Bestie

Cafes key icon.
Cafes key icon.

Monday7:30 am – 2:00 pm.

Tuesday7:30 am – 2:30 pm.

Wednesday7:30 am – 2:30 pm.

Thursday7:30 am – 2:30 pm.

Friday7:30 am – 2:30 pm.

Saturday8:30 am – 2:30 pm.

Sunday8:30 am – 2:30 pm.

179/183 Karangahape Road, Auckland Central, Auckland

09-218 9295

These days the mark of an excellent café is one that has a breakfast menu that features something a little more interesting than the classics. Bestie well and truly ticks that box. Their menu weaves a story of creative, flavourful café fare. One of the best breakfasts in Auckland, without a doubt.

The café is housed in the back of K’ Road’s historic St Kevin’s Arcade. The café space itself is beautiful, with grand old windows that frame Meyer Park’s trees, and beautiful Billie Cully artworks. Seating is provided in the arcade itself, so there’s a constant hum of people coming and going.

Coffee here is by Auckland’s Eight Thirty roasters, and it’s excellent. Service is casual but sweet. The food lineup is stellar. Cabinet options are especially good (hearty sandwiches and great home baking), but it’s the brunch and lunch menu that will undoubtedly win you over. The menu changes with the seasons and features plenty of healthy twists on café-style breakfast favourites. The cheese toasted sandwich with a fried chilli egg on top is particularly good. And a selection of sides seals the sweet deal.

Bestie is a very good addition to Auckland’s ever-burgeoning café scene that makes it well worth a visit. There’s a lot to love about Bestie. The café’s name is apt, we think – we’re calling it: it’s one of the best cafes in Auckland.

Words by Grace Hall & Photography by Anna Briggs

Information not correct? Report an error

Location

179/183 Karangahape Road, Auckland Central, Auckland

Nearby Places

Fishermen's Den

Brown Just Another Fisherman tags on clothing.
Place Auckland
Fashion key icon.

A haven for the fishing enthusiast, you’ll find everything from spin rods, filleting knives and wet weather gear.

Good Form and Mr Bigglesworthy

A white tall vase with a dried flower bouquet on display in the store.
Place Auckland

For those seeking tasteful interior inspo, we guarantee you’ll find it at Good Form and ​​Mr Bigglesworthy.

Anna Miles Gallery

Place Auckland
Galleries and museum key icon.

With a background as an art critic, curator and lecturer, Anna Miles opened her gallery in 2003 having decided it would be more productive to be a champion than a critic.

Otto

Bench top dining with palm tree in the background at Otto, Auckland.
Place Auckland
Restaurants key icon.

You simply can’t talk about the best of Auckland’s dining scene without mentioning Otto.

Similar Places

Best Ugly Bagels Auckland

Bagels in bulk in the oven.
Place Auckland
Cafes key icon.

Another culinary gem hidden in the labyrinthine City Works Depot.

Ebisu

Japanese food on a table.
Place Auckland
Restaurants key icon.

Located on the waterfront in the city centre, Ebisu also lies at the heart of Japanese cuisine in Auckland.

Bowler

Exterior view of Bowler.
Place Auckland
Cafes key icon.

Bowler has stepped onto the Wynyard Quarter dining scene, bringing a fresh new energy to the mix.

East Street Hall

A view of the bar from inside the restaurant with its orange walls and bright blue furniture.
Place Auckland Editor's Pick
Bars key icon. Restaurants key icon.

The place to be to experience Auckland’s diverse creative scene.