The Tearooms Cafe and Eatery image

The Tearooms Cafe and Eatery

Cafe

👍👍 Welcoming and quite easy to find a seat to eat brunch. Coffee is good, and I think the waffles were decent portion. Would gladly come again People often mention coffee, cafe, staff, good, friendly, service, Lovely, Great,


Address

12 Birkdale Road, Birkdale, Auckland 0626, New Zealand

Website

www.thetearooms.co.nz

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (204 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (18) cafe (11) staff (10) good (9) friendly (8) service (8) Lovely (6) Great (6)
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  • 5/5 Ngahuia-Wananga A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nothing but the best for this café. I visited the café when it first opened, however strategically left my review until now. Alternatives are available for those with allergens. Therefore the menu, setting and facilities are without doubt, perfect for all age groups and disabilities. Bathrooms are accessible from the second floor, which are indeed tidy and clean. However those with disabilities would need to access the first level floor from the driveway. Perhaps an annoyance, but available nonetheless. Service is always on point! Staff are so lovely and very helpful - This is without doubt my go to 3-4 days of the week.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leon Su L. 1 year ago on Google
    Welcoming and quite easy to find a seat to eat brunch. Coffee is good, and I think the waffles were decent portion. Would gladly come again
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 J B. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been there twice. The first time, I got flat white which was good. Staff was also friendly. However, the second time, staff wasn't that friendly. This cafe is clean, interior is nice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Geoff Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place, very helpful staff going out of their to ensure no garlic items for me. Food really tasty and reasonably priced
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alison D. 10 months ago on Google
    What a fabulous vibe. Love the decor and especially the lovely long comfy bench type seating with good rest that provides a view out the large window and down the road. The service was fast and polite and the food was fresh and appealing. A 10/10 experience. I will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Filly M. 10 months ago on Google
    Food and coffee are really good. Funky atmosphere, too. Parking out front but more further down. Dog friendly, with water outside for our furry friends
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris M. 11 months ago on Google
    Such an asset in our community. Great coffee and an interesting historic building with a very nice renovation. Small, well-behaved dogs are obviously welcome inside... that's why our dog will never go there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Select Home S. 11 months ago on Google
    Purchased a Ham,Tomoto,Cheese Baguette and coffee. I did get asked if I wanted it toasted but declined. Had I known it was not today's fresh product I would have. The bread was dry and stale and part of it mushy from the tomato juice and the cheeses slices had hard edges. For $13.50 I felt it should have been fresh. The coffee was very nice though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa T. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere! Lovely staff! Coffee and food 9/10! NoT baD !!! 😉😊😊😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A B. 1 year ago on Google
    My first experience here today. The service was 5-star, and I was greeted with lovely smiles from the girls behind the counter and the young man. The coffee was excellent and so was the artistic design on top of my extra hot cappuccino. I got an Angus steak and cheese pie. Unfortunately, I had to wait a while for them to heat the pie, my coffee was finished by then. Also a bit slow clearing the tables of dirty dishes, not a good look But altogether a pleasant experience, very clean premises. Very well decorated inside. Will definitely come back here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Wilfred M. 4 months ago on Google
    Been here a few times and never disappoint. Great coffee as always and food is also spot on. Ordered the waffles and chilli scrambled eggs. Would have liked the eggs more spicier as there were no heat at all (it had some dried chilli flakes but at least put half a fresh chilli in there). Would have given it 5 stars otherwise.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dannielle E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little cafe up in Birkenhead. Nicely laid out space. Good variety of food and always friendly staff. Cabinet has a nice selection also - special mention of their delicious pecan pie!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jo C. 7 months ago on Google
    The food was absolutely delicious. Outstanding service, staff so polite and accommodating. Cafe warm and cosy. Only issue, my bagels and my husband's ciabata were rock hard.

  • 3/5 Ashley C. 10 months ago on Google
    Got a BAP and two oat milk coffees… they were amazing! However, this somehow equaled $30!??? Only realised later that it was so expensive

  • 5/5 Rocky B. 1 year ago on Google
    Frequent tearooms quite a bit, and the service here is always excellent. There was a misunderstanding with my order (my misunderstanding) which I was happy to accept and continue on with my meal, they still felt the need address it and put it right. Always a great time here. :)

  • 5/5 Lyn P. 1 year ago on Google
    Delightful lunch! Fresh and generous helping. Worth the $26 Thanks guys. I’ll come back. Lovely service all round.

