Excitingly, we’ve got the greatest list for you dedicated foodies who absolutely adore brunchin’ and munchin’ your way through Auckland. Whatever your preference, satisfy your brunch-loving heart by eating at one of 18 of the best brunches places in Auckland.
1. Fluff Cafe
This lovely little café offers all-day breakfasts as well as the fluffiest bread creations paired with refreshing drinks. Think drooling French toast, cheese-stuffed chicken katsu sandwiches, smoothies, turmeric lattes and plenty more.
📍Unit 7G/38 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
2. The Lula Inn
Why not make your brunch a boozy affair with The Lula Inn’s two hour Bottomless Brunch session? Happening every Saturday and Sunday for just $47.50 per person, grab a table outside along the waterfront, and enjoy a never ending cycle of prosecco, mimosas and more – all paired with delicious dishes such as Brulée banana bread and poached eggs.
📍149 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
3. Hello Stranger
With an outstanding selection of sweet and savoury options…you’ll be truly satisfied. For example, puffy French Toast with Kaya jam topped with candy floss and pecan pie pancakes. Certainly, it’s the perfect breakfast place to cure a hangover.
📍 27a Smales Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland 2013, New Zealand
4. Kiss Kiss Eatery
Enjoy a late Asian fusion brunch here such as tasty noodles, rice platters, classic buns and more. A different type of brunch affair, but still as delicious. Influencers even flock here to get the perfect gram-approved picture.
📍1 Rocklands Avenue, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand
5. Knead On Benson
This 5-star review trendy new bakery café is Remuera serves some of the most creative pastries on their small brunch menu. Highlights include eggs benedict and scampi spaghetti, but you also won’t want to miss their delicious croissants. Read further about Knead On Benson here.
📍76 Benson Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050, New Zealand
6. The Candy Shop
Enjoy an elevated Kiwi brunch and delicious coffee at this vibrant restaurant. At the weekends, they cater a fantastic brunch menu with the likes of eggs benedict, prawn burgers and most notably the crowd-pleasing croffles, with ice cream, bacon, caramelised banana, espresso mascarpone and white chocolate crumbles. A must-try if you ask us!
📍2/8 Osborne Street, Newmarket, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
7. Holly’s Café
Indulge on soul-satisfying brunches with a Korean twist at this West Auckland café. Read all about Holly’s here.
8. Orvieto Café
This café is known for the most heavenly food, from stacked fritters, huge brunch platters, great coffee and much more. Certainly, we won’t need to convince you to go for brunch here.
📍 935 Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1042, New Zealand
9. Scarecrow
From the big breakfasts, vegan shakshuka, loaded omelets, toasties and more…this is the perfect place for brunch. Plus, you can get a fantastic lunch delivery right to your doorstep if you’re homeworking.
📍 33 Victoria Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
10. Chuffed
Another top Auckland café for a delicious brunch in a bright setting. A cult-favourite catering some delicious breakfasts, huge platters, house-made crumpets, refreshing coffee and much more.
📍 43 High Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
11. The Shelf
Indulge on huge breakfast platters resembling English breakfasts, French toast and our personal favourite Belgian Waffles. These waffles come with maple syrup, berry compote, bizarre candy floss, whipped cream, and the opportunity to add bacon for extra. What a masterpiece!
📍 50 High Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
12. Gorilla Kitchen
This 5-star hotspot is one of the best vegan eateries. From jaw-dropping nachos and authentic pizzas, to divine egg omelets – you’ll feel healthy in style, with everything being 100% plant-based.
📍 159 Symonds Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
13. Blend Café
This cosy new contender in the Auckland food scene offers a delicious selection of Asian fusion brunches and more. Read all about it here.
📍500 Ti Rakau Drive, Northpark, Auckland 2013, New Zealand
14. Woolfy’s
Renowned for the most instagrammable hotcakes and more, this place is the ultimate food porn. With some of the best pancakes in Auckland, pleasurable cookies and cream toast, wholesome salads and exclusive beverages…you’ll be in your element.
📍 5 Cryers Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland 2013, New Zealand
15. Federal Delicatessen
This award-winning New York deli is ideal for American brunches . For example, OTT grilled cheese sandwiches, the best pancakes, desserts like pies, to name a few.
📍 86 Federal Street, Auckland City, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
16. Odette’s Eatery
This Mediterranean restaurant serves a classy affair of North African-inspired and Mediterranean-inspired dishes that are to die for. Think scrambled halloumi, banana loaf, sweet crepes, spinach and pea fritters, to name a few. See Odettes website for more information.
📍 90 Wellesley Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
17. Williams Eatery
This delightful eatery serves some of the best coffees and hot chocolates in Auckland. These go lovely paired with highlights such as generous-sized pitas, healthy meals like Mezze bowls and plenty more to fill you up.
📍 g03/85 Daldy Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
18. Scullery
Another yummy brunch place to dive into this season. Although, they haven’t much of an internet presence, so you’ll just have to take our word that it’s one of the best brunches. Think flavorful eggs benedict, bagels, pancakes and more…this joint is a real crowd-pleaser.
📍166 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand