d.o.s.e is a trendy espresso bar on High Street, serving the classics through to innovative new drinks.
From iconic cafés that set the standard to tucked-away gems brewing magic in quiet corners, we’ve rounded up some of the city’s best spots to sip, savour, and discover your next favourite cup. Plus, we’ve snuck in a sweet little section featuring our favourite pastry spots to complete your coffee ritual.
For the coffee connoisseurs
These are drinks designed not just to wake you up, but to wake up your taste buds. Each of these spots is a masterclass in elevating the humble coffee bean into something transcendent. From the first aroma to the final sip, they invite you to slow down, savour, and explore.
Kōkako is a specialty coffee roaster with a commitment to innovation, sustainability and ethics. Kōkako's flagship coffee bar...
The intention at Rumours Specialty Coffee is simple: good coffee with a good ambience.
For the time-crunchers
Always on the go and need a good pick-me-up? These coffee spots are perfect for a fast-paced lifestyle - no need to sit down, just grab and go. They deliver that much-needed energy boost right when you need it most.
Designed for busy city workers, FERN lets you pre-order, customize, and leave notes easily through their sleek website or in...
Enjoy fresh brews, warm smiles, and a new spot for your daily coffee ritual — right on Queen Street.
Looking for a new coffee spot? We think we've found possibly the cutest and definitely worthy of the label 'Instagram-able'...
Located in the heart of Vulcan Lane, Coffee Central is a welcoming spot for your daily coffee fix.
With a focus on quality, not quantity, Little Albert is a wonderful little coffee spot serving great coffee that hits the...
Located on Wellesley Street West, Coffee Corner is the perfect spot to kick off your day with a delightful breakfast...
Coffix specialises in "Damn Fine Coffee" but that’s just the tip of the milk wand.
Receptionist Coffee has a vision, a passion and a mission for coffee and baking.
For the cosy vibe seekers
Picture this: headphones in, your favourite book open, and a warm cup of coffee in hand. You're nestled into a plush seat, surrounded by cosy corners and the soft hum of ambient music. These are also ideal spots to get some work done, blending comfort with quiet productivity.
Snickel Lane's stylish coffee shop serving excellent coffee and treats.
An urban oasis in the heart of the city, serving fresh food and Kokako organic coffee, plus an extensive range of artisan...
The coffee at Remedy is top notch and they also have free wi-fi available, board games and books.
Kompass Coffee serves up delicious bakery goods and cabinet food along with exceptional specialty coffee.
The Shelf is a cute but trendy spot on the High Street cafe scene, serving the finest specialty coffees and dining.
A coffee shop and plant based eatery located on High Street.
Newly opened Beacon Coffee tucked in Queen Street opposite Auckland Town Hall is serving delicious coffee, pastries and...
A cozy, welcoming space where you can sip slow, connect deep, and feel right at home.
For the brand buffs
Prefer your coffee with a side of consistency and comfort? These well-loved coffee spots are dotted throughout the city centre, offering a reliable experience wherever you go. Whether you're rushing between meetings or enjoying a leisurely stroll, they’re a convenient go-to for your daily brew.
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee.
Great food, service and coffee all day, every day at The Coffee Club on High Street.
Found down one of the city's best laneways, this cafe offers up delicious food, coffee (hot and cold brew) as well as juices...
Melba Victoria St is a bustling café, with beautiful high ceilings, wide spaces and an intimate environment, it’s perfect for...
Atomic’s latest espresso bar on Mills Lane shakes up the city centre with premium brews and cutting-edge tech.
For the perfect pastry pairing
Elevate your coffee ritual by pairing it with a rich, buttery pastry—turning a simple sip into a moment of indulgence. In Sweden, this delightful duo is part of a cherished tradition called fika: a cultural pause to recharge, connect, and savour life’s little pleasures over coffee and sweet treats.
Daily Bread's new Britomart store is now open with a new 300sqm flagship store set to open alongside it soon.
Visit Amano Bakery for incredible breads, filled sandwiches, decadent doughnuts, golden pastries, lemon tarts and all sorts...
La Petite Fourchette brings a little touch of France right to the heart of Auckland city.
From delectable buns to perfectly crafted Onigiri (triangular sushi), fluffy and soft sponge cakes to flavourful roll cakes...
A favourite amongst foodies in the know, Mibo serves top-tier coffee, pastries and all things baked.
The Store is an eatery of two halves. One half caters house-made foods and coffee to go. The second half has courtyard...