Twisted Tomato is a cosy, family-oriented cafe and eatery on Point Chevalier Road in Auckland, serving breakfast and lunch made entirely from scratch in its own kitchen. The team prides itself on honest, unpretentious, good-value food — generous portions at affordable prices, alongside freshly brewed coffee and tea and slices of homemade cake.
The kitchen is driven by owner Nick, who brings eight years of culinary expertise and a creative twist to cafe culture, blending bold flavours with careful technique. The all-day menu runs from a hearty Big Brekky and a reworked eggs Benedict served on potato croquettes to Japanese poke rice bowls, an Asian-glazed crispy pork belly salad, burgers, toasties and vegetarian plates — with a dedicated menu for kids. Dine in, pick up your delicacies on the go, or order from the catering menu for a crowd.
Find a nook and make yourself comfortable: there's a fully covered and heated courtyard out the back, free wifi for customers, and a welcome that reviewers describe as friendly and relaxed. Twisted Tomato opens Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3 pm and weekends from 8 am to 3 pm at 149 Point Chevalier Road, Point Chevalier.
Point Chevalier locals don't need much convincing to head to Twisted Tomato. The cafe and eatery at 149 Point Chevalier Road has quietly become one of the neighbourhood's favourite tables — a cosy, family-oriented spot where breakfast and lunch are made from scratch, portions are generous, and the coffee is always freshly brewed.
Twisted Tomato's kitchen philosophy is simple: honest, unpretentious, good-value food, all made in-house. At the helm is owner Nick, who brings eight years of culinary expertise and a creative twist to cafe culture, blending bold flavours with impeccable technique. The result is a menu of unique, mouthwatering dishes that regulars say keep them coming back.
Start the day with the Big Brekky — free-range bacon, chorizo, roast mushrooms, potato hash, toast and your choice of eggs. One Google reviewer was so smitten he gave it his own nickname, Mr. Big, praising the perfect eggs and bacon. The Egg Benny w/ a Twist swaps the usual muffin for potato croquettes, layered with poached eggs, baby spinach, beetroot puree and a lime and mustard hollandaise. Pea & Halloumi Fritters arrive with tomatillo salsa, Greek yoghurt and homemade harissa sauce, while the classic Eggs on Toast lets you build your own on sourdough, seven grain, ciabatta or gluten-free toast, with add-ons from house-smoked salmon to grilled halloumi.
Lighter appetites are covered too — a Nutty Porridge with fresh fruit, almonds and pure maple, or an Acai Bowl topped with homemade granola and berries.
Lunch leans hearty. The Japanese Poke Rice Bowl lets you choose a protein — crispy pork belly, karaage chicken, lemongrass grilled chicken, falafel or peri peri chicken — over jasmine rice with fried egg, pickled ginger, seaweed and teriyaki mayo. Salads are no afterthought here: the Crispy Pork Belly Salad pairs twice-cooked pork in an Asian glaze with slaw and a lime honey sesame dressing, and the Grilled Chicken Salad brings together orange, halloumi, kumara chips and a Thai chilli dressing.
Burger fans choose between the Beef Burger with bacon and a fried egg, the Cyprus Burger stacked with halloumi, hashbrown, avocado and chilli jam, and the Japanese Fried Chicken with chipotle aioli — all served with chips. There's a Chilli Jam Pork Belly Toastie, Wild Creamy Mushrooms with garlic and herb artisan bread, and Crispy Calamari with chips to share. Vegetarians are well looked after with a Falafel Bowl and Scrambled Tofu on Toast, and a dedicated kids menu covers everything from eggs on toast and pancakes to mini burgers, shakes, juices and smoothies.
Inside it's cosy and welcoming; out the back sits a fully covered and heated courtyard that customers ask about again and again. Free wifi makes it an easy place to linger, and reviewers consistently describe friendly, relaxed service — several mention that dogs are welcome too. The iced chocolate earns particular devotion: it arrives deconstructed, so you pour the chocolate and milk into your glass yourself.
Because the cafe gets busy every day of the week, the team advises getting in touch before arriving to guarantee a seat — you can reserve a table online. Dine in or take away, and if you're feeding a crowd, Twisted Tomato also offers catering and can host private events and dining.
You'll find Twisted Tomato at 149 Point Chevalier Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland, open Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3 pm and Saturday to Sunday from 8 am to 3 pm. Call 09 845 2235 or 021 186 6969, or email twistedtomatonz@gmail.com.