Reviews of Winona Forever. (Coffee Shop) in Auckland (Auckland).

Winona Forever

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Coffee shop

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100 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand

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Information of Winona Forever, Coffee shop in Auckland (Auckland)

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Reviews of Winona Forever

I. I.

Second visit here, breakfast looks super fancy and "photogenic". It seems to be the most important part of this cafe. For the taste, an omelette was a bit cold but my partner liked it. Mushroom cream was good quality but very heavy for the breakfast meal. It would perfectly go as a gravy with steak. Food was cooked fast, but didn't really like the table/seating option, it is all a bit packed with large shared tables with other guests. Maybe better if you come with a company of four or more people.

K. C.

Very nice place to eat but rather a long wait to have someone take my order and they weren't that busy. Polite service though so overall not too disgruntled.

R. D.

Awesome place for breakfast, they have some fantastic versions of some classics! My wife had the Eton Rifle (love the Jam) which was a mash up of French toast and Eton mess, her sister had Buttermilk fried chicken and I had the K Pop Korean glazed pork benedict all of which were delicious. Coffee was great too as was the service

E. I.

Came here for coffee and cake… and had some really good cakes! The staff are lovely, and the coffee is really good also. Cafe has a great buzz, and the chairs are quirky. A lovely little spot

k. h.

A fantastic selection of cabinet food. Slated caramel slice was very decadent but would recommend. Caramel cheesecake was a bit bland. Looked at the menu and will definitely go back ro sample the breakfasts there. They sound delicious

M. L.

Good food. The meals are tasty, very colourful, well presented. Music is quite loud, it is difficult to have a conversation, particularly when the place is full.

L. W.

We were a group of 10 and Danielle the cafe manager was just top. Nothing was a problem. We decorated our own tables which they had made clear they don’t do themselves but were very happy for us to do as we wished. Food and drinks were all promptly served. The food was amazing. So beautifully presented. A great experience. Thanks.

D.

Cool place with a great vibe . Amazing coffee !! Friendly staff . Cabinet food is impressive and tasty . Custard donut is delicious and banana loaf toasted is gorgeous. Haven’t had anything off menu but will certainly go back to try .

J.

This place was busy on a Monday for a reason! Great flat white and unique big breakfast. Good service where they asked what drink you would like to order and then they give you a decent amount of time to decide on what to order from their varied menu.

B.

If I lived in parnell I would be visiting here more often. I came for breakfast and had the magic mushrooms for breakfast. At a rough estimate, it would take another 30 or so visits to get through the menu and very impressive selection of tempting sweet treats.

B.

Amazing menu!! I went for lunch and had the salmon benedict because I couldn’t resist. The staff is very kind and nice. They have great coffee and good pressed juices available. Parking is a bit tricky but it’s Parnel, so it’s always a spot around the corner.

R. O.

I took away the bacon brioche was really tasty and moist and fish wrap which was a soggy (10mins after ordering) and falling apart. The server in the counter was really not friendly, looked like she was doing a favour, wouldn't come back again because of the service

W. I. B.

A rich culinary experience for a great breaky! Each elements of the 'big breakfast' plate were perfectly cooked. The addition of them created a tasteful synergy that just worked! I might just add, that I would have appreciated to not feel a constant cold draft to feel even more content.

A. F. 8.

OMFG! The most stunning meals across an extremely well thought out menu, catering for all tastes. The service was efficient, friendly and patient, especially as you struggle to pick your palate. A must try for any visitor or local, and make sure you don’t have any breakfast or dinner plans, it’s pretty much enough to keep you full for the whole day! Enjoy and have a look at some of the pictures below.

S.

Delicious food and very helpful and friendly staff ❤

M. C.

Fried chicken was yummy but the coffee didn’t really hit the spot for me maybe it wasn’t bitter enough. But overall a nice spot for catch you brunch. Outfit and indoor seating is available.

J. H. P.

Great food, and reasonable prices. However a bit too crowded and busy for me (still I guess it speaks for how well this cafe is doing)

E. P.

Very, very good food, I can't recommend the food enough. The iced chocolate was a let down, very flavorful, but just chocolate milk with ice in it, put a bit icecream in it and some cream on top, then it would be amazing.

V.

Good brunch however very high calories.

N. K.

So yummy, from the homemade marshmallow with my hot chocolate to the amazing pork belly eggs bene, was absolutely delicious. Had to get some cabinet treats to take home because they looked too good! Will definitely be back.

A.

Phenomenonal food, amazing vibe. It's rated the best in Parnell for a reason~

C. S.

Great foods, ambiance & staff! Always amazed on their creativity n technique. Surly not a place for you to have a coup of tea n quiet time, but definitely you can filled joy of seeing ppl eating n chatting in this cafe. Setting : both outdoor n indoor are provided for your selection, you can seat on a long big table , a bar table or private 4 seaters. Food & Beverage: all good ! 👍🏻(from their outlook to the taste you can get ), always photogenic on their foods styling. Parking: quite allot of place for parking on street or car park next door.

L. C.

Came here for Sunday brunch as a birthday treat my little niece....we had a to wait for a bit for a table but WOW!!! what a treat that was. The food we ordered were super yummy especially the Eton Rifle it was like an adventure on a plate. Love the whole ambience of the restaurant and the service was excellent...it was Sunday and it was buzzing. I'm 100% coming back for more 😍

M. I.

Super cute cafe in Parnell! After hearing about this place for so long, I finally was able to visit (Parnell is not so great for cheap parking...) The place itself is decorated with colourful chairs and lots of plants. The ice mocha I ordered came with a cute chocolate Christmas tree around the straw which was very charming (see photo). Lots of the cabinet sweets looked very pretty too! My only gripe would be that the staff seemed quite busy and even though the sign outside says "Please wait to be seated", I waited and no one really came... so I wandered in which seemed to be fine.. Anyway, I enjoyed it here. Bustling and vibrant, it's a neat spot for a catch up or date!

K. G.

Always a pleasant experience at Winona Forever - despite it usually being busy the staff are super accommodating and efficient. The servings aren't huge, but the menu is creative and the food is always delicious, great quality and beautifully presented (which means your brunch is highly instagramable). Can't go past grabbing a sweet treat to take home either! On a sunny day the outdoor area is great for dogs. Definitely my favourite brunch spot in Parnell 🍳 🥑

A.

Good food selection, food was good. Service was wanting. Forgot an oder, took too long to serve and then took away a plate that was still being eaten....

D. M.

Love the iced mocha and iced lattes. The food is impeccably presented and with the best ingredients. We stayed in Auckland 9 days and visited this shop for good food or coffee or breakfast at least half of those days! Definitely recommend!

