Outdoor seating
Mint tables out front for sunny starts and quieter catch-ups.
Cafe in Grey Lynn, Auckland
Pilar Cafe & Eatery
A calm corner for coffee, brunch, and slow Auckland mornings.
2 Ponsonby Rd, Grey Lynn
Menu highlights
Brunch that feels considered.
Seasonal plates, careful coffee, and matcha that keeps showing up in recent reviews.
- Granola Bowl
- $19.5
- Chilly Eggs
- $24
- French Toast
- $25
- Bulgogi Beef Tartine
- $27
Our atmosphere
A room with a soft pulse.
Light at the front, warm timber inside, and a few outdoor tables for slow starts on Ponsonby Road.
Pilar
Laptop-friendly mornings
Google Maps marks Pilar as a good spot for working on a laptop.
Great dessert
Dessert is one of the venue highlights listed on Google Maps.
Proof & local trust
Loved by locals, made for good days.
Recent reviews keep circling back to friendly staff, thoughtful presentation, beautiful outdoor seating, and coffee or matcha worth returning for.
“Wonderful place to stop for a coffee or a bite to eat.”
Aaron G.
“Ordered a mocha and French toast, both amazing!”
Sakura
“Can’t recommend this place enough!”
Aakash V.
“Great staff, beautiful outdoor area. And great interior.”
Matty TheFoodie
Auckland brunch rhythm
We get busy on weekends.
Saturday mornings peak around 11am in Google popular times, with a gentler rhythm through the week.
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2 Ponsonby Road,
Grey Lynn, Auckland
Visit us
Find your way to Pilar.
Coffee, brunch, and lunch at the K Road end of Ponsonby Road.
Address
2 Ponsonby Rd,
Grey Lynn,
Auckland 1011
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Hours
Mon to Fri 7am-3pm
Sat to Sun 8am-3pm