The Parkside Cafe & Restaurant in Auckland

"Ponsonby level dining at Mt Albert level $. Awesome service, food and easy parking. Loved the tuna cerviche, tender beef short rib and the prawn linguine (lemongrass flavours) . Just reopened for Thurs - Sat dinner and destined to become a local favourite! Good wine list too. Will return with the whanau. Thank you front-of-house Ange and owners for a lovely evening."

"Had Pho beef soup and signature salad. Both meal are superb. The soup is thick enough and very perfect with beef. Salad can be not enough for me as a meal caz I am eating a lot, my wife super enjoyed eating it and said quite enough. And one lady working the restaurant is very kind. Will definattely visit again."

"A wonderful local spot for breakfast pasties and various types of coffee! Pictured is a trim cappuccino and breakfast egg sandwich. We ended up going twice in the morning and had a wonderful experience with the barista, who also taught us that New Zealanders don't say "ma'am" unless they're imitating American highway patrol shows "ma'am step out of the car." Highly recommended if you're in the Mt Albert area or even making the drive from Auckland!"

"No complaints from me pretty solid cafe. I got French toast. Idk why cos I actually am not a big fan of it, so that was silly of me hahaha. But for people who like it I think you’ll really enjoy. Has a good mixture of flavours and pear too! Which I haven’t seen used in a sweet setting before. Also I am always hunting for a good banana choc chip muffin and they had them! Yay! There was a complaint about an Asian worker at the cafe in one of the other reviews. It was about being too angry or something along those lines. If it’s the one I’m thinking of she was actually very lovely. I can see how they might have come to that conclusion, she’s very assertive but I wouldn’t call her angry. People just need to chill on their sensitivity levels lol. Cheers for the yum food!"

"This cafe has become our go-to spot every Saturday for coffee and pie, and sometimes even breakfast. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, but what truly makes it special is the owner, Ang. She is incredibly sweet and always makes us feel at home. Their mocha is hands down the best in the area—rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. If you’re looking for a cozy place with great food, amazing coffee, and even better hospitality, this is the spot to visit!”"

"Thank you so much to Anj, Jackson and Preet for making my private function so memorable. The food was amazing and my guests (40+) were all so impressed especially those gluten free. Nothing was an issue and the service was exceptional. This place is an absolute asset to Mt Albert."

"A random stop after the teens morning drop off and what a sweet find. - this cosy quaint Cafe is tucked away on a corner of a Main Street and residential area. A gorgeous day today brought the suns warmth through the big glass windows. The best coffee and delicious Brisket Pie to start the day - Perfect combo whanau. The lovely Barista’s welcoming demeanour was just beautiful to witness she knew all the her regular customers by name, this certainly says a lot. Thank you for the delicious Coffee, definitely my new quiet escape once the College drop offs are done. It’s accessible, atmosphere is warm and friendly and best of all food made with lots of love and care See you again real soon."

"Absolutely amazing coffee and food! This cozy little café offers a delightful menu with a Vietnamese influence that really sets it apart. Every dish is full of fresh flavour and beautifully presented. The coffee is top-notch — rich, smooth, and clearly made with care. The service was warm and welcoming, especially from the lovely woman running the place. She made us feel right at home. Comfortable, friendly vibes all around — definitely a spot worth returning to!"