are so friendly and cool! And as it was my..."
Alex Connor
"Haru is a lovely girl who work at sakebar. Food are very delicious and desert is great and tasty. We quite enjoy this restaurant. Highly recommend..."
Frank
"Amazing place, the service is great it's like being in Japan. I love their gyoza and all the yakitoris. They have a good range of traditional drinks...."
Natalia
"Lovely evening. Food was great, worth the wait. Friendly service. Nice atmosphere. Love when they bang the drum on your way out and welcome you when..."
Monique Botha
"Excellent food! Decent service could be more attentive considering the restaurant wasn't too busy but good food nonetheless :)Kind of pricey but..."
Tan.ned
"Two of us Friday night for dinner. First time here had read the reviews so knew what to expect!!! Lots of noise loud music nd lively atmosphere...."
Bubbsie Jones
"I had heard a lot of good reviews about this place, and finally had the chance to try it. And booooy! It did not disappoint. They offer a range of..."
Melanie Wang
"So our regular fav Japanese restaurant in freemans bay was booked out so we took our chances and having gone past this place a few times decided to..."
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
"I love this place, it has got signs up saying opens from 5pm but we went there for Sunday lunch. Fab food, great atmosphere! Love the greeting and..."
Deb Ross
"Went on a Friday night and was seated immediately. The atmosphere is great with a nice interior. Food tastes really good and is reasonably priced,..."
Jamie An
"Such a fun environment to dine if your into a social atmosphere. food was good and found the staff attentive and friendly. Will definitely..."
Bryony Taylor
"Such a good vibe when you walk into this place! Service is really good and when you order the food, it arrives super quick. My partner and I like to..."
Jessica
"Dined here with my partner for lunch, it was pretty quiet & most people were dining at the sushi train section, we decided to order off the full..."
Sarah S
"went with two friends. fried rice a bit salty. sushi good. soup good. service good. will come again definitely. close to the cinema. convenient...."
Vanessa Zhang
"It's been one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Auckland for a long time. Great food, awesome staff..really fun place to go to! When I go to..."
Emily J
"Fun place Nice fresh sushi and a great variety Staff are friendly and helpful happy to make whatever you desire sushi wiseWould go..."
Richard J
"This is hands down my favorite Japanese restaraunt, everything from them yelling greeting when you walk in to the seats you sit on feel authentic...."
Angel
"First time here after workmates raved about it. My mouth was watering just thinking about it. Loved the vibe, the staff are fantastic. The food..."
Carla
"Fabulous place to eat at. it's really fun, loud, happy with great staff working there who really make you feel at home.  We love the food - service..."
Bernadette Ryan
"Sandbar Nippon Restaurant is a firm favourite of mine. Often. I'll take my girlfriend out to dinner and we'll dine here. The experience is always..."
Frazer Noble
"The best japanese restaurant I've ever been to in Auckland. The staff's hospitality is awesome, food quality is good. I brought a friend there on his..."
Ricky Tjahyadi
"First time here.Nice food with the average price of Japanese dishes.It takes me to 60$ to fill up my tummy lol . Just a..."
Akkarpark Iam-Opas
"Best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to! The entertainment, service and quality of food is just outstanding! Winning free springrolls from the..."
Priscilla Khang
"As soon as you walk through the restaurants door, you're greeted with banging drums, shouting, chanting and everything loud. And it's fantastic. It's..."
Fridayu
"Sakebar is our go-to date night dinner. The food here is so good, always get the chicken teriyaki, chicken katsu and a creme brulee. I love the..."
Chloe Davy
"Great fun, great food, great service. What a fabulous experience from the time you walk into the restaurant until you pay the bill. It's almost a..."
Raspberry Beret
"First visit to Sakebar Takapuna on 29/1/16. I am a huge fan of Japanese cuisine. On arrival we had a very warm and energetic welcome from all of the..."
Darren Jay
"Best japanese I've had in Auckland! Authentic dishes, AMAZING ambience, unique interior decor, excellent service (had a waitress voluntarily explain..."
Jasmine Chai
"My new favourite japanese resto. So authentic and food are so yum. Price is reasonable for the food and so as for the japanese beers. I recommend..."
