Thinking of cafe hopping this weekend but not sure where to go? Fret not! I got you covered! Here are 27 highly instagrammable cafes in Auckland zooming your way!
I’m Rani and I’ve lived in New Zealand for about 11 years.
The excitement of trying a new cafe in Auckland every weekend is an absolute thrill!
Fun and quirky or romantic and beautiful, I have a cafe sorted for that perfect Instragrammable cafe shot.
In this article, you will find detailed reviews of the best cafe in South Auckland or downtown CBD. Grab a hot cuppa and scroll down for some drool-worthy photos of food and cafes near you!
27 Instagrammable Cafes in Auckland:
1. Dear Jervois
2. Divine Patisserie
3. Kind Cafe
4. Lola
5. Snickel Lane
6. Rude Boy Deli
7. Mama Loco
8. Cereal Killa
9. Geeks on Sainsbury
10. Amano + Amano Bakery
11. Deco Eatery
12. Odettes Eatery
13. Foxtrot Parlour
14. Cartroux
15. Little Bird Organics
16. Meadow
17. The Candy Shop
18. Stolen Summer
19. Lieutenant Coffee Bar & Eatery
20. L’oeuf
21. Chuffed
22. Winona Forever
23. Billy Cafe
24. Dear Coasties
25. Common Ground Eatery
26. House of Chocolate Dessert Cafe & Cakery
27. The Lake House Cafe
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1. Dear Jervois
Casual dining cafe based in Herne Bay, Dear Jervois takes on a natural approach to food by only purchasing local organic produce to cater to all diets.
The Super Berry smoothie is a must-have! Power packed with mixed berries, banana, honey, coconut, chia seeds, and one sip and you will be mentally transported to Bali on a summer day!
Address: 234 Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, Auckland (Google Maps)
Opening Times: Mon – Fri 7-4 | Sat-Sun 8-4
2. Divine Patisserie
240 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush, Auckland
Mon-Sat 9-6 | Sun 10-5
The decor here wins the category for Instagrammable cafes in Auckland!
In the heart of Flat Bush, Divine Patisserie is one of the best cafes in South Auckland with a huge following and gets quite crowded over the weekends.
Gorgeous variety of desserts. I tried the lemon poppyseed cake and instantly let out a contented sigh – you know that sigh!
The same one when I am in front of the telly on a Friday evening with a tub of Ben & Jerry’s.
3. Kind Cafe
16 McDonald Street, Morningside, Auckland
Mon – Fri 7:30am – 2:30pm | Sat-Sun 8am – 2:30pm
Based in Morningside, Kind Cafe has a wide array of vegan and vegetarian options with its menu being mostly plant-based. Every crook and cranny of this cafe has a potted plant, it sure gives a sense of vibrancy yet coziness. The tofu bao buns for the win!
4. Lola
517 Ellerslie Panmure Highway, Mount Wellington, Auckland
Mon – Fri 7:00am – 2:30pm | Sat-Sun 8am – 3:00pm
The place is famously known for the catchphrase -” waffles are just pancakes with abs”. LOL!
Based in Mount Wellington, Lola can easily be counted as an Instagram worthy cafe in Auckland with a core belief system of serving customers with comfort, safety, value, health, and love.
Gluten-free and dairy options are usually hard to come by, in general. Until I tried the sticky black rice pudding served with caramelized banana & tropical fruits – what a dish! I’m dead and transported to food-heaven.
5. Snickel Lane
Tucked between Fort Lane and Commerce Street, Auckland CBD
Mon 7:00am – 8:30pm | Tues & Wed 7:00am – 10:00pm | Thursday 7:00am – 11:00pm | Friday 7:00am – 12:00am | Saturday 8:30am – 12:00am | Sunday 10:00am – 10:00pm
Snickel Lane is one of the city center’s best-kept secrets! Located smack in the middle of CBD, near Britomart Station, it holds multiple outlets all in one location.
From Polynesian food to a new cafe in Auckland called La Fuente to Spanish tapas and Japanese delicacies.
Some top-quality grubs are available here. If you are heading to Spark Arena or just stopping by for a quick lunch here, you sure will be spoilt for choice at Snickel Lane.
6. Rude Boy Deli
34 Sale Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland
Mon – Fri 7:00am – 3:00pm | Sat-Sun 8am – 3:00pm
Rude Boy Deli is one of my top brunch spots in town. The tender loving care which they take with their food and beverages is outstanding. Perfection doesn’t exi—- YES IT DOES!
