Recent social media posts
12/03/2026
Wanted: Lead Kitchen chef
Our lovely Kate is moving to the South Island and we are in need of an experienced lead in our kitchen who can keep our cabinet food and menu moving. Contact us now if that is you.
19/05/2025
Kitchen Star Needed!
Our lovely Renie is leaving for new adventures so we are seeking a new face for the Sozo Coffeehouse kitchen. 7.30am - 2.30pm 4 days (5 days could be available). Please email CV to [email protected].
06/01/2025
We have been incredibly blessed and have had 2 weeks of beach, food, fishing, friends and family. A much needed break after a lovely but hugely busy year. Now doing some work on the cafe and house ready for a Monday 13 Jan Coffee Only opening of Sozo and full open including kitchen on Tuesday 14. Looking forward to a Great 2025 with you all.
16/09/2024
Sorry we are closed today due to power outage. See you tomorrow. The Sozo Team
22/12/2023
last day tomorrow.. 7-11.30am.
Live Carols at 9.30am
Come and celebrate with us.
Much cheer from the Sozo family
28/05/2023
Kitchen Star Needed!
With much sadness we have to say good bye to our awesome Kristina, she has grown up at the cafe and added so much to us. This means we get to say “hello” to someone new, is it you? Are you ready to help our kitchen get to the next level? Come and say hi and tell us all about yourself and your kitchen experience.
17/01/2023
Well they have decided to not cut our power today and will do it another day… so Sozo is open again for coffee and catch up on this sunny day….
17/01/2023
Sozo Coffee House closed.
Power outage today. 8.30 - 5.00pm.
Received word last night of a planned power outage so cannot open…
18/11/2022
Sozo Coffee is closed Saturday so our staff can celebrate a wedding. So Sorry for your inconvenience as we enjoy our Saturdays but a huge congratulations to Sam and Nathan.
23/06/2022
Matariki hours at Sozo Coffee House. 7am to 2pm. Enjoy your day.
14/03/2022
Ignore the last post, WE HAVE ANOTHER STAFF MEMBER DOWN
We will be closed today as we try and figure out the next step. Hopefully open tomorrow (Wednesday) for takeaway.
Regards
a very frazzled Jason
14/03/2022
So sorry but we are now only able to offer takeaway service until we have all our great staff back on Monday. Tue - Fri. 6am to 2pm.
Closed this Saturday.
Address
1 Shetland Street, Glen Eden
Auckland
0602
To get to Shetland Street in Auckland, you can take public transport by taking the train to Kingsland Station and then walking for about 10 minutes to reach the street. Alternatively, you can take a bus that stops at Newton Road and then walk for about 5 minutes to reach Shetland Street.
If you prefer to drive, you can park your car on the street or in one of the nearby parking lots. From the city center, head west on Karangahape Road until you reach Newton Road. Turn left onto Newton Road and continue straight until you reach Shetland Street. Turn right onto Shetland Street and look for available parking spots.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5:30am - 4pm |
| Tuesday |
5:30am - 4pm |
| Wednesday |
5:30am - 4pm |
| Thursday |
5:30am - 4pm |
| Friday |
5:30am - 4pm |
| Saturday |
7am - 3pm |
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What people say
Biggest Little Local, located on Shetland Street in Auckland, is a charming coffee shop that offers much more than just great coffee. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it the perfect place to meet up with friends or catch up on work. The freshly roasted boutique coffee is a must-try and will leave you wanting more.
Despite some occasional setbacks such as power outages and staffing issues, the team at Biggest Little Local always manages to bounce back and continue providing excellent service to their customers. They even posted about needing a new kitchen star, which shows their dedication to constantly improving their offerings.
Their social media presence also keeps customers informed about any changes in hours or closures due to special events like weddings or holidays. Even during Matariki celebrations, they made sure to open for limited hours so that customers could still enjoy their delicious coffee.
Overall, Biggest Little Local is a gem of a coffee shop that truly cares about its customers and community. If you're looking for a cozy spot to grab a cup of coffee and relax, this is definitely the place to go.