The Little Oven Café

98 Frederick Street, Hillsborough, Auckland 1042, New Zealand
+64 9 631 7178
$$$ Cafe
(120 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to The Little Oven Café, a charming haven located at 98 Frederick Street, Hillsborough, Auckland 1042. This delightful café is not just a stop for coffee; it’s a community hub where friendly faces greet you and delicious aromas invite you to stay a while.

Stepping into The Little Oven, you’re welcomed by an atmosphere that feels both cozy and vibrant. The walls are painted in warm hues, and the chatter of satisfied customers creates a cheerful background symphony. The café offers a range of seating options, making it perfect for a quick meeting, catching up with friends, or enjoying a quiet moment alone with your favorite book.

The menu at The Little Oven is a tapestry of delightful flavors, focusing on satisfying comfort food that appeals to all ages. Indulge yourself in a selection of fresh, home-baked muffins, tempting pastries, and savory pies that are sure to warm your heart. Customer favorites include the chicken, brie, and cranberry sandwich, which combines tender chicken and rich brie with a hint of sweetness, and the vegetarian pie, so flavorful you might forget it’s meat-free!

One of the café's shining stars is its coffee. As one satisfied customer, Nancy Huang, put it: “The lady owner consistently makes INCREDIBLE coffee.” Whether you prefer a velvety latte or the kick of an iced coffee, there's something to satisfy your caffeine cravings. Many regulars rave about the almond milk coffees, claiming they are the best in town. And let’s not forget the generous loyalty stamp card offer—a delightful incentive for those who keep coming back for those perfect brews.

The Little Oven also prides itself on its affordability, making it an ideal spot for families or anyone needing a quick bite after a long day. Tina Lum, a joyful patron, describes it perfectly: “Great friendly service and good food. If you are looking for a place to grab a quick bite or feed the kids, this is the café to go to.” And if you spend over $30, you get a FREE muffin—what a sweet deal!

This café isn’t just about the food and drinks; it’s about the incredible experience that comes with a visit. With its commitment to friendly service, delicious food, and a comfortable atmosphere, The Little Oven Café is a place to create memories, whether you’re filling up on a weekday breakfast or enjoying a Saturday morning treat. As Nathan rightly puts it: “Really nice little cafe in Hillsborough. The staff are very friendly, the coffees here are nice…”

If you find yourself in the Hillsborough area, make sure to stop by The Little Oven Café. You won’t just enjoy some great food—you’ll become part of a community that feels like home.

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

120 Reviews
Tina Lum

26 Sep 2025

Great friendly service and good food. If you are looking for a place to grab a quick bite or feed the kids after school this is the cafe to go to. They have a good selection of muffins, pies, slices and salads at affordable prices. Their almond milk coffees and iced coffees are the best! Plus if you spend over $30 you get a FREE muffin.

Mj

13 Aug 2025

I have been going to the Little Oven for my coffee fix during the week and Saturday morning for so many years. Muffins are yum, a couple of savory options and 3/4 sweet and scones. A selection of sandwiches, salads, quiche and vegetarian pies (you'd swear you were eating meat), sweetcorn pies mmmm. The usual selection of s/m/l coffees, Teas, Hot Chocolates all moderately priced. A coffee card stamped at each purchase and get yourself a free muffin after 5 or 10 drinks. Today Pumpkin Soup was on the menu, delicious. I've also asked for dumplings at times. Ni need to cook dinner They don't charge a surcharge on public holidays, you can ring in an order and drink while you're waiting to get on the motorway at Queenstown Rd or going for your walk or bike ride. Coffee is great, service is great, food is great, location is great. Sit down or takeaway. It's a stones throw from the Waikowai boardwalk and Temanu Reserve. Staff are friendly and cheerful. AAA+++

Nancy Huang

03 Aug 2025

The lady owner consistently makes INCREDIBLE coffee. If you want to enjoy and savour your morning caffeine, The Little Oven will deliver. (They also have a generous loyalty stamp card offer)

Maxine Oakey

30 Jul 2025

Great little cafe with really good coffee. The muffins are good especially when they are just out of the oven.

Nathan

06 Jul 2025

Really nice little cafe in Hillsborough. The staff are very friendly, the coffees here are nice, the ice coffee is especially good. The food is very nice too. I can highly recommend the chicken, brie and cranberry sandwich. 10/10!! Fast service with parking outside, reasonably priced with a nice atmosphere

Carla Maartens

24 Jun 2025

Probably Auckland's best kept little secret café! Delicious baked goods and yummy coffee, I'd go here everyday if I could Savoury scone is incredible, never dry and always fresh and full of flavour. Can also recommend the quiche and almond croissant - they sell out quickly because of how good they are

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