FLUFF Cafe & Eatery

About FLUFF Cafe & Eatery

FLUFF Cafe & Eatery is a neighbourhood cafe in Grafton, on Khyber Pass Road, known for its pillowy bread. The kitchen blends weekend brunch favourites with Vietnamese and Asian street food, so the menu runs from loaded toasts and sandos to slow-simmered noodle soups. The bread is the thread that ties it together, and the cafe is often the first stop for a quick coffee before work.

The Cheesy Chicken Katsu Sando is the signature, a cheese-stuffed chicken patty with slaw in thick, fluffy bread. Visitors also mention the Frenchie, a French toast stuffed with custard cream and finished with mascarpone and berries. The Gogi Cheesesteak Sando is bulgogi beef with melted mozzarella and kimchi on toasted bread. The Beefy Fries Stack is crisp fries topped with bulgogi beef, kimchi and cheese sauce. The Vietnamese beef rib pho is the soup to choose, with brisket, flank and beef rib in a herb broth that is cooked for eight hours. Banh mi is the most mentioned item, with pork, chicken and beef fillings. Diners say the bread is good and the portions are a good size, and that chilli can be added on request.

On the drinks side, the Raspberry Matcha Latte is the house specialty, with matcha, raspberry jam and milk. Visitors also name the Viet drip coffee and the peanut butter coffee, and the cafe serves Society Coffee.

Visitors describe the room as cosy and tidy, and they say the staff are friendly. People who came for an office lunch liked the variety of Asian fusion dishes, and one regular ordered the kimchi tofu soup with marinated eggs.

Hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm, Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm, and Sunday from 9am to 3:30pm.

Our pick in Grafton for a banh mi and a Viet drip coffee.

FLUFF Cafe & Eatery: Fluffy Breads, Big Broths, and Fusion Brunch in Grafton

Tucked into Khyber Pass Road in Grafton, FLUFF Cafe & Eatery brings a distinctly fresh, comforting energy to Auckland’s central dining scene. With a name that promises lightness and comfort, the cafe builds its menu around two irresistible pillars: impossibly soft, housemade fluffy bread and deep, complex Southeast Asian and East Asian flavours. The result is a welcoming daytime destination where classic brunch fare comfortably shares the table with aromatic Vietnamese street dishes and Japanese-style sandos.

From the exterior, FLUFF presents an easygoing urban cafe setting that welcomes morning commuters, hospital staff, university students, and local residents alike. Step inside and the cheerful hospitality immediately sets the tone. Operating every day of the week, the cafe serves as both an efficient morning espresso bar and an unhurried sit-down lunch spot designed to give every visitor a genuinely fluffy day.

Bread-First Comfort and Daybreak Classics

The cafe's signature fluffy bread forms the bedrock of its morning and lunch offering. Diners looking for sweet beginnings can opt for the signature FLÜFFY Toast, laden with everything from peanut butter and raspberry jam to mascarpone and seasonal berries, or dive into the Frenchie—a decadent plate of fluffy French toast generously stuffed with custard cream and dressed with maple syrup and mascarpone.

Savory breakfast dishes are equally thoughtful, frequently incorporating gluten-free elements to keep meals accessible. Instead of traditional sliced bread, the kitchen plates its eggs your way and poached egg eggs benedict directly over crisp potato hash browns, paired with broccolini, housemade hollandaise, and options ranging from crispy fried chicken and smoked salmon to bacon or crumbed mushrooms.

Sandos, Pho, and Cross-Cultural Flavours

Come lunchtime, the kitchen truly displays its range by leaning into bold Asian culinary traditions. The sando section delivers hearty Japanese and Korean crossover handhelds served on thick slices of house bread alongside crunchy lotus chips. Highlights include the Cheesy Chicken Katsu sando—featuring a cheese-stuffed poultry patty, slaw, and teriyaki sauce—and the Gogi Cheesesteak, which combines bulgogi beef, kimchi, and mozzarella.

For those seeking warmth on cooler Auckland days, FLUFF's soup kettles simmer slow-cooked broths built with patience. The signature Vietnamese pho options rely on an eight-hour herb-infused beef broth loaded with rice noodles, beef flank, brisket, meatballs, and rich beef rib. Other Asian specialties include Hanoi-style grilled pork vermicelli, lemongrass-scented Bun Bo Hue, aged kimchi tofu stew, and fresh crusty banh mi baguettes packed with homemade pâté, herbs, and pickled vegetables.

