geeks on sainsbury

i've come to eat breakfast here a couple of times now and always leave full and satisfied. customerserviceis great, always friendly and attentive and the food is definitely above average (with plating on point!). love the ambience of the place too, but try to come early because it gets quite packed and it isn't too big.

tucked around the corner, is geeks on sainsbury. initially we weren't quite sure whether were came to the right place, as the lollipop signage, that was located on above the cafe, dominated theirs.
loved the vibe of the cafe as soon as we walked in. felt casual and relaxing with welcoming staff. we ordered the eggs benedict, salmon bagel and iced mocha. foodservicewas quick. presentation of food was 5/5 for me. the egg benny was quite different from what i would normally get at a typical cafe. this one had betroot puree on the side (absolute delish), along with the eggs being stacked on slices of agria potatoes. it was very flavour-some! the salmon bagel was a little bit of a let down for me. again, presentation was spot on. felt like it lacked of cream cheese and salmon, considering how expensive it was. overall, despite the awesome vibe + staff of the cafe, this cafe was abit too expensive for my liking.

this place i was really rooting for, the moment we walked in the vibe was postive, the interior design was trendy, the staff were friendly. it's like the friend you really hope will do well but doesn't. i feel like this place focuses on appearance and whilst takes risks to excel in image, fails to be ambitious in flavour. this place has the potential to be so much more.

the food

eggs benedict (2/5) - i might be biased with eggs bene but for this one the dish just lacked that extra bit of flavour. the presentation was flawless but the taste just didn't have life. i was interested in the substitute of potatoe instead bagel, noticed a fee places doing that these days.

the fries (3/5) - so the fries were well cooked, presentation good too. what failed here was the sauce.

mince on toast (2/5) - again the presentation was on point for this one but also lacked flavour to. it tasted like mince in a cheap bland pasta sauce. even soy sauve would have given it a bit more life.

drinks (3/5) - i got a soda, cant remember which one, it was average, same with the coffee.

theservice(4/5)
the stadd were pretty attentive and courteous.

the environment (4/5)
love the decor here, somewhat trendy. the placement of items in the cafe have a good synergy to it. the bean bags outdoors is a bonus.

due to their high ratings and good reviews on here, i couldn't help but visit this cafe! ordered the cappuccino and the chicken quinoa salad. absolutely greatserviceto the front of house staff! the cappuccino was good, however i think it may have needed a more stronger coffee taste to it. the crema was not smooth and creamy, so it would be quite similar to a flat white. so a 7/10 for the coffee. however, their chicken quinoa salad was delicious! i've never had quinoa before, but it tasted quite nice and the pumpkin puree? tasted great with it! the chicken was.cooked beautifully with the mesclun and beans! i give the salad a 9/10!

standouts:
the amazing, efficient, attentive and friendlyservicethat went the extra mile
the delicious food that not only is instagram-ready but tastes as good as it looks

room for improvement:
water wasn’t offered at our table but we didn’t ask so not a biggie

one word - delicious.

situated opposite of st lukes mall, this is my go-to cafe. it's korean owned and it serves delicious breakfast and lunch by the friendly waitresses. the drinks are fast and nice. the eggs benedict is a go-to dish for me as it's not your everyday eggs benedict - the taste is amazing and you will never get sick of it, also it's served hot. the presentation carries the wow factor and the good quality ingredients they use is the main difference between a normal eggs benedict and this - you will need to try it yourself. all dishes are presented nicely and cooked tasty which shows the chefs are both efficient and very skilled. the price, though a tiny bit high, is worth the dishes' presentation, taste, size, and theserviceis a bonus. the menu contains all the healthy ingredients and drinks you'll need for the day. you can choose to dine inside a simple-designed cafe or outside facing the greens. $40 for two is expected. overall, it's delicious and efficient.
taste - 10/10
size - 9/10
price - 8/10
service - 10/10

just came in for a weekend breakfast.serviceand ambience are cafe standard. we had an iced latte, flat white, avacado & salmon bagel and a blt bagel. the food didn't take too long despite being rather busy there, it was nice and well presented.

been wanting to try geeks on sainsbury for awhile. was disappointed when they ran out of their signature eggs bene and a few other items when we arrived. but it was well into the afternoon so understandable. had the geek bibimbap, very clean and tasty although a bit more sauce might give it a bit more of a lift. we also ordered a diy dish with poached eggs, bacon,mushrooms,tomato, avo and side of chutney and butter.again the individual ingredients tasted great but i felt overall dish was a bit dry and would have been nice if they had a more saucy sauce perhaps a relish or some sort. overall food was good,servicewas great and loved to decor. be sure to come early so you don’t miss out on the eggs bene.

greatserviceand delicious meal! food arrived surprisingly fast and the cafe itself was nice and cosy. will definitley be heading here again!

smart. smart food, smart decor, smart location. geeks on sainsbury nailed it in those areas, all of which make a perfect recipe for an excellent cafe. unfortunatelyservicewas lacking where the extras we ordered weren’t provided and there were errors making up the bill. nonetheless, my crowd and i were very pleased and we all plan on visiting again if we’re in the area!

their ‘creamy mushroom’ dish is one of the best i’ve had. there was a perfect amount of oysters and chilli in the mix and the ciabatta didn’t go soggy like at most places. we also had the ‘prawn dumplings’ (with mozzarella & fried kimchi), ‘pork salad’ and ‘aoraki smoked salmon’ (eggs bennedict on a layered agria potato). each dish was very creative and exceeded our expectations! they were enhanced with their own twist - the rice crusted pork gave the salad an extra flavourful crunch, and the layered potato was a refreshing change from the usual toast.

despite the errors in service, the staff are very friendly and there’s plenty of on-street parking surrounding the cafe - located in morningside.

went here for a brunch on a sunday. the place was busy, apparently its quite small as well. overall, had a good experience. the food is yum, as expected. ordered the waffles with seasonal fruits, pan fried tofu, and pork salad. the salad was on point, with the tofu would love to add a little bit of attention to it. felt like there’s something missing with the dish. greatserviceand good food.

polite, friendlyserviceand great food and coffee make this a sought out and popular place among the locals and those further away. taken here for my wife’s birthday brunch treat, two of us opted for the eggs benny, and two for the salmon version, served with a decent smear of avocado mash. eggs were perfectly cooked, the hollandaise sauce a rich yellow, and the bed of special layered potato gratin is a nice point of difference. the coffees are well made and nicely presented, with a good temperature too - so good in fact, we had to have two cups! if you haven’t been before, get along and try geeks on sainsbury.

greatservicefrom waiting staff. good place to catch up with friends and excellent coffee. however the menu options are a bit limited and the food is pretty standard brunch food.

absolutely delicious food! my friend and i couldn't decide between the eggs benedict and waffles so we got both. zero regrets either, they were both incredible and beautifully presented. the waffles had so many elements and layers of flavour from the sweet fresh fruit, chocolate, peanut butter, bacon, maple syrup, ice cream and more.servicewas also prompt and very friendly. i like the location, parking is easy to find and it's not pretentious or busy like ponsonby

very quickserviceonly took 10 minutes to get what we ordered. it was amazing seeing how different kinds of food were placed on the dish to deliver a decent taste.