Sierra Cafe

An unremarkable but friendly little place; caught up with a friend here the other day. Coffee was pretty good, and we split a lemon (I think) cake type thing, a nice little sweet treat. Great location, friendly staff, interior is unremarkable but pleasant.

Came here for brunch with the family on a lovely summer day. Here’s the breakdown:
Food: Overall, the food was decent. I would not come running back.
I ordered the BLTA and it was tasty, but I could have made one just as good myself.
My cousin ordered the creamy mushrooms and said they were awesome– they did look good.
My dad ordered a chicken sandwich, which he also said was great.
My mom ordered bacon and eggs and was very disappointed, although this wouldn’t be the first time she didn’t like her meal. She has a tendency to be pretty picky about her food.
Service: Friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: Cool and casual. I did not care for the restroom, as you had to walk outside and through a (sort of) smelly back area to get to it. They did have free wifi, which was a perk.
Prices: A bit pricey for average food.
Overall, this was a good enough place to grab a bite; however, the food was nothing special and if I find myself in Takapuna again anytime soon, I will seek out another place to dine.

Sierra Cafes are all over Auckland, but I’m particularly fond of the one in Takapuna. Each time I’ve been in, whether it’s a quiet Wednesday afternoon or a busy Sunday morning, the staff seem to be smiling. It can get pretty busy, especially when the sun comes out, but the service has always impressed. The coffee is good and there is a decent selection of goodies in the cabinet. The brunch menu has all the usual offerings and the portions aren’t stingy. My favourite is the eggs bene; you get a whopping big serve of hollandaise. If you manage to secure an outside seat of the weekend you’ll be doing well, but it’s a lovely place to read the Sunday paper and soak in some Taka sun.

Sierra has been on the lovely Hurstmere Road for a long time and is still as popular as ever. It opens early everyday, which means you’ll often see groups of cyclists sitting outside after an early morning ride.
Grab a paper from inside, settle down out front in the sun and watch the world go by. This Sierra is a one minute walk from Takapuna Beach which makes it perfect for a pre or post beach stroll or swim.
The coffee is fantastic and the service is always with a smile. You’ll find a menu full of delicious breakfast and lunch options, and some great cabinet food. I have the corn fritters and they are so good and fresh i’ll often venture to Sierra just for them.