Specialty coffee in Auckland.
There are 70 specialty cafés and roasters in Auckland on Roasters, a mid-sized scene by global standards and a busy one for anyone planning a coffee walk.
Auckland in context
No city in New Zealand has more specialty coffee on Roasters than Auckland. Its 70 cafés are 42% of the national total of 166, 2.1 times the count of Wellington in second place.
Globally, Auckland has more specialty cafés on Roasters than 98% of the 3,601 cities in the app.
Zoom out to Oceania and Auckland is still in the top ten: #3 out of 106 cities.
Because Auckland passes the 30-café mark, Roasters also publishes 9 themed guides for it, linked below.
Best coffee in Auckland
Good specialty coffee in Auckland tends to come from small, owner-run places: a short menu, beans roasted within the last few weeks, and someone behind the bar who can tell you where they were grown. The community has found 70 such spots so far.
A quick test for any café in Auckland: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.
- Single-origin or light-roasted blends
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
- Origin and process on the bag
Find every specialty café
in Auckland.
See all 70 cafés in Auckland on one map, check opening hours, and keep your own list of favourites. Free on iOS and Android.
Questions about coffee in Auckland
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Auckland?
Roasters currently lists 70 cafés and roasters in Auckland, added and reviewed by the community. That is 42% of all specialty listings in New Zealand.
Which city in New Zealand has the most specialty coffee?
Auckland does, with 70 cafés on Roasters, ahead of Wellington with 34 cafés.
Which cities in Oceania have a similar-sized coffee scene?
By café count on Roasters, the closest matches outside New Zealand are Perth, Australia (61), Brisbane, Australia (55) and Adelaide, Australia (43).
Are there themed coffee guides for Auckland?
Yes, 9. Roasters publishes themed guides for cities with at least 30 specialty cafés (plus curated surf, cycling and running cities), and Auckland qualifies.
Can I claim my café in Auckland on Roasters?
Yes. Owners, managers and staff in Auckland can claim their listing to manage hours, photos, menu and equipment, reply to reviews and post events or jobs.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and the full café map are free. Roasters Pro is an optional upgrade with advanced filters, unlimited lists and other power features.
How do I find the best specialty coffee in Auckland?
Download the Roasters app for free on iOS or Android, open the map in Auckland, filter by open now, nearest or newest, and save favourites to your own lists.
