Dear Friends Cafe

At Dear Friends Cafe, nestled in Milford, Auckland, community and comfort take center stage. This trendy cafe offers a cozy atmosphere perfect for everything from solo bites to group gatherings. With a thoughtfully curated menu that features delightful breakfast and lunch options—including the standout chicken salad and indulgent shellfish dishes—there's something for everyone. Excellent service and a comprehensive tea selection enhance the experience, making it a beloved neighborhood spot. Its accessibility features, such as wheelchair-friendly seating and dog-friendly areas, reflect the cafe's philosophy of welcoming all friends to relax and enjoy great food in good company.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- On-site services available
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Has great tea selection
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Good for groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside

Byungjin Kim

Apr 23,2025

I have known the owner of this cafe for a long time. Their food and service are always the best. There's always a reason why that cafe is busy every day. 15022025-Still the best

Martiné Joubert

Apr 1,2025

The food and staff were impeccable. Big portions, great selection of items and all very tasty. The only downside is that the acoustics make it quite difficult to hear and we were sitting at the back by the toilet, which was dark and didn't have much of a vibe.

Stephen Prince

Mar 6,2025

I loved this place so much that I’ve been back a couple of times to sample their extensive variety of food. Normally, I get a bit nervous when there’s a huge range of offerings—“jack of all trades, master of none” and all that—but that’s definitely not the case here. They have an excellent choice of baked goods, pre-prepared sandwiches, and a brilliant selection from the menu.My only observation (maybe it’s just me) is that the lack of soft surfaces can make it a bit noisy when it gets busy. But despite the hustle and bustle, both the service and the food were spot on!

정선영

Mar 3,2025

I visited this restaurant after hearing great things from a friend, and it did not disappoint! The pasta was absolutely delicious—one of the best I’ve had. The overall atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. I’m already looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommend for anyone in Milford looking for amazing pasta and great service!

Brandi Ladyman-miller

Feb 12,2025

Great cafe to add to my list! Service was great, everything came out super fast and the staff were very kind! The food and drinks were delicious (highly recommend the half size eggs bene they offer, perfect sizing for brunch).The parking out the front isn’t too great as it’s only 30 minutes however the food and service was so fast even though they were quite busy we didn’t need to stay for long.5/5 experience we will be back!

Wai Smith

Feb 5,2025

Drove to Milford Mall one weekend forFrench Festival but on passing this cafe with buzzing sound from all corners!With a curious nature of mine, have to find out why! This cafe did not disappoint.A young gentleman greeted you at the door with a big smile, a welcoming approach, be seated & served by very friendly staff. The menu food provided ample choices & cabinet food is full of savoury & sweet choices as well!!Cafe ambience & food quality are excellent The best cafe in Auckland so far on my list

Jess Simmiss

Jan 10,2025

I very much understand why this is one of the busiest cafe is Milford!The staff are just incredible, a lovely gentlemen greeting customers at the door, every single one of them went out of their way to say hello! Just a warm welcome :)Beautiful cabinet food, savory and sweet options. I ordered the Chilly Eggs with sourdough- delicious!The place is incredibly clean, lovely decor, cute outdoor patio at street level to people watch.10/10- best staff around!Jess, Hospitality SpecialistKakapo Business Sales

Yang Emily

Jan 6,2025

One of my favorite Coffee.As a neighborhood coffee,relax and warm. I go there almost once a week with my friends or family. Everyone likes it very much. Also there are many food choices.