Cafe coffee shop in Auckland

“Lovely cafe inside the botanical centre - a great place for a coffee surrounded by plants. I was very happy to discover that they have vegan milk options - soy, almond, and coconut milk for $1 extra, making my soy flat white $6.50. Good coffee and good atmosphere. They have a toilet on site as well. They have very limited vegan food options with only one on the menu that I could see. Would be great if they could expand their vegan offering.”

“The food is really good. I’ve loved everyone dish I’ve ordered here so far. The waiting time is usually 15-20 minutes so not too bad. There are quite a few bugs flying around inside however.”

“I’ve only visited for coffee since the new owners started - coffee was fabulous, menu looks good and the new fit out is amazing.”

“Great breakfasts. Good thing was the eggs were soft. Waitresses need to be trained though. Delivered our coffee but walked away without clearing last guests plates and cups. Needed to call her back. Didn't know which coffees she was delivering either. So we had to decide what the coffee was ourselves. Delivered a cappuccino and thought it was a hot chocolate.”

“Such a great day for it. Stunning views to relax and enjoy a meal and a cold beer. A popular little spot at brunch time on a Saturday. I had the Slow Cooked Pork Ribs with Salad and Fries. The meat fell off the bone and was succulent with a tasty lightly spiced sauce. They were delish! The fries were cooked in a really nice fresh oil and were very moreish. The salad was fresh with a lovely zingy dressing. My husband had the Fish and Chips. The fish was perfectly cooked. Again, the salad and fries were awesome too. Staff cleared the table quickly.”

“Was recommended to come here for the Lambs Fry, so I made the trek out to this little cafe and it dosent disappoint. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful! The food was homely and very satisfying as well. They have a whole range of food items, hot or cold! Of course there are espresso based drinks, as well as alcoholic if you want a cold brew! There are lovely little tables inside to sit at, or there are tables littered all over the courtyard!”

“Food is really nice and staff very friendly. Love the bacon and egg on sourdough!”

“Most amazing service and the best coffee I’ve had in a long time! Came back here every morning we could; definitely recommend if you’re cashing quality food and coffee.”

“This was the 1st place we had brunch after lockdown finished - was great to go out into a new place and give it a go, and we will be back to try the rest! It's definitely a step up on the old cafe - this is a Destination Cafe with a garden centre attached, rather than the traditional cheap tearooms pretending to be a cafe hidden at the back of the garden centre. Really nice layout and design - very much an "ikea Swedish" look complemented by fresh plants everywhere (as you would expect in a garden centre), with friendly service and a can-do attitude. A nice touch is that you can access directly from the road and the car park rather than having to fight your way through the retail in the garden centre. One little design issue for some customers: The flat reflective surfaces do mean a bit of noise when it's busy, so head out to the tables in the garden if you want a bit less bustle or you're hard of hearing. The Covid-19 L2 menu is a little reduced from the regular, but has all the essential brunch options, with a well crafted and fancy creamy porridge with the essential fruity and crunchy bits, terrific "big breakfast" for anyone wanting the full english, and a good Eggs Bene with the *outstanding* twist of including a zesty Spanish black bean hummus. Seriously, that black bean hummus is a star. Nice one, Kings! I hear the other stores may be updating to this style cafe soon, and look forward to it!”

“Amazing food and service. I loved the matcha latte and the egg tart which was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The workers there were so nice as well, I recommend this cafe.”

“We’re regulars, and the food never disappoints, the eggs Benedict are always cooked to perfection! The team is friendly, welcoming, and they genuinely care about both their human and furry guests. If you’re a puppy owner, your dog will be treated just as well as you are. Always a pleasure to visit. Highly recommended!”

“The food was delicious! The hot chocolate was fluffy and not overly sweet. The Eggs Benedict was seriously good! The friendly lady at the shop was helpful, polite and efficient. Will definitely go again!”

“Extremely cozy coffee shop with ample seating, setting a cozy vibe. Coffee is delicious. Pricing is very fair. I have bought the coffee beans to have at home as I found them to be that nice and will be my regular brew. Good assortments of snack items. Very well done and put together shop.”

“Everytimeq when I visit here always feels like home, friendly hospitality, great toasted sandwich and coffee. highly recommend.”

“A small but beautiful shop. The handsome owner looks young, but he has more than ten years of experience as a barista. We came here to see what the differences are between different shops using Kokako because we were curious about an organic coffee brand called Kokako. Better me's coffee is very memorable. They understand coffee and are serious about making it. There are some simple meals, and they taste pretty good. Ube cookies are very interesting.”

“Very friendly team, beach setup/decor with lots of plants. Very busy Cafe with relaxed atmosphere, lots of green plants, can tell the owner is into sustainability - reusable mugs for "have here" customers (looks like you choose your own mugs too), biocups made from plants not oil for takeaway coffee, and even the takeaway cup holders were made of milk cartons! The coconut Latte I had was very nice. Will definitely be back!”

“The staff were very kind to me. You cannot park your car in front of the store, but there is street parking available nearby.”

“Always such easy ordering and delivery of this amazing coffee!!”

“Beautiful, lush, rich coffee and awesome staff!! These guys really do understand and care about coffee. Huge selection of beans, roasted on site, super cute spot to stop in and really lovely people serving. They stock a massive range of beans and equipment in a laid back environment.”

“Awesome coffee, food and vibes. Loved the coffee here, genuinely one of the best kokako brews I've had. The toasted sandwich was extremely flavourful and went well with the coffee. It's a place I'd stop by again if I was in the area. Barista was very friendly.”

“Can't recommend this place enough! That’s our weekend go-to to start with, such a great food presentation, lovely live plants and canvas to lit-up the aesthetic of the cafe. Awesome and wholesome services from this family run business! They were always welcoming and serve with the smile. My special thanks to Summer, Harriet, Gabby and their wider team. You can definitely feel the homely and the love they put in their food and service.”

“Amazing quality & portions we had the what a mess burger & Fried chicken waffles . Coffee is made really well, good crema. Not just pretty latte art, good coffee. I will be back, highly recommend this place.”

“Hidden behind a parade of shops. Music from an extensive vinyl collection, with handmade pottery cups and mugs for sale. The distillation of laid back island life in a small welcoming business. Oh, and did I mention that they make very good coffee? Altogether delightful.”

“Well, this little café is an absolute GEM!!! We have been here a few times now and love it!!! The staff are so friendly and the food is amazing. My mom in law is visiting from South African so we took her for a breakfast. She had the half portion Cezwe Grill and said if that's the half portion she will never finish the full portion. This is now our breakfast spot. Well done to all the staff.”

“Brilliant coffee, friendly server, terrific quirky decor. A little piece of urbanist heaven.”