10 of the Best Cafes in Auckland 2025
One of the most exciting things as an adult is discovering new eateries, this list of the best cafes in Auckland will have you uncovering your new favourite café in parts of Auckland that you wouldn’t have otherwise come across.
One of the most inconvenient feelings on a Saturday morning is opening the cupboard and realizing you are well overdue for a supermarket shop, but knowing full well your current mood will not sustain fighting through traffic and trolleys for a box of cereal. Your next task is very clearly finding one of the best cafes in Auckland that will feed the monster that is growing in your stomach, luckily you have stumbled across this post that will help determine where you should spend your money.
The following Auckland coffee shops will satisfy your cravings and suit everyone’s needs; whether it’s for a hearty meal full of carbs or fat, if you’re in dire need of a sweat treat to help push start your day, or if you’re just looking for the most instagrammable cafes in Auckland… Whatever your requirements for a café in Auckland maybe; you have come to the right place.
Beaufort + Co, Albany
Beaufort + Co Café in Albany is well known for its array of flavoured and filled scones and delicious coffee. Sitting on Oteha Road between East Coast and Albany shopping centre, Beaufort + Co is an easy option if you need a last minute lunch table. Beaufort + Co isn’t just a great coffee shop in Auckland, they host regular events for some light hearted evening entertainment. From Doughnuts & Cocktails where you can decorate doughnuts and indulge in handcrafted cocktails, to themed dinner nights throughout summer evenings.
If you need a last-minute entertainment option in Albany or just want to get a group of friends together for something fun, make sure you check out Beaufort + Co for your next event!
Bark & Brew Cafe, Browns Bay
Bark & Brew is the ultimate dog-friendly cafe in Auckland, dogs aren’t only welcomed into the cafe, but they are encouraged to get on the furniture are relax alongside their owners. Offering a dedicated pet menu, your dog can indulge on treats or pet friendly ice cream while you relax and catch up with friends. Conveniently located on the beach front in Browns Bay, Bark & Brew is perfectly located for pre-coffee zoomies on the beach during dedicated dog walking hours.
Dear Friends, Milford
Dear Friends is one of the best dog-friendly cafes in Auckland, there’s no need to tie your dog up to the nearest lamp post while you make your coffee order as well-behaved dogs are warmly welcomed into the café. Located in the heart of Milford shops, Dear Friends provides a great location for a meal before or after you take a stroll along Milford Beach.
As well as being one of the best cafes in Auckland, Dear Friends provides gluten-free options where you can swap out the bread for gluten-free alternatives.
I highly recommend the salmon roll from the cabinet, otherwise their eggs benedict is also worth coming back for. Their cabinet is always adorned with the most colourful sweet treats that you can’t deny yourself of.
Beam, Milford
Another great dog-friendly café in Auckland is Beam Café in Milford. Located directly opposite New World and only a short walk from Dear Friends. Beam café offers their own twist on all your classic café favourites; from coconut French toast, crispy prawn benedict to mixed mushroom with spicy chorizo on sourdough. Beam is a fan favourite of mine, my husband and our dog.
My favourite meal is the CCC burger; the crispy Chinese styled fried chicken paired with bacon has the perfect amount of crunch to compliment the soft burger buns.
Takapuna Beach Cafe, Takapuna
Takapuna Beach Café is one of the most well-known cafes on the North Shore, known for its picture-perfect location near the boat ramp. Perched near the waters edge and facing out to Rangitoto Island, Takapuna Beach Café is one of the most instagrammable cafes in Takapuna. The café has a dedicated takeaway and cabinet food area, or if you so choose you can grab a seat on the deck and dine in while you watch the sunrise drench the coastline in gold.
Takapuna Beach Café is so popular that you will often find first responders grabbing their pre-shift coffee before their arduous shift ahead.
Whether you visit Takapuna Beach Café for their warm croissants or cream filled doughnuts, you’ll no doubt be posting on your social media a picture of your morning coffee.
Patch, Wairau
Patch café is Wairau’s worst kept secret, sitting amongst the industrial area between Wairau and Hillcrest. Patch café has indoor and outdoor seating, a cabinet overloaded with sweet and savoury treats and a menu bursting with flavour.
Patch Café serves as a hub for flavour and a cabinet bursting with colour and undeniable temptation, this Auckland coffee shop is one that should be enjoyed, even if you have to come across the harbour bridge to get there.
Dogs are welcome in the outdoor dining area, and there is plenty of space for groups to make a booking and enjoy a delicious meal together.
Winona Forever, Parnell
I have spent many brunch meals at Winona Forever in Parnell; analyzing the cabinet for the cakes, muffins, slices and everything in between, then over-indulging on a meal only to get home and have a lethargic nap. Winona Forever is a fantastic café in Auckland that caters for gluten-free options and any other dietary requirement that you may have. The cabinet options are an overstimulating array of colour and sugar which you cannot avoid the temptation of.
Orvieto, Mt Eden
After you’re taken your beloved dog to one of the best dog parks in Auckland at Big King Reserve, stop in for a coffee at Orvieto Café directly next door. Orvieto Café in Mt Eden offers a great range of hot meals and cabinet items to refuel after chasing your dog through the park. You won’t have any trouble finding parking along Mount Eden Road and there are plenty of outdoor tables so you can enjoy a coffee while your dog catches their breath after their run.
The Gaff, Mangere Bridge
The Gaff is one of the most Instagrammable cafes in Auckland. The cabinet food is a mix of filled sandwiches and colourful sweets, the interior is tastefully and cleanly decorated with neon signs and the exterior emulates a pioneer home with a gorgeous fenced front yard. Ideal for children, The Gaff is also a great dog-friendly café in Auckland south of the harbour bridge.
Located on Coronation Road, the Gaff is quickly accessible from the motorway at Mahunga Drive offramp just after the Mangere Bridge. So whether you are on your way to the airport or just need an excuse to try something new, head out to Mangere Bridge to enjoy something a little different.
Humbug Cafe, Glen Eden
Humbug is one of the best cafes in West Auckland, serving up hearty breakfast or lunch meals to satisfy the hunger of the pickiest of eaters. Humbug sits between Glen Eden and New Lynn shopping centre, surrounded by ample parking you will have no excuse to skip out on a meal at Humbug. Whether you love in West Auckland or are visiting the Waitakere Ranges for a weekend hike, Humbug Café should be on your Auckland itinerary.
Other Dog-Friendly Cafes in Auckland
Auckland is a very dog friendly city, go to any beach before 10am on a weekend morning and you will be over run with four legged furry friends; everything from Chihuahuas to Great Danes run free on most Auckland beaches before a certain time. So if you’re looking for dedicated dog-friendly cafes in Auckland, check out my post one the best dog-friendly cafes in Auckland which covers more cafes where you can take your four legged best friend, otherwise check below for a quick list of dog-friendly cafes in Auckland.
- Dear Jervois, Herne Bay
- Drifter Coffee, Orewa
- Pastrami & Rye, Ponsonby
- Stripe Cafe, Titirangi
- Leigh Sawmill, Leigh