C. C.

Must-visit café for any instagramer. You are served food art here. And it‘s so delicious! I love to try out their inventive drink options but the food beats everything 💛

M. M.

went there for brunch on a sunday - it was really busy and full. the staff were really accommodating and helpful. we ordered the fried chicken and pork belly and donut. it was just a fair amount of time waiting for food, considering that the place was full and really busy. really rich in taste especially the fried chicken with laksa sauce. we would definitely come back again

M. K.

🌱 Vegan review Came in on Saturday morning for breakfast for 2. It got busier with time, a very popular crowded place, but you can definitely have a conversation without having to yell over the music and voices My friend loved the goat cheese omelette, but i chose beans is beans without feta and eggs. Seems like there isn't much left after you take these two out.. i asked for the chef to replace them with something else, so they threw in some mushrooms Peas and edamame mix was 💚💚💚 combo, overall great dish with well balanced flavour, would recommend Large selection of cabinet food including vegan options, was great to see, and hard to choose whether to order from the menu or from the cabinet. I ended up getting a raspberry oat slice as well, which also was delicious Beware, bathroom facilities are outside and quite far, easy to get lost so allow some time 😁

R. K.

I have been following Winona Forever on Instagram for the last 3 years while I've been in London and was so stoked to finally try their food. Not only is it incredibly Instagrammable but it's bloody delicious! Pork belly for breakfast! I didn't even know that was allowed! 🤤 Will definitely be coming back here WAY too often 💕

C. Z.

Been six times and has never disappointed... fast service and delicious food. In love with the Eton Rifle which they occasionally switch up, the toast is usually well caramelised and overall quite delicious (sometimes it’s a bit out of balance) otherwise their Kpop Benedict, the chicken and the cabinet food is quite lovely as well. The only issue I had was the cringe experienced when a member of staff pushed a stack of take away cups that rolled all over the floor and then she stacked them back, contemplated her next move and put them back on stack... yikes. Bring your own cup? Lol. It has a good hygiene grade...? Never observed anything else like that so just FYI

V. V.

Location, decor, service, taste of food are good. Popular for brunch. Not much variety for vegetarians. No clear marking in the menu for vegetarians. Though Few items are marked Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan. Bit over priced. Chairs and sitting benches not very comfortable.

D. J.

Amazing brunch, including great coffees with a handmade jaffa marshmallow accompaniment. Also amazing cabinet food to takeaway for later. No wonder this place was buzzing! Highly recommend!!

C. C.

This place gets packed but we were seated fairly quickly, the ambience is great but otherwise service was a bit of a downer, the waitress wasnt very friendly, the food took more than 40min to arrive, only to then be cold. Coffee was also just mediocre. I'm willing to come back to give it another shot though..

K. M.

Ordered the Eton Rifle (pictured) and Big Breakfast - both were amazing. The big breakfast comes with pork belly and was so delish with everything else on the plate. Definitely a must for brunch here in Auckland.

K. N.

Loved, loved, loved Winona Forever. The breakfast is like a work of art... almost too beautiful to eat and when you do eat, it's delicious! I wish I had more room to try more!

L. N.

Ordered their salmon benedict, which the salmon got chanced from smoked to beetroot salmon since they ran out of the salmon ones. Their Eton rifle pavlova is good, well-balanced between the sweetness and sour. However, their serving time takes quite a while, and it made us starving as we were hungry, and the indoors were noisy since we went during brunch time. The cappuccino tasted so so only.

N. N.

Love love love this place. Awesome vibes from the moment you walk up to it. The staff do a great job of being friendly even though they are always slammed, expect a wait at peak times. The menu differs from the typical cafe menu which exciting and serving sizes are generous, we shared the big breakfast plate between two. Food was delicious, can't fault it and the cabinet food options are off the charts.

D. Y.

The soft shell crab dish was really unique and tasted good!! Could use more seasoning though! I also wish it was served hotter... service was average as well. I ordered a long black, and honestly disappointed. If you want to splurge and get those Instagram pics , then go ahead! But I don’t think I’ll be coming back here again sorry. Despite all the very pretty plating, a little bit too expensive for average service and flavour.

J. A.

Delicious food as always, great coffee, and friendly staff. It has a fun decor and it's always busy. If you get there early enough it's easy to get a seat. Lovely atmosphere.

K. A.

Quite a busy place, so it's taken me a while to finally try it without having to wait for a table. The food was delicious and had great flavour, the dessert/cabinet food also looked really good. The staff are friendly but not the most attentive, we had to try and call them over a few times to be served. They also have a nice covered outdoor area.

T. N.

This was my second attempt at getting a table here last time was a 30-45min wait so went elsewhere. Midweek morning seemed to work better here if you are trying to avoid the crowds. Initial service was inviting & professional, coffee's arrived quickly followed by 3 large meals. Coffee 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Food presentation 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Food tasted as it looked with plenty on the plate. If i was to be picky i felt the meal check was way too late, we'd almost finished our meal and an earlier meal check would've allowed us to order another round of coffee's. Apart from that I would definitely go back. And playing bob marley and ub40 during breakfast is freakin awesome.

D. F.

Beautiful cake, but not tasty, staff not really friendly, a bit confused about the orders, I left the place without my coffee.

B. U.

We arrived at a good time since we were able to get a table as soon as we arrived. After looking at the menu for a minute the place was full. We were sat inside beside the counter full of amazing looking baked goods. The menu is interesting with lots of things which look familiar with a twist. I had the soft shell crab omelette. The portions here are quite big. The omelette was more like a frittata that covered the whole plate, covered with deep fried soft shell crab and bok choy. It smelt nice but upon tasting it, thought it needed more seasoning. It was the same for my friends chorizo chili scramble. Food definitely looks good and the portions are quite good but just needs seasoning to make it perfect.

M.

An eclectic-hip cafe seemingly crafted for instafame :) they do a good job of it. Plentiful coffee options and they have a beautiful filter too. Food was great - try The Ladyboy, a chilli prawn eggs bene. Super loud environment but they seem to cope - gave fast, good service.

A. W.

Great surprise when we dropped in. Friendly efficient service. Fantastic food, wonderful presentation. Not overly expensive

S. E.

Awesome cafe. Definitely the very best one. Love the coffee, food and service. On 24 May, tried new Eton Rifle. Fascinating.

v. g.

The food was great! The effort gone into the presentation is beautiful! Great cafe spot and we even had a large group! Would recommend

M. O.

Really nice place for food. Therr is a bunch of menu and cabinet food which all looks really pretty and taste pretty good. It can get quite busy especially during the weekends so make sure to plan ahead. I had the Eggs Benedict and it really pretty and tasted amazing. Highly recommended.

E. T.

Great atmosphere, great food, however it's very overpriced for the actual taste. As great as the presentation and quality of the food is, you probably won't be satisfied with a 30 dollar lunch. Very packed around lunch time aswell, but it's worth a pop in if you're close by.

C. S.

Good coffee, nice selection of cabinet baked goodies. I had the chilli scramble eggs which wasn't as spicy as I expected and the chorizo and halloumi wasn't as fried as I preferred. The passionfruit slice was definitely a winner which was a perfect balance of sweet and sour, plus the base was fluffy and moist.

E. W.

They never disappoint and that's why I travel across town to eat here.

L. T.

The food looks better that it tastes - but it still tastes pretty good! Innovative menu with quirky names for dishes and interesting cabinet food options.

