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Top Rated Bakery in Auckland
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Gorilla Kitchen
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Vegan
Vegan eatery est. 2017 as a food trailer then at this location in 2018, and under current ownership since 2020. Serves breakfast items, cabinet foods for lunch and dinner menus. Selection include pies, rolls, wraps, burgers, fries, nachos, pizzas, salads, milkshakes, kombucha, smoothies, raw cakes, and sweet treats. Hosts events like open mic nights on Wed, mingles, and quizzes on Thurs. IG @gorillakitchen.nz. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-9:30pm. Last order 9pm.
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159 Symonds St, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010
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Last update on 06 Nov 2022 by deadendjob
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Added by TeeDay on 01 Jul 2018
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91 Reviews
First Review by Vegangelist
VeWarrior
Points +168
I had the Ocean Warrior 😍 - Edit
I got the very delicious Ocean Warrior (I also was very hungry) but nevertheless it was very good 💚
Read moreSee the pictures...
Pros: The VEGAN Fish, The mushrooms
Cons: The green salad was a bit to hard, but good
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CéciliePalma
Points +15
Pizza not cooked,dirty place - Edit
The pizza was not cookek,dirty windows ,a vacuum cleaner behind the bar fries frozen as you can see passin next to the kitchen.
Read morePros: They offered me the affogato for free
Cons: Pizza undercooked ,not digest, Dirty windows, Dirty vacuum cleaner behind the bar
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Orion
Points +1371
Delicious food - Edit
Enjoyed the gorilla fila brekky here, definitely on the the pricey side though.
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deadendjob
Points +1515
Tasty but Pricey - Edit
Been coming here since they opened. Food is great, but often quite expensive.
Read moreCons: Expensive
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LordHurtley
Points +42
Always top notch vegan tucker - Edit
The food and atmosphere is great.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-28
Pros: Loaded fries and burger.
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mh0533154
Points +138
Was Disappointed - Edit
Usually don't downvote an all Vegan place but the pizza was dry and very flavorless and the chickun drumsticks made of jack fruit I believe were off tasting, tried two flavors.
Read morePros: Not much.
Cons: No flavor in pizza., Off tasting chickun strips., Dirty glasses.
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stoprockandroll
Points +76
Must try in Auckland - Edit
Everything I've tried here is amazing. The chicken drumsticks are so realistic it's almost freaky. "Skin", meat that pulls apart, all on a popsicle stick, with some delicious sauce choices. It's hard to want to eat anywhere else while I'm here in Auckland.
Read moreDrinks are also fantastic. Had a banana daiquiri that hit the spot.
By far the best vegan food I've tried during my stay here and it's not even close.
Pros: Extremely convincing mock meats, Really high quality food, Awesome people
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wasabipea
Points +966
Oooooohhhh baby - Edit
Give me some brekky on a plate and don’t delay! You’ve got shrooms, you’ve got a hashie boy, you’ve got a sausie, you’ve got a vegan omelet, you’ve got kale and tomato and toast and a full happy belly
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ChunkyWombat
Points +972
Mmmeeeaaahhhhh - Edit
My girlfriend munched up this keto bowl like a gorilla on a Monday morning flight to Taupo - if you understand me. Translation: tasty avocado 🥑
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MaddyHart
Points +72
amazing - Edit
this place is just overall such a vibe, everything about it makes me happy.
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MalcomDoyle
Points +123
Impeccable! - Edit
Had the Big Breakfast and it was absolutely faultless. Everything was fresh and hot and perfectly seasoned. Staff was lovely, highly recommend!
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DHAMLYN
Points +58
Amazing fluffy pancakes and big vegan breakfast - Edit
Delicious and filling vegan brunch. Spacious and comfortable with attentive service. Lots of options. Can't wait ro try it again.
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Pirate.Joseph
Points +33
Eden Terrace/CBD Go-To - Edit
I go there about once every 2 months and it’s always good, the food is of a high quality and a good portion, I always order more than I can eat. The staff are friendly and it’s nice being able to eat some things I don’t usually get to eat any more such as milkshakes or loaded fries. Tu meke
Read morePros: All vegan, Staff and kitchen quick with service, Big menu
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TimH.
Points +1098
Something for everyone - Edit
Delicious food, good vibes, great service, 100% vegan menu.. what's not to love?
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steve_brown_nz
Points +135
It's changed :-( - Edit
All vegan, menu the same as always. Was Friday mid-January when I visited, early evening after travel.
