Reviews of Friend of the Farmer. (Coffee Shop) in Auckland (Auckland).

Friend of the Farmer

540 Reviews

229 Comments

Coffee shop

Cafe

Breakfast restaurant

163 Airfield Road, Takanini, Auckland 2582, New Zealand

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Information of Friend of the Farmer, Coffee shop in Auckland (Auckland)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of Friend of the Farmer

P. F.

My daughter and I came for lunch, it was nice and close and I wanted to browse the fruit trees. Lunch was yummy I enjoyed the nachos and Kitana had the BLT. She enjoyed it. I had a picolo(?) Anyway was yummy. Bought 2 blackcurrant bushes...hopefully we will be enjoying jam this time next year😊

S. S.

We went here on what must be the most dreaded day of the year for cafes - Mother's Day. I must say I was a little nervous about what the quality and speed of the food would be given how busy it was. But the food came out incredibly quickly and was delicious! The service was friendly and welcoming, even when I was putting in my complicated order for 8 people. I definitely recommend Friends of the Farmer if you're looking for a nice cafe breakfast. Also perfect for families, the kids loved checking out the bird and plants after breakfast.

K. L.

Awesome food. Great service. Excited to go back

K. S.

My bacon and egg panini tasted amazing! My partners blt was quite nice as well, although a lot smaller than what they used to be…

M. J.

Such beautiful, staff and perfectly cooked food. 100/100 thank you ❤❤ Sunday 27th @11.15am :) xx

C. d. v.

Lovely setting outside surrounded by plants as it's inside king's plant barn. The coffee and food isn't cheap and the portions are small, so it's an expensive morning out for a family. It's dog friendly, so if you don't like eating with dogs around you, then this isn't the place for you! Oh and a cat that winds in and out of your legs under the tables! I'm terribly allergic so didn't appreciate that! Ice-coffee costs $7.50 and ham croissant is $11.50! Not sure I'd go back, but it was busy, so guess some people like it.

G. A. H.

Great service & meals at moderate prices👌

N. T.

There is a child's play area with tables in close range so you can keep an eye on them. Always enjoy our time here and the food Our favourite local-ish (lol) cafe ❤️

M. W.

I had a lovely meal at this cafe. They have a fantastic selection of cakes in their display in their menu has a good range of options. The beans and bacon was a little disappointing as it came out cold and the egg was boiled rather than poached but the rest of the meals looked to fantastic!

L. J.

Great service and perfectly cooked food. My family and I enjoyed our breakfast Saturday 9.40an am

B. C.

Friends of the Farmer is attached to the Takanini Plant Barn and is a very underrated cafe. We had the tacos, nachos, the big breakfast, and fried potato skins. All items of food were delicious but the standout for me were the fried potato skins. Sad that’s is far out of the city but I’d definitely come back here just for the potato skins 😍😋

V. V.

Though it is located inside plant barn it is a Very pleasant place. Visited the place for a friends wedding reception. Can accomadate for parties or a large group meetings around 70-100 people easily. Interiors are decorated with plants and flowers.

A. W.

Quiet, ambiance but worth a stop if you're in the area. Plenty of cabinet goodies will have you indecisive over which items to pick. Menu items were of good value also!

F. R.

Live this hidden gem! Went for a catch up date with a friend loved the food and the location of the place. Service was Good.

S.

Lovely place with friendly staff. Great hot chocolate. They also host the Takanini Farmers Market on the same site every Saturday which has a nice variety of goods from fruits and vegetables, eggs, cake, fudge and a range of handmade crafts like jewellery, sewing, decoupage homeware and natural health products. A few different things each week it seems. Definitely worth a look.

N. V.

Always love going to this place!!!! Totally recommend. Love the food and location.

D. T.

Pretty quiet on Saturday afternoon. My mocha coffee was great but the other half was not impressed - her latté was not in a glass.

P.

The breakfast was really good and so was the service.

J. B.

Nice breakfast and coffee, tea. Good menu at reasonable prices.

S. M.

Love the vibe, highly recommend their service and the range of food and drinks available.

K. A.

Was able to reserve a table Lovely accommodating staff and awesome food and drink

J.

Good service and great food. Eggs benedict was really good.

G.

Big breakfast...was ok, not great, wouldn't have again!

R. P.

Not much to choose from for keto. Quick service thou with the crowd there

P.

