Auckland, Family Restaurants

For the BEST fries and the BEST surprise in town! Tasty burgers, hotdogs, nuggets and fries that are in fact ALL vegetables in disguise - with the kids seriously none the wiser.
Choose from 4 styles of fries, 13 sauces, 7 burgers, 3 hot dogs, onion rings, shakes and more.
Lord of the Fries is Vegan, Kosher and Halal, with fresh, locally-sourced, less fat and 100% plant-based ingredients – Lord of the Fries are doing healthier fast food!

Wise Boys is your one stop shop for a face full of indulgent plant-based burger goodness. 100% vegan friendly and hands down best burgers to be had in Auckland!
Be kind to yourself, the animals and the planet and indulge in Wise Boys!

Wise Boys is your one stop shop for a face full of indulgent plant-based burger goodness. 100% vegan friendly and hands down best burgers to be had in Auckland!
Be kind to yourself, the animals and the planet and indulge in Wise Boys!

At Gorilla Kitchen, our menu offers something for everyone, from fresh salads and bowls, to burgers and nachos, pizzas everything 100% plant based vegan.

Your Vegetarian & Vegan affair.  By using different flavors from different parts of the world, our extensive menu is guaranteed to cater to your taste buds.
Located in trendy Grey Lynn. Prepares seasonal vegetarian food. Has seating inside, pavement tables, and a backyard patio. Relaxed atmosphere. Contemporary decor.

Only a kilometre away from the Greenlane motorway interchange is this restaurant set in the grounds of one of Auckland’s most stunning parks. The kids’ menu has eggs or sausages for breakfast while the kids’ lunch menu offers crispy chicken pieces, little sausages or ham and cheese sandwiches. Parents can choose from an a la carte menu or share the scrumptious selection of savouries, petite sandwiches and sweet items at morning tea from 9 – 11.30 am. There is a changing room and highchairs are available.

A family friendly café with a play area and a children’s playhouse plus plenty of grass for the children to run around. The kids’ menu has the usual hamburger, chicken tenders and chicken burger but also offers poached egg with soldiers and mini platters for the more health conscious.

Only 40 minutes north of Auckland and in close proximity to Warkworth vineyards and beaches is the Honey Centre where kids can enjoy the live bee display as well as the café style meals and honey and fruit ice creams. Also on site is a one hour sheep ‘n’ show presentation.

Kids Menu - check, Kids entertainment - sandpit, activity sheets, colouring pens, petanque - check!  Their weekday rituals (3-8pm) include Tuesday's ribs, Wednesday's pizzas, Thursday's steak night and Friday's offering of good ole fish and chips.  The Postmans Leg offers a great spot for friends and family to catch up and ensure that all will have an enjoyable dining experience. 

Nestled in the heart of Auckland’s Mt Eden Village, is the extraordinary carnival themed cafe that is Circus Circus. This is a dining experience like no other! With fresh local produce, a menu that changes seasonally and several dining areas to choose from, we’ve got all the variety you could wish for making us perfect for groups of all shapes and sizes.

For fun, funky carnival vibes and to add a bit of joy to your day, come join us at Circus Circus. We sure don’t clown around with our cuisine here! What’s more, we’re the only circus themed circus in Mt Eden, so this is an experience you won’t want to miss.

The Unbakery offers a small menu of lunch items that changes weekly. Goodness for little tummies and you too Mum and Dad.  They don't use any filler ingredients, only the good stuff.  Cakes are made without gluten, dairy, sugar or soy. A cute intimate space, with a large communal table (and a couple of smaller tables) that has wonderfully friendly staff!

Catroux's brunch menu changes with the seasons and they offer delectable baked sweet treats, great coffee and fresh juices. There is a delightful kids menu plus they have a sandpit for entertainment.

The Unbakery Ponsonby offers 45 seats, full table service and a fabulous menu.  Serve a range of delicious breakfast items and lunch dishes from 11am.  There is also a selection of smoothies, teas, teeccino (herbal coffee, seriously good), Kokako cold brew coffee, cakes, tarts, slices, cheesecakes and cookies from the cabinet all day. Great for feeding little tummies!