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Lawn Café

Cafe

😠 We ordered 3 dishes - Cuban eggs Benedict, Turkish eggs and zucchini fritter. All of them were consistently salty and way too heavy flavoured. We couldn’t finish the whole dish (even tho we were hungry) bcos they were way too salty. The service was not the best. We ordered at the counter and the wai... People often mention coffee, great, Great, service,


Address

12 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Website

lawncafe.nz

Contact

+64 9 886 7473

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (75 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 Yan S. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    We ordered 3 dishes - Cuban eggs Benedict, Turkish eggs and zucchini fritter. All of them were consistently salty and way too heavy flavoured. We couldn’t finish the whole dish (even tho we were hungry) bcos they were way too salty. The service was not the best. We ordered at the counter and the waitress did not even raise her eyebrows while we waited. After a long time, she finally finished her cups on her hand, she asked us what we wanted and took our order in an impatient manner. Later on even served us the wrong coffee. Not the best experience. Won’t recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer A. 7 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Great coffee, delicious egg and bacon roll and the fresh (warm) almond croissant was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside- just the way it should be. We were on our way in good time but not rushed. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alexis 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    One of my fave cafes in AKL City Great service, great coffee (Supreme is really good) Food cabinet is sometimes a bit short on variety Would be great if you offered Empanadas, Tortilla, or some other great Spanish/Latin dish for lunch options, and Quiches. Thanks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shyamal B. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the Turkish egg and the fries were so fresh. The ambiance is pleasant, would definitely visit again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandeep A. 10 months ago on Google • 382 reviews
    Great coffee and food. Prompt service and good portions

  • 3/5 Zephyr S. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been coming here for a while. Good coffee compared to the others around the Viaduct area, but the efficiency and responsiveness of customer service falls short most times. This morning around 11, I ordered a brioche and it wasn't busy yet it took about 15 mins to get the order.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ralph E. 9 months ago on Google • 302 reviews
    A great cafe, On my doorstep but had never visited.

  • 5/5 Hong P. 4 months ago on Google • 84 reviews
    Had couples of nice coffee here and going to try their breakfast

  • 5/5 Karen Toast C. 6 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    I'm a regular and really like the place. My only reservation is for some reason the counter gets my colleague's order wrong every time. It is weird because everyone else's works great. Just make you are a bit loud when you order I suspect.

  • 5/5 Allie P. 10 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Best sausage roll I've had by far

  • 5/5 Chai Latte P. 10 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Limited options for a vegan customer but the Smashed avocado, fried chickpeas, zhug, bush pepper dish was amazing, and so was the banana bread. Good soy latte as well. The fruits on the muesli / granola dish could be better though.

  • 5/5 Tim A. 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Outstanding new menu. Next level delicious granola with coconut yoghurt (nice to have high quality dairy free options) which managed to throw a little shade on the excellent broccolini stack. Coffee is good. Outside is an actual lawn.

  • 5/5 Sheree C. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a lovely brunch with a group of friends. The coffee is great and the dark rye bread is so nice I even tried to get the recipe to no avail. Oh well, maybe after my next visit because I'm definitely going again.

  • 5/5 Joe S. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendliest staff! Coffee is great but the Cheese and Bacon Brioche during lockdown.........that my friends, is the magic moment.....

  • 4/5 Vanh A. 8 months ago on Google
    Good coffee service was very quick

  • 5/5 Julie O. 3 years ago on Google
    Best coffee in the area by far. Delicious sandwiches and salads also. Really open and light area as well to have lunch or work from for a couple hours. The staff were really friendly and even helped me plug in my laptop while there. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Scott N. 9 months ago on Google
    Great spot to have breakie and coffee and watch the world go by!

  • 5/5 Taryn W. 3 years ago on Google
    I really enjoyed my lunch at Lawn. Great spot by the boats and lovely to sit in the sunshine. Very tempted to try a smoothie on my next visit as the one I saw looked delicious.

  • 5/5 Chris W. 11 months ago on Google
    Fantastic cafe in an area that doesn't have a great selection to choose from. I come here regularly for breakfast when I'm in Auckland for work, and it's always really good - food, service are great, and the coffee is excellent too.

  • 5/5 Ian M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the coffee on the Viaduct and is NZ unofficial networking epicenter for property.

  • 3/5 John 1 year ago on Google
    Tea cup without a saucer. The place seems to survive on coffee sales. Staff all dressed in black.

  • 5/5 Gerard M. 11 months ago on Google
    Great spot, nice atmosphere, feels hidden away, and always a warm welcome from the team, Enya, Josh, and Alex.

  • 5/5 Gerald L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee and friendly staff. Free wi-fi available.

  • 5/5 Mike H. 1 year ago on Google
    Best small flat white I've had for a couple months. Cosy little cafe tucked away amidst a sea of green lawn, guess the name does the cafe justice!

  • 5/5 Ezra 1 year ago on Google
    Nice cafe but quite slow

  • 5/5 Carmody L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. Lovely staff. Recommend to all passing through.

  • 5/5 Elaine T. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff here are so super friendly and great service. It's like a garden feel and the tea range is fabulous 😃


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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