R. K.

Amazing brunch spot, huge selection of treats! Absolutely perfect whether you're looking for a pastry or a big brekky!

T. S.

Delicious creative brunch. Healthy Vega f2f options too. Lovely setting and atmosphere. Doughnuts looked amazing! Going to try these next time.

R. H.

Really great little place in Parnell. Offers lots of options for breakfast that are egg free (as well as many with egg), which is great for myself and my family. The food is always stunning and delicious.

s. s.

The food here is not only delicious but it's so well put together visually that you just don't feel like breaking the masterpiece. It's always bustling even for a weekday, so I suggest you be ready for a 10-15 min wait if it comes to that. I work across the street and still can't get enough of this place and their food.

A. H.

Fantastic café with delicious food & drinks. Lots of light coming in with the big floor to ceiling windows, nice atmosphere. Service was good. Corner street location.

C. W.

Fast service and friendly staff in spite of the place being fully packed. My hotcake was good, however the berries appeared to be previously frozen as some of them were a bit dehydrated and chewy. My coffee was probably the best I've had in Auckland so far, if I was staying here for longer I'd probably return for another.

K.

Aesthetic food and friendly staff. A must try for a picture perfect brekkie!

S.

Absolutely loved it! I saw the Winonaforever on Instagram and wanted to go there for lunch for a while.. I was super happy when I finally did it. The food looks absolutely amazing and tastes good as well! After lunch we had some of the amazing cakes they sell as well and after that we were ready to roll back home cause we were so full. But I defined recommend to go there, it's a nice experience! 👍

A. S.

Must try cafe in Auckland. Cozy vibes and food is so delicious and smell divine. Great coffee and cabinet food is so good to look at and enjoy. Must try !!!

J. E.

I was spoilt for choice with this menu! So many good options from the kitchen but good looking treats from the cabinet too. I got the pork belly eggs bene, which was next level awesome. They have supreme coffee as well (my fave) and friendly service. Whilst parking can be a pain in Parnell the location is really nice and they’ll even give you blankets of you’re sitting outside and feeling the chill! Looking forward to going back and trying more delicious food :)

M. M.

decent food and coffee! They also have some vegan options. Nice ambience but is usually quite busy. Will definitely go back! :)

g. k.

Lighting is pretty meh on the inside, just a bit of warning for the fellow insta foodies😂 But that aside, food is gorgeous to look at and to eat - prices are absolutely amazing given the really huge portions, even for me!

I. A.

Winona Forever is my "muse" place. The warm and welcoming interior yields style and flavor. Contemporary and stylish, bringing people together. What I most love about are the fresh flowers and magazines there which make it even more inspiring and cozy. The food is amazing and you can choose different options prepared in a spectacular way. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. The staff is welcoming and helpful, and I the last time I went there I felt as if the waitress read my mind. She knew what, when and how I wanted (no, I am not a regular there, but I might have to consider that) The place is popular but so far I am a lucky person to always have a table and enjoy. You should most definitely give Winona Forever a try. You will be very happy =)

V. J.

Great variety on the menu - I tried the most standard thing, a big breakfast - immaculately presented and cooked.... any of the individual components could stand as a meal on their own. Excellent flat white as well. Be prepared for a long wait, as this place is extremely popular! (Pro-Tip: rope in some sucka MC to get there early and grab a table for your group). Meals are very instagram-able, if that's your thing!

m. g.

Great vibe, tasty food that's well presented and good promot service

K.

Winona Forever is such a great café! I came here while I was in New Zealand last year after seeing it on Instagram. Everything is so aesthetic and tastes good too. I had the Eton Rifle - Part 3 which was probably the best French toast I've ever had. It's definitely worth a visit! ✨

A. M.

Super busy place and now I know why! The cabinet has the most delectable selection of fancy yet rustic-looking savouries and sweets. The cheese scone was delish and the iced coffee w maple syrup hit the spot! Be prepared to share your personal space bubble if you ever want to be seated!

T. E.

Great little cafe with delicious menu and friendly service. Nice mix of decadence and healthy.

n.

Excellent food, very good coffee and swift professional service. Top notch

K. M.

So much to love about Winona Forever. Beautiful presentation of food, compliments the deliciousness of the food. Generous portions - you won’t be left hungry. Appropriately priced and ye Gods the baking selection is TO DIE FOR! Breakfast or lunch, a treat to eat.

M.

Food was nicely decorated and colorful Was not a fan of the coffee, 2 shots in a small cup Most of the Eton Rifle was artificial food, didn’t like the cake in it either

A. J.

Just wow! Both times I've been here the food as been amazing! And you get so much of if aswell! Great coffee too! This place is a must if you haven't been!

H. R.

Gorgeous menu, beautiful presentation, prompt service, busy & buzzing environment - Just Go!

S. F.

Lovely lunch hard to pick what to have. My chicken was Devine and tender. OMG cakes... hard to choice. Very nice.

M.

Extremely friendly staff, awesome food and coffee, a regular spot for me now.

T. X.

Super presentable food and tasted alright.

M.

I thought I posted this review ages ago but clearly not. Really love coming here, good food, chill and nice staff.

i. c.

Her is the most beautiful Brunch&cafe restaurant in my opinion🥨 # 1 brunch in my heart🧸😍

C. Y.

The food is amazing as usual ୧( "̮ )୨✧ᐦ̤ loved my mocha. Soooo happy one of my favorite dish has come back with a new and better version! The Squid Bruschetta! Definitely will be back😜ོ！

J. R.

Very friendly staff, tasty coffee and a huge jam donut! There are loads of cake options including a few gluten free and vegan ones. It was packed!

L. R.

OMG phenominal! Wish I'd taken a photo of the vegan bowl i got. Great range on the menu with something for everyone. And such care taken with their food.We're both full and happy :)

A. S.

Food is great and they have a wide range of desserts as well! But service isn’t great , all the workers look unhappy and first time I went I assumed they were just busy and stressed. But second time was exactly the same, no one looked like they wanted to be there. Was disappointing as no matter how good the food is , it’s the staff that make the experience that much better.

뉴. 릴. L. N.

I love this place that has many options for vegitarian! There are very tasty and nice foods and desserts!

A. P.

Have been here 4 times - busy on weekends, but worth the 5-10 minute wait for a table always. Best coffee, great staff, beautiful and well priced food

H. K.

Failed to quit sugar, just look at the food can't resist.

B.

Food was amazing as well as the coffee, will be back!, we go back all the time, I can never fault this place!

M.

Had to wait 5 minutes or so because it was packed, but the owner was great and kept coming to check in. We got a table and our coffee and food were good. Bit loud but very social. Makes a big difference with an owner who is competent and caring. I'm from out of town but I'll go back. Had food envy 🙂

M. S.

The best compliment I can ever give is asking the person who served me, "so do you own this cafe?" I had the opportunity to be served by the lovely manager of the cafe Danielle. She was looking after the cafe as if it was her own business. Not only was the food so delicious but it was her service that really stood out. She suggested and explained the menu. What really blew me away was that she asked got me to taste a dish, the creamy mushroom. She went over and beyond and I have never had this experience before. Now I am going to bring my entire family and friends to try the food and the service of the staff.thank you Danielle and team Winona 4ever

A. B.

Artistically presented food. Warm and upbeat environment. We will be back.