Read moreWebsite said kitchen closes at 8:45, was closed at 8:15, cabinet sweet things only.
Web site say closes at 9:30, were sweeping up at 8:15, closed at 8:55
Staff seen less onto it, whole place seems less buzzy
Pros: All vegan, Outdoor seating
Cons: Kitchen closes earlier than advertised , Cafe closes earlier than advertised, Service very slow, cool feeling lost
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Schrammi
Points +316
Sehr lecker - Edit
Es gibt eine gute Auswahl an Gerichten und ist auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert.
Read morePros: Lecker , Nicht so teuer
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ilikevegg
Points +341
Hearty vegan grub - Edit
The chicken wings are great and the Caesar salad is to die for. Pizzas are pretty good too!
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VeganSoapDude
Points +6000
Yeah. Really good - Edit
Good food, good coffee. All the reviews are right. This place is great
Read morePros: Amazing
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NeringaYoung
Points +44
Jackfruit burger 🤩🤩🤩 - Edit
What a delicious and juicy burger! The jackfruit was seasoned perfectly, with just enough spice to give it that extra kick.
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Ascoles
Points +380
Returned for more! - Edit
I wouldn’t usually go out for burgers as prefer healthier options. However, with the varied salad and dressing this was quite the opposite. Getting all of this veg for the price ($26) in NZ was good value. Loved the addition of dill in the tartare sauce with the banana blossom battered fish burger on the first night. The tempeh tantrum burger on the second visit really needed more of a teriyaki and wasabi kick as it didn’t come through! The service was laid back and liked the addition of window seats to watch people go by.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-04
Pros: Great salad, Protein options, Calm environment
Cons: Kombucha unavailable, Would benefit from bolder flavour
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Chris_Clay_NZ
Points +87
Most amazing waffles ever - Edit
Great food all round but hands down the waffles are the bomb
Read morePros: %100 vegan, Lots of options
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ToddPerry
Points +16
Best vegan food in Auckland - Edit
Easily the best vegan food we had over several days in Auckland.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-26
Pros: Multiple vegan proteins
Cons: Parking can be tricky
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Yolanda
Points +1726
A staple vegan cafe for Auckland - Edit
I like the Gorilla Kitchen and love that it is vegan 100%.
Read moreI got the Seize Her salad with chicken which was very good tho very green leafy. The ranch dressing probably makes it not such a healthy choice but it tasted great. As it is mostly leaves, I would have been hungry after eating it had it not been for first sharing an entrée of chicken drumsticks (fab) and the cauli wings. If not for those the salad alone would not have filled me up.
Mostly the food is fried with lots of burgers, pizzas etc. Not health food, more like comfort food. Nothing wrong with that.
I have to say that sadly the milkshake was terrible – just like drinking flavoured soy milk. I definitely will not order that again as this is not the first time and $10 is a lot to pay for flavoured milk.
The cupcakes were also dry and not very good. Perhaps they had been in the cabinet too long?
I will go back and know now to avoid the milkshake and cupcakes but the entrees and mains are pretty sound.
Pros: chicken drumsticks were terrific, nice staff, all vegan
Cons: milkshake, cupcakes
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Saffa
Points +318
Incredible vegan restaurant - Edit
Everything is amazing. Delicious food, good portions, good prices, and great selection of sweet and savoury foods! Can't recommend enough. My favourite place in Auckland.
Read morePros: Great selection, Delicious food , Favourite place in Auckland
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JuPhillips
Points +28
Amazing vegan restaurant!! - Edit
Probably one of the best vegan restaurants I have been too everything is vegan so you don’t have to worry, the staff are so friendly! And the food is absolutely DELICIOUS! big portions! Definitely recommend the Gorilla fried cauli wings, seize her salad with grilled chickun, push N chips and the pizzas! And the cocktails are delicious as well!
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Lots to choose from , Lovely staff
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BlakeQuartly
Points +163
Delicious kai - Edit
Food was great. BBQ “Chicken and bacon” options were fun, don’t see that kinda thing often at vegan places.
Read moreThe atmosphere was a little more formal than I expected. Music could be more casual.
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rpoulova
Points +1492
Great food and vibe, but expensive - Edit
Nice spacious place with a cosy interior and a good vibe. Service is quick. The breakfast (I had the bruschetta) was delicious and beautifully styled, though the portion a bit smaller than I expected. Milkshake however was quite ordinary and not worth the price paid. Beware, prices on their Facebook page are not updated.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-13
Pros: Great menu, Cosy interior, Serves alcohol
Cons: Pricey
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