Coffee house in Auckland

“Came here for lunch the other day with a friend and I'm so glad I did. The workers were so friendly and polite, the food had big portions and were delicious. Star of the show was definitely the cake they sell. We got a slice of the green tea layered cake, the mango layered cake, and chocolate cheesecake. With the green tea crepe cake, they let the green tea be the main flavour, and not sugar which I often find a problem other cafes can't perfect. The mango layered cake had fresh mango layered between the crepes, and was both refreshing and sweet. Lastly, the chocolate cheesecake suprized me with how well they made such a simple concept so rich with flavour. Often, I find cafés make chocolate flavoured deserts to sweet, but they had a perfect balance of sweetness with the richness of the overall dessert. Overall, me and my friend definitely recommend this café to everyone, especially since they're open for many hours of the day!”

“What an interesting little café, Vintage Café is. It has a real country vibe. Steady stream of customers. The menu is good and the food cabinet is inviting. The atmosphere was good, had the quiet hum of intense conservation, radio in the background, sounds of coffee being made, and intense chatter out in the kitchen. The service was excellent. Yes, there was a slight wait to be served, but then there was a number of customers being served and waiting for their coffee. The young lady making coffee did an amazing job and handled the pressure really well. My kāwhe was perfect, large cappuccino with choc (of course). Eggs Benedict with bacon was perfect (didn't stay long on the plate) and the mango smoothie, yum. All arrived promptly and were devoured just as promptly. It's definitely worth a visit, as is the gift shop next door.”

“Ordered a chai latte and chocolate cake and was very impressed! Chocolate cake was a generous serving, moist, and came with a dollop of sprinkle-topped cream :) And the chai was the best I've had at a cafe within memory - not too sweet, and strong flavour. Cafe was quiet but had nice seating area - Highly recommend”

“Amazing service and even better food! Got the croissants and the blue smoothies and it was all superb! Maybe the best breakfast in New Zealand! Love all the staff and their infectious positivity! Thank you for the amazing expirience :)”

“Great find in Manukau. Great food. Excellent coffee. Friendly service. Really appreciated not being faced with the same old, same old that so many cafes offer these days where you can tell, being a retired cafe owner, where the product has come from. Great selection of fresh and well presented cabinet food and nice brunch and lunch menu selection as well so you pick quick offerings on the go or to linger over a beautifully made coffee ☕️”

“Excellent service on Mothers day where we enjoyed a filling, value for money menu in a friendly customer focused atmosphere. We ate inside where we were able to order off a varied menu. We ordered the benediction breakfast, and the big breakfast. Both were flavourful, with generous portions. The coffee was hot, and well made, in fact we ordered another at the end of our meal, taking our time to catch up without feeling rushed. We met Shaheen the owners wife who was checking to see that we were okay. Thank you to the chef, barista, and welcoming staff who made my mother's day very special.”

“Excellent food. Perfect service. Loved the smokey bacon and sourdough. I'd buy loaves of bread if you stocked them. Highly recommended. Will be back for sure!”

“A café that feels like home. There are plenty of stylish and trendy spots out there, but this place sticks to the basics — and does them perfectly. The breakfast is always solid, no matter when you go. Nothing flashy, just real, honest flavors that never disappoint. Best café in the East, hands down. Even the coffee is all about doing the simple things right. Morning coffee doesn’t get better than this.”

“We ordered the big breakfast, and smashed avocado. Mochiato with Oat milk. The food was beautifully presented, and tasted even better. Great serving size, not huge but the quality was excellent. and the coffee had a nice strength and flavour, the perfect cup! The place was very clean, staff lovely, not too busy and varied seating, easy parking and nice location. Could do with more street signage”

“What a cute cafe! The adorable barista Aria was so helpful and her energy was a breath of fresh air! She had above and beyond service.”

“Nice little place surrounded by lots of Asian restaurants. They serve different flavours of bubble tea, and the taste was great. We really enjoyed our drinks!”

