Orphans Kitchen

This cafe provided the perfect morning atmosphere I was looking for in Ponsonby. It exuded coziness, warmth, and the delightful aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans. The best part was that it wasn't overly crowded, allowing for a relaxed experience. The food from the kitchen was not only delicious but also lived up to the cafe's inviting ambiance. I visited with my partner and ordered the Toasts and Toppings, choosing heirloom tomatoes for one and goat's cheese for the other. We also indulged in a delightful sourdough meal. The food was more than satisfactory; it struck a perfect balance, not too salty and not too sweet, making it the ideal choice for a fancy breakfast. While it's true that the overall cost of the breakfast leaned on the higher side, it delivered a memorable experience.

Had a nice lunch with my colleagues here. Ordered a tomato, pesto toast and toppings and Fiordland venison bolognese. They were tasty. I gave it 4 stars because imo it's overpriced. The portion is quite small, so you usually need to spend around $40 to $50 (with drink).

Orphans Kitchen never disappoints. Definitely not your standard brunch/lunch menu there is something for everyone, fresh ingredients, generous portions and basically everything is delicious. Good beer and wine list but equally good non-alcoholic options which I really appreciate, and excellent coffee.

We were lucky to be in Auckland on the first Tuesday of the month when Orphans Kitchen does an open test kitchen to workshop new dish ideas. The 4 course menu is $70 and you can get matching wines for $35. The dishes we had were all incredibly inventive. They provided great explanations of each dish and the pairing wine, which made it really interesting and fun!

Loved it! They have a spin on bagels and loxs that does not disappoint. My wife got the brisket taco. But my favorite dish was the crumpet with the roof honey. It’s amazing. You can look out the upstairs window near the bathroom and see the beehive.

Came in for the 10$ Tuesday crumpet special and was not diss appointed that is more like a 20$ experience and with unlimited refills on the filter coffee. What a great spot and will defiantly have to book in for dinner soon! Sterling Arnet Kakapo Business Sales

Very interesting and unique food, very creative but still very tasty. Friendly staff and they have their own rooftop beehive for their source of honey.

Delicious food, fantastic coffee, very popular place. There's extra tables out back, so dont be disheartened if it looks busy from the front! I went here on my last day in town but wish I had discovered it earlier. Good vibes between staff as well, which helps to create a very welcoming atmosphere. I had the venison bolognaise, which was exactly what I hoped it would be. Definitely hit the spot. I also had a black coffee and flat white, and both coffees were delicious. Had heard they offered raw buffalo milk, but the waitstaff I spoke to said that must have been a very long time ago.. I had the housemade hazelnut milk, and that was perfect.