Gifts in Auckland

“Incredible little bottle shop with an amazing selection of beers, wines and spirits from nz and around the world. You can tell these guys really care about their product and presentation. They find really interesting and great items at all price points from very affordable to really premium items. It feels really exciting and makes you want to try some of the suggestions and specials. Great work! Wish I had a similar bottle shop near my home in melbourne.”

“I would highly recommend Jayesh for his excellent customer service. He has gone the extra mile ensuring that my delivery was on tine and even offering a substitute for an out of stock item, and gift wrapping as well Good communication, great service and excellent customer services . This liquor store is highly recommended !! Once again thanks for the smooth transaction and excellent buying experience !”

“Great lil spot nice selection of top shelf. Friendly and helpful staff”

“A lot of work has gone into these tiny fairy houses, craftsmanship by the fairies is first rate! My 4yo loved them and waited for fairies to turn up. "They're asleep now, they only come out at night Sweetheart!" :)”

“We went to the Billy Joel show on Saturday evening. It was absolutely superb - the quality of the musicians and singers far exceeded our expectations. The added bonus of a "supper" was a treat. This group should tour the country and beyond with this show. Great energy.”

“Great ice creams and excellent coffee in a real china cup. Didn't try the Afghan biscuit but it was only $4 and huge. Great ambience.”

Lovely Nails is a beauty salon providing nail care. The team is known for friendly service.

“Amazing service. Quick, friendly, quality is really really really good. These people are doing such a special thing and will do their best to help you, especially if it’s a special surprise. I am absolutely stoked what they did for me! So grateful.”

“I ordered flowers from Jan Maree for a friend in hospital. The flowers were really lovely, well priced and delivery was included.”

“so impressed with Flowerist Glenfield. flower arrangements always stunning, thoughtfully designed, and full of heart. You can really tell how much care and creativity goes into every bouquet. The team works incredibly hard, and it shows — from the freshness of the blooms to the way each arrangement feels perfectly styled for the occasion. So grateful to have such a talented and passionate florist in our community. Highly recommend!”

“I use Sylvia for every occasion needing a bouquets. They are always stunning, and her mini boxes are absolutely perfect gifts.”

“A beautiful flower shop with a great selection of fresh blooms and helpful staff. Their attention to detail is impressive, and they offer other accessories to help create the perfect display. Highly recommend!”

“Excellent Service – Pram Feels Like New Had our pram serviced at Baby Depot and couldn’t be happier. The staff were helpful, knew their stuff, and got it sorted without any hassle. It’s running smoothly again and ready for our moko. Awesome to have a local spot like this with proper customer care.”

“Love this theatre! Staff always so friendly and the whole place has a great vibe ✨️ ☺️”

“I tried out the great new kitchen in Anastasis Coffee Roasters. It’s an interesting mix of Chinese/ Taiwanese, Mexican and American street food with baos, birria, fried chicken and churros on the menu. I had forgotten how good baos were and these got me back hooked with great flavours and textures. The tacos are as good as any other birria tacos I've tasted in Auckland and the fried chicken had just the right amount of spice kick and comes with dipping sauce. There's some seating inside and an outdoor area outback with string lighting. Great vibe. They are also looking to get a liquor license and other offerings in the future. The current kitchen hours different to the coffee store openings are Wednesday 11am-2pm and Thursday to Saturday 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 9pm. Definitely worth stopping by and trying out.”

“Came for lunch, good parking spot right outside. Our server was very polite and friendly. We ordered filetto, risotto e fungi, and tagliatelle bolognase. Nice big portions and absolutely tasty! Eye fillet was cooked as requested. For dessert we had cheesecake and profitroles which were nice. Very nice and clean restaurant and toilets, nice moody ambiance. Definitely will return.”

“I won't give a 5/5. Instead a 6 or even a 7 out of 5 for the food and service. Great food, especially those beer battered oysters- oh wow. And the great service, simply awesome.”

“Delicious freshly made pasta in a beautiful Gorgonzola and walnut sauce. A lovely glass of wine to go with it. The salad was less inspiring, but it is the middle of winter. Thoughtful, friendly staff made for a pleasant meal for one.”

“We loved their new summer menu, especially the clam vongole and chicken diablo! Asparagus pasta was amazing too! Love the vibes here such a gem in Grey Lynn, would highly recommend:)”

“Nice Italian restaurant with GF Pasta and Pizza. Pasta portions are huge, I‘ve struggled eating up the main size and ordered this time an entree size, which was a full size portion too. Also nice Italian wines to go with your meal. I can recommend Sangovese. Definitely a nice place to dine in. Bookings might be helpful as this place is well visited”

“I just finished going up mount Eden and was hungry. Found this place nearby. It's a fairly small place. Seats about 25. Nice, subtle decor. Got the steamed duck #38, with coconut rice. I was hoping for thai tea but they had run out. It took about a half hour to be served. I'm going to assume it was made to order, it was that good. Nicely presented in a shaped dish. I recommend Basil Thai, make reservations!”

“Came to Cookes for a nice girls night dinner and it was incredible, every mouthful was so flavourful, highly recommend the scallop entree! Rachara and Arber were absolutely wonderful!”

“Everything’s just awesome. Paella and the steak pizza are so delicious! Must-order edit: enjoyed the experience so much I went for a second time in less than a week”

“Always friendly, great place to go for baby clothes that are different.”

“The staff Amber is super nice and helpful. Her customer servicing skills is awesome. The quality of their products are very good as well.”

“I had a fantastic experience at Shoe Clinic! Ari was absolutely outstanding—professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive. He took the time to understand exactly what I needed and went above and beyond to make sure I found the perfect pair of shoe. I really appreciated the personal attention and expert advice. Highly recommend Shoe Clinic, especially if you get the chance to be served by Ari!”

“Excellent service from Gayle at the Auckland store. Made me a customer for life”

“I found the staff to be excellent, particularly Eathan, who provided exceptional assistance. I secured some great deals upon leaving the store.”

“We had a family Christmas lunch today at the Archer, the food was fantastic as was the service. Extensive menu has something for everyone, including the youngest member of our group (Mr Nearly Two). I happily recommend The Archer to anyone who is looking for a nice, quiet place for lunch during the week.”

“Ordered the Great Big Breakfast for brunch today. Definitely hit the spot, satisfying my hunger pains after a big gym session. Scrambled eggs (extra eggs) cooked to perfection. Breakfast sausage full of flavor, hash brown golden and crunchy. Bacon cooked just right. Staff very friendly and welcoming. The Cafe had a nice warm and homely vibe. Definitely recommend this place if your looking for somewhere nice to eat.”