Nice staff and food was good however place is very 'tired' looking

C. G.

Very clean, good food with a nice atmosphere

A. T.

Great cafe with great food, service and decor

R. K.

Had a nice lunch here nice surroundings pleasant service and good food. Have not tried the coffee so cannot comment.

C. H.

Great food awesome customer service highly recommend

C. T.

Good service but small meals. ,

A. B.

For me it is the best place for coffee and lunch. Very good service and friendly people. Lovely food Good parking and if you like you can take a book out and coffee grinds for your compost bin.

R. A.

Seems to have down graded itself recently🤔 Although the food and service was Gr8 The selection wasnt as exciting as last time. Also the atmosphere was flat 🥺 I suggest it needs some nice background misic to help 😊

c.

Food is of a good standard and friendly staff

L. M.

I loved meeting Billy the cockatoo and the bookshelf in the Cafe. The food was great. I might even come back to buy a plant and have lunch next week.

L. W.

I grew up in south Auckland and had never heard of this cafe, it was so lovely! Tonnes of tables, good service, varied menu and delicious looking cabinet food. Much nicer than eating somewhere along great south road in Takanini which was our original plan. Bonus, they have the cutest bunnies ever!

A. B.

Very impressed with my nachos, nice setting with cushions on the chairs. Food was also served pretty fast although it wasn't busy. Was a little pricey but expected as there aren't that many cafe options around this area. Looking forward to trying something else on the menu next time.

C. D.

Great place meet up with family and friends and child friendly. Food however was disappointing though, my nachos were burnt which I had replaced but then the mince was undercooked and chips seems stale. Other meals at my table were also underwhelming although the eggs Benedict with salmon was good. Coffee was also not that nice, tasted weak and over roasted.

V.

Nice relaxing place for a good coffee:)

A. M.

Nice garden Cafe at the back of plant barn. Very spacious with loads of seating options including booths and outdoor area. I had a big breakfast which was very nice. Cabinet good looked nice too. Friendly staff. Very pleasant!

R. S.

Is what you might expect from a plant store cafe. Food and coffee came quickly, looked nice but was a little bland. Place could use a spring clean. Staff where quiet not much warmth and welcome. Kind of place you would take your grandma. 12/01/2020 Came back to try Friends of the Farmer again after 2 years so updating my review. The team are friendly and they are all working quickly to get food out and clear tables. Mine food wasn't heated very well. Coffee was good though. They've got some new furniture which makes it look nicer, but still needs a water blast of the pavers as a lot of birds fly in etc. Still 3 stars for me, maybe I'm a bit picky.

B. J.

Friendly efficient staff, fast service, and coffee & counter food fresh. Toilets spotless. Too many dogs with their owners for my liking.

C. H.

Amazing food, cute kids area as well as a trampoline and animals to say hello to! Such a family friendly spot! The eggs bene is 🤤🤤🙌

G. D.

Pleasantly surprised by this place, first visited because I was at Plant Barn but I have since been back specifically for the cafe. Good coffee, and excellent food with a large choice of both menu and cabinet food, something for everyone. The atmosphere is very relaxing, with plenty of tables suited for all weather. Love the bookshelf wall. This has become one of my favourite cafes in South Auckland.

H. M.

Been coming here for years now .. always good vibes. love watching families enjoying their long lunches .Dog friendly . Friendly staff .. Good food .wish I knew the previous owner was selling .I would have bought this place. just what a cafe should be . Yes they should think about ventilation gets really uncomfy in hot weather

B. &. B.

The atmosphere is lovely and particularly peaceful, being surrounded by veges, flowers, chickens etc. Food is average, nothing to write home about but perfectly edible. Coffee can sometimes taste burnt. Still worth visiting to escape from the noise of day to day life. Dog friendly, big plus for me.

N. M.

Absolutely beautiful meals. Love to go there with my partner for a lovely breakfast or brunch. Nice portions and overall a beautiful place to dine. Kid friendly also.

A. H.

Haven't been here for a few years but wow really love the satay kebabs and super good flat white. Definately will be back again. Yummy coffee yummy food. 🙂👌Love the country setting.

A. B.

This cafe is a fantastic find, been upgraded and atmosphere lovely. Lots of cabinet food and menu food at very reasonable prices. In weekends they have some music playing. Seating is outdoor but covered perfect for all weather!

