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Red Shed Palazzo

Cafe Coffee store Wedding venue Banquet hall Function room facility Country club

One of the Most Revieweds in Franklin


Address

16 Jesmond Road, Auckland 2578, New Zealand

Website

www.redshedpalazzo.co.nz

Contact

+64 9 294 6687

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 6:30 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 6:30 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 6:30 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 6:30 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 7:30 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 7:30 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 6:30 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (13) coffee (13) amazing (9) service (9) great (9) lovely (8) friendly (7) time (7) cafe (6) chicken (6)
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  • 5/5 Abhishek P. 1 year ago on Google • 150 reviews
    The cafe is situated on farm land. Feels fantastic. The food was no doubt delicious and amazing. It was a sunny day and we had to wait for our food for more than 20 minutes but it was worth it. They can make any vegetarian dish by modifying the ingredients which was the best part. Good customer service from the staff. We’ll visit again for sure. Highly recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa L. 6 months ago on Google
    Kind Lovely Staff! such a Beautiful place! You can even hire a spot there for ur next event in their large lovely garden setup Cafe areas. The Red Velvet cake on 29-7-23 was dry... the Pasta amazing but not the right bread for a burger-(they responded this has been fixed 🥰).
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sam 1 year ago on Google
    Expect the unexpected. The atmosphere was lovely and enjoyable, the garden is small but nice for a quick walk. The food however was a disappointment the chicken nachos were bland, the corn chips were plain no flavour. The burger was not a burger, it's as if there trying to be elegant / fancy but it's completely missed the mark although flavour was ok.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Russell M. 10 months ago on Google
    Enjoyed our brunch. Have been there many times and it's always excellent. A large menu that never disappoints and not too expensive either. You can dine inside or outside in the gardens. Very decorative with the surroundings. The staff are very efficient and friendly. Also you can bring your pet dog along. Lots of parking.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robyn and D. 1 month ago on Google • 133 reviews New
    My husband and I went there today for a Valentines lunch, we were warmly welcomed by a happy young lady who was front of staff, she offered us a choice of tables and went that extra mile to accommodate our little dog. I ordered the salt and pepper calamari which certainly lived up to expectation, the salad was fresh and abundant and the calamari was cooked to perfection. My husband chose the Caesar salad 🥗 with the chicken breast, the egg on top just flowed through the salad after a couple of slices, and the chicken breast was moist and delicious, thank you Red Shed for a fabulous lunch and your wonderful hospitality, we will return soon.

  • 4/5 IL D. 6 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Had the sweet belgian waffle, lovely presentation and superb taste. A taste that you'll want to eat again. Well worth the money, awesome atmosphere. The long black is just average else would have given 5*. Definitely worth visiting again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dy y. 6 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    I 100% strongly recommend this cafe, it is full of cultural atmosphere, since the new owner joined, the hygiene status has reached five stars, and the food is so delicious! Well done!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viki L. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    We visited Red Shed again and I was surprised by how much improved its sanitary conditions were compared to a year ago. The friendly and considerate service of the staff was impressive. We can feel that they are running their business with heart. Well done Red Shed !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Belle M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to have brunch. It was a rainy day. The place was busy. We were happy with our food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yooboo 2. 1 year ago on Google
    It's not a high end cafe and cost of food seemed higher than others but quality and no needing to include bacon was totally worth it. Surprised how the food was so good but our flat white coffee had too much milk in it. It felt like milk with coffee smell. Giving 5 star for food as coffee would have been a one off mistake and I would definitely revisit. Ps. Never seen a fat lizard like in the video... haha
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Riven W. 6 months ago on Google
    I bought Roma coffee and tried it when I got home. The coffee here has rich crema! Coffee Crema for the Perfect Espresso, It's definitely not the same quality as the coffee beans I buy at the supermarket.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 jyoti d. 8 months ago on Google
    We had to wait for an hour for our food to arrive. Lucky for the market next, enough time to have a look around while waiting for our meals. Food was nice but nothing fancy. Loved the outdoor seating/setting though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fei Z. 4 months ago on Google
    I had a lovely afternoon tea here couple days ago. The environment was relaxing and spacious, and the food was delicious. It's definitely worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Yoyito 6 months ago on Google • 98 reviews
    first time on this little gem, the place is huge really huge, a lot of place to seat, but with that coming a huge problem, kitchen is to small, and the waiting time is around an hour, big succulent dishes with ok flavor but no according to the cost of every dish, little bit expensive if you spectating for that price a good quality. but it's great place to be with a big group of friends, on Sunday is a market on the backyard, can be handy

