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25/10/2026
Your next Auckland café day, sorted ☕️
From Japanese-inspired comfort food and brunch favourites to fresh bakes and good coffee, there's plenty to enjoy at Pikuniku.
Come spend a little time with us in Greenlane, proudly one of Metro's Top 50 Cafes 🤍
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
24/10/2026
Our Matcha Cloud with Coconut Water 🍵🥥
Refreshing coconut water topped with a smooth, creamy matcha cloud. Light, refreshing, and a little different from your usual matcha latte.
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
23/10/2026
Long weekend plans? Add our Egg Mayo Sando to the list! 🥪
We're open this Labour Day Monday, so come try it over the long weekend! 🤍
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
18/10/2026
A brunch classic at Pikuniku 🍳
Our Eggs Benedict comes with perfectly poached eggs, crispy streaky bacon, and creamy hollandaise sauce. A comforting breakfast favourite for slow mornings in Greenlane.
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
17/10/2026
Spring is perfect for a bowl of comforting warm ramen 🍜
Our Kakuni Shoyu Ramen is served with tender, slow-braised pork belly and noodles in a rich, savoury Japanese soy-based broth.
Find it at Pikuniku in Greenlane!
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
16/10/2026
Freshly baked pastries and cookies, plus savoury sandwiches for when you need something more filling. 🥐
Pick up a bite to go with your coffee at Pikuniku. ☕️
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
11/10/2026
New at Pikuniku: our Egg Drop Sandwich. 🥪
Soft, fluffy, and creamy, it’s an easy lunch option to pair with your favourite coffee.
Now available at Pikuniku Greenlane. 🤍
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
10/10/2026
Three Pikuniku picks for your next Auckland café stop.
🥪 A hearty sandwich for an easy lunch
🥢 Salmon soba for something fresh and filling
🍳 Tako omurice with fluffy omelette and Japanese fried rice
A few good options, depending on what you’re in the mood for. 🤍
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
09/10/2026
Meet one of Pikuniku’s favourites, our Tako Omurice. 🍳
Fluffy omelette wrapped around Japanese fried rice with octopus, prawns, edamame, and mixed vegetables, finished with katsuobushi, Japanese mayo, and tonkatsu sauce.
Add this Japanese comfort food favourite to your next brunch in Greenlane. 🤍
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
07/10/2026
Meet your next soba craving in Auckland 🍜
Healthy soba noodles paired with salmon serviced with dipping sauce made for those days when you want something satisfying.
Come try it at Pikuniku in Greenlane.🤍
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
05/10/2026
If you’re exploring Auckland, add Pikuniku to your café list. 👀
Japanese-inspired comfort food, brunch favourites, fresh bakes, and coffee, all waiting for you in our cozy Greenlane spot. 🤍
Save this for your next Auckland café day!
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
25/09/2026
Soft morning light, a warm cup of coffee, and nowhere to rush to. ☕️
Come find a cozy corner and spend a slow morning with us. 🤍
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
23/09/2026
Looking for your next café stop in Greenlane? 👀
Come by for Japanese-inspired comfort food, brunch favourites, fresh bakes, and a good cup of coffee.
Save the address for your next Auckland café day. 🤍
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
20/09/2026
When you're the first customer
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
19/09/2026
One for every mood. 😌 What's your go-to Pikuniku drink?
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
18/09/2026
Not sure what to order at Pikuniku? 👀
From Japanese-inspired comfort food to brunch favourites and something sweet, here are a few picks for your next visit.
Save this for your next brunch in Greenlane. 🤍
🧺 167 Great South Rd, Greenlane
🏆 Metro Top 50 Cafes
Address
167 Great South Road, Greenlane
Auckland
1051
To reach the café, take the public transport to Britomart and then get onto a bus heading towards Dominion Road. Get off at the bus stop near Balmoral Road and walk for five minutes to reach the café.
If you are driving, head southwest on Queen Street towards Wakefield Street and continue straight onto Karangahape Road. Turn right onto Dominion Road and drive until you see the café on your left. There is limited street parking available nearby.
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What people say
Pikuniku NZ, located in Auckland, has received mixed reviews from various sources. According to a recent review in the New Zealand Herald, the café offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff. However, the reviewer noted that the food was average and lacked creativity. Another review from Metro Magazine praised the café's coffee and pastries but criticized their lack of vegetarian options.
Online reviews on Yelp were also mixed, with some customers raving about the café's unique menu items such as their "famous" chicken waffles and others complaining about slow service. One customer commented that "the food was delicious but the wait time was too long for a quick lunch break."
On Zomato, a customer praised Pikuniku NZ for their "amazing coffee" and "friendly staff," while another complained about the high prices for small portion sizes.
A more recent review on TripAdvisor praised Pikuniku NZ for their vegan options and friendly service. The reviewer noted that they had visited multiple times during their stay in Auckland and were never disappointed.
Overall, it seems that Pikuniku NZ has received mixed reviews from customers and critics alike. While some praise its cozy atmosphere and unique menu items, others criticize its lack of vegetarian options or slow service. It is important to note that these reviews are current as of August 2021.
One online customer commented: "I love this place! The coffee is amazing and I always leave feeling satisfied with my meal." Another said: "The food was good but not worth the high prices. Service could have been better too."
In conclusion, if you're looking for a cozy café with unique menu items and great coffee, Pikuniku NZ may be worth checking out. However, if you're in a rush or looking for vegetarian options, you may want to look elsewhere.