J.

Absolutely divine food. Hidden delicious little flavours all over your plate and cabinet display out of this world. Nice decor and staff

C. T.

Lovely atmosphere, quick service and food that is more interesting than the usual local cafes.

K. L.

I am slightly torn with this one. Design and atmoshpher is amazing - 5 stars. Service is friendly, but unprofessional and inconsistent - 2 stars. Half of the order got lost on the way, cabinet food does not have the price tags, the titles are not clear and confusing for stuff and customers alike. The salad was delicious! Coffee was good - 5 stars. Eggplant and chorizo is half and half. Chorizo and cheese topping was good. Eggplant itself was undercooked and tasteless. I would not care too much, but raw/undercooked eggplant does cause the following symptomps "Common symptoms are vomiting, cramping of the stomach, nausea, headache, dizziness and diarrhea." I've had that experience before so I really got upset about it. So, eggplant and food rating - 1star! :( The average is 3. "Inconsistent" is probably the best word that describeds my experience. PS: Working hours on Google stats 7am-6pm. I tried to get a pastry today at 4.30pm , but they were closed. I guess, I am changing service to 1 star instead of 2.

L. F.

We went on Father's Day and the queue was out the door. Understandably meals took a really long time to come but despite the obvious pressure on the kitchen the meals were beautifully done. The salmon brioche with hollandaise was exceptional. I'd go again when it wasn't so busy, if that ever happens, because the room is quite echoey and intense.

F. L.

Seriously good! I found them on Instagram and loved/went because of the name. The food is so good! I go back everytime I'm in New Zealand. Trying to find parking is not fun though.

E.

Lost for words! 1) Terrible English, and would suggest more than one egg. *refer to photo. 2) *An egg, not *a egg or *a eggs. 😂 3) $12.50 for eggs on toast which I ordered. *refer to photo. Which I got 1x egg and 1x slice of toast. That's $6 each. Clearly too Hipster for me. WTF??! *Updated 17/3/19: Mild improvement from 1⭐ to 3⭐

S. D.

The food sadly looks and sounds better than it tastes. We have been there twice now and the breakfast was truly instagram worthy but left us feeling gluggy as they were both quite rich and lacked enough of a fresh element. We had the soft shell crab bruschetta and the k pop pork. The drinks also sound amazing but disappointed in flavour - the earl gray rose water latte looked amazing but was actually pretty bland. We got a few items from the bakery cabinet including triple chocolate brownies, white chocolate blondie and a savoury scone and all of them were dry and lacking in flavour.

M. T.

What a great cafe. Loved the breakfast menu. The coffee was great and the display cabinet is the best I've seen in Auckland. Love it.

L.

+ : very nice food, great coffee. Very busy environment Yummy looking food in the cabinet -: Little pricey, hard to park

A. N.

Lively and quirky setting. Food is very nice and accomodating. Servings are also great.

W.

One of my favorite cafe in Auckland, yummy breakfast, healthy options too, never miss their deli and cakes. So good!

J. C.

100 points for presentation, it's a food-photo must! Cosy cafe, delicious food, good service. Note that it is a bit crowded and it does get very busy.

N.

Unfortunately not the best experience, great food and presentation but pretty average service. 2 breakfasts were kissed from our group and also coffees were missed. Staff were unapologetic with a take it or leave it approach.

q. X.

I just share my experience. 1st pic from official website 2nd pic is real food…… and baguette is different styles the taste, I only found pepper Not good...... owner reply me they are two dishes on google. So whats this？ pepper squid on the bread？ I remembered that it's on menu right side 1st line. I really want to know what's this dish.

G. S.

Window seats are nice for people watching, coffee was also good, but overall it's a very small place and very cramped, tables are just bumped one next to another. Will probably come back to try the food.

C. B.

Actually quite amazing, but only if you're in the mood for rich food! If you're after a basic bennie there are probably better places. If you're after amazing looking food that's a little off-piste, then this place is what you want.

B. P.

This is our local and every time the service and food is amazing!! My husband gets the fried chicken and hashtag fries while I mix it up and we are never disappointed! The cabinet choices are always drool worthy as well

T. “. I.

Great atmosphere. The main table in the middle of the floor gives a sense of promoting a communal seating arrangement. Had the scrambled eggs with sourdough, bacon and avocado... filling and delicious! Almond flat white - had two! Third time there at different times and no lapse in the staffs attentive-ness!! Keep it up! Will be back!

C. R.

Hands down the best brunch in Auckland! (So far)

c. b.

Very popular place. Staff were lovely. Food and choice is amazing!!!

E.

Yummy as always, service is really good too. Had the salmon benny this time (normally go for the k pop pork which is INCREDIBLE!) the hollandaise on the benny could have done with a bit more seasoning, was a bit bland. But the salmon was lovely and the presentation was very pretty.

C. L.

Such a chic and classy place! The food looked like a piece of art and was delicious with large portions!!

M.

Highly recommended! Delicious, well prepared dishes. Loved it!

A. G.

I don’t get the hype. The food is hit and miss. When its good It is great. When it’s bad it’s awful. The time before last we left most of our meal as it was so over laden with sauces and the other cold. The staff that day were unphased. Apart from a few key staff who are very attentive, the others really don’t get the whole service concept. The coffee always comes out bitter and burned so I don’t order it any more. I was tempted to put 3 stars but because I’ve had good and bad experiences I gave 4. Just. The k pop pork Benedict is very different, rich and flavoursome. This is what saved the extra star. It’s a cool concept but there is work to be done here.

J.

I and my husband had perfect meal and time

K. K.

It's nice place to have breakfast any lunch.the coffee is great! nice music as well as i will be back.

A.

Epic place to eat big portions great staff

R. F.

Awesome, ordered mushroom magic and k pop pork belly, great meal

M.

Really nice lunch..food was prompt..it was tasty and well presented. Coffees were good aswell..staff were friendly chatty and had a smile..

J.

Rating the coffee mostly today, might be the beans or maybe I’ve been on a coffee hopping journey recently so I’m a bit harsh but was slightly bitter with a cappuccino top as opposed to the smooth latte foam (I ordered a latte) but the guy was super lovely, made a cute rabbit on top <3 the vibe was beautiful, great cafe house music very chill for the morning and started off my vibe for the day, table top was a bit sticky biggest downside easily fixed and the food which I haven’t tried yet looks incredible so I must return to eat that for sure. Great vibes will return.

N. T.

Tasty, amazing looking breakfast that is truly worth the trip. The portion is substantial with a variety of different treats in every dish. Menu is filled with sweet, savoury, vegetarian options. Coffee was great. Service can be improved a bit with more smiles but they are always super busy so I give this a pass.

T.

It's a great place for beginning your day with a cup of coffee and fresh salad

M.

Food is beautiful. Always busy so be prepared to wait sometimes and can be noisy but worth it.

D.

