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Reviews for Vinyl Coffee Shop

by Glenn T.
8th May 2013

Had a superb lunch there last month
Another huge addition to the Mt Eden market
Had the beef burritos
Excellent

by lj80 x.
1st October 2012

vinyl has recently had a bit of a branding makeover and are now offering a new and updated menu, with the old favourites still available.
still the best cafe in auckland to visit with vege friends.
coffee is seriously good (might be the new barista) and the eggs benedict is hard to beat. in fact i would go so far as to say they are probably the best eggs benny offering in auckland… the potato hash is the best hangover cure ever!
the new items on the menu all look really amazing so will have to come back soon for sure.

by astra
26th August 2012

The best vegan meal I have ever had. No joke! As well as wonderful service and very friendly staff. We are coming back for lunch

by chia80
22nd June 2012

Came and had brekkie the coffee was good but the scrambled eggs were not did’nt realise how difficult it was to cook some bloody eggs! Should’ve read MenuMania before I came out here I’m a local but this will not be my local.

by NomNomPanda
17th June 2012

This little cafe has a great vibe and fantastic food if you order the right items. The hamburger is excellent, particularly if you have curly fries with it, and the eggs benedict is also delicious, made even better by that deep fried hash brown that the eggs sit on. We didn’t enjoy the scrambled eggs in either the breakfast burrito or the spanish eggs as much though, and I make better baked beans at home also. Definitely worth coming back for the star items.

by alyx k.
15th March 2012

I tried this coffee shop for the first time last week, and thought the lady that served me was really lovely and polite, i also had a great Chai latte! This place is really cute with its own unique character. I find working within the High Court in town i get sick of the same standard boring coffee places as they lack any personality. Will be back for sure!

by Tracey E.
10th March 2012

I’m a regular at Vinyl and having just read the review by the woman in November have to say thats the first negative thing I’ve ever read or heard about Vinyl. The staff are amazing. Always taking the time to say Hi, they remember your coffee preference and the breakfast burrito…my god. Its fantastic. Service in my experience (which is plentiful visiting most days) is excellent. Coffee the best. Food brilliant and I love how light and airy the cafe is with the windows up the side. Ignore the haters guys. You got it 100% right. Thanks for all your hard work day in day out and for creating a positive place to start each day.

by Joy
28th December 2011

Always great, original food and awesome coffee! (the girl at the counter always remembers what I have and I really don’t get the chance to go there that often!)
Food is always quick and the decor is simple and clean.
I only wish it was bigger so we can take bigger groups of friends!
Love the friendly vibe.

by Erica W.
5th November 2011

mmmmm.. finally found a cafe that serve constantly good coffee and food, quick and friendly service.
Perfect place to start the day, recommend the Breakfast salad and the vegan treats (not that I’m vegan but totally delish!!) Looking forward to my next visit!

by Katherine M.
3rd November 2011

Came here with my partner for breakfast what a waste of time. On entering this “cafe” we were greeted by a somewhat frazzled “barista” a woman somehow trying to resemble something out of Miami Ink who was flustered by the two coffees she had to make, when my partner asked if she had a menu she grunted here and take a seat and I’ll be with you later….10mins later she walks over asks us what we wanted we ordered a soy chai, tofu scramble and scrambled eggs….10mins later our chai finally arrives no other customers in the place not too sure what the hold up was maybe milking some soy beans???? 20 mins later….still no other customers our “food” finally arrives there were two “chefs” in the kitchen???? my tofu scramble average but my partners scrambled eggs were runny like a chicken had diarrhoea on the plate it was disgusting it was inedible and had to be literally eaten with a spoon. So I went up to the wannabe Kat Von D with the eggs told her exactly that and she goes yeah I know so I grilled her on it if she knew it was’nt up to standard why serve it to me, no reply and also no attitude funny that, anyway I then asked to speak to the owner who I saw in the kitchen cause he had made the egg porridge but he would’nt come out and hid behind the wall (wtf) so I left without paying for the egg soup and thinking that this place and the staff should spend less time trying to be retro, rock ‘n’ roll tattoed tryhards. By the way my partners a chef and I’m a barista and we’ve collectively been working in hospo for 15years.

In response to your response why so shocked? Take the criticism and be honest. You hid in the kitchen I waited for you, you would’nt come out, you’ve got an open kitchen for gods sake!!! (lol) You shook your head and would’nt come out to see me.
And as for my comments regarding what you looklike, were visual us humans and I’ve got mates in hospo who are highly successful that don’t advertise their tatts cause you know sometimes it’s just a little bit unprofessional, but who cares bout that just take it on the chin just like we had to take your lack of customer service. And yes cause of the length of time I’ve been in hospo I know what customer service is and should be. I’ve worked both in the kitchen aswell as front of house so dude when I go out and spend money I expect it to be money well spent and even the chick that served me the “barista” (lol) agreed about your runny eggs????
As for your loyal clientele it is most probably made up of your friends and friends of friends etc or people that have’nt ordered the scrambled eggs (lol) So dude be a man take the criticism and have’nt you heard of the old adage “the customer is always right” sheeesh pretty damn basic. P.s check your grammar and use spell check next time you want to respond to me cheers lol.

Comment from Hadleigh D. of Vinyl Coffee Shop 4/11/2011    Hide »

Hi Katherine. Firstly. wow! on your review. I’m sorry that you…    More »

Hi Katherine. Firstly. wow! on your review. I’m sorry that you were unhappy with your visit to vinyl. However there is no need to make unfair and rude comments on my staff or your generalization on us based by our looks. It’s quite sad that you say for a couple that’s been working collectively in hospo for 15 years to have an attitude like this, you off all people should understand the amount of work that is required in this industry. As for your comment that the owner hid behind the wal is completely untrue. I will always endevour to rectify a situation where the customer is unhappy and feels something is sub-par to the point where they are satisfied. which is on a very rare occasion
I might add. We also have have a very large and loyal customer base which we are very grateful for. Thanks for taking the time to write the review. Hadleigh Donald.

by Kristalla C.
21st August 2011

Friendly laid back and uber cool.
Great coffee and the cheese burger to die for!
Vinyl stack is the choice of champions for breakfast.
Good food cooked with love

by A B.
13th March 2011

We ate here for lunch. The food was delicious and freshly prepared. The menu had a nice selection of dishes (including vegan options clearly marked, which I appreciate!). The staff was friendly and the atmosphere is nice.

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