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Up Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Bar Coffee shop Catering service Cocktail bar Function room facility

One of the Top rated Catering services in Auckland


Address

Level 1/8 Albert Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Website

www.upcafe.co.nz

Contact

+64 9 973 5231

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (225 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 2 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 2 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 2 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Agness S. 2 years ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Up Cafe is my go to whenever I am in the city! I bring my friends here, catch up for lunch and drive in from West for brunch on weekends sometimes too! Lisa and the Team are amazing, so welcoming. The vibe of the cafe is very chill. The FOOD! Amazing, delicious, quality food - massive servings too so real value for money. I highly recommend going here - these are only a few of the photos ive taken - I love the Creamy Mushrooms or the waffles, the Caesar salad is amazing - in fact the whole menu is a vibe! If you have never been, you should go! Support local.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brock C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food, incredibly friendly owner. Best cafe in Auckland by miles.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dee P. 6 months ago on Google • 203 reviews
    A massive thank you to Lisa, Aaron & to the amazing team at Up Cafe for making Andys 50th Birthday a memorable occasion, the buffet, the wonderful food & selection, our guests could not stop raving on about the food! You have definitely exceeded my expectations, excellent communication & easy to deal with! We had breakfast the next morning & the food was exceptional. I highly recommend this venue for their catering service & cafe for breakfast. We will definitely be returning back soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlie L. 1 year ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Ordered their catering platters for office lunch and it was a mega hit!!! So we absolutely had to try them out in person and they did not disappoint!! Food was delicious & tasty, atmosphere warm & comfy and owner was so welcoming and friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharene T. 10 months ago on Google
    Up Cafe & Lisa were the caterers for our Pink Ribbon 🎀 charity function today. Her menu, attention to detail n our colour of choice pink was amazing! Lisa later arrived after the function with a care “lunch” salad n spiralina drink for myself & colleague complimentary just because! That’s service, devine food & client care. Thank you for helping towards “LUXE” Real Estate function being so successful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elli R. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing!! I cant wait to go again 🥰 We had the caesar salad and waffle stack - highly recommended! It is so hard to find good waffles anywhere in akl
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lei T. 11 months ago on Google
    Food is amazing and the Koko Samoa Coffee so good Thank you Lisa and Aaron - you guys are amazing They also catered some of the food for our daughters 5th birthday and we couldn’t be happier - our guests loved it The Tautiaga6 family will be back xox
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shirley T. 1 year ago on Google
    What a gem. Lovely coffee (try the Samoan mocha - it’s yum! And the toasted rēwena bread is amazing) and generous breakfast and the friendliest service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tyler C. 2 years ago on Google
    This café is really great for breakfast. About the only downside was that we had to wait about 40 minutes for our food and so we'd finished our drinks by then. The staff were very friendly and the waffles were huge and delicious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucy N. 2 years ago on Google
    Our family had the best experience! Lisa had a warm and friendly approach to all the customers. Food was of abundance and so delicious. I wish that we had an Up Cafe in Tokoroa and cannot wait to visit again, especially for the Kokoccino.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maree H. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly recommend Up Cafe.The food is delicious and value for money.The service is quick, a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.You will never want to leave. Loved our visit and will definitely be back! Thanks to Lisa, Aaron and team.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike B. 4 months ago on Google • 120 reviews
    I have been to this cafe many times prior to the pandemic but visited again recently with a good friend for brunch. Their food and service is some of the best in Auckland and you really must try it. And their coffee is great. The location is also one of its biggest advantages with a very welcoming atmosphere. I will be going back frequently. Top marks to Lisa, Honey and their Team. 👍😀

  • 5/5 Matthew A. 1 year ago on Google • 105 reviews
    It's morning your family says, "we're so hungry", you know finding a "good" breakfast for a diverse family is tough in the city. Well look no further than Up Cafe. We enjoyed breakfast there and and it was on overall great experience. We booked ahead just in case. Although it was slightly busy for a Saturday morning it wasn't necessarily needed. Helpful though, we may have had to wait a few minutes at best. We were greeted with a smile and quickly seated. The staff is not many here so please be patient when waiting to order or food to arrive. The menu had several options for many of our diverse eaters and there was something for everyone. If the menu doesn't grab you, check the cabinet up front or the counter. Both had many items equally delicious. They even had scones as big as my hand, it was big, trust me. Water was delivered with our coffees (1 mocha and 1 flat white) and soon after our food arrived. It was hot and very presentable. It tasted amazing. We ordered, waffles, eggs on toast and a mince on toast. The service was quick and polite. We had a wonderful experience. So the next time your family wakes up with the hungries and you have no solutions. Give a call to the Up Cafe and book a table. I assure you, you will not be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Elisha L. 1 month ago on Google • 75 reviews New
    Saturday late breakfast for 2. Thoroughly recommend this place, best server / table staff we've had in Auckland! Pleasant, attentive and considerate. Food was fantastic with large portions Eggs Benedict on hash browns was delicious as was the full breakfast, the pork sausage flavor was just right, try these you won't be disappointed! Suggest advertising that breakfast is all day. And access is via the hotel entrance.