I wanted to like Winona Forever but it was just not a relaxing place to be, it gets so loud that conversation has to be shouted across the table. Would recommend sitting outside if you want to avoid that. Breakfast was fine (eggs any style for one, magical mushrooms for me, and eggs benedict on another visit), although a little overpriced for what they were. Good vegan and vegetarian options which is always nice to see, down to the milk alternatives offered for coffee. Service is friendly, although a little tough to get attention when it gets busy. The real attraction here is the cake cabinet which you just want to fall into and take everything home, and the coffee which is great. My advice, get yourself a nice slice of cake or a snack, a coffee, and take a walk around Parnell with a good friend.

S. T.

Beautiful cafe with beautiful looking food! But taste is ok

R.

Great brunch place. Menu is really good with loads of good veg/vegan options. Good coffee too. Don't forget to check out the treats at the counter!

임.

Just been to this cafe for the first time. French toast ( Eton Rifle)was wow amazing, Beautiful floating done. one of the best! It’s not just well decorated it also tastes delicious! Highly recommend this! Thanks Winona forever ~

a. b.

I ordered the pork, it was delish, good portion size and nice bread and mayo it came with. Only 4 stars because I also ordered a hotchoc, peanut flavoured and all it was, was a reeces piece of chocolate on a popsicle stick in hot milk.Once it dissolved it tasted like hot milk with only a hint of flavour. Place was busy and we had to share a table with other people. I didn't like their fries which were shaped sort of like a waffle

C.

Food looks unreal and tastes even better.

b. s.

Absolutely delicious and unique menu. Struggled to decide what to have as was spoilt for choice. Had the big breakfast - loved it! Great coffee to - I had two long blacks. And if you have a sweet tooth like me, you'll love the cabinet food. A ridiculous amount of delicious looking treats to choose from. I had the white chocolate and caramel cheesecake (pictured) which was lovely. Will go back to try the rest in the future. Highly highly recommended

Y. G.

Good cafe. Good mushroom crep and Benedict eggs.

D. D.

Great food and atmosphere but really hard to get a seat as it is always packed.

K.

Excellent brunch, that magic mushroom is so gooddd! Gorgeous displays of cakes ( though i was too full to try).. definitely coming back!

A.

Great food for a reasonable price. Very well presented. Had a 10% surcharge for a public holiday which is always a shame to see. Would recommend though

A. D.

AMAZING food but they’re accepting too many people, making the people too noisy. Hence the 4 stars.

A.

Amazing food, beautifully presented, everything looked really good. If you are a sweet tooth then this is the place to go. A little noisy when we arrived as it was super busy but got a bit quieter as people left.

J.

Very Good Coffee. Food is Good, too.

D.

Great cafe! Lovely atmosphere and service. Shout out to Natanya for being a lovely waitress.

A.

Great place for Sunday breakfast. Location is very convinient. Place looks very busy, but the service was very quick. Food was very tasty and presented in a very beautiful way. I love the atmosphere of the place. Will definitely go back there again.

S.

Lovely cafe in Parnell. Can be very busy but they get you seated quickly and the wait is worth it. Menu is interesting. Great cabinet food especially cakes. Coffee good. Busy atmosphere. Staff friendly and attentive. Take away cakes yummy. Highly recommended.

K.

This cute little cafe is very special, first off my toddler was offered a fancy high chair. Food presentation is top notch. They all look mouth watering and taste even better! Do expect some damage on your wallet though, but it's worth it.

L. H. K.

The food is great! It looks great, taste great, and the interior feels alive with just the right amount of plants decorating. It's just the best place for catching up with friends on a Saturday morning! It has a nice waiting area outside, but beware, it's always busy. The only thing I'd complain about is that the toilets although very nice and tidy, is a bit of a walk from the shop.

I. A.

Probably the best breakfast I've ever had. Perfectly cooked marinated squid on a charcoal baguette with all sorts of other touches that made it even more than the sus of its parts. Then half of my wife's French toast with just about everything on there, yet everything was perfectly balanced. Quiet when we got there but rammed when we left, service was pretty quick and very friendly.

G. C.

The Bacon Benedict was really good. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the greens were appreciated. I also had a short black which was pretty good too. Food and coffee came out super fast, even though the whole place was full. Great place to go for breakfast, even if you don't have too much time.

F.

Probably one of the busiest cafe around. Food looks very instagramable but actually taste pretty average. Decent coffee and very average service. Still don't get why the hype after a 2nd visit.

A.

Great service and great food. Awesome atmosphere would definitely go back again.

A. A.

Amazing cafe with a different range of foods than your standard ones. Best french toast I've had in NZ. Atmosphere is very busy for a small shop. If the weather was better I would've definitely sat outside but still happy with my first venture there.

A. B.

The food is beautifully presented. We had the french toast and the big breakfast plate. Both dishes were average in taste-comparing to other cafes. Will be back to try other dishes as the staff are kind and the atmosphere is nice.

R. T.

Extremely busy as per previous reviews. People standing waiting for 30 minutes + for seating. Can definitely see why as the food is ridiculously good. Had the big brekie and pork belly - so nice. Highly recommended but sort a table booking in advance.

A.

Great cake ! Not too sweet and taste delicious Coffee on the other hand was avg

A. R.

Awesome coffee. Always has the paper to read, which is a bonus, as I like doing the puzzle section in the morning. Gets my brain working. Few vegan options on the menu, so that's good. Awesome music. The best way to wake up in the morning is ☕ from here, and the tunes they play. Think best of the 80s and 90s.

G. W.

Great Coffee, excellent food as usual. can be a little loud with many hard surfaces but wouldn't hesitate to go there again for breakfast or lunch. parking free sat and sun about 50m away further down Parnell rise beside grass area.

R.

Service was great and food was fast and excellent

F. a. W.

Love the decoration and style, Brownie is just my favourite, and beetroot latte taste nice too.

A.

Awesome little place, usually packed. Came here for a late breakfast on a Saturday, barley found a little corner of a shared table to sit at. The food was very good, even though it look slightly better than it tasted. The deserts were amazing though. There are two entrances/exits at this place, and our table was in the middle of a draft between these doors. Someone was constantly coming in and out, forgetting to shut the door. That ruined the feeling of warm breakfast, making us constantly shiver. Would be awesome place to visit in summer though.

E.

wowee!! i hadn't been here before, but my experience yesterday was great simply because of the staff who served us!! — specifically, two young guys. one opened the patio cover for us, and the other offered me a blanket and personally draped it over my shoulders!!!! it was so sweet, and they were both charming when serving us, too. working in hospo sucks (veteran here) but these guys were so cool and honestly i'd go back just to see their faces again x

S. H.

Aside from being extremely busy in peak hours (breakfast and lunch time) I was delighted with this place. The food alone makes it a culinary treat and the staff are equally lovely. Try the pork belly benedict; you will not regret it!

N.

Long wait in the mornings but patrons are warned of this upon seating. The menu offers only breakfast dishes which are served throughout the day. Would personally also avoid getting coffee here. However looking past this, we have an incredibly trendy interior, delicious food, and friendly service. Would definitely recommend for breakfast. (Just make sure you're not too hungry upon arrival)

M.

