Federal Square Cafe — Restaurant in Waitematā

I visited Federal Square Cafe, a café in Auckland’s CBD, for breakfast. The atmosphere is trendy and casual, making it a decent spot to start the day.

I ordered a mochaccino and pancakes with blueberries. The mochaccino was well-balanced, with a nice blend of chocolate and espresso, though it could have been a bit hotter. The pancakes, however, were a bit disappointing—they weren’t as fluffy as I expected and felt slightly dense. The blueberries and maple syrup added good flavor, but the texture of the pancakes could have been better.

The service was also not very friendly, which made the experience less enjoyable. A warmer, more welcoming approach from the staff would have improved things.

Overall, the food was decent but not outstanding, and the service could use...

The other reviews made it seem like this place was amazing. And maybe for its price point it is.

The servers are friendly and the atmosphere is exactly what you expect.

The Eggs Benedict , $15 dollars for egg on toast with some fresh spinach thrown at it. It's not bad , but it's not something to recommend.

3 tiny dense and bland pancakes, was honestly rather sad, the provided syrup leaves a very dry and powdery after taste in the mouth.

Highlight of the experience was the milkshakes were really nice and was the only redeeming thing for us. It's a cheap place to eat you get what...

Awesome café with reasonable prices and beautiful breakfasts! 🍳🥓🥑👏 Finally a breakfast spot in Auckland that doesn’t charge extortionate prices for poached eggs on toast! Two perfectly poached eggs on fresh sourdough toast for $10! The coffee is lovely ($5.50😄) and the staff are really nice. There are loads of options and plenty of seating, indoor and out. Feels like a family-run affair. Will definitely be back to this little haven. It’s just off the side of a gorgeously lit and landscaped contemporary...