  • 5/5 Kevin D. 7 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Had an excellent mince on toast with poached eggs (std is 1 but I asked for another) breakfast on my way to jury duty at the District Court. Very nice pot of tea also.

  • 5/5 Kristine C. 4 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Our first meal after arriving in NZ did not disappoint! Our party had both lunch and breakfast, everything was delicious. And the owners came out and spoke with us quite a while, giving us an amazing welcome to the country. Lovely people, space and food!

  • 5/5 Karla M. 3 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    One of the best cafes in the CBD🎉 Service is amazing! Lisa & Aaron are so warm and welcoming, their team are truly the best. The food is delicious and fresh! It never disappoints and is soooo yummy & cooked w loved. The facilities are clean and your bare arms won’t get stuck to the tables like most busy cafes. The ambience is pleasing! We love going to Up Cafe because of the affordable prices aswell. 10/10 from us! I couldn’t give a dish recommendation as we love all the food they serve 🙂

  • 5/5 Hau R. 10 months ago on Google
    Service was top notch, I appreciate the laid back service vs the hustle and bustle of the city. I ordered the chicken caesar salad and something that i appreciate is the balance in the dressing, it wasn’t overly salty because you do have some that love to drown the salad in anchovies 🤣 Very rich salad could’ve done without the egg but otherwise very lovely salad and dining experience 🤌🏽

  • 5/5 Paul I. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location, fairly hidden gem off the main shopping street and just afew minutes walk from Britomart Station, drinks were perfect, food amazing and such generous portions 10/10

  • 5/5 John L. 1 year ago on Google
    Up Cafe is located on the Mezzanine level of the hotel in downtown Auckland. Food is great and if you're looking carefully you'll notice there are some choices available made with ingredients from the Pacific, like my favorite, hot Koko. Lisa and Aaron own and operate the space, and have all the expected yums you'd want from a cafe, or if you're needing something more specific, don't be afraid to ask.

  • 5/5 Michael D. 8 months ago on Google
    Very tasty food with great service. The staff was super friendly and even gave us tips on what to do in the area.

  • 5/5 Lee W. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to Up after the Super Rugby Grand Final in June. Fantastic food, great coffee and the owner was incredibly attentive even tho the cafe was busy. Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Lou C. 2 years ago on Google
    Really friendly staff, very generous portion and delicious veggie omelette, even rushed my order due to my own time pressures. Nice spot for breakfast, and coffee is delicious!

  • 5/5 Teresa G. 5 months ago on Google
    Lisa & Aaron, everyone was so impressed with the event we had with you. But what came through most was your kindness & passion for what you do. We couldn’t fault a thing, food, location, service - you nailed it all! I cannot thank you enough for making Shane’s birthday a truely memorable day. God bless!

  • 5/5 Ngaire S. 1 year ago on Google
    Looking for a quality low fuss place to eat, in a nice setting? This is it!. As out of towners the city has been hard at times to navigate a nice place to eat. All we wanted was a good breakfast and 'Up Cafe' served us well. From adults, teens, a 5yr old and an infant. Great prices, amazing portions, nice atmosphere and great service by the owner herself. Our whanau are currently navigating the world of child cancer and have been apart of city for 2weeks already. 2 to go. This cafe has been our best place to eat so far. Very suitable for our teenager who prefers more quiet settings, not too overly crowded, and yummy food. Every meal was fantastic. We had Porridge. Full breaky. Salmon Benedict. Eggs on toast. Mince on toast. Smoothies and coffees. All great meals. Thank you so much. We'll be back again I'm sure.

  • 5/5 Naomi O. 1 year ago on Google
    This cafe is highly recommended! Went to this place few time and it never disappointed me. From breakfast to brunch, all dishes are delicious and great customer service team!

  • 5/5 Tamara “Tamara” A. 2 years ago on Google
    Catered for my baby shower and the food was so good as I didn’t want anything big but a grazing table and this was perfect. Lisa was quick to set up also especially commuting from the city to Flat Bush while her cafe was still open. So she went above and beyond. Thank you upcafe 🙏🏽

  • 5/5 James L. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    The food was absolutely wonderful, the atmosphere was lovely and although the inside seemed busy, the little lady in the front worked her butt off to make sure we were okay on our side, Kudos! Highly recommend the Eggs Benedict and contrary to the last reviews, wait time is worth. Thank you 😊😊


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ 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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