Coffee Cake Chaat is a small, tucked-away cafe on Cavendish Drive in Manukau City Centre, Auckland. Reviewers rate it 4.7 from 326 reviews, praising generous, budget-friendly plates, with pani puri, samosa chaat, momos and the paneer makhani burger among the dishes that come up again and again.
Chaat, the Indian street-food tradition behind the name, is built on contrast: crisp shells, cooling yoghurt, tangy tamarind and fierce green chutney all in one plate. It rewards eating on the spot, as filled pani puri soften within minutes, and spice levels often run hotter than they look, so it pays to ask before diving in. Cafes in this style tend to blend classic street snacks with cafe staples, and the portions usually count as a proper meal rather than a mere snack.
For a filling, affordable bite hidden away in Manukau City Centre, this little gem is well worth seeking out.