the gateau house

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i’m sure everyone in new zealand is as gutted about the covid news the other day as much as i am. however, we’ve all been here before & we will strive through it again ❤️ let’s follow our local guidelines, stay home if possible, use the contact tracing app when out, keep a safe distance, & 𝘞𝘈𝘚𝘏 𝘠𝘖𝘜𝘙 𝘏𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘚 🧼✨ as of now, i’m grateful that my loved ones & i are safe, and that i can chomp down on the most decadent 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗴 🍫 from ɢᴀᴛᴇᴀᴜ ʜᴏᴜsᴇ (so thic. so dense. so moist. so rich.) while crying over 2020 🙃 (ɢᴀᴛᴇᴀᴜ ʜᴏᴜsᴇ really be serving it with their 50% off deal before the lockdown came into effect at noon 👀). 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕪 𝕤𝕒𝕗𝕖, 𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖 & 𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪𝕠𝕟𝕖 💓✨
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📍@thegateauhouse (multiple branches) - auckland, nz
🌟 4/5

had such a pleasant experience here every time i visit, especially most recently! we got a slice of their mango fresh cream cake (an all time fave), matched with the paris tea and it was absolutely divine. the mango cake is fresh and tasty - nice mixture of cream and flavour without it being too much of anything.

the experience was elevated by the beautiful outdoor seating area, where the natural light shines through and makes your time there just that much better! this is not only an excellent choice for dessert, but also a great place to get away from your busy lives to just wind down.

also worth noting the service is lovely! the lady who served us was so sweet - we ordered one slice and one pot of tea to share between two, and without us having to ask, she provided us with two sets of everything, how thoughtful! on top of that, she serviced us with a great attitude and a nice smile!

service: 10/10
food: 9/10
ambiance: 10/10

purchased some desserts today (07/03 5:30ish). the lady who served us (blonde) was very unpleasant. she went up to us and asked if we wanted something and even reiterated "do you want something" whilst she saw my sister and i were still having a conversation. after telling her we were still deciding, she proceeds to telling us "no fingers on the glass" in a very rude manner. love the desserts here but wont be coming back for the very fact that the staff are very grumpy.

rating 4.0. got there late in the day, there was still a good range of cakes available, but not much bread. got some brioche buns, a mont blanc & some macarons to go. everything was yum, especially the mont blanc, filled with cream but not overly sweet. service was ok, not overly quick.

usually visit this place for last minute cake for a celebration. they are open till a reasonably late time (around 8pm i recall) to cater for your urgent need. otherwise they provide a quiet spot to enjoy tea/coffee with a small slice of something sweet or even a couple of macarons. there are tables out towards the back too, as well as a few tables in the front of the store. service is good, and there is also a loyalty card to purchase cake at a discount.

super love their tiramisu slice!

my go to when i’m craving cake! my favourites are the tiramisu, kumara and mango mousse. the ambience is nice, especially the outdoor area in summer. the staff are also always friendly :)

the gateau house deliver picture-perfect desserts that were almost too pretty to eat. i loved the strawberry mousse dessert- the sponge was very light and fluffy and the mousse was creamy and flavoured perfectly by the strawberries. i also had the pleasure of trying the lychee mousse dessert which was also impressive but i would have loved more lychee flavour in the mousse.

best place for birthday cakes as their cakes were not too sweet and very delicious, creamy and fluffy. staff were super friendly. it’s our regular place to grab cakes and desserts. recommend green tea, kumara, vanilla and chocolate flavours.

nice place to chill, study or have a birthday! cakes are delicious and the outdoor area is especially nice. the mango cake is my fave!

have bought a couple of cakes from here and i must say that the black forest cake is by far the best one! love how it's covered in shredded chocolate pieces and buried under it is a really soft sponge, really enjoy every time i get it.

got a tiramisu log, as it was on this month's special. the moment i first put it in my mouth i tasted heaven. the layers of cake were so soft, almost melting in my mouth and had absorbed all the coffee infusion. the mousse was not too strong not too sweat, just perfect! would definitely get another one sometime soon when i feel like another tiramisu!

came here and order a cake (the blueberry one) for my friend's birthday. the blueberry yogurt cake lived up to its name. it's fruity and cheesy.
from simple to fancy, there was a wide range of selection at queen street store. nice and helpful staffs.

the place is accessible. there's so many cakes to choose from - small, large one, they even have slices available. the prices are affordable and their cake tastes delicious! recommended 👍

i come here quite often as its one of the most accessible and consistent places in town to get a good cake! the service is always nice and the store is always dimly lit and a nice place to go to get a little coffee and cake.

besides the cakes (my favourite is the kumara or the matcha chiffon), i highly recommend their cream puffs and the cheesecake.