B. M.

This place is just amazing. The food is fantastic and the environment is out of this world. Sensational decor and outdoor seating coupled with a farmers market on Saturday morning and the baby animals are so adorable. The baby piglets are so cute at the moment!!

A. Y.

It has been one of our family's favourite brunch places since its opening day! Great ambience, nice decor and just so relaxing! The Saturday farmer's market is a bonus plus kids always enjoy watching the farm animals just located by the cafe.

D. T.

My coffee mocha was good.

P. S.

Spacious cafe with lots of tables. Lots to look at as well. Very friendly and food was good. Type of cafe where you order at front counter so you feel rushed to order with so much to choose from if there is a line. So tip is if busy....stand back and choose then jump in to order.

G.

Food was divine. Loved it.

R. H.

Excellent place, for family with kids or just a couple wanting a nice relaxing, spacious atmosphere. The food and coffee are excellent and service is fast, the pics don't do them justice.

S. H.

Have to give this 5 Stars. I was absolutely an annoying customer/diner today. Service remained extremely friendly throughout. The food was excellent but it's the atmosphere of this Cafe which really makes it worth a visit.

p. s.

A nice friendly place to have breakfast or lunch in a nice country environment . All the staff seem to do their best and a chef is on site . The food actually is wonderful and unexpected . I have been back 3 times and I live in downtown Auckland . Love the large fields of flowers and plants surrounding the cafe restaurant .There were three birthday parties their last time I was there .

C. B.

Stopped by for coffee and a scone Saturday afternoon. Still a few customers enjoying the environs at 3 p.m. Good, prompt and cheerful service.

J. S. D. (. S.

Serenity, warmth and delicious food. That was my experience at Friend of the Farmer. The chicken salad a delightful mix of sweet, tangy fresh and salty flavors. Succulent smoked kaiwai hash cakes beautifully balanced by wilted spinach. The staff were most obliging and made the creamed mushrooms with chicken rather than chorizo for my mum who doesn't eat pork. This cafe is definitely worth a weekly visit. It's like a home away from home...only better!

P.

Nice food but a lot of birds flying around. Nervously eating while waiting to be dropped on.

D. L.

Good vibes, decent coffee. Primarily loved it due to its green, peaceful setting. Billy the Cockatoo is quite nice too.

B. 5.

Recommend the salmon eggs benedict and corn fritters meal.

C. S. (.

Food was fantastic! This place has great atmosphere. Good visit on a sunny or a rainy day. Highly recommended!

P. A.

Not as good as it used to be in quality of food, visited on a friday. The staff are friendly.

R. P.

Great place for brunch friendly staff and a really nice atmosphere I will be returning

R. K.

Great coffee, delicious food with generous portions. Reasonable price & fast, friendly service. 6/5, will definitely be back!

J. W.

Great place. Good atmosphere with excellent customer service and excellent food. I've been coming here for a year now and I'm perpetually pleased with the service.

K.

Great place for breakfast and lunch with friends family or loved ones service is really fast I've only ever waited max 15 minutes for all food drink after ordering even when it's really busy I would definitely recommend booking on public holidays or special events as this place is quite popular the food is just amazing never had any troubles just great service.

P.

Great food and been able to take dogs 🐕 there is the best.

E. B.

Lovely meals, including all day breakfast. Excellent menu selection and friendly service. In or outdoor seating.

E. G.

Love this place, lots of seating and warm welvoming atmosphere. Nice food options, also has a pond and some small farm animals also a library as well as the plant barn! Great place.

H. A.

Good food Nursery beautiful

R. W.

Friends of the Farmer is such a hidden Gem! Gotta be one of the best & cutest cafes in South Auckland. Located at the back of King's Plant Barn Takanini, its surrounded by foliage and greenery! Gorgis facility with 5 star service. Food is yummm both on the menu and at the counter! Beverages Ace too! Now become my fav cafe!

K. R.

Cold, cold, cold...but the food and coffee was still good. Get some effective heating for those cold mornings.

J. W.

Meals okay, average price range but good servings.

S. B.

Always a great place to go and catch up with friends and have some great food

T. C.

Big improvements in the last few months. Much nicer setting for coffee or lunch

W. P.

Lovely cAsual wide open space. Great coffee and excellent selection of foods. Then afterwards you can wander around Kings Plant Barn to browse. Very relaxing.

A. P.

Great food, friendly staff and lovely surroundings and atmosphere. Give it a go, you will not be disappointed. 🖒

M. R.

Great service and amazing food, kids demolished there meals

S. A.

Great food. Lovely setting with all the plants.

