Coffee house in Auckland

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I visited Centro Cafe in Takapuna yesterday and absolutely loved the experience! The ambience and atmosphere are so warm and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to relax. The food was beautifully presented in such a creative way, and it tasted just as good as it looked. The coffee was outstanding — easily one of the best I’ve had, thanks to the talented barista. A special mention to Sandun De Silva, the owner, for creating such a wonderful place. You can really feel the passion and care that goes into every detail here. Definitely a five-star worthy café — highly recommend to anyone visiting Takapuna!”

“Best brunch we’ve had in Auckland! Great coffee, beautiful food and a great menu! Staff were efficient and super lovely, even on a busy Saturday. Gorgeous wee spot to sit and watch the world go by with big windows looking out over Auckland cbd! A must visit!”

“Highly reccomend this place, many options of meals to choose from, their steak meals are well worth it. All day breakfast menu available. This place is slick clean with polite staff. Good value for money”

“Incredible value for your money. I enjoyed a delightful lunch with my parents and we were blown away by the speedy service and delicious food. My parents opted for a hearty breakfast, while I savored a flavorful beef brisket with noodles. The prices are great and the laid-back atmosphere adds to the experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this place.”

“5/5 chill, clean, relaxed service, they were quick to serve and give what we needed. Could see them observing. My daughter dropped tomato sauce on the table they were quick to help. Great food, service. Clean 5/5 I'm a sucka for hygiene. 2nd time I've eaten here with people. Will be back.”

“Lovely place we never been to before. I have to say we left quite impressed, bellies very full and satisfied. Very interesting twist to the standard beef burger, the bulgogi patty gave it a sweeter taste. Missus had the Creamy Mushroom, and says its good. When she says anything is good... Its usually a 5 star for anyone else :) Will definitely return”

“My first time and everything was amazing. Friendly staff, and delicious food. The egg bene with salmon on hash cakes was good. Great coffee too.”

“We had brunch on Waitangi Day (Thursday) and absolutely loved it. For the first time, I had a smoothie that was actually better than the ones I make at home—so thank you for that! We went back on Saturday, but this time, the smoothie had noticeably more spinach, which caused it to oxidize quicker. I don’t have a picture, so you’ll have to take my word for it—it was much darker in color and less sweet. That said, the breakfast quality was just as great as the first time.”

“The Collins is a local fave on the Shore!! Their food is always delicious, coffee is brewed to perfection, and the customer service is always friendly and fast. I definitely recommend coming here for coffee and/or brunch, plenty of seating options both indoor and outdoor too.”

“Good place for family hanging out! We love the atmosphere and especially food. Some of the nicest tasting food I've had for a while. Recommend - egg Benedict, pasta, coffee.”

“Good food, the place is cozy and cute, staff is nice. A little bit pricey but it’s worth it. They have vegan options.”

“Awesome food and coffee.. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Titirangi!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Outstanding Experience — Joe’s Garage Has Our Hearts! We first discovered Joe’s Garage in Queenstown and instantly fell in love — the food, the layout, the vibe… everything was perfect. But the real star for us was the pancakes, which our daughter adored. For a whole year she talked about them and couldn’t wait to go back as we were from Auckland. So when we found out there was a Joe’s Garage in Silverdale, we were thrilled — even though we live all the way in Henderson, we were more than happy to make the trip. We finally arrived, excited and ready… only to learn that the famous pancakes are only served before 5pm, and we had arrived at 6:30pm. Our daughter was devastated, and honestly, so were we. But this is where the magic happened. Our wonderful server Tyra (who was also managing that evening) could see how much it meant to our daughter. We politely asked if there was any chance the chef might be able to make an exception. Instead of giving us a flat no, Tyra said, “Let me see what I can do.” She went to speak with the kitchen team, and came back with the most heartwarming news — their chef Hunter was willing to make a fresh batch of pancakes from scratch, just for our daughter. We were genuinely moved. This wasn’t standard service — this was above and beyond. Tyra’s kindness, and Hunter’s willingness to go out of his way, created a moment our family will never forget. Because of this experience, Joe’s Garage will forever have a special place in our hearts. Wherever we see a Joe’s Garage in the world, we’ll be loyal supporters — and our daughter will too. A massive thank you to Tyra (server & manager) and Hunter (chef) for turning a sad moment into such a beautiful memory. You made our daughter’s day, and ours. ❤️ Ray from Henderson”

“We had an amazing time at the cafe. The manager was very helpful with my questions and very accommodating with our requests. The friendly Manager recommended the Chef's Salmon Pasta. And it was absolutely delicious!! The menu looks amazing with loads of unique take on our regular dishes we find in the local cafes. They also had really nice pantry food. And the dessert looked amazing! Highly recommended!”

“A lovely little eatery. Really friendly and professional staff, delightful ambience. Food was incredible, highly recommend the spicy mushrooms!”

“It was always a pleasant experience to dine at this little gem at Half Moon Bay Marina. Coffee always perfect , food always nicely present and delicious. Friendly service and good indoor and outdoor vibes.”

“Lovely atmosphere and staff. We went here for lunch and got two eggs benedicts, hot chocolate and a smoothie. The hollandaise sauce tastes amazing and I was very impressed with the hash brown - the eggs and bacon were also done to perfection. And the presentation was very pretty. Nice place for a lunch date!”

“Love this king's plant barn, especially for the kids. The only downside is that we wouldn't be able to use the playground during winter ! But other than that it's such a nice place and wish the other king plant barn were just as cool !”

“This cafe was recommended to us by a family member for superb salmon bagels. Boy were we not disappointed. I prefer cooked salmon and nothing was too much bother to lightly grill the smoked salmon. It was amazing and very generous. All our table loved everything they had, fettuccine, blat, gf french toast and two salmon bagels. We loved to cafe, friendly, wonderful ambience. Would definitely recommend and return. Thank you. Absolutely loved it.”

“Generous helping of food Nice coffee”

“Lovely bakery! We got fresh breads and a lolly cake! We may have to be back for a pie!”

“Great coffee ☕️ highly recommended this place, small cafe but don’t let that put you off. Well worth the stop”

“A treasure - fantastic coffee, soft and delicious carrot cake, and a wonderful toasted sandwich along with a shady and pleasant interior and kind and careful service”

“Omg I love this place today I had bacon and egg pie freshly made daily, carrot cake to die for. A cappa made perfectly”

“Coffee is good here and food! Very friendly service too!”

“Awesome cafe & deli with assorted foods. All-day breakfast/brunch and coffee, cabinet foods, smoothies, etc. Have got an area for kids to play also. Very clean and well-organized. Also, have great staff. Well done!”

“I absolutely love coming here! The staff are always welcoming and friendly, and they make you feel like a valued regular even if it’s your first visit. everything I’ve tried so far has been delicious and really fresh. The pearls are perfectly chewy, and I especially recommend the brown sugar milk tea if you want something a little naughty. The shop is also clean and cozy, making it a nice spot to chill with friends. So glad to have this gem in the neighborhood. Highly recommend!”

“Lovely food! The wait was ages for a slow morning but to be fair it was with the wait. I got pancakes and they were delicious and filling!”

“The food here is AMAZING. Every single dish we ordered was perfection and the smoothies are to die for. We ate so much food as it was so delicious! The service was impeccable. Even though the cafe is not near where we live, we will definitely return regardless as our experience was perfection. Highly recommend!”

“Visiting this store for the first time, I was super impressed with the size, taste, and filling of the steak pie. Definitely at the top of my mind next time I'm passing through and looking for a bite.”