More times than not, we’ve received excellent service from start to finish.

Very friendly efficient people.

The menu is consistent. Excellent fried breakfast, terrific Caesar salad. Chips a good side option. Spinach side also consistently good.

Drinks very well created.

I’ve eaten there so many times that I’m getting bored though. More times than not I don’t recommend any item that strays from the NZ/European motif. I’ve tried their Asian options and it’s never as good as getting it from a specialty eatery.

Verdict: yes, definitely a place to keep going back to.

sunday lunch was very full but service prompt and efficient.asked for crispy bacon with our meal and they specially made it crispy.always enjoy restarants that make that little bit effort to give you the food the way you would like it.

I LOVE Cafe Melba. I have been here a number of times and have always had a great experience. My favorite has got to be the Honey Garlic Chicken salad. I’ve also tried the lamb with cous cous & corn fritters all were delicious. Coffee is also very nice.

2010 went here a few times, food wasnt up to scratch over priced for what you get, rushed orders and slack service, went back in feb 2011 to see any imporvments, none, what a waste of money. I guess that’s what you get in east auckland’s suburbs.

Been here several times now and each time we have been delivered with excellent friendly service. Food has always been delicious and served promptly. Coffee is one of the best around, excellent espresso and milk.

This is my favourite child-friendly cafe.
I usually simply order sides of salmon, avocado, 5-grain bread and poached egg, which I share with my 2 year old.
The bench seats along the back are great for her to perch on, or when that’s full, we’ve used the nice wooden high-chair for her.

Service is always friendly, helpful and efficient.
Food is delicious – always just what I want.
Free parking round the back is handy.
The cafe is super-busy on Saturdays for brunch, but we’ve always managed to find a table.

And to top it off, they serve a great coffee.

I often pop in here on my way to work. Most recently I had the French Toast – well prepared and tasty and the coffee is good as well. The staff are friendly and there is always a newspaper and seating available. This cafe does the basics very well.

Best cafe in Ellerslie. Consistently good food and coffee. My favourite is the vege eggs ben with avocado – it’s so nice to find a vege option that isn’t all spinach! Staff are always friendly and will happily arrange a gluten free option if necessary.

What a fantastic cafe, great staff great food and coffee. Out of the 6 cafes I have been to in Ellerslie, Cafe Melba as it is called now is know doubt the best one for service and quality.

wow what a great place, very pleasant friendly staff , that know their products well. awesome fast service at the table.
they have a new baker there apparently and new things have appeared on the menu.they do the most wicked cheese scones , and my friend had a lemon passionfruit cupcake , ohhh my word it was delicious Have been there a couple of times and the service and food is always great.
Somebody was telling me that if you want low fat options off the menu just mention it to the server and the chefs will make really nice heart healthy options for you, which is so good
When i was there i saw some little chocolate cakes for vegans, which i thought was a nice touch

I frequented Malabar most weekends when I lived in Ellerslie. Consistant food quality and a good range to choose from. I wished for some more service sometimes but understand they work on an ‘approach the counter’ system.

Always a smile with the service and very accomadating to children and adults alike!
The food was gorgeous, we had a carrot cupcake which was moist and divine! I would highly recomend