Amazing place for lunch. Delicious food presented like pieces of art. Very friendly staff and good ambience. Definitely coming back soon

H. H.

The most beautiful brunch in Auckland!! And the taste is as amazing as the presentation!! I will definitely come back to try all the other dishes in the menu! They don't take weekend booking and get very busy. If you want to have a table, be sure to go before 11.30

J. M.

They serve good food and have a nice atmosphere. Plenty of seating, including an outdoor area. Lots of natural light. Good coffee but there is Red Rabbit five minutes away, and that's better. Downside is that when they get busy the become incredibly slow to send out the food. The servers also become hard to flag down. So a five star rating, down to four because of speed of service.

A. S.

Wow what a place. A colourful and thoughtful menu that gives you things you won't find elsewhere, their cabinet food looked equally as good. They'll accommodate all food tolerances and take pride in sustainability. Filter coffee is s big bonus here too!

T.

BEAUTIFUL food! Arrived very quickly, which was surprising! The only bad thing is, that their presentation is so beautiful, you don't want to destroy the masterpiece!

s.

Always delicious food,love the charcoal bread.

L.

Food was tasty and appealing to the eye, staff were friendly also.

S.

Really good food and staff are great but it's always packed so can be hard to really have a conversation!

S.

A lots of variety, great taste loved it

E.

Presentation of the dishes - above average 👌 Taste of the dishes - above average 👍 Portion of the dishes - below average 🤔 The experience was like fine-dining-ish but in a cafe with a cup of coffee. Overall experience - above average 👍

D.

Innovative food. Lovely, attentive staff. Fast service, despite being busy. Great cabinet cake selection - hard to choose and impossible to resist.

A. T. Y.

Great food selection, fast service, and great staff! We went here early morning for breakfast and i was surprised to find the cabinet full of food and the options available are wide. Apart from the food in the cabinet they also have a menu with good options. Their coffee is good. It's not burnt, it had good balance from the creamy milk (i had a flat white), it's not very common to have coffee this good here in Auckland. The place had a lot of customers and there's a good number of staff to take care of everyone, this is in contrast to places like HeavenScent in CBD which seems understaffed and completely ignored us as we visited their cafe. I would recommend this place.

J. Y. L.

The food is amazing and environment has great ambience. However, we had an unpleasant experience while having breakfast. There's a customer who sat behind us was being rude to us. We were trying to take the photos of the environment as well as the food and we actually avoid all the people to be in the photos. The customer said that we were taking a photo of her and the fact is none of our photos have her inside. We told her she could check our photos if she don't believe us but she insisted we took photos of her and she even told the staff like we were at wrong. We felt really offended and it kind of ruining our mood.

G.

When we feel like spoiling ourselves with a decent brunch, Winona Forever is the place we go. Food is just wow! Really really busy all the time, but that's the price you pay for excellence

B. E.

Great food, service and location! Cant wait to go back again!

J.

I love the food here. Always something different on the menu. Great portion sizes and food quality excellent. Becoming one of my favourite Auckland cafes. Staff attentive and friendly. Always happy to go back here.

S.

Yum breakfast, very reasonably priced and nice and fresh. Coffee was great too, actually had flavour 😊

P.

The best breakfast I've ever had in Auckland. Your selection of cakes was just mind blowing. Thank you.

J.

This is a really good cafe. Tucked near the lower end of the busy part of Parnell Rise in a cluster of new modern looking eateries, Winona Forever has fast and attentive service, a cool, chilled out feel, and superb food and beverages. I know its a winner when there is barely a single item on the menu that I'm not excited to eat. Ended up deciding on the 'Beans is beans' pictured here - plating was gorgeous. Very health and tasty too. My wife got a kale based dish which she loved too. Quite expensive, but still highly recommended

J.

Amazing food and great ambience!

F.

I absolutely love their French toast!! And the cabinet food is so mind blowing! The caramel slice is so so good!

D. L.

The staff are quite aggressive, but the food is delicious!

s.

I walked 24 minutes on a Sunday to get to the site for its recommendations, I asked for a cappuccino and a caramel and coconut cake, really delicious, (very very sweet, for sugar lovers), the truth that was worth spending my Sunday of having breakfast in that place, totally recommended

S.

Quite busy. Food tasty. Loved the waffle fries. Service alright but not outstanding. Fries came after everything else had been eaten, better if food came to table at same time.

Z.

Great coffee. Efficient and friendly staff. One of the most mouthwatering cabinets displays I've seen.

B.

It was great food and service. They have the best sweet treats in the cabinets and their fries are amazing. Menu had lots of feel good healthy meals too.

P.

This place is super busy. It's a good place for breakfast. Coffee just average. Prepare to wait for at least 10-20 minutes to be seat and about 30 minutes to get your food. Very noisy so not good for Sunday chilling or work on your laptop. My food was delicious and more valuable than another cafe in Auckland so far.

D. L.

It's a great place to catch up with friends for a coffee and a bite. The food tastes as amazing as it looks and if I lived here, I would definitely come every week! Service is prompt and with a smile. Nothing to complain about here.

S.

Outstanding, from the second i walked in the door i felt welcomed and at home, fast personal service, incredible food, impressive coffee. I am so happy! I even did my food dance, thats how you know its gpod. Thanks guys! 💖

A.

Yet another great experience today at Winona Forever for breakfast. Great food, atmosphere & staff. Thanks.

A.

Enjoyed our breakfast on Sunday morning, everything was super delicious! 😋 Staff is friendly & the service is fast

A.

The food is different, beautiful, delicious and interesting. The cafe is busy but the staff are very professional and will get you served as quickly as possible. Definitely worth a visit.

A.

A cool place to have coffee. Try their iced mocha.

M. D.

quite slow service even taking into account how busy it was, also full breakfast was quite wet, buzzing atmosphere tho!

h.

Price: $20-30pp Quality: 👩🏻‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳 Recommend: 💖💖💖 Service: 💁🏻‍♀️💁🏻‍♀️💁🏻‍♀️ (Ratings out of 5)

D.

Had a lovely coffee and the food is next level. Order off the menu or check out some sensational cabinet food - too good to even chose from.

T.

Amazing selection of the most beautiful cakes and slices! The omelette was superb and coffee just how I like it. Gorgeous place.

H.

Lovely cafe. Nice ambience. Food presentation was nice, but lacking in flavor. Desserts and drinks tasted not bad, but nothing special. Seems a bit overpriced for it.

H.

Amazing staff, amazing food and drinks. Just an amazing stop! Thank you 😊

깝.

It was one of the best brunch. The sumo sandwiches and crab bruchetta were fabulous! Loved plating too.

D.

Tried Lady Boy and Beans is beans today. My crumbed prawns came out way overcooked which was hard to bite.. and also came with little portion of hollandaise which made my dish very dry. The idea of the dish was really good and interesting but I was expecting more of good balance in flavours.

S.

Food is good, small portions though. Tables are too narrow for family sized groups. (Very hard to eat when you can’t move your elbows.)