Coffee Craft and Specialty Sips

Beverages at FLUFF are treated with the same careful consideration as the food. Coffee is poured using Society Coffee beans, spanning batch brew filter of the day, slow-steeped cold brews, and creamy flat whites. Those stepping away from traditional espresso will find drinks crafted from Bon Accord Vegan Certified Belgian chocolate, vibrant Vegan Certified matcha lattes, and an eye-catching layered Raspberry Matcha Latte. Paired with housemade sparkling fruit sodas and dairy-free smoothies, FLUFF Cafe & Eatery ensures every guest walks away refreshed and well looked after.

Signature items

• Frenchie
• Cheesy Chicken Katsu Sando
• Vietnamese beef rib pho
• The Beefy Fries Stack
• Gogi Cheesesteak Sando
• Raspberry Matcha Latte

Menu

Sando

• Cheesy Chicken Katsu — Cheese-stuffed chicken pattie, teriyaki sauce, and slaw in fluffy toast, served with lotus chips.
• Ebi — Panko prawn patty sando with caper dill tartar sauce, lettuce, and prawn crackers on the side.
• Gogi Cheesesteak Sando — Korean bulgogi beef, kimchi, pickled slaw, mozzarella cheese, candied sesame, and a side of fries.
• Chashu Pork Sando — Slow braised pork belly slices, ramen-style marinated egg, pickled slaw, lettuce, and balsamic glaze with lotus chips.
• Pork Katsu Sando — Crispy pork cutlet, slaw, tonkatsu sauce, and mayo with a side of lotus chips.
• Mushroom Pesto Sando — Crispy mushrooms with pesto mayo drizzle and coleslaw on house fluffy bread, accompanied by lotus chips.

Coffee

• Black — Espresso, long black, or americano prepared with Society Coffee.
• White — Flat white, cappuccino, or latte crafted with Society Coffee.
• Mocha — Espresso combined with rich chocolate and steamed milk.
• Batch Brew — Freshly brewed filter coffee of the day.
• Cold Brew — Slow-steeped chilled coffee.
• Iced Coffee — Chilled espresso drink available as iced americano, iced latte, or iced mocha.
• Hot Chocolate — Made using Vegan Certified Belgian chocolate from Bon Accord.
• Iced Chocolate — Chilled chocolate drink using Vegan Certified Belgian chocolate from Bon Accord.
• Chai Latte — Spiced chai tea concentrate blended with steamed milk.
• Matcha Latte — Prepared with Vegan Certified matcha powder.
• Turmeric Latte — Warming spiced turmeric blend with steamed milk.

Snacks

• Basic Fries — Crispy straight-cut fries served with housemade sriracha mayo or ketchup.
• Loaded Fries — Crispy fries topped with cheesy sauce, kimchi, and bacon bits.
• Popcorn Chicken — Crispy chicken bites served with sriracha mayo dipping sauce.
• Crispy Mushroom Bites — Crumbed mushroom bites served with wasabi vegan mayo.

Other Drinks

• Raspberry Matcha Latte — Creamy matcha latte layered with sweet raspberry jam.
• Housemade Soda — Sparkling house sodas available in Mango Tango, Lemon Mojito, and Fuzzy Peach flavours.
• Smoothies — Dairy-free blended fruit smoothies including Very Berry, Peanut Paradise, and Tropical Green.