7. Mama Loco
219 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany, Auckland
Mon – Tues Closed | Wed 12 – 9.30pm | Thurs 12 – 10.30pm | Fri – Sat 12 – 11:00pm | Sun 12 – 5:00pm
A slice of Mexico right here! Tijuana fries, BBQ pulled jackfruit, and outstanding Mama’s fried chicken, you will be crazy to not be calling in to make a reservation for Friday night girls catch up over here. Don’t even get me started on the cocktails – Flirtini for the win!
8. Cereal Killa
360 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland
Mon Closed, Tuesday-Thursday 8am-4pm | Fri8am-4pm, Sat8am-4pm,Sun8am- 4pm
The name of the cafe is catchy. The part that truly got my attention was the elaborately decorated beverages – they had a whole section dedicated purely to chocolate milk.
This brings out the child in all of us – from Smarties to Oreos to crunchy choco bars, it felt like an absolute dream. I got to warn you, it gets messy! But you sure do leave with a happy heart and a silly grin.
9. Geeks on Sainsbury
1/55 Sainsbury Road, Mount Albert, Auckland
Mon – Fri 7:00am – 3:00pm | Sat-Sun 8am – 3:00pm
The rustic feel of Geeks on Sainsbury, along with its impeccable food presentation begs to be called one of the highly Instagrammable cafes in Auckland. The feeling of walking into a place and being greeted with warm smiles and hearty meals, it feels like you are on the set of “Cheers”.
10. Amano + Amano Bakery
66 – 68, Tyler Street, Britomart Place, Auckland
Mon – Sun 7:00am – 10:00pm
Amano + Amano always reminds me of Audrey Hepburn – joy & comfort with a healthy dollop of elegance & classy. The absolute must-have here has got to be the blueberry cheese eclair. I suggest taking a BIG bite of it and taking a deep breath – MAGIC!
11. Deco Eatery
Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Road, Titirangi Auckland
Mon -Thursday 7am-9pm | Fri 7am-10pm | Sat – 7:30am-10pm | Sun – 7:30am-9pm
Slice of Mediterranean over here! Freshly baked delights – check! Gluten, vegan, and dairy options – check! A 3-course feast fit for a Queen with award-winning wine to accompany your meal – check!
12. Odettes Eatery
90 Wellesley Street West, Auckland CBD
Mon – Wed 7am-3pm | Thu – Fri 7am-11pm | Sat – 8am-11pm | Sun – 8am-3pm
Located in Auckland CBD, Odettes is a Middle European cafe that always makes me feel like the sculptor, Michelangelo came down from heaven and sculpted these dishes into near perfection! Tell me you are not crying just by looking at this beautiful crepe delicacy!
13. Foxtrot Parlour
7 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Mon – Fri 7:00am – 4:00pm | Sat-Sun 8am – 4:00pm
Based out of Ponsonby Central, Foxtrot Parlour got me squealing with joy when I heard that Head Chef Ben’s beef rendang was back in action! The burst of flavors in their dishes of tying in East meets West makes me wonder if I should propose to Ben!
14. Cartroux
129 West End Road, Westmere, Auckland
Mon – Sun 7am – 2:30pm
Cartroux originally started as a catering business – cakes, pastries, and butter-filled dreams! With people flocking to their store, they worked on building a cafe brand, and now they have the best of both worlds!
15. Little Bird Organics
Summer Street &, Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland
Mon – Fri 9:00am – 4:00pm | Sat-Sun 8am – 4:00pm
Little Bird Organics was created by partners, Megan and Jeremy. The core concept is to consume high-quality raw and organic foods to truly enrich your body and soul. A little birdie told me about their raspberry chocolates and I haven’t looked back since!
16. Meadow
20 Saint Johns Road, St Johns, Auckland
Mon & Sun – 8:00am – 3:00pm | Tues – Sat 8am – 10:00pm
What a venue! Truly an Instragrammable cafe in Auckland. Fire-frilled pizzas to Wagyu beef burgers under the calming Auckland sun and greeted with chirping birds – sounds like a section out of a Jane Austin novel (did they have Wagyu back then?!)
17. The Candy Shop
2/8 Osborne Street, Newmarket, Auckland
Monday – Friday // 7am – 4pm Saturday & Sunday // 8am – 4pm
The Candy Shop cafe is famous for their Dolsot Bibimbap where you get to add loads of gochujang, mix, and voila! I went in dying to try their Croffles which took me into a different dimension, at the same time got me drooling over the next table’s Bibimbap!
18. Stolen Summer
18B High Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland
Mon-Sat 07:30 to 15:00 | Sun closed
Stolen Summer steals away sleepiness with their fantastic coffee! Locally brewed coffee beans are served to you by the kindest of folks. This new cafe in Auckland is literally a hole in the wall. Life’s greatest treasures are usually the best-kept secrets.