Toru Tres
"It's hard to see what this place is like from standing on the the street, but once inside, you will be pleasantly surprised. The wooden interior adds..."
HJ
"Good service and good food. Selection was great as well. We ordered Chicken Katsu, Tempura, Teriyaki Chicken, mixed sushi, Gyoza and all were..."
Quattro Alas
"Favourite Japanese in Auckland. Bit higher in price than your average, but you get what you pay for. Can be a little loud at times but it creates a..."
Torrance Merkle
"There is very little I need to say about this japanese gem. All the other reviews speak for itself. If your not familiar with dining out and paying..."
Jean-Pierre Lahausse De Lalouviere
"Been there a number of times,it's not a top choice for Japanese food,but good enough for north shore people.Good service and food was yummy.My..."
Yang Emily
"I was a little hesitant to walk in here, but boy was I glad we did. I love how they bang on the drum and cheer whenever someone walks in. Fast..."
C Carr
"Without a doubt the best Japanese restaurant I have been to in Auckland. Service throughout the night was excellent, and the food was absolutely..."
Andrew
"Food was wonderful here. First time at a Japanese place and it was just yummy! Staff were super friendly and atmosphere was really fun. Bit loud for..."
Rachael Louise Baker
"Fun! We dine here at least every 3 months knowing that it's going to be noisey and bustling with happy faces! we've got to know our favourite dishes..."
Vyvie Kyle
"Located on ANZAC Road, in Takapuna CBD. Easy to get car park as it is next to a large car park. The restaurant is very warm. Whenever..."
Cindy Ong
"Awesome atmosphere, yummy food and great prices! I love teriyaki chicken, and it's pretty spot on. GREAT for dates if you don't want a quiet..."
Monique P
"Amazing atmosphere, great food, timely service! Perfect for an impromptu dinner out...."
Cazza Holland
"By far the best Japanese restaurant on the shore. Food is excellent, staff are excellent, decor fun (ask nicely and you might get to beat the..."
Kiwi888
"We went there at 5PM and practically had the place to ourselves for an hour and then it really filled up. The service was great and the food was..."
Jeanne Brown
"this is the best sake bar on the shore possibly the whole of Auckland...warm greeting on arrival and when you leave...a++++ for the service and..."
Terror
"We went to Sake Bar Nippon for a birthday celebration on Wednesday and found the restaurants decorations gave a great atmosphere and the staff did..."
Delyse Lundie
"Went to Sake Bar yesterday night for a team celebration dinner with colleagues and we had a great experience.The greeting is really..."
Terry Holt
"We will be back for more. A really enjoyable experience,the service and food was truly great and being next to the car park was a bonus. Simply a..."
Forster
"Had a wonderful dinner at this restaurant last night. We ordered lots of meals to share and weren't disappointed with any of them, they were all..."
C Brown
"My favourite dish here, was the mouth-watering char-scallop nigiri sushi. I've never tasted anything like it! (2 pieces for 8 dollars, was worth..."
Liz Winstone
The Coop Jerk Fried Chicken
86/100 (804 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
"Love the chicken, crispy and tender! Nice refreshing side Salads perfect match.Kids friendly place, friendly staff. Good experience, definitely..."
Yumei Shang
"Since it was our first time there, we wanted to try different flavors. Asked for the sauces on the side so we could try each others and they readily..."
E T
"Coming with friends and share their fried chicken and hot wings with Hazy IPA is the..."
Abhijith Tata
"Came her after being influenced in bloody Instagram.. but pleased we did. We had the original and the hot chicken and shared fries. Really filling,..."
Faye Stubbs
"We ordered the the Po Boy sandwich- one hot and one Smokey. Both were so tasty. Chicken is easy to bite through which is good in a sandwich so it..."
Smharpz
"Best taco's I've ever..."
Ravinder Phagura
"Upon entry you'll notice straight away the comic book theme. The restaurant is spacious and clean and depite the night time theme of the murals, the..."
The Sweet Tooth Fairy
"I tried their original chicken, and the smokey chicken both were super delicious! And their fries was really great too. I was afraid that their..."
