scarecrow

i didn’t even have time to take a photo of my coffee.

this cafe doesn’t allow smokers sitting outside so they will shoo you away.

service: 1/5
coffee quality: 2/5
coffee quantity: 3/5
presentation: 3/5
environment: 3/5
price per person: $5-$15

one of my favourite cafe in town. they have a sandwich and a salad for $12 and a true bargain! i quite often split it between a friend as the bread of full of grains and very filling.

i once went in there while the owner was in, and was telling me she built the place with one mission - to serve what she loves. and she really mastered it. i also absolutely love their little florist inside.

scarecrow is such a beautiful little café at the end of victoria street by albert park. it's always looked packed every time i've walked past so went in for brunch one morning and decided to give it a whack! my first impression of the place is that it's just so aesthetic and pretty - vintage bookshelves, pot plants, paintings and so much detail around the whole café. very european looking backdrop and the they have a florist, kitchen and grocer all setup which means it's definitely packed during the day! it's probably the only place i know where you buy flowers, groceries and have a restaurant meal under the same roof.

regardless, we managed to get a table for 5 and tried out their brunch menu. first of all, they do amaaazing coffee which was a big up for me. their shakshuka egg dish is really really good! baked eggs on a bed of spiced tomato curry and herbs. sounds simple but it was actually so packed with flavor and was perfect for the cold weather that day! we also ordered their soup and sourdough, the sandwiches - can't remember the filling. all were yum and super filling! although their brunch menu is very limited, it's definitely quality over quantity here as the menu is seasonal and fresh with plenty of vegetarian options as well. next time, i come in here, i will definitely try out their smoothie and lunch menu as it looked very healthy and wholesome.

i have to say that this restaurant slot a just prefect location. they do serve the excellent dessert and coffee, but their food seem not that good as my expectation. i ordered the salmon bagel which turned too salty to me. however, i still give them a four-star because my boyfriend really love his dish. and he didn’t feel salty any more. so it might be a subjective opinion. by the way, a small grocery shelf displays inside. there are several pictures i took for people who are interested on that.

ordered the smoked salmon bagel and they were very stingey with their salmon and greens. tea and service was very good, a so was the ambiance. although this was said, came in for the salmon bagel and got more of the latter. will come back for the drinks but not for the food.

scarecrow is always a great spot for lunch in the city. their cabinet is interesting and you can browse the shelves while you wait. the service is quick but not overly friendly (although that doesn’t detract from the service). there are plenty of vegetarian choices. the coffee isn’t great but it’s certainly drinkable.

great atmosphere, chill vibe and music, good for lunch time or afternoon catchups. i especially like the interior design - the high ceiling and shelves stocked with goodies ^_^ food was excellent! would go back :) (raspberry tart was delicious!!!)

i've been here a few times and always enjoyed the food, ambiance and service. i ordered my fave toasted salmon bagel and soy mocchachino.  it was superb...the salmon, capers, cream cheese, avo and a bit of salad. but though i find the bagel overly toasted and hard to bite. still enjoyed it! the place is a cafe with a touch of organic grocer....next time would like to try their desserts and slices. highly recommended cafe in auckland city centre.

one of my favorite cafe in city centre! everything is lovely here. i enjoy having a late brunch or simply grab some coffees to kill couple of hours in the afternoon:)
try their ny cheese cake! it is the best in auckland!

full brunch with my friends～korea waiter nice body^-^maybe always in gym haha～sunnyside eggs so lovely i like it～iced coffee little bit sweet but its ok～good place！

enjoyed my mixed salad here which is full of potatoes and boiled eggs with salad in delicious creamy dressing. lovely atmosphere every time we come in with girlfriends. the store/cafe is filled with christmas fare.

high quality organic food and beverage, kind service and, yes, good coffee. that plus a nice environment scarecrow is one of the nicest places in the city to have a quick snack by yourself or with friends.

they are also open til late so that's another reason to make me a regular there.

really like the potato soup, but the best i must say the best was the sourdough. yum and crispy! perfect with melted butter.

there’s something personal about scarecrow, a distinct character charm which makes it a space suited for all kinds of occasions. whether your out on your own and reading your newspaper while have a coffee or your after a lively date atmosphere. scarecrow is able to suit most of your needs. there is so much going on in the interior of scarecrow, you have on one side sticks of premium artisan products and the other you have a salad cabinet, dessert cabinet and bakery goods.

coming in before the santa parade we ordered the avocado on bagel, shakshuka , soup of he day and a sneaky baked cheese cake.

probably one of the best shakshukas in auckland cbd with a friendly price, the soup of the day was a kumara soup. a bit too lumpy in my opinion however there was light sweet flavour which combined well with the lumpy texture.

showstopper: a distinct interior personality

overall grade: b+

stopped by for a very early breakfast (7am). the place was quite nice, a mix between a cafe and a market. there were selling a few interesting items like a chili peanut butter. they had bubbles for breakfast but it was only available from 8am.

the place had an interesting menu, and i ended with an iced chocolate and the scarecrow brunch.

the iced chocolate was ok. i personally though it wasn't sweet enough. the food was quite nice, good flavour and fairly large portions. i quite liked the seasoning on the potatos. we managed to get the bubble half way through and it was nice.

only issue was the speed of the service, we were quite a large table and it took a while to get all the drinks out. the timing for the food wasn't too bad.

scarecrow is one of my favourite place in town. awesome coffee, food and atmosphere. it is a little busy at times so we just need to get used to sharing tables with others. it is a bit more high-end as well so if you are wanting to eat here do expect spending a bit of money, even for lunch. but the dessert is divine!!!!