Auckland City Cafes

Enjoy a relaxed meal in one of the many cafes located throughout the city, across all major cuisine types. If a little, informal dining experience is what you're after, it's here waiting for you. For a BIG list check out the business listing.

 

Bike Central

Bike Central is not just a pretty pair of pedals, they make delicious coffee, have comfy couches & tasty treats aplenty! An excellent place to start the day, Bike Central also offer free wireless internet so you can take your laptop and do your work at the same time.

 

You can find Bike Central at: 3 Britomart Place, Britomart, Auckland Central.

09) 365 1768 www.bikecentral.co.nz getting there

Ben

A hop, skip and a jump down Fort St, sits Ben, a delightful little cafe with European style. Mirrors line the walls, chandeliers the ceiling and a fire place in the wall, and Ben the owner and operator has created a cafe with style, atmosphere and excellent coffee! In fact, Ben has actually won the North Island barista championships before, and been placed second in the New Zealand championships in 2005 and 2006 – so there is no better source in the city for coffee!

 

You can find Ben at: 57 Fort Street, Auckland CBD.

09) 308 9338 getting there

BARABRA

BARABRA is a cafe and bar situated on Princes Wharf in Auckland City. Lounge outside and enjoy the sea-breeze and beautiful harbour views as you sip delicious coffee and indulge in excellent food. BARABRA has some the best service & coffee you will find in the city so you would be silly to miss out!

 

You can find BARABRA at: Area 5, Shed 23, Princes Wharf, 147 Quay St, Auckland
 

09) 966 0444 www.barabra.co.nz getting there

Cafe Melba

Café Melba is an iconic café in central Auckland renowned for its great coffee, great food, great service and a fantastic atmosphere. Located in the up-market retail strip of Vulcan Lane, Cafe Melba cater to a great range of people. They are fully licensed and offer a great selection of wines and beers.

 

You can find Cafe Melba at: 33 Vulcan Lane, Auckland Central.

09) 377 0091 www.cafemelba.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

Santos

Santos is light hearted, cosy cafe to relax in for great coffee and great service. Famous for its coffee, bagels, fresh juices and salads, Santos was given a four start rating by the Sunday Star Times.                                     

 

You can find Santos at: 130 Quay Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

09) 337 0088 www.britomart.org getting there add to itinerary

Reslau - Elliott Stables

Situated in Reslau House, a late 19th-century gem, Reslau is a narrow, brick-lined cafe featuring a striking lightbox and stylish interior with vintage features. Choose between banquette seating inside and courtyard seating in the newly developed Elliott Stables.                                                          

 

You can find Reslau at: 39 Elliott Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland

09) 309 5039 www.elliottstables.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

Sheinkin

Sheinkin is on Lorne Street and offers European-style cuisine. Excellent coffee, food and service has lead The Cafe Magazine to award Sheinkin Auckland's best cafe. An excellent place to enjoy coffee or food, Sheinkin is highly recommended.                     

 

You can find Sheinkin at: 3 Lorne Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

09) 303 4301 getting there add to itinerary

Cafe Columbus - Auckland Museum

Cafe Columbus is in the Atrium of Auckland Museum. Here you will find great service, friendly staff, consistantly great coffee, fresh café fare and it is licensed to serve beer and wine.                            

 

You can find Cafe Columbus in: The Auckland Museum, Domain Drive, Parnell.

www.aucklandmuseum.com getting there add to itinerary

Verona Cafe

An institution famous for its coffee and chocolate cake, Verona cafe on K Rd offers some of the best "contemporary cuisine" in town. Wherever possible, their ingredients are organic. Relax in a booth or sit at the bar and enjoy the inner city chic surrounds.                       

 

You can find Verona Cafe at : 169 Karangahape Rd, Auckland City

09) 307 0508 getting there add to itinerary

Bite - Smith & Caughey's

Conveniently located in Auckland's most renowned department store Smith and Caughey's, Bite is now offering a new winter menu!                                                                                      

 

You can find Bite in Smith and Caughey's at: 261 Queen Street, Auckland Central.

09) 916 0785 www.smithandcaughey.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

MacGregor Brothers Kitchen

MacGregor Brothers Kitchen draws daily crowds of regulars to the busy cafe tables lining the marble, coffee scented Elliott Street Hotel lobby.                    

 

You can find Macgregor Brothers Kitchen at: 1/17 Wellesley Street, Auckland Central.

09) 309 9924 getting there add to itinerary

Blend - SKYCITY

Blend is a stylish inner-city venue for you to sit down, relax and enjoy the highest quality coffee and zesty freshly squeezed juices perfectly matched to an array of chic food items. Blend’s menu changes weekly, so you’ll always find something to whet your appetite.

 

You can find the Blend in SKYCITY at: The corner of Federal Street and Victoria Street West. 

09) 363 6000 www.skycityauckland.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

Chancery Corner Cafe - Chancery

Auckland's coolest little corner cafe! Found at 3 Bacon's Lane in the prestigeous Chancery Precinct.  

 

09) 366 1221 chancery.net.nz getting there add to itinerary

Rebo Cafe and Bar - SKYCITY

Relax and watch the world go by at Rebo in SKYCITY. Meet and eat in the contemporary surroundings of this casual café-style restaurant and bar. Be tempted by their special wood-fired pizzas, contemporary fresh dishes or daily fish creation. Rebo is not to be missed.

 

You can find the Rebo Cafe and Bar in SKYCITY at: The corner of Federal Street and Victoria Street West. 

09) 363 6038 www.skycityauckland.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

Quad Kitchen - The Quadrant

Located within the heart of Auckland’s hippest Hotel – Quad Kitchen is a trendy styled café offering a relaxed and comfortable environment breaking away from the traditional Hotel dining establishment. Breakfast offerings include a light continental buffet and an a la carte menu with all of your breakfast favourites with a modern twist focusing on home-style cooking, flavour and freshness.

09) 984 6000 www.thequadrant.com getting there add to itinerary

Sky Lounge - SKYCITY

Located 182 metres up the Sky Tower, Sky Lounge is a café by day with amazing views across Auckland. Come up and enjoy the Auckland City from 182 metres up, while treating yourself to coffee and snacks in the casual café atmosphere.

 

You can find the Sky Lounge and the Sky Tower at: The corner of Federal Street and Victoria Street West. 

www.skycityauckland.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

Toast - The Westin

Surrounded in water and drenched in natural sunlight, Toast in The Westin is the perfect way to enjoy an excellent cup of coffee or meal.                                                        

 

You can find Toast in The Westin at: 21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Viaduct Basin.

www.starwoodhotels.com/westin getting there add to itinerary

Centre of Gravity

Those who are coffee mad know where the best coffee is and for them it is at Centre of Gravity on Mayoral Drive. But excellent coffee is not the only thing Gravity does they also offer, barista training, a coffee machine showroom and meeting rooms.                                    

 

You can find Centre of Gravity at: 11 Mayoral Drive, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

09) 377 9952 www.gravity.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

Seattle Espresso

Needing a little morning pick me up once you have gotten off the ferry? Well then head down to Seattle Espresso, where the coffee is always hot and the service is always fast and friendly.

 

You can find Seattle Espresso at: 99 Quay Street, Auckland Central.                                   

09) 358 1929 getting there add to itinerary

Union

The stylish contemporary decor at Union is a real highlight - beautiful modern chandeliers, sleek couch seating and an open fire. Union is not just known for its lush surroundings, but also its excellent coffee, food and service.                       

 

You can find Union at: 85 Fanshawe Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

09) 359 9994 www.unioncafe.co.nz getting there add to itinerary