Mai K.
"I've always seen this place when I'm in Takapuna, but because the lighting inside was so dim, I always assumed the place wasn't open. I ended up..."
Louise
"Chose the tasting box for $45 to share between three as we weren’t that hungry.Immediately gravitated towards Blue cheese dressing and..."
Aireena Omar
"Nice place, surprised it wasn’t busier. Had the Po-Boy (sandwich) with the Vietnamese chicken filling. Was hungry so hoped it would be..."
Kiwi888
"Tasty blue cheese, honey and sesame, and smokey bbq coatings. Crispy coating, juicy and tender chicken. Above and beyond service. Thank..."
The Hospo Guy
"I only ever go here for a few baskets of fried chicken with friends and it’s always delicious. Well priced for portion sizes as well. Would..."
Jesse Williams
"We visited the coop on a busy Saturday evening. With only two staff on the wait was awhile. But the service was great. They gave a complimentary..."
Kyle Svensen
"Saw these guys at the fried chicken festival a few weeks back but didn’t get a chance to try. Now it has been back to back weeks eating here! Lol...."
Jason F.
"Friendly staff and amazing fried chicken. That Vietnam Fried Chicken and the Honey Rosemary is the must have in my opnion. Their thick shakes is real..."
Jessie Tan
"Cool interiors fried chicken joint, friendly staffs. Nice crispy chicken, ordered Smokey, Vietnam flavours chicken, hot wings and chips for 3..."
Carmen
"Loved this place! Fantastic crispy chicken which remains crispy even after a trip to the microwave! The fries were yummy as well, and the salad was..."
Pooja Shenoy
"I will definitely stop here again, delicious chicken, yummy fries. The staff are also very lovely, there was a problem with the pickles I ordered so..."
Holly Keogh
"Amazing chicken is soo juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Tried the hot honey and smoke flavoured chicken. Drinks and ambience sets the..."
Michael Ou Yang
"Awesome free range buttermilk fried chicken, really tender and moist. Great service as well with a nice fit out inside the place with a good vibe...."
Scott Lawson
"Came here for lunch with colleagues and it was great - good, fresh chicken served with decently made sides, especially the salad. The Harissa was a..."
Jay
"Had dinner here last week with the boys , had the fried chicken sandwich , WOW!!!! It was 10/10 we waited a bit for our orders to be served but it..."
Gnxsta23
"Have been wanting to try for a while now and was happy with the result! Great service and lots of different options to choose from on the menu...."
CBK
"Delicious and juicy chicken offered at The Coop in Takapuna. The service was friendly and efficient and the food was perfect.Must order:..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Went to coop fried jerk chicken on a rainy day, their service was friendly. I ordered original chicken, it was juicy, good fries. Wil try something..."
Foodie Dudie
"The Coop’s fried chicken is really tasty and a nice option for people who are gluten intolerant. I’ve tried three flavours of chicken here..."
Supergirlnz
"They have really tasty Jerk Fried Chicken that is tender, juicy and crispy. You also have options of different sauces if you were wanting a different..."
Benedict Uy
"Great food & service! The po boy went great with the hot honey sauce and the blue cheese jerk chicken was to die for! Chocolate oreo & peanut butter..."
Daniel Walker
"Absolutely loved it! We were walking past and just saw The Coop and thought, we’d like to try their fried chicken. Much to our delight, we..."
Penelope Chua
"I had the Hot honey - jerk fried chicken ($14), it was really good! Flavourful, juicy chicken which was delicious, with the outside layer of honey..."
Coffeequeen
"Mouthwatering heaven. tasting box. honey and original. fantastic. as was the service. interior was amazing. clever. well done guys. definitely will..."
Melanie Phillips
"This place was an awesome experience. My waiter GoGo had to just jerk everywhere to get that chicken right out of me. Man I never knew my flesh were..."
Yum Life
"Amazing atmosphere, friendly staff and awesome food. Would highly recommend the $45 share platter (meal for two). Great portions and plenty beverage..."