  • 4/5 Joanie B. 5 months ago on Google
    The Tearooms Cafe & Eatery is a charming cafe 😍 that is situated in a heritage building called Brighton Hall. This building was originally built as the town hall for the Birkdale area in the late 1800s 😮 and has been carefully preserved and restored to showcase its unique features, and provides a homely and inviting 😊 atmosphere for its visitors. Their cabinet foods 🥖🥙 and sweet treats 🍰🍥 looked delicious 😋 Unfortunately nothing sugar free or sugar replacement (although I almost caved), so I stuck to a deliciously hot and strong coffee ☕️ Whether you are there for a quick ⏰️ coffee or a leisurely 😌 brunch, this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy some delicious food and beverages 😀 The only downside is that it is on a very busy roundabout, it has very limited parking 🚗🚓🚓 and it's surrounded by businesses. But once you're inside, it doesn't matter👍

  • 5/5 Raymond K. 4 months ago on Google
    Hard to fault this place. In fact, I can't. It is well patronized by its locals and all those who appreciate the smiles, the warmth to all who enter, also the menu and the service. I can recommend the Wagu steak and cheese pies, particularly when warmed in the toasting maker instead of the microwave the taste sublime. Oh and a special mention dogs are welcome and I have yet to see one misbehaving. Hello Bella 10/10

  • 5/5 Kelly S. 5 months ago on Google
    Took my daughter and step daughter for a catch up. The girls had milkshake and loved them. Awesome little place with lots of character. Will definitely go back again

  • 5/5 Kasun R. 1 year ago on Google
    Best cafe in Birkenhead, Birkdale area. Great food and super friendly staff. I love around the corner and love going to this cafe every weekend.

  • 4/5 Fatemeh A. 1 year ago on Google
    Yummy food and friendly staff. Tried here several times , the omellete was cold and cake was not good , other times was worth going there

  • 5/5 Lara L. 1 year ago on Google
    Light and airy cafe best for brunch. With good coffee, fresh and contemporary takes on brunch classics, this place is a winning choice for the sweet, savoury, vegetarians and omnivores alike.

  • 5/5 Petra C. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely little gem in an area where it is super hard to get a good cup of coffee. Personally have a sweet tooth, so I had some delicious custard slice thingie which made my day! That and a niicee coffee. Tha fact I could enjoy this on the balcony at the back area of the cafe made everything taste just a touch better 🤣

  • 5/5 Siobhan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fab cafe! Cabinet food always incredible. Definitely recommend getting there early to get one of the cheesy mite sticks. Yuuuum.

  • 1/5 M R. 1 year ago on Google
    Pricey wanna be up class cafe. Tiny portions. No hash browns or sausages on a “full” breakfast. Just 2 overcooked eggs, 1-2 pieces of bacon on a piece of bread. And 2 sticks of broccolini; ps I wanted breakfast, not dinner! Broccolini?! $130 for 3 meals with drinks. We won’t be coming back thanks

  • 2/5 joseph b. 1 year ago on Google
    The toast, just wasn't actually toasted, and everything including the coffee was cold. Very disappointed.

  • 5/5 Dan F. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing staff, amazing service & yum coffee/ food. Highly recommend 👍🏼

  • 5/5 Matt B. 2 years ago on Google
    Impressed. I dropped in for a morning oat milk coffee and they had a rush on, couldn't give me my coffee for 15 minutes. They gave me a refund. Good service! And it was clean and comfortable. Next time I'll try breakfast there.

  • 5/5 Guy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee and friendly staff. Lovely cafe interior as well. :) Must visit spot. Love bringing the dog here.

  • 5/5 Louden S. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been a regular since they opened, and they got me thru the 2021 lockdown with their online ordering. To get a 5 star review you need GREAT coffee - check and GREAT staff - check. Great cabinet selection and although I haven't had many breakfasts I like the fact that there is a half Bene which I enjoy. I wish my dog was a good cafe dog as it is one of the few truly dog friendly cafes in the city.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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