Teresa has owned and operated The Hardware Cafe since 1996, she and her bustling cafe are definitely part of Titirangi's social fabric. The cuisine is a collection of Asian, British, Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, Moroccan and Middle Eastern. So no excuses for anyone not finding anything on the menu to tempt.

Outdoor seating is available, as well as The Toolroom for private functions. The emphasis is on relaxed eating. Should you be up up in the early hours it is not unknown for a singing barista to give you a coffee hit as early as 5.30am.

Overview

Price Range Reasonable
Ambience Lively
Accepts credit cards Yes
Noise level Bustling
Licence This venue is licenced, This venue has BYO
Food Options Vegetarian

Products and specialities

cafe, coffee, lunch, brunch, dinner

Hours

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  • HolidaysClosed
Reviews

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The food and service is great, Best coffee :)

Efficient service, great coffee and some interesting variations on classics. Nestled among the main shops of Titirangi village provides those seated outdoors a relaxing breakfast or lunch ambience.

If you're feeling a little shady, and you're in Titirangi, the Hardware Cafe is a great go-to to get fixed up and ready for the day. As well as giant servings of eggs (!) they serve greasier options, and lighter ones too. Excellent coffee as well, so you'll be sorted on all fronts.

The hardware cafe has lovely food and drinks. The staff there are really warm and friendly. I give the hardware ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Went here with my mom, we both loved it. Good food and service. Nice spot and atmosphere. Really good for breakfast/brunch.

Fresh

This cafe had great service & amazing food. We had the $10 curry, bacon & egg pie & the best banoffee pie! Great prices too & obviously popular to be as full on a Sunday as a busy city cafe!

Always quite packed, the food is delicious especially the kumara fries with aioli and sweet chilli sauce!!!

I love this place, the service is fantastic, and the staff and so lovely! They guy who makes you coffee, sings brilliantly loudly while making up your drink! It is just the loveliest thing :D I come here all the time! What i love is that they have a party room in their basement so its such a  double whammy! They transform into a cool hangout at night!   

Comment by Genevieve V.
We had my mother with us and as they were closing we must of looked lost as a young women commented about where we could try that around titirangi that she had heard great things about,,,,I have read the reviews and also heard great things about this place from family so will head there tomorrow with our mum :)

Small but well formed cafe! Good coffee, good food, good people. This place is always buzzing!