Helen Ti'eti'e
"Okay. Let’s get straight to the point. Jerk chicken. This has been the juiciest jerk chicken I have ever had! Now, no one can ever tell me jerk..."
Aira Sue Mari Celis-Vaimalu
"Went here with my sister and tried the $49 tasting platter. We got the chicken in original and franks and swapped out the hush puppies for corn. We..."
Hannah Gear
"Everybody needs to try the coop. The food is honestly so good and would recommend it to anyone wanting to try a new place. Good quality food for a..."
Callum King
"The Coop Fried Chicken Found through Zomato on one of the many lists on the app, this one being Fried Chicken in Auckland. Really grateful..."
Warren
"The food was great! We ordered the Po’Boys (Original & Blue Cheese) with chips as sides. The fried chicken was so flavorful! But, it was the..."
Kate Javier
"Highly recommend trying this place out if you haven't already. Me and my partner tried the tasting box with the original and the honey sesame..."
Levi Lindsey
"Amazing gluten free chicken, great service. Very generous portions. Also have a good selection of whisky and cocktails. Def will come back for a few..."
Danny Simpson
"Blue cheese chicken!!! The hot wings are tear-jerkingly hot, pls be careful. First time eating cauliflower and I would do it again with that harissa..."
Bayley
"Staff are very friendly which is always a plus. Big thumbs up for being environmentally friendly. Drinks come with paper straws and wooden cutlery is..."
Mary Underwood
"Really good fried chicken, especially in the poboy sandwiches! They now have Brothers Brewery Beer which makes it even better and at good..."
Reid Craig
"Believe the hype, the chicken is amazing! Crispy and succulent. I love that you can pick and choose your flavours. My friend and I got the tasting..."
J.T547
"Had to try this new Fried Chicken joint out and so glad that I did. We tried their tasting box which is perfect for two hungry people(we were so..."
SpoonMe
"We ate here recently and very much enjoyed ourselves. The original fried chicken was probably the best we have ever eaten and overall the meal was..."
Josh MB
"Absolutely amazing fried chicken - so tasty and juicy. We got the tasting box to share which had choice of 2 types of fried chicken (amazing portion..."
Kiralee Schache
"Decided to try this joint for lunch! After walking by and seeing this joint pop up and now finally opened. Ordered the Harissa Po boy, and..."
Kelly
"My husband would not shut up about how good the honey chicken po boy was and went as far as to say that the Oreo thick shake was the best he had ever..."
Krystlepillay
"We ordered the $49 Tasting Box opting for the Original and Harissa jerk fried chicken. The chicken was light and crunchy on the outside but juicy and..."
Vivian C
"I am a super fan of fried chicken. Having been to many euro/asian restaurants, this place makes the best fried chicken !!!!!!!!!!! Slightly on the..."
Foodie J
"Probably one of the best fried chickens I've ever eaten. M highly impressed by the simplicity of it all, and yet it manages to blow my mind with the..."
Tan.ned
"Yum! Nothing like fired chicken done right! We went for the tasting box. Eye's bigger than our belly's as there were only two of us and we..."
Gabrielle O'brien
"We tried the tasting box getting the original and Frank's chicken options. Highly recommend upgrading to their shakes/iced teas!What surprised..."
Tony Shi
"Hard to find good fried chicken on the shore and this was yum! Side of the chips were yum, a bit different to normal. But recommend going for the..."
Deanna Gallagher
"Thank you coop, finally a chicken restaurant in takapuna I can tempt my gf away from bird on a wire. We got the meal for two and everything was..."
Sjr Sjr
"Saw a new place while walking down Hurstmere Road and just had to try it!We had the tasting box and tried the Kimchi and Vietnam flavour fried..."
Elisa Soerjadi
"Best customer service. Great taste. I went there for a takeaway and ordered a original combo with a salad. I can recommend this place as a one off..."
Prageeth Dhananjaya Perera
"Eating fried food always makes me feel guilty afterwards. Yet, I would still come back to here. These guys use free range chicken and..."
Kaye
"After hearing about this new fried chicken place just opened in the neighbourhood and uses Turk’s chicken, I couldn’t wait to check it out. I..."
