Ponsonby Central provides a sea of food heavens, and as a customer it can be overwhelming, not knowing which way to turn and what to try first. So naturally it would be difficult for a cafe stand above the rest, but Foxtrot Parlour manages to. The space is comfortable and relaxed, as are the people. You're bound to leave with a satisfied food baby in your belly.

A cozy cafe with a conscience. Espresso Coffee School on Swanson St is the place you find solace on a rainy Monday morning, when all you need is a bloody good coffee to get you through the day. They run under gift economy (you decide how much you pay) and care more for quality over profit. For those that are regulars, it's Auckland's best kept secret.

Plenty of cafes like to say their coffee is the best in town, Atomic Coffee Roasters put their competitors claims to rest. With consistently high standard coffee, you will find yourself turning into a coffee snob that can't drink less than the best.

Go to this cafe with a big appetite to truly appreciate the front cabinet and menu packed full of delicious food. The courtyard area is a great place for a catch up with friends or a treat outing for the family. The art decor is warm and you will want to stay and soak up atmosphere even after your meal is long gone.

Found in a quiet industrial corner of Morningside, this community run business makes you feel among friends. It ticks all the boxes in terms of coffee, food and service and profitable gain goes towards Auckland charity MAD For Change. Their ethos encourages that neighbourly attitude that seems to have been forgotten in modern life.