Special Menu

• Vietnamese beef rib pho — Beef rib, tender beef flank, slow-cooked brisket and beef balls in rich 8-hour herb broth, served with soft rice noodles, bean sprouts, spring onion and chilli.
• Italian chicken house style Ragù — Slow-cooked chicken ragù with carrot, potato, white bean and edamame, paired with fluffy homemade bread.
• Korean KimChi Tofu Soup — Aged kimchi, soft tofu, seaweed and fresh vegetables, served with rice.
• Hanoi Grilled Pork Vermicelli — Grilled pork belly and pork mince, pork spring rolls, vermicelli, fresh salad, kohlrabi pickle, and herb dipping fish sauce.
• The Beefy Fries Stack — Fried potatoes layered with Gogi beef, kimchi, and cream cheese sauce.
• Vietnamese Sandwich-Banh Mi — Crispy baguette with homemade pâté, mayo, coriander, cucumber, chillies, pickled carrot, and choice of stir-fried beef, grilled chicken, chashu pork, or tofu.
• Vietnamese BBQ Pork skewer — Pork skewers garnished with spring onion, coriander, and peanuts, served with mayonnaise or sriracha.
• Special Beef Noodle - Pho Bo — Tender beef flank, slow-cooked brisket, and beef balls in rich 8-hour herb broth with soft rice noodles, bean sprouts, spring onion, and chilli.
• Beef Noodle - Pho Bo — 8-hour cooked beef broth with herbs, tender beef, rice noodles, bean sprouts, spring onion, and chillies.
• Spicy Beef Noodle - Bun Bo Hue — Tender beef slices, pork, and beef balls in lemongrass-infused broth with shrimp paste, thick round noodles, fresh herbs, and bean sprouts.
• Eggs Benedict with Crispy Chicken — Two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, hummus beetroot, and broccolini on GF potato hash brown with crispy chicken.
• Noodle Salad — Vermicelli noodle, mesclun, beansprout, carrot, coriander, herbs, peanut, fried shallot, with fish sauce or garlic soy dressing, and grilled chicken or marinated tofu.
• Spring Roll Noodle — Vermicelli noodles, mesclun, bean sprouts, carrot, coriander, herbs, peanuts, fried shallots, with fish sauce or garlic soy dressing and pork or vegan rolls.
• Spring Roll — Taro, mushrooms, vermicelli noodle, carrot and onion, served with sweet and sour fish sauce or sriracha, with pork or vegan options.
• Summer Roll — Mixed salad, cabbage, noodle, herbs, and peanut hoisin sauce with choice of avocado or tofu.

All Day Breakfast

• FLÜFFY Toast — Thick fluffy butter toast with choice of peanut butter and jam, Nutella with banana, or seasonal fruit with mascarpone cream and honey.
• Eggs your way — Two free range eggs fried, poached, or scrambled on gluten-free potato hash brown.
• Frenchie — Fluffy French toast stuffed with custard cream, seasonal fruit, maple syrup, freeze-dried berry, and mascarpone.
• Benny — Two free range poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and broccolini on GF potato hash brown with bacon, salmon, or crumbed mushroom.
• Big Breakfast — Two fried eggs, bacon, chorizo sausage, crispy mushroom, hash brown, cherry tomato, and fluffy toast.

Rice & Salad Bowls

• Bulgogi Beef Rice Bowl — Korean-style stir fried beef over rice or salad base with beansprouts, edamame, carrots, and sweet corn.
• Salmon Bowl — Yuzu glazed salmon over rice or salad base with beansprouts, edamame, carrots, sweet corn, and sesame dressing.
• Vegan Mushroom Bowl — Crispy mushroom over rice or salad base with beansprouts, carrots, edamame, sweet corn, and teriyaki glaze.
• Fried Chicken Bowl — Cornflake crumbed fried chicken with carrots, beansprouts, edamame, sweet corn, and mixed salad over rice or greens.
• Chashu Pork Rice Bowl — Slow braised pork belly slices with carrots, beansprouts, edamame, sweet corn, and mixed salad.

Frequently asked questions

Where is FLUFF Cafe & Eatery located?

The cafe is located at Unit 7G / 38 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023.

What kind of food does FLUFF Cafe serve?

FLUFF serves daytime brunch dishes, signature sandos on fluffy housemade bread, Asian rice bowls, and traditional Vietnamese street foods such as pho, banh mi, and vermicelli noodle salads.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options available?

Yes, the menu clearly highlights vegetarian and vegan options including the Korean KimChi Tofu Soup, Summer Rolls, Crispy Mushroom Bites, Vegan Mushroom Bowl, and specialty drinks made with vegan-certified chocolate and matcha.

Does the cafe have gluten-free dishes?

Yes, several items are gluten-free, including the eggs benedict and eggs your way served on potato hash browns, Hanoi grilled pork vermicelli, and fried chicken bowls.

What coffee beans does FLUFF Cafe use?

FLUFF pours coffee roasted by Society Coffee, offering espresso drinks, batch brew filter, and cold brew.

Can I book a table or order online?

Yes, table reservations and online orders can be placed directly through the cafe's website.

Tips

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• {"body":"Street parking around Khyber Pass Road can fill up quickly, so check the cafe's online parking guide map before visiting.","title":"Plan Ahead for Parking"}

Good to know

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