  • 4/5 Joy F. 7 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    We come here quite often and I really love the environment at this cafe. The weather was beautiful when we went so we sat outside. There was greenery and plants everywhere with artwork made by local artists that are available for purchase decorating the walls. The lady at the counter was cheerful and bubbly. We waited a little bit for the food but it was very fresh and tasty. I got the special, which was a big scotch fillet with eggs, mushrooms and fries. It was lovely, cooked to medium rare, and the mushrooms were creamy and delicious. I will be a bit nitpicky and say the steak was slightly under flavoured. I've always loved the generous food potions that they give, but this time I've noticed that the big breakfast and soup are a bit smaller than before. Nonetheless, this is still one of my go-to places for a pleasant coffee and brunch.

  • 1/5 Michelle A. 1 month ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Something in the kitchen has drastically changed . Tried giving this place several chances for redemption . Had great food and coffee about a year ago. Now on my last 2 visits I have left super disappointed. $9.50 Iced Mocha was the worst I have had .Bitter and burnt with more ice than coffee. French toast was very dry and stale with a tiny portion of oily bacon and hash brown. My sisters chicken burger (Palazzo burger) was so dry she could barely cut through it .Thought she was going to break the plate with the amount of force that was needed .It tasted old and I doubt it was made fresh.Fries were tasty. Unfortunately won’t be back which is sad as I absolutely used to love this place.

  • 5/5 Heather K. 8 months ago on Google
    A few days ago we had a lovely lunch at The Red Shed. The food was well priced, beautifully presented and excellent quality. The fries were amazing! Large portions made sure everyone was satisfied and the staff and manger very friendly. It can be a little dark inside on a winters day but the indoor heating made it cosy. We will definitely be back especially in Spring/Summer when the outdoor courtyard beckons.

  • 5/5 Casey D. 7 months ago on Google
    Wow what a difference a week has made 😯. Deleted my review from a few months back as I heard there were new owners as cafe re sold a little over a week ago so went in and gave them another go. The new owners have done an amazing job. Everything is so clean and tidy, great seeing some of the old staff back (not running on skeleton staff like previous months and staff were looking a lot happier), table service is back (no more fast food looking lines) and atmosphere is great. Gardens looking well kept and no longer overgrown with weeds and a tangled mess. Piles of leaves scattered around now gone. Looking so much brighter and happier. Definitely looking forward to my next visit and making this my regular go to again 😁. Oh and yay the chocolate banana cake is back yum And now open 7 days whoop Monday and Tuesday morning coffee stops are on my agenda. Well done to the new owner you have done a fantastic job starting to bring back the cafe to what It once was.

  • 5/5 Pho KyHuong B. 7 months ago on Google
    I’ve had an amazing experience here. Was very relaxing, the customer service was amazing everyone was very friendly and smiley which really set the tone of the atmosphere. The staff was on point made sure we got everything we needed. I would definitely be back here and would highly recommend this place !

  • 2/5 Phil And Marilyn H. 7 months ago on Google
    We have been regulars at the red shed for years and so disappointed today. Wasn't particularly busy ( not like it always was) and we still sat and waited 1 1/2 hours for our meal. Atmosphere has changed completely since Christina sold and the new owners need to get themselves sorted or what was a wonderful business will be gone.