Tamer
"Heard about this place from a friend’s insta and when I saw the fried chicken, I had to try it out ASAP. Apparantly, this place was only..."
Jen Lin
"Good place to try free range and non oily jerk fried chicken. Fries are hand cut, crisp and fluffy on the inside!Have tried all the drinks..."
JosephWHY
"This place is my favourite fried chicken spot in auckland for sure!. They have such an amazing selection of styles of fried chicken and each tastes..."
Ayaan Shaikh
"Original Chicken thighs ($16) were delicious; well seasoned and juicy, and about the right portion size for the price. Side salad (extra $5) was high..."
MrGodHimself
"Great flavours, amazing vibe. The hushpuppies were crunchy on the outside and flavoursome altogether.My fav would be the apple crumble..."
Sharon Yeo
"Good chicken, epic shakes. Awesome value!We had the tasting box, went for franks hot sauce and blue cheese and got a couple of..."
Dhruv Dhir
"Pretty good!! Frank’s hot sauce was not as hot as the staff described so a little underwhelming, but the service was good, food came out fast, and..."
Nika Marett
"The Coop had just opened in Takapuna and my partner has been eager to try it since he works in the area. We decided on the tasting box and it is the..."
Hansi Dissanayake
French Rendez-vous
86/100 (257 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
French
Diner
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Drinks
Crepes
Beef
Galettes
"Not so busy on a Thursday afternoon. Didn’t come here food because we already had lunch, but had dessert and coffee.Prunes Far was..."
Jonathan Chau
"Three old friends met for lunch on a mid week Winters day. Parking virtually outside door. Cafe was warm to walk into with both ambience & service...."
Kathy
"Can on a Sunday lunch and had the boeuf bourguignon which was very good. Nice rich broth with juicy beef. Also went back for the truffle set menu..."
Sorry_vonguenumber
"A small french place beside lake pupuke. Very nice place to relax on a sunny day. Nice food, lots of choices. Reasonable priced. If you are looking..."
Becky Kuang
"A great place that too many people forget about... It's located by a beautiful lake, only few minutes from Takapuna center, in a beautiful and..."
Laurence Pastor-Pasi
"What isn't there to love about this cafe?The location; it is on Lake Pupuke; great for kids to wander around the grass, look at the swans &..."
Rachel Huband
"Great view of the lake and very nice cabinet food. There was some live piano music when I went, which made for a pleasant atmosphere, especially as I..."
Renato Shimose
"Even on a drizzly, overcast day this was a picturesque spot for a weekday lunch with the parents. There's loads of free parking in The Pumphouse..."
Squiddy
"This place is well hidden in a beautiful spot by the pump house theatre. So we had to really look for it after parking the car. We reached there..."
Kishore Mitra
"food quality is amazing, ordered the celtic croque, they gave about 5 slices of smoked salmon (not just the 1-2 slices like in most cafes,) and a..."
Imperius Malekith
"Went here for our wedding anniversary on a Tuesday night. we had an amazing meal, excellent quality and i have no idea why some reviews on here say..."
Andrew Lamb
"Amazing service great food and clean cafe. Heard great things about this place so popped in with two friends for coffee and a bite to eat from the..."
Helen Gyde
"Great location, especially on a sunny day, and very good service, no waiting around. The food presentation was excellent, flavors what we expected,..."
Rex Ellacott
"Delicious crepes and great service. The iced coffee is not too sweet. With a beautiful lake for the background, it's a perfect weekend brunch spot...."
Angela Purcell
"A fantastic little cafe on the edge of  Lake Pupuke in Takapuna beside the Pumphouse.  You can drive in and park beside the cafe, and go for a..."
S B
"New Review for French Rendez-vous Cafe, Takapuna This cafe is in a beautiful location over looking the lake. The food was above average, nothing..."
Claire Raoult
"Love the place, their coffee and pastries. I like the coffee served in a big cup :) its a little bit pricey but worth it. The staff are nice and..."
Chay P Rosales
"Our family have been to The French Rendez-vous for several lunches and morning teas.  The food is lovely and fresh.  The prices are reasonable and..."
