Dear Friends 132 Kitchener Road, Milford, Auckland 0620

"Finally got to visit Tonys cafe Hello Friends in Milford. Tony himself greeted us on arrival and was nice he remembered us both from his time up on the Hibiscus Coast. We were treated like royalty and shown to a table up on the next level floor as the cafe was packed out. The food is still amazing, the coffee perfect and the ambiance was buzzing and very busy. Your staff are very friendly, observant and great communicators!! Well done Tony & crew, we will be back. Kimme & David White - Whangaparaoa"

"Enjoyed a brunch here on a sunny Saturday morning. This place was BUSY. There was a line out the door with about 5 parties waiting for seats and blocking the walkway for other users. When we got a seat after about 5 minutes, we were crammed in at a long table, almost rubbing shoulder against the neighboring patron. In spite of this, I enjoyed the bustle of the cafe and was impressed by how smooth the transition between tables were. The coffee was fantastic - nutty, smooth and pungent. The health bowl was nothing special and with only one egg, no sauce and two small slices of halloumi, I was left to eat raw quinoa and watercress on its own. The avocado was hard and inedible. Some of the other meatier meals looked tasty, perhaps I should have had that instead. The service was good while we were ordering, but non existent after that. Water was provided but not refilled throughout our visit. Prices were higher than similar cafes in the area. Would I return? Possibly, maybe on a quieter day and I would have some cabinet food instead."

"A special cafe. Staff are super friendly, even invited us in at the door and found us a table. They were on the job cleaning tables and serving customers much more diligently than in other cafes. The cabinet food selection is fantastic, would be hard to beat. No wonder this place is so popular!"

"I had the pleasure of visiting Dear Friends restaurant, and from the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with a warm and prompt welcome. The level of service throughout our dining experience was truly exceptional, and it perfectly complemented the outstanding quality of the food. Speaking of the food, I was amazed by how swiftly our dishes arrived at our table. The kitchen staff worked diligently to ensure a prompt delivery without compromising on taste or presentation. It was evident that every dish was crafted with great care and attention to detail. While indulging in our delightful meal, I couldn't help but notice the enticing display of ready-made food at the front counter. The beautifully arranged dishes were simply tempting, but unfortunately, our appetites couldn't accommodate them this time. However, the sight of those delectable offerings only left me eager to return and explore more of what Dear Friends has to offer."