  • 5/5 Carol B. 8 months ago on Google
    Great host and staff, and a lovely meal, a very relaxing dining experience 😀

  • 5/5 Barry O. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow, what a cool place. We turned up on the weekend when they also the markets running. Because of this I'm sure they were busier than usual. We were told about 30 minute wait for food, which we were fine with, as we had the time. From the time of ordering our food l, to when it was on our table, was about the 10 minutes. Large portions and very tasty. Everyone left feeling like they'd been at a 5 star restaurant. Would highly recommend.

  • 3/5 Jason P. 8 months ago on Google
    Cakes were below average but the quesadilla was very nice

  • 2/5 Soheil B. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved the premises and the staffing. We were welcomed and served well. The staff pay attention to details which is well much appreciated. But when it comes to the food, my dosh was unforgettably awful. My advice to other customers, whatever you order here, just do not waste your money on their Lambs Fry (Lamb liver). Lamb liver is a tricky dish. Either you make an awesome dish or an awful one (and nothing in between). Unfortunately, mine was the latter. The liver was badly overcooked. The sauce taste was not great. If you don’t know how to cook the dish, then do not put in the menu. So, overall, two out of five.

  • 3/5 Sarah D. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff were friendly and we received our meals quickly on a busy day but the food was average. I had corn fritters and I've had much better, they were quite dry. Lovely setting but the food prices aren't cheap so probaby won't visit for a group meal again. Also one of our guests noticed a fly in one of the food cabinets.

  • 5/5 Joshua K. 1 year ago on Google
    AMAZING! The service was just amazing. This small girl called richelle served me and she was just fabulous. Honestly I think that young people like her make the dining experience so much better. The food was just lovely. I would definitely would return with all my friends, especially with richelle working there. Thank you so much for hiring her and please hire more young people like her. It is a great look on the restaurant that has quality service.

  • 5/5 Ritu A. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful ambiance and amazing service. Staff is so polite and a lot of space for kids to play around until order arrives.

  • 5/5 Lea S. 2 years ago on Google
    First time to the Red Shed our daughter and son in law took us today for lunch and loved it they had everything for a Sunday! A lil market on with fantastic lil stalls Fantastic Food and customer service though they were busy but we didn't wait long as we had the lil market to browse, highly recommended Food fantastic portion and taste Frankie loved the toast!

  • 5/5 Gareth J. 1 year ago on Google
    They catered my son's wedding. Staff and owners excellent. Great food and service and value for money. They were very accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. It was a great night. Recommended.

  • 5/5 JD (. 2 years ago on Google
    Could not fault, rustic, art, good coffee, Sunday markets and plants. Perfect. Indoor and outside seating. Enjoy, great stop for afternoon coffee

  • 5/5 Gina D. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a great place we've been coming here for years now. The staff are very friendly and the food and coffee is amazing. On our most recent visit , the manager was very helpful as we had a birthday cake and she got it all ready for us, with plates and everything. Thank you so much! Will definitely be back again soon.

  • 5/5 Zak A. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, even half portions are decent size, plenty of seating, dog friendly, recommend booking ahead

  • 1/5 Summer C. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    It is not the same as before after changing the new owner. Tasty is normal. Omelette with egg shell and bad avocado. We told them the problem when we paid but they didn’t say anything. Will not come back again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jan M. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    We live in rural South Auckland and have always enjoyed our dining experiences and supporting local business at the Red Shed but today was a real let down. We called in around 2.15pm for lunch and were told the kitchen was closed but we could order from the cabinet. We each ordered a smoked chicken and Brie panini with salad and found a table while we waited for the paninis to be toasted. 20 minutes later they had not appeared so I went to the counter to see where they were. There were several staff milling around but the paninis were still sitting untoasted on the counter. When they finally got brought to our table the photo below shows what was inside. A minuscule portion of smoked chicken, two tiny slices of tomato and no Brie. An anbsolute joke. We’ve always had good food here so what’s happened?


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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