Coffee Pen

We stumbled onto this quaint little cafe when we were heading to another brunch spot. Such a fortunate change of events because this place is such a gem! The coffee is good but the lasagna is even better. It’s on the sweeter side but I love it. The seating is also on the outdoors. Fancy some refreshing breeze while enjoying your meal, this is the spot. My Sunday has been brightened. Thank you coffee pen.

DELICIOUS flat whites at coffee pen. The food is also very delicious and love that they always have different menus on each week, which makes it even more appealing. Located in a hidden spot which is great for a sunny day. Staff are super friendly and seem to have heaps of regular customers. Highly recommend this place! Vegetarian options: Heaps of vegetarian options. Parking: Heaps of paid Street parking in adjacent streets. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, but there is a steep slope to access the place.

Such a lovely hidden little cafe! Everytime is a different experience that doesn't disappoint. This time we had a prawn sando, perfectly cooked and surprisingly light for something deep fried. Their reuben is also deliciously done - and would be a solid challenger to the fed classic. We finished off with a wee Caneles de Bordeaux. Not too sweet, just perfect.

Was recommended to come here for their wagyu beef pie and coffee. Perfect start to our Saturday. Their management of a one-in-one-out system is great during covid times. Outdoor seating was cozy and tranquil.

An unexpected surprise. I didn't expect the coffee to be particularly delicious. The taste is delicate. Coffee is mellow and flavoured. Tiramisu cake is so delicious. The staff is very enthusiastic.

The “pulled pork & apple slaw burrito” is a must try, couldn’t resist trying out the other 100% homemade food on the menu.. with a flat white total $21

I have been going to coffee pen for a number of years and love the food and coffee. Unfortunately I witnessed an incident at the cafe which means I will never be returning again. I arrived to the cafe and walked passed a group of people sitting outside sharing some cakes amoung the group. While I was waiting in line to order, one of the people from the group came inside to fill up their drink bottle at the water station. The person on the counter stopped them from doing this saying that since they had not ordered food they could not just come inside and take the water. The person on the counter insisted that the customer pay for the water which to me looked like tap water. They tried to explain that they were part of a group that had ordered food but this was dismissed. They were charged $30 for this and were clearly shaken by the confrontation. I was tempted to leave but instead stayed to order a coffee to take away. I was not able to enjoy the taste of the coffee unfortunately. As a side note, if I were a cafe owner, I would do everything I can to discourage people from using single use plastic items so I think it's great that people can fill their water bottles and I would want to make this widely available. I'm surprised at the rudeness and lack of social/environmental conscience.

Everything is just so good here and how they do things is a refreshing change to the sameness you get in many cafes in Auckland. Its hip but friendly and unpretentious. High quality coffee and delicious food. Not a lot of seating with most of it outside so count yourself fortunate if you manage to get a table - very fortunate.

Great coffee and amazing food. Lunch is cooked fresh every day and is always different and tasty. The lasagna is great definitely worth a try. Always enjoy my visit to Coffee Pen.

Such a zen place tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Mt Eden. Speciality beans and expert hands make for a top 5 coffee experience. The homemade lasagne was rich, complex with a lovely caramelised background. Highly recommended!Food: 5/5

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