R. K.

Great food with a nice view over the garden. It wasn’t maybe gourmet but the price was as in a good cafe so a 5 star deserved

K.

Great place to catch up with friends or family while having a lunch or coffee catch up

D.

A great place to visit with friends, family, children or work colleagues. It has a nice outdoor area covered from rain and sheltered from the wind. Has an area for children to play.

A. R.

Awesome place to visit. Great food and friendly staff. Brilliant indoor/outdoor for weekend brunch

K. N.

Great place to catch up with friends while grabbing some plants for home as it's Kings Plant Barn. Good selection of lunch food, big breakfasts and coffee.

E. M.

It was very nice. The music a bit too loud. Service was great and so was the food and coffee.

s. m.

Good food. But they really really need to sort their coffee out. Its just bad. Not sure if it's just the beans or the machine need to be cleaned.

J. D.

Such a lovely place to grab brunch/lunch after shopping for some plants at Kings. Great value for money.

R. A.

Had pumpkin soup again, requested it to be hot, which it was. Still yummy. Highly recommend soup and venue.

S. G.

excellent service and food

S.

Awesome food, good service! Well priced meals for what they are

a. i. t. M. o. l.

We love this café. Great for families. Backs on to a garden centre and has plenty to entertain the kiddies

E. L.

Great cafe food and coffee (I love their scones!) in a nice setting. Family friendly.

B.

Welcoming Staff, fantastic service, relaxing dinning areas topped off by great food!!

A. V.

Been here a few times now for our team meetings great place food really good and staff are friendly

S.

Food was good, iced coffee was really good, great outdoor atmosphere, lots of plants

G. H.

Great service but " Big Breskfast" came from a buffet so was a bit dry and warm only.

V.

Great place for relaxing with your family and friends. Price is reasonable, too, around 10 NZD for a meal and 5 NZD for a coffee.

J. W.

Great quick food, nice friendly service. Good kids area.

H. V.

Overall the venue is looking a bit run down, but the service is good and the food quality vs price acceptable.

N. B.

Great food. Lovely staff & environment. Great place for large groups.

A. R.

Great low key place for brunch or late lunch. Young children and pet friendly.

G. A.

Great atmosphere, good wholesome food and friendly staff

R.

Great food and atmosphere. Family friendly with a viewing area of rabbits and chooks for the kids

M. H.

Great place to have lunch. You can meet animals along the way as you walk through the center including a very cute kitten

G. S.

Good food!! Pet friendly!! Perfect place to get breakfast.

T.

One of my fave cafes in the area, staff are friendly and food is good.

J. S.

I found that this place doesn't practically cater for large groups. They need to look into ways to expedite large groups with a buffet meal.

A.

Nacho's were delicious. Could have had a bit more mince though. Friendly service.

K. R.

Place is excellent and the food is delicious, also a very good kids area

N. S.

been here twice now and both times staff were really nice and the food was great, would highly recommend!

j. j.

Very lovely place , great for kids, yummy food but was way overpriced and not got value for money

j.

Great open country atmosphere, good food, friendly staff, and plant shopping

J. B.

Nice setting in garden centre. Was quite expensive but the food was enjoyable. Would go again.

A. -. M. A.

The food has really great quality prices r average and staff r friendly.

R. L.

Quite a nice cafe however a little understaffed when I was there. The poached eggs were overdone.

M.

Quick service, with nice scone, brownie and drinks in a lovely setting.

E. M.

Very nice. They were busy when we were there last so service was slow but I would generally recommend

A.

A cafe and a library in one. Perfect if you want to relax with coffee and a book, and don't mind friendly cats.

G. T.

Good food 9/10 coffee will be back

C. M.

Conservative and quiet Absolutely brilliant food Great customer service My favourite cafe

D.

Very busy, surprised how quickly we got out meal..Father's Day..Couldn't fault

R. A.

Excellent service. Wide variety. Good cafeteria

P.

Staff are friendly as. Great environment. Food is OK.

M.

Friendly staff, always a pleasure to come here

S.

Great place and delicious food...plants, animals, and a great family environment..very relaxing.

A. G.

Nice coffee, quick service, moderately comfortable.

J. B.

Delicious food enjoyed the environment

C.

Good food, great prices, dog friendly

R.

