Dusty's Depot — Restaurant in Ōrākei

Friendly staff, great coffee - tasty, creamy, they use Ozone coffee beans…. all Options catered to -I am Oat milk latte and it is perfect. I bring my own mug and it is happily accepted, and saves rubbish. The food is exceptional. French baked goods, gorgeous, well-baked breads and pastries. Toasted sandwiches made with the cafe own sourdough. A selection of French condiments and goodies for sale too, as well as a few cheeses, linen bread bags and even snail shells for your escargot party. Monnie is welcoming and helpful and knows so many of the regular locals, greets everyone with a smile and a chat. Lovely weekend paradise. Outdoor seating, and a blackboard with chalks for the kids....

A cozy little place that I’d try out given there was a high rating. Ordered a few things from the cabinet and the food was delicious, especially the lamb sausage roll. I came back again immediately but the last two were already sold out within 5 minutes. Only thing I would complain is the service of a guy called Sam ( seemed more interested to get back to scrolling on his phone than serving customers) and had incorrectly charged me more. A lovely lady (I think the owner) jumped in and assisted me who was apologetic and kept this rating from going any lower. She mentioned he was the barista (no excuse for him not helping her out) . Apart from this great little place that serves...

I discovered Dusty's Depot only after 3mths living in St Johns, regardless of the creative signage at the corner on a bicycle. The coffee comes in a takeaway cup only, so make sure you bring your own. The brioche style loaf is $12, and their sandwiches are $14, but the huge 'doorstop' slices of fresh bread are the thickest I've ever seen (including my Granddad's cheese &pickled onion I remember from 70s), &the filling is generous. I have returned more than once for their delicious Pain Chocolat, or Chocolate Croissant. The coffee is good, though I prefer the punch of a darker roasted bean. Still, the bread &pastries are worth returning for, again & again & again...