Food is gluten-free and vegan with the exception of bee pollen in a couple of smoothies. The kitchen makes everything from-scratch, including kimchi and kraut, nut milks and juices, sprouting nuts and seeds, dressings, and nut cheese. Example of items offered are sprouted bread, kimchi pancake, waffles and Vietnamese crepe, raw caramel slice, and cacao raspberry brownie, and triple layer chocolate cake. Est. 2014 as Little Bird Organics. Confirmed open May 2020. Open Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-4:00pm. Kitchen closes about 3pm.
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1A Summer St, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand
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68 Reviews
First Review by AllyG
Luciemh21
Points +63
This is hands down my favourite place in the world - Edit
Weekly regular customers and never disappointed with my meals here. Food is so fresh and vibrant and full of tastes. Nothing else is quite like it. Raw slices are also heavenly, honestly haven’t had an underwhelming meal here and I’ve come every week for the past two years!❤️
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YasminJiang
Points +449
Beautiful raw food - Edit
Had the nachos, and a strawberry cheesecake for dessert. The nachos had tasty individual components, and altogether had a good combination of textures. The strawberry cheesecake had a lovely silky texture, and not too sweet. Would come back for more cake.
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KateTownsend
Points +300
delicious !!!! must try - Edit
had banana waffles, were absolutely amazing and perfect portion size. staff were very helpful, space is beautiful and just all round amazing!! i need to go back already
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je-annevdb
Points +165
Best place ever - Edit
One of the best places where I have been for breakfast/lunch! Very clean ingredients and super tasty 😍😍
Read morePros: Amazing , Organic , Clean ingredients
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calamansi_dreamin
Points +408
A little bird told me... - Edit
... that this place is a must-try in Auckland. Fabulous staff, relaxed and airy interior, and some of the best food and coffee around.
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koneko
Points +1680
No plates and cutlery? - Edit
Not sure what was happening but the one time we came here and ordered a wrap to eat in, they didn't have plates or cutlery...?
Read moreWe had the cold veggie wrap which I can't see listed on the menu right now - maybe it's a daily thing? Anyways, it was quite generic and bland.
Overall, a bit confused with the experience.
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Bellac
Points +43
Incredible food - Edit
I love the food here! Many of their ingredients are organic which is amazing! Have tried many things off the menu but my favourite would have to be the chickpea 'omelette' with mushrooms. Such a great texture and flavours. I also love the kimchi pancake and dosa. I've always had amazing service, and a fab experience.
Read moreThe hotcakes are also delicious but very sweet so great for sharing.
They have also started offering dinner service, and the mezze platter was amazing!
My favourite sweet treat is their choc brownie and their ginger slice.
Pros: Yummy, healthy and organic food, Delicious flavours, Great service and atmosphere
Cons: Slightly pricey
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Rosieedginton
Points +58
Yum vegan food but pricy and small portions. - Edit
Lots of yummy food options! The food is all raw/ organic and everyone enjoyed what they had! A bit expensive for the reasonably small portions. We enjoyed ourself but left a little hungry and ate more when we got home.
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Yum
Cons: Expensive for portion sizes
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jigishapatel
Points +19
Delicious - Edit
The food was really good and the service was really good as well but a bit pricy.
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erikamoo
Points +106
Delicious and value for money - Edit
Lovely lunch! I will be back for more healthy eating
Read morePros: All plant based, Great central space, Delicious fresh ingredients
Cons: I nearly didn’t find it down on Summer st, I wish it were closer to my house
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GVG
Points +137
Fully Raw Vegan restaurant - Edit
Fully raw vegan restaurant in Auckland. Healthy and organic food. Great atmosphere and instagram worthy meals/drinks/ treats!!!
Read moreThey have the yummiest cabinet treats- vegan chocolates, truffles, bliss balls, cookies, cheesecakes 😋
Extensive menu of teas, coffee, mylkshakes, superfood smoothies, cold-pressed juice !
Huge variety of food on their menu too!
They also sell cool vegan products, cookbooks etc.
They manufacture vegan products, have 2 cookbooks and do workshops too!
Quite expensive
Pros: Fully raw vegan and organic, Extensive options , Healthy vegan food
Cons: Expensive
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AnthonyBravey
Points +667
My Favourite vegan restaurant in Auckland!! - Edit
The food, service and atmosphere here is amazing! I went with my best friend and the highlight for me was the sprouted bread and their brownies. The Kumara pancakes were a real treat, also there açai bowl game was strong. Avoid the grawnola as the serving size is small and insignificant in comparison to an açai bowl for the extra dollar. They have so many amazing raw treats in there cabinet aswell. I loved the funky vibes here, the helpful staff and all the amazing food options.