19. Lieutenant Coffee Bar & Eatery
Level 1 2/7 Queen Street, Commercial Bay, Auckland
Mon – Fri | 7:00am – 4:00pm Sat – Sun | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Left! Left right left! Swift & precise, we got a hot Lt. in town. Best cheese & chives scones in town HANDS DOWN! Their display cabinet is nothing short of perfection – beautifully arranged with delicious delectables, especially the coddled egg & soldiers.
20. L’oeuf
4A Owairaka Avenue, Mount Albert, Auckland
Tues – Sun 07:30 to 3:00 | Mon closed
L’oeuf Cafe is a boutique independent cafe located in Mount Albert and is known for its bronuts. I recommend the BBQ beef on toast with kimchi, you can’t go wrong with this. Relatively a new cafe in Auckland, L’oeuf Cafe gets extremely busy over lunchtime!
21. Chuffed
43 High Street, Auckland CBD
Mon – Fri 7:30am – 3pm | Sat-Sun 8:30am – 3pm
An award-winning cafe located on High Street, Chuffed has an extensive menu catering to gluten/dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian diets. Down an unusual entrance, there is a serene-like back garden area luring you with the smell of their famous crumpets.
22. Winona Forever
100 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
Mon – Fri 7:00am – 4pm | Sat-Sun 8:00am – 4pm
Located in Parnell, I could not take enough photos of Winona Forever’s dishes on display – presentation is impeccable, claiming it as one of the most Instagrammable cafes in Auckland. Macadamia Nut & Passionfruit Cheesecake for the win!
23. Billy Cafe
79 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland
Mon – Fri 7:30am – 2pm | Sat-Sun 8:00am – 2pm
Based in Newmarket, Billy Cafe is not too far from the Auckland Museum and overlooks the Auckland Domain. I had a unique dish here – a hash brown sandwich which is similar to a burger but instead of buns, they had hash browns. Chef’s kiss!
24. Dear Coasties
9 Bakehouse Lane, Orewa, Auckland
Mon-Sun – 06:00am to 4:00pm | Tues closed
40 kilometers north of Auckland, lies Orewa which homes Dear Coasties, an advocate for edible flowers and unique presentation. The first time I was here, I tried pancakes with fairy floss (vanilla flavored), it definitely set the right tone for my day!
25. Common Ground Eatery
1/63 Clyde Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
Mon – Sun 7:30am to 3:00pm
A new cafe in Auckland alert! Their coffee is outstanding – this is a serious claim. Even if coffee isn’t your thing, I highly suggest a cup of their silky golden liquid before charging into their all-day menu. Gluten-free and vegan options are available.
26. House of Chocolate Dessert Cafe & Cakery
5/62-68 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland
Tues – Sat 9:30am – 10pm | Sun: 10am-9pm
Across the northern motorway, all the way in Takapuna lies chocolate heaven. With Rangitoto Island in sight, and warm blankets provided during cool Autumn mornings, House of Chocolate aces customer service!
Well-known for their chocolate ball dish, all chocolate bars and goodies are handmade on site freshly made in the morning. I recall having quite a unique experience – a handmade chocolate spoon that dissolves in hot milk!
27. The Lake House Cafe
37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, Auckland
Tues – Sun 9:00am – 2pm | Mon: Closed
The cafe is located within a historic building, Lake House Arts Center overlooking a wide green field.
On a sunny summer’s day, the feeling of sipping coffee and eating Lake House’s fried chicken waffles is truly a “chicken soup for your soul” kind of feeling – nourishes your soul. There are adult and children’s art classes throughout the week.
FAQs On Instagrammable Cafes in Auckland
What is the best cafe in south Auckland?
I believe the best cafe in South Auckland hands down is the Percy Café in Mangere. The views are stunning especially when at sundown. They have a huge selection of dishes and there are vegetarian and vegan options. The tasty Kōkako coffee is heavenly, if not have a try the All Blacks-themed charcoal smoothie.
What is the Pink cafe in Auckland?
Divine Patisserie – the famous pink cafe – is based down south at Flat Bush. Known for its neon pink sign and floral decor, the team’s core focus is to create a memorable experience for its customers. Check out their unique line of patisseries. The decor is stunning, the prices are moderate and the service is fast.
Which is the best cafe in west Auckland?
My go-to cafe in West Auckland has got to be Deco Eatery. I love the endless variety of Turkish-inspired food options and beverages. For alcoholic options, there are cocktails and affogatos (with Kahlua, Baileys, and Frangelico). I cannot stop commenting on the variety – Greek meatballs, Mezze platters, a huge selection of Turkish delights, and Dolma!
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