kaiaroha vegan deli and eatery

kaiaroha has a great platter menu. there are plenty of options and it's great for sharing. i they have different size options suitable for 2 to 4 people.

the portion sizes are decent, and i'm glad they come with lots of sauce and stuffing for the roast chicken platter.

they also have a greatveganmenu and the smoothies are delicious.

so good to seevegancafes popping up, and we really wanted to love this place... it's possible that we made poor choices, but we were pretty disappointed with what we ordered: the chickpea and polenta bake, sausage roll, tomato soup with spicy sausage, and green juice. the polenta base of the bake had an unappetizing texture and the dish as a whole lacked flavour. the green juice had such a strong ginger taste that we couldn't get through more than half of it. the soup was ok, but the sausage lacked flavour and had a weird, spongy texture. the sausage roll was the only thing i iiked, but it wasn't worth the price... nothing, come to think of it, was worth the price. although this place specialises in meat/dairy substitutes, i think they might be better off just making simple, honest vege food well. we didn't like leaving feeling like we could've made betterveganfood at home for half the price :(

amazing for avegancafe. the food selection is really nice. drinks are quite pricey though. same with cabinet good. it is really tasty, but the portions do not quite meet the price, in my opinion. try their jackfruit and lasagna. my favorites.

for a special occasion i organized a party for my wife, i wanted for her a unique evening with all our closest friends,veganand non vegan.
alara helped me organizing a terrific party, we had the venue just for us (about 40 people) and the serving was impeccable.
food was great, we opted for finger (licking) food to have the freedom to move around and not confined in tables. alara and i discussed different options, from simple things to more refined bites, to finish with a professional cake with sugar free icing (awesome).
you don't organize things like this often and they must be memorable. this will definitely be.

i love their delicious nut cheeses. i always grab one. they have a great range ofveganitems with many that are also gluten free. great vibe and lots of effort goes into each meal.

big thank you for the amazing 40th birthday party, the most beautifulveganfood, generosity, and kindness. everyone was so happy and full of most delicious food. alara is just lovely and very creative with the menu. can't recommend kaiaroha enough, you can taste love in all dishes.

ever since we have decided to turn plant based we have tried out sooo manyveganrestaurants and eateries but this one by far outdoes the rest ! the sunday roast platter was so delicious, scrumptious and perfectly cooked. the gravy and the roast chickun was phenomenal. the monster shakes were out of this world. we will definitely come back until we have tried out everything on the menu. well done kaiaroha team on delivering and exceeding our high expectations.

i don’t usually opt forveganfood but this place looked peaceful and inviting compared to the bustling cafes in the area. the food looked really interesting and they did not disappoint! i like howveganfood here is creative and delicious. i had the benedict rosti and the carrot lox that is supposed to be the salmon alternative was awesome. also loved their ‘hollandaise’ sauce~ i would definitely come back and try more of their dishes and desserts too!

went here and had amazingvegandeli/cafe style food for breakfast. reasonably priced and you can tell it's homemade and not mass brought off premises like some other cafes these days. i liked how the cafe building has a massive glass wall out to the street, reminds me of a melbourne cafe or something. friendly staff too. definitely go and check this place out if you haven't already.

had a coffee at this place and it was amazing,veganor not people should try their incredible coffees. and everyone is so nice! i really need to try more from their menu because everything looks so vibrant and colorful.

it is criminal that kaiaroha has such a low rating on zomato due to one unhappy customer- please do not let this deter you as you would be missing out big time! kaiaroha is a must visit for any vegans visiting or residing within central auckland. the food is delicious and fantastically priced considering the quality, ethical choices, care and energy put into the crafting of their wonderful dishes. i live locally and am in awe of the amount of hours the team there put in to maintain such a high standard, six days a week- it is clearly a true labour of love. 

regarding food recommendations: their weekend platter menu is an absolute treat and a great way to indulge with friends or loved ones during the weekend. the regular menu never fails to impress, though i am particularly fond of their felafel with tabbouleh and hummus. their cabinets are filled with so many mouth watering options it almost hurts to pick only one (or two, let's be honest) thing(s) at a time! i recommend it all, but have a very soft spot for their polenta bakes and warmed sandwiches. they also offer the most refreshing iced teas which come served in generous glasses filled with fresh fruit and are not over-sweetened or sickly at all. 

thank you so much to the entire kaiaroha team for working so passionately to provide such a haven ofvegandelectables.  you are an absolute asset to the local community, not only offering an ethical food option which is affordable and accessible, but also providing a warm and friendly environment to enjoy it in. if i could rate you more than 5 stars, i would in a heartbeat! if i were to offer any constructive criticism, it would be for there to be a few more sweet options alongside the savoury, but honestly it's probably a good thing that they are limited or i would be in trouble big time!! kia ora, kaiaroha- your efforts are absolutely recognised and valued, and your kai just as much so!