Read morePros: Huge selection of raw treats and baked goods., Best breakfast/lunch spot, Cool place with great staff
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vegansoul88
Points +646
Best vegan restaurant in New Zealand - Edit
Little Bird is my absolute fav restaurant and offers a great choice of raw and cooked dishes. Every dish delights with an explosion of flavours. The menu is a mix of fresh juices, smoothies, coffees and breakfast, lunch and dinner, not to forget the divine raw cakes and cookies in the cabinet. Almost everything is a must-try but I especially recommend the kimchi pancake, kumara hot cakes, kimchi burger, omelette, the toasted bread with nut cheese, kale and kelp noodle salad, dosa, bird bowl, courgette flowers, mezze platter, raspberry chocolate brownie, passionfruit cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake and the raw caramel macadamia cookie. Hence, you won't be disappointed no matter what you order ☺
Read morePros: Best vegan food in NZ, Raw vegan dishes, Amazing raw cakes
Cons: Nothing
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julia.maria
Points +76
Delicious & Nourishing - Edit
Favourite place in Auckland for nourishing, delicious food. My recommendation is the sprouted bread with cashew cheese and tomato weird customer service once where my smoothie packaging broke as I walked out the door and they refused to replace it (2 x $10 smoothies!) but was escalated and eventually offered vouchers which was nice. Pricing is standard or a little below other cafes in the area but the standard of food you'll get is leaps and bounds above and beyond
Read morePros: Cool atmosphere & story behind the cafe, Huge range, Delicious & healthy
Cons: Sometimes there is a wait time for tables
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tengarine
Points +292
Wow!! Gourmet vegan food! - Edit
I went for dinner and got dinner and dessert and this place lives up to the hype! Definitely a must go! It is a bit pricy but worth it!
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Rosalindatkinson
Points +32
Favourite food in the world - Edit
Expensive but worth it. The best raw cakes and smoothies, plus menu food. Wish it wasn’t so popular.
Read morePros: Wild weed smoothies, Fresh nut milks, Everything
Cons: Pricey! But worth it.
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Noda
Points +611
Yum - Edit
Wanted to go here for age's, and wasn't disappointed. Need to go back soon to try more of the delicious food on offer. And I got carried away with the raw treats in the cabinet, I regret nothing 😁
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aps101
Points +341
Good Food, Nice Atmosphere - Edit
We had a lovely lunch here, though by the time we got there around 1:30p, they were sold out of quite a lot. The food was good, some interesting combinations. I would be up for giving it another try. It was definitely a bit overpriced.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Interesting Food Comnibations
Cons: Pricey, Service was mixed
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steph.sss
Points +26
Delicious - Edit
Cute little cafe that is fully vegan apart from se honey in some dishes. Super delicious! I had th hot cakes and was amazed.
Read morePros: vegan
Cons: no soy milk
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GabrielEng
Points +641
Amazing food and smoothies! - Edit
Awesome modern setting, friendly staff and the food, oh my was the food incredible. I had the raw taco bowl and tropical green smoothie and they were both absolutely amazing.
Read moreCons: They use honey in some dishes.
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joanneveganaus
Points +104
amazing cafe - Edit
absolutely love this place and the food. bit pricey but delicious! the desserts are amazing too, although i feel like the price has gone up and the portion sizes have become smaller. still worth visiting though!
Read morePros: delicious food, nice atmosphere
Cons: bit pricey
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tash8293
Points +54
Amazing Cafe!! - Edit
I found this cafe a little while ago and I absolutely love it. Mostly vegan with the most beautiful tasting food, literally the best I've ever had. I just wish they didn't use honey or bee pollen in some of their food. However still the best cafe I've been to in Auckland.
Read morePros: Best food ever, Amazing Service
Cons: Uses bee pollen and honey in some things, Quite a small area
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lotus.light
Points +1078
Nice vegan food - Edit
I've eaten here many times over the years, and have enjoyed it every time. My favourites are probably the vegan cheesecakes WITHOUT the honey. Always check with them as honey is used in many of their foods. This is probably the biggest drawback, in my opinion, as honey is totally unnecessary since there are numerous plant-based natural sweeteners available. Moreover, honey isn't healthy, and those who think so are misinformed.
Read moreAnyway, the vegan food is lovely, the staff are friendly, and the decor is inviting.
Since it's a popular spot in Ponsonby, it can get extremely busy and crowded, so it's best to call beforehand and make a booking. Otherwise, it's likely that you'll be in a queue, waiting for a table to free up.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Delicious, nutritious foods
Cons: Pricey, but this is common with raw vegan cuisine , Can get stuck in a queue if you don't book a table
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danielaj
Points +787
BEAUTIFUL - Edit
absolutely love this place. All healthy ingredients a lot of not all of the menu is raw. They have an abundance of raw cakes and slices including many flavours of cheesecakes, caramel slice, brownie, cookies and cream slice and more! This place is a gem. Also with so many smoothies, juices, teas, coffees, hot chocolates to choose from!!!
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LibbyL
Points +46
best veg cafe in Auckland - Edit
Amazing food, some raw food and some cooked food on the menu. The kimchi burger is amazing, slices and raw treats are good but rich.
Read moreCons: $$$
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citizenInsane
Points +1403
Great for brunch - Edit
My treat every time I go to Auckland.
Read moreI love especially the chickpea & kimchi savory pancake, and their amazing smoothies too (turmeric colada without honey please!).
All vegan except for the honey in some dishes.
Can seem a bit on the expensive side, and it is, but honestly that one meal will power you through the whole day.
Pros: A lot of great vegan options, Delicious, fresh
Cons: "the place to be" for all the hipster & yoga crowd
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african_daisy
Points +116
amazing raw cakes! - Edit
sadly we did not get a spot to sit - so full! we grabbeda slice of strawberry and grapefruit cheese cake. the best raw cakes we have ever had so far. want more ♡ :)
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