Top rated Lunch restaurants in Auckland, New Zealand to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated Lunch restaurants in Auckland

Experience the best that Auckland has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 109 places from Lunch restaurant category.

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Khu Khu Milford

Restaurant

👍👍 As someone who doesn't usually opt for vegan options, this is hands down the best vegan food I've ever had in my life. So flavourful - everything was delicious! Lovely staff, as well. A must try!

5.00 (63 reviews) (~9.1 km from centre)

Boss Sushi

Diner

👍👍 Seriously blown away...and so glad we found this gem. The best Sushi we've had hands down. Prices are really really good as well. The owners are so friendly, and go beyond and above for their customers. What a pleasant experience.. This place feels like home. No doubt Boss Sushi will go from strengt...

4.90 (124 reviews) (~12.82 km from centre)

Khu Khu Eatery - Ponsonby Branch

Restaurant

👍👍 It's almost incredible. Best Thai food I ever had in my life. Delicious sweet sour chicken, fantastic starters and awesome vegan duck. Don't miss this spot when you're in Auckland. Best food experience forever 😋 Wonderful staff and great cocktails too. Will be definitely our favorite restaurant fr...

4.80 (400 reviews) (~0.46 km from centre)

Bagel Love Wellesley St W

Bagel shop

👍👍 Perfect little joint especially for post-workout feeds. Always reliable and generously filled bagels. Tried the Wellesley last time and most recently the Lover which were both fresh and perfectly toasted. Been also buying their plain sesame bagels for the home and I don’t think I’ll return to store...

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4.80 (211 reviews) (~0.82 km from centre)

Felton's Kitchen

Lunch restaurant

👍👍 Felton Kitchen make some seriously good pies, we have been coming here for years and can never stick to one flavor as they are all so good. Such good ingredients, the pastry is really light which is much nicer than your typical bakery pie. Couple favorites are the butter chicken, steak and cheese +...

4.80 (48 reviews) (~9.39 km from centre)

Delight Bakehouse Cafe

Bakery

👍👍 Grade A!! Yummy food and tasted freshly made as we were there at 9am. Very clean and a nice little place to dine in. Team is friendly and greets you when you walk in. Been here a couple of times when we’re in the area.

4.80 (32 reviews) (~8.42 km from centre)

Sol’s Place

Cafe

👍👍 Awesome Caffee in the heart of Ponsonby. As you enter you get the feeling of relaxation and real coffee culture. The food is spectacular and service always really helpful. If you are looking for a place to meet with friends, do your online work or just chill, Sol's can offer it all. Thank you for...

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4.70 (527 reviews) (~0.43 km from centre)

No.1 Pancake Albany

Takeout restaurant

👍👍 No matter where they move to, I will come visit. They were a super popular spot in the CBD for a good reason, and whilst they moved up to the north shore, don't let this be a reason not to come. Whether you're looking for something savoury like beef & cheese and ham & cheese/pineapple or you want t...

$ $$$

4.70 (470 reviews) (~13.02 km from centre)

Gastronomy

Food manufacturer

👍👍 Cakes and pies are delicious! Good selection of Russian products. You an also have lunch here, russian chebureki, dumplings and soups.

4.70 (138 reviews) (~15.07 km from centre)

Toss

Salad shop

👍👍 This salad shop is a modern gem. The decor and over all design is the perfect picture to a modern Auckland swanky food boutique. The food is priced on par with other lunch establishments, and there is surprising variety for a place that just sells salads; I expected the menu to be aimed at vegans, b...

4.70 (64 reviews) (~0.81 km from centre)

Black Cottage Cafe

Restaurant

👍👍 recently visited Black Cottage cafe for lunch in Coastville Village, Auckland, and let me tell you, appearances can be deceiving. From the outside, it resembles a contemporary cottage by the highway, but once you step inside, you're greeted with a warm and cozy ambiance that instantly makes you feel...

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4.60 (932 reviews) (~18.22 km from centre)

Mimosa

Cafe

👍👍 We had a great Sunday brunch here! We had lattes (one regular latte and a matcha latte) and the eggs Benedict with Beetroot Hollandaise sauce. Possibly one of the best Eggs Benedict dishes that I have ever eaten!The service was prompt and courteous. They were busy, but our drinks came out quickly an...

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4.60 (372 reviews) (~7.39 km from centre)

Morell Bistro & Bar

Bistro

👍👍 One of Auckland's hidden gems, with superb great food and service. Would definitely go back! Highly recommended.

4.60 (217 reviews) (~5.73 km from centre)

Lifewise Merge Cafe

Cafe

Not-for-profit weekday cafe serving a range of light fare & supporting efforts to help the homeless.

$ $$$

4.60 (164 reviews) (~0.63 km from centre)

Merchants Espresso and Eatery

Cafe

👍👍 Having a yummy morning coffee and brioche. I am glad that someone has made a go of the cafe here as GI in need of it. Highly recommended Here we are again for lunch beautiful food and coffee a lovely spot in GI. I would say that expense wise it is $$ still good

4.60 (162 reviews) (~9.39 km from centre)

One Vicky Ave Coffee & Kitchen

Cafe

👍 Warm welcoming and quick service! Salad and carrot cake were yummy! Great spot for a PIT stop among daily chores!

4.60 (144 reviews) (~5.15 km from centre)

The Corner Café

Cafe

👍👍 We came in this morning, First thing we noticed was the decor, Such beautiful artwork and wooden antique looking things on the walls. We had the B.L.T and a coffee, Food was so fresh and full of flavor, Came with corn chips and a beautiful salsa. Our coffees were great and the service was amazing. W...

4.60 (118 reviews) (~9.09 km from centre)

Vincent's Bakery

Lunch restaurant

4.60 (72 reviews) (~7.43 km from centre)

The Lunchbox Lunchbar

Lunch restaurant

👍👍 Food is fresh and delicious!! Great variety and service with a smile, good value for money', keep up the good work'

$$ $$

4.60 (64 reviews) (~10.18 km from centre)

HUNGER ⚡️ STRIKE

Takeout restaurant

👍👍 Honestly not bad at all. Got 7 pizzas for a small family gathering. They have a good selection and the pizza was tasty and we'll put together. As long as they keep to this standard I'll keep going. Highly recommend.

4.60 (63 reviews) (~9.9 km from centre)

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Top rated Lunch restaurants in Auckland, New Zealand