FoodLovers Restaurant Guide

Meola Kitchen

4 star rating 9 reviews

Telephone 09-360 6184

184 Garnet Rd
Westmere
Auckland City

Cuisine:
Cafe, A La Carte, Breakfast, Deli
Hours:
Mon - Tue 7:30am - 5pm
Wed - Sat 7:30am - 8pm
Sun 7:30am - 5pm
Provided by business

Overview

Meola Kitchen is the gastronomic home of internationally renowned chef Jan Gardner. Enjoy the stunning views of Meola Reef as you delight in the creative and seasonal menu inspired by Jans global roamings. The NZ Herald had their best ever buttermilk pancakes for breakfast and Metro Magazine raved about the huevos rancheros and gin cured salmon. Roman Hillman argued with Maia Palmer over the virtues of the succulent free range chicken burger versus the courgette flowers stuffed with creamy goats cheese. As you watch the sun descending over the bay and sip on the perfectly chilled 2008 Sauvignon Blanc grown in the co owners Marlborough vineyard leave Auckland for a moment and dream.

Photos

Photo of Meola Kitchen
Meola Kitchen, just before re-launch, after the transformation!

More Information

Payment Types:
EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Diners
Seating For:
46
BYO/Corkage:
BYO, Corkage Charge
Takeaways:
Yes
Delivers:
Yes
Good For Children:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Categories:
Cafes
Price Range:
Moderate, $15 - $25
Dietary Restrictions:
Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free
Alcohol:
Beer, Wine
Meals Served:
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert

Reviews for Meola Kitchen

5 star rating
by Andrew G.
26th October 2011

The breakfast burrito here is a personal delicious favourite, not to mention a healthy choice, with light scrambled eggs and crispy bacon wrapped with a grilled tortilla. The coriander and tomato salsa adds a fabulous kick. The best coffee here hands down. All the food is fresh, authentic and delicious.

5 star rating
by Emma
20th October 2011

It is hard to find the perfect brioche – but the cinnamon brioche from Meola Kitchen is it! I have tried them more them once and they are consistently soft, warm, sweet and delicious. With the great coffee served, makes for a good start to the day. Thanks for that Meola Kitchen and for your friendly staff too – we’ll be back!

1 star rating
by Tim
1st October 2011

Very unimpressed. Ordered the breakfast burrito which turned out to be a tortilla with filled bland scrambled eggs and a few pieces of old looking chewy bacon. No cheese, sour cream, beans etc. Very plain and not very fresh. Partner ordered poached eggs which came out undercooked. Seemed like a very lazy job from the chef. Coffee was also pretty average. Will not be going back.

4 star rating
by simon m.
6th September 2011

Hadn’t been to Meola in a while but stopped in on a Thursday and saw the place has been given a new lease of life. Fresh look, fresh menu and still a killer espresso (depending on the day of the week…) Can’t beat that breakfast menu (not an eggs bene in sight!) and fantastic staff. Highly recommended. Beats my local hands down.

5 star rating
by Sonja E.
19th June 2011

We thought we would drop in to this spot as we passed through Westmere after seeing the review in the Sunday Herald, for a takeaway coffee and bite to eat. After reading the menu we decided there was no leaving with out trying the Huevos Rancheros with home made tortillas and Chorizo sausage and the Goats cheese Souffle. My partner thoroughly enjoyed the Huevos, it was truly stunning. And the goats cheese Souffle was presented superbly with delicious subtle flavours. Definitely will return for another fix. Staff were lovely and worth the five stars given.

5 star rating
by flying p.
22nd May 2011

I went with husband for a weekend very late brunch on a Saturday. I ordered the fish tacos, hubbie ordered the big breakfast. Coffees were v. strong. Everything was SUPER fresh, even the hash brown in the big breakfast tasted like the potatoes had been immediately cut, fried and put on plate. My fish tacos were exquisite. The lime cream, coriander, salsa and spices were perfectly balanced. The taco was homemade and nicely soft.
We had a lovely time sitting outside reading the paper and came away thinking it was one of the loveliest cafe meals we’ve had in awhile. We decided we will go back soon as there were too many delicious things on the menu.
The ONLY thing that got up my nose was having to climb three flights of stairs to the toilets to find it buzzing with flies. Also, not well sign posted so I ended up opening large cupboard doors to find this mysterious unlabelled bathroom. A bit of thought on this and maintenance would make this cafe perfect.

1 star rating
by Lulu
1st April 2011

I read the MM review “…Metro Magazine raved about the huevos rancheros …” well all I can say is they have either never had authentic huevos or the standard has dropped pitifully. Brunch on Sunday 27/3, I was eager for my favourite breakfast, which I’d not had since leaving the USA in Feb 09. MK’s version was abysmal, overcooked eggs, dry beans a meager but tasty salsa and over fried tortilla. Even the Tex Mex lot don’t deep fry the tortilla. YIKES! It was the worst I’ve ever been served. I’m on a mission now, I’m going to hunt out the best huevos in Auckland. Stayed tuned. The place was busy and other diners seemed to be happy with their choice.

4 star rating
by Local
28th February 2009

Fantastic food, excellent coffee and great service.

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