C.

Winona Forever is just awesome. The best breakfast I've had in a while, plus great coffee and friendly staff who just know not to hover and let you enjoy your meal. Loved it.

L.

Absolutely stunning breakfast! Loved it and amazing quick service

J. C.

One of our recent family new favourites. The menu is filled with unique delights like the Ladyboy (Eggs Benedict with deep fried prawns and spicy hollandaise), the Magical Mushrooms are really quite the magic with over-the-top creamy sauce, and the Vegan Panna Cotta is a summer fruit basket delight that our 2 year old loves! I have to agree with another reviewer that the service could really benefit from some speeding up as the average wait time is over half an hour to 45 min. But if not in a rush, this is the place we would keep going back to.

D.

Cabinet food is very nice and yummy however kitchen food is very bland, great presentation though. Definitely looks better than it tastes.

P.

Blue taco marinated octopus was succulent and tasty with a shared bowl of hashtag chips and Vienna coffee thoroughly enjoyable breakfast with family, little bit of a wait as it was pumping. But worth it.

M.

Food looks great, tastes okay for the price. At this place I feel presentation comes first then taste. Nice staff and coffee, always busy.

N.

The menu is unique. Drinks are surprisingly comforting (tumeric milk, coconut berry mix). Food are tastely but not even expensive. Highly recommend for a lunch date!

S.

Feels a little harsh as it has a lot going for it. Great location, service was polite and attentive, and there are great cabinet options. Iced chocolate was below par though, and the burger special was very disappointing.

K.

Excellent selection of tempting foods. Usually busy. Update: today 7.15am so noisy, busy and slow we ended up getting a refund (which was handled promptly) and going elsewhere 😒

g.

After having experiencing lunch here I tried their new “MAJOR TOM”cafe at 87 Apollo Drive North Shore. Both quite different in ambiance but amazing food make them head and shoulders above the rest. I prefer Major Tom, better parking, fantastic fitout. Do try them both you won’t be disappointed

D.

Great food, cute decor and helpful staff. Sunday breakfast/brunch done right. Mushrooms and Hot Chocolate were so tasty and filling. Loved it.

F.

Best breakfast/brunch in Parnell; takeaway treats always excellent too

I.

My favourite cafe! I love everything I tried on the menu so far and the coffee is very good

K.

Always popular. Fantastic baked goods including gluten free options.

S.

Buttermilk Chicken was a joy, good portion size - not to much, not too little - and exceptionally well cooked.

M.

Great donut. It's not often they come with a knife and fork, but this thing was huge, and a knife and fork was perfect.

N.

Busy little cafe but food was beautiful - in taste and looks and didn't take very long to arrive. Reasonable prices! And very beautiful dishes.

C.

The food is bloody excellent and beautiful, and it's a real buzzy spot. Overstretched staff and poor interior design (glass walls on three sides that leave your ears ringing) really let this place down.

A.

Eggs on toast was average.

N. C.

If you love Instagraming your food this cafe is for you (get The Eton Rifle). The food here is gorgeous, it's almost a shame to eat your meal. The place gets packed so go there early

l.

Noisy and busy, overpriced .Well presented meals but not terribly tasty and cold when served. .. unexpectedly. The sweets cabinet was delicious.

J.

The best cafe in Parnell! The baked cakes and slices are sublime and the food is gresh, full of flavour, well priced and delicious. Definitely recommend it.

N.

Great food choices and ambience. They had funny lattes and are a must try! I'd definitely come back for more breakfast options :)

P.

Great food, well-presented and delivered fast despite the place being very busy. Meals were an interesting take on brunch, and plenty of vegie-friendly options!

P.

Food: great. Desserts: excellent. Coffee: even better! :)

H.

Great experience, had breakfast. Nice food. Clean and tidy premises. Good customer service. Wait time was short.

Z.

Food nice, coffee good but service was a let down. Felt like you had to send an SOS in order to get served.

B.

Amazing food - nice variety of vegan options (they can make other options on the food menu vegan) and the most delicious cakes.

M.

This is the real deal. Best place for brunch in Auckland, hands down. Not even sure if the Winona team, know how good they are. Greatly recommend.

L.

Spacious, lovely and cosy cafe. Most importantly, the drink and the food is yum, specially the flat white. Thank you for the great experience!

S.

One of my favourite places to have brunch in Auckland. The food is always amazing, it would be nice to have a booking option though.

S.

Good food.. good ambience.. quick service and great crowd..

D.

Deservedly super busy for brunch and a little loud with hard surfaces bouncing the noise around but great food, good coffee and amazing selection of pastries and cakes.

I.

Such a lovely cafè good atmosphere, great food options for people with allergies. staff are so helpful and super friendly.

N.

Excellent food and good service.

M.

Great coffee - had no food. Didn't like the over-sweet smell inside, so enjoyed the seating outside.

H.

I almost needed to be wheeled out of here, such was the quality and quantity of food on offer - absolutely stuffed myself. Very good brunch option

K.

Lovely cafe with a street view. Enjoyed free cold water. Friendly staff. Nice meals and coffee.

N.

Very very good. Quite possibly the best breakfast dishes in Auckland.

S. M.

Great lunch special. Big portion & very tasty. Great atmosphere as well. Highly recommended.

C.

Despite how busy they were the customer service was still good. The wait was a bit long but food was worth it. Gives you a reason to try their cabinet and menu food!

D.

Good food, flash sounding menu for reasonable.prices They had a good range of dairy free.options

C.

Was having a bad day and given that it's quite hard to pick my mood up, I felt better right after having this. Very good.

Z.

Not bad, but honestly not great either. Food was nicely presented, but lacking in flavour. Not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit.

y.

Very interesting place. Good coffee, beautifully presented, fresh food. Highly recommend.

C.

Wow what fantastic food. Our Italian serving guy was great. 5 stars because I can’t give it 6

G.

Lovely food especially if you are looking for gluten-free, dairy-free options.

R.

Amazing food, beautifully presented. The 'wow' factor for every dish placed on the table. And very attentive and helpful staff. A Parnell prize spot.

M.

Very nice food but incredibly busy and the food took agrs to arrive with one main arriving after the other two had finished theirs!

C.

Amazing food, service and ambiance! Food looks good in display cabnit and I loved how to menu was creative with how they were written

C.

Quite a cosy place and love the CRISPY dessert :)

M.

Went here for brunch with my wife and wow! The food is delicious, the staff is attentive and i love the ambience.

B.

Excellent food and service. The food was actually quite spectacular. A really interesting mix of people in the clientele

V.

Great lil cafe/restaurant! Love their food and great service! They need more chicken/lamb burger options...

J.

Great food, the service was excellent and felt personalised. Would definitely come back!

R.

Great corner place. Lovely lively atmosphere. Wide selection of foods and snacks . A great hang out place

E.

Long wait on Saturday which is obvious. Well worth the wait.

J.

Fantastic quality brunches that are more. Than basic.

E.

Delicious buckwheat pancakes, and so many cabinet varieties for any diet!! GF, DF, Keto, vegan, paleo! Thank you so much

K.