Lovely food, nice staff, but VERY expensive!!

R.

Great service and awesome food. We loved it

M.

Very nice food and great atmosphere

G.

Great food, great atmosphere, lovely staff

d. T.

Nice family cafe, good food relaxed atmosphere, play area for kids

D. M.

Great food, love the atmosphere.

K.

Busy Cafe, decent cabnet food selection and yummy to order menu

M. T. F.

You can relax and enjoy a meal and drink with friends here without the hustle of the city

R.

Great location..scones were nice. Good service :)

M. S.

Great place ...good food ...perfect outdoors

C. P.

Such a nice cup of coffee and bfast date with my baby

A. W.

Nice food good coffee and helpful friendly staff

S. M.

Good atmosphere, great services, great foods

A.

Nice place for lunch. Food somewhat overpriced but atmosphere good.

R. C.

Enjoyed our meal here and good vegetarian options.

a. m.

Always yummy food and good service.

L.

Excellent food

R. H.

Nice food, good coffee, great service

L. M.

Fabulous food,relaxing, Fabulous staff

A.

Lovely food.. Lots of options. Lots of seating

S.

Take the woofer here and always a busy place but quick and tasty

B.

Great quaint cafe. Very nice to visit on Saturday when the farmer's market is on.

D. C.

My first introduction to a BLAT: bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato. Very acceptable.

R.

Great place for a meal, and you can take the dog.

z.

Great service beautiful setting amazing coffee the avocado mash is to die for.

E.

Beautiful setting and great coffee.

G. ú. l.

Great cafe with character inside Kings Plant Barn Takanini.

E.

Pleasant surroundings. Good service.

K.

Service is great but good wasn't great for what we spent. Disappointed...

L. P.

Great starf. and nice food . A nice place to go.

i.

maintains a good standard with great service and quality food

C.

You pay for quality and that's what you get. Nice ambiance in a great setting.

R.

Great place to have coffee and a meal.

c.

Always yummy food & great service 😀

J. V.

Great place and the food was on point! Will be back

K.

Lovely place friendly staff nice food

J.

A really nice place for a light meal, or coffee and cakes

R.

Very nice venue, but oh my goodness the prices!!!!

K. L.

A vast improvement on the old Cafe that used to be here, but didn't quite get all the details right.

L.

Great service and food was delicious!

D.

Very nice staff and food.

A.

Always a pleasure to enjoy the ambience and good coffee!

C.

Good food, little bit pricey.

S.

Prices are too high for a place that need a big freshen up.

N.

Lovely ambience and great food.

B.

Great food, eggs best ever

J.

Coffee, Scones and customer service all great.

A. H.

Continue to impress with both the food and service.

A.

Good food

a. c.

Good place to eat and spend time

P.

Not as good . New owners. No return visit planned

C.

Cheap food and free entertainment for the kids.

A. P.

Gorgeous spot. coffee was good.

J.

Nice and relaxing and great food

S. F.

Very interesting place for farmers to visit in new Zealand.

s.

Good food great service

M.

Love the place plus the ambiance!

G.

Great food and great atmosphere

I.

Nice food. Fast service

A.

Casual eatery attached to Kings Plant Barn

F. F.

ok good people average food

R.

Awesome ambience. Good service.

M.

Great tasting food and serives

M.

Lovely food

C. H.

Good options and big covered outdoor area

K.

Nice food and atmosphere

S. M.

Great food and service

M.

Reasonable food and service.

L.

Great little place for the little ones too

M. W.

Pleasant surrounding and excellent service

Y.

Very very good coffee

J.

Friendly. Good service.

J.

Nice brekkie and coffee

c.

Good food

N. C.

Very good produce

L.

Amazing things for sale

a. n.

Great cafe!

K.

Great cafe

L. S.

Nice to eat in nature

B. M.

Always a good session

K.

Lovely food

v. t. j.

Great service and great vibe

d.

Best customer service

A.

A hidden gem in Auckland

M.

Pet friendly!

J.

Good brunch

S.

Great service

V.

Great experience

N.

Awesome ambience

E.

Great chef

I.

Behind plant barn

P. d. J.

Enjoyable

j.

Great place

J.

Just had a Morning coffee and toasted Sandwich. Will be going back.

T.

(Translated) Great breakfast & safe (Original) Great breakfast & coffre

S.

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K.

L.

(Translated) Realaxing (Original) realaxing

S.

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