Kay Rayner
"Went there one week ago with a couple of friends, the food and service was amazing. Best restaurant on the North Shore and such a great spot for..."
Benjamin
"Beautiful location, complete French bistro experience...reminded me so much of France! Great value for money! Beautiful chicken liver entrée and..."
Fara T
"We went to the restaurant on Mother's Day, it was fully booked but we managed to get a table for 6.The setting was lovely, and the food amazing..."
Kate F
"Have been to this restaurant a number of times and has always been great. Today we had their superb Boef Bouginon. We also couldn't resist an..."
Michelle Cubitt
"I come here nearly every Saturday after waka training on the lake. Their service is good, coffee good and the food is hearty....love the setting on..."
Vicki Niethe
"I came the night of 18 to see " Driving Miss Daisy", the restaurant was full but however the service was quick and the food was very good. I took the..."
Laurent Gouyneau
"Called in here for dinner before Rickie Lee Jones concert @ Bruce Mason. Lovely setting looking out across lake Pupuke, menu is basic consisting of..."
Jackie
"Came here last month, it was boss's shout for my birthday. It was a windy & cloudy day so although the lake view out front and the little..."
Lt
"Have been here quite a few times this summer and latest visit was 3.2.13. took 6 of my girl friends for breakfast. They all agreed the food was..."
Corinne Andrew
"Good food, good attitude, nice location. What more can you..."
Haruko
Mexicali Fresh
70/100 (111 ratings)
Quick Bites
Mexican
Fast Food
Dinner
Salad
"Omg Damn, ordered a Chicken Fajita Taco Salad off uber eats one night. Omg was literally so so good omg so tasty and full of flavour. You can add and..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"Coming from the USA I would compare this place to a Chipolte, Cafe Rio, or Qdoba. While the food is always good it is just another classic stop for a..."
Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn
"Had a scrumptious taco salad bowl on there Monday night special and it is definitely worth the $11 I could t finish it as it was so jam packed with..."
Hannah.milne11
"I went here the other day with a couple of friends as I hadn't tried any of these places and they said it was really good. The place is open with..."
Alysha Bower
"I could not resist the Monday special of a $10 taco salad. I chose pork, refried beans, sour cream and the mild salsa but passed on the guacamole for..."
Miss Sassy
"I think my opinion of Mexicali fresh has just changed. All because of Friendly staff who made up for previous Mexicali fresh stores. Generous..."
Mary Underwood
"Love going there for a healthy bite to eat, the service from the staff is very friendly, the food is always fresh and I love the daily deals that..."
Britley Bennett
"Mexicali fresh is a nice place to come to as they have their daily deals such as taco Tuesday and happy hour on Fridays. It is a nice place to come..."
Tessa
"Best place to go to for affordable Mexican food. Usually Mexican foods are nice but quite expensive/comes in small portions, but Mexicali Fresh has..."
Annie Ren
"What a wonderful place! Incredibly low priced food considering the amount you get and the friendliest service I have experienced in restaurants of a..."
Ethan Michael Geers
House Of Chocolate Dessert Cafe & Cakery
86/100 (696 ratings)
Dessert
Quick Bites
Cafe
Brunch
Waffles
Cheesecake
Cakes
Cheesecakes
Meringue
"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..."
Sau
"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..."
Seth Blissworth Baguion
Taylors On Hurstmere
85/100 (340 ratings)
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"cosy spot near Bruce Mason.. great for a before or after drink nd sharedplate... love the tequila chicken nd pork..."
Bubbsie Jones
"It is a nice place on Hurstmere. It is so close to beach but away from crowded. We had, tequila chicken, fries and some drinks. Everything was..."
Oz Sum
"Went here for lunch the other day, food was delicious and surprisingly quick to the table. Definitely recommend the pork belly and the snapper..."
Itsyum
"Went here for an after work drink and snack. Highly recommend the sharing plates - be warned they are not small sharing plates!!! Shout out for the..."
Debbie Lockart
"Wonderful little tapas :) went here for a random peckish lunch and was not disappointed. I really liked all the little dishes they served. I just..."
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