Bought a savoury Brioche this morning post lockdown level4 - tastiest, fruity apricoty savoury pastry I've eaten all year!!! Thankyou!

L.

What I would like to call a Hipsters Paradise.. average food at high prices. Had better breakfast at McDonalds with less flowers if I’m honest. Would not recommend waiting for this.

m.

Coffee is good service is fantastic but no price tag on cabinet food,so you don't know howmuch you gonna pay.

Z.

Great service, food was little pricey for what it was but the server made it worth while.

A.

Loved the pancakes and Eggs Ben. Just be sure to come early or book a seat in advance as it will be quite packed on weekend mornings.

B.

Good coffee and food but long wait for order. Purple coconut smoothie was yumm.. Too crowdy and congested.

B.

Very cozy, delicious food and nice coffee. Just feels a little pricy for what you get.

D.

Their K Pop Benedict is amazing. Tried something new today, their fried chicken with laksa sauce, amazing!!!

B.

Food looks amazing and the Paleo bowl is great, although can be hard to get a table and quality can be inconsistent.

A.

Staff is super friendly, food is very good at reasonable price, the dessert gelato based are amazing

L.

Yum vegan bowl. Cabinet food looked spectacular, wish I had room for dessert!

N.

Beautiful food, great service. Slightly pricey but the selection is worth it.

季.

Great place to have lunch! The price is not cheap but valuable, I always have lunch over there times a week here.

D.

Top notch service, location and food! Very appeasing to the eye and taste buds, would recommend going early to beat the crowd on a weekend morning.

S.

A nice setting for brunch. Crab omelette not what we expected however everything else was just fine!

A.

Great service, good coffee, great food (interesting name choices for dishes are refreshing)

r.

Very busy on weekends, but our food comes very quickly! Really nice flat white!

T.

Best pork sandwich I have had in a long time

S.

Great food and coffee

N.

Had the vegan bowl - it tasted and looked amazing! Can recommend!

p.

Great coffee, lovely staff and excellent (and good sized) brunch (Chia seed pudding 👌)

D.

Great coffee and atmosphere. Would love to try a cake next time!

S.

Such a nice atmosphere, very friendly and relaxed. I got the Eton Rifle and it was amazing, highly recommend.

S.

Great food and good atmosphere for groups but seatings are too cramped during peak hours.

J.

the best food at a very reasonable price as well as excellent service, definitely would recommend this place.

A.

The food was very good and the staffs really nice and helpful!

C.

Great food but wait staff had trouble with the names of the dishes and drinks we ordered.

E.

Great food, but took 50 minutes for food to be delivered out. A pity. Otherwise 5 stars!

S.

Nice location but unwilling to answer basic questions ab the cabinet. Good food , good at soy milk, and fast service.

A.

Very nice cafe, generous portions of cake and good service

S.

This place is amazing and exactly what Parnell needed, coffee's good, food's good. The only complaints I've heard is that it's too busy!

S.

Happy full stars, nice service, nice food very well presented, a place to go.

N.

Awesome, beautiful delicious food, would highly recommend

S.

Nice food and service. Good decor. Would be perfect if they had understanding of English.

E.

Very nice mushroom breakfast but noisy when it’s busy

K.

Amazing food. Great service. Unbelievable cakes. Insta worthy.

B.

Great. Cake/treat selection second to none.

V.

Very pleasant cafe. Good location in Parnell. Good service and food. Will go again.

G.

Nice little brunch place on the corner. Good food and coffee!

N.

Yummy food and drinks. A bit noisy with the concrete flooring.

M.

Beautiful food

B.

Lots of yummy food - especially if you like brioche!

G.

Food, awesome. Coffee, delicious. Service, good! Instagram-worthy, yup.

J.

Absolutely delicious and unique menu. Struggled to decide what to have as was spoilt for choice.

G.

Good food, the sandwich was HUGE and fries were well done!

J.

Good, friendly service and food reasonably priced and good quality.

R.

Good food, the sandwich was HUGE and fries were well done!

E.

Epic food, and great atmosphere. One of the best spots in Parnell for sure.

T.

Solid cafe. Always pleased with the breakfast options.

J.

Great food, great coffee and good service.

T.

Loved it

M.

Very nice menu food is served very fast and the wait staff are very friendly

M.

Lots of fantastic gluten free options, as well as vegan, keto, and paleo

C.

Fabulous breakfast, with excellent coffee and wonderful baked goods.

R.

Too pretty to eat...

P.

Love the atmosphere here. Gorgeous food and staff super nice .

C.

Good food, not the best service even though it wasn’t that busy.

G.

After the first time eating here being very 'high expectactions not met' I gave it a second go with lower expectations that were only just met..

R.

Nice place, spicy chai though. Excellent brownie. No actual Winona present, improvement point!

D.

Love this place, food so different and healthy.

T.

Waited for 40 minutes and still weren't seen for a order after many requests, we walked out ..... shame as the food looked amazing

S.

Acoustics not great/very noisy but the food is excellent 🙂

M.

Amazing food. Friendly staff. Amazing food. Don't miss this!

C.

Excellent breakfast options and attention to detail when going there

J.

You got to try their big breakfast - Eggs and that pork belly?! Exquisitely different.

M.

Delicious menu of breakfast foods and great cabinet food also!

A.

Good food and service. Provide Gluten Free option.

G.

Truly hip and cool little cafe. Great food, great crew.

S.

Tasty cabinet food and will be back to try the menu as french toast looked fantastic

L.

Could do with a bit more space and it's a long wait for the food (hence your customers are waiting n waiting n waiting.....) it's crowded

D.

The food was good and had good presentation but it was expensive 😭

A.

The food is honestly bas good as it looks and the staff is really nice

S.

Great food!!! Good service even when massively busy!

M.

Very popular and great service, well organised. Interesting food, generous helpings.

A.

Nice variety of dishes, decent food. Cabinet food looks amazing

C.

Had a takeaway coffee, the best I have had in Auckland so far...

H.

The Càfe where I had ('m having) the best creamy mushroom ever!❤

J.

Pretty busy, quite pricey but the food is beautiful!

P.

Great food very busy loud but well worth it

S.

Nice place for lunch, good food, good service

C.

Soooo good!!

C.

#internationalfriedchickenday

K.

Delicious coffee and pastries. At times hard to get waitress’ attention

R.

Food always very good, staff go out of their way to help.

S.

Amazing food but a little overpriced. Brunch for two $75

N.

Amazing food, good portion sizes. Fab.

Z.

Best pancakes

Z.

Great cafe. Just gotta be in early to get a seat!

c.

Awesome atmosphere l, kind staff, interesting food

J.

Epic as always. Patchy service but the food and coffee is awesome.

D.

Amazing cakes. Do try

F.

Amazing breakfast and pastries. Be sure to try the hot chocolate!

A.

Great food but very noisy inside.

R.

Incredible food, good coffee, lovely atmosphere

C.

Great food and great vibe

L.

Very cool vib great food

T.

Except it's very crowded and noisy, the food is great and the cafe itself is nice.

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