The Mustard Kitchen

5 Morningside Drive, Morningside, Auckland 1025, New Zealand
+64 9 846 7206
$$$ Cafe
(179 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

If you’re searching for a cozy nook to enjoy a quick bite or savor a cup of coffee in Auckland, The Mustard Kitchen is your go-to café. Located at 5 Morningside Drive, this local gem brings a delightful combination of flavors and atmosphere, perfect for both the busy on-the-go individual or those seeking a casual dining experience.

The Mustard Kitchen focuses on quality, offering a menu that celebrates fresh ingredients and hearty portions. Customers rave about their legendary pies, which come highly recommended for their rich flavors and flaky crusts. The chorizo scrambled eggs with chili oil is another standout dish that provides a warm, satisfying meal that will invigorate your day. If you're in a hurry, the café's gyoza and cabinet food options ensure you won’t have to compromise on taste while grabbing a quick lunch.

Comfortably seated in this charming space, you’ll find a vibrant community vibe. While the seating may be limited, the ambiance is welcoming, making it an ideal spot to unwind with friends or take a moment for yourself. Customers often comment on the warmth of the service and the consistency of quality, with many returning daily for their morning fix of coffee and fresh pastries, which serve as the perfect treat whether you’re starting your day or taking a mid-afternoon break.

With its tight-knit community feel and an ever-reliable menu, The Mustard Kitchen is quickly becoming a favorite for locals. As Eunice Wong beautifully puts it, it’s “a hearty, warm lunch,” and Sam Koya highlights the joy of having their “homemade pies” to start the day. Meanwhile, Sterling Arnet encapsulates the spirit of the café best—“Never had a bad meal yet.”

So whether you’re in need of a light, energizing lunch or simply wish to savor exceptional coffee and treats, The Mustard Kitchen is a recipe for success you won't want to miss!

Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Openings Hours

Monday

06:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Tuesday

06:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Wednesday

06:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

06:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

06:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

07:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Sunday

Closed

179 Reviews
Marielle Ibarra

16 Sep 2025

This is not a bad spot to grab a quick lunch if you're on the go. The gyoza was not bad (pork and chives, by the way) , and the pies are pretty good. Would really love it if there were some more salad options. It's hard to get excited about, but I do like the stuff I get from here, especially if I'm just looking for a quick light lunch or bite.

Anjali Patel

28 Aug 2025

Such good coffee. There isn't much seating space but I still go there because the cabinet food and the coffee is great quality.

Eunice Wong

02 Aug 2025

The chorizo scrambled eggs with chili oil was a hearty, warm lunch.

Sam Koya

25 Jul 2025

I come here most mornings when driving past for work. Thier quality of food and service is always excellent. Food is always fresh, and taste the same every time. Quality and taste of thier pies is what makes my mornings. Having the first bite of thier homemade pies is the best way to start my day. Also recommend thier pastry dishes too. Always nice to have a treat later. Whatever they are doing, they are doing it right.

Sterling Arnet

26 Jun 2025

Been hanging around this place since they opened. Never had a bad meal yet. Their pie game is legendary and they have other great lunch options. Think of a gourmet lunch bar but better. Beautiful spot to sit in the sun on a nice day like today. Sterling Arnet Kakapo Business Sales

Celia Chan

19 Jun 2025

This was a surprising find, it's more of a pass-by lunch bar than an actual sit in and dine eatery, but there's still some seating outside and some high chairs inside. The food are your casual pies and sandwiches sort of pick, but they're of really good quality. I got the steak and mushroom pie and they have actual chunky pieces of steak in them, with big slices of button mushrooms. They've also got a cute little garden area down the back with more seating. Would definitely come back .

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