Rude Boy Deli & Eatery

*Updated 5/12/23: Enjoyed our meals today, keep up the good work! *Updated 21/5/23: As you can see the bacon is now thick cut even though we ordered "streaky". Would have been good to be aware of this change on the menu or while making the order as I wouldn't have ordered any. Friends shoe string fries have also changed to thick cut chips "wedges" which again wouldn't have been ordered. Ciabata crust was too hard to cut and inedible. Points lost and probably wouldn't hurry back. *Updated 13/11/22: As below however eggs were tasteless this time. Nice cosy cafe with decent food and coffee.

Great selection of bakery items. Eclectic mix of seating options which is great for singles and groups. Can wait awhile for coffee at peak times. Coffee has been a bit hit and miss for me, but it’s my local so convenience is key. It is probably the most expensive in along the street. Most staff are friendly and professional.

Best oat flat whites in Auckland which surprisingly is hard to find. Rude Boy find the perfect balance of coffee to oat milk, not being too milky or sour (depending on brand of oat milk) as often other places are. We often find ourselves coming back here since there’s food coffee, decent food and usually parking available nearby. Food isn’t bad. It’s a bit pricier but the portions are big so make up for it there. Be warned, the type of fries they use changes so one time you may get shoestring fries and the next you Amy get chunky wedge style (so good). My partner now repeatedly gets the chilli scrambled eggs so must be good. I’ve tried the hotdog twice now and isn’t bad. The coleslaw that comes with it is smothered in mayo though so not the greatest. This times bratwurst was a bit sweeter than last time and with less of a snap but still a decent meal. Their fried chicken wasn’t my favourite and not something I’d get again. The Turkish egg cilbir wasn’t bad but is very yoghurt forward and can be a surprise if not prepared for it. Space is also good for big groups which is a plus. But be warned of overly friendly sparrows who may try take a swipe at your meal.

Love the fit out at Rude Boy, which gives the place a great atmosphere. Their cabinet slices are some of the best you’ll find, however I did find the service to be really slow and had to wait close to 15 minutes for what was meant to be a quick coffee on the run. It might be best suited for a dine in situ! Hamish Dorrington Kakapo Business Sales