“Today I ordered a takeaway mocha frappe which a man made and it was absolutely delicious I had to leave a review!! Additionally, I came here for an iced latte and again it was the best latte I have had from a coffee shop and left a lasting impression. Thanks a lot.”

“Came here for breakfast with my partner. The inside looks great and the food is even better! There’s a menu and foods on display. I saw a falafel salad that I wanted but unfortunately it wasn’t vegan friendly. The chef came over to me to say she can make a vegan version from scratch. I really appreciated this and it was absolutely delicious. My partner got a chicken curry filo that he loved and we got two fresh apple juices. This all came to $41. A bargain if you ask me!”

“Came here for the $20 special menu, super great value. We had the egg benny with bacon, Tuscan mushrooms and creamy tomato pasta for kid. Generous portion and cooked to perfection. The lovely staffs really contribute a big part in our great experience. Thanks again to Danny who was super nice and friendly to us. My cappuccino was great too, perfect foamy. Definitely a recommended place.”

“What a lovely place. From the moment we walked in we were made welcome and given a menu straight away. Our server was very attentive and makes a decent coffee too (definitely a bonus). The staff are so kind too - I witnessed 2 of them helping an older gentleman into his chair. The food is lovely and hot. On our most recent visit we had creamy mushrooms and a breakfast buttie. I loved how the house rosti was shaped like a birds nest. The house soda is also very refreshing. I am definitely going back.”

“Great coffee and first place open downtown in early morning. Staff friendly.”

“Best muffins I have ever tried!!! Had to take a photo while eating”

“Loved this cafe. Will go back next time I'm in Devonport”

“Amazing food and better service! This is a must stop for anyone in the area. Highlights for us weee the mango smoothie, eggs Benedict, avocado smash (better than California!), and raspberry scone. So good.”

“Great pit stop on the side of the Motorway! Amazing food and drinks. Lovely outside/courtyard type seating area. The breakfast food options were delicious (the omelette in particular 10/10) and a sweet little mimosa to wake the girls up. Recommend!”

“If you are looking for a delicious snack, try the ham and cheese croissant at Showa cafe. The croissant is perfectly baked, and the ham and cheese combo is simply delicious. You won’t be disappointed!”

“Super impressed with the quality of food, service and cleaniness of the cafe. No table is left uncleared. Always such a pleasure having our family breakfast here!”

“Perfect country side styled cafe to relax and enjoy the food and atmosphere. And I even got to see a 135 years old pine tree. Thanks to my beautiful daughter, we got to visit this place, rare but perfect.”

“Very impressed! Very busy with locals, truckies and tradies, always a sign of good food and service. A real value for money place to either stop and eat or pick up yummy, tasty cabinet food. Keep an eye out on the main road for it, especially if you have the kids with you. Good old icecreams and milkshakes too. Spotlessly clean, as are the toilets.”

“Unfortunately have closed down for good along with the anime shop. Had to take my daughter to Noah's ark for her milk tea which we ended throwing in the bin because it was just awful, please open up a stall or a separate shop”

“I had a great experience at the Dido Cafe in Papatoetoe. The breakfast was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. It was wonderful to be able to support such a great local business. Highly recommend! #charliebrothers #mrmanukau #sellingrealestate #realestateagent”

“Awesome service and very quick and prof at what they do”

“I ordered from this bakery a while back on uber. They were not very good so I didn't order again until very recently. They have to have new bakers or owners because the food quality has changed dramatically for the better. Classic bakery food done really well for a great price. Has become a new favourite of mine. I always judge a bakery by the quality of their custard slice and this is one of the few that make a real, proper one. Highly recommend.”

“Absolutely love this local cafe, we've been here three times already. Consistently offering great food and coffee, staff were polite and helpful.”

“Great place with friendly, accommodating, courteous and generous staff members complimented with good and yummy food. Although they don't have chips/fries, their rosti is definitely the better replacement. Very accessible being adjacent to the train station as well as having plenty of parking spaces. The public playgrounds next-door make this a great option to bring your children along.”